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[croibhristeoir]

[Lancer didn't appear on the network himself today. Whether out of shame or cowardice, he didn't know. But today, he simply couldn't show his face. The message he sent out was short and directly to the point.]

I seem to have something of a problem today.

I would like to ask for advice, if I could. Could anyone listen for a minute?

Comments

[croibhristeoir]

She would most likely not go out of her way to harm you. Especially not without magecraft.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Considering that argument? I'm not so sure.

[croibhristeoir]

She told me little of what was said. What happened?

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

We argued about whether I had the right to speak of the war in public without being silenced. Then she called normal people, what was it, "mindless sheep", ignored all complaints that my hometown was clearly a part of the war, said I was a child throwing a tantrum...

So I don't like her very much.

[croibhristeoir]

I don't wish to speak ill of her, but that does sound like Sola.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

If I punched her in the face, would that be all right?

[croibhristeoir]

I can't allow that.

Please, don't be concerned. If I ask her to leave you alone, I assure you she'll listen.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

I don't think I can agree to that, Lancer.

[croibhristeoir]

[Finally he switched to video, sounding insistent with a concerned look on his face.]

Issei, please. She may be a little...overbearing, yes. But I ask that you not confront her.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

...I'll try not to, for your sake and your sake alone.

[croibhristeoir]

Thank you. You have no idea how important that is to me.

[As he'd told Sola, he was tired of seeing anyone hurt because of him. Combat was one thing, this was another entirely.]

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

If she strikes first I'll defend myself.

[croibhristeoir]

Understandable. If she should become an actual threat I will do what I can to deal with her.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you will.

[He might end up spitting in her face regardless of if she actually threatened him or not.]

[croibhristeoir]

I'm sorry about this. I hadn't expected her here in the first place, never mind causing anyone trouble.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

In what way is that something that you need to be sorry for?

[croibhristeoir]

...

[Touche.]

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Honestly. You people sometimes.

[croibhristeoir]

What exactly do you mean by that?

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Putting everything on your shoulders... Don't you think that bothers the rest of us?

[croibhristeoir]

It shouldn't. Knights like myself exist to protect people, so why should we not take everything upon ourselves?

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Because that's stupid, Lancer.

[croibhristeoir]

How, exactly, is that so stupid?

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

You can't take on everything. That will only bring you more than you can handle. You should take on the important things that you can help, and what's important to you. If she's being an idiot then it's her fault.

[croibhristeoir]

What's important to me is being able to protect those that need it. A knight shouldn't be concerned with any limitations they might have as long as there's someone who requires help in any way.