Reisen Quest Another: A Z Machine Adventure

[Kasu]

> "Yorihime should be fine if rests for awhile.  The poison just needs to run through her system and she should be fine."
> Leave Rise with Yorihime and go find Kaguya so we can deliver a status report.

[Hello Purvis]

> "Yorihime should be fine if rests for awhile.  The poison just needs to run through her system and she should be fine."
> Leave Rise with Yorihime and go find Kaguya so we can deliver a status report.

>You leave Rise in the office and go to report to Kaguya. You quickly find her in the courtyard, overseeing a mixed group of rabbits and moon rabbits as they clean the courtyard.

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[MysTeariousYukari]

Too the people reading this, I am bad at status reports and official stuff, so if you think I messed up somewhere, feel free to correct me.

> Try to tidy ourself up, we just had to fight Yorihime and the Apparition back-to-back, we must look like a mess.
> Try to regain ourself, so we don't fall over when speaking with Kaguya.
> "Ah, hello Lady Kaguya. I fended off Yorihime without being too harsh on her. She's in rough shape but shouldn't die. She refused to admit defeat, and even to except help from me, even though she looked like she could barely stand. This alone could become a problem when she comes around. I also asked for the rabbits that were taking orders from Yorihime to help prepare, so this feast and play combination should go along nicly. Although their is still one thing bothering me, the Apparition has appeared several times today and seemed aggressive towards me each and every time, including when it showed up so quickly and started attacking me while I was fighting Yorihime. At this rate I am either going to have to skip the play and feast because of the threat is poses, or come up with a plan and set it into action beforehand."

Feel free to pull my post apart and fix problems in it, if any of you see any.

[Hello Purvis]

> Try to tidy ourself up, we just had to fight Yorihime and the Apparition back-to-back, we must look like a mess.
> Try to regain ourself, so we don't fall over when speaking with Kaguya.
> "Ah, hello Lady Kaguya. I fended off Yorihime without being too harsh on her. She's in rough shape but shouldn't die. She refused to admit defeat, and even to except help from me, even though she looked like she could barely stand. This alone could become a problem when she comes around. I also asked for the rabbits that were taking orders from Yorihime to help prepare, so this feast and play combination should go along nicly. Although their is still one thing bothering me, the Apparition has appeared several times today and seemed aggressive towards me each and every time, including when it showed up so quickly and started attacking me while I was fighting Yorihime. At this rate I am either going to have to skip the play and feast because of the threat is poses, or come up with a plan and set it into action beforehand."

>You try to tidy yourself up a bit, straightening your coat and smoothing your skirt. To be honest, you could really use a bath right about now. It might help out with your shoulders' soreness.
>You're feeling a lot better, now that the antidote has had time to kick in. You shouldn't have to worry about dizzy spells anymore.
>You present things concisely to Kaguya. She nods at the appropriate times without interrupting you. "That Apparition could be a problem. Do what you must to deal with it, I'm sure you have Eirin's full support in the matter. As for Yorihime, I'll have her bound up and put in my room for now. That femtofiber rope the rabbits used on Patchouli should do the job well, don't you agree? It would be a shame if you have to miss the festival you've arranged for, so do try to wrap things up by then. But if it's impossible, I understand."

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[UncertainJakutten]

>"Um....should we give her the antidote after she's tied up?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Um....should we give her the antidote after she's tied up?"

>Kaguya frowns. "You haven't already? Yes, please do that at once."

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[UncertainJakutten]

>"Long story short I was worried it might cause issues involving her trying to continue the fight and I preferred to consult with you first before doing anything that would...cause issues. I'll get her the antidote now."
> Get Yorihime the antidote now.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Long story short I was worried it might cause issues involving her trying to continue the fight and I preferred to consult with you first before doing anything that would...cause issues. I'll get her the antidote now."
> Get Yorihime the antidote now.

>"Ah," says Kaguya. "That might be an issue with her sister, but no. If you've beaten her, she'll acknowledge it. She's not one to let the people of Gensokyo outdo her in terms of dignity."
>You return to Eirin's Office, and see that Rise is sitting as far away from the cage as she can without actually moving the furniture. She says nothing as you administer the antidote to Yorihime. Thankfully, Eirin has taught you how to administer liquids to an unconscious person without drowning them, so there is no problem in giving it to her.

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[MysTeariousYukari]

> "Ok, she should recover from the worst of it within a few minutes, but she might remain out cold for... half an hour maybe? Kaguya said she was going to have Yorihime moved to a proper room, so you won't need to stick around in this room for much longer. I understand how it feel being in here with that little thing making so much noise... it still bothers me a bit, but it isn't an actual threat to us right now."
> Place a hand on Rise's shoulder with a kind look on our face when we tell her Yorihime will be fine, and understanding when talking about the noise.

[Hello Purvis]

> "Ok, she should recover from the worst of it within a few minutes, but she might remain out cold for... half an hour maybe? Kaguya said she was going to have Yorihime moved to a proper room, so you won't need to stick around in this room for much longer. I understand how it feel being in here with that little thing making so much noise... it still bothers me a bit, but it isn't an actual threat to us right now."
> Place a hand on Rise's shoulder with a kind look on our face when we tell her Yorihime will be fine, and understanding when talking about the noise.

>You do your best to reassure Rise. She nods. "Thank goodness. I was afraid I'd have to be here with that terrible thing all night!"

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[MysTeariousYukari]

> "Master Eirin considered that once as punishment or torture once, but instantly thought it would be to cruel to try and inflict on someone... Thankfully she normal has it sedated, but as you can hear, the sedative has worn off... just a few minutes longer Rise, and I understand your desire to get away from that thing, I understand it all to well..."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Master Eirin considered that once as punishment or torture once, but instantly thought it would be to cruel to try and inflict on someone... Thankfully she normal has it sedated, but as you can hear, the sedative has worn off... just a few minutes longer Rise, and I understand your desire to get away from that thing, I understand it all to well..."

>She nods.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "All right, I need to get going, if tonight's going to happen."
> Bid Rise farewell and head back to Kaguya to let her know we're going underground."

[Hello Purvis]

> "All right, I need to get going, if tonight's going to happen."
> Bid Rise farewell and head back to Kaguya to let her know we're going underground."

>Rise nods again.
>You find Kaguya quickly, as she's coming down the hall toward the office with a handful of femtofiber rope and chuckling to herself.

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[MysTeariousYukari]

> "Ah hello milady, taking Yorihime now I presume?"
> "May I ask what you found amusing? You know I enjoy a good joke and such."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Ah hello milady, taking Yorihime now I presume?"
> "May I ask what you found amusing? You know I enjoy a good joke and such."

>"Quite so," says Kaguya.
>"One of the little tricks to immortality, Reisen, is to learn how to recognize and enjoy rare pleasures. For instance, even for me, how often do you think I get to say that I've had the opportunity to tie up one of the Capital's regents?"

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[MysTeariousYukari]

> "Ah, I see what you mean, she won't be able to escape without help with that stuff binding her... that actually sounds a bit fun, even to me."
> Ponder the odds Kaguya could grow to enjoy inflicting pain and such to people... and how well she would get along with Tenshi... xD

[Hello Purvis]

> "Ah, I see what you mean, she won't be able to escape without help with that stuff binding her... that actually sounds a bit fun, even to me."
> Ponder the odds Kaguya could grow to enjoy inflicting pain and such to people... and how well she would get along with Tenshi... xD

>"Quite."
>You suspect she's more silly than sadistic. Then again, she is pretty hard to read a lot of the time, given how easily she seems to shift from lazy and somewhat daffy to insightful and perceptive.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Anyway, I have administered Yorihime the antidote. Rise is with her right now, though I imagine she won't want to put up a fight against you."
> "I am off to the Underground, as there are a couple of loose ends left down there to tie up, including procuring more supplies for tonight. I don't expect both Youmu and Master Eirin to return before I do."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Anyway, I have administered Yorihime the antidote. Rise is with her right now, though I imagine she won't want to put up a fight against you."
> "I am off to the Underground, as there are a couple of loose ends left down there to tie up, including procuring more supplies for tonight. I don't expect both Youmu and Master Eirin to return before I do."

>"Very well," says Kaguya. "Things should be fine here, now."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Understood, Princess."
> Exit Eientei out the front entrance.

[Hello Purvis]

> "Understood, Princess."
> Exit Eientei out the front entrance.

>"Have fun!" Says Kaguya as she steps past you and enters the office.
>You leave Eientei. As you do, you notice Mokou approaching, carrying the two missing faerie maids on her shoulders like they were small children. "Yo," she says. "Found 'em." One of the maids gives a timid little way. "They were pretty freaked out, so I told 'em you wouldn't get mad, and if you did I'd kick your ass forever. So don't make me kick your ass forever."

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[Kasu]

> "I'm not mad, and even if I was I wouldn't be able to do much considering I just defeated royalty from the moon and a pissed off apparition."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I'm not mad, and even if I was I wouldn't be able to do much considering I just defeated royalty from the moon and a pissed off apparition."

>"You just whupped Kaguya's ass?" asks Mokou, raising her eyebrows as she lets the maids off her shoulders. "Nice. I wanna watch next time."

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[Kasu]

> "Ah...  I meant the other royalty.  As in the ones who haven't been exiled."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Ah...  I meant the other royalty.  As in the ones who haven't been exiled."

>"Oh." Mokou frowns as the maids skitter inside. "Well. Uh...don't play with my emotions like that. Still, Nice work. Purple Hair didn't look like she was any kind of joke."
>She turns and waves. "Anyhow. Gonna be a lot of people getting lost, probably." She starts to walk away. "I better get ready for that. Oh, yeah, those maids said they were gonna sneak me out something to eat, so don't give 'em any shit about it or I'll jam up your whole shindig."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "You got it."
> Gunwink Mokou.
> Give the maids directions to the kitchens and send them inside.

[Hello Purvis]

> "You got it."
> Gunwink Mokou.
> Give the maids directions to the kitchens and send them inside.

>Mokou waves again, before disappearing into the bamboo.
>You don't think she saw the gesture, as she was departing, but you imagine she would appreciate it nonetheless. You have no idea if she actually would, but you imagine she would.
>The maids curtsy and head indoors.

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[Thaws]

>Proceed our journey to the Underground.

[Hello Purvis]

>Proceed our journey to the Underground.

>You head into the Bamboo Forest, and make your way toward the entrance to the Underground.
>With the hustle and bustle of Eientei behind you, it truly begins to sink in that you have done it. You've unquestionably stopped the Lunarian invasion, and defeated their greatest champion. All that's left now is to arrange something to satisfy things on the Capital, help Yorihime save face and keep the peace. It would be nice to have a better picture of what is going on, though. Still, even with that, it's hard not to feel a little bit giddy. You only went and outdid Yorihime!
>Soon, you come to the entrance to the Underground, and make your way downward. Along the way, you note Kisume lurking among the stalactites, but she seems content to leave you alone this time.
>As you come to the bridge, you can hear that the funeral celebrations are still going strong in the Ancient City.

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