Theseus materialized next to Apollo. "The Grail definitely has bonded me to this young man. Now, while I am all but powerless here in the church, I do have to wonder... who gets Command Seals on their stomach?" He snickered. "I mean, really... a navel Seal?"
Hey look!. Yu-Gi-Oh meets wrasslin'!Violet Church
"It's tactical!" Giorgio said in a huff to Theseus, starting to tuck his shirt back into his pants. "You guys with your fancy-pants hand seals - well, we'll see who's laughing when your servants cut off your limbs when you're sleeping, and then keep you duct-taped in your refrigerator as nothing more than a magical meat battery."
"This," he added, using his thumbs to point at his stomach. "Is an all-or-nothing arrangement. So are we going to keep playing I'll show you mine if you show me yours, or are we going to figure out how to win this war?"
Theseus shook his head. "Well, how do you have Seals, anyway? I didn't know that the Grail handed out more Command Seals than Servants." He turned to the supervisor. "... Does it? ...Anyway, how could someone steal a Servant but not the Seals binding us?"
Hey look!. Yu-Gi-Oh meets wrasslin'!"Don't be imbeciles!" Sam snapped, throwing a scowl at both Theseus and the balding man and beginning to pace, "The Grail, via our Servants, told us that there were to be eight Masters, am I wrong? And yet, here we are with nine, meaning one person here is an imposter and probably a spy from the enemy team! You think I'm going to discuss strategy with a spy present?!"
Pausing his back and forth for a moment, he huffed out a sigh and then stared up at the arched ceiling, searching for inspiration. "Okay, here's what we'll do. First of all, everyone will materialize their Servants immediately. Secondly, does anyone have a pen and paper?"
GM: AGOG S4 & F/WC RP; Co-GM: TABA, SOTR, UUA RP; Sub-GM: TTS RP. I have brought peace, freedom, justice, and security to my new Empire.Apollo nodded slowly, a tad confused. "I might." He dug through his backpack, quickly fishing out a worn pencil and a ratty notepad. He handed it over to the pacing magus.
"It could head there," Dietrich countered. "They already accuse each other of potential treachery."
Ahead of him, the redhead asserted his authority. "First of all, everyone will materialize their Servants immediately."
"That's our cue, it seems." Dietrich lumbered forward in a careless swagger. He called out in a commanding voice and pointed towards Arsene. "I, Berserker of Violet, stand by him."
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"Good enough!"
Without even so much as a "thank you", Sam snatched the pad and pencil from the other man and quickly began scribbling something on it.
Come on inside for a little while and materialize, if you would, he added mentally to his Servant, This plan might end up being a long shot in theory, but I have a feeling it will work. Hopefully, though, we won't even have to bother.
GM: AGOG S4 & F/WC RP; Co-GM: TABA, SOTR, UUA RP; Sub-GM: TTS RP. I have brought peace, freedom, justice, and security to my new Empire.Violet Church
Giorgio buckled up his belt, after stuffing his shirt back in. He took off his glasses to briefly bead away the sweat on his brow with a sleeve, before balancing them back on his nose.
"How would someone even know how to get here?" he asked. "My command seal is what led me here, without it I'd have no clue where to go, let alone where the other faction's meeting place is. Unless someone was followed. I was here first, so it couldn't possibly be me."
He narrowed his eyes and looked at Sam. "Say..." he said. "The eight of us were already here when you arrived. Any particular reason why it took you longer to get here than everyone else?"
Archer of Violet - The Church
Listening in on the conversations going on at the Church and given Sam's own words, Atalanta did use her prodigious speed to jump and rush in spirit form from the Castel, down into the Vatican, feeling the pressure of the wards as she let her momentum carry her inside... to stop right by Sam's side, where she materialized.
Giving a pat to the back of his head, the Greek woman suddenly manifested on the world, standing proud and aloof as she suddenly said "Archer of Violet. This Magus is mine"
And with those very words, she vanished back to spirit form to move back into guard position.
"Yes, there is," Sam drawled without missing a beat as he continued to write, not bothering to look up, "The fact that my familiars couldn't enter this area at all was quite annoying, seeing as I usually have them with me on all occasions - Thank you, Archer," he added as she appeared before launching back into his explanation, "-so I spent some time experimenting regarding this field's limits while preparing to arrive fashionably late."
"Unfortunately, I didn't end up learning anything of value aside from the fact that attempting to subvert its power is completely and utterly useless. In any case, please rest assured that I was not intentionally avoiding your person, no matter how much of a hideous tub of lard you may be."
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GM: AGOG S4 & F/WC RP; Co-GM: TABA, SOTR, UUA RP; Sub-GM: TTS RP. I have brought peace, freedom, justice, and security to my new Empire.Joshua, Violet Church
Seemed like his miscommunication amongst the group has caused some strife. Joshua raised a hand, "Those in this church and around it are of the Team of Violet," he said as much while scanning the room. "Whatever machinations you wish to discuss... discuss," he said.
"Make sure... you make the best of your time here," he hoped that Sam's confirmation that magic was really hard to work in the vicinity of the church and the Vatican was enough to calm everyone down. If not, he'd have to talk more — which is something he really hated doing.
Alba's thoughts seemed to agree with Lancelot for the most part.
She seemed content to stand in the corner, watching the proceedings.
To think that she was to be part of a team? That would lessen the value of her participation.
She began to think how to make herself better than the rest of the magi on her team. She would have to outshine them. But silence would be her watchword for now, and she would make no first moves. It'd be better for them to take that particular 'advantage' in a conversation.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postAisha Hassei - Church
"In that case... it seems like we have 9 Masters and 8 Servants. This could mean that perhaps there was a mistake in assuming there would only be 8 Servants... Regardless, there may be value in Mr Giorgio attempting a Summoning Spell at a later date" says Aisha Hassei.
"Then, given our fears were set aside... should we discuss strategy, Masters of Violet?"
Lancelot chose not to materialize as the rest of the Servants were doing. Doesn't it seem rather...foolish to show ourselves when we're not entirely sure of the situation? She cast her eyes around the room once more, narrowing them as they locked onto a familiar face. Shall I materialize now or would you prefer to pretend I'm not here to keep my identity hidden awhile longer?
Yanzhao Fellini - Rider of Violet
"We will discuss our strategy once all Masters of Violet have summoned their Servants. I do agree that it is the most obvious of tells, correct? I'm sure our Overseer would be able to tell the team's Servants apart, I hope." Yanzhao said, his voice sounding either tired or strained. He was irritated, actually, but that was just how his voice sounded.
Rider, if you would be so kind as to return to me, that would be great. I, well, need to prove you're under my summons.
Aisha Hassei - Shielder of Violet
Without waiting, or any sort of real hesitation, Shielder materialized herself in her full divine glory. An interesting move, especially since she was in a house of God. Did that constitute heresy?
Regardless, she came out of her spiritual form, toting her ceremonial armor once more. It glowed resplendently, even in the average light of the hall. She appeared directly in front of Aisha, and crossed her arms.
"I am here to represent my Master, as the Shielder of Violet."
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"Gimme your pants.. and now your other pants"Several seconds passed after Yanzhao's mental request, and then the tall form of Rider shimmered into existence. He glanced around the room, a grin spreading across his face when he saw the various figures assembled.
"Isn't it as I said, Master? Once we gather our allies, then nothing will be able to stop us. And with allies such as these.." His grin turned predatory. "The battle will be glorious!"
"I don't know if there will be anything glorious about it other than our victory, but you're right about the unstoppable part." Sam half-smiled over at Lugh. He found himself relaxing quite a bit after the Overseer's announcement, and he'd stopped writing, though he was still idly rolling the pencil around his fingers.
"Class?"
GM: AGOG S4 & F/WC RP; Co-GM: TABA, SOTR, UUA RP; Sub-GM: TTS RP. I have brought peace, freedom, justice, and security to my new Empire.Church of Violet
"I wouldn't be so sure of our victory before we've even seen the enemy. That's a sure road to failure." Aeliana finally spoke up. For the most part she'd stay out of the squabble. In her mind the only one's who'd start a fight among their allies were the ones not confident of their own standing.
"Now...if it'll earn your trust...Saber, introduce youself." she continued on, speaking to the air next to her.
PM box is Closed, Indefinitely Friend Code: 3368-4181-6850"Au contraire, ma chérie! That is a common mentality, but ultimately wrong!" Sam retorted with an arched eyebrow, crossing his arms, "A sure road to failure would be to decide that we won't be victorious even after we witness the enemy. In truth, the enemy shouldn't even enter into the question. No matter who it is, we will be victorious, because the alternative is not to be at all."
"Listen up!" he declared, grasping at something invisible in the air before him and balling that hand into a fist that he laid over his heart, "Dreams start by believing! If you don't believe, even wishes that can be granted won't be!"
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GM: AGOG S4 & F/WC RP; Co-GM: TABA, SOTR, UUA RP; Sub-GM: TTS RP. I have brought peace, freedom, justice, and security to my new Empire.The form of the king of Geatland shifted into view - one hand rested on her hip. Indeed, she had taken an appearance that Aeliana perhaps would have expected to summon, unfamiliar as it may be - that of the bearded, muscular Norse warrior-king that the name Beowulf is ascribed to. Fair in hair and tall in stature, Saber's eyes burned with an inner passion. "Many who are assured of their own victory succeed, that is true. But further still are those who fall to their own hubris. If we are to die in battle, then let it be a death to be remembered — it must not be a death caused by our own foolishness."
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UN JOUR JE SERAI DE RETOUR PRÈS DE TOIYanzhao Fellini - Rider of Violet
The magus made a sound halfway between a scoff and a snort.
"I don't know, Rider. I've seen some... better magi in my day. Plus, we're already starting off on some shaky territory here, what with all of our possible magi here." He addressed his Servant with the same tone a spectator would use, and not one a participant would use.
Yanzhao laughed, earnestly, at Sam's little speech. That was some excellent material right there, and was almost adorable in its own way.
"Well I think the Grail would find some way to fuck you over if you didn't have one." he added.
"Gimme your pants.. and now your other pants"Aisha Hassei - Church
Aisha waited until everyone showed their Servants and took note of them before saying "I see... well then, it seems like we have one Servant of each class... thus a well rounded team. I wasn't certain if it was possible to summon multiples of one class, but it seems like we just got one of each"
"Well then... to discuss strategy, we need to be say what we all bring to the table. Shielder, I have to say, is a top of the line Servant on her own and a shinning example of her class. When it comes to defense, I doubt she would lose to anyone. Whatever our enemies throw at us, I'm confident in my Servant's capabilities of enduring it... So long as she's not ganged up upon by other, great heroes. As for me... I represent the Hassei family and we have prepared extensively for the war"
"I possess a defended dwelling on the outskirts of Rome with as much luxury and security as a Magus Family can offer. If it's in any of your inclination, I was even thinking of hosting a dinner at the villa to show my hospitality to the members of the team and for all of us to get to know each other and make strategy in proper comfort"
Beowulf turned her head to look at Dietrich.
"It is a warning. If we are incautious," she began, "then we will surely be slain. To hide from that fact — to treat death as a taboo, a thing that will not happen to us by the strength of our 'belief' — that is folly. If our defeat comes, it will come. It is simple as that."
UN JOUR JE SERAI DE RETOUR PRÈS DE TOI

Arsene Gallois - Master of Berserker of Violet - Violet Church
Arsene simply held up his hand, showcasing the Seals on its back, "I am legitimate."
Morgan le Fay - Caster of Violet - Violet Church
Morgan looked up from the corner she'd been standing in since she and her Master entered the Church, having spaced out waiting for the meeting to conclude so she and her Master could procure a proper base of operations. Hearing her title called, she turned to the speaker and looked over the gathered Masters, "It would appear so, Berserker. Bah, so long as we obtain the Grail, let the children do as they wish."
/人◕ ‿‿ ◕人\ Will you make a contract with me?