>Not being that familiar with the Strike Witches source material, I had
>thought Neuroi were a 'crystals as a part of every mechanism'
>thing.

Well, yes, that is true.

>Tangentially, are the Strike Witches canon shows worth tracking down
>in their own right?

That is... a matter of considerable contention. I think so? But boy howdy, does it have a tall WTF-am-I-doing curb to get on top of at the start. Once you get into it, it is much more than just a vehicle for pantyshots and moe...

... but it is still a vehicle for pantyshots and moe.

>>She's realistic enough to know that just asking
>>Flan politely not to get involved won't work.
>
>Remilia is a wise older sister. Who also probably wouldn't listen if
>asked not to get involved, depending on other circumstances.

Indeed.

"Go on. Look me in the eye and tell me that, if Benjamin and his colleagues are called out to fight while you're visiting their castle, you'll be a good girl and stay behind."

"..."

"Yes, I thought not. You're our father's daughter, after all. You would no more be able to ignore such a call than would I."

--G.
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