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[ex_cashcow493]

[ It was a nice dream this time, Saber can admit as she finds herself shifting in her sleep. Instead of the soft blades of grass tickling her bare skin though, she found sand scratching at her. That was enough to force alert, eyelids snapping open as she stares into the murky darkness that comes with opening your eyes for the first time in a very long period. The unmistakable sound of waves crashing down on the ocean nearby brought her to an alerted state that she was in danger once more, so she acts with the natural instinct that comes to her. A sword laying nearby was more convenience than she needed, even moreso when she feels the weight of it in her hand, shaking it free of the moist clumps of dirt that cling to it.

The fresh scent of the ocean mingles with the familiar toxins of the city before her. So it has come to this, has it? Either her apprentice has left and this place found it kind enough to tell her or it was simply messing with her as it always does. Regardless of the circumstances, she needed to prepare for the Dark Hour. Let them come for she needs to have the weight lifted from her shoulders in the way that only battle can do. ]

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[ Sometime after the Dark Hour passes, when she's found a place to hide herself from any potential snipers and enemies, she'll pull out the phone given to her by this place. It looks different, but it's kept all of her messages from before. Convenient really, as she takes a bit more time to listen to the messages a certain knight had left her during the troublesome week she had before. After she's hesitated for as long as she can, she brings herself to make a public call. ]

For those who have just begun to miss me, it seems that fate has decided to return me to this hellish prison. [ If anything, she sounds more amused than anything. ] It also seems that the numbers here have diminished greatly. Well, that is a shame, but there are many warriors still in this special populace of the city.

I am Saber, although many have taken to calling me Arturia Pendragon in this day and age. [ Yes, the real King Arthur. As much as she would like to add that on, it seems like an unnecessary attachment to her introduction already. ] Who among my allies still remain? [ Heh. ] And who among my enemies are brave enough to speak when addressed to?

[ That seems to be the end of her message, but she holds open the line for a little longer, as though hesitating to ask another question. Eventually though, she cuts it once the silence becomes too much. ]

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[croibhristeoir]

...stop that. You c-can't just use her voice and make me think she's--!

[It wasn't her, couldn't be her, no way in hell was it actually her. Prospero wouldn't be that merciful in who came and went. This was a cruel joke, it must have been. There was no way the voice he was hearing was really her, and yet...]

...Arturia? Arturia, is it really--...

[voice]

[ex_cashcow493]

It is I, Diarmuid Ua Duibhne. [ Quit breaking down on her, bro. She's actually starting to worry and it shows in her voice. ] We should meet up at once and have you catch me up on all that I have missed. I assume it has been a great deal, no?

[voice]

[croibhristeoir]

Just...just tell me where. I'll be there, immediately and without a second's hesitation.

[voice]

[ex_cashcow493]

That building near the ocean. [ The one she hid in after she was revived the first time. ] You remember it, do you not?

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[smothersome]

[After a looong moment-]

'tis a fine thing to hear the greatest wish of those who hold you dear to have come to fruition. Arturia, of the Britons, she who was a fine rival and friend to Diarmuid ua Diabhne, has returned to this place! We should celebrate this great event.

I am no enemy of yours, o King of the Britons, though I knew thee not in your past arrival here. You are welcome here, prison or no.

[Perhaps at last then Diarmuid can rest at ease.]

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ While his voice isn't familiar, the tone is enough to set her mind at ease. It's easier, worlds easier, when the other party spoke in a manner she was used to. Even easier when the other party already knows of her reputation. ]

Celebrate? [ What is there to celebrate exactly? ] Such things are hardly necessary in this place. Perchance to introduce ourselves properly, but nothing else need be done.

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[smothersome]

Celebrations are rarely necessary, but they indeed bring a pleasantness to the world. In sorrowful times, be it not the pleasantries that lift up the spirits and make the times bearable?

My name is Aengus, he who is known as Mac ind Óg. 'tis a pleasure, o Arturia.

[soulsborderline]

Welcome back, I guess.

Sorry for breaking the Shakespeare in the park speech combo.

[ex_cashcow493]

So Shakespeare is still here? [ She's totally not getting the girl's "joke". ] And in the park? What relevance is this information to me? I appreciate being welcomed back as much as any prisoner would, but the rest of your statement is...

[ She's just going to trail off as she tries to figure it out. ]

[soulsborderline]

Glad to see you haven't lost your knack for metaphor, either.

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[king_of_heroes]

[ Oh... ]

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[king_of_heroes]

[ But, wait. Wasn't she...? ]

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[king_of_heroes]

[ Wow, okay. Just. Excuse him while he tries to sort out all of these feels right now. ]

[Voice]

[babel_hacker]

[For just one, brief moment, Atsuro wonders if his friends might come back again. But this is Prospero, people's arrival and departure are always unpredictable.]

Welcome back to Prospero, Saber. You've been gone for about...a month, give or take a few days.

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ They might if he just BELIEVES. ]

That certainly is a long enough time to take a nap. Have you updated anything that I need to catch up on in the meantime?

[Voice]

[babel_hacker]

[Maybe they might!]

Just some minor things for the database. There's no new, dangerous Shadows for a while, too.

[voice]

[forgivethemtheirpain]

Welcome back!

[voice]

[ex_cashcow493]

[ She sounds so enthusiastic. ]

Thank you?

[voice]

[forgivethemtheirpain]

I know it's hard being trapped, but you were a popular and well-liked person, so I'm happy that you can see your friends again. Ahaha...

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[needsteaplz]

[Saori was in the middle of work in the cafe when she starts listening to the post. She might've dropped a bag of flour which resulted in some coughing from her side.]

Arturia? Is that really...? Girl, I thought I'd never hear from you ever again!

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ SAORI, THINK OF THE FOOD!!! ]

Are you well? Have you fallen ill? [ She's more concerned with that than she is with the reunion. ] Do you need aid?

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[needsteaplz]

[She sheepishly laughs. Luckily the food has been spared.]

Oh no, I'm alright. I just dropped a bag of flour when your post went up in surprise and it just went flying all over the place. It's great to hear you again. There's some changes I should tell you about and I have something I believe that belongs to you.

[pucelle]

Ah, Saber. [Okay she didn't know her too well, but that was no reason to be unfriendly.] It may sound odd, but I suppose I should say "welcome back", even if this place is nothing but a hellish prison.

[She sounds just as amused, but albeit for a different reason.] I had no idea you were the legendary King of Knights though. Of course, I can understand why you might have had to use your true name.

[ex_cashcow493]

[ Ah, one of the many doppelgangers. Even if they look nothing alike now?? ]

It is good to be welcomed by those who feel trapped, so I eagerly accept your kindness regardless. There are many of us who use the title 'Saber' or well, there were many of us. I am told a great number have taken their leave of this place.

[pucelle]

[Excuse you but she is a Ruler™ original!!]

Yes. I cannot claim to have been keeping track, but I feel as though many who were here during your stay have since left, including many Grail War participants.