Nitori Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure

[It's Purvis!]

> Well, what ideas does our past business experience as a kappa that has existed in Gensokyo for tens of years and conducted plenty of business transactions there lend itself to?

>Is there anything up there? Presumably. Is it anything valuable? Maybe...
>Would anyone want to go up there enough to pay for it? Maybe. Could you count on that to continue? No idea...
>Is there anything here they would want up there? ...Who knows. You're not even sure what They would be.
>...What is Scarlet Devil Mansion expecting to do?

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Well, once we go past the moon, I'm not even sure there's anyone up there to trade with or otherwise benefit from. I suppose offering joyrides is technically possible, but the resources necessary to run them with any regularity may result in them being cost-prohibitive. ...That being said, some souvenirs would certainly be nice if I could find them. Obtaining the social recognition of Doing A Cool Thing would also be nice."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Well, once we go past the moon, I'm not even sure there's anyone up there to trade with or otherwise benefit from. I suppose offering joyrides is technically possible, but the resources necessary to run them with any regularity may result in them being cost-prohibitive. ...That being said, some souvenirs would certainly be nice if I could find them. Obtaining the social recognition of Doing A Cool Thing would also be nice."

>"I'm certain there is someone up there," she says. "Other Heavenly gods, at the vary least. Hmmm, I am not opposed to the idea, but it is a considerable investment, you must understand. I've only begun to turn around my shrine's fortunes recently, after Him." Her voice darkens slightly, before she continues. "It is not simply enough to soar toward the heavens, there must be opportunities if I am to give my full support."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Are we aware of who was responsible for that thing a couple of years ago where all our money turned into jewels?
> If so, are we aware of why they did it?

[It's Purvis!]

> Are we aware of who was responsible for that thing a couple of years ago where all our money turned into jewels?
> If so, are we aware of why they did it?

>No, that was weird. It's been blamed on Yukari, who has apparently done nothing to deny it. You haven't thought about that in awhile.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Raise an eyebrow.
> 'Him'? Dare I ask?"

[It's Purvis!]

> Raise an eyebrow.
> 'Him'? Dare I ask?"

>"Fret not about it," Chimata says. "We should be focused on this opportunity, wouldn't you agree?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "As you say. Alright, I'll see what I can come up with. There are still other things that I need to do in preparation, so it's not like there isn't time to think."
> Frown.
> "As much as I still need to make sure I get up there before the vampire mansion does."

[It's Purvis!]

> "As you say. Alright, I'll see what I can come up with. There are still other things that I need to do in preparation, so it's not like there isn't time to think."
> Frown.
> "As much as I still need to make sure I get up there before the vampire mansion does."

>"Ah, you have competition!" Chimata says, her face brightening a little. "What are they up to?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Making a rocket, and grabbing supplies from Kourindou before I could do the same thing. That's all I know, I haven't looked into their progress, getting inside that mansion is more trouble than its worth."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Making a rocket, and grabbing supplies from Kourindou before I could do the same thing. That's all I know, I haven't looked into their progress, getting inside that mansion is more trouble than its worth."

>She chuckles. "Surely you cannot name much that is more valuable than knowledge of your competition!"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Unfortunately, I would have to get in a fight to get in, and I have other time-sensitive things to take care of, which would be hard to do even if I won."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Unfortunately, I would have to get in a fight to get in, and I have other time-sensitive things to take care of, which would be hard to do even if I won."

>"Did you not ask around?" she says.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Shake our head.
> "I had multiple hats on while I was out shopping."

[It's Purvis!]

> Shake our head.
> "I had multiple hats on while I was out shopping."

>She nods. "Nevertheless, it is something to consider. When you have a business plan, and when you have an understanding of your competition, then I can help you."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Hmm. What if we made a competition out of it, seeing who can last up there the longest? With betting taking place down on land."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Hmm. What if we made a competition out of it, seeing who can last up there the longest? With betting taking place down on land."

>"How brazen!" Chimata says, her face splitting into a broad smile. "What better way to distinguish yourself than a contest? What excitement it would generate! But if I am to offer you my full support, I can't have you losing."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Do we know anyone that would be good at organizing such a betting ring?

[It's Purvis!]

> Do we know anyone that would be good at organizing such a betting ring?

>There's a gambling house around here somewhere that's popular with the village. They'd probably be good at it.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Well, obviously I don't intend to lose. Just because tinkering is a hobby doesn't mean my creations aren't Gensokyo's best. I have a reputation to maintain."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Well, obviously I don't intend to lose. Just because tinkering is a hobby doesn't mean my creations aren't Gensokyo's best. I have a reputation to maintain."

>"Get everything set up," Chimata says. "I'll have what you need when you need it."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Okay, traveling saleskappa problem redux: Do we think we would have enough time to travel to the Scarlet Devil Mansion this afternoon/evening and still return to the Human Village before our Hair Hare deadline?

[It's Purvis!]

> Okay, traveling saleskappa problem redux: Do we think we would have enough time to travel to the Scarlet Devil Mansion this afternoon/evening and still return to the Human Village before our Hair Hare deadline?

>You'd probably have time to spare, depending on how long you take.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Alright, I suppose I should start by making sure the mansion folks are down for a competition, huh."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Alright, I suppose I should start by making sure the mansion folks are down for a competition, huh."

>"Hardly a challenge, I expect," Chimata the says. "Their matriarch's ego is known far and wide."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "True."
> Offer a handshake.
> "To the first of possibly many dealings, then."

[It's Purvis!]

> "True."
> Offer a handshake.
> "To the first of possibly many dealings, then."

>She delicately extends a hand and takes yours, giving a small, polite handshake.
>"To many exchanges!"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> ...Does she feel physically weak? Or is her behavior more tentative, like she's uncertain about/distrusting of us?
> "Alright, I'll bounce and get going on this. I'll keep you posted as appropriate. Unless you have godly ways of keeping track or something. The inner workings of divinity were never my strong suit."

[It's Purvis!]

> ...Does she feel physically weak? Or is her behavior more tentative, like she's uncertain about/distrusting of us?
> "Alright, I'll bounce and get going on this. I'll keep you posted as appropriate. Unless you have godly ways of keeping track or something. The inner workings of divinity were never my strong suit."

>You think, if anything, she's just being kind of reserved and aloof. Deities...
>"I prefer to be informed," Chimata says. "Spying is such a bother."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "You got it. Back when I've got something."
> Take flight and head toward the Scarlet Devil Mansion (leaving the temple grounds on foot before taking flight if that's the direction we need to go).