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[autocratic]

"Greetings! You have reached the number that belongs to I, Saber, Emperor of Rome, and passionate lover of the arts! For a woman of my stature, I have duties to attend, and so if you hit upon this message, do leave behind a note that I may answer as swiftly as I possibly can.

If you have called to commission for a wooden weapon, state which type, your name, and where your location is. Such messages will be filtered away into an appropriate file, so do tag your notifications properly. Once I have reached you, we will then discuss the terms of exchange.

Good day or good night!"

[ Also, if you are calling from the PGC Inbox, those will be automatically filtered. ]

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[autocratic]

And with me by her side, no less. [ Pause. ] To wake up, and no longer find her near, it is...

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[ex_cashcow493]

Ah.. yes, I can understand that.

[ To wake up without Irisviel or Shirou here. The very thought is devastating to her. ]

Do you think it would have hurt less if she was away from you?

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[autocratic]

... It hurts further now that I had a taste for it.

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[ex_cashcow493]

Ah... that seems as though it would be problematic, yes. [ A sigh. ] What will you do from this point forth?

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[autocratic]

I have challenges and requests to meet. [ It's almost an automatic answer, an attempt to get her out of this funk. ] The Gym Leaders will be the recipients of my ire and frustrations, and anyone else foolish enough to test my patience in the coming days.

I wish to settle a shop in Goldenrod as well. That... bowman will be with me.

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[ex_cashcow493]

So you will keep busy and neglect your feelings?

[ Bluntly stated even if it's the truth. ]

Archer, you mean? I have no real business with that man, so I care not for him being around you.

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[autocratic]

Do you wish for me to wallow and wail at my loss even further? Bemoan a fate that I cannot control? I am not a stranger to this sort of despair; I have dealt with it before

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[ex_cashcow493]

How do you deal with it? I have lost Rin twice and even still I cannot bring myself to overcome the fear of losing the Master dearest to me.

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[autocratic]

I believe you already know one of my methods in dealing with such pain.

[ However "degenerate" the choice is. It'd explain both of their hangovers and Saber the Red's more snappish mood. Then she sighs. ]

Conversation of any kind, with anyone willing to listen, dulls the pain. To let out our feelings... it is a cry for help: "I am hurt. I am suffering." Though we were both inebriated, I am still grateful you were there.

You cannot advance alone... right?

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[ex_cashcow493]

You cannot? [ Saber has always tried to as a king herself, leaving her to the awkward silence between the two. Eventually courage finds it's way back into her words. ] That is right.

Even when I was not there, the Knights of the Round did what they could for Britain in my absence. I am certain if I had approached any of them in the same manner you did me, they would have held onto me.

So thank you for coming to me above all else. Your secrets are safe.

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[autocratic]

[ A soft, amused sound escapes her at that. ] Who is the most grateful between us, truly? Speaking of "secrets..."

Will you keep your promise?

[ Now there's a hint of mischievous in her otherwise still downtrodden tone. ]

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ Oh why is she bringing that up so soon? ]

I gave you my word not only as a king, but as your friend. Promises will be kept no matter what happens.

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[autocratic]

Oh? Your words do surprise me: you consider us friends?

[ Given the other Saber's disposition, Saber the Red figured that would be a long time coming before either of them reached that level. Perhaps drinks really were miracle workers. ]

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[ex_cashcow493]

Should I not..?

[ Oops. ] It seems I have forgotten to mind my manners in this place. So many others throw the word around that I thought... well, never mind it. If it bothers you, we can return to our current state.

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[autocratic]

It is certainly surprising coming from you, but I would welcome such an alliance with you! After all, we are both kings, and though our titles have lessened in importance due to being in this realm, we cannot simply stop what we were raised to be.

Do not be so quick to take back your words; it bothers me in the least. In actuality, it pleases me greatly to be considered friends with the King of Knights herself! Surely you would be just as honored back to be my companion, hm?