Author Topic: Sword Quest XIII - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 62555 times)

Hello Purvis · « **on:** February 17, 2016, 11:22:17 PM »

>You are Toyosatomimi no Miko AND Youmo Konpaku, and you've both been through a lot of trouble today.
>The day started innocuously with a looming mah-jong tournament arranged by Yukari, but went quickly off the rails as Seiga set a plan into motion to place a descendant of the region's old and defunct aristocracy in firm control of the human population. Both of you were drawn into this, Miko via having her sword stolen and Youmu via the Saigyou Ayakashi's essence being taken, and have ended up working together to solve various aspects of this incident and bring it to a reasonably satisfactory close. At this point, all that is really left is to deal with Yoshika, who is currently buried up to her neck in one of Hakugyokurou's gardens thanks to Yukari.
>Another issue that came up after the immediate thread had been deal with involved Miko purchasing a key that had laid long untouched in Kourindou. Learning from Hina that it had a doom upon it, Miko sought to find what it was made to unlock. After much searching, and some help from Futo, she found a metallic plate with an indentation for the key, and used it, unleashing a serpentine behemoth of black scales and purple energy that was visible from some distance away. She managed to vanquish the behemoth, but not without taking considerable injury. Reuniting with Youmu, who had gone to take care of personal matters, but was drawn back by seeing the behemoth, the two of you decided to go to Eientei to seek help and tie up some loose ends.
>Along the way, Kotohime, who had been travelling with Youmu for much of the day now, seemed to suddenly panic and flee close to the edge of the Bamboo Forest. Youmu was able catch her, and she collapsed into a weeping mess. The question of what to do with her has not been resolved, as Miko watches from a distance, while Futo observes more closely.

Quote from: Starlighthawk on February 17, 2016, 10:31:30 PM

Youmu:
>Then use our ghost half to distract her while we say that to Futo. If it doesn't work either just say it anyways.

>Youmu: You try to distract her a little, but it does not work. She is just too far into her breakdown at the moment. So you ask Futo to inquire about Kotohime with the residents of Eientei on your behalf. You can feel Her stiffen and freeze against you as you do, then her sobs resume with renewed vigor.
>Futo frowns at this display, then nods. "It shall be done."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2016, 03:15:18 AM »

> Miko: Did we ever get that trap back from Seiga?
> Miko: "Mmm. Out of curiosity, Seiga, how many of those horns did you manage to secure?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2016, 03:22:57 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 18, 2016, 03:15:18 AM

> Miko: Did we ever get that trap back from Seiga?
> Miko: "Mmm. Out of curiosity, Seiga, how many of those horns did you manage to secure?"

>She is still holding it.
>"I found five of them," says Seiga. "I only brought the one and hid the others, since I expected someone was going to come. And I was nearly caught despite this foresight! Let's be thankfully for the Hakurei Maiden's blind fury, shall we?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2016, 03:34:27 AM »

> Miko: Grin on the inside.
> Miko: "Indeed. I imagine you will be able to recover the others easily enough? Ah, and may I have that boar trap?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2016, 03:48:33 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 18, 2016, 03:34:27 AM

> Miko: Grin on the inside.
> Miko: "Indeed. I imagine you will be able to recover the others easily enough? Ah, and may I have that boar trap?"

>"You most certainly may not!" says Seiga. "You're in no condition to be lugging something like this around!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #5 on:** February 18, 2016, 03:57:32 AM »

> Miko: Was it really that heavy?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #6 on:** February 18, 2016, 04:50:27 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 18, 2016, 03:57:32 AM

> Miko: Was it really that heavy?

>It weighed a few pounds, but you think Seiga may be being overprotective.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2016, 04:55:41 AM »

> Miko: Frown. "It was not at all a debilitating thing to carry."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #8 on:** February 18, 2016, 05:16:21 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 18, 2016, 04:55:41 AM

> Miko: Frown. "It was not at all a debilitating thing to carry."

>"I look at those burns and simply cannot agree, Crown Prince!" says Seiga.

>_

Monarda · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2016, 06:21:24 AM »

Do we still have control of Youmu ? Or are we only with Miko now ?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2016, 06:41:53 AM »

You still do. You'll be told when the party splits up and what side yalls is on.

Monarda · « **Reply #11 on:** February 18, 2016, 09:00:08 AM »

Youmu:
>"I thank you for your help, Miss Futo, now i must go take care of Kotohime, farewell !"
>Depart with Kotohime.

Miko:
>Has Futo finished investigating ?
>What is the current status of our wounds ? Have they started healing or are they still the same as before ?

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2016, 11:18:53 AM »

> Miko: Sigh. "You will return it to me before we part ways for the night. Is this understood?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #13 on:** February 18, 2016, 12:02:04 PM »

Quote from: Starlighthawk on February 18, 2016, 09:00:08 AM

Youmu:
>"I thank you for your help, Miss Futo, now i must go take care of Kotohime, farewell !"
>Depart with Kotohime.

Miko:
>Has Futo finished investigating ?
>What is the current status of our wounds ? Have they started healing or are they still the same as before ?

>Youmu: "Good luck," says Futo, as she turns and departs
>Youmu: You stand, and Kotohime slowly and unsteadily gets to her feet. She stumbles in the general direction of town, unsteady and still weeping.
>Miko: It seems Futo is returning.
>Miko: You may be a bit bette rnow, but not noticably so.

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 18, 2016, 11:18:53 AM

> Miko: Sigh. "You will return it to me before we part ways for the night. Is this understood?"

>"But of course, Crown Prince," says Seiga.

>_

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2016, 04:17:15 PM »

> Miko: "Excellent."
> Miko: Let Futo approach.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #15 on:** February 18, 2016, 09:45:58 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 18, 2016, 04:17:15 PM

> Miko: "Excellent."
> Miko: Let Futo approach.

>Miko: Futo hurries back. She bows and says, "It appears the poor woman had some kind of traumatic episode and was overwhelmed, Crown Prince. Miss Youmu is taking her elsewhere now. She wishes you to know she'll meet you by the gates of the Netherworld, and would like you to inquire about her friend on her behalf while we are visiting here."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #16 on:** February 18, 2016, 10:41:45 PM »

> Miko: Did we ever learn 'what' Kotohime is?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #17 on:** February 18, 2016, 11:40:51 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 18, 2016, 10:41:45 PM

> Miko: Did we ever learn 'what' Kotohime is?

>You did not.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2016, 12:45:16 AM »

> Miko: "Very well. Did she say what to ask about specifically, beyond the obvious?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #19 on:** February 19, 2016, 01:03:11 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 19, 2016, 12:45:16 AM

> Miko: "Very well. Did she say what to ask about specifically, beyond the obvious?"

>"If she really is a Lunarian," says Futo, "and if so why she isn't living with them. Though, I feel the latter may be self explainitory at this point."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #20 on:** February 19, 2016, 02:11:56 AM »

> Miko: A Lunarian! Does that sound reasonable?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #21 on:** February 19, 2016, 02:27:21 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 19, 2016, 02:11:56 AM

> Miko: A Lunarian! Does that sound reasonable?

>Miko: You have no idea. It's...not entirely unreasonable, you suppose?

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #22 on:** February 19, 2016, 05:30:56 AM »

> Miko: "Hmm! Interesting. Very well, yes, I can do this."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #23 on:** February 19, 2016, 05:56:50 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 19, 2016, 05:30:56 AM

> Miko: "Hmm! Interesting. Very well, yes, I can do this."

>Futo takes position but your side, putting her arm around you. "Are you ready, Crown Prince?" she says.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #24 on:** February 19, 2016, 06:08:45 AM »

> Miko: "Yes. Let us continue onward."
> Miko: Head further onward into the Bamboo Forest, following the rock path to the manor.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #25 on:** February 19, 2016, 06:34:08 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 19, 2016, 06:08:45 AM

> Miko: "Yes. Let us continue onward."
> Miko: Head further onward into the Bamboo Forest, following the rock path to the manor.

>Miko: You proceed onward, your companions supporting you and making the trip much easier than it could be for you.
>ELSEWHERE IN THE WORLD: Youmu.
>You trudge onward across the fields toward the human village. Kotohime has calmed a little. No longer sobbing, though you sometimes catch a tear trickling down her face, she seems to be trying to walk on her own now.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #26 on:** February 19, 2016, 07:19:28 AM »

> Taken on the soft tone again.
> "May I ask what happened, or do you still not want to talk about it?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #27 on:** February 19, 2016, 07:59:43 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on February 19, 2016, 07:19:28 AM

> Taken on the soft tone again.
> "May I ask what happened, or do you still not want to talk about it?"

>"I don't know..." she says, her voice ragged and quavering. "I don't know. I don't even know where I am..."

>_

Monarda · « **Reply #28 on:** February 19, 2016, 08:57:30 AM »

Kilga, didn't you say you are supposed to change between profile avatars when controlling only Youmu or only Miko ?

>"You're with me now, and we're on the fields on the way to the human village to arrive at your home, so you can't remember why you were this hesitant about coming with us ?
>How much more until we get to the human village ?
>Are we in need of doing anything there ?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #29 on:** February 19, 2016, 09:57:57 AM »

Quote from: Starlighthawk on February 19, 2016, 08:57:30 AM

>"You're with me now, and we're on the fields on the way to the human village to arrive at your home, so you can't remember why you were this hesitant about coming with us ?
>How much more until we get to the human village ?
>Are we in need of doing anything there ?

He's at MAGfest to be fair.

>"Oh," she says. "I...don't remember much at all, really. We left that pile of ash, I think..."
>You think you're probably ten minutes away from it now.
>Are you needing to do anything there?

>_