Welcome Back, Adventurers!

[thecanopycrew]

The wagons rolled in, the ship anchored, and the wayward journey has ended back at the tree.

After putting the sword where it now belongs inside the life Stream, it's time for a little award, isn't it?



Appearing outside the tree after the sword has been inserted is normal-sized slice of chocolate cake, enough to feed everyone in tree and more!

Come relax, talk about your adventures and catch up. Enjoy your victory!

Comments

[bestworstdad]

Let's worry about that when we get there, yeah? Standin' around and talkin' isn't going to help anyway. Besides....

[It's always that worrying smile of his.]

What's with you, Miss Defensive Over Every Bit of Food But Standing Over Here?

[knight_king]

I am aware of this. [She is trying to think of ways around that memory spell. Perhaps if she jolts his memories.] Think about your life, was there a woman you met that could have been the mother of your son?

[If he does not remember the time spend as husband and wife with this unknown woman, perhaps he can discover her identity by thinking which lady has held a special place in his heart.

She looks mildly appalled by how easily he dismiss that. Raising an eyebrow, she wonders if he's not simply trying to ignore the unpleasant circumstance.]

I do not know why are you asking that obvious question. You are in distress. As a knight, I would be obliged to aid those who require assistance.

[bestworstdad]

Do I look like a person in distress? Besides, I'm totally a knight too. Sorta...

[He was given the sword to the shoulder treatment, really!] ...anyway, if you're askin' about someone like that, it has to be the Queen. Even if we did just, uh....

[Okay, that was definitely a blank hole.] Well, not we. I went to the real world but what the heck happened to her after that?

[knight_king]

You have your memory stolen, your appearance is unimportant.

[And he's a magus, not a knight, he cannot be both in Saber's head. Shirou is an exception as always.]

Perhaps that is the correct answer, if you do not remember her whereabouts.

[bestworstdad]

Appearance is everything! So I'll get it back when I get it back.

[That really just describes Nagi. No one is in danger right now so he'll take it as it comes. And definitely doesn't need someone else leading the way.]

So stop worrying your pretty little head over it.

[knight_king]

["Her pretty little head?" What is wrong with him?

She looks displeased at his answer and his manner to handle what she believes should be a crisis.]

How can you take this so lightly? It is a significant part of your life that has been stolen from you.

[bestworstdad]

Who said I'm takin' anything lightly? I know how to set my priorities, thank you!

[Which, ironically, was the same kind of selflessness Saber was already displaying about her own problems, as he wanted to make sure everyone else was fine first. When you get two heroes in the same room with issues, all you have are hypocrites all around.]

[knight_king]

Let us hear your priorities, then.

[Stone faced, she places her hands on her hips to confront him in to telling her what else could be more important presently.]

[bestworstdad]

[Jabbing his thumb behind him at everyone else. And then at her too.]

Makin' sure all of you are okay.

[knight_king]

They seem to be all right and occupied with their reward.

[Her eyes narrow. She ignores that he jabbed that finger at her direction, she shouldn't be anyone's concern.]

Then you can worry about what you lost presently. Let us ask Chime if she knows anything about this. [It is the only idea she has, even if communicating with her might be difficult.]

[bestworstdad]

We're not askin' no one jack until you spill the beans too! What were you grumblin' about before?

[knight_king]

That is not important. [She means it.] It is a matter I will solve with my companions.

[bestworstdad]

Sorry, sorry. Guessin' my problem ain't too bad either. If you don't mind, maybe I'll just go enjoy myself.

[If she's gonna be like that, he'll just play things off too.]

[knight_king]

Do not make light of your trouble.

[She frowns and looks completely unhappy she's conceding his point.]

What do you wish to know?

[bestworstdad]

[He debates trying to piss her off more but that would just get him nowhere.]

What's this Master business you were sayin'?

[knight_king]

[She grits her teeth, debating to answer this or not. He's a magus, so it should not be a trouble, correct? She does not need to divulge Rin's or Shirou's secrets.

Her shoulders slump, and she explains...]

I am something like a magus' familiar. [Not precisely, but close.] I need of magical energy as people require water or air. I have been without a Master since my arrival to the tree, though last quest made me realize I could become a liability if it is required of me to utilize my abilities at the fullest.

[bestworstdad]

Right, right.

.........

[Yeah, there's a small pause there.]

Are you a dumbass?

[knight_king]

Excuse me?

[Perhaps she has been foolish. She looks at him defensively.]

What makes you say that?

[bestworstdad]

Hey everyone, look! I'm Saber!

[Yes, he is mocking like he's swinging an invisible sword around. Yeah, it's easy to do with an imaginary sword.

And his voice takes on Saber's tone.]

I will protect all of you, knight's honor. But unfortunately, I am too conceited to ask for help so I cannot perform at full power. Even though I espouse faith in friends, I refuse to put any faith in their capabilities to help because I am a one man knight show! What a burden, what a life.

[He just snorts once.]

Dumbass. Not wanting others to help you because you're afraid of some kind of inconvenience is pretty much the definition of stuck-up snobbery. Surprised this hasn't gotten you into shit yet.

[knight_king]

[She looks almost livid at his mockery. Her calm outward appearance is positively fuming when he tries to imitate her voice and she's glaring at him.]

You dare to mock me?

[Even so-

What he says it's correct. She has not rely on others as she has asked them to lean on her. But she does not regret that. That is how she acted as a king, except she has learned to be more social, she took care of everyone's trouble alone.]

Enough of this. [She understands what he says, but she dismisses it. She will speak this with Shirou and Rin, later. She feels tired and slightly drained, but she will rest and save up her energy once she looks up this.] I have already answered your question, then now we can go to interrogate the spirit about your loss.

[bestworstdad]

I dare to do anything. And I'll tell you what else I dare.

[He shrugs and smiles.]

I dare to not take help from someone who won't get help when they need it. Worry about yourself first, pal, and then get back to me. Friends help friends and I'll take your help when you get help from your other friends.

[knight_king]

You are telling me to worry about myself first.

[She says with a flat voice. She will not let this go so easily.]

When your problems are last in your own set of priorities?

[bestworstdad]

Yeah, it might sound dumb but think of it like this. Your problem affects everyone who relies on you. Mine deals with just me. Me not remembering something isn't going to stop me from saving someone's ass. You, on the other hand, are kinda putting other people in danger. It'd suck if you had some super attack and everyone needed it but it fizzled because you didn't have enough energy, yeah?

[knight_king]

[Her ire directed at him for mocking her slowly dissipates. Her pride has flared then and it stings now... the pride of knowing she couldn't protect others as she would like to.]

You are evading the topic. Do you think you are not as important as the other people?

[She... understands what he has said. She has worried about using Excalibur in the past. She concedes that she will think about a solution.]

I will take care of my weakness.

[She hates to admit it.]

[bestworstdad]

I'm totally the most awesome person here. Not gonna doubt that one! But everyone here is equally important, yeah? You can't protect people if you're lookin' up or down at them.

Just get what you need done!