Author Topic: Maribel Quest Succeeding - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 58945 times)

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #870 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:25:25 AM »

>Is this a fairy?

DracoOmega · « **Reply #871 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:26:27 AM »

(It's almost certainly Shizuha)

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #872 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:51:45 AM »

>Let this be a lesson that even if we can fly, the roads exist for a reason. USE THEM.

That means you, Dracums ={

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #873 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:54:03 AM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on August 16, 2010, 05:16:59 AM

>Dash backwards, then shift up and to the side
>Attempt to shoot a similar burst as the last one with one hand, but then stop short before the full energy is expended and then quickly follow it with a burst from the other hand, leading ahead of the direction where we expect her to dodge. Effectively, try to feint her into the second stream.

>You move back, then up and to the side, avoiding the formation coming toward you.
>You then fire a burst at her, followed by another. She dodges the first one, and the second one clips her on the arm with one on its shots. It doesn't seem she is too mobile when she's giving her all into firing all these shots.
>In the meantime, your opponent continues to fill the air with wedges of red bullets. One is coming for you, while others below and to your left.

Quote from: YukarE-mouse on August 16, 2010, 05:51:45 AM

>Let this be a lesson that even if we can fly, the roads exist for a reason. USE THEM.

>It seems this is so. You wonder if it ties to the bridge underground? Not for long, though, you're rather occupied.

>_

Blitzer · « **Reply #874 on:** August 16, 2010, 02:53:34 PM »

>Roads are for those who can't fly, right? There are people that can't fly in Gensokyo, you know.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #875 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:27:13 PM »

Quote from: Romanoff Kaiser NEX Blitzer on August 16, 2010, 02:53:34 PM

>Roads are for those who can't fly, right? There are people that can't fly in Gensokyo, you know.

>This too would make sense, but maybe it isn't so wise to be worrying about it when you're being shot at.

>_

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #876 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:28:52 PM »

> Our right side should still be open? If we can, dodge that way
> Prepare to fire anotehr barrage

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #877 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:37:05 PM »

Quote from: Vic Vuvuzela on August 16, 2010, 04:28:52 PM

> Our right side should still be open? If we can, dodge that way
> Prepare to fire anotehr barrage

>You dodge right, buying you a moment of respite, and prepare another barrage.
>There is already another wedge flying in your direction, as one to the left passes by.

>_

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #878 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:38:52 PM »

> Is the one directly before us the only imminent shot?
>> If so, drop below it and fire.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #879 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:43:42 PM »

Quote from: Vic Vuvuzela on August 16, 2010, 04:38:52 PM

> Is the one directly before us the only imminent shot?
>> If so, drop below it and fire.

>Yes.
>You drop down, and fire a barrage. Your opponent tries to move out of the way, but concentrating as hard as she was on firing at you, she isn't able to move very quickly, and several of the shot connect with her.
>"Fine!" she shouts, as she draws away, "Do whatever you what!"

>_

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #880 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:45:10 PM »

> Excellent!
> But it's probably better that we stick to walking in case this "Riko" decides to fight as well.
> How many paths can we see from the air that head towards the mountain?

DracoOmega · « **Reply #881 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:51:57 PM »

>Shout out after her: "I'm sorry, honestly! If I'd known it would bother you, I never would have done it."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #882 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:58:35 PM »

Quote from: Vic Vuvuzela on August 16, 2010, 04:45:10 PM

> Excellent!
> But it's probably better that we stick to walking in case this "Riko" decides to fight as well.
> How many paths can we see from the air that head towards the mountain?

>You feel flushed with victory!
>It might not be a bad idea.
>There's just the one below you.

Quote from: DracoOmega on August 16, 2010, 04:51:57 PM

>Shout out after her: "I'm sorry, honestly! If I'd known it would bother you, I never would have done it."

>She waves as she flies off.

>_

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #883 on:** August 16, 2010, 04:59:54 PM »

> Welp, let's walk. Drop down to the path and follow it towards the mountain

DracoOmega · « **Reply #884 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:00:21 PM »

>Ok, land and take the road this time
>Try to not let our appreciation of the forest be spoiled by its keeper's prickly attitude

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #885 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:16:05 PM »

Quote from: Vic Vuvuzela on August 16, 2010, 04:59:54 PM

> Welp, let's walk. Drop down to the path and follow it towards the mountain

>You drop down into the forest, and land where the road is.
>To be honest, it really is quite attractive. The leaves are already starting to turn colors a little, and the trees aren't too thick like in some of the other forests you visited earlier today. A nice breeze runs through them, as well, sending a nice rustle through the trees. The road runs through it. Obvious exits are east and west.

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #886 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:19:19 PM »

>Head east

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #887 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:27:15 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on August 16, 2010, 05:19:19 PM

>Head east

>You continue eastward, and soon see a short barefoot woman in yellow blouse and a reddish dress, wearing a red hat bearing a cluster of grapes on it.
>"Please do not be too mad at Shizuha," she says, inclining her head toward you. "She always gets antsy toward this time of year."

>_

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #888 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:29:26 PM »

> "I'm more worried about her being mad at me

. While I didn't appreciate being attacked, I guess I should have noted roads exist for a reason"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #889 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:31:53 PM »

Quote from: UncertainKitten on August 16, 2010, 05:29:26 PM

> "I'm more worried about her being mad at me . While I didn't appreciate being attacked, I guess I should have noted roads exist for a reason"

>"She usually doesn't care," says the woman. "Just it's that time of year right before the leaves turn, and she gets restless. There's a lot of stress for her. Just she didn't recognize you, and...well..." She turns her hands upward. "She won't hold a grudge."

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #890 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:34:42 PM »

>"Well, that's good to know. And the forest really is quite pretty. I'm Maribel, by the way."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #891 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:39:55 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on August 16, 2010, 05:34:42 PM

>"Well, that's good to know. And the forest really is quite pretty. I'm Maribel, by the way."

>"I am Minoriko, it is a pleasure. Please feel free to pass through as you like."

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #892 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:43:38 PM »

>"Thank you. Actually, while I'm at it, can you tell me where to find the kappa? I understand they're towards the mountain, but I don't know more specifically than that."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #893 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:48:16 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on August 16, 2010, 05:43:38 PM

>"Thank you. Actually, while I'm at it, can you tell me where to find the kappa? I understand they're towards the mountain, but I don't know more specifically than that."

>"Follow this road, and you should find their village," says Minoriko. "They can be a little shy, though."

>_

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #894 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:49:09 PM »

> "I'm actually looking for a friend of mine and I think she may have come out this way. White shirt, black tie and black hat, she'd probably be very excited. Have you heard anything?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #895 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:51:46 PM »

Quote from: Vic Vuvuzela on August 16, 2010, 05:49:09 PM

> "I'm actually looking for a friend of mine and I think she may have come out this way. White shirt, black tie and black hat, she'd probably be very excited. Have you heard anything?"

>"I've not seen anyone like that," she says, shaking her head.

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #896 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:52:31 PM »

>"Well, thanks anyway. Have a pleasant day!"
>Continue along the road

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #897 on:** August 16, 2010, 05:59:27 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on August 16, 2010, 05:52:31 PM

>"Well, thanks anyway. Have a pleasant day!"
>Continue along the road

>"You as well, Maribel," she says.
>You continue along the road. The forest grows darker and heavier, taking on an atmosphere similar to that of the forest of magic. It is very quiet here, giving you a sense that the world is holding its breath. Even without your border awareness, you can tell that you've moved into an entirely different place than you were before. Even the air feels a bit colder. The road continues on. Obvious exits are east and west.

>_

DracoOmega · « **Reply #898 on:** August 16, 2010, 06:00:42 PM »

>Continue east
>Keep an eye and ear out for anything of interest

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #899 on:** August 16, 2010, 06:07:50 PM »

Quote from: DracoOmega on August 16, 2010, 06:00:42 PM

>Continue east
>Keep an eye and ear out for anything of interest

>You continue east, keeping your eyes open. Soon, you see motion up ahead, a woman in a red dress twirling and dancing along the path, into and out of the foliage. You quickly recognize her as the polite ribbon-wearing girl you met in the Forest of Magic earlier today. It's rather impressive she can dance like that without tripping over the brush or smacking her arm on an errant tree.
>She pirouettes toward you. "Hello!" she calls, not ceasing her dance. "Are you sure you should be going this way?"

>_