Arisu Geas: An Extraction-Contraption Expedition

[DracoOmega]

>Keep munching on that lamprey. One bright spot in the day so far, at least.
>"Hard drives? Megabytes?"

[E-Nazrin]

>Keep munching on that lamprey. One bright spot in the day so far, at least.
>"Hard drives? Megabytes?"

>And how! This'll probably take a bit to finish off.

>He gives you a funny look for a moment. "Uh... okay, how much do you know about computers?"

[DracoOmega]

>"I know they are tools of the outside world used to share information across great distances, and little more than that."

[E-Nazrin]

>"I know they are tools of the outside world used to share information across great distances, and little more than that."

>The apron-wearing fanboy nods slowly, looking somewhat concerned.
>"I... guess I'll have to start at the beginning, then."

>"Computers are information-processing machines from the outer world that are used... well, all over the place, by now. They started out as convenient ways to do arithmetic automatically, but things took off from there. Now they can do a bunch of things, like store a whole bunch of data, search for stuff in that data, communicate with other computers, display images, play sounds, let you make stuff on the computer, or play games, or stuff like that. They're pretty flexible."

>"Hard drives are what computers use to store data, so you can have more stuff on the computer to use. Megabytes are... a measurement of size for that, which isn't too terrible, but about a thousandth of what the outer world is usually using at this point."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I'm also quite aware they've been used to do things that make me have to remember very strongly that dismembering the foolish is theoretically frowned on. I sometimes consider testing that anyways."

[DracoOmega]

>"That being said, they do sound like versatile tools. I take it the Kappa are busy trying to catch up with the outside worlds versions, then?"

[Hello Purvis]

>Replace catch up with improve. We are clearly better than these clods.

[Doll.S CUBE]

> Now now, we shouldn't let prejudice blind us from the truth but don't admit that to him.

[E-Nazrin]

>"I'm also quite aware they've been used to do things that make me have to remember very strongly that dismembering the foolish is theoretically frowned on. I sometimes consider testing that anyways."

>He grins nervously.

>Replace catch up with improve. We are clearly better than these clods.

> Now now, we shouldn't let prejudice blind us from the truth but don't admit that to him.

>"That being said, they do sound like versatile tools. I take it the Kappa are busy trying to catch up with the outside worlds versions, then?"

>After a moment of debate, you decide a little humility may be in order, if only for the moment.
>Seigo nods. "Yeah, pretty much. It sounds like they're doing a pretty good job of it, but I dunno the specifics."

[Doll.S CUBE]

> "Can you tell me were one can buy these computers? Or perhaps someone willing to sell them?"

> "Also your friend...why does he wear those clothes? I'm quite sure there a male garments to wear for shrine duty, are there not?"

[E-Nazrin]

> "Can you tell me where one can buy these computers? Or perhaps someone willing to sell them?"

>He frowns. "Good question. My best guess would be to visit the kappa village and find whoever's manufacturing them. I think it'll cost you a good bit, though."

> "Also your friend...why does he wear those clothes? I'm quite sure there a male garments to wear for shrine duty, are there not?"

>"Hazing ritual." he explains, with a chuckle, "He's a new recruit, and Reimu needs to make sure her shrine helpers are humbled enough to avoid stirring up trouble, doesn't she?"

[Doll.S CUBE]

Darn, missed a h....

> Eat our lamprey a bit more.

> Nod

> Finish off our meal.

[E-Nazrin]

> Eat our lamprey a bit more.
> Nod
> Finish off our meal.

>You give the fanboy's explanation a quiet nod and press on with your meal. You're maybe half done with this one.
>So good. So, so good. Pity it only tastes this wonderful when you've gone hungry for a long time.

>... something in your bloomers feels... pressured. As if you're sitting on yourself, somehow.

[DracoOmega]

>Was this not the case a few minutes ago, or had we just not noticed yet?

[E-Nazrin]

>Was this not the case a few minutes ago, or had we just not noticed yet?

>Hadn't really noticed. Or did you shift into it somehow? Either way, it's uncomfortable.

[DracoOmega]

>Try to adjust our seating position so that it's less uncomfortable

[E-Nazrin]

>Try to adjust our seating position so that it's less uncomfortable

>You shift in your seat a little, trying to escape the pressure, and end up having to stand up for a moment to change your seating. Ah, that's better.

>The cook frowns for a moment when you move. "Something wrong?"

[DracoOmega]

>"No, not at all."
>Of course there is!
>"Just getting trying to get a little more comfortable."

[E-Nazrin]

>"No, not at all."
>Of course there is!

>You lie through your teeth, while briefly pondering exactly what to do to that damn satori if... no, once you get your hands on her.

>"Just getting trying to get a little more comfortable."

>But follow it up with an effective half-truth.
>Seigo nods, grins mischievously for a moment, then frowns. "... no, I suppose bloomer jokes would be a bad idea."

>He coughs briefly and tries a different topic. "So, was there anything interesting at Korindou?"

[DracoOmega]

>For various definitions of 'interesting'....
>"The usual assortment of useless curiosities and interesting rarities; at least that aspect doesn't seem to have changed entirely."

[WHMZakeri]

>"Now that I think of it, there was something curious there. It was a coupon for a free meal at this stand. It cost about seven times as much as I payed for this. Do you know anything about that?"

[E-Nazrin]

>For various definitions of 'interesting'....

>Interesting indeed...

>"The usual assortment of useless curiosities and interesting rarities; at least that aspect doesn't seem to have changed entirely."

>"Now that I think of it, there was something curious there. It was a coupon for a free meal at this stand. It cost about seven times as much as I payed for this. Do you know anything about that?"

>The cook nods along with your vague description, then raises his eyebrows in surprise when you mention the free meal coupon.
>"Oh? A coupon for here? That must have been what Mystia traded for that yukata!" He laughs. "What were the specifics on it?"

>You're almost done with your lamprey, but you could go for another one. Even a large, though that might not be necessary.

[DracoOmega]

>"It said it was good for 'all you can eat for one fourthmeal', whatever a fourthmeal is."
>Finish off our lamprey and order a second one. If we still have the appetite for a large, make it large. Otherwise, small.

[E-Nazrin]

>"It said it was good for 'all you can eat for one fourthmeal', whatever a fourthmeal is."

>He bursts out laughing again, rather amused by this. "Ahahaha! She went all-out, didn't she?" he asks, grinning, "No wonder it was so expensive! You just don't do all-you-can-eat these days with Yuyuko around."
>"As for fourthmeal? That's our name for late-night dining hours, with a few special deals set up for the time. It does fairly well among night owls." A chuckle. "And Mystia fanboys, since she makes sure to be at the grill for fourthmeal. Sings sometimes, if she's in a good mood."
>He shakes his head. "And BOTH of those... man, she'd be in a tight spot if Yuyu ever got ahold of that."

>Finish off our lamprey and order a second one. If we still have the appetite for a large, make it large. Otherwise, small.

>You finish off your delicious lamprey skewer and order up another large.
>"Pretty hungry, eh?" Seigo asks, with a grin, but takes the money and puts together another large skewered lamprey. It sizzles on the grill.
>You have spent ?500.

[DracoOmega]

>"You'd be surprised how good food tastes when you haven't eaten for a week."

[E-Nazrin]

>"You'd be surprised how good food tastes when you haven't eaten for a week."

>The griller's eyes widen. "A week?! How did..." he trails off for a moment. "Wait, is this some youkai thing?"

[DracoOmega]

>"Hmmm.... or was it two? But yes, youkai magicians don't strictly require food, though I will admit it is missed if gone without for too long."

[E-Nazrin]

>"Hmmm.... or was it two? But yes, youkai magicians don't strictly require food, though I will admit it is missed if gone without for too long."

>You muse over your fasting for a moment, and give the fanboy an explanation.

>He whistles appreciatively. "That must be really convenient." Then frowns at the lamprey as he flips it over. "And save a lot on food."
>"I take it Patchouli is the same way?"

[DracoOmega]

>"Yes, it is a convenient trait. And yes, she would be the same."

[E-Nazrin]

>"Yes, it is a convenient trait. And yes, she would be the same."

>He nods. "Makes you wonder if the whole psuedo-immortality bit is worth it..." he muses, then shakes his head. "Nah, I'm just speaking out my ass."

>"What's Patchouli like, anyway? Only one that visits there I've gotten to talk to at the stand is Marisa, and I can't pick out what she really thinks from all the fanon gags she keeps throwing at me."