Iku Quest On Iki - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Shadoweh]

Your questions are headed for disaster~
> Hold up a finger. "I know you're aware, most ascend by freeing themselves of worldly desires and thus everything is provided for them. They had to work hard to get where they are. In their own way, the tengu have their own rules for ascending the ranks and behaviour to follow. It wouldn't be fair to look down on their leader's decisions simply because we don't have the same ways. It was my error to believe my assumptions were more informed then Lord Tenma."
> Look thoughtful. "I can see why you consider Aya's side first though. In many ways Aya rebelling against proper tengu behaviour is much like your feelings about the Celestials."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Actually, I'd like you to take a moment to consider where such an attitude might come from. You don't have to like it, but at least try to understand it. So tell me, Tenshi: how is it that most Celestials became Celestials? What did they have to do to become Celestials?"

> Hold up a finger. "I know you're aware, most ascend by freeing themselves of worldly desires and thus everything is provided for them. They had to work hard to get where they are. In their own way, the tengu have their own rules for ascending the ranks and behaviour to follow. It wouldn't be fair to look down on their leader's decisions simply because we don't have the same ways. It was my error to believe my assumptions were more informed then Lord Tenma."
> Look thoughtful. "I can see why you consider Aya's side first though. In many ways Aya rebelling against proper tengu behaviour is much like your feelings about the Celestials."

>"What does that have to do with anything?" says Tenshi in a sharp voice, "It sounds like you're just making up a bunch of excuses to make Aya look bad since she ran off on you."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> What is the Dragon's opinion of Lord Tenma?
> What is The Dragon's opinion of the Yama?
> "Well, the atonement for my sin does not necessarily have to involve recapturing her."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Well, the atonement for my sin does not necessarily have to involve recapturing her."

>"Then don't," says Tenshi. "Just leave it alone if you're not going to fix it, really. It's their business."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> "I'm afraid I don't understand. You are telling me that the mistake I have made is entirely someone else's problem and that I should do nothing to rectify it?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "I'm afraid I don't understand. You are telling me that the mistake I have made is entirely someone else's problem and that I should do nothing to rectify it?"

>"What mistake?" says Tenshi. "You didn't toss her in jail because the Yama threw a tantrum. We were just fixing it. If they don't like it, well, tough."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> Slow to a stop.
> "...I don't know if I can do such a thing."

[Hello Purvis]

> Slow to a stop.
> "...I don't know if I can do such a thing."

>"I don't see why you can't," says Tenshi. "They're the ones that screwed up, not you."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> Float in silence for a couple of seconds.
> "...I think I know what I must do. I will let the issue be, for now. But once all of the current issues surrounding our home have been resolved and I have had a few days to recuperate, I will visit the Yama myself, to find out exactly what happened, and, of course, ignore all the story spinning she is likely to do. Once I have learned as much as I can, I will act accordingly."

[Hello Purvis]

> Float in silence for a couple of seconds.
> "...I think I know what I must do. I will let the issue be, for now. But once all of the current issues surrounding our home have been resolved and I have had a few days to recuperate, I will visit the Yama myself, to find out exactly what happened, and, of course, ignore all the story spinning she is likely to do. Once I have learned as much as I can, I will act accordingly."

>Tenshi nods. "That's not a bad idea. I'd never want to deal with the Yama myself, but I guess it's probably less of a problem for you."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> Grimace.
> "I suspect it would be a problem for anyone if the Yama finds out that someone was asking about her altercation with Aya because they had freed Aya from the incarceration that the Yama had ordered. If she finds out about what I did, she will not be pleased with me in the slightest, regardless of my position within Bhava-Agra. But I must find out for sure if what I have done is a right thing or a wrong thing. If what I have done is a wrong thing, then I must atone for it, for I represent the Dragon Palace with all of my actions. I cannot let my potential foolishness bring shame upon our people."

[Hello Purvis]

> Grimace.
> "I suspect it would be a problem for anyone if the Yama finds out that someone was asking about her altercation with Aya because they had freed Aya from the incarceration that the Yama had ordered. If she finds out about what I did, she will not be pleased with me in the slightest, regardless of my position within Bhava-Agra. But I must find out for sure if what I have done is a right thing or a wrong thing. If what I have done is a wrong thing, then I must atone for it, for I represent the Dragon Palace with all of my actions. I cannot let my potential foolishness bring shame upon our people."

>Tenshi nods. "That's a point. I wouldn't even bother with the Yama, the situation is pretty clear as it is anyways. I don't see what she's got to say that would change it."

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"Right now, I only know Aya's side of the story. At the very least, speaking to the Yama will allow me to get her side of the story."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Right now, I only know Aya's side of the story. At the very least, speaking to the Yama will allow me to get her side of the story."

>"The Yama dealt with what the rest of us did," says Tenshi with a shrug. "Just instead of catching Aya and beating the crap out of her like the rest of us do, she caused a stink."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> "If that is indeed all that happened, then I would be inclined to let Aya's actions slide. But Momizi's words still trouble me. She said Aya assaulted the Yama. If there was an unprovoked attack in addition to what Aya normally does to everyone, that may make the circumstances different."

[Hello Purvis]

> "If that is indeed all that happened, then I would be inclined to let Aya's actions slide. But Momizi's words still trouble me. She said Aya assaulted the Yama. If there was an unprovoked attack in addition to what Aya normally does to everyone, that may make the circumstances different."

>"Five to one says the Yama shot first," says Tenshi. "You know how it goes with this thing."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> "I expect it will be a very tricky situation to assess, yes. But we will see. And, obviously, I do not expect you to accompany me on such a journey."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I expect it will be a very tricky situation to assess, yes. But we will see. And, obviously, I do not expect you to accompany me on such a journey."

>"I could probably take her," says Tenshi. "But yeah, if I don't have to deal with her, all the better."

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[Kilgamayan]

So underground now then? I didn't realize Tenshi would react so negatively to the idea, so as long as plans to meet the Yama are set up for the future I'm willing to sweep the entire situation under the rug for the rest of the game.

[GuyYouMetOnline]

Works for me.

>"I will save that situation for after the rest has been dealt with, then."
>"In that case, our next stop is the underground. I have business with Nue Houjuu."
>Assuming no objections, head underground.

[Hello Purvis]

>"I will save that situation for after the rest has been dealt with, then."
>"In that case, our next stop is the underground. I have business with Nue Houjuu."
>Assuming no objections, head underground.

>"You do?" says Tenshi. "What does Nue have to do with anything?"

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>If we're not already flying towards the entrance to the underground, begin doing so.
>"She may be able to help our shadowy friend."
>"How much do you know about Nue?"

[Hello Purvis]

>If we're not already flying towards the entrance to the underground, begin doing so.
>"She may be able to help our shadowy friend."
>"How much do you know about Nue?"

>You start toward the entrance to the underground.
>"Uh, I know she's kinda a troublemaker. What've got in mind?"

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"How familiar are you with the UFO incident? You know, the one that ended with Byakuren's release?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"How familiar are you with the UFO incident? You know, the one that ended with Byakuren's release?"

>"She caused it, didn't she?" says Tenshi.

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"Well, not really. The flying ship and its crew were locked away underground. It was the geysers caused by the hell raven Utsuho that freed them. They then gathered the fragments of the Soaring Vault, which were required to release Byakuren had had been scattered by the blast. Nue was involved, though. It's my understanding that she is the reason the vault fragments looked like UFOs."
>"Nue made one thing look like something else. I found myself wondering if she could do the same thing to a person."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, not really. The flying ship and its crew were locked away underground. It was the geysers caused by the hell raven Utsuho that freed them. They then gathered the fragments of the Soaring Vault, which were required to release Byakuren had had been scattered by the blast. Nue was involved, though. It's my understanding that she is the reason the vault fragments looked like UFOs."
>"Nue made one thing look like something else. I found myself wondering if she could do the same thing to a person."

>"Ooooh," says Tenshi. Then she frowns. "That sounds expensive."

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"I first wish to know if she can do it. Payment can be discussed in the event that she indeed can."
>When we reach the entrance, head underground.

[Hello Purvis]

>"I first wish to know if she can do it. Payment can be discussed in the event that she indeed can."
>When we reach the entrance, head underground.

>Tenshi nods.
>You soon reach the tunnel leading underground, and begin to proceed down.
>"So, are you still doing the whole picture deal with Aya?" asks Tenshi, after a moment.

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

Kilga?