Iku Quest Edi'nayset: A Z-Machine Adventure.

[Kilgamayan]

> "Her concern is that she believes Bhava-Agra was responsible for its own fall, and that this justifies her conquering our islands, as it serves to defend against an invading army."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Her concern is that she believes Bhava-Agra was responsible for its own fall, and that this justifies her conquering our islands, as it serves to defend against an invading army."

>Nitori nods. "Huh. Well, chances are she's going to ask who did it second thing. At least I would."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I have already informed her prior that you are under agreement to not discuss further details about the perpetrator. She made no particular effort to pursue the point."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I have already informed her prior that you are under agreement to not discuss further details about the perpetrator. She made no particular effort to pursue the point."

>Nitori nods. "I guess it's not my problem."
>"But it might be yours," Parsee says, glancing toward you.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "It very much is mine. Providing evidence of my people's innocence will go a long way in freeing them from her control, but she claims to not believe me, for fairly obvious reasons."

[Hello Purvis]

> "It very much is mine. Providing evidence of my people's innocence will go a long way in freeing them from her control, but she claims to not believe me, for fairly obvious reasons."

>"Yeah, I'm just saying," says Nitori, "Once she knows it wasn't you, she's definitely going to want to know who really did it."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "That may very well be true, but I will deal with that situation when it arises."

[Hello Purvis]

> "That may very well be true, but I will deal with that situation when it arises."

>"Okay," says Nitori. "Anyways, I'll do it. But if Remilia flips out, don't expect me to stay there. I mean, I owe you and stuff, but I'm not about to get into a match with her."

>_

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"I understand. You're a witness; any battle that occurs would not be your fight."

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "I do not expect you to stay longer than is necessary, and if your well-being is put in danger, do not hesitate to escape. But I do thank you for your willingness to accompany me on this trip."
> "Now, before we leave. Parsee, about that writing utensil..."

[Hello Purvis]

>"I understand. You're a witness; any battle that occurs would not be your fight."

>"I might come back if you don't get away yourself, though," says Nitori. "Just to make sure of what's happened."

> Nod.
> "I do not expect you to stay longer than is necessary, and if your well-being is put in danger, do not hesitate to escape. But I do thank you for your willingness to accompany me on this trip."
> "Now, before we leave. Parsee, about that writing utensil..."

>"I do owe you," says Nitori.
>"Oh, right," says Parsee as she heads into the house. A moment later, she comes back with a writing brush and some paper. "Here you go."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Since Nitori is the only party whose presence Remilia has permitted so far, it would be good to have something signed from other parties that were present and witness to her affliction. Nitori, may I bother you to write up a quick explanation of what happened? Something along the lines of "As someone that saw the shadow thief before they were victimized, I can confirm that they were not Bhavagran" would do. Once written and signed, Parsee, you can sign it as a witness to Nitori's former shadowlessness."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Since Nitori is the only party whose presence Remilia has permitted so far, it would be good to have something signed from other parties that were present and witness to her affliction. Nitori, may I bother you to write up a quick explanation of what happened? Something along the lines of "As someone that saw the shadow thief before they were victimized, I can confirm that they were not Bhavagran" would do. Once written and signed, Parsee, you can sign it as a witness to Nitori's former shadowlessness."

>"I guess," says Nitori. "Could you write it up? You know what you want it to say."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> Write "As one that bore witness to the shadow thief before being victimized by the same, the undersigned can confirm that the party responsible for Bhava-Agra's fall as a result of its improper shadows is not Bhavagran in origin." Be sure to leave plenty of space for a signature.
> Hand the brush and paper to Nitori.

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> Write "As one that bore witness to the shadow thief before being victimized by the same, the undersigned can confirm that the party responsible for Bhava-Agra's fall as a result of its improper shadows is not Bhavagran in origin." Be sure to leave plenty of space for a signature.
> Hand the brush and paper to Nitori.

>You write it out, then give it to Nitori to sign.
>She produces a wooden stamp, and places it on the signing spot, leaving a crisp signature.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Do we have such a stamp? That's pretty handy.
> In the space remaining, write "The undersigned can attest to the former shadowlessness of one Nitori Kawashiro." If there is not enough room to write this and leave space for more signatures, write it on the back instead.
> After writing our second note, hand the paper and brush to Parsee.

[Hello Purvis]

> Do we have such a stamp? That's pretty handy.
> In the space remaining, write "The undersigned can attest to the former shadowlessness of one Nitori Kawashiro." If there is not enough room to write this and leave space for more signatures, write it on the back instead.
> After writing our second note, hand the paper and brush to Parsee.

>You do not.
>You write some more, there is ample room. Then you hand it to Parsee.
>Parsee reads through it all idly, before taking the brush and writing her own name.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Thank you both very much. Nitori, do you wish to rest from your scouting efforts before we leave again?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Thank you both very much. Nitori, do you wish to rest from your scouting efforts before we leave again?"

>"I've been resting way too much lately," she says. "Too antsy to just sit around more."

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"Then unless there is something you would like to do first, let us depart."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Then unless there is something you would like to do first, let us depart."

>"Let's go," says Nitori.
>"Hey, you going to need me around anymore?" says Parsee.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I do not believe so. But I must thank you for all the help you have provided me. Since I have had various opportunities to extend this invitation to your friends, I think it is only right that you receive it too. There is an island that normally floats above the mountain, one that serves as a haven for guests. Once my home is restored to its proper place in the heavens, I will put in a word with the tengu to allow you passage up the mountain to visit it as you like."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I do not believe so. But I must thank you for all the help you have provided me. Since I have had various opportunities to extend this invitation to your friends, I think it is only right that you receive it too. There is an island that normally floats above the mountain, one that serves as a haven for guests. Once my home is restored to its proper place in the heavens, I will put in a word with the tengu to allow you passage up the mountain to visit it as you like."

>"Eh, I got no use for above ground, let alone being above above ground," says Parsee. "I'll think about about, but don't hold your breath. But Maribel and Renko oughta be happy to have their house back. It's been almost a day, they're probably about to burst."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "I admit I wasn't sure how much interest you would take in it, but I would feel bad if I did not extend the same offer to everyone."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "I admit I wasn't sure how much interest you would take in it, but I would feel bad if I did not extend the same offer to everyone."

>"The thought's nice, at least," says Parsee.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "If I ever think of something more fitting, I will be sure to extend it to you. And your underground companions."
> "Shall we all depart now, then?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "If I ever think of something more fitting, I will be sure to extend it to you. And your underground companions."
> "Shall we all depart now, then?"

>Parsee nods. "That'd be nice."
>"Yeah, let's get this over with," says Nitori.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "All right. Be well, Parsee, and thank you again for everything."
> Assuming neither makes any objection, take flight and head back to the island where Remilia was stationed with the note tucked away securely.

[Hello Purvis]

> "All right. Be well, Parsee, and thank you again for everything."
> Assuming neither makes any objection, take flight and head back to the island where Remilia was stationed with the note tucked away securely.

>"Don't get beat up," says Parsee. "It's get Okuu out of sorts if you did."
>You and Nitori depart, making way toward the Island. It is not a long trip, quickly you find yourself close to it.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Does there appear to be anything unusual about it from the last time we were at it?
> Turn to Nitori.
> "Are you prepared?"