Author Topic: Iku Quest Deka: A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 42526 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #450 on:** February 23, 2011, 01:47:36 AM »

> Raise an eyebrow.
> "So you're saying you know me better than I do."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #451 on:** February 23, 2011, 01:49:47 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on February 23, 2011, 01:47:36 AM

> Raise an eyebrow.
> "So you're saying you know me better than I do."

>"No," she says, "You just wrong, and you keep trying to do that "No I'm still kind right" thing you people do all the time!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #452 on:** February 23, 2011, 01:51:49 AM »

> "So I should stop trying to help?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #453 on:** February 23, 2011, 01:53:48 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on February 23, 2011, 01:51:49 AM

> "So I should stop trying to help?"

>"How are you even helping?" says Tenshi. "All you're doing is trying to pretend like you weren't completely wrong about her, and act like it's true anyways!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #454 on:** February 23, 2011, 01:57:05 AM »

> Stare at Tenshi for a couple more moments, still with the confused look, then shrug.
> "If such is your issue."
> Turn back to Aya and make a short bow.
> "I apologize for making a false presumption about your intentions earlier."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #455 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:04:28 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on February 23, 2011, 01:57:05 AM

> Stare at Tenshi for a couple more moments, still with the confused look, then shrug.
> "If such is your issue."
> Turn back to Aya and make a short bow.
> "I apologize for making a false presumption about your intentions earlier."

>You stare at Tenshi, then apologize to Aya, who has been watching the scene with a confused frown. "Um, okay," she says.
>"And you're still doing it," says Tenshi. "Now you're just trying to save face, you haven't even changed your mind a little bit! It's just like all the rest of them"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #456 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:06:12 AM »

> Turn back to Tenshi.
> "Eldest Daughter, are you accusing me of lying?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #457 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:09:47 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on February 23, 2011, 02:06:12 AM

> Turn back to Tenshi.
> "Eldest Daughter, are you accusing me of lying?"

>"Of course you are," she says. "You think I couldn't tell, with that stare and all that stupid shit you were doing like I was some kind of maniac? You people only do it all the time!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #458 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:11:52 AM »

> "You are aware that lying is very much frowned upon in Bhava-Agra, correct? If the Dragon Palace Messenger were to go around spreading falsehoods, do you think The Dragon would stand for it?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #459 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:15:17 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on February 23, 2011, 02:11:52 AM

> "You are aware that lying is very much frowned upon in Bhava-Agra, correct? If the Dragon Palace Messenger were to go around spreading falsehoods, do you think The Dragon would stand for it?"

>"Well it's what you people do all the time," says Tenshi, "so I guess you get to get away with it!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #460 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:24:43 AM »

> Give a sad frown and look right at Tenshi with sympathetic eyes.
> Soften voice.
> "Tenshi...is this really how you feel? Do you really think The Dragon is wrong?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #461 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:33:01 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on February 23, 2011, 02:24:43 AM

> Give a sad frown and look right at Tenshi with sympathetic eyes.
> Soften voice.
> "Tenshi...is this really how you feel? Do you really think The Dragon is wrong?"

>"I didn't say a thing against the Dragon," she says. "I'm saying what you people actually do! Don't blame it for your issues!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #462 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:35:01 AM »

> "Tenshi, if I were to chronically spread falsehoods, The Dragon would find out, and I would most likely be relieved of my duties rather quickly. The Dragon cannot be represented by such a sinner."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #463 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:37:12 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on February 23, 2011, 02:35:01 AM

> "Tenshi, if I were to chronically spread falsehoods, The Dragon would find out, and I would most likely be relieved of my duties rather quickly. The Dragon cannot be represented by such a sinner."

>"On the other hand, pretty much all the people in Bhava-Agra doing it all the time," says Tenshi. "So I guess The Dragon's willing to overlook it or doesn't notice it or something!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #464 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:41:53 AM »

> Shake head.
> "Nothing escapes The Dragon's notice. Least of all anything of mine. The moment I am in The Dragon's presence, The Dragon has access to everything I know. But..."
> Rub our chin a little bit.
> "...it may very well get both of us in a lot of trouble, but...Tenshi, would you like an audience with The Dragon, so you may air your grievances?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #465 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:45:32 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on February 23, 2011, 02:41:53 AM

> Shake head.
> "Nothing escapes The Dragon's notice. Least of all anything of mine. The moment I am in The Dragon's presence, The Dragon has access to everything I know. But..."
> Rub our chin a little bit.
> "...it may very well get both of us in a lot of trouble, but...Tenshi, would you like an audience with The Dragon, so you may air your grievances?"

>"What?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #466 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:47:37 AM »

> "Would you like to meet with The Dragon, so that you may air your grievances with our people?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #467 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:53:33 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on February 23, 2011, 02:47:37 AM

> "Would you like to meet with The Dragon, so that you may air your grievances with our people?"

>"...Would The Dragon listen?" she says.

>_

Blitzer · « **Reply #468 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:57:23 AM »

>"Of course The Dragon would listen."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #469 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:00:16 AM »

Quote from: Ulferios Blitzer, White Knight on February 23, 2011, 02:57:23 AM

>"Of course The Dragon would listen."

>"...Okay," she says.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #470 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:02:07 AM »

We actually don't know that for sure, and in fact aren't really supposed to bring random guests to visit The Dragon. <_<

Here's hoping The Dragon's in a good mood when we ask about it.

> Is prayer open to all celestials?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #471 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:03:27 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on February 23, 2011, 03:02:07 AM

> Is prayer open to all celestials?

>All can, but you aren't sure how likely they are to get a response.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #472 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:13:49 AM »

> "Hmm...we could even try something right now. Out of curiosity, Tenshi, how often do you do your daily devotions?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #473 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:19:41 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on February 23, 2011, 03:13:49 AM

> "Hmm...we could even try something right now. Out of curiosity, Tenshi, how often do you do your daily devotions?"

>"Daily," she says.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #474 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:23:46 AM »

> Nod.
> "That is good to hear. I think I may have an idea, then."
> Turn back to Aya.
> "I am sorry, but would you pardon us for just a few more moments?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #475 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:30:25 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on February 23, 2011, 03:23:46 AM

> Nod.
> "That is good to hear. I think I may have an idea, then."
> Turn back to Aya.
> "I am sorry, but would you pardon us for just a few more moments?"

>"Um, yeah, that may be best, I guess?" she says.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #476 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:32:12 AM »

> "Thank you. I will try not to take up too much of your time."
> Turn back to Tenshi.
> "Now then, Tenshi, have you ever considered prayer as a possible source of advice or comfort?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #477 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:54:55 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on February 23, 2011, 03:32:12 AM

> "Thank you. I will try not to take up too much of your time."
> Turn back to Tenshi.
> "Now then, Tenshi, have you ever considered prayer as a possible source of advice or comfort?"

>Aya nods.
>"Well, yeah," she says. "I did kinda live with people of faith and stuff."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #478 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:56:35 AM »

> "Have you tried it recently?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #479 on:** February 23, 2011, 04:04:27 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on February 23, 2011, 03:56:35 AM

> "Have you tried it recently?"

>"This morning," she says. "Just like you did."

>_