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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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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.]

[ She'll walk silently with him, hand in hand, the girl having way too many thoughts on her mind. What can she say? Apologize for leaving? What can she do? Make it up to him somehow? There's no way for her to figure out her next action, so instead she's just silent. ]

[Diarmuid didn't say a word the entire way back, either. He wouldn't have known where to start.]

[What were they? He had no idea, and he'd never given the question the careful thought it needed. They were knights, allies, friends...what more than that? Gods knew he wished they could be more than that, but...no. it wouldn't be right. Even if they were no longer in this realm, she loved Emiya. Whatever his sentiments towards her, it didn't matter when it would risk her happiness.]

[He just had to stay silent again, and ignore how much it hurt to do so.]

[ His confusion answered her question well enough, but the silence only solidified his response. Rejection is a new feeling for her, but for the girl who kept everyone at a distance, it didn't hurt as much as she thought it would.

Maybe it was just because she was dealing with the fact she was human once more or the fact that she was here with very few allies. No Shirou, no Archer, and who knows who else has left here?

She was alone with someone who thought of her nothing more than a fellow knight. At least for the duration of their walk, she could feign otherwise as she leans in close to his side. ]

We are heading to the hotel, yes?

Of course--unless there was somewhere else you wanted to go.

[Without really thinking about it, Diarmuid squeezed her hand lightly when she leaned closer. There was a smile on his face, but how well it hid what he was thinking was up for debate.]

I do not feel comfortable being out on the streets for much longer. [ Since the last time she went for a stroll, she conquered a Burger King with Rider. The time before that? She was killed. ] I will check into a room at the hotel and we can be on our way after that. Unless you wished to stop by...

[ Nope, can't bring herself to say "Shirou's home" now. ]

...wherever you wish to go, I'll follow you. Surely you know that by now.

The hotel then.

[ She will face the fear of an abandoned home when she gets to that point. ]

Arturia...if I asked it of you, would you allow me to remain at your side tonight? I have truly missed having you nearby through the night into the morning, and I...I do not wish for you to be alone. Please.

I could never deny you, Diarmuid. [ Her answer held some hesitance, but it still comes forth with a pleading tone. ] I do not wish for you to be alone either. I have left you once.

I could never forgive myself that I have hurt you that way once. If staying in my room would help ease the ache your heart has bore the past few weeks, then your welcome is permissible.

Then let me forgive you, if you truly can not forgive yourself. It is no fault of yours, and I will not hold you or any other accountable for leaving this place.

I cannot allow you to do that.

[ ~~SURE IS FRIGGIN BERSERKER UP IN HERE.~~ Before allowing him the chance to say otherwise, she's letting go of his hand to hold open the hotel door like the classy gentleman she is. ]

[he knows that feel bro]

[And because he knew exactly how that felt, Diarmuid didn't say a word after that and followed her in silence.]

I should check in to a room and then... [ Casually checking out the tile pattern just in case it changed since her leave. ] Well, it will not be terribly long.

[ Scurry, scurry! Just as quickly as she left, she returns not with one key, but two. ]

I do not know why they gave me two sets tonight. [ Whoosh. ]

...I assume they thought we were together.

We are together though, right?

[ Why does it sound like he's hesitating with something they've agreed upon for the night? And why does it have to do with them giving her another set of keys again?

/outderps Derpmuid. ]

...n-never mind. It doesn't really matter.

Am I supposed to give you one too? [ Holding them both out towards him now. ] That would be the honorable thing to do, right?

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