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animus_network2012-11-26 11:57 am
sageprincess) wrote in animus_network2012-11-26 11:57 am
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Can anyone tell me about "astral projection"?
[Short, sweet, to the point. Debates of morality aren't really of interest to her at the moment.]
[Short, sweet, to the point. Debates of morality aren't really of interest to her at the moment.]
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I am afraid I do not possess a vast amount of information on the subject. Magic is not the way of a king.
[Yes, Saber did accidentally typed 'king' instead of 'knight'. Oops.]
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That is all right, it seems there are a number of people here who are knowledgeable on the subject.
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That said, did you mean that last part?
Text - It had to come out eventually...
...shit. She's not -used- to these computers and her fingers followed her thoughts without her noticing. NOW HOW TO DEAL WITH IT?
It's not as if she would lie, but...]
It is a truthful statement; Magic is not the way of a king.
Or a knight.
Text - Zelda may or may not have a Moment jsyk
Not sure how to proceed, to be honest.]
Would that mean magic is not your way twice over? [And then, sent quickly after:] I mean, I should not pry. Do not feel like you must explain.
[Since, of course, she knows a thing or two about hiding her status.]
Text - *squishes her*
You are correct. Saber is a pseudonym.
Text - NATIONDAD TOLD HER ALL ABOUT YOU SABER '^'
[Wouldn't be the first time someone with an odd name has revealed to be working under an alias. Though... Ruler was a bit of a special case.]
Text - She hasn't met NationDad yet. It'd be awkward.
Text - Can't be more awkward than his meeting with Jeanne...
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Are you also someone who would be upset by an English person?
[NEEDS TO KNOW IF ARTHUR CAN VISIT OK.]
Text - Oh yes it can given she's fallen from grace
If you wish to know that, meet me in the room and I shall answer.
Text -> Action - But nationdad is so niiice /Zelda you're biased
[Safe to say she's rather confused and concerned, but she's good on her word. After about ten minutes, she peers into Room 1-09, a few stacks of notes in hand.]
... Saber?
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I ask that you close the door securely behind you, Princess. Only then will I answer your question in the only way I can to another of royal birth.
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[She asks no questions. Quietly, she shuts the door, locking it just for good measure, before crossing the room to her own bed and taking a seat. Her gaze might linger curiously on the opened trunk occasionally as she does so, but she will not pressure the other woman to say... anything, really.]
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her pimpcloaka grand cloak of the richest blue trimmed in snowy white fur. Draped over one shoulder and the rest across the princess' bed where Zelda could touch it if she wished, Saber met the woman's eyes, head held high.]You asked if I would be upset by an English person. My answer to you is in a proper introduction. Forgive me for not doing do before, but I suspect you may understand why I do not openly speak of my identity.
I am Arturia Pendragon, true and rightful heir to Uther Pendragon, known as the King of Knights and to history as Arthur, King of the Britons.
[The Once and Future King.]
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The Princess of Hyrule just kind of... stares in surprise and awe, mouth slightly agape. Nearly a year ago, such a name and title would have meant nothing to her, but now... now things are quite different, and it takes her a moment to find her words.]
A... Arthur? The 'Once and Future King' Arthur?
[Forgive her for being less than eloquent, but it is not every day you learn you're rooming with your adoptive father's king.]
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Indeed, I am.
[pause]
I apologize if my gender is misleading and disappoints you. It was necessary to act as though I was male, for a woman could not be king, but as long as the king acted like a king, the king's gender would never be questioned.
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Not at all! Believe me when I say you are not the only one who has felt the need to hide who you are--
[--Erk. That was a bit more than she intended to say. There's a bit of an awkward pause as she tries to regain her composure before continuing.]
I have... heard stories during my time here. Of Excalibur and the Round Table and I found them fascinating. And I am entirely of the belief that a woman is just as capable of being a hero or ruler as any man.
[Her best friend thinks the same way as Saber does, actually, despite her attempts to convince her otherwise.]
... So, if you truly are who you say you are, then I admire you, actually.
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A knight does not lie, Your Highness; I am Arthur. Though I will admit that the recent circumstances surrounding the manner of existence that names me as Saber has... altered my being. Some would say I have fallen from grace.
[She holds her hand before her and summons Excalibur, though the blade was dark and unholy now, blade blacker than the night with a slightly glowing red. Still, if Zelda had ever been shown a picture of the famous sword, she would recognize it.]
Do not be frightened by the power emanating from my sword, but if you wish to gaze upon Excalibur, you may. I implore you not to touch it as I am certain the prana would harm you.
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Some...?
[But it's that part that she repeats quietly, questioningly, because it could be said that she has fallen as well, and has been clawing her way back ever since.
But of course, the blade is a distraction, one she looks upon with interest. Again, it's not the same as the way she envisioned it, but... Saber says she has no reason to be afraid.]
It would seem to be a trend across worlds for legendary blades to be picky in one way or another. There is a sword in my world that only the destined Hero of a given era can wield.
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[She then chuckles a little, resting the sword on her lap.] Legendary weapons tend to have minds of their own, yes. They mark certain souls.
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Arturia, you've gained +1 fangirl.]
It sounds beautiful. [A blink.] I was not told much about the fae or the Lady, admittedly. We focused more on politics and the like.
[That was back when she was even more clueless about leadership than she is today. Any information she could get her hands on she absorbed like a sponge.
She can't help a small grin.]
Some weapons more literally than others. The very spirit of the Master Sword - the sword of legend in my world - once resided in this room. And I must say, she was very informative.
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I am sad I did not get a chance to speak with her. Excalibur is not sentient, so there is no soul residing directly within it.
I am curious, thought, who had been telling you my tales. I am a very famous Heroic Spirit, which is why I generally conceal Excalibur with the Invisible Wind [among other reasons], so I do prefer to be addressed as Saber.
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His name is Arthur Kirkland, though I have also heard him simply referred to as 'England'. [For reasons she doesn't really know. A nickname?] He is very well versed in the royalty the United Kingdom has had throughout its history; it was not just you he spoke of, but also Elizabeth, Victoria, and many others.
And... I will keep your identity a secret, if you wish.
[Again, she knows quite well what it is like to do so.]
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[She bows her head a little.]
I appreciate your willingness to not speak of my identity. With enough Servants for a proper war gathered here, I must take measures to conceal it if I am to be victorious.
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[Not every day you meet an ancient king of your country, right? She nods, but then the bright eagerness in her eyes begins to wane as Saber goes on.]
... A war? What would you have to fight over here?
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...what has Ruler told you about our existence?
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