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[steelmyself]

[ From here. ]

Hmm?

[ And finally, he sets her down at the entrance to the cafeteria--not exactly gently, but he's not excessively rough either. ]

[kydgaf]

[ Well, at least he didn't drop her this time. ]

Cafeteria. [ Stabbing her thumb in the direction of the door. ] Unless you're coming.

[steelmyself]

I suppose there's no need. Unless you're going to do something stupid in there.

[steelmyself]

[ From here. ]

Oh? I wasn't aware you were so delicate, Saber.

[ The strangeness of the situation is starting to hit him. Saber is here, in an ordinary human body, and she isn't otherwise twisted or tainted at all. How--?

He falls silent now, frowning a little at her. ]

[invisiblade]

[if her back weren't forcibly turned to him due to all the pukage, she would most certainly question what the heck that look is for??? more to the point, she should be the one giving him that strange look!! after all, the Archer she new disappeared long ago...

of course it isn't necessarily outside of the realm of possibility that whatever force pulled them all here could reach into the Throne of Heros to bring him here as well. if her own existence here is any indication of 'their' power to summon Servants into this world.]

Even in my current state, I am not so frail as that comment would dare to imply, Archer.

[she frowns, spitting into the toilet bowl and grabbing a handful of toilet paper to wipe her mouth before tossing that in as well and reaching to pull the handle and flush that hot mess down the drain. she sighs, slumping to the side and leaning against the cold metal stall.]

Hahhh.... I agree this is quite a pathetic display on my part, however.... [she inclines her head back to him, eyes watery and face flushed from the exertion.] I do not appreciate you pointing it out in such a snide manner.

[pullin' on whatever heartstrings Archer has left, tbh.]

[steelmyself]

I'm not here for your appreciation, Saber.

[ He stares hard at her, at her very human face. ]

Actually, I'm not sure why any of us are here to start with. You, at least, seem better for the journey.

You may be weak and human, but you are nevertheless yourself again.

[steelmyself]

[ From here. ]

I suppose that's possible now and again if you're lucky.

[ --he'll allow that much in a quiet voice. ]

Who knows...perhaps this place will lead to one of those times.

[labryinth]

[That makes her smile. Even if he's only admitting it's a possibility, she'll make sure it's one that happens.]

See? It ain't so bad to say it, right? You have to keep your mind open to it. If you write it off right away... I dunno, it just feels like you wouldn't be able to do it at all then. That's why I gotta believe.

[steelmyself]

I don't intend to get my hopes up.

[ The vaguely wistful look starts to fade from his face, replaced by blankness. ]

Be careful what you do believe.

[steelmyself]

[ From here. ]

She might have been a bit cuter. Your attitude diminishes your charms.

[ He speaks mockingly rather than with actual interest. ]

But, as it happens, you really look a lot like her.

[hiddeninfidelity]

Like it matters to me if some man thinks I'm charming or not.

[Though it was odd for Mordred to hear her father referred to as "cute," it bothered her more to hear she had been called as a servant as well. Thus the Knight of Treachery groaned.]

Well there is a very good reason for that. Not that I'd tell you what that reason is though.

[steelmyself]

Of course you wouldn't.

[ He studies her a moment longer before speaking again in a slightly different tone. ]

Shouldn't you relax a bit? There are no adders here to make anyone draw a sword in error.

[ He's half-grinning, watching her closely for a reaction. ]

[steelmyself]

[ From here. ]

A pat on the head? Young lady, I'm certain people aren't quite as much like cats as you seem to think. Most would merely be annoyed by that.

[miraclefighter]

Doesn't hurt to try right? Mii. I pet my friend's heads all the time back home.

[steelmyself]

You're probably what they'd call a strange one, then.

[steelmyself]

[ From here. ]

Hmm--about myself?

[ He seems oddly astonished by the suggestion. ]

There's little to tell. I fight for what I want. That's all.

[donoteat]

[Well... that's a simple enough reason for how to live. Though Yachi still had trouble sometimes deciding what exactly she wanted with enough conviction that she would fight (metaphorically) for it.]

What sort of things do you fight for? [She remembers what Hinata once said, about it being natural to strive for victory, in his case being a volleyball tournament.] A competition?

[steelmyself]

[ This whole direction of conversation seems to bemuse him. He really isn't used to people expressing interest in him as a person.

Archer hesitates for a moment, uncertain of how to continue. ]

It's something like that...most recently I was called to take part in a contest to claim a powerful object.

[ He feints around the truth of the Holy Grail and its workings; if this girl is frightened enough by his mere appearance, she'll probably faint if he starts to explain about heroic spirits. ]

[steelmyself]

[ From here. ]

Ugh...I can't tell how serious a lackadaisical person like yourself ever is. Honestly...do you have any useful suggestions for our situation, or are you just going to talk about exhibitionism?

[kaihentai]

If you're gonna write someone off just like that-

[Sakamoto raises a brow, challenging Archer.]

Do ya think they'd really share anything useful with you? Haha!

[He looks away as he lets out a chuckle.]

Luckily, I'm the forgiving sort! Let's see. If we really are trapped here, they're not gonna let us out so easy. I'm sure there's an exit, but it won't be in plain sight.

[Sakamoto realizes that he's just stating the obvious, so as he makes his way towards the sink after finishing off, he sighs.]

Ahhhh. I really don't have time for this.

[steelmyself]

Why do you think I'm in the bathroom? It's not as if--

[ He pauses. Oh, right. ]

Actually, I suppose I will need to use it now, but right now I'm looking for an exit in an unexpected place.

[steelmyself]

[ From here. ]

Jeez, have some faith in your elder sister...

[ He sounds almost bored. He hides any conflicting feelings he might have, buries them at the back of his mind. ]

If it comes down to that, she'll kill you herself.

[wormhearted]

[what?

sakura stops. whereas he seems as fine as can be, she's still full of expressions, pausing with her hand to her chest.]

What? Nee-san didn't order you to kill me?

[someone misses things almost as easily as you do (or used to), archer.]

[steelmyself]

[ From here. ]

Then I'll call you Shu.

[ He speaks openly and casually, without regard for the potential rudeness of his words. ]

If I've got reason to call on you here, in any case.

[heartshape]

[ He's a little taken aback by Archer's impoliteness. "If I've got reason to call on you", huh...that's unlikely.

For the first time since he's gotten here, Shu realizes his own uselessness in this whole mess. Based on that earlier remark about knowing a few languages, Archer seems a whole lot more suited to survival in a strange place than he is. Shu isn't sure if he's a little envious of Archer's possible capabilities or eager to stick with him in case of danger. ]

I-I see. Right. I'll, um...call on you if there's any need to, too. [ As if he'd even have the nerve to do it. Archer just seems in a league all his own. ]