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[ This silence is kind of uncomfortable. She was expecting Saber to bombard her with questions the moment she entered, but so far it’s been a fairly social visit. It’s not like Ryuko can offer her tea either, since she doesn’t even have that at the house. It’s just… silent staring from both sides.

SIGH. Might as well get this over with. ]

Look… what happened with Archer was kinda my fault, so I don’t want you thinkin’ I’m some victim or anything like that. [ Having said that, she does partly hold Archer responsible, too! ]

[ She's not trying to be that way! Saber just is a polite girl, she wants Ryuko to go at her own speed and not make her feel uncomfortable! ]

It was your fault? [ Saber is surprised to hear that. She doesn't particularly trust Archer, she trusts Ryuko much more. That's because Ryuko never betrayed her and tried to kill her Master. ]

I do not understand. Did you attack Archer?

I saw him… well, it looked like he was tryin’ to kill someone, but it wasn’t the case. [ It didn’t help that Archer berated her by telling her she’ll regret challenging him. ] I couldn’t just let him do as he pleases. So, yeah… things got outta hand.

Archer was? [ Saber is still sitting demurely, hardly looking like any sort of swordsman or even a knight of legend with her hands folded in her lap. But she doesn't look very happy. ]

...Was he fighting with Shirou? A boy your age, with short red hair?

I'm not in a position to confirm that. [ She wants to be honest with Saber, but also has to respect Shurou's wishes not to tell anyone about that. Fuck you and your secret lives, Fate cast! ] Do ya understand what I'm trying to say?

[ Saber really doesn't like that answer. She sits forward a little, her face stern. ]

It was Shirou then. He does not want others to know about it. [ She is certain of that, who else would tell Ryuko not to tell anyone. ]

I understand you fought Archer because he was fighting with Shirou.

[ She knew Saber would be smart enough to figure it out with the clues Ryuko left her. At least this way she didn’t have to go back on her word to Shirou, and yet Saber should know about these things since she seems like the only sane person in their circle of friendship… or whatever these Servants and Masters call themselves. ]

Y’know, the truth is, Archer just rubs me the wrong way. Our little tango was bound to happen sooner or later, so it ain’t like I regret it.

Archer is a Servant, he is not human. It is foolish to attempt to fight him. You could have been seriously injured!

[ Saber lets out a bit of worry in her voice, which surprises herself a little. She doesn't want someone dying because of something she could have stopped. ]

Saber… [ What a strange outburst; she didn’t think her safety would mean that much to her. If anything, she thought that Saber and Archer were in league of protecting Rin, despite their odds. ]

I’m alive, aren’t I? [ And she’s not exactly ordinary either… ] Surely ya didn’t come all this way just to lecture me. ‘Cause I’m gettin’ enough of that as it is around here.

[ This is just the side of Saber that not many people get to see. Ask Shirou, he should know it pretty well, especially when he asks about stupid things. ]

I am not lecturing you. [ Yes she is. ] I only state a fact, that humans cannot stand against Servants. If he had fought at full strength he would have killed you.

[ And she makes a bit of a face at that last part, she doesn't want to see Ryuko die. ]

Hmph. [ She appreciates Saber’s concern, even if she’s not good at showing it. It does bother her that Saber sees her as a weak person, however. ]

Y’know, Archer compared me to you while we were fighting, I guess that makes us both not human, huh?

[ Showing this kind of concern only means that Saber likes her! ]

He did? [ That truly catches her by surprise. She can see that Ryuko is a fighter, in some sense of the worse, perhaps even that she's a little different, but there's no way she could tell what she really is. ]

Yeah. [ He said some shitty things about you, too, but that’s neither here nor there. ] So, it’s true, then? About you not being human? I didn’t know that’s what it meant when ya said “Servant”.

[ He would, but she's not afraid to ruin his name either. ]

It is true. [ She sighs, thinking how to explain herself. ] I am a Heroic Spirit, summoned by the Holy Grail to fight in a war over control of the chalice. The victor would be given any wish they desire. Spirits must be supplied with Prana, in order to maintain their form on this plane, and such I was summoned as Shirou's Servant in the beginning.

[ She heard a similar explanation from Archer about Heroic Spirits and maintaining forms via contracts, so this doesn't completely shock her. If anything, she feels like she understands Saber a little better. ]

Is that why you're not sure if you can have friends?

It is one of the reasons. The other is one more personal.

[ Like how everyone she ever loved and cared for is dead and she failed them. In her mind anyway. ]

I don't suppose you're inclined to share, huh? Still... here you are, even though ya didn't need to be. [ It's not as if anyone ordered Saber to be concerned about this whole thing. ]

In any case, you must be pretty strong. [ Ryuko doesn't catch herself staring in slight awe. Who knew, this graceful, mild-mannered, almost stiff lady could have such power? ]

[ Saber sighs, a long winded sigh, looking off to the side for a moment. ]

It is not a short tale. One that I am still uncertain I should reveal. I have told you I am a Heroic Spirit. Spirits like myself were once great warriors known throughout the world, who's legends have not been forgotten. We are summoned to fight one another, though revealing our identities are tantamount to revealing our weaknesses, as many heroes' downfalls are passed down along with their triumphs.

[ It's not an easy thing to explain, but she tries her best. ]

I am of the Saber class, the strongest of all seven.

[ She's trying to understand it the best way she can, without indicating that she has no idea who or what all the seven are. She'll focus on the things she is following, instead... ]

You.. were a legendary warrior? Like Miyamoto Musashi? [ Sorry, she's Japanese. ] Incredible...

Yes. [ She knows the name because of her own knowledge about Japan that she was given. ]

Archer, Rider, myself, as well as Berserker, Lancer, Caster, and Assassin. Seven legendary warriors who fight against each other for the Grail.

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I never heard of those names in my world, though.

[ Then she looks down as if she's in deep thought about something, clutching on to her blanket as she thinks. ]

And this Grail grants anything you desire, huh? [ That sounds more simple than it is, probably. ] ...Do you have a wish, too?

They are not specific people, but classes of warriors. Saber is one who uses a sword, Archer a bow, and so on.

[ She isn't going to explain them all!! But Ryuko's question makes her stop completely. ]

That...I did once have a wish.

But not anymore? Man, I don't even know what I'd wish for.

[ Bring her dad back to life? That would just be weird. Get rid of the Life Fibers within her? No... she wouldn't be able to hear Senketsu. ]

I decided to stay with Rin and Shirou, after the War was over. Instead of returning to my time.

[ She doesn't know if that will make sense to Ryuko or not. ]

[ Ryuko's not sure if it makes sense to her either, but she thinks she gets the point. She smiles in sympathy regardless. ]

You chose friends, ultimately.

Y'know, even though you are who you say you are, you're just as human as anyone else to me.

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almost commented as Nonon

omg fk off nonon

she just wants to laugh at ryuko getting beat up

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