Through Breakfast
Entropy Judge
Recurring Bouts of Misanthropy
[X] Move everyone to your bed. It's comfier and Satsuki will be able to find you more easily.
Lulu hugs Ilya's arm to her chest as she leans against you, and you pat her head playfully. She groans cutely and wriggles, and you stifle a laugh. "Let's get a bit more comfortable, then," you say.
"'M fine. Comfy 'n' snuggly." You blink as you try to understand Lulu's mumbles, and Ilya sighs. Your clones carefully lift the three of you out of the water, and Lulu stirs grumpily at the temperature change until the third clone wraps her in a thick towel. She sighs and sags, and another clone helps her as the first one dries Ilya and dresses her in a sleeping gown - one of yours, but it fits her well anyway.
"Ooh. Are we going to be ravished?" You swallow a laugh and try to glower at Ilya, but she sticks her tongue out at you and you fight to keep from giggling again. She turns to the warmly-attired and half-asleep Lulu and strokes her hair, a sad smile on her face. "It has been quite fun, hasn't it, Flan?" You hug her from behind, then sweep her up into your arms as a clone opens the door and leads you to your room. Lulu is placed in the middle of the bed, and before she has a chance to wake up or complain, Ilya slides in next to her and grasps her hands, and you set yourself on her other side, reaching over her shoulder to hold onto Ilya. Then your clones pull up the thick blanket, encasing you all in warmth, and Lulu goes completely limp. Ilya smiles and tilts her head forward, resting forehead to forehead with Lulu, and you brush her silvery hair back. She smiles happily, then relaxes and closes her eyes. You wait a few minutes, then close your own eyes and let yourself drift away as the lights fade ….
"Flandre-sama. Flandre-sama, it's time to wake up." You blink rapidly and look to your right, and Satsuki straightens up in the dim red light. You recognize the twin maids behind her, too, and nod at all of them before carefully withdrawing your arms from around your friends. Sella moves around to the other side of the bed, while Leysritt waits for Satsuki to help move you out of the way, and you smile happily at the outfit that your servant already has picked out for you. Ilya and Lulu have clothing waiting for them as well, and you and Ilya both laugh quietly as Lulu tries - unsuccessfully, of course - to make Leysritt leave her alone. You and Lulu soothe the embarrassed girl as the maids brush your hair, and by the time you're all ready to head upstairs she's merely a little pouty about being fussed over instead of red-faced.
"No, I mean why hasn't the sun risen?" You stop in mid-entrance as Vita slams her fists on the table. Most of the other Mid-Childans are simply smiling uncomfortably, but Madoka and her friends - apart from Homura - look somewhat worried. Remilia, of course, just smiles.
"Because we froze the morning, of course. Temporarily, obviously, and to prevent an Incident it is only within the mansion grounds - which is actually somewhat more challenging than affecting all of Gensokyo. You do not need to worry." She smiles and nods at you in greeting, and her eyes hold yours meaningfully before darting toward Satsuki. Now you have to worry about whether she knows about the presents, or if she just did that so you could have Satsuki with you before everyone left. Nanoha reaches over and pats Vita's shoulder.
"Vita-chan, it's alright. We'll just put something in the report, okay?" Fate and Megane both nod, and Vita slumps into her chair. Madoka fidgets nervously.
"Um, it … it's really not a problem? I mean, it's just … we …." Your sister nods again and smiles charmingly.
"In Gensokyo, there are … well, several individuals capable of manipulating time and the events of time's passage. It is not unexceptional, but I do promise you this: there is nothing to worry about." Madoka stares at Remilia for a moment, then smiles shyly and nods back. You frown at the empty seats as Sakuya pours your drinks - neither Patchouli nor Deis are here, although Koakuma and Illyasviel are. If Patchouli's working some magic, she would probably have her familiar with her, so they must be doing something else together ….
"It still feels strange," Megane says wistfully. "We'll be going back home today." You and Ilya hold Lulu's hands under the table and ignore Vita's quiet grumbling. Agito, however, grins.
"I can't wait until you guys come visit us. I already beat Flan at cooking, and I'm definitely not gonna lose to you again, Sakuya!" You gape at the fiery Unison Device, but Sakuya simply curtsies politely.
"I shall grant you all the time in the world in which to try," she says, and Remilia applauds. You don't think there's the remotest chance that Agito can actually beat Sakuya … but it's probably good to have a goal in life. More interestingly - when did they find the time to strike up a competition? You try to figure it out as Sakuya brings out the first dishes - breads, rolls, and associated condiments - despite the magicians' continued absence. After the light sampling, the meats and cheeses arrive, and Remilia looks at you.
"Flandre, is there anything you wish to do today?" You frown at her - again, it could be something innocent, but she could already know what you did, and if she does then that will spoil the surprise …. You're spared answering as the door opens, and Patchouli and Deis walk in, escorted Meiling. Both magicians walk tenderly, Patchouli has a split lip, and Deis has several bruises on the side of her face, as well as a magnificent purpling eye. Illyasviel stares with her mouth hanging open, and even Remilia gives them an odd look.
"What happened to you?" Deis grins at you, and then they point at each other. You scowl and Deis laughs.
"I didn't know she knows how to fight," the sorceress says, and Patchouli scoffs.
"And she - thank you, Sakuya - doesn't know how to fight or wrestle. Brute." Deis grins at the insult, then nods thankfully at Sakuya as a cup of tea is placed before her.
"I'm a sorceress, not a brawler. I use magic to make sure no one gets close enough to me." You shake your head as Remilia smiles oh so innocently.
"Well, you shall have to learn. Or did you manage to beat Patchouli?" Meiling laughs quietly and looks away, and Deis sighs and shakes her head. "Considering your greater reach and strength, you ought not to have lost, Deis. You need not be a master, but you shall reach a minimum standard, as shall Illyasviel." Ilya coughs and looks past Lulu at you, and you smile and nod.
"It'll be fun! We'll make sure you can at least toss Sella over your shoulder." You maintain your grin despite the look Ilya gives you.
"... So why were you two fighting?" Deis grins at Illyasviel and pats her head.
"It's a secret, youngest person in the mansion. If I told you, I'd have to glue your nostrils shut and bury you in turpentine." Illyasviel flushes irritatedly and looks away, and Deis's grin softens. You look at your sister, watching her stare at Patchouli - but after a moment she turns back to you, smiling gently and head cocked as if waiting for an answer. Right. Was there anything you wanted to do with everyone today?
What do you do?
[ ]Maid Day Get tarred and feathered.
[ ] Nothing you wanted to do, but you did have some things to give everyone ….
- [ ] Give Satsuki hers privately, in case the spell fails and she has to go to sleep.
- [ ] Give Satsuki's hers tonight, so she doesn't have to rush anything.
[ ] One more concert.
[ ] Other?
Lulu hugs Ilya's arm to her chest as she leans against you, and you pat her head playfully. She groans cutely and wriggles, and you stifle a laugh. "Let's get a bit more comfortable, then," you say.
"'M fine. Comfy 'n' snuggly." You blink as you try to understand Lulu's mumbles, and Ilya sighs. Your clones carefully lift the three of you out of the water, and Lulu stirs grumpily at the temperature change until the third clone wraps her in a thick towel. She sighs and sags, and another clone helps her as the first one dries Ilya and dresses her in a sleeping gown - one of yours, but it fits her well anyway.
"Ooh. Are we going to be ravished?" You swallow a laugh and try to glower at Ilya, but she sticks her tongue out at you and you fight to keep from giggling again. She turns to the warmly-attired and half-asleep Lulu and strokes her hair, a sad smile on her face. "It has been quite fun, hasn't it, Flan?" You hug her from behind, then sweep her up into your arms as a clone opens the door and leads you to your room. Lulu is placed in the middle of the bed, and before she has a chance to wake up or complain, Ilya slides in next to her and grasps her hands, and you set yourself on her other side, reaching over her shoulder to hold onto Ilya. Then your clones pull up the thick blanket, encasing you all in warmth, and Lulu goes completely limp. Ilya smiles and tilts her head forward, resting forehead to forehead with Lulu, and you brush her silvery hair back. She smiles happily, then relaxes and closes her eyes. You wait a few minutes, then close your own eyes and let yourself drift away as the lights fade ….
"Flandre-sama. Flandre-sama, it's time to wake up." You blink rapidly and look to your right, and Satsuki straightens up in the dim red light. You recognize the twin maids behind her, too, and nod at all of them before carefully withdrawing your arms from around your friends. Sella moves around to the other side of the bed, while Leysritt waits for Satsuki to help move you out of the way, and you smile happily at the outfit that your servant already has picked out for you. Ilya and Lulu have clothing waiting for them as well, and you and Ilya both laugh quietly as Lulu tries - unsuccessfully, of course - to make Leysritt leave her alone. You and Lulu soothe the embarrassed girl as the maids brush your hair, and by the time you're all ready to head upstairs she's merely a little pouty about being fussed over instead of red-faced.
"No, I mean why hasn't the sun risen?" You stop in mid-entrance as Vita slams her fists on the table. Most of the other Mid-Childans are simply smiling uncomfortably, but Madoka and her friends - apart from Homura - look somewhat worried. Remilia, of course, just smiles.
"Because we froze the morning, of course. Temporarily, obviously, and to prevent an Incident it is only within the mansion grounds - which is actually somewhat more challenging than affecting all of Gensokyo. You do not need to worry." She smiles and nods at you in greeting, and her eyes hold yours meaningfully before darting toward Satsuki. Now you have to worry about whether she knows about the presents, or if she just did that so you could have Satsuki with you before everyone left. Nanoha reaches over and pats Vita's shoulder.
"Vita-chan, it's alright. We'll just put something in the report, okay?" Fate and Megane both nod, and Vita slumps into her chair. Madoka fidgets nervously.
"Um, it … it's really not a problem? I mean, it's just … we …." Your sister nods again and smiles charmingly.
"In Gensokyo, there are … well, several individuals capable of manipulating time and the events of time's passage. It is not unexceptional, but I do promise you this: there is nothing to worry about." Madoka stares at Remilia for a moment, then smiles shyly and nods back. You frown at the empty seats as Sakuya pours your drinks - neither Patchouli nor Deis are here, although Koakuma and Illyasviel are. If Patchouli's working some magic, she would probably have her familiar with her, so they must be doing something else together ….
"It still feels strange," Megane says wistfully. "We'll be going back home today." You and Ilya hold Lulu's hands under the table and ignore Vita's quiet grumbling. Agito, however, grins.
"I can't wait until you guys come visit us. I already beat Flan at cooking, and I'm definitely not gonna lose to you again, Sakuya!" You gape at the fiery Unison Device, but Sakuya simply curtsies politely.
"I shall grant you all the time in the world in which to try," she says, and Remilia applauds. You don't think there's the remotest chance that Agito can actually beat Sakuya … but it's probably good to have a goal in life. More interestingly - when did they find the time to strike up a competition? You try to figure it out as Sakuya brings out the first dishes - breads, rolls, and associated condiments - despite the magicians' continued absence. After the light sampling, the meats and cheeses arrive, and Remilia looks at you.
"Flandre, is there anything you wish to do today?" You frown at her - again, it could be something innocent, but she could already know what you did, and if she does then that will spoil the surprise …. You're spared answering as the door opens, and Patchouli and Deis walk in, escorted Meiling. Both magicians walk tenderly, Patchouli has a split lip, and Deis has several bruises on the side of her face, as well as a magnificent purpling eye. Illyasviel stares with her mouth hanging open, and even Remilia gives them an odd look.
"What happened to you?" Deis grins at you, and then they point at each other. You scowl and Deis laughs.
"I didn't know she knows how to fight," the sorceress says, and Patchouli scoffs.
"And she - thank you, Sakuya - doesn't know how to fight or wrestle. Brute." Deis grins at the insult, then nods thankfully at Sakuya as a cup of tea is placed before her.
"I'm a sorceress, not a brawler. I use magic to make sure no one gets close enough to me." You shake your head as Remilia smiles oh so innocently.
"Well, you shall have to learn. Or did you manage to beat Patchouli?" Meiling laughs quietly and looks away, and Deis sighs and shakes her head. "Considering your greater reach and strength, you ought not to have lost, Deis. You need not be a master, but you shall reach a minimum standard, as shall Illyasviel." Ilya coughs and looks past Lulu at you, and you smile and nod.
"It'll be fun! We'll make sure you can at least toss Sella over your shoulder." You maintain your grin despite the look Ilya gives you.
"... So why were you two fighting?" Deis grins at Illyasviel and pats her head.
"It's a secret, youngest person in the mansion. If I told you, I'd have to glue your nostrils shut and bury you in turpentine." Illyasviel flushes irritatedly and looks away, and Deis's grin softens. You look at your sister, watching her stare at Patchouli - but after a moment she turns back to you, smiling gently and head cocked as if waiting for an answer. Right. Was there anything you wanted to do with everyone today?
What do you do?
[ ]
[ ] Nothing you wanted to do, but you did have some things to give everyone ….
- [ ] Give Satsuki hers privately, in case the spell fails and she has to go to sleep.
- [ ] Give Satsuki's hers tonight, so she doesn't have to rush anything.
[ ] One more concert.
[ ] Other?
