[voice][Filtered to Caster and Saber (the red one)]

[doesnotgetit]

Hey... I have a favor to ask. I need help from both of you.

Shinji is here. I know you two may not think very highly of him... but could you please keep an eye on him for me?

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[nohurryforglory]

That irritating child? They actually brought him here? [While it may sound like she's annoyed at the idea of dealing with him (which, okay, is part of this), Saber's also just surprised since WOW if that's not a shitty fate, nothing is. Dying a painful, panicked death only to end up here... w e l p.]

[doesnotgetit]

Yeah... I couldn't believe it either. [Judging by her tone of voice, this is certainly tearing Hakuno apart just a bit.]

I'm not asking you to befriend him or anything. I know he might get on your bad side sooner or later.... just. Make sure he doesn't get himself killed, okay?

[nohurryforglory]

[She lets out a sigh.] If that is what you wish, I will comply, Praetor.

[doesnotgetit]

... Thanks, Saber.

Everyone deserves a second chance, don't you think? Even if the tower isn't the best place for that, and even though being killed here is only temporary... it needs to be made the most of. I want to avoid seeing that screwed up for him for as long as possible.

[nohurryforglory]

It would be preferable if that noisy child learned to grow out of such irritating personality traits by being here. [Though considering his behavior during the Grail War that still might be asking a bit much....] I will do my best to ensure that does not happen, but you must be aware that something like that is more than likely inevitable here still.

[doesnotgetit]

[Her smile fades.]

I know. It's impossible to avoid the traps and experiments this tower sets up. [As she found out the hard way.] But I'd just like for that to be later rather than sooner for him.

[nohurryforglory]

As long as you understand. [She feels like she's missing something here... Her master was always concerned about her opponents' well-being, but something still feels. Off, in this instance. She can't put her finger on it though, so she leaves it be for now. Instead, her usual confidence surges back with a vengeance.] But rest assured, Praetor! Though such a downfall is inevitable here, that boy's time here will be as well protected as they come! I am sure he will be mistaking my protection for some silly notion such as luck or being blessed by the gods themselves.

[doesnotgetit]

Or he might just think he's so awesome that even opponents want to help him.

[Yep. She can easily hear Shinji saying things like that.]

Try not to yell at him too much if he starts egging you on with that, okay?

[nohurryforglory]

If he believes the person who aided in slaying him would care to help him, he has far more problems at hand than can ever be addressed. [Granted he is pretty much the walking definition of stupid, so she wouldn't be too surprised either...]

I will certainly try to, Praetor, but on that I can offer no promises.

[koncubine]

Mm, I saw him earlier, and his Servant, too.

[When she had already started messing with him, whoops.]

I'll do it if that's what you want, Master, but I don't think he's going to make it easy! Saber and I can take turns watching him, right?

[doesnotgetit]

Sure. If you two think it's better to work alone, you can take turns. I don't really want to annoy you too much with this request.

With Rider here I don't think we need to worry too much... but even so. I'd really like to make sure he can at least get used to things here before something bad hits him.

[koncubine]

Annoyance doesn't matter if it's a request from my beloved Master!

[She smiles widely at that. Always so selfless, Hakuno.]

He'll end up hurt eventually, but Tamamo will do her best to protect him. And if we take turns, you'll be safe with one of us with you all the time.

[doesnotgetit]

Yeah... I know that's unavoidable. It would be stupid to think that he could be completely protected, especially with how he acts.

[If the tower doesn't get to him early on, someone he pisses off probably will.]

But it can't hurt too much to try, right?

[koncubine]

Right, right. He's a tooootal brat, Master. ♥ You're too nice to him.

[She says it with a smile, but there's a slight note of chastisement there.]

...If he does get hurt, you can't blame yourself, though.

[doesnotgetit]

... I'll try not to. [No luck that she won't feel that way though.] If we're ever stuck in a situation together, and I can't help him? You can bet I'd blame myself.

But... if it's an accident of the tower... that's different, I guess.

[koncubine]

Oh, Master... You're too soft-hearted, you know.

[She sighs, but shakes it off and stands straighter.]

But that's what I like about you. Okay! For you, I'll protect Shinji Matou with my life!