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[grails_vessel]

[Suddenly.]

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[It looked like someone had dropped the phone, and slim white fingers fumble over it] Oh, oh! How do you use one of these…? [The fingers fumble a bit more, then manage to pick up it, fingers shaking] A light's on… does that mean it's already working? Um, how do they do this… [A woman was looking curiously at the screen, pale face and red eyes framed by long white hair. She carefully brought the phone to her ear] Kiritsugu? Maiya? Are you there? Saber? [She pulled the phone away from her head to look at it, dropping it again in the process] Oh no! [The video turned off as she fumbled with the phone again, making lightly distressed noises as her fingers lack the strength to hold onto the device]

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[croibhristeoir]

Oh--

[Diarmuid recognized this person; her name escaped him, though he knew her face and voice. And even if he hadn't remembered, the names she called would have gotten his attention easily. Exhausted as he was lately, the glasses-wearing former Servant was sure to reply quickly.]

Are you alright? [A standard question he'd ask any new arrival; in fact, Diarmuid had completely discarded the idea of treating most from the fourth war as an enemy. (Ryuunosuke and Caster being special exceptions, of course.) So his tone was light and casual, with no edge of caution.]

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[grails_vessel]

Ah! [Her fingers scrambled over the phone again, unable to do more than cup it] You startled me. So it- it does work like this?

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[croibhristeoir]

That's right. I know it can be a little difficult to become accustomed to, but it's really quite simple to learn with time.

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[grails_vessel]

Your voice. I know it. You're... [She went silent as she realized who was on the other end, her hands pulling away from the phone]

Lancer.

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[croibhristeoir]

It's alright--please do not be alarmed.

[He took off his glasses, offering Irisviel a smile.]

You can just call me Diarmuid now. Might I ask yours, as I don't recall ever hearing it?

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[grails_vessel]

You are still the Servant of a man one of our enemies. Why... did it contact you?

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[croibhristeoir]

...

[The smile faded to something much more sorrowful before Diarmuid turned calmly serious a second later.]

I would correct you by saying that I am that man's Servant no longer. You may find very soon that this place is not Fuyuki, and circumstances are very different to that of the Holy Grail War.

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[grails_vessel]

...

[Her fingers came back, trying to pick up the phone again] Then where am I? What is this place? Oh- [Yeah she's dropping the phone again, this time it falling screen down] I'm sorry.

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ This was troubling. Well, not so much that as it was that the feeling she felt blossom in her chest at the woman's first words was foreign. There's care, concern, and conceited joy at her arrival. Yet, how is she to protect her in this realm when she was incapable of protecting herself at times? Warily, she does respond to the call herself, her hair pulled back into the bun familiar of her battle preparations. ]

Lady Irisviel, are you well? [ It's the best she can ask all things considered. There was the chance to see someone back from the dead here, so why did it have to be her of all people? ] Please, allow me to come to your side once again.

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[grails_vessel]

Saber! [She managed to carefully pick up the phone this time, smiling as she caught sight of the familiar figure] I am well. A bit disoriented from my arrival here in... Prospero, is that what Lancer called it?

How could I possibly deny you by my side?

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[ex_cashcow493]

Ah, so you have spoken with Lancer already? [ She should be jealous, but really, she's just relieved it was him she heard from and not someone like Ryuunosuke. ]

Yes, well I could not have you wandering this place on your own. We can venture together if you would like, but for now.. hm, just where are you?

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[grails_vessel]

He's very polite.

I'm not sure where I am. [She described the area around her, then paused, smiling a little at Saber] I would rather not have any other Servant by my side.

Saber... is he here too?

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[ex_cashcow493]

He is quite the gentleman. Charming too. Even without his bewitching curse, one can fall for him just as easily.

[ Recognizing it soon enough, she begins to move, the background behind her forms into a blur as she walks with haste. ]

He---[ Instantly she knew. Pausing, the color begins to drain from her face as she thinks her question over. ] No.

[ It takes her a few minutes before she can say that much. ]

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[grails_vessel]

Lancer has said the two of you are living together? [Irisviel still didn't quite know how to feel about that. On one hand, enemy Servant. On the other, he was trustworthy and polite]

[It wasn't as if she didn't understand Saber's reaction to some degree. Though it did seem a little much compared to what she remembered. But Kiritsugu was her husband, and she couldn't help but feel disappointed] I see.

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ Kiritsugu and her have... a history in this land. One she's going to keep from Irisviel's ears for as long as possible. ]

Ah, Lancer said that? [ How embarrassing. ] It matters not. I shall be at your side wherever you choose.

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[grails_vessel]

Saber, has it been well, living with him? He's offered to share your home with me.

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[needsteaplz]

[Another new person? Naturally Saori has to help them out.]

Is everything alright, miss?

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[grails_vessel]

Oh? Yes, everything's fine- how do you use one of these things? [Irisviel tried to pick up the phone again, only to drop it from weak fingers]

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[needsteaplz]

Oh careful there.

Ah, you can use it to do video messages like how we're doing now, voice ones like a regular phone and text messages. There's a contacts list here. Everyone on here was brought to this island from their home world too.

I'm Saori. What's your name?

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[grails_vessel]

Oh, I see! How interesting. [She finally picked it up, looking at it]

My name is Irisviel von Einzbern. It's nice to meet you.

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[smothersome]

[After glancing at the replies-]

I see that thou knowest my son, the light of my life who shines most brightly. How do you fate, o beautiful maiden, ye with the hair like falling snow? Have you need of rest?

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[grails_vessel]

Your son- do you mean Lancer? [His speaking was odd. Irisviel found herself smiling at it] No, someone dear to me has arrived. Thank you, sir.

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[smothersome]

Aye, if that be the name ye know him by. Diarmuid ua Diabhne is he, that magnificent knight.

'tis good. It would be unpleasant for a lady to be left in distress.

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[grails_vessel]

He is a good knight. You raised him well.

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[smothersome]

Of that I am glad, for 'tis a credit to me that he be so. I am fond of him beyond all means, milady.