Keine Quest (Part 3): Broken History

[Kasu]

> "Might sound stupid, but what is the current date?"

[DracoOmega]

> "Might sound stupid, but what is the current date?"

>"24th of Leaf Month, 125th season," Patchouli replies.

[Hello Purvis]

>Convert that from Gensokyoan to Gregorian if possible.

[DracoOmega]

>Convert that from Gensokyoan to Gregorian if possible.

>That would work out to August 24th, 2010

[Hello Purvis]

>"Patchouli...this paper is dated about 11 years into the future."

[DracoOmega]

>"Patchouli...this paper is dated about 11 years into the future."

>She breathes a heavy sigh and leans her forehead into her hand. "Perhaps the flow of time in Gensokyo isn't synchronous with the outside world. Perhaps they revised their calendar sometime in the last century."
>"Or perhaps Keine did indeed travel to some place in our future," Ran says.
>"Yes, or perhaps that," Patchouli snaps angrily.

[Hello Purvis]

>"There is another possibility, which is that it's not truly the outside world, but rather some sort of attempt to actualize a version of it from the present. That is...a sort of anomalous...other reality outside of proper time and history."

[DracoOmega]

>"There is another possibility, which is that it's not truly the outside world, but rather some sort of attempt to actualize a version of it from the present. That is...a sort of anomalous...other reality outside of proper time and history."

>Ran frowns. "I suppose that might also be possible. But I'd like to think that whatever we're looking for can still be found there. Did you have any ideas that we might be able to assist with?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Detection methods would be best, I think. If there is a youkai out there, there likely wouldn't be much else like it."

[DracoOmega]

>"Detection methods would be best, I think. If there is a youkai out there, there likely wouldn't be much else like it."

>"On that topic," Patchouli says, "I may be able to assist you. I'm afraid I cannot track the target youkai specifically, without a more tangible sample of it or of the specific magic it used against you, but I believe I can allow you to track the signature of the energy used to transport pieces of Gensokyo. This could help you find any further incidents where this power was applied and may even allow you to find the one who possess this power, although I fear I cannot guarantee that."

[Hello Purvis]

>"That is better than nothing. If you could find anything to help resist that sleeping attack that is better than Mokou setting one of us on fire, it'd be helpful. Perhaps something that could counteract it after it starts to take hold?"

[DracoOmega]

>"That is better than nothing. If you could find anything to help resist that sleeping attack that is better than Mokou setting one of us on fire, it'd be helpful. Perhaps something that could counteract it after it starts to take hold?"

>"Sleep magic is difficult to work with and difficult to deal with through the usual methods." Patchouli pauses and considers. "Again, an actual sample of this effect would be required for any true counter to be created, although... I may be able to provide you with a generalized enchantment dispelling incantation. Its effectiveness would likely be moderate at best, and may not work at all. Still, it's likely the best I can do without more information."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Preferable to being set on fire, at least."

[DracoOmega]

>"Preferable to being set on fire, at least."

>"Indeed."

[Hello Purvis]

>"That said, I think I'll be going home for the night, then."
>Pause for moment.
>"Ran, Chen, do you have a place to stay tonight?"

[DracoOmega]

>"That said, I think I'll be going home for the night, then."
>Pause for moment.
>"Ran, Chen, do you have a place to stay tonight?"

>Patchouli frowns. "Well, if you need rest, I suppose our mutual conundrum is not going anywhere."

>"I, uh, had not yet considered it," Ran says.
>"I just sleep in the forest," Chen says. "It's not so bad." Ran frowns slightly.

[Hello Purvis]

>"You're all welcome to stay at my house. But..." glance to Patchouli, "Would there be any spare futons they could borrow?"

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"You're all welcome to stay at my house. But..." glance to Patchouli, "Would there be any spare futons they could borrow?"

>Patchouli looks at you pointedly. "It is not my business to provision bedding."
>"I don't intend to be an imposition," Ran says to you.

[Hello Purvis]

>Chuckle. "Perhaps so, but it's easier to ask you than to ask Sakuya."

[DracoOmega]

>Chuckle. "Perhaps so, but it's easier to ask you than to ask Sakuya."

>Patchouli sighs. "Be that as it may, it is not my issue to deal with. I'll remind you that I've already invested considerable resources in this endeavor, with little likelihood of compensation. If you really must furnish your home with our supplies, you can argue with Sakuya yourself."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I'll let you have the newspaper when this is done. A written work from a world that might not technically exist should have some value, don't you think?"
>Grin.
>"In the meantime, do you know where Sakuya is?"

[DracoOmega]

>"I'll let you have the newspaper when this is done. A written work from a world that might not technically exist should have some value, don't you think?"
>Grin.
>"In the meantime, do you know where Sakuya is?"

>Patchouli looks at it dubiously for a moment. "...it might, perhaps. And I don't keep track of her itinerary. You're free to search of her if you wish."
>"Honestly, there's no need to go to this trouble on our behalf," Ran says. "I'm more than content to make use of whatever you already have."

[Hello Purvis]

>"It would be rude of me to force you onto the floor, Ran, without even trying. I'll be back in a few minutes."
>Depart. Hunt for Sakuya. Ask any maids about for her.

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"It would be rude of me to force you onto the floor, Ran, without even trying. I'll be back in a few minutes."
>Depart. Hunt for Sakuya. Ask any maids about for her.

>"Nevertheless," Ran says, "even simply a different floor than the one I've seen for the last seven years would be a luxury beyond words."
>You exit the library and start to look for Sakuya. The other maids are both eager to help, and rather poor at giving directions, but it still doesn't take too long for you to find her. She seems to be currently exchanging the paintings on display along one hallway. She raises an eyebrow at you as you approach. "Yes? Is there something I can do for you?"

[Hello Purvis]

>Bow.
>"Yes, I was oping you could do me a significant favor. I am going to have some guests at my house, due to circumstances. Unfortunately, I don't have a place for them all. If you could lone me a few futons, I would be very grateful."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>Bow.
>"Yes, I was oping you could do me a significant favor. I am going to have some guests at my house, due to circumstances. Unfortunately, I don't have a place for them all. If you could lone me a few futons, I would be very grateful."

>Sakuya frowns. "Normally I would say that such a request is out of the question... but given your role in certain recent events I might be inclined to make an exception. Unfortunately, I don't have any to give you; the mistress has no taste for eastern-style furnishings, I'm afraid."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Oh. Perhaps some thick blankets, then?"

[DracoOmega]

>"Oh. Perhaps some thick blankets, then?"

>"That is certainly possible. How many did you need?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"That is certainly possible. How many did you need?"

>"Well, about three a piece would be nice. So, nine all together? And perhaps some pillows to go with them?"

[DracoOmega]

>"Well, about three a piece would be nice. So, nine all together? And perhaps some pillows to go with them?"

>She frowns again. "I can arrange for that, but... how do you intend to carry all of this?"