Reisen Quest Another: A Z Machine Adventure

[UncertainJakutten]

>"How do you propose to do that, Eirin?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"How do you propose to do that, Eirin?"

>"I don't think it would be impossible to convince Kanako and Suwako that it is time for a feast," says Eirin, "given the joy that they seem to take in them. And, following that logic, it wouldn't be impossible to convince them to join their brethren."

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[UncertainJakutten]

>"That IS true. Kanako, at the least, half owes me a favor. Then again the green gem might have counted for that. I think this would be a good course of action. I think Patchouli should consider travelling with me from here on. It will lure her into these four-"
>Circle the gems a little
>"-which might lead to a decent chance of defeating her, especially if she doesn't have her gods"
>"Of course, if Patchouli would rather stay here or hide somewhere else, it's up to her"

[Hello Purvis]

>"That IS true. Kanako, at the least, half owes me a favor. Then again the green gem might have counted for that. I think this would be a good course of action. I think Patchouli should consider travelling with me from here on. It will lure her into these four-"
>Circle the gems a little
>"-which might lead to a decent chance of defeating her, especially if she doesn't have her gods"
>"Of course, if Patchouli would rather stay here or hide somewhere else, it's up to her"

>"The problem is," says Patchouli, "what if she attacks the mansion while we're doing this? It might be better that one of us tries to distract her. And I think we both know who is best suited for that task."
>"Alternately," says Eirin,  "You could let yourself get captured, Patchouli."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "What would happen to her if she was captured?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "What would happen to her if she was captured?"

>"Likely she would be taken back to capital and tried," says Eirin. "I imagine Yorihime would detain her in the meantime."
>"Oh damn it," says Patchouli, "you're going to make me do it, aren't you?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "That's...not really an option for me if you can't ensure her being able to safely rejoin her home in short order. I understand that you're in a different position than me, but I'm not here to play politics, I'm here to do what's right, and jailing an innocent in the name of boosting popular opinion doesn't seem too right to me."

[Hello Purvis]

> "That's...not really an option for me if you can't ensure her being able to safely rejoin her home in short order. I understand that you're in a different position than me, but I'm not here to play politics, I'm here to do what's right, and jailing an innocent in the name of boosting popular opinion doesn't seem too right to me."

>"Well, I admit that I assumed you intend to rescue her as soon as possible," says Eirin, "So I didn't think it would be that much of a problem. It would be a little difficult, I expect, if you intend to leave her sit for awhile."
>"Mukyu," Patchouli mutters, apparently hoping you wouldn't hear. It's hard to stifle a giggle.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I don't even know where she would be held. Surely Yorihime doesn't plan on using her underground facility again."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I don't even know where she would be held. Surely Yorihime doesn't plan on using her underground facility again."

>"She might," says Eirin. "I can't imagine they'd risk making two of them. Alternately, they might well ask for a place to stay at Eientei, now that they have been revealed. The Princess would not be able to refuse them, without ruining the work she has done so far."
>"I think I can arrange for something," says Patchouli. "Do either of you have any jewelry that comes in pairs, something small and subtle?"

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[Janitor Morgan]

> "Outside of the gems, I've got one piece."
> Show Opal Brooch

[Hello Purvis]

> "Outside of the gems, I've got one piece."
> Show Opal Brooch

>"No good," says Patchouli, "I need two of them if I'm going to use them to talk with you. I suppose I'll have to improvise."
>She turns toward one of the wings of the library and calls, "Koakuma, I need you!"
>Moments later, the bat-winged familiar flies from behind one of the shelves and lands in front of Patchouli with a curtsy. "What can I do for you, Mistress?"
>"I need the two of the buttons from your vest, immediately," says Patchouli.
>Koakuma folds her hands together, wide-eyed, and draws them to her mouth. "I-In front of others, Mistress? How bold!"
>Patchouli groans, putting a hand to her forehead. "I don't need this from you right now, just give me the buttons and let me get to work. Please."
>"Oh fine," says Koakuma, pouting, as she produces a pocket knife and cuts free two of the buttons from her vest. "You're no fun at all anymore."
>"I was never any fun," says Patchouli as she takes the buttons and walks toward one of the empty tables. She lays the buttons down and examines them for a moment. Koakuma removes her damaged vest, making more of a show than you really would have expected possible out of it. Patchouli studiously ignores it. "The two of you should make your last minute preparations," she says, as she positions her hands over the buttons, then begins to chant.

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[MysTeariousYukari]

> "Eirin, a problem with letting Patchy get caught then rescuing her. Yorihime would likely be near Patchy, making a rescue and escape difficult. It's down to either, a big fight, or avoid being detected."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Eirin, a problem with letting Patchy get caught then rescuing her. Yorihime would likely be near Patchy, making a rescue and escape difficult. It's down to either, a big fight, or avoid being detected."

>"I daresay someone is going to have to defeat Yorihime anyways," Eirin says, "Unless you want to see her try again in a few months. Unfortunately, you are the best candidate for that at the moment. In this, we are rather lucky that it is Yorihime, rather than Toyohime, that we're dealing with. Yorihime is much less inclined to fight dirty and try to abuse any hostages."
>"Don't worry," says Koakuma, as she sidles up to the two of you, "Patchouli has no intention of going down without a fight. I'm sure if you hurry along, it won't be an issue at all."

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[MysTeariousYukari]

> "Past her God and Goddess based abilities, anything I should know of? At least bring me back up to speed of what she can do, past that sword she had."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Past her God and Goddess based abilities, anything I should know of? At least bring me back up to speed of what she can do, past that sword she had."

>"Don't underestimate her swordsmanship," Eirin says. "Even without the heavens to support her, she has a Lunarian's lifetime of skill with it. She is also quite agile, be careful not to misjudge her ability to escape from seemingly hopeless situations. This is what I know for certain, she may well have developed other abilities since I last was able to truly work with her. In short, Reisen, don't take her lightly. With luck, she will take you lightly."

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[MysTeariousYukari]

> "Master Swordswoman in practicly every sense of the word huh? Can I assume she has Danmaku or Spellcards? In the end, I need to convince Kanako and Suwako, somehow, to, again somehow, cut her off from the Gods and Goddess's that she calls upon. Any ideas?

[Kilgamayan]

> "Patchouli, if we mention your situation to the Moriya goddesses, do you think they'll be sympathetic enough to take action? Or inaction, as the case may be."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Master Swordswoman in practicly every sense of the word huh? Can I assume she has Danmaku or Spellcards? In the end, I need to convince Kanako and Suwako, somehow, to, again somehow, cut her off from the Gods and Goddess's that she calls upon. Any ideas?

>"I don't think she would be familiar with danmaku or spellcards," says Eirin. "That is an invention particular to Gensokyo. However, I do expect she would have familiarized herself with them since the last invasion."
>"As for the goddesses, well, I think you'll have to play it by ear. However, they have nothing to gain from Lunarians running rampant in Gensokyo. But at the same time, Lunarians honor the gods as much as anyone else, so it will be a tricky situation for them. I do believe Suwako will be more willing to aid, we have bound some of her less ruly kin away, and I doubt she'd be adverse to evening that score."

> "Patchouli, if we mention your situation to the Moriya goddesses, do you think they'll be sympathetic enough to take action? Or inaction, as the case may be."

>Patchouli is busy casting at the moment.
>"Oh, Suwako owes her big, real big," says Koakuma. "That'll definitely get her frogs in gear."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Where is Remilia? I think she might want to directly get in on this herself, and I could use all the help I can get."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Where is Remilia? I think she might want to directly get in on this herself, and I could use all the help I can get."

>"I intend to ask her to accompany me," says Patchouli, as she scoops up the buttons from the table. "I've no doubt she'll be interested in trying to get revenge. Worse comes to worst, she'll buy us some more time. I have no intention of making it easy on Yorihime, to say the least."
>Patchouli walks over and hands you a button. "Talk into it and I will hear you, and vice versa." She says. "Your task is not to allow any sound to come through it on your end. Merely listen in quiet places. Should I be captured, I will do my best to transmit where they are taking me. But if they hear sounds from your button coming through mine, it may tip them off. So wrap it in some cloth and put it someplace safe. Just listen to it in quiet places. Unfortunately, the sound quality will be terrible, but it should be enough for you to make out voices through. That is the problem with a rush job with bad materials."
>"Hey! Those are good buttons!" Koakuma says, scowling at Patchouli.
>"Yes I know, that's why they work at all," Patchouli says with a sidelong glance to her familiar. Then she looks back to you. "Do you understand?"

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[MysTeariousYukari]

> "Hm, that seems simple enough. While I head to the Moriya Shrine, we need to try them out, to see first-hand the sound quality."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Hm, that seems simple enough. While I head to the Moriya Shrine, we need to try them out, to see first-hand the sound quality."

>Patchouli nods. "We'll do that. In the meantime, it may be best that you take the back way out. It'll take you directly into the southern wing of the forest. It's unlikely that the Lunarians will go that way, if they are looking to strike quickly."

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[E-Nazrin]

>mental note: To get Suwako completely pissed off, mention that Yorihime may have implied that the Lunarians may have sealed the Cosmic Horror possessing her on this impure Earth. And, in a sense, her.
>overdue shitjustgotreal.gif

[Hello Purvis]

>mental note: To get Suwako completely pissed off, mention that Yorihime may have implied that the Lunarians may have sealed the Cosmic Horror possessing her on this impure Earth. And, in a sense, her.
>overdue shitjustgotreal.gif

>How would you know some of these things?
>Shit's been real since day one~
>"I'm going," Patchouli says, "The back way out is through the east wing. Follow it to the door, then fly over the wall. You'll be in the middle of the forest. Just go north, and eventually you'll find Mystia's stand."
>With that, Patchouli walks over to a chest on a nearby table and extracts what seems to be the Commemorative Stein she was using early, and a bottle of red liquid, and makes her way out.

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[Kasu]

> Bid Eirin farewell.
> Head out the way Patchouli mentioned.

[Hello Purvis]

> Bid Eirin farewell.
> Head out the way Patchouli mentioned.

>You bid Eirin farewell, but feel it is a bit premature as she follows you down the hall.
>"I won't be able to do much else to help you, Udonge," she says, after a moment of silence between the two of you. "So instead, I'll devote the time to trying to work out a bit more on the mystery of the gems. In the meantime," she adds, as you reach the door Patchouli indicated, "I expect you to come back in one piece, and accompany me to the performance tonight."

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[MysTeariousYukari]

> Give Eirin a hug and and a kiss on the cheek, for good luck.
> "I wanna see that show with you too... and I wanna see you again, so I will come back, alive."

[E-Nazrin]

>"And while this is completely out of proportion for today's events, I did invite Medicine to come along. We'll have to make sure she doesn't go to war with Alice."

[Hello Purvis]

> Give Eirin a hug and and a kiss on the cheek, for good luck.
> "I wanna see that show with you too... and I wanna see you again, so I will come back, alive."

>You've not let an opportunity slip you by thus far, and you're not about to break that record. Thankfully, there is no Tewi to break up this moment nor any sign of Koakuma; whom you are certain would eat this up. Eirin returns your kiss with one of her own. Then parts from you. "Make me proud, Udonge," she says, giving you a small smile, then heading back down the hallway.

>"And while this is completely out of proportion for today's events, I did invite Medicine to come along. We'll have to make sure she doesn't go to war with Alice."

>"You remember things at the oddest times, don't you?" Eirin says with a chuckle, looking over her shoulder. "I'll have to consider that when we get into chemistry. We'll do what we can about Medicine when the time comes."

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