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[ Why, hello there, Johto. The feed snaps on and you'd be in for a treat! The first thing you see a slow sweep of a mini feast of foods, almost as though the one holding the camera is just... in awe before it pans up to show one Saber clad in red sitting at one end of the square table by her lonesome. Chin propped up against her hand with the other idly holding a fork stirring her own plate of eggs and sausage, her gaze off to the side, almost distant.

The person - or rather, Pokemon - holding the camera gives off a faint, draconic rumble to get her attention, and it only serves to have Saber merely glance at the camera once before she sighs. Behind Saber is Archer who is just pulling off an apron with a brief sigh of his own and walking out of view of the screen, most likely doing something of his own design. Saber straightens, letting go of her cutlery to cross her arms and direct her attention to the feed itself. ]

They say, in this realm, death is not applicable. [ She gives a brief snort. ] Yet I have seen the elderly, the sick, and some wounded. Is it only the passing of time are these people granted such reprieve? Moreover, it makes me wonder how such a thing is possible- [ At this, her lips stretch to a sardonic smirk. ] -has the secret of immortality of some sort been discovered here? Hah!

[ Then her eyes suddenly go a bit downcast. ] Or is it to compensate for the fact that the disappearances of those dear to us leave a slow, burning ache? Hmm... Ah, viva enim mortuorum in memoria vivorum est posita!

[ Was that a brief drop of old, yet fluently spoken, latin there? Why, yes! The disappearance of her Master makes Saber think briefly on her previous life: of her homeland, of its many philosophers, of Seneca, and... oh. She takes a breath once more before addressing her audience. ]

So what are your thoughts on this? Is it an opportunity for yourselves to have such an extended life? Do you think there is a catch? Is it better for those we care for to be home or to be by our sides? My curiosity must be sated.

[ Pause, then as she glances off to one side of table. Ah, her mind is just in turmoil, lately! Aha! ]

Ah, yes. To those who have purchased my wares: have you received them? Your thoughts? I and my... [ Another brief glance to where Archer disappeared to, but with a faint cringe in her lips when she continues saying this: ] ... partner of a sort will be making our way to Goldenrod City, where I will set up proper shop. Therefore, I will receive any further requests for practice weapons, but they will be delayed for a few days time until we arrive.

[ Then she makes a dismissive gesture with her hand before the feed snaps off. ]

[ ooc: Archer-mun is still on hiatus! This was briefly asked for permission. Also, Saber's words translate to: "The life of the dead is retained in the memory of the living." --Cicero ]

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Well, the Saber class is widely considered to be the best, so she was certainly fortunate indeed.. I believe Saber has made it to the final round of every Grail War prior to the Fourth.

[...he had been hoping to summon Diarmuid as Saber, but everything related to that really could have gone better...]

Then would you believe me when I say that my final opponent, was, in fact, another Saber?

[ Oh snap--! ]

...What?

-Well, a highly nonstandard war would explain a few of the things you already brought up.

My War took the general concept of the one based in the real world, and, shall we say, spruced up. It was more an elimination tournament, of sorts, where there were one hundred and twenty-eight pairs of Masters and Servants participating.

My Master had barely reached being one of the last. A testament to my glorious power carrying through, I must add.

So I see. That sounds... very nonstandard indeed-although, what do you mean by the 'real world' here?

The "real world" is bereft of any prana after it all disappeared in the year 1980. Whatever would be considered "magic" in my realm is only capable through digital means.

...

[nightmare scenario]

So it's all just... technology, then?

Correct. However, the Harway plutocracy has the most control of that aspect in our world, even so much as owning a third of the world's land, as well as two thirds of its wealth.

In fact, to ensure their domination, they have sent their next heir into the Holy Grail War. He was to be my final opponent before I was whisked away to Johto.

Well, I assume he would be quite the formidable opponent.

[...who should he side with here, the amnesiac nobody who nevertheless doesn't seem too offensive to his sensibilities or the aristocrat with all the tech

that is magical for some reason?]

Well, I suppose your fates will be decided when you're returned to that world, then.

[ Go for the amnesiac, else Saber will make your life more sufferi-- I mean. Yes. Vote for the amnesiac. ]

Indeed, and the sentiment is returned with you. May our fates turn out favorable upon arrival.

[well maybe she's noble. she's an amnesiac, she could be anything.

SCHRODINGER'S VOTE OF CONFIDENCE...]

I'm quite sure they will.

[ She'll let out a brief chuckle before giving a small wave. ]

This has been an entertaining chat, magus. I do hope we will speak once again.

I found it quite enjoyable myself.

[AND HE'LL GIVE HIS LEAST DOUCHEY SMILE...]

Really, given the nature of this place, I doubt that our paths won't cross again.

[ APPROPRIATE SMILE, KAYNETH. APPROPRIATE. ]

Hmm, yes - though the regions of Johto and Kanto seem large, they are not as expansive as the lands the hands of my Rome reached towards. Perchance we shall meet in person one day? I could only hope. In the meantime, there is always this device.

Until then! [ Have a majestic wave of her hand before she'll turn off her feed. ]

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