Chapter 04 ~ Video

[best-king.livejournal.com]

[Oh, look. It's this douchebag again. Except something seems awfully different about him this time. His eyes are closed for a moment, slowly letting out a little sigh. And then he smiles, but there's no hint of his usual ego anywhere to be seen.]

Alright, I'll admit it. I had you all wrong. I've been watching for some time now, and all of you have shown your worth in one way or another. It would be my honor to offer you my assistance in whatever way possible. Fighting the shadows that plague this city every night, helping train those that do not know how to fight properly, perhaps even helping those having monetary issues in this strange place. All you need to do is ask. You are my people, after all. What good king doesn't give back from time to time?

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[video]

[croibhristeoir]

...Ar...cher?

[W H A T]

Are you...feeling alright?

[best-king.livejournal.com]

What kind of question is that, Lancer? I have my brother, my health, and a city full of devoted people working towards a common goal. If I wasn't feeling alright, something would be wrong.

[croibhristeoir]

But...you're...

[Oh sweet triple goddess what is going on.]

You're acting civil.

[best-king.livejournal.com]

[Well, that'll get a puzzled look from Gil at least.]

Isn't that how a king is supposed to act?

[Nevermind that he has been THE COMPLETE OPPOSITE OF THIS SINCE FOREVER.]

[croibhristeoir]

Since when do you act like that?

[best-king.livejournal.com]

[Casual shrug.]

This is how I've always treated those I consider worthy. [Okay so he still has a little ego but still.]

[croibhristeoir]

Archer, you're honestly beginning to worry me.

[best-king.livejournal.com]

Is there really any reason to worry? Would you prefer me to be a ruthless leader instead?

[croibhristeoir]

You're acting completely different than usual. I'd prefer I at least understood why.

[best-king.livejournal.com]

I can't say I know why, either. But it doesn't really matter. Things are as they should be.

[Video]

[witchless.livejournal.com]

... Thank you very much for the offer.

[best-king.livejournal.com]

There's no need for thanks. I should be the one thanking all of you. For keeping the situation at hand in control.

[witchless.livejournal.com]

It's due to everyone's efforts.

[best-king.livejournal.com]

That's true. Maybe we should hold another celebration, then?

[witchless.livejournal.com]

I think that would be really nice.

[best-king.livejournal.com]

Then it shall be. Once I figure out where it should be held, at least.

[witchless.livejournal.com]

I'll be looking forward to it.

[video]

[naildelay.livejournal.com]

What is wrong with you?

[best-king.livejournal.com]

Not a thing. Why do you ask?

[naildelay.livejournal.com]

You're acting completely smashed.

[best-king.livejournal.com]

How so? I haven't had a drop to drink in at least a few days. I just figured it was time to give back to those that work so hard for this place.

[Video]

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

[Welp, he's acting kinda... different.]

Are you, um... feeling okay?

[best-king.livejournal.com]

As far as I can tell, yes.

[Nothing wrong here, nope.]

[techno-logical.livejournal.com]

Oh, o-okay. It's just that... um, you're acting nicer than usual.

[best-king.livejournal.com]

Even a king can make a blunder or two. [Or... a thousand or so. Who's counting?]

video;

[ex_cashcow493]

[ Had she been completely wrong about Archer? Ever since he's made his presence known, there's hardly been much in terms of cruelty and any incident where there had been animosity? It was mostly one-sided, coming directly from her. He's only fought back to defend him. Even when she continues to challenge him, he turns her down until she's fully recovered. He's saved her life and given her one of the rarest gifts she could ever ask for.

He was even acting as a better king than herself. ]

Gilgamesh.

[best-king.livejournal.com]

[No, not at all. He's still a terrible person. Do not be fooled by this clever ruse induced by the town, Saber! Or do. Because he's not going to use it to his advantage or anything. Nope.]

Saber. Good to see you're look better than usual.

[ex_cashcow493]

[ It's too late. She's already drawn in due to her own feelings of loneliness overwhelming her senses. ]

Of course. [ And she'll smile for him. ] Did you think I would never recover?

[best-king.livejournal.com]

Oh, no. I had no doubt in my mind that you would recover... in time. But you always tend to push yourself too hard. I supposed one gets used to it when they are supposed to be king, no?

[...Because lets be honest, he doesn't show it but he really has been giving everything he's got nearly every night. He is actually smart enough to take a few nights off, but still...]

[lol-waver.livejournal.com]

[Something isn't right...this isn't Giggles]

Are you touched, Goldie?

[best-king.livejournal.com]

[What are you talking about? This is totally Giggles. Totally.]

Not at all, although many have been wondering the same today. Odd, that.

[lol-waver.livejournal.com]

...are you drunk?

[best-king.livejournal.com]

Is that an invitation, my fellow king?

[Video]

[go-go-lets-go.livejournal.com]

Hey, hey! Can you help me get one of those Persona things? I want to use magic too!

[best-king.livejournal.com]

[...Oh, right. The one thing he has STILL not yet managed to obtain. Somehow.]

I'm afraid I don't know how to actually obtain one yet. But once I do find out, I'll let you know.

[go-go-lets-go.livejournal.com]

I heard you get it by fighting Shadows or something. But you have to be in danger first, right?

[best-king.livejournal.com]

Hm. I've been fighting those things nearly every night since I arrived here. I suppose I've not been putting myself in enough danger, then? How absurd.

[go-go-lets-go.livejournal.com]

You must be really strong, then!

[best-king.livejournal.com]

Not as strong as I used to be, sadly. This place has stripped me of nearly everything that made me strong. I've worked tirelessly to attempt becoming as strong as I once was. ...It's proving to be rather difficult, but I refuse to give up. What good is a king that gives up so early in a fight?

[go-go-lets-go.livejournal.com]

Have you met that other thing that lives here? Are you guys friends?

[best-king.livejournal.com]

'Other thing'? Not sure what you're talking about. I've met many people here, but the only one I'd truly consider my friend is my loyal brother Enkidu.

[go-go-lets-go.livejournal.com]

Other king! Sorry! Sometimes my mouth gets ahead of my brain.

[soulsborderline.livejournal.com]

What.

[best-king.livejournal.com]

Oh, Asuka. How are you doing? [wait did he actually use her name instead of calling her child for once?]

[soulsborderline.livejournal.com]

Are you high, or just drunk?

[best-king.livejournal.com]

Do I look like I'm either?

[Please don't answer that.]

[soulsborderline.livejournal.com]

[best-king.livejournal.com]

[dat look]

What?

[soulsborderline.livejournal.com]

You look...pretty nice when you're not being a spoiled child, actually.

And if you act more arrogant because I admitted that I'll cut your head off.