Author Topic: Sword Quest VI - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 41017 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #690 on:** April 30, 2015, 07:48:33 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 30, 2015, 05:43:36 PM

> Frown.
> "What happened between you two?"

>"She said I kept getting in the way," says Kotohime.

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #691 on:** April 30, 2015, 08:22:59 PM »

> "I see...what are you going to do, then?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #692 on:** April 30, 2015, 08:57:24 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on April 30, 2015, 08:22:59 PM

> "I see...what are you going to do, then?"

>"I dunno..." she says. "I guess I'll go anyways. You'll protect me if she tries to hit me with that scythe, right?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #693 on:** April 30, 2015, 09:17:50 PM »

> "I would rather not get on Komachi's bad side if I can avoid it. Mmm...you can come with me, but you must promise to be on your best behavior. Stay close to me, and don't get in her way. And definitely don't go wandering off into the trees. Understood?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #694 on:** April 30, 2015, 09:19:45 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 30, 2015, 09:17:50 PM

> "I would rather not get on Komachi's bad side if I can avoid it. Mmm...you can come with me, but you must promise to be on your best behavior. Stay close to me, and don't get in her way. And definitely don't go wandering off into the trees. Understood?"

>"Okay," says Kotohime.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #695 on:** April 30, 2015, 09:28:52 PM »

> Nod.
> "Very well. Come."
> Continue on to the shores with Komachi's dock.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #696 on:** April 30, 2015, 10:52:15 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 30, 2015, 09:28:52 PM

> Nod.
> "Very well. Come."
> Continue on to the shores with Komachi's dock.

>You continue onward, following a lonely road that cuts through the flower fields. Soon, you can see a pier made of aged timbers. A boat is tied to it, and the familiar form of Komachi idles nearby. It seems she is reading something.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #697 on:** April 30, 2015, 10:54:54 PM »

> Walk over to Komachi, hailing her when she looks up or when we get into reasonable conversation distance, whichever comes first.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #698 on:** May 01, 2015, 12:30:58 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 30, 2015, 10:54:54 PM

> Walk over to Komachi, hailing her when she looks up or when we get into reasonable conversation distance, whichever comes first.

>"Oh, hey Youmu!" she says, looking up from her book. "Long time, no see! Been ages!" Then her expression darkens a little bit. "Hey, is that the weird ghost girl?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #699 on:** May 01, 2015, 12:48:45 AM »

> "It is. She has promised to not cause any trouble, however, and with luck, we will not be here for too long."

Yaersulf · « **Reply #700 on:** May 01, 2015, 12:55:22 AM »

>"Wait, what do you mean by ghost girl?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #701 on:** May 01, 2015, 01:31:31 AM »

Quote from: Yaersulf on May 01, 2015, 12:55:22 AM

>"Wait, what do you mean by ghost girl?"

>"That one," says Komachi, gesturing toward your silent companion. "She's obsessed with ghosts, and gums things up."

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 01, 2015, 12:48:45 AM

> "It is. She has promised to not cause any trouble, however, and with luck, we will not be here for too long."

>"I'll behave this time, I promise," says Kotohime.
>"...Only because you say so, Youmu," says Komachi.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #702 on:** May 01, 2015, 01:32:58 AM »

> Well. That certainly explains a lot.
> Give a sideways look at Kotohime, then return our gaze to Komachi.
> "Thank you."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #703 on:** May 01, 2015, 02:45:48 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 01, 2015, 01:32:58 AM

> Well. That certainly explains a lot.
> Give a sideways look at Kotohime, then return our gaze to Komachi.
> "Thank you."

>"Eh, long as you keep her under control," says Komachi. "So what brings the two of you here?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #704 on:** May 01, 2015, 02:48:55 AM »

> "Right, yes. Have you seen a blue loop-haired woman around her recently?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #705 on:** May 01, 2015, 03:20:07 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 01, 2015, 02:48:55 AM

> "Right, yes. Have you seen a blue loop-haired woman around her recently?"

>"Nope," says Komachi. "Hasn't been anyone around for ages."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #706 on:** May 01, 2015, 03:24:24 AM »

> Frown.
> "I see. She has stolen the life force of the Saigyou Ayakashi and has escaped from the Netherworld, so I must find her as soon as possible."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #707 on:** May 01, 2015, 04:17:34 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 01, 2015, 03:24:24 AM

> Frown.
> "I see. She has stolen the life force of the Saigyou Ayakashi and has escaped from the Netherworld, so I must find her as soon as possible."

>"Oh, that's bad," says Komachi, frowning.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #708 on:** May 01, 2015, 04:28:15 AM »

> "You're telling me. She is quite good at eluding me, as well. I really wish we had more to go on than 'far away from the Scarlet Devil Mansion'."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #709 on:** May 01, 2015, 05:36:34 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 01, 2015, 04:28:15 AM

> "You're telling me. She is quite good at eluding me, as well. I really wish we had more to go on than 'far away from the Scarlet Devil Mansion'."

>"Well, you don't get much father than here," she says. "That place is no fun to walk to."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #710 on:** May 01, 2015, 10:27:23 AM »

> "I can imagine. Anyway, if you do see her, be careful. I do believe she is a hermit, but who knows what she may do with that life force."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #711 on:** May 01, 2015, 02:19:15 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 01, 2015, 10:27:23 AM

> "I can imagine. Anyway, if you do see her, be careful. I do believe she is a hermit, but who knows what she may do with that life force."

>"Will do," says Komachi. "Just try to get it sorted out quick, would you? Less paperwork for everyone that way."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #712 on:** May 01, 2015, 02:23:26 PM »

> "Of course."
> Gesture at the book.
> "If I may ask, what are you reading?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #713 on:** May 01, 2015, 02:47:10 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 01, 2015, 02:23:26 PM

> "Of course."
> Gesture at the book.
> "If I may ask, what are you reading?"

>"Just a novel that drifted my way," says Komachi.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #714 on:** May 01, 2015, 03:07:45 PM »

> "Is it any good?"
> Can we see the title?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #715 on:** May 01, 2015, 05:19:36 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 01, 2015, 03:07:45 PM

> "Is it any good?"
> Can we see the title?

>"It's...embarrassingly lovey-dovey," says Komachi. "But it's not bad."
>It doesn't seem to have a visible title.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #716 on:** May 01, 2015, 05:51:43 PM »

> "Huh, I see. ...Wait, is it actually dry enough to read?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #717 on:** May 01, 2015, 06:43:33 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 01, 2015, 05:51:43 PM

> "Huh, I see. ...Wait, is it actually dry enough to read?"

>"I'm on the pier, the river's calm," says Komachi.

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #718 on:** May 01, 2015, 07:16:41 PM »

> "Ah. I suppose that is true."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #719 on:** May 01, 2015, 07:55:26 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on May 01, 2015, 07:16:41 PM

> "Ah. I suppose that is true."

"I am a professional, after all," says Komachi.

>_