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Okina: monologue

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The elder Hakurei had recovered somewhat. With her doing her duties and saving a villager from the troublesome amnojaku that ‘attacked’ Yukari’s brothel. Still, she could not speak accurately about the condition of the younger Hakurei. Aunn still needed to get back to her with a report.

It seemed the human Seija attacked was involved with whatever the Yamawaro were plotting. However, that did not concern Okina as long as she could take this opportunity to reshape Gensokyo. Little details like the exact balance of power afterward did not concern her. However, there were certain parties the goddess was interested in, namely, the Lunar Rabbit Refuge, Old Hell, the Hakurei Shrine, and the Taoists.

Luckily, Seiran and her counterpart had done an excellent job at being uninvolved with the current incident. At the same time, rabbits, the defectors of the moon, had little interest in things outside of their sanctuary. Besides occasional contact with Eienti and their likely contacts with Tewi and Junko, who she had suspected of playing a part in the sanctuary’s creation, they did little. The speculative half-human origins of the lunar rabbits did become more likely with their lack of involvement, however unimportant that was.

The Fairies had informed her that the cat of the satori ruling over the abandoned hellish capital. While not ideal, she hoped she would not have to intervene in whatever the cat had planned; it was far better than either of the former members of the big four joining the foray. While Suika had been to the HSE, she seemed uninterested in any offers Yukari may have made.

The hakurei were unstable, and while they could be replaced it would not be easy. They acted both as defenders of Gensokyo as well as rivals who would keep the powers that be in check, even though this had worked to her disadvantage in the past Okina still needed the Hakurei and would prefer to both of them to make it out in one piece, even if the older of the two was likely to enter into semi-retirement once her daughter grew into the position.

Her former compatriot and friend seemed unwilling to act currently, but knowing Toyosatomimi no Miko Okina had no doubt she would take the opportunity to strike when it presented itself while allowing her opponents and rivals to take responsibility for the situation before promptly making a power play for leader of the village. Okina tried to sigh, but it morphed into a mirthful chuckle; some people really were predictable.

That reminded her. “Kokoro dear?” Okina said as the exit of a back door appeared beside her face, opening to show an annoyed-looking mask. “Could you check in with your friend from the underground, Koishi? Also, your father, ask what he’s been up to, thanks, bye.” Okina said in a tone far more casual than what she usually used. The mask was replaced with a far more annoyed one as Okina closed the door, although she knew Kokoro would not refuse her request.

Nodding to herself, Okina lifted her chair, levitating herself through one of her backdoors and into a study. Only here did a mostly complete record of pregnancies, births, immigration, and asylum across all of Gensokyo history exist, Youkai, human, or god. A combination of intrigue, Heida records, and merciless questioning. The number of known human pregnancies from the incident was far eclipsed by the Youkai pregnancies. When added to the fact, not a non-insubstantial number of these pregnancies were from animal youkai, who rarely had litters smaller than three.

Presenting a future where the current situation was unsustainable. As a particular element produced by the conscious mind was required to fuel youkai. Combined with even further decreased levels of that element from the outside world, it would necessitate a high concentration within Gensokyo; as long as the half-youkai provided more of it than they produced, it would be fine. If they did not, additional filters would need to be installed within the barrier to properly concentrate that element where it was needed. The half-youkai might be weaker in that scenario, but they would not suffer ill health.

The goal then was to reinforce the barrier using this new population, which would be easier than in years past; as the barrier between Gensoyo and earth grew in effectiveness, the more significant the difference in concentrations of that element.

Turning to exit the genealogy room, Okina’s mind turned to a different topic. There was still the matter of when she should visit the HSE. Okina laughed maniacally as a thought came to mind. If she timed her visit correctly, she could time it to line up with the heat cycle of the fox Youkai. She smiled at the thought of the face Ran would surely be wearing as she made her move.
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I'm too invested in Gensokyo as a political thriller setting and ended up writing a monologue for Okina. the lunar rabbit sanctuary comes from Seiran's plot in UFoALG