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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]

[ Holding them up for him. ] They're flowers.

[swordboning]

That, I can see.

[Yes, he takes them.]

I'll accept your plastic sign of affection with all of my heart.

[codere]

You better--oh, and they're plastic so they'll never die.

[ Stepping in past him to look around the apartment, trying to pick up on any differences since she's been gone. ]

[swordboning]

[Not too much different. Though he did pick up her stuff to clean under it.]

...is that a metaphorical meaning in terms of your feelings?

[codere]

No, it isn't. You shouldn't read into the things I say just because I'm saying them.

[ Once she's settled down with the concept that her home hasn't changed, she'll turn back to face him with a small smile. ]

People change. I can't claim I'll like you forever.

[swordboning]

You can at least allow me a little teasing.

[Come on Rin. This is how Archer rolls.]

Would you like anything while we're starting to get relaxed?

[codere]

No, I'm fine with the way things are.

[ She's all relaxed and everything. ] It's just nice to be somewhere familiar instead of that disgusting swamp.

[swordboning]

[Rin, pro relaxer.]

Any place is probably better than a swamp unless you're a biologist.

[codere]

What I'm trying to say is that it's nice I'm back here with you... [ Muttering stupid with that under her breath and everything. ]

That's all.

[swordboning]

If you want to truth, I'm in a far better place now that you've returned. You should try to stay next time.

[codere]

Eh? [ Why is he being sappy with her suddenly?! ]

I don't really understand what it is that you're saying... you had a Master, so it's not as if you were left wanting for anything.

[swordboning]

And? It wasn't you. A thousand other Masters can't replace one Rin.

But it does bring up a good point. You want to at least pick up some magic, don't you?

[codere]

It isn't something you can just buy at the local store, Archer. [ In other words, yes, but it requires relying on someone else. ]

[swordboning]

What I'm asking if is you have the talent but not the knowledge and skill. Is that correct?

[codere]

If I can sustain you, then there must be something magical within me.

[ And yes, of course she has the talent. If she didn't, she'd just break the world into allowing it.]

[swordboning]

I'll get you a proper teacher and we'll work from there. I only know two spells, one of which would be minorly useful for you. But watching you learn could help inspire me, I think.

[codere]

I wouldn't expect you to know many spells since you're not a Caster. [ What a naive little girlfriend he has. ]

So what is it you're saying? We'll learn something together?

Shouldn't we pick a more couple-friendly activity in that case?

[swordboning]

I want you to learn magic. And if you want two couple-friendly activities, then suggest another and we'll do both.

[Wow, he is really spoiling her today.]

[codere]

... what did they do to you while I was gone?

[ Now she's just a bit concerned about his behavior, taking a step back as if that alone could help her in a fight against a Servant of his speed. ]

[swordboning]

Not having you around gave me a newfound appreciation of your laziness and need for attention.

[codere]

[ That's more like his usual rude self. ] ... You missed me?

[ What a strange twist. ]

I thought you would have been relieved.

[swordboning]

Yes, I missed you. And I'm relieved that you're fine. So it's both.

[codere]

I mean-! [ Relieved to see her gone.

She huffs up and keeps that thought to herself however, too embarrassed by his show of affection to actually comment with it. ]

You're aware of my family's lineage. In your world, they were great magi weren't they? So it's possible I could become a great one myself.

[swordboning]

Possible? I'm pretty sure that with the right training combined with your current experience, you would probably put everyone here to shame.

[He's pretty serious too. A Rin with combat training and a life without magic using magic spells could wipe the floor.]

[codere]

I wouldn't want to go through all of that though learning a new thing or two is a good idea if only to bolster my own strengths as a combatant.

[ Always honing those survival skills. ] I have a lot to catch up on in my absence, I suspect, but for now I rather take it easy. I can't dive head first into all of this reading without first resting my brain.