Sword Quest VI - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> Miko: Can we read the scroll from where we are?

>Miko: You can see it, but you really can't read it.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: Reroll the scroll. "Sorry, Miss Miko, but given what is written on this scroll, I suspect the oni would rather you earn one of your own by besting her in a duel."
> Miko: "Ah."
> Youmu: Put the box away.
> Both: Do we know of any jewelers in Gensokyo?

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: Reroll the scroll. "Sorry, Miss Miko, but given what is written on this scroll, I suspect the oni would rather you earn one of your own by besting her in a duel."
> Miko: "Ah."
> Youmu: Put the box away.
> Both: Do we know of any jewelers in Gensokyo?

>Youmu: You believe there is one in town.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: "Reimu, I believe there is a jeweler in town, yes? Could you tell me where they are located?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: "Reimu, I believe there is a jeweler in town, yes? Could you tell me where they are located?"

>"Block over from the market," says Reimu. "Pretty sure the constable back there could show you."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: Nod. "Thank you. I think I shall ask her, then."
> Miko: "Let us work out who should investigate where, then. Garden of the Sun aside, the most notable Gensokyo locations of which I am aware that are far away from the Scarlet Devil Mansion are this place, Youkai Mountain, the Human Village, Eientei, the musical ghost manor, and the shores of the Sanzu River. Both of you are more familiar with this land than I; is there anywhere I have missed?"
> Youmu: Is there?

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: Nod. "Thank you. I think I shall ask her, then."
> Miko: "Let us work out who should investigate where, then. Garden of the Sun aside, the most notable Gensokyo locations of which I am aware that are far away from the Scarlet Devil Mansion are this place, Youkai Mountain, the Human Village, Eientei, the musical ghost manor, and the shores of the Sanzu River. Both of you are more familiar with this land than I; is there anywhere I have missed?"
> Youmu: Is there?

>Youmu: This feel comprehensive, save for excluding the underground.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: Where is the underground entrance relative to other notable landmarks?

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: Where is the underground entrance relative to other notable landmarks?

>There really aren't any that you can recall. You just know the general area where it is.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: "There is also the entrance to the Underground, but it seems unlikely that she is down there, based on our travels there."
> Miko: Nod. "Does this seem to cover everything, Reimu?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: "There is also the entrance to the Underground, but it seems unlikely that she is down there, based on our travels there."
> Miko: Nod. "Does this seem to cover everything, Reimu?"

>"More or less," says Reimu.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Miko: Consider logistics of someone ourselves from here to Youkai Mountain to Eientei to here and Youmu from here to Sanzu River area to PrismRiver Manor to Human Village to here. Does this seem like a reasonable course of action, or is one itinerary clearly lengthier than the other?

[Hello Purvis]

> Miko: Consider logistics of someone ourselves from here to Youkai Mountain to Eientei to here and Youmu from here to Sanzu River area to PrismRiver Manor to Human Village to here. Does this seem like a reasonable course of action, or is one itinerary clearly lengthier than the other?

>Miko: It feels like Youmu would have a faster route, the Bamboo Forest is not a place for speed.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Miko: Eh, she'll just have to wait for us, then.
> Miko: "Then this is what I propose. I will investigate Youkai Mountain while making my delivery, and then make my way back to Eientei and investigate there before returning here."
> Miko: Gesture at Youmu. "You will investigate the shores of the Sanzu River, then make your way back to the Human Village and ask around for information there before returning here. You may wish to confirm with your musical ghost friends that they have not seen out of the ordinary, particularly since I imagine I will be back here later than you. If neither of us finds anything meaningful, then once we have both returned here, we will decide precisely how to approach the Garden of the Sun. Is this agreeable?"
> Youmu: Did we actually ask the PrismRiver Sisters about Seiga (or anyone fitting her description)?
> Youmu: How difficult would it be to add a stop at Meira's to Miko's proposed itinerary for us?
> Youmu: Is Kotohime still wandering around out of sight?

[Hello Purvis]

> Miko: Eh, she'll just have to wait for us, then.
> Miko: "Then this is what I propose. I will investigate Youkai Mountain while making my delivery, and then make my way back to Eientei and investigate there before returning here."
> Miko: Gesture at Youmu. "You will investigate the shores of the Sanzu River, then make your way back to the Human Village and ask around for information there before returning here. You may wish to confirm with your musical ghost friends that they have not seen out of the ordinary, particularly since I imagine I will be back here later than you. If neither of us finds anything meaningful, then once we have both returned here, we will decide precisely how to approach the Garden of the Sun. Is this agreeable?"
> Youmu: Did we actually ask the PrismRiver Sisters about Seiga (or anyone fitting her description)?
> Youmu: How difficult would it be to add a stop at Meira's to Miko's proposed itinerary for us?
> Youmu: Is Kotohime still wandering around out of sight?

>Youmu: You think so. As well, Kotohime is still out of sight.
>Reimu frowns. "Why not just go to where you think they are, rather than where you aren't sure they're not? If you think they're at the Garden of the Sun, don't faff around, just go there. Otherwise you're gonna risk being too late to stop them."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Both: Exchange uncertain looks for a couple of seconds, then look back to Reimu.
> Miko: "...I suppose."
> Youmu: "I will not expose Kotohime to this danger, though."

[Hello Purvis]

> Both: Exchange uncertain looks for a couple of seconds, then look back to Reimu.
> Miko: "...I suppose."
> Youmu: "I will not expose Kotohime to this danger, though."

>"That'll be up to her," says Reimu.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Miko: "You should probably go fetch her, then."
> Youmu: Nod, and then head off around the back of the Shrine in search of Kotohime.

[Hello Purvis]

> Miko: "You should probably go fetch her, then."
> Youmu: Nod, and then head off around the back of the Shrine in search of Kotohime.

>Youmu:  You head around back, and find Kotohime is kneeling by the pond. She seems to be having a conversation with a large turtle who is poking its head from the pond.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: Make our way over to them.
> Miko: "So, Reimu, what can you tell us about these mansion subordinates?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: Make our way over to them.
> Miko: "So, Reimu, what can you tell us about these mansion subordinates?"

>Youmu: You approach the two.  Kotohime nods toward you, then says, "Oh, and this is Youmu," to the turtle. The turtle, you note as it regards you impassively, seems to have a wispy beard.
>Miko: "Well, I've only met them the once," says Reimu. "Let's see, the vampire is kind of dumb. Like, have you met Patchouli's familiar? Sort of like that, but less creepy. The faerie has a temper problem and likes to shriek a lot, but she's a faerie so she might be a totally different person now. Really tough for a faerie, though, so don't take her lightly. Then there's the butler lady. And, um...to be honest, she didn't really stand out for me? Kind of cocky, I guess?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: ...eh, why not?
> Youmu: Give a slight bow to the turtle. "Greetings."
> Miko: Chuckle lightly. "I have met Patchouli's familiar, yes. Quite the personality, that one. By chance, is this vampire related to the Scarlets?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: ...eh, why not?
> Youmu: Give a slight bow to the turtle. "Greetings."
> Miko: Chuckle lightly. "I have met Patchouli's familiar, yes. Quite the personality, that one. By chance, is this vampire related to the Scarlets?"

>Youmu: The turtle bobs its head back.
>Miko: "I don't think so," says Reimu. "Unless Remilia has an inbred step-cousin or something she never talks about. Which is possible I suppose, she's not been particularly good to blood relatives..."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: Turn to Kotohime.
> Youmu: "I must let you know that, due to Miss Miko's information, she and I will be undertaking a task far more dangerous than I had originally anticipated. I know what we discussed earlier, but I cannot, in good conscience, allow you to accompany me where I am about to go."
> Miko: "Ah, I do believe there was mention made of a younger sister in a basement. A shame to hear this assessment of their family situation.
> Miko: As we are speaking, make our way over to the shrine porch steps, locate a not-terrible place to sit, and sit there with a small exhale. Sitting next to Reimu is fine, though we should not be uncomfortably close.

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: Turn to Kotohime.
> Youmu: "I must let you know that, due to Miss Miko's information, she and I will be undertaking a task far more dangerous than I had originally anticipated. I know what we discussed earlier, but I cannot, in good conscience, allow you to accompany me where I am about to go."
> Miko: "Ah, I do believe there was mention made of a younger sister in a basement. A shame to hear this assessment of their family situation.
> Miko: As we are speaking, make our way over to the shrine porch steps, locate a not-terrible place to sit, and sit there with a small exhale. Sitting next to Reimu is fine, though we should not be uncomfortably close.

>Youmu: "Where's that?" Kotohime asks.
>Miko: You have a seat on the porch, not far from Reimu. "She's been getting better about it," says Reimu. "Sakuya's really gotten on her about it."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: "The Garden of the Sun."
> Miko: Nod absentmindedly while looking over the shrine grounds.
> Miko: "...Reimu, may I ask you a forthright question, and request a frank answer?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: "The Garden of the Sun."
> Miko: Nod absentmindedly while looking over the shrine grounds.
> Miko: "...Reimu, may I ask you a forthright question, and request a frank answer?"

>Youmu: "You'd probably want more help for that, rather than less," says Kotohime. The turtle nods.
>Miko: Reimu gives you a curious look. "...I am not looking forward to this, but ask,"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: Pause for a moment, frowning.
> Youmu: "...I must warn you, if Miss Miko's theory is correct, Yuuka will be much more powerful than she normally is, and she will be accompanied by someone who is no slouch normally, but may also be experiencing a boost in power. Is this clear?"
> Miko: "There is a part of you that suspects I am responsible for this. Am I correct?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: Pause for a moment, frowning.
> Youmu: "...I must warn you, if Miss Miko's theory is correct, Yuuka will be much more powerful than she normally is, and she will be accompanied by someone who is no slouch normally, but may also be experiencing a boost in power. Is this clear?"
> Miko: "There is a part of you that suspects I am responsible for this. Am I correct?"

>Youmu: "Sounds like she needs arrested," says Kotohime.
>Miko: "If this is the point where you tell me you've been using us all along, I'm going to bury you," says Reimu.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: "You...have you met Yuuka before, or at least heard the warnings surrounding her?"
> Miko: Was the mass of divine spirits that accompanied our resurrection a natural by-product of the process, or did someone(s) in our party actively and knowingly produce them?
> Miko: Sigh. "Of course not. In fact, that reaction is exactly my concern."