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[solas_ion]

Hey, I just thought of something.

[Lancer's video post came abruptly, the knight wearing an expression that seemed to suggest this thought had literally occurred to him no more than seconds beforehand.]

Is anyone still trying to get out of here?

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ Cowering slightly. ] No, not quite.

That is to say I keep myself busy with the Breeding Centre and the Foster Home. To carry on the good work of others before me, that is the only path I need in my life here.

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[riastrad_ridire]

So would you go back if you had a choice?

[He didn't sound like he was accusing her of anything or even like he was disappointed. In fact, he just sounded...weirdly forlorn about the whole thing.]

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[ex_cashcow493]

There is nothing more for me in either of those lives, Lancer. Simply put, I have failed in both of those tasks, therefore I hardly deserve this life...

Ah, but that is depressing to discuss. Perhaps I could instead interest you in another topic?

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[riastrad_ridire]

...if you say so.

[This argument was a losing battle, and there were still some of those even Cu Chulainn wouldn't get involved in.]

What did you want to talk about?

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ He can't just stomp out that guilt complex of her's. ]

The common-folk--[ NPCs ]--are buzzing about with news of a contest I thought you could enter. Does that not sound like something you may find interest in? It has been some time since you have competed with others, has it not?

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[riastrad_ridire]

[s i g h]

[Lancer at least seemed interested at that, sounding a little less miserable when he answered.]

Probably has been, now that you mention it. What kind of contest?

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[ex_cashcow493]

That I am unsure of. Something local, that much is certain.

[ Remembering the conversation she had with the other Lancer, her gaze falls to the side in thought. ]

It would... please me if you were to compete? [ It sounds so weird coming from her mouth. ]

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[riastrad_ridire]

[WELL WHEN YOU PUT IT LIKE THAT]

[actually wait that's super weird for you to say, saber. will he notice?]

Hey, why didn't you say that from the start? I'll be there, in that case.

[ n o p e ]

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[ex_cashcow493]

Truly?

[ That was easy?

... That was easy. What is this power that has fallen into her hands? ]

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[riastrad_ridire]

Sure. If you're looking for some kind of entertainment, I'll do it.

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[ex_cashcow493]

Oh no, it is not as though I am asking you to compete for my amusement!

[ In a softer tone: ] I thought that perhaps I could escort you as a lady would a champion?

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[riastrad_ridire]

[oh hell yes.]

Oh, so it's like that, is it...? Saber, I can honestly say few things would make me happier.

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ This is so embarrassing. ]

Do I need to dress... appropriately? [ She still has that princess costume from a few Halloweens ago. ]

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[riastrad_ridire]

If you'd like to, sure. Doesn't really make a difference to me, so dress however you want.

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[ex_cashcow493]

Oh...

[ Now she's so confused. He doesn't care how she dresses--because that's the assumption she's going with. ]

I understand, Lancer.

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[riastrad_ridire]

[NO SABER YOU REALLY DON'T]

So what brought this on, anyway?

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[ex_cashcow493]

I was told I acted too manly for someone of my age. [ She's twenty-six geez! ] That maybe I should, that I should, that I need to relax!

[ This is all too embarrassing to admit. ]

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[riastrad_ridire]

Well, you could definitely try to relax a little more often.

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ The ahoge sags a little more to match her mood. ]

I have to work.

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[riastrad_ridire]

Everything in moderation, Saber.

[except alcohol]

You can get everything done and still have time to relax, y'know.

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ She's running two businesses, raising her own Pokemon, and making up for a shortage in staff. ]

Could I..? It feels as though there are not enough hours in the day.

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[riastrad_ridire]

You could always ask me to help, y'know.

[solution: make the lazy ass do some work]

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[ex_cashcow493]

But it is my responsibility. I could never ask someone else to bear the weight that I do.

[ And we're right back to where we started! ]

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[riastrad_ridire]

[seiba why]

I live here too, y'know. Why shouldn't I have an equal part in maintaining the place?

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[ex_cashcow493]

Because I do your share easily enough. [ Oops. ]