Maribel Quest Succeeding - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

>"How much do you remember about that other world, Yuugi? You know, the dream everyone shared?"

>Yuugi gives you a look. "Yeah, I remember some things. You're gonna tell me it was all real, right?"

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[DracoOmega]

>"Yes, it was. I guess, from what you say, I'm not the first one to say this?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Yes, it was. I guess, from what you say, I'm not the first one to say this?"

>"It's what Parsee said, too," says Yuugi. "Doesn't bloody well matter, if you ask me."

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[DracoOmega]

>"I think it does, though. Just think of it this way. Everyone here knows you and Parsee are an item, right? But in that world, no one remembered anything about this place, or about the relationships they'd had here. Parsee and Utsuho met, and fell in love with each other. You love Parsee too, don't you? Surely you can see why someone else might, too? How can you be muscling in on someone else's girl, if no one involved even has any knowledge the she is? Including you, then, I might add."
>"Problem is, when everyone comes back here, feelings don't just die off that quickly. At this point, what's anyone supposed to do? Parsee loves both of you. She can't just suddenly feel differently because it's inconvenient. What happened there was real. And you beating up Utsuho isn't going to change that, no matter how much you might like it to."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I think it does, though. Just think of it this way. Everyone here knows you and Parsee are an item, right? But in that world, no one remembered anything about this place, or about the relationships they'd had here. Parsee and Utsuho met, and fell in love with each other. You love Parsee too, don't you? Surely you can see why someone else might, too? How can you be muscling in on someone else's girl, if no one involved even has any knowledge the she is? Including you, then, I might add."
>"Problem is, when everyone comes back here, feelings don't just die off that quickly. At this point, what's anyone supposed to do? Parsee loves both of you. She can't just suddenly feel differently because it's inconvenient. What happened there was real. And you beating up Utsuho isn't going to change that, no matter how much you might like it to."

>"Hell it don't change anything," says Yuugi, "Tells that crow to back the fuck off or she'll get more of the same. And what's it to you, anyways?"

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[DracoOmega]

>"I knew both of them in the other world, actually. So I do happen to care about what happens to the both of them. And as understandably angry as you are with Utsuho, what about Parsee's part in all this? Can't you see that taking it out on Utsuho is only going to hurt her, too? Probably even hurt her more."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I knew both of them in the other world, actually. So I do happen to care about what happens to the both of them. And as understandably angry as you are with Utsuho, what about Parsee's part in all this? Can't you see that taking it out on Utsuho is only going to hurt her, too? Probably even hurt her more."

>"So what?" Yuugi says, "You saying I should just give up, then, let that damn crow do whatever she wants?"
>Murasa puts a hand on Yuugi's shoulder, presumably to keep her from leaping to her feet. You really doubt that Murasa could stop her, though.

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[DracoOmega]

>"No, I'm not. That's not fair to you, either. I'm just saying that the only way this can ever be settled isn't by fighting about it."

[Hello Purvis]

>"No, I'm not. That's not fair to you, either. I'm just saying that the only way this can ever be settled isn't by fighting about it."

>She looks at you, clearly waiting for you to continue.

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[DracoOmega]

>"Do you think it would be possible for the three of you to be in the same room for a bit without trying to pound her face in?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Do you think it would be possible for the three of you to be in the same room for a bit without trying to pound her face in?"

>"Only what business that crow have being in the same room as Parsee, exactly?" says Yuugi. "This is why I have to set her straight."

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[DracoOmega]

>"What business? Maybe because she genuinely loves her, too? And being beaten up won't 'set that straight'. Think of it this way, if someone went and beat YOU up, would you stop caring about Parsee?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"What business? Maybe because she genuinely loves her, too? And being beaten up won't 'set that straight'. Think of it this way, if someone went and beat YOU up, would you stop caring about Parsee?"

>"No. See. This is where you don't know what you're talking about," Yuugi says, giving you a dark look. "It don't matter what Parsee thinks about her. What matters is what that damn crow's doing, which is getting involved with what she ain't supposed to be involved with. Only since she ain't gonna cut that out, step one is to set her straight so she does. See? After that, then me and Parsee can get all the rest sorted out like it's supposed to be. Got it?"

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[DracoOmega]

>"And then, as far as you're concerned, it doesn't matter at all that she only got involved with her when everyone's memories of this entire world were gone? When, in that other world, you and Parsee were never involved at all?"
>Pray that she doesn't decide to vent steam in our direction....

[Hello Purvis]

>"And then, as far as you're concerned, it doesn't matter at all that she only got involved with her when everyone's memories of this entire world were gone? When, in that other world, you and Parsee were never involved at all?"
>Pray that she doesn't decide to vent steam in our direction....

>"Only I'm thinking more the part where the crow didn't knock it the hell off once she started rememberin' again," Yuugi says.
>It's certainly possible at this point. You think you may have made some critical errors in your approach...

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[DracoOmega]

>"And if you were in her position, what would you have done?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"And if you were in her position, what would you have done?"

>"Only why would I be in her position to begin with? I'll tell you what I would have done. I would have made damn sure I wasn't walking on someone else's toes."

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[DracoOmega]

>"And when this all started, she wasn't. If you think back to that dream, do you remember Parsee in it?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"And when this all started, she wasn't. If you think back to that dream, do you remember Parsee in it?"

>"Yeah, kinda," she says. "But you're only leaving out the part where she remembered, and kept at it anyways. Next time you do it, I'm painting my walls with you!"

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[DracoOmega]

>"Look, I only came here because I'm concerned for everyone involved. I'm not saying you're wrong, and I'm certainly not saying she's right. And I hope you can understand the courage it takes for someone like me to come here like this at all. I just don't want to see this have to come to violence. And Parsee doesn't, either, you know."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Look, I only came here because I'm concerned for everyone involved. I'm not saying you're wrong, and I'm certainly not saying she's right. And I hope you can understand the courage it takes for someone like me to come here like this at all. I just don't want to see this have to come to violence. And Parsee doesn't, either, you know."

>"Only the crow knows what she's got to do to keep that from happening. And you got to stop coming to my home trying to tell me different if you don't wanna join her. See? That's manners. It's not hard. And if you're so damn concerned about everyone, how come every word you've been sayin' is telling me to give up, then?"

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[DracoOmega]

>"I never asked you to give up, and I'm really sorry if it sounds that way. I'm not even contesting what you have with Parsee. I was just hoping you'd be willing to talk to them about it, that's all. So that maybe there's a solution to this that doesn't end with someone's face beaten in."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I never asked you to give up, and I'm really sorry if it sounds that way. I'm not even contesting what you have with Parsee. I was just hoping you'd be willing to talk to them about it, that's all. So that maybe there's a solution to this that doesn't end with someone's face beaten in."

>She nods. "Right. Apology accepted. And the thing is? I'm not seein' anything else. You have some ideas, let me have 'em."

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[DracoOmega]

>"You love Parsee, right? And you don't want to lose her to someone else. That is one of the most understandable positions in the history of relationships. But she hasn't stopped loving you because of Utsuho. Her feelings for you didn't go anywhere, and I don't think you have to worry about that changing anytime soon. Utsuho isn't a threat to you, and she needn't be an obstacle, either. Look, I have no idea how oni social norms in this area work, so forgive me if this is either stupid or abhorrent, but... is it at all possible to accept that Parsee is capable of loving both of you? Without her loving you any less? For her sake, you understand, and hers alone."

[Hello Purvis]

>"You love Parsee, right? And you don't want to lose her to someone else. That is one of the most understandable positions in the history of relationships. But she hasn't stopped loving you because of Utsuho. Her feelings for you didn't go anywhere, and I don't think you have to worry about that changing anytime soon. Utsuho isn't a threat to you, and she needn't be an obstacle, either. Look, I have no idea how oni social norms in this area work, so forgive me if this is either stupid or abhorrent, but... is it at all possible to accept that Parsee is capable of loving both of you? Without her loving you any less? For her sake, you understand, and hers alone."

>"You...what? I...uh...maybe?"
>Her tone is clearly surprised. Without the obvious irritation in her voice, she sounds very different.

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[DracoOmega]

>"I think it's at least worth considering. And I think it may be what could make Parsee happiest in the long run, too. She's out there right now, suffering over this, you know."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I think it's at least worth considering. And I think it may be what could make Parsee happiest in the long run, too. She's out there right now, suffering over this, you know."

>"Umm. Well..." says Yuugi. "I dunno. I'd have to, uh, think about it. And maybe talk with Parsee? It's just, you know, supposed to be me and her forever."
>She looks toward the ground and mutters something. You think you catch, "...don't just look like Yukari..."

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[DracoOmega]

>"I understand. Just take some time and think it over. And, uh, thanks for not painting the walls with me. Sorry for barging into your place like this."

>"Oh, and Murasa, when do you think you'll be back around the clinic?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"I understand. Just take some time and think it over. And, uh, thanks for not painting the walls with me. Sorry for barging into your place like this."

>"Oh, and Murasa, when do you think you'll be back around the clinic?"

>Yuugi nods. "Yeah...maybe. Maybe I oughta go see Parsee..."
>Murasa, who has been unhelpfully silent, and possibly rather wary  up until this point, says, "Well. I guess I could go back now..."

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[DracoOmega]

>"Yeah, that might be a good idea. She was out fishing, when I passed her a little while ago."
>"And ok, Murasa. I'll tag along, if you don't mind."