So, regarding the vote:

Get rid of the 'Kiss Mami' parts.

Control of physical intimacy isn't something I'm willing to leave up to vote, because while I consider this level alright, it's a route that does very readily turn to being creepy. So, no.
 
So, regarding the vote:

Get rid of the 'Kiss Mami' parts.

Aye aye, captain.



[x] Keep comforting Homura as you wind down for the evening.
-[x] She can come to you and Mami -to her friends- whenever she wants, to talk about whatever she wants. We'll keep her secrets.

[x] Before Homura leaves, inform her and Mami of your rough plans for the weekend.
-[x] You'll be heading to Fukushima tomorrow morning to check on Airi's condition.
-[x] Ask Homura if she wants to go to the mall with you and Mami Saturday - you want to set up a bank account and do some shopping, so you could go have fun together.

[x] After Homura leaves...
-[x] Thank Mami. Express your utter joy with how she helped Homura, and how Homura opened up to her. She Made A Difference, tonight.
-[x] If Mami has any questions about the situation, provide privacy and answer them.
-[x] Propose inviting Homura to a sleepover tomorrow.

[x] ... Homework?
-[x] Otherwise, just relax, and leave the IRCs for morning.
 
Aye aye, captain.



[x] Keep comforting Homura as you wind down for the evening.
-[x] She can come to you and Mami -to her friends- whenever she wants, to talk about whatever she wants. We'll keep her secrets.

[x] Before Homura leaves, inform her and Mami of your rough plans for the weekend.
-[x] You'll be heading to Fukushima tomorrow morning to check on Airi's condition.
-[x] Ask Homura if she wants to go to the mall with you and Mami Saturday - you want to set up a bank account and do some shopping, so you could go have fun together.

[x] After Homura leaves...
-[x] Thank Mami. Express your utter joy with how she helped Homura, and how Homura opened up to her. She Made A Difference, tonight.
-[x] If Mami has any questions about the situation, provide privacy and answer them.
-[x] Propose inviting Homura to a sleepover tomorrow.

[x] ... Homework?
-[x] Otherwise, just relax, and leave the IRCs for morning.

I'ma try to repurpose the extra wordcount later but for now I'm just gonna lament my being rebooked into layover hell ;_;

Like seriously +5hrs layover I not get home until 1030p x_x
 
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You know what i really want after this? Not now of course but at some point in the near future. Sabrina explaining Mami how she considers Homura and Madoka her mothers and how sometimes she has to keep from refering to them as such. I think she really needs to get it out of her system.
 
You know what i really want after this? Not now of course but at some point in the near future. Sabrina explaining Mami how she considers Homura and Madoka her mothers and how sometimes she has to keep from refering to them as such. I think she really needs to get it out of her system.
As it turns out, Homura has made a grievous error in judgement here:

She has removed one of the primary obstacles to us and Mami dropping a "permission to date your daughter skit" on our moms.

We can already drop it on Homura herself. And all it takes is one more dramatic revelation or realization and we can drop it on Madoka too.

And woe betide should the Parents Kaname learn of magic before we follow through.
 
As it turns out, Homura has made a grievous error in judgement here:

She has removed one of the primary obstacles to us and Mami dropping a "permission to date your daughter skit" on our moms.

We can already drop it on Homura herself. And all it takes is one more dramatic revelation or realization and we can drop it on Madoka too.

And woe betide should the Parents Kaname learn of magic before we follow through.

Imagine if an Unmasquaded Tomohisa and Junko just stare us the fuck down on a visit.

and then just blurt out

"So are you our grandkid from the future or what?"

Homura spits out her drink. Madoka decides it's time to start drinking.

Tatsuya just stares into our soul and goes "Well, well, well. Now who's the baby around here? I demand uppies. Yesss... you shall play with me, younger Kaname. I outrank you."
 
[JK] Maybe Homura can stay the night with you and Mami tonight, you do have a spare futon IIRC
- [JK] umm wait we can't hug Mami AND Homura at the same time
--[JK] Ask Madoka if Homura can stay with her tonight! THIS IS A GOOD PLAN!
---[JK] Too late Homura, already making the call.
----[JK] Oh right.. time stop
 
Anyway.

[x] Keep comforting Homura.
-[x] She can come to you and Mami -to her friends- whenever she wants, to talk about whatever she wants. We'll keep her secrets.

[x] Before Homura leaves, discuss your rough plans for the weekend.
-[x] You're going to Fukushima tomorrow morning to check on Airi.
-[x] Ask Homura if she'd like to go to the mall with you and Mami Saturday - you want to set up a bank account and do some shopping, so you could go have fun together.

[x] After Homura leaves...
-[x] Thank Mami for everything around Homura. If Mami didn't exist, you wouldn't be having this conversation with someone else right now: it just wouldn't be happening at all. Homura was able to willingly trust her with this, not anyone else -- ever. She Made A Difference, tonight, for the person you most desperately wish to help and so, so often simply can't.
-[x] If Mami has any questions about the situation, provide privacy and answer them.

[x] ... Homework?
-[x] Otherwise, relax, leave the IRCs for morning

As much a product of me having too much free time as a desire to elaborate on this >_>

... I wonder if -- y'know I think we can abbreviate the first portions a bit...

Okay pretty sure this is only about 10 words more than redshirt vote

I think

Anyway I think if we can abbreviate the non-critical parts as much as possible and add emphasis on the critical section... Might be good? I tried.
 
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Hmm.

for the person you most desperately wish to help

This feels a little sketchy to me?

Like, it's not a huge deal, and I don't think Mami will take it particularly badly, but it still feels kind of off to tell Mami that we, what? Care more about Homura's problems than hers?

The phrasing is kind of poking a sore spot of Mami's unnecessarily, is my initial reaction.

The rest of the vote changes seem fine, though. I'll probably make a few tweaks after I have some time to chew on this.
 
Hmm.



This feels a little sketchy to me?

Like, it's not a huge deal, and I don't think Mami will take it particularly badly, but it still feels kind of off to tell Mami that we, what? Care more about Homura's problems than hers?

The phrasing is kind of poking a sore spot of Mami's unnecessarily, is my initial reaction.

Y'know I worried about that too?

A year ago I'd have never chosen that wording. But... Mami's come so far.

Look at ourselves with me for a moment here.

Are we desperate to help Mami, right now?

She's stable. God bless everyone in this quest, Tomoe Mami is stable.

Homura...

Not so much.

Not at all, if we're being honest.

"If I make another move, if I take another step

Then it all would fall apart, there'd be nothing of me left..."

...

I think it's a pretty honest sentiment, and on top of that I think Mami would actually be quite pleased with us not being desperate to help her. She doesn't want to be broken.

...

But all of this said, if Mami was less empathetic I'd definitely have to change that bit, and as is... I dunno I'll come back to it tomorrow and obsess about the wording some more. Maybe I can find another way to express that sentiment, that... The depth behind Helping Homura.
 
Hm, I think I can try to capture what Kai's going for. Also, on a side note, I talked to Firn, and he'd like to get the IRCs done next update, and thinks they can fit.

[x] Keep comforting Homura as you wind down for the evening.
-[x] She can come to you and Mami -to her friends- whenever she wants, to talk about whatever she wants. We'll keep her secrets.

[x] Before Homura leaves, inform her and Mami of your rough plans for the weekend.
-[x] You'll be heading to Fukushima tomorrow morning to check on Airi's condition.
-[x] Ask Homura if she wants to go to the mall with you and Mami Saturday - you want to set up a bank account and do some shopping, so you could go have fun together.

[x] After Homura leaves...
-[x] Thank Mami. Express your utter joy- that she helped Homura, that Homura trusted and opened up to her. She Made A Difference, tonight.
-[x] If Mami has any questions about the situation, provide privacy and answer them.
-[x] Propose inviting Homura to a sleepover tomorrow.

[x] ... Homework?
-[x] While Mami works, check the IRCs with the vote in abeyance.
 
Seem like it's not literally out of bounds? I'll hand it to you, salvaging the plucky little NASA rover was a completely un-expected topic. Good. You should earn a level in Pioneer of the Stars ? Fun Omakes are a blessing for all.

Regarding Soujos, maybe a patrol strategy is beyond us currently. It would be nice to choose the terms of conflict, rather than let them decide. And while every potential victim is at extreme risk during a random encounter with them, maybe they have come for our gem in particular? That would put a "refuge in audacity" strategy on the table? If they function in the evil Narcissist / Sociopath manner, we can get them to take risks. The way we bait them is straight up call them out. Not that we should truly match-fight, but the chance of it, just the setting might prove irresistible to such an enemy. "They know it's a trap, but they can handle it." If we can get them to follow that thought, we can open and close on our terms.


We listed a small number of strategies offered to improve
the central theme from last time - Homura and Mami reconnect.

Can we hear any others?

By my view, that's the most significant emotional note to follow up here. There must be some contribution we are overlooking?

@AuraTwilight and @The Phoenixian - Truth in jest! At some point we are going to have to consider becoming literal extended members of Madoka's family, if we are to have a reasonable chance at the Golden Ending. Some of the finer points are beyond our help, if we don't level up with Madoka first. She still has a living family dynamic. I guess the Miki elders will give us some experience first. The best thing about Sabrina's future, is that it's never empty. Much like some sort of Set definition, the more we look, the more points it contains...
 
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