Sword Quest X - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: "Great. Do you happen to know where Lady Saigyouji is searching, or has otherwise gone?"
> Miko. "Mmm. The mountain dancer did suggest that the doom was likely related to that which this key opens. It does seem likely that, doom aside, there is nothing extraordinary about it."

>Youmu: "She's coordinating things from the Alabaster Tower," says the ghost.
>Miko: "Where did you find it?" Byakuren asks.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: "Thank you!"
> Youmu: Hasten to the Alabaster Tower, though not so quickly that we lose track of Kotohime. Can't let her out of our sight here!
> Miko: "Its earliest known whereabouts are the forest west and possibly south of the Kappa Village. I myself acquired it this morning, however, in a transaction at the curio shop in the Forest of Magic."

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: "Thank you!"
> Youmu: Hasten to the Alabaster Tower, though not so quickly that we lose track of Kotohime. Can't let her out of our sight here!
> Miko: "Its earliest known whereabouts are the forest west and possibly south of the Kappa Village. I myself acquired it this morning, however, in a transaction at the curio shop in the Forest of Magic."

>Youmu: You make your way toward the tower, trying not to let Kotohime fall behind. At least you move quickly enough that she doesn't have time to get very distracted.
>Byakuren: "Ah, I suspected as such. Then, I do imagine there is some value to that key."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Miko: "That would make sense. Presumably, the previous shopkeeper would have seen some sort of value in it when choosing to accept it."

[Hello Purvis]

> Miko: "That would make sense. Presumably, the previous shopkeeper would have seen some sort of value in it when choosing to accept it."

>"He would have," says Byakuren. "He had quite the eye for value, for better or worse."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Miko: "At least it ended up in the hands of someone capable of addressing the issue, rather than a random civilian."

[Hello Purvis]

> Miko: "At least it ended up in the hands of someone capable of addressing the issue, rather than a random civilian."

>"That is certainly a way to look at it," says Byakuren. "Perhaps it would be best not to pursue it at all?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Miko: "I have considered that. But if there really is a legitimate threat of some sort out there, it would not do to leave it be and wait for someone less able to deal with it stumble upon it by accident."

[Hello Purvis]

> Miko: "I have considered that. But if there really is a legitimate threat of some sort out there, it would not do to leave it be and wait for someone less able to deal with it stumble upon it by accident."

>Miko: "I suppose it becomes a question of whether or not it can be pursued without the key," says Byakuren.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Miko: "I cannot say one way or the other, unfortunately. All I have to go on are the mountain dancer's words. A puzzle without an easy answer, to be sure."

[Hello Purvis]

> Miko: "I cannot say one way or the other, unfortunately. All I have to go on are the mountain dancer's words. A puzzle without an easy answer, to be sure."

>Byakuren nods. "May it go well."
>Youmu: You reach the Alabaster Tower, and home in precisely where you know Yuyuko would be; the third floor library. And indeed she is there, sitting at a large table, studying over what seems to a sketch on paper.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: Give out mistress a bow. "Greetings, Yuyuko-sama. I come with the news that the Saigyou Ayakashi is restored."

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: Give out mistress a bow. "Greetings, Yuyuko-sama. I come with the news that the Saigyou Ayakashi is restored."

>"Ah, very good," says Yuyuko, glancing up. "Splendidly done, Youmu."
>Kotohime wanders over to a shelf and has a look at it.

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[Kilgamayan]

Oops, forgot a Miko command there :v

> Youmu: Smile. "Thank you very much. We should also extend thanks to four of your five actresses for the help they provided, when you are ready to meet them."
> Miko: "Thank you. Would you care for me to relay my findings, for curiosity's sake if no other reason?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: Smile. "Thank you very much. We should also extend thanks to four of your five actresses for the help they provided, when you are ready to meet them."
> Miko: "Thank you. Would you care for me to relay my findings, for curiosity's sake if no other reason?"

>Youmu: "Oh, you're up to four now?" says Yuyuko. "Good, good!"
>Miko: Byakuren nods. "I would not mind having the mystery tied up, I admit."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: "Yes, and I anticipate you will have your fifth once the patrols find her. I have not yet asked her, but after all we have done for her and her family, I expect she will not decline."
> Miko: "I will see that it is done, then."

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: "Yes, and I anticipate you will have your fifth once the patrols find her. I have not yet asked her, but after all we have done for her and her family, I expect she will not decline."
> Miko: "I will see that it is done, then."

>Youmu: "I daresay a shy runaway won't do very well on stage," says Yuyuko, frowning. "We must break her from her shell a bit at a time, don't you think?"
>Miko: "Thank you," says Byakuren.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: "Ah, apologies, not her, her hell raven friend. The lone remaining role is that of someone well-built, and I believe the hell raven qualifies rather nicely."
> Miko: "You are most welcome. Unrelated to all of this, I must apologize in advance if I accidentally fall asleep in this chair. This has been a rather long day, and that last bout with the tree did not help matters."

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: "Ah, apologies, not her, her hell raven friend. The lone remaining role is that of someone well-built, and I believe the hell raven qualifies rather nicely."
> Miko: "You are most welcome. Unrelated to all of this, I must apologize in advance if I accidentally fall asleep in this chair. This has been a rather long day, and that last bout with the tree did not help matters."

>Youmu: "Ah, she would!" says Yuyuko. "A lovely idea! I believe she and her friend are upstairs."
>MIko. "Think nothing of it," says Byakuren. "It's been a big day, from what I have gathered."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: "Oh, those two have been found, then?"
> Miko: "Indeed. And even without this key, I still need to decide what to do with Seiga..."

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: "Oh, those two have been found, then?"
> Miko: "Indeed. And even without this key, I still need to decide what to do with Seiga..."

>Youmu: "Oh, they weren't hard to find," says Yuyuko. "They were just a little lost."
>Miko: "Ah, that is troublesome," says Byakuren. "Have you any idea what you plan to do?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: "Ah, that is good. May I go speak to them? Or is there something else you wish for me to do first?"
> Miko: "I do not know yet. Despite all that has happened, I am willing to forgive her affronts to myself, but Miss Youmu and her mistress must be compensated in some fashion for their troubles. I will have to speak to them and learn if they wish for anything from Seiga."

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: "Ah, that is good. May I go speak to them? Or is there something else you wish for me to do first?"
> Miko: "I do not know yet. Despite all that has happened, I am willing to forgive her affronts to myself, but Miss Youmu and her mistress must be compensated in some fashion for their troubles. I will have to speak to them and learn if they wish for anything from Seiga."

>Youmu: "Why, of course you may!" Yuyuko says.
>Miko: "That seems like a fair route," says Byakuren.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: Nod. "Thank you. Before I leave, though..." Gesture to Kotohime. "This is Kotohime, a constable for the Human Village. She will be participating in your production." Look to Kotohime and gesture to Yuyuko. "Kotohime, this is Lady Yuyuko Saigyouji, Ruler of the Netherworld."
> Miko: "This is my hope. At the very least, if Seiga ever wishes to re-enter our fold, she will acquiesce, and properly behave herself until such time that the Netherworld is satisfied."

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: Nod. "Thank you. Before I leave, though..." Gesture to Kotohime. "This is Kotohime, a constable for the Human Village. She will be participating in your production." Look to Kotohime and gesture to Yuyuko. "Kotohime, this is Lady Yuyuko Saigyouji, Ruler of the Netherworld."
> Miko: "This is my hope. At the very least, if Seiga ever wishes to re-enter our fold, she will acquiesce, and properly behave herself until such time that the Netherworld is satisfied."

>Youmu: "Oh!" says Kotohime, suddenly looking over as you introduce her. "Ah, hello."
>Youmu: "I had noticed," says Yuyuko, "Very interesting. I'm happy to have you, dear!"
>Miko: Byakuren nods. "I imagine this has been a problem in the past, the acquiescence?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Miko: Seiga doesn't have a history of disobedience, does she?

[Hello Purvis]

> Miko: Seiga doesn't have a history of disobedience, does she?

>Miko: Somewhat. It's more than she's very good at slipping between orders, and you can't really say she's maliciously twisting words against you, either. Then again, in your previous life, you were her student, and that made it improper to apply power against her directly.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: "Kotohime, is there anything you would like to say about yourself?"
> Miko: "Direct disobedience has never been a problem, but Seiga is quite clever when it comes to slipping between orders. We very pointedly disagreed on today's entire matter and whether or not it was justified, so I expect resistance to some degree."

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: "Kotohime, is there anything you would like to say about yourself?"
> Miko: "Direct disobedience has never been a problem, but Seiga is quite clever when it comes to slipping between orders. We very pointedly disagreed on today's entire matter and whether or not it was justified, so I expect resistance to some degree."

>Youmu: Kotohime nods. "Yes, it will be a pleasure to work with you. I suppose Youmu wants me to tell you I am indeed a princess, but please think nothing of my title, I have no intention of giving you a hard time."
>Youmu: "I had noticed," says Yuyuko, "I didn't expect Youmu to find me an actor of your particular caliber!"
>Miko: "I would agree, if she has given you a hard time already," says Byakuren.

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[the old guy]

> Youmu: Are we aware of how Seiga's powers work?