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[hallmonotor]

[There's a pause before any words are spoken, Ishimaru hasn't used the recording equipment here before and he's making sure it's working properly. When he seems content, he smiles cheerfully, addressing his audience.]

Good morning! It seems most people have had a chance to explore the newly built floors. I hope you all exercised caution in doing so!

[The chipper smile on his face fades slightly.]

As well, I would like to make sure it is known that the hazardous conditions are not an excuse for rule-breaking! If I find anyone behaving poorly, on my honor as a disciplinary committee head, I will see you punished for your actions.

Notably, it seems that some of you also need a reminder that cannibalism is strictly prohibited. Those found guilty of such a thing will face severe penalties!

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[hallmonotor]

[Despite his seemingly oblivious greeting, Ishimaru had been totally prepared for Lancer to attack him, and tumbles backwards to dodge the blow. He lands on his feet, croutching, and pulls his sword out of its sheath.]

Goodness, you really are mad about this, aren't you? There's no reason to be so upset, I know how you feel, you know.

[puppy_lancer]

[He sees the sword, but pays it no heed. He's not going disgrace Gae Bolg in this slaughter.]

Shut up.

[That's the only warning he gives before he throws another punch.]

[hallmonotor]

[Wow rude!! Ishimaru dodges this one too, but it seems like he isn't intent on attacking until he's said what he wants to say.]

I had to kill my own brother, you know! It wasn't an easy thing to do, but sometimes it's necessary, right?

[puppy_lancer]

[He halts his attack and stares at Ishimaru with a dumbfounded look.]

...What?

[hallmonotor]

[Ishimaru for his part seems a bit depressed as he elaborates.]

He was the only person in the world I cared for... but he was standing in the way of what I had to do. I had no other choice.

[puppy_lancer]

...

[He glares at Ishimaru.]

Then you should know better than to mock others about their dead brothers.

[hallmonotor]

But you do regret it, don't you? I know I do...

[A pause]

That I wasn't able to do it myself, I mean.

[puppy_lancer]

[The punches start again, this time at a speed that normal humans shouldn't be able to dodge.]

[hallmonotor]

[And Ishimaru takes a punch right in the face, and reacts almost instantly by taking a swipe at Lancer with his sword. It's a wild swing, much unlike his usual polished behavior, but it should hit it's mark if it's not dodged.]

[puppy_lancer]

[And Lancer blocks it with his arm. It makes a cut, but Lancer doesn't seem to mind.]

Still alive? Man, I must be really tired.

[hallmonotor]

[Ishimaru takes a leap backward to recover from the punch. Sure, it hadn't killed him, but it'd definitely done a fair amount of damage. He spits out a tooth along with a fair amount of blood.]

Aah? I would have thought that from our first encounter you would have learned that I can't be beaten so easily.

[puppy_lancer]

[He tsks his tongue.]

I'm not gonna beat you. Just kill you.

[With that, he manifests his spear.]

[hallmonotor]

[A shiver seems to pass over Ishimaru. But it's not out of fear, as should be evident from the wide grin that breaks across his face. It was more than the mild smile that often graced his face, it was a look of feverish excitement.]

Kill me? Kill me!? Aaaah, are you going to run me through with the legendary Gae Bolg? Are you!? [He lets out a manic sort of laugh, then assumes a defensive position.]

Good, come at me with everything you have, Cu Chulainn! Upupupu... Don't stop until you've made me taste the ultimate despair!

[puppy_lancer]

Don't think too highly of yourself.

[While killing someone who had mocked Ferdiad with the same spear, it would also shame his spear to an extent. In the end, it would depend on whether he wanted the boy's death to come quickly or if he just wanted to tear him apart with his bare hands.]

[He springs forward again.]

[hallmonotor]

[Ishimaru is just having a grand old time with this! He's jumping right in too, swinging his sword at Lancer's face.]

Hahaha, of course, I'm nothing to a seasoned warrior like yourself!

[Not that he seems scared at all.]

[puppy_lancer]

[Instead of thrusting, Lancer swings his spear in a horizontal slash. Block if you can, Ishimaru.]

[hallmonotor]

[If he really tried, Ishimaru probably would have put up a decent block.

Instead, he just keeps lunging in with his sword, ignoring the imminent danger. Whether he actually manages to land a hit or not, he's definitely taking a direct hit to the chest. He seems unconcerned.]

Ahaha! It really hurts! And look, my uniform is ruined!

[Yes, indeed there is quite a lot of blood already staining his uniform.]

[puppy_lancer]

[Lancer too, takes a hit across the chest. But since he's a Servant, it does less damage to him than it would do to a normal human.]

...You care more about your uniform?

[This stuns him enough to keep him from moving to deliver a final blow.]

[hallmonotor]

But of course. Bloodstains are so difficult to wash out, you know!

[He puts his free hand to the wound, looking at how it became covered in blood, seeming absently amused.]

This isn't enough though. If you want to properly get your revenge on me, you'll have to make me despair far more than this! You need to fully impress upon me the futility of fighting against someone of your caliber, Cu Chulainn!

[puppy_lancer]

[He reaches out to grab Ishimaru's shirt. The other hand starts bringing up his spear.]

Blah blah blah, you're quite noisy for something that wants to die so badly.

[hallmonotor]

You're wrong, Cu Chulainn. Death isn't what I want, it's despair! It's simply that I've found that there's nothing more despair inducing than feeling the life drain from your body! But I'm certain a beast like you can make me suffer extra hard! So.....

[Ishimaru takes advantage of the close proximity to make an attempt at sticking his sword through Lancer's stomach.]

Don't disappoint me, is all I'm trying to say!

[puppy_lancer]

[The sword goes in, but Lancer seems to regard it more as an inconvenience. Wounds made by human weapons would heal for him, even if it took time.]

Oh? You want to suffer?

[He wants Ishimaru to suffer too. To die learning his lesson about not insulting Cu Chulainn's friends. But at the same time knowing that Ishimaru desires it disturbs him.]

[hallmonotor]

Do I want to suffer? [He seems to think on this for a moment, all the while continuing to dig his sword into Lancer's chest, wiggling it around in an attempt to do as much damage as possible.]

No, I don't think that's quite right. If it was as simple as that, why would I bother fighting you? If I didn't fight back, I'd suffer just as much, but it wouldn't be nearly as despair inducing if I just gave up like that! I'm not that picky, either. It would be just as good if you were the one to fall to despair, Cu Chulainn! As long as someone is suffering, I don't care who it is!

[puppy_lancer]

[This actually makes him wince. Both from the physical pain and the mental revulsion.]

You're twisted.

[Gae Bolg is placed at Ishimaru's chest. Unless the boy makes some motion to resist, Lancer is going to stab down.]

[hallmonotor]

[Ishimaru of course notices that wince, and it makes him smile a little.]

Twisted? Is that the best you can come up with? You're really not very creative, but I suppose I shouldn't expect much from a dog.

[He was expecting much harsher words! Even Mondo had been able to come up with names worse than that. He's certainly aware of the spear, but assuming Lancer is still grabbing onto him with his other hand, he doesn't make any move to change his position.]