Nitori Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure

[It's Purvis!]

> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...60☼?"

>"Copper, then," she says. "I can do that."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Great, thanks! How long does it take?"

[It's Purvis!]

> "Great, thanks! How long does it take?"

>"I won't need long," she says. "If you want to go do something instead of waiting, I'll have it ready when you return."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> What else is there to do in the village that we know of?
> "Hmm, that should be doable."
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...In that case...total shot in the dark here, but would you happen to know of anywhere in town with resources for...altering one's appearance?"

[It's Purvis!]

> What else is there to do in the village that we know of?
> "Hmm, that should be doable."
> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...In that case...total shot in the dark here, but would you happen to know of anywhere in town with resources for...altering one's appearance?"

>There's a couple taverns and tea houses, at least.
>"There's probably some cosmetics in the market," says the youkai.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "...Mmm. I was thinking more...figure-changing than that. You know?"

[It's Purvis!]

> "...Mmm. I was thinking more...figure-changing than that. You know?"

>"...I have no idea," she says.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Frown a bit in frustration.
> "Dang. Ah well, worth a shot. Thanks."

[It's Purvis!]

> Frown a bit in frustration.
> "Dang. Ah well, worth a shot. Thanks."

>"You'd probably have to ask a doctor," she says with a shrug.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> What will charting a course for our rocket launch require?
> Is there anything we've been debating adding to the rocket that isn't required for launch but might make the experience more enjoyable, enough so that compensating for any weight change involved would be worth it?
> Do we know how to get to Eientei?

[It's Purvis!]

> What will charting a course for our rocket launch require?
> Is there anything we've been debating adding to the rocket that isn't required for launch but might make the experience more enjoyable, enough so that compensating for any weight change involved would be worth it?
> Do we know how to get to Eientei?

>Time, mathematics, and a telescope (which you do have at home)
>Are you? As it stands, there's a couple futons, and a small table built into the wall.
>...Very roughly. Supposedly there are guideposts now, according to a newspaper you read some time ago?

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Do we have a way to use the music boxes on the rocket, for entertainment purposes? If not, how difficult would it be to add something?
> Are we aware of any gods that frequent this village?

[It's Purvis!]

> Do we have a way to use the music boxes on the rocket, for entertainment purposes? If not, how difficult would it be to add something?
> Are we aware of any gods that frequent this village?

>You don't see why not? You could just put in the player than you have and secure it down.
>...Maybe? Wasn't there an article about that some time ago?

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "That makes sense. Alright, I'll be back in a bit."
> Exit the jeweler's shop and head back toward the main market area, looking around to see if anyone particularly notable stands out. (If we can spot someone that appears to be a god and isn't one of those Yorigami bozos, all the better!)

[It's Purvis!]

> "That makes sense. Alright, I'll be back in a bit."
> Exit the jeweler's shop and head back toward the main market area, looking around to see if anyone particularly notable stands out. (If we can spot someone that appears to be a god and isn't one of those Yorigami bozos, all the better!)

>"I won't need too long," she says.
>You return to the market. Looking around the crowds, you spot a purple-haired medicine dealer you're quite certain is a poorly disguised Reisen and a teal-haired karakasa who seems to be milling about. You also note Miss Kamishirasawa shopping for groceries, by the look of it, and what seem to be a couple of rabbit youkai by the edge of the market selling dango, with a curious woman in gray with a wide hat considering them. A woman with long purple hair, dressed in white and red robes that mark her as someone of importance seems to be hanging around the blacksmith's.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Do we know how far it is from here to the Bamboo Forest?
> Does the woman in grey appear to be a god?
> Does the important-looking woman appear to be a god?

[It's Purvis!]

> Do we know how far it is from here to the Bamboo Forest?
> Does the woman in grey appear to be a god?
> Does the important-looking woman appear to be a god?

>It's a bit of a trip.
>...She looks like a jizo statue, so...sort of?
>She looks more like a samurai.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> A jizo statue, huh...can they even provide divine power?

[It's Purvis!]

> A jizo statue, huh...can they even provide divine power?

>Not really, you don't think.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Does she have a nice butt?
> Head in Totally Not Reisen In Disguise's direction.

[It's Purvis!]

> Does she have a nice butt?
> Head in Totally Not Reisen In Disguise's direction.

>Kind of hard to tell through her clothes, but signs point to probably.
>You approach the disguised Reisen. She is tending to a small, very temporary stand made of bamboo poles and a board in front to serve as a table. Currently she has no customers.
>"Ah...hello..." she says. "Rather bold of a kappa to just appear here in town, haha..."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Oh, that's just adorable. We absolutely have to tease it.
> ...This isn't why no one told us about the most recent village meeting, is it?
> ...No, surely not, it was definitely just a mix-up in communication like Miori's friend's info suggested.
> Have we looked Totally Not Reisen In Disguise in the eyes? If so, how did it feel?
> "It's certainly a trip from the mountain, I tell you what. Though, now that you mention it, it does feel like there are plenty of non-humans at this human village market, doesn't it? Me, the lamprey stand lady, the karakasa lady, the jizou lady...even a couple of dango-selling rabbits. Kinda makes you wonder who else might be here."

[It's Purvis!]

> Oh, that's just adorable. We absolutely have to tease it.
> ...This isn't why no one told us about the most recent village meeting, is it?
> ...No, surely not, it was definitely just a mix-up in communication like Miori's friend's info suggested.
> Have we looked Totally Not Reisen In Disguise in the eyes? If so, how did it feel?
> "It's certainly a trip from the mountain, I tell you what. Though, now that you mention it, it does feel like there are plenty of non-humans at this human village market, doesn't it? Me, the lamprey stand lady, the karakasa lady, the jizou lady...even a couple of dango-selling rabbits. Kinda makes you wonder who else might be here."

>While she's correct that youkai aren't technically supposed to be in town, this is less of a rule and more of a guideline. except when it isn't.
>You're sure people just forgot.
>Not yet; she's got her hat tipped low. But you can see the ears squashed off to the side under it.
>"I'm sure you're just seeing things..." Not-Reisen replies. "That'd be so much trouble. What may I interest you in?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> What is she selling?
> If we can't tell: "Depends. What are you selling?"

[It's Purvis!]

> What is she selling?
> If we can't tell: "Depends. What are you selling?"

>It seems to be various medicines from a chest behind the counter.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Can we tell what the medicines do?

[It's Purvis!]

> Can we tell what the medicines do?

>Well beyond your paygrade. But you're pretty sure they are mundane medicines.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...Mmm. Got a bit of a...personal matter I want to discuss with a medical professional privately. Like you, or any doctors you might happen to know."

[It's Purvis!]

> Adopt a thinking expression.
> "...Mmm. Got a bit of a...personal matter I want to discuss with a medical professional privately. Like you, or any doctors you might happen to know."

>"Ah, I can certainly hear you out," Reisen says.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Glance around to make sure no one's obviously listening in.
> Assuming no one is, lean in a bit and take a quieter tone.
> "I'm looking into...changing my appearance. On a biological level, not a cosmetic one."