Okuu Quest : A Z-Machine Adventure.

[communist unity (comm-unity)]

> Do we have a cell phone? We should get the phone number for Usami Investigations anyways. It seems like it could come in handy.
> Give our thanks to Maribel for her help, regardless.
> Anything else we need to do here?

[E-Nazrin]

>"I... actually don't think it's a matter of ESP, thinking about it. It's more like I'm... not in the right world, or something like that. Woke up in the wrong place, with the wrong life. That must sound even crazier, but..."
>"Do you know anyone else that might be worth asking about this weird feeling I have?"

[Fightest]

>"Oh, paranormal's junk," says Maribel. "That's just things that people who want to pretend to be spiritual come up with. That's why we use extranormal, it's for the real deal." She stops. "Oh, sorry. It's a pet peeve. Anyways, it might be worth trying the test. You might be sensitive to something!"

> "I don't want to sound like a wet blanket, but isn't that just semantics?"
> Wait, we're good-natured.
> "Sorry, didn't mean to be so hostile. Everything's been just so weird lately."

( Fightest, your devotion to higher education is brutally playing the heartstrings of this unstable-futured high schooler. ;_; )

(If you've got a dream, work for it, that's what I always say. Applies to you too!  )

[atoms2ashes]

>If AC is fixed, either:
   >If Yamame is awake:
      >Visit Yamame
   >Go home
     >Give Satori Eye Necklace.
>Thank Maribel for time.

[Fightest]

>If AC is fixed, either:
   >If Yamame is awake:
      >Visit Yamame
   >Go home
     >Give Satori Eye Necklace.

> None of the above.
> Return van to Nitori.
> Go to University, we need information that we can pick up there.
> Do thank Maribel, though.

[E-Nazrin]

>Finish conversations including replies before running off to other tasks.

[Gappy]

> Don't forget to acquire payment for services.
> Ask if she knows who the owner of that warehouse that got robbed is.

[ravaens]

>And maybe we want to drop off at Outskirt again while taking bus on route to University district to check out Moriya shrine.

[Hello Purvis]

>Ponder why dorfbucks are the currency.

>Clearly Tarn Adams has some respect for Gensokyo Island.

> Do we have a cell phone? We should get the phone number for Usami Investigations anyways. It seems like it could come in handy.
> Give our thanks to Maribel for her help, regardless.
> Anything else we need to do here?

>You do not have a cell phone. You've just never really gotten around to getting one.
>You pick up a business card from the desk.
>You obtain: Usami Investigations Business Card
>You should probably write up a bill.

>"I... actually don't think it's a matter of ESP, thinking about it. It's more like I'm... not in the right world, or something like that. Woke up in the wrong place, with the wrong life. That must sound even crazier, but..."
>"Do you know anyone else that might be worth asking about this weird feeling I have?"

>"Wow," says Maribel, frowning a little. "That is something. I don't know who you would talk to about something like that. Maybe a theoretical physicist or a theologian or something. That sounds like where extranormal and the outright unexplainable collide. I'd just note down anything that seems off, I suppose, and try to find a pattern."

> "I don't want to sound like a wet blanket, but isn't that just semantics?"
> Wait, we're good-natured.
> "Sorry, didn't mean to be so hostile. Everything's been just so weird lately."

>"Well, yes. But it's sort of like how real and fake are a matter of semantics."
>"Oh, you're not the worst I've had to deal with by a long shot. At least you're fairly open-minded."

>If AC is fixed, either:
   >If Yamame is awake:
      >Visit Yamame
   >Go home
     >Give Satori Eye Necklace.
>Thank Maribel for time.

> None of the above.
> Return van to Nitori.
> Go to University, we need information that we can pick up there.
> Do thank Maribel, though.

>Finish conversations including replies before running off to other tasks.

> Don't forget to acquire payment for services.
> Ask if she knows who the owner of that warehouse that got robbed is.

>And maybe we want to drop off at Outskirt again while taking bus on route to University district to check out Moriya shrine.

>You start to get a little confused as you try to figure out what to do next. Nitori is most certainly going to want the van back before you do anything else. And she'll want you to write up a bill. You onto that, checking a chart in the van to get the part cost in properly.
>"Alright, we'll take care of this ASAP."
>You ask Maribel about the warehouse owner. "I have no idea," she replies with a shrug. "Sorry."
>You thank Maribel for her time. "Oh, it's no problem," she says. "You have our card, contact us any time you need something."
>With that, you climb back into the van and head back to shop. Thankfully, you have missed the bulk of rush hour while at the detective agency, so the trip is smooth and uneventful. You return to the shop, and find Nitori back to work on that heat sink. "Quick trip," she says. "Nice and easy?"

>_

[Gappy]

> "Easy peas, boss. I've given Miss Maribel the bill so I'm guessing she'll take care of that. Anything else you need?"
> "Oh, any word on Miss Hieda's case? Anything I can do to help there?"
> If no to the above two questions, "Well, I'm heading out to the university now to take a look-see. Any pro-tips?"

[ravaens]

>Ask Nitori for any interesting rumour or information around just before leaving.
>Show Quests
>Examine Quests

>If there is nothing else to be done say good bye to Nitori and exit the building.
>Take the bus to the university, but drop off at the outskirt bus station and go to where the bridge is.
>Look around for any suspicious-looking shrines and observe it if you found it.

[Thata no Guykoro]

>Examine inventory
>Refrain from establishing identity via punching

[Hello Purvis]

> "Easy peas, boss. I've given Miss Maribel the bill so I'm guessing she'll take care of that. Anything else you need?"
> "Oh, any word on Miss Hieda's case? Anything I can do to help there?"
> If no to the above two questions, "Well, I'm heading out to the university now to take a look-see. Any pro-tips?"

>"Just need the copy of that bill for the records,"  says Nitori.
>Nitori nods and smiles. "Yeah, I got someone lined up. She'll probably be there around noon or so. So make sure your neighbor knows about that."
>"Tips? Well, just act natural and don't try to run off with anything, I guess. Haven't had a chance to follow up on old contacts yet."

>Ask Nitori for any interesting rumour or information around just before leaving.
>Show Quests
>Examine Quests

>"Rumors? Well, uh, I heard there's some speed gang that's been running around town lately. Might wanna be careful around some of the less good parts of town."

>Your Quests are:
>The World is Wrong
>You have an unshakable instinct telling you that something is critically awry with the world, enough to frighten you to the core of your being. You have vowed that you will find what it is.
>Condemnation
>You neighbor Miss Hieda's house has been condemned by those FUCKERS at City Hall. Nitori has arranged for an inspection of Miss Heida's plumbing!
>Werehouse
>You have taken an interest in a recent heist at the docks. The warehouse owner has told you the police are looking into it.
>Your Self Appointed Goals are:
>Chase the Dream
>Perhaps you've given up on your dream of pursuing Nuclear Physics a little easily? You've vowed you're gonna get accepted into that stupid university!

>Examine inventory
>Refrain from establishing identity via punching

>Your inventory contains:
>Green Bow (Worn as Accessory)
>Your trademark bow, it's been your friend for years.
>Casual Clothes
>A simple combo of a green knee-length skirt and a white blouse. Perfect for the late spring weather!
>Notebook with Pen
>You jot down everything you need to remember in this.
>Towel
>A striped fluffy bath towel
>Bio Hazard Backpack
>A serviceable backpack with a Biohazard Symbol on the back.
>Nuclear Physics (Second Edition) by Irving Kaplan
>A textbook on nuclear physics. You think it might be a little dated.
>Splitting the Atom by Aloysius Alvin Non
>A small book that focuses on specific nuclear reactions.
>Introductory Nuclear Physics by Kenneth S. Krane.
>A basic textbook on Nuclear Physics.
>Spare notebooks
>Your spare notebooks, you've been keeping study notes in them.
>Purse
>A large purse made of tough cloth.
>Driver's License
>Certifies you to drive cars and two-wheeled motor vehicles
>52☼
>This is 52☼
>Debit Card
>A small plastic card that lets your access your bank account.
>Bus Pass
>A small card that lets you ride the bus for free; it still have a few months on it before it needs to be renewed
>Bag of Birdseed
>A sizable bag of seed for your crow friends!
>Bag of Sunflower Seeds
>A half-pound bag of sunflower seeds you and your crow friends can share!
>Plastic Bag
>A bag made of thin, cheap plastic.
>Eye Pendant
>This is a pendant with a glass reptilian eye. It seems like costume jewelry, but the glass and the setting look to be of fairly good quality.
>Box Cars' URL
>A slip of paper with the web address of a possibly local conspiracy nut.
>Usami Investigations Business Card
>A cheap and plain card with the address, phone number, and email address of Usami Investigations.
>You've not punched anyone yet.

>_

[Gappy]

> Hand Nitori a copy of the bill.
> Bid her good day.
> Go to the university.

[Fightest]

>Casual Clothes
>A simple combo of a green knee-length skirt and a white blouse. Perfect for the late spring weather!

> Hey, what happened to our causal clothes? This voice liked those!

> Do we know Miss Hieda's phone number? If so, ask if we can borrow Nitori's office phone (assuming she has one) to give her a buzz.
> What time is it now?
> Will we have enough time to drop by the University for a look-see before noon, or will it have to be after?

[Hello Purvis]

> Hey, what happened to our causal clothes? This voice liked those!
> Do we know Miss Hieda's phone number? If so, ask if we can borrow Nitori's office phone (assuming she has one) to give her a buzz.
> What time is it now?
> Will we have enough time to drop by the University for a look-see before noon, or will it have to be after?

>Hey you fuck dyslexic I'm.
>You do not. But it's probably listed. A quick look through the directory reveals it! Nitori lets you use the phone. The phone rings for about half a minute before you remember she's at work. ...Oh crap, where does she work?
>It is about 9:30 AM.
>Probably.

> Hand Nitori a copy of the bill.
> Bid her good day.
> Go to the university.

>You give Nitori her copy of the bill and tell her good day. "You too, Okuu," she says. "Drop by later and I'll give you some updates if there are any. Or just call if you want."
>You head back to the bus stop. It shouldn't be too long til the next bus arrives.

>_

[Gappy]

> Continue reading and making notes while you wait.

[E-Nazrin]

>punch self in face to establish (in)sanity

[Gappy]

>punch self in face to establish (in)sanity

Don't you get started too....

[Hello Purvis]

> Continue reading and making notes while you wait.

>You get back to studying. After a few minutes, the bus arrives. You note it has the teal-haired driver with mismatched eyes again.
>The bus is sparsely populated and quiet. You should be able to get some study done here.

>punch self in face to establish (in)sanity

>Ow...

>_

[Kasu]

> Greet the driver and find a comfortable place to sit.
> Study.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Morning Greenbow," says the bus driver.
>You find a nice seat near the front and get back to work. You're having to mark down fewer things, now. Most of it is math now.

>_

[Kasu]

> Examine surroundings.

[Hello Purvis]

> Examine surroundings.

>It's a bus. It's got seats, some adds for toothpaste over the windows, and some bored-looking people riding it. Nothing unusual at all.

>_

[Kasu]

> Study until we get to the University.

[Hello Purvis]

> Study until we get to the University.

>You keep at the books as the bus rolls through the Park, then past the outskirts of town before finally reaching the University district.
>Stepping off the bus, you find yourself at the University District. It is a cleaner part of town, with many of the shops and buildings different sorts of murals painted on them. The streets are empty, with exception of a couple people going about their business, save for a few flocks of sparrows looking about for leftover food. You note a murder of crows resting on the power lines. To the North, you can see the University itself, with its numerous buildings. To the west, you see a number of student dormitories, and the Research Institute in the distance. To the east are a number of stores catering to the students here. Obvious exits are North, East, and West.

>_

[Kasu]

> Head north to check things out.

[ravaens]

>Check Faculty of Engineering also. We'll be going there, you know.
>Did Nitori specifically inform us about the individuals she had connections to? If so, try to remember the details.

[Hello Purvis]

> Head north to check things out.

>You head north and enter the campus proper.
>The campus is composed of several buildings, made of uniform tan brick with wooden or concrete overlays at certain points. You are not able to identify what any of them are for. The grounds are mostly well-tended yards crisscrossed with sidewalks and dotted with little status and monuments. Up above, you see that a few of the buildings are connected with walkways. It is quiet here, with only the sounds of echoing traffic from a nearby branch of the freeway to disturb the silence. A few students linger about, tending to their own business. Obvious exits are south, west, east, and north.

>_

[ravaens]

>Ask nearby student directions to the Information Center. Follow the directions and pick up the map.
>Go to Faculty of Engineering and take a look around.
>Did Nitori specifically inform us about the individuals she had connections to? If so, try to remember the details.