>Before lashing out: "What the-?!"
> Squeak and lash out!
>We shall die as we lived, a thrall of our passions.
> Try to scoot away from Yuuka and get to the safety of Ran.
> "U-um... we came to see you, 'cause Alice asked us to. She needs your help."> Slowly slip one of our spellcards into our hand, hidden from Yuuka by Ran.
>"Apparently, she needs your help in bringing back Marisa from the dead."
> Well, that's kind of a good point, and the last (and first) time we've seen her she blew us out the- wait, "wife"?> We could use that. "Because your 'wife' wants you to help her?"
> "Would it help that she's going to be revived in one of those dolls that Alice makes? She can't do much stealing or blowing people up when she's that tiny."
> Shit, we don't even know how Yuuka's going to be able to help Alice: let's have Alice convince her instead.> "Well, why not visit her anyways? She's been really sick lately, and unable to leave her house, especially after that monster attacked her..."
>No no no no, we have to make it worthwhile for her, personally.>"What'd she steal from you, anyways? Because the way you're talking, it sounds like she got away with it."
> Kourin told us that Marisa stole one of her attacks. Judging by her "nocturnal emissions", and how Marisa ultimately dealt with us underground, it's probably that "Master Spark" business.
> ... Yeah, there's really not much we can do about that.
>Oh, but there is.>"And, you're just going to let her go to the grave with it? When you can drag her back, kicking and screaming, and not only tell her what for, but also have her in your debt?"
>"How about this? Tell us about that celestial? Maybe we can go hunt her down and make sure she isn't going to do anything else."
> Stroke Ran's fur calmingly (for us and for her).
> "So, how about we take care of the celestial, then? We have our own business with her, and we'll make sure she doesn't disturb your fields while you help your wife."
> Whisper to Ran: "Hey, um, can we afford to let the celestial be beat up a little?"
>Does Ran sound happy about that?>"Don't worry, Miss Kazami, we'll work her over properly. You just save yourself up for Marisa."
> "Yeah, by the time we're done with her, she won't want to mistreat your garden or your friends." Maybe.