Maribel Quest Perpetuation: A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

>"Yeah, well, I guess I'm just glad I haven't seen too much of that while I've been down here, anyway."
>Continue the rest of the way to the Palace

>Yamame nods, while your statement brings back memories of Yuugi taking care of business yesterday.
>The rest of the trip to the palace is thankfully uneventful. You approach the front gates, noting a couple of cats chasing each other near the doors.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "You ready for this?"
> "I know I've asked a lot of you, and if you're frustrated or nervous or anything like that, I fully understand, and I apologize. I just...I know what you two had was real, and it seems like the two of you haven't had your personalities change, so...I think it's really possible you could rekindle what you had. The things that have changed between Gensokyo Isle and here aren't what were important to you two being friends, the things that haven't changed, who you are, who she is, those are the things that are important."
> "I probably should have asked this before, but...does the idea of becoming her friend again appeal to you?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "You ready for this?"
> "I know I've asked a lot of you, and if you're frustrated or nervous or anything like that, I fully understand, and I apologize. I just...I know what you two had was real, and it seems like the two of you haven't had your personalities change, so...I think it's really possible you could rekindle what you had. The things that have changed between Gensokyo Isle and here aren't what were important to you two being friends, the things that haven't changed, who you are, who she is, those are the things that are important."
> "I probably should have asked this before, but...does the idea of becoming her friend again appeal to you?"

>"Yeah I guess so," says Yamame.
>"It's pretty weird and I'm pretty nervous, yeah," she says, frowning a bit. "But if you're that insistent, it's gotta be true, right buddy?"
>"I dunno...guess it's not gonna hurt to try."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "All right then. Ideally, I'll be able to introduce you before Utsuho sees you, so she understands exactly what's going on. That okay?"
> "And...thanks again for all this."
> Assuming the affirmative is given to the first sentiment, enter the gates.

[Hello Purvis]

> "All right then. Ideally, I'll be able to introduce you before Utsuho sees you, so she understands exactly what's going on. That okay?"
> "And...thanks again for all this."
> Assuming the affirmative is given to the first sentiment, enter the gates.

>She nods. "Lead the way, buddy."
>You head through the gates, as they were, and reach the front door.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Knock!
> Not Yamame's.

[Hello Purvis]

> Knock!
> Not Yamame's.

>You knock on the door. It opens after few moments. Utsuho pokes her head around the door, frowning deeply. "Oh, hey. Um, this is really important. Do you have any idea where Satori is?"
She is not very resonant anyways.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I do, yeah, but it's a bit involved. Can we come in?"
> If Utsuho does not seem to have noticed Yamame, put a hand on Yamame to indicate she not move. (Avoid sensitive areas, obviously.)

[Hello Purvis]

> "I do, yeah, but it's a bit involved. Can we come in?"

>"Yeah, sure," says Utsuho. "So it's nothing to worry about, right?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "She's not in any danger, no."
> If Utsuho did not seem to have noticed Yamame, put a hand on Yamame to indicate she not move. (Avoid sensitive areas, obviously.) If we think we can get away with it, give Yamame a look to enhance this sentiment.
> Follow Utsuho inside.

[Hello Purvis]

> "She's not in any danger, no."
> If Utsuho did not seem to have noticed Yamame, put a hand on Yamame to indicate she not move. (Avoid sensitive areas, obviously.) If we think we can get away with it, give Yamame a look to enhance this sentiment.
> Follow Utsuho inside.

>"Good," says Utsuho, as she looks over toward the people you left at the gate. "And...Yamame?"
>Well, she's seen Yamame now.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Ah."
> Damnit.
> "Yes, Yamame. I...was hoping she'd be a surprise."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Ah."
> Damnit.
> "Yes, Yamame. I...was hoping she'd be a surprise."

>"I'm still surprised," says Utsuho. "What's this about?"
>She waves toward Yamame and Renko. They return the gesture.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Well, it's a bit convoluted, but her being here is tangentially related to why Satori is missing."
> "...I don't mean it's her fault, though! She's here because I asked her to be."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Well, it's a bit convoluted, but her being here is tangentially related to why Satori is missing."
> "...I don't mean it's her fault, though! She's here because I asked her to be."

>"Wait wha-" says Utsuho, before you correct yourself. "Oh. Well, I guess you guess better come in."
>She waves for the other two to come over, then heads inside.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Head inside and follow Utsuho.

[Hello Purvis]

> Head inside and follow Utsuho.

>You follow Utsuho inside. She leads you toward the sitting room. Along the way, Yamame looks around at the various artworks on the walls, and says "Swanky."
>Reaching the sitting room, Utsuho says, "Make yourselves comfortable, and tell me what's up."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "All right."
> Deep breath.
> "I...found Koishi. Satori's with her now, up topside."

[Hello Purvis]

> "All right."
> Deep breath.
> "I...found Koishi. Satori's with her now, up topside."

>"Oh, that's good," says Utsuho. "I suppose you must have had a hell of a time getting her out of here. But it'll probably be good for her in the long run. How'd you find Koishi, anyways? What'd she have to say?"
>Utsuho makes herself comfortable on one of the chairs. Renko sits down on the couch, clearing intending for you to join her, until Yamame takes the spot instead.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Walk over next to the couch, on whichever side Renko is sitting.
> "I had help from Kanako, actually. She gave me a general idea of where Koishi was, I went there, chanced a callout, and she responded."
> "As for what she said...she..."
> "...I'm sorry, Utsuho, she's still not happy..."

[Hello Purvis]

> Walk over next to the couch, on whichever side Renko is sitting.
> "I had help from Kanako, actually. She gave me a general idea of where Koishi was, I went there, chanced a callout, and she responded."
> "As for what she said...she..."
> "...I'm sorry, Utsuho, she's still not happy..."

>You join Renko's opposite side.
>"So she remembers, huh?" says Utsuho. "Well, that's not terribly surprising I guess."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"I'm sorry, Okuu. I did my best to stand up for you, for all that she would listen. I know I don't understand what it's been like for her, and I probably never really can, but I still don't think she's being fair to you. She said it didn't matter what happened to the rest of the world as long as her and Satori were free of their 'curse'. How anyone can say that and then turn around and call you selfish, I don't know..."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I'm sorry, Okuu. I did my best to stand up for you, for all that she would listen. I know I don't understand what it's been like for her, and I probably never really can, but I still don't think she's being fair to you. She said it didn't matter what happened to the rest of the world as long as her and Satori were free of their 'curse'. How anyone can say that and then turn around and call you selfish, I don't know..."

>"Oh well," she says. "I'll just have to take solace in doing everyone else a good turn."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Good for you, Utsuho. I'm happy that's the attitude you're taking. I really don't know if I would be the same way."
> "Still...after all those things she said, I felt so bad for you...after listening to her, and remembering your story, I wanted to do something for you, something you could be happy about, because you really deserve it."

[DracoOmega]

>"You did, you know. At least I think so. I'm sure Satori will put in a good word for you, too. Koishi might actually listen to it, coming from her."

[Kilgamayan]

>"You did, you know. At least I think so. I'm sure Satori will put in a good word for you, too. Koishi might actually listen to it, coming from her."

> Say this first.

[Hello Purvis]

>"You did, you know. At least I think so. I'm sure Satori will put in a good word for you, too. Koishi might actually listen to it, coming from her."

>"We'll see," says Utsuho. "Satori was alright with it, after all, so maybe she'll bring Koishi around."

> "Good for you, Utsuho. I'm happy that's the attitude you're taking. I really don't know if I would be the same way."
> "Still...after all those things she said, I felt so bad for you...after listening to her, and remembering your story, I wanted to do something for you, something you could be happy about, because you really deserve it."

>"I've had some time to get used to the idea," says Utsuho with a shrug. "Kinda had bigger problems, anyways."
>She nods. "So, Yamame?"
>"Yeah?" asks the spider youkai, who was looking at some of the portraits.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Yes. I remember you had mentioned her in your story about the Isle, and that got me to thinking. I've...told her the truth behind what happened. It's all pretty weird for her, since it was just a dream to her, but we talked about it for a while, and she remembers you pretty well. She filled in many details about what you two had. I brought her here in the hopes that you two would...get your friends back."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Yes. I remember you had mentioned her in your story about the Isle, and that got me to thinking. I've...told her the truth behind what happened. It's all pretty weird for her, since it was just a dream to her, but we talked about it for a while, and she remembers you pretty well. She filled in many details about what you two had. I brought her here in the hopes that you two would...get your friends back."

>Utsuho nods. "Well, I appreciate it. I really do. It's really kind of you."
>She looks to Yamame. "So, this is kind of an odd experience for you, I'm guessing?"
>"Yeah, kind of weird, buddy," she says, frowning a bit. "But, looked like it should have been looked into, know what I mean?"
>Utsuho nods. "Wanna go get dinner somewhere? I know a place or two you might like."
>"Kinda already ate," says Yamame, "but a snack would be okay."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Take Renko's hand.
> Yay, we did it!
> "Wonderful! I wish you two the best of luck. I have confidence you'll get back what you had."