enjoymyatelier | 14 [VIDEO/ACTION FOR ECRUTEAK] BACKDATED TO THE 11TH

[It's both Kayneth's birthday and anniversary today, and what a lucky boy he is for that! Really, though, he wasn't particularly looking forward to it. It... gave him too much to think about that he didn't necessarily want to be thinking about. He had been here for two years.

Two years, and he wasn't any closer to finding a way to ensure that he could make sure everything went right back home. In fact, given everything that he'd experienced, he honestly felt further away from that goal than ever. There were just too many questions --- about this world, about Pokemon... about his future, about himself, and it seemed as though they simply kept multiplying to an exponential extent the longer he spent in this world.

It was difficult, for someone who had barely questioned anything before, and he had every intention of throwing up something vaguely philosophical and tinged with melancholy onto the network today, after he'd had some time to collect his thoughts.

...nevertheless, like all well laid plans, that idea was completely shattered the moment he walked outside to get a breath of fresh air.]

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[The video reveals... someone's yard? Which has... seen better days, really. There are, curiously enough, very shallow holes dug all around the house --- and the camera moves to show exactly what the extent of the damage is.

Someone was very determined about destroying this guy's lawn, that's for sure.

...of course, after a pan over the holes, there is a very angry voice that can be rather positively identified as Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi.]

I'm quite certain I know who did this, but all the same --- I expect you to own up to this.

What made you think this was acceptable in any reality?

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Cockney? I don't believe I'm familiar with that term. Is it a dialect of some sort?

If the situation can give you any advantage at all, it would be a shame to waste it, right?

Isn't that the only part that doesn't make sense?

You suspect correctly. Different robots serve different purposes. I like to dabble in a bit of it all to keep my services in high demand.

Ah, you definitely have that right. Though now you have me curious...how often is your brand of magic used in dealing with the future?

Something like that. It's... both a dialect and an accent that's common among the lower classes of my native Britain.

This person I've been talking to you about seems to be from a different country entirely, which is why I'm a bit lost.

...Are we even speaking the same language here...?

Precisely. It's better than having them sing at you, at any rate.

I see... well, I can't blame you for that. I'm sure it would get boring quickly if you overspecialized in that field, as well. There's only so much work you can put into one thing before it gets dull.

Hm... well, prophecy is more of a lost art than anything, I'm afraid. I wouldn't be surprised if there are some people gifted with it out there, but that sort of thing tends to be outside the realm of what modern magic can accomplish.

...Think they know a single appropriate song without Pokémon names in it? Or references to Pokémon-related objects?

[Because he's really not sure about that.]

...what would they do to Happy Birthday, though...? Unless they'd still have to pay royalties on that here, in which case anything goes.

That one's easy. 'Happiny birthday to you, Happiny birthday to you...'

[He's not quite singing it, but it's a close thing.]

...no. That's just too silly.

...I don't think I'll be bringing up that particular fact to anyone here, honestly...

That is strange. Perhaps it's from a different source, then. Does he have any other notable humans he talks to often?

Hmm...I never thought of it that way myself. No two robots are alike, in my opinion. Unless you're uncreative, then I could see it turning out that way.

[Why make normal robots when you can put flowers and helicopters on them??]

I see. It is similar to my world, then. No one can predict the future per se, but specialized individuals can read predictions left behind by a prophet of old. I don't see much fun in it myself. Too many people allow themselves to be bound by what their readings say.

Not that I know of, though I haven't really been monitoring his conversations all that closely. I should start doing that, of course, but I think he's better at technology than I am...

Yeah. Let's not unnecessarily encourage anyone's... boundless creativity. It would just make everything more painful to our ears in the long run.

I do seem to recall you telling me you had a natural disadvantage there. Science and magic being diametrically opposed in your world after all. It's a shame, really, I'd think being able to use both would result in some pretty amazing results.

[Kiritsugu Emiya agrees with you, Twi.]

I'd always gotten the impression that they were mass produced that way --- though, obviously you'd give them their own individual flair, given that you're an artisan and not a cog in the industrial machine.

No, I certainly understand that. Admittedly, the prophecies of old in my world had an unfortunate tendency to come true whether you liked it or not... though, I admit, I have to wonder how much of that is simply exaggerated for the sake of a good story.

Yes, precisely. Let's go order pastries like it's a normal day and not like it's anyone's birthday, then.

Don't worry, I'll do my very best to pretend there's no such thing as a birthday today.

[Especially since the birthday pastries can just as easily be sympathy pastries.]

...Actually, that would be very much appreciated on multiple levels. Shall we go for it, then?

Something like that, yes. I've learned to tolerate technology here, given that hearing other people's magic systems has broadened my horizons a bit, particularly conversations with a friend who utilizes that method quite heavily.

...but really, I'd rather not have to effectively rely on it as much as it's necessary to do so here.

Sure! So, where is that pastry shop, anyway? I don't think I've found it yet.

Ah, I'll have to show you. It is a bit out of the way, unfortunately --- a shame, because it's very, very good. The employees are the types to sing a fairly annoying birthday song, of course, but I'll accept a few flaws in the presentation if the product is good enough.

Considering the nature of the flaw you mentioned, I'll almost be disappointed if they offer anything less than the best pastries in the world.

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