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[namelesshero]

Mm? Did you finally find my voice beyond your headspace? I'm surprised.

[a bit of a pause from where Archer is sitting, there's a bit of a knowing yet teasing smirk on his face]

Really, I am. You went from another "ally of justice", the Grim Reaper, the King of Knights, and now here we are. What made you jump on this idea? [the reason he was smirking before? not so much 'what' made his Mundane so much as...well, 'who'; though before his mun can even respond he just nonchalantly shrugs]

It doesn't really matter, either way. If you go through with this, I'll just have to "roll with the punches", as they say. I have to admit, Mun. This is at least something different. Guess there's no time like the present. Get writing.

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[autocratic]

A bowman with an ever witty tongue, I see.

[namelesshero]

Only as sharp as it needs to be. [see how many damns he gives] You're not gonna cut it, are you?

[ex_cashcow493]

Hoh? So your mun has decided that you ought to join the rest of us. Fetch a cute partner and have them do battle in your name, Archer. Do you not find it strange that such a fate is before you?

[autocratic]

Only if it continues to flap unnecessarily to spout vague insults. An emperor can tolerate so much.

[ In other words, show some respect. And she's saying this just as casually as he is. ]

[namelesshero]

[don't mind him as he tries to assess the situation before him. the look of curiosity in those jaded eyes is brief at best, seeing as he could have sworn he was talking to someone earlier who looked...practically just like this girl. although this is definitely a more familiar face to the Servant if he can recall right... how long had it been since he faced that 'invisible' blade?]

Maybe a little. But, considering the path I walk anyway, I may as well have seen this...or anything else, coming.

[namelesshero]

[raises his head to that]

I insulted you?

[autocratic]

[ Your very existence will insult mine. My precious Protag-chan--! ]

Hmph! A sharp tongue means one isn't afraid to lash out at any given moment. I have learned to be cautious around your ilk.

[ex_cashcow493]

Yet, you choose to humor them all the same? [ Honestly, she expected Archer of all of the Servants to just do his own thing. Coming from UBW is suffering and full of despise of the knight in red. ] Have you decided which one suits you best?

[namelesshero]

You're acting like I should be intimidated...or maybe it's the other way around. [have a shrug. there's no malice or even any kind of tease to his tone of voice either. just...being gar Archer]

Sometimes a sharp tongue is almost as potent as a sharp edge. Better yet when the tongue is backed up by the edge.

[autocratic]

You dare insinuate that I am fearful? Know your place!

[ ... well, that wasn't so hard. ]

[namelesshero]

Don't get me wrong, Saber. It's a pain no matter how you look at it. But comparing this to anything else I could be subjected to-- [in the land of RP no less] well, I see it as getting off lightly. [if Archer makes to the Pokemon world even, to his credit he'll likely work of his own accord...that is until his Master shows up. if they ever do]

Hm? Which one suits me best? [what did the Mun say again...?] I think it was Ditto.

[namelesshero]

Sorry. I was just thinking outloud. No need to lose your temper over something that's not true.

[autocratic]

[ Must resist urge to strangle. Must resist urge to strangle... ]

Your words demand a lesson in humility, but this is not the place to enact such. Should you arrive within Johto, I shall make sure that tongue of yours is put to work!

[ Saber, listen to what you're saying- ]

[ex_cashcow493]

Hm, I suppose you do speak the truth. [ In all fairness, Johto has been the most pleasant place she's visited. ] Still, it would be strange all the same to see you actively engaged in such a world.

[ Although no stranger than seeing other Servants do the same, herself included. ]

Ditto? [ As a Breeder, she's all too familiar with that name. ] That one makes little sense, but is ideal for a Breeder. Is that the path you intend to take?

[ There's no helping the light laughter that emits from that thought. Archer? With baby Pokemon? The very same man who could barely handle Rin? It's hilarious and even if finding humor in it was rude, it still can't be helped. ]

[namelesshero]

Put to work in commanding my companion to beat yours?

[autocratic]

Oho, you make a lofty challenge so early? Commendable. You'd best make it entertaining, at least.

[namelesshero]

[being an amateur to Pokemon in general, of course Archer was going to be in the dark about the attributes of most of them. that is unless the Mun explains to him a little better. he does frown a little as she can't help but laugh. all he knew was that Ditto was something that could transform into other Pokemon and--...ah. he overlooked the whole breeding thing until just now]

To the Mun, it makes enough sense. Though he's simply relating Projection to Transforming.

[in that they are both meant to be experts in replicating what they see]

[namelesshero]

It's the only way I can think to put my tongue to work on you. [hence why it sounds like said challenge] Might as well strike while the iron is hot.

[ex_cashcow493]

I could not think of a better Pokemon for you to begin with. Although you should be wise and call the Breeding Centre when you show up. [ Saber can't imagine doing battle with a Ditto; her own infuriates her enough to have an awful nickname. ] That way you could have an additional Pokemon for battles that are a bit more troubling.

[ Saber's all too eager to help out these days. It's been nearly a year in Johto and the allure of doing battle physically has just about expired. So she finds passion in other things. ]

Have any plans for the weekend?

[autocratic]

What eager spirit! Perhaps you show promise after all, Archer.

[poltern]

Aah, but who would ever want such a boring Servant? [She's just teasing, Archer. Minori folds her arms behind her back and breaks out into a huge grin.]

Hi, Archer.

[namelesshero]

[and of course, your Servant offers a hint of a smile in kind. it's amazing how much she'd grown since the start of the Holy Grail War. ...hopeless as she may have been at times]

You. [simply put yet just as much of a tease in kind. the mysterious Master and the nameless Servant? ... worked pretty well for him]

Good morning, Master.

[namelesshero]

I'm thrilled. [though becoming a Pokémon Trainer may just prove to be a more peaceful endeavor for him by comparison to the battles of the past. he wasn't lieing when he said to his Mun that this was at least something different] I'll try not to disappoint you, Empress.

[namelesshero]

I'll try to keep that in mind. Though I imagine I'm not gonna like it when I first show up. My Master is hopeless without me. [despite those words, his tone of voice rather reflects a certain warmth. almost as if the 'hopeless' jab was out of an estranged affection]

Myself? [the question catches him off guard for a moment, but then he chooses to answer. not the most exciting life to be lived as a muse after all] Save for wandering my Mun's headspace and watching him write out an application, not much.

What about you, Saber?

[poltern]

[It's startling how much the two of them have changed since the start of the conflict. Startling, but not entirely unpleasant. Because underneath his bitter exterior beats the heart of a hero.]

I don't choose boring Servants. I pick only the best. [She winks.] The very best of them all. Right?