Just as you, I feel no connection. To the Holy Grail, this world, or otherwise.
[ It makes her wonder what's sustaining them here, but the reality is that they are here and functioning one way or another. ]
It's just... I'm usually only summoned if the world may be in danger. It's not a certainty, just a distinct possibility.
[ That's usually the only call she answers, knowingly or not. That's what makes her a Ruler because she has no real wish to ask of the Holy Grail.
It's only because it's Chiron that she more freely admits her concerns and worries whereas she tries put forth more optimism with almost everyone else she's met here. ]
[Growing quiet at that. Just like she's being more honest in his presence, it's the same on Chiron's end, even though his mannerisms are as subdued and practices as they've always been. Even in his original form he stands with his back straight, expression neutral, an arm pressed behind him as he considers his words]
... I had wondered if that's why I was called here -- to prevent a calamity of some sort.
[Because, frankly, if he has no Master, he can't imagine why else he'd be here. Fate is cruel, it doesn't always reveal its hand, but rarely does it move without purpose]
Seeing you here only strengthens that theory. And we have an Overseer of the Church from a parallel world with us as well.
[ Some kind of calamity... but if it's not something akin to a Holy Grail War, what is it?
She tenses briefly, her brows furrowing. Their own Overseer... the other Ruler laying to wait is still fresh in her mind. ]
Is that so? I had noticed that some of the other participants aren't from our world. [ She doesn't know it's a capital P Participant yet. ] But a parallel world to us? There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to that.
I haven't yet discerned the reasons for it, I admit, though I can't call it a coincidence that another with a hand in any type of Grail War has also been summoned here.
[Hmm... Tilting his head, eyes turned up at the sky.]
Though he is human, unlike us.
[It'd make much more sense if he were a Servant... honestly, just another mystery to ponder out.]
All of that said, our reality is that we're now here, and we can't escape. I have no attachment to this world and won't consider myself a participant in a war without reason... but I still have my duty as a teacher.
[In that way, it's really simple what he's decided to do: nurture, and watch, and guide. Like he always has]
Your presence is a comfort, Archer. Anyone is lucky to have you as a teacher.
[ Even if the Great Holy Grail War was cruel enough to make him battle his student. (His son.)
Where he looks up, she looks straight ahead. It's always forward with Jeanne once she's sure. ]
My priority is to return and stop Amakusa Shirou Tokisada.
[ His idea of salvation would crush humanity, not save it. That much she is sure of now after being instilled with doubts. She can't leave him alone. She can't let his wish come to fruition. ]
However, if help is needed, if help is what must be done... if a world needs to be saved, I don't think I can turn a blind eye.
[ The question is how time works because time is of the essence from where she was taken. ]
[... He doesn't quite smile, not completely, but his features do relax themselves into something satisfied.]
Of course, I would have understood if the more pressing matters of your return took priority.
[Because he agrees with the sentiment; there is a reason he asked Achilles to turn a blind eye on his wish and instead assist those who were his enemies.
And there's a pause on his end, where he almost voices a question: Did Rider of Red assist you?
Did he fulfill my dying wish?
-- But it's a question that vanishes in his throat and instead he shifts his weight on his hooves, deciding it best not to dwell on the past. The dead shouldn't demand answers.]
My hope is that you will not lose any time between your arrival here, and the return to our world, but that will be a question for our captors.
Yes... [Lifting his eyes again. Whatever regrets rest on his soul seems to have been put away, out of sight and out of mind] I'd argue they make up the majority.
[Perhaps not strictly civilians, but also not anyone Chiron would have picked if there's a potential war on the horizon.]
Some have skill with weapons, but nothing to the degree of Servants. And none will have our insight, either.
[it is not meant to place themselves above the others, and he trusts that Jeanne will understand that. He speaks of hard truths instead, that in terms of experience, they will likely be making up the bulk for whatever might happen]
[ She understands. How many of those here are ready to face death like the two of them, something so intrinsic and necessary to a Holy Grail War? How many of them will set aside personal feelings to do what must be done?
She thinks of Achilles again. She thinks of Atalanta and those children who couldn't be saved, who could only be eliminated.
Her expression shutters for the briefest moment before she smiles. ]
It'd be more fortunate if we weren't here long enough for it, but I'll wonder all the same, how many will you take under your wing?
[ Jeanne smiles, fondness touched with amusement. There's a knowing look that basically tells him that she thinks he's going to adopt at least half these children. ]
To be so fearless is a double-edged sword.
[ She should know. There's no judgment. It's an honest observation as much as it is self-reflection. ]
We'll have to guide that kind of behavior, so it isn't like they lost their reason on the moon.
[ There is so much goodness in Astolfo, but that paladin is also unfettered chaos incarnate. ]
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Just as you, I feel no connection. To the Holy Grail, this world, or otherwise.
[ It makes her wonder what's sustaining them here, but the reality is that they are here and functioning one way or another. ]
It's just... I'm usually only summoned if the world may be in danger. It's not a certainty, just a distinct possibility.
[ That's usually the only call she answers, knowingly or not. That's what makes her a Ruler because she has no real wish to ask of the Holy Grail.
It's only because it's Chiron that she more freely admits her concerns and worries whereas she tries put forth more optimism with almost everyone else she's met here. ]
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... I had wondered if that's why I was called here -- to prevent a calamity of some sort.
[Because, frankly, if he has no Master, he can't imagine why else he'd be here. Fate is cruel, it doesn't always reveal its hand, but rarely does it move without purpose]
Seeing you here only strengthens that theory. And we have an Overseer of the Church from a parallel world with us as well.
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She tenses briefly, her brows furrowing. Their own Overseer... the other Ruler laying to wait is still fresh in her mind. ]
Is that so? I had noticed that some of the other participants aren't from our world. [ She doesn't know it's a capital P Participant yet. ] But a parallel world to us? There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to that.
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[Hmm... Tilting his head, eyes turned up at the sky.]
Though he is human, unlike us.
[It'd make much more sense if he were a Servant... honestly, just another mystery to ponder out.]
All of that said, our reality is that we're now here, and we can't escape. I have no attachment to this world and won't consider myself a participant in a war without reason... but I still have my duty as a teacher.
[In that way, it's really simple what he's decided to do: nurture, and watch, and guide. Like he always has]
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[ Even if the Great Holy Grail War was cruel enough to make him battle his student. (His son.)
Where he looks up, she looks straight ahead. It's always forward with Jeanne once she's sure. ]
My priority is to return and stop Amakusa Shirou Tokisada.
[ His idea of salvation would crush humanity, not save it. That much she is sure of now after being instilled with doubts. She can't leave him alone. She can't let his wish come to fruition. ]
However, if help is needed, if help is what must be done... if a world needs to be saved, I don't think I can turn a blind eye.
[ The question is how time works because time is of the essence from where she was taken. ]
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Of course, I would have understood if the more pressing matters of your return took priority.
[Because he agrees with the sentiment; there is a reason he asked Achilles to turn a blind eye on his wish and instead assist those who were his enemies.
And there's a pause on his end, where he almost voices a question: Did Rider of Red assist you?
Did he fulfill my dying wish?
-- But it's a question that vanishes in his throat and instead he shifts his weight on his hooves, deciding it best not to dwell on the past. The dead shouldn't demand answers.]
My hope is that you will not lose any time between your arrival here, and the return to our world, but that will be a question for our captors.
that tag hurt me marie
She nods. ]
That would the best case. [ The best case in a scenario that's already less than ideal. ]
What's also troubling is that some of the others here don't seem to be used to this.
I have to hurt someone with my father/son feelings
[Perhaps not strictly civilians, but also not anyone Chiron would have picked if there's a potential war on the horizon.]
Some have skill with weapons, but nothing to the degree of Servants. And none will have our insight, either.
[it is not meant to place themselves above the others, and he trusts that Jeanne will understand that. He speaks of hard truths instead, that in terms of experience, they will likely be making up the bulk for whatever might happen]
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She thinks of Achilles again. She thinks of Atalanta and those children who couldn't be saved, who could only be eliminated.
Her expression shutters for the briefest moment before she smiles. ]
It'd be more fortunate if we weren't here long enough for it, but I'll wonder all the same, how many will you take under your wing?
[ Like the Forvedge Yggdmillennia siblings. ]
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We shall have to see what the final number is once our business here is done.
[Because so far? At least three and counting. Listen; he can't abide children having to navigate this mess of a world by themselves.]
They are an intelligent group -- very young, but so far none of them feared me, and they quickly compiled ways to escape.
[... None of which worked, but it helps that they are willing to work for their freedom and safety.]
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To be so fearless is a double-edged sword.
[ She should know. There's no judgment. It's an honest observation as much as it is self-reflection. ]
We'll have to guide that kind of behavior, so it isn't like they lost their reason on the moon.
[ There is so much goodness in Astolfo, but that paladin is also unfettered chaos incarnate. ]