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Code 003 [video]

[Filtered to the Sabers]

I have a question for you. Both of you. I hope that's okay.

[Filtered from Extra Saber]

Um... I have a question. And a request. Is it possible to make things in the tower? Food, I mean. I know they provide us with food, but I'd really like to try making something of my own.

[She frets a little, but doesn't hesitate much when she speaks up again.]

... And that's where the request comes in. I was hoping someone would be able to teach me how to make something. A... a cake, to be exact.

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[There's something... off about Saber's expression. Not that it's normally cheery or anything, but the normal stoicism isn't there. There is a darkness in her eyes that gives away the level of her taint and the anger she suppresses regularly. Clearly, she's not doing too good of a job of keeping it contained.]

What is it?

[The look in Saber's eyes causes her to hesitate, but only momentarily.]

Um... after everything that happened in October... I think I realized I might need to learn how to fight on my own. I know I can rely on you and others, but... I'd like to learn something if I'm ever caught alone. Just a precaution, you know?

[Saber's eyes narrow at that first sentence. October. Everything that happened.]

You wish me to teach you?

[She nods.]

Yeah. You don't have to, if you don't want to... but I'd like to at least learn the basics.

If I teach you, I will not coddle you. If you want to be taught softly like a child, seek your own servant for that.

I understand. I know learning how to fight won't be easy... but I'm willing to try anyway.

Then I will teach you. Understand, you will be sore and you will have bruises.

And if your Roman takes issue and confronts me over it, there will be issue.

I don't know how happy she'll be over this, but I'll handle it, don't worry. I'll make sure she doesn't confront you.

That would be wise if you wish her to survive.

[... Sigh. Hakuno's smile fades at that.]

If I can assure you that she won't confront you, can you promise me you won't confront her? I probably can't stop her from saying some not very nice things, but... I'll definitely stop her from physically threatening you.

I will not make promises I cannot keep, Hakuno. I am a knight, therefore I have honor and slights to my honor will be dealt with. Also, I have a duty that may require she and I cross blades.

I will say, if she does not press it, neither will I.

[Well, if that's the best she can get...] Thank you, Saber.

[But something else she says just. Wipes any hint of a remaining smile clean off Hakuno's face.]

... "Duty"? Do you mean the Holy Grail War? [The one she's desperately hoping will never happen?]

Among others.

[The protection of her vassals... Her charge to the other Saber that she never let Hakuno suffer...]

... Well, that won't be a problem. I told you before, didn't I? If the war starts again here, I'm not going to participate. That means you won't have to fight her.

And what if she wishes to fight? Would you deny her what she wishes?

[There is a heaviness to this question that's at odds with Saber's demeanor.]

... I can't really say no to that, can I? [She can't really deny Saber something she truly desires, can she?] But... I'd like to think that she wouldn't want to fight. We already won. We don't need to win again.

That is your opinion, not hers. She may have a different wish now than she did then.

Do not deny your Servant the Grail should she wish to obtain it.

[... A Servant wanting to obtain the Grail? That's... interesting. Hakuno never really heard of such a thing - she wants to ask how common this is, but... now may not be a good time to do so.]

After everything Saber did to help me with the Grail War... if she really wanted to fight... [The thought hurts. Because she likes this Saber, and she still likes Rin... she hates the thought of having to fight them again. But...] It would be the least I could do to support her.

As her master, it is your responsibility to do so. Denying your Servant the Holy Grail is the ultimate level of betrayal.

[Oh, and from that look in Saber's eyes, it really IS ultimate betrayal to her. Makes one wonder why...]

[W-Wow. That is an intense glare. Even Hakuno has to shrink away a little at that.]

I... don't want that to be just my responsibility. Like I said, Saber did a lot to help me... so I have to do the same for her. I didn't know Servants wanted to win the war for their own reasons, though...

...why else would we agree to serve the Grail?

I'm not sure. Saber never said a word about wanting the Grail for herself... neither did any of the Servants we fought. It's possible that they wanted it, and just didn't reveal that to us, I guess...?

[It's still strange, though. As human as they are and as deeply as Hakuno cared for Saber as more than just a tool to fight, she knows that they're just... constructs of the Moon Cell.]

...it is am understood fact regarding the Holy Grail War. Upon acquiring it, both the master and the servant are granted a wish.

[Someday Hakuno needs to tell Saber about her messed up war.]

Do all Servants have a wish they want the Grail to grant? This is really the first I've heard of that...

Yes.

[There is a long pause before Saber raises an eyebrow.]

Did you not receive any formal magi training? Did the Overseer not explain things properly to you when you were selected by the Holy Grail? This is something all masters should know.

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