Sakuya Quest 2 - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

>Do we see anyone we recognize other than Arthur?
>Where did we learn of Arthur from?

>Not as of yet.

> Didn't Kay mention the name 'Pendragon'?

>Precisely so, with no shortage of aplomb.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Point to the statue.
> "'Pendragon'? Sir Kay referenced that name with much reverence."

[Hello Purvis]

> Point to the statue.
> "'Pendragon'? Sir Kay referenced that name with much reverence."

>"Oh, she looks tough," says Flandre. Then she looks at it again and squints. "...I think? Who...are they?"

>_

[Suwako Moriya]

> "I believe 'she' is a 'he'. How intriguing, a male hero! Well, I suppose there's no reason why such would not be possible."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I believe 'she' is a 'he'. How intriguing, a male hero! Well, I suppose there's no reason why such would not be possible."

>Flandre takes a moment to walk around it. "He's got a nice cape. Sis would be jealous. Oh, looks like someone cleaned it recently, too. It's wet in the back."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Have a look at the back for ourselves.

[Hello Purvis]

> Have a look at the back for ourselves.

>You do so, and see that the carved mantle that the statue wears is definitely wet. You note just a hint of suds, as well. Definitely been washed, recently. LIkely no more than half an hour ago.

>_

[Monarda]

>"True... i wonder if they are cleaning the other statues right now too..."
>Is it only that part that remains wet, or is there still some wetness on other parts on the statue by having a closer look ?

[Kilgamayan]

> Check statues nearby this one for recent washings

[Hello Purvis]

>"True... i wonder if they are cleaning the other statues right now too..."
>Is it only that part that remains wet, or is there still some wetness on other parts on the statue by having a closer look ?

>"I dunno," says Flandre.
>It seems like there's been some work around the statue's shoulders, too.

> Check statues nearby this one for recent washings

>You check a couple of nearby statues, one of curious-looking woman in a dress with spider motifs, and woman in mainland style robes labeled Yu the Great. None of them seem to have gotten any attention lately.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Frown slightly.
> "I wonder why they would only have one statue cleaned..."

[Monarda]

*Ignored*
Looks like you really don't listen to your 16-years.

>"True... i wonder if they are cleaning the other statues right now too..."
>Is it only that part that remains wet, or is there still some wetness on other parts on the statue by having a closer look ?

[Kilgamayan]

Your post got caught, don't worry.

[Hello Purvis]

> Frown slightly.
> "I wonder why they would only have one statue cleaned..."

>"Maybe someone did it themselves?" says Flandre.

>"True... i wonder if they are cleaning the other statues right now too..."
>Is it only that part that remains wet, or is there still some wetness on other parts on the statue by having a closer look ?

>Checking the other two, you see no signs of wetness.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Mmm. I suppose I can ask the Diet, if merely to satisfy professional curiosity. Come, Young Mistress."
> Head toward the Diet building.

[Hello Purvis]

> "Mmm. I suppose I can ask the Diet, if merely to satisfy professional curiosity. Come, Young Mistress."
> Head toward the Diet building.

>You make your way toward the central building, soon finding a road leading between the statues.
>The Diet building is easily the size of Scarlet Devil Mansion.  Immense columns hold up a vaulted roof; the former reminding you of a couple paintings in the Western Gallery. Lights without fires dangle from the arches, casting illumination on a number of people milling about. Many are human, dressed in as much a riot of clothing as anyplace else in Apex.  Wide wooden doors hang open, allowing admittance inside. You can see what appears to be a lobby past them.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Enter!

[Monarda]

>With grace !

[Hello Purvis]

> Enter!

>With grace !

>You make your way into the building, doing your best to take your best posture and a proper stride. The lobby presents an interesting contrast; western-style marble floors that would make Mistress a little jealous mixed with red walls and golden inlaying that speaks heavily of the mainland places. Large halls open to the left, right, and ahead, while a sizable amount of people move through. You quickly deduce a lot of the traffic seems to be made of couriers, clutching missives protectively and trying their best to move quickly without colliding with each other. You also quickly pick out some cleaning staff; curious and fairly ugly little imps with aprons and brooms. You note a desk occupying the left corner marked "Information", with a bored-looking kappa sitting there. The crowd noise is somewhat muted, but the echoes make up for it.
>A few people stand around and chat, one that catches your eye immediately is a tall, unmistakable woman with blue hair, wearing a red dress with a mirror on the chest, and a sizable shimenawa around her back, speaking to an older man with drooping mustaches who is dressed in a manner similar to Sir Kay.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Make our way gracefully over to the tall woman in red, pausing our approach once we enter respectable conversation distance, but before we seem like we're trying to impose on the current conversation.

[Hello Purvis]

> Make our way gracefully over to the tall woman in red, pausing our approach once we enter respectable conversation distance, but before we seem like we're trying to impose on the current conversation.

>You approach her.  She glances toward you, but you see no recognition in her eyes. This isn't terribly surprising, you know of her, the two of you never really interacted before now.
>"Finally getting something other than hobgoblins, Yasaka?" says the older man, giving you an appraising look.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Chuckle a bit.
> "I'm afraid my loyalty will forever be to a hose that has not stood for a few centuries, sir."

[Hello Purvis]

> Chuckle a bit.
> "I'm afraid my loyalty will forever be to a hose that has not stood for a few centuries, sir."

>"Ah, a proper black knight, good on you," says the older man.
>"Might we be of assistance?" Kanako says, her tone measured. She definitely suspects something more than meets her eye is going on.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Look to Kanako.
> "Only if your conversation with this gentleman is concluded. I do not wish to interrupt more than I already have."

[Hello Purvis]

> Look to Kanako.
> "Only if your conversation with this gentleman is concluded. I do not wish to interrupt more than I already have."

>"You've got me interested, now," says the older man.
>"I believe so," says Kanako.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod to the man.
> "I thank you, sir."
> Look back to Kanako and give a proper curtsey.
> "Greetings, Miss Yasaka. I am Sakuya Izayoi, head maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod to the man.
> "I thank you, sir."
> Look back to Kanako and give a proper curtsey.
> "Greetings, Miss Yasaka. I am Sakuya Izayoi, head maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion."

>"It's been a long time since anyone has said that name to me," says Kanako. "Is someone bringing it back?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Is Flandre present?
> Shake our head.
> "No. At least, no one with contact with me. As strange as this may sound, I am not of this time. I was somehow brought here from centuries in the past, back when Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame were living humans around my age. Your Sanae Kochiya, as well."

[Hello Purvis]

> Is Flandre present?
> Shake our head.
> "No. At least, no one with contact with me. As strange as this may sound, I am not of this time. I was somehow brought here from centuries in the past, back when Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame were living humans around my age. Your Sanae Kochiya, as well."

>She is, she is a bit behind you, and keeping respectfully quiet rather than butting in.
>Kanako raises an eyebrow. "Is that so? How curious! Then I am sure you are quite taken aback?"
>"That can happen?" says the old man.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod to Kanako.
> "Very. This place is...something else, to be certain."
> Look to the old man.
> "I was surprised, to say the least, myself. But Reimu tells me it has been centuries since I was last seen in Gensokyo. Ah, would you happen to be from the Avalonian area? That is, somehow, where I regained consciousness."