Yukari Quest VII - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> Damnit, we didn't plan this properly at all.
> Well, we're certainly not gonna head back to the whacko cavern, thanks. Astrolabe-gap ourselves back to the dollhouse shrine in the forest.

>Perhaps not.
>You make you way back to the dollhouse shrine. The region is about the same as you remember it, if a bit less stable than before.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Could we pick up the shrine with our bare hands and simply carry it through a border back to the proper Gensokyo with us?

[Hello Purvis]

> Could we pick up the shrine with our bare hands and simply carry it through a border back to the proper Gensokyo with us?

>No. It is built into to the pavilion that is about ten feet across. Perhaps you could have earlier in the day, but that opportunity no longer exists.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Well, this was a colossal waste of time, then.
> Do we know where the Akis reside?
> Do deities sleep?

[Hello Purvis]

> Well, this was a colossal waste of time, then.
> Do we know where the Akis reside?
> Do deities sleep?

>At least you got to see a world falling apart on a border level! That's uncommon.
>You don't know precisely where they reside, but you're certain if you enter their forest, they will find you. They wouldn't ignore you unless it was clear you wished to be ignored, you imagine.
>Somewhat. As you understand, sleep for a deity is less dropping out completely and more withdrawing one's mind and resting.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Well, farewell, little shrine. Farewell, strange world. It was quite the interesting ride, I suppose."
> Let's astrolabe-gap ourselves back to the real Gensokyo,  dropping ourselves off in the Aki's section of the forest.

[Hello Purvis]

> "Well, farewell, little shrine. Farewell, strange world. It was quite the interesting ride, I suppose."
> Let's astrolabe-gap ourselves back to the real Gensokyo,  dropping ourselves off in the Aki's section of the forest.

>The world does not answer, but you feel it's fitting to say something to it.
>Then you return home, and to the forest on the foothills of Youkai Mountain. In particular, you step out into an small clearing, lined with stately trees that manage to be rather beautiful even without their leaves. It doesn't take you long to feel a small shift in the borders nearby; seems like someone is aware of you.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Let them approach.

[Hello Purvis]

> Let them approach.

>You want a moment, and soon see the younger of the two sisters approaching. An odor of rice fills the air; its good thing you've had supper you you might have had an embarrassing case of mouthwatering.
>"Good evening," she says, as she pauses by the edge of the clearing. "I'm afraid we weren't expecting company tonight."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "It has been a most unusual couple of days. May I have an important discussion with both of you at the Moriya Shrine tonight?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "It has been a most unusual couple of days. May I have an important discussion with both of you at the Moriya Shrine tonight?"

>"Why?" she says.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Part of what has made the last couple of days so unusual is the bizarre and unexpected return of memories of a certain supernatural island from several years ago.  These events have been unusual and threatening to the point where I am sure they were unintentional, but I need opinions and information from as many qualified people as possible to determine why this happened."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Part of what has made the last couple of days so unusual is the bizarre and unexpected return of memories of a certain supernatural island from several years ago.  These events have been unusual and threatening to the point where I am sure they were unintentional, but I need opinions and information from as many qualified people as possible to determine why this happened."

>"Oh," says Minoriko, frowning and seeming a bit uneasy. "Is that so? I don't think my sister or I would have anything to offer such a discussion. We weren't really a part of it all, we just went along with it..."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "There is more to the situation than just those memories. There was also the involvement of another deity."

[Hello Purvis]

> "There is more to the situation than just those memories. There was also the involvement of another deity."

>"Is that so?" says Minoriko. "Who?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "One that should have been gone and forgotten some time ago. Can I bring you two to the Moriya Shrine? I would rather not have to tell the entire story more than once."

[Hello Purvis]

> "One that should have been gone and forgotten some time ago. Can I bring you two to the Moriya Shrine? I would rather not have to tell the entire story more than once."

>"Well, I suppose that'll be fine, then." says Minoriko, "But I don't expect we will have much to contribute. When will you be holding this meeting?"

[Kilgamayan]

> "Right now would be preferable. But I will take as soon as I can get."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Right now would be preferable. But I will take as soon as I can get."

>"That doesn't leave me much time to prepare anything, but we'll be there as soon as we can."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "I will be waiting there."
> Gap ourselves back to the Moriya Shrine.

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "I will be waiting there."
> Gap ourselves back to the Moriya Shrine.

>"We shouldn't be long," says Minoriko.
>You return to the Moriya Shrine, and see it is just as quiet as you left it. Suwako is still laying on the roof. "Welcome back," she says, giving a lazy wave.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Return the gesture.
> "The Akis will be along shortly."

[Hello Purvis]

> Return the gesture.
> "The Akis will be along shortly."

>"Well, make yourself comfy. I'll go get Kanako after they show up. "

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Set up a gap seat for ourselves.
> "I'm going to assume you will both prefer this not happen inside at this time of night."

[Hello Purvis]

> Set up a gap seat for ourselves.
> "I'm going to assume you will both prefer this not happen inside at this time of night."

>You have a seat.
>"Sanae is asleep and we'd like to keep it that way," says Suwako. "Besides, it's a fine night out."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Of course. And yes, this setting is unspeakably nicer than what I have had to look at recently."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Of course. And yes, this setting is unspeakably nicer than what I have had to look at recently."

>"Sounds like a story," says Suwako.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "A rather disturbing one, to be sure. Being abducted out of your bed and brought to the edge of reality where you have the opportunity to stare at the void is not an experience I would wish on anyone."

[Hello Purvis]

> "A rather disturbing one, to be sure. Being abducted out of your bed and brought to the edge of reality where you have the opportunity to stare at the void is not an experience I would wish on anyone."

>"I'm finding it hard to believe someone like you can get abducted."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod our head to the side a tiny bit.
> "I would be lying if I said it was not the slightest bit embarrassing."