Flandre's Quest (Touhou) World - (Madness Quest)

[X] Other?
- [X] Oh hey, you have some time now and Hayate is here! It's a good chance to see if she talked with Zafira regarding training Satsuki and if something can be worked out.


You play a few more songs, waiting to make sure that Fate is really comfortable, then swap out with one of your clones. After all, just because you have something else to do doesn't mean you should deprive others of good music! Vita's scowl intensifies as you approach Hayate, at least until Hayate gently raps her knuckles on her subordinate's head. "Now, now, Vita - you could have said no." Vita rubs her head and pouts at Hayate. "It's very nice to listen to." You smile and nod happily.

"Yep! It finally got fixed up today, so I'm glad you like it." You glance at Vita, but she seems to be compromising between her dislike of you and Hayate's chastisement by wandering over to the snacks. Shamal is busy talking with Shari, probably about Ginga and the prisoners based on their proximity. "Did something else happen?" Hayate chuckles and shakes her head.

"She agreed to go to Gensokyo with Fate and Nanoha - although I haven't told them yet, so don't say anything!" She sighs wistfully, then shakes herself. "Anyway … what did you want to talk about?" You hop onto the chair on her other side and kick your legs idly.

"Have you talked to Zafira about whether he would be willing to help teach Satsuki?" She taps her lips and stays silent for long enough that you wonder if she forgot and is simply trying to figure out a good way to tell you.

"Well, I did, and from what we saw of your training session in the Simulator - we asked Shari if she knew anything and she sent the recording over; I'd have asked you, but you were on your mission - from what we saw she mostly needs strike training and getting used to fighting. But … does she really want to learn how to fight?" Your mouth twists unhappily and you cross your arms as Hayate watches you.

"… Not really. What she wants is to not have to hurt anyone, ever, and just live out a contented, if not happy, life. Unfortunately, that isn't really possible, for a number of reasons. More importantly, right now she's my servant and I'm instructing her in life lessons, and I think it's important that she be able to fight effectively if she has to, rather than simply relying on superior physical abilities - especially if they aren't that superior." Vita carries a plate brimming with sugary-looking things and sits down on Hayate's other side. She holds the plate such that Hayate can easily reach things, but you would have to lean across the colonel's lap to get something. Not that you have any such intention to begin with.

"Hmm. And would she try her hardest to improve?" You tilt your head slightly to the side, then nod after a moment's thought.

"I think so. She doesn't want to disappoint me, and she understands why I want her to learn how to fight. I think she even agrees, at least a little. At least, she seemed to agree when I explained things to her." Vita frowns at you - not exactly hostile, now, so much as generally grumpy. Does she think you're intruding too much into her family's existence? Or is she just grumpy because she still doesn't really like you?

"Well, I guess he's fine with teaching her, then. The only problem …." She trails off, watching Fate's little group thoughtfully.

"Compensation?" Hayate starts, apparently distracted, and Vita snorts as the young woman shakes her head quickly.

"Oh, no, no! That's not it. The problem is one of timing and meetings. Satsuki sleeps during the day, right? And from our house to here is … a bit of a drive. And magic use is restricted within city limits, so getting permission for flight or teleportation would be troublesome, especially for such a regular and non-threatening activity." You nod and can't help but scowl a bit. Home and Genoskyo spoiled you. At home, people would come if you and your sister wished it, and they would stay nearby if it was a long-term project - even staying in your home if it was something important. And Gensokyo is so small and undeveloped that this would never be a problem. But here, with its civilized society and rules about everything ….

"Right. Willing, but something has to be worked out. Hmm …." What to do about that?


What do you do?

[ ] Too much effort for not enough gain; apologize to Hayate for taking up her time and thank her for trying.
- [ ] Time-skip:
- - [ ] Mission.
- - [ ] Visit Lutecia.

[ ] Other?


DM Note: I'm not trying to push you away from Zafira, I just really don't know how to resolve the logistical issues regarding the distance and timing. (For sake of the story, assume at least an hour's drive between the Yagami Residence and Long Arch, if you want to try working something out.)