Author Topic: Nue Quest II: A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 83962 times)

Suwako Moriya · « **Reply #120 on:** June 04, 2011, 03:38:28 AM »

> "Of course."
> "Also, out of curiosity, did anyone in this village feel an unusual and light sensation right before the gems were noticed?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #121 on:** June 04, 2011, 03:52:48 AM »

Quote from: Suwako Moriya on June 04, 2011, 03:38:28 AM

> "Of course."
> "Also, out of curiosity, did anyone in this village feel an unusual and light sensation right before the gems were noticed?"

>"Not that I've heard of," says Momiji, still frowning at you a bit.

>_

GuyYouMetOnline · « **Reply #122 on:** June 04, 2011, 04:20:40 AM »

>"Well, Yukari's shikigami apparently felt something, although she couldn't describe it worth a damn. Probably something to keep in mind."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #123 on:** June 04, 2011, 04:50:31 AM »

Quote from: GuyYouMetOnline on June 04, 2011, 04:20:40 AM

>"Well, Yukari's shikigami apparently felt something, although she couldn't describe it worth a damn. Probably something to keep in mind."

>She nods. "Very well."

>_

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #124 on:** June 04, 2011, 09:28:24 AM »

> "Alright, I'll be off then. Try and get that message to the shrine quickly please!"
> Head back towards the Kappa University.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #125 on:** June 04, 2011, 11:32:55 AM »

Quote from: Rin Kagamine on June 04, 2011, 09:28:24 AM

> "Alright, I'll be off then. Try and get that message to the shrine quickly please!"
> Head back towards the Kappa University.

>"I'll get it there when I can," says Momiji, as you depart.
>You make your way back toward the university. It is still as scene of chaos.

>_

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #126 on:** June 04, 2011, 11:39:43 AM »

> Besides Maribel, how many non-Kappa can we see?
> Do we recognize any?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #127 on:** June 04, 2011, 11:50:39 AM »

Quote from: Rin Kagamine on June 04, 2011, 11:39:43 AM

> Besides Maribel, how many non-Kappa can we see?
> Do we recognize any?

>Not many, and from the air you really can't pick out anyone in particular. You're not even sure if you can see Maribel anymore.

>_

Rin Kagamine · « **Reply #128 on:** June 04, 2011, 11:54:55 AM »

> What do we know of Nitori?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #129 on:** June 04, 2011, 12:38:51 PM »

Quote from: Rin Kagamine on June 04, 2011, 11:54:55 AM

> What do we know of Nitori?

>You know she's a kappa inventor, and friend to Maribel and Renko. She apparently has friends underground, you've heard her being mentioned in conjunction with Utsuho and Parsee, but you don't know the details very well. She was apparently a victim of shadow theft during the Bhava-Agra incident.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #130 on:** June 04, 2011, 05:11:00 PM »

So do we want to head back to the human village and see how much we fucked up Biggun's crowd control (and also check to make sure that Shou actually got sent out), or do we want to head the way of the SDM and see how they've reacted?

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #131 on:** June 04, 2011, 06:18:45 PM »

> How far away is the human village from the kappa village?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #132 on:** June 04, 2011, 06:23:46 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on June 04, 2011, 06:18:45 PM

> How far away is the human village from the kappa village?

>It's a few minutes away by air, fifteen at most.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #133 on:** June 04, 2011, 06:29:18 PM »

That's not too bad. I do want to get over to the SDM at some point, but it seems this shouldn't take too long.

> Take flight (if we haven't already) and head back toward the human village.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #134 on:** June 04, 2011, 07:58:05 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on June 04, 2011, 06:29:18 PM

> Take flight (if we haven't already) and head back toward the human village.

>You take to the air again and head toward the human village.
>The trip is a peaceful over the plains, the worst you see is the occasion herd animal glancing up in your direction. Drawing near the human town, you see there's still a fairly large crowd in the square. You quickly note that it's no longer paying attention to any one thing, and that Byakuren isn't standing around it anymore. Instead people seem to be mostly milling about; you aren't able to read the mood of the crowd at all from a distance.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #135 on:** June 04, 2011, 08:35:02 PM »

> Head toward the Myouren temple.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #136 on:** June 04, 2011, 08:47:10 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on June 04, 2011, 08:35:02 PM

> Head toward the Myouren temple.

>You fly past the crowd, and approach the northern part of town.
>Looking at the temple, you're rather proud of how it's turned out. You can still see the basic shape of the ship if you know where to look, but with a proper roof and good foundations, it's now a rather respectable-looking place. While you didn't actually do much work to build it, you did donate a lion's share of the money to fund it over the months of it's renovation. Really, they would have been lost without you.
>The front of the temple, with its simple wooden porch and open doors, is empty at the moment. This isn't surprising, this place is seldom busy, much to the occupants' chagrin sometimes. And given the current situation, you doubt many would be clambering for enlightenment. Further north, you see the edge of two give way to the rolling fields of the town, where much of the food topside originates from. Obvious exits are West, South, and East.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #137 on:** June 04, 2011, 08:50:42 PM »

> Enter!
> Check for regular temple residents.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #138 on:** June 04, 2011, 09:44:48 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on June 04, 2011, 08:50:42 PM

> Enter!
> Check for regular temple residents.

>You walk inside, and find yourself in a simple wooden corridor that serves as a brief kind of entry chamber. It is somewhat narrow, but not terribly so; the place does have its leading occupant in mind. It's a shame all the space for shoes to the side goes to waste. Glancing there, you can see Murasa and Byakuren's shoes. Up ahead is the main part of the temple; there's a good chance Byakuren would be there. The lower floor is devoted to public and religious uses. The upper floor are where you're likely to find anyone else, where the kitchen and sleeping rooms and such are. Up ahead, you can see a discreet hall branching from the main corridor that leads to a stairway leading up there. Obvious exits are East, West, and.South.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #139 on:** June 04, 2011, 09:49:43 PM »

> Remove our own shoes and set them in the shoe space.
> Head to the main part of the temple.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #140 on:** June 04, 2011, 10:03:27 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on June 04, 2011, 09:49:43 PM

> Remove our own shoes and set them in the shoe space.
> Head to the main part of the temple.

>You head into the temple after setting your shoes and reach the spacious main part of the temple. Numerous cushions like the floor in rows, while a small shrine featuring an inch-high clay statue of the Buddha sits at the rear of the room. The ceiling is pretty high, reaching well into the second floor. The room is empty, save for Byakuren sitting on pillow large enough to seat her. Much of the time she is here, she is meditating; but right now it seems like she is resting. If nothing else, her meditation tends not to involve leaning back against the wall.
>She opens her eyes as you come, and smiles a little. "Welcome, Nue," she says. "Thank you for your assistance earlier."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #141 on:** June 04, 2011, 10:05:23 PM »

> Give another lopsided grin.
> "'Sup. You sure you want to call what I did 'assistance', though? They didn't look too pleased at the news."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #142 on:** June 04, 2011, 10:41:04 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on June 04, 2011, 10:05:23 PM

> Give another lopsided grin.
> "'Sup. You sure you want to call what I did 'assistance', though? They didn't look too pleased at the news."

>"They weren't very reassured, no," says Byakuren. "But the news was useful nonetheless. I was able to tell them something more concrete and reassuring than I was."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #143 on:** June 04, 2011, 10:44:22 PM »

> "Well, all right, if some good came of it. I talked to the Yakumo kitsune afterward, though, and she mentioned feeling some sort of weird light sensation moments before pandemonium broke out. Did you notice anything like that?"

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #144 on:** June 05, 2011, 04:33:09 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on June 04, 2011, 10:44:22 PM

> "Well, all right, if some good came of it. I talked to the Yakumo kitsune afterward, though, and she mentioned feeling some sort of weird light sensation moments before pandemonium broke out. Did you notice anything like that?"

>Byakuren frowns for a moment. "I...may have. I wasn't paying much attention at the time, Murasa and I were busying cleaning. If I did, I didn't give it much thought."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #145 on:** June 05, 2011, 04:46:07 AM »

> "Hmm. Well, no one else I've asked about it has, but I guess no one else I've asked is quite as adept at that sort of thing as you or her. She did also estimate that, whatever force is responsible, it isn't magic 'in any sense that we understand it', only close enough to what we call 'magic' for her and maybe you to notice is very briefly."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #146 on:** June 05, 2011, 04:48:16 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on June 05, 2011, 04:46:07 AM

> "Hmm. Well, no one else I've asked about it has, but I guess no one else I've asked is quite as adept at that sort of thing as you or her. She did also estimate that, whatever force is responsible, it isn't magic 'in any sense that we understand it', only close enough to what we call 'magic' for her and maybe you to notice is very briefly."

>Byakuren nods. "I see. So, you've taken it upon yourself to look into this problem?"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #147 on:** June 05, 2011, 04:57:57 AM »

> "Yeah. I've learned I suck at the hero thing, but my cards got nicked, and I kinda want 'em back, so off I go anyway. So far I've figured out that some rabbit I don't know is visiting my place while I'm sleeping and claiming to be my friend, and that when it comes to territory, the tengu need to chill a bit."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #148 on:** June 05, 2011, 05:02:07 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on June 05, 2011, 04:57:57 AM

> "Yeah. I've learned I suck at the hero thing, but my cards got nicked, and I kinda want 'em back, so off I go anyway. So far I've figured out that some rabbit I don't know is visiting my place while I'm sleeping and claiming to be my friend, and that when it comes to territory, the tengu need to chill a bit."

>Byakuren nods, and smiles at you. "Well, whatever your reasons, I'm happy you've taken it upon yourself to help. I'm afraid the situation leaves us at a disadvantage, but please call upon us when you need to. We'll offer whatever we can."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #149 on:** June 05, 2011, 05:07:05 AM »

> Grin.
> "Thanks. Actually, did Ichirin tell you message I left her, about the clinic needing extra coverage? Naz is covering the bar because she knows her gems, and it keeps the income flowing into my place as well as the alcohol flowing into the oni. I got the bridge princess to volunteer at the clinic temporarily, but I doubt she'll be happy if she's there for very long."