Chaldean Chronicles: Cadence of the Lostgrail

As Asteria typically does, she’s performing in the cafeteria~! Just some upbeat festive songs to fit the time. It’s Christmas after all and she’s feeling all holly jolly~! “Merry Christmas everyone~!” eresheart

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(@Tyonis Shiki @[11]Arran [5]Skye @[Serpon]Teno/Penth/Nico/Azu kicked us off~ eresheart

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Arran is here, eating his food while watching Asteria performance. He just spent his time doing nothing right now while waiting for the first team info on the singularity.

The Burial Agent would enter the cafeteria. She spotted two people of interest, Asteria and Arran. At the moment she would watch the idol performance before starting up a conversation.

After a bit she finished her performance, giving a peppy wave to Arran and Ciel who she had been meaning to talk to since like her they’ve been pretty frequent mission runners. “How are you both~?”

1:49 PM

"I am doing well Asteria, thank you for asking. Glad to see your doing well. Your performance as usually was outstanding." said Ciel as she gave a bit of praise the idol. The Burial Agent then turned her attention to Arran. "I don't believe we have had the pleasure of meeting. My name is Ciel, Seventh Seat of the Burial Agency." said Ciel as she introduced herself.

( @Tyonis Shiki @[11]Arran [5]Skye )

Tyonis entered into the room. "Arran," Tyonis nodded at Arran, eyed Ciel with no small measure of caution and skimmed over Asteria's provocative outfit. "I'm Tyonis Magstrom, Enforcer for the Mage's Association." He finally introduced after finding a seat on one of the cafeteria benches.

Arran take his attention away to Ciel when she goes near him and nod at her greeting. "Arran Chatelain, Freelancer. Can I help you?" Seeing that Tyonis also enter the cafeteria, he nod at him too and turn his head again to Ciel.

"I read the report about the mission about you dealing with the dead apostle. Just wanted to thank you for cleaning up my mess. I should have kept my servant on a shorter lease." said Ciel as she gave an approving nod to Arran. She would then turn to face both Arran and Tyonis. "A pleasure to meet you Tyonis. My name is Ciel, of the Burial Agency. Both you and Arran here have done excellent work. If either of you were in the Church, I would be attempting to recruit you for the Burial Agency." said Ciel as she decided to make a bit of light talk and give some praise.

”A pleasure to see you again~ How are you doing~?” Asteria gives Tyonis a wave as she slides on over to join the others. “Since we’re doing introductions, local idol Asteria Caelestis at your service~!”

"I should be honored, but we all know that an invitation into the Burial Agency is just a longer version of suicide," Tyonis chuckled lightly. "Our kind best operates through cost-benefit analysis. What's the game?"

"Asteria, we had the pleasure of working with each other in the past. Hopefully our missions in the future go better." said Ciel as she gave a soft smile to Asteria. The Burial Agent then turned to face Tyonis again. "Only for the lower ranking ones. I feel you and Arran would be able to survive. Though being serious, I feel you missed your calling as a Knight Captain of the Church. That is a roll you would excel at Tyonis." said Ciel as she then paused for a second and thought about Tyonis last question. She would then look at the other three masters. "As for what is happening here, I believe this just happened by chance but perhaps we should take advantage of it. Perhaps form some kind of Chaldea elite task force."

"I hope they go better as well, though I know they'll go better~ This next singularity would be quite interesting... Aaaaaalso, that sounds greaaaat~! I know we have some sort of A-Team officially, but I believe they're still not awake? Otherwise I feel like the Director would count on them quite a bit more... But I feel like we've got a pretty great setup going on here~!" As Asteria smiles her pointed ears move upwards a bit and wiggles up and down like a happy puppy. It's pretty exciting hanging out with new people~ Especially with other people who've ran a lot of missions.

"Perhaps in another life," Tyonis replied to Ciel with a wistful tone. "I don't mind. Very few Masters have direct combat experience, from what I've seen so far. Though they can learn, it would help our success rates and lower our death toll if we take the more dangerous missions."

Arran didn't comment on what Ciel said about inviting them to the Burial Agency, and still kept his silent on the idea of Chaldea's special task force for a few seconds. "...I do not mind on the ideas, but for proposal like that you would need the approval of the Director herself."

Ciel knew the chances of either Tyonis or Arran joining the Church was near zero. But still, it didn't hurt to throw the offer at them. "If either of you two ever change your mind, do let me know and if you wish to join Asteria, I am sure I could find you a position in the Church." said Ciel to the trio of masters in front of her. She didn't expect Asteria to accept her offer either. "Of course but their is no point in asking for the Director approval if we don't all agree on it. Now then, we actually want to implement this idea, I believe Asteria here would be our best bet to convince the director, though the rest of us should back her up." stated Ciel as she then shifted her attention to the idol. While Arran, Tyonis and Ciel herself exceled at combat, the Idol exceled with words and was the perfect person to convince the director of this idea. (edited)

"Would that be able to keep the Enforcers off my back? If so I wouldn't mind all that much doing it~" She winks at Ciel playfully, partly messing around with her, partly being serious. "But real talk, I can do my best to convince her if you guys are down for it~"

"Of course. Any enforcer kidnapping a member of the Church would be hunted down and killed. It would also ruin the diplomacy the two have between each other." said Ciel as she spoke playful back to Asteria. She doubted these words would convince her. Mages had their pride and all.

”Heh sounds interesting, I’ll be sure to keep that in mind~ Might be something I end up having to do later~” Asteria shrugs a small bit, a smile still present on her face. Honestly slightly considering it due to her unwillingness to be taken back and dissected…

"So long we don't get caught," Tyonis shrugged at Ciel. "I actually am part of the scouting team into this next Singularity, so I'll get a first-hand experience."

Arran kept his silence at that. He does not let out his thoughts that the Church perhaps would experiment on her too if they could, just like how the Clock Tower probably would. He doesn't have much trust in both organization for the safety of the girl. "Unfortunately, I am not the part of the scouting team, so I will wait for the reports before joining into the singularity." He said after that while shaking his head.

"Just come to me when you make up your mind." said Ciel in response to Asteria. She doubted the girl would actually join but it paid to have good manners. "Well then Tyonis, I do wish you luck on your mission and I look forward to seeing what you can report back. After that we can start to form a plan on what to do next. Now then, should we see Olga and ask about forming this elite task force?" stated Ciel as she then looked at the others and wondered if they were ready to speak with the director currently or if they wanted to do something first.

"I'll be sure to come talk to you if I ever do need to." Asteria holds up a small heart to Ciel, formed with her index finger and thumb. "I'm on backup right now but I can't wait to see how the mission will go! Hopefully it all goes well, those locations looked pretty scary..." She let out a small carefree chuckle before giving another nod to Ciel, totally ready to go talk to the Director whenever!

"Sure. What do you expect her to say, though?" Tyonis was curious.

Ciel would raise an eyebrow when she saw Asteria make a heart shape with her hands. The Burial agent then listened to how she would be a backup agent but otherwise would probably not go on the mission. She would nod her head in agreement. The seventh seat of the Burial Agency would then turn to face Tyonis. She would take a second to think about it. "I honestly don't know the director well. If I were to guess, she will either say such things are unnecessary or its too many resources in one place or its actually a good idea. In the end we will find out when we ask her."

"If we get to do team bonding exercises I'd imagine they'd be really fun to do with you guys~!" eresheart

She let out a small giggle as Touko looked confused as to why Ayame remembered her. Ayame didn't go further into the subject. She followed Touko to the Cafeteria, ready to get some food in her stomach. "That's good to hear, I won't have to pay for my meals. That's wonderful and all but I would feel bad if you spent your hard earmed money on me. I'm sure I can make some decent money around here." She had no idea what she could actually do for some money but she would figure it out eventually. She would also need to add summoning a servant to her list of things to do. "So what kind of food do they have here?" @sumanai

Ignore this cause I dropped her like the dumb bitch I am )

The small woman was trotting around the cafeteria, getting a large amount of candy as she waddled around. Eventually, she sat down and began to politely eat. Slowly and with a knife and fork.

@SaberLily | Ayanami

Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu

@SaberLily | Ayanami

(Ah whoops sorry for making you wait, forgot to write the starter while cooking dinner

(Nah its fine

The small woman was trotting around the cafeteria, getting a large amount of candy as she waddled around. Eventually, she sat down and began to politely eat. Slowly and with a knife and fork.

@Gray (@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu) - jump Walks inside as she prepared to go into the kitchen before seeing Gray having a disappointing meal of pure candy and heads over to them. "Gray is that you?"

Walks inside as she prepared to go into the kitchen before seeing Gray having a disappointing meal of pure candy and heads over to them. "Gray is that you?"

@Rin Tohsaka (@SaberLily | Ayanami) - jump "Oh....Master Rin!" She bowed her head, showing full respect to her elder as she looked up. Having her head mostly down as she didn't want to meet her gaze. Worried she'd see it as disrespect.

"Oh....Master Rin!" She bowed her head, showing full respect to her elder as she looked up. Having her head mostly down as she didn't want to meet her gaze. Worried she'd see it as disrespect.

@Gray (@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu) - jump "Just call me Rin Gray, or Senpai, We're both masters here and away from the clocktower, we don't have to be as formal when talking normally" Sits down next to Gray and rubs their head

"Just call me Rin Gray, or Senpai, We're both masters here and away from the clocktower, we don't have to be as formal when talking normally" Sits down next to Gray and rubs their head

@Rin Tohsaka (@SaberLily | Ayanami) - jump "It doesn't feel right, but okay...How are you? What have you been up to?" She asked as she continued to eat the teeth rotting food with a neutral gaze on her face.

Gray

"Just call me Rin Gray, or Senpai, We're both masters here and away from the clocktower, we don't have to be as formal when talking normally" Sits down next to Gray and rubs their head

@Rin Tohsaka (@SaberLily | Ayanami) - jump "It doesn't feel right, but okay...How are you? What have you been up to?" She asked as she continued to eat the teeth rotting food with a neutral gaze on her face.

(ill respond in like 10-20min if thats ok)

SaberLily | Ayanami

(ill respond in like 10-20min if thats ok)

( gotcha fotcha!

"It doesn't feel right, but okay...How are you? What have you been up to?" She asked as she continued to eat the teeth rotting food with a neutral gaze on her face.

@Gray (@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu) - jump "Mainly training after the first singularity, but I've recently summoned a servant so I intend to do some bonding exercises with them to increase the effectiveness of our teamwork in battle, and then prepare myself for the singularity, the current teams in it apparently need dire assistance from other casters such as mine, and I'd be a horrible master if I hid here while they risked their lives in combat." Stares at Gary's dish of teeth rotting sweets with slight concern "Are you going to eat anything else to offset that absurb amount of surgar your ingesting?"

"Mainly training after the first singularity, but I've recently summoned a servant so I intend to do some bonding exercises with them to increase the effectiveness of our teamwork in battle, and then prepare myself for the singularity, the current teams in it apparently need dire assistance from other casters such as mine, and I'd be a horrible master if I hid here while they risked their lives in combat." Stares at Gary's dish of teeth rotting sweets with slight concern "Are you going to eat anything else to offset that absurb amount of surgar your ingesting?"

@Rin Tohsaka (@SaberLily | Ayanami) - jump As Gray stopped eating, she'd listen politely. Coughing softly as she mentioned needing assistance. Gray wasn't a caster, unfortunately...Was she a useless master? That thought invaded Gray's mind as she frowned softly. Gray then looked at her own plate, she didn't wanna stop eating; but Rin was right. She dumped thd candy with a look of shame on her face. She was used to just doing as higher ups said without question. "Sorry, Rin. I'll get something else." She proceeded to grab some more healthy options, looking at it slightly like a kid who was forced to eat their vegetables would.

As Gray stopped eating, she'd listen politely. Coughing softly as she mentioned needing assistance. Gray wasn't a caster, unfortunately...Was she a useless master? That thought invaded Gray's mind as she frowned softly. Gray then looked at her own plate, she didn't wanna stop eating; but Rin was right. She dumped thd candy with a look of shame on her face. She was used to just doing as higher ups said without question. "Sorry, Rin. I'll get something else." She proceeded to grab some more healthy options, looking at it slightly like a kid who was forced to eat their vegetables would.

@Gray (@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu) - jump Rubs Grays head and sighs slightly, wondering when she got so soft that the simple act of someone as innocent as Gray having the disappointed look of a child doing something they really didn't like twist her heart. "You can still eat them Gray, I'd just prefer if you saved the rest for later, and had some actual food instead for now, especially if you haven't had enough meals yet"

Rubs Grays head and sighs slightly, wondering when she got so soft that the simple act of someone as innocent as Gray having the disappointed look of a child doing something they really didn't like twist her heart. "You can still eat them Gray, I'd just prefer if you saved the rest for later, and had some actual food instead for now, especially if you haven't had enough meals yet"

@Rin Tohsaka (@SaberLily | Ayanami) - jump "O-oh!" Gray didn't wait any longer, smiling softly as she got some new candy. Putting it away in Add's birdcage. Shows how much she cares for Add. Gray's grown to hold a dislike for Add, since he's done nothing but embarrass her. She then got a pack of chips and battered sausage. She was truly english. She then waved Rin to the seat next to her softly. "Do you wish to sit w-with me, Rin?" She wasn't used to not having Rin as a superior. Gray wasn't able to be a student at the clocktower, even though a part of her really wanted to give it a go.

"O-oh!" Gray didn't wait any longer, smiling softly as she got some new candy. Putting it away in Add's birdcage. Shows how much she cares for Add. Gray's grown to hold a dislike for Add, since he's done nothing but embarrass her. She then got a pack of chips and battered sausage. She was truly english. She then waved Rin to the seat next to her softly. "Do you wish to sit w-with me, Rin?" She wasn't used to not having Rin as a superior. Gray wasn't able to be a student at the clocktower, even though a part of her really wanted to give it a go.

@Gray (@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu) - jump Smiles softly at Gray's food selection, knowing its a decent meal from her own time eating it when at the clocktower before nodding to their question. "Sure Gray, just let me grab a plate of food to eat and I'll sit next to my cute blushy kouhai~" Rin grins softly as she playfully teased Gray.

Smiles softly at Gray's food selection, knowing its a decent meal from her own time eating it when at the clocktower before nodding to their question. "Sure Gray, just let me grab a plate of food to eat and I'll sit next to my cute blushy kouhai~" Rin grins softly as she playfully teased Gray.

@Rin Tohsaka (@SaberLily | Ayanami) - jump "E-eh!? No, no i'm not!" She falsely denied the accusations as she squealed, hiding her face as she whimpered. "I-I'm cute?! N-No, Rin..." She denied it, quickly hiding her head under her hood. But her cheeks illuminated bright red. She did feel...Happy, Happy that Rin thinks she's cute, but she thinks that anyone could've caused such a reaction in her.

"E-eh!? No, no i'm not!" She falsely denied the accusations as she squealed, hiding her face as she whimpered. "I-I'm cute?! N-No, Rin..." She denied it, quickly hiding her head under her hood. But her cheeks illuminated bright red. She did feel...Happy, Happy that Rin thinks she's cute, but she thinks that anyone could've caused such a reaction in her.

@Gray (@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu) - jump "Hmm? is that so? My Kouhais cheeks are awfully red for someone not blushing." Rin giggles softly and keeps grinning from the fun she had with Gray, giving them a slight break as she went to get her food, copying Gray's meal choice as she walked back and sat down next to Gray. "Also for someone who denies being cute your being awfully adorable right now~ Bashfully hiding your face from being complimented~ Blushing heavily like a cute schoolgirl being complimented by her crush~ Those are all signs of cuteness and adorability~" Pats Gray's head once more, glad they were still themselves despite the situation they were all in

"Hmm? is that so? My Kouhais cheeks are awfully red for someone not blushing." Rin giggles softly and keeps grinning from the fun she had with Gray, giving them a slight break as she went to get her food, copying Gray's meal choice as she walked back and sat down next to Gray. "Also for someone who denies being cute your being awfully adorable right now~ Bashfully hiding your face from being complimented~ Blushing heavily like a cute schoolgirl being complimented by her crush~ Those are all signs of cuteness and adorability~" Pats Gray's head once more, glad they were still themselves despite the situation they were all in

@Rin Tohsaka (@SaberLily | Ayanami) - jump Gray couldn't even deny her words because they were all true, thankfully she had been given a break. Taking advantage of the period of respite between her getting her food and sitting down. Gray's cheeks went down in redness before flaring back up as she continued to compliment her. Gray was eternally grateful for Rin's words, they gave her self esteem that she'd never have usually, thanks to Add. Quickly hugging Rin as she pat her head, hiding her face in Rin to try avoid the teasing. "S-sorry, Rin...I-I didn't mean to be strange. W-Who's your new servant? I-I have an archer called Arjuna....S-Sir was around here, but he's gone again." Gray's dependancy on Waver was obvious, acting like a lost puppy in the clocktower without him to guide her.

Now it was Rin's turn to be surprised as Gray suddenly hugged her and buried their face in her chest, freezing for a bit as she thought on how to respond before deciding to continue headpatting them as she answered their questions. "Its fine Gray your not being strange at all, as for my new servant, I managed to summon a version of Artoria that became a magus like us instead of the knight King, Trained by Merlin too no less, so I'm sure we'll be a great team, too prodigal mages with immensely powerful mentors, it couldn't be a more perfect match!...ah I'm sorry that happened to you Gray, its a thing we just have to prepare for, some servants randomly and suddenly disappear with little to no reason, I can only imagine it has something to do with the counterforce." [I guess Waver sama never had the time to teach Gray how to be more independant yet...or maybe he was planning to do it when she got a bit older, can't say any of us expected to get dragged into this mess afterall.] (edited)

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Now it was Rin's turn to be surprised as Gray suddenly hugged her and buried their face in her chest, freezing for a bit as she thought on how to respond before deciding to continue headpatting them as she answered their questions. "Its fine Gray your not being strange at all, as for my new servant, I managed to summon a version of Artoria that became a magus like us instead of the knight King, Trained by Merlin too no less, so I'm sure we'll be a great team, too prodigal mages with immensely powerful mentors, it couldn't be a more perfect match!...ah I'm sorry that happened to you Gray, its a thing we just have to prepare for, some servants randomly and suddenly disappear with little to no reason, I can only imagine it has something to do with the counterforce." [I guess Waver sama never had the time to teach Gray how to be more independant yet...or maybe he was planning to do it when she got a bit older, can't say any of us expected to get dragged into this mess afterall.]

@Rin Tohsaka (@SaberLily | Ayanami) - jump "I miss him...How do I just...I don't really feel comfortable without him, Arjuna talked to me. He told me how I should work alone, independant of him. But its so hard, considering he's made me what I am. He's the reason i'm not an orphan on the streets of london, it just...Urgh...I-I'm sorry for ranting, Rin. I know you probably don't want to hear about me, I-I'd love to meet your servant. Or have you meet Arjuna, he's exceptionally kind. Even though first appearances don't lead to that."

"I miss him...How do I just...I don't really feel comfortable without him, Arjuna talked to me. He told me how I should work alone, independant of him. But its so hard, considering he's made me what I am. He's the reason i'm not an orphan on the streets of london, it just...Urgh...I-I'm sorry for ranting, Rin. I know you probably don't want to hear about me, I-I'd love to meet your servant. Or have you meet Arjuna, he's exceptionally kind. Even though first appearances don't lead to that."

@Gray (@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu) - jump "I don't mind at all Gray, You've never really been this far from Master wavers side before, much less for this long without any ability to get help and advice from him, so you never really had to be independant before, and now your suddenly being dropped into a position where you have to adapt and be independant in a scary situation, I'm not surprised your struggling to keep up with no prior exposure to having to operate on your own before. So, as your wonderfully talent kouhai, in the stead of our great Lord Waver's absence, I Rin Tohsaka shall look after you for him. Sound good Gray?" Flashes Gray a kind uplifting smile as she hugged them this time, rubbing Gray's back soothingly.

"I don't mind at all Gray, You've never really been this far from Master wavers side before, much less for this long without any ability to get help and advice from him, so you never really had to be independant before, and now your suddenly being dropped into a position where you have to adapt and be independant in a scary situation, I'm not surprised your struggling to keep up with no prior exposure to having to operate on your own before. So, as your wonderfully talent kouhai, in the stead of our great Lord Waver's absence, I Rin Tohsaka shall look after you for him. Sound good Gray?" Flashes Gray a kind uplifting smile as she hugged them this time, rubbing Gray's back soothingly.

@Rin Tohsaka (@SaberLily | Ayanami) - jump "Thank you, miss Rin. If you'll have me, I wish to be bethrothed to you!" Gray's mind was even being invaded by Artoria, using such old english terms. Despite her not knowing what they meant, Gray scooted over to Rin's lap to make the hug feel more comforting as she hugged her back. Sighing softly.

"Thank you, miss Rin. If you'll have me, I wish to be bethrothed to you!" Gray's mind was even being invaded by Artoria, using such old english terms. Despite her not knowing what they meant, Gray scooted over to Rin's lap to make the hug feel more comforting as she hugged her back. Sighing softly.

@Gray (@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu) - jump Blushes brightly hearing Gray wish to marry her, her heart skipping a beat from the bold claim as she hugged them back "O-oi Gray chan do you know what betrothal means?"

Blushes brightly hearing Gray wish to marry her, her heart skipping a beat from the bold claim as she hugged them back "O-oi Gray chan do you know what betrothal means?"

@Rin Tohsaka (@SaberLily | Ayanami) - jump "....No? What does it mean?" *She asked, sounding incredibly confused...What did she just ask to do?"

"....No? What does it mean?" *She asked, sounding incredibly confused...What did she just ask to do?"

@Gray (@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu) - jump "Ah...Gray chan...Wishing to be betrothed to someone, is basically asking for their hand in marriage, its a alternative way of marrying someone cause usually parents from nobles families will betrothed their children to kids from another noble family, meaning once they are of age those 2 kids will marry...." Heavy blush

"Ah...Gray chan...Wishing to be betrothed to someone, is basically asking for their hand in marriage, its a alternative way of marrying someone cause usually parents from nobles families will betrothed their children to kids from another noble family, meaning once they are of age those 2 kids will marry...." Heavy blush

@Rin Tohsaka (@SaberLily | Ayanami) - jump Gray went dead silent....Blinking, before letting out a muffled scream of embarrassment into Rin as she felt so stupid! How could she say such a thing without knowing what the word meant. "WAIT-WAITTTT, I DIDN'T KNOW!" She screamed, trying to flee the room from sheer embarrassment.

Gray went dead silent....Blinking, before letting out a muffled scream of embarrassment into Rin as she felt so stupid! How could she say such a thing without knowing what the word meant. "WAIT-WAITTTT, I DIDN'T KNOW!" She screamed, trying to flee the room from sheer embarrassment.

@Gray (@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu) - jump Sighs softly, feeling bout relieved but strangely disappointed Gray didn't know what they said at first, rubbing their head apologetically "Its fine Gray, you didn't know and I can't say I'm too surprised, Lord Waver isn't like most noble lords and since you don't come from your own noble family the mere thought of you ending up betrothed to someone would never happen. Just be careful with what you say ok? Accidentally sending the wrong messages to people can cause alot of headaches, annoyances or embarrassment."

Sighs softly, feeling bout relieved but strangely disappointed Gray didn't know what they said at first, rubbing their head apologetically "Its fine Gray, you didn't know and I can't say I'm too surprised, Lord Waver isn't like most noble lords and since you don't come from your own noble family the mere thought of you ending up betrothed to someone would never happen. Just be careful with what you say ok? Accidentally sending the wrong messages to people can cause alot of headaches, annoyances or embarrassment."

@Rin Tohsaka (@SaberLily | Ayanami) - jump Fortunately, she stopped just shy of leaving her food there. She was a saberface...So she couldn't stop her eating. Slowly, she reapproached and sitting back down with shame. "I'm sorry...U-uhm, anyways. D-Do you wanna go do something together? Perhaps, go play games or watch movies?" She didn't know if Rin would tease her for liking cartoons, so she thought best to hide it for now. Gray slowly bounced up and down. Subtly showing her desire and excitement to hang out with Rin.

Fortunately, she stopped just shy of leaving her food there. She was a saberface...So she couldn't stop her eating. Slowly, she reapproached and sitting back down with shame. "I'm sorry...U-uhm, anyways. D-Do you wanna go do something together? Perhaps, go play games or watch movies?" She didn't know if Rin would tease her for liking cartoons, so she thought best to hide it for now. Gray slowly bounced up and down. Subtly showing her desire and excitement to hang out with Rin.

@Gray (@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu) - jump "A-aahh...I-i don't know about the games...are they boardgames or...e-electronic? As for movies...I suppose I don't mind watching some with you but you'll have to choose the movie and operate it, I don't have any at home so I'm unfamiliar with them...Haven't really had the time while I was at the clocktower to experience them either." Rin blushes softly as she tried to deflect from heavily electronic based activities, though Gray could still tell her senpai was having an odd aversion to doing electronic games.

"A-aahh...I-i don't know about the games...are they boardgames or...e-electronic? As for movies...I suppose I don't mind watching some with you but you'll have to choose the movie and operate it, I don't have any at home so I'm unfamiliar with them...Haven't really had the time while I was at the clocktower to experience them either." Rin blushes softly as she tried to deflect from heavily electronic based activities, though Gray could still tell her senpai was having an odd aversion to doing electronic games.

@Rin Tohsaka (@SaberLily | Ayanami) - jump "O-okay! How about some monopoly?" Gray exclaimed, trying to hold Rin's hand before slowly leading her to her room #deleted-channel. She wanted to make sure Rin was happy! "Wait...Twister!" Perfect! Off they go!

"O-okay! How about some monopoly?" Gray exclaimed, trying to hold Rin's hand before slowly leading her to her room #deleted-channel. She wanted to make sure Rin was happy! "Wait...Twister!" Perfect! Off they go!

@Gray (@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu) - jump "W-wait what is twisteeeer!!!" Rins ~~cries of doom~~ cries out cutely as her words faded away after being dragged away by her excitable kouhai Gray

... And to his surprise, find no one. Great. "Heeeeey, it's anybody here?!" Stupidly asked, seeking for an answer as it was seemingly empty.

8:39 PM

Cricket sounds. Of course, he found this better than dealing with a lot of Magi. But still, were was everybody? And most importantly, who was in charge of the cafeteria?!

At the same time, a certain former Queen also entered, looking for a meal mostly out of boredom, only to find the cafeteria mostly empty and clearly on break...except for a new face? "Ah, hello? Did you just come here from the cyropods? I think that was what they were called. If you're looking for anyone, they're probably away in the Singularity already..."

Ah, he was not expecting to see a person here. Or... Should be using 'person'? "Oh, that means I didn't get totally late to the party... Heya, I'm Leopold. Yes, I just woke up from being cold as ice, thank you. Are those ears real or are they... Uuuh, was it called 'cosplay' I think?" Quick to think and talk, if you want money outta his pocket he's going to be a difficult one.

"They're real, but that's a bit of a long personal story...unless some gold can change hands~ Ah, and a pleasure to meet you, I am the one who once was the Queen over the nation of Sheba, but just call me Sheba. Are you well? Some need treatment to fully recover from their preservation, I have heard." Looking toward the counter, she nodded. "Some food may perk you up as well. Shall I call for the staff here?"

He blinked twice. He was sure as hell there was no Sheba in the maps that he knew... She must be an Heroic Spirit, a Servant. And a very greedy one. "I'm fine, thank you. If you could, that would be great. I need some fuel." He sits on a nearby table, to relax and take in this information. He knew what he was getting in, sort of... But to see it with his very own eyes... "Hey, if all are in the Singularity, what the hell are you doing here then?"

Turning to walk towards the kitchens, she paused at his question. "My Master is...not ready to enter the Singularity yet. Her other Servants have gone ahead, but I would rather not leave her alone. So I find ways to pass the time when she doesn't call on me, or require help, aha."

"Ah, so one can skip on the job. Got it." That was reassuring. He could literally continue to sleep in the lieu of the apocalypse, and not worry about it. But somehow... he didn't relax. He felt he couldn't relax. He had a task to do. "So, where can I figure out what the hell is going on, or... You know, summon more of your kind."

"That is an option, yes, although it does help to be contributing even passively as my Master is doing. With that said..." She studies him for a few moments, reading his body language, and nods approvingly. "After your meal, I will show you to the places to answer both those questions. But you should eat, of course, to be in much shape for that!" And so she continues on to the kitchen, with cafeteria staff soon emerging at her request.

"Let's hope that food is good then, I feel I haven't had a good meal in years." Actually, when was the last time he had a decent meal? He couldn't remember, nor did he really want to. "So, you're a Ghost Liner, right?"

"Well, I don't know your taste, but ordering here is free for employees~ What should I have, hmm?" Placing an order after a few moments (because Idk what she'd have either), she nods in response. "I am a Ghost Liner, or Heroic Spirit as some prefer, yes. A mirage of the past, yet I am here, to carry out our shared purpose. And profit while I can, of course~"

"Excuse me, I'm not of a business entrepreneur, but how exactly is money going to help you? Since you're dead and all."

"Ah, well- I have...plans, yes, plans!" She coughs awkwardly. "Personal, personal things...but I'll use the profit to help people here too, yes~" Flashing a totally not shady and defensive smile, she quickly continues. "A-And what brought you to Chaldea?"

Naturally, he wouldn't even dare to answer that question. It would be instant dead to speak it outloud. But what the hell, it wasn't grounds to be rude. "Know what a political refugee is? Sort of the same thing."

Sighing in relief that the topic had changed, she gave him a knowing nod however. "Understood, I won't ask for more. All kinds have gathered here, after all, it's our goal that matters..."

"Which, I guess, is saving the world. Pretty kind of the Animusphere to do so, eh?" The 'kind' had other subtler implications. This was not what Magi did typically, is what he tried to imply.

"Kindness in true human fashion, indeed... We all seek benefit in the end no matter what kind, but that is what drives us to grow as well, perhaps. Still... Ah, there are some things not to speak of, let us focus on what we can make of this work regardless of what lies underneath, hm?"

"You're quite the perceptive lady, eh? Is that the kind of perks you learn in the business world as a Queen, mayhaps?" He said, half-jokingly.

"Indeed, indeed! Having a sharp and trained eye for trends and people is key in business, after all. And as I'm sure you know, I traded wits with the man who perhaps had the keenest eye and mind of his time..." She seemed to drift into thought for a few moments before snapping back. "Being a Queen has its own demands, indeed."

"Must be harsh then, I wouldn't know what to do if I was a king. I would, dunno, give the crown to someone else and piss off..." "Say, do you accept having a apprentice in business management?" Sarcastically, of course.

"Heh, are you asking me to make an investment? How quick of you, I suppose I made enough of an impression~" Giggling lightly, she shook her head. "But my, you do have what's called a dry wit, hm? And a slightly sharp tongue."

"If that is what takes to survive in this world, sure as hell I do. I gotta say I like you." That was weird. She was a queen and a master of magecraft, although he didn't know the last part, yet she felt very down to earth and kind. She wasn't distant and aloof, but caring and comfortable. Maybe... Maybe this place wasn't so bad. ~~Let's hope Charisma isn't passive~~

"True. We all do what we see as necessary to live and thrive. And thank you, you seem nice as well, whatever your life has been like." Watching him, she smiled lightly. Of course, she'd been keeping a fair bit more than her magecraft abilities from him, but that might come in time...or money. She had a goal, of course, and someone whose work she wished to protect, helping the people here was the least she could do... ~~Heh~~

"Quick question for ya... Is the uniform mandatory?"

"Hm... I think so. From what I hear, the Singularity they're currently handling can be quite cold, you'd want the uniform they have prepared for that anyway. It's made to travel with you through...however rayshifting works."

"Hope it isn't too tight. I saw the combat suits and God they were dreadful. I'll rather die that put one of those thank you." He should be bothered to be forced to follow a dress code? Probably. Was he gonna pass up the opportunity to not look like he walked out of a garbage bin? Probably not.

"You can put in a request, but I would advise you that well...it's likely to be ignored at best. Management can be quite strict here. It almost makes me more concerned about my outfit in comparison... Not that I'd change it unless I had to." Sizing him up, she hums softly. "But if I have a chance, I might make you some fitting jewelry. For a small fee, of course~"

"Woah, woah, you got guts. I wonder what kind of jewels you have to make a vagabond look good. Can't say they're my usual piece of work, but I know a thing or two about them... I'm listenin'."

"Oh, I can make them, to taste and order. Looking at you, a rough vagabond, even so it's all about matching the style. Sharp like glass with some fine details, a sense of inner warmth, hmm..." She spaces out again for a bit before looking back at him. "Oh, and it's not just pretty things I offer, I can get you a few useful pieces too. Some magic in my craft, you see?"

"Jewel magic, you say? If it's good for me, maybe we could have a deal."

"Indeed, I'm sure you'll appreciate what they can do for you. Once I get things up and running, however, business is slow in the world's current state..." ~~Aka I need to get her to expertise before she can make much of use~~

"Oh, I can wait. I've waited a long time for other stuff after all. Patience is a virtue and all that."

"Hm.. That aside, if I may ask, what kind of person do you want to come when it's your time to summon one?"

"Oh, right, that... Hmmmm." Leopold thinks for a second. What would he want...? Unfortunately, he's more of a pessimist. He can think more in who he doesn't want to summon. "... I'm sorry if I offend you, but while you're nice and all, I wouldn't stand a bossy King. I guess that the 'good guys', those paragons... I couldn't be able to stand them."

"I see, that's a fair position. Hopefully a fitting companion answers your call, or at least not one you would clash with..." Pausing for a few seconds to consider things, she cleans her plate, tidying up but waiting for him to be done. "I can direct you to the place where you'd begin, if you like? Or perhaps you want to check in with the management here first."

"Thanks for the opportunity, but I think I can deal with it myself. You're going now?"

"Mm, if you don't have anything else to ask, I am. It's my pleasure to help welcome a new co-worker, but I have others, not least my own Master, to check on. I hope your work goes well~" And with that, unless Leopold says anything else, Sheba stands up and turns to leave. As she exits, he might catch a glimpse of creatures that have similar ears following her should he turn to look soon enough.

Leopold would say nothing else, beyond pondering on the tiny glimpse he got. And once she left, he would sigh, abd proceed to enjoy a good meal ~~What the fuck do the British breakfast? And if anybody tells me it's baked eel or something I'll do a backflip and die.~~

Done eating, he wasn't wasting time and he never learned how to wash dishes, so he goes outside and leaves the empty dish here.

"Well, that was.... enlightening." After her examination, Akiha went into the cafeteria with Lucius. "I've never seen someone trip over their own chair, hit the edge of their desk and knock themselves out before." She takes a sip of her ginger and lime tea. "Maybe it's best to stay away from Chaldea's medical facilities until we summon someone like Nightingale."

@Sophie, Mary, Nito, Gorgon, Boud

Following his master out of the medical room "It was almost an impressive feat if it wasn't so sad" Lucius agreed with Akiha after seeing the head of staff knock themself out mid examination "I agree if that is the head of the Medical staff waiting for a servant with medical knowledge would be for the best." I assume he's only in that job due to nepotism, we should have someone confirm if his PHD and Doctorate are even real. Lucius sat down and grabbed a cup of tea

"You know, when I first contracted you, I thought you were a total dunce, but you're actually really smart." Akiha says this with a completely calm expression on her face.

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@Sophie, Mary, Nito, Gorgon, Boud

"I am an Emperor of Rome, I am surprised that you assumed I would be." "Ha but then I again when you contracted me, I thought you'd be more pompous than you turned about being, so I guess we are both bad as assumptions," Lucius said with a slight chuckle as he thought back on how long ago that was now (edited)

@Angelic

"Oh? You don't think I'm pompous?" The corner of Akiha's mouth curls into a devilish smile. "I must have been letting myself go. Stay around dirt too long and you'll start to smell like it."

@Sophie, Mary, Nito, Gorgon, Boud

"Ha really now? I guess I should prepare for you to attempt to prove me wrong then 'your Majesty'?" Lucius said with a smirk and sarcastic tone

"We'll see." Akiha's expression sobers and she takes another sip from her tea. "We still have more Singularities to complete. But time sure is passing by fast." When she awoke from Cryostasis she felt like she had so much catching up to do, but now that she looks back on it, all that time passed in the blink of an eye. "..Did I ever tell you about my other Servant?"

@Sophie, Mary, Nito, Gorgon, Boud

"Lucius turned his head to look at Akiha* "No?" Lucius said with a look of You had another servant?!?! Since when?*

"Well, there was Ran too. She was a Caster who supported me during the France Singularity, but she's not who I want to tell you about." Akiha places both of her hands in her lap. "This happened before you became my Servant. When I was working with the Holy Church, there was a Servant without a Master on my team. As circumstances would have it, we ended up making a temporary contract." Her usually harsh face softens. "I.. never had the chance to ask him if he thought I was a good Master." Then again, she's not the type of person who does that sort of thing.

@Sophie, Mary, Nito, Gorgon, Boud

"Why would you think that you aren't a good Master?" Lucius asked Akiha seeing her tone change he dropped his smirk "So far you've proven to me that you are." Lucius said in a genuine tone, after his first master he wasn't expecting this is next one would be confident enough to fight beside him in the thick of a fight (edited)

"That's not it. It's not that I lack confidence," Akiha says. "I know I can be difficult for people to get along with, but that Servant and I never had a chance to talk in the first place. It's more that..." Akiha's eyes wander, thinking about what that Servant was like. "If you were gone and I felt sentimental, I could always take a trip to Rome and pay tribute to you. But this Servant wasn't like that. I think that looking into his human self would ruin the image I have of him. I don't think he'd want me to, either." "Sorry. I'm rambling, and there's not even any booze in this tea." (edited)

@Sophie, Mary, Nito, Gorgon, Boud

"I've only recently begun to understand what it is like to feel something like loss so I might not be the best person at understanding it but I don't mind you telling me." "If you want to remember them, then do it. Even if you didn't properly speak with them you still share experiences and memories with them, which you will ways carry with you to remember them"

Lucius' answer catches Akiha off-guard. She didn't expect him to say something so moving. "..Thank you." She gives a small smile. "I'll do just that. I'm sure he would like that." "There's something funny I'm realizing now."

@Sophie, Mary, Nito, Gorgon, Boud

"Hmm? What did you realise?" Lucius said

"That Servant had red hair too. Maybe I went and replaced one redhead with another?"

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"Anyway. I doubt I'll ever get emotional enough to want to do something like taking a trip to pay tribute," Akiha says. From one second to the next, she's brimming with confidence again. "Although I would like to do it just because. I bet the expression on your face when you see modern Rome could amuse me for a week straight."

"Is that a good or a bad thing?" Archywut

"What happened to Rome?"

"For one, I doubt you'd get recognized by anyone there. I'm no expert though." "His name was Simo, by the way. He was an Assassin-class Servant. If you ever run into him in the Throne.." Akiha almost says something way out of character. "Nevermind. But now you know the story of my first Servant."

"I'll err keep an eye out for him? Thank you for telling me about them"

"And thanks for saying you think I'm a good Master." Akiha stands up and tosses her hair back. "Well. I am the best Master you could ever ask for, so that's only natural."

@Sophie, Mary, Nito, Gorgon, Boud

"Ha and it's already gone to your head I see, but I can't say you're wrong." Lucius laughed as he spoke "What's next then Master?"

"The next Singularity will start soon. It's about time we work side by side again."

"Then the next singularity it is, I'll make sure nothing stands in our way while we're there."

Tyonis could be found after his training, wearing somewhat tight-fitting workout clothes while sipping on a cup of hastily made Irish Coffee. Though it wasn't as delicious as one made by a professional bartender, the taste was familiar enough and the aroma brought about a satisfying ending to a long and grueling training session. Now that he nearly Burial Agent-level in terms of combat ability, in order to improve his skills, he needed to fight against much higher level opponents, which led to his currently exhausted state. His blonde hair, tied into a warrior's wolf tail was matted heavily by sweat. He didn't anticipate company at this time, since most of Chaldea were focusing on the new Singularity, but suddenly his Origin sent shivers down his spine. Instinctively, he looked up to see a figure approaching...

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

"You seem to have felt my presence human. Well, no matter. It is only natural to do so after all. Considering a magus of your caliber. Yet, I can feel something strange about you. As if your very being is staring at me. Yours, reminds me much of those three knights." Melusine, Barghest and of course Baobhan Sith. Or as their other names are called. Fairy Knight, Tristan, Lancelot and Gawain. His being certainly reminds her of such. And if he has to describe his origin. His entire being, it would be this. "To serve." How entertaining indeed. Or perhaps it is more accurate to say. "Knighthood." "You have my interest, magus. Now, seat at the other chair. For that is my seat." Tyonis's height is clearly taller than her, however her voice carried the aura of royalty, one who rules and voices authority. Her boye eyes lightly obscured by her veil.

@Tyonis Shiki

4:55 AM

*blue eyes

Tyonis raised a brow in surprise at Morgan's sudden arrival. He could tell she was a Servant, and Tyonis had been around enough Servants exuding the aura of ancient royalty to pick out a Queen. Instinctively, he moved aside. He was, in no small part, compelled by his Origin, and also took his half-finished drink to clear the table. "I'm not interested in the Root," Tyonis corrected, realizing she was calling him a Magus. "You can just call me Tyonis, Your Highness."

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

And so, he would lift up the normal chair using the blade tip of rhongomyniad and place it aside. Afterwards, she would summon her throne in place of it and sit down. Once that was done. She would cross her legs and make eye contact with the magus known as Tyonis Magstrom. Raising her eyebrow at his statement briefly. The Queen of the Fae would nod. "So, you are no magus you say? And yet, your entire being has awakened. How fascinating. Hear my name, and remember it well. My name is Morgan le Fay. I suppose here in Proper Human History. I am more recognized as the sister of King Arthur."

@Tyonis Shiki

Tyonis blinked once at the sudden introduction. "Proper Human History? Were you summoned from an alternate timeline? Well, I suppose a Queen would have no reason to hide her name. I am honor-bound to do likewise then. I am Tyonis Magstrom, Master of Assassin." Tyonis was suddenly very self-conscious about his appearance and cursed his carelessness. Had he known there was someone of major repute remaining in Chaldea, he would have dressed more appropriately after his exercise.

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

"Yes, Proper Human History. Your timeline. I do come from another timeline. However, that is not what I came here toked discuss. Master of Assassin, I must ask. What is your goal here in Chaldea? Why exactly did you join such an organization?" She asked to the Enforcer with her typical expression on her lips. Not once changing. Right now, his clothing was not as interesting as his answer. He certainly smells of sweat, but such is expected.

5:20 AM

@Tyonis Shiki

"Why I joined Chaldea? Well, at first it was just to get away from the Mage Association, my previous employer. I felt Chaldea's mission of protecting human history was more worthwhile then killing in the name of an organization that does not care about normal human values. Now, it's because I have a greater purpose that I can put my skills to use for. I am a warrior who has found a battlefield, so to speak."

"In short, a place to use your skills. I suppose that is a reason that is not too far fetched as it initially may seem. Then, let me ask this human, how would you feel dedicating yourself to me. Serving me, devote everything to me. After all, one cannot call themselves a knight without a lord. Right now, I am searching for a master. So far, you seem to be the most promising." Of course, he was the first she has interacted with that she is considering to be her master. Regardless, she is in no rush to make such a contract with him. If there are more suitable candidates than him. Then she simply would choose them.

@Tyonis Shiki

A part of Tyonis, a primal, instinctual fragment, wanted him to say yes, but the more cynical part of him had to add some caveats. "I suppose you're taking advantage of my Origin. I can't very well deny it after it's been Awakened, so my answer will be yes. But I want to ask you not to bring needless harm to innocents and especially to humanity. If you can abide by such a request, then I will offer you my life and will even happily serve a tyrant. If not, then I will still serve you, but my effectiveness as a Master and even as a warrior will undoubtedly significantly decrease."

"I shall think about your offer human. In the meantime, I ask that you bring me a drink. Red wine shall be suitable enough. Afterwards, I shall retire to a room to muse over your offer." Said the queen of the fae as she placed her chin on her soft palm. Clearly pondering this offer. Yes, it is true, she is taking advantage of his Origin. He cannot refuse, however he may disobey in some regards. Which certainly would be quite... troublesome in the long term.

@Tyonis Shiki

"You want me to pick you a wine? All right, I'm not totally incapable but..." he trailed off and stared at his own mug, then drained it dry in one breath. He entered into the kitchen and eyed the wine rack, having no real idea of how to identify which one was the finest of the bottles. In the end he left it to luck.

@Tyonis Shiki

Good or Bad Wine: 1d20 (8) Total: 8

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meh below average

5:42 AM

(Bad wine)

Tyonis eventually came back out with a mundane wine. It's quality was below average, but he poured her a glass, placing full faith in his luck. "Hopefully you enjoy it, Your Highness."

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

And so, without another word. The Queen would grasp the glass of wine with her delicate fingers. Wrapping her fingers around it and bringing it close to her lips. Afterwards, she would take a small sip to taste this wine. For a moment, she stayed silent. Was she savoring the taste? As a matter of fact, no. Her expression shifted to that of a displeased tone as she placed the wine glass down and slowly got up from her seat. Along with it, her throne disappeared as well. "This wine is clearly below average, if anything. It is very unsuitable to my tastes. I am very... displeased. At any rate, I shall be taking my leave human. I am sure we shall meet one another again very soon."

@Tyonis Shiki

Tyonis could only release a long, suffering sigh. He was a knight, not a wine-taster. But he kept his comments to himself and instead replied with: "Rest well, Your Highness." He then bowed at the waist. He did not kneel, for she was not his Sovereign, yet.

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

And so, the witch of britain departed without so much another word. Having said her piece. Still, a human who's origin has been awakened. That is certainly quite amusing.

@Tyonis Shiki

Gray exists here, looking around as she held two ice creams. Having been waiting so long they began to melt and Gray was sweating bullets.

Suddenly beside her in a flutter of blue lights the dark-skinned man in the pale white robes would appear. "I sense trouble, is there an issue Master?" he said softly from behind her.

11:40 AM

@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu

Suddenly beside her in a flutter of blue lights the dark-skinned man in the pale white robes would appear. "I sense trouble, is there an issue Master?" he said softly from behind her.

@Arjuna | The Endowed Hero (@TheInsanityThatLiesOutside) - jump He was met with a swift slap around the back of the head with her elbow as he appeared. Gray was scowling with a slight air of annoyance. "I've been waiting...For you to come have ice cream with me..."

The Archer tilted his head as he looked down at the ice cream cone, making to take one of them with his seemingly rough of soft hands. He stared at it for a moment. "It is... strange that in these days one can receive a gift of the cold so readily. I recall ice was a luxury in my time, reserved for only the most fortunate for the ice had to brought from the snowy mountain-tops of Kashmir for a laborious task of bringing it down south before it melted. But now you hold it like it is nothing."

9:29 PM

@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu

The Archer tilted his head as he looked down at the ice cream cone, making to take one of them with his seemingly rough of soft hands. He stared at it for a moment. "It is... strange that in these days one can receive a gift of the cold so readily. I recall ice was a luxury in my time, reserved for only the most fortunate for the ice had to brought from the snowy mountain-tops of Kashmir for a laborious task of bringing it down south before it melted. But now you hold it like it is nothing."

@Arjuna | The Endowed Hero (@TheInsanityThatLiesOutside) - jump "Oh, don't you know. I'm a very important person! That's why I have ice!" She sarcastically responded, clearly drunk on the power to be independant now. Becomimg almost a completely different person, she began to hum to herself as she began to think. "Tell me about the current singularity, Archer."

"Oh, don't you know. I'm a very important person! That's why I have ice!" She sarcastically responded, clearly drunk on the power to be independant now. Becomimg almost a completely different person, she began to hum to herself as she began to think. "Tell me about the current singularity, Archer."

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(@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu) - jump "When did you become so sure of yourself, Master?" he said, "As your Servant you are currently the most important person to me." "As for the singularity, we face a vampiric forest that has taken a majority of Europe. I believe it is called Einnashe."

"When did you become so sure of yourself, Master?" he said, "As your Servant you are currently the most important person to me." "As for the singularity, we face a vampiric forest that has taken a majority of Europe. I believe it is called Einnashe."

@Arjuna | The Endowed Hero (@TheInsanityThatLiesOutside) - jump "D'awwww, thank you Archer. And you don't need to worry about me, my goal is to protect Chaldea and humanity at large. Worrying over me will not protect humanity, you can get another master if something happens to me." Gray spoke with somewhat disregard for her own well-being. As if brushing off any beliefs of her own strength. "Einnashe...I think i've heard that name before....Ah! Faker, I was fighting Faker in the child of Einnashe...If I...Remember correctly." She squinted, as if trying to recall a foggy memory. Ice cream dripping and melting down her hand.

"Exercise caution with your words, Master," he would take an elegant lick of his ice cream, noting how cold it played on his tongue, "I made an oath to protect you the best I can. And it would not do my pride well should I fail in that task. There may come the day I fear, but none of them will be as unique as you I should say." "May you allow me to ask who this Faker you speak of is?"

4:53 AM

@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu

"Hm, Faker was a strange...Servant, we never learned her true name. But we knew she was Iskandar's shadow. The servant that Sir tried so hard to get back, though in the end he had to destroy the catalyst. we know that she was one of Iskandar's soldiers, and that she allegedly didn't join in his noble phantasm...? So she was summoned instead of Iskandar...Its far too hazy to remember." She pulled out Add's birdcage, staring at the inanimate cube with a soft smile. "He's the only reason we was able to survive as long as we did against her. Otherwise i'd have died..."

@TheInsanityThatLiesOutside

"So the jester in a cage had a use after all," he mock clapped, "But otherhow, that is a strange servant indeed. To live in one's shadow their entire life is... complicated. It is not always the shadow of another person that is cast upon oneself. Sometimes it is a... expectation one must grow under. An expectation to be a hero without fault, to choose the most perfect path, to never make a mistake, to seem as magnificent the next moment as the last. Eventually you become that shadow that is cast, unable to be yourself but rather be what others see you as. At least isolation does not ask nor expect."

5:04 AM

@Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria

@TheInsanityThatLiesOutside (why am I pinged)

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@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu

"Something that was bizzare was that she saved me from an avalanche. She was so hellbent on killing me, but she saved me. Servants are truly strange, though I suspect; now that I have more knowledge on servants. That she was acting under independant action."

@TheInsanityThatLiesOutside

"Did you ever know why she saved you?" he asked, "What may seem strange and random always has a pattern near the end. I have met many men who seemed mad in my time, yet passed onto me great wisdom that I could never have convinced of because I didn't think like them."

4:56 AM

@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu

"Did you ever know why she saved you?" he asked, "What may seem strange and random always has a pattern near the end. I have met many men who seemed mad in my time, yet passed onto me great wisdom that I could never have convinced of because I didn't think like them."

@Arjuna | The Endowed Hero (@TheInsanityThatLiesOutside) - jump "She claimed I was a warrior, and warriors should die on the battlefield? I don't see myself as a warrior, in fact after this is all over...I-I'm not sure what i'll do. I'll keep trying to make the world a better place, and maybe live with my new girlfriend. The world has so much in store once we win.."

"She claimed I was a warrior, and warriors should die on the battlefield? I don't see myself as a warrior, in fact after this is all over...I-I'm not sure what i'll do. I'll keep trying to make the world a better place, and maybe live with my new girlfriend. The world has so much in store once we win.."

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(@Fl, Wi, Ab, Yu) - jump "Then let us create a world willing to live," he said. "For you and your... new girlfriend whoever she is. I've seen everything there is to see. Or so I think. I'd be glad to see if there's anything new out there to say then battle and fighting monsters. I was a warrior and I'd say I spent nothing I spent was but refining the art of war. Yet I died not on a battlefield, but on a snowy peak staring out into a blue sky. Unfulfilled but not with violance."

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~~[Insert fitting intro here]~~ Stopping in for a meal as she remains off duty, willingly leaving the murder forest to those more able and inclined, the mercenary smiles. Turning to the one she can tell is nearby, she gives a wave. "Here for a meal as well, Fujibayashi? With all that's happened, this place is still the same as then... Well, the usual for you?"

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of course, … how wouldn’t her friend be aware of her presence, no matter how experienced she is in hiding, Wiltrud is always able to tell where she was it’s almost like sorcery . Afterward, seeing as she has been discovered, the assassin appears as if out of nowhere from behind a pillar, much as if she materialised right then and there, the shinobi’s hands behind her back as she pouts “It’s not fair if you use your sorcery to know where I am, I honed my skills so I am now found it isn’t fair” skills? She just stood behind a pillar, …. sigh, assassiiiiinnnn but nevertheless she’d walks to her friend’s side with a smile “But at least now I get to spend time with you, just keeping an eye out for your safety can be very tiring, also I have to say the food in Rome was pretty good, but I like my ramen after all, old habits never change right? Eheh!” a radiant smile as yet again starts talking too much “Hm hm, I guess some ramen wouldn’t hurt been a while since I had the occasion too, I know I said I wanna see that city, but honestly I missed the simpler food to enjoy, what are you gonna get?” leaning forward she look at Wiltrud from bellow and her awkward position

@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae

"It's not any reflection on your skills at least, the contract itself lets me be able to sense you regardless. But fair, maybe I won't call you out so often... You do hide well otherwise after all." Giving the energetic assassin a light grin, she thinks for a few seconds. "I'll go for some simpler stuff myself, they have some good meat in the style of my homeland. I wouldn't mind seeing more of that city too, but you don't always choose where your job, or employers, send you, and honestly I don't quite mind leaving that forest job to others... So it's just nice and plain meals for now~ And it looks like it's our turn to order." One pair of orders later, the lady is headed towards a table to sit down...

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“N-No, no no no no!, … Wiltrud that’s not what I mean at all!” FujiShy

the assassin flails her arm in front of her scissoring them trying to remedy the situation as to make herself more clear “I actually kind of enjoy it, eheh- I was just saying it’s not fair for me when I try to hide” a bright awkward smile on her face at this interaction turning red a bit in shame “Con-tract? Oh yes yes contract, you sorcerers have curious ways of hiring, but who blames you after all, you want to know someone gets their job done” still knocked in the head eh, … unable to really what her friend means by contract “But we are more friends then anything after all so I don’t mind” of course Fuji would order enough food to rival the appetite of the king of knights, and damn well she will order fourths, kind of curious someone who still thinks they are human is capable of eating so much and not question it. After all, being a servant is any woman’s dream, eat as much without getting fat right? Food is good and that’s the end of it “You know? I do wonder sometimes, if you would have ever had the chance, would you wished to have change something? After all, people told me about this, … holy, … grail stuff, … it grants a wish right? Who wouldn’t seek such a thing, I have to say even I myself have my selfish wish I want to make but geeze I never am able to get through you no matter how much I call you friend. You are always so serious and uptight through the impish smile of your’s” does she even know what impish smile mean? But maybe she got it right on the nose in this case (edited)

@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae

"That's...what I said, I'll be fair about it..." Tilting her head in slight confusion as Fuji continued, she recalled the assassin's current mental state and simply went along with the change in topic, watching as the girl packed on the servings like only a Servant could. "Serious and uptight, huh? I guess with the kind of life I've had, it leaves a mark. The face I keep on is somewhat inherited too... But enough on that, at least right here. If I could change something, however, I'd get myself a fortune, power, influence, and so on, enough to share with people like me... Or just a fortune, who knows~ Rare you can say what any change you'd make would really lead to until that comes, after all." She shrugs. "But I think you can guess any way I might take this if I keep going. So screw that, let's eat."

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“And that’s exactly what I mean by serious and uptight” she pouts lowering her voice as she comments under her breath “You just change the subject every time, …” a bit displeased at the way of the matter but she never found herself to be more then powerless in changing the way this conversations go, starting to dig in as soon as she is able to in her usual style, legs crossed on the chair in a lotus position and a hungry mouthful of food with every bite as if she was starved for 2 months straight of course once she starts nothing stops her besides the random questions she has “How did you begin to learn how to fight anyway? Was there like a man who took you in, and became the best there was? Then you started to be looked up to as some kind of unachievable victory if you were an opponent you caused people to be respectful to you or else get. Of course all this was nothing to you so you simply had eyes for one guy there who seemed nice and you kept bullying him in hopes of attractin-“ most probably cut off at this point before she doesn’t go too much into detail of what her fictional mind wonders, god this woman was really an airhead or that stupid she can’t be left alone 2 minutes without provoking a ruckus

@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae I’ll respond in the morning if you reply probably

"Something like that, hah, the first part anyway... Family had some connections in the wider circle of sorcerers as you call them, so once things had crumbled fully, one or two of those still were left. I did what I could for a while until one decided to see if I had anything they wanted. In short, I didn't, but it was my attempts to at least become an enforcer in that place that started the rest. Course, that didn't last either, but it gave me my first real taste of the job..." Staring into empty air for a few moments as she idly ate, she then resumed. "After that, I began looking to enter the mercenary business, since that was pretty much what I knew I could do. That's where and when I met someone who you might say 'took me in', or rather was willing to help me out long as I could scratch his back and help him earn too. It's the way things are, hm? He's gone now, one job ended poorly for him, but yeah, I owed him plenty. If anything, I had no name far as I was concerned before that, might have been given one but never got the chance to know myself far as I could remember, things had broken down when I was that much of a kid. So I took his, best I had to give him some sort of credit in my own way for where and what I am now. It's a tradition in families like what mine apparently used to be that passing a name down honors it or such, so it's something like that. Of course, maybe it's a bit of a brag that I was taking his reputation too, not that I didn't have the victories to back it~" "Think that's what you're looking for too, isn't it, the kind of things I did and experienced to be how I am. What I needed to be and do at each point shaped a bit of the end result. Guess what you said checks out, both uptight and impish, a way to keep your cards to your chest while being whatever someone wants or expects you to be. Mostly necessary when anyone can be a client or the next one after your head..." Releasing a sigh, she shrugs, lightly smiling while she eats.

2:03 PM

"You're somewhat the same, right? Not that kind of sad story, but having to learn the same way of dealing with people and showing the right faces at the times you could use them."

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Fuj : listening to Wiltrud she was on her usual way of making light of situations, maybe is it that she didn’t care, or because she actually tries to shine a lantern where the sun never shines. May it be bliss for some creatures of the cave, or utterly blind or burn them in as it goes against their nature to be grazed by things we take for granted ourselves, truly, depraved creatures. Her face would stick out it’s tongue as she’d try to make a small tower out of plastic forks. Something truly frightening as she just puts her palm on the table and phases through it, wasn’t she able to do that only when shadows were around? Curious how her repertoire encompasses a bigger variety of abilities, … it’s either that or there’s some kind of, …. Trick, much like an illusionist making the impossible possible, sometimes someone who makes such childish constructs should be questioned how she gained the knowledge of such cursed techniques placing fork into spoon as sometimes it snaps and she pouts a bit as she breaks them in the true mess of a klutz that Fuji is, she relentlessly builds this construction which she has to steal from the kitchen staff forks for in order to pull off, finally after Wiltrud regains her bearing and asks her the question, looking at her she’d seem like she never listened to begin with but when questioned and looked she’d say “O-Oh, y-yeah. Gimme a second, it’s hard to make roof, this is the full length of my abilities at display! Yes!” she’d say with a smile as she attempt to top the huge construct when she would lean forward before she puts the cherry on top and finishes the tower “Phew! That was a work and a half I have to tell you, ha hah! Nothing short of amazing from Fujibayashi Nagato-san don’t you thing? NOT SO MUCH OF A MESSY AND BOTTLE OF ENERGY AIN’T I!” pouting crossing her arms away from her as if she wanted to prove a point she takes a few second to boast about this feat as if Wiltrud didn’t just open to her

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“But yes, this is a house of my dreams, living royally and all the like ya know? Status and whatever is not really what I’m looking for, I just kinda want to have a normal life, not riddled with so many annoying responsibilities, tsch. As if I’d ever get the chance for something like that” in before she hastes to turn with the biggest smile ever to her placing her palm on her knees to say just as happily to her “WHAT DO YOU SAY WE DO IT TOGETHER? Get a house and have the best of out times as we live togeth-“ although when she presses her palms on her thighs her hand phase inside, causing herself to fall face first into the table, with a loud BANG hitting the wood as she makes the structure collapse that she worked so long for. Now covered in a plastic pile. Probably in a comic manner as she was just kinda planning a life together with her master as if they were childhood friend of some sorts, slowly raising up and spreading the cutlery all over the table as she raises her head with it’s trademark rooster hairstyle up in the air defeated with a redness of a tomato at the embarrassment, damn it she really did it again! Then not so assassin assassin just made a scene one more time. It’s almost comical how her luck skill is this low that she always ends up in such situations, but it has its entraining value nevertheless as she’d hold her nose from bleeding, a nasal voice coming out as she takes out an onomatopoeia “Mmmmmmmmmm-“ she would sound like a kettle whistling for tea holding back tears of shame once more “My building-, … now where will we live, …” she’d say seemingly not caring that all that hardworkwent to the nothing, more caring about the fate of her imaginary scenario, but, suddenly with a snap of her finger she would raise proudly pushing her chest forward much like as she’s about to yell evrika at the top of her lungs, one hand holding her pointer finger up and the other across her stomach

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3:40 PM

“I KNOW! I FOUND IT!” , … eeeeh, more or less. The kunoichi expresses with the wide eyes of an excited girlie who just cough a butterfly for the first time readying to show it to her parents “I know my sensei once said that if life crumbles your plans, you should start making new ones before you start slacking off!” she punches her palm determined now, highly motivated by the looks of it she’d continue “We need to plan more, before we don’t run out of time Wiltrud! We can’t sit around and wait for this willy billy human incineration! TRIVIAL WILL IT BE! I’m sure the family which you’ve been born to gave you a name which means something along those lines. I’m sure of it!” in before turning to grab her shoulders and shale her slightly and gently as if she went to fly out towards the ninth heavens and left her for a moment alone in the cafeteria “Time we leave the life of enforcing behind who cares it didn’t work out huh! I’m sure they missed on a great opportunity. So lets make our own, show them how cool you are, I’m sure that person you spoke about earlier did also care for you a lot even if they wouldn’t have shown it. You speak with grief as you too deep down know it.” with that finally let go getting her ass back into her damn seat, before raising her palm up waving it from side to side much like a paddle. Her eyes close and head moves in tandem with the aforementioned hand gesture “Of course now now, you have me now. So never fret as your friend is here to help. We will honour his memory and my clan member’s too to as well hm hm.” inflating her chicks with stern definite nods “What’s his name again? You never mentioned it in the story, you do say you owe him and he gave you a name, but did he not give you his? That’s mean really, but what can I say”

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as with thatshe’d make and exaggerated shrug with leaning to the side towards her with a slightly goffy combined with a smugness only found in cartoons when she smiles “Men will be meeeeen. Huh, …” she’d come back into position in her seat hunched over, still read as a tomato as she grabs her chin intently in deep though as if she’s trying to comprehend the meaning of a painting “Guess we aren’t that different. I know I was raised pretty much by Sensei, he was a bit of an oaf at time, eheh~ but he always meant well. Even though the rigorous training we were put through as children he always cared for me and the others, I was, … kinda looking up at him if I’m honest, … most of my morals probably came from him. Even though he was much brutal. He was very old school, so for him a death was failure still, although we all knew he had a heart of gold, still, its hard to argue such a thing in the way I portrayed it, …” rubbing her chin a lightbulb manifests next to her head (figuratively) “I know, think of it like a father letting their child finally leaving their home! Go out in the wild word and trusting they can spread their wings and fly on their own! Yes yes yes! That’s definitely it, think of it like that was the case everyday for him. He didn’t bathe for strength of his apprentices, but their safe return. Of course, he was a man of steal, he couldn’t always keep up the stone face, I think, … he was much like a parent to me honestly. Mine were, … eh, never really meet them, just rarely. Some day they also stoped visiting I’m sire they settled at a home and whatever not. Leaving me in the care of sensei. Since that also was after I was told I’ll take over the clan. Never really was able to track them either, geez, guess I’m considered the greatest of shinobi because they never really got to register my parents. It’s all heritage after all don’t you think?”

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4:01 PM

@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae

4:03 PM

I know you hate me

Taking a few minutes to process the eruption of words and excitement she triggered, Wiltrud sighs again. "...We're in the public cafeteria. Exactly why I was going to avoid the subject here, is this what childcare is like? If I haven't seen you at work, I'd wonder what makes you an assassin at all..." Resting her head on the back of her hand in a stereotypical pose, she raises an eyebrow. "I haven't just been sitting around by choice, have I? You know we've been left back here for good reason, that forest job is not something I'd take for almost any price, not with what I can and can't do. And I'm using his name, that's the one you know. Didn't I say that just before? If it got past all that excitement of yours, I suppose. Have to wonder if your sensei was also like this at all... But that aside, see the forest where? If you'd go at the same pace you talk on a hike, maybe I should get you a leash..." Chuckling slightly, she goes quiet for some seconds, passively continuing her meal while visibly considering something. "So your family left you on purpose? Hm, have you mentioned this before, think I have heard you bring it up... But to remind myself, I have to ask, did you ever consider finding them then?"

Fujibayashi just looks at her with a face if embarrassment and defeat as she’d say “You are so cruel sometimes Wiltrud” sniff sniff “I just want to make you happy not annoy you, I’ll be more restrained then” saying it with a determined tone she’d end crying about it as if she never even started to begin with “I thought you meant something else by that, you said a lot of words you know?” crossing her arms as she pouts looking away as she’d say that “No, Sensei was more apt then me to lead. I always did what I felt was right, not much of a leader I told you before.” hearing the part with the least Fujibayashi simply picks up her food bowl and chopsticks, ignoring the plastic mess that was on the table puffing her cheeks hearing it “I’m not am dog”, hmmmmmm-, …” and at her question she’d snap her head to her lowering her chin a bit annoyed now “Didn’t I say I tried finding them already? Yes, yes they left me there. But it was just tradition after all, I can’t blame them. Besides, I can’t look for them anymore, they aren’t immortal, and I still need to find a way to get back to my time if I want to continue. Maybe, one day, … I can talk to them again and have another chance to talk with them, if only that” as with that she continues to eat calmly, if not a bit bored even “Don’t you wanna find your’s as well?”

@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae

"You don't have any need to do that more or better than you do already, anyway. But heh, a lot of words?" Leaving the irony aside, she nods. "That much you've shown, honestly, much more inclined to take initiative in the moment. It's what makes you good at what you do, I'd say." Shrugging, Wiltrud casually finishes cleaning her plate. "Found them already. I knew where I came from and some of what to look for, so tracking the name down wasn't too hard. No connection to any of them, however, so I just went on back to finding my next client."

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Veronica had carried her Sister all the way to the Cafeteria, she wasn't planning on letting go till they got here..! @RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/- @Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach

"Put! Me! Down! You can't just humiliate me after shattering all my hopes like this!"

"A-ah." She does gently let her Sister down. "This was just the fastest way here, I think."

". . ."

Dee sighed, holding the side of one of the tables and just kind of going a little limp. "Good grief... Even dying you make me feel like a little-" "Girl."

Is just drinking her milkshake. Suddenly a screaming child got carried here.

". . ."

oh wait. That's her older sister.

12:44 PM

Slurps on her milkshake.

"H-hey Fee." "Look who I found."

"Theano Hippolyta Nicolo where have you been!?"

". . . Isn't it obvious, drinking my smoothie."

12:45 PM

With that she slurped on it some more.

She's immediately rushing to the side of her younger sister and after staring at her with a furious expression for a few seconds... Pulled her into a tight hug. Probably a bit too tight. She can be unaware of her own strength sometimes. "I was worried sick! You didn't even leave a note!"

"Aic--!" The girl quickly yelped, wiggling around her sisters grasp with a groan!

12:47 PM

"Desponia! Stop it--! You're crushing me--!" (edited)

Veronica took this opportunity to go get some food from the kitchen for the three of them..!

"Consider it your punishment, you precocious little brat! Don't you ever do something like that again, pulling a Vee on me!"

"Can't... Breathe...--"

12:50 PM

At this point, Fee did the only thing she could do-

12:50 PM

She headbutted Dee.

Veronica returned with Cake. Chocolate Cake that is. "You two are getting along, that's great."

12:53 PM

She's glad that her Sister managed to bounce back already. Carrying really did the trick, huh?

Is fucking dying over here.

"Ow-! Why you little-!" Dee's holding her nose, having pulled back from Fee and just... Sitting next to her.

The moment that the hold loosened- Fee slipped out of it and sat down. She was breathing a little heavily-- Yeah hugs from Dee were never something she actually enjoyed...

12:54 PM

"Didn't expect you to come to Chaldea..."

"I was looking for you two to bring you both home... Or at least to watch over you, even if our sister has... Made that impossible to do for more than a week!"

"I'm not a little kid you know, I can very well take care of myself."

"I know that! Of course I know that, but it's still my duty to look after you, to look after the family! And..."

"..." Silently eating cake..

She isn't listening.

"....I missed you." She quietly grumbled to herself as she got some cake.

Pausing for a moment, the girl leaned to the side, slurping on her milkshake for a few long moments before... "You say that as if you ever had time for me anyway."

"...That's not fair. That's not fair and you know it." Dee squeezed her fist a little bit. "You're right. I didn't have time. I didn't have the freedom you did."

"..Which is my fault, isn't it?"

"No. Even before you left..." "I might not have had the responsibilities and attention you did..." "But I wasn't let be either."

"Well you clearly had enough time to come here, didn't you?" Theano remarked, a sarcastic intonation within her voice making her opinions and thoughts all too clear as she finished her milkshake, setting the empty cup down on the table beside her.

Dee slammed her fist onto the table, standing up and glaring blazing daggers into both of her sisters. "I CAME HERE FOR YOU! BOTH OF YOU! SO WE COULD BE A FAMILY AGAIN! I JUST WANTED MY SISTERS BACK!" Tears were beginning to come to her eyes again as she continued to stare in silence, taking deep and shaky breaths as she tried to compose herself. "Clearly, I shouldn't have bothered. One of you has no interest, and one of you is basically already gone." She took a step back from the table, turning towards the door, unable to look at either of her siblings. She couldn't believe it... Her failure really did run that deep. As a protector, as an heiress, as a sister. She'd just have to find something she wouldn't fail at.

1:58 PM

"I fought... Tooth and nail to get them to allow me this task, to convince them it was a worthwhile effort." "But now it looks like they were right. You already are lost to me."

Glancing off to the side, the girl simply stayed silent for a few long moments. She didn't have much to say to that little outburst... Not at first at least. By the time she had gathered words, Theano's eyes fixated on her sister. "Heiress this. Heiress that. Look at me, I'm Dee. Super special Nicolo that get's everything. You are right, you shouldn't have bothered coming here. You had everything you ever wanted at home, Desponia. I didn't come here to keep getting patronized by your entitled ass." With that she stood up.

"I didn't WANT this! I don't... If you wanted it, you could have it, you just... You just had to say the word!" "Why... I just... I just wanted..." ...Her face fell back into that emotionless, shocked state again. "Everything I wanted was here." She began walking to the door.

". . . Whatever. I guess in your eyes I will just always be little Theano that doesn't know how to tie her own damn shoelaces."

2:07 PM

With a huff, she sat back down.

"D-Dee..!" "F..Fee!" ..They weren't getting along at all. Was there nothing she could do? "...We're Sisters, we shouldn't be fighting like this!"

". . . No we're not."

". . . We are sisters, however until Desponia takes that stick out of her ass and looks at me like a damn adult there isn't a point. Her horse is too high and frankly I'm tired of looking the fuck up."

"I failed to protect my sisters, and now they're dead." "Of course Fee was an adult." "She was just someone I cared about, too." "Once." SLAM.

"No wonder she was that old hag's favourite."

2:11 PM

"She inherited that humongous stick up her ass just like our 'beloved' granny."

.... "I'm going after her." "Fee..! This isn't right."

"Whatever. She had it coming."

Veronica got up. "I.. don't know what's been going on after I left but.." "...If it's been like this, then I need to do something about it."

"Feel free. You're gonna be talking to a brick wall though."

"Haha.. if it's just brick I'll probably manage..!" Yeah, she'll chase after her Sister. But she stops at the door. "..I'm sorry Fee. Uh.. I'll be back later. Hopefully with her."

"Suit yourself. Just don't get your hopes up Vee. I tried to talk to her for ages, she has never been the understandign lot... It's annoying to say the least."

"..Got it." It sounds like it'll be difficult but.. She has to try. She leaves the Cafeteria.

There she was. Right where she said she would be... Now it was the matter of waiting for Alex. By this point, she had already managed to get herself her cross. Simple slick silver, nothing too fancy... They did agree to have a bite together after the furneal after all. @StarryCleric

Alex would be passing through the cafeteria after meeting with Olga. He saw the young Nicolo sitting at a table and realized she was probably here to have that chat. He had almost thought that she had decided against that since she had left partway through the funeral, but apparently not. He headed over to go join her, there was a more calm look on his face now as he had fully resolved himself already. "Hey, you did end up showing up. I was just coming back from the Director's office for something." He took a seat across from Fee

"Yeah. I did. I'm going to see her soon truthfully, not too long from now if I had to guess. She is pretty mad about the whole accident with Oliver after all. However, it is what it is. I am not sure if I introduced myself properly or of Vee ever talked of me, my name is Theano Hippolyta Nicolo. I've gathered your name is Alex already but that's about it. That and you and Vee were... A thing at one point."

"Seems she did not share much with either of us. She didn't talk too much about her family, she was always focused on training and getting stronger, and that 'Sigma Grindset' that Lyta had always told her about." Alex sighed and shook his head a bit "Alexander actually. Alex for short. Formerly Alexander Nicolo for a short time I guess. Back to just Alex now"

"Oh wow. I wasn't aware you two actually were married at one point. That's... Surprising really." With that the girl paused, her eyes fixating on the man for a few long moments before finally letting out a soft sigh and rubbing her temples. "Of course, she never informed us, go figure. Then again, I suppose we were out cold in Cryo but still. She had time to tell us after, not surprised she didn't though. It's entirely like Veronique to go around forgetting about everything but what's on her mind right now." "Well Alexander, it's nice to meet you properly. Thank you for taking time out of your day to meet with me, I do appreciate it."

"Never had a ceremony because of the Singularities, but we were engaged to get married once the Singularities were over. For that time I took her names since I lack one myself. Did she not even mention me as any last words when you spoke to her spirit? That is rather surprising... It is good to meet you as well anyone. It's good that you guys are here to help carry on her legacy." He gave her a smile "I'm glad to have met you guys as well. If only Lyta and Lytus were here to see it"

". . . Hippolyta? Interesting. I was aware she was a great hero but I truly didn't expect to be able to summon her... I might... Try it at some point." The girl remarked slowly before shaking her head. "Regardless, no she did not. Truthfully I was a little surprised to see the flower but I figured it was a gift from a lover. Truthfully I thought it was the blue haired girl's gift. She seemed like the romantic type. As for her legacy..." Fee grew a little bit more serious. "Veronique's legacy will be continued by herself. She is a counter guardian after all, there is nothing to take from her achievements other than simply admire them. That's the truth. I plan to compile a documentation of her life for the sake of recordkeeping at some point however but... I will never be able to carry on her torch, I'm not sure about Desponia but she always hated Veronique. Though that might have changed recently." With that the girl gently lifted the silver cross hanging down from her neck, showing it to the man. "I've already chosen my path forward. I was originally going to ask you for your thoughts but... I've made up my mind ultimately and went to Ciel to ask for help taking my first steps on it." With that she lowered the cross. "For a long time I wanted to be like my sister, however my perception of her from when I was a child is quite vastly different to how she actually was. I thought she was someone unafraid to take something and become a magus, her image in my mind was quite different to reality. Perhaps for the better. Regardless- with her death and destruction of the sash, there was little for me to take but pieces and fragments of what remained. So... I decided to take my own path. Hopefully it's not an insult to her legacy as you put it. Honestly, I'm not too sure she'd approve either but I've made my vows."

"Hmm, she has been taken into the will of Humanity. From what I know, that is not necessarily a good fate. The flower is something I had even planned on giving to my mentor, but she had already fallen in the line of duty in a different mission by the time I had gotten back from my mission. So I held onto it until I found someone who I was certain I had found someone I was certain I would want to spend the rest of my life with." He notes her crucifixtion and gives a bit of a nod "Accepting the Faith is fine, but I will warn you of the organization itself. It is better than the clocktower, but many have strayed from the Path. It is as any modern political organization, corrupt and rife with maneuvering for the sake of power. I am leaving soon to find my way back onto the Path, and hope for redemption in His eyes from the sins I have committed in this line of work. I had given up my own cross early on working with Chaldea, as I had begun to lose my way, even if my Faith stayed strong. Hopefully I will find another worthy one. I am sure Vee would be happy that you have found your own path to follow." "Ah... those pieces and fragments... did you perhaps take a Needle?"

"I'm sorry to hear that, I cannot say I'm too familiar with loss. Veronique is the first person I have truly lost in my life, still I do hope the two of you had a good friendship at least- if nothing more considering what had happened between you two. In regards to the sins you've accumulated. I won't claim to know them all nor to actively understand your reasonings. If I'm being truthful I am unsure of my own faith at the moment, however if I remain still I won't make a choice about it. Do whatever it takes to find your own way, that's the only advice I can give." "I'm quite aware of that fact. I've heard a lot about the church, little of it was positive. However I am also not too keen on the clocktower- it is not a better option and if I were to become a magus I'd need to collaborate with them to have any hope of recovering a fragment of the lost knowledge. Pursuit of the Root is ultimately not something I truly seek." She noted before blinking a few times. "Wait... A needle? Do you mean the magical tattoo? Yes, I did find it. I've already applied it to my skin, as far as I could tell it was a mystic code capable of absorbing life forces of your enemies."

"A-ah... you uh... already have it on.... Did you ever take a look at it?" Alex gives a bit of an awkward chuckle, a minor amount of panic in his eyes as he looks at the young amazoness who was now wearing the tattoo that represented the love he and Veronica shared. The tattoo he had applied personally to Vee when they first got it, watching the colors spread across her back. It had a decent amount of meaning to it, but it was also a rather useful item, so he was not against Fee wearing it. It was just a bit awkward that she now had it on

"I did. Two dragons. Veronique always wanted to ride a dragon so it seemed somewhat fitting. Why do you ask? Have you seen it?" With that the woman paused for just a moment before gently unbuttoning her t-shirt and turning around, sliding it down just a little to show the two dragon heads on her upper back. She then fixed up her t-shirt and sat back down. "It's a pretty design. Not what I would have chosen but it's nice to see she pursued her interests ultimately."

1:21 AM

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"Ahhh... Well... I suppose you do not know the origins... Hah..." Alex sighed a bit and rubbed his temples. He did not avert his eyes as Fee showed him, he had to confirm it was the same one. With it being the same one, he had to decide whether or not to tell her. "So.. I will be honest with you. I am fine with you using the tattoo, regardless. It can have other meanings to it as well, but I was the one who gifted that to Veronica. It was a bit of a symbol of our love... Though you could see it as other things. The union between Divine and Amazon bonds, lightning and radiant power forming together, a dance of dragons. It could mean many things..."

For just a moment, the woman paused. Her eyes fixated on the man as she fell silent... Then, she merely rose a hand to her temples and rubbed away just a little... She seemed a bit pensive at the information, merely taking in a sharp breath before finally managing to speak up. "This... Is definitely a bit of news. Granted I did not consider it up until now but..." With that she gave Alex a serious look. "I'm not quite sure if I can keep this on myself without a heavy heart at this rate. It was special to the two of you. While I am scheduled for deployment... I will either return the needle to you or have it's design changed. Whichever you prefer. I don't wish to..." With that the girl looked away, her cheeks having the slightest hint of red... "... Intrude."

Alex noticed her embarrassment, it was a bit cute to be honest and it made him blush very slightly. What's with these Nicolo girls... maybe it was something with him as well. He still had work to do on himself, he couldn't let his heart be swayed so easily anymore. He had to grow up at least a bit. He shook it off and met Fee's eyes, not letting her gaze flee "It is fine. The tattoo was something I gave willingly, and am willing for you to retain. It has no partner, as it was not something that I could just freely make multiple of. The gift I received from Veronica was the lion statues I still keep with me. If you wish to return it, that is fine as well, though I do not think I will have much use for it. Getting it changed would be a bit sad, but it seems like it is the method you would most prefer. If it makes you feel better, there is nothing that I possess that would be paired with that marking. It is unique, and its meaning can be changed." he gave her a caring smile, clearly a bit more worried for her than himself

". . . That's... Extremely considerate of you, Alexander. I appreciate it. I will have to think more about it first, that much is for certain but... I will keep it for the moment. If you will have no use for it, there is no point in returning it especially since it's an useful mystic code. Still. I cannot say I've quite made up my mind on it as it stands. Though it's clear the tattoo mean's a lot to you..." With that she paused to ponder before speaking. "I have a question, what would you like to see happen? Truthfully, I'm not exactly the best at reading people. I can crack open a safe but people aren't exactly something I'm all too able to predict or 'crack'. I'd rather not step on your toes, much less upset you or the memory you may have of my sister, however much it might sting the two of you were close. I'm willing to give it up once I come back from the mission if that is the case. If that is what you want."

"I have had time to get over and find the path I need to walk now that the one next to her is gone. I have lived my life living for someone else, now I shall live living for everyone. The hurt I feel for her is not from the lost relationship, it is from the loss of her life in such a tragic way. I had truly hoped Alaya would have a better method than assassination... Anyway, you having it as it is is fine. And if you wish to change it, that is also fine, though I would request you get a print of the original so the design will not be lost." "Otherwise, it is yours. If you truly dislike it, then you may change it. I personally had the design made, and think it is a fine design, but I also am not Veronica's sister who has inherited it, and your thoughts on the topic are your own. I do not know the effort required to change the design, if it is simple or complicated, and I do not know how deeply it affects you."

". . . You two are like two peas from the same pod, seriously." With that Theano tapped her fingers against the cafeteria table. Reaching into her pocket, she fiddled around with something before looking at the man. "You really do think about other's more than yourself, don't you? From this gift... To the way you're approaching this. Since you've offered me up your honesty, I will do the same. Stop it unless you wish to end up like my sister." The girl's words were blunt and to the point, however her gaze did fixate on him with some harshness and compassion. "You have the right to feel upset and have your own thoughts too, seriously... 'live for everyone'... Isn't that just doing the same thing you have but put in different words because your ex died?"

"The path I have chosen is to walk in His light once more and support everyone here. I no longer will be drawing my blade to take the blood of others in that effort. I will only make use of His Graces." His eyes grow darker as he looks at Fee "In the employ of the church, raising me since I was 6, I have taken many many lives. Not all guilty. I lived for a long time as a weapon, you sister brought me back my humanity, and now I shall use that gift in service to guide others into the light." he gives a warm smile as his expression softens "I am not the best missionary, so the best I can do is lead as a shining example of being a Good Person. Dying in the line of duty early would not do well for my path, as then I could not continue to be a shining example." He sighs "She broke up with me months ago, I held onto that pain and withdrew from the front lines so I would not throw myself suicidally into the fight like I had done when my Mentor died. It gave me time to think. Her passing hurts, as it would for any close friend who had shared intimate moments together, and I will take time to recover from that. Unlike Vee, I am not so naive to think I can save everyone, or that it is my responsibility to do so. This is what I want to do. I am a man of devotion, and utilizing my talents to make the lives of everyone here better, is something that would bring me great joy. Doing so while avoiding being in a position where I feel my blade cut through the flesh of another, is far more preferable to me currently."

". . . Such is the world, my sister was a good person. Look where that got her though. In the end her ideals had made her suicidal and willing to take a pact with Alaya. A force of 'humanity' that is willing to kill their own out in the open as a form of recruitment. A force that will not hesitate to wipe out an entire city to see it's goals achieved as soon as possible... No, being a good person has no bearing in it. I disagree with your conviction but it is your own. I am not concerned about my morals going forward, that's why I don't truly care about the corruption in the church either. Being 'good'... A hero. Ultimately, I am just myself." The woman bitterly looked away. "I cannot imagine trying to make oneself into some kind of a saint or a martyr just makes sure you hurt more people with your passing. What kind of a life is that? One where your legacy in the minds of these you love is one of stinging pain in their chest? No. If there is one thing the Throne of Heroes has gotten right is that there is no real thing such as 'heroes'. You can summon a villain, the most evil dictator or the most kind hearted of people. Hell... Even monsters." With that Theano took in a deep breath, shaking her head. "I get your reasoning but honestly... I just disagree with it. It's your own though, I won't force you to see anything a different way. If you want to avoid feeling your blade sink into someone else though..." With that the woman merely gave him a blank stare. "I can teach you archery."

Alex gave Fee a bit of a smile. She was still young, and had lived her life free of being used as a weapon of murder. She had yet to experience the fatigue it could cause to someone when they fought to keep their sanity among the screams of the fallen as they cry for mercy that you are unable to give them.... He shook his head slightly, making sure those memories don't come back to haunt him mid conversation "There is no one true meaning to being a 'Good' person. What I view it as will be different from what you view it as. You would consider the memory of someone's passing to forever be considered a stinging pain by those who love them, but that is not always true. Even if it is for you, whether I were a saint or sinner, it would cause pain upon my passing, unless my actions would cause no one to care for my passing. Bittersweet memories may sting a bit, but they can also bring comfort in what they mean to us. I am not trying to be a hero or saint. I am trying to be Me." He gave a positively radiant smile, it was pure, but did not contain innocence. It was one of peace and acceptance. This was a man who had seen and done things that no one of his apparent age should have done. Seen the worst of humanity, and still come out the other side trying to help those lost find their way "I will be taking temporary leave from Chaldea to take a pilgrimage to find my answers. To the question of how I should achieve helping everyone around me. I do not know if it will be self sacrifice, support, or through righteous fury. I do know that I am tired of killing with weapons. I have shed enough blood of others, that I feel it is time I focus on healing. I, however, do not wish to die. Not yet. So do not worry about me becoming a martyr or ending up like Veronica did. If I die, even if my spirit should be capable of coming back as a Guardian, I would not be able to help as many people."

". . . If that's what you wish to do, then I won't stop you. I haven't lived your life, nor do I intend to follow your path. I have my own goals in mind by this point though and truthfully..." With that she paused, her gaze fixating upon the man. "I do not believe that to be accurate. I have never liked most of my family, I would not mourn their passing. They are ordinary people for the most part, blind and frankly... A little stupid. Hell, even Veronique was like that. Where she and Dee differ is that they actually do things, they are good people. It's inspiring, they have always inspired me. Yet, I am not like them. Never will be. Would I love them if they were evil? Yes. Would I mourn their passing? No. That's the simple difference."

"We will be seeing what the future holds for both of us on our paths. I will be praying for your fortune that you do not have to be pushed into the sin that I was made to commit, and the coping mechanisms I had developed to deal with that. A piece of advice I will have for you as you have joined the ranks of the Church, even if you are safe from being utilized fully by them while here in Chaldea. Do not detach yourself from your humanity. No matter how hard it gets to see yourself as one, you are still human. You should do better than I did, as you have an amazon upbringing and are older than when I started out. Doing it for 20 years like I did, will put a weight on you, have a retirement plan as well."

"I appreciate your prayers. I will do what is asked of me, that is all. I will have Ciel to guide me on the path I've chosen and that's all." With that the woman shook her head. "I hope your journey is a successful one, by the time you're back-- if you do come back I'm quite likely to be in Church garbs. Hopefully I'd have grasped the method by which one uses Black Keys as well."

"Ciel guiding you is a bit better than random church officials at least. I'm sure you will look good in the church attire, I will look forward to seeing your progress. The keys are not too difficult to use individually. The tricky part is using all 6 at once. Make sure to learn the method of using Rites with them as well, they will save you in a bind. If you want someone cute to talk to, I recommend my adopted daughter Miyu. She is adorable and plenty capable to work with." "Oh, was there anything else you wanted to know about Veronica?"

". . . Honestly, after what I heard from you today about her I might ask you another time. I appreciate the advice as well as the talk. I shall head off now however." With that she motioned to her phone. "Olga is asking for a meeting."

Alex nodded to the girl as he got up then gave her a bow with his hands clasped together "May God be with you on your journey. I hope the Director does not give you too harsh of a treatment. Oliver got what was coming to him."

"He was lucky I held back from stabbing his unconcious body with a Black Key."

3:43 AM

With that the girl left.

And into the cafeteria they came. Theano grabbed a plate of food, fried chicken breast covered in chilli pepper flakes alongside a side of mashed potatoes. Once done grabbing her food, she sat down by a table. Taking a sip of her accompanying milkshake.

Dee, on the other hand, had grabbed some steak frites with a side salad for them sweet vitamins and a protein shake. She took a seat opposite Theano, and for now... Quietly ate. She'd let her sister go first.

". . ." Finishing sipping her drink, the girl took a bite of her food. Closing her eyes for a long moment before speaking. "Yes, I've joined the church. I was planning on telling you earlier but I've got assigned to scout a singularity."

"Theano." She paused for a moment, before speaking simply and candidly. "I'm proud of you. I'm sure you don't need my praise but... For a burial agent to see something in you is very impressive. You'll do a fantastic job, wherever you are and whatever you're doing. I'm sure the Nicolo family of spellcasters won't stand a chance." She took a gentle sip of her shake, sort of quietly dropping that bombshell as smooth as she can.

Theano paused for just a moment, her hand freezing mid air before she continued. Cutting her chicken breast, she made it into a small biteable chunk before speaking. ". . . She didn't see anything in me. I came to her, asking for help. You are correct, you are the heiress to the Nicolo's, however much my sarcasm and snide remarks might suggest otherwise. When I decided to join the church I let you take that over entirely." With that the girl sighed, shaking her head. "So don't get yourself killed. Because I won't be breaking my vows." (edited)

"...I'm not Vee. As much as you might think I'm... I don't know, just as meatheaded, or just as foolishly naive... I'm aware of when to retreat. What happened in there was a slip-up, something I'm trying to eliminate with more training. I admire your willingness to throw yourself into the field, but... I don't think I'm ready yet. I know my style is inherently more dangerous, being closer to the enemy." She wasn't incapable of strategy, far from it. She seemed to have been thinking of it a lot as of recent. "I won't just throw my life away. Especially not when you're still here. Not that you need me, but... Oh you get it."

". . . I lost one sister Desponia. I don't want to lose another." With that Theano merely fell silent, resuming eating her food in silence for a few long moments. "I'm fully are you aren't Veronique. If you were, we'd actually get along. You're bull-headed and quick to do things you think you need to. You aren't a hero like her but both of you aren't careful."

"..." That hurt. Having to face the fact that no matter how hard she tried she wouldn't get along with her sister hurt. That wording about not being a hero hurt as well, being honest. "I'm more careful."

". . . I don't remember seeing that in the simulation." Theano's response was cold. She dug into her food and kept eating. "You even sound like her. I've woken up earlier than you, I've had the chance to rewatch some footage of missions..." With that the girl paused for just a moment, her eyes glancing off to the side. "All that praise, all that ceaseless words of how great I am and how lesser you are. You sound just like her in these moments." She took another bite of her food, closing her eyes. "Perhaps that's what pisses me off so much."

". . . What do you want me to say? That I truly am confident in my abilities, and in my worth as an amazon and a person? That I don't hold you in that high regard? We both lost her, and I feel I'm at least partially to blame, and I feel like I've been close to losing you so many times recently, and..." She took a sharp inhale, letting go of the fork that she had accidentally bent by clenching her fist too hard. "I'm not going to sit here and lie to you. I... Putting up that front of confidence is hard on a good day." "I've not had a lot of those as of late."

10:24 PM

"And that front of confidence, superiority... Clearly you hated that, too, so..."

". . ." Theano paused for a short moment, her gaze resting on her sister before finally she reached for her sleeve. Tugging on the outfit before untying something... It was a scrap of material. A scrap of... The sash. "This is what survived. I've sown bits of it together to form a band. This is what remains of my dream. I hated the fact you were physically stronger than me, more durable than me. For a long time, I despised you for it even. I hoped to one day be like Vee. Back when we were kids. She became a magician and went off her own way. If Vee could do it, I thought so could I." With that Theano chuckled. "I'm no real amazon. I'm a joke of a heir to the Nicolo's despite what I'd desired back then. Seeing Veronique, I've came to realize that but I hoped that I could learn and catch up somehow. Bridge that gap..." With that she rose the scrap in the air. "What is a magician without magic? I have no clue how to utilize my circuits, I'm at best a walking battery for servants. My archery is about the only skill I have at the moment. Which is even less than you in some ways unless you count the fact I've broken into our family's vault as a 'skill'." With that Theano took another bite of her food, chewing on it for a few long moments before finishing... "Your confidence was a challenge back then. Now that I have given up however and let you take your place as the heiress without any challenge? Your lack of it is an insult. That's what it is."

". . ." She let out a long, deep sigh. "Just can't get it right, can I?" She gave a bit of a somber smile. She was joking, trying to add a bit of levity, but... It was hard. It was hard to be positive. It was hard to be confident when she just kept messing up so bad. She could regain it when she as training, but... With her greatest emotional vulnerability in front of her it was growing increasingly difficult to keep it together. 'Nothing that would affect our performances'. Nice lie Despoina. You know you just meant hers... "You have the independent, fierce spirit and passion of an amazon. You have the mind of their most genius tacticians and then some. The dexterity of the finest scouts..." She shrugged, glancing to the side. "And maybe I'm good too. But that doesn't make you any less."

". . . Stop sulking, Desponia. It doesn't suit you." With that Theano merely tugged the sash back, wrapping it around her wrist once again before shaking her head. "You've got plenty of potential yourself. If anything I fully expect you to become a warrior of the same caliber as Penthasilea. Truthfully the two of you seem quite a bit alike." "Besides. Even if I do have the mind of a tactician and great dexterity, it does not make me someone suitable to be an amazon... To be the one to be the head of Nicolo's. Now does it? The two of you drove me insane plenty enough as it is. I never got along with that old hag either. I wanted to be the heiress because everyone gave you attention, Desponia. I wanted that attention too."

10:47 PM

"You'll do fine. Just train up and make sure you don't die or I'm going to learn the ritual we did on Veronique to ask you five times how much of an idiot you are."

"...Believe me when I tell you that the attention I got from them... Sucks. Hard. It... Sucked when I was still being overshadowed, it sucked when it all was suddenly on me, it's just... You were honestly much better off without it. But maybe that's just the grass being greener on the other side." "Their elitism and arrogance makes disgraces of us all."

10:53 PM

"And... Of course I won't die. Someone needs to look after you."

". . . I don't need to be looked after. I never did."

10:55 PM

With that Theano simply continued to eat, taking into consideration what Desponia said before speaking... "I'm quite aware joining the Church most likely made me a persona no grata when it comes to most of our family. Admittedly at this point I thought it was the best way for me to go."

". . . I know you don't, but someone has to ride this high horse." A little more of a genuine smile came to her face, as she dug into her food a little more. "You'll be welcome home any time, if I have anything to say about it. And I will."

"I somewhat doubt it but I appreciate the sentiment, Dee." With that Theano smiled softly, chuckling to herself before speaking. "Now, I have a question to ask. Do you know the oaths people take when they become part of the church?"

"...There's a few I know of. I think. Of course there's going by the bible, but there's also vows of silence or celibacy..."

"Indeed. Serving the Church. Doing God's will and... Celibacy."

11:09 PM

"Do you see where this is going?"

"..." "Well." "I guess it's down to me, then."

11:10 PM

"Or it would be anyway. Considering you are going down a different path regardless and your child would likely want to follow you. In a hypothetical where you did get one..."

11:10 PM

She's just... Entirely rolling with it.

"You are the Heiress after all~" With that Theano chuckled a little, smiling playfully before shaking her head. "Tooo bad I didn't take it."

11:11 PM

"As it turns out, it was optional."

"Well... Good for you. That option is still open for you if you want it. Still... I was hoping Vee would find someone in the beginning and I could just focus on my training rather than needing to run the family."

"You will manage. Though that does bring up something. I need some advice." With that Theano paused for a moment... "You see, Veronique left me a tattoo. A magical tattoo that was a gift from her former... Uh... Fiancee. It has two dragons that are meant to symbolize them together. While he does not mind me keeping it, I am not sure what do do. It feels... A little weird having it on my skin you see. Considering it's history."

”…I see. Yes I can see why the emotional baggage might be… Odd to carry around. Someone should definitely have it, but… Hm. I suppose if it’s uncomfortable enough to distract you it’s no good for battle, right?”

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"I have been given permission to change the design. Admittedly I don't really wish to insult anyone by doing so. It's a sticky situation to be certain." @RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

She seemed to consider for a moment... Before coming to a conclusion. She was always good with a flair for the dramatic. "Why not introduce a third dragon, representing yourself, soaring above the other two dragons? Acknowledge the past and the legacy this tattoo came from whilst making it firmly your own."

"Hah. It's quite flattering to have you see me as a dragon, though I can't say I share the sentiment. Though the suggestion itself is quite interesting, I will say that much."

"Well..." She gave a smirk. "What is a dragon, but a snake that learned how to fly?"

". . . Clever Desponia. Very clever."

"I do have my moments." Finishing off her steak, she stood. "Right... I am going to see about adding that Caster running the simulations to my servant roster."

"Oh? You want to have Merlin as your servant? Interesting."

"...I'm looking for good teachers. I have one already, but one more can't hurt."

6:40 PM

"Someone with a little more experience in magecraft would also be helpful."

6:44 PM

"I'll see you in the next simulation, I would guess."

6:44 PM

And with that, she placed her cutlery and crockery away, and headed out of the Cafeteria.

Ciel had just finished a lot of work. Right now she was busy dealing with the Church. A large number of high rank officials were interested in Chaldea. Possible talks about buying out Chaldea and even doing a hostile takeover had been discussed. Ciel had to keep things civil and keep them calm. After spending hours and days talking to them, it was time for a much needed break. She would enter the cafeteria and spotted two familiar figures, Idol and PRIMATE MURDER! Ciel still didn't trust Primate Murder but it had soon itself to be an ally of humanity... for now. But she would now focus her attention on Chaldea most famous Idol. Walking up towards Asteria, Ciel would give a smile to her. "Asteria, pleasure to see you again, mind if I join you?" said Ciel in a friendly tone. @MoonBowBishPoisonFist|Pormal

Asteria smiles quite cheerily at Ciel and waves to her. She was doing her idol thing at her normal table for everyone to see. After greeting Ciel though she stopped and gave Fou a small head rub before hopping offthe table and hippity hoppitying over to their resident Burial Agent. Asteria then gives Ciel a biiiiiig hug, snuggling up to her friendo. "Hullo hullo Ciel!! And yup yup come join us, it's great fun so far!!"

11:26 PM

Ciel would give a smile to Asteria she was hugged. She would return the hug back to the Idol. "Thank you, glad that you are having fun. How have you been doing, enjoying your time in Chaldea? Have you been thinking about the future? Been hard at work? I for one am constantly getting hounded by the Church about everything that is going on in Chaldea. It's nice to take a break from it all." said Ciel in a slightly exhausted but a hint of happiness.

Asteria gets nice and cuddly with Ciel, nuzzling their cheeks together as she speaks up. "Im doing real good right now~! Enjoying performing and what not and yup yup working my hardest to do things! Plus I gotta wait for Vee to show back up again yeh~?" The idol finally lets go of Ciel and backs up again, doing a small happi twirl before facing Ciel and shooting her a wink. "You can always come to me to relax mkay~? So what brings you here~?"

Ciel face would go a bit red as she was hugged and nuzzled by Idol. She wasn't expecting this amount of affection but she was glad that someone showed her this must love. The only other person that seemed to care about her this much as Shiki Tohno. "That is good to hear. Do you really think she will come back? I mean I would be happy if she did but servants aren't bound by time. I feel she would have already showed up." Ciel was a bit dazed by Idol shotting her a wink but she would quickly recompose herself. "Well do you remember a long time ago, we talked. You were a bit worried about the Mage Association coming after you? I suggested joining the Church, remember?"

Asteria noticed this brief blush and smiled at this, finding Ciel's reaction quite adorable to say the least. This causing a desire in the idol to hug Ciel again which she refrained from for the time being. "Yup yup I believe she'll come back eventually. I dunno when it'll happen but it'll happen sometime! Plus I'll probably live longer than the average human due to my fairy blood yeh~?Aaaaaaaanyhow, I do remember that. Is it recruitment time~?"

1:17 PM

"Hopefully so, we should throw some kind of party when she does." said Ciel as she did like Asteria optimism. The girl would then give her a nod, indicating she was right. "Indeed. I will be honest, many in the Church will dislike due to what you are. You may find yourself having a bit of a hard time climbing the ranks and so on. I am sure with your charisma and other abilities you could overcome this. But I also want to give you an alternative. Your abilities are second to almost none. You have a large number of skills that I do not posses. So I want to make you a special offer, become my Burial Agent partner. With this, you will be practically untouchable. The mage association nor the Church will dare to touch you." @MoonBowBishPoisonFist|Pormal

Asteria thinks over this a bit, letting out a small hum of music as she did so. It'd take her a moment to ask with a smile and a hug. "I gotta ask though, what does being a Burial Agent partner entail~?" The idol's elven ears give a lil happi wiggle for a few seconds as she gets all cuddly.

"We are given the hardest assignments in the Church, hunting down Dead Apostle Ancestors. Though being honest, most of the time we are free and just doing our own personal hunts. We are assigned an official missions only two or three times a year and they are usually not even dead apostle ancestors but just the ones who are below them or just dead apostles who are proving difficult for the standard church agents. You do have some experience fighting Dead Apostles and you would know what to expect. The two of us will be deployed together and should one of us become a Dead Apostle, its the duty of the other member to execute them. You can expect me to drag you on a number of hunts." said Ciel as she spoke in a professional tone. Though she had a bit of a hard time keeping focus due to the way that Asteria was getting all cuddly.

"Awaaa Ancestors like Einnashe right? That's kinda scary... Though I'm guessing in those cases it probably wont just be the two of us and there'll be more people on the case yeh? Hmm I wonder if there's a cure from being a Dead Apostle... You know me, killing really isn't my strong suit but if someone isn't dead I can make sure they're definitely alive..." The idol was still being cuddly, though it was clear she was in thought on the topic since it was quite the big thing... Becoming a Burial Agent's partner from being a magus...

"Einnashe was a special. It had a grail that was powering it up beyond normal levels and was summoning servants and all. I fought the normal Einnashe and bested it on my own. But as for your question, it will just be you and me. Unless you got some things you can summon. As for a cure of being turned into a dead apostle, it's been stated to be impossible but some people have attempted it. Their are though some dead apostles who are allied with the Church, in fact one of the members in the Burial Agency is a Dead Apostle Ancestor. If you can convert and tame one, that would be an alternative to killing them. But I was thinking someone like you could mostly act as a supporter, someone to heal me and buff me during battle while I deal with combat."

"Is that with or without human magecraft? Aaaaanyways, converting and taming them seems pleasant... Hmm... I'd need to bring home my crest probably... Though then again my family is lax on that stuff as long as my body ends up being sent home without anyone touching it..." Asteria mutters a little bit as she lets go of Ciel and plops down on a seat, patting the seat beside her for Ciel to sit as well.

"I cannot say for sure what attempts have been made, just many have said it is impossible to reverse. If you wish to do so during your free time, you are free to do so. You would find some volunteers wanting to turn back into a human in some of the Churches monasteries. As for returning your crest, that is fine. Though your body, while I will attempt my best to return it, missions can get difficult. Though I can promise that if your body is recovered, it will go to your family and not the Church." said Ciel as she would then sit down beside Idol. "I won't lie to you, this won't be an easy life. You will constantly be in danger and missions can take a long time to finish, sometimes over a year. But you will be free and we do get a decent amount of free time as well."

"Hoh boy... Then I'll have my work cut out for me, but nothing's impossible with the world of magic... Just highly unlikely... And hmmm... alright alright..." The idol thinks for a bit, crossing one leg over the other and hums a soft tune as she thinks. Answering after a little bit with a smile. "Well, it's not like it's all that different than working here and the constant threat of death no~? Aaaaaand will I happen to be allowed to do like little online performances and what not whilst on missions, of course when the non important stuff like going around is happening~?"

Ciel would raise a bit of an eyebrow at Idol next set of questions. It seemed that she still wanted to be a performer. While Ciel would usually say no, this was a way that Idol practice her abilities and it did give her a lot of leverage and additional benefits. "As you said, while their is non important stuff going on, you will be able to do so. Do note, that you may actually be asked to do live concerts and additional events for the mission. Your prestige and reputation may let you get through security easier then some other people. Speaking of your career, where does all your income go to?" said Ciel as she was now curious about all this. How much money did Asteria have and what was she spend it all on?

"Oh goodie! That sounds really nice~! Ehehe~ Ya know most of my time is spent doing musical stuff. Even during fights like with Goetia I'm composing works in the back of my head... Aaaaaanyhow, as for where my income goes. It's pretty split, a quarter to my family, a quarter to my savings and investments, a quarter for all the important shebang like the bills and cost of living, then the rest is for all the fun stuff!! Like high quality tech for my performances and magecraft and what not." Asteria let out a small chuckle as she smiled like the musical bubble brained idol she is.

"Just don't let it distract you or the others. We saw how that cost us in the Goetia fight." said Ciel as they had to use Primate Murder to save her. She still didn't trust Fou despite all that. How could she, that creature was meant to do only one thing, kill primates. Maybe given enough time she may be able to trust Fou. But for now she would focus her attention to Asteria. "I see. Your savings and investments must be sky rocketing. I am kind of interested in see how you live." said Ciel as she felt that Idol made enough money to have the best of the best. "Of course if you choose to join the Burial Agency, you will have to be baptize. Don't worry, belief is a secondary requirement. We won't actually force you to practice our religion. We have a Buddhist and a Dead Apostle Ancestor in our ranks. So with all that answered, I can get all the paper work started. I will need you to sign a few things as you will be a member of the Church. Unless you have any objections."

"To be fair, that wasn't me being distracted by music... That was me being distracted by trying to make a peaceful situation happen..." The idol let out an awkward chuckle then sighs before letting out a cheerful hum and talking a little bit more. "Anyways, I live a pretty moderate lifestyle even if I do make quite a bit... I try not to be to over the top with my spending and all... There's so many more people who need it in the world ya know~? Which is why I always strive to do a charity stream once a week~!" She lets out a soft chuckle then stretches for a bit. "Welp, hmm... I'm down for it!! Lets get the process started!"

12:15 AM

"No but you had distracted the rest of us with your performance. We were all to enthralled by you in order to see the attack come and we paid dearly for that mistake. Perhaps that is your greatest weakness, you don't know how truly powerful you are, how great your singing really is." said Ciel in a serious tone. She wanted to make sure that Idol had learned that lesson well. She didn't want to have a repeat of that mistake show up. "I see, and yes, let's get started. Their is a lot of paper work to do, so we will both be busy for a while." said Ciel as she would then take out a data pad and start to go through it with Asteria.

"Ehehe, then hopefully it enthralls those Dead Apostles as much or more than everyone else yeh~?" Ciel knew Asteria knew, buuuuuut the idol just showed off some friendly smol brain energy like always... "Oh waaaaaooo this is convenient, does everyone do it like this now in the Church~?" Idol's having fun by humming a small little tune to the beat of inputting shit into the datapad and the taps to scroll and what not.

Ciel would sigh. There was no helping Idol, was there? You think that someone who was brought back from the dead would have learned from their mistake. "Try your best not to enthrall me. I don't want to to explain to the Church that you died because I was too distracted listening to you sing." Ciel would then start filling the forms on the data pad. "No, the Church is very slow to progress. I had to hire someone in Chaldea to get all these paper work on this data pad. We will have to print it out and send it by regular mail to the Church."

"I'll be sure to keep it to the hype battle music!! It'll at least keep you suuuper focused and ready to do the thing!!" Asteria let out a small awkward chuckle, really hoping that wouldn't happen cause that's the complete opposite of what she wants to do. "Anyhow, that sounds really troublesome... If only people would get behind doing stuff using modern technology... Though I kinda sorta get it..."

"Remember, all the people in charge are really old. I am talking about in their sixties or more. These are the kind of people who can't even find the power button on a computer. Now then, start filling out all of these forms." said Ciel as she handed the data pad to Asteria. The two of them were going to have to spend a long time in the cafeteria just dealing with this. Honestly, at this rate, Ciel rather fight dead apostles then deal with all this paper work.

"Maybe we should host a class, How to Use Modern Technology for Boomers..." The idol places a hand on her cheek and sighs before that hand goes back to tappity tapping the data pad to fill in and go through all the paperwork. "Do we have to do a lot of paperwork outside of this? For Burial Agency stuffs~?"

"Most of this is for the Church stuff. The Burial Agency doesn't have that much paper work. It is one of the benefits of having no restrictions, means almost no paper work. That is right, as a Burial Agent you will have the ability to judge effectively anyone in the Church, short of the Pope himself and other Burial Agents. Though we rarely do so, this is reserved for when someone within the Church is turned into a dead apostle or is a heretic. Seems I have gone a bit off topic. Basically it will be the same as writing mission reports but aside from that, unless we are making special requests, their will be no other paper work. Burial Agent's don't have time to deal with that sort of stuff."

"Goodie, I hate doing paper work... It's so troublesome and distracts from doing the fun stuff... At least until I start writing in a manner that I can make a pleasant tune out of... Ehehe." Asteria continues to go through all the paperwork with a small smile, finding the new job she was getting into to be quite the interesting one. Hopefully it didn't detract from to much concert time...

"Well you could use text to speech and then just sing your reports."

"Fair fair! Though we both know how wonky text to speech is..."

"Depends what program you use. Some of them will learn over time and adapt to the way you speak but we should focus on your paper work at the moment."

"Mhm!" The idol let out some happi idol noises and vibed as she continued to go through everything and fill out what she needed to fill out.

11:30 PM

Sango would go to the cafeteria to order something that was from both and his lord's homeland, a normal meal from japan. He would order a bunch of small dishes that would all come together as a fulfilling meal. Some Miso Soup, Tempura, Rice, Soy sauce and sushi. Then put them down on their table. "A meal you might remember from our time, Sushi been around since the eighth century. Hope you enjoy them my lord." @Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae

@Sango Yami (@Bofa) - jump (sorry, got a bit busy elsewhere) Following Sango as he used that item of modern technology for finding the way to the cafeteria, Nobu looked around as they approached the counter, taking in the sight of the room along with the people eating and chatting there. Once his order came, she followed him to the table he picked, nodding at his words. "Hm... Sushi, too, has changed over time, but the rest is as traditional as you said. Well, so it is, let's eat!"

(sorry, got a bit busy elsewhere) Following Sango as he used that item of modern technology for finding the way to the cafeteria, Nobu looked around as they approached the counter, taking in the sight of the room along with the people eating and chatting there. Once his order came, she followed him to the table he picked, nodding at his words. "Hm... Sushi, too, has changed over time, but the rest is as traditional as you said. Well, so it is, let's eat!"

@Maou Nobu - Base Form (@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae) - jump He would sit on the chair, though he was more familiar with just sitting on a cushion however it would be considered on in a cafeteria. He would set the chopsticks and the chopstick stand on his end and his lord's end "I hope you enjoy, would be different and troubling to get accustomed to the new era but it has not been disappointing. You might also enjoy some of the modern television i mentioned."

(All good, I understand

"Indeed, the newness makes it exciting as well. I suppose trying whatever television is after this would be worthwhile." Picking up the chopsticks and splitting them cleanly in one move, Nobu began to eat.

@Maou Nobu - Base Form (@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae) - jump He would see his lord beginning to eat and he would soon after. Since everyone knows you have to eat after your ruler. “I have some good shows that I loved watching, some might catch your attention more than anything in this era. We can watch some from United States, Japan, China, England, there are countless to enjoy.” He would say after he swallowed his meal then went back for another bite.

He would see his lord beginning to eat and he would soon after. Since everyone knows you have to eat after your ruler. “I have some good shows that I loved watching, some might catch your attention more than anything in this era. We can watch some from United States, Japan, China, England, there are countless to enjoy.” He would say after he swallowed his meal then went back for another bite.

@Sango Yami (@Bofa) - jump "This television is widespread, then. When you say shows, do you mean it is a modern type of stage play?"

"This television is widespread, then. When you say shows, do you mean it is a modern type of stage play?"

@Maou Nobu - Base Form (@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae) - jump “In a sense yes, they do some acting with stunning effects and the stories they tell last for years even beyond the end of the story. Best part you can rewatch it without waiting for the actors.” He would then eat some of the tempura with rice.

“In a sense yes, they do some acting with stunning effects and the stories they tell last for years even beyond the end of the story. Best part you can rewatch it without waiting for the actors.” He would then eat some of the tempura with rice.

@Sango Yami (@Bofa) - jump Nodding, Nobu continued to eat quietly until her tray was clear. "That is a trick of modern technology then, preserving stage plays like written works?"

Nodding, Nobu continued to eat quietly until her tray was clear. "That is a trick of modern technology then, preserving stage plays like written works?"

@Maou Nobu - Base Form (@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae) - jump “Yes my lord, this era has advanced so far with what was given to them but they also done great things within a world with so little Mystery.” He would finish his own meal and wipe his mouth with a napkin. “Well I do have some great recommendations. After we caught you up on everything would you like to join me on venturing towards the singularity?”

“Yes my lord, this era has advanced so far with what was given to them but they also done great things within a world with so little Mystery.” He would finish his own meal and wipe his mouth with a napkin. “Well I do have some great recommendations. After we caught you up on everything would you like to join me on venturing towards the singularity?”

@Sango Yami (@Bofa) - jump "Interesting." Standing up, she looks around while in thought before replying. "Certainly, it'll be a bit of exercise at least. By the way, would you tell me more about the Nobunaga you say you knew?" (probably off for the night soon, next reply might take a while)

"Interesting." Standing up, she looks around while in thought before replying. "Certainly, it'll be a bit of exercise at least. By the way, would you tell me more about the Nobunaga you say you knew?" (probably off for the night soon, next reply might take a while)

@Maou Nobu - Base Form (@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae) - jump “Oh the lord Nobunaga I knew? Well he was a horrifying figure, gave off the same overwhelming and demonic aura like yourself even in normal situations. However he was a honorable and good man, there were times he had his guard down but come out on top.” Be would stand up and go to the door and open it for his lord. “Yeah I need some training myself, after I left my master took and locked my maximum capabilities.” He would put his hand on the back of his neck in embarrassment. (Yeah that’s cool, enjoy your rest and take your time.)

“Oh the lord Nobunaga I knew? Well he was a horrifying figure, gave off the same overwhelming and demonic aura like yourself even in normal situations. However he was a honorable and good man, there were times he had his guard down but come out on top.” Be would stand up and go to the door and open it for his lord. “Yeah I need some training myself, after I left my master took and locked my maximum capabilities.” He would put his hand on the back of his neck in embarrassment. (Yeah that’s cool, enjoy your rest and take your time.)

@Sango Yami (@Bofa) - jump Following him to the door, Nobu nods occasionally at that description before chuckling softly. "Honorable and good, is that so? I suppose you're loyal enough not to say otherwise regardless. But perhaps it would be intriguing to meet him... That aside, do you mean to say you're out of shape and practice? If that's how it is... What tasks does Chaldea have to be done?"

Following him to the door, Nobu nods occasionally at that description before chuckling softly. "Honorable and good, is that so? I suppose you're loyal enough not to say otherwise regardless. But perhaps it would be intriguing to meet him... That aside, do you mean to say you're out of shape and practice? If that's how it is... What tasks does Chaldea have to be done?"

@Maou Nobu - Base Form (@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae) - jump "Well according to the mission board when I was looking for that map, there is a exploration mission that is about to show up apparently theres a triangle of growth and to meet and face the Lord of Growth. If you want to talk about mundane things there could be some that wouldn't bore you."

"Well according to the mission board when I was looking for that map, there is a exploration mission that is about to show up apparently theres a triangle of growth and to meet and face the Lord of Growth. If you want to talk about mundane things there could be some that wouldn't bore you."

@Sango Yami (@Bofa) - jump "The Lord of Growth, mm? Such a pretentious title... Not that I don't have one as well, no helping that. I will ask about that, come along if you choose. As for other things, what forms of recreation are popular here, besides television?"

"To the mission? I honestly would but out of everyone there I would only hold you back. As for recreation, I think there is a storage room full of items. Oh they made stronger and faster guns, they have motorized vehicles the thing I told you was used for transportation faster than a horse. We talked about atomic bombs, we talked about the metal contraptions that dispense food and drinks. Other than that I do not know."

"Hm, that's enough to know, for now, I will learn more as it comes. Where do I go to put myself forward for a mission?"

@Maou Nobu - Base Form (@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae) - jump He would look at his device and look for the location. "To the rayshifting room, they well use the combination of technology and mystery to transport you to where you need to go. Those who are going into the singularity should be there."

He would look at his device and look for the location. "To the rayshifting room, they well use the combination of technology and mystery to transport you to where you need to go. Those who are going into the singularity should be there."

@Sango Yami (@Bofa) - jump "I see. Then as you won't go yourself, I will find you when I return." Stepping out the door, she waits for Sango to follow with his map.

"I see. Then as you won't go yourself, I will find you when I return." Stepping out the door, she waits for Sango to follow with his map.

@Maou Nobu - Base Form (@Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae) - jump "My apologies my lord but I will be fodder if I go in there the way I am now, but if something were to happen I will try to support you to the best of my capabilities." He would then lead her to the rayshift room for her to do the mission, while telling her the things he learned from this era.

(can end here if you don't mind?)

(Yeah we can, this is just to help you transition from here to the mission) (edited)

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The bond was formed, the contract sealed. Wordless, but willing. The beast had no qualms about following this woman, she had a nostalgic presence and they had offered themselves up for this task. That was the same as a summon within the eyes of the beast. They considered themselves now as belonging to their new master, so when they sunk their palm onto its head and began to caress them. Enkidu allowed it, it remained tranquil for now…at ease. With each passing second their fur began to show a luster, a sheen which gave its coat a look of freshly fallen snow upon a mountain side. Look upon their master and then towards the fellow servant. Eyes meeting with the little girl, much like themselves, their existence was an anomaly. Perhaps one that shouldn’t normally exist. As their master spoke to the child-like entity, Enkidu would move to walk behind their master. Paws and claws making contact with the floor as they followed the master and the fellow servant. Their walk was one where Enkidu simply tried to do as commanded. Making their way to the cafeteria. Following at their master’s heel, they would join them at the table they chose and take a seat beside them. Not in a chair of course, but remain on the floor. They did little in the way of sound in this form. You could barely even hear the breath of this oversized wolf. Though…for now they wondered how they were going to partake in a tea party while appearing as a wolf. Perhaps this was a form that suited their master, and that was why they had contracted with them. Or maybe they didn’t care. They may feel this form to be nostalgic but this was not the form they felt the most at ease in, nor was it their original form. Perhaps they could consult their master on what form they would prefer?

@Danni @Nommyuks

"Hmm maybe this is a Fairy Tale master, though one with a happy ending in store for everyone!" Nursery offered a smile to the silver haired exorcist, clearly quite excited to share tea with her new master and fellow servant right after being summoned. It was hard to tell who was leading who into the cafeteria at this point, with how Nursery skipped along a few paces ahead though always waited for Caren to take the lead again. It seemed her master preferred them as Alice rather than a copy of themselves or some story book. It wasn't her true form by any means though certainly one she'd likely stay in should the priestess request it. "Wither you little Riding Hood? What have you in your apron--" She recited as her magenta eyes stared at the large creature. She could feel an abnormal presence in this one as well, they were similar yet different. Both more Noble Phantasm than servant though their forms and functions were very different. She was a concept that brought her master's desires to life, though she could sense a more violent design from the other. A weapon perhaps--- Was her master the Red Riding Hood here and simply being led into a trap? She couldn't sense any hostility thankfully but her eyes were kept open despite how tempted she was to think about what kind of pastries she'd serve with tea. Cookies and tarts would likely have to do though she could always try and prepare more should it be requested. What kind of tea though, perhaps a black tea from England or maybe some of Holland's finest green. No no no, she needed to focus on the wolf! Perhaps she should grab rocks herself and bang them together, was that some weird greeting or a warding. What a fittingly strange master for a fittingly odd couple of servants.

@Devanya @Nommyuks

Fortunately for the wolf, this time the seal on her hand glowed ostentatiously as she fueled it with her lifeforce. So, it was painfully (literally) clear to the priestess that this was not just a typical magi familiar, but another Servant. Another stray lamb now being shepherded by God's servant... fitting, even if she was unsure if she should continue this new, odd habit of picking up servants like this. Unfortunately, she was unaware of the ability to telepathically communicate with her servants, and thus did not think of using it to see if the beast could talk to her. "Oh my, so I am the grandma then?" Caren mused in a high-pitch, but her expression had her lips lowered into a frown at getting associated with old age. But, it soon turned around along with her head to look at the wolf. "Then that solves how we are going to feed you, doesn't it, beast?" Of course, the priestess was merely jesting to mess with Caster, associating the cute girl as Red Riding Hood instead. Instead, when the three of them arrived in one of the Chaldean cafeterias, she went straight for the pantry in search of a meal for the wolf. "Hmm... Does Chaldea store any dog food per chance? Maybe of the spicy variety... no, no... I can simply add curry powder into it for that..." As she audibly pondered and searched, Caren raised her voice to speak to the doll behind her. "Caster, I assume you will take care of the matter regarding the tea party?" Of course, she meant all the porcelain cups, pots, plates, and other aesthetics. The priestess was unsure if the Caster could also simply create the tea and snacks as well, so she took it upon herself to prepare that in their stead. "Perhaps I may have to just give the wolf a hand...~" Continuing her dark humor, Caren hummed a religious tune as she began to take out food that seemed appropriate for the tea party. At the very least, appropriate for their carnivorous familiar over there.

@Danni @Devanya

They had settled down by a table and looked on at their newly contracted master. As they spoke out about them having found a source of food for the wolf, Enkidu would tilt their head and look at their master, questioningly. Though it was clear it was a jest, it seemed as if they didn’t fully understand the reference. As their master went off to look for food, seemingly looking for something spicy by their choice of words. Enkidu would look around for a bit. Their gaze turned towards their fellow servant. Eying Nursery Rhyme for a few seconds. It appeared as if this form was currently being quite a hindrance for them. They weren’t sure if their master disliked telepathic communication, as they hadn’t tried it yet….maybe Enkidu shouldn’t barge in with words right into their mind. It was probably best to change shape, seeing as their fellow servant had shifted into a different shape it wouldn’t surprise their master too much should the wolf turn into a different form. The Question was….what form? They apparently didn’t like someone to take on the shape of themselves. The priestess had chided the Caster for that reason. Perhaps the form of a child much like their fellow servant?...No. It would be better to simply do what they were comfortable with. The shape of the wolf would start to morph and change, shifting into what seemed almost clay like for barely a second before their favored shape was attained. An androgynous form, with long green hair and wearing white robes. Their feet were bare and they opened their sea green eyes. “ Ah. Master, sustenance is quite unnecessary.” They would speak out as they offered a serene smile to their returning master. “ However, if you’d like, I will partake in the festivities nonetheless. “

@Nommyuks @Danni

A certain eagerness now filled this youthful spirit at the prospect of sharing tea time with her master, only within an hour of being summoned at that. Nursery was clearly not an expert in this regard by any means, shown through how she mostly stumbled around getting all the dishes and fine silverware together. However, she was able to persevere long enough to get the table set up with a conjured cloth and full tea seat complete with creamer and sugar cubes in case one didn't prefer theirs bitter. "Let's see... Jack be nimble, Jack be quick... Jack please light this candlestick! spark!" A strange way to chant, though it worked to help the Caster ignite a small flame over the tea pot. She looked quite proud of her accomplishment, though it was soon replaced with a look of utter awe upon the sight of the other servant changing form before her. Were they perhaps trying to change from a Big Bad wolf to Granny, well was much too young to be Granny so negative marks across the board! "Ahh, Mister Wolf was no true wolf at all it seems! Welcome then fellow one with no form, we are Alice if you could not catch." She said offering a beaming smile towards the green haired Lancer, though she wasn't too sure of their identity quite yet. Though she'd still wave and run off to the kitchen to help her master prepare, perhaps she should take on another form to be of greater assistance. "Ahh, you wish to prepare curry with dog kibble?" A bizarre idea even for this strange anomaly of a servant, she couldn't quite approve since now her fellow servant didn't want to play the role of Big Bad Wolf. "Tea Parties should not have full meals with them, but perhaps we could prepare a cake to celebrate our long and fun journey together!"

9:52 AM

With that, the Caster located a nearby cook book and made contact with it before shutting her eyes and giving a rather low hum. She would not be able to read the book like this, though she could certainly be of use to her master in other ways. After a few second, Caster changed form once again back into a book though the contents were now various cake recipes some bordering on the edge of ridiculous as she flipped to a certain page. "Here here, how about this one?" She said turning to a full on multi-layer pink wedding cake, this servant certainly liked going all out!

9:52 AM

@Nommyuks @Devanya

Hearing Caster working hard behind her felt... nostalgic, the sensation stupefying Caren given she grew up without a proper family. Even then, the abbey she grew up in taught her how to cook for herself, not for others or having anybody ever cook for her. The ephemeral experience of motherhood filled her chest with warmth, but she wasn't quite sure if she enjoyed it yet or not. However, she could at least admit that the noise was better than the silence, even if loneliness never truly bothered her too much. Initially, when Nursery Rhyme began to talk to someone else, Caren paid it no mind, assuming she had to be talking to their pet wolf. Unfortunately for Enkidu, no, his Master was quite serious about finding them dog food, but of course there should not be any in a pantry of all places so they lucked out for now. She even gave out a dramatically crestfallen huff at the misfortune! Not the misfortune of not finding anything, mind you, but of the new voice that entered her ears. "Tch. I was hoping you'd stay put like a good dog." Clicking her tongue, the priestess turned around to greet Enkidu with her furrowed eyes and a sulky frown rather than smile. Curses, her fun got ruined! The appearance they took was surprising, but it seemed she already had an inkling that they could change forms given their nature as a servant. Indeed, Caster already put that possibility in her mind earlier, so the logical assumption was fairly simple. "I will feed you myself if I must. So your consent is irrelevant." Clearly taking her poor mood out on the buzzkill, Caren was determined to find some selfish enjoyment out of this whichever way possible! Fortunately for Lancer, however, Caster running up to her caught the Master's attention instead of whatever mischief she was scheming in her mind. Caren couldn't help but wonder what the point of this transformation was if Nursery Rhyme merely replicated the very same cook book's contents, but the page she chose revealed it

1:24 AM

all. "I see. You are having me make what you want." Caren grabs hold of Nursery Rhyme tightly, literally and figuratively looking down at her as she sniffed out the ruse. "Truly, a spoiled brat that just wants their Mother to make them their favorite sweet..." The priestess grumbled, yet despite her sharp criticism and accusations, her eyes scanned the ingredients and then she turned back around to the kitchen to begin preparing everything for the cake. However, one hand at least held a firm grip on the book, refusing to let Nursery Rhyme scamper away from helping make this ridiculous dish. "And you? Are you going to make yourself useful?" Raising her voice to indicate that she is speaking to the Lancer, Caren also refused to let them be a free rider to this tea party. "Or are you going to put my life energy to waste? Surely that convenient form of yours has some use besides killing."

@Danni @Devanya

As they changed shape and now stood on two feet instead of four paws. The green haired lancer would look over at the short girl who introduced themselves. They gave them a soft smile and a nod of their head, bending down a bit to be at better eye level with the young girl. The fellow oddity of a servant. "Thank you. My name is..." Though before they were allowed to finish the fellow servant had scampered off. Waving and then heading to help their joint master. It appeared as if their master was quite intent on feeding them, even if it was something which had no bearing on sustenance or even nutrition for a servant. How odd.... "Understood. I shall allow you to do so then." Enkidu spoke as they would begin to make their way into the kitchen. They would watch as the book servant had decided to have their master make them a cake and it looked as if their master was going along with it. Truly an interesting woman...to complain in such a way despite actually performing the act. When they were asked about making themselves useful, Enkidu would tilt their head. "Hmm...I don't understand what you mean, Master." Enkidu answered as they would look around the kitchen. "If you wish for me to help in preparing food, you need only ask and I shall obey your command. Though yes...this form is predominantly meant for killing."

@Danni @Nommyuks

"H-hwah!" The book cried out not expecting to be tugged so roughly, though it was indeed fair to assume that Nursery might run off and try playing should her master leave this feisty caster unattended. So the living embodiment of Fairy Tales and other fun children stories struggled only slightly longer to escape her master's grasp before finally resigning herself to her fate. "Phooey... " She complained though didn't correct her master that this cake would mostly be for her, a celebration present for the start of hopefully a rather fun and enjoyable journey together. She was certainly quite the difficult one to work with, very little patience for the servant's whimsical ambitions... though given the nature of this servant her own demeanor might change very quickly to match. For now she stood still, using some of her magical powers to lift and gather the ingredients needed for this rather sizeable cake. Perhaps she was going a little overboard with all this but it was certainly something the caster felt worth celebrating. Tiny figures danced around the table, upon closer inspection they were revealed to be oysters trying to haphazardly crack eggs and dump in the flour. The oysters themselves of course were rather scrumptious looking should her master opt to take the path of the poor Walrus and Carpenter, blurring the line between friend and food. "U-uhh, it's okay Mister Wolf you need not trouble yourself! We are more than capable of cooking for a large party ourselves if need be!" The book encouraged as the tiny oysters attempted to dump the milk into the bowl, though it was rather messy and ended up spilling over Caren's dress and some of Nursery's clean pages, causing the bok to shudder a little. "U-uwahh! C--cold, please watch out next time!" @Nommyuks @Devanya

This was all about principle. Even though these Servants do not consume food for the same reasons as mortals do, Caren wished to take advantage of the abstract qualities of eating together. The idea of a tea party to bring the three of them together as a bonding moment? No, nothing so simple as that. It was the fact that she was cooking for their sake, providing them with sustenance. Therefore, she was subtly hammering in how they need her, how she is their guide, their mother, their Master! And none should bite the hand that feeds them! In other words, it was all an act of maternal dominance. Thus, Caren had no intention of letting any of her Servants opt out from her performance. The more Caster struggled in her grasp, the tighter the grip as she freed her other hand to smack the bottom of the book to replicate a spanking. "Nonsense. They are your friend now, are they not, Caster? So you two should cooperate--" Out of reaction, Caren tried to defend herself from the flying milk by having the book shield her, thus drenching primarily Nursery Rhyme. A cheeky smirk followed. "Then there is none better at cutting things than you, yes? Come over already then, Make yourself useful." Impatient, Caren summoned her shroud and flung it over to Enkidu to bind one of their wrists, tugging on it. Unfortunately, due to the servant's lack of sex, the usual divine power in the shroud was non-existent, and so it was merely a mundane cloth to them. It was just a frail woman trying to fruitlessly yank them over, yet still stubbornly continuing even when knowing she couldn't make this Servant budge even an inch. Thus, with one in hand, and the other on a leash of sorts, Caren spent the rest of her time wrangling her two detestable familiars for the sake of an arbitrary tea party. An exercise in ironically using a killing machine as a cooking utensil, and an ambiguous, magical wonder as a mundane cooking book to demonstrate that she does what she pleases regardless of

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the power imbalance!

|| @Devanya @Danni Das it for now~ Caren will hound ya'll individually next time! Hope ya'll enjoyed!

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Entering the cafeteria carrying a Box, Petra walked up to the counter. "Tuna, a bit of Cod, and Smoked Mackerel~ It's for the box." Looking at the top of the Box, she gave a blank smile. "Do you want anything else? I know some good meals you could try."

(@Sophie, Mary, Nito, Gorgon, Boud)

"Hmm do they have Skimmed Milk? Oh and one of those straws that make the milk that goes through it taste like a milkshake!" One of the hand holds on the boxes was slowly lifted up as the Servant began to look at the menu "Master.....Why is everything served with Mash Potatoes?" The Servant said with a concerned tone ( @Fox/Wilt/[pending]/Wu/Lae )

"There are things like that? Hey, do we have any of those straws here? Someone should make them if there are none~" Petra gave whoever was serving that shift an enthusiastic smile. "Oh, see, there is someone in there. I was starting to think you really were just a box." Tilting her head curiously, she took a copy of the menu herself. "I don't know... What's going on today?" Looking up at the front wall of the room, a banner poster positioned to be visible for everyone there read: Mash Kyrielight's First Deployment Special! The employee shrugged.

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(@Sophie, Mary, Nito, Gorgon, Boud)

"Wait did you think I was just a talking box!?!?!" The Box shook in disbelief "I thought I was famous....I am Schrodiger's Box- Oh no wait I get the confusion actually, I can see the problem here." "I am Schrodiger's Cat but my Theory is called his Box, huh I can sense he is also part of my Saint Graph along with Er and-" The servant cut themselves off "So what's a Mash Kyrielight, are they like a famous farmer?"

Petra nods in understanding. "I heard about it once, it's a box that kills cats! Or something like that. But you like fish like a cat. Did you eat that many of them to change yourself?" Eyeing the box curiously as she thought, it took her a few seconds to respond "I think they work here? Might be as a farmer, that would make sense. But nobody's made a farm here yet."

"Well technically I never existed while still existing, I am mostly a thought Experiment in the form of a Paradox to do with quantum superposition. This is actually my first time trying Fish."

Slowly nodding, she grins vacantly. "I'm not sure what you're saying makes any sense, but it sounds interesting~ Is that why you wanted some right away?"

“Indeed, I wished to see why cats are apparently fond of them. I also rarely make sense.”