> How long has this conversation lasted? Have we hit the ten minute mark yet?
> Sigh.> "How shameful, to become so obsessed with my own desires that I completely forget to pursue knowledge of my Mistress..."
> "I suppose, but Mistress is no ordinary 'little thing'. But I guess there is not much to be accomplished regretting it here."
> "Indeed."> Smile.> "As loathe as I am to leave a friend that has provided valuable information and invaluable services."
> "You told me everything you could of what I wanted to know instead of having your employee turn away the crazy woman that claimed to be a time traveler without even giving her the time of day."
> "It still means a lot to me, even if it was easy and simple for you."
> Adopt a thoughtful expression.> "...Actually, yes, one other thing. Whatever became of Miss Houraisan and Miss Fujiwara?"
Well, this game happened.
> Frown.> "I see..."
> Frown a bit more in silence, then sigh.> "...I doubt I will have this opportunity again, so I might as well pursue it. If I may ask a personal question, what changed between Miss Shameimaru and yourself over the years?"
>"Do you know why did she decide to stay at the old part of Gensokyo instead of coming here and competing again as your rival ? Did you two stop this rivalry ?"
>"I wonder if she even wants too...">Shrug.
>"If she really wanted to she would have followed you to the Apex, i suppose that she just does it exactly because of that, as in she needs to."
> "I'm guessing she doesn't see it that way?"
> "Hmm. So rather than anything personal, you two simply got out of each other's ways professionally."