Author Topic: Nue Quest 3rd Impact: A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 61696 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #900 on:** July 10, 2011, 06:36:04 AM »

> Frown.
> "Why would I do that? If I tried to fight her I assume you'd come after me, along with those other two sleeping girls and whoever else lives in this place. This place has a big numbers advantage on me. I'd lose any fight I started for sure."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #901 on:** July 10, 2011, 06:42:19 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2011, 06:36:04 AM

> Frown.
> "Why would I do that? If I tried to fight her I assume you'd come after me, along with those other two sleeping girls and whoever else lives in this place. This place has a big numbers advantage on me. I'd lose any fight I started for sure."

>"That's why you need tricks!" says the ghost.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #902 on:** July 10, 2011, 06:50:18 AM »

> "But taking a hostage would be quicker and easier than using tricks."
> Thumb at the trident.
> "You see this thing there? Pretty pointy, huh? And you know I've seen the room with those two sleeping girls already. It would have been nothing to just stand over them with this thing right at the neck of one or both of them and then start shouting demands."
> Pantomime holding our trident pointed downward while talking, with a couple of light pantomime jabs thrown in for emphasis.
> "But I'm standing here talking to you instead. They're still fine. Still sleeping away, no harm done, no pointy things at their necks. I haven't even threatened you in any way, and your hands look a bit too pre-occupied for proper combat."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #903 on:** July 10, 2011, 06:59:05 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2011, 06:50:18 AM

> "But taking a hostage would be quicker and easier than using tricks."
> Thumb at the trident.
> "You see this thing there? Pretty pointy, huh? And you know I've seen the room with those two sleeping girls already. It would have been nothing to just stand over them with this thing right at the neck of one or both of them and then start shouting demands."
> Pantomime holding our trident pointed downward while talking, with a couple of light pantomime jabs thrown in for emphasis.
> "But I'm standing here talking to you instead. They're still fine. Still sleeping away, no harm done, no pointy things at their necks. I haven't even threatened you in any way, and your hands look a bit too pre-occupied for proper combat."

>"Oh yeah?" she says.She brandishes the pot at you. "I'll give you such a bashing!"
>"Still, well, um...I guess you have a point?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #904 on:** July 10, 2011, 07:03:00 AM »

> "Hmm. What if you took me to her, so you could keep an eye on me the whole time just to make sure I didn't try anything funny? Or maybe you'd like to wake up one of your friends and have me explain myself to them first, so you would have a second opinion you know you can trust? I don't really want to wake anyone that we don't have to, but if it helps reassure you about me I'll be glad to do it. They could also help watch me, for what that's worth."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #905 on:** July 10, 2011, 07:28:42 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2011, 07:03:00 AM

> "Hmm. What if you took me to her, so you could keep an eye on me the whole time just to make sure I didn't try anything funny? Or maybe you'd like to wake up one of your friends and have me explain myself to them first, so you would have a second opinion you know you can trust? I don't really want to wake anyone that we don't have to, but if it helps reassure you about me I'll be glad to do it. They could also help watch me, for what that's worth."

>She frowns. "Well, I was going to wake everyone up anyways...so..."
>She lifts up the utensils and spreads her arms wide.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #906 on:** July 10, 2011, 07:31:46 AM »

> Give a startled expression.
> "Whoa! Isn't there a quieter way?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #907 on:** July 10, 2011, 07:37:55 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2011, 07:31:46 AM

> Give a startled expression.
> "Whoa! Isn't there a quieter way?"

>"Maybe," she says, "but not as fun!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #908 on:** July 10, 2011, 07:39:15 AM »

> "I wonder if they'll agree."
> Frown and cover our ears with our hands.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #909 on:** July 10, 2011, 07:51:22 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2011, 07:39:15 AM

> "I wonder if they'll agree."
> Frown and cover our ears with our hands.

>You cover your ears, and the ghost gleefully bangs the pot and wok together with a loud clang!
>"Found an intruder!" she sings out over the noise as she marches into the hall. "Found an intruder! Wakey wakey, found an intruder!"
>You hear groans from the direction of the bedroom.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #910 on:** July 10, 2011, 07:56:46 AM »

> Walk over to the other side of the kitchen.
> Turn around so we're facing the door, lean up against whatever is behind us, be it counter top or wall, then pull out a rice ball and start eating it, ignoring the noise as best we can. Watch the doorway while eating.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #911 on:** July 10, 2011, 08:16:53 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2011, 07:56:46 AM

> Walk over to the other side of the kitchen.
> Turn around so we're facing the door, lean up against whatever is behind us, be it counter top or wall, then pull out a rice ball and start eating it, ignoring the noise as best we can. Watch the doorway while eating.

>You make yourself comfortable, enjoying your riceball, while the ghost continues to sing about finding an intruder.
>"Kana, shut up!" calls a voice.
>"Intruder!" says the ghost, whom you presume is Kana.
>You hear one of the doors slide open, and a softer voice say, "Kana, what are you going on about?"
>"Intruder in the kitchen!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #912 on:** July 10, 2011, 08:19:47 AM »

> Raise our voice so we can be heard in the hallway.
> "Hey, I asked her if there was a quieter way to wake people up!"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #913 on:** July 10, 2011, 08:53:29 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2011, 08:19:47 AM

> Raise our voice so we can be heard in the hallway.
> "Hey, I asked her if there was a quieter way to wake people up!"

>"Who's there?" comes the softer voice.
>After a moment, the woman with the long purple hair pokes her head into the kitchen, and frowns at you. "What're you doing in our house?!"
>"Who is it?" says the voice that shouted before.
>"No idea," says the purple-haired woman, giving you a sharp look.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #914 on:** July 10, 2011, 08:56:57 AM »

> Stand up properly and give a short bow.
> "Nue Houjuu, barkeep extraordinaire. Apparently I'm the one from whom our mutual rabbit friend is hiding."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #915 on:** July 10, 2011, 09:01:45 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2011, 08:56:57 AM

> Stand up properly and give a short bow.
> "Nue Houjuu, barkeep extraordinaire. Apparently I'm the one from whom our mutual rabbit friend is hiding."

>"Is that that case?" says the purple-haired woman. "I'm Rikako Asakura, and you have a whole lot of explaining to do."
>"I'm getting the crossbow!" calls the other voice.
>"She's been friendly so far," Rikako calls back. "But get it anyways!"

>_

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #916 on:** July 10, 2011, 11:22:52 AM »

> "I gotta explain? Well where should I start? Let's see, I was asleep when our rabbit friend came by and borrowed some of my tools and now I'd like them back. The fairies directed me out here so here I am. Good enough?"
> "And I insist that weapons are not necessary to talk. If I wanted to fight, wouldn't I have attacked you before you were awake?"
> Offer her some of our riceball if we haven't finished it.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #917 on:** July 10, 2011, 11:50:52 AM »

Quote from: Rin Kagamine on July 10, 2011, 11:22:52 AM

> "I gotta explain? Well where should I start? Let's see, I was asleep when our rabbit friend came by and borrowed some of my tools and now I'd like them back. The fairies directed me out here so here I am. Good enough?"
> "And I insist that weapons are not necessary to talk. If I wanted to fight, wouldn't I have attacked you before you were awake?"
> Offer her some of our riceball if we haven't finished it.

>"Rika," says Rikako, not taking her eyes from you, "Bring Tewi here, too."
>"Got it," says the voice.

>_

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #918 on:** July 10, 2011, 12:25:18 PM »

> If we still have some riceball, shrug and continue eating.
> "While we wait, I'm going to assume that y'all got hit too?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #919 on:** July 10, 2011, 12:34:46 PM »

Quote from: Rin Kagamine on July 10, 2011, 12:25:18 PM

> If we still have some riceball, shrug and continue eating.
> "While we wait, I'm going to assume that y'all got hit too?"

>You continue to eat your riceball, oozing a lack of concern. To be honest, if you had your spellcards, you really wouldn't be worried about these people.
>"Hit?" says Rikako. "Hit by what?"

>_

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #920 on:** July 10, 2011, 12:41:26 PM »

> How quickly can we unsheath our trident?
> "Oh you didn't know? I guess that makes sense living all the way out here. There's no money left in Gensokyo, not even one coin. Someone's pulled off the greatest heist I've ever seen and managed to rob everyone, and believe me I've seen a lot of heists!"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #921 on:** July 10, 2011, 12:47:59 PM »

Quote from: Rin Kagamine on July 10, 2011, 12:41:26 PM

> How quickly can we unsheath our trident?
> "Oh you didn't know? I guess that makes sense living all the way out here. There's no money left in Gensokyo, not even one coin. Someone's pulled off the greatest heist I've ever seen and managed to rob everyone, and believe me I've seen a lot of heists!"

>It's a little slow compared to a sword, you can't do it in an instant. But you can be ready in a couple seconds.
>"Huh?" says Rikako. "You're kidding."
>"Rikako!" says the voice, "Tewi's gone!"

>_

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #922 on:** July 10, 2011, 12:54:34 PM »

> "Nope, I'm as serious as can be. It's bad, real bad. There's no money anywhere: not Underground, not in the Human Village, not with the Kappa or the Tengu or the Vamparies or in Hakugyokurou. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if there was no money in Hell either."
> Pull out a gemstone.
> "The only upside is that whoever stole all the money was kind enough to drop some of these gems, but they're practically worthless now that everyone has some."
> "So, what was Tewi doing here anyway?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #923 on:** July 10, 2011, 02:49:14 PM »

Quote from: Rin Kagamine on July 10, 2011, 12:54:34 PM

> "Nope, I'm as serious as can be. It's bad, real bad. There's no money anywhere: not Underground, not in the Human Village, not with the Kappa or the Tengu or the Vamparies or in Hakugyokurou. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if there was no money in Hell either."
> Pull out a gemstone.
> "The only upside is that whoever stole all the money was kind enough to drop some of these gems, but they're practically worthless now that everyone has some."
> "So, what was Tewi doing here anyway?"

>Rikako blinks as you summarize the recent events. "Really?" she says after a moment.
>She then looks back into the hall, while the other voice is a lot closer. "Um, the window in the guest room is wide open, and there's a danmaku fight going on in the forest."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #924 on:** July 10, 2011, 02:51:58 PM »

> Chuckle.
> "Well, Kana did only ask if I was here to get back at Tewi. Guess she should have asked about anyone that might have come with me. We should probably see if we can't calm that fight down."

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #925 on:** July 10, 2011, 02:52:24 PM »

> Replace our gemstone.
> "Yep, that's the short of it. I can answer any more questions later, but it seems like I'm needed outside. Excuse me."
> Make our way outside.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #926 on:** July 10, 2011, 02:57:33 PM »

Quote from: Rin Kagamine on July 10, 2011, 02:52:24 PM

> Replace our gemstone.
> "Yep, that's the short of it. I can answer any more questions later, but it seems like I'm needed outside. Excuse me."
> Make our way outside.

>You pocket the gem and explain briefly, then start to make your way out.
>"Hey, wait!" says Rikako. "Where do you think you're going after just breaking in in the middle of the night?"
>Despite this, she doesn't seem to be trying to block you just yet.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #927 on:** July 10, 2011, 03:00:38 PM »

> To see if that fight can't be calmed down."
> Chuckle.
> "Kana did only ask if I was here to get back at Tewi. Guess she should have asked about anyone that might have come with me."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #928 on:** July 10, 2011, 03:10:04 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on July 10, 2011, 03:00:38 PM

> To see if that fight can't be calmed down."
> Chuckle.
> "Kana did only ask if I was here to get back at Tewi. Guess she should have asked about anyone that might have come with me."

>"Uh..." says Rikako. "...Rika, keep an eye on her while she does. And don't let her get away!"
>You think Rika has more to say, but she is cut off by more clanging down the hall. "Not now, Kana!" says the purple-haired woman.
>She then moves, and the other woman you saw, wearing a simple yellow nightgown and carrying a crossbow, appears in the door. She gives you a wide grin as she levels the weapon on you and says, "Let's go see, eh?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #929 on:** July 10, 2011, 03:18:41 PM »

> Frown.
> "You know, I'd think someone would be more grateful that I didn't stab them in the neck while they were asleep. But so much for 'no weapons', I guess."
> Make our way toward the door.
> "I think most or all of you will want to come with me. It sounds like Tewi will bolt the instant she sees me, if your ghost is to be believed."