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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]

[ Not ever since she decided that the food here was the best thing in the entire world. ]

Are you? [ Muffled only due to the food shoved in a cheek. ]

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[riastrad_ridire]

Are you kidding? Hell no.

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[ex_cashcow493]

Ah, is it because of your ally from your world here? I admit when the lady Irisviel was here, I found myself more fond of the world...

[ LESBIANS. No, it's just that Irisviel NEEDED her. ]

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[riastrad_ridire]

[suuuuuuuuuure it was saber]

I've got my reasons. It ain't really as simple as any one thing, though.

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[ex_cashcow493]

At least you have reasons, Lancer. Having purpose gives one a direction to go with their life.

Ah, but that is just my opinion. Forgive me for stating it so boldly.

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[riastrad_ridire]

...What, are you saying you don't have any?

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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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[ealaigh]

Yes.

[...even if he's living here as if nothing's happening, he still has the intention of gathering all the badges in small hope of challenging the Elite Four if the venue ever opened.]

I'm guessing that you're not?

[considering his situation et al.

well, the ones he could decipher from drunken ramblings, that is.]

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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]

[Lancer leaned his head on one hand, regarding his predecessor with slight interest.]

I've got nothin' to go back to, even if I wanted to. What about you--you really think the Grail's worth leaving the only chance we'll get to live normally?

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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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[seasidecherry]

Only long enough to go back home and make sure something's okay.

[read: her adopted planet got taken over by the Big Bads. Nagisa doesn't like that.]

Then I'd be okay with staying here.

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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]

I'd call that a pretty good compromise. Can't say I've heard anyone want to do that before.

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[riastrad_ridire]

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

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[seasidecherry]

Someone attacked my home before I got here. I don't know if it's okay. I want to go back long enough to make sure we were able to get started on rebuilding it after we take it back from them.

After that, I'll come back.

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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]

Is that right? Well, with a tough girl like you lookin' out for it I bet your world's gonna be just fine.

[someone's got a hell of a soft spot for kids]