Okuu Quest : A Z-Machine Adventure.

[Hello Purvis]

> Oh lord bikers. Avert eyes, but make furtive glances every once in a while at them. We want to look intimidated, but still curious, in a "wow-danger!" sort of way. Hopefully they'll get their kicks from that and won't bother us.

>You quickly advert your eyes, and hear the blue-haired biker snigger.
>You glance toward them again once to twice as you try to pass on, while the blue-haired biker grins in obvious delight. "Hey kid!" she says, "You looking to ride?"

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[Fightest]

> Ponder. Do we, or close members of our family, normally have anything against bikers?
> We're doing weird shit today anyway, this isn't much stranger.
> If #1 is negative, then look sheepish and say, "You mean with you? That'd be really cool."

[Hello Purvis]

> Ponder. Do we, or close members of our family, normally have anything against bikers?
> We're doing weird shit today anyway, this isn't much stranger.
> If #1 is negative, then look sheepish and say, "You mean with you? That'd be really cool."

>Against people who ride motorcycles, not really? But against hoodlum types? Satori would be heartbroken if she found out you because a hoodlum. But...at the same time, it's not like they're doing anything illegal, just kind of obnoxious.
>The blue-haired biker screws up her face, "What, do you-"
>She is cut off by one of the other two bikers breaking out into laughter. The tall biker takes off her helmet, revealing blonde hair wound into a bun and red eyes. "What's the matter, Chiko, you got something against making friends?"
>She then glances to you. "What've you got to ride with? Pretty damn shameful to be hitting the pavement like that, ain't it?"

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[sammy t coleridge]

>Examine the bikers more carefully to see if they have any dangerous implements.
>Ponder if you have the skills ride a motorcycle.
>Ponder the fact that they are trying to get you to ride a motorcycle when you don't have the proper protection (helmet),

[Hello Purvis]

>Examine the bikers more carefully to see if they have any dangerous implements.
>Ponder if you have the skills ride a motorcycle.
>Ponder the fact that they are trying to get you to ride a motorcycle when you don't have the proper protection (helmet),

>You're pretty sure the little one with her helmet still on has a length of chain, but you can't see it too well from this angle. The big blond and the blue-haired one, Chiko, don't see to be carrying anything; unless it's small enough to be concealed.
>You know how to ride motorbikes, though it's limited primarily to a few scooter rides you've taken. But the principal ought to be about the same. Still, you wouldn't want to try anything tricky right now.
>You do lack a helmet. And your short-sleeved shirt and dress wouldn't be that great in a fall, either.

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[sammy t coleridge]

>Ponder if you can take all three in a fight

[Hello Purvis]

>Ponder if you can take all three in a fight

>The last time you were in a fight, you were in elementary school. You have no idea if you could take them any of them on, let alone three against one. Well, you might be able to take on Chiko or the little one in the helmet, but the big blonde is unlikely.
>"She's checkin' us out," says the helmeted biker. "Heheheheh, whacha think she's gonna do?"

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[communist unity (comm-unity)]

> Let's try not to get ourselves into trouble. We're not really sure of these people's intentions.
> "Well, It'd be nice, but I can't really ride without a helmet. I'm not really dressed for it either."

[Hello Purvis]

> Let's try not to get ourselves into trouble. We're not really sure of these people's intentions.
> "Well, It'd be nice, but I can't really ride without a helmet. I'm not really dressed for it either."

>Chiko sniggers again, while the big blonde just shrugs. "Eh. Just whup Chiko's ass and take hers."
>The blue-haired biker "Wait, what?"
>"'What' what?" says the big blonde. "Don't think you can take her?"

>_

[Hello Purvis]

>Things go a bit quiet for a moment. Chiko is pretty clearly upset by the large blonde's words.
>Then the large blonde looks at you and grins, "Hey, you can whup Chiko's ass, right? Go on. You need a ride anyways, don't you?"
>"You saying I can't take her?!" Chiko exclaims. "I'll stomp the piss out of her!"

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[WHMZakeri]

>Umm ...
>"Well, normally I wouldn't mind, but unfortunately I left my favorite bludgeoning instrument at home."

Oh god, where's Kanji when you need him?

[communist unity (comm-unity)]

> Chiko has quite the short temper
> Things aren't turning out so well, consider ABSCONDing if things start getting rough.

[Fightest]

>Umm ...
>"Well, normally I wouldn't mind, but unfortunately I left my favorite bludgeoning instrument at home."

Oh god, where's Kanji when you need him?

> Not this, that'll only provoke them.
> "No, no, you'd beat me six ways to Sunday, I can't fight. It's been very nice talking to you, have a great day."
> Move to leave, hope they don't stop us.

[Hello Purvis]

> Chiko has quite the short temper
> Things aren't turning out so well, consider ABSCONDing if things start getting rough.

>She certainly seems easy to set off.
>You could probably run, but you aren't sure you could outrun then with all considered.

>Umm ...
>"Well, normally I wouldn't mind, but unfortunately I left my favorite bludgeoning instrument at home."

> Not this, that'll only provoke them.
> "No, no, you'd beat me six ways to Sunday, I can't fight. It's been very nice talking to you, have a great day."
> Move to leave, hope they don't stop us.

>You consider trying to play it cool, but maybe one of them isn't so cool anymore.
>"See, she knows what's up!" says Chiko. "I'm fuckin' dangerous!"
>"So's spoiled milk," answers the large blonde.
>You start to withdraw. "Now hold up," says the smaller biker with her helmet still on, the darkened visor looking toward you. "I'm kinda curious. It's like science, see? Gotta do experiments and shit to figure out what's up..."

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[Kasu]

> "Uh...  I'd rather not..."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Uh...  I'd rather not..."

>"What, you got something against science?" asks the helmeted biker.
>"Naw, she just knows what's up!" Chiko says, with a smug grin.
>"Shit, kid," says the big blonde, "Wanna go party?"

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[Kasu]

> "I would, but I have to meet a friend soon.  Maybe another time?"
> If all is well make a tactical withdrawal.

[Hello Purvis]

> "I would, but I have to meet a friend soon.  Maybe another time?"
> If all is well make a tactical withdrawal.

>The big blonde frowns. "Okay, but next time you're kicking Chiko's ass for reals, because I could use the laugh!"
>"Goddamnit, Yuugs!" shouts Chiko, "Cut that shit out or I'll take you down myself!"
>"Yeah, keep telling yourself that," says Yuugs.
>"Maybe it'll even come true," the helmeted biker adds.
>You think they are sufficiently distracted, and withdraw into the tenements.
>You are at an intersection between an apartment complex, an couple of doubles, and an old ranch style house. It's pretty quiet here, save for the squabbling bikers. A lone street light rest on the corner, with a four-way stop sign and numerous old fliers attached to it. There is a dumpster beside the apartment building, with several crows perched on it. Obvious exits are North, East, South, and West.

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[Kasu]

> Greet the crows.
> Head in the direction of Parsee's house.

[Hello Purvis]

> Greet the crows.
> Head in the direction of Parsee's house.

>You greet the crows. One of them flaps his wings at you, briefly. Teehee, trying to pretend he doesn't like it.
>You check the address. Ah, Parsee lives on the second floor of the apartment building.  Apartment 4B.
>You enter the apartment complex. The lobby is empty and has decent amount of trash laying around in the form of old newspapers, empty cans, and fast food containers. There's some benches and tables for people to use, but it seems the place is generally avoided. In the back, there is an elevator beside a closed door marked as the staircase.  Some vending machines stand opposite of the elevators.

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[Kasu]

> Quickly head for the elevator.

[Hello Purvis]

> Quickly head for the elevator.

>You head for an elevator, and find no competition for it, nor anyone emerging from it when it arrives. You climb in, and find yourself curiously relieved to see all the buttons are in place.
>Stepping out into the second floor, you quickly spot the proper apartment, it is directly across the the elevator.

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[Kasu]

> Head for the apartment and knock lightly on the door.

[Hello Purvis]

> Head for the apartment and knock lightly on the door.

>You hear some motion in the apartment, which stops for a moment. Then you head the sound of a few locks and bolts being thrown before the door opens and a woman with short blonde hair and startlingly green eyes opens the door.
>Wait a minute...you remember her! This was the girl you asked for directions this morning when you first went to the university! The one who gave you the look first. ...The same look she's giving you now.
>"Huh," she says at length, "I was wondering how you knew me. So, where're we going?"

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[Kasu]

> Confused look.
> "W-what?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Confused look.
> "W-what?"

>"I said, where're you taking me?" Parsee replies, frowning a bit.

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[E-Nazrin]

>recall Orin said we'd be taking her to dinner.
>any semi-decent, affordable places nearby?

[Hello Purvis]

>recall Orin said we'd be taking her to dinner.
>any semi-decent, affordable places nearby?

>You think she said something like that. Or at least, it'd be a good idea.
>You have no idea. Maybe there's some fast food place nearby?
>"I admit, I've never really done this kind of thing before, but Orin's trustworthy, if a bit naive. No offense..."

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[sammy t coleridge]

>"Don't worry. It'll be fine"
>Smile sincerely to gain the unit's trust.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Don't worry. It'll be fine"
>Smile sincerely to gain the unit's trust.

>"So, what did bring this on?" she asks, as she steps out with purse in hand. "And you never did say where we were going?"

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