Author Topic: Iku Quest Otto - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 44004 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #660 on:** January 21, 2011, 07:02:20 AM »

> "I'm really hoping it won't come to that. I'd actually be inclined to say that she should be left to her own devices if that happens, but clearly, after what Patchouli told us, and what I read in that book, that's not an option anymore. Let us say...two hours, I guess."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #661 on:** January 21, 2011, 07:26:10 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 21, 2011, 07:02:20 AM

> "I'm really hoping it won't come to that. I'd actually be inclined to say that she should be left to her own devices if that happens, but clearly, after what Patchouli told us, and what I read in that book, that's not an option anymore. Let us say...two hours, I guess."

>"Right, I'll be at the base," says Tenshi. "If I don't see you in two hours, I'll get some people together."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #662 on:** January 21, 2011, 07:30:04 AM »

> "Right, and thank you. I should also say thank you for remembering Patchouli. For some reason, she had slipped my mind. You made everything a lot easier by bringing her up again."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #663 on:** January 21, 2011, 04:34:24 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 21, 2011, 07:30:04 AM

> "Right, and thank you. I should also say thank you for remembering Patchouli. For some reason, she had slipped my mind. You made everything a lot easier by bringing her up again."

>"That's kinda shocking," she says, "But you're welcome."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #664 on:** January 21, 2011, 04:36:43 PM »

> "A lot has happened over the past day and a half. There's not much else I can say beyond that."
> Continue on to Kourindou

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #665 on:** January 21, 2011, 05:08:20 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 21, 2011, 04:36:43 PM

> "A lot has happened over the past day and a half. There's not much else I can say beyond that."
> Continue on to Kourindou

>She nods, an the two of you carry on in silence. The forest sure is peaceful in the wake of various problem solvers knocking all the faeries out.
>Soon you arrive at Kourindou.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #666 on:** January 21, 2011, 05:15:44 PM »

> "...I believe this is where we will part ways."
> Smile.
> "It has been a pleasure, Tenshi. I intend to continue it."
> Offer hand for a handshake.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #667 on:** January 21, 2011, 05:39:22 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 21, 2011, 05:15:44 PM

> "...I believe this is where we will part ways."
> Smile.
> "It has been a pleasure, Tenshi. I intend to continue it."
> Offer hand for a handshake.

>You accepts your handshake. "Yeah, it was fun to watch Patchy flip out like that."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #668 on:** January 21, 2011, 05:41:34 PM »

> "I am glad you enjoyed it. Be well, Tenshi, and if you see Utsuho, try not to tell her about the comparison Patchy drew to her."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #669 on:** January 21, 2011, 05:47:44 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 21, 2011, 05:41:34 PM

> "I am glad you enjoyed it. Be well, Tenshi, and if you see Utsuho, try not to tell her about the comparison Patchy drew to her."

>"Got it," says Tenshi, as she speeds off northward.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #670 on:** January 21, 2011, 05:52:37 PM »

> Wait, north? Is Renko and Maribel's house really to the north of here?
> Give Tenshi a few moments, then proceed north ourselves, keeping an eye out for any large rocks.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #671 on:** January 21, 2011, 05:59:21 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 21, 2011, 05:52:37 PM

> Wait, north? Is Renko and Maribel's house really to the north of here?
> Give Tenshi a few moments, then proceed north ourselves, keeping an eye out for any large rocks.

>More northwest. You think she may just be following the road.
>You head a bit northward of Kourindou. It is rather hard to see any large rocks from the air.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #672 on:** January 21, 2011, 06:10:59 PM »

> Facepalm.
> Descend to the ground and check around for any large rocks.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #673 on:** January 21, 2011, 07:34:14 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 21, 2011, 06:10:59 PM

> Facepalm.
> Descend to the ground and check around for any large rocks.

>You silly oarfish.
>You descend down and look around for a bit. You soon find several large rocks are you scout around, causing a bit of worry to blossom in your soul; which one was she talkign about? It would be dreadful to miss her because you were at the wrong one!
>Then you find a large, flat rock boulder not too far from Kourindou. The poltergeist is there, resting against it. Her eyes are closed, while fury and frustration are written clearly on her furrowed brow.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #674 on:** January 21, 2011, 07:36:52 PM »

> Land.
> "I'm so sorry this took this long. I'm here now."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #675 on:** January 21, 2011, 07:49:31 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 21, 2011, 07:36:52 PM

> Land.
> "I'm so sorry this took this long. I'm here now."

>She opens her eyes as you speak. "Did you find anything?" she asks.

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #676 on:** January 21, 2011, 08:14:38 PM »

> "I did. The delay was due to an unexpected third stop, which proved very valuable, as much as I suspect you are not going to like what I have to say."
> Pull out Patchouli's book.
> "First things first, however. Are you feeling any worse?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #677 on:** January 21, 2011, 08:22:52 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on January 21, 2011, 08:14:38 PM

> "I did. The delay was due to an unexpected third stop, which proved very valuable, as much as I suspect you are not going to like what I have to say."
> Pull out Patchouli's book.
> "First things first, however. Are you feeling any worse?"

>You produce the book. She gives is a rather foul look.
>"Not really," she says. "Just...I can find where you slipped out, but there's no way you should have been able to reach it! It doesn't make sense!"

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #678 on:** January 21, 2011, 08:25:23 PM »

> "I do not know what to tell you in that regard. As far as I could tell, it was simply in the middle of space, not too far from the island the Dragon Palace resides upon."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #679 on:** January 21, 2011, 08:33:29 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on January 21, 2011, 08:25:23 PM

> "I do not know what to tell you in that regard. As far as I could tell, it was simply in the middle of space, not too far from the island the Dragon Palace resides upon."

>"On the edge, yes?" she says. "Where down becomes up? There's no way you should have been able to reach it. I don't understand it!"

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #680 on:** January 21, 2011, 08:34:46 PM »

>"Are you saying I shouldn't have been able to fly through the void between islands?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #681 on:** January 21, 2011, 09:18:39 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on January 21, 2011, 08:34:46 PM

>"Are you saying I shouldn't have been able to fly through the void between islands?"

>"No, that you shouldn't have been able to leave it that way," says the Poltergeist.

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #682 on:** January 21, 2011, 09:20:51 PM »

>"Wait, that space is supposed to wrap around infinitely, right? Are you saying that, rather than wrap around to the other side, I just fell past the edge entirely?"

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #683 on:** January 21, 2011, 09:24:29 PM »

Oy gevalt, are we really going to get hung up on this again?

I'm starting to remember why I was so aggravated about how we were leading her on the first time.

DracoOmega · « **Reply #684 on:** January 21, 2011, 09:28:24 PM »

I was just curious as to what she could sense, and how what we did appeared to her. I don't expect it's really important, and I'm not intending to press any kind of point beyond an idle question or two.

As for the first time, what choice did we really have, given that she was pressing the point?

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #685 on:** January 21, 2011, 09:30:37 PM »

I'm more expressing frustrating with the situation in general. But now, more than ever, do I think we should just tell her that we know the crack isn't responsible for any of her problems. There are more important matters to discuss than this.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #686 on:** January 21, 2011, 09:49:07 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on January 21, 2011, 09:20:51 PM

>"Wait, that space is supposed to wrap around infinitely, right? Are you saying that, rather than wrap around to the other side, I just fell past the edge entirely?"

>"And I can't figure out why. It should not have been possible for you."

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #687 on:** January 21, 2011, 09:58:59 PM »

>"I'm afraid I don't understand the mechanics of what happened any better than I did the last time we spoke. However, in the time we've been apart, I believe I have discovered what is causing the shadows within you to fit improperly, and you are in a great deal more danger from it than we realized."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #688 on:** January 21, 2011, 10:16:55 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on January 21, 2011, 09:58:59 PM

>"I'm afraid I don't understand the mechanics of what happened any better than I did the last time we spoke. However, in the time we've been apart, I believe I have discovered what is causing the shadows within you to fit improperly, and you are in a great deal more danger from it than we realized."

>"What?" she says, giving you a suspicious look.

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #689 on:** January 21, 2011, 10:29:12 PM »

>"I spoke with one of Gensokyo's foremost experts on arcane lore on the ramifications of binding a shadow such as Bhava-Agra's to oneself. As you know, these shadows remain connected to their owners, even while you hold them. What you have effectively done is open a conduit between yourself and Bhava-Agra, through which more and more of its essence will flow. The effects are slight at first, but eventually and inevitably will reach levels that no living being can contain. If you continue to hold it within you, the harm done to yourself will be immense. ...and likely fatal. That much she is utterly certain of."
>"I swear that I shared no personal information about you whatsoever, but she assured me that this result would apply no matter who or how such a linkage was established. It is a very clearly documented fact."
>"If you doubt my word, I brought one of the tomes from her library which discusses this in grim detail. You can read it for yourself."