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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?

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[Video]

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Always.

[text]

[croibhristeoir]

I know you spoke to Sola.

[Video]

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

I did. We did not get along.

text;

[ex_cashcow493]

Why must you contact me through these means instead, Lancer?
If you wish for my assistance, then ask it of me face to face.

[text]

[croibhristeoir]

I can not say that surprises me, unfortunately.

[video forever]

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

There were threats on both sides. Hers more violent than mine.

video;

[croibhristeoir]

[For her, he switched to video; though there was a clearly conflicted and generally unhappy look on his face.]

I apologize. I should have sought you out first, shouldn't I?

[text until i say otherwise 8|]

[croibhristeoir]

Allow me to apologize on her behalf. Magi can be difficult to deal with, I'm afraid.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

I had that feeling before. But, Lancer, it isn't your duty to apologize for her if you would rather not. You don't have to associate with her at all now.

video;

[ex_cashcow493]

You know I cannot respect those who hide behind words. [ Her tone starts off strong, but stops midway through as the look dawns on her. ]

What ails you, Lancer?

[croibhristeoir]

I worry it may not be as simple as merely distancing myself, Issei.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Will she not take the hint and leave you alone?

video;

[croibhristeoir]

Again, I am sorry. I sent that message without thinking--had I given it a moment, I would have come to you before any other.

It's...my Master's fiancee. Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri. Do you recall when we spoke of Archer and his apparent fixation on you?

Hers is a case remarkably like that, I believe.

[croibhristeoir]

Women don't really take hints when it comes to me.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

How badly are we speaking of? Do I need to lecture her or help you look for a restraining order?

[croibhristeoir]

What on earth is a 'restraining order'?

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

It makes it illegal for her to come within a certain distance of you, or in many cases even contact you.

[croibhristeoir]

[This? This is a long pause.]

[Because what the actual hell.]

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

Generally, it's used in cases related to harassment, stalking, domestic violence, or sexual assault... M-May I ask what she did to you?

[Please don't let it be the last one. Please.]

[croibhristeoir]

It's a very long story.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

I have time and would like to know what actions I should take.

[croibhristeoir]

Nothing. I don't want anyone confronting her, least of all on my behalf.

[unknownrival.livejournal.com]

I think the threats have made that much inevitable.

[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.