001- gotta find Homer [action]

[macebronia]

[The communicator or being summoned into a new war really didn't matter to Rider at the moment. It was a new day, a new time, and another chance to fight and conquer. More importantly, there's a book he needed to find. Several books, at that. And also the nearest game store. First stop on his trip? The Bookstore, of course. So, he'll come bursting in like the Kool-Aid Man or Macho Man in a Slim Jim commercial, probably knocking the doors out because really what is self control. He's much more gentle when going through the books, but like hell if that means he's putting them back in the right places.]

Aha! Found it!
[He excitedly hugs the book in question as he makes his way up to the front. This time would be the time he actually DOES conquer the world.]

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[unknownrival]

[Issei is already in line to buy books, and thus couldn't possibly miss Rider's approach. For a moment, he stares, before breaking into a smile.

He has utterly no idea if Rider remembers him, but still:]

It's nice to see you, Alexander.

[croibhristeoir]

[Guess what glasses-wearing Servant works here, Rider?]

[Guess who just choked on his coffee because THE FUCK WHERE DID YOU COME FROM AGAIN?!]

[ex_cashcow493]

[ It might be hard to tell there's someone behind the obnoxiously large and golden cash register, but there's a familiar ahoge bouncing around as she types in the latest customer's purchases... ]

[macebronia]

Again? I am quite flattered that there is a person out there intimidating me, because I've never seen this place before and I don't remember you. Unless you're Waver. In that case, glad to see you finally got your wish, kid! [Issei gets a large pat on the back anyways. because personal space what is that]

That doesn't matter though. Fresh territory, a clean slate! Where exactly are we?

[macebronia]

[Holy crap he didn't expect to see you again either! Rider is all smiles. It's just like old times.]

Haha! Well, this is certainly a surprise! I never thought I'd get to meet you on the battlefield again!

I didn't expect you to be... working here, however.

[croibhristeoir]

Rider, when did you get back-

[THE FUCK DUDE I'VE ALWAYS WORKED HERE]

[SO CONFUSED]

-wait, you don't...remember?

[macebronia]

[Well, he wasn't expecting to see another familiar face, that's for sure. Though for all her show and talk about beign a king, he certainly didn't expect her to be working for THE MAN or whoever ran this place.]

It's been a long time, Saber.

[macebronia]

[Now he's just confused. He was here before?]

Unless I'm conquering worlds in my sleep, I've never been here. Though I wouldn't put it past me to finally conquer the dreaming world and do such a feat!

Remember what, exactly?

[ex_cashcow493]

It has been a few months, but I would not call it a long time. [ Peering around it towards him. ] Have you returned to us then, Rider?

[croibhristeoir]

You've certainly been here before, I remember that clearly. But then again, I'm also sure the fifth Caster was here once as well, and she doesn't recall it either.

[macebronia]

I have indeed returned. Though, I do not see how I can return to a place I've never been to before!

[ex_cashcow493]

[ It's Saber's first encounter with someone who doesn't remember as she bites her lower lip in contemplation. Then carefully.. ]

Are you certain?

[oneinamillion]

[And on the day Lion decided to browse the bookstore to learn more about this place and find useful books--a giant crashes through the doors.

Excuse Lion while he forgets his manners and just stares at this very large man for a few moments.]

[macebronia]

Is that so?
[He contemplates things for a few moments. It didn't feel like that long ago that the Fourth War ended or at least his time during it. What was going on?]

Where are we, Lancer? This does not look like Fuyuki...

[macebronia]

[Rider nods]

Last thing I remember is Goldie and I's fight in Fuyuki. Impressive battle, that it was.

[croibhristeoir]

It's just Diarmuid now. And as for where we are, it isn't; we're in a city called Prospero. Though no one can quite answer how or why we've come here, we've been taken from our respective places in time and space all the same.

[ex_cashcow493]

There was a variation of yourself here prior. Do not be offended if some man comes up to you and acts as though you are allies. [ Although she doubts Rider would do that. ] Excuse me, but do you plan to make a purchase? There is.. a line.

[ Does widdle Seiba in her cute lil skirt sound sadder than she should be despite the lovey-dovey holiday around? Yes, yes she does. ]

[crouching_sin]

[There is an angry-looking white-haired man holding up one of the few books he's shoved aside.]

Tossing a few books aside is one thing, but this whole shelf was tossed out of order by your recklessness. At least put some of them back, you lumbering fool.

[rocker]

[ Just going into the bookstore to look around a bit, don't mind David here, and-- oh, a giant in the middle of the bookstore.. at least it's not Goliath so it's k, it's k.

Clearing his throat a little here, since he needs to pass but he's bein polite over it.. ]

[unknownrival]

[Well, that confirms it - ow.]

You were summoned here once before - ah, this is Prospero. Island near America. I'm sorry you don't remember, but it was definitely you.

[macebronia]

I would never be offended if one offered his service to the King of Conquerors, Saber.
[ When Saber mentions the existence of the line, Rider looks behind him and sees he bypassed the entire thing to talk to her. Damn it feels good to be a king.]

Put it on Waver's tab. If the kid has one. Or if he's even here. I assume if I'm here the kid's not too far off. Wouldn't want it any other way.

So someone following my footsteps so much to claim to be me? That is true devotion!

[macebronia]

[Lumbering fool...normally, a man of his size would get angry... instead he just laughs.]

Those words bring back fine memories, friend! Why stay here and sort books all day when I have the rest of the world to conquer?

[macebronia]

[How interesting! It really does feel like there's no Grail war going on, the more he thinks about it. That must mean only one thing: His wish was granted]

Ohh, that would explain why I've been feeling more corporeal since I got here! I just thought that was because I hadn't had my share of booze! My return to the earth must be celebrated, Diarmuid! This place has granted me another chance at my dream!

[translation: shit lets be drunks]

[croibhristeoir]

...well, that does sound like a good idea, I suppose.

['Hell, why not?']

[macebronia]

[And rider offers his hand to handshake. Because he had never gotten to offer it in the war.]
It's settled, then.
So, Are there any other familiar faces here?