>Do I smell potential ally? Let's first check our social link with Meiling.
>>Would she assist us in any Sakuya-centric escapades if we let her take a crack at her as well?
>>Would she help us if we ever decide to target Remilia?
>>Would she offer us some non-meatshield protection from the Little Mistress?
>Could Meiling help us in our cause?
>>You're not sure. She normally tells you off when you think those things aloud; but she doesn't stop you from trying.
>>Not a chance. Meiling wouldn't dare stand against Remilia.
>>You're not sure. You do know that Meiling has a certain way of calming Flandre down when things get too hectic. But since Meiling is usually outside, you'd probably be on your own.
>"What'd Sakuya tell you, anyways?"
>What do we know about the layout of SDM? What sorts of places can be found in and around it? Gardens? Galleries? Private hideaways?
<"Did Sakuya tell you anything?"
>"Not really; just that her original plan for the day was diverted slightly. Well, something like that."
>She laughs a bit and begins to open the gate.
>"No harm in letting you in, providing you don't start anything on your way out."
>The gardens are beautiful to look at; there are some behind the Mansion too, but not as big as the one in front of you.
>Galleries you are unsure of. You've seen pictures every now and then hung up on the walls inside, but not enough to call it a gallery per se.
>If there were any actual rooms that are dedicated to that, then you haven't found it yet.
>Hiding spots are typically used by fairies when violent stuff happens; such as Flandre going on a rampage. You've accidentally slipped into a couple of them whilst inside the mansion.
>There aren't any outside that you're aware of.
>...