Why is Flandre in the basement?

[Marin The Magus]

*facepalm*
Usually stays
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They were -and they usually keep - alive.

[Tengukami]

Er, what? "Usually stay alive" has a pretty clear meaning to me.

[Marin The Magus]

Oh, sorry, I thought the same person post that. (i didn't see that it was Esoterica, I thought it was Tapeworm Erebus)
My bad!
Well, we've discussed what they eat, why does Flandre stays in the basement...I just have a doubt left...why are vampires born in families with money? (<-- It's true, btw, and that's the reason why vampires are egocentric -mostly)

[Helepolis]

.I just have a doubt left...why are vampires born in families with money? (

Descendant of Vlad Tepes. Bank account with lots of zeroes behind it.

[Gpop]

Descendant of Vlad Tepes. Bank account with lots of zeroes behind it.

This quote with Helepolis saying it with that avatar makes me smile so much.

[Lord Phantasm Satori]

she's not an actual descendant, she just likes to tell everyone that she is.

[Marin The Magus]

But, not EVERY vampire is descendant of Dracula. Not even the Scarlet sisters!

[Sophilia]

Regardless of her descent, having fate powers and 500 years to accumulate wealth with kinda makes her *not* being rich much less likely.

[Helepolis]

she's not an actual descendant, she just likes to tell everyone that she is.

Neither it's known if she is lying or not. We'll have to take her word on as it is simply unknown. And will be unknown for ever.

Never mind that. Profile states she is not. I GOT TRICKED ALL THESE YEARS!

[Gpop]

Neither it's known if she is lying or not. We'll have to take her word on as it is simply unknown. And will be unknown for ever.

ZUN clearly denied that fact though

[Lord Phantasm Satori]

I'm pretty sure Flandre said she was lying.

[Tengukami]

Flandre says a lot of things.

[Marin The Magus]

I'm pretty sure Flandre said she was lying.

lying about what? when she talked about Remi in BAiJR? She said she was lying about always knowing what's going to happen. I always assumed that Flandre was a- unaware of her sister's powers b- didn't believe her - but Remilia controls fate. that's for sure.

[Drake]

ZUN clearly denied that fact though

Instead of linking to Fun Facts, which has had a history of being laden with crap,  you should link to the actual proof.
She swears that she is a descendant of Tepes, but nobody is certain whether she is truly related to the Vlad "Dracula" Tepes.
Well, let it be known that she is not.

The Music Room notes it too. Flan's word isn't much to go on, but yeah she isn't (don't tell anyone).

[Marin The Magus]

But it'd be hard not to know:
way 1- ZUN>we heard everything he says> we know
way 2-ZUN>touhou wiki> us

There are even friends of mine that knows that she isn't descendant of dracula xD!

[Tengukami]

Regardless of her descent, having fate powers and 500 years to accumulate wealth with kinda makes her *not* being rich much less likely.

This is a good point. Pick up some common, everyday item, wait a few centuries, and you have a valuable antique. Where time = money, vampires are ballin'.

[Gpop]

Instead of linking to Fun Facts, which has had a history of being laden with crap,  you should link to the actual proof.
She swears that she is a descendant of Tepes, but nobody is certain whether she is truly related to the Vlad "Dracula" Tepes.
Well, let it be known that she is not.

The Music Room notes it too. Flan's word isn't much to go on, but yeah she isn't (don't tell anyone).

I do swear I did hear/read an interview of him stating it, but I can't find it >.<

[Iced Fairy]

A bit off topic, but all this talk about the two (or, well, at least Flan?) eating humans is bugging me... are they already-dead (natural causes, youkai mauling, accidental deaths, etc.) humans or "special" (criminals and whatnot) living ones that are killed specifically for food?

Flandre and Remilia used to hunt.  Now the youkai give them food as part of the deal with the vampires in Gensoukyo (see PMiSS).  So now Remi and Flan aren't really supposed to attack humans.  At least not attack them seriously.

As for Flans general omniscience, while we can't sure how much she sees, she might make a reference to boundary teams IN extra scenario her in her interview with Aya.  Or ZUN could have reused the joke.  I personally don't think it's funny enough to reuse but maybe I'm missing something in the original Japanese.

For quick reference
IN Extra: Reimu and Yukari say manjuu are scary.
Flandre in BAiJiR: "Ah, manjuu aren't scary at all.''

[Marin The Magus]

Flandre and Remilia used to hunt.  Now the youkai give them food as part of the deal with the vampires in Gensoukyo (see PMiSS).  So now Remi and Flan aren't really supposed to attack humans.  At least not attack them seriously.

As for Flans general omniscience, while we can't sure how much she sees, she might make a reference to boundary teams IN extra scenario her in her interview with Aya.  Or ZUN could have reused the joke.  I personally don't think it's funny enough to reuse but maybe I'm missing something in the original Japanese.

For quick reference
IN Extra: Reimu and Yukari say manjuu are scary.
Flandre in BAiJiR: "Ah, manjuu aren't scary at all.''

Yukari is joking around (Because they were on a trial of guts and she says manjuu randomly, I THINK). I'm not sure of what to say of Flandre...

[Iced Fairy]

Yeah, with Yukari it's a joke, but why is Flandre referencing the same joke later?

My personal pet theory is Flandre just knows things via her insanity, but Tiamat may be onto something....

[Forte Blackadder]

Because Flandre was a good girl, she knew herself is dangerous and wanted to die, probably from accidentally killing too many dear friends. However, Remilia hadn't had the heart to do it, so she kept Flandre in the basement, while using her ability of control fate to change that fact.
While she was at it, nearly found the way, Sakuya tripped and the hot tea flew at Remilia, thus startled the vampire.

So now Flandre is mentally damaged and Sakuya's main job is cleaning the house.

[Lord Phantasm Satori]

While she was at it, nearly found the way, Sakuya tripped and the hot tea flew at Remilia, thus startled the vampire.

THIS EXPLAINS EVERYTHING! :toot:

[Hashmalum]

Yeah, with Yukari it's a joke, but why is Flandre referencing the same joke later?

My personal pet theory is Flandre just knows things via her insanity, but Tiamat may be onto something....

Her insanity allows her to break the fourth wall. Remember when she talks about continuing? She sees the player! She reads the Touhou wiki! SHE'S READING THIS THREAD RIGHT NOW!!! OH SHI

[Lord Phantasm Satori]

um... that happens alot in the pc-98 games. and the game we're talking about is the first windows game, so there isn't much to that.

[Marin The Magus]

Flandre is everywhere and can do anything.
She knows you and will put you in a island if she thinks that you need it.
She'll kyuu the unbelievers.
Flandre.Is. Chuck. Norris.

[Lord Phantasm Satori]

 :flamingv:

[Marin The Magus]

:flamingv:

Yukari would've been better? xD Kanako?

[Forte Blackadder]

Flandre, Remilia, Yukari may as well know perfect English, so say your prayer. Now.
Maybe I am Yukari. Maybe IcedFairy is Sakuya, maybe YOU are Flandre.

[Marin The Magus]

Flandre, Remilia, Yukari may as well know perfect English, so say your prayer. Now.
Maybe I am Yukari. Maybe IcedFairy is Sakuya, maybe YOU are Flandre.

I'm pretty sure I'm Maribel (?) so don't suspect me...Hey, really, don't...
...DON'T LOOK AT ME LIKE THAT!

[Gpop]

I guess this "serious topic" isn't as serious anymore?