For her part, Monchou grinned and clapped Sae on the back. "Great work, Magistrate-sama! That should shave about 2 hours off our journey!"


you will proceed to the Alternative Version [section C] of Event III: Papers, Please.

"Alright, then! We'll set off shortly. Keep a weather eye out and sing if you see anyone moving quicker than us." She winked at Honoka. "They like to try!" She then sauntered out of her office, barking orders at the crew to get the doodads squared away and to cast off the what-have-yous. It was goin...

"You're making a great deal of assumptions, but if it keeps you out of the ropes, then make yourself happy."

She squinted at them. "So yer the ones the Seppun sent, then?" She stood up to her full height, which wasn't much, and placed her hands on her hips. "I'm Gusai Monchou, master of the Meadowlark, fastest ship on either river. We've got a swift journey ahead of us, and like as not we'll see some troub...

Monchou takes her pipe out of her mouth, blows a perfect smoke ring, and says “Nope” with that pop on the ‘p’ that really endears a person to their peers. “Not from me, anyhow. But maybe you’d like to talk to the Empress’ reps over here. They might have somethin’ to say about delays.”

The captain’s cabin–all 20 square feet of it–is surprisingly well maintained. Silk kimonos of serious value are pinned to the walls of the cabin, creating a kaleidoscope of colors and patterns. A paper scroll bearing the inscription “Gusai 4 Life!” hangs on the wall opposite the impeccably made bed....