wontdieifkilled | Thirty-Fourth Projection

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Thirty-Fourth Projection

[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.]

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Have I been arrested yet? [ Seriously Shirou. ] A king should not have to follow the laws of another land, especially one that intends to put not only my life, but the lives of those I care for in danger. I would explain it, but I believe my words will be meaningless to you.

That may not last. But I can't see myself winning this argument, so, forget it.

If you want to get Irisviel something, then go for something sensible. Like a set of summer clothing, or a wide-brimmed hat, or a pair of rain boots.

Ah, like a helmet or good pair of greaves?

[The sound of another facepalm.]

No! Not armor. Just everyday clothes. A wide-brimmed hat could protect her from the sun's rays, and rain boots would keep her feet from getting wet. Just. Regular things like that!

Greaves are everyday clothes, Shirou.

Hm, but they are not fit for a lady though. I shall have to get her something special... [ Her voice trails off for the moment. ] Yes, something special indeed. A necklace would suit her beauty.

[No. You are not allowed to spend more on her than him. At least not for Mother's Day.]

That's...going above and beyond. Also, shouldn't we be preparing her for travel?

She deserves it.

[ For travel... that's right. ]

Mm, that day may be approaching soon. I need to speak with her on it soon enough. I will think of a gift appropriate for traveling.

That's why I suggested a hat or boots. Or maybe something to tie back her hair? That might allow her neck and shoulders to keep cool.

Anyway...Tohsaka's challenging Falkner soon, and she might win this time. It shouldn't be too long before we reach Goldenrod City. When it's time to leave, we'll take her with us.

I will think of it. I need to also get her a parting gift.

[ And that's Saber's way of telling him she has no intentions of joining them, not even for Irisviel. It pains her a bit to have to turn away from her of all people, but it was better this way. Even more now that there were dangerous magi from the Fourth Holy Grail War in Johto.

Honestly, who was Saber to argue? A knight who will more than likely be asked to go will only abandon the second person in this world to bring her comfort. It's dangerous to be around Saber and besides, she would never ask anything for herself so long as she lives. ]

Is that what she has decided? [ Yet, she can't help but ask. ] To travel with you all?

...Well actually, I don't know. I just thought she might appreciate the chance to see the world.

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.

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.

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