(Shiki)Eiki Quest the 1st - Text Adventure of the Demonic Eye

[Blitzer]

>ReiRei: "So you're going to introduce us, right?"

>"Why not?"

>Limbo's Bosom: Frown at Reimu.

>You frown. The parser cannot find the right words to his guess as to what this gesture means.

>Reisen opens the door. Inside is Eirin, with a mildly surprised expression on her face.
>"Hello, Eirin."
>"Hello, Reisen."
>"These are Reimu Hakurei (I suppose you already know of her), Yuyuko Saigyouji, and, surprisingly enough, Shikieiki Yamaxanadu. They came in to talk about my recent...nightmares. Apparently, the Yama's been having these kind of nightmares, too."
>"I see. So, where do we start?"

>BGM: Voyage 1969 (It's kind of action-y for this scene, though)

[Hello Purvis]

>Death Mountains: Reimu is being a little rude, thus the frownings.
>Judge Stone: "Well, let us begin with your thoughts on the issue. Reisen tells me that the parting between the two of you was amicable, which would make this case an unusual one."

[Blitzer]

>Death Mountains: Reimu is being a little rude, thus the frownings.

>Ah, that's the word.

>Judge Stone: "Well, let us begin with your thoughts on the issue. Reisen tells me that the parting between the two of you was amicable, which would make this case an unusual one."

>"Well, it was true that our 'parting' was done on civilized terms. Udonge here specifically requested that we remain friends, just not master and servant. And quite frankly, I'm fine with that. I just found it strange that Reisen did not want to be my apprentice."

[Hello Purvis]

>Shiki: Nod.
>"In my case...it is most definitely a malicious thing. It is actively interfering with my work as the Yama, trying to sow doubt where there is none. Reisen seems to have had a less...difficult situation, from what she has told me."

[Blitzer]

>Shiki: Nod.
>"In my case...it is most definitely a malicious thing. It is actively interfering with my work as the Yama, trying to sow doubt where there is none. Reisen seems to have had a less...difficult situation, from what she has told me."

>The voice says "'Sow doubt where there is none'? You should have doubted some decisions, because they may not have been right..."
>Eirin responds, "I see. Udonge has told me she had some doubt, but now that I can compare it with someone's it doesn't seem to be that bad."
>The voice then snarks, "How many times have we heard the words 'I see' today? A lot. Hah."
>Eirin continues, "I...don't suppose you know anything about what may be causing it?"
>The voice continues snarking, "Ah, that sentence again."
>Reisen answers "They don't know anything, unfortunately."

[Hello Purvis]

>Eiki: "Reisen, a question. Is it trying to torment you, right now?"

[Blitzer]

>Eiki: "Reisen, a question. Is it trying to torment you, right now?"

>"Torment? No. Talk? Yes."

[Hello Purvis]

>Eiki: Nod. "In my case, it's trying to instill more doubt, and mocking us in general. Eirin, I don't suppose you would have a charm for detecting something like this?"
>Dead Man's Bluffs: Do we have any kind of sensitivity to ghosts or possessions or the like? If it's active right now, perhaps now is the best time to try and sense something.

[Blitzer]

>Eiki: Nod. "In my case, it's trying to instill more doubt, and mocking us in general. Eirin, I don't suppose you would have a charm for detecting something like this?"

>"No, I do not. I apologize that I can't help."

>Dead Man's Bluffs: Do we have any kind of sensitivity to ghosts or possessions or the like? If it's active right now, perhaps now is the best time to try and sense something.

>You don't have much, but you use what you can. You don't detect any ghosts or possessions at all, but you do detect a vague outside influence. But only vague.

[Hello Purvis]

>"No, I do not. I apologize that I can't help."
>You don't have much, but you use what you can. You don't detect any ghosts or possessions at all, but you do detect a vague outside influence. But only vague.

>Bkub borg: "It's alright. I presume you've examined Reisen already?"
>Butte Force: Can we sense a similiar influence around Reisen? Can we trace it to any sort of source, even in a vague direction?

[Blitzer]

>Bkub borg: "It's alright. I presume you've examined Reisen already?"

>"I didn't know that there was a voice was communicating with Reisen while awake. And by examined, are you asking if I already checked Reisen for some things?"

>Butte Force: Can we sense a similiar influence around Reisen? Can we trace it to any sort of source, even in a vague direction?

>There is also a vague influence around Reisen. It seems to be coming from...up above?

[Hello Purvis]

>Yammajamma: "Yes. And perhaps more thorough examinations are needed.
>Dead Man's Curve: Can we sense how far upward? Is it directly upward, more or less, or more toward some compass direction. Look toward the ceiling.
>Salamander Sleever: Is that intuition going off at all?

[Blitzer]

>Yammajamma: "Yes. And perhaps more thorough examinations are needed."

>"Well, I didn't try to examine Reisen for anything at all. Perhaps I should."

>Dead Man's Curve: Can we sense how far upward? Is it directly upward, more or less, or more toward some compass direction. Look toward the ceiling.

>You cannot sense how far upward it is at all.
>It's not directly upwards; it's somewhat at an angle. It seems to be pointing northwest.
>You look towards the ceiling. Nothing.

>Salamander Sleever: Is that intuition going off at all?

>Hmm...why would the Yama and Reisen be picked? What do these two have in common?
>Player-controlled intuition starts now.

[Hello Purvis]

>Eiki: "This may be a good idea, then."
>Peaks of the Afterlife: Is there a window to the north or west; or a door that would seem to lead outside? Alternately, being a ghost, can we pass through solid things?
>Apoda Armpitist: Both can be said to be servants. Both can be said to have some moral directive. Both have connections to upper realms. Both have them legs...

>_

[Blitzer]

>Eiki: "This may be a good idea, then."

>"Well, once I examine Reisen, I'll let you know of the results. Should we do this now or later?"

>Peaks of the Afterlife: Is there a window to the north or west; or a door that would seem to lead outside? Alternately, being a ghost, can we pass through solid things?

>There are no windows in this room. It's not next to the outside of Eientei.

>Apoda Armpitist: Both can be said to be servants. Both can be said to have some moral directive. Both have connections to upper realms. Both have them legs...

>Aside from those delicious legs, if you take Eiki's position very loosely, she can be said to be a servant of justice. However, this...thing is causing a disconnect between masters and servants. Is Eiki's position right now really a disconnect between justice and Shikieiki?
>A moral directive...What moral directive does Reisen have?
>Reisen certainly has connections to the moon, and the Yama has connections to heaven, the netherworld, and those people that run hells. Why would this be important?

>_

>The voice says "What is this '_' bar? What is it doing here?" You have no idea what it's talking about.

[Hello Purvis]

>Eiki: "Now would be best."
>Hakugyokurou Heights: "Actually, I would like to borrow you both for a minute. Reisen, could you take the Yama and I outside, that way?"
>Gesture toward the northwest.
>"By the quickest route, please. And no dawdling ~"
>ReiRei: Reisen would have, at least, whatever directives the Lunarians in general would have. They made a big deal about being pure creatures, so they would have to have at least a moral system to back it up, given they never had incidents and such. And we were there for a good month or so to see it.
>As for the afterlife/upper realm stuffs, there are a number of reasons it could be important. We'd need to know more about their goals first. Or who they are...

[Blitzer]

>Eiki: "Now would be best."
>Hakugyokurou Heights: "Actually, I would like to borrow you both for a minute. Reisen, could you take the Yama and I outside, that way?"
>Gesture toward the northwest.
>"By the quickest route, please. And no dawdling ~"

>"Ah, sure. The quickest way is the route we came."

>ReiRei: Reisen would have, at least, whatever directives the Lunarians in general would have. They made a big deal about being pure creatures, so they would have to have at least a moral system to back it up, given they never had incidents and such. And we were there for a good month or so to see it.

>You recall what you saw on the moon. They were concentrated on all that purity, but...you didn't see that much of it. Now that you think about it, it miffs you with all that looking down on creatures from Earth. Hmmm...why would anybody find this and Eiki's moral directive useful?

>As for the afterlife/upper realm stuffs, there are a number of reasons it could be important. We'd need to know more about their goals first. Or who they are...

>The first thing to know about the upper realm is that they don't invade. You should remind yourself to tell everybody this so that there's no senseless attacks.
>Heaven, as you recall, is a place to reward people for doing good in their lives. You recall concepts like "enlightenment" and "reincarnation", but you think you forgot how those connect to heaven.
>Heaven, as you also recall, is not supposed to have Tenshi in it.

[Hello Purvis]

>Fjords of the Styx: "Quickly now."
>Shoo Eiki and Reisen out.
>Reimulia: "Oh damn it all..."
>Ponder if doing this kind of thing would be within Tenshi's grasp. While the moon can go sit on it, Eiki is kind of important.
>Idly follow the rest.

[Blitzer]

>Fjords of the Styx: "Quickly now."
>Shoo Eiki and Reisen out.
>Reimulia: "Oh damn it all..."

>Leaving on such a short notice...
>Reisen says "Damn. I feel rushed." She starts walking faster.

>Ponder if doing this kind of thing would be within Tenshi's grasp. While the moon can go sit on it, Eiki is kind of important.
>Idly follow the rest.

>You don't think Tenshi would be able to interfere with dreams and cause nightmares. Anyways, there's no fun for Tenshi in that.
>You follow along.

[Hello Purvis]

>Home of Spectacle Rock: Keep shooing them along, and keep an metaphorical eye on on any direction we can feel this influence coming from.
>Reimia: Follow behind a bit, pondering some more. Would two certain Uncharacter Dream Youkai be a possible cause, or are they uncharacters and thus not existing?
>Yamada: Be shooed toward the door.

[Blitzer]

>Home of Spectacle Rock: Keep shooing them along, and keep an metaphorical eye on on any direction we can feel this influence coming from.

>You keep shooing them along. The influence still seems to be coming from northwest.

>Reimia: Follow behind a bit, pondering some more. Would two certain Uncharacter Dream Youkai be a possible cause, or are they uncharacters and thus not existing?

>You don't know nearly enough about Mugetsu and Gengetsu to make a judgment. It's a surprise you even remember their names.

>Yamada: Be shooed toward the door.

>What's Yuyuko thinking now?
>You are eventually shooed out...Eientei's door, or Eirin's door?

[Hello Purvis]

>Everyone: Be shooed outside.
>Mount Doom: Once outside, continue to trace the influence for as far as it can be.
>Reimerlin: So they did exist. Set them aside as possibilities to consider later. Consider who can interfere with dreams normally. Or rather, who is likely to be able to find a method to do it and would also profit from this in some manner.

[Blitzer]

>Everyone: Be shooed outside.

>You all get shooed outside. The parser re-asks: Were you being shooed out of Eirin's room, or Eientei?

>Mount Doom: Once outside, continue to trace the influence for as far as it can be.

>You can't judge distances. All you know that the influence is coming from up above and northwest.

>Reimerlin: So they did exist. Set them aside as possibilities to consider later. Consider who can interfere with dreams normally. Or rather, who is likely to be able to find a method to do it and would also profit from this in some manner.

>You don't think anybody can profit from upending the Yama's position or having Reisen stop being Eirin's apprentice. Except maybe the Lunarians, and the only way they could profit from that was by being satisfied that non-Lunarians are "impure" and getting Reisen back. And by maybe, I mean "maybe."

[Hello Purvis]

>Outside as in outdoors.
>Dead Man's Curve: Does the influence seem to stretch out toward anything that we can see?
>Reimystia: Consider Yukari; given her spats with the Lunarians. Has she had any ill blood toward Higan? And would this be her style?

[Blitzer]

>Outside as in outdoors.

>The voice remarks "Being rushed out by Yuyuko seems to have taken less posts than walking o Eirin's room.."

>Dead Man's Curve: Does the influence seem to stretch out toward anything that we can see?

>No.

>Reimystia: Consider Yukari; given her spats with the Lunarians. Has she had any ill blood toward Higan? And would this be her style?

>Yukari probably doesn't have any vendettas against Higan and/or the supreme court, and she's rather fickle, so you don't know if this would be her style or not.
>You note how you consider Yukari. People always consider Yukari.

[Hello Purvis]

>Mount Orthys: "Would anyone happen to know what is that way?"
>Gesture toward the direction the influence is moving in.

[Blitzer]

>Mount Orthys: "Would anyone happen to know what is that way?"
>Gesture toward the direction the influence is moving in.

>Reimu responds, "What are you talking about?"

[Hello Purvis]

>Stygian Peaks: "Why, just what I said. I want to know what you would find if you went that way."
>Gesture in that direction again.

[Blitzer]

>Stygian Peaks: "Why, just what I said. I want to know what you would find if you went that way."
>Gesture in that direction again.

>Reimu responds, "Hmm...there we wuld be nothing that way. If I flew that way, I'd be over Youkai Mountain. What're you up to, anyways?"

[Hello Purvis]

>Height of Lethe: "Why, isn't it obvious? Our puppet master is in that direction."
>Turtle Terrorizer: Apply that to the mentating.