Maribel Quest Succeeding - A Z-Machine Adventure

[DracoOmega]

>"That sounds familiar..."
>Do we remember where Nue's bar was?

[Rin Kagamine]

> "Nothing on her head, wings are red and blue?  If so, I know her."
> Surprising that Nue same as herself though

[Hello Purvis]

>"That sounds familiar..."
>Do we remember where Nue's bar was?

>"Good, cause I got nothin' else."
>You remember her heading east when she parted with you this morning.

> "Nothing on her head, wings are red and blue?  If so, I know her."
> Surprising that Nue same as herself though

>"Oh yeah, that too."
>Who the what now?

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[DracoOmega]

>"Well, thanks."
>Head back to the place where we met her earlier, and head east

[Rin Kagamine]

> Try to remember what the bar was called, something to do with flowers, maybe a rose?

[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, thanks."
>Head back to the place where we met her earlier, and head east

>"No worries," says the merchant.
>You head back to where you and Nue parted, and head east.
>The street is particular loud and raucous, with numerous oni drinking, dancing and in general merriment on the streets. As well, there are a couple brawls going on. There buildings here seem to be mostly pubs of various kinds, in varying states of repair. Most of them, honestly, don't seem all that appealing to you.

> Try to remember what the bar was called, something to do with flowers, maybe a rose?

>Yes, this sounds right....There's one called The Rose and Weasel over there. It looks fairly inviting.

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[Rin Kagamine]

> Mm, that doesn't sound exactly right.
> Consider giving it a shot anyway.

[Hello Purvis]

> Mm, that doesn't sound exactly right.
> Consider giving it a shot anyway.

>Yeah, it couldn't be that.
>You draw closer, and have a look through the front windows. It seems to be a well lit place, rather crowded at the moment. At the bar, you can see Nue, serving up drinks to the various patrons.

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[E-Nazrin]

God damn it, Draco, that's EXACTLY what I was afraid of! :/

>Consider cursing our poor memory.
>How well does Our Mary handle alcohol?

[Hello Purvis]

>Consider cursing our poor memory.
>How well does Our Mary handle alcohol?

>You curse your memory. But you feel bad, it works so hard for you.
>You don't drink much, as you tend not to care for it, but you can hold your own for awhile. You tend toward what Renko derisively calls fruity girl drinks. Not that she was any better.

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[E-Nazrin]

>Head in and check out the menu; if there's anything that looks like it might use bloodmoss, there may be a benign reason for Nue's mass purchase.

[Hello Purvis]

>Head in and check out the menu; if there's anything that looks like it might use bloodmoss, there may be a benign reason for Nue's mass purchase.

>You head inside, and find things are just as busy as they looked outside. There a lot of talking and laughing going on, creating a lively babble that makes it hard to think. You have a look at the price list beside the bar. ...You have no idea what any of these drinks are, aside from the fact they sound slightly obscene.
>"Oy! Maribel!" calls out a gruff voice to the left.

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[E-Nazrin]

>Look. Expect Deva K. Be ready for violence.

[Hello Purvis]

>Look. Expect Deva K. Be ready for violence.

>You look, and find your expectations are fulfilled. Deva K grins at you from a booth in the corner. Thankfully, violence does not follow.

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[E-Nazrin]

>Well, probably best to humor her a little.
>Walk over close enough to talk comfortably.
>"Hello again."

[Hello Purvis]

>Well, probably best to humor her a little.
>Walk over close enough to talk comfortably.
>"Hello again."

>You walk over to her seat, which is curiously empty. You would think someone on her level would have all kinds of flunkies about?
>"Glad you showed up," she says. "Take a load off. Word has it you've been messing around with Yuugi."

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[Kasu]

> Frown.
> "Messing around?  I was just giving her advice on how she and Utsuho could settle things peacefully."

[Hello Purvis]

> Frown.
> "Messing around?  I was just giving her advice on how she and Utsuho could settle things peacefully."

>"That what it is?" she says. "Ah well, you know how street ears are."

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[E-Nazrin]

>"The main part I'm interested in, at least. She DID ask me to look into a small pawn shop that's opening up, and I helped that girl with a rat problem, though I'm not entirely sure what to think about that set of favors."

[Hello Purvis]

>"The main part I'm interested in, at least. She DID ask me to look into a small pawn shop that's opening up, and I helped that girl with a rat problem, though I'm not entirely sure what to think about that set of favors."

>The oni has a sip from her cup. "Yeah, Pawn Shops are her turf. Good of you to help her out with that."

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[E-Nazrin]

>shrug
>"I've been doing a lot of odd jobs today. It's been a good way to explore and learn."
>"Actually, right now I'm looking for some quality bloodmoss - I was told that Nue's bought a lot today, so I'm wondering if you know if it's used for anything here? Or, where to find some on my own? I expect it's not something you're too interested in, but I might as well ask."

[Hello Purvis]

>shrug
>"I've been doing a lot of odd jobs today. It's been a good way to explore and learn."
>"Actually, right now I'm looking for some quality bloodmoss - I was told that Nue's bought a lot today, so I'm wondering if you know if it's used for anything here? Or, where to find some on my own? I expect it's not something you're too interested in, but I might as well ask."

>"She does that every year about this time," says Deva K. "She'll pick up all the bloodmoss that's bloodmoss. Give it a day or so, and it'll show up on the market again."

[UncertainJakutten]

> "Do you think it'd be possible for me to convince her to part with a little bit though? Either through a favor or monetary exchange?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Do you think it'd be possible for me to convince her to part with a little bit though? Either through a favor or monetary exchange?"

>She shrugs, and sips from her cup again. "Probably. She'll be setting it to brew pretty soon, though, so don't sleep on that too long."

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[E-Nazrin]

>"Do you have any idea what she makes with it? Or is it something she doesn't like to talk about much?"
>Unless we really want to get Byakuren's power-up and push a little closer to risking unintentional youkaidom in exchange for better handling fairies and the ilk, this part can wait a day or two. Let's not push TOO hard to get it.
>quests

[UncertainJakutten]

We could always, you know, get the bloodmoss now and have it for if we need a power boost. Why would you wait again? I mean, seriously, no point in closing things off because we're sooooo~ nervous about possibly becoming a youkai. We can take the bloodmoss without upgrading. I say do so.

[E-Nazrin]

We could always, you know, get the bloodmoss now and have it for if we need a power boost. Why would you wait again? I mean, seriously, no point in closing things off because we're sooooo~ nervous about possibly becoming a youkai. We can take the bloodmoss without upgrading. I say do so.

The issue is whether whatever Nue would want for it is worth the trouble when we're leaving the lovebirds to wait/fume/try not to kill each other and odds are fair that school's let out by now in the village. There are more pressing things at hand, unless the strength is needed to take care of the fairy horde (which is apparently time-sensitive enough). And I'm not sure if we'd also need something from Eintei for the power-up, which also means the chance to try and see Reisen to ask about getting in there through more subtle means.

[UncertainJakutten]

The issue is whether whatever Nue would want for it is worth the trouble when we're leaving the lovebirds to wait/fume/try not to kill each other and odds are fair that school's let out by now in the village. There are more pressing things at hand, unless the strength is needed to take care of the fairy horde (which is apparently time-sensitive enough). And I'm not sure if we'd also need something from Eintei for the power-up, which also means the chance to try and see Reisen to ask about getting in there through more subtle means.

Bloodmoss is the last thing. Worst to worst we can ask if she can set some aside for us if it's a task. I see absolutely NO good reason to not ask.

[Serela]

Bloodmoss is the last thing. Worst to worst we can ask if she can set some aside for us if it's a task. I see absolutely NO good reason to not ask.

This, pretty much.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Do you have any idea what she makes with it? Or is it something she doesn't like to talk about much?"
>Unless we really want to get Byakuren's power-up and push a little closer to risking unintentional youkaidom in exchange for better handling fairies and the ilk, this part can wait a day or two. Let's not push TOO hard to get it.
>quests

>"She makes ale for the Solstice festival with it," Deva K says. "So I don't think it'd be too hard, as long as you don't want too much. Just she always sells out."
>You consider whether this can wait.
>>Your Quests are:
>Renko Quest
>Given Renko has been your long-term partner in crime, if you're stuck here, chances are she is too.
>Escape from Eastern Wonderland?
>At some point, you should probably try to go home. Right?
>Love is a Battlefield
>Your friend Utsuho in a bitter rivalry with Yuugi for the heart of Parsee Mizuhashi. You've managed to at least open Yuugi's heart to another idea; Utsuho has gone to investigate
>Maximum Charge Maribel Hearn
>Byakuren has offered to cast a spell to enhance your innate magic potential, if you gather the ingredients and prove yourself worthy.
>Clinic Catastophe
>Byakuren asked you to help Murasa run the clinic, and to make sure Murasa is doing her job. Kisume's bucket appeared there, but how?
>Bellow away!
>The town blacksmith's bellows are missing! She thinks they were stolen by faeries.
>Maid a Getaway
>The maids from Scarlet Devil Mansion are running away! Why is this?
>Coy, is she?
>Utsuho has asked you to find Koishi, and try to help make amends.
>What watch?
>Utsuho has asked you to return Sakuya her pocketwatch
>Need a Nitori
>Utsuho asked you to find out if Nitori is doing okay.

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