Seija Quest 4

[Kilgamayan]

> Do we know who this 'Akyuu' is?

[Tom]

> Do we know who this 'Akyuu' is?

> From what you've heard she is the mayor of the village and lives in the estate opposite the inn on the plaza.

[Kilgamayan]

> "So no one recent that could be responsible for this, then."

[Tom]

> "So no one recent that could be responsible for this, then."

> She nods before explaining "Excuse me, I need to clean a room for a guest that's moving in."

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "Sure."
> Check on the Princess as Keine wanders off.

[Tom]

> Nod.
> "Sure."
> Check on the Princess as Keine wanders off.

> Shinmyoumaru asks "Where could we find out more about alchemy?"

[Kilgamayan]

> Do we know any alchemists?

[Tom]

> Do we know any alchemists?

> You do not.

[Kilgamayan]

> "Honestly? No clue. I can't think of any alchemists I know..."

[Tom]

> "Honestly? No clue. I can't think of any alchemists I know..."

> Thoughtfully she asks "Where should we start looking then?"

[Kilgamayan]

> "I guess we could ask around to find out who might know."
> Look over at the red-white to see what she's doing.

[Tom]

> "I guess we could ask around to find out who might know."
> Look over at the red-white to see what she's doing.

> She suggests "Maybe we could find miss Akyuu as Keine suggested?"
> The red white is still inspecting the statue.

[Kilgamayan]

> "Probably a good idea, if they're going to be busy taking a look at the statue up-close."

[Tom]

> "Probably a good idea, if they're going to be busy taking a look at the statue up-close."

> The princess nods and points towards the plaza.

[Kilgamayan]

> Head out toward the Akyuu estate, then!

[Tom]

> Head out toward the Akyuu estate, then!

> You step across the plaza and find a wide gate leading to a grand estate. A small river runs through the well kept garden and under a bridge that's on the path to the mansion. Scattered across the garden are small clay figures with pointy hats, placed strategically as it to ward off evil while watching over every square inch of the garden. Among them bloom magnificent flowers, meticulously arranged in alternating colors. Even the trees look imported and foreign to the village.

[Kilgamayan]

> How tall are the tallest trees? Consider both in terms of independent height and how they compare to the door(s) of the building.

[Tom]

> How tall are the tallest trees? Consider both in terms of independent height and how they compare to the door(s) of the building.

They're up to the top of the 2nd floor, in fact you reckon someone could climb them without much effort and enter through a 2nd story window.

[Kilgamayan]

> Did we get taller than the trees when we were experimenting in the library?
> If (if) we swapped with a tree so we became its size, would we be able to fit through the doors of the estate if we crawled or something?

> Does the estate have a clear mechanism for announcing one's arrival? Or does it seem like we're expected to simply walk up to the front door and knock?

[Tom]

> Did we get taller than the trees when we were experimenting in the library?
> If (if) we swapped with a tree so we became its size, would we be able to fit through the doors of the estate if we crawled or something?

> Does the estate have a clear mechanism for announcing one's arrival? Or does it seem like we're expected to simply walk up to the front door and knock?

> The change in perspective is difficult to visualize but you doubt it. More like as tall as the top of the ground floor.
> The estate might be grand enough to feature a double door, but it's still human proportioned. Maybe you could fit, but it would be impossible to move around inside without knocking down walls. Not to mention your new weight would cause the floor to collapse if there is a basement, which there most likely is.

> There appears to be a cord next to the door that can be pulled.

[Kilgamayan]

> Hmm. The trees are tempting, but it's probably best to wait until we've met and gauged the lady of the house before we try to entertain her with party tricks.
> Tug the cord. Make sure not to pull it too hard, it's most likely designed for weakling humans and we don't want to rip it clear off (at least not right now).

[Tom]

> Hmm. The trees are tempting, but it's probably best to wait until we've met and gauged the lady of the house before we try to entertain her with party tricks.
> Tug the cord. Make sure not to pull it too hard, it's most likely designed for weakling humans and we don't want to rip it clear off (at least not right now).

> You tug the rope carefully and hear a bell ring, followed by a voice saying something incomprehensible. A few moments later the door is opened by a purple haired lady in colorful robes, who introduces herself as Akyuu and invites you inside, wishing to learn more about the incident that was discovered this morning in the village.

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "Thank you."
> Enter!

[Tom]

> Nod.
> "Thank you."
> Enter!

> You follow Akyuu inside to the study where she serves you a cup of tea before sitting and gesturing for you to do the same.
> Akyuu asks "Has miss Reimu discovered any clues as to who may have placed that golden statue on the plaza sometime last night?"

[Branneg Xy]

> You follow Akyuu inside to the study where she serves you a cup of tea before sitting and gesturing for you to do the same.
> Akyuu asks "Has miss Reimu discovered any clues as to who may have placed that golden statue on the plaza sometime last night?"

> Tell Akyuu that while Reimu is still checking around for additional clues,there is a discreet possibility we may have found out "the how" that golden statue was placed there which may lead to "the who".

> Be more specific and reveal it could have been done through some sort of particular alchemic transumation or similar linking it to an alchemist leading us to search for clue and information for ones not far or visiting this area...even ones in the past.

[Kilgamayan]

> Have a take and take the tea cup with gratitude before speaking.

> While speaking, consider our host. Is she hot?

[Tom]

> Have a take and take the tea cup with gratitude before speaking.

> While speaking, consider our host. Is she hot?

> It's a pleasantly unique flavor you haven't tasted before! You discuss what's been discovered with the statue, Akyuu gasps when you explain that it's believed that Yukari somehow got turned into the statue.
> "That's a lot to take in... It's tough to believe miss Yukari of all people would fall prey to this. Perhaps it was some kind of ambush? There were no reports of a danmaku duel in the plaza last night..."
> You'd say fairly attractive.

[Kilgamayan]

> "Perhaps there was conflict elsewhere, and she was deposited here as a sign? An ambush is quite possible, if someone is looking to win that incident contest."

[Tom]

> "Perhaps there was conflict elsewhere, and she was deposited here as a sign? An ambush is quite possible, if someone is looking to win that incident contest."

> She nods "That's a reasonable explanation, yet it took several Youkai to move the statue? While taking a walk through the garden I saw you, an Oni, just barely being able to get the statue off the ground." Ouch that hurt, surely could've gotten the statue to the Inn on your own... probably? Would your back have ached for the rest of the week? Certainly.

[Kilgamayan]

> Look slightly awkward.
> "I mean, I could have moved it on my own if I had to...it was just easier with more people."