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❚ 001 (video)

[Unlike a majority of you non-hipster Servants, Saber here doesn't come from post-canon or post-death or any of that--no, he was in the middle of something VERY, VERY IMPORTANT like SAVING MY MASTER'S LIFE important. So aside from suddenly waking up here being 1) very strange and 2) very unexpected it is also 3) VERY UNWANTED. Technology was never his forte but at this rate he needed information somehow.]

Assuming this will reach other people, I would like to request assistance. Specifically, where this city is and whatever transportation services there are here. [Since it sure didn't look like he'd be able to go back to where he was by foot and whatnot.] I apologize for the curtness of this message, but I'm afraid I've something very important that I have to do.

[He pauses, a difficult sort of expression on his face, but... well he'd feel bad if he didn't at least give out his name since he's asking for help, even if it probably isn't that good of an idea when he has no idea what's going on. But he's a knight okok, GOTTA BE POLITE.] My name is Saber, and thank you for your time.

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[Big step for her but TO THE WRONG PERSON DEAR LORD. The smile on his face quickly melts away, and while not outright angry it's clear that he is not impressed at all.]

What a shame. I thought you had been quite helpful so far, but if this is your idea of a joke it's a very poor one. It seems I was mistaken about you. [This sucks man usually he can pick out good and righteous people so well???]

[ Why you do this, not!self? ]

I beg your pardon? [ She thought she was being helpful - in fact more than any of the others would have been here. There's a brief moment where she looks pained at his words, but then the solemn look she tends to carry takes over. ] You do not believe me, do you?

[ That's something she's used to unfortunately so it does not sting too badly. ]

Contrary to modern texts, I am who I claim to be. You may ask me any question of the time and I will answer without restraint. Regardless, this is not a time for such games. I am afraid I do not have any other names to go by so it is either Saber or Arturia. Will you not give me your own in return as a knight should?

Edited 2012-01-16 08:20 (UTC)

Had you claimed to be any other hero I wouldn't have any trouble believing you; stories change, secrets are kept, and the true identities of heroes are often lost over time. Yeah, I would have believed if you had said you were anyone else.

But alright, since you told me your "name", then it's only fair I tell you mine: you are currently speaking to Arthur Pendragon, King of Knights, the boy who pulled the sword from the stone. In other words, "king of the Britons", wasn't it?

That.. that cannot be..

[ Instead of an outcry of rage, her reaction is one of internal conflict. For her greatest wish was for another king to rule her country and this very king may be before her on this device. ]

Then what purpose do you have for seeking the grail? [ For this man was supposed to do everything right! For he was supposed to earn the trust of her beloved people and knights! ] If you are truly Arthur Pendragon, the rightful heir to King Uther himself, then you will answer me this!

[ While Shirou did help her accept things, this kind of just threw them all back into the shitter. Good going, other Arthur. ]

[At the very least he has the same basic problems with his rule?? But GURL WHY SHOULD HE HAVE TO ANSWER YOU YOU'RE JUST A FAKER!!! But okay no, since his discovery of the corruption of the Grail he'd already thrown away his wish. There was no point in keeping it a secret.]

... the alteration of my own destiny, so that I could give my land and my people that salvation I couldn't bring them myself.

[ The very same wish she sought for herself. ]

The very same path..? Then it was Mordred who struck you down, was it not? During the Battle of Camlann. You were with dearest Bedivere. I can recite to you the very same words I spoke unto him if it would please you.

[ She seems to be calming down at the realization of something. ]

You are not the first to come here with circumstances of this nature. Those who have fought before me and are my allies come from different points of time. Some may even claim to come from a parallel world. [ Boy, if Rin were here, she might be able to explain it. ] Frankly, I do not understand the sorcery behind it, yet it exists. Prepare yourself for that much.

[As much as he feels like he really should make her recite those words just for further proof, the more she talks... well, he called the Grail itself insane, didn't he? And this place also managed to bring him through time, right? Then the idea of a parallel world or something of the sort might just be within the realm of possibilities as well. TL;DR STILL FUCKING NUTS BUT HE'S ROLLED WITH WORSE.]

The more I don't want to believe anything this insane could be possible, the more I realize that this entire situation is insane to begin with. Ha, this'd be easier to prepare myself for if Merlin was still around; this is exactly the sort of stuff he was good at, wouldn't you say? [Partly a joke, partly a test, but mostly him just sighing at his own life at this point.]

I concur. Merlin has a way of handling matters like this in an unique manner. [ Such as enchanting a breastplate and Saber's body to give the appearance of a man. ] Please do not wish for him to join us here. I have been fortunate enough so to be without his presence and I fear not only for my sanity, but for those around us, were he to arrive.

[He would feel so bad for her if he ever found out all the shit Merling did for her, at least the only thing that happened to him was being turned into animals........] I wouldn't exactly wish for him to be here, but he wasn't that bad, was he? Sure it was hard being a fish and whatnot, but I don't think that's really pushing the limits of sanity.

[Or maybe you're just insane to begin with Arthur WHO KNOWS.]

[ Being turned into a fish is better than making a country think you have a wang, so don't complain about having A HARDKNOCK LIFE... ]

You approve of his methods then? [ Figures, a male version of her is into this kinky crap. All of the fanart is true then. ] How droll.

I feel like I'm missing something here... [He just doesn't understand what life is like when you pretend to have a male pee-pee okay.]

How did Merlin treat you?

Then allow me to enlighten you. In case you have failed to notice, I was born a woman. Yet, the legend states that a forever king ruled, does it not? Therefore, Merlin used his sorcery to ensure I gave the appearance of a male. I took on my queen, possibly the same queen as yourself, and no one knew of my true identity save for a couple of individuals.

That was Merlin's grand solution.

Ah.

Well.

That does sound like him... [And now he can't blame her for how she feels.]

[ Yeah, it kind of sucks. At least she's not going to complain about it. ]

.. This is rather strange. I feel as though I am having a conversation with myself. Quickly now, answer me these questions three. What is your quest? What is your favorite color?

Most importantly.

What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?

Edited (I AM SO SORRY FOR THIS, BRO) 2012-01-21 10:09 (UTC)

Hasn't that been the whole problem with this conversation to begin with? But alright, fair enough.

Number one: to seek the Holy Grail, but not the Servant Holy Grail I guess, or was it really just the same thing all along? Anyways I'll continue now.

Number two: my favorite color is the color of your--my?--someone's eyes... yeah! [Trying to funny has just led him to confusing himself w e l p.]

Number three: well it depends on if it's an African or a European swallow first of all.

Remarkable. It is as though I would have answered it myself. [ Right down to the eyes because let's face it, her eyes are beautiful. So beautiful that the narration drones on about how orgasmic they are alright?? ] It truly is as though you are me and I am you.

Save for some significant differences, of course.

That's what I was saying. [You're slow Arturia okay no I'm kidding.]

Obviously. You seem like the type that could afford to smile more often too.

What is the matter with not smiling often?

[ THIS IS IMPORTANT. ]

There's nothing wrong with per say, but... Hm. Well, didn't it please you when you saw your people smiling?

Yes, nothing makes me happier than knowing those I devote my life to are happy.

Then nothing would make the people you care for happier than to see you smiling with them!

Truly? [ Well, that makes her light up a bit. ] I never thought of it in such a way.. I thought I always had to be strong for them, an unwavering stance that never backs down.

Yeah, there are times when you have to be strong for them and protect them and guide them, but if you can't share in their joy, then as subjects I think that'd only make them sad.

[ ... His words ring pretty true as she bites her lower lip in contemplation. The one regret she holds is that she was distant from her people and that lack of trust made it harder to keep them happy. ]

Right. I believe that to be the case.

Right. So in that case... How about showing me a smile? [YOU CAN DO IT ARTURIA HE BELIEVES IN YOU.]

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