Nitori Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure

[It's Purvis!]

> "Ah, yeah that would be hard...I can keep an eye out, at least? And let you know if I see any deals that might be worth your time later, or if you're better off shopping here. But I wouldn't be able to grab more than one, and even that would be tough."

>"Oh, that's a shame," says the dark-haired kappa.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Sorry. I have a major project I'm working on right now, so..."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Sorry. I have a major project I'm working on right now, so..."

>"Ah," says the dark-haired kappa, her voice full of understanding.
>"Excuse me?" come another voice, as a kappa with long hair and a long dress approaches your stand. "I understand you are taking orders outside of the village?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Do we recognize this kappa?
> Is she hot?
> Immediately put on our customer-facing face and voice.
> "Hello! Yes, I am planning on heading to Kourindou today, and am willing to courier most things that are physically reasonable for me to courier. What can I do for you?"

[It's Purvis!]

> Do we recognize this kappa?
> Is she hot?
> Immediately put on our customer-facing face and voice.
> "Hello! Yes, I am planning on heading to Kourindou today, and am willing to courier most things that are physically reasonable for me to courier. What can I do for you?"

>Oh, that's Yua, she specializes in watches and tends to keep to herself. Weirdly popular in a quiet way.
>Kind of. She has a polite noblewoman sort of aura.
>"Do you have a list of things you might have to share?" she says.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Do we know where Yua lives?
> Assess Yua's co-pilot aptitude.
> "For my own stuff, I'm not bringing anything I can't pocket, and I'm only picking up a hose, which shouldn't take up a lot of space. In terms of other folks, I have nothing else lined up yet for transportation. So whatever you're looking for, I probably currently have the space for it."

[It's Purvis!]

> Do we know where Yua lives?
> Assess Yua's co-pilot aptitude.
> "For my own stuff, I'm not bringing anything I can't pocket, and I'm only picking up a hose, which shouldn't take up a lot of space. In terms of other folks, I have nothing else lined up yet for transportation. So whatever you're looking for, I probably currently have the space for it."

>Not really. Somewhere near the middle of the village?
>You know her to be pretty meek, so she wouldn't likely try something stupid on her own. Her watches are good, she might be trustworthy to repair things.
>"I was hoping to get a decent chain, for a new watch," she says. "If that isn't too much trouble?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> How much do we trust our own judgment regarding watch chain quality?

[It's Purvis!]

> How much do we trust our own judgment regarding watch chain quality?

>Reasonably? She almost certainly wants something of jewelry chain quality. She hasn't specified a type of metal, so that isn't important.

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[Kilgamayan]

> How much to those sorts of chains usually go for?
> "That should be doable. Any specific details you're looking for?"
> While speaking, pull out a notepad and write "Yua - Chain for watch".

[It's Purvis!]

> How much to those sorts of chains usually go for?
> "That should be doable. Any specific details you're looking for?"
> While speaking, pull out a notepad and write "Yua - Chain for watch".

>That's a good question. You are certain the very cheapest would be like 10☼. The upper limits, who knows?
>"Not in particular," she says. "I haven't decided on a bod yet, you understand."
>Quest Update: Dashing for Cash

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[Kilgamayan]

> In our business experience, what would be a fair courier fee, be it a flat fee or a percentage of the cost of what we get?
> "You got it. Where should I deliver it when I return here?"

[It's Purvis!]

> In our business experience, what would be a fair courier fee, be it a flat fee or a percentage of the cost of what we get?
> "You got it. Where should I deliver it when I return here?"

>Fair is what you can get away with, really. But probably no worse than 10% if it is a simple job.
>"My home workshop, please," she says.

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[Kilgamayan]

> How is Yua's figure? (Obviously, don't make a show of ogling her.)
> "Sure, though I admit I'm not 100% sure where that is."

[It's Purvis!]

> How is Yua's figure? (Obviously, don't make a show of ogling her.)
> "Sure, though I admit I'm not 100% sure where that is."

>Fairly modest. Her dress may play it down a little?
>"It shouldn't be too hard to find," Yua says, as she gives you a series of directions that essentially lead to one of the ponds in the middle of town; a popular place for a kappa home.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Jot those directions and destination down.
> "Got it. Anything else you'd like me to keep in mind?"

[It's Purvis!]

> Jot those directions and destination down.
> "Got it. Anything else you'd like me to keep in mind?"

>"I believe that should be it," says Yua.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Alright. I'll do my best to have something for you tonight, Yua."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Alright. I'll do my best to have something for you tonight, Yua."

>She bows. "Thank you. What will it cost?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Hmm..."
> Tap our chin thoughtfully with our pen(cil?).
> "...For you? Cost of the chain, plus 5%, plus a willingness to hear me out on a work matter of my own upon delivery. Or first thing next day if I return late at night and you want to go to sleep. Is that agreeable?"

[It's Purvis!]

> "Hmm..."
> Tap our chin thoughtfully with our pen(cil?).
> "...For you? Cost of the chain, plus 5%, plus a willingness to hear me out on a work matter of my own upon delivery. Or first thing next day if I return late at night and you want to go to sleep. Is that agreeable?"

>"I suppose it will be fine to hear you out," Yua says. "Yes, that will be agreeable."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Is there anything customary to be done at this point to finalize the agreement?

[It's Purvis!]

> Is there anything customary to be done at this point to finalize the agreement?

>There is nothing particularly special. Some people like to get it in writing for larger or more important deals, but that carries a distinct air of human legalism.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Splendid! Pleasure doing business. I'll keep you posted if anything unexpected happens."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Splendid! Pleasure doing business. I'll keep you posted if anything unexpected happens."

>"Thank you," Yua says with another bow as she departs.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Well, that's a mood-saver. A little extra money and the chance to bring a beloved competent cutie into the co-pilot fold!
> Nod to ourselves.
> "Excellent, excellent."
> Have a quick glance at our neighbors to see how they're doing.
> If they're both busy, go back to watching the hot redhead.

[It's Purvis!]

> Well, that's a mood-saver. A little extra money and the chance to bring a beloved competent cutie into the co-pilot fold!
> Nod to ourselves.
> "Excellent, excellent."
> Have a quick glance at our neighbors to see how they're doing.
> If they're both busy, go back to watching the hot redhead.

>The crepes seller has a line again, and the dark-haired kappa is currently cutting up more cucumbers for her next batch.
>You settle in to watch the Prismrivers, or at least one of their associates. A few minutes drift past before another person approaches your booth. A shorter, older human gentleman, dressed in simple clothing. You know him well, everyone in the village does. No one knows where he came from or why, he simply moved in one day and no one had to heart to stop him. Now he does courier work around town, and everyone thinks of him as a grandpa.
>"Pardon me," he says. "I understand you're doing deliveries out of town now?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Do we know his name?
> Immediately put on our customer-facing face and voice.
> "Hello! For today, yes, I am planning on heading to Kourindou, and am willing to courier most things that are physically reasonable for me to courier. What can I do for you?"

[It's Purvis!]

> Do we know his name?
> Immediately put on our customer-facing face and voice.
> "Hello! For today, yes, I am planning on heading to Kourindou, and am willing to courier most things that are physically reasonable for me to courier. What can I do for you?"

>You do not. You're not sure if anyone has ever mentioned it around you.
>"Oh, that sounds lovely," he says. "I was hoping you could get me some black tea. I've run out, you see."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Sure thing. Any particular preferences, like volume?"
> While speaking, write 'Human Friend - Black tea' in our notebook.