Code 003 [video]

[doesnotgetit]

[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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[doesnotgetit]

There's no harm in learning different styles, is there? To see what I'm more comfortable with. And, well... even if I can adapt better to her form of fighting with a sword, you're still good at unarmed combat, right?

[Good enough to fight lions, at least. That's gotta count for something big...] So either way, you'd be a big help.

[nohurryforglory]

That is true, but... [GRUMBLING GRUMBLING she doesn't like the other Saber okay.]

If you insist, Praetor. Should it truly come down to it, I will ensure that you could strangle a lion by yourself!

[doesnotgetit]

... Really?

[She doesn't sound too sure about that... almost to emphasize that, she holds up her arms.] I don't know. This doesn't really look like the body of a lion-killer to me.

[nohurryforglory]

Of course! Do not underestimate yourself so, Praetor. Those thin arms of yours may belie a strength even you are unaware of! [Okay probably not but she'll do her damn best that they do okay.]

[doesnotgetit]

[... Saber does have a point. The whole course of the war, it was the Servant that had been doing all the fighting. Hakuno had merely stayed behind her, supporting her when she needed it... for all she knew, she could be stronger than she appeared.]

Well, if you think so... I'll definitely try my hardest. [She can't disappoint Saber's faith in her.]

[nohurryforglory]

Umu, of course! I expect nothing less from you Praetor, especially if you desire to survive my training. [She loves her to pieces, but Saber showing mercy... Yeah that's a good one....]

[doesnotgetit]

... Survive...? [That. That doesn't sound good...] You're making it sound pretty ominous.

[nohurryforglory]

I can assure you it will be one of the most arduous tasks you will ever face. [AND THAT'S INCLUDING THE GRAIL WAR she's really pumped up about it though...]

[doesnotgetit]

[So... between the other Saber saying she won't go easy on her at all, and now this...

Just what has Hakuno gotten herself into?]

I-I'll do my best. Nothing can be worse than the things I've already been through... right?

[She's sure of that, really. She never told Saber about her unfortunate incident during the costume mess, but... it still happened. No pain can be worse than that, right?]

[nohurryforglory]

[All Saber does is smile in response... But whether or not that's to reassure her or her own excitement for how challenging this is going to be is anyone's guess.]

[doesnotgetit]

... If you're trying to be reassuring, you're kind of doing a bad job at it.

[But she's not going to complain. She doesn't want to sound ungrateful or anything! Because she is grateful. Very.]

[nohurryforglory]

Do not fear so greatly, Praetor! While you should be well aware of how arduous a task this will be, look forward to it!

[doesnotgetit]

[Looking forward to something that could nearly kill her...]

... I will. [Despite the apprehension, she sounds pretty honest.] I definitely will. And if I can do my best... maybe I'll even be able to support you more than I've done before.

[If there's one thing that can help her go through some hellish training program, it's the thought of losing Saber. It almost happened once, and there's no way Hakuno wants to see it happen again. Not in this place.

[nohurryforglory]

I will certainly look forward to that. There are few joys that can be compared to taking part in battle with a comrade in arms!

[doesnotgetit]

"A comrade in arms"? You're talking like I'm going to be your equal or something... I really doubt that will ever be true.

[Hakuno tries not to put herself down, because she knows by now that wallowing in bad feelings never accomplishes anything. But this is just... fact. She could never be as strong as a Servant, and it's no real insult to oneself to admit that.]

[nohurryforglory]

Perhaps not, but a comrade in arms is a comrade in arms! Whether or not we are equally skilled, we will be fighting alongside one another.