>"Yes, now about this mermaid, you said she moved in recently to the lake, where did she live before ?"
> Do we know the source of Gensokyo's water?
> What is upstream of the lake, then?
> Do we have any idea how a mermaid might live in one place?
> "I see. I wonder how such a thing is possible."
> "That is at least one potential issue addressed, though it does also raisethe question of how your friend may keep any personal knick-knacks in order, rather than having them float about whichever way the water pleases."
> "That is quite fortuitous for her."
> "That would make sense, yes."
> "I presume you mean at the edge of the lake? Or does she have a method that allows land-dwellers to breathe underwater?"
> "Ah, okay. That is something of a shame, but it is the logical conclusion."
> "Perhaps it is something worth investigating? I assume the lake to which you have been referring is the one near the Scarlet Devil Mansion; perhaps their library contains information on the subject."
> "What makes you say this?"
> "Ah, I suppose. Perhaps you and your network could make it with their while?"
> "What about information?"