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[swordboning]

...you've reached Archer. Leave a message and if it's suitable, I'll get back to you.

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[codere]

He's the one who felt uncomfortable about me sleeping in the apartment while he was doing chores so don't start accusing me of being the one who was trying to seduce him. I have no interest in a dimwitted boy who can't even do a proper emoticon or play a video game!

[swordboning]

It wasn't about you. He was probably more worried about Sakura walking in and getting the wrong idea. Despite her demeanor, she can be rather ferocious. Did you say you were her ancestor? You probably get that from her.

[codere]

[ Tch! ] S-She's really scary, huh?

Her Servant as well... Rider doesn't say much and even on the network, she seems very quiet. Between the two of them, I'd be dead if they got the wrong idea about Emiya and me.

-but Archer! I like you, not the little bitch you used to be! [ Sorry Shirou, that's just how it is. ]

[swordboning]

............

[Leaving that hanging there.]

Rin, I'm worried about her servant, Rider. Where I'm from, I could sense that she was an absolute pushover. Now? Her power rivals even Saber's. Combined with the fact that she's definitely evil aligned, I have to have my reservations.

[codere]

[ At least she's implying he's grown beyond the bitch phase by a little. His comment does cause her to settle down, to consider his words seriously. ]

... I can reprogram the entire apartment building to work and alert us of her presence should she step near it normally. I don't think I can pick up her signature in spirit form however. Saber, ah, Saber had mentioned boundary fields to me, but...

[ Hanging her head low. ] I asked Emiya if he could teach me about them, but that's not his area of expertise. That was mine supposedly.

[swordboning]

He's incapable of learning any useful magic, just like me.

[Shaking his head.]

If I had access to my Reality Marble, I could handle her easy. With Saber by my side, she would also be a pushover. I just want you to know that if it comes down to it. And Saber would not hesitate to fight Rider, considering they are complete opposites.

But this makes up my mind. You've already met Natalia. I trust her. In short, I'm going to have her teach you what you need to know. I don't know how you feel about that but, if needed, I will plead you to follow my advice.

[codere]

[ Reality Marble..? That sounds a lot like... ] That's your Noble Phantasm, isn't it?

Unlimited Blade Works.

[swordboning]

....yes. Who told you about that?

[Despite asking that question, he knows.]

1/2

[codere]

I've seen you use it.

Or at least, I've seen a 'you' use it. I don't think you're the same even if you look alike.

... just like I'm not the same as the Rin you have known. I'm just a cheap imitation who can't use boundary fields or heal my Servant.

[codere]

[ Smiling faintly at that. ] I'm going to learn from Natalia and be able to protect both Saber and you.

Then I'll find a way to find for you to have access to your reality marble.

[swordboning]

Rin...

[Sheesh. This was dumb.]

You're more than real for me.

[also...]

Would you like me to speak with Natalia or do you plan on doing it yourself?

[codere]

[ He's dumb. ] Why would I ever speak to her?

I'm already in her debt even if she doesn't think so. Accumulating so much in a short time is unbecoming and will reflect me as a person who only takes, and takes, and takes.

[swordboning]

I've done a lot of cooking and work for her. If you're in debt, my credit is your credit. So I would say you're even.

[codere]

Nonsense. I won't take credit for the things you've done, Archer.

That's criminal and irresponsible of me as your Master. As your, um, your other thing. That other thing.

[swordboning]

I'm guessing you mean girlfriend?

[codere]

Is that what you think of me? [ Just making sure. ]

[swordboning]

I thought we happened to be in that kind of relationship. If not, I'll cease speaking about it.

[codere]

[ Haa. ] That means I can call you my boyfriend instead of my Servant.

... right?

[swordboning]

I won't stop you from doing what you wish.

[But he did tell Saber to ask Natalia to teach Rin some magic.]

[codere]

What if I want to kiss you? Would you stop me then?

[ Probably.
This is the kitchen. ]

[swordboning]

As long as it doesn't take too much time and a certain someone is looking.

[AKA: Saber.

But he just needs to make this stuff bake, it's not that bad.]

[codere]

Oh.

[ Tilting her head. ] Archer, is this something we should keep from her?

[swordboning]

...I wouldn't know anything about that.

[Seriously said, as he pours the batter into cupcake papers.]

Out of all my experiences, that's not part of it.

[codere]

You have no experience in this thing? It feels kind of odd to keep it a secret, but... [ Lowering her face into her hands to run her fingers through her hair, she gives a heavy sigh. ]

I don't want anyone to be strained. We need her as much as she needs us, right?

[swordboning]

Do you want me to straight out explain it to her? I can handle that fairly easily.