Iku Quest Deka: A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

>"So, if you intercept the attempted invasion of another island, you think that you'll be able to dissuade her from expanding further, but not force her to relinquish what she's already taken?"

>"Not in any way she'd recognize, anyways," says Reimu with a shrug.

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[DracoOmega]

>"Then what do you think she would recognize?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Then what do you think she would recognize?"

>"You'd have to convince her she wants to do it, for whatever reason, probably," says Reimu. "Remilia's pretty tenacious otherwise."

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[DracoOmega]

>"And I guess an altercation with you might be sufficient to convince her that she doesn't want to acquire any more territory, then?"
>"This also means, I assume, that simply moving the islands out of ordinary reach would do little to weaken what she feels is her claim to them?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"And I guess an altercation with you might be sufficient to convince her that she doesn't want to acquire any more territory, then?"
>"This also means, I assume, that simply moving the islands out of ordinary reach would do little to weaken what she feels is her claim to them?"

>"Probably not," Reimu says, "In either case. At least not until she decides she doesn't want them anymore."

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[DracoOmega]

>"I don't suppose you have any idea how we do that? Other than being equally tenacious in making her life difficult while she retains them?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"I don't suppose you have any idea how we do that? Other than being equally tenacious in making her life difficult while she retains them?"

>"Well, she's certainly very proud," says Reimu. "I'm sure you can use that to your advantage."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> "Hmm...so might she care about negative journalistic publicity? Or are the tengu generally considered too sensationalist for her to care?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Hmm...so might she care about negative journalistic publicity? Or are the tengu generally considered too sensationalist for her to care?"

>"She might," says Reimu. "Or it might just get her to tighter her grip out of spite."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> "Well, I have to admit I dislike promoting directly slanderous journalism, but once one accepts that Bhava-Agra was not responsible for its fall to where it is now, it's rather hard to argue the idea that Remilia has simply assaulted a bunch of innocent people and stolen their homes for her own personal benefit. If she chooses to hang onto the islands out of spite after this is made public, it will only make her look even worse."

[Suwako Moriya]

> The punch you had delivered to me has been received. Remind me to return the favor if I am ever maoschistic enough to subject myself to Ohio.

[Hello Purvis]

> "Well, I have to admit I dislike promoting directly slanderous journalism, but once one accepts that Bhava-Agra was not responsible for its fall to where it is now, it's rather hard to argue the idea that Remilia has simply assaulted a bunch of innocent people and stolen their homes for her own personal benefit. If she chooses to hang onto the islands out of spite after this is made public, it will only make her look even worse."

>"It might," says Reimu. "Or she might just decide two can play that game."

> The punch you had delivered to me has been received. Remind me to return the favor if I am ever maoschistic enough to subject myself to Ohio.

>No one is safe!

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[Suwako Moriya]

> Frown.
> "I know that my people have nothing to hide, but...does she really hold that much sway in the media?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Frown.
> "I know that my people have nothing to hide, but...does she really hold that much sway in the media?"

>"I think the Tengu love a good fight and creative writing," Reimu says.

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[Suwako Moriya]

> "Then I will need to make her admit it herself in earshot of a reporter, I guess."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Then I will need to make her admit it herself in earshot of a reporter, I guess."

>"Perhaps," says Reimu, "But I can't imagine that Remilia is going to respond how you'd want to that kind of thing."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> Is it true that we have only ever had one combative encounter with Remilia, and that we were the victor?
> "I think I might have an idea on that front, actually. It will take a lot of work on my part, but I believe it is doable. Of course, it would be very helpful if you were there when I confront her about it, even if only to confirm that Bhava-Agra is indeed casting improper shadows."

[Hello Purvis]

> Is it true that we have only ever had one combative encounter with Remilia, and that we were the victor?
> "I think I might have an idea on that front, actually. It will take a lot of work on my part, but I believe it is doable. Of course, it would be very helpful if you were there when I confront her about it, even if only to confirm that Bhava-Agra is indeed casting improper shadows."

>Yes. During the Scarlet Weather incident.
>"Okay," says Reimu. "Maybe I'll show up, but don't expect her to care."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> Nod.
> "You just leave worrying about how much she cares to me. And, while I'm thinking about it, do you know where Marisa and Sanae are now? I figure that, the more major problem solvers in front of which she confesses her sins, the better, because it makes her less and less likely to claim a later story to be lies."

[Suwako Moriya]

Going to bed. Draco or whoever else is around, I think I'm about set with Reimu. I'd like to ask Eirin how Reisen is doing as a courtesy, but after that, I think we're done here, and can reconvene at Turtle House (unless we learn where Marisa is and want to go see her immediately for some reason).

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "You just leave worrying about how much she cares to me. And, while I'm thinking about it, do you know where Marisa and Sanae are now? I figure that, the more major problem solvers in front of which she confesses her sins, the better, because it makes her less and less likely to claim a later story to be lies."

>"Marisa is watching the island over the town, the one with all the peaches," says Reimu. "Sanae is taking care of that one a bit west of town. We figure those are her other likely targets."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> "I see. I must thank you three for putting in as much effort as you have into defending my home, then."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I see. I must thank you three for putting in as much effort as you have into defending my home, then."

>Reimu nods. "Like I said, it'll be a real problem for everyone if it goes on."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> "I can imagine."
> Turn to Eirin.
> "Oh, and how is Reisen doing today?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "I can imagine."
> Turn to Eirin.
> "Oh, and how is Reisen doing today?"

>Reimu nods again.
>You turn to Eirin and inquire about Reisen. "He fever hasn't quite broken yet," says Eirin, "But it's not quite so bad today. I imagine it won't be long until she's ready to make up for lost meals."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> "I am glad to hear this. Please tell her I wish her the best."
> Turn back to Reimu.
> "As my initial business here appears to have been resolves, I believe I must depart, to begin preparations for the idea I have to convince Remilia it will be worth giving up her perceived control of our islands. Where may I find you later?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "I am glad to hear this. Please tell her I wish her the best."
> Turn back to Reimu.
> "As my initial business here appears to have been resolves, I believe I must depart, to begin preparations for the idea I have to convince Remilia it will be worth giving up her perceived control of our islands. Where may I find you later?"

>"I intend to stay around that island over the bamboo forest," says Reimu.

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[Suwako Moriya]

> Nod.
> "Understood. If my preparations work out as I hope they will, I expect I will come visit you again. Just to forewarn you, given what my plan involves, I will tell you that I have no intention of violence unless Remilia or her faction instigate it by taking violent action first. "

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "Understood. If my preparations work out as I hope they will, I expect I will come visit you again. Just to forewarn you, given what my plan involves, I will tell you that I have no intention of violence unless Remilia or her faction instigate it by taking violent action first. "

>'Well, if you're planning on trying to antagonize her into getting what you want, you probably should plan on it," says Reimu.

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[Suwako Moriya]

> "If it is necessary, I will defend myself in combat. I have defeated her once; I can do it again. But I believe I can take advantage of her pride to the point where admitting in front of a journalist that she has been assaulting innocents and taking their land for her own personal gain will be the least of all evils. Her servants still believe that we were an invading force, and they believe this because she tells them it is so. But, if my preparations go as well as I will try to make them go, I can prove to her and her servants that we were not responsible for our island's fall by having the real perpetrator provide them with a demonstration of what they did to make the islands fall."