Kisume Quest VI - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> "I figure that once you've had the chance to hear Higan's reasoning, you can make the call on whether you think she was unfairly deposed like she claims, or if her removal was justified and she took advantage of her advisory role here and is using you to get revenge on Higan for her by lying to you about what it really is."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I figure that once you've had the chance to hear Higan's reasoning, you can make the call on whether you think she was unfairly deposed like she claims, or if her removal was justified and she took advantage of her advisory role here and is using you to get revenge on Higan for her by lying to you about what it really is."

>"How are you proposing to obtain this?" says the Emperor.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Oh, right. What I'm thinking is going to the shores of the river there with, like, a guard and a VIVIT, or something. I'll tell the ferry worker there that they're friends from the outside world, and that someone matching Sariel's description has shown up in their home and started causing problems, and they want as much info on her as possible to deal with her."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Oh, right. What I'm thinking is going to the shores of the river there with, like, a guard and a VIVIT, or something. I'll tell the ferry worker there that they're friends from the outside world, and that someone matching Sariel's description has shown up in their home and started causing problems, and they want as much info on her as possible to deal with her."

>The Emperor nods.
>"Her intentions aren't very hard to discern, majesty," says Sariel. "She wants to escape and spread warning."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "What, you think I know how to use that machine myself? There should be plenty of other people coming on this trip. People of all allegiances. Enough people that anyone that so much as thinks about double-crossing anyone else will be dead before they hit the ground. Everyone else can stay in the ship and watch."

[Hello Purvis]

> "What, you think I know how to use that machine myself? There should be plenty of other people coming on this trip. People of all allegiances. Enough people that anyone that so much as thinks about double-crossing anyone else will be dead before they hit the ground. Everyone else can stay in the ship and watch."

>"While true," says the Emperor, "You have managed to escape us twice now."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "First time, no one was watching. Second time, your guards got too close to defend themselves and weren't ready to kill me if I tried anything funny. This time, you'd have me in plain view at a distance, with several hostages to boot if you want them."

[Hello Purvis]

> "First time, no one was watching. Second time, your guards got too close to defend themselves and weren't ready to kill me if I tried anything funny. This time, you'd have me in plain view at a distance, with several hostages to boot if you want them."

>He nods. "I will consider this proposal."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "All that aside, if you want an opinion of Higan from someone that wasn't a part of this conversation, you could ask the other Gensokyo native here, down in the medical bay."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "All that aside, if you want an opinion of Higan from someone that wasn't a part of this conversation, you could ask the other Gensokyo native here, down in the medical bay."

>"I plan to," says the Emperor. "In relation to this, perhaps you would like to tell your friends to surrender."

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[O4rfish]

>"They won't surrender, but they may accept a cessation of hostilities and armistice."

[Hello Purvis]

>"They won't surrender, but they may accept a cessation of hostilities and armistice."

>"That will not be acceptable after destroying parts of the Imperial Palace," says the Emperor. 

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[Kilgamayan]

> Look over at Ruukoto.
> "Uhh..."

[Hello Purvis]

> Look over at Ruukoto.
> "Uhh..."

>"Um, I don't think they will," says Ruukoto. "Surrender, that is. But, maybe they'll back off?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Turn back to the Emperor.
> "I can probably get them to stand down, then. But I can't guarantee a surrender."

[Hello Purvis]

> Turn back to the Emperor.
> "I can probably get them to stand down, then. But I can't guarantee a surrender."

>"That will be a start," he says. "If we are done here, I'll have you escorted to the elevator."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I think I'm set, yeah. Will everyone here be coming with?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "I think I'm set, yeah. Will everyone here be coming with?"

>The emperor gives a nod. He then looks to Sariel and says, "You are dismissed."
>She frowns slightly, then says, "As you wish, Majesty."
>As Sariel stands and begins to leave, the Emperor looks toward one of the soldiers and says, "Go join with the first floor division, and coordinate with the with the colonel. You will be under his direct command. Work with these two to find and stop then infiltrators; and make sure he is up to date on the situation."
>"Yes, sir!" says the soldier.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Do we know which of the four card keys is Sombraluz's?

[Hello Purvis]

> Do we know which of the four card keys is Sombraluz's?

>You should be able to tell, they have pictures on them.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Oh, wait. Before we go."
> Put the three non-Sombraluz purple cards, the three key rings, the knife, the cigarettes and the lighter on the table.
> "These are from those three guards at the entrance to the garden maze room thing. Don't think I have any use for them now."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Oh, wait. Before we go."
> Put the three non-Sombraluz purple cards, the three key rings, the knife, the cigarettes and the lighter on the table.
> "These are from those three guards at the entrance to the garden maze room thing. Don't think I have any use for them now."

>You place your appropriated goods on the table.
>"Hm," says the Emperor. "They will be returned."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "With that done, let me know when and where and who with I need to go."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "With that done, let me know when and where and who with I need to go."

>"Let's get to the elevator," says one of the soldiers. He looks toward another one and says, "Nobi, make contact with the colonel and tell him we're on our way."
>The soldiers start to move out, and Ruukoto rushes over you your side. "Um, what's the plan?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Give a respectful nod in the Emperor's direction, then float up a bit out of the chair and start following the soldier that spoke, beckoning Ruukoto to follow us.
> "Exactly as stated. We'll get the professor to stand down. The circumstances are bizarre enough for Kosa that I think it's warranted."

[Hello Purvis]

> Give a respectful nod in the Emperor's direction, then float up a bit out of the chair and start following the soldier that spoke, beckoning Ruukoto to follow us.
> "Exactly as stated. We'll get the professor to stand down. The circumstances are bizarre enough for Kosa that I think it's warranted."

>You follow the soldiers out into the hall, Ruukoto keeping pace with you. You're well aware that at least a couple of them are watching you with open curiosity. The one named Nobi seems to be using a communicator in his helmet similar to the one you've been using. As you step out into the wall, you note Sariel is there, some distance down it, and appears to be watching you.
>"Who is that, anyways?" says Ruukoto softly, as she look in Sariel's direction.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Keep our voice down ourselves.
> "Higan's garbage. Sorry it got dumped on your country. Just one more thing Higan sucks at."

[Hello Purvis]

> Keep our voice down ourselves.
> "Higan's garbage. Sorry it got dumped on your country. Just one more thing Higan sucks at."

>"Huh?" says Ruukoto.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "It's like I said in there. She worked in Higan, and then there was a scandal, and then she didn't anymore."

[Hello Purvis]

> "It's like I said in there. She worked in Higan, and then there was a scandal, and then she didn't anymore."

>"What happened?" says Ruukoto.

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