Second [Voice]

[eighteen_winters]

Is anyone else here significantly older chronologically then they appear physically? If so, how does it effect your life?

Comments

voice

[eighteen_winters]

Oh, I didn't know that. How old are you, exactly?

voice

[scorchedchivalry]

Counting the time I served in both wars... I am twenty nine years old.

Re: voice

[eighteen_winters]

You certainly don't look that old... Has it ever caused you any problems?

voice

[scorchedchivalry]

In a manner of speaking. When I rose to my destined position in life, my body was frozen in this physical age by ancient magics.

[pause] Illyasviel, are you aware of my identity?

[The information would've had to come from either Shirou or Irisviel if so.]

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[eighteen_winters]

Honestly, I don't.

voice

[scorchedchivalry]

It is... hard to speak of this without giving too much of who I am away. If you were not a master, perhaps...

[Saber falls silent for a moment and then gives a soft sigh.]

Perhaps in time... you will be entrusted with that knowledge.

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[eighteen_winters]

I guess we should change the subject then...

I asked that question because that question because I want a certain person to stop seeing me as just his little sister.

[Illya sighs]

I was hoping I could get some advice on the matter.

voice

[scorchedchivalry]

[Ah. So that's what it is about.]

...I am certain that boy is in love with someone.

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[eighteen_winters]

So I've heard. But, she isn't here and I am. So I won't be giving up anytime soon.

voice

[scorchedchivalry]

She is and she is not. It is... complicated. I do approve of your endeavor and shall support you however I can.

[Because then maybe Shirou will get past this whole Saber thing with her not being -his- Saber.]

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[eighteen_winters]

Thank you, Saber. I'm going to need all the help I can get.

voice

[scorchedchivalry]

Perhaps your mother can assist you in womanly techniques to subtly emphasize your features. [Lord knows Saber knows nothing of makeup or being womanly.]

She... she certainly has a keen grasp on such things.

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[eighteen_winters]

I'll make sure to ask mommy next time I see her.

Since I imagine the first step will be getting Shirou to see me as a woman rather then a little girl.

voice

[scorchedchivalry]

I agree. Perhaps adopting a more mature air will aid you.

[...not that Irisviel doesn't have her own childish moments, but she has an excuse. Illya's experienced far more.]

Capturing a man's attention is not just in looks, but also in the way you carry and present yourself.

Re: voice

[eighteen_winters]

I guess I could stop calling Shirou "Onii-chan." That might be a good first step.

voice

[scorchedchivalry]

Agreed. If you wish him to look past the familial aspect, it would do you well to not hand the imagery directly to him.

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[eighteen_winters]

I'll try and act and dress more mature overall. That way, by the time I actually confess how I feel to Shirou, it might push him toward accepting my feelings.

voice

[scorchedchivalry]

Do not rush that, Illyasviel. Too soon and it will ruin what you do have with him.

...keep in mind there are things worse than being just family, even if you wish for more.

[There is a slight loneliness to Saber's words just then.]

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[eighteen_winters]

I know, so I won't be sad if Shirou doesn't want to be more then family... I'll still love him either way.

voice

[scorchedchivalry]

[There's a small honest smile from Saber.]

That is a sentiment I understand well.

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[eighteen_winters]

Oh? Have you ever loved anyone that might not love you back?

voice

[scorchedchivalry]

Very much so.

Re: voice

[eighteen_winters]

That must have been very hard on you.

voice

[scorchedchivalry]

It i-- it was.

The one I loved was married. It was not to be.

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[eighteen_winters]

That is rough, I at least have a chance of Shirou loving me back.