Despite her appearance, she is very well educated and very informed, but of course, that is expected from a noble like her, the children also need to be educated if you belong in such a family. I never got the education a kid deserved, never skipped school to go smash mailboxes or throw paper balls and spitballs at substitutes cause I never got into any academy or school in the first place, I managed to learn basic stuff back at base, there was an old man that managed the barracks that used to be an school teacher. The rest I learned via the rise of computers and technological advancements like the internet and spending some time in libraries whenever I finished gigs. Frankly, sometimes I say big words whose meaning I barely understand or if said word could be used in a certain context. If I offended someone, I may not be aware of it.

Anyhow, standard stuff, she is talking about the weather and the time of year, both of us having tea. but Remilia then started asking questions.

"So, how do such abilities form in the first place? Typhokinesis is an unusual ability to have around in these lands" The noble "woman" said

"Excuse me?" I said, confused.

"Well of course! The ability to manipulate smoke and create smoke, silly." she said while she giggled under her hand.

"Oh! Um… It's not like I wanted them in the first place, A freak accident happened and I got struck with this 'curse'" I said While looking down upon my cup of tea.

"Now why would you consider that a curse? I see great benefit to an obscure ability!" she tried to push me further into answering.

"What 'benefit' do you see on an ability bent on cowardry" I respond in a more serene but affirming tone.

"You see, you are completely aware of what I am, but I would like to clear some misconceptions about my kind. Vampires can be within the sun's embrace, but we do not melt or turn to ash like many like to think, we actually get debilitated by the sun's grace and we feel an annoying pain more akin to an itch beneath the skin, tremors and fatigue."

"A few years ago, I was responsible for a plan that my trusted 'Patchy' devised for me to be able to walk among the masses without the threat of the sun, the people of Gensokyo called it 'the Scarlet Mist incident'. Abridged, I attempted to cover the skies in a red mist to block the sun, but that pesky shrine maiden stopped me before I could finish covering the last bit of sky left, we are in good terms now, but as soon I heard about your arrival, I may have my way again"

"Let me get this straight: YOU want ME to flood the skies in smoke so you can walk on the outside?" I responded in bewilderment.

"There are other reasons apart from that but yes." she said

"First, my smoke is quite noxious, I would basically asphyxiate everyone. Second, I cannot produce that much smoke, because that would require a tremendous amount of energy on my part." I responded in a more serious tone.

"Dear, you do not necessarily need the smoke to be on the surface, you can control its motion to be in the sky. And about the energy, 'Patchy' can be of assistance with the source of energy." Remilia continues to negotiate something.

"I'm afraid the answer is no" I said

"I'm afraid I cannot take no for an answer" she persuaded, "there has to be anything I can offer you to persuade you mind."

"I believe I must be going now" I said as I stood up.

But then I feel a sharp stabbing pain in the back of my neck followed by getting flinged downwards to the table, knocking my "snout" on the table, the teapot, cups and such are knocked to the ground, Remilia had grabbed me like a dog.

"Now now, you are wasting such an opportunity, rejecting an offer? from the mistress of the Scarlet name?" She said in her affirming tone.

"Grhh… I'm a raider, not a mercenary" I grunted, "to possibly kill thousands for your own sake?"

"Dear, how do you think I thrive? tea and substitutes don't fill me on a daily basis, I THRIVE on fear and blood!" she responded. this time on a more smug face and tone.

"And WHO do you think provides that blood?" a feminine voice is heard far away.

Remilia's smug face turns into one of shock in a matter of seconds as she looks up. In her shock, she lets go of me. I immediately rubbed both my "snout" and the back of my neck, and as I regained my senses, I looked towards where I heard the voice.

There in the middle of the room stood 2 women, it was Reimu and another woman. She was tall, blonde, wore a purple dress, a light pink mob cab like Remilia, this time with 2 ribbons that looked like hollow cat ears, elbow length gloves and red heels. She was carrying a paper fan in her left hand.

"It's a pleasure to finally meet you… Plyush" said the blonde woman

"Now what's this about covering the sky in smoke now, still haven't learned your lesson Remilia?" Reimu exclaimed towards Remilia.

The vampire could not respond, she just stood there still looking at the blonde. and then I took my chance to flee towards the side of the room.

"I am going to make this very clear Remi, this gentleman right here is gonna be under my supervision and we are not negotiating this. his powers are quite new to me, so aside from that he is going to be under my care till we figure out if he can be in these lands"

Wait, she isn't here to help me, she is here to capture me!

I took out my revolver that was hidden in the back of my pants that was hidden among my jacket. no matter the place I went, I come strapped.

"How dare you!" Remilia exclaimed

"Really, now who is making things worse" Reimu said in a annoyed tone

"Easy there" the blonde said "we are not here to hurt you, there is no reason to hurt us, and it's not gonna end good for you if you-"

"SHUT UP! Everyone here just shut your holes!" I yelled

"Each day is getting weirder than before, and my own existence is enough to capture me?! This place makes no sense!"

"Plyush, there is a saying that goes around here: There is no common sense in Gensokyo. Your abilities separate you from the common youkai, but can be harmful to the peace of Gensokyo. You must understand this is for both your safety and for Gensokyo." said the blonde

"I don't give a Pig's ass about Gensokyo! I came for answers, and no one is getting on my way!"

"Then you will suffer the consequences, oh I long awaited for this moment!" Reimu said as she took her gohei wand out.

We stay in a Mexican standoff for a few seconds, but I break the silence by directing my word towards the blonde.

"I take it you were the one following me…"

"Following you?" She said in a confused tone.

Then out of nowhere, we heard glass breaking behind us, something had broken the massive glass windows behind the throne, and the blinds were yanked out of their place. A tall and bulky figure landed in the middle of us 4 and stood there.

A…Robot?