Iku Quest Sechs - A Z-Machine Adventure

[DracoOmega]

>"I can't blame you for that. What happened, then? Reimu told me that the two of you went searching, but couldn't find anything. I assume you went back to the spot I vanished?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"I can't blame you for that. What happened, then? Reimu told me that the two of you went searching, but couldn't find anything. I assume you went back to the spot I vanished?"

>She nods. "Yeah, we had a look around there. Then looked around the forest some. But Reimu was tired and grouchy so that didn't last long."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "All right."
> Release the hug and give Tenshi a chance to adjust herself.
> "I have much to tell you about what has happened today, not the least of which is how helpful your actions following my disappearance were to our overall situation. I have learned some important things and done some planning for how to resolve this situation. You will be a key part of all this, as the poltergeist knows who you are and that you are connected to me, and because those of us directly involved in this situation have started to band together."
> "But this is neither the time nor the place, with the crowd outside, as well as my guest from the surface. I wish to address the crowd, an address which will include a statement on your retaining the Sword of Hisou, and then I wish for us to retreat to my room, where we will discuss the matters that need discussing. Is this amenable?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "All right."
> Release the hug and give Tenshi a chance to adjust herself.
> "I have much to tell you about what has happened today, not the least of which is how helpful your actions following my disappearance were to our overall situation. I have learned some important things and done some planning for how to resolve this situation. You will be a key part of all this, as the poltergeist knows who you are and that you are connected to me, and because those of us directly involved in this situation have started to band together."
> "But this is neither the time nor the place, with the crowd outside, as well as my guest from the surface. I wish to address the crowd, an address which will include a statement on your retaining the Sword of Hisou, and then I wish for us to retreat to my room, where we will discuss the matters that need discussing. Is this amenable?"

>You finally let Tenshi go. It was nice not having to stand under your own power for awhile...
>"We'll see," says Tenshi. "I think maybe I'm done for awhile. Maybe tomorrow. I guess I can at least listen."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Yes, we're not going to do any more tonight. Believe me, I'm about as dead on my feet as you are."
> "But that reminds me."
> Grin.
> "Do you remember the day you went chasing after that treasure ship, and I watched the tavern for you?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Yes, we're not going to do any more tonight. Believe me, I'm about as dead on my feet as you are."
> "But that reminds me."
> Grin.
> "Do you remember the day you went chasing after that treasure ship, and I watched the tavern for you?"

>"Good," she says. "And yeah, what about it?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I'm calling in that favor. We are going to find an extra futon, and you are going to sleep in my room tonight."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I'm calling in that favor. We are going to find an extra futon, and you are going to sleep in my room tonight."

>Tenshi frowns, her eyes widening a bit. "...What."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I have my reasons for requesting this. And no, they are not those kinds of reasons; note the inclusion of the extra futon. But I would rather not discuss them in this place at this moment. If you are worried about privacy, there is plenty of space in my suite for addressing those concerns."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I have my reasons for requesting this. And no, they are not those kinds of reasons; note the inclusion of the extra futon. But I would rather not discuss them in this place at this moment. If you are worried about privacy, there is plenty of space in my suite for addressing those concerns."

>Tenshi gives you a long look. "You're just bound and determined to cause as many weird rumors are possible, aren't you?"

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"Well, I'm sure what I'm going to say to the crowd out there could start a few on its own. But after all I've been through today, rumors are about the least of my concerns. Let them talk, if they must."

[Kilgamayan]

> Did we stop grinning? Resume if so.
> "Besides, I'm sure I can get the Eientei doctor to tell anyone you need her to that you're not afflicted with Stockholm Syndrome."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, I'm sure what I'm going to say to the crowd out there could start a few on its own. But after all I've been through today, rumors are about the least of my concerns. Let them talk, if they must."

>"That's easy for you to say," says Tenshi, "You don't have to deal with them looking down on you already."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"You're right that I don't live life through the same eyes you do. But why would you think anyone would look down on you just because you let me express some actual caring for you?"

[Kilgamayan]

> May the players assume there are bathrooms stationed as appropriate through the Dragon Palace, and they are simply not made mention of in the interest of eliminating the uninteresting?
> Does our suite have a private washroom?
> Other than The Dragon, is there anyone in Bhava-Agra above us bureaucratically?

[Hello Purvis]

> Did we stop grinning? Resume if so.
> "Besides, I'm sure I can get the Eientei doctor to tell anyone you need her to that you're not afflicted with Stockholm Syndrome."

>"...What?" says Tenshi.

>"You're right that I don't live life through the same eyes you do. But why would you think anyone would look down on you just because you let me express some actual caring for you?"

>"The likes of them?" says Tenshi. "Probably find some way to do it."

> May the players assume there are bathrooms stationed as appropriate through the Dragon Palace, and they are simply not made mention of in the interest of eliminating the uninteresting?
> Does our suite have a private washroom?
> Other than The Dragon, is there anyone in Bhava-Agra above us bureaucratically?

>Usually chamberpots in the rooms, but yes.
>Yes. You don't want to imagine what it is like right now.
>You have many equals.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I think you may be making unnecessary negative assumptions, Tenshi. But I suppose only time will tell for sure."
> "Anyway, are you ready? I hear my suite calling both of our names."

[DracoOmega]

>"Well, if they can turn this into something to criticize you for, then I figure they can do it with anything. So why worry whether they'll judge you for it? There's nothing wrong with accepting a little kindness, and if they think less of you for that, I feel sorry for how small-minded they must be."

[Kilgamayan]

>"Well, if they can turn this into something to criticize you for, then I figure they can do it with anything. So why worry whether they'll judge you for it? There's nothing wrong with accepting a little kindness, and if they think less of you for that, I feel sorry for how small-minded they must be."

> "I think you may be making unnecessary negative assumptions, Tenshi. But I suppose only time will tell for sure."
> "Anyway, are you ready? I hear my suite calling both of our names."

> Say things in this order.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, if they can turn this into something to criticize you for, then I figure they can do it with anything. So why worry whether they'll judge you for it? There's nothing wrong with accepting a little kindness, and if they think less of you for that, I feel sorry for how small-minded they must be."

> "I think you may be making unnecessary negative assumptions, Tenshi. But I suppose only time will tell for sure."
> "Anyway, are you ready? I hear my suite calling both of our names."

>"Urgh, fine..." says Tenshi.

[Kilgamayan]

> Smile and nod.
> "Let's go, then."
> Exit the house.
> Keep an eye out for Parsee.
> If there is still a crowd gathered, raise our hand in the stopping gesture again and float a bit above the crowd so as to be heard more easily.
> Raise voice as necessary to be heard across the crowd.
> "Can I have your attention, please?"

[Suwako Moriya]

Draco, I'll be home it about 80 minutes and can post the adjusted speech then.

[Hello Purvis]

> Smile and nod.
> "Let's go, then."
> Exit the house.
> Keep an eye out for Parsee.
> If there is still a crowd gathered, raise our hand in the stopping gesture again and float a bit above the crowd so as to be heard more easily.
> Raise voice as necessary to be heard across the crowd.
> "Can I have your attention, please?"

>You exit the house, and call for the attention of the crowd. All eyes are upon you, include Parsee, who has taking to leaning against another house.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I am sure you all wish to know what has happened here tonight regarding the Eldest Daughter. I will do my best to fill you all in, as well as clear up a couple of things."
> "First, as you may be able to guess from my physical condition, there was indeed some serious trouble earlier today in my efforts to discover what has become of our land, as well as how to fix it. I would like to profusely thank the Eldest Daughter for doing her best to gather assistance to help me."
> Gesture to Tenshi and quickly take note of her facial expression before resume looking at the crowd.
> "In terms of working to fix our land, there have been many mysteries so far, but I believe I have made significant progress on that front in my searching today, including dealing with the source. I hope to have Bhava-Agra fixed within the next couple of days. On that note, given what I have determined may be necessary for our land's restoration, and after observing her behavior with it for much of today, I am hereby allowing the Eldest Daughter to retain possession of the Sword of Hisou in the interest of working toward a faster solution to our land's problem. I will take full responsibility for whatever may result in this, and I offer my apologies to all parties negatively affected by tonight's confusion. I sincerely wish I had been here to help out, but circumstances beyond my control kept me from here until now."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I am sure you all wish to know what has happened here tonight regarding the Eldest Daughter. I will do my best to fill you all in, as well as clear up a couple of things."
> "First, as you may be able to guess from my physical condition, there was indeed some serious trouble earlier today in my efforts to discover what has become of our land, as well as how to fix it. I would like to profusely thank the Eldest Daughter for doing her best to gather assistance to help me."
> Gesture to Tenshi and quickly take note of her facial expression before resume looking at the crowd.
> "In terms of working to fix our land, there have been many mysteries so far, but I believe I have made significant progress on that front in my searching today, including dealing with the source. I hope to have Bhava-Agra fixed within the next couple of days. On that note, given what I have determined may be necessary for our land's restoration, and after observing her behavior with it for much of today, I am hereby allowing the Eldest Daughter to retain possession of the Sword of Hisou in the interest of working toward a faster solution to our land's problem. I will take full responsibility for whatever may result in this, and I offer my apologies to all parties negatively affected by tonight's confusion. I sincerely wish I had been here to help out, but circumstances beyond my control kept me from here until now."

>You make a speech. At the appropriate time you gesture toward Tenshi and note her expression. She seems to just be listening, and makes no especial reaction. You get the feeling she's not surprised.
>The rest of the crowd, as you conclude, bows their heads in acknowledgement. "Have you any new instructions, Lady Nagae?" asks Emiko.

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"Not at the moment. Simply attend to your usual affairs. If matters change, I will let you know."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Not at the moment. Simply attend to your usual affairs. If matters change, I will let you know."

>"As you wish," says the head chambermaid, "We'll get back to cleaning up at once."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>Nod
>"Just don't push yourself. The day has been stressful enough on everyone, and I can only imagine how much work there's been already. If you or anyone else could use rest, feel free to take it."

[Hello Purvis]

>Nod
>"Just don't push yourself. The day has been stressful enough on everyone, and I can only imagine how much work there's been already. If you or anyone else could use rest, feel free to take it."

>She nods. "Of course, Lady Nagae."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>Walk over to Parsee
>"Thank you for accompanying me, even if nothing untoward happened in the end."