Iku Quest On Iki - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Suwako Moriya]

> "I was afraid of something like that. Look, I have an idea for getting it back. I am hoping that she will try the same trick again when we return. If she does, I believe I can stun her without actually doing any physical harm. I will need you to not look at me when I do it, though, or else I will stun you as well. If she cries out again like last time, jump in some direction away from where her voice is coming, and look away from me while closing your eyes, okay?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "I was afraid of something like that. Look, I have an idea for getting it back. I am hoping that she will try the same trick again when we return. If she does, I believe I can stun her without actually doing any physical harm. I will need you to not look at me when I do it, though, or else I will stun you as well. If she cries out again like last time, jump in some direction away from where her voice is coming, and look away from me while closing your eyes, okay?"

>"Yeah, okay," says Tenshi. "Guh, wish you would have told be that become she got away..."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> Sad frown.
> "I am sorry. My first concern was your safety."

[Hello Purvis]

> Sad frown.
> "I am sorry. My first concern was your safety."

>"Yeah, I know," she says.

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"We'll get her next time."
>Assuming no objections, continue downwards.

[Hello Purvis]

>"We'll get her next time."
>Assuming no objections, continue downwards.

>"Oh yeah," says Tenshi.
>You continue onward and cross the bridge. Along the way, you see Parsee hovering by one of the supports, pounding away at it with a hammer. She seems too preoccupied to really notice you.
>Soon you reach the gates of the city. Looking ahead, you can see the market down the street is heavily crowded.

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>Do we know where Nue's tavern is? If so, head there. If not, find someone to ask for directions.

[Hello Purvis]

>Do we know where Nue's tavern is? If so, head there. If not, find someone to ask for directions.

>You were there yesterday, so it is not too difficult to find your way there.
>Actually reaching it is another story. The streets are crowded with oni, and when it comes to working your way through a crowd of oni, they tend to win. As well, the smells of various fried foods remind you that you haven't eaten for some time yet. Eventually you manage to get through the market and into the pub district, which is also quite crowded. This crowd is not quite so mobile, so it is a little easier to slip between the people and reach your goal.
>The Rose and Otter Weasel tavern has a pretty good crowd in it, full of loudly talking oni. You notice several of the tables have card games going, and a couple seem to have board games. Nue is behind the bar, pouring a variety of drinks. She waves to you briefly, but you can't really hear what she says over the crowd.

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>Approach the bar.
>Greet Nue.

[Hello Purvis]

>Approach the bar.
>Greet Nue.

>You approach the bar as Nue loads up a tray. "Hey there!" she says, looking up from her work, "What'll you have?"

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"Sadly, we're not here for pleasure. I would appreciate a moment of your time, when you get the chance."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Sadly, we're not here for pleasure. I would appreciate a moment of your time, when you get the chance."

>"This isn't a shakedown or something, is it?" says Nue, as she lifts the tray with an audible grunt. "I got my protection money paid up!"
>She then goes to deliver the drinks and returns to the bar.

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"No, it's nothing like that. Actually, I'm hoping that this will lead to a business transaction, because I find myself in need of assistance that it's quite possible only you can provide. And no, it's nothing shady."
>Groan inwardly at unintentional pun.

[Hello Purvis]

>"No, it's nothing like that. Actually, I'm hoping that this will lead to a business transaction, because I find myself in need of assistance that it's quite possible only you can provide. And no, it's nothing shady."
>Groan inwardly at unintentional pun.

>"Then it's probably not much fun," says Nue with a shrug, nodding toward an oni at the bar asking for a refill. "What do you need?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I understand that you may be capable of changing what objects look like. And obviously you can change yourself. I am curious to know if you could change another person."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I understand that you may be capable of changing what objects look like. And obviously you can change yourself. I am curious to know if you could change another person."

>Nue leans the bar and grins at you. "I might. Why would you want to know?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I have a friend who...well. To put it simply, she believes self-exposure is a horrible, horrible thing. The most depraved act of which one could conceive. To her, it is worth risking death to keep hidden."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I have a friend who...well. To put it simply, she believes self-exposure is a horrible, horrible thing. The most depraved act of which one could conceive. To her, it is worth risking death to keep hidden."

>"What a weird friend," says Nue.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Look at Tenshi with a small grin on our face.
> "That is one way to put it, I suppose."

[GuyYouMetOnline]

>Turn back to Nue
>"Anyways, the problem is that she's a poultergeist. Hiding from the world will quite literally kill her. What is needed is some way she can interact with people without exposing herself in any way. She currently has concealing clothing and a mask, but she does not seem to feel that this is enough. So I'm looking for something better, and I thought of you. If she is made to look completely different, being seen will cease to be a concern."

[Hello Purvis]

> Look at Tenshi with a small grin on our face.
> "That is one way to put it, I suppose."

>"Anyways, the problem is that she's a poultergeist. Hiding from the world will quite literally kill her. What is needed is some way she can interact with people without exposing herself in any way. She currently has concealing clothing and a mask, but she does not seem to feel that this is enough. So I'm looking for something better, and I thought of you. If she is made to look completely different, being seen will cease to be a concern."

>"So, let's say I can disguise your friend," says Nue. "What's in it for me?"

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"I wanted to confirm your ability to do it before discussing such things. Since you've moved on to that matter, should I assume that you indeed can?"
>Check inventory
>Do we have anything back home that might be valuable?

[Hello Purvis]

>"I wanted to confirm your ability to do it before discussing such things. Since you've moved on to that matter, should I assume that you indeed can?"
>Check inventory
>Do we have anything back home that might be valuable?

>"I could probably arrange something," says Nue, as she nods to another oni calling for a drink, stops leaning on the counter, and fetches a couple of glasses.
>Wide-brimmed hat (worn as hat)
>Exceedingly Stylish!
>Heavy Flamenco Dress (worn as dress)
>Allows both modesty and freedom of movement
>Large Black Purse
>Exactly what it sounds like. It holds all your stuff
>Spine Sign: "Acanthodii of the Thunder Clouds"
>This spellcard engulfs you in a shield of electricity. It can be broken with enough force, and only lasts for a short time before it must be renewed
>Cloud Realm: "The Thunder Court in the Sea of Abstruse Clouds"
>Fills the air with webs of lightning, but leaves you motionless.
>Dragonfish: "Dragon Palace's Messenger Swimming Shot"
>Sends electricity spiraling out from you, but leaves you defenseless.
>1☼
>This is 1☼
>Jail Key
>The key to the tengu jail.
>Aya's Primary Camera
>She'll be very angry if you break this. It doesn't seem to be taking pictures anymore.
>2 Pictures of Shadowless Tree
>Taken in the Forest of Magic.
> Picture of Sky and Shadowed Land
>A picture of the Brocken Spectre's shadow and the clear horizon
>Picture of Unconscious Poltergeist
>A Picture of the Brocken Spectre after you defeated her.
>Picture of the Shadow Dais.
>Taken within The Dragon's Chamber in the false Bhava-Agra.
>Picture of Makai Landscape with Goats
>Taken to show Yumeko how a Camera Works
>Pink Shawl
>A shawl that represents your status as a part of Bhava-Arga and allows you to defend yourself with devastating techniques.
>Aya's Note
>It reads: "Did some looking around. Word has it there's a blue-coated ghost running around the forest. Lots of people coming and going looking for the Brocken Spectre. Some rock near Marisa's house missing a shadow; investigated it, found nothing else special. Wasn't able to ask around SDM. Kogasa seems to have gotten much more dangerous lately; maybe a connection? Couldn't ask. Will return tomorrow afternoon. Owe you bigtime -Aya."
>Box
>This small gray box once held several gems.
>Plunger
>A rubber-headed object you mistook for a javelin.
>Stuffed Platypus
>This is a plush rendition of everyone's favorite beaver-tailed, duck-billed mammal! It is very adorable.
>Pale Green Plant
>Its broad leaves seem to be usually shiny.
>Vial of Sand Grains
>This vial contains eleven grains of sand, one from each of the continents of the outer world.
>Amethyst:
>A translucent purple gemstone, cut into a faceted shape.
>You have some furniture back home, and a couple of wall scrolls that art likely worth much.

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>We want to keep the gemstone, right?
>"The issue I face is that mine are not a materialistic people, and thus I have little of material worth to offer. There are other ways I could repay you, but I do not know if they are things you would accept. I have repaid others by agreeing to arrange for them to be allowed free access to the Guest Island of Bhava-Agra, and could do the same for you. I could also repay you by offering my services as a dancer-and I would be willing to provide a demonstration of my talents in that area. Or if you have something specific you might like someone to do, I could perhaps do that."

[Kilgamayan]

> We want to keep the gemstone.

[Hello Purvis]

>We want to keep the gemstone, right?
>"The issue I face is that mine are not a materialistic people, and thus I have little of material worth to offer. There are other ways I could repay you, but I do not know if they are things you would accept. I have repaid others by agreeing to arrange for them to be allowed free access to the Guest Island of Bhava-Agra, and could do the same for you. I could also repay you by offering my services as a dancer-and I would be willing to provide a demonstration of my talents in that area. Or if you have something specific you might like someone to do, I could perhaps do that."

> We want to keep the gemstone.

>The gem has too much value as a keepsake to get rid of, you decide.
>"Well, this is the thing," says Nue, frowning. "I know they're called seeds of non-identification, but they don't grow on trees. It takes ages for me to make one. And I'm the only one who has an idea how they work, so I'd have to do this personally. And if your friend hates people, I'd have to go topside."

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[GuyYouMetOnline]

>"Hmm... she will not like being seen by you, even with her concealing outfit. Is it something you could walk her through using without actually looking at her?"

[Rin Kagamine]

> "I suppose that means you'll need extra incentive to go topside and do this?"

[GuyYouMetOnline]

> "I suppose that means you'll need extra incentive to go topside and do this?"

>Strike that. Let's establish a method, then worry about payment.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Hmm... she will not like being seen by you, even with her concealing outfit. Is it something you could walk her through using without actually looking at her?"

>"Not unless she knows how to change shape," says Nue.

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