Third time's the charm

[afieldofswords]

Really. Really. We're doing this again? Throwing me in some kind of slapdash setting for your own amusement? And this time it's some kind of caricature of America...at least last time could've passed up as a vague vacation with the strange creatures.

I suppose you at least listened to me when I said I'd prefer being somewhere that would actually need someone who thought like I did. Then again, not sure if I should be happy about that...

Well, whatever. I'll just find a way to weather through this and...

Wait, what do you mean Rin and Lancer are already there?

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[gandere]

My, my. It's about time you've decided to join us here. Lancer was starting to get comfortable and I was just beginning to enjoy my freedom without your incessant nagging about what may or may not be dangerous. Tell me, Archer, when you do arrive, will you attempt to boss me around while completely human?

[afieldofswords]

Nice to hear from you, too, Rin. And, from the sound of it, I'm going to be on a handicap as well. Great.

That said...I don't know. I'd normally keep silent, but you tend to make very rash decisions at very stupid times. I won't be able to resist pointing them out at your expense.

[gandere]

Fear not, Archer. I'll protect you until you're capable of behaving as a heroic spirit can. Just choose your Master wisely. If you pick someone I can't get along well with, I just might have to teach them a lesson or two.

[ Wait, what? ]

N-No way! I don't do any of that anymore! I'm a mature young lady now, Archer!

[afieldofswords]

[Putting two and two together, over here.] I'll keep that in mind. Also, my sympathies for having to support that Lancer. I take it he's a handful?

Then you have no reason to suddenly act defensive, right?

[gandere]

Wha-? You know already? Geez, you never acted this clever around me before. Yes, he's a handful, but he takes good care of me. [ IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE. ] W-Well you're just bringing up things in public like this. People might get the wrong idea about me after all!

[afieldofswords]

I guessed. It's not exactly a complete Grail War, anyways. [Though he will be VERY unamused when he finds out about that part. Then he'll go right back to being amused and use it as snark reasoning.]

Oh? What's the right idea of you supposed to be then, Rin?

[gandere]

That I'm a perfect and honest girl, that's what! [ Completely dismissing the bit about the Grail War. ] Can't you say nice things about your Master?

[afieldofswords]

I could, but I don't think you're either of those things. I'd risk picking up a reputation as a liar. [What reputation, Archer. You're scraping the bottom of the troll barrel and know it.]

Of course, on the other hand, that doesn't mean I don't have nice things to say about you. I'll consider it sometime. [Beat.] It's good to see you again.

[gandere]

Ah, so is that how it's going to be? Then maybe I can run around telling people all of the juicy details I've picked up about you over the year. [ She's all smiles. ] So why don't you tell me something nice if you're capable of it.

And hm. I suppose it would be good to see you again after all of this time. There's no possible way we could be in the same house as well... so you could have a little break from me.

Post-UBW Archer, btw.

[afieldofswords]

[Implying he has any pride left to wound. Even then, though, that'd be troubling for him. He sighs.] Fine. You're a stubborn, capable magus; a good companion to work with and a more effective Master than I usually gave you credit for. Better?

[Shrug.] Suppose so. Then again, that means I'm going to have to acquaint myself with the locals. And other War participants, from the looks of it. [You can just hear the excitement in his voice.]

[answerer_sword]

So you have finally decided to return. Welcome.

...Your Master most likely misses you.

[afieldofswords]

Return? I've been here before?

[He doesn't acknowledge that last part, at least not out loud. If that was likely the case, then it was mutual.]

[answerer_sword]

Once in December.

[A beat.]

...It was with a different mun.

[Which means he would probably have no memories of his previous stay.]

[afieldofswords]

I see.

Do you know if anything is different from how I'd know it? [Asking carefully, here.]

[answerer_sword]

Do you mean the other Archer? That depends. How did you know it?