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[Some nights, the Dark Hour is noisier than others.]

[While the shadows normally remain silent unless actively attacking those able to wander the dark hour, on this night the port area all but resounds with the shrieks of an all-too familiar shadow. A Visceral Maya, bane of those who find themselves new to Prospero.]

[What's peculiar is that the vocalizations almost sound frustrated or scared, as much as a Shadow can emote such things.]

[And unfortunately for anyone with their phone on-hand, the source of the noise just started getting broadcast over the network. The camera, activated via falling-to-the-ground judging from the angle, shows a man pinning a very displeased Visceral Maya to a building with a stopsign while muttering to himself.]

-n't even die right when I kill 'em, huh? Bah, not like it's the weirdest thi- eh? What's this?

[He keeps the shadow pinned against the building, reaching down to pick up and subsequently peer into the phone as a lazy smile crosses his features.]

Yo. Anyone there?

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[One surprised and mildly confused blond woman looks back at him.]

Are you pinning that Shadow one-handed?

You must be new.

[...Another Servant? At this rate they really would have at least one full set. Standing in full armor, Lancer shifted his grip on the two spears in his hands.]

I believe those ones might be resistant to physical strikes. Hard to keep track.

I may be. I very well may be.

[If the vibe the blue-haired man's giving off is "cocky"... Well, you're reading him properly, alright.]

That's impressive! You must be really strong.

[Not that V/V was very good at reading vibes.]

[Lancer turned his head to look at the new arrival, raising an eyebrow when he noticed the two lances. Frankly, that was interesting than the invincible blob writhing against the building.]

Heh, guess you could say that. Also guess that explains why this one's still around and healthy.

[A beat.] There's ones that do die properly after a good stab, right? Those spears can't just be for show.

Naturally. That variety is simply the most annoying--if they were all like that, I might not even bother carrying these.

Not to brag,~~[lies.]~~ but I could count the number of guys like me on one hand, and that's if they're lucky.

Is that just pure humans? It's hard to tell sometimes if people mean that.

Heh, can't say I've met many warriors who use two spears at once.

[A glance and a nod towards the Maya.]

So, if those are useless against that thing, then how does pest control around here work?

Neither have I, to be quite honest. I might be the only one.

[A smirk.]

If you'll stand back, I'd be happy to show you myself.

[Not missing a beat, but he's not quite up to playing the reveal-identity game.]

Can't quite say I get you're what you're implying, missy.

Hmm? Sure.

[He'll flick the sign and try to push the Maya further away from himself before hopping backwards towards the other man to watch... well, whatever it was that was about to happen.]

[Probably another Servant...Lancer could at least tell he knew what he was doing in a fight. I haven't called you quite as much lately. What do you say we make this worthwhile?]

[There was a flash of light, Lancer noting he didn't need to concentrate quite as much as when he first started. The figure in shining white armor appeared for a moment and held out the spear in his hands, lightning striking down the Maya in one shot.]

It's a little something like that.

[Lancer let out an appreciative chuckle.]

And here I was thinking summoners were old hags with some kind of skeleton-fixation. Not sure what that was, but it worked!

[Briefly, he mused over the identity of the other. Was he another servant? Perhaps, but wielding two spears on top of summoning ability? That was weirder than a certain prideless red knight... Either way, he didn't seem hostile. It wasn't something to worry about.]

I'm not exactly a summoner, actually. That little skill is surprisingly common around here--you'll probably end up being able to do it too.

[Likewise, he didn't seem hostile either. So Lancer saw little problem with confirming his suspicions.]

...Tell me, if I asked what class you were, would that be a question that held any relevance to you?

Lancer.

[ Brah, you are cutting in on my "Kill All The Shadows" time. ]

Oh, I'm sorry, are you from somewhere there are only humans? Or where there aren't any humans? Either way, it must have been confusing.

[An easy-going, light grin crossed Lancer's features.]

It would, but see, assuming we're talking about the same thing? I kinda saw all seven of the faces-to-know - my own mug included - and I can't say I remember you. Well, it's not like time means all that much to our ilk, but..

[He trailed off, the other man probably had more answers than he had assumptions, best to let him speak his piece.]

[w/e girl you see Lancer's eyes light up. That's his "oh hey it's that person i fought before how's it going pal?" expression]

Yo, Saber. You're looking well.

Fair enough. I assume you'll want me to explain, then--you seem like a decent guy, I don't mind.

Whichever war it is you came from doesn't seem to matter. There are many of us, from several different wars. Mainly the fourth and fifth iterations, as far as I can tell. This city doesn't seem to care about the impossibility regarding who it draws in.

As for me personally, I would be known as Lancer. The fourth Lancer, specifically.

Edited 2011-10-19 02:06 (UTC)

Heh. Well, it's not just humans, no. I guess I was including everyone else in my statement, yeah.

Fuyuki's wars, right? Well, for people who went through an impossibility to fight once already, what's a bit of inter-mingling? I can't say I mind it much, myself.

[He grinned, offering the other Lancer a handshake.]

Not that you'd be able to tell from my little improvisation-of-arms, I guess I'd be something like your successor. The Lancer summoned into the fifth war.

That really is amazing.

[Spoken in a tone of voice that agrees with V/V whole-heartedly.] You're making me blush.

...Though, back to what you'd said first. This noisy little guy's a "Shadow", huh?

...Y-You're the fifth-...

[That must have been what having one's heart stop in their chest felt like. Lancer froze up for a second or two as this processed--he'd heard a fair amount of the Lancer that came after him from the other Servants of the fifth war, mainly Saber.]

[Most importantly, he knew this Servant's name. And that knowledge was what made him stop cold and stumble over his words.]

[Once he'd recovered, Lancer took the other Servant's hand with an enthusiastic smile.]

I-I never thought I'd get the chance to--well, what I mean to say is that it's really an honor to meet you. More than you probably realize.

[~~Is this what you mean to say, Lancer?~~]

Edited 2011-10-19 02:19 (UTC)

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