Sword Quest X - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: "Understood, Yuyuko-sama."
> Miko: "Before I depart, perhaps we should work out a suitable punishment for Seiga, for her actions this day?"

>"Ah, that is a question," says Yuyuko. "Mmm, well, Youmu, you've been involved in quite a bit of cleaning up her messes, what do you think?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: Do we still have Miko's sword, or did we give that back?
> Youmu: How far would we trust Seiga as a servant?

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: Do we still have Miko's sword, or did we give that back?
> Youmu: How far would we trust Seiga as a servant?

>Youmu: You still have the sword.
>Youmu: How far would you trust her?

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: "What are you thinking?"
> Miko: "Mmm...would servitude suffice?"
> Youmu: If we did get Seiga as a servant, what tasks around here could she actually do?

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: "What are you thinking?"
> Miko: "Mmm...would servitude suffice?"
> Youmu: If we did get Seiga as a servant, what tasks around here could she actually do?

>Youmu: In theory, Seiga could do any form of maintenance, cooking, or really just about anything you can do which doesn't involve dealing directly with ghosts. In practice...who knows what she is capable of? And what she wold actually do?

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Miko: Is Yoshika capable of devouring ghosts?

[Hello Purvis]

> Miko: Is Yoshika capable of devouring ghosts?

>Miko: You suspect so. At least she was able to eat manifest desires, which aren't too different as far as composition goes.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: "Perhaps. Can that zombie, uh, eat ghosts?"
> Miko: "Most likely."
> Youmu: Put on a thoughtful face for a few moment, then nod. "All right. I wish for a duel with Seiga. If she wins, then she is free to go. If I win, she will work here in servitude to Yuyuko-sama and myself for two weeks, without her zombie, as well as Meira for another week afterward, and she will also surrender that wand to me."
> Miko: "Is Yoshika's participation in this duel permitted?"
> Youmu: "She can use Yoshika or the wand, but not both."
> Miko: Nod. "Very well. If this satisfies you, then she shall be informed of these conditions."

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: "Perhaps. Can that zombie, uh, eat ghosts?"
> Miko: "Most likely."
> Youmu: Put on a thoughtful face for a few moment, then nod. "All right. I wish for a duel with Seiga. If she wins, then she is free to go. If I win, she will work here in servitude to Yuyuko-sama and myself for two weeks, without her zombie, as well as Meira for another week afterward, and she will also surrender that wand to me."
> Miko: "Is Yoshika's participation in this duel permitted?"
> Youmu: "She can use Yoshika or the wand, but not both."
> Miko: Nod. "Very well. If this satisfies you, then she shall be informed of these conditions."

>Yuyuko smiles and claps her hands. "I think that is quite perfect! When shall we do this? Oh, and where?"

>_

[the old guy]

>Youmu: Are we aware that Seiga's hole making power comes from her hair pin?

Edit: Also, can we get a refresher on how the wand works? I've forgot.

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: "I wonder if there would be time after the tournament tomorrow? Oh, before I forget."
> Youmu: Offer Miko's sword back to her in a safe and dignified manner. "Here. I believe this belongs to you."
> Miko: Take our sword carefully and gracefully, breathe a sigh of relief, and sheathe it. "You have my deepest gratitude."

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: "I wonder if there would be time after the tournament tomorrow? Oh, before I forget."
> Youmu: Offer Miko's sword back to her in a safe and dignified manner. "Here. I believe this belongs to you."
> Miko: Take our sword carefully and gracefully, breathe a sigh of relief, and sheathe it. "You have my deepest gratitude."

>"Oh, perhaps," says Yuyuko. "Though frankly I imagine there will be quite a bit of drinking and celebrating."
>Miko: You obtain: Shichi-sei ken

[the old guy]

Um, Sivrup you forgot my command?

[Kilgamayan]

Yar, there is the question about the hair pick.

The wand itself just seems to be a danmaku conduit/booster. We never actually used it when we were Kisume.

[the old guy]

Yar, there is the question about the hair pick.

So we're just going to assume that Youmu knows her power comes from the hair pick? I was thinking that we could gain a edge in combat by cutting it off with our swords, if we can get close enough.

Actually:
>Youmu: Would it be considered dishonorable if we cut Seiga's hair pick off?

[Kilgamayan]

I don't actually know, though I feel like I asked about it once before, long ago. I was more acknowledging the existence of your command.

I think trying to cut it in half might be a bit much, though. To be totally honest, I had intended to leave that duel until postgame, because Youmu's in no position to fight right now (she's gone through two fine swordswomen and a group of fairies already today). I feel supremely confident Youmu can take Seiga out if Seiga isn't allowed the use of both Yoshika and the wand at the same time, which is why I made that stipulation.

[Hello Purvis]

>We do not recognize questions that break the fabric of linear timespace for insurance reasons.

>Youmu: Are we aware that Seiga's hole making power comes from her hair pin?

>Not as such. You've met her twice.

>Youmu: Would it be considered dishonorable if we cut Seiga's hair pick off?

>It would be kind of a cruel move.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Miko: Allow ourselves to relax a bit, now that we finally have our sword back.
> Youmu: "I suppose that is true. Maybe before the tournament, then?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Miko: Allow ourselves to relax a bit, now that we finally have our sword back.
> Youmu: "I suppose that is true. Maybe before the tournament, then?"

>Miko: It is a weight off your shoulders, to say the least.
>"I don't see why not," says Yuyuko.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: Grin. "Then we shall begin the day with a Hakugyokurou victory, and end the day with a Hakugyokurou victory."
> Miko: Raise an eyebrow, but say nothing.

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: Grin. "Then we shall begin the day with a Hakugyokurou victory, and end the day with a Hakugyokurou victory."
> Miko: Raise an eyebrow, but say nothing.

>Yuyuko giggles. "Just so!"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: Turn to the rest of the group and look ever so slightly embarrassed. "Ahem. Please forgive my impertinence. Is there anything else I can do for any of you, before you depart?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: Turn to the rest of the group and look ever so slightly embarrassed. "Ahem. Please forgive my impertinence. Is there anything else I can do for any of you, before you depart?"

>"Haha, nothing to worry about," says Byakuren, waving her hand.
>"We're just gonna stick around a bit longer, actually," Parsee says.
>"If that's no problem," Utsuho adds. "I mean, we don't want to give up hope just yet."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: Nod. "That should be fine."
> Miko: "I do not believe I have any other concerns. I would have liked to have met your swordswoman friend properly, but it would not do to interrupt the purification ritual."

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: Nod. "That should be fine."
> Miko: "I do not believe I have any other concerns. I would have liked to have met your swordswoman friend properly, but it would not do to interrupt the purification ritual."

>"That would be a bother," says Yuyuko to Miko. "Well, I'm sure you can come back later, if you like."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: "Ah. Yuyuko-sama, is there anything else you would have me take care of today?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: "Ah. Yuyuko-sama, is there anything else you would have me take care of today?"

>"Oh, I think you've done an outstanding job already," she says. "I couldn't possibly ask for more,"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: How are we feeling?
> Youmu: Would it be possible to get back to Yoshika without disturbing Reimu?

[Hello Purvis]

> Youmu: How are we feeling?
> Youmu: Would it be possible to get back to Yoshika without disturbing Reimu?

>You're a bit sore from the fight, and wouldn't mind being able to relax for awhile, but otherwise fine.
>You could approach the courtyard from the rear, or just fly into it from another spot.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Youmu: Nod. "Very well. Thank you, Yuyuko-sama."
> Miko: "Ah, one last thing that occurs to me. I would like to check in on Yoshika before I leave, and given what you have laid out to me, it would not be a terrible idea if you joined me."
> Youmu: "That's not a bad idea, since I don't know if I will run into Seiga again."
> Miko: Nod. "I will wait here, then, while you see the others out. There is no sense in delaying those who have commitments back home on account of my personal matters."
> Youmu: Look to Byakuren and Kotohime. "Is this okay with you two? Or did you want or need to stay for something?"