Okuu Quest : A Z-Machine Adventure.

[communist unity (comm-unity)]

> "Well, where do you want to go?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Well, where do you want to go?"

>"Well," says Parsee. "There's a nice seafood place down the way, but they're kind of expensive and I am pretty sure they're taking money from the occult underground in some way. How about pizza? There's a nice little place not too far from here. They're clean, too."|

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[Rin Kagamine]

> "Pizza sounds great!"
> Examine this "Parsee" creature

[Hello Purvis]

> "Pizza sounds great!"
> Examine this "Parsee" creature

>"Good! It's just a short walk away. " She leaves the apartment, you note she has a rather humongous purse hanging off the shoulder that was obscured by the door.
>You observe her as she locks the door. She's a smallish woman with a fairly thin build. You notice she's glancing around while locking the door. She's pretty, but you think it is her clothing that really makes her stand out, with their intricately threaded borders and poofy sleeves. You're not sure if she has an odd sense of fashion, or if there's something more to it.
>As she finishes locking the door, she reaches into her purse, draws out what seems to be a band of tin foil, and wraps it around her left wrist. She then proceeds to do the same with another band and her right wrist. She glances at you. "Oh, I'm sorry. Do you want one? They track you outside through your heartbeat. This helps mess up the satellite and makes you invisible to them."

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[Rin Kagamine]

> "Nah, I think I'm good for now.  I've been running around all day so they're probably more confused than anything."
> Pause
> "...Or would they be more interested now?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Nah, I think I'm good for now.  I've been running around all day so they're probably more confused than anything."
> Pause
> "...Or would they be more interested now?"

>"Ain't that the million dollar question?" says Parsee as she heads for the stairs.  "But yeah, it's no biggie if you don't wear one, unless they have a reason to be tracking you. But some people like to stay safe, you know?"
>She holds the stairway door open for you. "Mind, if they catch us together, they'll definitely be interested."

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[Rin Kagamine]

> "Well, better safe than sorry.  Do you have any extras on you?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Well, better safe than sorry.  Do you have any extras on you?"

>She produces a set from her purse and holds them out to you.
>"I guess you are at least kind of a skeptic, then," she says. "Or at least willing to look a bit silly for the act."

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[Rin Kagamine]

> "I don't know if I'd call myself a skeptic, but I'm definitely searching for answers."
> Put them on.

[Hello Purvis]

> "I don't know if I'd call myself a skeptic, but I'm definitely searching for answers."
> Put them on.

>Obtain: Aluminum Foil Bracelets (worn as accessories)
>"Aren't we all?" says Parsee. "You've done your homework, haven't you? How'd you find out about me, anyways?"
>She starts down the staircase.

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[Rin Kagamine]

> "I was talking to Orin earlier today about my predicament and how I was searching for as many possible explanations as I could find.  She suggested that I talk to you since you might have some experience with this type of thing."
> "I also have the feeling I ran into you earlier today.  Is that just deja vu?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "I was talking to Orin earlier today about my predicament and how I was searching for as many possible explanations as I could find.  She suggested that I talk to you since you might have some experience with this type of thing."
> "I also have the feeling I ran into you earlier today.  Is that just deja vu?"

>"So you asked me out on that, huh?" she says, "Now I feel kind of used." Her tone doesn't really hint if that's a joke or not.
>"Yeah, you asked me for directions, remember? I was kinda suspicious you might have been with someone, but you seemed clean. Kinda wish Orin had told me that was you, though. It would have made deciding a lot easier. All she said was that her hot sister saw me and just had to see me tonight. Which is something they're dumb enough to try, I'm told? But she's clean."

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[Jana]

>"No, no! I didn't mean to sound like I was using you! I just need someone I can talk to in confidence... You know..."
>Trail off cutely!
>"Wait, Orin called me her hot sister?"

[Rin Kagamine]

> "Wait, that's what she told you!?  That's really strange; that doesn't sound like her at all..."
> Does it sound like her? 
> "Actually, this is good though, I really need someone new to talk to.  I need a new perspective on life because today has just been pretty earth-shattering."
> "Also, you're really cute and I absolutely love your outfit!"
> Smile warmly and grab Parsee's hand.
> "Shall we?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"No, no! I didn't mean to sound like I was using you! I just need someone I can talk to in confidence... You know..."
>Trail off cutely!
>"Wait, Orin called me her hot sister?"

> "Wait, that's what she told you!?  That's really strange; that doesn't sound like her at all..."
> Does it sound like her? 
> "Actually, this is good though, I really need someone new to talk to.  I need a new perspective on life because today has just been pretty earth-shattering."
> "Also, you're really cute and I absolutely love your outfit!"
> Smile warmly and grab Parsee's hand.
> "Shall we?"

>Goddamnit Orin! This does kinda sound like her, she can be tricky when it comes to not telling the whole story.
>You fumble and blush while trying to explain. "Man," says Parsee, "And here I thought I caught someone's eye without saying a thing. And yeah, those were her words, 'My hot sister'"
>You decide to go with it. "Alright, alright," she says. "We'll talk."
>You compliment her, and she giggles. "Now you're just trying to butter me up. Don't stop."
>You take her hand, and she stiffens up a bit, clearly off guard. "Wow, you're bold alright," she says. "Sure, let's go."
>You start down the stairs, which a sort of smell to them that you can only describe as burnt ethnic stew. You're not really sure what causes it, but you've encountered it from time to time in your line of work.
>Emerging outside, you can see the bikers down the street, taking loudly and laughing amongst themselves. Parsee glares darkly in their direction. "Jerks," she says. "Thank god they're over there."
>She starts heading southward. "So, um, talking about things?"

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[Fightest]

> Examine bracelets.
> "Um. I don't want to play devil's advocate, but they can still track your heartbeat through your face and neck. Maybe you could weave strands of aluminium into your clothes - that would be better. Even better if you could use iron."

[Hello Purvis]

> Examine bracelets.
> "Um. I don't want to play devil's advocate, but they can still track your heartbeat through your face and neck. Maybe you could weave strands of aluminium into your clothes - that would be better. Even better if you could use iron."

>The bracelets seem to be made of common aluminum foil, folded into strips. You made these as a kid once or twice.
"They're harder to read. Your face and neck have more things going on. And yeah, Iron is way better, but it's overkill. You only need a little bit to mess up their satellites. So Aluminum's good, it's portable, cheap, and readily available."

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[Rin Kagamine]

> "I see."
> Explain how we feel that the world is wrong and relate our experiences at the three shrines.  Do not mention the forest creature yet.
> If she asks how we found the shrine in the woods, tell that the Paranormal Investigators have a map in  their office

[Fightest]

> If she asks how we found the shrine in the woods, tell that the Paranormal Investigators have a map in  their office

> Also wonder out loud about how it gets electricity out there and still remains so unknown.

[Hello Purvis]

> "I see."
> Explain how we feel that the world is wrong and relate our experiences at the three shrines.  Do not mention the forest creature yet.
> If she asks how we found the shrine in the woods, tell that the Paranormal Investigators have a map in  their office

> Also wonder out loud about how it gets electricity out there and still remains so unknown.

>The two of you walk down the street, hand in hand, as you try to explain your predicament. She nods, not saying much and letting you say your piece. You elaborate on your experiences this morning, and on your visits to the shrines.  "That's something," she says at length. "I'll tell you straight up, the shrines are all frauds, but I'm surprised the Moriya shrine was that unhelpful. I've been there a couple times to get free food and keep an eye on certain people, and they're usually really nice and helpful. So, there really is a forest shrine? Huh."
>You ponder aloud how they find it. "Oh, electrical records and stuff like that are private. Old law from back when people were afraid of sabotage from the USSR." She chuckles. "They never really bothered to change it. I guess the people at the power company just don't care, as long as the money's coming in."
>You reach the Pizza Place, which is just named Rosa's. It's about as run-down looking as anything in the Skids, but there's a familiar sort of comfort in that. It's just a little box shop. Heading inside, you see a bored-looking teenage girl with blue hair and matching hair ribbon. She gestures for you to have a seat wherever you want. The place is empty at the moment, being a bit before dinner time.
>Parsee leads you toward a corner booth, positioning herself so her back is to the wall. This leaves you in the position of deciding whether you'll grab a chair to sit opposite of her, or just slide in beside her.
>"That is a story..." she says. "So, what can I do for you, then?"

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[Rin Kagamine]

> Sit opposite her, better to hold a conversation that way.
> "Have you ever heard of something like this happening to someone before?  Better yet, have you ever woken up one morning and just felt that things were different?"
> "Not like something in your room has switched places, but something major.  Like, the clerk at the store is someone completely different and had never heard of the previous clerk?  Even worse, if the clerk seems to be the same, but just feels different?"
> "Do you follow what I'm saying?  It seems very odd to me to say out loud, but I'm still trying to piece together exactly how I feel about it."

[Hello Purvis]

> Sit opposite her, better to hold a conversation that way.
> "Have you ever heard of something like this happening to someone before?  Better yet, have you ever woken up one morning and just felt that things were different?"
> "Not like something in your room has switched places, but something major.  Like, the clerk at the store is someone completely different and had never heard of the previous clerk?  Even worse, if the clerk seems to be the same, but just feels different?"
> "Do you follow what I'm saying?  It seems very odd to me to say out loud, but I'm still trying to piece together exactly how I feel about it."

>"I've heard of things like that," Parsee says, frowning a bit. "But, usually that comes with a lot of psychedelic drugs. Which is why the CIA tried to use them for mind control experiments back in the original MKULTRA project. In your case...well, I'm guessing you're not an acid-head. Maybe they're experimenting on you?"

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[Rin Kagamine]

> "No no, never touch drugs.  There's too many ways it can end badly."
> Pause and thumb through the menu.
> "Before we go on, let's pick what to eat first.  What would you like?  I'm buying of course."

[Hello Purvis]

> "No no, never touch drugs.  There's too many ways it can end badly."
> Pause and thumb through the menu.
> "Before we go on, let's pick what to eat first.  What would you like?  I'm buying of course."

>"We can do 50/50," says Parsee, nodding as your declare your lack of drug use.
>The menu is pretty simple. Various kinds of pizzas with numerous toppings and the three usual sizes. Side items such as breadsticks and the token salad exist as well. "I'm not too picky," Parsee says, "just no onions or peppers. Can't stand the things."

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[Kasu]

> Anything we can't stand food-wise?

[Hello Purvis]

> Anything we can't stand food-wise?

>Is there?
>You're not allergic to anything, anyways,

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[Serela]

>You're allergic to anything, anyways,

>oh shit D:
>Order a medium pizza with breadsticks. If both ourselves and Parsee (by way of asking her) like pineapple on pizza, get that as a topping.

[Hello Purvis]

>oh shit D:
>Order a medium pizza with breadsticks. If both ourselves and Parsee (by way of asking her) like pineapple on pizza, get that as a topping.

>"Sure, I'll give it a shot."
>You make your order as the border blue-haired girl meanders over.
>You feel like a monster, inflicting such things upon this poor paranoid woman.
>"So, you're thinking I can help you out with this, right?" says Parsee. "What are you looking for, exactly?"

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[Kasu]

> "Well...  Preferably anything that seems like it doesn't belong in this reality or something close to it."
> Consider telling her about the Forest Spirit.

[Hello Purvis]

> "Well...  Preferably anything that seems like it doesn't belong in this reality or something close to it."
> Consider telling her about the Forest Spirit.

>You aren't suer how she regards the supernatural at this point.
>"There's all kinds of stuff like that, but the trick is catching it. I know exactly where to find it, though. The Research Institute and the Military Base. I've been wanting to get into those for a long time..."