tvk | Saber and Archer ❖ Video

[ The feed shows a smug Archer, and in the background a bandaged Saber can be seen. ]

You know, I think I know quite a bit about swords. I've fought with them for my whole life. I've studied them time and time again. I've seen beautiful works of steel, but for some reason I think this Saber of flesh and blood is more beautiful than all of them. What do you all think?

Ungh... [ As though on cue, a voice familiar to those on the network gives out a pained groan. ] What happened?

[ Archer chuckles, setting the device to the side. He doesn't seem to have realized that he has failed to turn it off. ]

Oh? You're finally coming to your senses? You should have known better going out with those injuries.

Injuries? [ Suddenly the King of Knights sounds a lot more indignant. ] How did you discover them?

You are covered in bandages. [ He scoffs. ] It would not take a genius to find them.

A genius or a man who knows not how to keep his hands to himself? [ Quite the accusing tone she takes, but it matters little when she reaches over for the phone he's placed down. ] Or in this situation, a man who lacks the skill to turn off a phone.

Hm? [ He glances at the phone. ] How annoying. I could have sworn i had turned it off.

Need I remind you of your own failures in other tasks? [ Suddenly there's one very groggy Saber staring down the lens of the phone. ] Everyone, this man is another Servant like the rest of us and no, he is not available for a battle tonight.

You would chastise me so quickly? [ He seems inquisitve. ] And even speak for me?

Both tasks completed with ease. [ With that, she gives a nod. ] I suppose the lot of you would enjoy speaking to the newcomer, no? Very well, let us hear it. Be brief, for I have many things to discuss with him.

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[ And yet he was so much more. A Shirou who's endured the same path as her, if not a greater one. One that understands what it means to be a heroic spirit. One that understands the trial that comes with being a Counter Guardian. He was Shirou with a greater understanding than Saber's ever known.

It's a relief really. One she might find herself trusting more than the other. Ah, but the conflict of loyalty was a hard one. They both were Shirou, so were they both not worthy of her? ]

Shirou. What ails you?

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Nothing important. [He brushes aside the question with a care free chuckle, hiding his pain. A hero is never allowed to show weakness.] Don't concern yourself with it.

I will for you are Shirou and Shirou is the man I love. [ With a smirk. ] Is it not my duty to concern myself with it?

It is, but there's nothing to concern yourself with here. Just know that my loyalty will forever lie with you.

And mine will forever lay with you, Shirou. [ Lifting a hand up, she'll ruffle his hair playfully. ] For now, mind the fact that I am stronger than you and not as helpless as I may appear.

And I am no longer a boy. [He turns his head to the side, trying to get away from Saber's hand.] Will you grant me the honor of fighting alongside you?

Shirou... [ Her voice dips into a quieter tone as her gaze travels along his head, her arm losing it's strength. She fears she's stepped a line, upset him somehow with that implication. Even though she's an adult herself, she holds the appearance of a little girl. Was it not this appearance that made him wish to protect her? ] Forgive my insolence.

[ He was no longer a boy - she was certain of that much. The dark skin he had from the fires of conflict, the white hair evident of the taxing drain magic placed upon him. Her Shirou was grown up and was finally in a position to protect her.

Should she seek it.

Yes, she would need to seek protection first to be given it. Her lips part almost to ask it of him, but she stops due to pride. Shirou is someone she must protect. It's not meant to be the other way. ]

Mm. You have my blessing to do so. [ That's all she can say on the subject as she lowers her gaze. ] Do not behave so recklessly and I will permit you your freedom in battle.

[He knows that he has her from the moment she says his voice. It sounds so good to his ears after being so long without hearing it. He knows that she will not ask him to protect her and that fighting alongside her is the best she will allow, but that is why he must always force himself into a position where he can protect her.

But it is the second part that gets him to laugh.]

Me? Act recklessly? Whatever would make you think I would do something like that?

Behaving recklessly is your nature, Shirou.

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