Harry Leferts
Suave Shadow Cabal Kaiju
I will note that Angband has done a pretty good job, if only because OLD does not hate her out of principal.
Harry And The Shipgirls: Prisoner of Shipping (A HP/KanColle Snippet Collection)
- Thread starter Harry Leferts
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Jadesteele
Out of my Mind - Back in 5 Minutes
- Location
- half-way between 'Crazy' And 'Eccentric'
I fear the day That OLD has enough time and inclination to check out the kind of films hmans have, only to discover a certain film starring Decraprio - somehow i don't think she would approve...
Richardson
CAN YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING?
- Location
- Yes
Porta... has a limited selection of tools to work with. Hoppo has a limited selection of tools to work with as well. They're just different ones. Sort of how you don't have a carpenter do mechanical maintenance on a car.
- Location
- Beyond the Unknowable Veil
This is how you end up with wood paneling on your car.
Richardson
CAN YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING?
- Location
- Yes
Well, yes. Similarly, someone like Porta... isn't really equipped to say "My god, you need a hug." She can make OLD a functional wreck, but OLD is still fundamentally a wreck with coping methods now. She needs some Regalia and Hoppo time.
Granted... there is not an inconsiderable chance that OLD might meet them and suffer an OLD/Anti-OLD reaction, or go full on Wicked Witch of the West meets Water from the mere sight of it. "The innocence! Gagh! My heart, it's growing three sizes! Oh God, I'm melting, I'm melting, oh what a woooooo-gah! Blragle!" "Stop being silly. You are hurt! Hoppo needs to read mental maintenance manuals!"
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- Location
- Somewhere
Wonder how she'd deal with a cinnamon roll like Regalia.
- Location
- United States
I wouldn't be too optimistic. Regalia may be pacifist and training to take on the duties of a repair ship, but at her core she's a warship. (Not to mention a stranger, whereas OLD pretty much watched Angband grow up.)
OLD MIGHT be able to interact with her in a more civil manner than she does other warships... but she won't become her friend anytime soon.
That's a bit of a false positive. She doesn't think of Angband as 'warship,' but as 'Angband.'
That's... Not untrue. Basically, in 1987, when Porta found OLD, consumed by her hate-induced madness, killing every Abyssal she came across, Porta thought:
And exuded her Power in order to restore OLD's faculties.
Note how that doesn't mean she's even remotely fixed. If Porta dies, or lapses her control, OLD goes spree-killer again.
In a way, she's not unlike Bruce Banner in the MCU: "I'm always angry."
Yeah, that's another concern. Given that she's the concentration of a lot of hate and anger, 'fixing' her and 'killing' her are likely one in the same.
And even if she won't die... It would require her to forgive and forget.
Harry Leferts
Suave Shadow Cabal Kaiju
Oh, that would be interesting...
You say that like it is a bad thing though.
^This most likely.
Point.
Yeah... that makes it a tragedy really in and of itself.
Once more, that makes her a walking tragedy really.
Snippet 9: Harry Leferts
Harry Leferts
Suave Shadow Cabal Kaiju
Belly full as they sat in the Three Broomstick's Inn, having just finished a meal, Harry smiled as he watched both Iku and Hachi finish their own meal. Granted, he was a bit frustrated that neither girl would let him pay, but it was still good. Other than that though, the day had gone extremely well with all three doing shopping and the like. Unlike some students who were rushing between stores, the three of them took their time strolling along the picturesque village, holding hands as they talked about various things.
Part of Harry though wondered if he had to thank his biological mother for how the cold didn't seem to bother him as long as he dressed warmly. As long as he had his winter robes, sweater, and scarf, it seemed like he was perfectly fine despite it being the middle of December in the Scottish Highlands. Yes, unlike a shipgirl a simple scarf would not do it for him, but it was still better then most.
Shaking off those thoughts though, he smiled a bit as Hachi chewed and swallowed the last potato on her plate with a nod, "This place is really good for food."
Beside her, and between Hachi and Harry (though with the way they sat, Hachi was also between Harry and Iku since it was a circular table), Iku nodded some, "I know! The roast chicken is so good!"
Tone slightly teasing, the wizard smirked at her, "Well, you seemed to enjoy the beef pasty of mine that you ate."
Grinning, Iku winked at him, "That was because like Hoppou-Chan said, you choose good food to eat." She leaned forward a bit, her next comment getting a laugh from him, "Not that you minded when I gave you some of my roast chicken in exchange."
Finger raised, Hachi also had a grin on her face, "And you bought three of them, so it is not like you didn't expect for us to grab one." Taking a napkin, she cleaned her mouth some, "Though I will admit, the Beef Wellington was also good. Not as good as yours, Harry-Chan, but still good."
Only shrugging, he shook his head, "Not sure about that." Ignoring the eyerolls from the two girls, Harry snickered, "I still remember the first time I made that."
Unable to help herself, Iku giggled, "So does Iku." Shaking her head, her smile became softer, "That was a surprise coming back from that really long patrol to find you making us all dinner. I mean, we were not sure about it before we had some. Steak wrapped in a pastry? Doesn't sound that good... but it was delicious." Internally, she sighed, 'I think that was when we really started falling for you...'
Reaching over, Hachi squeezed Iku's hand and gave her a nod, "Iku-Chan is right, Harry-Chan. That was delicious and as good as the food is here... it can't compare to your homecooked meals." Her eyes meeting his, she smiled, "Maybe because yours are cooked with love for those eating them?"
Lightly blushing, Harry scratched at his cheek, "Maybe?" Watching as she drained her mug with a sigh, he chuckled, "Though you seemed to enjoy the drink just as much."
Hachi put down the steel mug with a sigh before grinning, "Well, it is not often that I get beer, Harry-Chan. Trying back in Japan gets me all sorts of looks, so being able to here is a treat. Also, it is very good beer." Looking at her mug, she licked her lips, "Really good."
In reply, her blue haired fellow Submarine raised her own mug, "Hear, hear!" Draining the last bit, Iku let out a sigh, "I am so happy that the Wizarding World has sixteen as legal drinking age." Leaning forward, she smirked, "One of the best things about it."
Considering that, Harry frowned a bit, "What is the legal drinking age in magical Japan? Never came up..."
With a glance at Hachi, Iku shrugged, "It seems about sixteen as well, though with an adult there a fourteen year old could drink." Scratching her chin in thought, she nodded, "Something to do with how magicals are more resistant and such. I mean, some of the things that magicals drink, like Firewhiskey, would get a normal person drunk after a glass or two of the stuff."
Simply nodding, her blonde friend hummed, "True enough."
Giving a happy sigh as she stretched some before getting up, Iku nodded, "Well, in any case we should get going as we still have some shopping to do. Though a lot of people are going to be getting some nice things this Christmas."
A smile on his face, Harry also got up, "That's true enough."
Before he got much further though, Hachi shot him a look, "And Iku-Chan and I are still paying for our meal, Harry-Chan. Don't bother to even try it."
Chuckling and looking away, the black haired boy shrugged, "Wasn't going to, Hachi-Chan." At the knowing looks, he shook his head, "Honest."
That said, after they had paid and had their backs turned, Harry still gave a rather large tip.
Once more, the three of them left the warm confines of a place into the cold December air. But when they did so, Hachi blinked some and smiled as they noticed something, "Look, its snowing!"
Eyes wide and sparkling, Iku let out a breath that fogged in the cold, winter air, "It is so pretty..." Looking around at the lamps that softly glowed due to the twilight from the falling snow, her smile grew. Wreaths hung from various gaslights and decorations sparkled in both soft lighting as the snow fell, "It is almost something from a story book."
Grasping her hand, Harry hummed and nodded, "Hai, it is." Tilting his head back, he closed his eyes as he felt the tickle of gentle snowflakes on his skin. After a few moments, he took a deep breath and let it out before turning to Hachi, "Shall we?"
Simply raising a finger, Hachi shook her head, "Give me just a moment, Harry-Chan." Pulling out her phone, she gave it to one of her fairies who she sat on a barrel. Joining Iku and Harry, she clasped the wizard's hands before leaning her head against his shoulder. On her opposite side, Iku did much the same before being surprised that Harry let go of their hands. Confused, she looked at him, "Harry-Chan?"
Harry smiled at her before placing his arms around their waists, which made both Submarines blush some, "There, much better."
Giving Iku a shared look, Hachi nodded before placing her own arms around Harry, her friend doing the same. All three smiled as the fairy made some adjustments and then took a few pictures. With that done, he gave back the phone and vanished up Hachi's sleeves when she retrieved him. Looking at the pictures, the blonde Submarine only nodded in happiness as she looked at it, "This is so going on a Christmas card."
Also looking at the picture, Iku nodded, "Hai." Internally, she continued, 'And I am also having a copy of this in my hull for the days when I need something to pick me up. Just like I am sure that Hachi-Chan will as well.'
The two Submarines sharing a look and a silent conversation, they once more took Harry's hands in theirs and began to walk along. Several hours, and a carriage ride later found them at Hogwarts. And once dinner was done, with them sitting beside Harry, the two Submarines were relaxing in the guest quarters at the castle.
Smiling as she exited the bathroom, Iku shook her head as she watched Harry and Hachi reading a book that was there together, the two squeezed into an armchair, "You two seem comfy."
Only grinning, Harry gave her a smile, "Well, it is a comfy chair and a good book."
In reply, the blue haired Subgirl nodded before plopping herself in his lap. Moments later, her smile grew as she felt his arm go around her waist. Despite what some might still think back in Yokosuka, Harry was the only male that the Submarines really felt comfortable in doing something like this. Granted, they enjoyed the small blush on his face, but they enjoyed the closeness even more. It was something that they needed after all.
Up on the mantle, the clock ticked by as the evening continued until Hachi began to chew her lip, "Harry-Chan? Um... could we do... something?"
Confused, said wizard looked up at her and nodded, "Of course, we could. What do you want to do, Hachi-Chan?"
Getting out of the chair, both from how squeezed in everyone was and her own reluctance to leave it, the Subgirl held out her hand to Harry, "Could we... dance a bit?"
Somewhat bemused, Harry shook his head and took the hand as Iku shifted so that he could get up, "Sure, I don't mind." Now standing, he noticed that one of Hachi's fairies was over at the phonograph and putting in a record. Moments later, a song began to play and his arms automatically went around her waist, holding her close. Putting her own arms over his shoulders, Hachi leaned in and closed her eyes while pressing their foreheads together as Harry's smile grew a touch, "Enjoying yourself?"
With a nod, Hachi gave him a light kiss and smiled, "Hai." Going back to how she had her forehead against his, she sighed, 'This is the perfect end.'
Iku, when she got her own turn to dance with him, agreed. At the very end though, Harry turned thoughtful and looked at where Hachi was watching the two with a happy smile on her face. Head tilting to the side, he considered things and looked between the two Submarines before taking a deep breath, "Hachi-Chan? Could you come here please?"
Now it was Hachi's turn to be bemused, but did so, "Yes, Harry-Chan? What is it?" Glancing at the clock, she frowned a bit, "We should be getting to bed soon..."
All the young wizard did was nod a bit, "We should, and this shouldn't take very long..." Taking one arm from where it was on Iku, Harry gestured at a spot, "Could you stand there?"
Still confused, Hachi did so only to blush as Harry wrapped his free arm around her waist. It took her only moments to realize what he wanted, "You... want to dance with us? Both of us? And at the same time?"
Eyebrows furrowing as he looked from one to the other, Harry nodded, "I think that we could do it..."
For a few moments, both Submarines were silent as they considered it. And then Iku looked at Hachi and smiled as she placed her free arm around her friend, "I think so too."
Their eyes meeting, the two seemed to hold a silent conversation before Hachi smiled, "Ja, we can."
Placing her arm around her friend, the blonde nodded as the three did their best to dance together. It was clumsy, somewhat awkward as they needed to coordinate. Easy to do, it was not...
But to the three, that made it just perfect.
With their eyes closing, Hachi and Iku each placed their heads on either side of Harry's as they danced, their arms around him and his around them. Unknown to either Submarine, some of their fairies took pictures of what was happening. All to surprise their ships when Christmas came with their own gift of sorts.
Once the dance was done and the three stopped, Hachi and Iku opened their eyes and Harry could almost swear that said orbs were glowing from pure happiness. Moments later, the two Submarines leaned in and kissed him at the same time, holding it there for a few seconds before pulling back. On all three faces were blushes, but also large smiles.
A perfect end to a perfect day.
Part of Harry though wondered if he had to thank his biological mother for how the cold didn't seem to bother him as long as he dressed warmly. As long as he had his winter robes, sweater, and scarf, it seemed like he was perfectly fine despite it being the middle of December in the Scottish Highlands. Yes, unlike a shipgirl a simple scarf would not do it for him, but it was still better then most.
Shaking off those thoughts though, he smiled a bit as Hachi chewed and swallowed the last potato on her plate with a nod, "This place is really good for food."
Beside her, and between Hachi and Harry (though with the way they sat, Hachi was also between Harry and Iku since it was a circular table), Iku nodded some, "I know! The roast chicken is so good!"
Tone slightly teasing, the wizard smirked at her, "Well, you seemed to enjoy the beef pasty of mine that you ate."
Grinning, Iku winked at him, "That was because like Hoppou-Chan said, you choose good food to eat." She leaned forward a bit, her next comment getting a laugh from him, "Not that you minded when I gave you some of my roast chicken in exchange."
Finger raised, Hachi also had a grin on her face, "And you bought three of them, so it is not like you didn't expect for us to grab one." Taking a napkin, she cleaned her mouth some, "Though I will admit, the Beef Wellington was also good. Not as good as yours, Harry-Chan, but still good."
Only shrugging, he shook his head, "Not sure about that." Ignoring the eyerolls from the two girls, Harry snickered, "I still remember the first time I made that."
Unable to help herself, Iku giggled, "So does Iku." Shaking her head, her smile became softer, "That was a surprise coming back from that really long patrol to find you making us all dinner. I mean, we were not sure about it before we had some. Steak wrapped in a pastry? Doesn't sound that good... but it was delicious." Internally, she sighed, 'I think that was when we really started falling for you...'
Reaching over, Hachi squeezed Iku's hand and gave her a nod, "Iku-Chan is right, Harry-Chan. That was delicious and as good as the food is here... it can't compare to your homecooked meals." Her eyes meeting his, she smiled, "Maybe because yours are cooked with love for those eating them?"
Lightly blushing, Harry scratched at his cheek, "Maybe?" Watching as she drained her mug with a sigh, he chuckled, "Though you seemed to enjoy the drink just as much."
Hachi put down the steel mug with a sigh before grinning, "Well, it is not often that I get beer, Harry-Chan. Trying back in Japan gets me all sorts of looks, so being able to here is a treat. Also, it is very good beer." Looking at her mug, she licked her lips, "Really good."
In reply, her blue haired fellow Submarine raised her own mug, "Hear, hear!" Draining the last bit, Iku let out a sigh, "I am so happy that the Wizarding World has sixteen as legal drinking age." Leaning forward, she smirked, "One of the best things about it."
Considering that, Harry frowned a bit, "What is the legal drinking age in magical Japan? Never came up..."
With a glance at Hachi, Iku shrugged, "It seems about sixteen as well, though with an adult there a fourteen year old could drink." Scratching her chin in thought, she nodded, "Something to do with how magicals are more resistant and such. I mean, some of the things that magicals drink, like Firewhiskey, would get a normal person drunk after a glass or two of the stuff."
Simply nodding, her blonde friend hummed, "True enough."
Giving a happy sigh as she stretched some before getting up, Iku nodded, "Well, in any case we should get going as we still have some shopping to do. Though a lot of people are going to be getting some nice things this Christmas."
A smile on his face, Harry also got up, "That's true enough."
Before he got much further though, Hachi shot him a look, "And Iku-Chan and I are still paying for our meal, Harry-Chan. Don't bother to even try it."
Chuckling and looking away, the black haired boy shrugged, "Wasn't going to, Hachi-Chan." At the knowing looks, he shook his head, "Honest."
That said, after they had paid and had their backs turned, Harry still gave a rather large tip.
Once more, the three of them left the warm confines of a place into the cold December air. But when they did so, Hachi blinked some and smiled as they noticed something, "Look, its snowing!"
Eyes wide and sparkling, Iku let out a breath that fogged in the cold, winter air, "It is so pretty..." Looking around at the lamps that softly glowed due to the twilight from the falling snow, her smile grew. Wreaths hung from various gaslights and decorations sparkled in both soft lighting as the snow fell, "It is almost something from a story book."
Grasping her hand, Harry hummed and nodded, "Hai, it is." Tilting his head back, he closed his eyes as he felt the tickle of gentle snowflakes on his skin. After a few moments, he took a deep breath and let it out before turning to Hachi, "Shall we?"
Simply raising a finger, Hachi shook her head, "Give me just a moment, Harry-Chan." Pulling out her phone, she gave it to one of her fairies who she sat on a barrel. Joining Iku and Harry, she clasped the wizard's hands before leaning her head against his shoulder. On her opposite side, Iku did much the same before being surprised that Harry let go of their hands. Confused, she looked at him, "Harry-Chan?"
Harry smiled at her before placing his arms around their waists, which made both Submarines blush some, "There, much better."
Giving Iku a shared look, Hachi nodded before placing her own arms around Harry, her friend doing the same. All three smiled as the fairy made some adjustments and then took a few pictures. With that done, he gave back the phone and vanished up Hachi's sleeves when she retrieved him. Looking at the pictures, the blonde Submarine only nodded in happiness as she looked at it, "This is so going on a Christmas card."
Also looking at the picture, Iku nodded, "Hai." Internally, she continued, 'And I am also having a copy of this in my hull for the days when I need something to pick me up. Just like I am sure that Hachi-Chan will as well.'
The two Submarines sharing a look and a silent conversation, they once more took Harry's hands in theirs and began to walk along. Several hours, and a carriage ride later found them at Hogwarts. And once dinner was done, with them sitting beside Harry, the two Submarines were relaxing in the guest quarters at the castle.
Smiling as she exited the bathroom, Iku shook her head as she watched Harry and Hachi reading a book that was there together, the two squeezed into an armchair, "You two seem comfy."
Only grinning, Harry gave her a smile, "Well, it is a comfy chair and a good book."
In reply, the blue haired Subgirl nodded before plopping herself in his lap. Moments later, her smile grew as she felt his arm go around her waist. Despite what some might still think back in Yokosuka, Harry was the only male that the Submarines really felt comfortable in doing something like this. Granted, they enjoyed the small blush on his face, but they enjoyed the closeness even more. It was something that they needed after all.
Up on the mantle, the clock ticked by as the evening continued until Hachi began to chew her lip, "Harry-Chan? Um... could we do... something?"
Confused, said wizard looked up at her and nodded, "Of course, we could. What do you want to do, Hachi-Chan?"
Getting out of the chair, both from how squeezed in everyone was and her own reluctance to leave it, the Subgirl held out her hand to Harry, "Could we... dance a bit?"
Somewhat bemused, Harry shook his head and took the hand as Iku shifted so that he could get up, "Sure, I don't mind." Now standing, he noticed that one of Hachi's fairies was over at the phonograph and putting in a record. Moments later, a song began to play and his arms automatically went around her waist, holding her close. Putting her own arms over his shoulders, Hachi leaned in and closed her eyes while pressing their foreheads together as Harry's smile grew a touch, "Enjoying yourself?"
With a nod, Hachi gave him a light kiss and smiled, "Hai." Going back to how she had her forehead against his, she sighed, 'This is the perfect end.'
Iku, when she got her own turn to dance with him, agreed. At the very end though, Harry turned thoughtful and looked at where Hachi was watching the two with a happy smile on her face. Head tilting to the side, he considered things and looked between the two Submarines before taking a deep breath, "Hachi-Chan? Could you come here please?"
Now it was Hachi's turn to be bemused, but did so, "Yes, Harry-Chan? What is it?" Glancing at the clock, she frowned a bit, "We should be getting to bed soon..."
All the young wizard did was nod a bit, "We should, and this shouldn't take very long..." Taking one arm from where it was on Iku, Harry gestured at a spot, "Could you stand there?"
Still confused, Hachi did so only to blush as Harry wrapped his free arm around her waist. It took her only moments to realize what he wanted, "You... want to dance with us? Both of us? And at the same time?"
Eyebrows furrowing as he looked from one to the other, Harry nodded, "I think that we could do it..."
For a few moments, both Submarines were silent as they considered it. And then Iku looked at Hachi and smiled as she placed her free arm around her friend, "I think so too."
Their eyes meeting, the two seemed to hold a silent conversation before Hachi smiled, "Ja, we can."
Placing her arm around her friend, the blonde nodded as the three did their best to dance together. It was clumsy, somewhat awkward as they needed to coordinate. Easy to do, it was not...
But to the three, that made it just perfect.
With their eyes closing, Hachi and Iku each placed their heads on either side of Harry's as they danced, their arms around him and his around them. Unknown to either Submarine, some of their fairies took pictures of what was happening. All to surprise their ships when Christmas came with their own gift of sorts.
Once the dance was done and the three stopped, Hachi and Iku opened their eyes and Harry could almost swear that said orbs were glowing from pure happiness. Moments later, the two Submarines leaned in and kissed him at the same time, holding it there for a few seconds before pulling back. On all three faces were blushes, but also large smiles.
A perfect end to a perfect day.
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beorn91
Ours mal léché
- Location
- France
"Mr @Harry Leferts, I will ask you to reduce the sugar content of your snips. I'm drowning under patients needing dentures by your fault.
Harry Leferts
Suave Shadow Cabal Kaiju
*Whistles innocently*
I swear, I got no deal with you guys..."Mr @Harry Leferts, I will ask you to reduce the sugar content of your snips. I'm drowning under patients needing dentures by your fault.
Sister Jeanne: A song for Hachi to dance to
- Location
- Mountains of Appalachia
That was incredibly sweet to read. Bravo!
Also, calling it now, Hachi was dancing with Harry to Lili Marleen (one of the great German love songs).
Outside the barracks
By the corner light
I always stand and wait for you at night
We will create a world for two
I'll wait for you, the whole night through
For you, lili Marleen
For you, lili Marleen
beugler tonight, don't play the call to arms
I want another evening with it's charms
Then we will say goodbye and pass
I'll always keep you in my heart
With me, lili Marleen
With me, lili Marleen
give me a rose to show how much you care
Tie to the stem a lock of golden hair
Surely tomorrow, you'll feel blue
But then will come a love that's new
For you, lili Marleen
For you, lili Marleen
when we are marching in the mud and cold
And when my pack seems more than I can hold
My love for you renews my might
I'm warm again, my pack is light
It's you, lili Marleen
It's you, lili Marleen
my love for you renews my might
I'm warm again, my pack is light
It's you, lili Marleen
It's you, lili Marleen
Also, calling it now, Hachi was dancing with Harry to Lili Marleen (one of the great German love songs).
Outside the barracks
By the corner light
I always stand and wait for you at night
We will create a world for two
I'll wait for you, the whole night through
For you, lili Marleen
For you, lili Marleen
beugler tonight, don't play the call to arms
I want another evening with it's charms
Then we will say goodbye and pass
I'll always keep you in my heart
With me, lili Marleen
With me, lili Marleen
give me a rose to show how much you care
Tie to the stem a lock of golden hair
Surely tomorrow, you'll feel blue
But then will come a love that's new
For you, lili Marleen
For you, lili Marleen
when we are marching in the mud and cold
And when my pack seems more than I can hold
My love for you renews my might
I'm warm again, my pack is light
It's you, lili Marleen
It's you, lili Marleen
my love for you renews my might
I'm warm again, my pack is light
It's you, lili Marleen
It's you, lili Marleen
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robopanda
My avatar is the original Avatar!
- Location
- The Northern Air Temple
- Pronouns
- He/Him
Yes, the fairies are totally preparing a gift for their ships, and definitely not following standing orders from Nagato's fairies to take embarrassing parent photos for her in situations she is not able to do so.
Harry Leferts
Suave Shadow Cabal Kaiju
Thank you, I just enjoy doing something a little bit different with the Submarines.
You know, I can see that and it is rather fitting.
Not quite sure how them dancing is embarrassing...
Replace embarrassing with "embarrassing and/or heartwarming" and it works, though.
- Location
- Mountains of Appalachia
Indeed it is, since it is a song about the girl waiting for her man as he goes away to war. Invert the genders and you have Hachi and Harry.
Plus it is hard to underestimate how insanely popular it was with the German forces in WWII (Radio Budapest was ordered to stop using it as the 9:55 PM song by Goebbels, and the result was a massive letter writing campaign by soldiers in all the units who received Radio Budapest that caused Goebbels to rescind the ban).
So if Hachi had any WWII German musical records on board, it is very likely that Lili Marlene would be on one of them.
(As a side note, for Verniy it would be "Katyusha" for the equivalent WWII insanely popular 'Girl who was left behind' song )
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robopanda
My avatar is the original Avatar!
- Location
- The Northern Air Temple
- Pronouns
- He/Him
I was speaking more in terms of something Nagato would pull out to show the eventual grandchildren. Something a modern teenager, which Harry definitely is here, would go "MOOOOOM!" over, or as the adult in the situation I just described, giving Nagato a resigned look of "Seriously, mom?" You know, something for the "mom photo album" Nagato has, constantly adds to, and shows off to her friends when she's off duty.
Harry Leferts
Suave Shadow Cabal Kaiju
True, it fits pretty damn well considering things to be honest.
Hmm... yeah, I'm liking this. She could have also picked it up on one of her more recent trips to Germany from various Uboats or from RO herself.
Don't mind me, I'm laughing a bit as there was a scene where Fubuki was singing Katyusha to the confusion of everyone around, though both Gangut and Hibiki agreed she was doing a very good rendition. It was a joking reference to how Fubuki's voice actress also voices Nona from Girls und Panzer.
Ah, that works out then.
ijnfleetadmiral Omake: Nagamon as a Grandmom
ijnfleetadmiral
CinC Rengo Kanmusutai
- Location
- Admiral's Bridge, HIJMS Kongo
I can see it now...
Nagato: This is your father dancing with Hachi and Iku.
Children: Aww...
Nagato: And this...*turns a page and comes across a pic of Hoppo being cute; cue pre-Nagamon* S-so...c-cute...
Eldest Grandchild: No, Grandma! *Shakes Nagato's shoulder roughly and the battleship snaps out of it*
Nagato: *smiles* Thank you for that...back when your father was your age such an action would not have brought me out of that.
Fairy Yamamoto: *On Nagato's shoulder* Desu~... (That's for sure...)
*Cue flustered battleship upon overhearing said comment*
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Harry Leferts
Suave Shadow Cabal Kaiju
Seems about right to me to be honest.I can see it now...
Nagato: This is your father dancing with Hachi and Iku.
Children: Aww...
Nagato: And this...*turns a page and comes across a pic of Hoppo being cute; cue pre-Nagamon* S-so...c-cute...
Eldest Grandchild: No, Grandma! *Shakes Nagato's shoulder roughly and the battleship snaps out of it*
Nagato: *smiles* Thank you for that...back when your father was your age such an action would not have brought me out of that.
Fairy Yamamoto: *On Nagato's shoulder* Desu~... (That's for sure...)
*Cue flustered battleship upon overhearing said comment*
Snippet 10: Harry Leferts
Harry Leferts
Suave Shadow Cabal Kaiju
As Hachi slowly awoke from her slumber, the first thing she became aware of was a rhythmic sound and her head rising and falling. It did not take her long in her slowly awakening state to realize what the relaxing "Lub-Dub" in her ear actually was that even now attempted to lull her back to sleep. And if anything, that caused a smile to form on her lips. Opening her eyes, Hachi could see that she was correct in her assumption in that she was currently laying on top of a sleeping Harry.
That sight brought back what had happened the day before she barely held herself back from squeeing, instead her smile growing. Yesterday had gone even better then she had planned it to, or had hoped for. Not just the morning, but the whole day right up to when they had gone to bed. Her and Iku had spent the day with someone that they had truly cared for, and had done so as just two teenaged girls rather than as beings in a war. After they had danced, the three of them, they had each changed into their night clothes and settled into one of the beds in the guest quarters, Harry staying with them for the night.
Which brought Hachi's attention to another matter as her eyes met those of her fellow Submarine on the opposite side of Harry. Like her, Iku was cuddled up to the thirteen year old's side with her head on chest. And, like Hachi, the shipgirl was awake and simply luxuriating in savouring the moment. Part of her wondered if her friend was feeling as happy and content in this moment in time? Though judging by how Iku's sakura petal shaped pupils seemed to softly glow from within along with the soft curl of her lips, Hachi was positive that she was. Hachi then softly whispered, "Good morning, Iku-Chan."
Humming, Iku whispered back to her, "And a good morning to you, too, Hachi-Chan." Eyes closing partially, she sighed some, "This... is wonderful."
Simply giving the barest of nods, the blonde hummed back, "Hai, it really is." Taking a deep breath and letting it out, her engines purred as she could hear Harry's heartbeat under her ear. The sound soothing her gently, "And just think, Iku-Chan... if we manage our plan, then we can look forward to this for a very long time."
Lightly blushing some, Iku gave a similarly small nod, careful not to disturb the boy that she slept on top of at this time, "Hmm... that would be a dream come true." Her face softened as she looked up at the sleeping face of the thirteen year old, "To be able to do this, to just enjoy our new lives... that is something worth fighting for, Hachi-Chan."
Considering that, Hachi softly chuckled, "It is, Iku-Chan. And it gives us something to look forward to as well."
Both lapsed into silence, though a comfortable one as they laid there. While they knew that it would soon come to an end, and they would return to Yokosuka, they still wanted to be able to stretch it out as much as possible. A moment that was an eternity, punctuated only by the rhythmic sound of a heart beating and soft breathing.
Peace, and tranquility filling them both.
As all things though, it did come to an end and Harry began to stir. Two emerald orbs fluttered open with a sleepy expression on his face as he looked down at the two awake girls cuddled into him, "Hachi-Chan? Iku-Chan?" Yawning, his smile grew as did theirs, "Good morning."
Tiling her head, Hachi giggled some as she kissed him on the cheek, "Good morning, Harry-Chan."
On her side, Iku did much the same as her friend, "What she said, Harry-Chan. And it is a very good morning."
Content, the wizard kissed the two Submarines on the top of their heads, his lips curling as they made a sound not unlike a purr, "Agreed." Glancing at a window, he noted that it was still dark outside, "What time is it?"
Quickly checking her internal clock, Iku giggled slightly, "Only about Zero-Eight-Hundred, Harry-Chan. Still early."
Blushes sprang up on their cheeks as Harry pulled them both closer to him, though neither complained or backed away. After all, they liked it, "That's good to hear. Because I want to spend a bit more time with the both of you."
Nuzzling his chin, Hachi sighed, "Same."
In return, the still somewhat sleepy thirteen year old nuzzled both their hair. After a few minutes, Iku shifted and sat up, the blankets falling away from her. Unlike what most people would think considering her reputation, she was rather conservative when it came to what she wore to bed. A dark blue tank top with a lighter blue pair of pajama pants, one of Harry's old robes over that. Looking up at her and seeing her close her eyes and stretch, Harry blushed a little. Only part of it was due to the fact that something about how she was wearing one of his old robes made his heart thump a little more. Another though... was because part of him was struck by how she looked at that moment with her hair let out of it's normal triple tails.
Rather, right at that moment her hair cascaded down her back in blue waves with the tips turning a light pink.
Finishing her stretching, Iku gave a sigh before opening her red eyes and looking down at Harry. Upon seeing how he was looking at her, she felt some heat in her cheeks which told her that she was blushing from it. Bashfully smiling, she scratched her cheek, "Harry-Chan?"
Eyes widening, said boy looked away, "S-sorry for staring, Iku-Chan. It is just, um..." He shifted a bit, "You looked beautiful."
If anything, that brought a brighter blush to Iku's cheeks. But rather than say anything, she leaned down until she was on top of him. Grasping his chin, the Submarine turned his face back to her before shaking her head at the slightly ashamed look on his face. She then gently kissed him on the lips and pulled back, "Its okay, Harry-Chan. I, um..." Chewing her lip, Iku continued, "I don't mind if it is you that stares a bit, okay?"
Surprised, Harry looked at her, "Really? But I thought that you hated that sort of thing?"
Just swallowing, she nodded, "Hai, Iku does hate it... but not from you. Because I know that you don't mean anything bad from it, do you?" At the shake of his head, she smiled, "See? There is nothing to be ashamed of."
Harry jumped a bit as Hachi shifted so that she was beside Iku, the blonde giving him a kiss on the cheek, "Iku-Chan is right, Harry-Chan. We know that you mean nothing by it and, well... we don't mind too much if it is you." Eyes meeting his, she gave him a soft, bashful smile, "Because it's you."
Feeling like his cheeks were on fire, Harry gave them both a smile before hugging them, "Thank you." Moments later though, Hachi began to giggle which made him look at her strangely, "What's wrong?"
Unable to help herself, the blonde's tone took on a slight tease to it, "Well, Hacchan was wondering what about Iku-Chan had made Harry-Chan stare."
Lips twitching, Harry gave an unsure grin, "Well, um... well, it is that I don't see Iku-Chan with her hair down. And, well... it looks nice."
Head tilted to the side, Hachi hummed a bit before sitting up herself, "Really?" Part of her was pleased that now Harry was also staring at her. Similar to Iku, Hachi was wearing a t-shirt and pajama pants combo with one of Harry's old robes, her own hair let down out of its twin tails. Lips curling upwards, she chuckled some, "What about me, Harry-Chan?"
Swallowing, Harry looked between her and Iku as he felt the heat in his cheeks, "You're beautiful as well, Hachi-Chan. Really beautiful..." From where he laid, Harry could see her eyes light up in happiness even as her expression became one of joy and contentment, 'Wow...'
Engines pounding, it took everything for the Submarine not to let out a loud squeal of happiness at hearing those words. Instead, she shared a look with Iku before the two kissed both of his cheeks, "Danke."
All Harry did was smile back at them with happiness of his own.
Not long after, the three changed and left for breakfast. Taking their time as it would be at least a week before they saw each other again, perhaps more if the two Submarines had to do a short patrol, they softly conversed with each other. Leaving the Great Hall, the three walked towards one of the windows with Iku and Hachi looking out onto the snow covered grounds of the castle. Feeling their hands squeezed, they turned to find Harry looking at them with a smile, "I'll see you both in a week, okay?"
With a nod, Iku smiled as well, "Hai, in a week, Harry-Chan."
Leaning down, she gently kissed him for a few seconds and pulled back. Though his lips were not alone long as Hachi gave him a kiss of her own for the same amount of time. Softly smiling, she gave him a nod, "You have fun with RO-Chan and Shioi-Chan, okay? Both of them are looking forward to this."
Just nodding, Harry smiled, "Hai, I will."
And with a final hug and kisses on the cheek, the two Submarines walked a short distance and gave a wave as they spoke at the same time, "We'll see you in a week or so, Harry-Chan."
Then, they activated their Portkey after he gave a wave and a goodbye of their own. Standing in front of the house that had the Vanishing Cabinet in their basement, the two took a deep breath before sharing a look and a happy smile. Entering the house, they did the paperwork needed and were soon back in Yokosuka. Walking through the tunnels, Hachi gave a happy smile, "That... worked out better than expected, Iku-Chan."
Happily nodding, Iku hummed, "It really did, Hachi-Chan." Eyes closing, she gave a soft sigh, "I know that yesterday is something that I will treasure for the rest of my life."
Softly smiling, Hachi made a sound of agreement, "Ja, same here, Iku-Chan. And we need times like that, because just think... those are what we are fighting for. To one day be able to make those memories for a long time without the shadow of the war over them."
Taking her friend's hand in hers, the bluette nodded and gave it a squeeze, "Hai. And that is a day that I am looking forward to." As they continued to walk, she tilted her head and bit her lip, "Um, how far along are you..."
Now it was Hachi's turn to bite her lip as she glanced around, "I'm getting closer to summoning my hull, Iku-Chan. After all, I am the oldest of us... and I was laid down in 1934 and sunk ten years later. Give me another year, maybe two... Then I should be able to. And then... and then... I will ask Harry-Chan to sign my crew manifest."
All Iku could do was nod and smile, "And I'm looking forward to when I can do the same." Shortly after, she spotted RO and Shioi walking towards them and grinned, "RO-Chan! Shioi-Chan!"
Spotting them herself, RO gave them both a toothy grin, "Hey there, Iku-Chan! Hachi-Chan! Enjoy your time with Harry-Chan?"
Hachi smiled brightly and nodded, "Ja, we did, RO-Chan. It was..." A sigh escaped her and she shook her head, "Wunderbar."
Rather amused, Shioi glanced at Iku and chuckled, "Well it does seem so and that you certainly enjoyed yourselves. Makes me look forward to our date with Harry-Chan all the more."
Eyes twinkling, the blue haired of the group nodded, "You really should. Trust us, you two are definitely going to enjoy it."
Glancing around, Hachi hummed some before leaning towards her German speaking friend, "And RO-Chan?" At the nod, she continued, "When you go to the Three Broomsticks, make sure to have your ID with you. They have some amazing beer there and the owner lets us shipgirls enjoy it."
Her eyes lighting up in joy, the close to fifteen year old looking Submarine grinned, "Ja? The beer is that good and I'll be able to enjoy it?"
With a hum, Hachi chuckled, "Yes, the beer is good and you'll be able to enjoy it. Remember, with an adult a magical can drink at fourteen? Well, as far as Rosemerta is concerned, us shipgirls are old enough once we look fifteen."
Lips curling, RO gave a nod, "Then I am going to definitely have some of this beer there."
The four of them conversed with Hachi and Iku both giving them some information, and then they went their separate ways. Reaching Goto's Office, Iku knocked and waited for a few moments before the Admiral's voice drifted out, "Come in."
Opening the door though, they paused at how there was Katsura there at the desk with several folders spread out that Goto and his Secretary ships as well as Akashi and Yuubari were looking at. Lightly blushing as they turned to her, Hachi saluted, "Sorry, Teitoku, we were just going to report back in."
However, he just waved them off, "Don't worry too much about it, Hachi-San. Katsura-San was just giving us her first report on some of the ships built for the Kamo Government." Pausing for a moment, Goto suddenly frowned and gestured for them to come over which they did. Once they were there, he made a motion at the pages in front of him, "Do either of you recognize these ships?"
A frown, Iku furrowed her eyebrows before pointing at one of them, "That one looks like a Ōtori class and the other looks like Ryuuhou-Nee-San, but..." Looking closer, she frowned and blinked, "Wait, do those Ōtori have underwater torpedo tubes?!"
Katsura gave a nod and tapped it, "As you know, the Chidori class Torpedo Boats were first built as a way to try and get around the Destroyer tonnage restrictions of the London Naval Treaty, which was created because of the issue of how the new Fubuki class now outclassed and made obsolete every single other class of Destroyer." She shook her head some, "They tried to fit half the firepower of a Fubuki on a hull about one third the displacement. It... didn't work out."
Grimacing, the lone member of the Big Seven sighed, "That is putting it mildly." Arms crossed, Nagato frowned down at the picture, "Tomozuru capsized in stormy weather due to how top heavy she was. One good thing is that the navy went and looked at all the ships and reduced how top heavy they were. After she was repaired, they modified her and her sisters, yes?"
From where she stood, Akashi nodded, "Hai. Among other things, the Chidori class that were built had more ballast and torpedo bulges added to them to stabilize them. It was... somewhat effective, from memory. But also had the effect of slowing them down, hence redesigning the Ōtori class from them with all the improvements to bring their speed back up to thirty knots. Still... these are..."
Slowly, Katsura gave a shrug, "The Kamo Government modified the design a bit further, made them a bit bigger. But as the Ōtori had the same bulge as the modified Chidori, they expanded said bulges into full out underwater torpedo tubes to give them more firepower. It is really only because of magic that the whole idea even worked. Things like using space expansion to make the small room in where the bulges were into full fledged torpedo rooms, or increasing fuel compacity in the bunkers in the same way."
Bringing her finger down on the Carrier, Yuubari frowned, "And you're right that this resembles Ryuuhou-San. Apparently they took the Carrier conversion for Taigei-San and built said ships as such from the Keel up. They were named Tanchōzuru and Chidzuko, Red Crowned Crane and Thousand Crane respectively."
Meanwhile, one of them had not said a thing, simply looking at one of the papers that was there. Noticing that, Niiyodo frowned a bit and placed her hand on Hachi's shoulders, "Hachi-San? Is something wrong?"
Just blinking, Hachi stayed silent as everyone turned to her before she placed her finger on the paper, "This one... I remember seeing this one." Frowning, she furrowed her eyebrows, "It was on my trip to Germany in 1943, I remember seeing her off of Okinawa on my way to Singapore. None of my crew knew which ship she was though, but we knew that she was a Japanese one."
Looking down at the paper, Katsura frowned, "The Yamatai, the only Battleship constructed by the Kamo Government and sunk off Minami Tori Shima in 1944 by a Submarine under the command of a 'Jackie Fox', who was supposedly an American Kitsune." At the odd looks, she shrugged before tapping her chin, "Ironically, the Yamatai was under the command of Captain Kaito, who had been a Kitsune in the Japanese Navy that fought against Admiral Yi Sun-Sin. He also had several of those Kitsune that had served under him in that war serving on his Battleship as well as a number of Onmyouji who went down with the ship."
Now leaning back, Goto frowned some, "Why?"
With a glance at him, Katsura grimaced, "His granddaughter had been visiting Schjetnan Reef in 1931 on a sightseeing trip and was killed by some magicals there. According to MACUSA, she had attacked the Auror in question out of nowhere, thus lethal force was perfectly reasonable. The Kamo Government gave him the opportunity to take his revenge if he would command the Battleship, which he did from when it was launched until she was sunk." Gesturing at the paper, she frowned, "The Battleship itself was based on one of the possible replacements for the Kongou class that Hiraga drew up in the early 1930s, in particular a 25,000 ton Battleship with eight fourteen inch guns in four turrets. Had a number of magical modifications of course, but still."
Simply frowning, Goto nodded as he wondered when and where any of them would show up...
That sight brought back what had happened the day before she barely held herself back from squeeing, instead her smile growing. Yesterday had gone even better then she had planned it to, or had hoped for. Not just the morning, but the whole day right up to when they had gone to bed. Her and Iku had spent the day with someone that they had truly cared for, and had done so as just two teenaged girls rather than as beings in a war. After they had danced, the three of them, they had each changed into their night clothes and settled into one of the beds in the guest quarters, Harry staying with them for the night.
Which brought Hachi's attention to another matter as her eyes met those of her fellow Submarine on the opposite side of Harry. Like her, Iku was cuddled up to the thirteen year old's side with her head on chest. And, like Hachi, the shipgirl was awake and simply luxuriating in savouring the moment. Part of her wondered if her friend was feeling as happy and content in this moment in time? Though judging by how Iku's sakura petal shaped pupils seemed to softly glow from within along with the soft curl of her lips, Hachi was positive that she was. Hachi then softly whispered, "Good morning, Iku-Chan."
Humming, Iku whispered back to her, "And a good morning to you, too, Hachi-Chan." Eyes closing partially, she sighed some, "This... is wonderful."
Simply giving the barest of nods, the blonde hummed back, "Hai, it really is." Taking a deep breath and letting it out, her engines purred as she could hear Harry's heartbeat under her ear. The sound soothing her gently, "And just think, Iku-Chan... if we manage our plan, then we can look forward to this for a very long time."
Lightly blushing some, Iku gave a similarly small nod, careful not to disturb the boy that she slept on top of at this time, "Hmm... that would be a dream come true." Her face softened as she looked up at the sleeping face of the thirteen year old, "To be able to do this, to just enjoy our new lives... that is something worth fighting for, Hachi-Chan."
Considering that, Hachi softly chuckled, "It is, Iku-Chan. And it gives us something to look forward to as well."
Both lapsed into silence, though a comfortable one as they laid there. While they knew that it would soon come to an end, and they would return to Yokosuka, they still wanted to be able to stretch it out as much as possible. A moment that was an eternity, punctuated only by the rhythmic sound of a heart beating and soft breathing.
Peace, and tranquility filling them both.
As all things though, it did come to an end and Harry began to stir. Two emerald orbs fluttered open with a sleepy expression on his face as he looked down at the two awake girls cuddled into him, "Hachi-Chan? Iku-Chan?" Yawning, his smile grew as did theirs, "Good morning."
Tiling her head, Hachi giggled some as she kissed him on the cheek, "Good morning, Harry-Chan."
On her side, Iku did much the same as her friend, "What she said, Harry-Chan. And it is a very good morning."
Content, the wizard kissed the two Submarines on the top of their heads, his lips curling as they made a sound not unlike a purr, "Agreed." Glancing at a window, he noted that it was still dark outside, "What time is it?"
Quickly checking her internal clock, Iku giggled slightly, "Only about Zero-Eight-Hundred, Harry-Chan. Still early."
Blushes sprang up on their cheeks as Harry pulled them both closer to him, though neither complained or backed away. After all, they liked it, "That's good to hear. Because I want to spend a bit more time with the both of you."
Nuzzling his chin, Hachi sighed, "Same."
In return, the still somewhat sleepy thirteen year old nuzzled both their hair. After a few minutes, Iku shifted and sat up, the blankets falling away from her. Unlike what most people would think considering her reputation, she was rather conservative when it came to what she wore to bed. A dark blue tank top with a lighter blue pair of pajama pants, one of Harry's old robes over that. Looking up at her and seeing her close her eyes and stretch, Harry blushed a little. Only part of it was due to the fact that something about how she was wearing one of his old robes made his heart thump a little more. Another though... was because part of him was struck by how she looked at that moment with her hair let out of it's normal triple tails.
Rather, right at that moment her hair cascaded down her back in blue waves with the tips turning a light pink.
Finishing her stretching, Iku gave a sigh before opening her red eyes and looking down at Harry. Upon seeing how he was looking at her, she felt some heat in her cheeks which told her that she was blushing from it. Bashfully smiling, she scratched her cheek, "Harry-Chan?"
Eyes widening, said boy looked away, "S-sorry for staring, Iku-Chan. It is just, um..." He shifted a bit, "You looked beautiful."
If anything, that brought a brighter blush to Iku's cheeks. But rather than say anything, she leaned down until she was on top of him. Grasping his chin, the Submarine turned his face back to her before shaking her head at the slightly ashamed look on his face. She then gently kissed him on the lips and pulled back, "Its okay, Harry-Chan. I, um..." Chewing her lip, Iku continued, "I don't mind if it is you that stares a bit, okay?"
Surprised, Harry looked at her, "Really? But I thought that you hated that sort of thing?"
Just swallowing, she nodded, "Hai, Iku does hate it... but not from you. Because I know that you don't mean anything bad from it, do you?" At the shake of his head, she smiled, "See? There is nothing to be ashamed of."
Harry jumped a bit as Hachi shifted so that she was beside Iku, the blonde giving him a kiss on the cheek, "Iku-Chan is right, Harry-Chan. We know that you mean nothing by it and, well... we don't mind too much if it is you." Eyes meeting his, she gave him a soft, bashful smile, "Because it's you."
Feeling like his cheeks were on fire, Harry gave them both a smile before hugging them, "Thank you." Moments later though, Hachi began to giggle which made him look at her strangely, "What's wrong?"
Unable to help herself, the blonde's tone took on a slight tease to it, "Well, Hacchan was wondering what about Iku-Chan had made Harry-Chan stare."
Lips twitching, Harry gave an unsure grin, "Well, um... well, it is that I don't see Iku-Chan with her hair down. And, well... it looks nice."
Head tilted to the side, Hachi hummed a bit before sitting up herself, "Really?" Part of her was pleased that now Harry was also staring at her. Similar to Iku, Hachi was wearing a t-shirt and pajama pants combo with one of Harry's old robes, her own hair let down out of its twin tails. Lips curling upwards, she chuckled some, "What about me, Harry-Chan?"
Swallowing, Harry looked between her and Iku as he felt the heat in his cheeks, "You're beautiful as well, Hachi-Chan. Really beautiful..." From where he laid, Harry could see her eyes light up in happiness even as her expression became one of joy and contentment, 'Wow...'
Engines pounding, it took everything for the Submarine not to let out a loud squeal of happiness at hearing those words. Instead, she shared a look with Iku before the two kissed both of his cheeks, "Danke."
All Harry did was smile back at them with happiness of his own.
Not long after, the three changed and left for breakfast. Taking their time as it would be at least a week before they saw each other again, perhaps more if the two Submarines had to do a short patrol, they softly conversed with each other. Leaving the Great Hall, the three walked towards one of the windows with Iku and Hachi looking out onto the snow covered grounds of the castle. Feeling their hands squeezed, they turned to find Harry looking at them with a smile, "I'll see you both in a week, okay?"
With a nod, Iku smiled as well, "Hai, in a week, Harry-Chan."
Leaning down, she gently kissed him for a few seconds and pulled back. Though his lips were not alone long as Hachi gave him a kiss of her own for the same amount of time. Softly smiling, she gave him a nod, "You have fun with RO-Chan and Shioi-Chan, okay? Both of them are looking forward to this."
Just nodding, Harry smiled, "Hai, I will."
And with a final hug and kisses on the cheek, the two Submarines walked a short distance and gave a wave as they spoke at the same time, "We'll see you in a week or so, Harry-Chan."
Then, they activated their Portkey after he gave a wave and a goodbye of their own. Standing in front of the house that had the Vanishing Cabinet in their basement, the two took a deep breath before sharing a look and a happy smile. Entering the house, they did the paperwork needed and were soon back in Yokosuka. Walking through the tunnels, Hachi gave a happy smile, "That... worked out better than expected, Iku-Chan."
Happily nodding, Iku hummed, "It really did, Hachi-Chan." Eyes closing, she gave a soft sigh, "I know that yesterday is something that I will treasure for the rest of my life."
Softly smiling, Hachi made a sound of agreement, "Ja, same here, Iku-Chan. And we need times like that, because just think... those are what we are fighting for. To one day be able to make those memories for a long time without the shadow of the war over them."
Taking her friend's hand in hers, the bluette nodded and gave it a squeeze, "Hai. And that is a day that I am looking forward to." As they continued to walk, she tilted her head and bit her lip, "Um, how far along are you..."
Now it was Hachi's turn to bite her lip as she glanced around, "I'm getting closer to summoning my hull, Iku-Chan. After all, I am the oldest of us... and I was laid down in 1934 and sunk ten years later. Give me another year, maybe two... Then I should be able to. And then... and then... I will ask Harry-Chan to sign my crew manifest."
All Iku could do was nod and smile, "And I'm looking forward to when I can do the same." Shortly after, she spotted RO and Shioi walking towards them and grinned, "RO-Chan! Shioi-Chan!"
Spotting them herself, RO gave them both a toothy grin, "Hey there, Iku-Chan! Hachi-Chan! Enjoy your time with Harry-Chan?"
Hachi smiled brightly and nodded, "Ja, we did, RO-Chan. It was..." A sigh escaped her and she shook her head, "Wunderbar."
Rather amused, Shioi glanced at Iku and chuckled, "Well it does seem so and that you certainly enjoyed yourselves. Makes me look forward to our date with Harry-Chan all the more."
Eyes twinkling, the blue haired of the group nodded, "You really should. Trust us, you two are definitely going to enjoy it."
Glancing around, Hachi hummed some before leaning towards her German speaking friend, "And RO-Chan?" At the nod, she continued, "When you go to the Three Broomsticks, make sure to have your ID with you. They have some amazing beer there and the owner lets us shipgirls enjoy it."
Her eyes lighting up in joy, the close to fifteen year old looking Submarine grinned, "Ja? The beer is that good and I'll be able to enjoy it?"
With a hum, Hachi chuckled, "Yes, the beer is good and you'll be able to enjoy it. Remember, with an adult a magical can drink at fourteen? Well, as far as Rosemerta is concerned, us shipgirls are old enough once we look fifteen."
Lips curling, RO gave a nod, "Then I am going to definitely have some of this beer there."
The four of them conversed with Hachi and Iku both giving them some information, and then they went their separate ways. Reaching Goto's Office, Iku knocked and waited for a few moments before the Admiral's voice drifted out, "Come in."
Opening the door though, they paused at how there was Katsura there at the desk with several folders spread out that Goto and his Secretary ships as well as Akashi and Yuubari were looking at. Lightly blushing as they turned to her, Hachi saluted, "Sorry, Teitoku, we were just going to report back in."
However, he just waved them off, "Don't worry too much about it, Hachi-San. Katsura-San was just giving us her first report on some of the ships built for the Kamo Government." Pausing for a moment, Goto suddenly frowned and gestured for them to come over which they did. Once they were there, he made a motion at the pages in front of him, "Do either of you recognize these ships?"
A frown, Iku furrowed her eyebrows before pointing at one of them, "That one looks like a Ōtori class and the other looks like Ryuuhou-Nee-San, but..." Looking closer, she frowned and blinked, "Wait, do those Ōtori have underwater torpedo tubes?!"
Katsura gave a nod and tapped it, "As you know, the Chidori class Torpedo Boats were first built as a way to try and get around the Destroyer tonnage restrictions of the London Naval Treaty, which was created because of the issue of how the new Fubuki class now outclassed and made obsolete every single other class of Destroyer." She shook her head some, "They tried to fit half the firepower of a Fubuki on a hull about one third the displacement. It... didn't work out."
Grimacing, the lone member of the Big Seven sighed, "That is putting it mildly." Arms crossed, Nagato frowned down at the picture, "Tomozuru capsized in stormy weather due to how top heavy she was. One good thing is that the navy went and looked at all the ships and reduced how top heavy they were. After she was repaired, they modified her and her sisters, yes?"
From where she stood, Akashi nodded, "Hai. Among other things, the Chidori class that were built had more ballast and torpedo bulges added to them to stabilize them. It was... somewhat effective, from memory. But also had the effect of slowing them down, hence redesigning the Ōtori class from them with all the improvements to bring their speed back up to thirty knots. Still... these are..."
Slowly, Katsura gave a shrug, "The Kamo Government modified the design a bit further, made them a bit bigger. But as the Ōtori had the same bulge as the modified Chidori, they expanded said bulges into full out underwater torpedo tubes to give them more firepower. It is really only because of magic that the whole idea even worked. Things like using space expansion to make the small room in where the bulges were into full fledged torpedo rooms, or increasing fuel compacity in the bunkers in the same way."
Bringing her finger down on the Carrier, Yuubari frowned, "And you're right that this resembles Ryuuhou-San. Apparently they took the Carrier conversion for Taigei-San and built said ships as such from the Keel up. They were named Tanchōzuru and Chidzuko, Red Crowned Crane and Thousand Crane respectively."
Meanwhile, one of them had not said a thing, simply looking at one of the papers that was there. Noticing that, Niiyodo frowned a bit and placed her hand on Hachi's shoulders, "Hachi-San? Is something wrong?"
Just blinking, Hachi stayed silent as everyone turned to her before she placed her finger on the paper, "This one... I remember seeing this one." Frowning, she furrowed her eyebrows, "It was on my trip to Germany in 1943, I remember seeing her off of Okinawa on my way to Singapore. None of my crew knew which ship she was though, but we knew that she was a Japanese one."
Looking down at the paper, Katsura frowned, "The Yamatai, the only Battleship constructed by the Kamo Government and sunk off Minami Tori Shima in 1944 by a Submarine under the command of a 'Jackie Fox', who was supposedly an American Kitsune." At the odd looks, she shrugged before tapping her chin, "Ironically, the Yamatai was under the command of Captain Kaito, who had been a Kitsune in the Japanese Navy that fought against Admiral Yi Sun-Sin. He also had several of those Kitsune that had served under him in that war serving on his Battleship as well as a number of Onmyouji who went down with the ship."
Now leaning back, Goto frowned some, "Why?"
With a glance at him, Katsura grimaced, "His granddaughter had been visiting Schjetnan Reef in 1931 on a sightseeing trip and was killed by some magicals there. According to MACUSA, she had attacked the Auror in question out of nowhere, thus lethal force was perfectly reasonable. The Kamo Government gave him the opportunity to take his revenge if he would command the Battleship, which he did from when it was launched until she was sunk." Gesturing at the paper, she frowned, "The Battleship itself was based on one of the possible replacements for the Kongou class that Hiraga drew up in the early 1930s, in particular a 25,000 ton Battleship with eight fourteen inch guns in four turrets. Had a number of magical modifications of course, but still."
Simply frowning, Goto nodded as he wondered when and where any of them would show up...
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If Luna would be any kind of airship, she'd be from Skies of Arcadia. Those ships are literally moon-powered. They use magic rocks that fall from the moons in their engines. And for a lot of other things as well.
I've actually given a lot of thought to Skies of Arcadia as a source for a Kancolle crossover. It's just about perfect since it's a setting where you have late 1800s-early 1900s style ships at the same time as pirates and the age of exploration, and there are plenty of military conflicts as well as some giant monsters that can be compared to top-tier Abyssals without too much difficulty at all. The ships are also explicitly designed to use other people's spirit energy, since every single ship action you can take other than using an item or taking evasive maneuvers involves the game's Spirit meter in some way. That's pretty close to a perfect excuse to bring them into the Kancolle setting.
It's even reasonably well balanced in terms of how useful their abilites are relative to more canon 'colle designs. Flight is an obvious asset, but there's also the part where SoA ships have torpedoes that behave like cruise missiles, and they also have access to magic that can deal elemental damage, boost their capabilities while reducing those of their enemies, and repair themselves. You could probably tack on repairing others and curing sleep/poison, since those are probably disabled in the game mostly because the combat system doesn't give you allies which makes, and sleep/poison require living targets (ship weapons in SoA don't seem to affect crew members under any circumstances, even when the animation shows the vessel getting skewered). Shipgirls, however, are alive, and could thus be both inflicted with and cured of those ailments.
As for downsides: SoA ships, with very few exceptions, have no bottom or rear armaments whatsoever, so trying to fly above other ships is pretty high-risk/low-reward without some insane maneuverability or other advantages. They pretty much all have some kind of flat cutoff on their back sides and have the kind of hulls on the bottom that would otherwise imply that the ship is meant to travel on water, so this can be explained as some sort of design restriction imposed by the way the engines work. There are about two vessels that I can think of that defy that trend, and of those one of them is an R&D ship that's based on a submarine which has a robot arm on the bottom, and the other is essentially a floating castle with side-mounted guns that can tilt almost 180 degrees, but even that is completely flat on the back and has a lot less cannons there. As for the magic, everything that doesn't target your own ship needs to be loaded into a cannon and fired, and while the magic cannon can't miss ingame unless the target is in a position none of your cannons can turn to, there's no need to follow any such restriction in a narrative format. There's also no equivalent to carriers whatsoever in SoA, which would easily cause a lot of issues in terms of their ability to adapt to Earth combat strategies. Finally, the reliance on magic moon rocks I mentioned before this rant even started could be a potentially crippling weakness, since there's no equivalent to that on Earth.
I'd particularly like to see the Delphinus ported over, since she hits a lot of interesting bases - she's the equivalent of a World War era ship, was built for a mighty empire but was stolen by a bunch of noble pirates (i.e. the protagonists) at the personal request of the prince who she was built as a flagship for, went on to personally destroy a bunch of the aforementioned Abyssal equivalents as well as a very respectable portion of said empire's navy, and has a goddamn Wave Motion Gun. Her nature would open up a lot of fun possibilities, like sending boarding parties. She'd also have a perfect excuse to cheat her way into being summoned despite being a character from another universe entirely, since she's a pirate and is designed to work with the kind of spirit energy that's normally one of the biggest blocks to a successful summoning.