Sword Quest VII - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> Have we eaten since this morning?

>You had lunch reasonably recently at the Prismriver manor.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I actually have, though I would not turn down a little something extra, if you are willing."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I actually have, though I would not turn down a little something extra, if you are willing."

>"Well, if you've eaten, I'm sure you wouldn't mind something lighter," she says, as she stands up and heads toward one of the shelves.  She returns with a small basket of what seems dry roasted soy beans

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[Kilgamayan]

> Is this the only room in the house?

>  "That shall do splendidly, yes."
> Take a bean and eat it when the basket is offered.

[Hello Purvis]

> Is this the only room in the house?

>  "That shall do splendidly, yes."
> Take a bean and eat it when the basket is offered.

>There seems to be a smaller one off to the side. You think it is a bathroom.
>You have one, and munch on it. Slightly salty, with a texture like a nut. Pleasing, certainly.
>"I'm rather surprised you found me, crown prince," says Seiga. "I did pick this location for its privacy."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> "I must admit I had assistance from a local. I would surely have been lost in this labyrinth of bamboo if left to my own devices."
> Eat another bean.

[Hello Purvis]

> "I must admit I had assistance from a local. I would surely have been lost in this labyrinth of bamboo if left to my own devices."
> Eat another bean.

>"Oh yes, it's quite troublesome," says Seiga, taking a few for herself. "I'm still getting used to it myself. It helps to have Yoshika gnaw out a path, though, however long that lasts."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Ah, does it grow back that quickly?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Ah, does it grow back that quickly?"

>"Very quickly!" says Seiga. "Why, there's more than even she can handle. Not for lack of trying, mind you."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "That is mildly frightening to consider."
> Have another bean.

[Hello Purvis]

> "That is mildly frightening to consider."
> Have another bean.

>"It makes her happy to try," says Seiga. "I do expect she'll be able to clear out a proper front lawn in time, though. Or at least a footpath."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "It does seem possible to create a clearing of some size, at least, if the rabbit manor is any indication."

[Hello Purvis]

> "It does seem possible to create a clearing of some size, at least, if the rabbit manor is any indication."

>"They do have an army of servants," says Seiga. "And even then, they can only do so much. Did you see how much they have in the gardens? It may be sculpted bamboo, but it's still more than they can handle, so they just groom it."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Ah, unfortunately, I have not had the opportunity to properly enter the manor grounds yet. There appears to be a civil dispute between the ruling class and the rabbits."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Ah, unfortunately, I have not had the opportunity to properly enter the manor grounds yet. There appears to be a civil dispute between the ruling class and the rabbits."

>"What?" says Seiga. "Oh no, that's terrible! What happened?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "It seems that the rabbits wish to be able to dig holes on mansion grounds. The ruling class, the medic in particular, has forbidden this absolutely, so the rabbits are now on strike in protest. I offered the suggestion of consulting an architectural expect to see if a compromise can be safely reached; the leaders of both sides are in discussions now."
> Have another bean.

[Hello Purvis]

> "It seems that the rabbits wish to be able to dig holes on mansion grounds. The ruling class, the medic in particular, has forbidden this absolutely, so the rabbits are now on strike in protest. I offered the suggestion of consulting an architectural expect to see if a compromise can be safely reached; the leaders of both sides are in discussions now."
> Have another bean.

>"How ungrateful of them," says Seiga. "I am pleased to hear you have taken steps to handle the issue."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "I have confidence things will resolve properly."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "I have confidence things will resolve properly."

>"I am confident the princess shall be gracious," says Seiga.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Give a long sigh.
> "As loathe as I am to disrupt this pleasant conversation...may I assume you are wondering why I was seeking you out this day?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Give a long sigh.
> "As loathe as I am to disrupt this pleasant conversation...may I assume you are wondering why I was seeking you out this day?"

>She nods. "I imagined you would get to it when you were prepared."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Very well."
> Breathe in and out, then take on a look and tone of compassion tinged with sadness.
> "Before I begin, I want to make sure you know that I do care about you, Seiga. And I do not mean that in some..."
> Wave a hand dismissively for emphasis.
> "...irritating passive-aggressive way, as a lesser ruler would do when about to threaten a subordinate."
> Stop waving our hand.
> "I speak not as Crown Prince to advisor, but as Miko to Seiga. I care about you, and wish the best for you. Is this understood?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Very well."
> Breathe in and out, then take on a look and tone of compassion tinged with sadness.
> "Before I begin, I want to make sure you know that I do care about you, Seiga. And I do not mean that in some..."
> Wave a hand dismissively for emphasis.
> "...irritating passive-aggressive way, as a lesser ruler would do when about to threaten a subordinate."
> Stop waving our hand.
> "I speak not as Crown Prince to advisor, but as Miko to Seiga. I care about you, and wish the best for you. Is this understood?"

>She nods, her face betraying her confusion.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Good."
> Gesture to the rod at Seiga's waist.
> "That rod is a rather new addition to your ensemble. I would like you to tell me how you came into it."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Good."
> Gesture to the rod at Seiga's waist.
> "That rod is a rather new addition to your ensemble. I would like you to tell me how you came into it."

>"I plucked it off some youkai bandit," she says. "It's rather too valuable a toy to just leave floating around out there like that."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Raise an eyebrow.
> "'Some youkai bandit'?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Raise an eyebrow.
> "'Some youkai bandit'?"

>She nods. "A bucket dropper, who robs people, to be precise."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I see. Have you met this individual before?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "I see. Have you met this individual before?"

>"Not precisely, but I knew about her."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Mmm. And when do you plan on returning it to her?"