[ She doesn't look that much older, though. So he had been right about how she were to develop. He wants to hug her, but he hesitates. Had he won the War? Kiritsugu wants to ask, then doesn't. Instead, he tries to smile. ]
How are you?
[ Because asking about Iri would be pointless. He doesn't know what else to say. ]
Well, that depends on how much she likes you. You should actually hope she gets bored soon, you know, otherwise she might want to keep you around longer.
[She grins.]
I know I'd keep you with me forever if I were your mun.
[She honestly does not have much to say to her Master, seeing as her interaction with him has been very little and the few times they have talked, well... They haven't exactly seen eye to eye.
But his frustration is very much understandable. She, too, would rather be back to the task at hand than waiting in uselessness here. Were it someone else, she might offer words of comfort, but there's a certain bitterness that has always flavored their words. And being comforting was not exactly her forte.
Her posture and her tone is stiff when she finally speaks.]
Master. [She pauses.] I hope that your Mundane will allow you to return soon.
[ He still wasn't completely sure where she was around the time he arrived here. Probably to where to signal lights had come from, like him, or at least she was on the way. ]
She says even she's not sure when that would happen.
[ He takes a moment to think. If Ilya-- both of them-- were from the future, could that mean she was as well? ]
What was happening around the time of your arriving here?
[She pauses a moment to recall before answering.] It was not too long after we defeated Caster. I believe we were set to engage Lancer next, but... [She...can't recall much more than that, she's embarrassed to admit. Her gaze drops slightly.] ...I'm afraid that's all I can tell you. I'm sorry.
[Oh, daddy. She really appreciates the concern. She missed it these past ten years.]
It's not so bad where I am. There are monsters, but you can capture and tame them. I'm trying to get as many of them as I can to protect me. Compared to a lot of the places I've heard about here, that's really good...
I...appreciate your concern, Master, but if I may. [She waits a beat before answering, as if unsure if it's appropriate for her to continue.] I believe it would make more sense for me to return with you and assist you in the war, as is my duty. It would be insulting for me to remain here while you continue to risk your life with our contract unfulfilled. Furthermore, I could hardly rest easy knowing that Lady Irisviel is still at risk.
[But Saber, things get infinitely sadder if you go back. :C]
I appreciate the offer, Saber, but the Second Magic is messy business to begin with. If you were to come back with me, there would be a significant enough amount of time that you would not know about. Or even worse, all the things that happened from the point whence you came and the point to which you returned would all rush into your head at once.
I know you're strong. But I don't think anyone, even you, could handle that possibility.
[ Kiritsugu knows temporal magic. He uses it constantly. It would be best to listen to him. ]
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Ilya... you've grown. Or have I just been away for too long?
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[ She doesn't look that much older, though. So he had been right about how she were to develop. He wants to hug her, but he hesitates. Had he won the War? Kiritsugu wants to ask, then doesn't. Instead, he tries to smile. ]
How are you?
[ Because asking about Iri would be pointless. He doesn't know what else to say. ]
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[Here, have another daughter.]
Taking a break for a while wouldn't hurt you, would it?
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Is this boy a friend of yours?
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I suppose it wouldn't hurt, no.
[ At the same time, he's a bit upset because he just got to where Kotomine Kirei had taken Iri... the timing was very bad. ]
I'm sure if we talk things over, she'll agree to let me go back soon.
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Well, that depends on how much she likes you. You should actually hope she gets bored soon, you know, otherwise she might want to keep you around longer.
[She grins.]
I know I'd keep you with me forever if I were your mun.
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[ Aww how cute he's trying to joke. ]
If you two switched places, I don't think I would mind as much.
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Then maybe I should try being a mun. I'm sure I could do it, it doesn't seem too hard.
[Hey, you have no idea what I put up with young lady.]
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I don't think she's quite like you two are.
[ Were? He's still not sure about Iri's safety, but he's hopeful. Barely. ]
I'm sure you can do whatever you feel like doing, Ilya. You're a very smart girl.
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But his frustration is very much understandable. She, too, would rather be back to the task at hand than waiting in uselessness here. Were it someone else, she might offer words of comfort, but there's a certain bitterness that has always flavored their words. And being comforting was not exactly her forte.
Her posture and her tone is stiff when she finally speaks.]
Master. [She pauses.] I hope that your Mundane will allow you to return soon.
[Well, it was something.]
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[ He still wasn't completely sure where she was around the time he arrived here. Probably to where to signal lights had come from, like him, or at least she was on the way. ]
She says even she's not sure when that would happen.
[ He takes a moment to think. If Ilya-- both of them-- were from the future, could that mean she was as well? ]
What was happening around the time of your arriving here?
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[She pauses a moment to recall before answering.] It was not too long after we defeated Caster. I believe we were set to engage Lancer next, but... [She...can't recall much more than that, she's embarrassed to admit. Her gaze drops slightly.] ...I'm afraid that's all I can tell you. I'm sorry.
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[Yeah, we'll get right on that...]
Hmmm, but it's too bad she's not like us. At least then I'd know she'd treat you well. Don't let her send you anyplace awful!
[Never mind that pretty much no game is going to be worse than the Grail War. She's got her innocent image to keep up, after all.]
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[ Not that I can... he has a gun!! ]
Has your mundane sent you somewhere bad? That's not something I can just take sitting down, Ilya.
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[ He doesn't want to let her know anything unnecessary. That might complicate things; Kiritsugu doesn't need that ]
But with that information, I think it's better that you stay here.
[ As far as you know that bromance with Lancer is still alive. ]
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It's not so bad where I am. There are monsters, but you can capture and tame them. I'm trying to get as many of them as I can to protect me. Compared to a lot of the places I've heard about here, that's really good...
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[ He just hopes to God that those familiars won't turn on her. ]
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I...appreciate your concern, Master, but if I may. [She waits a beat before answering, as if unsure if it's appropriate for her to continue.] I believe it would make more sense for me to return with you and assist you in the war, as is my duty. It would be insulting for me to remain here while you continue to risk your life with our contract unfulfilled. Furthermore, I could hardly rest easy knowing that Lady Irisviel is still at risk.
[But Saber, things get infinitely sadder if you go back. :C]
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...When did you see Saber last?
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I know you're strong. But I don't think anyone, even you, could handle that possibility.
[ Kiritsugu knows temporal magic. He uses it constantly. It would be best to listen to him. ]
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She's just being a good daughter and not making her papa sad.]
You mean, where I am? About a week ago. I'm traveling with a friend named Ahri now.
and here--someone you've never had CR with before
[Though given the nature of muns, the more important the business, the more likely it would never get finished.]