Alice Quest - The Seven Colored Puppeteer's Weekend

[Neovereign]

>"...Maybe not..."
>Try to sidle a bit toward where they went. Casually...

> With the duel demonstration finished, you return to near the shrine.
> Hm... still too far to hear anything.
> Meiling keeps her distance, not adding to the risk yet.
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>Lil bit closer, we're just appreciating the mountaintop view.

[Neovereign]

>Lil bit closer, we're just appreciating the mountaintop view.

> You scooch a little more.
> "I'm pretty sure they have plenty of supporters as well." You hear Kanako. "More than the Hakurei Shrine."
> "Oh, so she's doing quite well?" Shinki questions
> "Despite competition so close, yes."
> "Is it you?"
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>Just..linger, appreciating the view. Not even looking toward the shrine.

[Neovereign]

>Just..linger, appreciating the view. Not even looking toward the shrine.

> The Mountain covers plenty. You're glad there's not much mist - like the lake suffers from.
> "Sort of. They also have their own to worry about nearly next-door." Kanako speaks.
> "Oh my. I wonder if I should lend a hand."
> "It's probably better if you don't. They're not struggling too much."
> "Of course." Shinki giggles.
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>Siiiidle back to others.
>Quietly: "They seem to be talking about the religious layout of the land."

[Neovereign]

>Siiiidle back to others.
>Quietly: "They seem to be talking about the religious layout of the land."

> You carefully make your way back, finished sightseeing for now.
> "Anything about me?" Sanae questions in hope.
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>"Hard to say, something about having many supporters; whether it was you or Suwako, I couldn't tell."

[Neovereign]

>"Hard to say, something about having many supporters; whether it was you or Suwako, I couldn't tell."

> "I'd guess Suwako. Lady Kanako might talk more about her when it comes to followers than me. I'm pretty much the shrine maiden, after all. They're more gods than I."
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>You're not even a god, silly. Everyone knows living gods are just a scam to get more faith.
>Ahem
>"Something about the they competing with the hakurei shrine, too."

[Neovereign]

>You're not even a god, silly. Everyone knows living gods are just a scam to get more faith.
>Ahem
>"Something about the they competing with the hakurei shrine, too."

> You keep to yourself for now. You could probably get away with it given Shinki's presence, but relying on her for backup after insulting someone... better not to consider that at least.
> "Hakurei Shrine? Hm... they don't focus as much on that as me though. Or maybe they've gotten some ideas?" Sanae considers. "Maybe I should just ask."
> Meiling seems to have no problem with such. In fact, you think she might be amused by this.
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>We can't disappoint Meiling~
>"It would be the easiest way to learn, wouldn't it?"

[Neovereign]

>We can't disappoint Meiling~
>"It would be the easiest way to learn, wouldn't it?"

> "I don't see why she'd decline to tell me either. Alright." Sanae makes her way to the entrance.

[It's Purvis!]

>Glance to Meiling. "You are such a troublemaker~"

[Neovereign]

>Glance to Meiling. "You are such a troublemaker~"

> "I haven't done anything. I'm just enjoying her reactions."
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>"Perfectly innocent, of course~"

[Neovereign]

>"Perfectly innocent, of course~"

> Meiling does her best to quietly sit by your side, though still makes more noise than you had in sneaking to the door.
> "Where do you plan on going next?" Your giant companion sits down. "Or are you guiding Miss Shinki more when she finishes in there?"
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>"I haven't fully decided. Perhaps we'll see what these mushrooms do to the Yakumos after all~?"
>Quests
>Things that aren't real quests but are possible irons in the fire.

[Neovereign]

>"I haven't fully decided. Perhaps we'll see what these mushrooms do to the Yakumos after all~?"
>Quests
>Things that aren't real quests but are possible irons in the fire.

> "I wonder if they've been seeing the results of this. Or at least, have heard of them from others."
> Quests:

• > Goliath and Co: One of your unique dolls, Goliath, needs improvement. It's currently
  unfinished, and cannot function well in battle for long periods of time. You've considered trying to get
  other dolls to that level and see how they'll work, in order to see what it'll take for Goliath to work
  optimally.
• > Kappas Need Our Wisdom!: You've found a production line the Kappas seem to be trying to
  work. However, they are terribly uncooperative at it, and have almost no success. You've spoken with
  Nitori about having a larger reward/better incentive. They already seem to get cucumbers and possibly
  money. You've suggested sake. It's been a while since you last checked in on them.

> You hadn't really considered too many other things you could pursue, aside from using the mushrooms on more people.
> You've dealt with the dream issue already, too...
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>"Oh yes! Did I mention I was assisting the kappa previously? It might be time to check in on that."

[Neovereign]

>"Oh yes! Did I mention I was assisting the kappa previously? It might be time to check in on that."

> "Did you give them a taste of those mushrooms as well?" Meiling chuckles in question.
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>Did we? It was before we had the mushroom supply we do, wasn't it?

[Neovereign]

>Did we? It was before we had the mushroom supply we do, wasn't it?

> No, you don't recall having them when you came across their problem.
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>"Not yet, but...it would be fun to see if we could make one mansion sized, no?"

[Neovereign]

>"Not yet, but...it would be fun to see if we could make one mansion sized, no?"

> "Mountain sized? You think the Kappa will react that much to the mushrooms?"
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>"Who can say? But it would be fun if it happened, no?"

[Neovereign]

>"Who can say? But it would be fun if it happened, no?"

> "It'd be nice to see an outlier and someone with a unique reaction to it."
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>"Kanako was fairly anomalous. But more is fun."

[Neovereign]

>"Kanako was fairly anomalous. But more is fun."

> "Hm... I wonder who to try after... actually, I wonder where they came from in the first place?" Meiling considers.
> Seems like Sanae at least got roped into more conversation. She'll probably be in there for a while...
>_

[It's Purvis!]

>"Let's walk and talk, hon,"
>Let's make our way down the mountain toward Kappa town.
>"The mushrooms? The soil, as far as I can tell."