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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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What--

[He wanted to reply by assuring her they were both currently human, but that didn't seem like what she was asking.]

...forgive me, I'm not sure I understand the question.

The two of us. What are we?

[ Just look at her repeating the question. ]

Arturia, I am not certain I know what you are asking. 'What are we' in the sense of 'are we no longer Servants', or something else?

Something else.

[ She's trying so hard to not give herself away... ]

...I can not say I know for certain, in that case. What is it you would say we are?

[ She asked you first, you jerk!! With a huff, she looks away from him. ]

Diarmuid!

Wh-what? Did I say something wrong?

Perhaps we should not have this conversation here. [ Forcing herself to calm down. ] Do you think that apartment Shirou had--!!

[ Shirou. Why didn't he answer her call? She'll go to pull out her own phone once more, flipping it open to scroll through the contacts list. ]

Shirou, Shirou, Shirou...

I think he left around the same time you did. Gráinne, Neah, Issei, even Kayneth and Sola--I've lost count of how many people have just completely vanished.

Have you been alone all this time?

[ She stops before she ever hits Shirou's name, looking up towards him once more. ]

Your wife too?

Gráinne left the same day that you did, or very close to it.

[Just quietly dodging that first part.]

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I wonder if there was some reason for it. [ Other than making him suffer. ] Even if not, you still suffered greatly. What can I do to make up for it?

I hold you accountable for none of it, Arturia. So you need not worry about making up for anything.

Then I shall hold myself accountable for it.

[ No one can guilt trip Saber better than herself. ]

Should we head somewhere to change our clothing? You may not be able to fit into Shirou's attire, should the apartment still be there, but you might be able to wear Archer's clothing.

If that is what you want, then I will follow you as usual. I only wish there was something I could do to ease any guilt you feel over all this.

Admittedly, the chill of the wind is starting to get to me. Besides, I would not enjoy it if you shared a potential cold with me. We can ignore the hotel for now and avoid any incidents, yes?

As you wish, Arturia. Let's go quickly before it gets much colder.

Alright, let us take leave of this place quickly.

[ Picking up the sword as she stands, she laughs nervously. ]

Come now, we should make haste.

...Arturia? Are you alright?

[He stood up as well, trying not to look worried.]

... I just woke up from a peaceful dream to be stuck here again, Diarmuid. That and news that Shirou is gone... as well as many others that I knew here. [ She's trying to not let her emotions show as she steels herself for another few months here. ] I will be alright, I just have to adjust to this feeling of loneliness once more.

...I'm sorry. I know it is hardly an easy thing, but...I am as always at your side. [Diarmuid held out his hand, trying to smile reassuringly.]

We can talk when we're somewhere a little more comfortable. I'll even cook for you if you wish it of me.

I have no appetite tonight.

[ She'll take his hand at least, walking up towards him to do so. ]

Thank you for the offer though.

[W H A T]

[Don't mind him putting his other hand on your forehead to check if you have a fever, Saber.]

And you're certain you're not injured or sick?

[ She's just trying to get used to this once more as she casts her glance down towards the ground. ]

Yes, I am certain.

...very well, if you're sure then I will not press the matter further.

[Let's go on an ~ADVENTURE~ and get the hell out of here.]

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