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For the first time in a while Mima is uncertain. The simple truth is no matter what, Marisa isn't going to beat Yukari on her own. Mima certainly couldn't beat the gap hag by herself. Naturally, the only solution is to gain some powerful allies. Something that would be hard even if Mima wasn't two decades out of the loop.

Mima could count the number of people who she could potentially call on with her fingers, and could count the number that might accept on one hand. As for how many of those people would even be of any use...

Reasonably, this is the only path forward if she wants her apprentice to have even the slightest chance of success. Given that, taking it must be somewhat sane, right? Hehe, of course not. This is perhaps one of the most idiotic things Mima has ever done.

With that in mind, Mima carefully approaches the Garden of the Sun. Hopefully, Yuuka isn't around and is kicking around and Mima can come back empty-handed... and there's Yuuka.

She's lying in the shade of the sunflowers while looking up at the sky. Ignoring all the alarm bells going off in her head, Mima floats closer. Yuuka catches wind of this and turns to stare at her.

There's a tense moment as the two stare each other down. Mima can keep her cool surprisingly easily as Yuuka's iconic stare seems half-hearted for some reason. Finally, Yuuka breaks the silence, "Long time no see."

Mima shrugs attempting to keep an air of confidence lest she give the 'Flower Master' any ideas, "Hakurei Shrine will do that to you, though that's not really an issue at this point."

Yuuka frowns while looking down, "Yeah, I can't imagine things are going well over there given..."

Mima pushes, "So you heard?"

Yuuka gives a very flat look that gives Mima more chills than any of her previous glares, "Is an up jumped ghost who's spent who knows how long sealed away asking me if I'm caught up with current events."

Mima grinds her teeth at her apparent faux pas, "Alright, let's cut the small talk. I'm picking a fight with Yukari. You in?"

Yuuka schools her expression while raising an eyebrow in fabricated surprise, "Over her little project?"

Mima attempts to match her coldness as she replies, "What else?"

Yuuka continues, "What makes you think I'd be interested in your fight?"

Mima shrugs again, the tightness of her shoulders makes it abundantly clear that she's not as relaxed as she's trying to imply, "As I remember, you never were one to turn down a good fight if it was worth your attention."

Yuuka pushes, "And you think this is worth my attention?"

Mima replies, "If anyone in Gensokyo is worth your attention, it's Yukari."

Yuuka's eyes shift as he considers for a moment before cooly regarding Mima once more, "I'll consider it."

Mima smirks, "It's all I ask. If you ever wish to talk over tea, I'm set up in Alice's house."

Laying back down, Yuuka casually replies, "I'll keep that in mind."

As Mima flies a suitable distance away, she allows herself to laugh. She's not a stain on the ground! 'I'll keep that in mind'! For a yokai like Yuuka, that's a promise worth its weight in gold! She has this in the bag and she's not dead! This is the best day since she told that stupid turtle he could go fuck himself and that she didn't care about the difference between a turtle and a tortoise.

Unbeknownst to Mima, Yuuka was giddy for her own reasons. Upon seeing no one was around, she covered herself with her parasol and allowed herself to smile her first real smile since... well not too long ago given her last visit with Anon. Still, if she were to break him out... maybe Anon would come over and garden with her. Even if not, at least it'd be something to make up for... what she did.

As for Mima, she might not know her that well, but she was one of the few longtime residents of Gensokyo. Maybe if they fought together, she could come over and have tea while talking about the old days? No stumbling over her words... No inability to look Yuuka in the eyes... No tears... A friend rather than a terrified guest.