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And how can we win when fools can be kings; (CLOSED)

WHO:

croibhristeoir
WHEN: September 17th.
WHERE: Lancer's hotel room.
SUMMARY: Five of Cups event and all.
RATING: C for Cavity Inducing.
WARNINGS: Cute shit.

[ So Lancer didn't like Saber in modern clothing. She couldn't really blame him for his reaction, nor could she hold it against him. It was distasteful of her in the end, a low blow that a knight shouldn't inflict upon another. They were suppose to be brothers, closer than she ever will be towards Shirou or even her own children should the time ever come. Knights swore upon a different set of oaths and it was cruel to even consider going around them. So she owed him an apology and a silent oath was sworn to never ever wear such vestments in his presence ever again. A man who could tend to her wounds while she was nude shouldn't have to view her in that sort of light and all she could hope for was that it didn't make things awkward.

When he returns to the hotel room, he'll find the lights dimmed with candles lit. Oh boy. At least Saber is dressed fully in her usual suit, taking no chances to offend him. Except for, you know, the whole candle-lit thing she's got going on. ]

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[Of course he liked her in modern clothing.]

[But it had been a shock--this was someone he respected as an adversary as well as one he would follow to hell and back without question. Lancer had never expected to see her dressed like that, and in his surprise he had misspoken.]

[Had he been honest with himself...then he would have said she was beautiful.]

[But the facts of it startled and unnerved him; 'beautiful' was a word that until recently he would have associated with her in combat. With the strength of her blade and the pride in her stance--as a knight, not as a woman.]

[Maybe, Lancer thought as he walked back to the hotel room, that had been his vital mistake. Of course Saber was a knight, but she was a woman as well. And hardly an unattractive one--wait, what was he thinking? He couldn't start nonsense like that. She had Shirou Emiya, had spoken of him fondly...and then gotten quite angry with him, if he wasn't incredibly mistaken.]

[This was a difficult situation.]

[A difficult situation made startling when he walked in the door.]

S-Saber...?

Yes?

[ Perhaps if she read the stories of modern day romances, her mistake would have been easily noticed. Saber was a simple woman who often thought of the days of old and it's with those thoughts she prepared this. Black fabric draping over the windows to make it as dark as a time without a city full of lights. A time where only candles and torches lit the room - but after an unfortunate incident with the smoke alarm, she's learned that torches create a bit too much smoke.

So she settled for candles. The table is set (not helping the illusion any) with various foods, unsure as to which he liked - but then again, they both hailed from a time where feasts were commonplace. Where one could choose more than one food item to eat from. ]

Is there a reason you stammer when you speak my name? [ A quieter tone. ] Am I no longer welcomed after ...

No, it's not that- [Goddammit, he couldn't stumble over his own words again. Lancer was smart enough not to consciously say anything stupid, at least.]

I was just a little surprised. Is there a reason you've gone to such lengths and done something this impressive?

[Because he wouldn't dare lie, it was impressive. Remarkably like home, though in a very different way.]

I thought it more proper for us to live in the manner most familiar to us. When we step through that door, we are forced to live with the ideals of the world around us. Within here.. we can live however we like.

[ That's all. Awkwardly staring at the floor, she can't even bring herself to look at him. A single moment and he wrecked her self-esteem within his presence.

A reminder as to why she doesn't allow people to get close to her. ]

I can toss all of this out if you prefer. Just give the word and I shall cease with this.

No, that's...not necessary.

[He stepped forward with a smile, resting a hand lightly on her shoulder.]

Please, Saber. I can't truly say I know entirely what has upset you this much, but I assure you that your efforts have not gone unappreciated.

[ With the touch of his hand, her gaze lifts up to match his own. ]

Do you truly wish to know what troubles me, Lancer?

Yes. If you feel that you can tell me, all you need to do is say it.

Your reaction from before. I do not understand why you behaved as such. Does it bother you if I ... dress in such a manner?

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[He'd thought it was that. Honestly, his head still hurt a little from where he'd whacked it against the wall at his own stupidity.]

I...hadn't meant to imply such a thing, Saber. I was startled and didn't think properly before I spoke--for that, I'm sorry.

it doesn't bother me in the slightest.

Really? It does not bother you? So if I were to remove this jacket, you would be fine with it?

[ Time to test a knight's will. ]

Of course I would be.

[FOCUS, DAMMIT]

[ This thread can go downhill very quick. ]

I just do not understand, Lancer. [ Spoken as she slips the jacket off of her arms, letting it fall to the floor behind her. ] How you can dress my wound while I am nude, yet the moment I wear something to gain your favor, you get upset.

I wasn't upset, just-

-...w-wait, you were wearing it to gain my favor?

[See that sliiiiight amount of red on his face? You have about five seconds before it gets a whole lot more noticeable.]

Y-Yes! It seems as though it were a stupid idea, so I thought I would revert back to this clothing. They do not have the same sway over you, so I understand.

I just would prefer if things.. went back to normal. I do not enjoy knowing I have done something cruel to you.

It w-wasn't, er...What I'm trying to say is that I...

[And that's five seconds.]

I don't...believe it was stupid or cruel at all, Saber.

Then what do you believe it was?

I...th-thought you...

[Lancer had plenty of experience with women. Women acting completely of their own free will were another matter entirely.]

...I thought you looked fantastic.

... So I may resume wearing such vestments as I please?

Anything you like. You d-don't...need to let me stop you.

And you will not place judgment on me for doing so?

I would never do such a thing.

It does my heart good to know we are back to the way we were, Lancer. [ She's even smiling. ] I fear losing you as an ally, you know.

...do you believe I would ever turn my back on you?

If I were to appear pleasing to the eye, yes. We did not exchange another word that eve if you recall.

I wasn't expecting it. That doesn't mean I thought any less of you.

Are you certain of such?

I'm absolutely sure of it, Saber.

Then I will no longer bring it up. [ And that was that. ]

Tell me, what do you know of this country? Of their traditions? It seems different than back in Fuyuki.

It is, I've gathered that much. Though I've been focusing more on the basic technology of the era rather than anything else--I wanted to at least try to seem somewhat normal, but it's not easy.

Technology... [ Right, the Grail only ensured they knew just enough to get by in the war. ]

Do you ever think it possible that we could achieve such a state? [ A pause. ] Normalcy, that is.

...I hope so.

[A sigh.]

I don't know if we can find a way back or if one even exists, but I don't think I would take it.

I don't...want to go back to being a Servant.

I... do not wish to return to being a Servant either, Lancer. [ Giving a nod to reaffirm her words. ] I think I can be happy in this place.

It's not wrong to think that way, is it?

[A small, almost forlorn smile slowly crossed his face.]

I wasn't entirely sure if thinking like that was the same as giving up--but if I go back, all I'm fighting for is a corrupt Holy Grail. Winning that for any Master would be worse than dying in the process.

So...I guess it's okay to want want a life like this. It's the only chance we'll get, so it's...alright to be selfish just this one time.

Then we can both be selfish together, Lancer.

...I'd like that, Saber.

... I would as well.

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