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Hana felt rather uplifted that night, even though they had to fly down the mountain and risk some tengu picking a fight it didn't amount to much as the mountain was silent enough. The moon was only a half crescent but it was enough to fly through the air at speed as the clouds were perfectly positioned to let in plenty of light that bounced off the treetops giving the impression that Hana was flying over an iced cup of tea.

It didn't take long for them to set down in the village's square, it was still early enough for some to be walking around with casual indifference before only the drunkards and more sneaky youkai had reign. With a promise or two to come on by for practice tomorrow under Marisa's bright danmaku orb that illuminated the area with white light, she took off letting it dissipate behind her and soon darkness surrounded the two.

This left Hana and Aunn behind, Hana said her goodbyes but Aunn had other plans, "No way Hana!" she exclaimed without a care to who was listening, "You've been gone forever!" Aunn's expression shifted to that upturned manner that Hana couldn't say no too, "If I let you go again then you'll disappear, I won't let that happen!"

Between Aunn's determined face and the promise of not having to be alone in that dark house Hana couldn't say no easily, and with an easily decided confirmation Aunn nearly jumped in joy taking up her position alongside Hana. As Hana felt the trustworthy vigilance of the Komainu at her side she did feel a sense of security she hadn't felt in way too long, even if it was an illusion she didn't care as her long time protector and friend stuck to her side the entire walk home.


Aunn and Hana had taken a bath at the public bathhouse and despite her apprehension at what happened last time she let her guard down, it's not like she was expecting another visit by Yukari or anything! It was just the only way to bathe unless she wanted to take a trip to the canal!

Like she expected nothing happened with Aunn at her side, and with disap- no, with relief in her breath she sighed out enjoying the warmth of the bath. It didn't take long for the old lady running the show to enjoy Aunn's company as much as Hana did, especially since Aunn seemed to know her during her long years of watching not only the Hakurei shrine but also the other holy places of Gensokyo. Some even predating from when Hana, or even her mother was born if Hana was any judge by how they talked.

It didn't take long for them to get redressed and head home after that, Hana's head felt pleasantly clear as if she gained something merely from Aunn's presence at her side. Maybe she'd convince her to stay with her, after all when she got dad out of that prison he'd love having another member of their family so close by after all. Hana even mused that she could set up a little branch shrine and drag one of the Komainu statues over so she could always have a place to rest nearby!

Without any real concrete thoughts on the matter Hana and Aunn made it home without trouble, only their slightly damp hair was of notice as it quickly cooled their scalp in reaction to the chilly autumn air that surrounded them like the tree line of a forest.


Hana and Aunn were quick to bunk up together, despite the small room and futon Hana was quick to deploy another guest futon by hers. Even in the candle light the two were like best friends in the last of the Q. Christie novels, their chatter was sentimental at times alongside more light hearted chatter. Nothing was finite nor was it canceling of their old plans they had ever since they first knew each other.

Whoever she was and despite not writing any new novels since Hana was a child Agatha must have had a good friend if her old novels rang so true even now, much like a scene from those novels the two fell asleep without much coordination but somehow at the same time.

For the first time in a long while Hana wasn't tormented by nightmares, she didn't receive some tormenting visit from Yukari that she'd never be able to tell anyone about, she barely had carnal thoughts and even those were thin and scarce. For the first time in a long time Hana was able to place her head against the pillow and sleep soundly without worry of what awaited her.

She didn't even feel the need to take care of herself, well... not enough to make her sneak one at least and sleep took her before she could meditate on that sort of thing...