Author Topic: Iku Quest On Iki - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 43206 times)

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #750 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:43:01 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya 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'?"

>"See, I told you that you knew," says Tenshi.

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #751 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:56:10 PM »

> Begin charging.
> "Well...that puts me in quite a quandary, to be honest."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #752 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:57:32 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on March 31, 2011, 04:56:10 PM

> Begin charging.
> "Well...that puts me in quite a quandary, to be honest."

>You start to build up a charge as you enter the caverns.
>"Yeah, probably," says Tenshi.

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #753 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:59:13 PM »

Okay, I need to get back to work. DO NOT PROCEED THROUGH THE CAVERNS UNTIL A GOOD CHARGE HAS BEEN BUILT. You'll want that flash in case Kisume shows up again.

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #754 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:15:42 PM »

>"Hold up, Tenshi. Let me get ready for Kisume."
>Continue once a sufficient charge has been built up.
>As we proceed: "We'll talk more about Nue once we're back above ground."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #755 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:25:55 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 31, 2011, 06:15:42 PM

>"Hold up, Tenshi. Let me get ready for Kisume."
>Continue once a sufficient charge has been built up.
>As we proceed: "We'll talk more about Nue once we're back above ground."

>"Huh? Okay," says Tenshi. You pause at the edge of the bridge and build up your charge for a few moments.
>"Yeah," says Tenshi as you choose to delay your prior conversation. She takes her hat off, and starts to scan the ceiling.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #756 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:33:00 PM »

>Once a sufficient chare is built up, continue on, keeping an eye out for Kisume.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #757 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:53:55 PM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on March 31, 2011, 06:33:00 PM

>Once a sufficient chare is built up, continue on, keeping an eye out for Kisume.

>You continue on, working your way up the rocking shelves, through the fissured chamber, and onward. So far, there seem to be no signs of Kisume.

>_

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #758 on:** March 31, 2011, 07:08:32 PM »

> "So how are you holding up? You've been through a lot today."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #759 on:** March 31, 2011, 07:20:59 PM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on March 31, 2011, 07:08:32 PM

> "So how are you holding up? You've been through a lot today."

>"Not going to lie," says Tenshi, "I'm probably going to sleep through a lot of tomorrow."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #760 on:** March 31, 2011, 09:46:49 PM »

> "I can sympathize. It's been a tiring couple of days for me as well. But we had best make sure you're at the tavern tomorrow."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #761 on:** March 31, 2011, 11:28:54 PM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on March 31, 2011, 09:46:49 PM

> "I can sympathize. It's been a tiring couple of days for me as well. But we had best make sure you're at the tavern tomorrow."

>"...Crap, I forgot," she says, then sighs. "Oh well."
>You are close to the web-filled chamber now, there have been no signs of Kisume.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #762 on:** April 01, 2011, 02:20:29 AM »

>Proceed. Make it look like we're being careless, but secretly be ready for Kisume.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #763 on:** April 01, 2011, 02:39:00 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on April 01, 2011, 02:20:29 AM

>Proceed. Make it look like we're being careless, but secretly be ready for Kisume.

>You proceed, trying to look careless.
>Coming to the web-filled chamber, your caution does serve you well as you see Yamame hanging onto the ceiling between two stalactites, moments before she descends down on you. Hanging upside down, she is close enough she has to hook her chin under the brim of your hat, putting scant inches between you and her.
>"Hey buddy!" she says in a low, whispery sort of tone, as Tenshi stumbles back. "You doin' alright? Thanks again for getting me out of that jam!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #764 on:** April 01, 2011, 02:51:03 AM »

> Drop voice to a similar volume.
> "Oh, hello again. We are doing about as well as can be expected, I think. How are you faring?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #765 on:** April 01, 2011, 02:56:29 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 01, 2011, 02:51:03 AM

> Drop voice to a similar volume.
> "Oh, hello again. We are doing about as well as can be expected, I think. How are you faring?"

>"Doin' good, buddy," Yamame says. "Got home, slept it off like a bad hangover. Whacha doin' Underground, huh?"
>"Damn near gave me a heart attack..." Tenshi grumbles.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #766 on:** April 01, 2011, 03:02:54 AM »

>"Hey, have you seen Kisume?"

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #767 on:** April 01, 2011, 03:04:34 AM »

> "Also, we are underground because I needed to talk to Nue. Sadly, it seems my friend here has had some of her possessions stolen on our way down. I think you can guess who by. Ideally, we would like to retrieve them before we leave."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #768 on:** April 01, 2011, 03:25:06 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on April 01, 2011, 03:02:54 AM

>"Hey, have you seen Kisume?"

>"Had breakfast with her," says Yamame.

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 01, 2011, 03:04:34 AM

> "Also, we are underground because I needed to talk to Nue. Sadly, it seems my friend here has had some of her possessions stolen on our way down. I think you can guess who by. Ideally, we would like to retrieve them before we leave."

>"What'd she take, buddy?" says Yamame, frowning.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #769 on:** April 01, 2011, 03:33:52 AM »

> "I do not know the extent of it, but I believe my friend has been relieved of her currency, at the very least."
> Turn to Tenshi.
> "Are you missing anything else? Hopefully you still have the gemstone I gave to you earlier."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #770 on:** April 01, 2011, 03:43:07 AM »

Quote from: Yamameko no Naku Roda ni on April 01, 2011, 03:33:52 AM

> "I do not know the extent of it, but I believe my friend has been relieved of her currency, at the very least."
> Turn to Tenshi.
> "Are you missing anything else? Hopefully you still have the gemstone I gave to you earlier."

>"Just the 20☼ I had," says Tenshi. "Yeah, I still have my gem."
>"She probably needs it more than you, buddy," says Yamame. "Don't worry, pal, it wasn't personal."
>"I'm gonna show her some personal," says Tenshi.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #771 on:** April 01, 2011, 04:05:45 AM »

>"Forgive me, Tenshi, for I am not used to considering material value, but is 20☼ worth getting upset over?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #772 on:** April 01, 2011, 04:31:55 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on April 01, 2011, 04:05:45 AM

>"Forgive me, Tenshi, for I am not used to considering material value, but is 20☼ worth getting upset over?"

>"Yeah!" she says.
>"It'd get you a meal or two, I guess," says Yamame.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #773 on:** April 01, 2011, 05:27:42 AM »

>"I apologize, Tenshi, but I do not understand that way of thinking. I'm not judging you for it; it's just... different from mine, and thus hard for me to understand. I'm trying, but... it's not easy."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #774 on:** April 01, 2011, 05:29:42 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on April 01, 2011, 05:27:42 AM

>"I apologize, Tenshi, but I do not understand that way of thinking. I'm not judging you for it; it's just... different from mine, and thus hard for me to understand. I'm trying, but... it's not easy."

>"Eh, no one expects you to know how money works," says Tenshi.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #775 on:** April 01, 2011, 05:34:18 AM »

>"I know how it works. I just don't understand it. Our society functions just fine without it."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #776 on:** April 01, 2011, 05:44:50 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on April 01, 2011, 05:34:18 AM

>"I know how it works. I just don't understand it. Our society functions just fine without it."

>"Not like we have much worth buying, anyways," says Tenshi with a shrug.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #777 on:** April 01, 2011, 06:44:07 AM »

Okay, people, question time: should we search for Kisume with Tenshi, or go on to meet with Shuuei? I'd vote for the latter; Shuuei wouldn't want Tenshi with us, anyways, and this way there's something concrete for her to occupy herself with. We could then meet at, say, the entrance to the underground (I don't want to meet at Nue's tavern; I want time to discuss what Nue wants with Tenshi before we return there).

Anyone else have any thoughts here?

Mr. Sacchi · « **Reply #778 on:** April 01, 2011, 01:30:31 PM »

I think that's the best way to go. Can't think of any better way at least.

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #779 on:** April 01, 2011, 02:04:39 PM »

I am up for meeting Brock Specson again as long as we don't just completely blow Tenshi and her current situation off. I would like to either encourage her to forget about it (though I have actively tried to avoid encouraging Tenshi to specifically "be the better person" for some time now) or promise her that we'll look the other way if she decides to retrieve it, and possibly even help her, but only if it doesn't involve violence.