Iku Quest On Iki - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> "Perhaps it would be best to discuss the specifics, then. The three improvements Remilia mentioned in particular were functional horticulture, improved trade and defensibility. I balked at the last until I was assured it would be strictly voluntary, at which point I would have no problem with it, given I am proposing a very similar path for you in the future. An increase of trade route accessibility would not be a particularly bad thing, nor would improved care and arrangement of the islands' peach trees. I have no problem endorsing any of these courses of action."

>"So you really don't care that Remilia's taking over?" says Tenshi. "You seem to be kind of saying it both ways."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "It's a bit hard to explain, I admit. Basically, I would prefer one potential result, but I would not mind the other should it come to pass."

[Hello Purvis]

> "It's a bit hard to explain, I admit. Basically, I would prefer one potential result, but I would not mind the other should it come to pass."

>Tenshi nods. "But you're going to try to make the one you don't prefer happen, right? Even though you don't believe in it?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Raise an eyebrow.
> "Why do you think I do not believe in it?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Raise an eyebrow.
> "Why do you think I do not believe in it?"

>Tenshi shrugs. "Because you pretty much said you don't want her to take over, and have been kind trying to stop it."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Ah, I understand now. Well, she will be expanding no further into Bhava-Agra, so that is a good thing, at least."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Ah, I understand now. Well, she will be expanding no further into Bhava-Agra, so that is a good thing, at least."

>"I suppose it'd make things easier for you that she's stopped, at least."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "It does. With the knowledge that there will be no further expansion, and that the people whose land is currently occupied will only remain that way if they wish, I am satisfied with how things have turned out."

[Hello Purvis]

> "It does. With the knowledge that there will be no further expansion, and that the people whose land is currently occupied will only remain that way if they wish, I am satisfied with how things have turned out."

>"So you really don't care that Remilia might take over?" says Tenshi.

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"If she truly 'takes over', that would be a breach of our agreement. If the people vote to remain under her, well, as I said, I would ppersonally rather they did not, but I will not dispute their choice if they elect to do so. This is perhaps not my ideal outcome, but such is the nature of negotiation."

[Hello Purvis]

>"If she truly 'takes over', that would be a breach of our agreement. If the people vote to remain under her, well, as I said, I would ppersonally rather they did not, but I will not dispute their choice if they elect to do so. This is perhaps not my ideal outcome, but such is the nature of negotiation."

>"Right," says Tenshi, "That's what I'm trying to get my head aroung. You don't actually want to happen, but you're gonna try to get them to do it anyways?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I...suppose that is one way of looking at it, yes. This arrangement certainly beats the alternative, however."

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"As I said, it's in the nature of negotiations. I made an agreement with remilia. I may not want to do everything in the agreement, but I made it and I intend to honor it."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I...suppose that is one way of looking at it, yes. This arrangement certainly beats the alternative, however."

>"Huh," says Tenshi.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Such is the nature of compromise."
> Grin.
> "It would be nice if I always got my way, but it doesn't always happen. Not by a long shot."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Such is the nature of compromise."
> Grin.
> "It would be nice if I always got my way, but it doesn't always happen. Not by a long shot."

>"Yeah, just you're really going to back up Remilia? Seriously?"

[Kilgamayan]

> Keep on grinning.
> "Why? Would you like to do it instead?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Keep on grinning.
> "Why? Would you like to do it instead?"

>"Like they'd ever listen to me," says Tenshi.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Take on a more normal smile.
> "Perhaps. Truth be told, I am not sure if they will even listen to me."

[Hello Purvis]

> Take on a more normal smile.
> "Perhaps. Truth be told, I am not sure if they will even listen to me."

>"Yeah, but you want that," says Tenshi with a shrug.

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"I do, but I will speak anyways. I agreed to do so."
>"Honestly, I think I'm lucky to have gotten what I did out of the agreement, after the way I almost ruined the entire thing."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I do, but I will speak anyways. I agreed to do so."
>"Honestly, I think I'm lucky to have gotten what I did out of the agreement, after the way I almost ruined the entire thing."

>Tenshi nods.
>"I guess," says Tenshi.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Slow down.
> "Waaaaait a minute...something just occurred to me. Will you be okay appearing in the human village again, after you did not show up for work at the tavern?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Slow down.
> "Waaaaait a minute...something just occurred to me. Will you be okay appearing in the human village again, after you did not show up for work at the tavern?"

>"As long as Mokou doesn't..."
>Her eyes widen.
>"...Yeah this is a bad plan right now."

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[Kilgamayan]

> What does the tavern sell outside of alcohol, and what do prices usually run?

> Stop and grimace.
> "Well. Hum."
> Put on a thinking face, staying silent for a few seconds.
> "...Would Mokou be empathetic if I went there alone and took responsibility for your absence, since you spent the day helping me investigate how to restore our home to its proper state? Her, um, vulgarity is a little...off-putting."

[Hello Purvis]

> What does the tavern sell outside of alcohol, and what do prices usually run?

> Stop and grimace.
> "Well. Hum."
> Put on a thinking face, staying silent for a few seconds.
> "...Would Mokou be empathetic if I went there alone and took responsibility for your absence, since you spent the day helping me investigate how to restore our home to its proper state? Her, um, vulgarity is a little...off-putting."

>It sells a variety of meals, mostly running from 5-15☼
>"Who knows?" says Tenshi with a shrug. "Mokou's kind of weird. But I guess if she's around Keine, she'll probably not to be too bad."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Mmm. I wonder if we could get to Keine first, then, since we were looking for her anyway."

[Rin Kagamine]

Just want to say that I'm finally all caught up.

> "How long do you shifts at the tavern usually last?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Mmm. I wonder if we could get to Keine first, then, since we were looking for her anyway."

>Tenshi shrugs. "Yeah, I guess. but there's a good change she'll already be there."

> "How long do you shifts at the tavern usually last?"

>"Uh, about a quarter day to a bit over a half, depending," says Tenshi.

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[Kilgamayan]

> What did we tell Mokou about Tenshi's absence?
> "Mmm. I suspect it would be best if I go and explain to both of them about your absence, since it is my responsibility, and then we can resume other activities. Is there anything in particular you want or need to do for a few minutes?"