Author Topic: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure  (Read 66595 times)

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #30 on: September 29, 2010, 09:53:53 PM »
> Quests.
> Remind self to check on the Sword of Hisou later.

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #31 on: September 29, 2010, 10:33:39 PM »
Wait, what. I was planning to do an Iku Quest after Eiki Quest.

>Remember lightning powers.

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #32 on: September 29, 2010, 11:17:02 PM »
>Is it just her skirt and boots hanging in the tree, then? And nothing else?
>Frown in dismay and sigh

>It seems to be.
>You frown and sigh. She'd practically be a model celestial if not for being a little shit...

> Has Tenshi picked up pranking habits that we know of?
> Either way, those do not belong there. Retrieve skirt and boots.

>She's been a prankster for a long time, but you are pretty sure this is more of an escape plan.
>You retrieve retrieve the dress and boots. You see that Tenshi placed a pillow inside the skirt to make keep it from being flat, and dangled the boots by their laces.
>You obtain: Tenshi's Dress
>You obtain: Tenshi's Boots
>You obtain: Fluffy Pillow
>You hands are now full.

> Give a little laugh, at least she is being clever... even if it is in order to slack off or pull a prank.

>Look on the bright side, Iku! Ha. Ha. Haaaa....

> Wow, we're pretty fucking awesome.
> And Lady Nagae, huh? We have it made but good.
> Small fist pump in celebration of how great we are.
> Since titles are being thrown around, recall how we normally address Tenshi.
> Recall knowledge of Gensokyo geography and demographic; places and people we know of and know how to get to/visit, etc.
> Recall any known curiosities surrounding Gensokyo since Tenshi first fucked with them.

> Is anyone else around?
> If not...have a peek under that skirt from below. It isn't actually Tenshi, so who cares? Let's see how attentive to detail she was.

>You try not to ruminate too much on your position and skills, however awesome they may be. Too much pride would be unbecoming.
>Politely you address her as Eldest Daughter. In more relaxed situations, she vastly prefers to be called by her first name.
>You know Gensokyo decently well. You've been to Scarlet Devil Mansion and the Hakurei Shrine. You've spent a fair amount of time in the human town. You've spent some of your off time Underground, particularly at a certain dance club. You know how to get to Hakugyokurou. You are familiar with Youkai mountain. You're familiar with the residents of these places, though you've not personally met all of them (particularly in the towns).
>It's been awhile since you visited Gensokyo, and you have a tendency to be behind in the news.
>You are alone. And there's no need to peek, you've already dismantled the dummy. But really, should yo be doing that?

> Quests.
> Remind self to check on the Sword of Hisou later.

>Your Quests are:
>Babysitting
>You were to make sure that Tenshi was behaving herself. Unfortunately she has run off from her tasks, which leads you to believe she is not.
>You make a mental note to check on the Sword of Hisou later.

>Remember lightning powers.

>Your electrical abilities fall under your danmaku skills. The Dragon has forbidden you to toss real lightning around.

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #33 on: September 29, 2010, 11:30:27 PM »
> Well then.  Better break the news to Lorelei.
> Head back to Lorelei.

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #34 on: September 29, 2010, 11:31:15 PM »
> Recall any knowledge of what Gensokyo calls "the outside world", and, if applicable, Bhava-Agra's stance on same.
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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #35 on: September 30, 2010, 12:00:17 AM »
> Well then.  Better break the news to Lorelei.
> Head back to Lorelei.

>You make your way back to Lorelei, deciding it's best she know about this. She is still working the same tree as before, unaware of your presence.

> Recall any knowledge of what Gensokyo calls "the outside world", and, if applicable, Bhava-Agra's stance on same.

>You know very little about it. You are quite certain many of the celestials here hail from it, but given that ascension to this place involves yielding up all attachments to the mortal realm, you are fairly sure that they wouldn't know much more than you anymore.

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #36 on: September 30, 2010, 12:21:39 AM »
> "Lorelei?  I'm afraid we have...  a bit of a problem.  It seems that the Eldest Daughter has run off again."

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #37 on: September 30, 2010, 12:36:29 AM »
> "Lorelei?  I'm afraid we have...  a bit of a problem.  It seems that the Eldest Daughter has run off again."

>"Hmm?" says Lorelei, looking toward you. Then she frowns at the clothes and such you are holding. "I'm sorry, Lady Nagae, I should have kept a better eye on her. Do you know where she went?"

>_

Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #38 on: September 30, 2010, 12:38:18 AM »
>"Not that I've seen. I was perhaps wondering if you might have picked up any hint from the last time you spoke with her, in retrospect?"
>Where does Tenshi like to go, when she sneaks off, anyway?

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #39 on: September 30, 2010, 12:50:26 AM »
>"Not that I've seen. I was perhaps wondering if you might have picked up any hint from the last time you spoke with her, in retrospect?"
>Where does Tenshi like to go, when she sneaks off, anyway?

>"Not really," says Lorelei, "She was complaining that they were renovating the Hinanai family shrine."
>She has a few places she goes. Most typically she'll dive off the edge and go play in Gensokyo. Other times, she'll visit Suika, when the oni comes up here to relax. She's also made a few attempts to take the Sword of Hisou again.

>_

Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #40 on: September 30, 2010, 12:54:38 AM »
>"I see. I suppose I'll have to search for her, then."
>And this was turning into a such a hopeful day, too.
>"Is there someplace around here I could leave this? Rather than carry it around with me until I find her?"
>Where is the Sword of Hisou located? How does it tend to be guarded? Do we know how Tenshi got it out the first time?
>Do we know where Suika stays, when she's up here?

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #41 on: September 30, 2010, 12:55:52 AM »
>Is the Sword of Hisou at the Hinanai shrine?

Oh dear.

>Do we own any carrying containers, in case we have to carry around a few things today?
>What's the Dragon like?
There was something here once. Wonder what...

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #42 on: September 30, 2010, 01:22:06 AM »
> What's our level of alcohol tolerance?
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #43 on: September 30, 2010, 01:34:04 AM »
>Is the Sword of Hisou at the Hinanai shrine?
>Do we own any carrying containers, in case we have to carry around a few things today?
>What's the Dragon like?

>Yes.
>You have a large purse, but you left it behind.
>The Dragon is inscrutable. But overall, it is a caring, if distant being. It seems to have a curious sense of humor.

> What's our level of alcohol tolerance?

>You can drink fairly well.

>_

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #44 on: September 30, 2010, 01:38:33 AM »
>"I see. I suppose I'll have to search for her, then."
>And this was turning into a such a hopeful day, too.
>"Is there someplace around here I could leave this? Rather than carry it around with me until I find her?"
>Where is the Sword of Hisou located? How does it tend to be guarded? Do we know how Tenshi got it out the first time?
>Do we know where Suika stays, when she's up here?
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #45 on: September 30, 2010, 01:56:22 AM »
>"I see. I suppose I'll have to search for her, then."
>And this was turning into a such a hopeful day, too.
>"Is there someplace around here I could leave this? Rather than carry it around with me until I find her?"
>Where is the Sword of Hisou located? How does it tend to be guarded? Do we know how Tenshi got it out the first time?
>Do we know where Suika stays, when she's up here?

>Lorelei nods. "Please accept my apologies once again, Lady Nagae."
>It was...
>"Just leave them by the tree," says Lorelei, "I'll make sure they're alright."
>It is at the Hinanai Shrine. You hope. Typically it tends to be watched over by whomever is tending to the shrine. Tenshi stole it the first time by getting appointed to tend to the shrine.
>Suika stays on what has become colloquially know as Guest Island, as when outsiders show up, that is where it tends to be, due to being accessible from Youkai Mountain.

>_

Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #46 on: September 30, 2010, 02:01:10 AM »
>"No need to apologize. You have far more to attend to than keeping a perpetual watch on her. I'll simply have to find her again. Don't let it trouble you too much."
>It'll just trouble us, instead...
>Leave Tenshi's stuff by the tree
>Pay a visit to the Hinanai Shrine

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #47 on: September 30, 2010, 02:12:08 AM »
>Before leaving, ask Lorelei if she's a sparrow
There was something here once. Wonder what...

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #48 on: September 30, 2010, 02:34:14 AM »
>"No need to apologize. You have far more to attend to than keeping a perpetual watch on her. I'll simply have to find her again. Don't let it trouble you too much."
>It'll just trouble us, instead...
>Leave Tenshi's stuff by the tree
>Pay a visit to the Hinanai Shrine

>She nods. "Very well, Lady Nagae. I'll just try to keep everything else running smoothly, then."
>Quite.
>You leave Tenshi's stuff by the tree, and set out for the Hinanai Shrine. Thankfully, it is not too far away from the Dragon Palace, a particular sign of The Dragon's favor for that bloodline. It resides on a mountainous island that floats freely around the general vicinity of the Palace. You can see it off to the Southwest of the Palace, wreathed in numerous fluffy clouds. The Shrine is some distance within, nestled between two sizable mountains. You can see it from here.

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #49 on: September 30, 2010, 02:38:18 AM »
>What do we know of, and what is our relationship with Tenshi's relatives? Or do those bonds not have the same meaning after ascension?
>What do we know of the Gensokyo Isle incident?
>Continue on towards the shrine

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #50 on: September 30, 2010, 03:13:54 AM »
>What do we know of, and what is our relationship with Tenshi's relatives? Or do those bonds not have the same meaning after ascension?
>What do we know of the Gensokyo Isle incident?
>Continue on towards the shrine

>You do not know the rest of the Hinanai clan very well outside of reputation. Despite your involvement with Tenshi, you seldom deal with them. They tend to be either reclusive or unobtrusive enough to avoid notice. Tenshi aside. In theory, the bonds of family are no longer as important, but the Hinanai clan is a special case.
>You know very little about this incident; only that for a time, Gensokyo vanished. The Dragon simply stated it will be resolved, and left it at that. There was some consternation, particularly since Tenshi was gone. Although to be honest, you enjoyed that part of it, it was a good vacation. Even if you peered worriedly at the sea often.
>You approach the shrine. It seems to be very quiet at the moment. You land outside the shrine's torii, and don't see any activity at all. Parts of the shrine are draped with cloth, and you can see piles of cut lumber near it. As you recall, the members of the family that stay here have gone elsewhere for the time.

>_

Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #51 on: September 30, 2010, 03:16:43 AM »
>If the people that stay here are gone, does that mean the sword was left unattended?
>If the sword was left here, go check on it
>Also, how did we end up being in charge of Tenshi, rather than her own family, if they are indeed a special case where those bonds are still relevant?

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #52 on: September 30, 2010, 03:53:15 AM »
>If the people that stay here are gone, does that mean the sword was left unattended?
>If the sword was left here, go check on it
>Also, how did we end up being in charge of Tenshi, rather than her own family, if they are indeed a special case where those bonds are still relevant?

>There should be someone here...At least workers. But you're certain that at least one clan member would have remained behind.
>You believe the sword would be left here. It's not really meant to be carried around.
>You don't know exactly why The Dragon assigned you to have to watch over her. Perhaps she just responds better to you?
>Approaching the shrine, you notice an unconscious Celestial behind one of the wood piles.

>_

Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #53 on: September 30, 2010, 03:55:35 AM »
>Oh wonderful...
>Does she seem to be injured? Could she just be asleep?
>Quickly scan around for other people, or signs of any conflict.

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #54 on: September 30, 2010, 04:21:11 AM »
>Oh wonderful...
>Does she seem to be injured? Could she just be asleep?
>Quickly scan around for other people, or signs of any conflict.

>Today gets better and better.
>The damage to her clothing suggests she got hit with some danmaku.
>You look around, and don't see much of anything else in the way of conflicts, but drawing closer, you think you can hear some danmaku inside.

>_

Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #55 on: September 30, 2010, 04:22:37 AM »
>Hurry towards the sounds of fighting, while keeping our guard up

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #56 on: September 30, 2010, 04:46:58 AM »
>Hurry towards the sounds of fighting, while keeping our guard up

>You rush into the shrine.
>You head through the main hall, where many things have been coated by drop cloths, and head further in.
>Up ahead, you see Tenshi, hovering in the air over some stairs in the hall and dodging around around some danmaku. Following the shots to the source, you see two celestials hiding behind statues at either end of the hall, trying to snipe at Tenshi. Judging from the look on her face, the Eldest Daughter is having a great time.

>_

Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #57 on: September 30, 2010, 04:49:43 AM »
>How strong are our own danmaku abilities compared to Tenshi?
>Can she see us at the moment?
>Do we have a clear line of fire to her?
>Presumably it's not considered out of line for us to forcibly intervene against her, despite, or perhaps because of our guardianship?
>Does she tend to actually listen to us when we tell her to stop something? If we're actually there to witness her doing it?

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #58 on: September 30, 2010, 05:01:31 AM »
>How strong are our own danmaku abilities compared to Tenshi?
>Can she see us at the moment?
>Do we have a clear line of fire to her?
>Presumably it's not considered out of line for us to forcibly intervene against her, despite, or perhaps because of our guardianship?
>Does she tend to actually listen to us when we tell her to stop something? If we're actually there to witness her doing it?

>Without the sword, you could probably take her without too much trouble. With it, she's pretty hard for you to handle.
>She could, and will probably notice you very soon
>You do have a clear line of fire.
>It's understood that if Tenshi gets too rambunctious, you might have to calm her down via unconsciousness.
>Tenshi...sometimes listens, sometimes not. It's really hard to tell when she would or would not, normally.

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Re: Iku Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure
« Reply #59 on: September 30, 2010, 05:05:02 AM »
>She doesn't appear to be armed with the sword at the moment, does she?
>How far away is the sword normally located?