Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.

[Kilgamayan]

> Sigh.
> "Then I do not know what to do for you. You are making me choose between allowing my people to be forever thought of as aggressive war-mongers and betraying my friend's core principles."
> Spread our arms out with open hands.
> "You might as well kill me on this spot, because neither of those options are allowable."

[Shadoweh]

If we did it to another random Celestial the effects on them should prove to Remilia the shadow isn't just hidden.

[Kilgamayan]

They could be acting.

[Shadoweh]

Considering how devoid people act without their shadows I don't think Remilia would have a problem determining the lack of personality. I would suggest Iku gets her own shadow removed but..

[Kilgamayan]

I would suggest Iku sacrifice her own shadow, but she could be acting. She could be acting very, very well.

If Remilia would buy a person having their shadow stolen as a proper demonstration instead of an illusion coupled with good acting, I want her to say it, not for us to suggest it.

[Shadoweh]

Actually, wait. Shuuei has to be touching the shadow to take it, but she doesn't have to be touching it to release it right? Remilia can see the returning process without seeing her.

[Kilgamayan]

The returning process could be an illusion as well.

[Hello Purvis]

> Sigh.
> "Then I do not know what to do for you. You are making me choose between allowing my people to be forever thought of as aggressive war-mongers and betraying my friend's core principles."
> Spread our arms out with open hands.
> "You might as well kill me on this spot, because neither of those options are allowable."

>She raises an eyebrow. "We hardly see how killing you will solve anything. Your friend is truly this bothered by demonstrating your innocence, even when you have agreed to bear the burden afterward?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Yes. Nothing takes priority over the sanctity of not exposing oneself to others. She is even willing to die for her beliefs, should such a situation arise. In addition, the fate of my people is not her problem, it is mine alone. She is doing me a great favor by being here at all. That pebble she threw, simply to demonstrate that she is out there, hiding somewhere, even just that was a disgusting act to her, only done because I requested it."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Yes. Nothing takes priority over the sanctity of not exposing oneself to others. She is even willing to die for her beliefs, should such a situation arise. In addition, the fate of my people is not her problem, it is mine alone. She is doing me a great favor by being here at all. That pebble she threw, simply to demonstrate that she is out there, hiding somewhere, even just that was a disgusting act to her, only done because I requested it."

>"So We see," says Remilia. "What a curious friend. And you say that she is the cause of all of this? And, that you will be taking responsibility?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Yes. I must prove my people are innocent, and I must not betray my friend's wishes to keep herself hidden. I will take on whatever personal burdens are required for these things, but they must happen."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Yes. I must prove my people are innocent, and I must not betray my friend's wishes to keep herself hidden. I will take on whatever personal burdens are required for these things."

>"If you are willing to pay this price," says Remilia, "then We would be ungracious if we did not accept your word for a little while longer. Tell your friend to proceed."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Drop our arms.
> "Very well. Please select the tree from which she will take a shadow. I would personally recommend a tree to which you can turn your back while looking at your own shadow, in the event that you do not trust her to take your shadow while you are not looking, but ultimately the decision is up to you."

[Hello Purvis]

> Drop our arms.
> "Very well. Please select the tree from which she will take a shadow. I would personally recommend a tree to which you can turn your back while looking at your own shadow, in the event that you do not trust her to take your shadow while you are not looking, but ultimately the decision is up to you."

>Remilia flicks her index and middle fingers toward a peach tree nearby. "That one shall do."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "Very well."
> Point at the same tree ourselves and raise voice just a little bit.
> "Do you see the tree Lady Remilia has indicated? Please give us a sign that you understand your task."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "Very well."
> Point at the same tree ourselves and raise voice just a little bit.
> "Do you see the tree Lady Remilia has indicated? Please give us a sign that you understand your task."

>You ask aloud. There doesn't seem to be a reply for a moment, then you hear a soft, "Y-yes."

>_

[Suwako Moriya]

> Look over to Remilia with a mildly surprised expression, then shake it off.
> "All right. We will give you about a minute to do your work."
> Indicate to Remilia that we will be walking in a direction such that the indicated tree is to our back and our shadows are to our front, then begin walking in that direction. Stop after about 8 yards or so.

[Hello Purvis]

> Look over to Remilia with a mildly surprised expression, then shake it off.
> "All right. We will give you about a minute to do your work."
> Indicate to Remilia that we will be walking in a direction such that the indicated tree is to our back and our shadows are to our front, then begin walking in that direction. Stop after about 8 yards or so.

>You turn and walk away, Remilia keeping pace with you, saying nothing.

>_

[Suwako Moriya]

> Make sure both our back and hers are to the tree.
> Keeping our back to the tree, lean over to Remilia and take on a very quiet voice.
> "I must admit, I did not expect her to speak..."

[Hello Purvis]

> Make sure both our back and hers are to the tree.
> Keeping our back to the tree, lean over to Remilia and take on a very quiet voice.
> "I must admit, I did not expect her to speak..."

>You are both turned away from the tree.
>"The way you were speaking," says Remilia in a similar tone "We were imaging much the same."

>_

[Suwako Moriya]

> "That girl never ceases to surprise me. But hopefully the question of whether or not she exists is now neatly answered to your satisfaction."

[Hello Purvis]

> "That girl never ceases to surprise me. But hopefully the question of whether or not she exists is now neatly answered to your satisfaction."

>"It would be uncouth to consider ventriloquism," says Remilia.

>_

[Suwako Moriya]

> Nod.
> "Ah, another idea comes to mind."
> Take off our shawl and offer it to Remilia.
> "If I stood in front of you, would you take this and tie my hands behind my back?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "Ah, another idea comes to mind."
> Take off our shawl and offer it to Remilia.
> "If I stood in front of you, would you take this and tie my hands behind my back?"

>"Why would We desire to do this?" asks Remilia. "It would make no difference."

>_

[Suwako Moriya]

> "In case you thought I could be performing a shadow trick with my hands, or if you were worried that I would try to distract you from an assault with normal danmaku. If you see no need, then I will gladly keep my hands free, but I wanted to offer you the opportunity all the same. As I said, I am willing to take on whatever personal burdens are necessary."

[Hello Purvis]

> "In case you thought I could be performing a shadow trick with my hands, or if you were worried that I would try to distract you from an assault with normal danmaku. If you see no need, then I will gladly keep my hands free, but I wanted to offer you the opportunity all the same. As I said, I am willing to take on whatever personal burdens are necessary."

>"Rest at ease," says Remilia. "We feel you are no threat.."

>_

[Suwako Moriya]

> Nod.
> "Understood."
> Put our shawl back on and wait for the rest of the allotted minute to pass.

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "Understood."
> Put our shawl back on and wait for the rest of the allotted minute to pass.

>You replace your shawl and let the time pass.
>Glancing back, you see the tree is without a shadow, and there is no sign of the poltergeist.

>_

[Suwako Moriya]

> Resume a normal talking voice.
> "Ah, it seems my friend has finished her work."
> Walk back over to the shadowless tree.

[Hello Purvis]

> Resume a normal talking voice.
> "Ah, it seems my friend has finished her work."
> Walk back over to the shadowless tree.

>Remilia glances back, then follows you to the tree. As you reach it, she frowns at the ground, then kneels down and runs of her hand over the dirt.
>After a few moments, she says, "This would be cunningly done, were it false."

>_