So then both of them would be trying to fight to their strengths. Long-range vs. short-range has gone either way in the past, and I'm doubtful on Curren's long-range capabilities. They certainly aren't as good as Hayate's, so I think it's entirely plausible as far as rivalries go. I do think it's more likely Thoma would be her rival, due to the parallel's, but it could go either way.
And nearly everyone who participated in the battle got their butt's kicked, so I wouldn't say it's really a sign of the Yagami family sucking, it's... just they happen to represent a large part of the cast. Even Nanoha was pretty much torn apart, and she's the main hero.
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