Chaldean Chronicles: Cadence of the Lostgrail

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( @sumanai @Ma|Resur|Anastasia|King| C )

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A dinner illuminated only by the dim, orange glow of the candlelight… the atmosphere was much too romantic than Touko expected. She shuffled in her seat, lightly gripping the edges of her new dress, as she had decided to wear an evening dress instead of her usual choice of clothing. The entire situation made her blush. It seemed she hasn’t prepared herself enough. https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/933268925582553088/942656819120201738/image0.jpg (edited)

Asteria confidently made her way in with grace in her walk. She wore a brand new evening dress just for the occasion since she wanted to have a little bit of fun during this date. She hadn't been doing all that much lately besides singing and dancing for the crowds at the village so yeahh... Making her way over she finds her seat and gives a cheery wave to Touko. "Hello there~ You're looking lovely tonight~!"

”Good evening!” Touko greeted. “Same to you, you’re gorgeous!” She waved at the blue haired Master in return. It appeared that one of the people she had been paired with seemed friendly. How reassuring! “I don’t think we’ve met before, what’s your name?”

A little away from the two, hidden just out of sight, Caren addresses the blonde Master that signed up for this. "You're keeping your date waiting." She sounds very displeased. @Ma|Resur|Anastasia|King| C

”Hehe, thank you. I’m Asteria, maybe you’ve seen me around before? I’m something of a local idol who also did quite a bit of my work at the Clock Tower as well~ What’s your name?” As the idol smiles her pointed ears stick up some, indicating her cheerfulness. Just being a friendly neighborhood idol here!

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”Mm, I’ve been around for some of your performance. You have a beautiful voice,” Touko said with a nod. “Ah, I’m also a magus hailing from the clocktower! A third-rate one, so it would make sense if you don’t recognize me.” She nervously wrung her wrists. “But I digress, my name is Touko Sakimori. A pleasure to meet you, Asteria!” After her introduction, Touko offered an elegant smile.

Sigh. "I didn't sign up for two, Ruler." He answered her with whisper before grabbing the insigna in his cloak. In truth, he did sign up for it. Nevertheless, he didn't expect the arrangement to be such a cruel fate. In the end, he was still a man of his word. Though he wasn't desperate, this was still an "opportunity" for him. He took a deep breath, and assumed he was walking into the Clocktower, amongst the nobles and amongst the Lords, he was the Grand:Crown. With the necessary steps, his cold expressionless face, although remained became more calm and almost kind. He moved forward and made sure his steps were clear and firm, and as he reached the respectable distance to the two girls and their dinner, he gave a regal bow. "Ladies. It seems I have kept you waiting. My deepest apologies to the both of you. It is unbecoming of me to have the two loveliest Masters of Chaldea wait."

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"I do hope you forgive for such an act." His jewel blue eyes slowly opened and reached out to their own.

"Thank you for your compliment Touko, I hope that you will continue to listen to my music now and in the future~" Asteria placed her hand atop her large chest and gave Touko a soft fluffy smile before turning herself to face Mayfield. While she hadn't spoken to him properly before, she'd seen him both around the Clock Tower(seeing as she was a SD) and around Chaldea during meetings. "That I can quite easily forgive, I can see that you took good care of yourself to appear at your peak before coming here~ Should you have come disheveled then that would be oh so disrespectful..." She gave Mayfield a fancy curtsey reminiscent of the nobility of old, but to her it was just a formality taught to her due to being the heir of a household who's rank was Pride: Law. After straightening up she places the tips of her fingers together and smiles to the two. "Ehehe, I have no doubt that we three shall have a splendid time together~"

”There is nothing to apologize for. You’ve arrived at a good time.” she replied. Following suit, Touko gave a practiced courtesy. Elegant as it was, it looked quite different from Asteria’s own, as her lineage was much newer than the other Master’s. She rested her hands on the front of her dress, keeping her head slightly lowered. Formal meetings has always been quite suffocating for her. “Mm, I agree. Let us all enjoy ourselves tonight.” Looking at the blond Master again, Touko realized it wasn’t the first time they had met. He was there on her first mission in Chaldea. She averted her eyes, hoping that he didn’t recognize her. It would be embarrassing to see someone who had known her only from that time.

"I've made it my hobby to dress myself to the highest degree, no matter the occasion, but this day seems to take the cake. I would never let anyone see me in a disheveled state." He replied with a soft chuckle to Asteria, though his expression was never changing. He slowly took his seat, and took a gentle breath. He sat himself down beside them with enough confidence and stillness. Before long, he stood up again and he took the wine that was given to them and gently opened it with skill and magecraft. He quietly poured it to each of their glasses elegantly. "I've heard of both of your various endeavors in the past Singularity, even crowning you, Lady Caelestis as one of the top Master Candidates. I can't not say I truly admire how both of you had reached up to this point." He placed the wine on the table once more and prepared himself to partake over their meal. "Especially you, Lady Sakimori. I was there in your training mission, to think you live up to your potential is certainly amazing."

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The idol finally sat down and gave Mayfield a cheerful nod, glad that her name was getting spread around if only somewhat. It's really good for publicity being an idol and what not. "Ehehe, it's a wonder how I've gotten so far but I shall continue to try my best. Hopefully after the Grand Order is over I will not have to be brought in by the Clock Tower... Though that dream is a bit unrealistic... Either way, do tell me what kinds of things have you both been getting up to as of late~ I would love to hear of whatever accomplishments you have gotten to date~!" She did her bubbly thing and gave the two a small two fingered heart with her index finger and her thumb. She placed the heart to her lips and in a single fluid motion, kissed the finger heart and pointed to the two with a fingergun~!

”Thank you, it is thanks to those who have helped me that I am able to come this far,” she said to Mayfield with a nod. “It feels quite nostalgic to meet you again after so long.” “I am sure we have all improved in our mission to restore humanity,” she smiled. “Though a dream seems unrealistic, it is never wrong to hold such wishes close to one’s heart. I believe having a big dream is something to take joy in.” “As for accomplishments, I suppose I was there to aid in the fight against Nidhogg,” Touko mused. “It was a hard battle, but we were able to push through. Everyone worked together to ensure the mission’s success.” Touko looked at the filled wine glasses before them, then took her own to raise her glass. “With our drinks ready, shall we start this evening off with a toast?”

"I have no accomplishments worthy of many words. Especially in this Singularity. If there was one thing though, it would be being able to dine with two beautiful girls in a single setting." He looked at Touko and Asteria and listened to each of their experiences, just holding onto his wine glass calmly, gently laughing at Asteria's gestures. He kept himself silent as they spoke. As Touko offered a raise of glass, he agreed. "Indeed. To Humanity." He raise his glass to meet with Touko's.

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ssorry to interupt... but since when is mayfield a gentlement?)

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"How impressive, I hear Nidhogg was quite the ferocious beast. I am glad you were able to make it back, as far as I have seen of you and read from reports you are quite the lovely person~" She takes up her glass and raises it up as well, a bright and hope filled smile was spread across her face as she did so. She met the glasses of the other two magi and in a bit of a singsong said, "Glory to mankind! Let us complete the Grand Order, and return home to our friends and family. Perhaps it sounds a bit grand, but lets save this world~! Let us fight for all that is beautiful in this world!"

”To Humanity!” And once the toast has been done, Touko took a seat once more, looking at the two other Masters with her, then at the food before them. Everything looked so well prepared and appetizing that she was unsure where to begin. “Ruler truly has exquisite taste…” she mused. “It would be a shame for us to leave the food to go cold, wouldn’t it? Let us partake in this meal.”

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Mayfield took a bite of his own as he put aside the wine glass. He gently placed iton his mouth, And nodded in agreement. As he finished taking his first, he took a hankerchief and patted his mouth with it. "After the Grand Order, what do the two of you intend to do?"

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Asteria lets out a small chuckle before sipping on her wine and letting out a satisfied sigh. She then goes ahead and enjoys a small bite of her meal, mellowing over it for a bit. Afterwards she'd respond to Mayfield's question with a bit of softness in her voice. "Hmm... It'll be going one of two ways... Either I get reigned in for my Designation, or I get to go home and do my own thing~!"

"I mean... I suppose so. Though, it is possible I can help you about that but... I doubt you will enjoy such an option." He replied to Asteria before shaking his head. "And you?" @sumanai

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