Author Topic: Kisume Quest IV - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 35317 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #690 on:** July 10, 2012, 04:11:55 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2012, 03:58:35 AM

> What is Bhava-Agra?

>You believe it is where the celestials live. Or one of the places where they live, you aren't completely certain.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #691 on:** July 10, 2012, 04:12:40 AM »

FEI: I know what I want out of this. I suspect it is one of the expected rewards, if not the main predicted one.

> Would we call it a reasonable/accurate/fair assessment that we feel Eiki decided to be a Yama first and a parent second while we were there?
> "Wait, who are you that can arrange for someone like me to get into Bhava-Agra?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #692 on:** July 10, 2012, 04:19:32 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2012, 04:12:40 AM

FEI: I know what I want out of this. I suspect it is one of the expected rewards, if not the main predicted one.

> Would we call it a reasonable/accurate/fair assessment that we feel Eiki decided to be a Yama first and a parent second while we were there?
> "Wait, who are you that can arrange for someone like me to get into Bhava-Agra?"

>You have no doubt of that. You remember before she became an Enma and served as a baliff. Perhaps it's because you were younger then and didn't see it, or because you were more pliable, but she certainly had a lot more time back then, and didn't seem to be so worried about dignity. At least not outwardly...
>"Let's say I'm The Dragon's Messenger," says Iku.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #693 on:** July 10, 2012, 04:21:31 AM »

> "Oh wow. All right then, you probably have the clout for this. You offered message delivery, yeh? I have a message I want you to deliver to the Yama. Pass it through the ferrywoman if you have to, but giving it to the Yama directly is preferable."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #694 on:** July 10, 2012, 04:30:06 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2012, 04:21:31 AM

> "Oh wow. All right then, you probably have the clout for this. You offered message delivery, yeh? I have a message I want you to deliver to the Yama. Pass it through the ferrywoman if you have to, but giving it to the Yama directly is preferable."

>"That's an interesting request," says Iku, "But I can certainly do it. Will you wish this to be written, or would you like me to delivery it verbally?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #695 on:** July 10, 2012, 04:39:48 AM »

> "Verbally. I want you to tell the Yama the tale of how your friend there was going through a crisis of self, and after the two of you struggled to solve it on your own, you ended up breaking through thanks to a green-haired girl in a bucket. One that put off a more pressing matter to help out just because she felt like it, and then went off and helped deal with a crisis in the human village once she was done with you. Tell the Yama that the bucket girl has made her way through life on her own, is still going strong, and is perfectly happy with where she is. And when the Yama dismisses you without asking any further details about the bucket girl, particularly not asking anything about where that girl is, you can tell the Yama that the bucket girl isn't surprised in the slightest."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #696 on:** July 10, 2012, 05:01:26 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2012, 04:39:48 AM

> "Verbally. I want you to tell the Yama the tale of how your friend there was going through a crisis of self, and after the two of you struggled to solve it on your own, you ended up breaking through thanks to a green-haired girl in a bucket. One that put off a more pressing matter to help out just because she felt like it, and then went off and helped deal with a crisis in the human village once she was done with you. Tell the Yama that the bucket girl has made her way through life on her own, is still going strong, and is perfectly happy with where she is. And when the Yama dismisses you without asking any further details about the bucket girl, particularly not asking anything about where that girl is, you can tell the Yama that the bucket girl isn't surprised in the slightest."

>Iku's eyes widen a little, but otherwise she keeps her composure and nods. "Very well, I can deliver that, if that's what you would like."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #697 on:** July 10, 2012, 10:41:38 AM »

> "Yeah."
> Look away.
> "And if by some off-chance she actually does ask about where the bucket girl is, tell her you've been forbidden from saying where, and that if she really wants to know, she can put being a Yama aside for once in her life and go find the bucket girl for herself."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #698 on:** July 10, 2012, 12:42:03 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2012, 10:41:38 AM

> "Yeah."
> Look away.
> "And if by some off-chance she actually does ask about where the bucket girl is, tell her you've been forbidden from saying where, and that if she really wants to know, she can put being a Yama aside for once in her life and go find the bucket girl for herself."

>"Mm, I'll be sure to keep that in mind, too," says Iku.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #699 on:** July 10, 2012, 01:20:16 PM »

> "I think that's it. I can't think of anything else, anyway."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #700 on:** July 10, 2012, 01:46:26 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2012, 01:20:16 PM

> "I think that's it. I can't think of anything else, anyway."

>She nods. "Very well. I'll deliver it at earliest opportunity, and get the results to you as soon as I can."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #701 on:** July 10, 2012, 02:02:03 PM »

> "Okay. Thanks. Just to warn you in advance, I wouldn't be surprised if she has nothing to say."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #702 on:** July 10, 2012, 02:47:29 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2012, 02:02:03 PM

> "Okay. Thanks. Just to warn you in advance, I wouldn't be surprised if she has nothing to say."

>"Then you'll informed that she had nothing to say," says Iku.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #703 on:** July 10, 2012, 03:08:14 PM »

> There, Eiki can stuff that in her hat and like it.
> ...Mental note: If we don't see Eiki by the time a week has passed from when we get Iku's promised response, head to Higan, give Komachi a verbal dressing-down that she can deliver to the high-and-mighty she-who-cannot-be-bothered, then head back home underground and regret ever thinking for one second that this was a good idea.
> "Got it."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #704 on:** July 10, 2012, 03:19:29 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2012, 03:08:14 PM

> There, Eiki can stuff that in her hat and like it.
> ...Mental note: If we don't see Eiki by the time a week has passed from when we get Iku's promised response, head to Higan, give Komachi a verbal dressing-down that she can deliver to the high-and-mighty she-who-cannot-be-bothered, then head back home underground and regret ever thinking for one second that this was a good idea.
> "Got it."

>You take a dark satisfaction in this message, imagining that it will leave her just fuming...
>You decide on your next step, while acknowledging Iku. It shouldn't be hard to find your other parent, at least.
>The oarfish youkai seems satisfied, and continues onward. After a moment, she says, "Thinking on it, if you're in a hurry, there's no need to wait on me."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #705 on:** July 10, 2012, 03:53:28 PM »

> "I suppose that's true. See you later in the tavern, I guess."
> Hurry on back to the temple in the human village.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #706 on:** July 10, 2012, 04:07:39 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2012, 03:53:28 PM

> "I suppose that's true. See you later in the tavern, I guess."
> Hurry on back to the temple in the human village.

>"Until then," says Iku, as you depart.
>You make your way toward the village at top speed, leading the oarfish youkai behind. The plains are still reasonably empty, and a few ghosts still drift around it like leaves in a pond. As you draw close to the village, which still still seems to have dozens or hundreds of the ghosts around, you can see the distinctive form of Kasen lingering near the outskirts by the road.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #707 on:** July 10, 2012, 04:32:51 PM »

> Hail her as we get close.
> "Sorry I'm late! Apparently it's my job to solve crises of self now."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #708 on:** July 10, 2012, 04:58:46 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2012, 04:32:51 PM

> Hail her as we get close.
> "Sorry I'm late! Apparently it's my job to solve crises of self now."

>"I've only just gotten back myself," says Kasen. "The temple, it turns out, is practically empty at the moment. All I could find there was a Nyuudo, who indicated that what people were there were indisposed and involved with something very important. I passed the message along, but I'm not sure what he'll be able to do with it right now."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #709 on:** July 10, 2012, 05:05:02 PM »

> "Eh, we'll make do. I figure anyone that goes out of their way to visit the red-white during an incident can probably take care of themselves."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #710 on:** July 10, 2012, 05:06:58 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2012, 05:05:02 PM

> "Eh, we'll make do. I figure anyone that goes out of their way to visit the red-white during an incident can probably take care of themselves."

>She nods. "In the meantime, what do you plan to do for our next step?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #711 on:** July 10, 2012, 06:34:55 PM »

> Come to think of it, when we die, would our soul go through Higan, ferried and judged by those two?
> What abouts time is it?
> "Best thing I can think of is to press ahead to that spot in the graveyard. Though...hmm. How much do you know of this village?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #712 on:** July 10, 2012, 08:06:03 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2012, 06:34:55 PM

> Come to think of it, when we die, would our soul go through Higan, ferried and judged by those two?
> What abouts time is it?
> "Best thing I can think of is to press ahead to that spot in the graveyard. Though...hmm. How much do you know of this village?"

>It likely would.
>It's some time in the early afternoon now.
>"I am reasonably familiar with it," says Kasen. "Why do you ask?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #713 on:** July 10, 2012, 08:10:28 PM »

> Surprising that the bureaucracy wouldn't send us elsewhere on conflict-of-interest grounds. So our own parent may send us to Hell? That's a pleasant thought.
> ...Though I guess it works both ways, and Eiki may have to send her own kid to Hell. Huh.
> "I met a school teacher here earlier. Keine, I think? Do you think she'd be done teaching for the day by now?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #714 on:** July 10, 2012, 08:16:25 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2012, 08:10:28 PM

> Surprising that the bureaucracy wouldn't send us elsewhere on conflict-of-interest grounds. So our own parent may send us to Hell? That's a pleasant thought.
> ...Though I guess it works both ways, and Eiki may have to send her own kid to Hell. Huh.
> "I met a school teacher here earlier. Keine, I think? Do you think she'd be done teaching for the day by now?"

>You think that is meant to be a reflection of how even-handed one can expect an Enma to be. Not that this makes it any better for either party involved.
>"I believe so," says Kasen. "I feel she would be interested in what you've learned, if only so she knows what direction to look in while guarding the village. I was going to tell her if I saw her, but I haven't as of yet."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #715 on:** July 10, 2012, 08:42:44 PM »

> "We could probably use her help. We could be up against three even if that prince of theirs is asleep. Do you know where her class is?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #716 on:** July 10, 2012, 08:55:59 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2012, 08:42:44 PM

> "We could probably use her help. We could be up against three even if that prince of theirs is asleep. Do you know where her class is?"

>"I don't know if she'll be interested in leaving the village," says Kasen, as she glances over her shoulder toward town. "The school is at the main intersection, it's the building with the playground."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #717 on:** July 10, 2012, 09:13:14 PM »

> "Might as well try. Worst she'll do is say no."
> Assuming no prompt/objection from Kasen, head into the village toward said main intersection, keeping an eye out for playgrounds.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #718 on:** July 10, 2012, 09:42:40 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2012, 09:13:14 PM

> "Might as well try. Worst she'll do is say no."
> Assuming no prompt/objection from Kasen, head into the village toward said main intersection, keeping an eye out for playgrounds.

>Kasen gives a brief nod, and the two of you head into the village.
>Approaching the main intersection, you quickly spy a two-story building with a fenced-in playground around it. There doesn't seem to be much activity around it at the moment. Then again, there is not much activity at all, there are only a few people on the street and visible in the shops. The ghosts gather and drift along the road and over the rooftops, floating around and seeming to slowly drift on any number of unseen breezes

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #719 on:** July 10, 2012, 09:48:13 PM »

> Is there a visible main entrance to the building?