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[At least this person seems to know what he's doing: he doesn't look at all surprised when the device clicks on and starts recording, merely annoyed and more than a bit worried.]

This is a ridiculous situation. It isn't possible for someone to wake up on another continent for no reason. For one thing, who would bother to kidnap a monk? Not even a monk, but a monk in training?

On the chance that this isn't an extraordinarily vivid dream, I'd like to ask for some explanation of what on earth is going on here. I would appreciate it. The only other apparent option would be to beat my head against the wall until the concussion knocks me out and I wake up at home again, but that doesn't appeal as much.

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I assume you already know this city's name and the continent it's on. Unfortunately, to begin with, no one knows how we got here or what could be responsible for our arrival.

Prospero, United States of America. The country is familiar but the city isn't, although since I've never left Fuyuki, Japan, that probably doesn't mean much.

...You are from Fuyuki as well?

[Awkward.]

That's right. I'm Emiya's classmate - it seems that he's here also, so you may have met.

Shirou Emiya? We met recently, yes.

Sorry, let me introduce myself before things get stranger. My name is Diarmuid Campbell, but most people simply call me Lancer.

[And he will never be good with aliases.]

All right, I see. Would you prefer Lancer? [Not a hint of recognition at the Servant title.]

My name is Issei Ryudo. Despite circumstances, it's nice to meet you.

[Just as Lancer had expected, no reaction. So clearly Issei wasn't a Master in any iteration of the Holy Grail War.]

Either is perfectly fine with me--it's a pleasure to meet you as well.

[He adjusted the glasses he wore, taking a breath and sighing.]

I ask you to bear with me for a moment, this is going to get a bit surreal. For exactly an hour at midnight each night, the native residents of this town become things remarkably like coffins. The environment changes, and the streets are inhabited by creatures known as Shadows--so named presumably because that is exactly what it seems they're primarily made of.

Lancer it is.

[Luckily, because calling Lancer a last name that he just made up... Anyway, Issei gives the camera a disbelieving look.]

Every night. This happens every single night, and becomes normal.

Anyone else that came to this city in the same way can easily confirm my words as fact.

Or I could just see for myself tonight. I suppose I won't be in doubt for very long.

I wouldn't advise doing that alone, unless you have some experience in combat.

I have training, but I've never fought anything actually seeking to hurt me.

Then it would likely be better to fight alongside someone for a while.

...Well, there are a few obvious choices.

There are many of us skilled in the use of weaponry, myself included. And in time, assuming the current trend remains fact, you'll likely end up finding a power of your own.

A power, me? I'm only a high school student, whatever you may be.

...Are you busy tonight?

I'm no different from any other twenty-five-year-old on this island.

[Which...was only half a lie, given the state of things.]

I can certainly say I had nothing planned, at least.

I know that, but... Ah, will it sound strange if I feel that I can instinctively trust you?

Then, if it would not be too much to ask, I would like to perhaps accompany you. I... don't want to impose on Emiya so quickly, actually. [He knows he would get himself killed trying to protect him.]

No, I don't find that strange. It's a bit flattering, really.

That's fine. If you're an ally of his, then I won't allow any harm to come to you. [Because Saber would never let him live it down.]

Good.

While I'm not in a position to do much, I'll try and help as much as I can.

I would appreciate the help.

It's good to be appreciated.

Of course. Where should I meet you, then?

I might as well stay at this bookstore, as it will give me something to do until then and I don't feel comfortable staying in a strange hotel yet...

[Issei turns the camera to show the outside of the bookstore Diarmuid works at.]

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