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[X] Just try and make small talk.
[X] Comment on Ruukoto's interesting tattoo.
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Well, you might as well be the one to break the silence, then.
"Excuse me, Miss... Ruukoto, I believe it was?"
The beautiful young woman fixes her emerald eyes open you, and presents a pleasant smile.
"That is correct, sir. Ruukoto is the name gifted to me."
That voice of hers is really relaxing; not like the lazy drawl of Komachi, mind, but rather because of a soft and warm quality that seems to invite you to confide in it. Her way of speaking is kind of charming, too, with how polite it is, and-- you're getting off track. A nice, long sip of tea helps you regain your focus, the bitter liquid wasing your stray thoughts away.
Refreshing.
"Alright, I'm glad I got it right. Well, Ruukoto, could I ask you something?"
"Certainly, sir. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have."
The sincerity in those words is remarkable; she really seems dedicated to accommodating you, just like a maid should.
"In that case, may I ask why you have a nuclear hazard emblem marked on your neck?"
"Of course. It is intended to warn my user that my power cell employs the use of nuclear fission, a potential danger, and to encourage caution when handling my power system."
"Power cell?" What?
"Yes, sir. I am an OYMGN-223 model certified Maid Gynoid, powered by a Mark IV OYNFGN-173 model power cell."
It's nothing conscious, but you can feel one of your eyebrows arching all on its own. Maid Gynoid. It's not really anything particularly odd by the seemingly fantastic standards of Gensokyo, but it just seems anachronistic next to all the antique and ancient looking architecture you've seen. Still, it would explain why she seems to be such an impressive maid - she's probably designed to be the best she can be. It would also explain that ludicrously perfect body of hers - no way that could be possible through anything other than design... although, come to think of it, Yukari has about the same... wow, now that brings up some interesting questions abou--
You're getting off track again! Another sip of tea serves to get you back on track again.
"So, you're a gynoid? I have to admit I wasn't expecting that."
A very soft laugh escapes her, and she shyly hides her mouth behind her hand.
"Do I pass for human, sir?"
"You could fool me, at least."
When she pulls her hand away, her smile is wide, and her eyes have a faint sparkle to them.
"I am flattered that you would say that, although," the spark in her eyes dims a little, "I am the only gynoid in Gensokyo. It is unlikely that there are any who could guess what I am."
A very short, but very tense silence falls after those words, and the others seem uncomfortable. A faint frown is on Reimu's face, while Suika is biting her lip in a much more open display of worry, and even Mima has a worried look in her eye. Yuyu seems to be as unsure of the situation as you, and wiggles back against you a bit, one hand drifting from her lap to your side, searching for yours; you take her hand and give it a gentle squeeze. Fortunately, Mima, being Mima, doesn't let the foul mood last.
"Aw, kid, I expected better than that from you! Thinking she's human! Just look at that body of hers! Really..." Mima finally lets go of you, and quickly drifts over to Ruukoto. Wrapping her arms around the gynoid's neck, she rests her head against the maid's. Turning a lascivious little look on you and laying down in a rather provocative way, Mima practically drapes herself against Ruukoto. For a moment Mima's entire outfit blurs, and then...
It's replaced by a perfect replica of Ruukoto's maid uniform. You can't help but notice the one addition: a pet collar with a tag that quite clearly proclaims Mima to be your property. Yuyuko takes the opportunity to slide backward in your lap, assuming a position that ought to keep Mima from reclaiming her previous spot.
"This girl's got figure even more killer than mine!" Mima allows one of her hands to drift off of Ruukoto's shoulder, trailing it down the gynoid's side and tracing her impressive figure. "No way that's possible through anything other than design!"
Reimu rolls her eyes, Suika and Yuyu chuckle, and Ruukoto merely turns her gaze toward the wall bashfully. You allow yourself a quiet laugh as well; leave it to Mima.
Feeling a little more relaxed, you allow yourself to note that Mima looks damn fine in that maid getup. Actually, when she and Ruukoto are side by side like that, you could swear they were sisters. Twin sisters. Twin sister maids. Twin sister maids who have a really close relationship, and...
Yuyu glances back at you and shoots you an amused, if slightly dirty, look. You just give her a sheepish grin.
Now if you can just move enough to get
that back under control...
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Fortunately enough, the rest of the little tea party went surprisingly smoothly; Yuyu doesn't seem to have Lunasa's penchant for grinding her ass into your crotch, which made getting yourself together again less of a problem. Although Mima's borderline sexual harassment of, and overt sexual gestures toward, Ruukoto didn't make it any easier. Still, you managed to keep yourself focused on small talk, so bravo.
In the end, the whole shrine "family" of four are there to see you and Yuyu off at sunset. Reimu looks a bit apathetic about the whole thing, but Ruukoto and Mima seem to be in high spirits, and Suika... well, it came to your attention at one point that the little oni had been drinking some kind of alcoholic tea, and... "high spirits" would be one way to describe it. Another might be "so hammered that consciousness proves evasive."
"I guess we'll be going now." You take a hold of Yuyu again, the two of you hovering slightly into the air.
"Don't come calling." Reimu remarks flatly. Harsh words, but there's no real force in them.
"Please, come call on us any time you wish." Ruukoto gives you a bow, smiling all the while in spite of directly contradicting her master.
"Call me if you decide to have another party..." Suika's words are so slurred that, despite continuing on after that, they're totally indecipherable.
Mima, still clad in the maid outfit, flashes a grin and a seductive stare. Here we go...
"Call me if you two ever want a threesome."
You feel Yuyu tighten her grip on you. Reimu arches both her eyebrows at that, but just shakes her head silently and turns to walk back into the house, a somewhat pink-cheeked Ruukoto on her tail. More disturbingly, Suika turns a drunken, yet thoughtful, gaze on Mima.
"Threesome... remember the last time... drunk enough to try..."
Not wanting to hear any more of
that particular story, you take to the air, giving Mima a brief wave. The mischievous spirit returns your wave cheerfully, before turning to Suika to discuss her no doubt colorful story. The two women stroll back into the shrine looking quite animated.
No sooner than you and Yuyu drift high enough to be completely out of earshot of the shrine, Yuyu abruptly stops, forcing you to stop as well. You give her a curious look, only to receive a harsh stare in return. Yuyu leans in close, and with a firm voice declares:
"No."
You blink.
"No what?"
"We're never going to have a threesome. Never. No. Not going to happen." Yuyu pouts at you, puffing her cheeks indignantly. "Don't want to share."
You laugh and hug Yuyu tightly, snuggling up to her as much as you can.
"Right. No sharing."
