Author Topic: Hatate Quest (Read 69067 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #180 on:** July 23, 2013, 02:11:14 AM »

Yeah, I'm all for having Momizi repeat our question.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #181 on:** July 23, 2013, 02:35:19 AM »

My instinct is to widen the wound a bit more by going over our notes out loud and adding a few things, but that is probably wiser.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #182 on:** July 23, 2013, 03:10:22 AM »

> "Oh! You're completely correct."
> Turn to Momizi and gesture toward her.
> "You should ask."

Oldmansour · « **Reply #183 on:** July 23, 2013, 04:11:26 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 23, 2013, 03:10:22 AM

> "Oh! You're completely correct."
> Turn to Momizi and gesture toward her.
> "You should ask."

>"What difference does that make?" Tsubaki sneers.
>Momiji arches an eyebrow slightly in your direction, as though to say 'I was wondering that myself.'

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #184 on:** July 23, 2013, 04:16:12 AM »

>She doesn't actually have any power to stop a Dai-tengu in the middle of a break-in, does she?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #185 on:** July 23, 2013, 04:23:38 AM »

Quote from: Purvijiri on July 23, 2013, 04:16:12 AM

>She doesn't actually have any power to stop a Dai-tengu in the middle of a break-in, does she?

>Officially, no. The only reason a Dai-tengu would consider her worth listening to at all is because she has Boss Tenma's ear, and everyone knows it. Which does carry a fair amount of weight, ordinarily, but there's still a number of Dai-tengu who still see her as 'just another Wolf'.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #186 on:** July 23, 2013, 07:21:46 AM »

Well, Miji's not automatically on board with us, like one would hope she'd be. How shall we proceed?

O4rfish · « **Reply #187 on:** July 23, 2013, 07:54:18 AM »

>"It's weird, someone who claims to value good manners, sneaking into someone's house when they're not there."
>Do we have any idea where HER house is?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #188 on:** July 23, 2013, 05:14:55 PM »

Quote from: O4rfish on July 23, 2013, 07:54:18 AM

>"It's weird, someone who claims to value good manners, sneaking into someone's house when they're not there."
>Do we have any idea where HER house is?

>"I don't care for your tone, Crow." Tsubaki admonishes you.
>"With respect, Ayatsuji-sama, she has a point." says Momiji as she comes to your defense. "It is unusual for a Dai-tengu such as yourself to be found in a place like this."
>"And still none of your business, any more than it is hers."

>Not specifically. Somewhere in Dai-tengu turf, you would assume, but you're not sure which of those mansions is hers.

O4rfish · « **Reply #189 on:** July 23, 2013, 09:55:47 PM »

>What can a Dai-Tengu actually do to us?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #190 on:** July 23, 2013, 09:59:55 PM »

Quote from: O4rfish on July 23, 2013, 09:55:47 PM

>What can a Dai-Tengu actually do to us?

>Do you mean in general, or as it pertains to this specific situation?

O4rfish · « **Reply #191 on:** July 23, 2013, 11:00:50 PM »

>What can she do to us in this situation?
>Supposing we caught her inside OUR house. What options would we have?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #192 on:** July 24, 2013, 01:22:37 AM »

Quote from: O4rfish on July 23, 2013, 11:00:50 PM

>Supposing we caught her inside OUR house. What options would we have?

>Each caste of the tengu have their own code of law for situations such as this. Complicating matters is the fact that Tsubaki is a Dai-tengu. Any action perpetrated by a Dai-tengu must be handled by the Dai-tengu. You would need to take your complaint to the proper authorities among their kind.

Quote from: O4rfish on July 23, 2013, 11:00:50 PM

>What can she do to us in this situation?

>As a member of the ruling class, Tsubaki has it within her power to make it difficult for you to operate your newspaper. Her status and power could make it difficult for you, or your publisher, to acquire the materials you need to publish your work. She could even have pressure applied to your publisher to make her drop you altogether. Also, her displeasure with you could make it difficult to secure interviews with the tengu of the other castes, lest they incur the displeasure of the Dai-tengu themselves. It isn't hard for a Dai-tengu to make the life of a lesser tengu difficult, and unfortunately for you, Tsubaki's closest circle of influence happens to overlap with yours.
>One thing you have going in your favor, however, apart from having Momiji in your corner, is having Aya as a friend. Aya, you know, is a tremendous advocate of freedom of the press, and unlike just about every other Crow Tengu, she has enough status and power to fight someone like Tsubaki on her turf, whereas you really don't. While you and she are fierce rivals, you know that she'd come to your aid if someone tried to keep you down.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #193 on:** July 24, 2013, 01:30:45 AM »

I am thinking the solution we have for the immediate situation is that we're going to have to encourage Momiji to go over her head to Lord Tenma. Later on, we'll show the pictures to Aya and she'll have all the reason in the world to humiliate Tsubaki on her own.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #194 on:** July 24, 2013, 01:40:31 AM »

I'm good with whatever. I've been trying to think of a way to obtain an immediate victory all day and haven't come up with anything.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #195 on:** July 24, 2013, 01:41:32 AM »

Though I guess there is one thing I'm curious about.

> Would a Dai-tengu be able to get away with assaulting a non-Dai-tengu without bureaucratic repercussions?

Oldmansour · « **Reply #196 on:** July 24, 2013, 01:47:31 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 24, 2013, 01:41:32 AM

> Would a Dai-tengu be able to get away with assaulting a non-Dai-tengu without bureaucratic repercussions?

>It depends on the circumstances, and the people involved. If the Dai-tengu in question claimed to be acting 'for the good of the race' and could support this claim to the satisfaction of the Dai-class, then that would be that. 'Supporting this claim to the satisfaction of the Dai-class', however, doesn't usually take very much, depending on the Dai-tengu involved.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #197 on:** July 24, 2013, 02:05:27 AM »

The trick is to be subtle about it, though. It wouldn't be any good to just blurt it out because then we're definitely meddling.

Branneg Xy · « **Reply #198 on:** July 24, 2013, 04:24:45 PM »

Here's a way to go around the Dai-Tengu.Let's politely and dejectely excuse both ourself and Momiji from Tsubaki by telling her we'll purse other leads about Aya's disappearance or other juicy stories along the road .After her response,which it's' another bit of info,we'll be distancing ourself from the house and send Momiji off to Lord Tenma telling her our next destination. That is Nitori's home since she might be the last person to have had contact with Aya.Interesting as it may be, Dai-Tengu's turf is verboten ,for the moment.
My intuition spurs me to think Tsubaki is not only taking advantage of the situation to gain leverage against our second reporter while gaining another one for the sake of her newspaper ,but also that certain Dai-Tengu nobles might be up to something should an opening present itself.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #199 on:** July 24, 2013, 09:24:37 PM »

True, and I would have done it already for some final taunts, but I really want to press her on the details of breaking the lock and such. It seems to me that the most ideal way to possibly get something out of that would be to let it be known that information of this is going to Tenma either way, and thus further evasiveness is a bad idea. We really can't do it as a parting shot because that doesn't provide impetus to actually provide any information, since she wouldn't have to lie or defer to get around it.

Also I really want to bring up looking into Ran as being suspicious.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #200 on:** July 26, 2013, 05:48:22 PM »

>"If you're finished..." Tsubaki says dismissively, before starting to turn back to the book before her.
>Momiji clears her throat quietly. "May I ask another question?"
>"If you must."
>"Did you see Aya before you came in?"
>"No." Tsubaki says shortly. She arches an eyebrow. "You were hoping to tell on me, wolf?"
>Momiji shakes her head. "Knowing Aya, I don't think she'll have any trouble learning you were here without my help. I simply wished to speak with her on another matter."
>Tsubaki nods. "Suit yourself."

>Momiji then catches your eye, and jerks her head ever so slightly towards Tsubaki. If you had to guess, she asked what she did to let you ask about Aya more easily.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #201 on:** July 28, 2013, 10:32:35 AM »

>Would you happen to have an idea where she is?"
>Is that book she is reading distinct from the Yakumo article earlier.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #202 on:** July 28, 2013, 05:19:35 PM »

Quote from: Purvijiri on July 28, 2013, 10:32:35 AM

>Would you happen to have an idea where she is?"
>Is that book she is reading distinct from the Yakumo article earlier.

>Tsubaki lets out a slow breath and looks at you out of the corner of her eye, as though considering whether or not your question is worth answering. This gives you the chance to glance at the book in front of her. It is not related to either Yakumo from what you can see, but it does seem to be making reference to another kitsune.
>At last, Tsubaki replies, "Not specifically. I didn't need to know precisely where she was. But, I do know she's still off the mountain. If I were one to speculate, I'd guess she's still investigating the source of those plants that 'visited' us last month."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #203 on:** July 28, 2013, 11:42:45 PM »

>Now let's try to be tricky. Fold our arms behind our back, all contemplative-like and try to spirit photograph Tsubaki with that book. Preferably from an angle that lets us get a glimpse at the contents.
>Are there any other things out of place that it seems like she read? If so, can we see what they are?
>"Mm, that might be it. Got any messages you want to pass on when I find her?"

>_

Oldmansour · « **Reply #204 on:** July 29, 2013, 03:43:00 AM »

Quote from: Purvijiri on July 28, 2013, 11:42:45 PM

>Now let's try to be tricky. Fold our arms behind our back, all contemplative-like and try to spirit photograph Tsubaki with that book. Preferably from an angle that lets us get a glimpse at the contents.
>Are there any other things out of place that it seems like she read? If so, can we see what they are?
>"Mm, that might be it. Got any messages you want to pass on when I find her?"

>Rather casually, you place your hands behind your back, concealing your camera from Tsubaki's view. This is one edge you enjoy having over Aya: not having to point your camera at what you're shooting. And while you can't look at your camera to confirm it, you know there is a picture of Tsubaki on your cameraphone now.

>Apart from the books and papers in front of her, everything else in the room seems to be where it belongs. If she touched or moved anything, she put it back before you and your partner arrived.

>The Dai-tengu's eye narrows just a touch, gleaming with a touch of suspicion. "Generous of you to offer." she says evenly. "But no."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #205 on:** July 29, 2013, 03:54:06 AM »

>Try to get pictures of those other papers, if we can, same position.
>"Should she pick up some more groceries before coming home, perhaps? Any dishes she needs to know about?"

Oldmansour · « **Reply #206 on:** July 29, 2013, 03:57:30 AM »

Quote from: Purvijiri on July 29, 2013, 03:54:06 AM

>Try to get pictures of those other papers, if we can, same position.
>"Should she pick up some more groceries before coming home, perhaps? Any dishes she needs to know about?"

>Tsubaki sneers but ignores your jibe, turning back to the desktop as you record what she is currently availing herself.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #207 on:** July 29, 2013, 04:12:24 AM »

>"Should I have a locksmith come around, perhaps?"
>Do we get a picture of that lock? If not, snap one now.

Oldmansour · « **Reply #208 on:** July 29, 2013, 04:17:55 AM »

Quote from: Purvijiri on July 29, 2013, 04:12:24 AM

>"Should I have a locksmith come around, perhaps?"
>Do we get a picture of that lock? If not, snap one now.

>"What you do is none of my concern, crow." Tsubaki says with obviously forced restraint as you document Aya's dinged lock. "So long as you stop interfering with me."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #209 on:** July 29, 2013, 04:54:11 AM »

Okay, this one is kind of a risk, I won't blame any of you for countermanding it.

>"I was just trying to help clean up, since you're busy reading up on the Yakumos and stuff."