Flandre's Quest (Touhou) World - (Madness Quest)
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[X] Since the party is winding down, offer to introduce anyone who's interested to some of the more important personalities.
-[X] Akyuu.
-[X] Akyuu.
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[X] Since the party is winding down, offer to introduce anyone who's interested to some of the more important personalities.
-[X] Akyuu.
-[X] Akyuu.
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[X] Since the party is winding down, offer to introduce anyone who's interested to some of the more important personalities.
- [X] Akyuu.
You check with your clones once more. Reimu is in the midst of a drinking competition with the frog-hat girl, and Aya wanders into the entry hall with Suika and Yuugi, apparently intent on starting another one, but Akyuu and Alice are still safely ensconced on the balcony. "Anyway, the party is winding down now - the important guests will probably all be gone in an hour, and it'll be officially over in a couple more - so would you like me to introduce you to the Chronicler?" Ilya smiles and nods at Lulu; Vita, naturally, frowns suspiciously.
"And what kind of youkai is that?" Ilya beats you to responding, though.
"She's not a youkai, she's a human. Hieda no Akyuu. Is she still here, though?" You nod.
"Yep, still in the ballroom with Alice. She's the only important human who showed up who isn't busy," or insensate, like the other shrine maiden, "and since you might not see her when you visit the Human Village, it's a good chance if you do want to meet her." Nanoha and Fate look at each other, but Megane stifles a yawn before shaking her head.
"I do apologize, but I'm afraid I must decline." Lulu gives her a worried look.
"Mama, let's go to sleep." Her mother frowns at her, although she flicks a worried glance at you, too.
"I'm fine, Lulu, just a little tired. And it wouldn't do to be rude to our hosts by leaving too early." You titter and shake your head.
"It's not too early, and if you're feeling worn out, it would be better for you if you went to sleep instead of pushing yourself. It would hardly to do for a guest to strain themselves unnecessarily when they're supposed to be having a good time, after all." Lulu nods assertively at your support. "Do you want an escort back to your room, or do you and Lulu want to go back by yourselves?" Megane chuckles as Lulu sputters at your apparent betrayal.
"I think I'll be fine without a guide, thank you." She bows gracefully. Lulu actually gives you a pained look as her eyes flicker from you to her mother to Ilya. What does she think will happen if she goes to sleep now?
"Aaah, Lulu! Nothing is going to happen, okay? I'll be here, so just worry about taking care of yourself right now, okay?" Lulu stares at Agito for a moment, then blushes and nods slowly - then hurries forward to give you a hug.
"Good night, Flan." She repeats the process with Zest and Agito, then bows to Nanoha, Fate, and Vita, before taking her mother's arm and following her into the mansion. Agito looks a little embarrassed.
"I think we'll take you up on that, Flandre-chan," Nanoha says, and Fate nods before looking past you.
"What about you, Verossa? Will you be coming along, too?" He hesitates only a moment before shaking his head.
"We have to go back with King Dheginsea and Sir Naesala, which should be soon," Lethe says, and her sister pouts.
"And I'll be heading back to Mid-Childa then, so we'll just wait in the front hall so we're easy to find." You keep your suspicions in check, keeping your face neutral - but a second room wouldn't make you difficult to find, even if Remilia didn't have multiple ways to contact people or otherwise summon them. Instead of frowning suspiciously at them, you smile politely and bow your head. After a round of good-byes, they start moving toward the mansion … and you catch Fate frowning after them. At least you're not worrying over nothing.
"… So, let's go see Akyuu-chan, hm?" You blink and look at Nanoha, then laugh quietly and lead your diminished guests. "By the way, Flandre-chan? You said 'you' and not 'we' when you mentioned going to the Human Village. Aren't you going to be coming with us?" You mask a scowl and nod.
"I will be, but … well, youkai aren't liked in the Human Village. It makes the residents nervous. The ones who look like humans can get away with visiting from time to time, but it raises a fuss if they're obvious about what they are. More importantly … the Human Village is a sort of neutral territory, because if any faction of youkai controlled it, they'd be able to more effectively influence and control humans and thus belief. So youkai don't like it when other youkai express too obvious an interest. I might be able to go along with you, but especially with what just happened, it's probably better if I wait outside."
"Lulu's not going to like that," Agito mutters, and you nod before slowing slightly to pat Ilya's shoulder. She sticks her tongue out at you, then runs one finger along your wing, seemingly disappointed when you don't react. "… Anyway, what's this Chronicler like?" You shrug.
"I don't know. I've never met her - very few youkai have." You glance at Ilya and she chuckles.
"Huhuhu! She's kind of a sweet girl, except when she's older than she looks," she begins, drawing confused looks from Nanoha and Fate and irritated ones from Agito and Vita. "Very smart, and certain about what she knows, and curious about what she doesn't." You gesture up at the balcony where Akyuu and Alice are sitting.
"The smaller one is the Chronicler, the blonde is Alice Margatroid, a magician. The doll in black is Suigintou, the other is Shinku," you explain, pointing out the dolls sitting on the balcony keeping an eye on the room below.
"Well now, that's odd," Headless mutters, and you frown, not sure what she's referring to. "Remilia had to go send some guests home, right? But Verossa and the cats are still here, and so are the bald guy and the weird tengu. And over there are the twins and their dates. So who did she send back?" Your frown darkens at the suspicion in her voice, but you don't have a good answer.
"Presumably she sent some other guests to their home. Would you like me to ask her when I get the chance?" You shake your head and watch the twins waltz with their dates, then shrug it off. You notice Akyuu watching you, and she definitely looks intrigued, although Alice looks a little nervous for some reason. When you finally reach their table, you curtsy politely to the Chronicler. "Hieda no Akyuu, may I present my guests? This is Takamachi Nanoha, Fate Testarossa Harlaown, Zest Grangeitz, Agito, and Vita, all of Mid-Childa and serving in the Administrative Bureau. I believe you've met Illyasviel already. Everyone, this is Hieda no Akyuu, Chronicler of Gensokyo and Ninth Child of Miare." The Chronicler blushes slightly and looks a little embarrassed at having her full title used, but keeps control of herself and bows politely. "This is Alice Margatroid, the Seven-Colored Puppeteer." Alice, of course, has no trouble maintaining her composure and returns everyone's greetings. The Chronicler eyes you carefully as everyone else sits down.
"Flandre Scarlet, good evening. It's an honor to meet you." You bow your head. "And Illyasviel, it's good to see you again, and so well." Ilya smiles and leans forward.
"It's Alice's doing," she says, and now the magician blushes, as Akyuu looks at her questioningly. "Did you bring a copy of my article?" Akyuu shakes her head sadly.
"I'm sorry, it's still at my house. Maybe you can come by some time and read it before I add it to the next edition?" Nanoha glances at you, confusion evident on her face, and Akyuu nods. "Ah, I'm sorry. I am the Chronicler of Gensokyo. In order to maintain an encyclopedia on the important personalities of Gensokyo, I learn about the individuals in question and then create a brief article about that person. That's for the abridged Chronicles, anyway. The full Chronicles actually contain the full notes, speculation, and rumors about each person, but that would be impossible to compile and release for most people." Vita shakes her head.
"Wait, no - you're, what, twenty at most? Or are you one of those 'looks older than they are' types?" You resist the urge to snort at Vita's complaint, and when Akyuu looks over at you, you put an all-too-innocent expression on and study the ceiling.
"Well, the Chronicles have been updated and revised over the course of twelve hundred years," she begins, smiling wryly at the surprised expressions of the Mid-Childans, "but I'm only sixteen." Vita stares at her for a moment, glaring suspiciously at the Chronicler's serene, knowing, smile, and Fate shakes her head.
"… Fine, be that way," Vita huffs. Akyuu actually looks surprised, and Nanoha titters at Vita.
"Now, now, Vita-chan. Don't be rude." She smiles at Akyuu. "Vita-chan is very straightforward and doesn't like riddles. Please forgive her." The Chronicler shakes herself and nods.
"Of course, of course … well, I should explain anyway. I reincarnate, hence the title 'Ninth Child of Miare'. So while 'I' have been involved in all the Gensokyo Chronicles and can recall all the information contained in the records, 'Akyuu' has only been involved in the most recent edition." Vita frowns, then shrugs and nods, accepting the explanation.
What do you do?
[ ] Just sit and observe the conversation.
[ ] Stay for a little bit, but leave when it's polite to do so.
- [ ] Go to sleep.
- [ ] Go see someone else.
- - Who?
[ ] Participate in the conversation.
- [ ] Bring up the visit and whether you can go into the village with your guests.
- Any topics you want to focus on or avoid?
[ ] Other?
- [X] Akyuu.
You check with your clones once more. Reimu is in the midst of a drinking competition with the frog-hat girl, and Aya wanders into the entry hall with Suika and Yuugi, apparently intent on starting another one, but Akyuu and Alice are still safely ensconced on the balcony. "Anyway, the party is winding down now - the important guests will probably all be gone in an hour, and it'll be officially over in a couple more - so would you like me to introduce you to the Chronicler?" Ilya smiles and nods at Lulu; Vita, naturally, frowns suspiciously.
"And what kind of youkai is that?" Ilya beats you to responding, though.
"She's not a youkai, she's a human. Hieda no Akyuu. Is she still here, though?" You nod.
"Yep, still in the ballroom with Alice. She's the only important human who showed up who isn't busy," or insensate, like the other shrine maiden, "and since you might not see her when you visit the Human Village, it's a good chance if you do want to meet her." Nanoha and Fate look at each other, but Megane stifles a yawn before shaking her head.
"I do apologize, but I'm afraid I must decline." Lulu gives her a worried look.
"Mama, let's go to sleep." Her mother frowns at her, although she flicks a worried glance at you, too.
"I'm fine, Lulu, just a little tired. And it wouldn't do to be rude to our hosts by leaving too early." You titter and shake your head.
"It's not too early, and if you're feeling worn out, it would be better for you if you went to sleep instead of pushing yourself. It would hardly to do for a guest to strain themselves unnecessarily when they're supposed to be having a good time, after all." Lulu nods assertively at your support. "Do you want an escort back to your room, or do you and Lulu want to go back by yourselves?" Megane chuckles as Lulu sputters at your apparent betrayal.
"I think I'll be fine without a guide, thank you." She bows gracefully. Lulu actually gives you a pained look as her eyes flicker from you to her mother to Ilya. What does she think will happen if she goes to sleep now?
"Aaah, Lulu! Nothing is going to happen, okay? I'll be here, so just worry about taking care of yourself right now, okay?" Lulu stares at Agito for a moment, then blushes and nods slowly - then hurries forward to give you a hug.
"Good night, Flan." She repeats the process with Zest and Agito, then bows to Nanoha, Fate, and Vita, before taking her mother's arm and following her into the mansion. Agito looks a little embarrassed.
"I think we'll take you up on that, Flandre-chan," Nanoha says, and Fate nods before looking past you.
"What about you, Verossa? Will you be coming along, too?" He hesitates only a moment before shaking his head.
"We have to go back with King Dheginsea and Sir Naesala, which should be soon," Lethe says, and her sister pouts.
"And I'll be heading back to Mid-Childa then, so we'll just wait in the front hall so we're easy to find." You keep your suspicions in check, keeping your face neutral - but a second room wouldn't make you difficult to find, even if Remilia didn't have multiple ways to contact people or otherwise summon them. Instead of frowning suspiciously at them, you smile politely and bow your head. After a round of good-byes, they start moving toward the mansion … and you catch Fate frowning after them. At least you're not worrying over nothing.
"… So, let's go see Akyuu-chan, hm?" You blink and look at Nanoha, then laugh quietly and lead your diminished guests. "By the way, Flandre-chan? You said 'you' and not 'we' when you mentioned going to the Human Village. Aren't you going to be coming with us?" You mask a scowl and nod.
"I will be, but … well, youkai aren't liked in the Human Village. It makes the residents nervous. The ones who look like humans can get away with visiting from time to time, but it raises a fuss if they're obvious about what they are. More importantly … the Human Village is a sort of neutral territory, because if any faction of youkai controlled it, they'd be able to more effectively influence and control humans and thus belief. So youkai don't like it when other youkai express too obvious an interest. I might be able to go along with you, but especially with what just happened, it's probably better if I wait outside."
"Lulu's not going to like that," Agito mutters, and you nod before slowing slightly to pat Ilya's shoulder. She sticks her tongue out at you, then runs one finger along your wing, seemingly disappointed when you don't react. "… Anyway, what's this Chronicler like?" You shrug.
"I don't know. I've never met her - very few youkai have." You glance at Ilya and she chuckles.
"Huhuhu! She's kind of a sweet girl, except when she's older than she looks," she begins, drawing confused looks from Nanoha and Fate and irritated ones from Agito and Vita. "Very smart, and certain about what she knows, and curious about what she doesn't." You gesture up at the balcony where Akyuu and Alice are sitting.
"The smaller one is the Chronicler, the blonde is Alice Margatroid, a magician. The doll in black is Suigintou, the other is Shinku," you explain, pointing out the dolls sitting on the balcony keeping an eye on the room below.
"Well now, that's odd," Headless mutters, and you frown, not sure what she's referring to. "Remilia had to go send some guests home, right? But Verossa and the cats are still here, and so are the bald guy and the weird tengu. And over there are the twins and their dates. So who did she send back?" Your frown darkens at the suspicion in her voice, but you don't have a good answer.
"Presumably she sent some other guests to their home. Would you like me to ask her when I get the chance?" You shake your head and watch the twins waltz with their dates, then shrug it off. You notice Akyuu watching you, and she definitely looks intrigued, although Alice looks a little nervous for some reason. When you finally reach their table, you curtsy politely to the Chronicler. "Hieda no Akyuu, may I present my guests? This is Takamachi Nanoha, Fate Testarossa Harlaown, Zest Grangeitz, Agito, and Vita, all of Mid-Childa and serving in the Administrative Bureau. I believe you've met Illyasviel already. Everyone, this is Hieda no Akyuu, Chronicler of Gensokyo and Ninth Child of Miare." The Chronicler blushes slightly and looks a little embarrassed at having her full title used, but keeps control of herself and bows politely. "This is Alice Margatroid, the Seven-Colored Puppeteer." Alice, of course, has no trouble maintaining her composure and returns everyone's greetings. The Chronicler eyes you carefully as everyone else sits down.
"Flandre Scarlet, good evening. It's an honor to meet you." You bow your head. "And Illyasviel, it's good to see you again, and so well." Ilya smiles and leans forward.
"It's Alice's doing," she says, and now the magician blushes, as Akyuu looks at her questioningly. "Did you bring a copy of my article?" Akyuu shakes her head sadly.
"I'm sorry, it's still at my house. Maybe you can come by some time and read it before I add it to the next edition?" Nanoha glances at you, confusion evident on her face, and Akyuu nods. "Ah, I'm sorry. I am the Chronicler of Gensokyo. In order to maintain an encyclopedia on the important personalities of Gensokyo, I learn about the individuals in question and then create a brief article about that person. That's for the abridged Chronicles, anyway. The full Chronicles actually contain the full notes, speculation, and rumors about each person, but that would be impossible to compile and release for most people." Vita shakes her head.
"Wait, no - you're, what, twenty at most? Or are you one of those 'looks older than they are' types?" You resist the urge to snort at Vita's complaint, and when Akyuu looks over at you, you put an all-too-innocent expression on and study the ceiling.
"Well, the Chronicles have been updated and revised over the course of twelve hundred years," she begins, smiling wryly at the surprised expressions of the Mid-Childans, "but I'm only sixteen." Vita stares at her for a moment, glaring suspiciously at the Chronicler's serene, knowing, smile, and Fate shakes her head.
"… Fine, be that way," Vita huffs. Akyuu actually looks surprised, and Nanoha titters at Vita.
"Now, now, Vita-chan. Don't be rude." She smiles at Akyuu. "Vita-chan is very straightforward and doesn't like riddles. Please forgive her." The Chronicler shakes herself and nods.
"Of course, of course … well, I should explain anyway. I reincarnate, hence the title 'Ninth Child of Miare'. So while 'I' have been involved in all the Gensokyo Chronicles and can recall all the information contained in the records, 'Akyuu' has only been involved in the most recent edition." Vita frowns, then shrugs and nods, accepting the explanation.
What do you do?
[ ] Just sit and observe the conversation.
[ ] Stay for a little bit, but leave when it's polite to do so.
- [ ] Go to sleep.
- [ ] Go see someone else.
- - Who?
[ ] Participate in the conversation.
- [ ] Bring up the visit and whether you can go into the village with your guests.
- Any topics you want to focus on or avoid?
[ ] Other?
- Location
- Germany
[x] Stay for a little bit, but leave when it's polite to do so.
- [x] Go to sleep.
Yep, seems like we don't need to oversee things, so it's time to turn in.
- [x] Go to sleep.
Yep, seems like we don't need to oversee things, so it's time to turn in.
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- Dreams
[X] Participate in the conversation.
- [X] Bring up the visit and whether you can go into the village with your guests.
It would be polite to discuss this, and we actually have Akyuu here to talk about it with, rather than mail or something. After that, sleep would be good.
- [X] Bring up the visit and whether you can go into the village with your guests.
It would be polite to discuss this, and we actually have Akyuu here to talk about it with, rather than mail or something. After that, sleep would be good.
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[X] Participate in the conversation.
- [X] Bring up the visit and whether you can go into the village with your guests.
- [X] Bring up the visit and whether you can go into the village with your guests.
- Location
- Voidbetweenstars
[x] Stay for a little bit, but leave when it's polite to do so.
- [x] Go to sleep.
- [x] Go to sleep.
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[X] Stay for a little bit, but leave when it's polite to do so.
- [X] Go to sleep.
"I'm sorry if I'm prying, but this reincarnation … is it a special ability of yours?" Akyuu shakes her head at Fate's question.
"No, it's nothing like that. I have an understanding with the yama." She smiles mischievously, but after glancing at you it fades. You cock your head questioningly and she shakes her head. "No, no, it's nothing. Just a thought I had." Nanoha looks back and forth between the two of you, and you shrug.
"So, are all of you magicians?" Alice takes the opportunity to interject with a fairly harmless question, and you listen as Nanoha explains the difference between a Mid-Childan mage and a Belkan knight. Through it all, the Chronicler's pen scratches quietly on paper as she keeps notes. You spend some time watching the two dolls, as well, but they seem to be dutifully ignoring each other, and you get the feeling that part of that involves not interacting with other people, either, because they're simply watching the room below. Shortly after Akyuu begins explaining about the Human Village, you sigh quietly. You had considered asking about joining your friends and guests, but … well, she's not the leader of the village, and even if she could allow you officially, you would still make people nervous. And that still wouldn't help on the youkai side of things, which is more important.
"Excuse me," you say during a break in conversation after a discussion about school and education. "I think I'll be turning in now." Akyuu tilts her head slightly, and Ilya looks outright worried.
"Is something wrong?" You shake your head at Alice.
"I don't believe so; I'm simply a little tired. Please, continue to enjoy yourselves as long as you wish." You stand up and bow to the Chronicler, then give smaller ones to your guests and Alice before giving Ilya a brief hug. "If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask Sakuya," you say, then head down the stairs, stifling a yawn. You do have one more thing to do before you go rest. As you approach Sakuya and Satsuki, the chief maid turns and bows to greet you.
"Flandre-sama!"
"Lady Flandre." You wave them off and smile at your servant.
"Satsuki, I'm going to be going back to my room to sleep," you say, and she stiffens nervously. "It's alright. I just wanted to let you know so you didn't think I was still up here. You can continue helping Sakuya, of course, but if you want you're also free for the rest of the night." She looks nervously at the chief maid and nods quickly. "Sakuya, if you would please help Ilya and Nanoha if they need it?" She bows deeply.
"Of course, Lady Flandre." You smile and bow back.
"Thank you. Good night, both of you." You turn, leaving Satsuki to make up her mind on her own. As you head toward the door to the hall, you cross paths with the near-uniformed youkai who was speaking with Yukari earlier. She stares at you for a moment, as if considering something, then simply nods and continues on her way. You watch her for another few seconds, wondering what she wanted, then shrug When you get to the door, though, Ilya is waiting there for you. "Ilya?" She hurries to your side and clings to your arm. You call your clones back - no sense wasting more energy.
"Are you really okay?" You nod calmly.
"Really, I feel fine, just tired. Probably from being around so many people and then dealing with Yuuka's incident. What about you?"
"I'm worried about you." You nod and keep walking down the hall.
"You're not doing this to get ahead of Lulu, right?" She nods, looking worriedly at you as you yawn again.
"… You shouldn't be getting tired at this time of night, Flan." You shrug.
"I've been away from Gensokyo for a while, and I've been keeping a mostly day-schedule instead of something comfortable, so it's not too strange." You glance at Ilya as she walks alongside you. "… Did you have a good time, Ilya?" She looks over at you and smiles as she nods.
"I did, Flan. And Lulu did, too." You sigh quietly, relieved, and relax. Your friends had a good time, you didn't mess anything up, and the incidents were entirely the fault of others. Maybe suffering through the dullness of the Bureau was good for something …. You and Ilya walk in silence through the hall, although you do explain about Hatate when you reach her. After that, the library is quiet - you don't meet any of Patchouli's guests - and when you reach your room, Ilya kisses your cheek and steps back. "After all, Lulu isn't even getting this chance, so it would be mean of me to sleep with you, even if I want to. I'll see you in the morning? Or will you be waking up later?" You nod.
"I think I'll be up in the morning sometime. You're certainly free to come and wake me up, you know." She nods, smiling.
"I know. Good night, Flan." She hugs you, and you squeeze her gently back.
"Good night, Ilya." She steps back, bows, and heads for the door to her workroom. You wait for her to turn around, and wave one more time before heading into your room. Sighing, you take the dress off and pull on a nightgown, then - after moving the coffin - climb into bed and go to sleep.
Knocking at your door wakes you up. "I'm coming," you call out, then sit up and look at your wardrobe. Shaking your head, you float toward the door - you're presentable for the situation, and whoever is waking you shouldn't be bothered anyway. Still, you're a bit surprised to see Fate, of all people, waiting on the other side of the door. She's wearing a short black dress with a white long-sleeved shirt.
"Good morning, Flandre. Do you mind if I talk with you for a little?" You fight the urge to raise an eyebrow and stare, then shrug and let her in. Once the door is closed, you head for the wardrobe. "Thank you. … Last night's events weren't common, were they?" You take out several outfits before shaking your head.
"Not as far as I know. Certainly, someone like Yuuka making open threats is … highly unusual." You glance at her to see her nodding. Well, you did say much the same thing last night ….
"And you said that most parties would be youkai, with very few humans?" You nod and put one of the outfits away.
"Yep. Not many humans in Gensokyo, relatively speaking, and most of them are average, normal, everyday people - people who wouldn't accept an invitation to the mansion even if they got one, and wouldn't come a second time even if they did." Fate nods slowly and sits in a chair.
"Akyuu told us a bit about the village, how youkai are perceived and how she's trying to change that." You make up your mind about what to wear and put the other outfits away before getting dressed. "I'm just not sure how Mid-Childans would take it. Some wouldn't mind being here in the mansion - it's certainly a very nice place, and those who don't particularly want to be around too many people would be able to relax. But for those who want to be around normal humans …." She shakes her head.
"Too different a level of technology and culture, too, even once you get around any linguistic difficulties. Not many of you are from Japan, and getting used to customs that actually are needed can be difficult, especially if they're only staying for a short while." Fate winces but nods in agreement.
"I'd like to think it won't be a problem, but … you're probably right." She sighs unhappily.
"Well, you'll still be here for a few more days, right?" She nods again. "Maybe you'll figure something out, or realize that something you thought was true wasn't, or something else. You're not planning on going outside, right?" She blinks at your change in topic, then smiles and shakes her head.
"No, not really. We're going to the village tomorrow, right?" You make sure everything is in place and float toward the door.
"Yep. And, if all goes well, the Hakurei Shrine after. Have you eaten?" She nods.
"We had breakfast a couple hours ago. That - Kyouko? She's a very nice girl." You're not sure if nice is the term you'd use … but then again, your encounters with her weren't exactly normal, and weren't with this Kyouko, either.
What do you do?
[ ] Stay with Fate for now.
- Anything particular to discuss with her or Nanoha?
[ ] Go talk to Remilia.
- [ ] Ask her about going into the Human Village.
[ ] Play some games with Ilya and Lulu.
- [ ] Hide and Seek!
- [ ] Puzzle games.
[ ] Music time!
- [ ] Invite your friends.
- [ ] Invite all your guests.
[ ] Other?
- [X] Go to sleep.
"I'm sorry if I'm prying, but this reincarnation … is it a special ability of yours?" Akyuu shakes her head at Fate's question.
"No, it's nothing like that. I have an understanding with the yama." She smiles mischievously, but after glancing at you it fades. You cock your head questioningly and she shakes her head. "No, no, it's nothing. Just a thought I had." Nanoha looks back and forth between the two of you, and you shrug.
"So, are all of you magicians?" Alice takes the opportunity to interject with a fairly harmless question, and you listen as Nanoha explains the difference between a Mid-Childan mage and a Belkan knight. Through it all, the Chronicler's pen scratches quietly on paper as she keeps notes. You spend some time watching the two dolls, as well, but they seem to be dutifully ignoring each other, and you get the feeling that part of that involves not interacting with other people, either, because they're simply watching the room below. Shortly after Akyuu begins explaining about the Human Village, you sigh quietly. You had considered asking about joining your friends and guests, but … well, she's not the leader of the village, and even if she could allow you officially, you would still make people nervous. And that still wouldn't help on the youkai side of things, which is more important.
"Excuse me," you say during a break in conversation after a discussion about school and education. "I think I'll be turning in now." Akyuu tilts her head slightly, and Ilya looks outright worried.
"Is something wrong?" You shake your head at Alice.
"I don't believe so; I'm simply a little tired. Please, continue to enjoy yourselves as long as you wish." You stand up and bow to the Chronicler, then give smaller ones to your guests and Alice before giving Ilya a brief hug. "If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask Sakuya," you say, then head down the stairs, stifling a yawn. You do have one more thing to do before you go rest. As you approach Sakuya and Satsuki, the chief maid turns and bows to greet you.
"Flandre-sama!"
"Lady Flandre." You wave them off and smile at your servant.
"Satsuki, I'm going to be going back to my room to sleep," you say, and she stiffens nervously. "It's alright. I just wanted to let you know so you didn't think I was still up here. You can continue helping Sakuya, of course, but if you want you're also free for the rest of the night." She looks nervously at the chief maid and nods quickly. "Sakuya, if you would please help Ilya and Nanoha if they need it?" She bows deeply.
"Of course, Lady Flandre." You smile and bow back.
"Thank you. Good night, both of you." You turn, leaving Satsuki to make up her mind on her own. As you head toward the door to the hall, you cross paths with the near-uniformed youkai who was speaking with Yukari earlier. She stares at you for a moment, as if considering something, then simply nods and continues on her way. You watch her for another few seconds, wondering what she wanted, then shrug When you get to the door, though, Ilya is waiting there for you. "Ilya?" She hurries to your side and clings to your arm. You call your clones back - no sense wasting more energy.
"Are you really okay?" You nod calmly.
"Really, I feel fine, just tired. Probably from being around so many people and then dealing with Yuuka's incident. What about you?"
"I'm worried about you." You nod and keep walking down the hall.
"You're not doing this to get ahead of Lulu, right?" She nods, looking worriedly at you as you yawn again.
"… You shouldn't be getting tired at this time of night, Flan." You shrug.
"I've been away from Gensokyo for a while, and I've been keeping a mostly day-schedule instead of something comfortable, so it's not too strange." You glance at Ilya as she walks alongside you. "… Did you have a good time, Ilya?" She looks over at you and smiles as she nods.
"I did, Flan. And Lulu did, too." You sigh quietly, relieved, and relax. Your friends had a good time, you didn't mess anything up, and the incidents were entirely the fault of others. Maybe suffering through the dullness of the Bureau was good for something …. You and Ilya walk in silence through the hall, although you do explain about Hatate when you reach her. After that, the library is quiet - you don't meet any of Patchouli's guests - and when you reach your room, Ilya kisses your cheek and steps back. "After all, Lulu isn't even getting this chance, so it would be mean of me to sleep with you, even if I want to. I'll see you in the morning? Or will you be waking up later?" You nod.
"I think I'll be up in the morning sometime. You're certainly free to come and wake me up, you know." She nods, smiling.
"I know. Good night, Flan." She hugs you, and you squeeze her gently back.
"Good night, Ilya." She steps back, bows, and heads for the door to her workroom. You wait for her to turn around, and wave one more time before heading into your room. Sighing, you take the dress off and pull on a nightgown, then - after moving the coffin - climb into bed and go to sleep.
Knocking at your door wakes you up. "I'm coming," you call out, then sit up and look at your wardrobe. Shaking your head, you float toward the door - you're presentable for the situation, and whoever is waking you shouldn't be bothered anyway. Still, you're a bit surprised to see Fate, of all people, waiting on the other side of the door. She's wearing a short black dress with a white long-sleeved shirt.
"Good morning, Flandre. Do you mind if I talk with you for a little?" You fight the urge to raise an eyebrow and stare, then shrug and let her in. Once the door is closed, you head for the wardrobe. "Thank you. … Last night's events weren't common, were they?" You take out several outfits before shaking your head.
"Not as far as I know. Certainly, someone like Yuuka making open threats is … highly unusual." You glance at her to see her nodding. Well, you did say much the same thing last night ….
"And you said that most parties would be youkai, with very few humans?" You nod and put one of the outfits away.
"Yep. Not many humans in Gensokyo, relatively speaking, and most of them are average, normal, everyday people - people who wouldn't accept an invitation to the mansion even if they got one, and wouldn't come a second time even if they did." Fate nods slowly and sits in a chair.
"Akyuu told us a bit about the village, how youkai are perceived and how she's trying to change that." You make up your mind about what to wear and put the other outfits away before getting dressed. "I'm just not sure how Mid-Childans would take it. Some wouldn't mind being here in the mansion - it's certainly a very nice place, and those who don't particularly want to be around too many people would be able to relax. But for those who want to be around normal humans …." She shakes her head.
"Too different a level of technology and culture, too, even once you get around any linguistic difficulties. Not many of you are from Japan, and getting used to customs that actually are needed can be difficult, especially if they're only staying for a short while." Fate winces but nods in agreement.
"I'd like to think it won't be a problem, but … you're probably right." She sighs unhappily.
"Well, you'll still be here for a few more days, right?" She nods again. "Maybe you'll figure something out, or realize that something you thought was true wasn't, or something else. You're not planning on going outside, right?" She blinks at your change in topic, then smiles and shakes her head.
"No, not really. We're going to the village tomorrow, right?" You make sure everything is in place and float toward the door.
"Yep. And, if all goes well, the Hakurei Shrine after. Have you eaten?" She nods.
"We had breakfast a couple hours ago. That - Kyouko? She's a very nice girl." You're not sure if nice is the term you'd use … but then again, your encounters with her weren't exactly normal, and weren't with this Kyouko, either.
What do you do?
[ ] Stay with Fate for now.
- Anything particular to discuss with her or Nanoha?
[ ] Go talk to Remilia.
- [ ] Ask her about going into the Human Village.
[ ] Play some games with Ilya and Lulu.
- [ ] Hide and Seek!
- [ ] Puzzle games.
[ ] Music time!
- [ ] Invite your friends.
- [ ] Invite all your guests.
[ ] Other?
[X] Music time!
- [X] Invite all your guests.
- [X] Invite all your guests.
[X] Music time!
- [X] Invite all your guests.
- [X] Invite all your guests.
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[x] Stay with Fate for now.
-[x] The youkai viewpoint on humanity is hard to swallow for you, isn't it? Think about it this way. What if linker core magic faded without Lost Logia incidents to keep up public awareness? And magical beings like familiars faded with it?
Probably won't win, but it's an interesting hypothetical I think.
-[x] The youkai viewpoint on humanity is hard to swallow for you, isn't it? Think about it this way. What if linker core magic faded without Lost Logia incidents to keep up public awareness? And magical beings like familiars faded with it?
Probably won't win, but it's an interesting hypothetical I think.
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[X] Stay with Fate for now.
-[X] The youkai viewpoint on humanity is hard to swallow for you, isn't it? Think about it this way. What if linker core magic faded without Lost Logia incidents to keep up public awareness? And magical beings like familiars faded with it?
[X] Stay with Fate for now.
-[X] The youkai viewpoint on humanity is hard to swallow for you, isn't it? Think about it this way. What if linker core magic faded without Lost Logia incidents to keep up public awareness? And magical beings like familiars faded with it?
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