Author Topic: Iku Quest On Iki - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 43211 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #720 on:** March 30, 2011, 09:06:12 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 30, 2011, 08:51:31 PM

>Take out the spellcards next.
>Consider the camera. It's not ours; doesn't that mean we shouldn't offer it?

Quote from: Sectimonious on March 30, 2011, 08:52:41 PM

> Of course not: not matter our opinion of Aya, it's not our place to offer her possessions as payment.

>She looks at your spellcards. "No real use for those."
>You decide not to offer up Aya's Camera.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #721 on:** March 30, 2011, 09:12:28 PM »

>Take out the box, the pictures (except the one of Shuuei), and the 1☼ just for kicks.

I really think we should consider offering the gemstone. Surely helping Shuuei is more important to us than the gemstone.

EDIT: Actually, I just had a better idea, and it would let us keep the gemstone (we'd probably end up using it as collateral, but that would mean we'd get it back, so that'd be okay, right?).

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #722 on:** March 30, 2011, 09:18:42 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 30, 2011, 09:12:28 PM

>Take out the box, the pictures (except the one of Shuuei), and the 1☼ just for kicks.

I really think we should consider offering the gemstone. Surely helping Shuuei is more important to us than the gemstone.

>She looks at the box and the pictures. "Some of these are kind of nice. But...they're not really all that much for what you're asking." She then frowns at your lone ☼. "You weren't kidding about not being materialistic.
>You note that Tenshi is idly watching an oni card game.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #723 on:** March 30, 2011, 09:25:49 PM »

>"I have to say that I'm not surprised I don't have anything of interest to you. But I just thought of something. It... goes against the ways of my people, but not against the ways of Gensokyo or the underground. And to help my friend, I would be willing to do it. I may not have anything of much material worth to offer you, but instead of paying you directly, I think I could possibly make a good amount of money for you."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #724 on:** March 30, 2011, 09:28:27 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 30, 2011, 09:25:49 PM

>"I have to say that I'm not surprised I don't have anything of interest to you. But I just thought of something. It... goes against the ways of my people, but not against the ways of Gensokyo or the underground. And to help my friend, I would be willing to do it. I may not have anything of much material worth to offer you, but instead of paying you directly, I think I could possibly make a good amount of money for you."

>"Okay," says Nue. "What?"

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #725 on:** March 30, 2011, 09:46:13 PM »

>"I mentioned that I am an accomplished dancer. In Bhava-Agra, dance shows, like other shows, are open to attendence by whoever wants to see them. Outside of Bhava-Agra, however, the custom is to charge a fee to each person, is it not? And attendence to my shows is always high, a statement I make not boastfully but as an observation."
>"I understand that here, I have the disadvantage of being an unknown, whereas my talents are common knowledge in Bhava-Agra. I believe, however, that I can compensate for this, perhaps by performing public demonstrations."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #726 on:** March 30, 2011, 09:49:01 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 30, 2011, 09:46:13 PM

>"I mentioned that I am an accomplished dancer. In Bhava-Agra, dance shows, like other shows, are open to attendence by whoever wants to see them. Outside of Bhava-Agra, however, the custom is to charge a fee to each person, is it not? And attendence to my shows is always high, a statement I make not boastfully but as an observation."
>"I understand that here, I have the disadvantage of being an unknown, whereas my talents are common knowledge in Bhava-Agra. I believe, however, that I can compensate for this, perhaps by performing public demonstrations."

>"Hmm," says Nue. "I'll think about it. Got anything to sweeten the deal?"

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #727 on:** March 30, 2011, 09:52:30 PM »

>"To be honest, simply thinking about charging a fee is a foreign concept for me, so I'm not really sure what I could do to 'sweeten the deal', as you put it. You would know better than me, I think, so would you perhaps have any suggestions?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #728 on:** March 30, 2011, 10:04:30 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 30, 2011, 09:52:30 PM

>"To be honest, simply thinking about charging a fee is a foreign concept for me, so I'm not really sure what I could do to 'sweeten the deal', as you put it. You would know better than me, I think, so would you perhaps have any suggestions?"

>"I dunno, something interesting," says Nue. "I mean, offering to get me more business is nice, but I'm doing pretty well already as you can see. I was just hoping for something more exciting, you know?"

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #729 on:** March 30, 2011, 10:41:45 PM »

>"Could you perhaps provide me with examples of such things? I'm afraid I'm essentially shooting in the dark here."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #730 on:** March 30, 2011, 10:51:31 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 30, 2011, 10:41:45 PM

>"Could you perhaps provide me with examples of such things? I'm afraid I'm essentially shooting in the dark here."

>"I don't know, something fun," says Nue. "Something different or exciting."

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #731 on:** March 31, 2011, 12:28:44 AM »

>"I'm really not sure what you would find to be different or exciting, and I don't know what your idea of fun is. I truly am trying here, but without more information, I am, as I said, shooting in the dark. Do you perhaps have past examples of such things?"

Okay, people, brainstorming time. Any ideas?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #732 on:** March 31, 2011, 01:12:01 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 31, 2011, 12:28:44 AM

>"I'm really not sure what you would find to be different or exciting, and I don't know what your idea of fun is. I truly am trying here, but without more information, I am, as I said, shooting in the dark. Do you perhaps have past examples of such things?"

>Nue shrugs, "I like to have a good time, like most people, see interesting things, stir up a little trouble every now and again. You know, have fun."

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #733 on:** March 31, 2011, 01:28:40 AM »

>"I understand that, but without knowing anything a bit more specific, it's hard for me to come up with ideas. Can you give me some specific examples of things you enjoy?"
>After she answers, pause for thought.
>"Hmm... what kind of things do you mean by 'trouble'?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #734 on:** March 31, 2011, 02:08:44 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 31, 2011, 01:28:40 AM

>"I understand that, but without knowing anything a bit more specific, it's hard for me to come up with ideas. Can you give me some specific examples of things you enjoy?"
>After she answers, pause for thought.
>"Hmm... what kind of things do you mean by 'trouble'?"

>"Eh, if you have to think that hard about it, it's probably not worth following up," says Nue. "I guess maybe the money will work."
>"What do you think I mean by trouble?" says Nue. "Ask your friend there, but think a lot more stylish."

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #735 on:** March 31, 2011, 02:44:48 AM »

>"Well, as I said, I have to ask my friend about the whole disguise thing first, so I'll return once I have. Tenshi and I will see if we can think of anything else in the meantime. Maybe I will ask her about your 'trouble'."

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #736 on:** March 31, 2011, 02:54:49 AM »

I think Nue was actually referring to Tenshi, given Tenshi named Nue as a pretty cool dudette earlier and they both have a knack for mischief.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #737 on:** March 31, 2011, 03:00:06 AM »

That's what I meant. Edited for clarity.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #738 on:** March 31, 2011, 03:12:15 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 31, 2011, 02:44:48 AM

>"Well, as I said, I have to ask my friend about the whole disguise thing first, so I'll return once I have. Tenshi and I will see if we can think of anything else in the meantime. Maybe I will ask her about your 'trouble'."

>"I'll be here all night!" says Nue as she sets up another tray of drinks.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #739 on:** March 31, 2011, 03:36:31 AM »

>Exit the bar.
>Start towards the exit from the underground.
>While moving, turn to Tenshi.
>"So, any good ideas?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #740 on:** March 31, 2011, 03:53:17 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 31, 2011, 03:36:31 AM

>Exit the bar.
>Start towards the exit from the underground.
>While moving, turn to Tenshi.
>"So, any good ideas?"

>You leave, Tenshi following you after a moment.
>Starting toward the bridge, you look toward Tenshi and ask her for ideas.
>"Huh?" says Tenshi.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #741 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:47:21 AM »

>"Nue said she'd go along with my payment plan, but I think she'd prefer something else. You were listening, weren't you?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #742 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:54:54 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 31, 2011, 04:47:21 AM

>"Nue said she'd go along with my payment plan, but I think she'd prefer something else. You were listening, weren't you?"

>"...I got distracted," says Tenshi, frowning as she works her way around a group of oni in the streets.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #743 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:10:32 AM »

>Summarize the conversation, then repeat the question.

And if any of you other voices have any ideas, let's hear them.

*Goes to bed*

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #744 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:17:22 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 31, 2011, 06:10:32 AM

>Summarize the conversation, then repeat the question.

>You summary the conversation, which is a dodgy process as you return to the significantly more active crowds of the marketplace. You have to wait until you are practically out of the city before things have quieted enough, and you're not being shoved around enough to speak clearly Thankfully, the situation is not a hard one to sum up.
>"Oh, she's probably fishing for a good opportunity to get someone," says Tenshi. "She probably doesn't hear much about those until it's too late, living down there."

>_

Shadoweh · « **Reply #745 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:26:50 AM »

> Tilt head curiously. "To.. get someone? I don't think I follow you."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #746 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:15:26 PM »

Quote from: Shadoweh on March 31, 2011, 06:26:50 AM

> Tilt head curiously. "To.. get someone? I don't think I follow you."

>"Yeah you do," says Tenshi, as the two of you start across the bridge, "cause some trouble."

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #747 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:25:35 PM »

>"You sound just like Nue. Could you give me some examples, please?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #748 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:28:30 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 31, 2011, 04:25:35 PM

>"You sound just like Nue. Could you give me some examples, please?"

>Tenshi gives you a curious look. "Are you okay? Like, you didn't hit your head or something while dealing with scarlet, did you?"

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #749 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:34:07 PM »

> Frown.
> "No, I..."
> Dawn of realization!
> "...Wait, didn't you mention Nue's name yesterday? As well as that Eientei rabbit's name? You mean she wants that kind of 'getting someone'?"