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[maguskiller.livejournal.com]

[It's a few hours before midnight. The screen turns on, revealing what looks like a weary man in his late 20s, though his tired demeanor pushes his apparent age a little further than that. He wastes no time in starting to speak, deciding that this is no time for formalities. While Kiritsugu Emiya would normally opt to reveal himself only through a voice, he no longer believes himself to have any real enemies, and he wishes to see the faces of other people trapped in this place.]

I gather we're in the United States, or at least a technologically superior version of it.

[This is what happens when you take a guy from the 90s.]

However, apart from a name, I haven't gathered any details regarding this city. At this point, I would like to ask: what is going on?

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[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

[Another person who knows that face, although this time only from photographs in Shirou's home. Issei will just control his gaping in order to react seriously.]

E-Emiya Kiritsgu, sir? -Right, we wouldn't have met, I'm Shirou's friend from high school, Ryudo Issei. The differences in timeline are strange after all. It's an honor to meet you.

I'd bow, but it's strange bowing to a cell phone.

[maguskiller.livejournal.com]

[Looks like the presence of people from his world is not limited to those related to the 4th war, after all. Valuable piece of info.]

[It's not a bow, but he gives a small nod at the boy in the screen.]

Likewise.

I'm glad to see Shirou keeps an active social life in his time. How long have you two known each other?

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Since our first year at school, so two years now. He's my best friend.

[maguskiller.livejournal.com]

He's a good kid. Good to see you two get along.

How's school for both of you?

[A very casual question, but you have no idea how much he's enjoying playing the part of a doting dad.]

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

I think we're both enjoying things. He used to be in the archery club before a disagreement with the vice-captain. Now he spends too much time helping out the student council and other clubs with repairs. Ah, and his grades are doing well.

[maguskiller.livejournal.com]

[All of the proudness. All of it.]

Oh? He's good at repairing things?

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Incredibly so. Did he learn that from you, sir?

[maguskiller.livejournal.com]

[A small chuckle.]

[It'll still be about a year until Kiritsugu Emiya starts teaching his son magic. As things stand, he's still very adamant about not doing so, but he's aware of what kind of magecraft Shirou specializes in. He knows what's going on.]

I suppose I'll find out. I told him to use his skills for the benefit of other people, and it looks like he took my advice.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

While that's a noble goal, I think he took your advice too much to heart. I'm hoping that with you here, he might take better care of himself, as well.

[Issei's hoping, although not really expecting it.]

[maguskiller.livejournal.com]

...

[Well, that confirms it. Shirou's on the fast-track to going through the same things he did. If his son holds on to the same ideal as him for the rest of his life, his despair is all but guaranteed.]

[At least, that's the way Kiritsugu sees it.]

Thank you for telling me. I'll look into that the next time I see him.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. I'm just happy to be able to help him a little.