At attempting the muse and maybe going to 3Step

[scarletgensokyo]

So. You actually want to give it another shot with me, mm? With as little practice as you've had in the past?

Please, do amuse me more. Were it not me you were trying to play, I'd be watching this intently.

However, the night is still young, Mundane. You have time yet, if you still wish to review the games.

Knowing the trials ahead, are you sure you want to go through with this?

...

Very well, then. I look forward to it.

Try not to disappoint me. As entertaining as it would be, don't forget who you're playing here. I do have a bit of an image to keep up.

Comments

[stardustreverie]

Heh, Come on Remilia. Ya know ya would want ta make sure your group is alright.

It's not like they'll just abandon ya just because a version of ya vanished on us. Besides, Flan would be thrilled ta see ya again.

[scarletgensokyo]

Oh sure, I would like to be sure they are fine, despite knowing they can generally care for themselves.

That being said, exactly when did I abandon my mansion servants and Flandre?

[stardustreverie]

Even though a few of them have their own experiences that you might need ta deal with but still.

I didn't mean it that way and ya know it. Ya just vanished on us so it's hard ta say what happened. I know ya woulden't just up and leave them like that.

[scarletgensokyo]

I'm sure I've dealt with enough with some of you back in Gensokyo already. What more could there be?

You chose your words poorly. Unwise decisions aside, they know I would not willingly leave them. To do so would be unfitting of my position. Especially when my own sister and my good friend reside there.

[stardustreverie]

Well..Me and Flan have been in one other place, She was there longer then I was and Meiling was in some place she calls 'The Tower' and there was a version of you from some other place.

I didn't ask many questions. [That's a lie but still. Marisa still feels that Remilia got the short end of places to be.

She bites her lip for a moment, As there is something she could say but won't.]

I know that and they know that. But still, never hurts ta have a heads up.

[scarletgensokyo]

And how did you and my sister fare in that other place? Were you able to watch over her? She didn't destroy anything, did she?

Probably for the best. Some things aren't meant to be known. [Not that Remilia wouldn't try and pry these kinds of things out of people because she's curious what she's been missing but that's beside the point.] And sometimes it would be less awkward to not ask.

[magicoftheday]

It has been some time since a previous incarnation of yourself resided in Paradise. You would be welcome there again.

It's really not so different from our own world. Simply more advanced.

[scarletgensokyo]

So I have heard. It is good to see you are well, Patchy.

More advanced, mm? Anything particularly important I should know?

[magicoftheday]

The same goes for you. The last time I saw you, you were in fairly rough condition.

[And she had to find and learn a healing spell that didn't use Sun as one of its elements to heal her.]

Technologically. I care little for it, but there's no changing it. My advice would be to keep your phone locked up somewhere when not in use. They tend to turn themselves on at inopportune moments.

[scarletgensokyo]

[Pause. Rough condition?]

Whatever do you mean by rough condition? What happened to me when I was there before?

[She is totally not used to hearing something like that.]

As technology tends to do, I suppose. I will be cautious with any of it I encounter.

[magicoftheday]

That particular version of you had been to another one of these 'games'. One that apparently wasn't kind to you. You'd been grievously injured before you arrived in Paradise.

[She really doesn't want to go into details.]

Indeed. I certainly try to.

[scarletgensokyo]

Hm. I suppose it'd be best if I didn't ask exactly what that entailed. I will just be glad I wasn't sent there.

[magicoftheday]

I would also prefer not to relay all the details. Rest assured, I believe you will be fine in Paradise.

[then_there_were_none]

Remi, Remi!

[Meanwhile Flandre's reaction is not at all easy to predict, nope.]

Remi!

[There are little sister hugs flying at you, Remilia.]

[scarletgensokyo]

[OH GOD WHAT--

Yep, that is a Remi falling over after being flying tackle hugged.]

Have they been caring for you there, little sister?

[Flan is at least getting a small hug back]

[then_there_were_none]

[Flandre giggles! Her wings fold back only partway, still fluffed up and happy.]

They have! And I have too. I got better about that!

[No more incidents of "oh what's that shiny light I'll just take a quick look".




...well, less of them.]

[scarletgensokyo]

Have you, now? So there's no need to put you back in the basement when I or Patchy am not around?

[She says this halfway teasingly, halfway seriously. She knows better, and she still worries for Flandre's safety... well okay, the safety of everyone else, really.]

It's good that they've been watching after you regardless.

[then_there_were_none]

No, not at all!

[Flandre interprets all of that seriously! And snaps her wings closed and holds still and is otherwise the picture of perfect behavior see see I am being good!

...wait that outburst probably wasn't the best idea.]

...um. Patchouli is there, anyway. I stay around her, in the library.

[scarletgensokyo]

[Nice try Flandre, the pose doesn't always work.

... But it does this time. Remi is being particularly hesitant today. Mostly because she's fairly worried about Flandre and Patchouli, and the others.]

Good. Continue to stay with her or in the library until my arrival. Assuming I do arrive there any time soon.

[then_there_were_none]

[She tries!]

I will, Remi, I will! I promise!

[And Flandre means it! ...it still counted if she just visited other places, right?

She nuzzles her sister's face without any kind of ulterior motive this time (like getting out of being yelled at), just affection.]

[scarletgensokyo]

[Aw, okay, you get sister hugs back, Flan. She's just happy you're okay and that you didn't blow anything up.

As far as she knows.]

[then_there_were_none]

[From the way Flandre is excitedly squeaking it might be hard to tell either way.

...though there might have been the odd monster-shaped miserable pile of gibs here and there but that's all in the past! And a door, and maybe part of a wall, but nothing structurally important.

After a moment, she looks up at Remilia and abruptly pokes her nose.]

Will you be there soon, Remi? In the city?

[colorfulbrilliance]

I don't think your Mun could go wrong playing you in all honesty.

You have been missed, Although I'm sure some of us might have to re adjust to seeing a version of you from home.

[Herself included]

[scarletgensokyo]

Perhaps. But I have seen many errors in the way he plays. He is going to have to get off his lazy butt if this is going to work. Something like another youkai I know. [That may or may not be a smirk.]

A version of me from home? Care to elaborate for me?

And I asked her myself, but I will ask you as well: have you been looking after Flandre?

[colorfulbrilliance]

[Just a light chuckle at that. She doesn't seem to be phased.]

Yes..I saw one version of you in the Tower. You had been in a torture facility and then was brought to the Tower where I was taken. So Just a bit of adjustment would be needed....for more then one reason.

Of course Mistress.

[Okay..When she wasn't being dumb because of Animus things.]

[scarletgensokyo]

Torture facility? Tower? I'm afraid you'll have to be a little more descriptive. [She could say 'or stop napping so much', but she'll leave that to Sakuya. Besides, this was kind of surreal enough for her to believe this kind of stuff might be real.]

[And she is well aware that Meiling isn't entirely telling the truth, but as she's already spoken to Flandre, she sees no need to call her on it.]

Seems like these 'games' are nothing but trouble for all of us. So why are we the pawns in their plan?

[colorfulbrilliance]

[How does one explain the horrors one has seen? Especially since she won't tell ANYONE? Or even what she had heard? Sadly, You won't get much out of her Remilia]

...It's a very difficult thing to explain. When I found you there, you were scarred...burnt badly and....

Well..It was not a good thing and the Tower tormented and killed, bringing others from home and then taking them away.

[Get used to it. But there is a slightly feral look in her eyes. Probably very noticeable from the laid back youaki she was back home.]

That I am not sure..but we can only hope they will get bored and send us home sometime soon.

[scarletgensokyo]

[Oh. This is what Patchy tried to avoid telling her.]

I... see.

I suppose I should be glad I was not sent to the tower, even though a version of me had been. I apologize for you having to... see me like that, Meiling.

[WOW that is kind of awkward in a way. Remilia would never want herself to be seen in that kind of condition. Though perhaps if that kind of situation actually happened, she might think differently.]

... [Oh, and she notices.] Try not to let it get to you. You are away from the tower now, correct? How are you feeling now?

[maid_chou]

Oh, ojousama. I've been looking for you.

[ Sakuya is here, with her ever present parasol. ]

If you end up in a game, you should make sure you take care of everyone. Flandre-sama could use some sisterly guidance.

[scarletgensokyo]

Hello, Sakuya. It's good to see you.

From the looks of things I will be looking after Flandre, Patchy and Meiling if I am sent to this game.

I have no concerns taking care of them, but Flandre seems better adjusted these days.

[maid_chou]

[ There's a definite melancholy look on the maid's face. ]

You are very mature, ojousama, taking responsibility for them like that. It pains me that I won't be able to be with you..

Flandre may be growing up herself, but I'm certain she will still look to you for a role model.