Sword Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> "I am not sure if that will happen, but it may. It turns out she is a very private magician, and she believed your window-peeking to be an attempt to steal her ideas and secrets. Perhaps learning that this was not your intent will be enough for her to return your gesture."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I am not sure if that will happen, but it may. It turns out she is a very private magician, and she believed your window-peeking to be an attempt to steal her ideas and secrets. Perhaps learning that this was not your intent will be enough for her to return your gesture."

>"Hmph," says Futo.
>"I don't feel particularly inclined to entertain someone who projects her failings so," says Tojiko.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Give a slightly sad look.
> "I understand your frustrations, but I also cannot blame someone for being upset if they look up and there are suddenly two strangers peering into their window. At the very least, I think it best if we are the more mature party about the situaiton."

[Hello Purvis]

> Give a slightly sad look.
> "I understand your frustrations, but I also cannot blame someone for being upset if they look up and there are suddenly two strangers peering into their window. At the very least, I think it best if we are the more mature party about the situaiton."

>"As you wish, Crown Prince," says Tojiko.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Smile again.
> "Thank you for your understanding."
> Have a seat next to Futo, so we can fuss over her condition if necessary.
> "So I must say, for as much as I was able to follow your adventure, I do not know too many of the details. What sorts of things have you done today? I do wonder if your day has been as interesting as mine has."

[Hello Purvis]

> Smile again.
> "Thank you for your understanding."
> Have a seat next to Futo, so we can fuss over her condition if necessary.
> "So I must say, for as much as I was able to follow your adventure, I do not know too many of the details. What sorts of things have you done today? I do wonder if your day has been as interesting as mine has."

>"Naught but a string of failures, I fear," says Futo, as you have a seat.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Give a sympathietic look.
> "Really? That is most unfortunate."

[Hello Purvis]

> Give a sympathietic look.
> "Really? That is most unfortunate."

>"We shall redouble our efforts!" says Tojiko.
>"As soon as we recover, in any event," Futo adds. "It was a narrow victory, so to speak."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Take a look over at Tojiko. Now that we're closer, how badly off does she seem to be?

[Hello Purvis]

> Take a look over at Tojiko. Now that we're closer, how badly off does she seem to be?

>She definitely has a few danmaku wounds.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Ah, you are indeed both injured! I deeply apologize, Tojiko, I could not tell from the doorway."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Ah, you are indeed both injured! I deeply apologize, Tojiko, I could not tell from the doorway."

>"I'll be fine with a little rest," she says, "Please do not worry about it."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Very well, if you insist. I do wonder if there is somewhere down here where we can get the two of you cleaned up, once you are physically ready to continue onward."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Very well, if you insist. I do wonder if there is somewhere down here where we can get the two of you cleaned up, once you are physically ready to continue onward."

>"Likely so," says Futo. "But, I would prefer not venture outside at the moment..."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Of course. You still need to regain some energy."
> Frown.
> "Unless there is something else that troubles you?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Of course. You still need to regain some energy."
> Frown.
> "Unless there is something else that troubles you?"

>"Rather, this place seems to be a kind o neutral ground, as far as the oni are concerned," say Futo.

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[Kilgamayan]

> What does she mean by 'neutral ground'?

[Hello Purvis]

> What does she mean by 'neutral ground'?

>What does she mean by neutral ground?

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[Kilgamayan]

> Ah, so it's not a known term amongst us? Okay.
> "What do you mean? Do you speak in terms of a propensity for fighting, or more related to those in charge of the clinic?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Ah, so it's not a known term amongst us? Okay.
> "What do you mean? Do you speak in terms of a propensity for fighting, or more related to those in charge of the clinic?"

>"In terms of fighting," says Futo. "It is not tolerated here, due to some unspoken rule."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "I understand. I can accompany you when you are ready to leave, then, if you like. I was not harassed in my time searching the city for you."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "I understand. I can accompany you when you are ready to leave, then, if you like. I was not harassed in my time searching the city for you."

>"That is heartening," says Tojiko, "I would hate to think some common thug would attempt to accost you!"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "I am not sure why I escaped negative notice, but I am certainly not going to complain. In the meantime, is there anything in the city I can obtain for the two of you while you recuperate here?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "I am not sure why I escaped negative notice, but I am certainly not going to complain. In the meantime, is there anything in the city I can obtain for the two of you while you recuperate here?"

>"That would be our task, Crown Prince," says Futo. "Just return to the village and await us."
>"We've passed that opportunity, don't you think?" says Tojiko.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Give an unsure smile.
> "It seems you are conflicted. I would like to assist you if I can, but I will not force my help upon you if it not wanted."

[Hello Purvis]

> Give an unsure smile.
> "It seems you are conflicted. I would like to assist you if I can, but I will not force my help upon you if it not wanted."

>"No no," says  Futo, shaking her head. "We sought to work on your behalf, hopefully before you even knew that we were. Just...things have not gone as smoothly as we had hoped."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Very well. I will take my leave. But may I make one request of you before I depart?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Very well. I will take my leave. But may I make one request of you before I depart?"

>"You need but ask," says Futo.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "Thank you. I will not pry into exactly what you are doing; I feel that if you wanted me to know, you would have told me by now. But...I know that despite the best of intentions, certain...conflicts tend to arise. Please remember that all we do is a reflection upon all of us. And, whatever you are doing, please try to avoid antagonizing -that- group with it."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "Thank you. I will not pry into exactly what you are doing; I feel that if you wanted me to know, you would have told me by now. But...I know that despite the best of intentions, certain...conflicts tend to arise. Please remember that all we do is a reflection upon all of us. And, whatever you are doing, please try to avoid antagonizing -that- group with it."

>"We've tried, of course," says Futo. "But they were the most likely suspects."
>"Still are," Tojiko says.

>_