thusia | (no subject)

Much as I can see his side of it, I still believe such is hardly fair when I was the one who made this offer to you, rather than it stemming from your own request.

[Pours her a cup of green tea, setting it in front of her.]

If there is any support I may give you, please do not hesitate to ask.

You would not have offered, had I not brought it up first, therefore it makes very little difference.

[takes the cup in her hands, blowing on it]

Thank you.

I will likely persist in believing that free will always makes a difference.

On a far lighter note, it occured to me that we have likely skipped over many of the most basic topics of conversation here. For instance, I as yet have no idea where it is you have made your home here.

[ . . . :c ]

Ah, I am currently residing with Rin, in level 3. It is the Apartment with a black, smiling face.

[a brief pause]

If we are to pact, it would be more convenient to be closer to you, I believe.

Are you sure?

We have no shortage of room, but convenience should not be the sole basis of such a decision. You have connections where you are, don't you?

It is the duty of a Servant to be always near their Master, in order to more efficiently protect them.

Which, in the context of the Grail War, is undoubtedly a sound strategy for both parties.

There is no war here. And it would seem clear that those best served by your protection are those that would have difficulty protecting themselves, rather than one who has no enemies here save nature itself.

Rin will have Archer's protection.

[And Rin truly is the only one there you call a friend, isn't she.]

Very well.

What kind of accomodations do you prefer?

[truths!!]

All I require is someplace to rest.

Then I may see to your comfort as I see fit?

[nods, taking a sip from her cup]

Yes.

Austerity may be one of Gilbert's virtues, but hospitality is one of mine, and it would hardly be suitable to have a member of my household in conditions I would hesitate to offer a guest.

Then you will have to allow me to work, in order to to obtain such conditions.

'Allow you' . . .

Your help would be appreciated, if you choose to offer it.

I do, please do not hesitate to let me know what furniture or utensils are needed.

Much will be easy to see for yourself; when you come to stay, please feel free to use your own judgment. With the exception of our bedroom, most that we have obtained so far has been acquired in order of need, with the more immediate basics taking priority.

At the very least, it would be good to have places to sit. And the walls could use a tapestry or two.

May I inquire as to who else resides here?

Myself, Gilbert, and Luka—one of Gilbert's people from your world.

The hole in the floor of what was originally Lambda leads to Apt. Y, and the portal in the closet of the same leads to Apt. E. Visitors from both are not infrequent, and I expect a boy named Raven may occasionally bed here, should there ever be too much happening by the windows.

I see.

[pauses for another sip]

The tea is very good, I should mention.

Thank you. The leaves are a mix of Henrietta's and Selyir's; I've found the two in combination give a far more subtly complex flavour than either alone.

Do you have any hobbies, Arturia?

It sounds like you enjoy tea.

[and then the longest pause]

. . . Ah. Not precisely.

Tea and some traditional snacks; I have some skill with various forms of preserved vegetables.

None at all?

I would be interested in trying them at some point.

... No.

When I have acquired the means to make them here, you would be more than welcome to.

. . . do you have favourite colours?

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