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[croibhristeoir]

[A; text; morning]

I hope everyone's doing well after all that's happened. Given the current situation, I'd like to offer combat training to those who need it. If there is anything I can do to help in that respect, let me know.

[B; action; late afternoon]

[Lancer had gotten himself a part-time job at a bookstore under the name 'Diarmuid Campbell' some time ago--aside from the obvious need for some source of money, there were things about this era the Grail hadn't seen fit to give him knowledge of. What better location than that to fill in the blanks and be a little less clueless about how to seem like a normal human.]

[Admittedly, the wire-framed glasses he was currently wearing may have been overdoing it. His eyesight was fine and the lenses did basically nothing. But Lancer had assumed two things: gold eyes weren't normal and so perhaps this would make the color a little less obvious. Secondly, someone in glasses might have seemed completely harmless. If there were people like the Master of that deplorable Servant Caster in the city, maybe being a little more subtle for now was the best plan.]

[He walked back in the direction of the hotel with a couple of books under one arm, in civilian clothes and trying to look as unnoticeable as possible. The former Servant felt defenseless without his Noble Phantasms or superhuman abilities, especially knowing someone like that was in the same city at that moment. Though he didn't much like the plan of hiding out until a better option presented itself, as a human in this situation there was little other option.]

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[heartcures.livejournal.com]

[ serenade, being ever curious as she was about her surroundings, could recognize lancer after a few moments. she's slightly taken aback from the dramatic change in his appearance, but perhaps he has his reasons for dressing as such. the princess herself is no longer donning her signature dress, instead wearing something much plainer (http://i54.tinypic.com/htbpm1.jpg) (...in her opinion. and also in a cream color), so maybe she isn't as distinguishable either.

he looks like he might be busy, so she only intends to greet him as she walks past and be on her way. ] Good evening, Lancer.

[croibhristeoir]

[He paused, giving Serenade a slight bow and a smile--even while trying to pass for human, he was as respectful as ever.]

Good evening, princess. Are you doing well?

[heartcures.livejournal.com]

Yes, very. I am adjusting to the environment. [ it's been difficult, but that's what a challenge should be. ] You seem quite settled in already.

[croibhristeoir]

Do I? That's a relief to hear. This place is a little different than what I'm used to.

[heartcures.livejournal.com]

I believe it must be difficult for most of the new residents here. The younger ones residing at the hotel, however, seem to be enjoying themselves.

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[greyerrant.livejournal.com]

I endure, as always. I could always use a training partner, I suppose.

[text]

[croibhristeoir]

I wouldn't mind a training partner of my own. Given everything I've lost, my skills aren't quite what they should be.

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[greyerrant.livejournal.com]

There are a number of abandoned buildings which would work quite well for this.

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[croibhristeoir]

That's fortunate. When would you be available?

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ And as he is returning to the hotel, Saber will be leaving in her suit still, a professional name tag pinned to her chest with an alias as well: Arthur. Well, not much of an alias, but it works for her.

Especially since the man before her knows she's ... not an Arthur. ]

... Lancer.

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[croibhristeoir]

[obviously servants know jack shit about decent aliases]

Saber. [He gave her a slight smile, calm and respectful. He did have a reason or two to fight her, but Lancer knew now was neither the time nor the place. He certainly wouldn't be attacking her without fair warning and preparation on both sides at the very least.]

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ to be fair their aliases are LANCER and SABER ..... ]

Reading? [ In a tone that's delightfully surprised, not one to tease or mock. The lingering stress between the two (the undecided battle) strained them in a way that made it problematic to run into him like this. What if he were to suddenly thrust towards her?

She would defeat him.

It would just be annoying to be caught off guard in her work shoes. ]

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[croibhristeoir]

Researching. The Grail's information on the era we were summoned into seems a little...outdated, as far as technology goes. Not to mention I'm sure there's a few other things developed in the last couple millennia that the Holy Grail didn't grant us knowledge of.

In short, trying not to look like an idiot. [A little blunt, maybe, but it was beginning to annoy him.] After all, the existence of Servants isn't something I'd care to see exposed even with stranger things than the war going on here.

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[kindofademon.livejournal.com]

[Guess who was hanging out nearby the entrance to the hotel? It probably wasn't a good idea to attack even the Master of that deplorable Servant Caster if the people in the lobby could see you. Sorry, Lancer, better luck next time.

Ryuunosuke didn't look particularly like he recognized Lancer, but he did wave his hand in greeting.] Yo.

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[croibhristeoir]

[Oh, dammit. He quickly ran through events in his head and tried to figure out if there was any chance this Master ever could have seen him back in Fuyuki--had he recognized Lancer or was he just offering a casual greeting?]

Hello.

[It was hard to tell, and of course he was unarmed--hopefully the same could be said for the other.]

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[kindofademon.livejournal.com]

[Ryuunosuke didn't inspect every person he met trying to recall if they matched small pictures he'd seen in Caster's scrying ball... but don't give him reason to start trying to remember.]

You're new here?

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[croibhristeoir]

Not quite. I've spent several weeks here now. What about yourself?

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[crazyoldbat.livejournal.com]

Excuse me, young man. I'm afraid I'm a little new around these parts and I don't know what you mean. Has something happened lately?

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[croibhristeoir]

[Lancer turned on the video in response, wearing civilian clothes and a pair of glasses that he seemed the smallest bit awkward with, as if he wasn't used to them.]

Some people have been...seeing strange things at night, shall we say.

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[crazyoldbat.livejournal.com]

Care to elaborate? Where I'm from that could mean any number of things.

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[croibhristeoir]

You haven't happened to see anything peculiar about the area in general?

[He didn't particularly like being all that vague, but it was better that than sound completely insane by being up front about it all.]

Specifically after midnight?

[hidari-me.livejournal.com]

[It was early that morning -- almost first thing as soon as Lancer would have arrived at work -- that Ainosuke rushed into the bookstore and headed straight up to the counter. He was carrying a few bundles of papers that looked almost too heavy for him, setting them down.

In the time they'd been there, Ainosuke had picked up the job he was most familiar with. He'd delivered papers back home to make some spare money (though his brother had left him with plenty). The job also had the advantage of helping him become more familiar with the town.

This was one of his last stops of the morning, since it was one of the places that required quite a few papers. Delivering in a place this large was a lot different than how things had been back home...

Ainosuke still couldn't help but wonder what was happening in his absence. It was something that kept pulling at him whenever there wasn't something to distract him with. Maybe everyone thought he was dead.

Taking a deep breath, Ainosuke dusted his hands on the side of his pants, then turned and started to walk right back out.]

[croibhristeoir]

...Ainosuke?

[Not quite who the glasses-wearing Servant had expected to run into through mere chance. But he wouldn't complain about it, of course.]

[Well, no better time than the present to find out just how ridiculous he probably looked with the attempt at a civilian disguise.]

[hidari-me.livejournal.com]

[When he hears his name, Ainosuke abruptly stops and turns to face the other, tensing up. Though he recognized the voice, it still caught him off guard enough to hear his name in this town that he wasn't sure at first if it was who he thought it was. He stares at the other for a few moments, then looks him over, managing a smile. It really was unexpected to run into the other when it wasn't planned.]

You look different...

[croibhristeoir]

[Different? Different was good. Different was generally what he'd been aiming for, so that was a good start.]

Some things came up that kind of needed me to make a few changes.

['Things' here meaning 'avoiding Caster's batshit crazy Master'.]

How are you doing?