Nitori Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "That's fine. In that case, would you be more or less opposed to me asking for the object you submit to the contest? You don't need to go into any detail you don't want, a 'that's fine' or 'absolutely not' works."

[It's Purvis!]

> Nod.
> "That's fine. In that case, would you be more or less opposed to me asking for the object you submit to the contest? You don't need to go into any detail you don't want, a 'that's fine' or 'absolutely not' works."

>"Hm," says Remilia. "It is not directly possible. But, We can provide something related to it that may be of interest."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod a couple of times.
> "That sounds interesting. And, well, hmm. If space ends up being a repeat venture for you, and if the need for privacy drops, I may also be interested in chipping in on future ventures, if that's feasible."

[It's Purvis!]

> Nod a couple of times.
> "That sounds interesting. And, well, hmm. If space ends up being a repeat venture for you, and if the need for privacy drops, I may also be interested in chipping in on future ventures, if that's feasible."

>"Let's not be too hasty," Remilia says. "Once We've settled this matter, We shall consider what is to follow."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Fair enough. Alright, I'll accept your offer of something related to your submission. Uh, as long as it isn't something whose value is primarily artistic. Not because I dislike art, but because it would very likely get damaged and lose value simply by being in the vicinity of my workshop, and I wouldn't want to do that to it."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Fair enough. Alright, I'll accept your offer of something related to your submission. Uh, as long as it isn't something whose value is primarily artistic. Not because I dislike art, but because it would very likely get damaged and lose value simply by being in the vicinity of my workshop, and I wouldn't want to do that to it."

>Remilia nods. "We shall keep this in mind. Well, no, that is not true. We don't intend to be in that situation at all."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Of course. So, that all being determined, you wouldn't mind if I brought this contest to the attention of the kappa gambling den, would you?"

[It's Purvis!]

> "Of course. So, that all being determined, you wouldn't mind if I brought this contest to the attention of the kappa gambling den, would you?"

>"Hm," says Remilia. "What are you plotting?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "The benefit of the market god."

[It's Purvis!]

> "The benefit of the market god."

>Remilia raises an eyebrow.
>"Nitori needs her help, just as we did," Patchouli says.
>"Ah, yes, now We understand," says Remilia. "Very good then, as you like."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "Great. Depending on how dedicated you are to her, I'd be fine if you wanted to get something similar going elsewhere, like the Human Village. Competition aside, the more eyes on what we're accomplishing, the better, I think."

[It's Purvis!]

> Nod.
> "Great. Depending on how dedicated you are to her, I'd be fine if you wanted to get something similar going elsewhere, like the Human Village. Competition aside, the more eyes on what we're accomplishing, the better, I think."

>"Hm," Remilia says. "We'll consider it. What do you think, Patchouli?"
>"Why are you asking me,  don't hang around the human village," says Patchouli. "That's a question for your maid."
>"I was hoping you had your ear to the grapevine," the vampire says. "You can't tell Us that you're not the sort to start a gamble, then guarantee the results you want."
>"...I won't answer that statement."

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[Kilgamayan]

> We are aware of Patchouli's predilection for staying cooped up inside by herself, yes?

[It's Purvis!]

> We are aware of Patchouli's predilection for staying cooped up inside by herself, yes?

>You can't imagine anyone who knows about her wouldn't know about this.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Chuckle at Patchouli.
> "It's a shame we're both introverts, otherwise I'd say we should hang out more."

[It's Purvis!]

> Chuckle at Patchouli.
> "It's a shame we're both introverts, otherwise I'd say we should hang out more."

>"Hm. Perhaps," Patchouli says, frowning thoughtfully.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Can we think of anything else important to this contest that we haven't yet discussed?

[It's Purvis!]

> Can we think of anything else important to this contest that we haven't yet discussed?

>About the only think you can think of is a time limit. Or perhaps determining what constitutes a trip?

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Anyway, the only other things I can think of are agreeing on a time limit and what counts as a trip."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Anyway, the only other things I can think of are agreeing on a time limit and what counts as a trip."

>"Do we want to keep it to merely one trip?" Patchouli says. "It may be beneficial to be allowed to return home and go back."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Would multiple trips be possible for us?

[It's Purvis!]

> Would multiple trips be possible for us?

>As long as Chimata is up to it. It may be useful, if you forget something, or find yourself needing to return home for some reason. Then again, your original idea was how long you can stay up, so it may not be be useful to you to be able to return home. Really, it can go either way, and it depends on what you want to do.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Oh, that's true. We can set just a time limit, then."
> "Also, it just occurred to be to ask if only one of you is going, or if a team of you will be going. I had originally planned on taking one, maybe two other people with me before I was aware you were preparing a launch of your own."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Oh, that's true. We can set just a time limit, then."
> "Also, it just occurred to be to ask if only one of you is going, or if a team of you will be going. I had originally planned on taking one, maybe two other people with me before I was aware you were preparing a launch of your own."

>"We will be taking a proper crew compliment, of course," Remilia says.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Great, that won't be a problem, then."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Great, that won't be a problem, then."

>"Patchouli, how long do you think we'll need?" Remilia says. "And be sure to leave considerable room for error."
>"Three weeks from now," says Patchouli without missing a beat.
>"Excellent, that will be Our completion time," says Remilia. "I'm sure you'll agree?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Works for me."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Works for me."

>"Then it is settled!" Remilia says, grinning broadly. "May the best win~"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Smile as well.
> "May they win indeed."
> Offer a hand for a shake.

[It's Purvis!]

> Smile as well.
> "May they win indeed."
> Offer a hand for a shake.

>Remilia gives your hand a look, then daintily takes it and shakes.

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