One Shackle (backdated to Tuesday)

[godlyreigns]

I - [action for 769 Bunker]

[Rider was instantly on edge. Feeling no connection to Sakura, and waking up next to a strange man probably did the trick. So the instant she regains full consciousness, she springs out of bed.]

[a) Jonathan - your new notwaifu has acquired a kitchen cleaver and is pointing it at you.] Answers. Now. What have you done with me? Where is my Master?

[b) Sealand - your notmom is padding around the house, wearily. When she sees you, wherever you are, she stops and looks quizzical.] Are you the one they think is my son?

II - [phone - morning]

[Rider's voice is calm, but has an edge of intense worry and anxiety.] Is someone named Sakura Matou in this town? I must find her, immediately.

III - [florists - the next afternoon]

[She'd gotten a call the previous day, asking why she hadn't come in for work at the flower shop. So, dutifully, she'd went there. However, she looks ridiculously uncertain. Her steps have a certain tentative air to them, and she looks like she's not even sure she's in the right building.]

Ah...hello? Does anyone work here...?

[If you happen to be going there for whatever reason, feel free to bump into the confused lady who knows nothing about her job :<]

Comments

[godlyreigns]

If you wish to phrase it like that.

[gandere]

Tell me.. you're familiar with the Second Magic, right?

[godlyreigns]

The concept, yes.

[gandere]

This world works in that sort of manner. Sometimes the people we meet here may not recollect details the same as ourselves. You see, in another parallel version of the Holy Grail War.. you tried to kill me.

[godlyreigns]

[....oh dear.]

O-Oh...well. That's...not good.

[Understatement of the year, Rider.]

Er, rest assured that I would never do something like that as of now.

[gandere]

I know that now.

[ Lazily rolling her head to look up towards the ceiling. ]

Geez.. there's so much to tell you. I don't even know where to begin.

[godlyreigns]

[Rider plops down on the couch opposite from Rin, crossing her legs.]

Start wherever you feel's easiest.

[gandere]

Sakura isn't here.

.. she hasn't been here for a while.

[godlyreigns]

[Rider rubs her temples.]

Not even her [she gropes for the word] "drone"?

[gandere]

Her drone resides in a neighborhood that's fully devoted to them. I discovered that place while exploring.

[ Mostly when she went zombie killing. ]

I don't go there to check very often. [ It was torture. ] I guess I could have my Servant do it if I felt up to keeping tabs, but there are more important things to do. This town plays cruel tricks, especially around the holidays, so keep your wits about you.

Speaking of.. you aren't sour with Lancer, right?

[godlyreigns]

[ghkdfjghjdh rawr. This is frustrating to no end.]

Alright.

And no. But spare me the story. Your friend Garviel already informed me.

[gandere]

... What did he say?

[godlyreigns]

That Archer is gone, and he is your Servant.

[gandere]

[ Rin might look a bit upset whenever Rider says the former statement. ]

I can still take care of you. [ She knows trust is a major thing with Servants. ] With mana and a temporary Master. If this town springs the surprise on you suddenly, you can come to me.

[ Lancer needs to learn to share someday. ]

[godlyreigns]

[Augh. Dammitdammitdammit she did not want to face the truth. It hurts. Sob.]

Very well. But I intend to wait for her return, no matter how long it might take.

[gandere]

I do too.

I don't really want her to return to this place, but it's lonesome. I can't really spend time with her while I'm studying at the Clock Tower.

[godlyreigns]

Mmm. That's agreeable. Like a double-edged sword.

[She rests her chin in her hands.]

[gandere]

I don't really spend much time with people, but we can do things together if you like. Do you know if you have a job or anything?

awwwww. I smiled irl.

[godlyreigns]

[Rider smiles.]

I did receive a call. I think I am a florist?

sdjglsdgd aw ;w;

[gandere]

A florist? Well, that's good. It makes time go by easier when you've got something to do. I'm a student.. despite spending my birthday here. It's insulting to be eighteen years old and still forced to go to school.

[godlyreigns]

[That smile just turns into a frown.]

Oh dear. Do you have any idea why?

[gandere]

Because this town is stupid. I really wonder if they'll make me spend my next birthday here.

Say Rider. [ Trying to lighten the mood. ] We should try to get together in a few days. I'm told there's a holiday coming up and this place ruins them.. so maybe we can celebrate early.

[godlyreigns]

{She tilts her head sympathetically.]

I'd like that.

[gandere]

Then it's a plan I suppose.

Do you have any questions about this place?

[godlyreigns]

[A nod.]

I think I know everything I need to, already.