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I would ask you to once again indulge my curiosity. This world we are all in is vastly different from where I was calling home before I was drawn here. It is likely the same for the majority of you. My previous home was one I selected for the express purpose of distancing myself from the rapidly developing technology of the human world. The bright lights, the cities that never truly slept, they did not appeal to me in the slightest. The night was supposed to belong to me, after all, and humanity had long since encroached on my domain.

[Said entirely without arrogance in her voice, as if it was so common sense she need not even explain herself.]

Furthermore, there was little that science could do that sorcery could not simply do better. I suppose the appeal is that not everyone has the capability to be a great magic-user, but any simpleton can push a button. But I am going off track. The question I have to ask of you is actually quite simple. For those of you who came from a lower technology world, do you prefer the garish lights and sprawling cityscape you find yourself in now? I would hear your reasons for your response, if you would be so kind. As the one asking the question, I shall answer first. I much prefer my lakeside home to what this city has to offer. Peace barely exists here.

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"That it is. It is a city of concrete, glass, and illumination. There is little of the natural world left in this place. However, with these sacrifices comes an abundance not seen in our world."

Sakuya paused for a moment, thinking. "I would think the cause is the density of the population. More people means society is forced to advance. As does production. It allows me to obtain a great many things easily, no matter the time or place. It is a sacrifice in order to increase the comfort level of all."

"You seem to have grown rather comfortable. Just so you know, I have no intention of returning to the outside world once we find our way back to Gensokyo. However, I have no objection to it if you can find some way to use some of what this world has to offer in our own home. I have ways I prefer things done, but there is nothing to gain in inconvenience simply through refusal to change. Assuming we ever return there, this place seems to rather enjoy our presence."

A fanged frown touches her face. "The densely packed population would make procuring blood easy if there was a single dark place to be found. It has been quite a long time since I had it fresh. The replacement they provide takes care of my bodily needs, but it is bland, tasteless, like devouring solid air."

"Not quite comfortable. I miss the quiet simplicity of the mansion just as you do. I only meant that there are advantageous aspects to this world that are not present in our own. Though I am certain we will return one day. After all, not everyone stays here. In fact, it seems those who run out of chroma are sent back. It appears to be a truly unpleasant process though."

Sakuya nodded. "And, indeed. More humans means more blood. And potentially even those willing to part with it without the need for force. Mayhaps that is something we should look into? Finding you someone willing for you to drink from?"

"You have seen more of it than I have, so I will have to simply take your word for it. Little has changed for me. I still have you to tend to my needs."

Though it might come across as a little selfish sounding, it was just fact. Things being easier for Sakuya didn't change much for her. It was not, of course, that she was heartless. Sakuya is one of the few people who's complaints she would actually take seriously. Taking good care of the one that took care of her was a matter of personal pride.

"That, however, is an idea I can agree with. Surely there would be some human who would not be bothered. Perhaps they may even like it. I, of course, would not turn them. I have no desire for that kind of attachment."

"I would tend to you no matter the ease of it. Your joy is my top priority. Always."

Sakuya looked thoughtful as Remilia spoke, tapping her cheek with her index finger. It was a slightly less formal side that she generally only showed Remilia. "I could begin investigating that for you, Lady Remilia. I am unsure where to start looking so it may be some time before I get any concrete results. I am afraid I will have to ask some patience of you."

The vampire fully understands how it could take a long time. An abundance of people does not mean there is an abundance of worthwhile ones. There were surely many she would not want to put her fangs anywhere near. There would be numerous non-humans to weed out, too.

"I will allow you to offer some small reward. Though merely being my food should be reward enough, I rather imagine the unwashed masses here would not see it that way. Most of them would be unlikely to recognize greatness even as it feasted upon them."

Of course Sakuya herself technically counted as a blood source, but the vampire had never seemed interested in going down that path. Her maid was more than mere food, after all.

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