"You're interested in my story?" You ask the question with some surprise. Though Caster and Adelheid may not be fully aware, Matsuda has known you before and after your change. You had expected him to understand the degree to which you've become a new man. At the repeated ascent of the other three, you briefly consider embellishing your past to make it more interesting, but put the idea aside as of little merit. It's the emptiness of your personal history that has contributed most significantly to your present character, after all; to omit it would be doing your compatriots a disservice.

"Very well then," you say. "I'm afraid it's not much to speak of, however. I was born into an affluent, traditional family living in Yoyogi, in the northern part of Shibuya. My father is a mid-level executive at the Mitsubishi Corporation; the trading company, not one of the industrial firms. I have no siblings. Throughout my academic career, I have ranked first in every school-wide exam, and have consistently been one of the ten highest-scoring students on national exams. Before my appearance here, I was a second-year student at Nishioka Private Academy, where I was serving as the student council president."

You deliver this summary of your life in a flat monotone, lapsing into silence once the general facts have been conveyed. Your small audience waits for a continuation, but you remain silent.

Finally Caster speaks up. "Is that it?" she asks incredulously. "That was just your circumstances! Don't you have anything to say about your personal life? About you?"

"I don't suppose I had a personal life," you say. Then, addressing Matsuda, "you mentioned that after your first fight, you found it fantastically enjoyable; that fighting took hold of your life, and you wanted nothing else. I never experienced that sort of spontaneous passion. You might say that I was simply going through the motions of life. I followed my father's advice to succeed in school simply because I had no personal inclination directing my actions."

"Such an attitude is the natural fruit of a life devoid of true struggle," Adelheid declares. "It seems the war has changed you a great deal, Rushorou. You clearly aren't passionless today. Someone with no direction in life would have given up his Servant and waited out the war, or would have hidden away like my former Master."

"You're right," you reply. "Since the alteration to my body that occurred when I summoned Caster, I've found that I view life quite differently. I don't know if it's due to some change in me, or if, as you say, it's the circumstances of the War that have induced this, but for the first time I've been taking pleasure and finding satisfaction in my actions. Since the beginning of the Holy Grail War, I've found a thrill in gaining power or progressing towards victory. I doubt I could return to the same mundane life I lead before."

"The alteration?" Adelheid questions, tilting her head in confusion. "What do you mean by that?"

Of course, you realize. She's only met you in your current state. "When I summoned Caster," you explain, "the grail somehow remade my body. I look quite different from my former appearance, and I now surpass the physical and magical capabilities of a human. According to Caster, I'm now some sort of magical lifeform, fundamentally different from a human."

"Fascinating," the girl murmurs, "I wonder why nothing similar happened to the other Masters."

"Wait," Caster cuts in. "If you've never felt passion before the war, what is it that you want out of your victory? You're fighting for a wish, but it's only the fighting that satisfies you. What do you intend to wish for?"

>[ ] "Frankly," you say, "I don't know. Right now I'm dedicated to victory. Once I have the opportunity in my hand to make a wish on the Grail, then I'm sure it will come to mind. After all, Ajisartous did say that everyone summoned here had some powerful wish within them that resonated with the ritual." (Duty)

>[ ] "I intend to wish for overwhelming power," you declare. "The Holy Grail War has revealed to me a new side of the world; that of magic. What Edelfelt calls the 'Moonlit World,' where everything is determined by one's magical power, and life is far more stimulating than in the mundane existence I came from. With the Grail, I'll wish for enough power to stand at the top of that world, and I'll keep fighting until I do." (Pride)

>[ ] "That question goes both ways," you say with a smile. "Before I tell you my wish, Caster, why don't you tell me what desire brought you back from the afterlife to fight for the Grail?" (Curiosity/Self-Preservation)

>[ ] Some other response (Write in)

>>3421222
>[ ] "That question goes both ways," you say with a smile. "Before I tell you my wish, Caster, why don't you tell me what desire brought you back from the afterlife to fight for the Grail?" (Curiosity/Self-Preservation)
Wishing for power and "I DUNNO LOL" seem like foolish things to say.

>>3421222
>[ ] "That question goes both ways," you say with a smile. "Before I tell you my wish, Caster, why don't you tell me what desire brought you back from the afterlife to fight for the Grail?" (Curiosity/Self-Preservation)
Been wondering this for a while now, but considering her life story I think I can guess.

>>3421222
>[ ] "That question goes both ways," you say with a smile. "Before I tell you my wish, Caster, why don't you tell me what desire brought you back from the afterlife to fight for the Grail?" (Curiosity/Self-Preservation)
Remember that we currently a desire to rule to Adelheid but we aren't sure what, at the moment.

>>3421222
>[ ] "That question goes both ways," you say with a smile. "Before I tell you my wish, Caster, why don't you tell me what desire brought you back from the afterlife to fight for the Grail?" (Curiosity/Self-Preservation)

>>3421242
Well, the wish for power is your actual wish right now. (Remember the wish mechanics?)
On the other hand, being uncertain is the option I would have written if I hadn't broken it off here for a choice, given that it lines up with Rushorou's whole "this battle is the only thing that motivates me" arc. Why do you feel it's foolish to be honest with your Servants?

>>3421250
Hmmm.
Well saying "I DUNNO" seems to me like we're just randomly killing people and we haven't really thought why
Wishing for power is uh
Well it's kind of evil.
That's exactly what an evil person would wish for.
But then again I suppose we aren't exactly "good".

>>3421250
Yeah, Power would be off the top of our head, but for what? I agree that telling the truth wouldn't be foolish because it lines up with what we told Adelheid. We might have to have another seat on the bench by the end of this war.
>>3421263
We're Chaotic Neutral at worst, imo.

>>3421267
>Chaotic Neutral
First off fuck this alignment for all the shitty players who use it to play LOLSORANDUM characters.
Second off, killing for no reason other than "we enjoy it", "I don't know" or "POWER! UNLIMITED POWER!" is by definition, pretty fucking evil.
We had an out when Keiseki offered.
We responded by tearing his throat out and kicking his head off.

>>3421274
>we had an out
That bastard literally threatened us at gunpoint to hand over our servant and he would (IF he was telling the truth) do us the courtesy of not killing us (fat chance, we'd been lead there by getting backstabbed, Archer hated us, Kikuko didn't care, Keiseki was an ass and Rider is perhaps the most notorious pirate of all time). What we did to him is easily justified.

>>3421263
>>3421274
Where you folks want to take the character is open, so don't take this as me telling you off.
That said, your sentiments seem completely at odds with what I've been hearing from the players for pretty much the entire quest. Is this the first choice you've been a part of?

>>3421222
>[ ] "I intend to wish for overwhelming power," you declare. "The Holy Grail War has revealed to me a new side of the world; that of magic. What Edelfelt calls the 'Moonlit World,' where everything is determined by one's magical power, and life is far more stimulating than in the mundane existence I came from. With the Grail, I'll wish for enough power to stand at the top of that world, and I'll keep fighting until I do." (Pride)
Don't puss out now homos

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>>3421274
>We had an out when Keiseki offered.
Did we, though?
>A physical representation of the tyrannical hold Blackbeard imposed on his crew, once a person has served on the Queen Anne's Revenge they cannot cease to do so, even in death.
Note: This is something that we, as Yumigawa Rushurou knew when the "offer" was given. Would you also trust the Master of a Chaotic EVIL Servant to keep his word?

Killing the other in a duel is also not Evil because we both knew the stakes the moment we stepped into the temple. Killing as a means to victory, which is all we could really do as a Master of a Caster, isn't "Evil". In fact the only remotely Evil things we did was kill a nonaggressive hostile and fuck with another's mind, which were both means to victory, which is why I believe that we're still Neutral.

>>3421298
>>A physical representation of the tyrannical hold Blackbeard imposed on his crew, once a person has served on the Queen Anne's Revenge they cannot cease to do so, even in death.
>Note: This is something that we, as Yumigawa Rushurou knew when the "offer" was given.
I just realized that this part doesn't apply, but the sentiment is the same.

>>3421282
No actually I'm just thinking that admitting we have no idea what we want or straight up just admitting we're after power is kind of... I don't know. It seems rash.
Like, most people would expect somebody to have thought of what they wanted for killing all of these people.
I was kind of averse to just going for the power wish but whatever
Let's get back to that DIO Route
>>3421222
Switch >>3421242
to
>[ ] "I intend to wish for overwhelming power," you declare. "The Holy Grail War has revealed to me a new side of the world; that of magic. What Edelfelt calls the 'Moonlit World,' where everything is determined by one's magical power, and life is far more stimulating than in the mundane existence I came from. With the Grail, I'll wish for enough power to stand at the top of that world, and I'll keep fighting until I do." (Pride)
>>3421298
Oh for fucks sake, not this shit again.
Nowhere did Keiseki say we had to join his crew.
I mean, fuck. If Keiseki knew we were superhuman ourselves he never would have offered to sit next to us.
Also it wasn't a duel, we murdered him as we were about to shake his hand.
Actually It might have been during a handshake.

>>3421312
Again, don't feel like I'm pressuring you into changing your vote. I'm just curious about your reasoning, since I haven't seen anybody take issue with Rushorou acting evil in a while.

>>3421312
>Also it wasn't a duel
The other one, anon.

>>3421298
>kill a nonaggressive hostile and fuck with another's mind
To be fair, at the time we had reason to believe Kikuko was basically evil incarnate and we also wanted to preserve her life, so the mindfuck was more or less self-defense.
Joe had already more or less announced an intent to fight us, and we were under the gun thanks to Berserker who was, in a very literal sense, a ticking time bomb. Not to mention that Cid was watching from just over the counter.

>>3421326
What no.
Kikuko we found out was nothing more than a bitchy highschooler.
Then we decided to rewrite her.

>>3421333
The dead end, dude. She laughed her ass off when we died and (only appeared to, as we've recently learned) used others as shields to guarantee her own survival. She also knowingly led us into a deathtrap (yeah, it was Archer's idea, but it's not like she said no).

>>3421347
Ok, but after we had Caster show us her memories it turns out she wasn't the devil incarnate.
Also justifying IC decisions with things that didn't actually happen? Shame on you.
>>3421322
I'm fine with becoming evil. Personally.

>>3421356
Alright, now I'm confused. You've been kind of evil so far, and you're fine with being totally evil. You know you're talking to a violent thug, a homicidal maniac, and Circe. So where was the concern coming from about seeming evil?

>>3421368
It wasn't so much a concern of being seen as evil.
It was a concern of being seen as shallow, if anything.

>>3421356
>Ok, but after we had Caster show us her memories it turns out she wasn't the devil incarnate.
Except it really did look like it. Hell, I wrote a post about how she was characterized to us just last thread 3410312
>Also justifying IC decisions with things that didn't actually happen? Shame on you.
So I guess you just skip Tiger Dojos and vote for the same choice that got us killed? It's not like we'd know IC there's a dead end otherwise.

>>3421373
>>3410312
Forgot to link to the post properly.

>>3421373
You can't use the dead ends to justify actions in character.
OOC sure.
but never in character.
come on.

>>3421368
They're incapable of roleplaying as a flawed and evil character when confronted with it

>>3421372
Well, there's always that write in option. Feel free to put up a more nuanced wish. I'd love to see if you folks playing have any wish ideas other than bringing the gods back.

>>3421387
Without any real background of note and his transformation it's hard to imagine what Rushurou's situation is gonna be after the war and what he might care about enough to wish for. Except for the power wish.

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>>3421381
...Are you trying to say that the information provided to players is somehow wrong to use in decision-making? I can't figure out what your point is. If it's fine to make decisions OOC, then Rushorou has no character and your argument is moot because there's no character to be in to begin with.
Or you're arguing that we should still only use IC justification and should make the same choice at every dead end because it's in character.

Now, that's getting away from the point of the argument. If you want to discard Kikuko's cackling, fine, let's eliminate that. Kikuko, as the master of Archer with a remaining command spell, no concern except her own self-preservation, and no real control over her servant out for our blood, posed an immediate threat to Rushorou's life and he took steps to eliminate that threat. Isn't that self-defense?

>>3421387
Like I said before, we've only thought about power and ruling but not any further.
we need a new bench

>>3421419
>we need a new bench
There are more in the gardens. Feel free to go out and brood if you like.

Going back from the Swimsuit discussion last thread, didn't the Greeks/Mycenaeans invent the first two-piece?

>>3421222
>[ ] "That question goes both ways," you say with a smile. "Before I tell you my wish, Caster, why don't you tell me what desire brought you back from the afterlife to fight for the Grail?" (Curiosity/Self-Preservation)
Fuck it.
Might as well ask, and I think our motivations will pale in comparison to most heroic spirits anyway.
We're kind of half assed in our convictions right now.
We need more self reflection, we need to take our servants to The Bench so we can discuss our motivations with them.
age of gods wish never

>>3421401
The eyes still bug me, but I'm at a loss to explain why/how. Sorry.

>>3421591
I don't know why either
I might try transplanting a fresh copy of the eyes and editing from there.
Alternatively I can just find some fitting looking eyes from some other picture to slap on it.

>>3421222
>[ ] "I intend to wish for overwhelming power," you declare. "The Holy Grail War has revealed to me a new side of the world; that of magic. What Edelfelt calls the 'Moonlit World,' where everything is determined by one's magical power, and life is far more stimulating than in the mundane existence I came from. With the Grail, I'll wish for enough power to stand at the top of that world, and I'll keep fighting until I do." (Pride)
Personally, I’d like this to be with more of a “power because I was chosen by the fates to ascend to such heights” bent, but that’s a personal want rather than a reflection of Yumigawa’s character. Certainly, if one considers Rushorou’s abilities and circumstances I think you could develop something of a divine-right complex.

>>3421385
Tbh anon, I’m not sure what the the goddamn you’re on.


>>3421381
This leads me to mention something I rather like about the quest- everything is “in-character”, as each decision we are presented is predicated in a dominant or latent aspect of Yumigawa’s character. There’s never that feeling of metagaming in decision-making which plagues so many fanfic quests. Albeit, this isn’t strictly a fanfic quest but you know.

>>3421217
>[ ] "That question goes both ways," you say with a smile. "Before I tell you my wish, Caster, why don't you tell me what desire brought you back from the afterlife to fight for the Grail?" (Curiosity/Self-Preservation)
They are SABOTAGING AOG PLAN
BROTHERS UNITE

Is this an accurate depiction of our ideology?
>A goal is a goal. As long as my allies are willing, I use whatever means necessary to achieve it.

>>3421636
I might revise that to

>My goal is THE goal. I use whatever means necessary to achieve it, within reason and with some measure of caution regarding my well-being.

>>3421617
Well, other than the Age of Gods discussion.
But that could possibly come up in game anyway so it's not totally awful.
I think the problem being pointed out is using Kikuko's laughing at our death as In Character justification for mindfucking her.
It's obviously not canon that Rushorou picks different options because he saw a Taiga Dojo.
Just like how it's not canon for Shirou to do the same.
It's just how the system works.
Rushorou doesn't know and never will know that in one of his ends, Kikuko laughed at him.
...
Barring Zelretch/Kaleidostick/AngryManjew fun times.

>>3421649
I remember my justification for mindfucking her being “lol she’s a vapid cunt and our enemy, why not”.

>Zelretch funsies
Miss me with that

>>3421656
You don't want to get the composite memories of every possible choice, death or route Yumigawa could have taken?
The Second True Magic is some scary shit.

>>3421656
>I remember my justification for mindfucking her being “lol she’s a vapid cunt and our enemy, why not”.
I had the same thought.

>>3421669
Also same.
God it feels good not being a moralfag.
It's such a shame there's no Shirou tier SAVE EVERYONE AAA type character to yell at us for being evil.

>>3421665
Rushorou has those memories while he's in the dojo. I put that detail in one of them, didn't I? That's why he tends to just stand there and quietly listen. Shock.

>>3421677
I’m sure plenty of those guys died in the cities.

>>3421665
>every possible
Wait, I just reread this. Never mind; he only remembers the deaths you folks have him experience while he's in the dojo.

>>3421677
I'm saving them for after the War.

>>3421677
I still feel like we're Chaotic Neutral since we haven't done anything to our allies, yet.

>>3421678
Yeah, you did.
Experience multiple deaths isn't fun
Also the first death is just embarrassing.
>>3421685
Also yeah.
This comes with even more trauma and your personality would get messed up from different paths.
Imagine the result of smashing Shirou into a composite entity following the ends of each route.
HA doesn't count, obviously.

>>3421696
Anon you don't have to be evil to your allies to be evil.
The alignment is Evil. Not "Stupid".

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>>3421688
>Shirou tier SAVE EVERYONE AAAA
>after the war
>where Shirou himself would almost certainly oppose us
Oh no.

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>>3421713
>not even accounting for the Tsukihime protagonists
>let alone everybody else who would stand in our way

>>3421696
>>3421702
Also we're clearly lawful.
Our ambition to rule makes that pretty clear.
Gilgamesh being chaotic good doesn't count. The only reason I can think for the chaotic alignment that kind of justifies it is his rebellion against the gods being effectively one of the greatest acts of revolt ever.

>>3421722
>*Raffs in parallel worlds*
I fucking hate Nasu for splitting the universes but unless QM specifies we don't know if they are even relevant.

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>>3421726
So we're as good as dead. Got it.

OP is a filthy liar

>>3421732
You're a filthy guy in general, Mr. 1post.

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>>3421732
wat

>>3421730
I don't know about that.
If it's UBW Good, Saber will be an issue but kill Rin and Saber is gone.
Shirou will either be in his prime in 2019, or a corpse. Shirou is probably one of the most dangerous people to go up against because he has both the means and inclination to stop us.
The Tsukihime Cast are variable but it's unlikely Arc will give a fuck.
If she does we die very fast.
Shiki is a danger but laser spam at a distance ends him.
Ciel can be dealt with with some permanent stasis spell, followed by a concrete bath if she's still immortal.
The rest aren't really that relevant.

>>3421723
Also, he wasn't a great king early on. He was more interested in going on gaymagical adventures with Enkidu and fucking his subjects than doing any real ruling. Caster-Gil is Lawful Good because he actually does his job.

>>3421759
IF CLAY
NOT
GAY

>>3421758
Also, as for enemies:
>Shirou
Spot on. Shirou will end up being our archnemesis.
>Arc
Unlikely to do anything, because Gaia loves us for preventing her death.
>Shiki
Yeah, laserspam and kiting.
>Ciel
I doubt she can do a single fucking thing to Circe.
>Lorelei Barthomeloi
Our other biggest danger. Said to have Magecraft approaching True Magic, but maybe the Authority Circe had as a Goddess of Magic will make enemy Magecraft useless, if we can get the Olympians to give her the Divinity they took from her.
>Zelretch and Aoko
Our other other biggest threats. Zelretch is instant death if we face him: the only thing we can do is to throw other people at him, like Crimson Moon. Aoko is also a big problem, and I'm not sure how to deal with her. Maybe something involving Touko?

>>3421732
Please, explain.

>>3421722
>>3421726
I will confirm that nobody from Tsukihime is in this universe.

>>3421784
Well, that makes things easy.
So this is just the regular old Fateverse?

>>3421785
Yeah. This is in the F/SN universe, 15 years after the 5th Grail War. As to which ending happened, I'll leave you folks in suspense.

>>3421782
I'm personally hoping Zelretch just "nopes" out of the timeline instead of wasting time killing us.
Aoko is noted to be unable to beat Caster(Medea) at magecraft but True Magic would probably tip the scales.
Let's just, avoid the True Magicians.

>>3421787
Well let's go through a few possibilities.
-any dead end- Fuyuki probably ends up getting wiped off the map by Alaya
Fate: Shirou is a threat
UBWtrue: Shirou is a threat
UBWgood: aaaaaaaa
HFnormal: no real threats here
HFtrue:possibly Shirou and Rider
Mind of Steel:AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Hollow Ataraxia:wut

Upon reflection, you decide you're not quite ready to discuss your wish. Instead, you resolve to turn the question around. "That goes both ways, Caster," you say with a smile. "I think we'd all be more interested in hearing about the desire that brought a former goddess back from the afterlife than in the wish of an ordinary student such as myself. How about it?"

"My wish, hmm?" Caster considers the prospect for a few moments, laying a fingertip to her chin. "Sure," she says brightly. "There's no reason to keep it hidden, although it may be a bit boring. I want to return to life, of course! I want to find the love that eluded me when I was alive, both as a goddess and afterwards. For the grail, though, incarnation is enough."

"Now why's that," Matsuda interjects. "It's supposed ta grant any wish, right? Why not just wish for what ya really want?"

"There are two reasons," Caster explains. "First, I don't know what the capabilities of this 'Holy Grail' really are. All I would need to incarnate would be a sufficiently potent energy source. A more vague and poetic concept like love would be far more difficult for a magical construct to create."

"I see," you say. "That seems like enough of a reason on its own. What's the other?"

"I don't need to wish for love," Caster declares, "because I'm certain I can find it myself." She gives you a meaningful look, which you diligently ignore.

Fortunately for you, Adelheid speaks up before Caster can make the situation more awkward. "How amusing," she remarks. "Our overall goals may differ significantly, but I too intend to wish for this body to fully incarnate. I suppose most heroic spirits must share the wish, in fact. After all, no man worthy of legend would be willing to put aside the prospect of seizing his dreams with his own hands."

"No man?" Caster cocks an eyebrow at Berserker's phrasing. "That's an odd word to use for the two of us," she remarks.

"Man in the general sense," Adelheid says with a dismissive hand-wave, her tone exasperated. "Person, if you prefer."

Caster won't be deterred, however. "You know, Miss Berserker," she says, "you have such oddly masculine mannerisms at times, and your appearance is so unlike any famous hero I've heard of. You really are a singular individual. Why, considering your true nature, one might even imagine that you're actually some better-known male heroic spirit, hiding your nature through transformation!"

"That's absurd!" Adelheid flares up. "How dare you try to pry into my True Name on such a ridiculous pretense? I am myself, what you see before you, and no more! I'll thank you to desist from making suspicious insinuations on the basis of a few careless words."

Caster seems to have struck a nerve, and things could worsen rapidly. You'd rather not see your Servants fighting one another, but what's the best way to defuse a situation like this? The thought strikes you that you've been talking for some time. Checking your watch (pilfered from a university dresser), it's gotten to be a quarter to seven. Perhaps now would be a good time to raise the subject of dinner before the argument between the two Servants can worsen. Then again, it might be wiser to finish bringing Adelheid to meet the members of your group one at a time; it would almost certainly be a more interesting thing to do than have dinner. Another possibility would be to simply intercede and declare that neither Servant should discuss their True Names outside of private conversations with you alone, protecting Adelheid from Caster's aggressive inquiry into a subject she's clearly uncomfortable with.

After considering all the options, you decide to...

>[ ] Suggest to Caster that it's getting late, and perhaps you four could head back upstairs for dinner. (Self-Preservation)

>[ ] Shift the subject to Adelheid's ongoing tour, and suggest that your move on and find one of the other two. (Ogawara or Kikuko?) (Curiosity)

>[ ] Intercede to shut down the topic of True Name discussion between the two Servants. (Pride/Compassion)

>[ ] Do something else (Write in)

>>3422130
>[ ] Intercede to shut down the topic of True Name discussion between the two Servants. (Pride/Compassion)
By
>[ ] Suggesting to Caster that it's getting late, and perhaps you four could head back upstairs for dinner. (Self-Preservation)

>>3422130
>[ ] Suggest to Caster that it's getting late, and perhaps you four could head back upstairs for dinner. (Self-Preservation)

>>3422130
>[ ] Intercede to shut down the topic of True Name discussion between the two Servants. (Pride/Compassion)
Just suggesting dinner might cause Circe to try bringing it up again. We didn't badger her for her True Name and she ended up telling us on her own, Adelheid will surely let us know on her own. Besides, it's obvious that she just wants to be the little girl.

>>3422130
>[ ] Suggesting to Caster that it's getting late, and perhaps you four could head back upstairs for dinner. (Self-Preservation)
So both our servants want the obvious wish. That's fine.
I'd be fine with just their incarnation, personally.
But hey, a wish for ourselves would be neat to figure out.

>>3422130
>[ ] Intercede to shut down the topic of True Name discussion between the two Servants. (Pride/Compassion)

>>3422129
>She gives you a meaningful look, which you diligently ignore.
Hahaha.
God damn it Yumigawa.
Are we really going to have to take Caster alone to THE BENCH OF REFLECTION?
tell us about the AoG Caster.

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>>3422269
It seems we must take her to the BENCH OF REFLECTION and make outreflect with her.

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>>3422271
That's not the point of the bench...

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>>3422273
No, it's the angle.

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>>3422295
Cease these thoughts.

>>3422299
>Gentle
>EMIYA on Emiya
suuuuuuure

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>>3422306
Jesus, you're as dense as Shirou.
That's the poiiiint.

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>>3422308
>Jesus, you're as dense as Shirou.

>>3422308
And for the record, that's not the point, it's the angle.

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>>3422318
Please stop.

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>>3422321
No.

You folks are tied right now. What do you want to do?

>>3422538
>[ ] Intercede to shut down the topic of True Name discussion between the two Servants. (Pride/Compassion)
Haven't voted yet, so I'll break the tie.

>>3422538
I want to tie the knot with Circe!
After that, I want to suggest that you do like >>3422133 (You). Otherwise I'll go with Pride/Compassion

>>3422133
Doing this would be neat.

>>3422538
That's 3 for >>3422133, and 2 for the default Pride/Compassion, it seems.

>>3422547
Except that >>3422541 voted for the ban, so now it's three for the hybrid choice and three for that.

>>3422556
Well shit. I'll change to the hybrid, then, to get this over with.

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Stolen eyes edition.
It's creeping me out.

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>>3423219
Ok I edited it slightly

>>3423236
They're crooked.

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>>3423262
so they were.

>>3423285
Would she go "uguu~" if we tease her?

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>>3423407
She shouldn't
Those eyes are from Illya
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL OPERATION BY DOCTOR GILGAMESH

>>3423420
Think he'll stop by the apartment complex anytime soon? Or does he have too many other clients?

>>3423420
>spoiler
Wait, you're not my doctor!

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>>3423285
Experimental Wavier Hair edition

>>3423528
It needs some more work in some places.

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>>3423528
Don't Open.

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>>3423601
nice

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I wonder how dinner's gonna work out tonight.

Sorry for the long wait, folks. I had thought I'd be able to update much earlier, but things have totally gotten away from me IRL. Trying to write the update now.

>>3423528
At this point I sort of feel like I'm just never going to be satisfied with this portrait. I know I was the one who advocated bigger eyes, but I still don't feel like those work.

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>>3424284
I, using my almighty and Mobile photoshop skills have perfectly reproduced Adelheid in all her glory.

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>>3424325
DELET

>>3424325
Beautiful, pure artistic greatness.

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What can you do with this, edit anon?

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Or, alternatively, try a recolor on this one.

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So do we have an OP or an ED theme thought up yet?

>>3424381
Chase, but the protagonists are replaced with enemy Masters and Servants and they disappear in the episode after Rushorou kills them.

>>3424381
Not sure about the OP and ED, but I do have Jack DeLancey's theme here.
https://youtu.be/fQrcls_qe1o

>>3424381
Dunno about OP, but EDs are:
>Default
Jamiroquai - Everyday
>Any episode with Archer in it
Starts as normal but suddenly cuts off with a record scratch and then plays Will Smith - Wild Wild West when Archer appears

>>3424476
Oh god no.

>>3424476
I mean, Everyday is a fine song, but I don't really feel like the vibe fits here.
As for Will Smith...
Well, the less said about that song the better.

>>3424484
>Well, the less said about that song the better.
That's why I chose it.
Default is from Circe's perspective, so we can use something else. Reading from my favourites list here because I'm lazy

I'm thinking maybe Gimme the Prize by Queen for the OP. Seems on point for Rushorou.
https://youtu.be/Tvvfq4pEUlE

For the ED, I'm trying to pick a Hanazawa song, since I always like it when anime have the heroine sing the ED.

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>>3424517
This is all wrong! Ops should be Japanese and EDs English!
Also, enjoy

>>3424525
This isn't JoJo. My thought process is "OPs should be energetic, EDs can be more relaxed."

>>3424526
>This isn't JoJo.
I disagree.
Even there, the OPs are more energetic and the EDs are more relaxed. Unless Roundabout is more energetic than SPNO CHI NO SADAME

>>3424534
No, they do hold to the energetic OP relaxed ED rule. My point was that we don't have to do an english ED.

Before Caster can formulate a response to Adelheid's outburst, you raise a mitigating hand. "Caster," you say, "there's no need to press the issue. I don't mind if Miss Adelheid would prefer to keep the matter of her True Name private for the time being. Now," you continue, tapping your watch, "it's getting to be evening. Why don't we take our leave of this gymnasium, head upstairs, and have some dinner?"

"Of course," Caster replies. "I'd hate to keep you waiting; but don't you find Berserker's manifestation strange?"

"Caster," you say, exasperated, "the absurdity of this War goes far beyond Berserker's appearance and mannerisms. I've had to accept the existence of magic, the summoning of mythical figures, even the idea that there's an omnipotent wish-granting artifact that can only be summoned via this insane battle royale! I don't know what the circumstances are behind Berserker's appearance, and I don't much care. In my own experience, she's demonstrated herself to be an excellent Servant and fighter. Now, let's go up and have some dinner; put this kind of arguing behind us."

A shadow passes over the enchantress' face; an expression of rage, there and gone so fast you almost miss it. Then her usual smile returns. "Alright, Master," she says. "If that's the way you feel about it, I'll forget the subject." Then she turns to go, calling behind her, "dinner will just be a few minutes, so come up to the dining hall when you're ready."

As the door swings shut behind Caster, Matsuda remarks, "I'll catch up in a bit." He gets to his feet, returning to his earlier place in front of the punching bag. "Want ta get in a bit more practice, first."

And so, you and Adelheid follow Caster out into the hall alone. With nothing better to spend your time on, you decide you may as well go directly up to the dining hall. As you're walking, you hear Adelheid's voice from behind you, uncharacteristically soft and hesitant. "Thank you, Rushorou," she says, "I understand how frustrating it must be to have a Servant hiding her identity, but-"

You stop and turn to face her, interrupting her excuse. "What I said in there was true, Berserker. Keep your True Name a secret until the end of the War, if you want. If you stay loyal, and can continue to fight as well as I've seen, the details of your nature as a heroic spirit are immaterial."

"Then you're a generous leader," Adelheid says, and lapses into silence, staring up at you. Probing your intentions, the truth or falsehood of your claim. Then she suddenly sways on her feet, seeming to lose her balance; you step forward to support her, catching her by the shoulders.

Concerned at the sudden loss of control, you ask, "are you alright?"

Then Adelheid rises to her toes, taking your face in her hands. "I feel faint," she breathes, "dizzy. I need your energy, Rushorou."

You lean down obligingly, and your perception contracts as your lips meet hers. For the second time today, you drown in electric blue.

Dinner tonight is Italian seafood. Crab fra diavolo forms the centerpiece, along with two side dishes. Carpaccio di polpo, chilled octopus salad; and cacciucco, a mixed fish stew, round out the meal. As usual, Caster's cooking is impeccable.

Due to the delay in the hall, you and Adelheid ended up as the last two to arrive in the dining hall, and Matsuda, Ogawara, Kikuko, Truvietianne, and Caster are waiting when you arrive.

"Master," Caster says brightly, "there you are! I was beginning to worry. Please, sit down and have some."

The other reactions to your arrival are varied. Matsuda nods, already eating. Ogawara can't seem to figure out where to put his eyes, alternately staring at and away from Adelheid. Truvietianne gives her a stony glare, and pointedly ignores the two of you. Kikuko, however, fixes on her, and speaks up to introduce herself. "Hi! You're Berserker, right? I don't know if you've, like, seen me before, but I'm Munahara Kikuko. I was Archer's Master, but now I'm just, like, living here, you know?"

"It's a pleasure," Adelheid says, "to make your acquaintance, Munahara-san. I had previously caught sight of Archer when we gathered around Rider's provocations, but you were evidently hidden at the time."

This shocking display of manners snaps Truvietianne out of her self-imposed silence, and she asks sarcastically, "So, Berserker, you have some manners after all?"

"Oh, yes," Adelheid returns Truvietianne's smirk, "I've decided to follow the advice you gave me this afternoon, and treat you former Masters with the respect you deserve." Dismissing Truvietianne's furious huff, she returns her focus to Kikuko. "So, Miss Munahara, how have you been spending your time since the loss of your Servant?"

"At first I was pretty bored," Kikuko says. "I mean, there's not much to do in a university with no students, right? But then I found out, they've got a full spa down in the basement! A pool, different temperature baths, a sauna, tons of different beauty products. It's totally amazing! Plus, the library has a pretty great fiction section. The place is, like, huge!"

"Swimming and bathing, hmm?" Adelheid responds, "I suppose that explains your damp hair."

"Really?" Kikuko pats at her hair in surprise. "Oh, you're right! I totally thought I had it all dried out, too."

Although Kikuko and Adelheid are getting to know one another, the rest of the table remains relatively silent, and it would be easy to strike up a conversation with any of them.

>[ ] Talk with one of the others. (Pick between Caster, Matsuda, Truvietianne, or Ogawara, and write in what you'd like to discuss.)

>[ ] Address the group as a whole regarding your strategy for the war, announcing that you plan to fortify the university and remain here to receive Rider and Archer's attacks. (Duty)

>[ ] Announce some other strategy to the group. (Write in) (Duty)

>[ ] Just finish your dinner and go to bed. It's been a long, long, day. (Self-Preservation)

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>>3424540
I'm not disagreeing with "OPs should be energetic, EDs can be more relaxed", just with the other bit. Ultimately, though, I don't have a problem with it

>>3424549
>[ ] Address the group as a whole regarding your strategy for the war, announcing that you plan to fortify the university and remain here to receive Rider and Archer's attacks. (Duty)

>>3424555
Wow, man. That thing looks hideous.

>>3424555
What happened to his nose? And the chin? It's deformed!

>>3424564
>>3424566
Indeed! I drew him myself!

>>3424555
vr_raising_glasses.png

>>3424549
I want to ask Circe about her recent animosity, in hopes of alleviating her insecurity, but I feel like that's a bedroom subject rather than a table subject.

>>3424594
Yeah, we can ask her a few questions in the bedroom where Adelheid can't snoop. Like what this disguise is about and the animosity massage time

>>3424549
Truvi is keen on ignoring us, talking to Ogawara might be awkward at best... let's talk to Ogawara about what he's planning to do after the War.
>[X] Talk with one of the others. (Pick between Caster, Matsuda, Truvietianne, or Ogawara, and write in what you'd like to discuss.)

>>3424549
>[ ] Announce to the group that, after picking up some more “basic” Magic while you intend to wait out the eventual death of Archer, you intend to hunt down Rider and end this War. Toss in a comment that this should be even quicker than you expect, What with the work Caster did on him already. (Duty)

>>3424683
Support.
>>3424375
>>3424365
I'll see what I can do for both.

>>3424604
Supporting.

Do any of you folks listen to much Japanese music? I'm still thinking on OP/ED picks, but I'm limited by the fact that I mostly stick to english language stuff.

>>3425027
This one seems like an appropriate OP for the Quest overall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8NYYSIC7Z4

The vote is still tied, by the way. Anybody reading who hasn't voted yet?

>>3424683
Switching from >>3424557 (You) to this

As you finish your food, you ponder on the future course of the War. Archer is gradually expiring due to the lack of a Master and, you hope, will not be cooperating with Rider again. After all, the pirate did away with all of Archer's potential replacements. That means you can presumably expect to encounter them separately. It also means that, whereas Rider is likely targeting you, Archer's main target will be the university and the other Master candidates here. If you want to protect both effectively, you'll have to either remain here as long as Archer is able to sustain himself or go after the gunman immediately. The latter option, however, is precluded by your lack of ability with magic, and the consequent difficulty of maintaining your two Servants. It's in your best interest to drag out this fight as long as it takes you to improve enough that you can enable both Adelheid and Caster to fight.

If you're going to remain here defending the university, you decide, the others have a right to know. "Everyone," you declare, "I'd like to tell you of my plans to conclude this war. It's a subject which concerns all of you closely, since none of us can return home until the matter is resolved. I'm sure you're all anxious to be getting back to your lives, rather than spectating this contest. Furthermore, three of you are potential targets. Archer is out there, without a Master, and still dangerous. He'll be looking for a candidate with whom to make a contract, and due to Rider's actions the only potential Masters are your three: Matsuda-kun, Ogawara-kun, and Miss Edelfelt."

Ogawara cuts in, asking, "wh-what happened to the others? Didn't F-father Ajisartous, ah, say there were, er, thirty s-survivors?"

"That's right," you say, nodding. "There were. Seven of us were Masters. You and Matsuda-kun were with me. The other 21 were being protected by Assassin, but after we defeated the Master of Rider, Blackbeared attacked them in search of a new Master. He killed the entire group along with the Servant, except for one person who became his new Master."

Ogawara goes pale. "I-I see," he says.

"Now, as I was saying," you continue, "I don't intend to go out and attack Rider while Archer is prowling around looking for a Master, so I'll be staying here until he's run out of energy, continuing my study of magic with Caster. Hopefully that wait will be no more than five days, but of course we can resolve the issue more quickly if he chooses to attack. At any rate, you can all look forward to a trip home a week from today. By that time, Rider and Archer will both have been eliminated."

"How heartening," Truvietianne says. "In that case, I may as well focus on my studies. Caster, thank you for dinner. Good night, everyone."

As the magus makes her way out of the hall, Ogawara speaks up again. "S-so, Yumigawa-san," he says, "It seems like you, ah, have the true names of all the Servants worked o-out. Did you, er, still w-want me to keep up m-my research?"

"Yes," you reply. "I still know next to nothing about Ajisartous' Assassin, the one who attacked us in the forest. If you can find out anything about him, I'd be quite grateful."

"A-alright," he says, "I'll, ah, focus on him." Like Truvietianne, Ogawara gets up to go, finished eating.

Next to leave is Matsuda, who pats you on the back as he passes. "Keep up the good work, Kaichou! Hope ya get that wish, whatever it is."

Kikuko retires as well, saying "It was, like, great meeting you," to Adelheid and taking her leave. Then it's just you and your Servants left in the hall.

As you stand up and step away from the table, Adelheid stops you. "Rushorou," she says. "If you're going to bed, I have a suggestion to make. Since I have the highest close-combat abilities among the three of us, I feel that I should guard you while you sleep. A night attack would be Archer's best opportunity to surprise us, after all."

This again... Despite their differences, Caster and Adelheid think similarly on the strangest points. "Up until now," you say, "Caster's actually been doing that; watching me during the night..."

>[ ] "...but that doesn't mean you can't do the same. As you say, Adelheid, you'd likely be a more effective bodyguard. Caster, you wouldn't mind Adelheid guarding me, would you?" (Self-Preservation/Duty)

>[ ] "...and that's been good enough to keep me safe so far. Adelheid, we'll find you a room of your own." (Pride)

>[ ] Say something else (write in)

>>3426118
>I feel that I should guard you while you sleep
Is this where we draw the line? I was rather keen on confronting Caster about her insecurity tonight.

>>3426118
>[ ] "...and that's been good enough to keep me safe so far. Adelheid, we'll find you a room of your own." (Pride)

>>3426127
Reminder: you can communicate telepathically with Caster.

Would her guarding us require compromising the field?

>>3426158
It would not.

>Duty
It's that Charisma again, isn't it?
>>3426188
I'm sure Circe wouldn't mind sharing the job, but I'm not planning on having Adelheid outright replace her. Perhaps we could have it so if Circe detects something we can switch the valve to Adelheid?

>>3426204
>It's that Charisma again, isn't it?
When we talked about the motivations and their details, I explained that one aspect of Duty is "duty to win the war." Being guarded more effectively obviously contributes to winning the war.

>>3426118
>>[ ] "...and that's been good enough to keep me safe so far. Adelheid, we'll find you a room of your own." (Pride)

>>3426218
Well, while I understand that Adelheid's heard is in the right place, I'm not going to bump Circe off of guard duty for it. Circe could (possibly) make arrangements in the room if Adelheid insists on watching over me but that's about it; the Caster is the best defensive Class while Berserker is the direct converse.

>>3426118
>[ ] "...and that's been good enough to keep me safe so far. Adelheid, we'll find you a room of your own." (Pride)

>>3426269
>[ ] "...and while your argument makes sense, I don't intend to deprive Caster of a position she's filled dutifully since her summoning. However, I wouldn't be opposed to the two of you sharing the watch, nor would I mind some similar arrangement that keeps you in close proximity at night."

>>3426289
Meant to reply to >>3426118 but close enough I suppose.

>>3426289
I'll go with this one.

>>3426269
You know, when I wrote it I was thinking the "yes" option would lead to them both on guard duty. Obviously I couldn't have Adelheid say that, since she doesn't know Caster's been watching you, but it's interesting that you read it as there only being one possible guard.

>>3426118
>[ ] "...and that's been good enough to keep me safe so far. Adelheid, we'll find you a room of your own." (Pride)

>>3426343
I figured that she'd be unaware of Caster's duties since she's new, so I improvised a compromise that I thought wouldn't upset either party.

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>>3426353
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>>3426343
I figured that was probably what would happen, but I didn't want to take any chances.

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At least have her stay as near to us as possible if you're going to spurn her.
I fix

>>3426289
Support

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>>3424365

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>>3424375

>>3426756
Hair looks kind of green
Hmm.
Let me just fix that

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>>3426765
god damn it

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>>3426729
...The eye's weird.
I'll remove the Nazi iconography laterish

We're tied again...

Dice+2d6

You okay, newfriend? You lost?

>>3426118
>[ ] "...and that's been good enough to keep me safe so far. Adelheid, we'll find you a room of your own." (Pride)
I don't want Yumigawa to form any inconvenient attachments.

>>3427379
There are eight Servants. What are you, trying to reach the swirl of the root?

>>3427411
Which we don't know is possible.
Nor will anyone tell us except maybe Cid.
To be a dick I guess.

>>3427379
>I don't want Yumigawa to form any inconvenient attachments.
You're about seven threads too late for that, pal.
In terms of Berserker specifically, four of five.

>>3427379
It would make sense to have Berserker as close as possible to us, without exasperating Circe's insecurity. Having her be in a room that's not right next door would be inconvenient.

>>3427411
...Maybe we'll get the Sixth Magic and it'll somehow have the function of bringing the Age of Gods back?
And Adelheid is too much of a liability anyway.
>>3427448
I've been trying to keep Berserker at arm's length the whole time
>>3427449
True, but having her right next to us will only lead to Yumi trusting her more.

>>3427449
Having her in the room next to ours might work actually

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>>3427379
Also >>3427448 is right, you think Rushurou would be that willing to throw Berserker away after
>risking his life to make her an ally
>learning, on the spot, how to change the flow of mana for her
>protecting her identity from scrutiny
,while also being one to treat those under him well? He already has an--at least platonic--attachment to her.

>>3427475
>And Adelheid is too much of a liability anyway.
What exactly do you have against Adelheid? She's hardly a liability - in fact, she's arguably more useful than everyone we still have at the university combined. Once we learn how to manage the flow of magical energy, she'll be an invaluable asset.
>I've been trying to keep Berserker at arm's length the whole time
I don't see why.
>having her right next to us will only lead to Yumi trusting her more.
Again, how is that a bad thing?

>>3427482
Look, I just want Yumi to not fall on his spear for her. She has A-Rank Charisma, and that means she could make a foot-worshipping slave out of him if we aren't careful. We could reach the end of the war only for her to steal the wish from a brainwashed minion and I'm trying to avoid that.
>inb4 footfag joges
it's a turn of phrase, please don't meme

>>3427513
Yeah so?
Circe could do the same very easily on account of mind control.
Charisma of that level is powerful but only against people who don't have strong wills.
There's a reason Gil didn't just tell everyone "kill urself fag"
I mean, he told Sakura to and she didn't.

>>3427521
Circe wants us to succeed and is invested in our success, and she's thus not a threat in any way also she's best girl.
Matsuda and Ogawara are our friends and are also invested in our success because we're their best chance at survival (as far as they know).
Truvietianne seems to have a crush on us, and she's not the type to mindfuck anyone (particularly someone with a former goddess of magic on call), so she's hardly likely to sabotage our chances for victory.
Adelheid, however, is only invested in our success insofar as it helps to meet her own unknown goals, which could end up at odds with ours, and is uncontrollable due to her strength and Charisma. She can act on her own ideas which could harm Yumi's other friends and he might be inclined to agree with her.
>There's a reason Gil didn't just tell everyone "kill urself fag"
Gil didn't spend time brainwashing anyone because he didn't think it was worth his time, but Adelheid could be doing just that. She can't make Yumi an hero just by ordering it, but she could divide the party -- she's already beginning to alienate Truvi from us by constantly insulting her -- and manipulate everyone to meet her goals.
I only really wanted her as Yumi's Servant because we could throw her at Archer and then kill whoever wins. I don't want Yumi to grow too attached to her because she'll probably have to die before she becomes too much of a problem.
I'm not going to say much more, since this post is at risk of looking like a rant.

>>3427566
Her goals are pretty clear.
Incarnation.
Maybe world conquest too.
But that aligns with our own goal anyway.

>>3427475
>True, but having her right next to us will only lead to Yumi trusting her more.
That would be a valid concern is the other popular option didn't already take that into account; it would ultimately Circe's choice to let Adelheid be in the same room with us or not.

>>3427575
If you think either she or Yumigawa will share you're delusional.

>>3427599
I should admit that it's late here. If I make any mistakes it's probably because I'm sleepy

>>3427601
What is the Axis?

>>3427612
An alliance that was made because Hitler couldn't take on Russia, Britain, France and America by himself.

>>3427604
I'm >>3427482, btw. The write-in adresses the concern you have by deferring the choice to Circe, who wouldn't let Adelheid in anyway.

>>3427601
What makes you so certain about that? Adelheid has a lot of respect for relationships between superiors and subordinates, and Rushorou is the only person in the war she has a positive opinion of.
If you think she'll toss the master-servant deal aside just because she gets a body, gaining incarnation doesn't actually alleviate a servant's need for a mana supply. Kirei's basement is the way it is for a reason.
Also, kings and queens do get married, you know. Not saying we should go that route, but just putting that out there since you seem convinced that "sharing" will be an issue.

>>3427619
Well, not really.
It was mostly just a "hey guys I want my country to have more land, what about you? Also fuck commies lmao."

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>>3427646
Alright, that's good to know.
Like I said, I'm sleepy and also busy with work. I'll switch from >>3427379 to >>3426289 If that's true and leave for the day
goodnightday to you anon

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>>3427693
Fuck off, Nero.

What a tumultuous vote! After all that dispute, I'll have to make sure the update is really excellent.

>>3427777
That's good to hear. Remember: It's ultimately Circe's choice to let Adelheid into the same room as us.

>>3427777 (checked)
She still has to accommodate her, regardless.

So according to my count we are still tied.

>>3429244
With
>>3426128
>>3426264
>>3426286
>>3426353
Supporting >[ ] "...and that's been good enough to keep me safe so far. Adelheid, we'll find you a room of your own." (Pride)

And
>>3426289
>>3426303
>>3426662
>>3427671
Supporting >[ ] "...and while your argument makes sense, I don't intend to deprive Caster of a position she's filled dutifully since her summoning. However, I wouldn't be opposed to the two of you sharing the watch, nor would I mind some similar arrangement that keeps you in close proximity at night."
Or am I missing a vote?

This again... Despite their differences, Caster and Adelheid think similarly on the strangest points. The idea of having a more combat oriented Servant guarding you is tempting, but you're apprehensive of Caster's reaction. Besides, it isn't as though you've been attacked at night before. "Up until now," you say, "Caster's actually been doing that; watching me during the night. While your argument makes sense, I don't intend to deprive Caster of a position she's filled dutifully since her summoning. However, I wouldn't be opposed to the two of you sharing the watch, nor would I mind some similar arrangement that keeps you in close proximity at night."

"I would," Caster declares. "Berserker, you've said yourself that you barely have enough energy to function right now. What you should be doing at night is resting in order to conserve your energy, not wasting it standing guard. Why don't you just go and sleep in the next room over? I'll alert you if there's an attack."

"And?" Adelheid returns her eyes to you. "Do you concur with this assessment, Rushorou?"

"It seems like a sensible solution to me," you say. "Given that I've been guarded sufficiently up until now, your energy needs should take precedence."

"I see." Adelheid stands up from the table. "If that's your decision as a Master," she says, "I must abide by it. Would you show me to my room?"

After bidding Adelheid good night and returning to your own private rooms, you take a seat and address your other Servant. "Caster," you say, "I've waited until we're in private to bring this up because it is a matter of your private feelings, and I felt you deserved that much consideration. Now, though, I must have you tell me. Why have you been antagonizing Adelheid? You had no prior complaints about recruiting her, so why are you sowing discord now?"

"Master," the enchantress says, "do you remember what Cid Ajisartous told us about the conditions for victory?"

You consider the matter for a moment, recalling the discussion, before answering, "When six Servants are defeated, the last surviving Master can claim the Holy Grail and have their wish granted. I intend to use Ajisartous' Assassin as the sixth, allowing both you and Adelheid to survive the war."

"No, I'm afraid that wasn't it." Caster shakes her head. "The condition was 'when only one Servant of the seven contestants survives, his or her Master is the victor.' The rules of this War stipulate that either she or I will have to be defeated before you can take victory, and at this point that choice is in your hands. I think it's reasonable that I'd feel some antagonism; for you she may be another subordinate, but Berserker is still my enemy."

"I wonder if he really meant it that way," you muse. "Well, in any case you can rest assured that if I am forced to choose between you two, you'll be the Servant to get her wish. You've fought by my side from the beginning, Caster. I wouldn't abandon you on a whim." Unbidden, a yawn forces its way out of you, somewhat spoiling the drama of your proclamation. "Now," you say, "I think that's my cue to get some sleep. Good night, Caster."

"Good night, Master," she replies, fading from view, "thank you."

End of Day 8

Your dreams tonight are tumultuous and confused; a whirlwind of conflict through the ages, absurdly mixed.

In one moment you throw open the bronze gates of an ancient city to welcome in a hostile army of spear-toting warriors

Then the shells are flying, and you take cover in a crater to find that the scene has changed to one of mud and decay, uniformed men surging over no-man's-land strewn with barbed wire to be cut down by machinegun fire

The scenes begin to mix, as a naked savage holds a red flag aloft over bombed streets

Tanks roll over 300 pikemen between high cliffs

A long, narrow ship with thirty oars and painted eyes is shattered by a torpedo

An invincible hero lays waste with a sword, hacking to pieces men who pour bullets into him to no effect

Then, at last, the scene fades away in sweeping, all-consuming flame, and when it passes a new vision greets your eyes

A shining, towering city. The archetypal capital of empire, glorying in its triumph over the lands which surround it. Walls and towers rise uncounted, piercing the heavens with white stone, and the streets are filled with tumultuous throngs of the busy populace. The sun shines on the masterful city, gleaming on marble, steel, glass, and gold, and imperceptibly the sunlight gives way to

the sunlight, shining in through your windows to announce a new day. You drag yourself out of bed, stretch lazily, and head into the bathroom to bathe and prepare for the day. As you shower, you consider your priorities. Obviously you intend to continue your study of magic, but what should you focus on? Improving your control over the command spells' energy output is essential. In addition, you remain curious and uncertain about your origin and elemental alignment. What can an origin of Void actually accomplish, and what kind of magic lends itself to the element of Nothingness? Lastly,you find yourself dwelling on the many and varied weapons used by the soldiers in your dream. Caster has shown herself to be a highly skilled enchantress. Perhaps she could furnish you with some kind of armament.

Decide on a priority for after breakfast

>[ ] Focus on Transference, improving your control over the command spells. (Duty)

>[ ] Ask Caster about your elements and origin in more detail, hoping to put them to use in your magic. (Curiosity)

>[ ] Bring up the topic of a weapon or armor that could improve your own functionality in battle. (Pride) (Write any in ideas)

>>3429244
>>3429255
Oh man. Sorry, folks. I should've paid more attention to counting the votes, clearly.

>>3429270
>[ ] Focus on Transference, improving your control over the command spells. (Duty)

>>3429270
You can also

>[ ] Focus on something else today (Write in)

I ran into the char limit, as usual.

>>3429271
No worries, I got confused with it as well which is why I tried to put them in a single post.

>>3429278
And even then I wasn't sure if I got them all.

>>3429270
>[X] Focus on Transference, improving your control over the command spells. (Duty)
This is the top priority. We can focus on other things later.

>>3429261
>[ ] Focus on Transference, improving your control over the command spells. (Duty)
>[ ] Ask Caster about your elements and origin in more detail, hoping to put them to use in your magic. (Curiosity)
Can we somehow use our Element and Origin in Transference?

>>3429335
Every spell uses an Element and an Attribute to define its effects and nature. Transference is a general category of Attributes.

>>3429343
Well, then, put me down for Duty

>>3429270
>[ ] Focus on Transference, improving your control over the command spells. (Duty)

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>>3426800
As promised

>>3429270
>[ ] Focus on Transference, improving your control over the command spells. (Duty)

>>3429768
Couldn't you have just pasted the body from the other one?
Also it still has the SS eagles

>>3429270
>[ ] Focus on Transference, improving your control over the command spells. (Duty)

>>3429782
Eh, those aren't as well-known as the Hakenkreuz. Still, I took them off
And I COULD have pasted the body, but that's trivial. Now you can compare the two arms and paste the other one on if you like it more.
tell me if I missed anything else

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>>3429797
Forgot my image, sorry

>>3429800
The button on the top of the hat is actually a Swastika.

>>3429800
Tbh this is pretty great, would b a kino banner for next thread.

>>3429800
The letters in the corner could stand to be brighter so that they're easier to read, but aside from that it looks really good.

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>>3429803
I don't see it myself, but I got rid of that anyway
>>3429811
>>3429819
Done.

>>3429849
Looks great. The amount of patience you must have to have spent all this time editing images over and over is pretty impressive.

>>3429903
This is identity theft
Again.
There are two editors.

>>3429920
Now that I think about it, this sort of thing did happen before, didn't it. Well shit. I just thought your ID had changed. Goddammit.
I desperately need more sleep than I've been getting.

>>3429929
I'm not saying the other anon doesn't do good work tho
As far as I'm concerned the more the merrier.

>>3429929
My ID changed, but the first one I did was >>3426800 and everything aafter that was also me.

Although the idea of learning more about the esoteric aspects of magic is interesting, it's hardly something you can call a pressing concern. As for asking Caster to provide you with new enchanted tools, it may appealing, but you don't know how useful it might end up being. In the end, you decide to focus on the immediate practicality of improving your control over the energy you supply to your Servants. With this thought in mind, you finish your shower, dress for the day, and head down to the dining hall in search of breakfast.

To your surprise, you arrive to find everyone save Truvietianne and Adelheid already present. Caster is engaged in laying out breakfast, which consists of bacon, fried eggs, waffles piled with whipped cream and melon, and coffee. Matsuda is lingering on the periphery of the room, smoking a cigarette and sending the smoke out through one of the hall's large windows. Most improbably, Kikuko is in the middle of an animated discussion with Ogawara.

"I just don't understand how you can, like, keep wearing that uniform all the time," the girl exclaims. "It's totally lame! Don't you have, like, any fashion consciousness?" Kikuko herself has exchanged the sailor uniform she wore when you first met her for a succession of casual outfits, and today wears a white blouse, black ribbon, and ruffled lilac skirt.

"Er, I, ah," Ogawara struggles to formulate a response. "I d-don't really, ah, care about, uhm, clothes," he manages finally. "It's, ah, not l-like the u-university doesn't have, ah, a laundry. I just, er, wash m-my uniform at night and, ah, can wear it the next, er, day. I-is there, uhm, something, ah, wrong with that?"

"Like, totally!" comes the indignant reply. "It's not like you've got nothing to work with, you know. You could, like, look pretty good if you, like, cut your hair and got some real clothes. But you don't even, like, care! Look, you tie isn't even done up right! I mean, come on."

"I'm sorry you, ah, feel th-that way, but, er, why?" Ogawara mounts a hesitant resistance to the oppressive advice. "I-it's not as if we, ah, have any kind of, er, society h-here, right? At the end of the, ah, War, we'll all b-be sent home, and we d-don't, ah, come from the same p-places. I'm not, ah, going to get anything by putting a lot of, er, effort into an outfit in the, ah, in the middle of a war."

Kikuko throws up her hands in exasperation. "You'd, like, know you look good! Isn't that enough?"

It's an interesting argument. Taking pride in your looks is an important aspect of your own clothing choices, of course, but at the same time you'd be lying if you claimed there was no motivation of utility in pursuing an imposing or elegant appearance. This has been particularly true in the Holy Grail War, where you've often needed to negotiate with mortal enemies. Should Ogawara, who lacks such obligations, be held to the same standard? Then again, it is rather bland seeing him walk around all the time in that loose-fitting, disheveled khaki uniform. If you're going to be spending more time at the university from now on, encouraging those around you to inject some more variety into their outfits might provide some trivial entertainment.

>[ ] Interpose yourself into the conversation on clothing. (Motivation dependent on your position on the topic.)

>[ ] The discussion of Ogawara's clothing is a frivolity beneath your notice. Leave Kikuko and Ogawara to their conversation and sit down at the table, across from Caster. (Pride)

>[ ] Walk over and talk to Matsuda instead. What's on his mind? (Curiosity)

>[ ] Do something else (Write in)

>>3431019
>[ ] Interpose yourself into the conversation on clothing.
>”Ogawara-kun, caring about presentation is entirely necessary. Anyone who is worth something should carry themselves as if their body were a holy temple, which should be adorned as such.”
As much as I hate to agree with the THOT, she brings up key points. If you look like trash, how can you not *be* trash?

>>3431083
Support.
A king must look like a king.
As he is our ally and I suppose spymaster he should present himself as such.

>>3431097
What does a spymaster look like though?
Black suit?
Expect no less from our allies as we expect of ourselves.

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>>3431019
>[ ] Interpose yourself into the conversation on clothing.
> "Ogawara, why not give it a try? Even if you've no knowledge on the subject, the vast array of clothing the university has available at no charge makes this place perfect for experimentation. If you're worried about venturing into the unknown without a guide, don't be. Kikuko, you're the expert on this, and you see his potential - why not draw it out?"
Operation Ogawara Waifu ENGAGED

>>3431019
Switching >>3431097
To >>3431107

>>3431107
I'm going to call this a Compassion option.

>>3431083
This one is Pride/Compassion, since it leans more into the "follow my example" angle.

You know, I'm surprised nobody reacted much to Caster declaring that she still considers Adelheid her mortal enemy.

>>3431184
I mean, a lot of us already knew that Adelheid can technically still be an enemy.
We also know "lol there are 8 servants."

>>3431184
It's unfortunate, but expected. Caster hasn't exactly tried to hide how she feels.

>>3431199
So does Caster, which is why she was prompted to make the point to Rushorou:

>Caster shakes her head. "The condition was 'when only one Servant of the seven contestants survives, his or her Master is the victor.'

>>3431228
MEh. If what caster says is entirely true, Hitler-Chan goes when necessary. We don’t owe her shit. If it isn’t true? Goody!

>>3431228
Caster can also probably figure out that FUCKIN NOBODY would set up a ritual to allow heroic spirits to get their wish.
Least of all modern magi.
She probably understands the real reason behind command spells.
>>3431234
It's not entirely true, only 6 must die and go to the grail for a wish.
Even less if it's Gilgamesh that gets iced iirc
But there's no Gil here.

>>3431019
I support
>[ ] Interpose yourself into the conversation on clothing.
> "Ogawara, why not give it a try? Even if you've no knowledge on the subject, the vast array of clothing the university has available at no charge makes this place perfect for experimentation. If you're worried about venturing into the unknown without a guide, don't be. Kikuko, you're the expert on this, and you see his potential - why not draw it out?"

>>3431107
>Operation Ogawara Waifu
I don't really care about this, but I support bringing the boy out of his shell.
I just hope Kikuko doesn't prank him.

>>3431241
I can believe that Cid changed it just to be a little cockfingering bitch. Also as a failsafe in the event that more than 7 Masters arise, maybe if they figure out a way to split the coins like that.

Walking up to the pair, you approach from behind Ogawara, laying a familiar hand on his shoulder as you say, "Good morning, Ogawara-kun; Munahara. I hope you don't mind my cutting in, but I overheard your discussion, and couldn't help myself."

"D-don't tell me you want to, ah, convince me to g-go looking, er, for new clothes as well," Ogawara replies reluctantly. Kikuko gives you a bright smile, answering almost at the same time, "Good morning, Yumigawa-kun! What do you think about Ogawara-kun's lame clothes?"

"Well, lame is a little harsh," you allow. "Still, why not give it a try, Ogawara-kun? Even if you've no knowledge on the subject of fashion, this university has a vast array of clothing free for the taking. It's the perfect place for experimentation. Besides," you continue, "What you were saying before about a new wardrobe not making an impact here applies in the positive sense as well. You can try out all sorts of different clothing without having to worry about judgment from people who'll remain a presence in your life."

"L-l-look," Ogawara says, "it seems like you're, ah, coming f-from a good, er, a good place here. I, ah, get that. But fashion i-is just, ah, well, it's not my thing. I-I don't know anything about, you know, about clothes. Just, ah, forget it, alright?" Ogawara is clearly pretty uncomfortable with the situation, and for a moment you consider dropping the subject.

You don't, though. Instead, a bizarre feeling of momentary altruism strikes you as you consider Ogawara's likely future as a socially incapable shut-in. Perhaps if Kikuko can help him look better, he'll be able to turn aside that future. And so, you push forward. "If you're worried about venturing into the unknown without a guide," you say, "don't be. After all, you have someone here who can help you." Then, turning to the girl, you continue, "Munahara, you're the expert on this, and you see his potential. You should help him draw it out."

"Sure, Yumigawa-kun," she answers. "It'd be fun! I, like, used to give my girlfriends fashion tips all the time back home. Guess it's decided, Ogawara-kun! Let's go through some closets!" Without giving him the chance to protest further, Kikuko takes Ogawara by the shoulder and begins propelling him towards the door. It's not without some amusement that you watch the slender boy being overpowered by a girl a year his junior. Then Kikuko calls back, "Yumigawa-kun, are you coming?"

>[ ] Follow Kikuko and Ogawara, watching over his fashion improvement and contributing your advice.

>[ ] Decline to go with them, and take a seat to get some breakfast.

>[ ] Do something else (Write in)

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>>3432310
>[X] Follow Kikuko and Ogawara, watching over his fashion improvement and contributing your advice.
Can we turn Ogawara into an Astolfo-tier Chad by the end of this quest?

>>3432310
>>[ ] Follow Kikuko and Ogawara, watching over his fashion improvement and contributing your advice.

>>3432310
>[ ] Follow Kikuko and Ogawara, watching over his fashion improvement and contributing your advice.
Can't afford to miss this.

>>3432310
>[ ] Follow Kikuko and Ogawara, watching over his fashion improvement and contributing your advice.

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>>3432310
>Follow Kikuko and Ogawara, watching over his fashion improvement and contributing your advice.
>>3432333
>Astolfo
>chad
drown in your ideals and die

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>>3432556
>being so handsome that most every woman that crosses his path swoons
>not chad
no u

>>3432601
He's a bishounen, sure, but isn't Astolfo too femme to be a chad?

>>3432333
Maybe if you had Caster do some transformation and brainwashing...

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>>3432601
I could make the women swoon with some knockout gas and I'm an ugly neckbeard.
Being a chad is about more than making women swoon, if you do not understand this you are no chad

>>3432637
>Maybe if you had Caster do some transformation and brainwashing...
"No."
>>3432653
Anon, Astolfo's probably bedded more women than all of 4channel combined. He is, most definitely, in the 10%

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>>3432709
Damnit, forgot the parenthesis around (nel).

>>3432653
Astolfo is:
>objectively the handsomest knight
>one of the broest of bros
>probably one of the best at brojobs due to above
>literally too dumb to die
and
>Certified Grail War Winner
If that doesn't make him a Chad, I don't know what does.

>>3432709
>Astolfo's probably bedded more women than all of 4channel combined
So has my dad, who probably had sex once in his life to make me
>>3432745
He doesn't have a beetle-like stride or perpetual contrapposto.

"Sure," you reply. "I may as well come along to see what you can do with Ogawara-kun."

"Great," Kikuko chirps. "It seems like they've got all the clothes, like, divided up between the dorms, you know? So let's, like, look at your room's closet first, Ogawara-kun."

And so, overriding Ogawara's protests, the three of you set off. Once you arrive at his room (as barren of personal decoration, you note, as your own; plainly Ogawara spends the majority of his time in the computer lab) Kikuko throws open the closet to begin going through clothing. As with your own room, you observe a wide variety of blazers, slacks, ties, and other elements of formal wear, alongside more casual slacks and button-down shirts. Such items as blue jeans or leather jackets, however, Cid has evidently not deigned to allow into his world.

"So, Munahara," you say, "what are you thinking of for Ogawara-kun's new look?"

"I'm not sure yet," she says. "Definitely, like, something flashy. He's too girly to do, like, a macho look, and the whole 'man in charge' thing you're going for wouldn't work either..." Then she pulls a shirt out of the bunch, a black silk affair with a burgundy paisley pattern and a wide, open collar. "Here we go," she exclaims. "Black is perfect for you cause you're, like, so pale! And this has just enough color to really, like, pop."

In a few minutes, Kikuko has the outfit together: black slacks, the opulent-looking silk shirt, a silver-buckled belt, and a crucifix to add the final touch of gaudiness. Then she transitions into the bathroom, where she uses some of the university's generously provided pomade to comb Ogawara's hair back from his forehead, parting it on the left side.

"So," Kikuko says, addressing you and Ogawara simultaneously. "What do you think?"

"I-it doesn't look like me," Ogawara declares despondently. "I don't, ah, know about this at all, you two. Still, if it gets you off my back, that's good enough, I guess."

"You certainly don't look like a shut in anymore, Ogawara-kun," you say. "The first step to building confidence is projecting it. Even if you don't decide to dress this way in the future, the experience of it will remain useful."

"Well, I think it looks totally great," says Kikuko in mock irritation. "Even if Mister Negative and Mister Non-Commital here can't decide. You should, like, definitely follow this kind of, like, theme for your clothing from now on, Ogawara-kun."

Entertaining as this has been, you can't hang around with Kikuko and Ogawara all day. It would probably be for the best to make your exit now and...

>[ ] ...go to Caster's tower to continue your magic training. She's almost certainly done with breakfast by now, and if she isn't you can always call her by telepathy. (Pride)

>[ ] ...return to the dining hall for your long-awaited breakfast. If Caster is still there, you can discuss magic as well. (Self-Preservation/Duty)

>[ ] ...check in on Adelheid. You haven't seen so much as a glimpse of the girl this morning. Could something have happened to her during the night? (Compassion)

>[ ] ...do somehting else. (Write in)

>>3432921
>...return to the dining hall for your long-awaited breakfast. If Caster is still there, you can discuss magic as well. (Self-Preservation/Duty)

>>3432921
>[ ] ...check in on Adelheid. You haven't seen so much as a glimpse of the girl this morning. Could something have happened to her during the night? (Compassion)