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Surprisingly enough, Grey finds that he has nothing to say. He already greeted Koakuma, and Patchouli seems to be finished speaking. A glance at the pink and purple wizard tells him that she is focused on her reading (though he could be wrong). Koakuma seems especially agitated, for some reason. She fidgets nervously as she peeks at his face occasionally.

Three more minutes pass in deafening silence. The only notable movements during this period were Patchouli taking a sip of her tea (she didn't pause in her reading) and Koakuma gasping slightly when he chose to stare at her for a while (he looked away immediately). Grey considers how to excuse himself from this meeting. But before he opens his mouth, the bat-winged finally speaks.

"E-excuse me," stammers Koakuma. "I-I was wondering if you need a-any help with your investigation. I s-suppose I can accompany you if you like."

She quickly looks away after saying that. Her cheeks are a bit pink, and both pairs of her bat-wings (on her head and her back) are shivering a bit, as if it is cold.

"Hmm, I guess," says Grey. He glances at Patchouli, who shows no visible reaction. "I suppose that it is alright as long as I'm not stopping you from any urgent work."

Koakuma's wings droops slightly at this. She turns hopefully at the pink and purple wizard, as if asking for permission.

"She doesn't have any urgent duties," states Patchouli. "If she can be of assistance, then feel free to take her."

Her wings perk up immediately, and Koakuma does a poor job of hiding her excitement.

"I-I will do my best!" she says.

"Only if he needs your help," the magician adds.

"O-of course," says Koakuma. She looks up at Grey longingly.

"E-er..." he mutters.

Koakuma looks quite happy.
[ ] Take her with you. Exploring alone is dangerous.
[ ] She should stay with Patchouli. The magician is anemic.
[ ] You don't need her help.

Where should he go next?
[ ] Return to your room. You can organize your inventory. (Koakuma can carry a few things, if she comes)
[ ] Head to the garden. The maids are working outside.
[ ] Head to the front gate. The gatekeeper shouldn't be too busy.
[ ] Head to Flandre's room. She should be asleep at this time, but...
[ ] Head to the kitchen. It is usually empty at this time.
[ ] Stay in the Voile Library. This place is huge.
[ ] Search for the lower library chamber. There may be something there.
[ ] Search for another way down the basement. There may be something there.
[ ] Custom

Optional (If Koakuma comes with you):
[ ] Ask Koakuma about the other areas of the mansion.