Sakuya Quest 2 - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod to Kanako.
> "Very. This place is...something else, to be certain."
> Look to the old man.
> "I was surprised, to say the least, myself. But Reimu tells me it has been centuries since I was last seen in Gensokyo. Ah, would you happen to be from the Avalonian area? That is, somehow, where I regained consciousness."

>"Centuries, indeed, if you knew the likes of Marisa Kirasame," says Kanako.
>He nods. "I am Sir Ector, Lord of the Forest Sauvage and Envoy for King Pendragon. It is a pleasure, Miss Izayoi."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Look mildly shocked.
> "Ah! With those titles, may I guess you are the same Ector that is the father of Sir Kay?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Look mildly shocked.
> "Ah! With those titles, may I guess you are the same Ector that is the father of Sir Kay?"

>He nods. "The very same. You know my boy, eh?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "The first place I found after awaking and leaving the forest was True Glorian. In an amusing coincidence, I just came from Estelle's, a food establishment run by Nue Houjuu, who appears to have met him some time ago. She and I will be returning to True Glorian later today to deliver information he requested, in fact."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "The first place I found after awaking and leaving the forest was True Glorian. In an amusing coincidence, I just came from Estelle's, a food establishment run by Nue Houjuu, who appears to have met him some time ago. She and I will be returning to True Glorian later today to deliver information he requested, in fact."

>"Ah, that would be in Genoskyo, actually," says Sir Ector. "Rather new project, that one. Ah, but I do remember his tales of that Nue Houjuu. He was rather irked she just ran off, but he should have known to expect that of the Seelie, if you ask me. Good to know she's still about, what!"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "Her words suggest the flow of time is different between locations. I imagine that has something to do with it."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "Her words suggest the flow of time is different between locations. I imagine that has something to do with it."

>"Bloody nuisance it is, too," says Sir Ector, "Pardon my language."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Wave a hand dismissive.
> "Think nothing of it. Regardless, as Miss Houjuu and I will be visiting later today, would you like to pass a message along, or even possibly join us?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Wave a hand dismissive.
> "Think nothing of it. Regardless, as Miss Houjuu and I will be visiting later today, would you like to pass a message along, or even possibly join us?"

>"Hah, if I had that much of the day to myself, I would be charmed," says Sir Ector. "But duty calls."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Perhaps just a short and simple message, then?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Perhaps just a short and simple message, then?"

>"Just give him my regards," says Sir Ector. "Let him know things are the same as ever."
>"How optimistic," says Kanako.
>"Things are so complex here that it gets exhausting, Lady Yasaka," says Sir Ector. "It needs be done, of course, but I won't pretend I have a head for it."
>"You do just fine, Sir Ector," says Kanako.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Raise an eyebrow.
> "Hmm?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Raise an eyebrow.
> "Hmm?"

>"Never you mind, milady," says Sir Ector, looking a bit sheepish. "Just an old man complaining about things."

>_

[Suwako Moriya]

> Nod.
> "As you wish, Sir."
> Look to Kanako.
> "But yes, this is quite the job you've done here."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "As you wish, Sir."
> Look to Kanako.
> "But yes, this is quite the job you've done here."

>"A bit haphazard, I admit, but I am quite proud of it, yes," says Kanako.

>_

[Suwako Moriya]

> "I will try not to waste too much of your time, then. I have two pressing matters, and a third less-pressing matter."
> "The first is a need for Rainbow Sand. I have come to learn that I can acquire some from a person known as the Rainbow Serpent."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I will try not to waste too much of your time, then. I have two pressing matters, and a third less-pressing matter."
> "The first is a need for Rainbow Sand. I have come to learn that I can acquire some from a person known as the Rainbow Serpent."

>"Hmph, you're a brave one, then," says Sir Ector, crossing his arms.
>Kanako nods. "While I would not dream of speaking ill of her, it does take some considerable courage."
>"What's this rainbow sand business about, anyways?" Sir Ector says.

>_

[Suwako Moriya]

> "As you may have guessed, I wish to return to my own time, centuries ago."
> Put on an ever-so-slight grin.
> "A...certain four-tailed individual in Bhavagra has an idea for how to do this, but I must gather a few ingredients for her first. One of these is rainbow sand."

[Hello Purvis]

> "As you may have guessed, I wish to return to my own time, centuries ago."
> Put on an ever-so-slight grin.
> "A...certain four-tailed individual in Bhavagra has an idea for how to do this, but I must gather a few ingredients for her first. One of these is rainbow sand."

>"Ah, I wasn't clear enough," says Sir Ector. "I mean, what is it? Gods above know more than enough strange materials float through this city!"
>He glances over at Kanako. "Ah, begging your pardon."
>The goddess chuckles and waves it off. Flandre giggles.

>_

[Suwako Moriya]

> "Oh! My apologies, Sir. I'm told that rainbow sand is 'leftover from grinding down a nautilus of the same name'."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Oh! My apologies, Sir. I'm told that rainbow sand is 'leftover from grinding down a nautilus of the same name'."

>"Hrm," says Sir Ector.
>"I have seen them, from time to time," says Kanako. "Recently, I am less sure..."

>_

[Suwako Moriya]

> "She did say that I would have more luck in Apex than Gensokyo, for what that's worth."

[Hello Purvis]

> "She did say that I would have more luck in Apex than Gensokyo, for what that's worth."

>"I doubt they are native to Gensokyo, at least," says Kanako. "And you believe the Rainbow Serpent would have such?"
>"It is in the name, mind," says Sir Ector.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Nue said they were her 'thing', whatever that means."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Nue said they were her 'thing', whatever that means."

>"Helpfully vague," says Kanako. "But perhaps not incorrect. That said, I am not sure if I can tell you anything about finding her. I am not sure if anyone can. She comes and goes as she likes, and pops up wherever she likes."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "No wonder Nue compared her to Yukari Yakumo."

[Hello Purvis]

> "No wonder Nue compared her to Yukari Yakumo."

>"That's something of an unfair comparison," says Kanako, "But that doesn't mean it's apt. "She is capricious and difficult to understand. Not that she's malicious, mind you, but it is important not to forge that she could be."
>"Far as I've heard, the blasted woman wasn't even invited," says Sr Ector. "She just showed up one day."
>"Technically true," says Kanako. "But she was not unwelcome. Just. typically we find others and invite them. She was rather the other way around."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Give an uncertain frown.
> "This does not seem to bode well for finding her..."

[Hello Purvis]

> Give an uncertain frown.
> "This does not seem to bode well for finding her..."

>"It generally does not," says Kanako. "But she is in town at the moment."
>"Why didn't you warn us about that?" says Sir Ector, frowning through his mustaches.
>"Because we do not 'warn' each other about our friends and fellows, Sir Ector," says Kanako.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Brighten up.
> "She is? Where may I find her?"