That said, this whole series has been a hell of a ride so far and I'm having a blast.

Thinking of the comparison of Trude's and Yoshika's powers, the inevitable question is nature vs. nurture. Or, in other words, is Trude aggressive because she has an aggressive power, or did she develop that specialty because she's got a forceful personality and iron will? Now, Yoshika's powers are absolutely hereditary; anyone who's seen the first scene of episode 1 knows that. But are they all goody two-shoes? Hm.

Can't help but notice Shirley spending some time with Lucchini, there, in the infirmary. I have no idea whether they're anything but roommates at this point--Lucchini, after all, has made it a point to not grow up, and I'm not sure Shirley has expressed an interest in either gender on camera yet*--but her monumental fuckup in the last installment might get her to grow up a little if anything can...

I'd say it's about time.

Of course, the bollocking she's going to get once she's back on her feet will be truly legendary, the moreso because Mio and Minna -aren't- the shouty type.

Also, Neuroi-chan. I have no notion what the manga says about the Neuroi, but I doubt they'll come up with an explanation half as good as what we'll eventually see in this story. But the parallels with the Fleet of Fog are...undeniable, aren't they?

*NB: Motorcycle cylinder shafts, no matter how hilariously appropriate, do not count.

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Fearless creatures, we all learn to fight the Reaper
Can't defeat Her, so instead I'll have to be Her