Author Topic: Kisume Quest IX - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 23944 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #270 on:** January 17, 2013, 03:15:30 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2013, 03:08:01 AM

> "Should we wait for her, or did you want this to be just us?"

>"She'll find us in good time," says Shikieiki, as she comes to a stop.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #271 on:** January 17, 2013, 03:17:01 AM »

> Stop ourselves.
> "So. What did you want this to be, then?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #272 on:** January 17, 2013, 03:29:53 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2013, 03:17:01 AM

> Stop ourselves.
> "So. What did you want this to be, then?"

>"I hardly even know anymore," says Shikieiki, as she turns to face you again. "Your message made things very clear, didn't it?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #273 on:** January 17, 2013, 03:35:28 AM »

> "I thought it did. But now...I don't know. I don't know. And I'm not just saying that to be nice. This...outside of that argument, this was almost the polar opposite of what I expected when I convinced myself I had to personally hand Sariel over. It's...hard to comprehend."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #274 on:** January 17, 2013, 03:41:55 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2013, 03:35:28 AM

> "I thought it did. But now...I don't know. I don't know. And I'm not just saying that to be nice. This...outside of that argument, this was almost the polar opposite of what I expected when I convinced myself I had to personally hand Sariel over. It's...hard to comprehend."

>She nods slowly. "What did you expect, then?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #275 on:** January 17, 2013, 03:45:24 AM »

> "A lot of frigid civility that broke down into arguing in half the time we actually took. That or you just plain not showing up."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #276 on:** January 17, 2013, 03:49:23 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2013, 03:45:24 AM

> "A lot of frigid civility that broke down into arguing in half the time we actually took. That or you just plain not showing up."

>"I see," says Shikieiki. "You truly believe we are that horrible."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #277 on:** January 17, 2013, 03:59:00 AM »

> "I don't know about 'horrible people', but...I'm not gonna lie, I'm genuinely shocked you thought I was worth coming after."
> Gesture at her up and down.
> "But this...this is the closest to a mess I've ever seen you. And to learn you were looking for me that much, I..."
> Slowly look down.
> "...I..."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #278 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:03:13 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2013, 03:59:00 AM

> "I don't know about 'horrible people', but...I'm not gonna lie, I'm genuinely shocked you thought I was worth coming after."
> Gesture at her up and down.
> "But this...this is the closest to a mess I've ever seen you. And to learn you were looking for me that much, I..."
> Slowly look down.
> "...I..."

>You try to explain yourself, and look. Shikieiki doesn't say anything, she just steps forward and gently wraps her arms around you.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #279 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:04:16 AM »

> Sniff, then return the gesture.
> "...I'm sorry, Momma."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #280 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:15:03 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2013, 04:04:16 AM

> Sniff, then return the gesture.
> "...I'm sorry, Momma."

>"There's no need to worry about it any longer," she says. "We shall let the past remain as such."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #281 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:19:22 AM »

> She really did care...she really does care...and we thought and said so many nasty things...
> Tear up a little.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #282 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:33:38 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2013, 04:19:22 AM

> She really did care...she really does care...and we thought and said so many nasty things...
> Tear up a little.

>You tear up a bit.
>"You've really been working hard lately, haven't you?" says Shikieiki, after a moment.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #283 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:37:20 AM »

> "Uh-huh."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #284 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:45:16 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2013, 04:37:20 AM

> "Uh-huh."

>"It is clear for me to see," says Shikieiki, as she lets you go. "There were many cases where you could have used more force, or been more casually destructive for your convenience. You could have helped yourself to quite a lot of ill gotten wealth, but never seemed to entertain the possibility much. There is room for improvement, of course, but there almost always is. You've done quite well."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #285 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:49:03 AM »

> Let go as well.
> "Um...I guess."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #286 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:52:08 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2013, 04:49:03 AM

> Let go as well.
> "Um...I guess."

>She frowns slightly. "Does it bother you to be told you've done reasonably well?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #287 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:55:15 AM »

> "Well, it's certainly better than telling me how much of a failure I am. But...it's more that, if it has to come, I'd rather wait a little while longer on in-depth analysis of my behavior."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #288 on:** January 17, 2013, 04:59:37 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2013, 04:55:15 AM

> "Well, it's certainly better than telling me how much of a failure I am. But...it's more that, if it has to come, I'd rather wait a little while longer on in-depth analysis of my behavior."

>"Then let us just say I am proud of you over the past couple of days." says Shikieiki.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #289 on:** January 17, 2013, 05:00:39 AM »

> Smile.
> "...Thank you."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #290 on:** January 17, 2013, 05:03:19 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2013, 05:00:39 AM

> Smile.
> "...Thank you."

>She smiles back and says, "You're welcome."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #291 on:** January 17, 2013, 05:07:55 AM »

> How kosher is alcohol in Higan?
> Look back toward the fair. Is Komachi visible?
> "So, uh, they next time you see the Dragon Palace Messenger, do you think you could do her a favor?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #292 on:** January 17, 2013, 05:11:33 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2013, 05:07:55 AM

> How kosher is alcohol in Higan?
> Look back toward the fair. Is Komachi visible?
> "So, uh, they next time you see the Dragon Palace Messenger, do you think you could do her a favor?"

>It is generally allowed in moderate amounts. However, there generally isn't a great deal of variety that you know of, unless it is horded above either of your parents' position.
>You glance back, but don't see anything that strikes you as Komachi immediately.
>"What would that be?" says Shikieiki.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #293 on:** January 17, 2013, 05:24:10 AM »

> "If you haven't already, could you give her the details on poltergeist afterlife, if there even is one?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #294 on:** January 17, 2013, 05:31:49 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2013, 05:24:10 AM

> "If you haven't already, could you give her the details on poltergeist afterlife, if there even is one?"

>"I can do this," says Shikieiki. "But it is an odd request. May I ask why?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #295 on:** January 17, 2013, 05:35:15 AM »

> "I don't know how much detail I can go into without her permission, but the gist of it is that she has a poltergeist buddy, and it sounds like they know only just enough between the two of them to be particularly concerned about it."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #296 on:** January 17, 2013, 05:45:48 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2013, 05:35:15 AM

> "I don't know how much detail I can go into without her permission, but the gist of it is that she has a poltergeist buddy, and it sounds like they know only just enough between the two of them to be particularly concerned about it."

>"I will keep that in mind," says Shikieiki.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #297 on:** January 17, 2013, 11:23:19 AM »

> Nod.
> "Great, thanks."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #298 on:** January 17, 2013, 11:29:50 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on January 17, 2013, 11:23:19 AM

> Nod.
> "Great, thanks."

>"Shall we return, then?" says Shikieiki.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #299 on:** January 17, 2013, 11:31:11 AM »

> "Sure."
> Follow if she leaves.