Nitori Quest 3 - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> How's our danmaku game?

[It's Purvis!]

> How's our danmaku game?

>You're pretty competent. But you wouldn't want to go up against the likes of the Moriya Deities. You suspect Princess Saru might be on par with them; or at least she's very good at projecting the feeling she's someone important; aside from being here.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "I'm fine with that."

[It's Purvis!]

> Nod.
> "I'm fine with that."

>"You were speaking of sumo earlier, were you not?" Princess Saru says. "While that may be a bit more crude than would be appropriate, perhaps we can allow for the basic idea? I would suggest you cannot make me move outside of my own will."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Do we have any equipment on us that could enhance our ability in such a task?
> ...Do we know any magic that could enhance our ability in such a task?

[It's Purvis!]

> Do we have any equipment on us that could enhance our ability in such a task?
> ...Do we know any magic that could enhance our ability in such a task?

>That is a pretty broad question. Very directly, no.
>No.

>_

[Branneg Xy]

> Do we have any equipment on us that could enhance our ability in such a task?
> ...Do we know any magic that could enhance our ability in such a task?

 
// Good ideas, and I was about to write similaf in-quest suggestion as well, though tech-device primary. and magic or powers more complementary... but they are almost stopped by...

>That is a pretty broad question. Very directly, no.
>No.

>_

//"... Very directly, no"... in that case we should. try for, as long as fairly admitted, for "indirectly or mostly-indirectly", then //

> Any device, magical, or mixed means which could be working fairly but also indirectly or mostly-indirectlt?

> Perphaps... an hydraulic-water jet-press, adapted on one hnd build up. our charging impact and momentum. and on the other by also focusing, increasing and direting t with our "(Kappa) Manipulation of Water and/or Water-based Spell Cards", and finally by our average Kappa Strength?

> If somehow currently impossible or unavailable... list our complete and complete-able devices, even ones need a partner or assistant engineer since there is Aoi, our Spell Cards and their Relatable Effects with. our Water Powers.

[It's Purvis!]

> Any device, magical, or mixed means which could be working fairly but also indirectly or mostly-indirectlt?

> Perphaps... an hydraulic-water jet-press, adapted on one hnd build up. our charging impact and momentum. and on the other by also focusing, increasing and direting t with our "(Kappa) Manipulation of Water and/or Water-based Spell Cards", and finally by our average Kappa Strength?

> If somehow currently impossible or unavailable... list our complete and complete-able devices, even ones need a partner or assistant engineer since there is Aoi, our Spell Cards and their Relatable Effects with. our Water Powers.

>At this point what you are wondering is if you can build something that can increase or direct the amount of force you can apply. Which is essentially all of engineering. So yes.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "You're gonna call sumo 'crude' to this audience?"

[It's Purvis!]

> "You're gonna call sumo 'crude' to this audience?"

>"Well, in the sense of the struggle inherit to the art," Princess Saru says. "I would expect something more genteel than a full match in the ring."
>Despite this, you think you got her. The Lady of Kashima doesn't seem to have reacted, busy with her craft as she is.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I'm afraid I'll probably disappoint your expectations, then, 'genteel' isn't really a thing for engineers of my ilk. Frankly, we're all kinda lucky I'm not covered in black grease stains and burn marks right now. But I suppose I can try to make this work. How long do I have before you consider it your victory?"

[It's Purvis!]

> "I'm afraid I'll probably disappoint your expectations, then, 'genteel' isn't really a thing for engineers of my ilk. Frankly, we're all kinda lucky I'm not covered in black grease stains and burn marks right now. But I suppose I can try to make this work. How long do I have before you consider it your victory?"

>"I understand," Princess Saru says.
>"I would not have minded if you had come bearing such," says the Lady of Kashima. You suspect she's being polite, given what Hikoboshi told you.
>"That said," Princess Saru continues, "I feel it would be uncouth not to give you the time you need. The sword will not be done for quite awhile, I imagine. It would be rude to rush you."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "And just so I know how I can and can't game this system, how much of you do I have to move to meet my win condition, and what am I restricted from doing?"

[It's Purvis!]

> Nod.
> "And just so I know how I can and can't game this system, how much of you do I have to move to meet my win condition, and what am I restricted from doing?"

>"Hm," says Princess Saru, as she brings a crooked finger to her lips, her tail swaying slowly.
>"Let there be no damage to my home or my village," says the Lady of Kashima.
>"Just so," Princess Saru agrees. "As for how much I need to be moved, a single step shall do. However, I am free to move myself as well. Should you, say, try to strike my face I shall deflect, duck, or step away as I see fit. And I would be most upset."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Of course. Who will be the arbiter of whether a step you took was forced or voluntary?"

[It's Purvis!]

> "Of course. Who will be the arbiter of whether a step you took was forced or voluntary?"

>"I would think it would be obvious," says Princess Saru.
>"I can do it, I suppose," says the Lady of Kashima, who is clearly not looking at either of you.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "That's fine by me, then."

[It's Purvis!]

> "That's fine by me, then."

>Princess Saru smiles. Despite the fact she clearly wants to win this, you don't feel anything mean or mocking about it. "Then I am prepared when you are."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "...Uh, you mean, like, right now? Because I thought I was gonna have multiple days, if not weeks, to prepare for this."

[It's Purvis!]

> "...Uh, you mean, like, right now? Because I thought I was gonna have multiple days, if not weeks, to prepare for this."

>"That is so," says Princess Saru. "When you are ready."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Oh, okay. Phew. So, are you just gonna, like, chill here all that time? Or is there some way to get your attention if I return and you're not here?"

[It's Purvis!]

> "Oh, okay. Phew. So, are you just gonna, like, chill here all that time? Or is there some way to get your attention if I return and you're not here?"

>"I have no plans to return home for awhile, provided there is no emergency," says Princess Saru.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Do we have an Extending Arm device or backpack? If so, what are its capabilities?

[It's Purvis!]

> Do we have an Extending Arm device or backpack? If so, what are its capabilities?

>You do but you left it at home, opting for spellcards. The two don't play way together.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Great. I admit I have no idea when I'll be back, but I'll be back."
> Attempt a good-natured smile.
> "Try not to work the ref too much, please, I have a lot riding on this."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Great. I admit I have no idea when I'll be back, but I'll be back."
> Attempt a good-natured smile.
> "Try not to work the ref too much, please, I have a lot riding on this."

>"I would not dream of it," Princess Saru says.
>"Or succeed," The Lady of Kashima adds, as she contemplates the glowing steel.

>_

[Branneg Xy]

>"I would not dream of it," Princess Saru says.
>"Or succeed," The Lady of Kashima adds, as she contemplates the glowing steel.

>_

> Keep a smaller but still sincere smile, nod and glance between the two...

> What is the reaction, body language and facial expression, of Princess Saru in response to Lady Take?

> Lady Take did mention, and it has so far proven very accurate,  she is "ever so competitive", but not unfairly or pushy-like, or rough-liie and there is a rather good degree of familiarity between the two... what else can we pick out, even partly, that could later help or at least not hinder us?

[It's Purvis!]

> Keep a smaller but still sincere smile, nod and glance between the two...

> What is the reaction, body language and facial expression, of Princess Saru in response to Lady Take?

> Lady Take did mention, and it has so far proven very accurate,  she is "ever so competitive", but not unfairly or pushy-like, or rough-liie and there is a rather good degree of familiarity between the two... what else can we pick out, even partly, that could later help or at least not hinder us?

>Lady Saru seems unbothered by the comment, though there may be something in how her tail started to slowly sway.
>The best you can tell is that Princess Saru probably wasn't invited here, either, given everything. She does feel comfortable using an overly familiar name, as Hikoboshi put it, but whether the Lady of Kashima allows that or simply endures it is hard to say. At least Princess Saru seems to think they should be on those terms.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Anyhoo, thanks to you both for your time. I'll letcha get back to what you were doing previously."

[It's Purvis!]

> "Anyhoo, thanks to you both for your time. I'll letcha get back to what you were doing previously."

>"It's been an interesting diversion," says the Lady of Kashima, as undiverted from her work as ever.
>"An unexpected pleasure," Princess Saru says, nodding her head toward you.

>_