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 :<]

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[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.

[gandere]

Then what boring thing should we do to entertain ourselves today?

[ Spoken as though she knows how quick this place loses it's spark. ]

[godlyreigns]

[Rider just shrugs.]

You have been here longer than I. You would know better, correct?

[gandere]

I normally just make Lancer do something stupid if I need entertainment.

... want to watch Lancer do something stupid?

[godlyreigns]

[She claps her hands over her mouth, holding back a torrent of giggles.]

[gandere]

So that's a yes, right?

[godlyreigns]

I suppose, as long as it's not too humiliating for the man. [S N R K]

[gandere]

[ Leaning back on the couch, she gives a tiny yawn. At the same time though?

Lancer, come here. ]

[riastrad-ridire.livejournal.com]

[A few seconds later, one (1) Servant in civilian clothes would materialize, arms crossed.]

What d'you--oh hey, Rider--what do you want, kid?

[godlyreigns]

[To be honest, she's more curious as to what Rin will have him do than actually being entertained.

She just gives a small wave.]

[gandere]

Lancer, I want to hear you sing.

[riastrad-ridire.livejournal.com]

. . .

What.

[godlyreigns]

[Rider rests her face in her hands. She is definitely trying not to laugh. How lucky she was that Sakura would never make her do such a thing.]

[gandere]

Come on, you're capable of singing while sober, right?

[riastrad-ridire.livejournal.com]

Why the hell do you suddenly want me to sing?

[godlyreigns]

[Still trying not to laugh, here. Don't mind her.]

[gandere]

Because I'm telling you to sing. Do it.

[ What's more entertaining - the idea of Lancer singing or Rin arguing with him? ]

1/2

[riastrad-ridire.livejournal.com]

You're out of your damn mind.

[You know what, Rin? He's just going to take a breath and gear up to tell you what for, looking all dead serious...]

[riastrad-ridire.livejournal.com]

[Or not. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag99KDfF9Q8&feature=related)]

[And you know what? Just to piss you off, Rin?]

[He's really, really good. You have stumbled upon Lancer's lesser-known hidden talent. Congratulations.]

[godlyreigns]

[....whelp]

Your voice is very impressive.

[gandere]

[ Why initially there is a look of shock on her face, it eventually melts away into a softer expression, one full of adoration. To someone with a keen instinct to details or perhaps someone who isn't as stupid as Lancer and Rin, it might be a bit obvious she cares for him beyond that of a Servant. ]

That was pretty good, Lancer. [ And just as quick, it disappears as she regains her confidence. ] I should have you sing for us more often.

[riastrad-ridire.livejournal.com]

Thanks. [A laugh--Lancer wasn't thrilled about the situation, but he certainly wasn't embarrassed about it.]

You happy now, kid?