Sword Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> What sorts of things do Futo and Tojiko like?

[Hello Purvis]

> What sorts of things do Futo and Tojiko like?

>Futo tends to enjoy collecting small ceramic works, plates in particular. Tojiko does not seem to care too much for possessions, but she does seem to enjoy trying to decorate your home. Both of them seem to enjoy books, Tojiko used to have a bit of an artistic streak, in the old days, but she doesn't seem to have indulged it since awakening.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Put on a thinking face for a few moments, then slowly spread into a small smile.
> "I think I may have an idea or two. I must admit that they are not quick things, though, so I fear I will not be of much assistance in the immediate."

[Hello Purvis]

> Put on a thinking face for a few moments, then slowly spread into a small smile.
> "I think I may have an idea or two. I must admit that they are not quick things, though, so I fear I will not be of much assistance in the immediate."

>"Nothing to worry about then, Crown Prince," says Futo.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Very well. In that case, may I recant the minor adventures I myself had in my search for you today? I have met some interesting people, and I am curious how many you have met yourself."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Very well. In that case, may I recant the minor adventures I myself had in my search for you today? I have met some interesting people, and I am curious how many you have met yourself."

>"We did our best to go unnoticed while hunting for the thief," says Futo.
>"Or at least uncaught," Tojiko says.
>"But, that doll-using youkai was much too persistent," Futo continues, shaking her head. "But I suppose such things are to be expected."

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[Kilgamayan]

> How much Gensokyo-wandering have Futojiko done before today?

[Hello Purvis]

> How much Gensokyo-wandering have Futojiko done before today?

>A little bit. They tend not to do so too much, as hermit studies require a lot of focus.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Have our seat again.
> "Perhaps not today, but in days past. For example, I visited a mansion to the south, overseen by a scarlet vampire."

[Hello Purvis]

> Have our seat again.
> "Perhaps not today, but in days past. For example, I visited a mansion to the south, overseen by a scarlet vampire."

>"We considered going there," says Futo, "But it seemed difficult enough to penetrate that we decided to try other options first."
>"The curse on the wall was most subtle, and formidible," Tojiko adds.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "I must bring you there for a visit some time, then. They have many interesting artifacts from the outside world and other various eras, as well as an unthinkably massive library. It is difficult to see the walls from the center, it is so large."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "I must bring you there for a visit some time, then. They have many interesting artifacts from the outside world and other various eras, as well as an unthinkably massive library. It is difficult to see the walls from the center, it is so large."

>"That sounds fascinating," says Futo. "But surely you exaggerate? I can't imagine they would have anything to rival what we used to."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "They have what we had and then some. It is possible they have more written works than there were in the entire world at the height of our time."

[Hello Purvis]

> "They have what we had and then some. It is possible they have more written works than there were in the entire world at the height of our time."

>"I will need to see it to believe it," says Futo.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "As luck would have it, the vampire matriarch especially desired to meet me, and I seem to have pleased her in our first meeting, so it is likely you would be welcomed as guests if you accompanied me on a visit."

[Hello Purvis]

> "As luck would have it, the vampire matriarch especially desired to meet me, and I seem to have pleased her in our first meeting, so it is likely you would be welcomed as guests if you accompanied me on a visit."

>"Of course the Crown Prince would be welcome," says Tojiko, chuckling. "It is good to see some people here have manners!"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Smile.
> "It is amusing you mention that. It seems the vampire matriarch fancies herself the ruler of this land. A conversation with her chief librarian suggests the reality is different, though."

[Hello Purvis]

> Smile.
> "It is amusing you mention that. It seems the vampire matriarch fancies herself the ruler of this land. A conversation with her chief librarian suggests the reality is different, though."

>Futo makes a face. "If that's so, then her touch is so subtle that no one feels it or mentions it."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "That is allegedly her ruling philosophy."

[Hello Purvis]

> "That is allegedly her ruling philosophy."

>"I don't think it's very effective," says Tojiko. "From what I have seen, the only time anyone pays attention to them is when they are buying something from town. Or when they are causing trouble, I suppose."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Chuckle a bit.
> "Yes, I suspect the librarian's assessment of the situation is accurate. Should the scarlet vampire try to exercise any semblance of power, she would quickly become re-acquainted with a problem solver."

[Hello Purvis]

> Chuckle a bit.
> "Yes, I suspect the librarian's assessment of the situation is accurate. Should the scarlet vampire try to exercise any semblance of power, she would quickly become re-acquainted with a problem solver."

>"That wouldn't be much of a surprise," says Futo, who chuckles, then winces a little.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "The vampire's manor aside, I also came across an old-style manor in the deep of the bamboo. The architecture is quite similar to what we are used to. It is home to many rabbits, including one that claims to hail from the moon."

[Hello Purvis]

> "The vampire's manor aside, I also came across an old-style manor in the deep of the bamboo. The architecture is quite similar to what we are used to. It is home to many rabbits, including one that claims to hail from the moon."

>"Truly?" says Tojiko.
>"Ah, I had heard rumors of such," says Futo. "Apparently it is quite hard to find?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "Yes, to both of you. In terms of finding it, however, someone has helpfully set up directions involving a series of rocks that makes it possible to find. I could not verify the claims of the one rabbit that claims to be from the moon, but she does look substantially different from all of the other rabbits. A delightful individual as well, that one."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "Yes, to both of you. In terms of finding it, however, someone has helpfully set up directions involving a series of rocks that makes it possible to find. I could not verify the claims of the one rabbit that claims to be from the moon, but she does look substantially different from all of the other rabbits. A delightful individual as well, that one."

>"Intriguing," says Futo, "that ones from the pure lands are among us."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "There appears to be a princess and another high-ranking medic within the manor as well. I was not able to enter, however, because the rabbits were performing some civil revolt. There is apparently a strong living conditions disagreement."

[Hello Purvis]

> "There appears to be a princess and another high-ranking medic within the manor as well. I was not able to enter, however, because the rabbits were performing some civil revolt. There is apparently a strong living conditions disagreement."

>"Such a shame for them," says Futo. "May they remind their subjects of their place quickly."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "We shall see. The disagreement may end amicably soon; at my suggestion, the moon rabbit I mentioned has secured an earth spider for architectural advice regarding the core issue."

[Hello Purvis]

> "We shall see. The disagreement may end amicably soon; at my suggestion, the moon rabbit I mentioned has secured an earth spider for architectural advice regarding the core issue."

>"Ah, and that will shame the uprising back into obedience?" says Futo.

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