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[prototyper]

Well, that was... Something. The video, I mean. The, um, "experiment" was interesting too.

[ There's a slight pause. She decides to switch the topic to the experiment since she had nothing to say about the video. ]

Speaking of that, I never got to apologize if I said anything weird or... obsessive during the days I was affected. It was really embarrassing, so I'd like to forget it if I could. I mean, I don't really remember much of the event but I know I said some dumb things about some people and they didn't deserve that.

[ And silence. This is awkward. ]

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[puppy_lancer]

I'd like to accept that apology, but...

[Lancer's not really taking offense--he just wants to tease his Master a little.]

It needs a little something extra, if you ask me.

video;

[prototyper]

Something... Extra?

Re: video;

[puppy_lancer]

[He gives her a leering grin.]

Oh...like a kiss or two. Just to show that there's no bitterness between us.

video;

[prototyper]

....

W-Why kisses?!

[puppy_lancer]

Because they're the best gifts to get from a pretty girl like you.

[prototyper]

Haven't we been over this before? [ She still thinks she's not the prettiest girl around. ]

[puppy_lancer]

Yeah, we have.

[And he'll never stop insisting that she's pretty.]

Then how about this? It's the best gift a Servant can get from his Master.

[prototyper]

.... [ sighs in defeat. Really, she's just too tired to deal with this. ]

OK, fine. You win. B-But just this once!

[puppy_lancer]

Great. Now, which floor are you on?

[He'll make it quick and gentle. And then he'll resign himself to getting smacked or something.]

[prototyper]

Wait, you want to do this now?!

[puppy_lancer]

Do you wanna set up a special date for it? I can do that.

[prototyper]

D-Don't be stupid...!

Ugh, just meet me by my room or something...

scene change?

[puppy_lancer]

As you command.

[He shuts off the feed. A short while later, he'll be leaning against the wall outside her room.]

scene change!

[prototyper]

[ And she quickly shuts the feed off. After a few minutes, she arrives. ]

... Hi.

Re: scene change!

[puppy_lancer]

Hey.

[He approaches her and leans over.]

You ready?

[prototyper]

[ Shyly looks down at her feet before looking back up at him. ]

Y-Yeah... I think so.

[puppy_lancer]

Well, first we need to get these out of the way.

[He reaches over to take off her glasses.]

[prototyper]

G-Geeze...

[ Her face is pretty red. ]

You make everything so difficult.

smack him?

[puppy_lancer]

[He laughs.]

You look like a big red flower!

[Then, without warning, he leans down and gives her one kiss, on her eyebrow, and then another, on her cheek.]

I'd say that was pretty easy, though. Wouldn't you?

1/2

[prototyper]

[ It takes her a few minutes to process what happened. She was waiting for him to kiss her on the lips, but nothing. Didn't he want to kiss her? ]

2/2

[prototyper]

What... Th-That's all you wanted to do?!

You almost gave me a heart attack!!

Re: 2/2

[puppy_lancer]

What, you expected me to do something worse?

[He tsks his tongue.]

I'm a hero and your Servant, Master. I wouldn't take advantage of a woman too much. Not unless she wanted me to.

[He leans forward again.]

Do you want me to?

[prototyper]

N-No! I wasn't expecting anything worse! Why would you even suggest that, y-you idiot!

[ A pause, and then covers her face with her hands. ]

G-Geeze, don't look at me like that...!

[puppy_lancer]

[He laughs and pats her on the head.]

You're so cute, I can't help it.

[prototyper]

I'm not cute.

[puppy_lancer]

Whatever you say.

You're completely forgiven now.

[He hadn't blamed her much in the first place.]

[prototyper]

Hmph, fine.

[puppy_lancer]

So...how'd it go over with everybody else? Got anyone who's still on your case? Want me to go talk to them?

["Talking," in this case, involved the use of fists.]

[prototyper]

No, it's fine... I don't think I said anything horrible...

... Your roommate did apologize to me, though.

[puppy_lancer]

Good for him. Did you forgive him?

[prototyper]

Yeah, though I apologized too since I... Acted like a jerk to him during the event.

[puppy_lancer]

Great.

[That's one less thing he needs to worry about.]

I don't think either of you are really at fault. Just the Tower fucking with people's heads again.

[oathshackledbird]

You don't need to apologize. At least, not to me.

[Diarmuid is having trouble meeting her eyes and finally gives up and just focuses on a spot over her shoulder.]

I, however, need to apologize to you. I said some cruel things about a situation I know nothing about. I'm lucky your servant hasn't taken it out of my hide. He has every right to.

[prototyper]

W-Well, I was acting like a child and... Not really appreciating my servant. As much as I miss Saber, I need to remember that Lancer has been looking out for me this entire time...

[ Embarrassed blush. ]

B-But I don't blame you for... Telling me off, in a way.

The word you are looking for is 'fanboy,' Lancer. You're a fanboy...

[oathshackledbird]

[He shakes his head.]

You should. You see...I...

[Is he...actually blushing a little?]

I grew up hearing his story. I know his legend by heart. He's a big part of the reason I became who I am. Now that I have had a chance to meet him?

I'm...

[His voice drops to a whisper.]

...a little over-protective. Maybe even a little jealous. You are greatly honored to have his service. It upset me more than I can say to think you weren't respecting that honor.

[prototyper]

Ah... I see.

[ Frowns. ]

You really have no reason to be jealous. I'm probably the last person to be jealous of. But i can see why you would be disappointed with me. Lancer is a good person, even if he's a bit... Well, not on the bright side. He means well.

[ Whoops, she's blushing a bit too. ]

I'm a pretty selfish person, I guess. Having two servants.

[oathshackledbird]

[Lancer shakes his head.]

No, especially if one is not here. This place is dangerous and I don't fault you in the slightest for wanting someone to help keep an eye on you. It's just....

[He's not sure if he should really be saying this, but...]

He's really devoted to you, you know? You mean a lot to him. Don't forget that.