SECOND WISH ♔ ( AMBER )

[knight_king]

[Saber's face immediately appears on the amber surface and, from behind her, there are glimpses of Chime's recently opened shop.]

Good morning. To those who were not aware, the spirit known as Chime has just opened her shop and brought wares that are not available to us in the tree. [She is inwardly pleased to know that means this creature too can leave the tree somehow, but she will try to communicate with her later.] However, these items are not free and we cannot afford them alone. Their stock seems to be very limited as well. The answer is obvious, many of us surely have concluded that the solution is reuniting with close allies to purchase the desired ware with them, but I will suggest something else.

[She has been speaking about this matter with some people already, but she has had no time to propose an assembly outdoors to discuss the organization overall they could have to improve their lives and call a vote. She pauses to make her proposal.]

There are basic items such as food or the string of yarn, among others, that are of a general interest. Why do not we, the potential purchasers, donate them in benefit of all of us? We should assign a space as a storeroom to keep all what belongs the community and be sure that they are given a fair use.

[If this is accepted, she will bring up the delegated tasks for those who are specialized in different fields to optimize their lifestyles. Because raw ingredients could be better utilized in hands of good cooks than inexpert ones.]

If you do not agree, it is fine. I only wanted to address that, for the time being, we are expected to live together and a cohesive group stands stronger than one that lives with cordial divisions.

Comments

[dragonblood]

At the very least, we would be on guard on this time. I see your point. But there isn't much we can do until we find the person responsible... [ she was always on guard before this, and yet she still wound up here. it's a little aggravating.

she trails off at the last bit, and her shoulders droop just a little as she looks aside. isn't that normal? she tells herself, but she can't find it in her to empathize the way saber does. yes, it's terrible that they've all been gathered in this place against their will, but once she leaves? that'll be that. a thought occurs to her now. with the way she unconditionally cares and takes initiative to better their situation without asking anything in return, saber would make a fitter ruler than she ever would. that is, if dragua deserved someone like that at all. ]

... So what are you going to do? If we find an exit before we find the kidnapper, you'll stay behind?

[knight_king]

[ She silently assents and looks immutable. Saber believes this will not end unless they find the responsible party and make them stop. By force or by negotiation. She is not against lowering her sword even if her pride has been wounded to reach a peaceful solution. She can suppress that if words were more effective than steel. ]

Yes.

[ If she is given a choice, she thinks that running away is craven. It has not been her idea to battle again, but nonetheless she cannot deny its existence. ]

[dragonblood]

[ she stares at the amber for a few long moments before slowly breathing out through her nose. yeah, she could never be like saber. and it's not what she wants to be—she'll never want to sit on dragua's throne—but recognizing your own inferiority is rarely pleasant.

even she knows this isn't the time she say she would run as soon as she could, but she's still thinking it. her tone now is quiet but genuine. ] Then I hope it's worth it. I really do.

[ she looks aside for a second before continuing. ] I'm going to turn this thing off, all right? I'll head for the shop soon.

[knight_king]

[ she stares back, trying to appear focused when she is really immersed in her thoughts. As Servant, her duty is just oversee Rin and Shirou. As king, her duty is simply return to her country, so then-

Why she resolved that. It is possible because both missions are endangered so long the abducted lives and keeps taking people. It is possible that Archer's ominous message about a tainted alternate struck her and wish to atone for crimes she could have committed.

Or it is because of something her heart longs for and has stirred when Pitch Black show her a nightmare of Mordred's eyes growing dull and lifeless?

She answers with a quiet, but unyielding voice.]

It is too soon to know if we will victory, but we can hope.

[ she doesn't know if she is relieved to hear that. this conversation has been heavy. nonetheless, her face remains impassive. ]

Very well. I will be waiting.