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[ 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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[ seabear pls ]

And yet it seems you are incapable of staying away from me for very long.

[ Battle of the egos, go. ]

Hoh, this is your doing now? [ Tilting her head up to show off her smirk. ] Then you shall be held responsible for any and all trouble I cause, right?

[ This is the ultimate showdown of ultimate history? ]

Ha! You do realize if I were to be held responsible for anything you do, that would imply my ownership of you, yes? Does that mean you've finally come to your senses?

[ And who's the one with the blessed sword of promised victory? This lady right here. ]

Not of me, but perhaps of things that are precious to me. [ Been gone a month and she still can't bring herself to ask about her baby. ] I suppose you have made this place suffer in my absence. Now that I am here, will you focus your frustrations on me once again?

[ It's just a copy of his far superior ryancan'trememberthenamerightnow so whatever!!! ]

You can stop worrying. They are as healthy as ever. Although they are outgrowing the confines of a single condo. [ If he had to count how many things have been broken by swishing lion tails he'd be here all night... ] Which is why I have plans to renovate a condo or two to make a proper home for them.

[ But then his face stiffens a bit, and his eyes fall for only a moment or so before returning to the screen. ]

There's no need for that. I've focused my frustrations of something that will actually be beneficial to myself and this cursed world. You see, I had a bit of self-discovery during your absence. I've got new goals in mind. Perhaps some you may even approve of.

[ There's relief shown on her face with that. Even if she misses them, it would be inappropriate for her to even ask, so she'll choose to focus on his latter statement. ]

New goals? Will you share them with me without my begging or should I forever be left in the unknown about them?

[ And there's that familiar and teasing smile on his face. ] Oh, I suppose I could tell you. But it might be more fun for you to see them in action.

[ Just when she never thought she would have to see that again. ]

Do not tell me you intend to put on a show just because I have returned.

Don't think you're getting any special treatment, Arturia. It's simply the same show I put on every night now.

[ This would be a horrible time for Saber to actually use her imagination, actually... ]

[ Her imagination is the equivalent of: ]

So you actually engage the Shadows at night now?

[ So what if her last memory of Gilgamesh was him pretty much with another woman in a very incriminating call? This is what she instantly jumps to. ]

Of course. Somebody had to pick up your slack. [ plus this is the way he deals with feels okay. kill shit. it just turned into a good habit this time. ]

Well, now that I have returned, you may resume wasting your life half-drunk sprawled out on a couch somewhere.

[ Now that she's gotten that out of her system. ]

I have been told where my sword is, but do you know who is in charge of my steed? I require it.

So you just assume because you've returned to this place that I'm going to give up and return to my old ways? Please, Arturia. At least have a little confidence in me.

[ Srsly girl, you're ruining his swag!!! ]

I wasn't aware you had a steed.

[ Confidence? No pls. ]

You have seen me on it before. [ Now it's obvious she's talking about her motorcycle. ] Who has taken it from me?

[ But he's seen her on lots of things... Okay, no. He kind of understands. ]

Ah, that. I haven't a clue. Perhaps one of your knights took it in your stead?

[ But never where he wants to see her. A shame isn't it, Goldie? ]

Perhaps... I certainly hope that to be the case. I require it to get around this city.

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You can always just get another one, you know.

[ 'tis a cruel fate. ]

They cost absurd amounts of money.

[ Something she no longer has since she left and lost not only her jobs, but the money she saved up. ]

I shall find the one that belongs to me. I am rather fond of it.

And should you not find it?

[ Oh no there's that smile again. ]

Perhaps I'll allow you use of the Gilgil Machine. I haven't touched it since those mongrels desecrated it while I was locked up.

[ And here comes her defiant little huff. ]

I would rather wear the leather of my boots out before I ever fall into your debt, Gilgamesh! [ Huff. ~~Not that she doesn't already owe him.~~ ] A bit of walking would do me no harm!

[ Okay, he can't help but laugh at her. He's not sorry. ]

Have you so easily forgotten you are already in my debt? Or was that erased upon your apparently departure from this world? Ah, whatever. It doesn't matter. You're just as stubborn as you always were. I suppose I can keep an eye out for it, if you don't find it first.

Things have changed now! I have left and now that I have returned, we are on equal footing once more! [ Deal with it. ] Now when may I see Sir Pounce?

[ She's kind of forgetting that she can attract more golden flies with honey. ]

If you say so.

[ He was waiting for her to ask, really. ]

I suppose any time is fine. It's not like I'm all that busy during the day.

[ Someday she will be unpredictable.
That day will not involve cute lion cubs... ]

Even if I chose to visit every day?

[ She may as well just move back in with that, but she's too stubborn. Besides, she has that apartment with Shirou to take care of. ]

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