Iku Quest Cztery: A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> "Oh, did I forget to tell you? I'm sorry. Renko is the last person I know to have seen the missing Yamame."
> To Rinnosuke: "Unless you've seen her recently?"

>"Oh," says Tenshi. "and why're we looking for Yamame? She's not a suspect, is she?"
>"Not today," says Rinnosuke.

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[DracoOmega]

Well, since we took the key anyway, we might as well leave it with Rinnosuke. Silence is golden, and all.

Or we could just dispose of it elsewhere. Even if we can trust his silence, I don't see that we need to tell him, either. Not that I expect a key is worth a great deal in any case. Unless we have an immediate or obvious use for something here, which I don't currently see, I think we may as well wait in the hopes that we find something more suited to trade. I can agree with hanging on to our spellcards at the moment, unless something important comes up.

>"Oh, yes, sorry. I don't suppose I mentioned that either. But apparently she was supposed to meet up with Utsuho earlier today, and hasn't shown up. Given other circumstances, I must admit that's left me vaguely nervous."

>About how large is the opening at the tip of the cone?

[Hello Purvis]

>"Oh, yes, sorry. I don't suppose I mentioned that either. But apparently she was supposed to meet up with Utsuho earlier today, and hasn't shown up. Given other circumstances, I must admit that's left me vaguely nervous."
>About how large is the opening at the tip of the cone?

>"Oh, okay," says Tenshi. "I was going to say, Yamame's just a little goofy, she probably didn't do it."
>A couple inches across.

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[DracoOmega]

>"Yes, I can't imagine she has. Still, it would be good to find her, I think, and it's always possible that Renko or Maribel may have bumped into something else in their explorations that would be helpful. The more sources of information, the better."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Yes, I can't imagine she has. Still, it would be good to find her, I think, and it's always possible that Renko or Maribel may have bumped into something else in their explorations that would be helpful. The more sources of information, the better."

>Tenshi nods. "So, are we buying anything or what?"

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[DracoOmega]

>"I'm afraid I don't really have much of any value that I'm at liberty to trade, aside from my spellcards. And I fear I may well require them before the day is out."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I'm afraid I don't really have much of any value that I'm at liberty to trade, aside from my spellcards. And I fear I may well require them before the day is out."

>"Well then," says Tenshi.

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[DracoOmega]

>"Tell you what, if I can manage to get my hands on anything suitable, I'll come back later and pick up that crystal for you, if you'd still care for it."
>When we last parted with Renko, did we see which way she headed off to?

[Hello Purvis]

>"Tell you what, if I can manage to get my hands on anything suitable, I'll come back later and pick up that crystal for you, if you'd still care for it."
>When we last parted with Renko, did we see which way she headed off to?

>"Really?" says Tenshi. "This isn't a trick, is it?"
>You think she was heading toward either the western forest, or possibly here.

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[DracoOmega]

>"No, no tricks. I'd do it now if I had anything on me I could reasonably trade for it."
>So, not to any of the nearby islands?

[Kilgamayan]

Was there anything in particular you wanted?

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Nothing beyond the two things Tenshi mentioned. The gem for the obvious reasons, and the Ice Wand because it's a goddamn Ice Wand and I feel inadequate next to the Sword of Hisou.

[DracoOmega]

What IS this Ice Wand of which you speak, anyway?

Edit: I realize you're referring to the 'blunted javelin', but I have no idea what you seem to think it is

[Hello Purvis]

>"No, no tricks. I'd do it now if I had anything on me I could reasonably trade for it."
>So, not to any of the nearby islands?

>"Okay. Thanks, then," says Tenshi.
>She didn't seem to be going to any of them directly.

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[Kilgamayan]

Although in thinking on the rest of the description I'm no longer sure it's actually an Ice Wand.

(The Ice Wand is a plunger, read more Hole of Yago :<)

[DracoOmega]

Oh, hmmm.... A plunger occurred to me also, but I'm not sure what to make about the tapering cone on the end of it. I might just be visualizing it wrong, though.

In any case, in absence of any suitable valuables, I guess we head off after Renko now, and by extension Yamame?

[Kilgamayan]

No problems here. I also want some more alone time with Tenshi so I can get her involved on Aya pantyshot hunting without anyone around to hear, and the flight will provide a good excuse for that.

[DracoOmega]

Actually, it occurs to me that it's probably been a nice while since we last dropped by Renko and Maribel's place, isn't it? We've had time to visit Patchouli, then travel to Hina's, meet with Nitori, leave the village entirely, the fly all the way back to the shrine, drop in on Aya, and come back down this way. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to try knocking on their door again before we wander around the forest looking for them?

>About how long has passed since we last saw Renko?

[Hello Purvis]

>About how long has passed since we last saw Renko?

>It's been awhile, it's well into mid-afternoon now.

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[DracoOmega]

>Smile
>"You're welcome."
>"In any case, we should probably start looking for them. I think it might be worth briefly dropping by their house in case they've returned, rather than wander among the forest or islands in hopes of bumping into them. We can always do that later, if it proves necessary."

>"Thank you for your assistance, Rinnosuke. My apologies for being a proverbial window shopper twice today. Hopefully I will have something suited for trade the next time I come here."

>Leave Kourindou and head towards Renko and Maribel's via road

[Hello Purvis]

>Smile
>"You're welcome."
>"In any case, we should probably start looking for them. I think it might be worth briefly dropping by their house in case they've returned, rather than wander among the forest or islands in hopes of bumping into them. We can always do that later, if it proves necessary."

>"Thank you for your assistance, Rinnosuke. My apologies for being a proverbial window shopper twice today. Hopefully I will have something suited for trade the next time I come here."

>Leave Kourindou and head towards Renko and Maribel's via road

>You smile and tell Tenshi she's welcome. She doesn't really respond.
>"Okay," says Tenshi as you suggest the next course of action.
>"I shall keep your assurances in mind," says Rinnosuke, as you depart.
>You follow the road back to Kame House Renko and Maribel's home. It is not a long trip for you. As you approach the house, you notice someone standing by the door in a black dress with blue trim. Her hair is white, and cut rather short. Her back is turned to you, displaying smallish wings, but she has an aura of familiarity about her.

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[Kilgamayan]

> What color is her hair?

[Blitzer]

>What is she wearing on her head, if anything?

[Hello Purvis]

> What color is her hair?

>It is white, and somehow got merged into the previous description, which was supposed to be a dress with blue trim. The writer responsible has been sacked.

>What is she wearing on her head, if anything?

>Nothing.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Fly in closer to the house, trying to sweep into the girl's range of vision unless that would require a huge detour.

[DracoOmega]

> Fly in closer to the house, trying to sweep into the girl's range of vision unless that would require a huge detour.

>Well, we're walking as it is, and she's already be the door. Just walk up to her.
>Does it seem to be Tokiko?

[Hello Purvis]

> Fly in closer to the house, trying to sweep into the girl's range of vision unless that would require a huge detour.

>It would take you a bit out of the way, you're approaching her from behind.

>Well, we're walking as it is, and she's already be the door. Just walk up to her.
>Does it seem to be Tokiko?

>You decide to approach her.
>You've only seen Tokiko from the front, and while she was huddling under a futon, but you're reasonably sure this is her.
>As you approach, she starts then whirls around. You confirm it is Tokiko. She looks at you for a moment, wide-eyed and blank-faced. "Oh, it's you," she says.

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[DracoOmega]

>"Good afternoon, Tokiko. I was just looking for Renko and Maribel. Are they not home yet, then?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Good afternoon, Tokiko. I was just looking for Renko and Maribel. Are they not home yet, then?"

>"I don't think so," she says, giving the occasional glance toward Tenshi. "I was hoping to stop in and have some tea."

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[DracoOmega]

>"Ah. They went off exploring the islands, but I was hoping they might have stopped back for a bit."
>"In any case, Tokiko, this is Tenshi. She's a fellow celestial. Tenshi, Tokiko."
>"Did you have a chance to stop by the orchard afterwards, by any chance?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Ah. They went off exploring the islands, but I was hoping they might have stopped back for a bit."
>"In any case, Tokiko, this is Tenshi. She's a fellow celestial. Tenshi, Tokiko."
>"Did you have a chance to stop by the orchard afterwards, by any chance?"

>She nods, "That sounds a little too risky, don't you think?"
>"Um, hi Tenshi," Tokiko says as you introduce her.
>Tenshi nods back. Was she staring?
>"Not yet, no..." she says. "Is it too late now?"

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