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* GoOutWithASmile: Kariya dies with a smile as Kiritsugu headshot him, as his last thought is that Sakura is safe from Zouken's torture and that she will be taken care of by Loki.



* ItWasWithYouAllAlong: When it was Medea's turn to tell what she wishes for from the Holy Grail, she admits that she already has it; A second chance in life [[IJustWantToBeFree free from the Greek Gods' machination]].

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* ItWasWithYouAllAlong: When it was Medea's turn to tell what she wishes for from the Holy Grail, she admits that she already has it; A second chance in life [[IJustWantToBeFree free from the Greek Gods' machination]].machination]], and a second opportunity to find proper love.

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** Another one for Loki is child abuse & neglect, as shown when he's really aggravated when



* BrokenPedestal: Kirei told Loki that learning about Sakura while spying on the Truce Meeting is the first time Risei's blind loyalty toward Tokiomi is shaken.



** When Iskandar uses his Noble Phantasm--which is a desert-themed [[PocketDimensiom Reality Marble]]--to deal with Assassins, Loki asks if he plans to kill them by dehydration or throwing sand to their eyes.



* DeclarationOfProtection: After hearing about Sakura's plight from Kariya, he solemnly ''declares'' that he will rescue her. Later, he promises and swears that he will not let anyone taking her away from him.

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* DeclarationOfProtection: After hearing about Sakura's plight from Kariya, he solemnly ''declares'' that he will rescue her. Later, he promises and swears that he will not let anyone taking take her away from him.
-->'''Gilgamesh:''' I believe the child once belonged to my Master. What would stop me from slaying you all and reclaiming her?\\
'''Loki:''' Because Tokiomi discarded her. He has no right to her! And should he attempt to take her back, I would fight to my last breath to deny
him.



* FaceDeathWithDignity: Now that Sakura is rescued from Zouken, and meeting her for the last time to say his goodbyes, Kariya is more than content that he won't last long on Earth and might die from either the Crest Worm or being killed by Tokiomi.



* NotAfraidToDie: Now that Sakura is rescued from Zouken, and meeting her for the last time to say his goodbyes, Kariya is more than content that he won't last long on Earth and might die from either the Crest Worm or being killed by Tokiomi.



** Medea uses ''Rule Breaker'' on Arturia's Servant Contract, becoming her Master, which eventually leads to Kiritsugu killing Kariya to take Berserker as his new Servant
* Loki, Medea & Arturia team up to rescue Sakura from Zouken.



* SetRightWhatOnceWentWrong: {{Discussed|Trope}}; it is Arturia's wish to return to when she pulled the sword from the stone and redo her time as King of Camelot and avoid the mistakes she made then, but Loki, as tempted as he is in wanting that himself, doubts that undoing the bad things that happened in the past would keep the BadFuture from happening, if not making things worse and/or erasing the good things that would've come from the bad timeline through ButterflyEffect.

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** Loki then gives both Gilgamesh & Iskandar one in one breath.
--->"Humans, so avaricious. You (Gilgamesh) covet the Grail out of the absolute personal belief that it is yours. And you (Iskandar) are a thief on a grand scale who takes peoples' lives, livelihoods, and lands without their permission. And isn't the very definition of insanity doing the same things over and over again and expecting a different result? You may be a powerful Heroic Spirit, but you are a fool, Iskandar. King of Thieves is a more appropriate title."
* SetRightWhatOnceWentWrong: {{Discussed|Trope}}; it is Arturia's wish to return to when she pulled the sword from the stone and redo her time as King of Camelot and avoid the mistakes she made then, but Loki, as tempted as he is in wanting that himself, doubts that undoing the bad things that happened in the past would keep the BadFuture from happening, if not making things worse and/or or erasing the good things that would've come from the bad timeline through ButterflyEffect.



** After hearing Medea's devotion to winning Jason's heart, Arturia can't help but compare her [[TheUnfettered unfettereness]] to Kiritsugu's.

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** After hearing Medea's devotion to winning Jason's heart, heart in her youth, Arturia can't help but compare her [[TheUnfettered unfettereness]] unfettered-ness]] to Kiritsugu's.Kiritsugu's.
** Loki sighs sympathetically and openly admires Waver when he mentions that he participated in the Holy Grail War in the hopes that the reputation he'll gain from winning it would elevate him in the eyes of Maguses from older family lines, seeing his old self trying to find somewhere to belong in Asgard in Rider's Master.
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* * FaceDeathWithDignity: Now that Sakura is rescued from Zouken, and meeting her for the last time to say his goodbyes, Kariya is more than content that he won't last long on Earth and might die from either the Crest Worm or being killed by Tokiomi.

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* * FaceDeathWithDignity: Now that Sakura is rescued from Zouken, and meeting her for the last time to say his goodbyes, Kariya is more than content that he won't last long on Earth and might die from either the Crest Worm or being killed by Tokiomi.

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* * FaceDeathWithDignity: Now that Sakura is rescued from Zouken, and meeting her for the last time to say his goodbyes, Kariya is more than content that he won't last long on Earth and might die from either the Crest Worm or being killed by Tokiomi.



** Tokiomi is inwardly glad that Loki managed to rescue Sakura from The Matou, and wishes that he could attend the truce meeting in person to personally apologize to her.



* NotAfraidToDie: Now that he meets with Sakura after being rescued from Zouken, Kariya is more than content that he won't last long on Earth and might die from either the Crest Worm or being killed by Tokiomi.



--->'''Zouken:''' I am over five centuries old, and I have forgotten more about magecraft than you will ever learn! *''Sending locusts to Loki''*\\

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--->'''Zouken:''' I am over five centuries old, and I have forgotten more about magecraft than you will ever learn! *''Sending locusts to Loki''*\\Loki''*.\\


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* WhoWouldBeStupidEnough: While Tokiomi knows that The Matous has Crest Worms, he initially thinks they won't be stupid enough to use it on an underage girl like Sakura.
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** Loki mentions to Arturia that he can understand her wish to [[SetRightWhatOnceWentWrong redo her time as the king of Camelot]] and would've look down on her if she chose to have someone else take her place instead, something her canon self in ''VisualNovel/FateStayNight'' does.

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** Loki mentions to Arturia that he can understand her wish to [[SetRightWhatOnceWentWrong redo her time as the king of Camelot]] and would've look looked down on her if she chose to have someone else take her place instead, something her canon self in ''VisualNovel/FateStayNight'' does.



* NotSoDifferentRemark: Medea states to Arturia that, despite taking the different ends of the extremes, they are both were shackled by their responsibility as royalty, and causing their own downfall while being remembered as "inhumane" because of their response to said responsibility.

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* NotAfraidToDie: Now that he meets with Sakura after being rescued from Zouken, Kariya is more than content that he won't last long on Earth and might die from either the Crest Worm or being killed by Tokiomi.
* NotSoDifferentRemark: Medea states to Arturia that, despite taking the different ends of the extremes, they are both were shackled by their responsibility as royalty, royalty and causing their own downfall while being remembered as "inhumane" because of their response to said responsibility.


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* TakeCareOfTheKids: Kariya's last wish is for Sakura to be taken care of, and let her visit Aoi & Rin before Loki takes her to Asgard.
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* ItsPersonal: Loki always intends to not let Kiritsugu get the Holy Grail because he finds it entertaining. However, after hearing about Kiritsugu's wish, he is so offended that he swears in front of him that he'll put some genuine work into making the hitman lose the war.
-->"Even before I learn of your wish, it was going to give me great pleasure to deny yours. Now, it's a solemn duty as much as a pleasure."


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** In Canon, Arturia still holds on to her "A King must stand alone" belief, causing Iskandar to mock her and declare her to be unworthy as a king. Here, she is more dubious about that belief, and now leans more on "apart, but not alone", making Iskandar respect her more as he claims that there is still hope for her.


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** Loki gives one to Kiritsugu for how extreme his wish for "world peace" is due to him being WellIntentionedExtremist.
--->"Kirei was right. You are a pathetic excuse for a human looking for salvation in the wrong places! You would better serve humanity by putting a head and pulling the trigger, instead of pursuing such a dangerous idea! Better to mitigate the horrors of your species than to effectively neuter humanity. Better to be a monster who restrains or channels his impulses and tries to do good in spite of it, than to fall into being a killer who dresses up his goals in a righteousness he doesn't deserve."
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* WellIntentionedExtremist: {{Deconstructed}} on Kiritsugu by Loki; Not only he's [[TheUnfettered more than willing to kill people]] {{Irony}} to achieve his goal of world peace]], his "any means necessary" methodology means that his wish could be granted in the worst way possible.

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* WellIntentionedExtremist: {{Deconstructed}} on Kiritsugu by Loki; Not only he's [[TheUnfettered more than willing to kill people]] {{Irony}} [[{{Irony}} to achieve his goal of world peace]], his "any means necessary" methodology means that his wish could be granted in the worst way possible.
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-->", Sakura? You may not be strong of body...but never let anyone say that you are not strong of heart and spirit. Lesser men and women of many times greater your age would have been reduced to mewling, whimpering messes not fit to even be called human by such an ordeal.

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-->", Sakura? -->"Sakura? You may not be strong of body...but never let anyone say that you are not strong of heart and spirit. Lesser men and women of many times greater your age would have been reduced to mewling, whimpering messes not fit to even be called human by such an ordeal. "
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* ItWasWithYouAllAlong: When it was Medea's turn to tell what she wishes for from the Holy Grail, she admits that she already has it; A second chance in life [[IJustWantToBeFree free from the Greek Gods' machination]].



** Lampshaded with Kiritsugu; While he is a pragmatic hitman, he is a loving father & husband. not to mention that he could've just blown up the hotel to kill Kayneth, yet he took his time to evacuate its guests & staffs to avoid collateral damage.

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** Lampshaded with Kiritsugu; While he is a pragmatic hitman, he is a loving father & husband. not did feel enraged by that Sakura being constantly submerged in Crest Worms pit. Not to mention that he could've just blown up the hotel to kill Kayneth, yet he took his time to evacuate its guests & staffs staff to avoid collateral damage.damage.
* JumpingOffTheSlipperySlope: Kiritsugu killing Kariya to take over Berserker's ownership so he can stay in the Holy Grail War is seen as this by Loki & Arturia.
-->'''Arturia:''' Kiritsugu...what have you done?



* SillyRabbitCynicismIsForLosers: Loki perfectly counters Kiritsugu's whole "Heroes are self-righteous mass murderers who have deluded themselves and society into thinking they're idols worth admiring and worshipping" belief.
-->"Have you forgotten, [[IRejectYourReality rather conveniently]], of the good heroes like Arturia, or Iskandar, have inspired? How much good have they inspired that outweighs the bad? Your pathetic species needs heroes to look up to, for how else would they strive? They need examples. Look at Waver. He is but rough clay, but he has the potential to reach heights you can only dream of, and perhaps Iskandar will serve as that example."



* StickyFingers: Loki manages to pickpocket Kiritsugu's Thompson Contender & Origin Bullets as he leans over to whispering to him, confiscating the weapon for the truce talk.

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* StickyFingers: Loki manages to pickpocket Kiritsugu's Thompson Contender & Origin Bullets as he leans over to whispering whisper to him, confiscating the weapon for the truce talk.



* [[VillainTakesAnInterest Villains (and Anti-Hero) Takes an Interest]]: Both Gilgamesh & Loki have their intrigue set on Kirei, to his confusion, seeing himself as no-one special.

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* [[VillainTakesAnInterest Villains (and Anti-Hero) Takes an Interest]]: Both Gilgamesh & Loki have their intrigue set on Kirei, to his confusion, seeing himself as no-one no one special.


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* WellIntentionedExtremist: {{Deconstructed}} on Kiritsugu by Loki; Not only he's [[TheUnfettered more than willing to kill people]] {{Irony}} to achieve his goal of world peace]], his "any means necessary" methodology means that his wish could be granted in the worst way possible.
-->"Don't get me wrong, saving the world from an immediate threat is laudable, Magus Killer. If the Grail would help you against an invasion from aliens, or from a plague sweeping the world, then I would not sneer. But to try and change the very foundation of humanity, no, to change a foundation of sentience itself...aggression is needed for survival, and while it causes war...it also provides a drive to strive and improve. it's not a utopia you are going to wish for, just a static, indolent nothing that makes Asgard look progressive by comparison. For all it being a realm of war-mongering imbeciles, it is more interesting than the world you desire!"
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** In ''VisualNovel/FateStayNight'', Medea takes control of Arturia for her own sexual interest, trying to break her into obedience using bondage & torture. Here, she does it to help Loki, let him convince the Saber Servant to join them, which leads them to become more of VitriolicBestBuds.

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** In ''VisualNovel/FateStayNight'', Medea takes control of Arturia for her own sexual interest, trying to break her into obedience using bondage & torture. Here, she does it to help Loki, Loki and let him convince the Saber Servant to join them, which leads them to become more of VitriolicBestBuds.
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* DeclarationOfProtection: After hearing about Sakura's plight from Kariya, he solemnly ''declares'' that he will rescue her.
--> Not a promise. A statement of reality. Fitting, considering it came from a man mistaken for a god in another world. And Medea knew that woe would await anyone who dared to stand in his way...

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* DeclarationOfProtection: After hearing about Sakura's plight from Kariya, he solemnly ''declares'' that he will rescue her.
--> Not a promise. A statement of reality. Fitting, considering it came
her. Later, he promises and swears that he will not let anyone taking her away from him.
* DejaVu: Loki has this from drinking Gilgamesh's wine. From there, [[AwesomenessByAnalysis he recognizes the Servant's identity by recalling that he had this wine
from a man mistaken for a god in another world. And Medea knew that woe would await anyone who dared to stand in his way...Mesopotamia's king's treasury Odin have raided before]].



* IAmWhatIAm: In the end, Loki only sees himself as himself, neither hero nor villain.
-->'''Kiritsugu:''' Are you trying to be a hero?\\
'''Loki:''' I am trying to be myself, that is, Loki. And it is only now that I think I am beginning to realize just what that is. I am not a hero by any means, nor am I a villain. I just am. If I do heroic things, it is because I wish to on my own terms, and no other. I am not here to save the world. I am here for my own satisfaction, and to discover myself, and even now, I only see myself dimly. I thought I had known myself, but I did not.



* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: When Loki tells Kirei to deliver his threat to Tokiomi, the priest notes the surprising level of venom in the usually whimsical Frost Giant's tone.

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** When Arturia tells Kiritsugu of Sakura's plight and asks him what if that happens to Illya, the hitman's stoic facade cracks as he glares away from her.
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** Gilgamesh holds back from killing Loki in their second meeting because he enjoys seeing Tokiomi's reaction when Loki rescues Sakura.
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* StickyFingers: Loki manages to pickpocket Kiritsugu's Thompson Contender & Origin Bullets as he leans over to whispering to him, confiscating the weapon for the truce talk.
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** Iskandar gives Kiritsugu a short one after the Servant-less hitman asks to talk to Waver.
--->"Then come in. But be warned: treachery when I have offered you the chance to parley will not end well..."


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* ImpliedDeathThreat: Iskandar gives Kiritsugu a short one after the Servant-less hitman asks to talk to Waver.
-->"Then come in. But be warned: treachery when I have offered you the chance to parley will not end well..."
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* CruelMercy: While Zouken is frozen by Loki's Casket of Ancient Winter, he still alive, albeit unable to breathe, and the ice will melt in decades

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* CruelMercy: While Zouken is frozen by Loki's Casket of Ancient Winter, he is still alive, albeit unable to breathe, and the ice lasts for decades, if not centuries. All while Loki gloats that he will melt in decades take Sakura from him, effectively ending Matou's chance to restore their diluted bloodline.
-->"Given that she was abandoned by one family, and another did disgusting things to her, I think she will do well with a new surname. Sakura Lokidottir has a nice ring to it, don't you think?"



* DeathByAdaptation: Loki [[KillItWithIce encasing Zouken in ice]] with Casket of Ancient Winter [[AndIMustScream thatCasket of Ancient Winter Casket of Ancient Winter ]] on human.

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* DeathByAdaptation: Loki [[KillItWithIce encasing Zouken in ice]] with Casket of Ancient Winter [[AndIMustScream thatCasket of Ancient Winter Casket of Ancient Winter ]] that that lasts for decades, if not centuries]] on human.






* IWantGrandkids: Downplayed; Frigga is quick in accepting Sakura as her granddaughter when she sees how protective Loki is toward her.



** Loki's threat to Tokiomi is ripped off from the time bomb Franchise/JamesBond got in ''Literature/LiveAndLetDie''

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** Loki's threat to Tokiomi is ripped off from the time bomb Franchise/JamesBond got in ''Literature/LiveAndLetDie''''Literature/LiveAndLetDie''.
** Loki was inspired by ''Literature/TheDivineComedy'''s Cocytus when he decides on how to punish Zouken.
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** Iskandar gives Kiritsugu a short one after the Servant-less hitman asks to talk to Waver.
--->"Then come in. But be warned: treachery when I have offered you the chance to parley will not end well..."
** After rescuing Sakura from Zouken's clutch, Loki swears to her that she will be taken care of in Asgard.
--->'''Loki:''' You are neither Sakura Tohsaka nor Sakura Matou any longer. When the Grail War is over, I will take you back to my home, where you will become Sakura of Asgard, and take your rightful place amongst gods. I will teach you magic of both infinite subtlety and immense power the likes of which your enemies will tremble, and will speak of in awed whispers for centuries to come. You may think that the worm pit defiled you. In truth, it was but a crucible, forging you into someone who stands above humanity. I will ensure that, though you may believe yourself out of place in the company of Servants and those of Asgard, you will soon be every bit our equal.\\
'''Sakura:''' ...I won't have to go back, will I?\\
'''Loki:''' Never, as long as I draw breath. Any who try to reclaim you, barring your Uncle Kariya, I shall abjure or slay.



* CruelMercy: While Zouken is frozen by Loki's Casket of Ancient Winter, he still alive, albeit unable to breathe, and the ice will melt in decades



* DeathByAdaptation: Loki [[KillItWithIce encasing Zouken in ice]] with Casket of Ancient Winter [[AndIMustScream that lasts for decades, if not centuries]] on human.

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* DeathByAdaptation: Loki [[KillItWithIce encasing Zouken in ice]] with Casket of Ancient Winter [[AndIMustScream that lasts for decades, if not centuries]] thatCasket of Ancient Winter Casket of Ancient Winter ]] on human.


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