Iku Quest Otto - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> "Now? Now we talk to Momizi, and then we leave the mountain. I have a message to deliver."

>"Huh, alright," says Tenshi. "Um...you're not going to do something crazy are you? Because if I were about to do something crazy, that's how I'd say it."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "If you had asked me that question two days ago, I think I would have told you I am about to go out of my gourd multiple times."
> Look at Tenshi and smile.
>"But, then again, if you had asked me two days ago, I think I would have said there was no chance I would let you hang on to that sword for more than a minute."

[Hello Purvis]

> "If you had asked me that question two days ago, I think I would have told you I am about to go out of my gourd multiple times."
> Look at Tenshi and smile.
>"But, then again, if you had asked me two days ago, I think I would have said there was no chance I would let you hang on to that sword for more than a minute."

>"Okay, I'm going act like that's a yes," she says.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Laugh.
> "I would be hard-pressed to disagree. I never thought I would say this, but I'm about to organize a plan to take a picture of someone's underwear, and it won't even be the craziest thing I do all day."

[Hello Purvis]

> Laugh.
> "I would be hard-pressed to disagree. I never thought I would say this, but I'm about to organize a plan to take a picture of someone's underwear, and it won't even be the craziest thing I do all day."

>"Oh, you're still doing that?" says Tenshi. "Guess things really have gotten to you."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I am. I'm calling her bluff. If the rest of us are good enough to be humiliated, she is too."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I am. I'm calling her bluff. If the rest of us are good enough to be humiliated, she is too."

>Tenshi cackles.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "But to be serious for a moment, I'm of two minds about what I'm going to do after we leave the mountain. The first is that...I honestly don't know for sure how I'm going do it, Tenshi. The information we've heard today is not what I wanted to hear, and I don't know how much I will be able to use it convince our friend to return things to normal. I really fear she may hear it and decide that things are best for her if they keep going the way they have been. And if that happens, then I'm done for."

[Hello Purvis]

> "But to be serious for a moment, I'm of two minds about what I'm going to do after we leave the mountain. The first is that...I honestly don't know for sure how I'm going do it, Tenshi. The information we've heard today is not what I wanted to hear, and I don't know how much I will be able to use it convince our friend to return things to normal. I really fear she may hear it and decide that things are best for her if they keep going the way they have been. And if that happens, then I'm done for."

>"Yeah, I've been thinking about that," says Tenshi. "The Prismrivers are pretty dumb, so it's no surprise they didn't have anything to say. And I guess Moriya is pretty smart, but I don't think she cares much either way, and if she did she wouldn't be able to get off her butt and do much about it anyways.But, um, didn't Patchouli know a lot about shadows?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> ...Does she? Recall any known experience with Patchouli and shadows.

[Hello Purvis]

> ...Does she? Recall any known experience with Patchouli and shadows.

>You talked to her about the subject yesterday. She was the one who introduced to you to the concept that they have connotations beyond what you thought at all.

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[Kilgamayan]

> What events was that conversation right after and right before?
> "You're right, she does. I had almost completely forgotten about that! I guess we will be paying the Scarlet Devil Mansion a visit after we talk to Momizi, then."

[Hello Purvis]

> What events was that conversation right after and right before?
> "You're right, she does. I had almost completely forgotten about that! I guess we will be paying the Scarlet Devil Mansion a visit after we talk to Momizi, then."

>It wasn't too long after Sanae pointed out that the shadows of Bhava-Agra were unusual.
>"No one blames you for wanting to forget Patchouli," says Tenshi.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "You know, for someone that enjoys Gensokyo as much as you do, you seem to want no part of many of its citizens."

[Hello Purvis]

> "You know, for someone that enjoys Gensokyo as much as you do, you seem to want no part of many of its citizens."

>"What?" says Tenshi. "Patchouli is kinda...you know, most of the time."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Well, there's Patchouli, and Yukari, and Yuuka, and that woman at the bar, and probably a few more I'm forgetting..."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Well, there's Patchouli, and Yukari, and Yuuka, and that woman at the bar, and probably a few more I'm forgetting..."

>"Hey, I don't even have to explain Yukari and Yuuka, that's a low blow! And Mokou's not bad, I just don't want her mad at me..."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Small chuckle.
> "I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself. But it does make me curious, Tenshi. I haven't heard you speak too many kind words in regards to Gensokyo's citizens. Is there anyone here whose company you specifically enjoy?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Small chuckle.
> "I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself. But it does make me curious, Tenshi. I haven't heard you speak too many kind words in regards to Gensokyo's citizens. Is there anyone here whose company you specifically enjoy?"

>"Reimu's actually pretty nice, when she's not on the job," says Tenshi. "And Suika's always fun. So are Nue and Tewi."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Hmm. Good, I am glad."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Hmm. Good, I am glad."

>"Uh, yeah," says Tenshi.
>You have left Tengu town behind at this point and are making your way down the mountainside. There are several patrols, spaced out widely.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Do we see Momizi in any of them?
> If so, make for hers.
> If not, make for the closest one.

[Hello Purvis]

> Do we see Momizi in any of them?
> If so, make for hers.
> If not, make for the closest one.

>It takes a few minutes, but soon you're able to pick out Momiji's control, as it scans over the forest near the base of the mountain.
>You close in on them; they don't seem to take much notice of you.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Keep moving in and hail them once one seems to be paying half-attention to us.

[Hello Purvis]

> Keep moving in and hail them once one seems to be paying half-attention to us.

>You quickly flag down their attention, and they approach. "Hoi!" says Momiji. "Find anything?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Kind of, but it's a bit of a personal thing. Can we speak to you in private?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Kind of, but it's a bit of a personal thing. Can we speak to you in private?"

>She frowns a bit, but nods and makes a gestures toward the group. They depart, seemingly back to following the route they were on.
>"What do you need?" she asks.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I need full honesty from you. I will tell you neither of us is here to judge..."
> Give Tenshi a 'this is serious time' look, then turn back to Momizi.
> "...And anything you say to us will be kept private. Given that...what is Aya, to you?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "I need full honesty from you. I will tell you neither of us is here to judge..."
> Give Tenshi a 'this is serious time' look, then turn back to Momizi.
> "...And anything you say to us will be kept private. Given that...what is Aya, to you?"

>"Uh, what?" says Momiji, raising an eyebrow and frowning. "She's a huge pain in the ass, that's what she is. I can't believe she got away!"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Scan around for any patrols seemingly within earshot.
> If there are none, look back at Momizi with a skeptical look.
> "Really? Is that all? So..."
> Take out Aya's camera, grip it tightly in one hand and extend that same arm out horizontally.
> "...if I were to drop this, right here and now, you would not bat an eyelash at it?"