Nitori Quest 3 - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> We calculated from Lamplighter that the stars have been missing for longer than that, yes?

[It's Purvis!]

> We calculated from Lamplighter that the stars have been missing for longer than that, yes?

>Yes.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "Good to know. Anything missing other than the one in the Tsurube-Otoshi Constellation and the one in the Daitengu Constellation?"

[It's Purvis!]

> Nod.
> "Good to know. Anything missing other than the one in the Tsurube-Otoshi Constellation and the one in the Daitengu Constellation?"

>"I'll be honest with you," she says, "I don't know those names. I'd show you where I've seen 'em, but...it's a bit too early for that."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Ah, that makes sense. Don't worry about it, then."
> Glance back at the rocket to see how our shipmates are faring.

[It's Purvis!]

> "Ah, that makes sense. Don't worry about it, then."
> Glance back at the rocket to see how our shipmates are faring.

>"Doubt I'd have anything new to tell you," Hikoboshi says. "I tend to have my attention a bit closer to the grass."
>It looks like Aoi is serving breakfast.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Alright, I'll leave you be, then."
> Purse our lips a bit.
> In a slightly quieter tone: "Though...I don't suppose you'd know of any way to quickly alter one's body shape? Or perhaps know of someone that might know?"

[It's Purvis!]

> "Alright, I'll leave you be, then."
> Purse our lips a bit.
> In a slightly quieter tone: "Though...I don't suppose you'd know of any way to quickly alter one's body shape? Or perhaps know of someone that might know?"

>The herder purses her lips. "If it were me," she says, "I'd look for the Great Sage of the Moon. Not that she's on the moon these days."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Where is she instead?"

[It's Purvis!]

> "Where is she instead?"

>"Well, last I heard, she followed the exiled princess down your way," she says.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Blink.
> "...Ohhhh. Her. ...Unfortunately, a reliable source told me that asking her about what I want would be a very bad idea."

[It's Purvis!]

> Blink.
> "...Ohhhh. Her. ...Unfortunately, a reliable source told me that asking her about what I want would be a very bad idea."

>Hikoboshi nods. "If that's what they say, that's how it is. I have a notion she has a price."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Most likely, yeah. Ah well."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Most likely, yeah. Ah well."

>"Just gotta figure out what it is," she says. "Not that I'd know. Don't have much to do with the moon, myself."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Understandable. Hmm, well, one final shot in the dark; would you happen to know any good spots to visit for treasure hunters?'

[It's Purvis!]

> "Understandable. Hmm, well, one final shot in the dark; would you happen to know any good spots to visit for treasure hunters?'

>"Lots of good stuff on the moon, they say," she says. "Not that I'd know about that or would recommend a youkai drop in there."
>She pauses and frowns, sucking her lip against her teeth. "Now, I'm not one for wealth. Or rather, you can see my wealth right here, putting that grass to you. But, if you wanted to try you luck, you might want to visit the Lady of Kashima. She might have a sword for you. What you'd need to do to get it, who can say? You can find her palace out that way. Not sure where you'd call it."
>She gestures in a broad direction toward Gensokyo, and across the river of sake.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Are we familiar with this Lady of Kashima?

[It's Purvis!]

> Are we familiar with this Lady of Kashima?

>Not by that name.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Lady of Kashima...I'm afraid I'm not familiar with that name. Does she go by anything else, perhaps?"

[It's Purvis!]

> "Lady of Kashima...I'm afraid I'm not familiar with that name. Does she go by anything else, perhaps?"

>"Lady Take," she says. "Though that's overly familiar, if you ask me."
>That is a bit more known to you; a heavenly god who oversees storms and swordcraft. More relevant is that she is supposedly the originator of sumo, an art strongly associated with and also attributed to kappa.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Would we have any idea where she might be up here, beyond was Hikoboshi has already indicated?

[It's Purvis!]

> Would we have any idea where she might be up here, beyond was Hikoboshi has already indicated?

>You think she would be around the Tenome constellation.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Ah, that's a name I'm more familiar with. Thanks!"

[It's Purvis!]

> "Ah, that's a name I'm more familiar with. Thanks!"

>"I suppose that isn't too surprising," Hikoboshi says. "She might help you, but I wouldn't expect to get a gift."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Of course. Conducting proper business is important, after all."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Of course. Conducting proper business is important, after all."

>"About all I can think of," she says. "Not got a head for treasures. Might be some lost ones around, people are always losing things."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "That's okay, what you've said is greatly appreciated. Um, just so you're aware, you'll probably want to get the cows away from our vehicle before we leave."

[Branneg Xy]

>Hikoboshi frowns. "Her, huh?" she says. "Me and Lady Hachi aren't particularly close. She doesn't want my cows in her crops. and I'd rather not deal with her soldiers, if I'm being honest. Can't ever shake the feeling they'll poach one of my herd when I'm not looking, you know how soldiers are."

>_

>You think she would be around the Tenome constellation.

>_

> Would we be able to take an alternate route with destinatin us to the "Daitengu Constellation " involving the 'Tenome Constellation" beyond the Sake River by Hikoboshi's side(Celestial Fields)? Or there is some part missing or hindered us requiring an" Heavenly Local Expert",likelythe Lady of Kashima,Lady Kame,if we base off the alt.route mostly through her domain?"

> ...and also ask,among   the final questions ,if she knows or likely suppose whether with Lady Take,the Lady of Kashima, we should observe a more careful or particular conduct or similar,beyond the normal so far,which might be "related  to us  Youkai visitors ,although with a good incident-resolving,business and scientific purpose" ... better to avoidbe prepare even for a limited and partial case of an "harsh misunderstanding plus action,especially if already mostly riled-up ,like Lady Hachi's" ...an issue we have to smooth and pacify over later on.

[It's Purvis!]

> Would we be able to take an alternate route with destinatin us to the "Daitengu Constellation " involving the 'Tenome Constellation" beyond the Sake River by Hikoboshi's side(Celestial Fields)? Or there is some part missing or hindered us requiring an" Heavenly Local Expert",likelythe Lady of Kashima,Lady Kame,if we base off the alt.route mostly through her domain?"

> ...and also ask,among   the final questions ,if she knows or likely suppose whether with Lady Take,the Lady of Kashima, we should observe a more careful or particular conduct or similar,beyond the normal so far,which might be "related  to us  Youkai visitors ,although with a good incident-resolving,business and scientific purpose" ... better to avoidbe prepare even for a limited and partial case of an "harsh misunderstanding plus action,especially if already mostly riled-up ,like Lady Hachi's" ...an issue we have to smooth and pacify over later on.

>You should be able to get there, unless there's some strangeness you aren't aware of.
>"Well, you'll want to make sure she doesn't think you're a thief," says Hikoboshi. "Probably ought to conduct yourself like a good guest. Gift wouldn't hurt."

> "That's okay, what you've said is greatly appreciated. Um, just so you're aware, you'll probably want to get the cows away from our vehicle before we leave."

>"I'll get 'em away," she says with a nod.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Mental check: Do we need to go through Hachi's territory to get to the Tenome Constellation?