Planet-Killer
Rider simply chuckled at his master before locking eyes with Sigurd. Now he was a warrior (Unlike those hypocrite knights), the tall, pale servant looked like he didn't give a damn about decency or fair play and the fact that he was rearing for combat only made the Asiatic Rider's excitement for the coming battle grow even larger.
"So you wish to challenge me? Very well warrior! I, Rider accept!"
Rider then summons his lance then stabs it's butt-end to the ground, a very clear sign of his willingness to shed blood.
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Siegfried, With Rider — The Church
Saber only continued to smile. A Servant is what he was meant to fight, and what better opponent than a Rider? Paul ordered him to take the lives of the innocent, who had no cause in this fight of theirs, a private war. Rider's judgement was only off by a fine point, but not by much. The Saber class Servant, Siegfried, brought his hand up and waved Rider to the door. He opened it up, or rather kept it open from when his Master unnecessarily kicked it. He walked out and continued on, passing both Wes, Tamamo, Jessica and the dematerialized Archer.
He locked eyes with Wes again and nodded. Afterward, he walked in the opposite direction toward the Archwood Ghetto. There was a leaf-shaped mark on his back which was specifically in Wes's point of view. Balmung's sheathe blocked most of it, but Wes could probably see it.
Jessica Harway — Outside the Church
"I don't, I apologize and I'm Jessica Harway, of the Harway family. I'd rather not use my last name but you gave me yours, so I might as well return the favor." Jessica shook Wes's hand and, before she knew it, she took a liking to the boy. He was the only one there with any shred of decency. Well, if you don't include Archer himself.
"Hello, Caster, I look forward to seeing what you can do." she said, thinking about shaking her hand. No, this Caster already didn't like her, she could tell as much.
Wait, who were they? In the distance, there was another person heading their way.
That Master was called Hikaru Rensaki, which was unknown to her. She looked Japanese, but she couldn't tell from there. No, it was better if they got going and went home.
Alright, Archer, we're leaving. There's nothing left for us now., she thought to her Servant as she began to walk toward Hikaru. Eventually, she would pass her...
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Planet-Killer
Rider followed Sigurd, marching out of the church in perfect rhythm all while smirking in excitement behind his chainmail veil.
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Mike
"Oh,hell yeah. Do your best, Superman. You kick that Final Fantasy reject's ass!"
Mike cheered on his Servant.
"Weeeeeeeeeeeeelll, maybe I'll play with Saber's Master."
Whistling again, he waited for Paul to conclude his business in the church.
Tammy
Tamamo was still in a foul mood.
"That wench! Who does she thinks she is! Acting all cool,like that's gonna work! I'm going after her, after we beat the gorilla!"
Then he noticed the Servants preparing for battle.
"Oh,Masteeeeeeeeer~! Look, it's the gorilla's Servant! Let's watch the fight~!"
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Wes
Wes' eyes were still locked on Saber. He'd had his suspicions, but the leaf on his back confirmed it. That wasn't good. e
Still deep in thought, he barely heard Tamamo speak up. "Huh? What? Someone's fighting already?"
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A Forbidden Rendezvous
Outside the Church, with Faust
Hikaru nodded for her Servant, then stiffened slightly. Someone was coming her way. She swallowed, coming forward to meet the other girl.
"Good day," she said quietly, giving her a bow. The other girl was almost certainly a Master, but that didn't mean Hikaru couldn't be polite. The girl seemed...not too bad, at least.
Outside the Church, with Saber
Yuna sighed as she started walking towards the Church. It looked like there were a lot of people there already. That was an awful lot of Masters...But they almost certainly wouldn't be able to fight this close to the Church.
...wait, no, there were two Servants who looked like they were preparing to fight. Hmm.
Saber, notice anything interesting? she asked quietly, slipping into the Church and gazing around at the Masters and Servants. She didn't say anything for now, just observed. Objectivity wouldn't be much help here.
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Figure of Hourai
High-Class Hotel, Archwood City
It took a little bit, but eventually Rachel learned of a shop both open at this time of day and likely to stock the sort of clothing she was after. Murmuring her new name a little more quietly, the magus offered her arm for Jack to cling to—despite the permanent injury—in order to get her a bit further away from her clothing so that she could actually walk properly. So... the shop was on the other side of the city, or close enough to it that it would make little difference. Get a cab or walk... hmm... she didn't think that Jack would like the journey, regardless of the updating of knowledge that accompanied becoming a Servant... so it would be a long walk there and back.
Cheap Hotel, Archwood City
"If you want me to wait until I've got clothing to go outside..." Heracles began, looking carefully at the girl, "Then you should get going as soon as possible; I plan to enjoy this place as well as fight in the war."
With that, the giant faded into spirit form, consumed as if by flickering golden flames rather than the normal motes of light. He was, after all, the hot-tempered and even hotter-spirited hero from the age of gods that had borne the weight of the heavens upon his shoulders, so it wasn't overly surprising—no more so than Gilgamesh's golden shine or Berserker's darknessw.
Brunhild Residence, Archwood City
"If you wish to sleep, Master, then sleep. I shall watch over you in spirit form to ensure that no Assassin may target you," the knight replied, prepared to assume the incorporeal form and reduce the burden he presented as soon as she okayed it, "Do you require my assistance in any form, or should I change to it now?" Avatar Source
"Of course, Satsuki-sama."
Outside the Church, with Hikaru
Faust remained behind her Master, in spirit form. There was a person approaching them... she stayed in spirit form, she didn't want to been seen. Instead, she decided to focus on the other Servants she could detect. They were interesting... while she was a Servant herself, demons and other kinds of summons had always interested her. And, well, Servants were a kind of summon. It would be interesting to try and see what they were like... and it would take her mind off of the people around.
Cheap Hotel, Archwood City
Chieko watched her Servant dissipate into flames, and took a deep breath. This was... going to be difficult. But she would persevere. She would plan, and she would do her best not to lose her temper.. For now... she'd work with her Servant. If he wanted to go out and about, he had to look somewhat like he fitted in. Clothes would be the first part of that. She collected her thoughts as best she could, and began to set out for the nearest late-night clothing shop. That was a bit weird, but she supposed if someone really needed clothes late at night it made sense.
When we get there, just... tell me what you want, she said, trying to keep this voice as level as possible as well, So we can finish up as soon as possible.
"Oh, dear. The toad, the monkey, and the dog have all screwed up."
Siegfried — Empty Field close to the Ghetto
The man called Siegfried, the Saber class Servant, finally reached the designated location with Rider nearby. It was a field a mile or two away from civilization, and it was far enough from the Church that it wouldn't be trouble.
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Saber reached for the large blade on his back and unsheathed it. A blessed sword, the one that took down the dragon Fafnir. It was the legendary sword Balmung. Siegfried gripped the hilt and leveled it at Rider. He said nothing, he did nothing, he only stood there, static, waiting for Rider to make his move.
Jeanne — The Church
A young Paul Downgate walked in through the doors in the most unmannered way possible. Kicking it down while cursing His name. Must everyone be so... so vile? Jeanne sighed. "Could you go somewhere else and you such deragatory language? Please, I'd rather not have it here." she gripped the bridge of her nose and shook her head.
"What do you ask of me? Could you make with haste?" Jeanne really didn't want to talk to this new guy.
Nero — Near the Church — With Her Master
Master, Saber said, taking notice of Rider's armor and garment. A barbarian? Oh, quite the savage are you? Nero chimed with a light giggle.
And that large, hulking knight is of the Saber class! And—, something in the back of her mind resonated. This pink-haired, fox-eared girl was certainly a Caster. Those fox ears, the fox tail, it narrowed down the possibilities. Be on the look out, Praetor. Saber said, looking around while still intangible.
Jessica Harway — On the Way Home — Near the Church
"Good day, Ms." she said so with a smile. She moved on, down the road and away from the Church and the others heading there. Archer, she sighed as she spoke telepathically. She needed to get some stuff off her chest and out into the air. That man, whoever he is, gives off the scent of blood. He's dangerous... she repeated herself, just making sure she got the point across.
But those two, Caster and Wes, they seem good hearted. Jessica laughed to herself, thinking about how Tamamo's temper got out of hand that quick. Hmhm.. what do you make of them, Archer?
Bridget Brunhild — Brunhild Residence
"I am sleepy Lancelot... could you carry me to my room?" she said with a half-smile. Victor was reliable, but she'd rather have Lancelot pick her up and take her to her room. "It's on the first floor past the white curtains near the front door." she then reached up in the direction of her Servant as a signal to pick her up.
A Forbidden Rendezvous
The Church, with Saber
Yuna nodded. Thank you. She looked around warily as she stepped inside the Church. Noticing Jeanne—no doubt the Overseer—she bowed.
"Hello. I am Yuna Breten, here with Saber. It's nice to meet you," she said politely, noting that the older woman seemed stressed out. She glanced over to the other girl who had slipped inside the Church, but ignored her for now.
Saber, want to materialize?
The Church (with Caster)
Hikaru quietly waited her turn with the Overseer as she started to look around. No one seemed to have noticed her yet, which Amalie was probably happy about. She couldn't help but feel somewhat uncomfortable as she waited. Maybe her Servant's shyness was rubbing off on her.
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The Streets Outside A High-Class Hotel, Archwood City
Even after being given her arm to cling to, Jack still stuck as close to Rachel as possible, her tiny hands gripping tightly to the offered limb as the two stepped out onto the moonlit streets of Archwood. As soon as they were outside in the dark, though, she seemed to loosen her grip, and the distance between the two became somewhat more comfortable.
"Where are we going, mother?" she asked, the stutter noticably gone. For whatever reason, she seemed more at ease in the dark. Seeing who she was, though, this probably wasn't much of a surprise. "Is it far?"
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Paul
"You tell me. You're the one who rang the bell," He said as he watched Sigfried plod off. Good. He may be stubborn and stupid, but at least he knew when to fight.
Archer
There's a dangerous emotional attachment there. Under the right circumstances, it can be exploited. Archer relayed. He hesitated
... How much of what I said in there did you hear?
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Nero — The Church
Very well, Praetor. a large, red light burst forth from where the unseen Saber stood. Rose petals flew around in a twister before dispersing across the Church floor.
"I am here, Master." Nero, the short blonde-girl, walked forward and presented herself to Jeanne with a slight bow. Her hand met her stomach and she closed her eyes. "I am the Servant of Yuna Breten, the Saber class." she then stood back up and eyed Paul. "Hmph." she then turned away and walked on back over to her Master.
Jeanne — The Church
"That is true, I did and I apologize." the grip on her nose tightened. Wow, this guy really was— no, she couldn't let it get to her. She had to deal with worse, like that Archer and that Michael. "Please, state your name and the class of your Servant." Jeanne took in a deep breath and exhaled. "Yuna Breten?" and then someone that didn't give her a headache. She only just now caught sight of her, and she felt relieved.
"A Saber class Servant? I see." Jeanne noted, sensing yet another Servant in the area that she hadn't met. Two, actually. Jeanne then turned away from Paul and Yuna and moved down toward the front of the alter. "If you want to rest from your journey, you may, but don't start any trouble around the Church or you will have to deal with me. Do you two understand?" Jeanne said, not so much as looking in their direction.
Jessica Harway — With Archer — Redrock Town
I heard everything, Archer. If you're wondering why I haven't said anything, it's because that was in your past life and bothering you about it now would be a waste of time., Jessica walked on, her eyes fixated on where she was going. But I've still lost some respect for you, I hope you realize that, yes? she smiled.
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In The Streets, Archwood City
"We're going to the other side of the city, Helen," Rachel answered, adjusting her glasses with her free hand and wincing at the pain in her arm. The bandages stopped any bleeding or the like but... that did nothing to remove the pain from having a child's bony fingers dig into the ever-present wound. Better than having her cling to something like a leg; she wanted to get to the shop some time before midnight, not at two in the morning. A Servant should have no difficulty matching her pace, regardless of their height.
Cheap Hotel, Archwood City
Do not concern yourself with styles, simply finding something to fit one such as myself is a suitable challenge, Assassin advised, his voice still unreasonably loud and imposing even when he was nothing more than a mental communication. Did he have no concept of an indoor voice or something? It definitely seemed like it.
Brunhild Residence, Archwood City
"As you command," Lancelot replied, kneeling and gathering the girl into his arms, hoisting her firmly and sedately following the given directions, encountering no soul as he glided along. It was amazing how much grace you could fit into someone clad entirely in plate armour, enough that they wouldn't wake the sleeping by sounding like a collapsing pile of saucepans. Upon arriving at the correct room, the purple-haired man laid Bridget on her bed, hesitating for an instant before asking, "Is there anything else you require?" Avatar Source
"Of course, Satsuki-sama."
The Church(With Hikaru)
Faust lingered, waiting for. She didn't want them to see, or to hear, but... she felt like she should look ahead, to see what the overseer was like. She drifted forward, past her Master, and forward... and then she saw her. It was the overseer, at least, she guessed that it was... but... she wasn't human. The older-looking girl before her was a Servant. She was armored, and she looked very nice and pleasant, and just... pretty. Faust almost immediately materialized from spirit form, clutching Gretchen tightly to her chest.
"You're a Servant, too!" she cried, "Hello!"
Her shyness was, for the moment, gone.
Cheap Hotel, Archwood City
You've got that right, replied Chieko. He was so loud, even in her head. She felt like she was going to get a headache from this, she knew it. But... now was not the time to dwell on that. She quickly made her way through the hallway, and down the stairs. Just keep alert for any enemy Servants.
"Oh, dear. The toad, the monkey, and the dog have all screwed up."
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Tammy
"Yes, Goshujin-Sama, they're going to fight. It's a great opportunity!"
Caster was rather excited, since not only where there so many Servants here, there was a reckless idiot willing to fight in plain view of the others.
Speaking of the other Servants...Hmm,she should go to the Church soon. But she was also slightly annoyed by the fact that almost every Master here was female!
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Wes
"... Caster? Something's up," Wes said. "Why are there more than seven Servants here?"
Looking around, he could count at least one or two extra, not to mention many of them seemed to be doubles. Two Sabers, two Casters...
What's going on here?
Archer
If he still had material form, Archer would've recoiled a little. Instead, Jessica just heard a sighing noise in her head. Of course you do.
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A Forbidden Rendezvous
Inside the Church with Nero
Yuna nodded politely to the Overseer.
"If there's nothing you need me for, I'll get out of your way, ma'm," she said, turning to glance over at Paul. Her eyes were cold as they looked him over. Saber seemed a good judge of character, and he seemed unpleasant in general...
Inside the Church with Faust
Hikaru blinked in surprise, having almost opened her mouth to explain that her Servant was shy. Instead, she smiled, placing a hand gently on Faust's back.
"See, Amalie? I told you the Overseer would be nice," she murmured to the Servant, before nodding at Jeanne.
"Hello. I'm Hikaru Rensaki, here with Servant Caster."
She glanced around the Church, observing the Servants.
Hey, Amalie. You're not the only Caster here, are you?
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In The Streets, Archwood City
"Oh..." How far away was the other side of the city? Jack didn't think she'd ever gone that far before... Even whilst in London, she'd mostly just stuck around Whitechapel. Not that there was any ever reason for her to stray further; after all, she knew her mother was there somewhere, so she didn't want to leave the place as that would mean never finding her.
"Are you okay, mother?" she asked, noticing Rachel's wincing as she continued to cling to her arm. "Is... Is something wrong, mother?"
Planet-Killer
Rider narrowed his hidden eyes at seeing Sigurd's gigantic weapon, with a weapon of such size; it is quite a clear indicator that the Saber class he is fighting is a legend among legends in the art of swordsmanship, as such; Rider will not hold a single blow back and expects the same and then some from his enemy.
"My move first?"
Rider then twists his lance from the middle in an unscrewing motion, separating the 14-foot long cavalry lance into a spear and a maul. The iron man stabs the spear into the ground tip-first, wields the other half of his lance like a polearm, complete with the proper fighting stance
◊ before charging towards Sigurd and then going for a quick horizontal blow to the dragonslayer's head.
For the record, the butt-end of Rider's lance kinda looks like this
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Siegfried — Fighting Rider
The large, hulking man freed one hand from Balmung and brought it up. With his palm opened, he literally caught the tip of the lance before it met his head. One would expect blood, but nothing. Not a single drop dripped from the knight's hand. With all of his strength, he moved the lance down and close to his waist.
Siegfried only grinned.
With his other hand, he slashed straight for Rider's own waist. The blade moved with grace unbefitting of the weapon's wielder and its over all design. Like lightning, it rushed forth to hit its target.
Jessica — Redrock Town — On Her Way Home
With nothing more to say, Jessica continued on home with her Servant following her close behind. This war was going to be interesting, or at least she thought so.
Nero — The Church
"We may take our leave then." and with that, Nero dissipated in a plume of red rose petals just as she had done so before. Praetor, she began, Don't let your guard down and keep a wary eye. she commanded before silencing herself.
Jeanne — The Church
"Hmm?" she had opened up the book once more and then some other Servants had arrived. They didn't seem to have the aura of the others. And this Servant was Caster, just as the Master said. "Hello, little one." Jeanne reached a hand down and patted the young Servant on her scalp. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Caster." a soft smile spanned her face as she then stood up after touching Faust's head.
"Servant Caster and her Master. I see, then. If you have any questions, please, feel free to ask anything of me. It is my duty as Ruler, after all."
Bridget Brunhild — Brunhild Residence
"N-no, there is nothing I need, Lancelot. That's all I want for now, thank you." the young girl said with a smile as she lie there in bed, Her thoughts moved, and she began to think about this Grail War and about all of the fighting that Lancelot would have to do. It was so sudden, it was like a thief in the night. Why did it have to be now, she thought.
"Nothing at all... Lancelot." she mumbled as her eyes closed. Soon, she drifted off into sleep.
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Tammy
What the? The Master was right? What was going on?!
"Yeah,Goshujin-Sama,something is off...Maybe we should ask the Overseer? But this battle is too important to miss! What's the plan, Master?"
Mike
Mike saw another Master leaving the church.
"WEEEELLL, Hello, there! Name's Mike!"
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Planet-Killer
Rider's eyes widened in shock at his maul unable to do any damage to Sigurd's hand before he was sent staggering to the side by the sword slash, it failed to pierce his plate armor breastplate; but the concussive shock from the strike was the real reason why Rider was harmed.
Magical protection...
Wrenching the maul free from the Dragonslayer's hand, Rider pushes Sigurd back by smashing the polearm's shaft into his face before backpedaling and assuming a defensive stance.
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Wes
Wes hesitated. "... We can watch the fight, then ask. If she's really the Overseer, she should be available whenever for questioning."
He turned his eye back to the fight. It seemed they'd started to leave. "Come on, Caster, we should catch up." And so they did. From a safe distance, of course.
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Wes
Wes was a little shocked. He'd never seen Tamamo act so irritable around anyone but his family. Then again, Tamamo didn't have much exposure to anyone but him and his family.
"Uhhh, it's okay, Caster, I don't think she wants to start a fight." He offered out his hand, and shook hers. "Wes. Wes Downgate. This is Caster."
Paul
The doors slammed open. 'What up, bitch?'
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