...
(breaks off the hug, looking up at Monika)
I'm a phantom of a man named Muramasa Sengo. History remembered him as a demon, because his political enemies slandered him for sponsoring the losers. So, because of that, a little bit of me got twisted into a demon.
So, you could say that as a Servant I'm just a fictional character. I don't even know how real I am compared to Muramasa - I might have memories of his life, but I don't have his memories. And even then, as a Servant, I'm just a copy of Muramasa's Phantom - the fusion of Muramasa the man and the girl known only as "Emiya". I'm just a set of memories to return to her - I don't know if the next version of me will still be me.
...But, you know what? I don't give a damn. I'm here. I'm a phantom of a phantom - but I'm here. I'm Muramasa Sengo.
I was only asking if it was, little miss.
...You're right... it doesn't matter.
I think you and I are almost the same. I don't know if there's a real, correct 'Monika'... but me being here makes me think that... something is wrong. The crooked story went off its rails.
UN JOUR JE SERAI DE RETOUR PRÈS DE TOIMaybe that's why that book did what it did. Brought a pair of fakers together with a fake contract.
But there's no rule that an imitation can't surpass the original. You might not be "Monika" - or whatever the hell she calls herself - but that's too bad for her. I mean, I don't know about her, but you - you're...
(looks away, blushing)
...Man. I really have to say it, don't I?
Hehehe...
(laughs, scratching the back of her head)
You know, we never actually formalized our contract. Never said any words that set our relationship as Master and Servant. It's normally just a few fancy words, but...
(trails off, sighing)
Here goes.
(and then she closes in for a soft, light kiss on the lips)
edited 25th Nov '17 11:42:06 PM by foxmccloud4387
Eheh... both halves of me are bad at pickup lines, you know. I wouldn't put that on a pedestal.
(still smiling, she goes to take Monika's hand again)
(this time, it's with her karakuri hand, but... just for a second, it feels like a human hand, as real as someone else's hand can ever feel)
(it's just for a second, but... you'll remember this feeling even after you've gone back to Hell)
edited 26th Nov '17 12:16:15 AM by foxmccloud4387
Outside (Aichi)
-Aichi is sitting outside attempting to relax. Not that he was really stressed, but he thought getting fresh air would be a good idea. He notices a strange wolf person walking around. Aichi stands up and walks a little closer...-
"Um, hello."
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Kitchen (Erin)
-Erin is looking around the kitchen confused at all of the fancy technology. Her world is pretty much medieval so it's strange for her.-
"What is all of this stuff? How am I supposed to cook with all of this?"
-She wanted to try baking one of her mother's Striped Apple pies, but sadly it looks like she's unable to.-

Isn't it past your bedtime?
...
There's.. there's no way to prove that you're real... is there?
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