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[ The feed opens up to the Gear bouncing along the ground. It slides to a stop, but from off the screen are the telltale sounds of a rambunctious Pokemon about, as well as a frustrated Saber sighing. Not long after, two Pokemon trod along the feed: ]

[ The Axew tilts his head and rubs as his tusks while the Deino chomps on air. Suddenly, there's a sound of clothing being ripped and a brief roar of flame soon follows. ]

You will learn discipline, bug- [ Saber's voice is nothing short of threatening, and there's a hint of steel laced in her tone. ] -or I shall have Aestus burn you to cinders. You will either appreciate the color red, or perish. Your original trainer would have learned that much.

[ There's a hiss that could only come from a defiant, wild Scyther. After a moment, her footfalls can be heard coming closer and Saber picks up the Gear to address the open feed with an expression that is just brimming with frustration and anger. There's a clear cut on her cheek that drips red and darkens her slightly tattered uniform an even deeper shade as it drops, which might add to her growing ire. That said, she gathers herself with a deep breath, and in the background can be seen a Charizard giving a LVL5 Death Glare to a hissing and spitting Scyther that's held against a corner of the room. ]

Apologies for the interruption. It appears that, upon the dawn of a new year, I have been blessed with a gathering of new Pokemon. [ Pause. ] But be cursed with the disappearance of a companion. I believe that is a sign for me to move on and complete my badge collection. I hear this Clair is the last of Johto's list of Gym Leaders. Does she prove as much of a challenge as her title would suggest? So far, I have been filled with nothing but boredom and disappointment with the ones I have opposed.

[ And then Saber promptly cuts the feed. Those within the Breeding Center lodgings might hear more thumps and bumps going along as Saber tries to restrain Archer's unruly Scyther. If not that, she'd be busy packing a few things before hopping on her Charizard and flying off. ]

[Private Message to Kayneth]

When would you like me to arrive as a model? I would like to first get my last Johto badge before visiting you. More importantly, where are you?

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I suppose it does no harm now that he is gone.

[ Taking in a deep breath as she rests her head on his. ] I treat him as I do my Master.

[ She arches a brow. ]

With care and love?

[ Because Saber totally acted the same with her own Master, but come on, Arturia - she's not a mind reader. Caladbolg just sits contented in Arturia's hold. ]

Wha-?!

[ That startles her enough to stare up at the other Saber in horror. ]

No! Nothing of that sort!

[ And then she looks displeased. ]

Hmm. So you didn't care for your Master?

[ Wow, you are so easy, twinny. ]

Of course I cared for my Master, but not in the way you are implying!

[ Axew pal, please hide her blushing face. ]

[ Caladbolg just blinks in his spot as Arturia moves her face behind his body. Saber herself is just smirking at this display. ]

Then why hide your face? If you speak the truth, you should have no fear in admitting such.

Shirou was in love with another by the name of Rin. [ She explains easily. ] I was just his Servant.

Archer... Archer I believe thought of me more than Shirou ever did.

[ Rin. Oh, Rin. How you got around through parallel universes... ]

You do not seem pleased by that fact.

Would it not bother you to be thought of more by your enemy than your Master? Besides, it does not bother me as much as you think. They are both gone, so there is no point in dwelling on it.

[ The thing is, Nero wouldn't really mind if more attention was put on her, so... ]

And yet there is always a chance they will return. [ Just a note, but Saber will recognize an end to a conversation like that. Not that she'll forget this anytime soon. ]

Where do you keep your first aid kits?

In the closet down the hall. The one that stores the linens as well.

[ With a frown, she looks back up towards her. ] Will you be well enough to travel?

Of course; 'tis but a scratch, after all. [ Despite it being an inch or two long on her face and only moderately shallow. Then she gives her twin a pointed look. ]

Will you?

I should return to Kanto soon enough, but I rather wait until the rest of the PGC has flown out so it is less suspicious. Since the weather is warming up slightly, it makes sense for people to leave here.

[ Nope, not one bit. ] It is a large scratch.

Kuh... [ Saber presses her hand to her cheek and bites back a wince. Well. Now it's starting to hurt, but she shakes her head. ]

Pay it not mind. What of the PGC, by the way? I was so wrapped up in the holiday festivities, I am not up to speed on why so many of them gathered here.

I am unsure as to the reason why, only that they needed a place to stay so I prepared the Breeding Centre for them. There is to be a meeting tomorrow.

[ Taking in a deep breath. ] It is for the best you find yourself not involved. I can handle it here.

[ Giving her an incredulous look. ] And why is that?

If something serious were to happen to me, I would rest well knowing there was someone who could take care of things in my absence.

[ Her nose crinkles at that. ] Foolish; do not speak like that. Death cannot follow us here, and remember to whom you speak with. Assassination attempts are not stranger to me.

Then will you stay another day at least for the meeting? The PGC could use your aid without a doubt.

Of course, now that I am aware of the event, I would not abandon what duty expects of me.

That said, I shallsay you should not carry too much on your own shoulders. You deal with enough as is.

My shoulders can carry any burden. [ She enjoys the angst or something, #tragictypemoonwaifu ] We will go to this meeting together tomorrow.

I, I do not know what I will do without Lancer here. The only other person on my squad is a fair maiden that should not be involved in this. No matter, no matter. I may just sit this one out.

[ She shakes her head with a chuckle. ]

You change the tune of your mind so readily. We will go to the meeting together. Do you not find me an adequate replacement for the hero of Ireland? It is only for a meeting, after all.

No, that is not it at all.

[ She misses him a bit, but so would anyone when there's puppy love involved. ] I just fear that they will organize us by squadrons. None of mine are fit for battle or here, so I would be left alone.

Have you spoke with Lightning about this? Were there not more to your squad?

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