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Title: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 24, 2016, 01:11:39 PM
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>You are Toyosatomimi no Miko, and you've had a long, rough day. But it's almost over!
>Right now you are discussing things with Meira, who was the central pawn in all the madness that went down today. It's easiest to say that she is unhappy with things, but perhaps not for the reason you anticipated.

> "That is unfortunate."

>"Just how it goes," says Meira. "She's bossy as you can get."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 24, 2016, 01:36:15 PM
> "I do not suppose you could use that as support for your own cause as potential champion of the village? As loathe as I am to encourage in-fighting in the human community here."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 24, 2016, 02:00:52 PM
> "I do not suppose you could use that as support for your own cause as potential champion of the village? As loathe as I am to encourage in-fighting in the human community here."

>She shakes her head. "You don't just unseat her. Not without being an overwhelming force."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 24, 2016, 02:59:26 PM
> "Ah. That would be a problem, yes."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 24, 2016, 03:00:28 PM
Wait, what exactly is our objective here ?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 24, 2016, 03:08:34 PM
> "Ah. That would be a problem, yes."

>She just gives a single nod.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 24, 2016, 08:55:02 PM
I don` t know exactly how should i proceed, where`s Kilga to clear my doubts ?
Um let me try.
>And what aspect of her would make that so difficult ?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 24, 2016, 09:37:51 PM
>And what aspect of her would make that so difficult ?"

>"Just told you, didn't I?" says Meira.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 24, 2016, 09:40:21 PM
>"I mean besides that, what is she capable of ?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 24, 2016, 09:54:30 PM
>"I mean besides that, what is she capable of ?"

>"What?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 24, 2016, 10:17:20 PM
>"Nevermind, would there be any other thing on your mind at this moment to mention ?"

Goddamnit, even writing i still confuse people with my sentences. :(
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 24, 2016, 11:42:30 PM
>"Nevermind, would there be any other thing on your mind at this moment to mention ?"

>"I didn't have anything on my mind in the first place," says Meira. "You're the one who came to me, remember?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 25, 2016, 02:03:44 AM
I can`t leave right now since i don`t know if Kilga would like us to discuss something else with Meira, yet i have no good ideas as to what to discuss with her about at the moment.
If anyone comes up with something feel free to try, i think i`ve hit my miss limit for now.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 25, 2016, 02:26:44 AM
At Anime Boston, rather distracted. Sorry.

> "Ah yes, you questioned my mention of the Tao. I mentioned it because proper practice of the Tao eventually trains one in what could be considered supernatural abilities, more than what a 'normal' swordsman could do."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 25, 2016, 02:41:25 AM
At Anime Boston, rather distracted. Sorry.

> "Ah yes, you questioned my mention of the Tao. I mentioned it because proper practice of the Tao eventually trains one in what could be considered supernatural abilities, more than what a 'normal' swordsman could do."

>"And what's that got to do with me?" she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on March 25, 2016, 02:58:27 AM
Shouldn't we apologies for the fact that she was manipulated by one of our followers?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 25, 2016, 03:25:02 AM
She wasn't manipulated.

> "If you are looking to becomes more than a 'normal' swordsman, it is one path open to you."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 25, 2016, 03:26:37 AM
> "If you are looking to becomes more than a 'normal' swordsman, it is one path open to you."

>"Not really," says Meira.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 25, 2016, 03:41:21 AM
Actually, she was kinda the one manipulating Seiga, if take a closer look.

>"Why is that ?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on March 25, 2016, 03:47:59 AM
Wait, really? Can you show me where it suggests that was the case?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 25, 2016, 03:51:39 AM
>"Why is that ?"

>"How'd you get into it, again?" says Meira.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Mr. Sacchi on March 25, 2016, 09:01:29 AM
Wait, really? Can you show me where it suggests that was the case?

If I'm not mistaken, they were trying to manipulate each other. Seiga was trying to use Meira to get back into Miko's good graces (basically by having her conquer Gensokyo and then pledge allegience to Miko) and Meira was using Seiga to actually get back into power.

Although there's 14 threads now, so my memory is sketchy, at best.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 25, 2016, 03:46:30 PM
>"My former advisor Seiga, the one that provided you with the power stolen from the Netherworld and my sword, was the one that introduced the Tao to me."

I hate how on the phone it sometimes eats my inputs, then the posts have a word missing usually.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 25, 2016, 04:21:10 PM
>"My former advisor Seiga, the one that provided you with the power stolen from the Netherworld and my sword, was the one that introduced the Tao to me."

>"Exactly," says Meira.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 25, 2016, 05:39:01 PM
> "I am afraid I do not see how that disqualifies you."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 25, 2016, 05:58:05 PM
> "I am afraid I do not see how that disqualifies you."

>"That's because you had it just handed to you," says Meira. "You don't know what other people deal with."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 25, 2016, 06:12:06 PM
>"And what are the matters that you must deal with that would make you incapable of following the Tao ?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 25, 2016, 06:44:53 PM
>"And what are the matters that you must deal with that would make you incapable of following the Tao ?"

>"I just told you, didn't I?" says Meira. "You had it all handed to you. I don't have that. It's all easy for you to just say go climb a mountain, but when you have all the ropes and pitons and everything and the other person doesn't?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 25, 2016, 07:01:55 PM
>"Then why not request the tools from someone who has them ?"

Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 25, 2016, 07:03:38 PM
>"Then why not request the tools from someone who has them ?"

>"Because they ain't no good when you don't know how to use 'em anyways," says Meira. "You keep missing that you got everything handed you to and other people don't."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 25, 2016, 07:09:40 PM
>"And you think i had the knowledge on how to use said tools at the start ? What i`m saying is, i`m willing to aid you in any way i`m able to in case you want to follow the Tao."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 25, 2016, 07:13:48 PM
>"And you think i had the knowledge on how to use said tools at the start ? What i`m saying is, i`m willing to aid you in any way i`m able to in case you want to follow the Tao."

>Meira looks at you, an eyebrow raised. "What? Are you serious?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 25, 2016, 10:23:59 PM
>"About aiding you ? Yes, some villagers have already come to me to discuss about Taoism earlier, to which i happily assisted them, and i think you should be no exception, if you desire that."
>Can we sense any desires coming from Meira with our earmuffs on ?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 25, 2016, 10:59:37 PM
>"About aiding you ? Yes, some villagers have already come to me to discuss about Taoism earlier, to which i happily assisted them, and i think you should be no exception, if you desire that."
>Can we sense any desires coming from Meira with our earmuffs on ?

>"So what's this aid mean?" says Meira. "I'm not just some villager looking for something to bow toward."
>You can sense them, but they are very faint due to your earmuffs. You would have to listen very hard to really get a sense of them.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 26, 2016, 02:05:50 AM
Huh, how did i miss this update ?

>"I`d be willing to guide you on this journey, i could also provide other kinds of aid, the tools and the guide to how to use them to put it simply."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 26, 2016, 02:07:19 AM
>"I`d be willing to guide you on this journey, i could also provide other kinds of aid, the tools and the guide to how to use them to put it simply."

>"Huh. Can you bit a bit more specific?" says Meira.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 26, 2016, 02:12:05 AM
>How did our own experience on the Tao go at the start ? Did we need anything to proceed with it in terms of items ?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 26, 2016, 02:13:09 AM
>How did our own experience on the Tao go at the start ? Did we need anything to proceed with it in terms of items ?

>Not really. It was more about training and instruction than anything.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 26, 2016, 02:17:46 AM
>"The Tao doesn`t ask much, if anything, in terms of items and materials for one to follow it, just one`s dedication and training, with someone to lead him down the path."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 26, 2016, 02:51:38 AM
>"The Tao doesn`t ask much, if anything, in terms of items and materials for one to follow it, just one`s dedication and training, with someone to lead him down the path."

>"And you're willing to do that, just like that?" says Meira.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 26, 2016, 03:47:24 AM
>"I am unable to see why would i refuse to do so. After all, Seiga did the same for me, and Futo came along to support me. It`s only fair i do the same."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 26, 2016, 05:38:36 AM
>"I am unable to see why would i refuse to do so. After all, Seiga did the same for me, and Futo came along to support me. It`s only fair i do the same."

>"Because it's a pretty big commitment, don't you think?" says Meira. "You don't just make that kind of promise on a whim!"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 26, 2016, 01:27:59 PM
>"True, however i think i can allocate enough time for that in the future, for now there will be a play that i will participate, not to mention these wounds...."-Point to our injuries" ...... i'll consider this offer i did and if it will be possible, please consider it too."
>How much guidance a newcomer would need to enter the way of the Tao ? Take in mind our own start and how much time Seiga spent with us.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 26, 2016, 02:03:52 PM
>"True, however i think i can allocate enough time for that in the future, for now there will be a play that i will participate, not to mention these wounds...."-Point to our injuries" ...... i'll consider this offer i did and if it will be possible, please consider it too."
>How much guidance a newcomer would need to enter the way of the Tao ? Take in mind our own start and how much time Seiga spent with us.

>It depends on the person, but in general they are going to need a lot of time and attention if you intend to be efficient. Meira already strikes you as kind of a problem case. However, you suppose you do have some assistants that can help, in this case.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 26, 2016, 10:00:30 PM
Before i act right now, i would need Kilga`s opinion and consent, i can`t act without asking everyone what they want.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 27, 2016, 01:53:38 AM
We probably shouldn't be offering such a commitment given it was established at the very beginning of the game that we weren't really interested in taking on a disciple, but what's done is done, I guess.

> "Or, if I am unable to do so for whatever reason, I can and will talk to Seiga about it. She is admittedly more of a teacher than I, at least in this regard."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 27, 2016, 02:06:41 AM
> "Or, if I am unable to do so for whatever reason, I can and will talk to Seiga about it. She is admittedly more of a teacher than I, at least in this regard."

>Meira nods. "Guess that's fine, too."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 27, 2016, 06:04:46 PM
>Did Seiga ever tell us how did she meet Meira ?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 27, 2016, 07:44:13 PM
>Did Seiga ever tell us how did she meet Meira ?

>She apparently looked up Meira's genealogy at the Scarlet Devil Mansion? You don't know more than that.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 27, 2016, 08:03:58 PM
>"Now that i mention her, another doubt comes to my mind, how did you two meet exactly ?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 27, 2016, 08:36:03 PM
>"Now that i mention her, another doubt comes to my mind, how did you two meet exactly ?

>"She found me," says Meira. "Why?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 27, 2016, 09:09:04 PM
>"She had told me about how she searched about your lineage in the Vampire Mansion. And i wanted to know more details."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 27, 2016, 09:48:35 PM
>"She had told me about how she searched about your lineage in the Vampire Mansion. And i wanted to know more details."

>"Well, that's what happened," says Meira. "She found me, asked a bit about who I was, and things went from there."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 27, 2016, 10:11:50 PM
>Are we missi- nah, i`m not saying this, i know what will come out.
>"Hmm, i see.... now to another matter, about the dueling organization, will you also consider the possibility of joining ?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 27, 2016, 10:13:12 PM
>Are we missi- nah, i`m not saying this, i know what will come out.
>"Hmm, i see.... now to another matter, about the dueling organization, will you also consider the possibility of joining ?"

>"You mean the one that Youmu was putting together?" says Meira. "I don't know."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 28, 2016, 01:14:40 AM
>"As i said earlier, it would assist in honing your skills."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 28, 2016, 01:18:25 AM
>"As i said earlier, it would assist in honing your skills."

>"Maybe," she says. "But it's all about what you start with, like I said."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 28, 2016, 02:48:56 AM
>"Then all you need to do is ask said opponent to fight on the same conditions, i would offer a friendly duel myself, however i`m not the best sword arm." Gesture to our wounds. "And i`m not in good conditions either."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 28, 2016, 02:53:31 AM
>"Then all you need to do is ask said opponent to fight on the same conditions, i would offer a friendly duel myself, however i`m not the best sword arm." Gesture to our wounds. "And i`m not in good conditions either."

>"You wouldn't stand a chance," says Meira, her tone matter of factly.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 28, 2016, 02:57:06 AM
>Shrug.
>"One must fail first in order to learn and improve further. I would still try."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 28, 2016, 11:35:31 AM
> "It is worth noting, however, that such an organization may also offer social benefits, depending on who else joins us. There will also be, at the very least, one of the underground oni leaders."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 28, 2016, 01:36:36 PM
>Shrug.
>"One must fail first in order to learn and improve further. I would still try."

>"Wouldn't matter. You're not a real swordswoman," says Meira.

> "It is worth noting, however, that such an organization may also offer social benefits, depending on who else joins us. There will also be, at the very least, one of the underground oni leaders."

>Meira frowns. "That doesn't sound like a good idea, having an oni."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 28, 2016, 02:43:38 PM
> "I have met the oni in question. She appears to be an oni noble, as much as such a thing is possible, and carries herself in a much more proper manner than what one would expect."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 28, 2016, 03:29:39 PM
> "I have met the oni in question. She appears to be an oni noble, as much as such a thing is possible, and carries herself in a much more proper manner than what one would expect."

>"I'm still skeptical," says Meira. "But I might as well go and see."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 28, 2016, 04:25:55 PM
> Smile.
> "Thank you for your consideration."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 28, 2016, 05:23:46 PM
> Smile.
> "Thank you for your consideration."

>"So. What do I do first, then?" says Meira.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 28, 2016, 06:37:37 PM
> "For the time being, sadly, there is naught to do but wait for tomorrow. Miss Youmu has challenged Seiga to a duel, to be fought before the tournament begins. Once that is complete, we will have to see what kind of shape each are in."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 28, 2016, 07:10:57 PM
> "For the time being, sadly, there is naught to do but wait for tomorrow. Miss Youmu has challenged Seiga to a duel, to be fought before the tournament begins. Once that is complete, we will have to see what kind of shape each are in."

>"Oh really?" says Meira. "That'll be interesting."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 28, 2016, 07:20:36 PM
> Nod.
> "It is admittedly a bit disappointing for me to see, as I seem to have grown to enjoy Miss Youmu's company over the course of the day, and Seiga is Seiga, of course, regardless of her current status. Hopefully this will help them with their animosities or of their systems. I am sure it will be a rousing battle regardless, though."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 28, 2016, 07:25:06 PM
> Nod.
> "It is admittedly a bit disappointing for me to see, as I seem to have grown to enjoy Miss Youmu's company over the course of the day, and Seiga is Seiga, of course, regardless of her current status. Hopefully this will help them with their animosities or of their systems. I am sure it will be a rousing battle regardless, though."

>"All I can say is Seiga best not let her guard down for a moment," says Meira.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 28, 2016, 07:30:32 PM
> "I expect she will not. She believes Miss Youmu cheated in her battle with you, and is not happy about it."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 28, 2016, 07:33:02 PM
> "I expect she will not. She believes Miss Youmu cheated in her battle with you, and is not happy about it."

>"I see," says Meira.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 28, 2016, 07:57:38 PM
> Frown.
> "...She did not cheat, did she?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 28, 2016, 10:08:24 PM
> Frown.
> "...She did not cheat, did she?"

>"If she did, she was subtle about it," says Meira.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2016, 03:42:07 AM
> "Mmm. Perhaps Seiga was simply making frustrated accusations."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2016, 04:50:14 AM
> "Mmm. Perhaps Seiga was simply making frustrated accusations."

>"Could be," says Meira. "Or maybe it's the only way she could see things happening like they did. Can't blame her."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 29, 2016, 08:13:12 AM
>"Nevertheless, their future duel will confirm whenether or not Youmu was cheating, and if the only cheating that could have happened would need to be subtle, i am unable to think of any that would turn the tides of said duel."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2016, 01:45:19 PM
>"Nevertheless, their future duel will confirm whenether or not Youmu was cheating, and if the only cheating that could have happened would need to be subtle, i am unable to think of any that would turn the tides of said duel."

>"There's a whole world of magic out there, who knows what she could have done?" says Meira.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2016, 01:51:35 PM
> "Mmm. I suppose it will not matter by about noon tomorrow, though."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2016, 02:05:36 PM
> "Mmm. I suppose it will not matter by about noon tomorrow, though."

>"I'd say it matters to me," says Meira. "But it doesn't change anything, so I can't bring myself to care."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2016, 02:23:14 PM
> "My apologies. I did not intend to be so callous."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2016, 02:33:14 PM
> "My apologies. I did not intend to be so callous."

>She nods. "You're right in the end, really."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2016, 02:42:09 PM
> Nod ourselves.
> "Anyway, even if the worst-case scenario comes to pass and nothing comes of the opportunities I have discussed with you this evening, I still hope you will not resign yourself to alleged mediocrity. I am positive something can be found out there for you."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2016, 03:04:31 PM
> Nod ourselves.
> "Anyway, even if the worst-case scenario comes to pass and nothing comes of the opportunities I have discussed with you this evening, I still hope you will not resign yourself to alleged mediocrity. I am positive something can be found out there for you."

>"Someday, I'll find something," says Meira. She chuckles. "Shame that Reimu had the good sense to hide her orb before I woke up."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2016, 03:12:54 PM
> Are we familiar with this orb?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2016, 03:49:27 PM
> Are we familiar with this orb?

>In general. You know it's a significant locus of the Hakurei bloodline's power. Or something like that, at least. The details elude you, and were never of especial interest compared to other matters.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2016, 03:54:15 PM
> "I have faith that you will."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2016, 04:40:51 PM
> "I have faith that you will."

>She just grunts affirmatively.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2016, 04:45:12 PM
> Do we still have blank talismans?

> Stand back up.
> "I fear I must continue onward now, as my night is not yet complete. Unless there is anything you wish of me?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 29, 2016, 05:18:58 PM
>Now that i think about it, how long has this conversation lasted ?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2016, 05:44:12 PM
>Now that i think about it, how long has this conversation lasted ?

>Not terribly long.

> Do we still have blank talismans?

> Stand back up.
> "I fear I must continue onward now, as my night is not yet complete. Unless there is anything you wish of me?"


>You do.
>"Just let me know when you have things sorted out," says Meira. "If you're serious about that offer, then so am I."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2016, 05:57:38 PM
> "Of course."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2016, 06:55:31 PM
> "Of course."

>"I'll probably be here most of tomorrow, unless the shrine maiden runs me off," says Meira. "After that, Seiga knows where I live."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2016, 07:01:50 PM
> Nod.
> "I will see to it that Seiga knows."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2016, 07:18:41 PM
> Nod.
> "I will see to it that Seiga knows."

>"I'll leave it up to you," says Meira.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2016, 07:24:09 PM
> "Very well."
> Give Meira a bow.
> "Good health and best wishes until we meet again."
> Take flight and head to the explorer kids' house.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2016, 08:21:25 PM
> "Very well."
> Give Meira a bow.
> "Good health and best wishes until we meet again."
> Take flight and head to the explorer kids' house.

>You bow. "You too," says Meira.
>Taking to the air, you make your way toward the south west. You fly over the quiet forest that the Hakurei Shrine lies, then over the fields south of the human village. After some minutes, you see the house ahead. its windows completely dark.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2016, 08:22:23 PM
> Get close enough to discern if there is any activity anywhere close by.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2016, 08:29:19 PM
> Get close enough to discern if there is any activity anywhere close by.

>You draw closer, and see nothing like any kind of activity. You imagine they must be asleep for the night.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2016, 08:32:11 PM
> How unfortunate. Ah well, such is to be expected. We must remember to properly meet then and introduce ourselves at a later date, however.
> Head back to the Bamboo Forest and make our way to Eientei.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2016, 09:08:32 PM
> How unfortunate. Ah well, such is to be expected. We must remember to properly meet then and introduce ourselves at a later date, however.
> Head back to the Bamboo Forest and make our way to Eientei.

>The trip over the forest is fairly peaceful. There's more faerie activity here, and you catch a glimpse of the occasional youkai along the way, but nothing particularly threatening seems to be happening, let along any echoes of the prior chaos. One thing that catches your eye, as you draw close to the first marking stone, as a glimpse of red and white among the trees.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2016, 09:12:36 PM
> !
> "Huntress?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 29, 2016, 09:13:50 PM
Disregard, beaten to it.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 29, 2016, 10:13:47 PM
> !
> "Huntress?"

>You call out.
>"Who's there?" answers a voice below the trees.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 29, 2016, 10:28:18 PM
>"It is i, Miko."
>Approach her and hand over the trap.
>"I suppose this is yours ?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 29, 2016, 11:01:50 PM
> Wait! Before we respond, does this voice match the huntress's from earlier?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 29, 2016, 11:43:02 PM
>And did it come from the same person we see ?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 12:10:33 AM
> Wait! Before we respond, does this voice match the huntress's from earlier?
>And did it come from the same person we see ?

>You think so.

>"It is i, Miko."
>Approach her and hand over the trap.
>"I suppose this is yours ?"

>You descend down below the forest canopy, and find the wolf-eared woman from before.  She seems to have the carcass of some small furry animal draped over one arm. "Oh, yes, I remember you," she says.  Then she looks at the trap. "I think that is one of mine, yes. Where did you find it?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 30, 2016, 12:27:17 AM
>We got that when we had a run in with the  wounded boar she had tried to hunt down before correct ?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 12:29:57 AM
>We got that when we had a run in with the  wounded boar she had tried to hunt down before correct ?

>Yes.

>-
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 12:30:05 AM
> "Attached to the leg of the boar you warned me about."
> Give a rueful grin.
> "And before you ask, my present injuries are not a result of that encounter."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 01:31:47 AM
> "Attached to the leg of the boar you warned me about."
> Give a rueful grin.
> "And before you ask, my present injuries are not a result of that encounter."

>"I...see..." she says, somewhat lamely.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 30, 2016, 01:38:22 AM
>"Hmm, forgive me, but i haven't asked your name earlier have i ? That is a bad mistake of mine, would you mind telling me ?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 02:17:11 AM
>"Hmm, forgive me, but i haven't asked your name earlier have i ? That is a bad mistake of mine, would you mind telling me ?"

"I'm Kagerou," says the wolf woman, giving as much of a curtsy as she can without dropping her current catch.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 02:19:14 AM
> Give Kagerou a nod.
> "A pleasure, Miss Kagerou."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 02:46:44 AM
> Give Kagerou a nod.
> "A pleasure, Miss Kagerou."

>"Thank you for finding my trap," she says. "Um, what became of the boar?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 03:00:48 AM
> "It was knocked out, and its wound bandaged. I understand your hunting situation, but neither myself nor my companion at the time could bring ourselves to end its life."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 03:09:18 AM
> "It was knocked out, and its wound bandaged. I understand your hunting situation, but neither myself nor my companion at the time could bring ourselves to end its life."

>She nods, frowning. "I admit, I was kind of hoping that you took it for yourself. I...ah, I don't really have much to repay you with..."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 03:18:07 AM
> Is it generally considered rude to listen to someone's desires without their permission?
> How dependable are youkai desires in terms of gauging if they are trustworthy or not?

> Shake our head while smiling.
> "Do not worry about such matters. I do not require material recompense. Perhaps you can simply tell me about yourself, and what life in this land is like for you and your friends?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 04:11:37 AM
> Is it generally considered rude to listen to someone's desires without their permission?
> How dependable are youkai desires in terms of gauging if they are trustworthy or not?

> Shake our head while smiling.
> "Do not worry about such matters. I do not require material recompense. Perhaps you can simply tell me about yourself, and what life in this land is like for you and your friends?"

>It really comes down to whether or not you think that it is rude, as others cannot tell easily unless you tell them. This said, you are sure others do not appreciate it.
>It depends on the youkai. Some have odd desires that throw the whole reading off.
>"I suppose I could," says Kagerou. "What do you want to know?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 11:10:07 AM
> "Hmm...perhaps it would be clearer if I also provided a little bit of information about myself. Are you willing to join me on my journey to the Lunarian manor, so we may travel while conversing? You do not have to actually come right up to it if you do not wish, of course."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 02:00:22 PM
> "Hmm...perhaps it would be clearer if I also provided a little bit of information about myself. Are you willing to join me on my journey to the Lunarian manor, so we may travel while conversing? You do not have to actually come right up to it if you do not wish, of course."

>"I could show you the way, if you want," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 02:05:03 PM
> "That would be much appreciated."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 03:21:42 PM
> "That would be much appreciated."

>"Alright," she says, "It's this way."
>She starts to make her way westward, working her way around a bush. "So, what did you want to ask about?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 03:32:47 PM
> Describe this woman's body type, given what we have seen today.

> Follow!
> "There is no particular subject I am more interested in than others, honestly. I simply wish to learn what I can. Perhaps you could start with yourself? Where and how you live, what you do with yourself, what life is like in this land for someone of your social position, things such as these."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 03:50:45 PM
> Describe this woman's body type, given what we have seen today.

> Follow!
> "There is no particular subject I am more interested in than others, honestly. I simply wish to learn what I can. Perhaps you could start with yourself? Where and how you live, what you do with yourself, what life is like in this land for someone of your social position, things such as these."

>She seems to be fairly trim and athletic. You imagine she is fairly active.
>"Well, that's kind of a mouthful," she says. "I live in the bamboo, making my living hunting...pretty much anything that falls into my traps. Uh, my house is on the south side of the forest, it's not much to look at. Really, it's more of a hole in the ground. But I've put in floors and stuff, so it's not dirty at all!"
>The two of you pass by the last of the underbrush and into the Bamboo Forest as she continues.
>"Um, I'm not particularly tough for a youkai, so I have to play it safe and make sure that I don't get on anyone's bad side. It's not like we really have a shrine maiden to help us if someone like the doctor at Eientei decides to get mad at us. Actually, that's kind of a thing a friend of mine has been working on..."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 03:54:16 PM
> How tall is she?

> Look her up and down.
> "I must say, it is hard to believe someone in the physical condition you are in believes themselves to be 'not particularly tough'. Regardless, what is this 'thing', if I may ask?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 04:24:21 PM
> How tall is she?

> Look her up and down.
> "I must say, it is hard to believe someone in the physical condition you are in believes themselves to be 'not particularly tough'. Regardless, what is this 'thing', if I may ask?"

>She is fairly tall, actually.
>"There's a lot more to being tough then just being in shape," Kagerou says, as she pushes through a stand of bamboo. "But yeah, we're putting together kind of an unofficial network for us youkai on the bottom of the ladder. Just a kind of partnership to help each other out with little things, you know?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 04:33:58 PM
> Oh boy.
> "Ah, I see. Perhaps something akin to the Human Village?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 04:37:17 PM
> Oh boy.
> "Ah, I see. Perhaps something akin to the Human Village?"

>"Oh, um, not really," says Kagerou. "We're not really building a settlement or anything. I mean, I guess we might help someone build a house if they needed it and we could make time? But you know what I mean, right?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 05:07:39 PM
> "I do not mean to be difficult, but I am afraid my existing biases and my relative newness to this land are clouding my judgment in this regard."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 05:12:27 PM
> "I do not mean to be difficult, but I am afraid my existing biases and my relative newness to this land are clouding my judgment in this regard."

>"Well, it's different, since we're not planning a settlement or anything," says Kagerou. "There's really only a couple of us in the network right now, anyways."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 05:18:01 PM
> "Ah, my apologies. When I referred to the Human Village, I intended to refer to it as a community where those who have difficulty defending themselves can assist each other and keep each other safe while still living in peace, and imply that your network would perhaps have very similar ideals."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 06:11:05 PM
> "Ah, my apologies. When I referred to the Human Village, I intended to refer to it as a community where those who have difficulty defending themselves can assist each other and keep each other safe while still living in peace, and imply that your network would perhaps have very similar ideals."

>"I dunno," says Kagerou. "It's not that impersonal, you know?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 06:12:33 PM
> "Of course."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 07:31:54 PM
> "Of course."

>"It's just a couple of us now," says Kagerou. "Just me, a youkai who lives in town, and the mermaid who moved into the lake recently."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 07:41:48 PM
> "Ah, yes, you mentioned a friend by the lake earlier."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 07:57:33 PM
> "Ah, yes, you mentioned a friend by the lake earlier."

>"Oh, I did, didn't I?" says Kagerou. "I bring her meat sometimes."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 08:24:13 PM
> "This youkai in town, is it one of the Buddhists?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 08:44:08 PM
> "This youkai in town, is it one of the Buddhists?"

>"I don't think she'd want me to say," says Kagerou.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 08:57:42 PM
> "Very well. I shall inquire no further about her."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 09:08:06 PM
> "Very well. I shall inquire no further about her."

>"Sorry," says Kagerou.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Mr. Sacchi on March 30, 2016, 09:26:19 PM
We did establish extremely early on that this happens before Hopeless Masquerade, right?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 09:32:44 PM
Ja
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 10:00:49 PM
> Wave a hand dismissively.
> "Think nothing of it."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 10:40:49 PM
> Wave a hand dismissively.
> "Think nothing of it."

>"But it's nothing special, really," says Kagerou. "I get them meat and treated furs when I have extra, they get me things from town and the lake."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 10:59:30 PM
> Nod.
> "So it is something of a trading ring amongst friends, which offers a socialization opportunity."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 30, 2016, 11:13:52 PM
> Nod.
> "So it is something of a trading ring amongst friends, which offers a socialization opportunity."

>"Oh, I suppose so," says Kagerou. "The mermaid sure loves it."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 30, 2016, 11:50:43 PM
> "Ah, that is good."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2016, 01:38:48 AM
> "Ah, that is good."

>"So, that'd answer your question?" says Kagerou.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 31, 2016, 01:49:54 AM
>"Yes, now about this mermaid, you said she moved in recently to the lake, where did she live before ?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2016, 02:08:33 AM
>"Yes, now about this mermaid, you said she moved in recently to the lake, where did she live before ?"

>"Upstream, I think?" says Kagerou.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 31, 2016, 02:53:42 AM
> Do we know the source of Gensokyo's water?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2016, 03:05:20 AM
> Do we know the source of Gensokyo's water?

>You imagine it comes from the same places that it tends to come from normally. Though that waterfall on youkai mountain may be a bit of an anomaly. And the Sanzu River may be another one...

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 31, 2016, 03:22:12 AM
> What is upstream of the lake, then?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2016, 03:50:37 AM
> What is upstream of the lake, then?

>From what you've seen, there's several upstreams, as several different streams feed into it.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 31, 2016, 04:21:35 AM
> Do we have any idea how a mermaid might live in one place?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2016, 04:29:38 AM
> Do we have any idea how a mermaid might live in one place?

>You know nothing about them, but you are really only limited by your imagination.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 31, 2016, 04:56:01 AM
> "I see. I wonder how such a thing is possible."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2016, 06:12:54 AM
> "I see. I wonder how such a thing is possible."

>"I guess it isn't hard," says Kagerou. "She does breathe water."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 31, 2016, 11:13:55 AM
> "That is at least one potential issue addressed, though it does also raisethe question of how your friend may keep any personal knick-knacks in order, rather than having them float about whichever way the water pleases."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2016, 03:04:53 PM
> "That is at least one potential issue addressed, though it does also raisethe question of how your friend may keep any personal knick-knacks in order, rather than having them float about whichever way the water pleases."

>"Oh, she tells me there's a little sunken building down there, so she keeps all her stuff in there," says Kagerou. "Not that she has a whole lot."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 31, 2016, 04:02:48 PM
> "That is quite fortuitous for her."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2016, 04:31:06 PM
> "That is quite fortuitous for her."

>Kagerou nods. "It might be why she's moved in."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 31, 2016, 05:09:16 PM
> "That would make sense, yes."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2016, 05:54:45 PM
> "That would make sense, yes."

>"If she weren't asleep by now, I'd say you ought to visit her. She loves guests."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 31, 2016, 06:00:01 PM
> "I presume you mean at the edge of the lake? Or does she have a method that allows land-dwellers to breathe underwater?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2016, 07:06:38 PM
> "I presume you mean at the edge of the lake? Or does she have a method that allows land-dwellers to breathe underwater?"

>"No, that's what I meant," says Kagerou.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 31, 2016, 07:53:48 PM
> "Ah, okay. That is something of a shame, but it is the logical conclusion."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2016, 09:19:11 PM
> "Ah, okay. That is something of a shame, but it is the logical conclusion."

>"She'd probably agree with you," says Kagerou.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 31, 2016, 09:54:32 PM
> "Perhaps it is something worth investigating? I assume the lake to which you have been referring is the one near the Scarlet Devil Mansion; perhaps their library contains information on the subject."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2016, 10:22:33 PM
> "Perhaps it is something worth investigating? I assume the lake to which you have been referring is the one near the Scarlet Devil Mansion; perhaps their library contains information on the subject."

>"They'd have no interest in helping us out," says Kagerou.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 31, 2016, 10:57:53 PM
The SDM was pretty friendly towards us if i remember well, should we ? (I mean, if you know what i'm thinking of doing.)
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 31, 2016, 11:06:47 PM
> "What makes you say this?"

I would vote against any offer to use our connections in such a fashion. Political allies  are best left not abused, and if they must be abused, they are best abused for our own personal gain, rather than a rag tag group of youkai that are up to who knows what mischief.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2016, 11:09:28 PM
> "What makes you say this?"

>"There's no point in them doing anything for us, as far as they're concerned," says Kagerou. "What does a couple a no-name youkai mean to them?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on March 31, 2016, 11:35:23 PM
> "Ah, I suppose. Perhaps you and your network could make it with their while?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on March 31, 2016, 11:47:51 PM
I see, i respect your opinion and will not interfere with it, however i will also not agree to any sort of abuse of our allies or friends, be it for our personal gain or not, it is IMO dishonorable and unethical. I hope you understand.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on March 31, 2016, 11:54:17 PM
> "Ah, I suppose. Perhaps you and your network could make it with their while?"

>"We don't have anything they want," says Kagerou. "Nothing they couldn't just take if they did want it."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 01, 2016, 12:09:14 AM
> "What about information?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 01, 2016, 12:11:45 AM
> "What about information?"

>"What would we know that they couldn't easily find out?" says Kagerou.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 01, 2016, 12:20:39 AM
>"You have mentioned a youkai friend of yours that lives on the human village, perhaps said friend could acquire information that would be useful to the Mansion's residents ?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 01, 2016, 01:22:14 AM
>"You have mentioned a youkai friend of yours that lives on the human village, perhaps said friend could acquire information that would be useful to the Mansion's residents ?"

>"It'd be just as easy for them to do it themselves," says Kagerou.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 01, 2016, 01:34:57 AM
>"Who can say ? It is not impossible for you to get hold of a valuable piece of information before them, and i'd say the quicker one has knowledge to so, the better."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 01, 2016, 02:02:58 AM
>"Who can say ? It is not impossible for you to get hold of a valuable piece of information before them, and i'd say the quicker one has knowledge to so, the better."

>"Pretty small chances of that happening once, let alone to be enough times to be valuable to them," says Kagerou. "It's best just to stay out of their way."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 01, 2016, 04:32:55 AM
> "Perhaps. It is something to at least keep in mind, however."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 01, 2016, 04:50:54 AM
> "Perhaps. It is something to at least keep in mind, however."

>"Maybe," she says. "But really, it's just better to avoid their notice altogether."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 01, 2016, 09:23:16 AM
>"But really, it's just better not avoid their notice altogether."

Umm, was that a typo or something ?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 01, 2016, 12:19:32 PM
> "A shame. They did not seem the unfriendly type when I visited then this morning..."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 01, 2016, 01:55:33 PM
Yeah, I'm prone to dyslexia and weird reflexive typos.

> "A shame. They did not seem the unfriendly type when I visited then this morning..."

>"They probably thought there was something to gain from you," says Kagerou.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 01, 2016, 02:04:05 PM
> "Mmm, yes, I can see why they might think that. Apparently my name was on a list that allowed me immediate, uninvestigated entry."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 01, 2016, 02:29:32 PM
> "Mmm, yes, I can see why they might think that. Apparently my name was on a list that allowed me immediate, uninvestigated entry."

>"Hm, interesting," says Kagerou.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 01, 2016, 03:02:53 PM
> "Not that I am going to complain, of course."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 01, 2016, 04:03:34 PM
> "Not that I am going to complain, of course."

>"Might not hurt to be careful, though," says Kagerou. "Anything else you wanted to know?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 01, 2016, 05:07:47 PM
> Shrug.
> "Anything else you wish to tell me is fine. I simply desire to learn as much as I can about the individuals of this land, as Gensokyo is far, far beyond what I could have imagined in my own time."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 01, 2016, 05:13:47 PM
> Shrug.
> "Anything else you wish to tell me is fine. I simply desire to learn as much as I can about the individuals of this land, as Gensokyo is far, far beyond what I could have imagined in my own time."

>"I suppose there isn't much more to say about me," says Kagerou. "I just kind of stay out of trouble as much as I can. It's best to keep your head down, not cause any problems."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 01, 2016, 06:08:25 PM
> "That sounds reasonable. My companions and I wish to do the same, really."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 01, 2016, 06:14:01 PM
> "That sounds reasonable. My companions and I wish to do the same, really."

>"Smart," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 01, 2016, 06:14:55 PM
> Nod.
> "Such is the nature of the Tao."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 01, 2016, 07:11:51 PM
> Nod.
> "Such is the nature of the Tao."

>"Huh?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 01, 2016, 07:51:08 PM
> "The Tao. Seclusion, away from the distractions of things such as conflict, is an important part of hermitry."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 01, 2016, 10:50:00 PM
> "The Tao. Seclusion, away from the distractions of things such as conflict, is an important part of hermitry."

>"Oh, you're one of those?" she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 01, 2016, 11:02:49 PM
> Nod.
> "Indeed."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 02, 2016, 01:07:04 AM
> Nod.
> "Indeed."

>"Not the religious type, myself."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2016, 01:09:03 AM
> "Not everyone is."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 02, 2016, 04:17:25 AM
> "Not everyone is."

>She nods, and seems content to leave it at that.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2016, 04:27:19 AM
> Continue onward, then, unless she prompts us again.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 02, 2016, 05:02:33 AM
> Continue onward, then, unless she prompts us again.

>The two of you carry on in silence for a few minutes, before stops and says "Eientei is just ahead."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2016, 05:12:35 AM
> Take a look. Can we see anything?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 02, 2016, 05:14:14 AM
> Take a look. Can we see anything?

>Maybe you can glimpse something through the bamboo? It's hard to tell, being dark.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2016, 05:37:24 AM
> "Mmm. I...think I can see something...?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 02, 2016, 05:45:52 AM
> "Mmm. I...think I can see something...?"

>"Just keep going a little ways," says Kagerou.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2016, 05:47:10 AM
> "Very well. I am guessing you are still avoiding them?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 02, 2016, 06:12:58 AM
> "Very well. I am guessing you are still avoiding them?"

>"I'm a trapper," she says, "and the rabbit youkai probably don't take kindly to me trapping the occasional animal rabbit."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 02, 2016, 08:57:13 AM
>"I understand, unfortunately such is the nature of life. The will always be the hunter and the hunt."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 02, 2016, 02:21:36 PM
>"I understand, unfortunately such is the nature of life. The will always be the hunter and the hunt."

>"I just don't need to deal with a rabbit mob," says Kagerou.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2016, 02:44:39 PM
> "Of course. Though it may not be as unworkable as you think. I observed earlier that they seem to have somehow mostly domesticated a wolf."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 02, 2016, 04:48:18 PM
> "Of course. Though it may not be as unworkable as you think. I observed earlier that they seem to have somehow mostly domesticated a wolf."

>"Oh, that thing?" she says. "They feed him table scraps like a dog. I bet he digs out rodents, too. Not sure how they got him to settle down to begin with."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2016, 05:46:09 PM
> "The tallest rabbit told me that they encountered each other some years ago, and that he now sees her as some sort of pack leader. She did not say how this came to pass, though."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 02, 2016, 09:57:42 PM
> "The tallest rabbit told me that they encountered each other some years ago, and that he now sees her as some sort of pack leader. She did not say how this came to pass, though."

>"That's strange," says Kagerou. "I wonder how she did it? I guess it does make sense, though."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 02, 2016, 10:08:22 PM
>Can we see the manor more clearly now ?
>"Indeed, i suppose nature will always have it`s exceptions."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 02, 2016, 10:28:51 PM
>Can we see the manor more clearly now ?
>"Indeed, i suppose nature will always have it`s exceptions."

>No. You haven't gotten any closer.
>"Probably wasn't a natural thing, unless she found it as a puppy," says Kagerou.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2016, 10:47:34 PM
> "I suppose it shall remain a mystery, then."
> Give the slightest of smirks.
> "Unless you intend to find out."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 12:13:58 AM
> "I suppose it shall remain a mystery, then."
> Give the slightest of smirks.
> "Unless you intend to find out."

>She snorts in amusement. "I'm not that desperate to know!"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 02:08:22 AM
> Chuckle a bit.
> "Of course, of course. Will I see you again at the grant event tomorrow?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 02:13:39 AM
> Chuckle a bit.
> "Of course, of course. Will I see you again at the grant event tomorrow?"

>"I might come watch," she says. "Haven't decided yet."

>_

Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 02:39:14 AM
> "Perhaps we will see you there, then."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 03:34:58 AM
> "Perhaps we will see you there, then."

>"Well, I'll do my best for you, after all the trouble you went through."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 03, 2016, 04:04:01 AM
>Who do we know will be or might appear at the Mahjong Tournament ?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 05:22:37 AM
>Who do we know will be or might appear at the Mahjong Tournament ?

>Reimu, definitely. At least a couple people from Scarlet Devil Mansion. Likely Yukari.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 05:25:11 AM
> "Thank you. It has been a pleasure, Miss Kagerou. I wish you best of luck with your network."
> Unless the youkai stops us, proceed onward in the alleged direction of Eientei.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 07:09:10 AM
> "Thank you. It has been a pleasure, Miss Kagerou. I wish you best of luck with your network."
> Unless the youkai stops us, proceed onward in the alleged direction of Eientei.

>"Have a good evening. Hope you get better soon, and thanks again!"
>You make your way forward, and after pushing your way through a stand of bamboo find yourself at the stout doors of Eientei.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 11:51:10 AM
> Anyone visible? If not, knock lightly.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 03:09:58 PM
> Anyone visible? If not, knock lightly.

>You do not see anyone, so you knock on the door. Within a moment, it opens up, and a rabbit with dark curly hair peeks out. "Oh, there you are! We've been expecting you."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 03, 2016, 03:17:11 PM
>"Pardon me if i took too long to arrive."
>Enter ! (I just noticed, Kilga passed his mania to put exclamation points on stuff like this to me. :V)
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 03:21:19 PM
>"Pardon me if i took too long to arrive."
>Enter ! (I just noticed, Kilga passed his mania to put exclamation points on stuff like this to me. :V)

>"Naw, I've only been waiting a few minutes, really. Barely even had time to get a through the main stories in my paper," says the rabbit, as she opens the door for you, and tucks said periodical under her arm.  You still don't know if those things are a good idea or not...
>As you enter, the rabbit moves ahead and leads you down the hallway. Silence reigns in the manor. "This way," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 03:22:51 PM
> Can we see the title of the periodical?
> Follow!
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 03:40:05 PM
> Can we see the title of the periodical?
> Follow!

>It appears to be the Bunbunmaru News.
>You follow the rabbit as she takes you to the the first  intersection of hallways and takes a left. You proceed down this hall a little ways, past a number of doors, before stopping at an open one. "Here you are," she says. "Your friends are in those rooms across the hall."
>She gestures toward three doors across the hall to emphasize.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 03, 2016, 03:44:08 PM
>"I see, thank you for your assistance."
>Are the doors all in a row or is there a room or 2 in between them ?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 03:50:18 PM
>"I see, thank you for your assistance."
>Are the doors all in a row or is there a room or 2 in between them ?

>"No problem," says the rabbit. "Need anything else?"
>The doors seem to be in a row.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 03:54:22 PM
> "Do you know who is in each room?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 04:50:38 PM
> "Do you know who is in each room?"

>"The ghost is in the left one, the jiang shi's in the right one with the Princess' friend, and the one with the hat's in the middle," says the rabbit.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 04:53:19 PM
> The one with the hat? Tojiko has a hat too...
> How thick or thin do the walls here appear to be?
> Nod.
> "Thank you very much. I do not believe I will need anything else. Please, get some rest of your own."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 05:04:57 PM
> The one with the hat? Tojiko has a hat too...
> How thick or thin do the walls here appear to be?
> Nod.
> "Thank you very much. I do not believe I will need anything else. Please, get some rest of your own."

>Who knows how rabbit youkai think?
>The walls seem to be made of paper.
>"Naw, I'm with the night crew," says the rabbit. "I'll just be going over to the laundry detail."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 05:09:50 PM
> In our experience, how easy is it to hear through paper walls?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 06:09:38 PM
> In our experience, how easy is it to hear through paper walls?

>Reasonably, so it helps to keep your voice low.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 06:43:02 PM
> Nod.
> "Very well. I shall see my companions one last time for the evening before turning in for the night, so please do not let me detain you any further."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 06:58:30 PM
> Nod.
> "Very well. I shall see my companions one last time for the evening before turning in for the night, so please do not let me detain you any further."

>"No fuzz off my tail," says the rabbit. She turns and makes her way down the hall. "Have a good evening!"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 07:17:51 PM
> "And you as well."
> Head into our room and look around.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 07:34:51 PM
> "And you as well."
> Head into our room and look around.

>You head into your room and look around. It is simply appointed; a small table with a vase of flowers in the middle, a small chest of drawers, and a futon. A small charcoal brazier is lit, providing some light and warmth to the room. The futon looks particularly overstuffed.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 07:40:47 PM
> Inventory
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 07:53:11 PM
> Inventory

>You inventory contains:
>Regal Clothing
>Strong enough for a monarch, simple enough for a hermit.
>Shaku
>A ritual baton that is part of any ruler?s regalia. You keep it as a symbol of your old office.
>Harmony Earmuffs
>This does much to cut down the babble of voices you can hear from other people. Particularly strong desires can still get through.
>Travel Bag
>A sack for keeping your things in.
>Used Clothing
>Regal, but in need of a wash
>Bag of Konpeito
>Apparently it is regarded as good manners these days for a royal to give these guests and such, they didn't have such things in your day!
>Bag of Curry Powder
>A donation from a potential follower. Quite fresh!
>Regal Cloak
>A high-collared cloak gifted to you by Tojiko and Futo.
>50☼
>This is 50☼
>Shichi-sei ken
>Your sword, a priceless relic that is a key to your immortality.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 07:55:37 PM
> Leave our travel bag by the futon, but not very close to the brazier.
> Pat the futon a bit to get a sense of prospective fluffiness.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 08:07:49 PM
> Leave our travel bag by the futon, but not very close to the brazier.
> Pat the futon a bit to get a sense of prospective fluffiness.

>You set your stuff aside and pat the futon.
>It is very soft.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 08:14:32 PM
> Ah, excellent.
> Exit our room, closing the door behind us, and head over to the rightmost door of the three and lightly knock upon it.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 08:31:18 PM
> Ah, excellent.
> Exit our room, closing the door behind us, and head over to the rightmost door of the three and lightly knock upon it.

>You leave, close the door, and knock on the rightmost door.  It slides open, and Seiga peers out. "Ah, Crown Prince," she says. "Do come in. I was just finishing up Yoshika's treatment for the evening."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 08:36:58 PM
> Nod.
> "Thank you."
> Enter!
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 08:46:41 PM
> Nod.
> "Thank you."
> Enter!

>You enter, and find that Seiga's room is more or less identical to yours. Yoshika stands near the table, clean and wearing a breezy knee-length robe. The smell of ointment wafts about the air.
>"Hello, Priiiiiince!" Yoshika says in an exaggerated whisper.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 08:51:16 PM
> Smile.
> "Hello, dear. It is good to see all of you."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 08:53:24 PM
> Smile.
> "Hello, dear. It is good to see all of you."

>"Please, make yourself comfortable," says Seiga, as she closes the door.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 08:56:52 PM
> Have a seat anywhere that looks reasonably comfortable other than on the futon.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 10:43:44 PM
> Have a seat anywhere that looks reasonably comfortable other than on the futon.

>You have have a seat on one of the cushions by the table. Seiga settles down at your left side.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2016, 10:47:08 PM
> Face Seiga and keep our voice appropriately low for the evening and for not being heard in adjacent rooms.
> "So quite a lot has happened today."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 11:12:49 PM
> Face Seiga and keep our voice appropriately low for the evening and for not being heard in adjacent rooms.
> "So quite a lot has happened today."

>"Hasn't it?" says Seiga. "I haven't had time to thank you for forcing them to abandon their plans and release Yoshika."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 03, 2016, 11:21:01 PM
Hm, i can`t remember we having some interference as Miko on that, am i wrong ? Ignore this if i`m wrong.

>"I haven`t acted in any way on that matter, that was decided entirely by Miss Konpaku."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 03, 2016, 11:25:33 PM
>"I haven`t acted in any way on that matter, that was decided entirely by Miss Konpaku."

>"Haven't you?" says Seiga. "Surely you notice she didn't change her tune until she knew that you were involved, and she couldn't just get away with their little plot any longer."

>_

Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 12:09:38 AM
> "Mmm. I suppose it is possible I was mistaken about them. Hopefully we will learn the truth in due time."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 12:17:43 AM
> "Mmm. I suppose it is possible I was mistaken about them. Hopefully we will learn the truth in due time."

>"I imagine they'll scramble to bury it and save face," says Seiga. "But it hardly matters, we have Yoshika back, and that's what's important."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 12:26:21 AM
> "Still, it is my hope we can all put this behind us. I would rather the Netherworld be allies than enemies."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 12:52:08 AM
> "Still, it is my hope we can all put this behind us. I would rather the Netherworld be allies than enemies."

>"I daresay it will take a long time," says Seiga. "I certainly have no intention of pretending this never happened until I see an act of contrition on their part."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 01:02:15 AM
> "I might suggest quicker forgiveness. We are not particularly in a situation where we can afford to make enemies willy-nilly."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 01:05:18 AM
> "I might suggest quicker forgiveness. We are not particularly in a situation where we can afford to make enemies willy-nilly."

>"I think we should seek better allies than that, certainly," says Seiga.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 04, 2016, 01:12:56 AM
>"Are you certain that isn`t only a bias of your part ?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 01:25:20 AM
> "Besides, you say this as though they have been my only ally pursuit this day."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 01:34:38 AM
>"Are you certain that isn`t only a bias of your part ?"

>"I think their actions speak as loudly as any words, wouldn't you agree?" says Seiga.

> "Besides, you say this as though they have been my only ally pursuit this day."

>"You had disavowed me at that time," says Seiga. "For them, the situation changed midway through."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 01:41:11 AM
> Shake head.
> "That is not what I was referring to. If your issue is that we can make 'better' allies than then, then I am telling you that I have been attempting such things today."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 01:58:33 AM
> Shake head.
> "That is not what I was referring to. If your issue is that we can make 'better' allies than then, then I am telling you that I have been attempting such things today."

>"Oh?" says Seiga. "How promising!"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 02:21:12 AM
> "Indeed. My goal is for us have add many allies as possible, or at least as many non-aggressive factions as possible. This includes the Netherworld."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 02:41:29 AM
> "Indeed. My goal is for us have add many allies as possible, or at least as many non-aggressive factions as possible. This includes the Netherworld."

>"I imagine they won't make any overt moves for awhile, at least," says Seiga. "But I would not count on them for a long time."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 03:23:48 AM
> "We shall see. Things may change over the course of the preparation of their theatrical production."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 03:37:00 AM
> "We shall see. Things may change over the course of the preparation of their theatrical production."

>"Come again?" says Seiga.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 03:54:21 AM
> "If there are lingering issues regarding them, I may be able to work on that."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 04:01:22 AM
> "If there are lingering issues regarding them, I may be able to work on that."

>"I would tread carefully," says Seiga. "But they are certainly less willing to risk your direct wrath, I will admit."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 04:20:57 AM
> Nod.
> "I will certainly not behave foolishly, but I am also not terribly worried."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 04:34:55 AM
> Nod.
> "I will certainly not behave foolishly, but I am also not terribly worried."

>"Well you mustn't take them lightly, either!" says Seiga. "They are dangerous, even to one such as yourself."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 04:40:17 AM
> "Oh, I am well aware. I believe Miss Konpaku has demonstrated very clearly what she is capable of accomplishing."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 05:25:57 AM
> "Oh, I am well aware. I believe Miss Konpaku has demonstrated very clearly what she is capable of accomplishing."

>Seiga nods, but says nothing.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 05:33:17 AM
> "Speaking of which, I had a fairly lengthy conversation with Miss Meira."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 06:08:45 AM
> "Speaking of which, I had a fairly lengthy conversation with Miss Meira."

>"Oh?" says Seiga.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 04, 2016, 09:03:33 AM
>"We have discussed about the Tao, since she will try said path."

//I supposed there is no trouble in mentioning the fact we will take part in Youmu's Dueling Group ?

Edit: lol, derped this one hard.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 11:14:28 AM
>"We have discussed about the Tao, since she will try said path."

> Don't say this, because that's not what Meira said.
> "She has actually shown an interest in the Tao. She would need a proper teacher, however, before being willing to make the commitment."

I think we mentioned the duelling club at one point? Even if not, it's certainly not a taboo subject, though it should not be brought up out of the blue.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 01:50:43 PM
> Don't say this, because that's not what Meira said.
> "She has actually shown an interest in the Tao. She would need a proper teacher, however, before being willing to make the commitment."

>Seiga raises an eyebrow. "Is that so? Hm, what do you think about that?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 01:56:22 PM
> "I would like to see it happen - I believe the poor woman at least deserves the opportunity after what has happened to her. Unfortunately, I am not sure I myself can make that kind of commitment."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 02:09:09 PM
> "I would like to see it happen - I believe the poor woman at least deserves the opportunity after what has happened to her. Unfortunately, I am not sure I myself can make that kind of commitment."

>"I wonder if she has what it takes," Seiga says.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 02:11:29 PM
> "You know her better than I. From what we discussed, however, I suspect she would be willing to do just about anything to better herself and make a name for herself."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 03:32:11 PM
> "You know her better than I. From what we discussed, however, I suspect she would be willing to do just about anything to better herself and make a name for herself."

>"I think it will be difficult for her to let go of some her...let's call it pride," says Seiga.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 03:33:36 PM
> "Then she had better want this a lot, wouldn't you say?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 04:02:30 PM
> "Then she had better want this a lot, wouldn't you say?"

>Seiga chuckles. "I think that is exactly right."

>_
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Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 04:35:50 PM
> "If this something you would consider?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 05:04:24 PM
> "If this something you would consider?"

>"Oh," she says. "Mmm. To be honest, I would rather not."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 05:14:50 PM
> "You wish to focus on your own studies, then, I assume?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 06:02:54 PM
> "You wish to focus on your own studies, then, I assume?"

>"And other things, yes," says Seiga. "I do have a household to set up."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 06:08:32 PM
> "Ah, yes."
> Frown.
> "I am afraid I am no longer sure when I will be able to assist you in that regard, given the doctor's instructions."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 06:20:01 PM
> "Ah, yes."
> Frown.
> "I am afraid I am no longer sure when I will be able to assist you in that regard, given the doctor's instructions."

>"Oh, there's hardly a rush," says Seiga. "Besides, I'm sure Futo and Tojiko can see to Meira, wouldn't you agree?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 06:26:01 PM
> "If it is to be done at all, I would rather one of us do it, as we have more than just passing knowledge of Meira."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 06:36:59 PM
> "If it is to be done at all, I would rather one of us do it, as we have more than just passing knowledge of Meira."

>"They could assist, perhaps?" says Seiga.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 06:44:19 PM
> "Perhaps."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 06:47:32 PM
> "Perhaps."

>"I might be able to work with that arrangement," says Seiga,

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 06:48:55 PM
> "We can all discuss it at a later date, then."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 06:57:00 PM
> "We can all discuss it at a later date, then."

>"Certainly," says Seiga. "I'll do my best, of course."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 07:04:03 PM
> "Of course."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 07:09:54 PM
> "Of course."

>"I admit I am pessimistic on the matter, but you are right. Perhaps ambition will outshine everything else."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 07:25:16 PM
> "While I doubt she would ever admit it, she seemed genuinely depressed by her defeat. I am hoping that finding one more opportunity to become something more will appeal to her enough that she is willing to make the necessary sacrifices."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 07:50:09 PM
> "While I doubt she would ever admit it, she seemed genuinely depressed by her defeat. I am hoping that finding one more opportunity to become something more will appeal to her enough that she is willing to make the necessary sacrifices."

>"Hm, I could see this," says Seiga.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 08:17:35 PM
> "I suppose we will just have to wait and see. If that is even the path we choose."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 08:20:22 PM
> "I suppose we will just have to wait and see. If that is even the path we choose."

>"Ah, so you do have reservations, then?" says Seiga.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 08:23:32 PM
> "Mostly the time necessary. I already have precious little free time, and I have already agreed to do a couple of things today that I did not expect to commit to when the day began."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 08:30:44 PM
> "Mostly the time necessary. I already have precious little free time, and I have already agreed to do a couple of things today that I did not expect to commit to when the day began."

>She chuckles. "I see."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 04, 2016, 09:12:26 PM
>How is Yoshika's state on this matter ? And what is she doing ?
>"Nevertheless, since i agreed on taking part on the play, might as well go through with them, no one enjoys having someone give up at the last minute."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 09:32:52 PM
Hold up. When did we actually outright agree to do this for Meira?

EDIT: I mean, like, if I made that promise, then I guess I'll have to keep it, but I remember specifically trying to avoid making that promise because the very first post of the game said we weren't interested in taking on disciples.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 04, 2016, 11:19:29 PM
I was actually refering to the play, but yea, sorry, i can't do shit right ! Ugh ! Guess math will always be my best area.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 04, 2016, 11:27:50 PM
Oh, derp, my bad. :V That's fine, then. I'm only not ready to fully commit to taking Meira on as a disciple.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 04, 2016, 11:32:53 PM
It's ok, it was my mistake i didn't assemble a suitable sentence.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 04, 2016, 11:41:09 PM
>How is Yoshika's state on this matter ? And what is she doing ?
>"Nevertheless, since i agreed on taking part on the play, might as well go through with them, no one enjoys having someone give up at the last minute."

>Yoshika is just standing quietly off to the side. As you understand, she's not supposed to butt into what she considers important conversations without a good reason. More likely, though, she's just not listening.
>Seiga nods. "Of course, Crown Prince. Who would ask this? Thus, my suggestion that we employ your other retainers, as well."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 05, 2016, 12:32:10 AM
>We don't have any cherries right ? A shame, we could have fed them to her.
>"Tojiko and Futo you say ? Hmmm, i am not sure about that, i must ponder."
>Assume a thoughtful stance and ponder.
>Raf: Do the same.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2016, 01:23:21 AM
>We don't have any cherries right ? A shame, we could have fed them to her.
>"Tojiko and Futo you say ? Hmmm, i am not sure about that, i must ponder."
>Assume a thoughtful stance and ponder.
>Raf: Do the same.

>You imagine Yoshika would have enjoyed that.
>"Are they not talented and knowledgeable?" says Seiga, as you ponder.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 05, 2016, 03:37:51 AM
> "Of course. It is simply as I said before regarding involving anyone other than us."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2016, 04:41:55 AM
> "Of course. It is simply as I said before regarding involving anyone other than us."

>"I have confidence they can get an understanding of Meira's nature within a day, don't you?" says Seiga.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 05, 2016, 04:52:10 AM
>"I do not doubt their capabilities, however nor do i wish to have them assist Meira if it ends up in some manner being unpleasant to either of them, considering if Meira accepts the offer."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2016, 05:19:32 AM
>"I do not doubt their capabilities, however nor do i wish to have them assist Meira if it ends up in some manner being unpleasant to either of them, considering if Meira accepts the offer."

>"Mmm. What would we do, then?" says Seiga.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 05, 2016, 12:45:00 PM
> "I am not sure. I am hoping that a satisfactory solution to this issue will present itself tomorrow, once we are all able to sit down and discuss it, including Meira herself."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2016, 03:27:43 PM
> "I am not sure. I am hoping that a satisfactory solution to this issue will present itself tomorrow, once we are all able to sit down and discuss it, including Meira herself."

>Seiga nods. "I think that is most fair."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 05, 2016, 03:56:42 PM
> "I am glad you agree."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2016, 04:09:41 PM
> "I am glad you agree."

>"Who could disagree?" says Seiga.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 05, 2016, 04:11:16 PM
> "Of course. I am still glad for your agreement, though."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2016, 04:26:45 PM
> "Of course. I am still glad for your agreement, though."

>Oh, you flatter me, Crown Prince," says Seiga.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 05, 2016, 05:20:46 PM
> Grin just a little bit.
> "Is it so unusual for me to be appreciative?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2016, 06:50:37 PM
> Grin just a little bit.
> "Is it so unusual for me to be appreciative?"

>"It's simply been awhile," she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 05, 2016, 08:22:24 PM
> Let the smile fade.
> "I suppose that is true. And I believe that brings us to the main reason I requested an audience alone with you."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2016, 09:00:58 PM
> Let the smile fade.
> "I suppose that is true. And I believe that brings us to the main reason I requested an audience alone with you."

>"Mmm?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 05, 2016, 10:02:54 PM
> "In regards to current living arrangements, I...believe I should do my best to check in with you every so often, if for no other reason than to eliminate future misunderstandings such as today's."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2016, 10:38:51 PM
> "In regards to current living arrangements, I...believe I should do my best to check in with you every so often, if for no other reason than to eliminate future misunderstandings such as today's."

>"Oh Crown Prince, you already know that you are welcome at any time," says Seiga, chuckling.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 05, 2016, 10:47:33 PM
//What will we discuss with Seiga ? Will we also talk to Futo and Tojiko about something ? Just asking to make sure i don`t do something that interferes with that.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 05, 2016, 11:44:23 PM
This was the main thing I wanted to talk to Seiga about. I had fears that she would think today's events meant she was back in the group full-time, and I wanted to put the kibosh on that. And yes, I want to talk to Futo and Tojiko before we end this.

> "Thank you."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 05, 2016, 11:47:27 PM
> "Thank you."

>"I will be looking forward to your visits, when you are in better health," says Seiga.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 06, 2016, 12:08:40 AM
>"Of course.... i must check up on Futo and Tojiko now, please excuse me."
>Arise and prepare to leave, pet Yoshika before leaving though.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 12:20:37 AM
>"Of course.... i must check up on Futo and Tojiko now, please excuse me."
>Arise and prepare to leave, pet Yoshika before leaving though.

> Don't do these yet.

I'm not done yet. Sorry for the confusion.

> "As am I. I do truly wish to be able to welcome you properly back into our fold, Seiga."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 12:33:42 AM
> "As am I. I do truly wish to be able to welcome you properly back into our fold, Seiga."

>"I expect there's always next time," says Seiga.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 06, 2016, 01:00:42 AM
You sneaky little guy. Although i` ll grant you that was hilarious.

>Take all my actions from before and put them 'On Hold'.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 01:38:48 AM
> What kind of condition are we in for hugs?

> "We shall see. I have high hopes."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 01:46:52 AM
> What kind of condition are we in for hugs?

> "We shall see. I have high hopes."

>You would not want to be hugged fiercely, but a gentle one should be fine, Hopefully.
>"As do I, Crown Prince," says Seiga.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 06, 2016, 01:55:13 AM
>Well then slowly approach for said gentle hug, i suppose ?
>Pet Yoshika too.

Say, we have the curry thing for quite a while, it won't stay fresh forever so better find a use for it soon.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 02:18:22 AM
>Well then slowly approach for said gentle hug, i suppose ?
>Pet Yoshika too.

>You gently hug Seiga, which she returns without too much pressure. You imagine she probably hasn't recovered too much herself.
>You then ruffle Yoshika's hair affectionately. "Heeeeeey!" she says.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 02:23:51 AM
Jesus you're anxious to end this. Fine, if you insist.

> "Have a good night, dears. May we all be faring better tomorrow morning."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 02:32:08 AM
> "Have a good night, dears. May we all be faring better tomorrow morning."

>"Good night, Crown Prince," says Seiga.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 02:36:14 AM
> "And you as well."
> Exit Seiga's room and knock on the middle door.

I need to head to bed. Note that I need to talk to Futo and Tojiko at the same time, and it should happen in Tojiko's room, which is further from Seiga's room than Futo's is. (This is why I was asking about wall thickness earlier.)
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 02:58:52 AM
> "And you as well."
> Exit Seiga's room and knock on the middle door.

>You leave her room, and knock on the door. After a moment, it slides open and Futo peers out.
>"Has everything been taken care of, Crown Prince?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 06, 2016, 03:11:35 AM
Ack ! I didn't mean to leave the room at that time ! I was also going to ask something before leaving, that's why i just said to prepare to leave. :(

Curses... i try so hard, but i always screw up something, i hate being a burden.... yet..

>"Hmmm, there are still a few matters i must discuss with both Tojiko and yourself, may we enter her room ?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 03:18:56 AM
>"Hmmm, there are still a few matters i must discuss with both Tojiko and yourself, may we enter her room ?"

>"Of course, Crown Prince," says Futo.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 06, 2016, 09:15:17 AM
>"Very well."
>Enter !
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 02:48:21 PM
>"Very well."
>Enter !

>Enter which?

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 02:54:17 PM
> "Come."
> Move over to Tojiko's door and knock on it.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 02:58:36 PM
> "Come."
> Move over to Tojiko's door and knock on it.

>You knock on Tojiko's door, and it opens suspiciously quickly.
>"Yes, Crown Prince?" says Tojiko, as she leans out the doorway.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 03:09:39 PM
> "I wish to speak with both of you. May we come in?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 03:16:30 PM
> "I wish to speak with both of you. May we come in?"

>Tojiko moves aside and motions for you both to come in.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 03:35:47 PM
> Nod.
> "Thank you."
> Enter!
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 03:54:19 PM
> Nod.
> "Thank you."
> Enter!

>You make your way into an room more or less identical to yours, Futo following you quietly.
>"So, what did you need to talk with us about," says Tojiko, as she slides the door closed.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 03:58:06 PM
> Make sure to keep it voice appropriately low for this conversation, both to respect those are sleeping and to reduce eavesdropping ability.
> "Shall we have a seat?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 04:33:09 PM
> Make sure to keep it voice appropriately low for this conversation, both to respect those are sleeping and to reduce eavesdropping ability.
> "Shall we have a seat?"

>Tojiko nods and gestures toward the table.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 04:37:25 PM
> Have a seat at the table.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 04:41:13 PM
> Have a seat at the table.

>You do so, as Futo takes the spot opposite of you.  Tojiko just sort of hovers lower and gathers her wisps under herself.
>"So...?" says Tojiko

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 05:09:00 PM
> Sigh and relax.
> "First and foremost, since I imagine both of you are privately wondering about it, Seiga's status has not changed. She understands this, as well."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 05:39:27 PM
> Sigh and relax.
> "First and foremost, since I imagine both of you are privately wondering about it, Seiga's status has not changed. She understands this, as well."

>Futo nods. After a moment, so does Tojiko.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 05:45:54 PM
> "Second...I am terribly sorry for the danger I put both of you in this evening."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 05:55:56 PM
> "Second...I am terribly sorry for the danger I put both of you in this evening."

>"We followed you of our our desires, Crown Prince," says Futo.
>"I'm more upset about all the things you did that got yourself hurt," Tojiko says.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 05:57:42 PM
> Give a rueful smile.
> "I admit I lost myself in anger a bit in that battle. Speaking of, how are both of you faring?"
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 06:49:22 PM
> Give a rueful smile.
> "I admit I lost myself in anger a bit in that battle. Speaking of, how are both of you faring?"

>"Don't worry about me, I'll be alright," Tojiko says.
>"I should be better by tomorrow, I imagine," says Futo.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 07:02:23 PM
> Look to Tojiko.
> "Come now, dear. I cannot not worry about either of you when I know what we have all gone through."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 07:30:20 PM
> Look to Tojiko.
> "Come now, dear. I cannot not worry about either of you when I know what we have all gone through."

>"And there's not enough to worry about," says Tojiko. "I'll be fine."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 07:34:04 PM
> Frown, then nod.
> "Very all, if you insist."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 07:36:21 PM
> Frown, then nod.
> "Very all, if you insist."

>"Was there anything else we need to consider?" says Futo.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 08:11:48 PM
> "Mmm...I suppose it is worth letting you know that Miss Meira may be taking an interest in the Tao. I am still mulling over how much assistance, if any, I would be willing to give."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 08:14:27 PM
> "Mmm...I suppose it is worth letting you know that Miss Meira may be taking an interest in the Tao. I am still mulling over how much assistance, if any, I would be willing to give."

>"I suppose it would be appropriate to have the aristocracy, as it were, on our side," says Futo.
>"Is she trustworthy?" says Tojiko.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Mr. Sacchi on April 06, 2016, 08:27:57 PM
> "That is a good question, yes. One I cannot be fully sure of the answer."

> "However, as much as she won't admit it, she seems to be genuinely distressed over her loss. I'd wager it's fairly likely that she would take any path if it would bring her back to the status of nobility."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 08:34:02 PM
> "That is a good question, yes. One I cannot be fully sure of the answer."

> "However, as much as she won't admit it, she seems to be genuinely distressed over her loss. I'd wager it's fairly likely that she would take any path if it would bring her back to the status of nobility."

>"'Any path' is somewhat worrisome," says Futo. "However, I do sympathize with her situation."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 08:47:17 PM
> "I think the 'anything' could be controlled if necessary."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 08:50:05 PM
> "I think the 'anything' could be controlled if necessary."

>"With virtuous instruction, certainly," says Futo. "But is she likely to heed it?"

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 08:56:59 PM
> "Possibly. I have not seen much of anything so far to suggest she wouldn't. Only time may tell for sure, though."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 09:00:31 PM
> "Possibly. I have not seen much of anything so far to suggest she wouldn't. Only time may tell for sure, though."

>"I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try," says Tojiko.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 06, 2016, 09:29:25 PM
//Anything else you want to ask ? I`m not gonna act right now, i did too much harm for now.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 09:57:57 PM
Yeah, I'm not quite done. This is more or less a self-indulgent present: I've been waiting for downtime with these two since the start of the game.

> "We can consider it some more tomorrow, when we will presumably see her again. Seiga will be there as well, to contribute to the discussion."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 10:55:26 PM
> "We can consider it some more tomorrow, when we will presumably see her again. Seiga will be there as well, to contribute to the discussion."

>"Well, that might be best," says Tojiko.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 06, 2016, 11:17:46 PM
> How often do we explicitly tell Futo and Tojiko how much we care about them?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 06, 2016, 11:30:23 PM
> How often do we explicitly tell Futo and Tojiko how much we care about them?

>Not very frequently. None of you are particularly prone to gushing in such a manner.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 12:18:08 AM
> Nod.
> "And finally, ah...I do not say this sort of thing very often, but...in my adventures today, I found myself experiencing many new and interesting things and people this land has to offer. And even with everything that happened today, my largest regret was that I was not able to share those experiences with you two."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 12:42:15 AM
> Nod.
> "And finally, ah...I do not say this sort of thing very often, but...in my adventures today, I found myself experiencing many new and interesting things and people this land has to offer. And even with everything that happened today, my largest regret was that I was not able to share those experiences with you two."

>"I think it is safe to say we experienced quite a bit together, no?" says Futo, chuckling.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 01:10:41 AM
> Chuckle in response.
> "Of course. But you know what I mean."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 01:14:54 AM
> Chuckle in response.
> "Of course. But you know what I mean."

>"Perhaps once the first snow falls?" says Tojiko.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 01:28:50 AM
> "That is a splendid idea. And it reminds me of something from earlier today, when I encountered a goddess of turning leaves on the mountain. I believe we should make a little bit of personal time for a picnic on that portion of the mountain, to appreciate the beauty of nature together."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 01:43:21 AM
> "That is a splendid idea. And it reminds me of something from earlier today, when I encountered a goddess of turning leaves on the mountain. I believe we should make a little bit of personal time for a picnic on that portion of the mountain, to appreciate the beauty of nature together."

>"Ah that sounds lovely," says Futo. Tojiko nods in agreement.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 02:00:43 AM
> Smile.
> "I am glad you both think so. Perhaps said goddess will pay us a visit, as well. I do not know if you have met her or not in your own travels."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 02:25:16 AM
> Smile.
> "I am glad you both think so. Perhaps said goddess will pay us a visit, as well. I do not know if you have met her or not in your own travels."

>"I have met preciously few gods," says Futo.
>"None," says Tojiko. Futo nods in agreement.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 02:35:08 AM
> "I will hope she joins us, then."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 03:47:08 AM
> "I will hope she joins us, then."

>"I guess that wouldn't be so bad," says Tojiko.
>"I admit...I am a bit wary about associating with gods too freely," says Futo. "It seems to be asking to get swept into things we would be best to avoid."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 03:48:14 AM
> Is the Tao not big on gods? Or is Futo just being generically worried about supernatural beings?

Heading to bed. Still not done here, for the record.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 04:00:19 AM
> Is the Tao not big on gods? Or is Futo just being generically worried about supernatural beings?

>The Tao has nothing to do with divinity. Nor does it reject such concepts; some more practical branches are devoted to placating them. It can be argued that getting involved with such may be stepping out of the natural order, though. This in mind, you think Futo is just being cautious.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 10:11:46 AM
> "I understand. I am certainly not suggesting we make a habit of it."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 02:24:28 PM
> "I understand. I am certainly not suggesting we make a habit of it."

>Futo nods.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 02:41:24 PM
> "I suppose I need to train myself better on such considerations. A number of the supernatural residents of this land are...surprisingly human, at least on the surface."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 02:44:03 PM
> "I suppose I need to train myself better on such considerations. A number of the supernatural residents of this land are...surprisingly human, at least on the surface."

>"I'd definitely be careful about that." says Tojiko.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 03:01:58 PM
> "Of course."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 03:10:29 PM
> "Of course."

>"Mmm, seems like our plates are rather full for the future, are they not?" Futo says.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 03:23:35 PM
> Nod.
> "It seems so. I suppose such is to be expected given today's events and the fact that we are still fairly new to this land, however."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 03:32:35 PM
> Nod.
> "It seems so. I suppose such is to be expected given today's events and the fact that we are still fairly new to this land, however."

>"Either way, if you intend to win that tournament tomorrow, we should probably be getting to sleep soon," says Tojiko.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 03:38:56 PM
> Oh, right, that.
> Mental note: next time we see Youmu after tomorrow's duel, let her know that we never got to ask any tengu about the dueling club. She can take care of that herself, since it was her idea.
> "I suspect Futo will have a better chance than I will, but you are correct nonetheless."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 03:41:41 PM
> Oh, right, that.
> Mental note: next time we see Youmu after tomorrow's duel, let her know that we never got to ask any tengu about the dueling club. She can take care of that herself, since it was her idea.
> "I suspect Futo will have a better chance than I will, but you are correct nonetheless."

>"I will do my best," says Futo, "But I will be counting on your support, Crown Prince."

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 03:47:14 PM
> Smile.
> "That goes without saying."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 03:57:05 PM
> Smile.
> "That goes without saying."

>Futo simply gives a confident nod.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 04:08:27 PM
> "Indeed. Remember that...the both of you are very, very dear to me, and I will always support you and care for you as much as I am able."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 04:13:05 PM
> "Indeed. Remember that...the both of you are very, very dear to me, and I will always support you and care for you as much as I am able."

>Futo chuckles. "Much the same, Crown Prince."
>"I wouldn't have come this far, otherwise," Tojiko says, a bit less lightly.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 04:16:32 PM
> "Thank you, my friends."
> Stand back up and give each of them a hug that doesn't reaggravate or injuries (or Tojiko's).
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 04:31:13 PM
> "Thank you, my friends."
> Stand back up and give each of them a hug that doesn't reaggravate or injuries (or Tojiko's).

>You give them each a hug. These are returned; Futo's with gentle care and Tojiko's with perhaps a tad more gusto than is comfortable.
>"Do not think for a moment you are not an important jewel for us a well, Crown Prince," says Futo.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 04:34:46 PM
> Smile and nod.
> "Of course."
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 04:36:43 PM
> Smile and nod.
> "Of course."

>"Now, unless there's something we haven't touched on, go polish your facets under the bedsheets," says Tojiko.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 04:39:26 PM
> Chuckle.
> "Very well. Have a good night and pleasant dreams, both of you."
> Retire back to our room.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 04:44:26 PM
> Chuckle.
> "Very well. Have a good night and pleasant dreams, both of you."
> Retire back to our room.

>You head back to your room, as Futo goes back to hers. You barely have time to lay down before you are out like a light.
>YOUMU
>After the initial awkwardness, things progress reasonably well. You have to walk on eggshells with Kotohime, but given that she?s had an awful day, you try not to get too upset with her. It doesn?t take her too long to drift off to sleep. Thankfully, she was optimistic enough to prepare a futon for you before you returned, and you are able to get to sleep yourself without any difficulties. In truth, her little bunker is surprisingly comfortable, given the fall chill outside.
>The next morning comes all too quickly, but you awake refreshed and ready to tie up the last loose ends.Kotohime decides to stay behind, saying that she is too drained to attend any events. You make your way to Hakurei Shrine, and find that a few people have already gathered. You check with Reimu and see that she is well, and in fairly good spirits after someone was kind enough to donate breakfast to the shrine. Meira lingers around as well, saying nothing and seeming unhappy with the world in general. You consider speaking with her, but decide against it for now, there are other matters you need to focus on. Yuyuko soon joins you, and
>Seiga comes with the rest of the Taoists, and the two of you waste little time in getting down to business. It?s difficult, to say the least. Whatever that wand is, it?s not to be trifled with. While your original battle with Seiga was complicated, she depended on her servant as much as her own skill. The wand is more than enough to close that gap, and some of the patterns she is able to make are outright vicious things. Perhaps you would struggle less if you hadn?t gone through so much yesterday, but that is academic at this point. You cannot allow yourself to lose, and after the initial shock you play things safe, keeping your distance and learning what she is capable of bit by bit. These lessons are painful, but spread out enough that you can handle it. Using your ghost half as an additional focus, you are able to chip away at Seiga bit by bit, until you are able to move in and strike her from the sky. You claim the wand, and Komachi is happily in attendance, allowing you to give it to her. The shikigami is more than delighted with your donation, and helps you find a bed to collapse into.
>Afterward, you retire for much of the day, having taken enough of a beating that you have little choice. Honestly, you almost prefer it to the tournament. By the time you wake up, the tournament is done, and  the drinks have come out, which you?re all too happy to join. You reflect it may be best that Kotohime did not come, not only are you unsure how she?d take to liquor at this point, the fact that several Eientei residents are here might have made things go poorly for her. In this time, you get to talk with Meira a little. She takes her loss philosophically, you think, and doesn?t seem to harbor much in the way of a grudge toward you. She doesn?t seem to think that she lost any personal control in the battle, and you frankly don?t feel like arguing it, preferring to let bygones be bygones.
>In the days that follow, winter continues to approach, and an incident erupts in the human village, centering around a curious mask youkai and things coming to a head regarding the various religious sects of the land. It is not your problem, and you?re all too happy to join in on the wagering that follows.
>You encounter Kotohime a couple more times during these events, and it?s hard to tell how things are now. She is definitely still friendly and chatty as always, but you feel a guarded air around her, as if she is unwilling to say too much. She never mentions that night again, for certain, or anything pertaining to it. You can?t help but wonder if she?s uncomfortable being around you now, she doesn?t seem to follow you around as she did before. Did she lose interest? Is she afraid of alienating you further? You aren?t certain you want to ask, you definitely don?t want to prod at any wounds. You don?t think she hates you, at least, she certainly talks more than what politeness requires.
>However, it doesn?t seem to affect her work on the upcoming play. You arrange for the use of an empty barn as a place to meet and practice, and hire a group of rabbits to build the stage. Miko and Byakuren are a worry at first, but it seems they have been able to set aside what differences they had and come together for the play. Kotohime proves to be surprisingly good at memorizing her lines for someone so normally scatterbrained, but stage direction can be a difficulty for her. Utsuho, on the other hand, needs a lot of coaching. Yuyuko?s patience seems infinite, and you are all too happy to let her handle this. Reimu, as it turns out, has precisely one line in the entire play, simply informing Utsuho?s character to ?Live not on evil,? in a manner promising a future threat.
>As winter wears on, your dueling society has its first meeting. After some thought, you host it where the rehearsals are held, which is convenient enough without a worry of Tenshi suddenly appearing. You try to set an agenda of comparing techniques, then holding a few small matches to try to practice a few moves. In particular, you are eager to try out some ideas you had gotten from the scroll you had won off the deva. What ends up happening is that said deva brings a generous amount of liquor, and the rest quickly buy some food to go along with it. Stories and boasts are swapped; as much as an oni and Miko are prone to boast; and little in the way of serious dueling happens. But as disappointing as that might be, it?s a fun gathering and you find yourself looking forward to the next one. You and the oni do spent a bit of time comparing the nature of her sudden angle shifts with your own techniques, but that it gets inceasting hard to compare technique while holding chicken skewers.
>MIKO
>Morning in Eientei turns out to be surprisingly hectic. You are placed well away from where the majority of the rabbits live, and the hubbub can be clearly heard. You are soon served a breakfast of rice porridge. Properly humble for a Hermit such as yourself, but still somehow kind of disappointing. You are markedly less sore than the previous evening, and after some examination you are given the Doctor?s reluctant blessing to participate in the mahjong tournament.
>Your journey there with several residents of Eientei, and have a fairly pleasant time of it. The Princess is a pleasant conversationalist, and Seiga is more than happy to facilitate introductions. As you arrive at the Hakurei Shrine, you find that quite a few people have arrived, including Youmu. It does not take long for her and Seiga to move toward settling matters. Seiga claims an early advantage in the battle, but she isn?t able to pin Youmu down decisively enough. While Seiga holds herself up well, she doesn?t manage to give as well as she gets, and eventually falls before Youmu?s measured counteroffensive. With Seiga momentarily unavailable, you award Youmu her prize. She politely rebuffs your offers to help her seek help, and leaves you and the others to move Seiga somewhere to rest before the tournament starts.
>The Tournament itself is something of a mess. A number of random youkai invite themselves to join, as does Yuyuko, Remilia, Patchouli, and a few important-looking faces you do not recognize. Within the first round, a number of people get ejected for cheating, detected by a nine-tailed fox youkai who seems to be working for Yukari. Yukari herself seems to be content to observe things. The crowd is a mix of curious villagers and seemingly random youkai; though you do note Kagerou is among them. Some seem to be seriously interested in the game proceedings, but most seem to be more interested in sore losers and angry outbursts, or the bird youkai serving various skewers. The latter group certainly get enough in the early rounds, as some people react to losing or taking a bad turn with less than grace. As for yourself, you and Futo do well in the earlier rounds, working together with your draws and methodically taking your opponents apart.
>As you make your way to later rounds, you are pitted against Patchouli and Remilia, who quickly put to the two of you on the ropes with their own coordination. However, you soon find their weakness in a willingness to make rash and risky moves that leave them open while they are ahead. Exploiting this, you and Futo are soon able recover and methodically work your way toward victory. Patchouli takes the loss less than well, storming off and grumbling, in contrast to Remilia?s gracious and perhaps not-complete-sincere tact and well wishes.
>The final round pits you against Yuyuko and a tall red-haired woman with two pigtails. Something about her puts you ill at ease, but you cannot quite put your finger on it. If nothing else, she is quite friendly, and seems almost too relaxed for what is going on. You quickly determine she doesn?t care about winning or losing, she just wants to play the game. She and Yuyuko certainly work well together, and while they do not manage to force you into a bad position as quickly as Remilia and Patchouli did, they are difficult to make gains against. In the end, really, it comes down to luck more than anything, as Futo manages to get just the tiles she needs, and you manage to play off of them to take a small lead and successfully defend it. Unlike before, your victory is met with grace from your opponents; the remaining audience cheers wildly, as Yukari presents you your prize in a small wooden case worthy of gracing your old palace.
>With all that excitement over with, and after a discussion with Meira, it is finally time to return home. Returning to the mausoleum, you quickly find where the horns have been secreted away, and can finally examine them. Frankly, had you found these during your reign, you would have had them declared a national treasure. Then you would have likely been fairly worried that it might have encouraged the mainland dynasty to invade and take them. There is a great deal of mystical potential in these horns, you would have to spend some time studying to pin down what all they can do, but you are confident that you will not be disappointed.
>Studying, however, becomes a secondary concern as general sort of listlessness you observed in the village becomes more and more pronounced. You get drawn into the events surrounding that, accidentally becoming the center of a gambling ring and getting to know a particular menreiki composed of masks you had almost forgotten you had made ages ago, ending with you having to join forces with Byakuren and Reimu once again to try to keep her from getting out of hand. But you do manage to smooth that issue out.
>Once this is squared away, you have a promise to keep to your followers. The mountainside forest has grown only more lovely in the intervening time, and the lunch that Tojiko has prepared equally delicious. You invite Seiga and Yoshika to come along; the latter being distracted from taking more than her share of lunch with some bamboo stalks, and then some fallen sticks from the forest floor. While Shizuha does not join you, you can feel that she is around, basking in the event. Deciding it best to let a deity tend to things as she prefers, you simply do your best to enjoy the arrangements of red and gold. It is a pleasant afternoon, and precisely what you need to unwind after everything.
>Soon afterward, you have play rehearsals to attend! There is some residual tension between you and Byakuren, but in light of recent events, it?s not difficult to be civil, and she seems to have no issues with it herself. As for Seiga?s suspicions, nothing manifests of them. The play itself is kind of a confusing mess at first, until Yuyuko is able to provide you with the whole script and you unlock the key to the whole thing: It is written as an immense palindrome. With that in mind, the strange and non-sensical lines begin to make sense, and you find it significantly easier to to proceed.
>The crowd reaction is mixed, to say the least. Some people seem to pick up on what is going on as the play progresses, and many are quite amused by it. Others never seem to. Still more seem to be amused by the borderline non-sensical nature of the whole thing. You wonder about those last people at little bit. From rumors that your followers and fellow actors gather, the general reaction is one of befuddlement, but it seems to be a more amused kind of befuddlement.
>The question of Meira is a bit more difficult. Having met with her her, you are certain she is sincere in her willingness to take up the Tao herself, even if her motives may not be as pure as you would like. If nothing else, you imagine she wouldn?t be worse than Seiga is. After some discussion, Futo volunteers to help Seiga train her. Tojiko is a bit more reluctant, but eventually decides she can help fill in where neither of them are available. Content to leave it to the three of them, sometimes they go to her home, and sometimes they bring her to Senkai. Spending more time with her, you find that that lessons make up the most social interaction she?s had in a long time. Now that she?s had time to recover from the incident, she is a bit more polite and less blunt, but her manner is still fairly unrefined, if restrained. You aren?t quite certain what drives her, but you suspect that it is frustration at the disparity between her birth status and her actual conditions more than anything. It will be difficult to temper those feelings into an effective hermit, but you suspect it?s possible. If nothing else, she seems eager to learn, and doesn?t seem to complain much when you find that many of Futo?s lessons seem to coincidentally involve repairing her boat from the damage that the behemoth did to it.
>BOTH
>The winter passes peacefully by, as you tend to your affairs. The Dueling Club is reasonably successful, and Meira slowly shapes to to be a passable student, and perhaps a decent addition to the team. Perhaps some elements could have gone more smoothly, but overall you have gotten a Good End! (http://i.imgur.com/7g5ShX9.jpgz)
>Original Inspiration: TranceHime
>Programming, Music, Typos, Database Errors: Purvis Hobotech
>Title Art: Past Himiko
>Ending Art: Current Himiko
>Supper Player: You!
>When you stare into the ages, one can only wonder if the ages stare back...
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 05:38:08 PM
> Thank you just a little bit more than usual, parser.

Questions are forthcoming, so no janitorial services are needed just yet.

New folks: Feel free to request some BGMs for scenes throughout the game!
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 07, 2016, 06:06:45 PM
This probably isn't everything, but I want to at least get these out there. I'll probably think of more later.

General:

> At one point in the Netherworld, when Koishi was told that no one present hated her, she said that wasn't true. Given Miko was not around at the time, to whom was she referring? Parsee?
> Why was Koishi so severely spooked by the prospect of Miko's help, anyway?
> Speaking of, would the idea of some sort of modified earmuffs have actually worked?

Youmu:

> If we didn't say anything when Koishi frowned, would she have continued to emote?
> Did Utsuho ever provide details on Koishi's visit underground?
> Could we have tucked our shirt back in once Misty Sunrise calmed down? (Assume we had let the other fairy go.)
> Was possession 100% impossible? Or could we have pulled something off through essence-infusion (similar to how we could form our ghost half to look like our human half) if we had looked into it far enough? (This was #1 on my list of things to ask Yukari for as a reward.)
> Did we ever get around to asking any tengu if they wanted in on the duelling club?
> Did we ever get around to practicing engulfing, to see if we could do it for longer and/or improve our 'grip'?
> If we had tried to engulf our own body the way we tried with Kotohime, how far would we have gotten? (Ignore the increasing soreness from doing it so much.)

Miko:

> So how did Unzan's conversation go at the Myouren Temple the next morning?
> What was Unzan laughing at?
> Did Eirin determine we were responsible for Yamame's appearance?
> How did Seiga take the loss?
> What was the mahjong prize, and what use of it did we make, if any?
> Just to 100% confirm, was the Tojiko in the Saigyou Ayakashi spirit battle only a Miko construct? Or was she linked to the real Tojiko's spirit somehow?
> Was there an upper limit on what we could do in the Saigyou Ayakashi battle? Like, say, could we have given ourselves a humongous metal shield, and then grown ourselves so large that we could just pick up the tree and snap it in half, or something?
> Was it possible to take the Saigyou Ayakashi's essence into ourselves, or put it into Youmu? If so, what would have happened?
> Was it possible to take Meira's essence into ourselves, given she was floating around in the spirit fight?
> If we successfully took both the Saigyou Ayakashi and Meira's essences into ourselves, how would we have been affected?
> I (very obviously) considered flying into the behemoth's open mouth and slashing it up from the inside on a few occasions. Given it was a magical construct full of extreme heat and possibly other nastiness, would this have been fatal?

> Were Tojiko and/or Futo romantic routes possible?
> Related to the above, was Tojiko's notably different behavior during the gushing a sign that she still has lingering feelings, or just a product of their differing personalities?
> Did we ever take FuTojiko for an SDM visit?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 07:22:46 PM
This probably isn't everything, but I want to at least get these out there. I'll probably think of more later.

General:

> At one point in the Netherworld, when Koishi was told that no one present hated her, she said that wasn't true. Given Miko was not around at the time, to whom was she referring? Parsee?
> Why was Koishi so severely spooked by the prospect of Miko's help, anyway?
> Speaking of, would the idea of some sort of modified earmuffs have actually worked?

Youmu:

> If we didn't say anything when Koishi frowned, would she have continued to emote?
> Did Utsuho ever provide details on Koishi's visit underground?
> Could we have tucked our shirt back in once Misty Sunrise calmed down? (Assume we had let the other fairy go.)
> Was possession 100% impossible? Or could we have pulled something off through essence-infusion (similar to how we could form our ghost half to look like our human half) if we had looked into it far enough? (This was #1 on my list of things to ask Yukari for as a reward.)
> Did we ever get around to asking any tengu if they wanted in on the duelling club?
> Did we ever get around to practicing engulfing, to see if we could do it for longer and/or improve our 'grip'?
> If we had tried to engulf our own body the way we tried with Kotohime, how far would we have gotten? (Ignore the increasing soreness from doing it so much.)

Miko:

> So how did Unzan's conversation go at the Myouren Temple the next morning?
> What was Unzan laughing at?
> Did Eirin determine we were responsible for Yamame's appearance?
> How did Seiga take the loss?
> What was the mahjong prize, and what use of it did we make, if any?
> Just to 100% confirm, was the Tojiko in the Saigyou Ayakashi spirit battle only a Miko construct? Or was she linked to the real Tojiko's spirit somehow?
> Was there an upper limit on what we could do in the Saigyou Ayakashi battle? Like, say, could we have given ourselves a humongous metal shield, and then grown ourselves so large that we could just pick up the tree and snap it in half, or something?
> Was it possible to take the Saigyou Ayakashi's essence into ourselves, or put it into Youmu? If so, what would have happened?
> Was it possible to take Meira's essence into ourselves, given she was floating around in the spirit fight?
> If we successfully took both the Saigyou Ayakashi and Meira's essences into ourselves, how would we have been affected?
> I (very obviously) considered flying into the behemoth's open mouth and slashing it up from the inside on a few occasions. Given it was a magical construct full of extreme heat and possibly other nastiness, would this have been fatal?

> Were Tojiko and/or Futo romantic routes possible?
> Related to the above, was Tojiko's notably different behavior during the gushing a sign that she still has lingering feelings, or just a product of their differing personalities?
> Did we ever take FuTojiko for an SDM visit?

>Koishi was referring to the ghosts at that point.
>One part because she was terrified of having done to her what she does to others normally, and one part because I didn't want them meeting before HM.
>Probably not, her issue isn't audible. Also because it would prematurely remove one of her bigger character conflicts, and I'm not convinced it won't be touched again in canon.
>
>"If we didn't say anything when Koishi frowned, would she have continued to emote?" Gimme a bit more details.
>Oh whoops, I knew I forgot something. The visit went reasonably well. Koishi was able to stay for a bit, and seems less uncomfortable there than she feared.
>I do not remember. Probably? Assuming your arms were super full?
>It's 100% impossible without outside assistance/learning to astrally project. Not to mention Yuyuko would have frowned on it.
>This may be covered in the future.
>A little bit.
>Once recovered, you could maybe get a whole leg in. But it'd leave the ghost half pretty sore for awhile.
>
>Poorly! Ichirin had to interpret for him.
>Unzan was amused at the whole situation of his temple's chief rival clandestinely giving information to someone who doesn't communicate vocally in the middle of the night to share.
>Eirin suspects, but said nothing.
>Seiga was highly irritated for awhile, but got over it. She gets salty if the topic comes up.
>It was 100% within Miko's mind. "Tojiko" was just reactin the way that Miko imagined actual Tojiko would react, but perhaps more favorably.
> zombo.com
>You could have gotten possessed, and it would have been bad news as it means the Saigyou Ayakashi would have been fully awakened. However, being a tree, it would just stand there. At least initially, given time it would awaken to its new body.
>Maybe. I'd have to think about it.
>It would have been bad; the tree would have won, due to its relentlessness.
>It wouldn't have been fatal, but it would have almost certainly KOed you for the rest of the game until Youmu or Reimu could have handled it.
>Both romantic routes were possible.
>Elaborate?
>Eventually, but not within the scope of this ending.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Suwako Moriya on April 07, 2016, 07:34:25 PM

>Poorly! Ichirin had to interpret for him.


> How was it received by the denizens of the Temple?

>"If we didn't say anything when Koishi frowned, would she have continued to emote?" Gimme a bit more details.

> While we were talking during the cherry blossom petal snowball fight, Koishi frowned as she said something. Youmu immediately made a comment about it, at which point Koishi froze and the empty smile returned. If Youmu had just kept on talking and acted like nothing happened, would Koishi have continued to make facial expressions?

>I do not remember. Probably? Assuming your arms were super full?

> For reference, this was when we had Misty Sunrise trapped under our shirt and the other fairy in a leg lock. We were not able to tuck out shirt back in while Misty Sunrise was flailing about. Once she stopped moving entirely, though, if we had let go of the other fairy, could we have tucked our shirt back in, effectively trapping Misty Sunrise under it? (As much as anyone can be trapped by a piece of clothing they're not wearing.)

>You could have gotten possessed, and it would have been bad news as it means the Saigyou Ayakashi would have been fully awakened. However, being a tree, it would just stand there. At least initially, given time it would awaken to its new body.

> Does this mean Meira would have eventually been possessed if left to her own devices?

>Elaborate?

> Futo responded to our gushing more light-heartedly, while Tojiko seemed more serious. She also hugged harder, and was on us more about getting ourselves hurt. Was this a result of latent feelings or just personality differences?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 08:01:19 PM

> How was it received by the denizens of the Temple?

> While we were talking during the cherry blossom petal snowball fight, Koishi frowned as she said something. Youmu immediately made a comment about it, at which point Koishi froze and the empty smile returned. If Youmu had just kept on talking and acted like nothing happened, would Koishi have continued to make facial expressions?

> For reference, this was when we had Misty Sunrise trapped under our shirt and the other fairy in a leg lock. We were not able to tuck out shirt back in while Misty Sunrise was flailing about. Once she stopped moving entirely, though, if we had let go of the other fairy, could we have tucked our shirt back in, effectively trapping Misty Sunrise under it? (As much as anyone can be trapped by a piece of clothing they're not wearing.)

> Does this mean Meira would have eventually been possessed if left to her own devices?

> Futo responded to our gushing more light-heartedly, while Tojiko seemed more serious. She also hugged harder, and was on us more about getting ourselves hurt. Was this a result of latent feelings or just personality differences?

>The news itself was taken well. Byakuren was just pleased it all ended well.
>Ah that. She might've. It depends on how things went.
>Oh, yeah, sure. That would have been doable in theory.
>Meira would have likely been possessed, or perhaps fused with it the tree's essence. Either one would have been bad times.
>Tojiko does take things more seriously. Part of this is personality, part of this is shared history.

>_
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Mr. Sacchi on April 07, 2016, 08:07:07 PM
Is this the part where we leave feedback for the whole quest?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 07, 2016, 08:18:06 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on April 07, 2016, 08:53:22 PM
>What was the play about?
>How likely is it that Seiga and Meira will cause another incident?
>How buff was Youmu? <-- most important question of all.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 11:19:49 PM
>What was the play about?
>How likely is it that Seiga and Meira will cause another incident?
>How buff was Youmu? <-- most important question of all.

>It was ultimately just a disjointed series of conversations and day to day events. The big thing was that it was essentially a big palindrome.
>That is an excellent question.
>Youmu's fit.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on April 07, 2016, 11:40:34 PM
>That is an excellent question.
Uh OH!
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Mr. Sacchi on April 07, 2016, 11:52:28 PM
Yes.

Well, let me start by saying that I actually enjoyed this quest almost as much as every other quest. Part of me expected more, probably because the quest was about my two most favorite touhous, and part of me thinks it was ultimately on point, even though I didn't participate in it nearly as much as I should've, mainly due to not really knowing what do to next.

That said, if I had one major complaint was that every single fight sequence seemed to drag on for ages on end, iirc, the Meira fight segment lasted an entire thread and the Behemoth fight segment lasted the better part of one. Maybe this is just my general aversion to fight segments in Text Adventures in general (I always feel like they drag far too long) but in this case, I saw myself skipping entire sections because of it. And everything considered, I don't feel like I missed much.

Also the quest continues with the trend of "every quest has one place which is only accessible for the duration of that quest", in this case, the Saigyou Ayakashi mindscape. Not that I'm complaining, mind you, I think it's a very nice touch :V
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 07, 2016, 11:56:03 PM
>Hey now. Miko can go back there whenever she imagines it.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 08, 2016, 02:34:41 AM
I keep thinking of and forgetting questions off and on while I don't have the time to post them, but I've yet to really ask the most important question of all.

> How do you feel about how the two-character experiment turned out?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 08, 2016, 03:12:05 AM
> How do you feel about how the two-character experiment turned out?

>It worked out reasonably okay. Sometimes it was a bit difficult to juggle when to shift and how to keep both sides usefully occupied. Mainly the thing is burning the candle at both ends.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 08, 2016, 07:56:44 AM
>Do you plan on creating another two-protag quest like this in the future ?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 08, 2016, 11:30:57 AM
> Were there any instances where you feel we acted inappropriately with one character in terms of sacrificing their own ideals and goals for the same of furthering the other character's ideals and goals? This was my biggest worry when controlling both at the same time.


EDIT: Oh yeah.


> Did Nue (or possibly Mamzoop I guess) cause problems at the play?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 08, 2016, 03:15:46 PM
Mamzoop ? Do you mean Mamizou ?

>Was it tough to get the time periods for each character right ? I mean like while we controlled Miko during the behemoth fight, were there any problems in getting a sense of how much stuff could Youmu do ?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 08, 2016, 05:10:20 PM
>Do you plan on creating another two-protag quest like this in the future ?

>Not really. I would need to have an idea that would benefit from the synergy. But the future is ever-changing.


> Were there any instances where you feel we acted inappropriately with one character in terms of sacrificing their own ideals and goals for the same of furthering the other character's ideals and goals? This was my biggest worry when controlling both at the same time.


> Did Nue (or possibly Mamzoop I guess) cause problems at the play?

>Naw, I think youse did pretty well in keeping characters reasonably in character. It helps that they weren't particularly disaligned.
>They behaved. Perhaps only because Byakuren was involved.

>Was it tough to get the time periods for each character right ? I mean like while we controlled Miko during the behemoth fight, were there any problems in getting a sense of how much stuff could Youmu do ?

>Generally, I went into a scene with an idea of how long it was going to take for the other character, so I kind of had it adjusted ahead of time.


>Edit
>Since I never really addressed Sacchi's point. The battles were kinda drawn out because I was experimenting with seeing about puzzle battles without them being explicitly item based. They were vaguely spellcard-like in nature, wherein you could see parts that were non-card and parts that were designed to be card-like. Part of the drawing out comes from partially giving second chances (I don't wanna penalize too harshly for a well-meaning mistake), partially because I wanted them to be multi-phase, partially because some parts might have taken a few tries to really get, and so on. On the other hand, I also didn't want it to be "do the right thing, instantly move onto next phase." So battles got more drawn out. Other times, it was just due to player tactics being unfitting of the thing at hand, or just understandably overlooking something. Another part of it is early fights got out of hand, and I kinda didn't want them to overshine the real deals. It didn't help this turned out to be the fightiest quest by a lot. Anyways, the problem is noted and I am seeing what I can do about it.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 08, 2016, 10:17:32 PM
I'll also take some of the blame for the Meira/behemoth fights dragging on as long as they did. I have the attention span, spatial geometry, and fight scene imagination of a gnat, so when I'm left to my own devices in fight scenarios I end up incredibly meticulous, needing to identify every detail I think might be relevant for all approaches to the present situation of which I can conceive. I do this because I like to maximize my chances of a favorable outcome AND because I know I'll fuck it up if I don't investigate everything I can think of. I think Miko being thiiiiiis close to entering Eientei by collapsing face-first through the gate threshold speaks as evidence toward what happens when I try to rush things even just a little bit.

The only real suggestion I have for this is to get other people that are better at fights than me involved. Especially Draco. Everyone is welcome to spam his inbox with PLEASE HELP US requests any time a fight begins. >_> <_<

(I take no responsibility for the Saigyou Ayakashi fight going on as long as it did, as that fight was 80% no one having any clue what was going on and 20% me indulging body mod tendencies that haven't been sated since just over four years ago (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,11798.msg783796.html#msg783796).)
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Yaersulf on April 13, 2016, 10:32:22 AM
Nice quest. I know I haven't been very active around here lately but I do keep myself up to date on Z-Machine Adventures. In other words, I'm always out there, watching.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2016, 10:17:14 PM
Nice quest. I know I haven't been very active around here lately but I do keep myself up to date on Z-Machine Adventures. In other words, I'm always out there, watching.

>Purvis still loves you, even if your horrible MMO addictions consistantly disappoint.
>Before I send this one to the storage area, I am vaguely surprised the old sound test tradition has passed on. Which is sad, I actually had two of them onhand for once, rather than doing them on the fly.
>Vs. Wild Meira (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aqsjUObZqw) (Heaven vs. Hell; Heaven Variant)
>Vs. Behemoth (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-wpOxKgchw) (Meridian Dance; Secret of Mana)
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on April 13, 2016, 10:28:20 PM
First off, one last question.

>What was up with the key, was that really just a red herring?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Monarda on April 13, 2016, 10:35:11 PM
First off, one last question.

>What was up with the key, was that really just a red herring?

What key ? The metal one that set the behemoth free ?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 13, 2016, 11:04:23 PM
>What was up with the key, was that really just a red herring?

>More that it was a plot item I've had sitting around since, I think, Reisen Quest.  It began life as a "I'll figure out how to fit this into a story if anyone ever gets it" item, but after awhile, I figured out definitively what I wanted to do with it. Alls I'll say is that it isn't just some random thing, but you'd have to make some wild guesses to figure out what and why. But the data is out there.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 14, 2016, 12:16:11 AM
I think the key has been there since Patchy Quest, actually. The reason I grabbed it was because it was the last remaining remnant from the very first game (not counting Game 0).

Also, one thing I keep forgetting!

> Was Meira aware she was spewing cherry blossom odor?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2016, 12:21:17 AM
> Was Meira aware she was spewing cherry blossom odor?

>Excellent question.
>(She was, it was intentional. Or at least as intentional as plausible; given circumstance.)
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Kilgamayan on April 14, 2016, 12:32:18 AM
> Did Meira consider using a horse fair game, given she complained when we started flying? (I assume she would have considered ghost half versus cherry blossom odor a wash.)
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2016, 12:39:09 AM
> Did Meira consider using a horse fair game, given she complained when we started flying? (I assume she would have considered ghost half versus cherry blossom odor a wash.)

>She did. Not that Youmu had any idea how to make use of a horse. Largely because samurai combat is traditionally mounted, while flight makes a lot of sword techs moot.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: UncertainJakutten on April 14, 2016, 06:07:23 AM
I'd have sound tested, but I was only half paying attention to this one.  I assure you there will be sound tests in Sakuya Quest
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Mr. Sacchi on April 14, 2016, 01:50:36 PM
> BGM: The Play
> BGM: Dinner with Kotohime
> BGM: Kotohime's Confession
> BGM: Fight against K (I think it was K that we fought back in the underground anyway)
> BGM: Dodging the Oni after talking with Nue.
> BGM: Fighting the Saigyou Ayakashi

I got nothing else for the Sound Test.

(Admittedly it took me a little biit of time to think about what I wanted to sound test specifically :V)
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 14, 2016, 08:16:10 PM
> BGM: The Play
> BGM: Dinner with Kotohime
> BGM: Kotohime's Confession
> BGM: Fight against K (I think it was K that we fought back in the underground anyway)
> BGM: Dodging the Oni after talking with Nue.
> BGM: Fighting the Saigyou Ayakashi

I got nothing else for the Sound Test.

(Admittedly it took me a little biit of time to think about what I wanted to sound test specifically :V)

>A Play That Stressed the Mind (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuuJq8ejPzE) (A Cave of Exciting New Encounters; Etrian Odyssey 4). (Reverse Ideology and Opening to Hell from Doom 2 for joke options)
>A Dinner Date? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6SdcjMCf0Q)  (Out to Lunch; Grandia 2)
>Unwanted Advances (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZklG6vJV64) (A Desolate Road; Tales of Symphonia)
>Deva Battle (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-9JziKceBY) (Killing Field!; Live-A-Live)
>Stampeding Oni! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWnR_aeX-kU) (Run; Cave Story)
>Fight for the Mind (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMxh-e0So3I) (The Black Blood; Phantasy Star 4)
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on April 17, 2016, 07:23:24 AM
One last one last question:

>Has any of the embarrassing things that have happened to Youmu in canon happened in this version of Gensokyo? (I.E. The test of courage)
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2016, 01:41:23 AM
One last one last question:

>Has any of the embarrassing things that have happened to Youmu in canon happened in this version of Gensokyo? (I.E. The test of courage)

>Yes. She understandably doesn't want to bring them up.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on April 18, 2016, 02:48:49 AM
>Yes. She understandably doesn't want to bring them up.

>Wait, If that was the case then why wasn't she scared of any of the ghosts in the netherworld?
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2016, 02:51:53 AM
>Wait, If that was the case then why wasn't she scared of any of the ghosts in the netherworld?

>Those are phantoms.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: the old guy on April 18, 2016, 03:03:11 AM
>Those are phantoms.
oh. i forgot that phantoms and ghosts were different in the touhou project.
Title: Re: Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure
Post by: Hello Purvis on April 18, 2016, 03:07:26 AM
oh. i forgot that phantoms and ghosts were different in the touhou project.

>Okay, realistically they aren't. Or rather, a person who dies doesn't just generate one dead soul, They generate any number of ghosts, phantoms, evil spirits, whatever is appropriate. So one person dying coudl release like fifty ghosts, 8 phantoms, and some weird unique youkai thing, and they still kinda pass on (though perhaps don't make it to judgment). HOWEVER. Back in the day I had to differentiate them,and that's how I did it because that's how I thought it worked. So I stick with it. Even if I use the terms interchangeably, because everything does.
>BUT IN SHORT: Ghosty bit remaining in the living world is different than someone judged and placed into the correct afterlife. Probably. Hell might be different? Not sure there.