Author Topic: Sword Quest V - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 43746 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #630 on:** April 02, 2015, 12:17:46 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2015, 11:34:50 AM

> Youmu: Frown. "You are the thief?"
> Miko: Shrug with a small grin. "A simple misunderstanding, I assure you. I suppose this is karmic retribution for not asking you to expand upon the minor details of this area when providing your directions, though. I must apologize for wasting everyone's time like this."

>"So, um, are we done now?" says Lunasa.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #631 on:** April 02, 2015, 12:26:41 PM »

> Miko: Nod. "Yes, I did promise to leave as soon as Miss Konpaku arrived."
> Youmu: Keep frowning. "You're going to have to explain this 'thief' business to me on the way, though."
> Miko: "Of course."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #632 on:** April 02, 2015, 12:31:09 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2015, 12:26:41 PM

> Miko: Nod. "Yes, I did promise to leave as soon as Miss Konpaku arrived."
> Youmu: Keep frowning. "You're going to have to explain this 'thief' business to me on the way, though."
> Miko: "Of course."

>"Easy enough," says Lyrica. "It's just like I said, she just happened to be coming in while you were gone, and right after that incident this morning. Anyone's gonna be suspicious, and we can't let our best customers have that happening when we could stop it. You have no idea how suspicious she was!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #633 on:** April 02, 2015, 12:35:18 PM »

> Youmu: Which incident was this? Did we tell the Prismrivers about Seiga?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #634 on:** April 02, 2015, 09:16:42 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2015, 12:35:18 PM

> Youmu: Which incident was this? Did we tell the Prismrivers about Seiga?

>You don't think so, but they do come and go as they like. And there were certainly plenty of witnesses to Seiga's escape. You imagine they probably put two and two together after hearing the gossip.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #635 on:** April 02, 2015, 10:04:39 PM »

> Youmu: Nod. "Your diligence is much appreciated. Thankfully, at least in this case, I have asked her to be here, so there is no need for further concern."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #636 on:** April 02, 2015, 10:14:08 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2015, 10:04:39 PM

> Youmu: Nod. "Your diligence is much appreciated. Thankfully, at least in this case, I have asked her to be here, so there is no need for further concern."

>"I'd still keep an eye on her, she's shifty," says Lyrica, while Lunasa gathers up some plates and leaves.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #637 on:** April 02, 2015, 10:20:45 PM »

> Youmu: Side-eye Miko.
> Miko: Put on a slightly amused face and give a quick, quiet chuckle.
> Youmu: Look back to Lyrica. "Right. I believe Lady Yakumo is there as well, so I do not expect much in the way of shenanigans."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #638 on:** April 02, 2015, 10:43:34 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2015, 10:20:45 PM

> Youmu: Side-eye Miko.
> Miko: Put on a slightly amused face and give a quick, quiet chuckle.
> Youmu: Look back to Lyrica. "Right. I believe Lady Yakumo is there as well, so I do not expect much in the way of shenanigans."

>"Oh, that's good," says Lyrica.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #639 on:** April 02, 2015, 11:42:31 PM »

> Youmu: "Regardless, I believe it is time for us to leave. I am sorry this situation worked out for you this way."
> Miko: Nod. "Indeed. And I apologise for my earlier rudeness."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #640 on:** April 02, 2015, 11:54:05 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 02, 2015, 11:42:31 PM

> Youmu: "Regardless, I believe it is time for us to leave. I am sorry this situation worked out for you this way."
> Miko: Nod. "Indeed. And I apologise for my earlier rudeness."

>"Okay, yeah," says Lyrica. A hitherto silent Merlin gives her a look, and Lyrica adds, "Won't happen again..."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #641 on:** April 03, 2015, 02:01:11 AM »

> Miko: Wave a hand dismissively. "Think nothing of it. You were only seeking to defend a friend's home."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #642 on:** April 03, 2015, 03:37:50 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2015, 02:01:11 AM

> Miko: Wave a hand dismissively. "Think nothing of it. You were only seeking to defend a friend's home."

>"Yeah," says Lyrcia, trying not to make eye contact without blatantly not make eye contact. "I guess you can go."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #643 on:** April 03, 2015, 03:47:00 AM »

> Miko: Nod, then make our way over to Youmu. "Shall we?"
> Youmu: "Yes." Look to Lyrica and Merlin as best we can. "Thank you for your patience with us."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #644 on:** April 03, 2015, 04:28:34 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2015, 03:47:00 AM

> Miko: Nod, then make our way over to Youmu. "Shall we?"
> Youmu: "Yes." Look to Lyrica and Merlin as best we can. "Thank you for your patience with us."

>"No problem!" says Merlin, while Lyrica stays conspicuously silent.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #645 on:** April 03, 2015, 05:08:35 AM »

> Youmu: Is Lyrica typically hotheaded?
> Miko: Have we properly met Yukari Yakumo?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #646 on:** April 03, 2015, 05:22:14 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2015, 05:08:35 AM

> Youmu: Is Lyrica typically hotheaded?
> Miko: Have we properly met Yukari Yakumo?

>She is. She's clever enough to get into trouble.
>You have not.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #647 on:** April 03, 2015, 05:37:17 AM »

> Both: Leave the manor and head off for the Netherworld, with Youmu taking the lead.
> Both: While on the way...
> Youmu: "So tell me. What really happened?"
> Miko: Shrug. "Just a misunderstanding, as I said. I spotted the one in red at a distance and asked for assistance in finding your home, and I was met largely with the attitude you saw on display. There were many insults and even a small attempt to stop my progress by force, but nothing serious."
> Youmu: Frown. "Yes, Lyrica is usually like that. I would not be surprised if she paid a heavy price for it some day. Please do not think too ill of her, though."
> Miko: Wave a hand dismissively. "Her embarrassment at being so wrong is sufficient repercussions for her actions, far more than if I had actually engaged her in combat. Consider the matter forgotten. There are more important tasks ahead."
> Youmu: Nod. "Very well."
> Both: Complete the trip to the Netherworld, up to the Saigyou Ayakashi.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #648 on:** April 03, 2015, 06:00:44 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2015, 05:37:17 AM

> Both: Leave the manor and head off for the Netherworld, with Youmu taking the lead.
> Both: While on the way...
> Youmu: "So tell me. What really happened?"
> Miko: Shrug. "Just a misunderstanding, as I said. I spotted the one in red at a distance and asked for assistance in finding your home, and I was met largely with the attitude you saw on display. There were many insults and even a small attempt to stop my progress by force, but nothing serious."
> Youmu: Frown. "Yes, Lyrica is usually like that. I would not be surprised if she paid a heavy price for it some day. Please do not think too ill of her, though."
> Miko: Wave a hand dismissively. "Her embarrassment at being so wrong is sufficient repercussions for her actions, far more than if I had actually engaged her in combat. Consider the matter forgotten. There are more important tasks ahead."
> Youmu: Nod. "Very well."
> Both: Complete the trip to the Netherworld, up to the Saigyou Ayakashi.

>The two of you make your way to the Netherworld. Passing through the columns that are curiously invisible outside the mountains, ascending the staircase, and actually seeing Hakugyokurou are all new experiences for Miko. The ghosts do not seem to be any more agitated than usual, Youmu notes, while Miko finds the desires floating around here are strange and difficult to recognize, let alone read.
>Heading into the Saigyou Ayakashi's grove, following a route through the complex that Miko cannot keep track of, you find a ghost in blue and a youkai in purple sit at a small table of finely wrought metal, sharing some tea. It takes a moment for either of you to notice Yoshika is nearby, buried up to her neck and munching on a pile of cherry leaves just within reach. "Hello Prince!" she says as the two of you come in sight.
>"Ah, Youmu, welcome back," says Yuyuko. "Have you found the Saigyou Ayakashi's essence already? I'm impressed!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #649 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:01:58 PM »

> Miko: Nod to the jiangshi. "Good day, Yoshika."
> Youmu: Blanche a little bit. "Ah, not...quite yet, Yuyuko-sama. It seems no one I have met so far knows where Seiga has run off to. I have returned with her master..." Gesture to Miko. "...in the hopes that she can offer some advice, being able to investigate up-close."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #650 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:13:57 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2015, 12:01:58 PM

> Miko: Nod to the jiangshi. "Good day, Yoshika."
> Youmu: Blanche a little bit. "Ah, not...quite yet, Yuyuko-sama. It seems no one I have met so far knows where Seiga has run off to. I have returned with her master..." Gesture to Miko. "...in the hopes that she can offer some advice, being able to investigate up-close."

>"Ah," says Yuyuko. "Well then."
>She and Yukari both look at Miko.
>"Hello sword lady!" Yoshika says."Master's still free? That's greeeeeat!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #651 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:21:45 PM »

> Miko: Have we heard of this 'Yuyuko-sama'?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #652 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:29:42 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2015, 12:21:45 PM

> Miko: Have we heard of this 'Yuyuko-sama'?

>Not really, aside from what Youmu has told you. Which, presumably, would be enough to introduce yourself.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #653 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:33:15 PM »

> Miko: Give a bow with a smile to the women at the table. "Good day, ladies. I am Toyosatomimi no Miko, a simple Taoist hermit. I apologise for what my former subordinate has done to your home. I will do what I can to help Miss Konpaku in her resolution of this incident."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #654 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:43:18 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2015, 12:33:15 PM

> Miko: Give a bow with a smile to the women at the table. "Good day, ladies. I am Toyosatomimi no Miko, a simple Buddhist hermit. I apologise for what my former subordinate has done to your home. I will do what I can to help Miss Konpaku in her resolution of this incident."

>"Former?" says the woman in purple. "Sounds convenient."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #655 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:53:15 PM »

> Miko: "I can understand your wariness. Unfortunately for myself, if my possible involvement in this incident becomes a sticking point, I have no particular way of proving that Seiga has been cast from my home. But I will do what I can to help regardless, Miss...Yakumo, may I presume?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #656 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:56:10 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2015, 12:53:15 PM

> Miko: "I can understand your wariness. Unfortunately for myself, if my possible involvement in this incident becomes a sticking point, I have no particular way of proving that Seiga has been cast from my home. But I will do what I can to help regardless, Miss...Yakumo, may I presume?"

>The woman in purple nods.
>"So, what can you tell us?" says Yukari.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #657 on:** April 03, 2015, 01:04:40 PM »

> Miko: Can we sense anything from the tree or the surrounding area?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #658 on:** April 03, 2015, 01:16:23 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 03, 2015, 01:04:40 PM

> Miko: Can we sense anything from the tree or the surrounding area?

>The tree does not seem to have any desires at all. Which is not particularly unusual for a tree. Nothing about the surrounding area really stands out.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #659 on:** April 03, 2015, 01:24:16 PM »

> Miko: Would a closer inspection possibly glean more information?