Nitori Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure

[It's Purvis!]

> "There isn't really one, aside from the time commitment. And willingness to follow my instructions in case anything serious happens, I suppose."

>"Okay, but why?" she says.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Well, because any theoretical co-pilot and I are going to be spending multiple days in pretty close quarters, so I'd much rather they be someone where we can both tolerate that."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Well, because any theoretical co-pilot and I are going to be spending multiple days in pretty close quarters, so I'd much rather they be someone where we can both tolerate that."

>"Well, that's one way to look at it," she says. "Hm. I guess it could be interesting."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "If it makes a difference, I've also asked Yua, as well as the Bunbunmaru reporter. Neither of them have committed either way yet."

[It's Purvis!]

> "If it makes a difference, I've also asked Yua, as well as the Bunbunmaru reporter. Neither of them have committed either way yet."

>"What do you plan to do if they say yes?" Aoi says. "I can just glance at that thing and tell you can't have four people in there."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Aya's aware there may not be a spot for her. She was the third one I initiated contact with about this, so it's only fair she be third in line. It's also not impossible that I'll be making multiple trips, so we might shuffle people in and out if more than two people want to participate."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Aya's aware there may not be a spot for her. She was the third one I initiated contact with about this, so it's only fair she be third in line. It's also not impossible that I'll be making multiple trips, so we might shuffle people in and out if more than two people want to participate."

>"Okay, well, I'm kinda interested," she says. "Do I need to bring anything. Or, uh, grow out my hair?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> Chuckle.
> "You can grow your hair out if you want, but it's not necessary. This was pretty expensive, honestly."
> Wiggle our head a little bit.
> "As for what to bring, whatever you think you'd want is probably fine, as long as you keep the limited room in mind."
> What did we plan to do for sustenance while in space?

[It's Purvis!]

> Chuckle.
> "You can grow your hair out if you want, but it's not necessary. This was pretty expensive, honestly."
> Wiggle our head a little bit.
> "As for what to bring, whatever you think you'd want is probably fine, as long as you keep the limited room in mind."
> What did we plan to do for sustenance while in space?

>She watches your tails sway. "I bet. Impressive results, though! Glad you didn't have that earlier, someone might have stepped on them."
>"Alright, I'll try to keep it light."
>You've planned to bring provisions. Mostly cucumbers and rice, since they travel well.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Thanks! There's a medicine seller in the Human Village that whipped up a concoction for me that did this. It's unfortunately not permanent, but I should be able to get at least a couple of weeks out of it."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Thanks! There's a medicine seller in the Human Village that whipped up a concoction for me that did this. It's unfortunately not permanent, but I should be able to get at least a couple of weeks out of it."

>"Oh, neat," she says. "I think I could do this, if you really wanted me to."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I wouldn't have asked otherwise. Thanks for the consideration. Hmm, this all means I should probably give Yua an update on the situation, too..."

[It's Purvis!]

> "I wouldn't have asked otherwise. Thanks for the consideration. Hmm, this all means I should probably give Yua an update on the situation, too..."

>"Yua's...uh...the other longhaired girl who cam to your stand today, right?" Aoi says.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Does Aoi look confused (like she's trying to remember who Yua is), nervous, or something else?
> "Yeah, the watchmaker. You met her before today?"

[It's Purvis!]

> Does Aoi look confused (like she's trying to remember who Yua is), nervous, or something else?
> "Yeah, the watchmaker. You met her before today?"

>Definitely trying to put a face to the name.
>"Not really, but I kinda sorta know the name a little?" she says.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Wanna go with me to see her tonight? I need to update her on the situation anyway, so it'd be an opportunity to meet her properly."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Wanna go with me to see her tonight? I need to update her on the situation anyway, so it'd be an opportunity to meet her properly."

>"I need to get back to the stand," she says.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Oh, sorry, I thought you closed down for the night. Go ahead and get back to that, yeah."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Oh, sorry, I thought you closed down for the night. Go ahead and get back to that, yeah."

>She nods. "Okay, I'll see you, uh...when was it?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Hoping tomorrow. I still have some final work to do on it before it's fully ready."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Hoping tomorrow. I still have some final work to do on it before it's fully ready."

>"I'll be here," she says. "Anything I should bring?"
>You should have all the basics covered, you think. So it is a question of whether you want to request something.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Hmm...I think I have all of the basics covered. I certainly wouldn't say no if you wanted to bring some of your cooking, but I get that that's literally how you make money, so I'm not going to demand you do that or anything."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Hmm...I think I have all of the basics covered. I certainly wouldn't say no if you wanted to bring some of your cooking, but I get that that's literally how you make money, so I'm not going to demand you do that or anything."

>"I guess someone has to cook, huh?" she says.
>As Aoi speaks, a songbird of some kind flies in through your bay door. Ugh, there's a reason you don't leave it open for too long. At least it's not a bat, though are a pain to chase out...

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[Kilgamayan]

> Do we know if Aya uses birds for investigative reasons?
> Is the way to the living section of our home blocked off so the bird can't get in there?

[It's Purvis!]

> Do we know if Aya uses birds for investigative reasons?
> Is the way to the living section of our home blocked off so the bird can't get in there?

>You've heard rumors to the effect, at least.
>Not really, there's open doors.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Frown while watching the bird.
> "Ah, crud..."
> Start going around closing the doors to the living area.
> "If you're willing to cook, that'd be great."

[It's Purvis!]

> Frown while watching the bird.
> "Ah, crud..."
> Start going around closing the doors to the living area.
> "If you're willing to cook, that'd be great."

>The bird lands on your main workbench. It is carrying a card in its beak, which its sets onto the bench.
>"Yeah, that's no problem," Aoi says, idly watching your intruder.
>The bird drops the card on your workbench, hops around a few times, then takes to the air once more, flying back outside.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Look mildly concern-confused. Is this Shameimaru's doing? Are those rumors true...?
> Walk over to the card and have a look at it.

[It's Purvis!]

> Look mildly concern-confused. Is this Shameimaru's doing? Are those rumors true...?
> Walk over to the card and have a look at it.

>The card seems to be styled like a playing card. A rainbow is lovingly depicted on it, stretching over a stylized mountain landscape. It seems that Chimata has considered the bargain put into motion enough to contribute her end of it.

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[Kilgamayan]

> So this is our fuel, so to speak?