Author Topic: Kisume Quest IX - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 23941 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #180 on:** January 15, 2013, 03:56:52 AM »

> Roll our eyes.
> "Of course."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #181 on:** January 15, 2013, 04:06:50 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 15, 2013, 03:56:52 AM

> Roll our eyes.
> "Of course."

>"You can roll those eyes after you're not a stick," says Komachi. "You've been living like a bum, haven't you?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #182 on:** January 15, 2013, 04:11:23 AM »

> "I get by fine."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #183 on:** January 15, 2013, 04:22:15 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 15, 2013, 04:11:23 AM

> "I get by fine."

>"So where are you staying undergound?" says Komachi. "With your friend there?"
>She nods toward Yamame, who seems to be in the process of sidling away toward one of the booths.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #184 on:** January 15, 2013, 04:26:37 AM »

> How are Sariel and VIVIT doing?
> "We live near the topside entrance. The tunnels branch out a lot if you don't stay on the main path. You might be surprised at just how far you can wander."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #185 on:** January 15, 2013, 04:42:20 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 15, 2013, 04:26:37 AM

> How are Sariel and VIVIT doing?
> "We live near the topside entrance. The tunnels branch out a lot if you don't stay on the main path. You might be surprised at just how far you can wander."

>VIVIT seems to be standing off to the side, observing. Sariel seems to be periodically struggling against her bonds, but you get the feeling that the fight has largely left her.
>"Heh, I bet," says Komachi. "So, have you two been together long?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #186 on:** January 15, 2013, 04:44:22 AM »

> That's a good question. How long have we known Yamame?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #187 on:** January 15, 2013, 04:50:42 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 15, 2013, 04:44:22 AM

> That's a good question. How long have we known Yamame?

>You've known her for quite awhile; she's one of the first people you encountered when you fled underground. However, it took you both awhile to actually communicate. You didn't really keep track of the time; what with the lack of needing a calender, but you imagine it's been a long time. Quite a few decades at least, probably longer.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #188 on:** January 15, 2013, 04:51:45 AM »

> "Been a good line time. She was one of the first underground folks I met."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #189 on:** January 15, 2013, 04:56:26 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 15, 2013, 04:51:45 AM

> "Been a good line time. She was one of the first underground folks I met."

>"Well, she's done a lousy job of feeding you," says Komachi.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #190 on:** January 15, 2013, 04:59:04 AM »

> Give an annoyed grunt.
> "That's not her job. I eat what I get for myself. If I don't get to eat a lot on any given day, it's because I didn't earn it."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #191 on:** January 15, 2013, 05:11:21 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 15, 2013, 04:59:04 AM

> Give an annoyed grunt.
> "That's not her job. I eat what I get for myself. If I don't get to eat a lot on any given day, it's because I didn't earn it."

>Komachi frowns. "Wai-Oh! Oh. Oh, okay... Huh. Heh, you had me fooled."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #192 on:** January 15, 2013, 05:12:10 AM »

> Blink.
> "Huh? Uh...oh. Oh! Oh no no no no. No, not like that, no."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #193 on:** January 15, 2013, 05:32:58 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 15, 2013, 05:12:10 AM

> Blink.
> "Huh? Uh...oh. Oh! Oh no no no no. No, not like that, no."

>Komachi chuckles. "Okay, but if you were, then there's no excuse for it."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #194 on:** January 15, 2013, 11:39:05 AM »

> Finish securing the boat.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #195 on:** January 15, 2013, 11:43:47 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 15, 2013, 11:39:05 AM

> Finish securing the boat.

>You secure the boat. Komachi glances at your knotwork and gives an approving nod. "So, what was Sariel up to? You said something about leaving Makai. and your maid friend mentioned an Adviser?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #196 on:** January 15, 2013, 11:53:56 AM »

> "She was back in what I gather was the land she was originally assigned to. She was an advisor to the Emperor, getting him to build up a massive conquering army. She played off of his ambition and told him Higan was Gensokyo's capital so he would wreck them both for her, and quite possibly get his land ruined in the process when we invariably retaliated."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #197 on:** January 15, 2013, 11:57:17 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 15, 2013, 11:53:56 AM

> "She was back in what I gather was the land she was originally assigned to. She was an advisor to the Emperor, getting him to build up a massive conquering army. She played off of his ambition and told him Higan was Gensokyo's capital so he would wreck them both for her, and quite possibly get his land ruined in the process when we invariably retaliated."

>"Huh," says Komachi, frowning and idly scratching her head. "That's kind of excessive."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #198 on:** January 15, 2013, 12:01:05 PM »

> Shrug.
> 'I guess she didn't think so."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #199 on:** January 15, 2013, 12:09:19 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 15, 2013, 12:01:05 PM

> Shrug.
> 'I guess she didn't think so."

>"And speaking of excessive," says Komachi, "Just what was with that rant you had the Messenger of the Dragon Palace deliver us?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #200 on:** January 15, 2013, 12:11:54 PM »

> "Oh, that got through, huh? Well, things change, and I'm here now, ain't I?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #201 on:** January 15, 2013, 12:24:04 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 15, 2013, 12:11:54 PM

> "Oh, that got through, huh? Well, things change, and I'm here now, ain't I?"

>"It got through, alright," says Komachi. "Why do you think your mother isn't here yet? It's not that far across the river."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #202 on:** January 15, 2013, 12:27:44 PM »

> "Busy with work, I'd assume."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #203 on:** January 15, 2013, 12:56:24 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 15, 2013, 12:27:44 PM

> "Busy with work, I'd assume."

>"Nope," says Komachi. "She's been out searching for you since that message came in last night."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #204 on:** January 15, 2013, 12:59:33 PM »

> ...
> Let our face fall.
> Take on a quiet voice and look away.
> "...oh."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #205 on:** January 15, 2013, 01:04:40 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 15, 2013, 12:59:33 PM

> ...
> Let our face fall.
> Take on a quiet voice and look away.
> "...oh."

>"You're darn right, 'oh'," says Komachi. "What was with the rest of that message, anyway? The Messenger didn't want to elaborate."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #206 on:** January 15, 2013, 01:10:36 PM »

> "...I...uh...I didn't think...she'd actually go out..."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #207 on:** January 15, 2013, 01:17:40 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 15, 2013, 01:10:36 PM

> "...I...uh...I didn't think...she'd actually go out..."

>"No, I mean the part about helping the two people out and all that," says Komachi. "And the part about being perfectly happy with where you are, too, I suppose."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #208 on:** January 15, 2013, 01:54:18 PM »

> "Oh..."
> Look back up.
> "Well, I helped resolve something with the oarfish woman and a buddy of hers. As for the other thing, why wouldn't I be happy with where I was? If I wasn't, I wouldn't be there anymore."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #209 on:** January 15, 2013, 02:17:21 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 15, 2013, 01:54:18 PM

> "Oh..."
> Look back up.
> "Well, I helped resolve something with the oarfish woman and a buddy of hers. As for the other thing, why wouldn't I be happy with where I was? If I wasn't, I wouldn't be there anymore."

>"Well, that's good," says Komachi. "And who knows? Not everyone can just leave everything behind. I'm glad you're not miserable, though. Even if you aren't eating properly."

>_