Yukari Quest - A Z-machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> Given the mutual opinion between ourselves and Youmu is less than stellar, do we know what Yuyuko and Ran think of each other?

>Why Yuyuko isn't quite as charmed with Ran as you are, she seems to regard your kitsune companion well enough. They certainly get along well enough, though Yuyuko tends to get bored with Ran after awhile and tends to wander off.  When you and Ran first got together, you were afraid she might have been jealous, but it doesn't seem to be the case. You don't think Yuyuko has an envious bone in her body...so to speak.

>"Very good. And it does, yes."
>Open a gap and take Yuyuko gently through it before she can respond.
>Uh, give her the usual disclaimer for gap travel if necessary.

>You guide Yuyuko through the gap, finding no need to warn her about what she'll experience if she doesn't close her eyes. Few people save for yourself can look between the layers of reality and walk away unaffected.
>The two of you step back into your cabin, where you find Ran relaxing at the kotatsu with a cup of steaming tea. She regards you both calmly; she stopped being surprised by your comings and goings long ago; and says, "Dinner for both of you, I assume?"
>"But of course," says Yuyuko. "I've been looking forward to it ever since dear Yukari brought up the idea!"
>"It shouldn't be a problem," Ran says, as she slowly rises. "I'll just have to ready some more tofu. Make yourselves comfortable."
>"Oh goodie!" Yuyuko says, "I just love what you can do with tofu!"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> What do Youmu and Ran think of each other?

[Hello Purvis]

> What do Youmu and Ran think of each other?

>They get along nicely, as far as you know. Ran thinks you're a bit unfair to Youmu. However, they don't seem to be more than acquaintances, really.

>_

[Hanzo K.]

>"Wonderfully versatile food, isn't it? I wonder if there's a recipe calling for it that hasn't been attempted yet? I certainly haven't found that yet."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Wonderfully versatile food, isn't it? I wonder if there's a recipe calling for it that hasn't been attempted yet? I certainly haven't found that yet."

>"Why would someone make a recipe and not try it, I wonder?" says Yuyuko, as she settles herself down at the guest spot of the table. "That seems quite silly."

>_

[Hanzo K.]

>Shrug in our usual way. "Who knows? Perhaps it has yet to be created?"

[Hello Purvis]

>Shrug in our usual way. "Who knows? Perhaps it has yet to be created?"

>"Ah, well," says Yuyuko, as she scoots into a comfortable position. "If a recipe hasn't been created, then certainly it can't call for anything."

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[Hanzo K.]

>"Good point dear~! I wonder if anyone has been doing research on tofu recipes? Might be something to kill time with later on."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Good point dear~! I wonder if anyone has been doing research on tofu recipes? Might be something to kill time with later on."

>"Wouldn't it be surprising if no one was?" says Yuyuko. "I can't imagine all of the chefs worthy of the name just turn their back on it."

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[Hanzo K.]

>Smirk slightly. "Does that mean that little Youmu is hard at work on that as a side-project as well?"

[Hello Purvis]

>Smirk slightly. "Does that mean that little Youmu is hard at work on that as a side-project as well?"

>"She's always coming up with new things," says Yuyuko. "She is such a treasure, you know. Just last week, she came up with a kind of mochi that had coconut flavor. I don't know how she did it, we certainly didn't have any coconuts!"

>_

[Hanzo K.]

>Raise an eyebrow. Coconut-flavored Mochi? That certainly is a marvel!
>"Perhaps she should be the one to cater for the Tournament instead then~! I can imagine that quite a lot of the participants, as well as the audience, will enjoy it!"

[Hello Purvis]

>Raise an eyebrow. Coconut-flavored Mochi? That certainly is a marvel!
>"Perhaps she should be the one to cater for the Tournament instead then~! I can imagine that quite a lot of the participants, as well as the audience, will enjoy it!"

>On it's own, that's not very impressive, but if she managed it without actual coconut, you'd have to admit it's something of a feat.
>"I'm sure she'd be delighted," says Yuyuko.
>"What is this about catering a tournament?" says Ran, glancing back from her place at the counter.

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[Hanzo K.]

>Smile at her in our usual enigmatic way that Ran knows we have something up our sleeves. "Just a little something to shake things up for Gensokyo in a good way, of course. Nothing like these past events of course, just a simple little Mahjong Tournament~!"

[Hello Purvis]

>Smile at her in our usual enigmatic way that Ran knows we have something up our sleeves. "Just a little something to shake things up for Gensokyo in a good way, of course. Nothing like these past events of course, just a simple little Mahjong Tournament~!"

>"Ah, and what will we be doing while the participants are distracted?" says Ran.

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[Hanzo K.]

>"Well, Yuyuko and I shall be watching it all of course. I was thinking that, since we'll essentially be putting most everything on hold, that you would be willing to referee for it. I'm certain I can come up with a suitable and modest outfit after all."
>Chuckle slightly. "As for this being a ruse, for once it isn't~! Surprising, isn't it?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, Yuyuko and I shall be watching it all of course. I was thinking that, since we'll essentially be putting most everything on hold, that you would be willing to referee for it. I'm certain I can come up with a suitable and modest outfit after all."
>Chuckle slightly. "As for this being a ruse, for once it isn't~! Surprising, isn't it?"

>"Aren't my usual clothes good enough for an event like that?" says Ran. "And, I suppose a lack of a ruse will do. Especially if someone should decide to take advantage of it themselves."

>_

[UncertainJakutten]

>"I'd be disappointed if they didn't! We're going to hold it at the Hakurei Shrine, even~"

[Hanzo K.]

>"And as for the outfit matter, I actually had something more elegant in mind. Something sure to draw the eye, and keep it. But don't worry, it's just as modest as your usual~! I simply need to make it, which won't be a problem at all as you already know. I'll be handling that personally after all~!"

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"You can't be a referee if you don't look the part, after all."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I'd be disappointed if they didn't! We're going to hold it at the Hakurei Shrine, even~"

>"Oh, does Reimu know yet?" says Ran.

>"And as for the outfit matter, I actually had something more elegant in mind. Something sure to draw the eye, and keep it. But don't worry, it's just as modest as your usual~! I simply need to make it, which won't be a problem at all as you already know. I'll be handling that personally after all~!"

>"That's certainly not suspicious phrasing on your part at all," says Ran.

>"You can't be a referee if you don't look the part, after all."

>"My suspicions have not been soothed," Ran says.

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[Hanzo K.]

>"Oh, don't worry about a thing Ran my dear, I wouldn't put you in something risque without your approval~! In fact, I think even the Emperors of the past would be jealous if they were to see what I have in mind~! For it will be something so glorious as to put even the finest of imperial robes to shame."

[UncertainJakutten]

Did everyone miss the part where Kilga said cut the costume discussion? Whatever, I don't care anymore.

>"Of course not, I figured she could find out and sign up normally like everyone else, after all! Farbeit for me to be accused of giving anyone special treatment~"

[Hanzo K.]

Hey, no harm meant after all, I've actually got a very tasteful sort of thing in mind for the outfit really. It's, in effect, a much more dolled-up version of her default. Basically, the same, but a lot more regal and impressive, as befits someone as important to us as her.

[UncertainJakutten]

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[Hanzo K.]

I had something akin to her Koumajou outfit in mind really. Plus, a couple folks seem to like this idea too, since the main thing is that it has to be tasteful. Which is what I've been going for to begin with. Basically, tasteful, modest, but overall more eye-catching than her usual. It's like a business suit in comparison to a shirt and slacks.
Besides, from what I understand, the creepy bit was in reference to the Youmu part. Which you'll notice I've pretty much dropped.

And I also don't see why it can be said that there's a dearth of activity, seems just as alive as any past Z-Machine.
EDIT: I think there's the possibility that some folks might also not have any further ideas for certain times, so they wait until someone else proceeds, which then inspires them. I've done that myself several times really. Like with the tides, there's an ebb and a flow.
Basically, if you can't think of anything off the bat, you wait for someone to provide a springboard idea to work off of. There wouldn't really be any worry about stepping on toes if people are open about their plans. Which you'll notice I've been making relatively obvious, if not outright explaining it as I have been of recent.
After all, when someone referees something like a Sumo match, they wear a special outfit. This is basically my own take on that.

EDIT 2: And on the Mahjong thing, it seems folks genuinely like the idea, when it was just a possibility suggestion on my part. I've said this in the past, but folks just decided to run with it.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Oh, don't worry about a thing Ran my dear, I wouldn't put you in something risque without your approval~! In fact, I think even the Emperors of the past would be jealous if they were to see what I have in mind~! For it will be something so glorious as to put even the finest of imperial robes to shame."

>"This better be good," says Ran.

>"Of course not, I figured she could find out and sign up normally like everyone else, after all! Farbeit for me to be accused of giving anyone special treatment~"

>"Just so," she says. "I'm sure she'll be delighted, after all is said and done."

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[Hanzo K.]

>"Have you ever known me to disappoint? You know I'd go the extra mile when creating an outfit meant expressly for you~! Besides, it never hurts to have new clothing."
>What fashion styles is Ran opposed to?
>"But if you don't want this, then I suppose that's alright as well. I had this lovely little number in mind that would go with those lovely tails of yours."

EDIT: As I've stated before, the goal is something tasteful, regal, and impressive. Something that, potentially, would not look out of place in an imperial court really. Of course, my baseline idea is something like her Koumajou outfit, but folks are perfectly free to chip in their ideas too as long as it remains tasteful and modest. You folks won't have to worry about stepping on toes with this after all, these games are about working together after all, and something like this will work best with input from multiple people.

[Kilgamayan]

I suppose at this point I must question the need for a referee outfit of any level of tastefulness, given mahjong does not use referees.

[Hanzo K.]

Well, this isn't the outside world after all, have to make sure people don't get the idea to use their powers to change outcomes and whatnot. For example, Remilia and her fate-alteration and such.
But I suppose if you're that against it, I'd have to give up, as regrettable as it is. I simply felt that such an event merits outfits of a higher standard than usual. After all, this is the sort of thing that's planned so that everyone who's anyone will be attending. One has to look their best and all that jazz.

EDIT: I know it's just Mahjong, but it's also intended as a relatively large social event as well, and you know how those are. Yukari always strikes me as the sort of person to not do things halfway.