Author Topic: Nue Quest: A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 43392 times)

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #660 on:** May 26, 2011, 12:27:47 AM »

> "Second. I talked to the satori in the underground manor. She hasn't detected anyone weird around her home recently. She still somehow got hit, just like everyone else."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #661 on:** May 26, 2011, 12:37:31 AM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on May 26, 2011, 12:27:47 AM

> "Second. I talked to the satori in the underground manor. She hasn't detected anyone weird around her home recently. She still somehow got hit, just like everyone else."

>The crowd is definitely getting upset. Not exactly angry or riotous, but it's clear they aren't liking what you have to share.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #662 on:** May 26, 2011, 12:52:10 AM »

> "So whoever did this didn't need to get near their targets or touch the cash containers, and they managed to do it both topside and underground without either side noticing until after it happened. That takes some skill. If nothing else, it certainly wasn't anyone in this village, because you'd have to be braindead to try something that large-scale and obnoxious right under her nose."
> Point a thumb at Byakuren.
> "The clinician's dowsing is getting massive interference in her attempt to find where all the money went. She's certain it's intentional, and that it's coming from somewhere topside. Which is what brings Detective Houjuu here."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #663 on:** May 26, 2011, 01:21:58 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 26, 2011, 12:52:10 AM

> "So whoever did this didn't need to get near their targets or touch the cash containers, and they managed to do it both topside and underground without either side noticing until after it happened. That takes some skill. If nothing else, it certainly wasn't anyone in this village, because you'd have to be braindead to try something that large-scale and obnoxious right under her nose."
> Point a thumb at Byakuren.
> "The clinician's dowsing is getting massive interference in her attempt to find where all the money went. She's certain it's intentional, and that it's coming from somewhere topside. Which is what brings Detective Houjuu here."

>The murmurs of discontent are definitely getting worse.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #664 on:** May 26, 2011, 01:37:14 AM »

> Frown.
> "So what this means is that there is investigating to be done. I have some ideas, but they're very personal, and it would be best to not get a large crowd involved. In the meantime, your best bet is to go about today as best you can. If the cash-to-gem process is this quick, I'm pretty sure I can convince the culprit to make it just as quick in reverse."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #665 on:** May 26, 2011, 01:43:59 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 26, 2011, 01:37:14 AM

> Frown.
> "So what this means is that there is investigating to be done. I have some ideas, but they're very personal, and it would be best to not get a large crowd involved. In the meantime, your best bet is to go about today as best you can. If the cash-to-gem process is this quick, I'm pretty sure I can convince the culprit to make it just as quick in reverse."

>The murmurs don't really abate.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #666 on:** May 26, 2011, 01:48:32 AM »

> Turn back to Byakuren properly with a sheepish grin and a normal voice.
> "Sorry. I never was very good at helping."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #667 on:** May 26, 2011, 01:54:32 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 26, 2011, 01:48:32 AM

> Turn back to Byakuren properly with a sheepish grin and a normal voice.
> "Sorry. I never was very good at helping."

>Byakuren turns back to the crowd, her expression making it difficult to tell what she really thinks of your efforts. "As you heard," she says, "we're not the only one to be suffering from this problem. And as such, we're certainly not going to be the only ones working to set things right..."
>The crowd's attention leaves you as Byakuren continues to speak.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #668 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:00:26 AM »

> Assuming she's not completely surrounded by people, land near Byakuren, behind her if necessary.
> If Byakuren is surrounded, fly over to the tavern entrance and land there.
> Either way, listen in on the direction of the speech.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #669 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:07:25 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 26, 2011, 02:00:26 AM

> Assuming she's not completely surrounded by people, land near Byakuren, behind her if necessary.
> If Byakuren is surrounded, fly over to the tavern entrance and land there.
> Either way, listen in on the direction of the speech.

>The crowd is largely in front of her, so it's easy enough to land beside and behind her a bit.
>Bykauren seems to be largely trying assure people that everything is going to be okay, that steps are being taken to deal with the problem, and they won't need to worry about anything in the long term. The crowd itself doesn't seem too happy about it; Byakuren is pretty clearly trying to suggest they calm down and go home, but it's pretty clear that at least some of the people there are quite riled up and want to act on it.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #670 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:12:54 AM »

> Take a chance to catch our breath.

E-Nazrin · « **Reply #671 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:13:10 AM »

Any ideas for a productive and relevant outlet for the restless parts of the crowd?

UncertainJakutten · « **Reply #672 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:15:39 AM »

Investigation maybe? Have them ask people that we can't while we're at Eientei. Who that may be is a bit of a tougher thing. But it's an idea.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #673 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:19:00 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 26, 2011, 02:12:54 AM

> Take a chance to catch our breath.

>You catch your breath, while standing beside Byakuren. Some people in the crowd periodically look over at you curiously.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #674 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:27:12 AM »

> How long does it take to transform into Sanae? That might be good for some looks.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #675 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:28:39 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 26, 2011, 02:27:12 AM

> How long does it take to transform into Sanae? That might be good for some looks.

>It would take you a couple minutes.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #676 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:31:15 AM »

> Shoot. So much for quick entertainment value.
> Smile and give a small wave at anyone that happens to be curiously regarding us.
> Take one last look at Byakuren, then walk over to and enter the tavern.

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #677 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:35:09 AM »

Also yeah, I can see sending disgruntleds out to talk to people that aren't top priorities for us. The Moriya Shrine comes to mind, Kanako could be useful. Also Reimu since she's likely pretty mad herself and gone off to do some investigating.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #678 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:40:51 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 26, 2011, 02:31:15 AM

> Shoot. So much for quick entertainment value.
> Smile and give a small wave at anyone that happens to be curiously regarding us.
> Take one last look at Byakuren, then walk over to and enter the tavern.

>Oh well. You might well have gotten some laughter if you could break the tension.
>You head over to the tavern, and find it is empty. There's not even anyone watching the bar right now.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #679 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:42:58 AM »

> Come to think of it, do we even know how to get to Eientei?

> Listen carefully to the ambient sounds of the tavern. Are there not even any sounds to indicate perhaps someone hidden from view somewhere?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #680 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:52:35 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 26, 2011, 02:42:58 AM

> Come to think of it, do we even know how to get to Eientei?

> Listen carefully to the ambient sounds of the tavern. Are there not even any sounds to indicate perhaps someone hidden from view somewhere?

>You really don't. For the expo that you attended, the rabbits were out guiding people. You're reasonably sure you wouldn't be able to retrace the route.
>You listen; it sounds like the place is completely empty at the moment. Perhaps they are all outside with the crowd?

>_

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #681 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:53:49 AM »

Is Reimu being broke canon is these quests? She may not have noticed yet.
> What time is it?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #682 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:55:32 AM »

Quote from: Rin Kagamine on May 26, 2011, 02:53:49 AM

> What time is it?

>There's no clock in here, but you imagine it is a bit after 4. Maybe 4:30.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #683 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:59:23 AM »

> Leave the bar.
> Take to the air slightly and look around at the crowd. Is there anyone there we recognize?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #684 on:** May 26, 2011, 03:08:12 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 26, 2011, 02:59:23 AM

> Leave the bar.
> Take to the air slightly and look around at the crowd. Is there anyone there we recognize?

>You leave the bar and hover behind the crowd a bit.
>You can pick out some familiar faces: there's the school teacher and her friend; there's that blacksmith, who seems to be one of the more irritated people; there's that fox youkai with the bushy tails that works for Yukari; over there is the grocer you sometimes deal with. There's some other villagers whose faces are familiar, but not enough that you able to tell who they are.

>_

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #685 on:** May 26, 2011, 03:10:02 AM »

> 4 PM? What time did we wake up?

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #686 on:** May 26, 2011, 03:19:05 AM »

> Do we know who would know how to get to Eientei?

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #687 on:** May 26, 2011, 03:22:46 AM »

No further specific plans from me for the time being, so go nuts with whatever. Not sure if I want to talk to Byakuren after the crowd disperses, get up and speak again, or find our way to Mokou in-character (probably via Ran since I don't think asking her if she knows how to get to Eientei is unreasonable). Up for any of them or whatever else people think of.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #688 on:** May 26, 2011, 03:23:18 AM »

Quote from: Rin Kagamine on May 26, 2011, 03:10:02 AM

> 4 PM? What time did we wake up?

>About 2 or 3 PM, which is when a day in the Ancient city begins. Or at least when the majority recovers enough from the prior night to be active again.

Quote from: Kilgamayan on May 26, 2011, 03:19:05 AM

> Do we know who would know how to get to Eientei?

>You're reasonably sure any rabbit could show you. That woman the school teacher lives around there, you're fairly sure. Worse comes to worst, you might be able to ask Yukari's fox, but you're hesitant to get tangled up with the likes of them.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #689 on:** May 26, 2011, 03:26:25 AM »

Oh. Well then!

> Where are the school teacher and her friend relative to the rest of the crowd.