Iku Quest Deka: A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> Bow to both Reimu and Eirin.
> Exit Eientei the same way we came.

>Both lower their head in turn. "Have a good trip," says Eirin.
>You and Tenshi exit. Thankfully, the way is easy to remember, and soon you find yourself outside.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Look at Tenshi and point up.
> "Shall we, then?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Look at Tenshi and point up.
> "Shall we, then?"

>"Sure, lead the way," says Tenshi.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Fly on up through the bamboo. Keep our face protected from stray branches as necessary.
> Once we have crested the canopy of the bamboo, look around for the nearby island. If we find it, can we confirm that it is the island Tenshi's mother is on?

[Hello Purvis]

> Fly on up through the bamboo. Keep our face protected from stray branches as necessary.
> Once we have crested the canopy of the bamboo, look around for the nearby island. If we find it, can we confirm that it is the island Tenshi's mother is on?

>You take to the air, picking your way through the towering stalks of bamboo. You break through the canopy without any real issues.
>Flying over the forest, you can see the island to the west and a bit north. You are quite certain it is the one where Tenshi's mother is.

>_

[Suwako Moriya]

> "Hmm. Since we're in the area, Tenshi, woul you like to pay your mother a quick visit?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Hmm. Since we're in the area, Tenshi, woul you like to pay your mother a quick visit?"

>"I suppose we could," says Tenshi, "But didn't you say we were in a hurry and stuff?"

>_

[Suwako Moriya]

> Check the sky. What time abouts does it seem to be?
> "We won't be able to stay for long, but I imagine we spent less time doing any actual searching than anyone else, so I think we can afford a couple of minutes. Then we'll swing back to the Turtle House, and hit up Momizi from there."

[Hello Purvis]

> Check the sky. What time abouts does it seem to be?
> "We won't be able to stay for long, but I imagine we spent less time doing any actual searching than anyone else, so I think we can afford a couple of minutes. Then we'll swing back to the Turtle House, and hit up Momizi from there."

>It's midafternoon, now. You imagine it's a bit past 2 PM.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> About how long does it take to fly to Youkai Mountain?

[Hello Purvis]

> About how long does it take to fly to Youkai Mountain?

>You aren't precisely sure, but it'll probably be closer to three o'clock than two o'clock by the time you get there.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Mmm...yes, this will have to be quick. But I think we can afford a minute or two."
> Head off to the island and look around for the place where Tenshi's mother was last.

[Hello Purvis]

> "Mmm...yes, this will have to be quick. But I think we can afford a minute or two."
> Head off to the island and look around for the place where Tenshi's mother was last.

>"Okay," says Tenshi.
>You make your way toward the island, and toward the farm where Lady Hinanai was staying. You can see what looks like a few faeries running around and playing near the house.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Do we recognize any of them from yesterday?
> Approach the fairies. Wave at them when they notice us.

[Hello Purvis]

> Do we recognize any of them from yesterday?
> Approach the fairies. Wave at them when they notice us.

>You think you see the one that was carrying the mop while guarding the door yesterday.
>You wave as a few of them look your way. They wave back at you, but don't seem to take any other action.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Get within conversation range.
> "Good day. Is Superfortress OmegaSpiffy accepting visitors today?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Get within conversation range.
> "Good day. Is Superfortress OmegaSpiffy accepting visitors today?"

>You close in and ask about visiting. You quickly recieve a chorus of "Yes!", "No!", "Who wants to know!" and "Did you bring any cookies?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Well, I ask because..."
> Gesture at Tenshi.
> "...this is the daughter of one of the slaves. It would be a nice thing to let your slave see her daughter, wouldn't it?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Well, I ask because..."
> Gesture at Tenshi.
> "...this is the daughter of one of the slaves. It would be a nice thing to let your slave see her daughter, wouldn't it?"

>You gesture to Tenshi, who gives a little wave. A couple of the faeries approach, pronouncedly scrutinizing here.
>"Yeah, alright," says one of the scrutinizing faeries.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod and smile.
> "Thank you."
> Go to the farmhouse (or wherever Lady Hinanai was) and knock on the door.

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod and smile.
> "Thank you."
> Go to the farmhouse (or wherever Lady Hinanai was) and knock on the door.

>You head to the door and knock. "Come in!" calls Lady Hinanai's voice

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Enter!

[Hello Purvis]

> Enter!

>You walk inside, and find the farmhouse more or less as it was yesterday.  Cirno is sitting at a table, eating a large piece of peach pie. Lady Hinanai is sitting on the rocking chair, and seems to be darning a shirt.
>"S'up, punks," says Cirno through a mouthful of pie.
>"Lady Nagae," says Lady Hinanai as you enter. "And, I see you have Tenshi with you today. Hello dear, I hope things haven't been too rough on you?"
>"Naw, it's been alright." says Tenshi.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod to Cirno, then turn back to Lady Hinanai.
> "Tenshi has been most helpful in working toward resolving some of the present outstanding issues. I have been very thankful to have her along."
> Do we know where Tenshi's father would be?

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod to Cirno, then turn back to Lady Hinanai.
> "Tenshi has been most helpful in working toward resolving some of the present outstanding issues. I have been very thankful to have her along."
> Do we know where Tenshi's father would be?

>"Ah, that would explain what happened to her lip," says Lady Hinanai. "I was afraid you were just going out and getting in fights again, dear."
>"Naw, Iku asked me to do that one."
>You don't, but you recall Lady Hinanai saying most of them were at the city to the northeast.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Yes, I will take responsibility for your daughter's injuries. As strange as it may sound, the combat I requested was a large help in furthering the ultimate objective of amicably restoring our home to where it belongs."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Yes, I will take responsibility for your daughter's injuries. As strange as it may sound, the combat I requested was a large help in furthering the ultimate objective of amicably restoring our home to where it belongs."

>"Odd," says Lady Hinanai. "But I imagine you won, dear?"
>"Didn't know what hit her," says Tenshi with a little grin.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I returned from my work to find the other combatant in a crumpled heap on the ground. I would have seen Tenshi's victory for myself, but I was busy elsewhere, taking advantage of the distraction the duel was providing. And yes, it is quite odd. The entire situation is very odd and rather tragic, in addition to the obvious things such as very annoying."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I returned from my work to find the other combatant in a crumpled heap on the ground. I would have seen Tenshi's victory for myself, but I was busy elsewhere, taking advantage of the distraction the duel was providing. And yes, it is quite odd. The entire situation is very odd and rather tragic, in addition to the obvious things such as very annoying."

>Lady Hinanai nods. "I imagine it's been quite irritating for practically everyone involved at this point."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Very. Given that, we must make our departure very soon, as we still have many things to take care of. I trust Lady Cirno has treated you well, and that we can continue to not worry about you while you are in her care?"
> This is the island Reimu said she would be watching over, correct?