Thirty-Fourth Projection

[wontdieifkilled]

[Audio; Action for Violet City]

[Now that the weather has cleared up, Shirou is outside and laying down on the grass, near the pond on the northern edge of town. After thinking for a while, he decides to muse a bit.]

You know...I've never had a mother figure before. I don't remember my birth mother. I had a father figure and a big sister figure, but that was all I had growing up. I used to try to ignore this day when it came, because there was no point in observing it and there was no point in dwelling on it.

So to finally get one now...it's strange. It just feels different. I'm eighteen years old -- though I guess I'm still seventeen back home -- and now I have someone who I should have had all my life.

Well, better late than never, I guess.

[Video; filtered to Irisviel]

Hey, I sent you a package. Did you get it yet?

[Said package is a brand new umbrella. It's pure white, with silver trim, and it's high-quality.]

Comments

[audio]

[hurtitselfinconfusion]

...People actually believe in that?

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[wontdieifkilled]

...Yeah? Every developed nation uses it in the courts.

[audio]

[hurtitselfinconfusion]

Really? Well, there's your proof that adults and their governments are idiots!

[audio]

[wontdieifkilled]

It's a whole lot better than the opposite! "Guilty until proven innocent" has resulted in way too many crimes against humanity!

[audio]

[hurtitselfinconfusion]

It's the truth of the world! You're a fool if you think humanity could actually let that cushy little concept exist.

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[ex_cashcow493]

Perhaps, but she may also see things the way I see them now. Are you not traveling with an enemy of ours from the Fourth Holy Grail War? [ She figures with how insistent Kariya had been, that he was with Sakura. ] While Irisviel may not have the knowledge I do regarding him, he is still an enemy of ours.

[ Even though she speaks a poor opinion of the man, there's a subtle hope in her voice. ]

Well, no matter. In the end, it is her choice, but do not take offense if I offer her the same. It is not my intent to outdo you, but it is my duty to protect her.

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[wontdieifkilled]

I'm...actually not completely sure what he's doing. But if Tohsaka and Sakura tell him to not attempt to harm Irisviel, I don't think he'd even consider refusing.

No, it's okay. I understand. If all else fails, I can still get to know her over the network.

[usedcharm]

See? Then you're good to go! You know what you've got while you've till got it! Can't get much better than that, right?

[wontdieifkilled]

Yep! And I'm grateful for it.

[video]

[pinnedbangs]

[He could almost imagine it...]

Doesn't matter how long you've been together. You're already close. Man, that's cool. Sounds a lot like my family -- except different people doing the picking up and feeling better parts.

Video; filtered

[justicareplica]

Yes, it was really nice of you to give me something for this day.

[ She does smile sweetly to him. ]

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[wontdieifkilled]

Well, it was the least I could do...um, did you like it?

Video; filtered

[justicareplica]

I loved it. I'll make sure to treasure it in my heart.

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[wontdieifkilled]

...Oh. You're welcome, then.

[He's a little surprised she'd say that over an umbrella. Though, that sort of thing is useful for traveling...]

Good to know I can still pick gifts.

Video; filtered

[justicareplica]

[ It's the gesture what she appreciates the most. And it's Iri. ]

You will need to teach me! So I can be as good as you!

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[wontdieifkilled]

...Um. I don't know how much I could teach... You just need to know the recipient well enough.

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[justicareplica]

[ Mama is an homunculus how does she do that n_n ]

Then I will do my best to give good gifts to those I care about.

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[wontdieifkilled]

At least you won't have to worry about that for a while. The next chance to give gifts is going to be Christmas.

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[justicareplica]

Is it okay to give other people gifts even if there is no special occasion for it?

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[wontdieifkilled]

Um...I guess it is, but it's not something people do often.

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[justicareplica]

I see. I'll keep that in mind.