Iku Quest N?nt? - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> "And what proof do you have that they were originally made by a single person, with no outside support at all?"

>"Because it takes one person to have the idea," she says. "Why would you assume otherwise?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Because they could very well have been inspired by the thoughts of another person."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Because they could very well have been inspired by the thoughts of another person."

>"Or they could have come up with it themselves," she says. "It's not necessary to have others around for it."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Aha, I see what you're getting at now. Okay. Let's say, then, hypothetically, that a completely anonymous society was possible. Why would people choose to live that way?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Aha, I see what you're getting at now. Okay. Let's say, then, hypothetically, that a completely anonymous society was possible. Why would people choose to live that way?"

>"Because it's better," she says. "It doesn't involve debasing yourself."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "And how would this society survive past the first generation?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "And how would this society survive past the first generation?"

>"We discussed this already," she says. "If Bhava-Agra got what it wanted, it would be exactly the same thing, only worse because it would also be debased. Why are you bringing it up again?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Refresh my memory, then."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Refresh my memory, then."

>"Your creed calls for the rejection of physical pleasures to seek enlightenment," says the Poltergeist. "If you got your way, there wouldn't be another generation, either."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Do celestials die of old age?
> Are emotional pleasures still okay?
> Are celestials capable of physical procreation?

[Hello Purvis]

> Do celestials die of old age?
> Are emotional pleasures still okay?
> Are celestials capable of physical procreation?

>They do not.
>They tend to be, in moderation.
>You...don't know. No one tries.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "The difference is that Bhava-Agra would not need another generation."

[Hello Purvis]

> "The difference is that Bhava-Agra would not need another generation."

>"And everyone else?" she asks.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Would come to Bhava-Agra, should they follow our creed and attain enlightenment."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Would come to Bhava-Agra, should they follow our creed and attain enlightenment."

>"And eventually, they all finish," she says. "Nirvana is achieved, and that's everyone gone. It's the same thing, just more debasing and taking longer."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Not everyone follows our creed, you know. There will still always be people in Gensokyo."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Not everyone follows our creed, you know."

>"Not everyone follows mine," she says. "But you were working under the assumption everyone did follow mine, and it's end result. I merely did the same with yours."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "So you're equating Nirvana to death, then."

[Hello Purvis]

> "So you're equating Nirvana to death, then."

>"Is there a practical difference?" she asks. "Both of those scenarios end with the end of life as we know it. And I think you'd welcome yours as much as I would welcome mine."

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[Kilgamayan]

> We do want to achieve Nirvana someday, don't we?
> "Then why haven't you chosen death already?"

[Hello Purvis]

> We do want to achieve Nirvana someday, don't we?
> "Then why haven't you chosen death already?"

>You intend to, when you feel the time is right.
>"Because I don't want to," she says. "I meant in the hypothetical situation I was talking about. we're not in that situation."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Then therein lies the difference. My path ends in a destination I will welcome, while your path ends in a destination you are trying to avoid."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Then therein lies the difference. My path ends in a destination I will welcome, while your path ends in a destination you are trying to avoid."

>"So why aren't you doing it right now?" she asks.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Because I am not ready yet. When I feel the proper time has come, however, I will do it. Are you saying that you expect there will be a time when you want to die?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Because I am not ready yet. When I feel the proper time has come, however, I will do it. Are you saying that you expect there will be a time when you want to die?"

>She shrugs. "I can't say."

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[Kilgamayan]

> How exactly does the shinigami ferry process work?
> What happens if a ferried soul falls out of the boat into the water, or does not have enough coin to complete the journey?
> "Mmm. I did mention the Yama and her function this morning, right?"

[Hello Purvis]

> How exactly does the shinigami ferry process work?
> What happens if a ferried soul falls out of the boat into the water, or does not have enough coin to complete the journey?
> "Mmm. I did mention the Yama and her function this morning, right?"

>A soul approaches Komachi, pays the fee, and is taken across the Sanzu River.
>You don't think the former happens; Komachi, slacker though she may be, is pretty good about getting the job done once she starts. But in latter case, you are pretty sure the person isn't able to cross. You believe they would probably end up a ghost until exorcised.
>"A little," she says, frowning.

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[Kilgamayan]

> And what happens when such a ghost is exorcised?
> "Did I talk about how those who die have their souls brought before her, for her to examine their lives, and judge their deeds and sins in order to determine which realm they are to be sent next?"

[Hello Purvis]

> And what happens when such a ghost is exorcised?
> "Did I talk about how those who die have their souls brought before her, for her to examine their lives, and judge their deeds and sins in order to determine which realm they are to be sent next?"

>You don't know for sure, but you think they would probably be returned to the cycle of rebirth, particularly low on the ladder.
>"A little," she says. "And my answer to remains the same. I'll deal with her when the time comes."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "And how exactly do you plan on dealing with her?"