Author Topic: Iku Quest Otto - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 43998 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #360 on:** January 16, 2011, 11:24:22 PM »

That's about our assessment, yes.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #361 on:** January 16, 2011, 11:29:42 PM »

>"And should each poltergeist instinctively know what kind of noise would sustain them? I mean, would it just be something that comes natural to them, anyway?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #362 on:** January 16, 2011, 11:42:12 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on January 16, 2011, 11:29:42 PM

>"And should each poltergeist instinctively know what kind of noise would sustain them? I mean, would it just be something that comes natural to them, anyway?"

>"That's a good question," says Suwako. "I can't answer it, no poltergeist every gave me enough of a prayer to really see."

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #363 on:** January 17, 2011, 12:31:31 AM »

>"Do you think it would be possible for a poltergeist to sustain themselves in any other way? Even temporarily. By, say, tying their existence to someone else's? Or siphoning part of another's existence?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #364 on:** January 17, 2011, 12:33:50 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on January 17, 2011, 12:31:31 AM

>"Do you think it would be possible for a poltergeist to sustain themselves in any other way? Even temporarily. By, say, tying their existence to someone else's? Or siphoning part of another's existence?"

>She nods. "Probably. It'd work in just about any kind of case of wasting away, if you did right."

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #365 on:** January 17, 2011, 12:36:55 AM »

>"Do you think a shadow would be tied enough to a being's existence to be used in such a fashion?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #366 on:** January 17, 2011, 12:42:28 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on January 17, 2011, 12:36:55 AM

>"Do you think a shadow would be tied enough to a being's existence to be used in such a fashion?"

>"I thought you'd ask that," says Suwako. "It'd be taking the long way, but I guess if that's the only way you have to go, mmm?"

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #367 on:** January 17, 2011, 12:46:10 AM »

>"Do you think such a thing would be, at most, a temporary measure? Or could it theoretically anchor someone for as long as whatever they were tied to continued to exist?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #368 on:** January 17, 2011, 12:54:23 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on January 17, 2011, 12:46:10 AM

>"Do you think such a thing would be, at most, a temporary measure? Or could it theoretically anchor someone for as long as whatever they were tied to continued to exist?"

>"That's a hard one," says Suwako. "Depends on a lot of things. But, it could."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #369 on:** January 17, 2011, 01:15:00 AM »

> Why were we appointed the Dragon Palace Messenger, anyway?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #370 on:** January 17, 2011, 01:31:43 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2011, 01:15:00 AM

> Why were we appointed the Dragon Palace Messenger, anyway?

>You still aren't fully sure what qualified you. But you were called there some time ago, and was brought into The Dragon's presence. The position was bequeathed to you, and you think you've done a good job with it ever since. Before that, you helped coordinate various entertainment functions in the Palace, under the prior messenger.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #371 on:** January 17, 2011, 02:02:27 AM »

> "I thank you for your assistance, Lady Moriya. If I may, I would like to ask a question somewhat unrelated. Do you happen to know why The Dragon approved of my selection as the Dragon Palace Messenger?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #372 on:** January 17, 2011, 02:08:51 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2011, 02:02:27 AM

> "I thank you for your assistance, Lady Moriya. If I may, I would like to ask a question somewhat unrelated. Do you happen to know why The Dragon approved of my selection as the Dragon Palace Messenger?"

>"We hardly talk," she says.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #373 on:** January 17, 2011, 02:11:15 AM »

> "A shame. I was hoping you would know, because I don't know either. And this last day and a half..."
> Heave a sigh.
> "...they have made me feel very inadequate for being granted such an honor."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #374 on:** January 17, 2011, 02:45:43 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2011, 02:11:15 AM

> "A shame. I was hoping you would know, because I don't know either. And this last day and a half..."
> Heave a sigh.
> "...they have made me feel very inadequate for being granted such an honor."

>"As you should feel," Suwako says. "Too many get too comfortable in those kind of positions."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #375 on:** January 17, 2011, 02:49:34 AM »

> "Is this the kind of pressure you live under, then?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #376 on:** January 17, 2011, 03:01:59 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2011, 02:49:34 AM

> "Is this the kind of pressure you live under, then?"

>Suwako chuckles. "I wasn't talking about me, kid."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #377 on:** January 17, 2011, 03:11:39 AM »

> Sigh again.
> "Of course. My apologies."
> Inventory.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #378 on:** January 17, 2011, 03:17:50 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2011, 03:11:39 AM

> Sigh again.
> "Of course. My apologies."
> Inventory.

>You sigh. It's been one of those days.
>"Accepted."
>Your inventory contains:
>Wide-brimmed hat (worn as hat)
>Exceedingly Stylish!
>Heavy Flamenco Dress (worn as dress)
>Allows both modesty and freedom of movement
>Large Black Purse
>Exactly what it sounds like. It holds all your stuff
>Spine Sign: "Acanthodii of the Thunder Clouds"
>This spellcard engulfs you in a shield of electricity. It can be broken with enough force, and only lasts for a short time before it must be renewed
>Cloud Realm: "The Thunder Court in the Sea of Abstruse Clouds"
>Fills the air with webs of lightning, but leaves you motionless.
>Dragonfish: "Dragon Palace's Messenger Swimming Shot"
>Sends electricity spiraling out from you, but leaves you defenseless.
>1☼
>This is 1☼
>Gnawed Mushroom Stalk
>The remains of a tsuchinoko's dinner.
>Jail Key
>The key to the tengu jail.
>Aya's Primary Camera
>She'll be very angry if you break this.
>2 Pictures of Shadowless Tree
>Taken in the Forest of Magic.
> Picture of Sky and Shadowed Land
>A picture of the Brocken Spectre's shadow and the clear horizon
>Picture of Unconscious Poltergeist
>A Picture of the Brocken Spectre after you defeated her.
>Yukari's Screwdriver
>Under no circumstances can others suspect this exists!
>Picture of the Shadow Dais.
>Taken within The Dragon's Chamber in the false Bhava-Agra.
>Picture of Makai Landscape with Goats
>Taken to show Yumeko how a Camera Works
>Picture of Mother Devil in Rain.
>She looks a tad confused by the picture-taking process.
>Better Picture of Mother Devil in Rain
>She seems much less confused and more natural in this picture.
>Peach
>Taken from Guest Island.
>Okuu's Note.
>It reads: "Parsee got back, left with Nitori."
>Pink Shawl
>A shawl that represents your status as a part of Bhava-Arga and allows you to defend yourself with devastating techniques.
>Aya's Note
>It reads: "Did some looking around. Word has it there's a blue-coated ghost running around the forest. Lots of people coming and going looking for the Brocken Spectre. Some rock near Marisa's house missing a shadow; investigated it, found nothing else special. Wasn't able to ask around SDM. Kogasa seems to have gotten much more dangerous lately; maybe a connection? Couldn't ask. Will return tomorrow afternoon. Owe you bigtime -Aya."
>Gray Box
>A lightweight gray box. It feels like there is something inside it.
>Plunger
>A rubber-headed object you mistook for a javelin.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #379 on:** January 17, 2011, 03:21:10 AM »

> "I believe I must take my leave, Lady Moriya. I thank you for telling me what I needed to hear, rather than telling me what I wanted to hear."
> Pull out the peach.
> "Um, I still don't have much in the way of value to offer you...will this do?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #380 on:** January 17, 2011, 03:28:07 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2011, 03:21:10 AM

> "I believe I must take my leave, Lady Moriya. I thank you for telling me what I needed to hear, rather than telling me what I wanted to hear."
> Pull out the peach.
> "Um, I still don't have much in the way of value to offer you...will this do?"

>"That'll do nicely!" says Suwako.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #381 on:** January 17, 2011, 03:34:53 AM »

> Nod.
> "Understood."
> Walk over to Suwako's pond and drop the peach in. (Unless she makes to stop us, of course.)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #382 on:** January 17, 2011, 04:03:07 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2011, 03:34:53 AM

> Nod.
> "Understood."
> Walk over to Suwako's pond and drop the peach in. (Unless she makes to stop us, of course.)

>She does not stop you.
>You walk around the toward the pond. It is is surrounded by a variety of brown and withered plantlife, with a numerous leaves floating on the surface. Near it is a sign asking for all offerings to be dropped into it. There don't seem to be many frogs at the moment, but you catch one watching you from under a lily pad.
>You drop in the peach with little fanfare; it sinks into the waters, and is soon obscured by the aquatic plant life and the leaves.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #383 on:** January 17, 2011, 04:10:18 AM »

> Check the position of the sun. What time is it?
> Return to Suwako.
> "I hope the next time we meet, Lady Moriya, Bhava-Agra will have been restored to its proper place, and I will be in much better spirits than I am now."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #384 on:** January 17, 2011, 04:16:18 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2011, 04:10:18 AM

> Check the position of the sun. What time is it?
> Return to Suwako.
> "I hope the next time we meet, Lady Moriya, Bhava-Agra will have been restored to its proper place, and I will be in much better spirits than I am now."

>It is getting close to noon.
>You return, and find Suwako has not moved an inch. You are not surprised in the least.
>"So do I, Messenger," she says. "You're just under a lot more stress than you're used to. It happens to anyone."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #385 on:** January 17, 2011, 04:34:43 AM »

> "Such a shame. I would not wish this anyone. Be well, my Lady."
> Leave the Shrine and head down into the Tengu Village.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #386 on:** January 17, 2011, 04:36:56 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2011, 04:34:43 AM

> "Such a shame. I would not wish this anyone. Be well, my Lady."
> Leave the Shrine and head down into the Tengu Village.

>"You too, Messenger," says Suwako.
>"This is really getting to you, isn't it?" says Tenshi.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #387 on:** January 17, 2011, 04:54:59 AM »

> "I will handle it."
> Give Tenshi a somewhat pained look.
> "I must handle it."
> Take off.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #388 on:** January 17, 2011, 04:57:04 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2011, 04:54:59 AM

> "I will handle it."
> Give Tenshi a somewhat pained look.
> "I must handle it."
> Take off.

>She nods, and takes to the air behind you.
>"So, what now?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #389 on:** January 17, 2011, 05:00:49 AM »

> "Now? Now we talk to Momizi, and then we leave the mountain. I have a message to deliver."