Sword Quest III - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "It is only fair that we consider all that we know before forming a conclusion."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "It is only fair that we consider all that we know before forming a conclusion."

>"As you say, Crown Prince," says Tojiko.
>"I still believe the Buddhists are ultimately behind this," Futo says.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Resume our normal seating position and tone.
> Nod.
> "This is certainly possible. We will most definitely want to collect evidence before formally accusing them, however."

[Hello Purvis]

> Resume our normal seating position and tone.
> Nod.
> "This is certainly possible. We will most definitely want to collect evidence before formally accusing them, however."

>"Of course," says Futo. "When they didn't produce it or boast about it immediately this morning, I suspected they were being sneakier than usual."
>"I don't think they would care enough to be sneaky," says Tojiko.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Did Futo really say that last thing? It seems more like something Tojiko would say, given the context.

[Hello Purvis]

> Did Futo really say that last thing? It seems more like something Tojiko would say, given the context.

>The people responsible for this error have been sacked.

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[Kilgamayan]

> How many people did we tell we would be spending the night in the farmer's barn?

[Hello Purvis]

> How many people did we tell we would be spending the night in the farmer's barn?

>While you didn't tell anyone, you also didn't make a secret of it. The invitation was public, at least, and you imagine that gossip likely spread.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Which invitation was this?

[Hello Purvis]

> Which invitation was this?

>The one to stay at the barn. Public in the sense that it offered and public, with no real effort on the part of Aoi to conceal it from anyone.

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[Suwako Moriya]

> "There are many layers to consider. Honestly, I am not too comfortable ruminating much more on this without more information from the bucket girl; I do not want us to get heavily focused on one or two ideas, only to learn later that there is strong evidence against them. Misdirected focus makes evidence against unconsidered suspects harder to catch."

[Hello Purvis]

> "There are many layers to consider. Honestly, I am not too comfortable ruminating much more on this without more information from the bucket girl; I do not want us to get heavily focused on one or two ideas, only to learn later that there is strong evidence against them. Misdirected focus makes evidence against unconsidered suspects harder to catch."

>"I suppose this is so," says Futo.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Of course, this will wait until you are both ready."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Of course, this will wait until you are both ready."

>"That, ah, may be be some time, Crown Prince," says Futo.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Give a sympathetic frown.
> "Ah, I see. Please forgive my insensitivity. Hmmm...I will question the bucket girl myself, then."
> What time is it?
> Do we have any means of instant long-distance communication with Futojiko?

[Hello Purvis]

> Give a sympathetic frown.
> "Ah, I see. Please forgive my insensitivity. Hmmm...I will question the bucket girl myself, then."
> What time is it?
> Do we have any means of instant long-distance communication with Futojiko?

>"To be honest," says Tojiko, "We were discussing whether or not we should go on, or return back and report."
>It should be creeping up on noon about now.
>You do not have any ready-made communication tricks.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Given how the situation has changed, I believe going on, at least without a good plan, is not advisable. I would prefer your company, for multiple reasons, until we reach a point where it is prudent to split up again, but I also do not want to push either of you too hard."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Given how the situation has changed, I believe going on, at least without a good plan, is not advisable. I would prefer your company, for multiple reasons, until we reach a point where it is prudent to split up again, but I also do not want to push either of you too hard."

>"She'll need awhile, Crown Prince," says Tojiko. "Honestly, I could do with one myself."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "Then you two shall stay here until you are fit for travel again. I will not have you risking harming yourself further."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "Then you two shall stay here until you are fit for travel again. I will not have you risking harming yourself further."

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

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[Kilgamayan]

> "We should still make plans to meet up again later today, I feel. Once you are ready to continue on, can you wait for me at the Hakurei Shrine?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "We should still make plans to meet up again later today, I feel. Once you are ready to continue on, can you wait for me at the Hakurei Shrine?"

>"That should be fine, presuming the Hakurei Maiden will have us," says Futo.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I will see to it that she does."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I will see to it that she does."

>"Very well, Crown Prince," says Futo.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Stand up.
> "While you are there, remember the usual courtesies. If she asks for your help with something that is not unreasonable, do so. And should anyone uncouth wander by, allow her to deal with them. Unless, again, she asks for your help."

[Hello Purvis]

> Stand up.
> "While you are there, remember the usual courtesies. If she asks for your help with something that is not unreasonable, do so. And should anyone uncouth wander by, allow her to deal with them. Unless, again, she asks for your help."

>"Of course, Crown Prince," says Tojiko.
>"We wouldn't dream of causing embarrassment," Futo adds.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Smile.
> "I am truly blessed to have you two at my side. Rest well and enjoy yourselves."

[Hello Purvis]

> Smile.
> "I am truly blessed to have you two at my side. Rest well and enjoy yourselves."

>"You are too kind, Crown Prince," says Futo.
>"Far too kind," Tojiko says. "We'll do our best."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Farewell, and good luck. And, of course..."
> Give another little whirl to get the cloak flowing.
> "Thank you so much again."
> Let Futojiko give their final goodbyes, then exit The Felt.

[Hello Purvis]

> "Farewell, and good luck. And, of course..."
> Give another little whirl to get the cloak flowing.
> "Thank you so much again."
> Let Futojiko give their final goodbyes, then exit The Felt.

>You let your followers say their goodbyes, and leave the dancehall behind.

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