[ Chime, chime! ] Ahem, excuse me, Lord Archibald? I'm terribly sorry to bother you so late in the evening, but I've heard from my fellow peers that you've been saying some odd things. It's good to have some ego, you know, but you shouldn't let it grow so large.
What I'm saying is that in my short time here, I've already deciphered that you are--[ Very careful to say that instead of 'were', isn't she thoughtful? ]--a Master of the Fourth Holy Grail War and that your Servant is here. Have you been made aware that there are numerous Servants here, many that are far more clever than I, that would kill you just for that fact alone?
Then there's the matter of your house name. A thing to be proud of, for sure, but as I'm the only one here who you could possibly be showing off for, isn't it in poor taste to be doing so? I'm a student of the Clock Tower and to see someone show blatant disregard to the rules we have followed since childhood isn't good. As my elder, I was hoping to expect better from you, but if you can't obey the basic rulings, how can I trust you to be an ideal role model?
In short, I think it's best for the both of us if you keep certain things quiet. The less people who can pick up on us being from our world, the better of a chance we have together to rise to power in this world. You do understand what I'm saying, don't you? If not, I could try to explain it in terms a child would be able to follow, but from what I hear you're one of the greatest academic minds in the Clock Tower. I don't think such rudeness is necessary, do you?
Please contact me at your earliest convenience to confirm that you received this, else I'll be forced to send another message in a way more fitting of our kind.
[it's been a really long day, so a break in the action is welcome...
...and then Kayneth gets a message.
He listens to the message.
A few minutes pass after it finishes.
Rin receives a message very, very late in the day, then...!]
While I appreciate your concern, Miss Tohsaka, I'll be happy to inform you that I am completely aware of my situation and my surroundings --- perhaps even more so than you, actually.
For you see, approximately five minutes after arriving here I became aware that I was not, in fact, in a world resembling our own, but in a world where magic is not only public knowledge, but outright lauded by those who live here. To insist on maintaining secrecy with regard to one's status as a mage would be completely pointless and outright counterproductive to any sort of personal advancement... unless, of course, one happened to be such a terrible mage that they were embarrassed by their lack of skill.
Furthermore, anyone with any knowledge of the Operation of Parallel Worlds and the Holy Grail War would be able to assume that without being present in the same world as where the Holy Grail War is intended to take place and the fact that none of us can be quite certain that a kill would even count for their own world here, most participants on my side of the conflict would be able to set aside their differences and make proper diplomatic negotiations short of some sort of aimless grudge. Ones on the other side of the war would be out for my blood regardless...
Actually, given your family's connection to both Zelretch and the founding of the Holy Grail War, shouldn't you be well aware of that fact? Curious.
Honestly, given that the Tohsaka of the Fourth Holy Grail War seemed like a respectable man and the family has such a good reputation, I gave out my name and title in the interests extending an alliance to a relative of his... but I'm actually beginning to reconsider that decision.
There are plenty of other people to make alliances with, though, so I can't say that's too much of a loss. Regardless, I wish you good luck in your endeavors, as you're apparently going to need it.
[ There must be a good reason why Waver never took the initiative when it came to dealing with this man, but she doubts it's because of this. It's almost as if Kayneth knew where she was most vulnerable in and for a moment, she wonders when she ever gave that impression. It must have been something she said or maybe he's lucked out? Regardless, any mention of her father is enough to make her lower her head in shame.
Right now she's torn. Is this a man she wants to pursue an alliance with even after he's turned her down due to her childish way of going about it or is she better off being removed from his radar, to study and work in peace without fear of an enemy magus stabbing her in the back? Admittedly, these are decisions she should have made ahead of time and if she were to seek out companionship, it'd have to be done in a matter of intimidation.
That's it. He spelled it out so clearly for her that she almost feels a fool for overlooking it. ]
Thank you for confirming all of that for me, Lord Archibald. You see, when we arrived and first exchanged communication over this locket, I suspected we were on opposing ends of the war here and as a result, I wasn't sure what to make of you.
[ She still doesn't. ] However, it seems you're well aware of my standing here. If my father and an associate from the Church were to arrive here to see you scorned a heir of the Tohsaka family, how do you believe they would act? It wouldn't look good on either of us.
Should we discuss this further or consider the matter done with?
[...well, that was more of a turnaround than he expected, though he can't really complain about it. Honestly, he did just got lucky, and was really prepared to argue more... but the fact that he feels like he "won" the standoff causes his demeanor to smooth out a bit.]
Well, I admit I'm still amenable to discussions, even if you laid the bluster on a bit thick for a second impression... but if we are to remain in contact, I believe it's important to lay out some terms to keep things civil.
First off, I'm not going to tell you how to conduct your business so long as you don't tell me how to conduct mine. From here on out, if you wish to continue to keep your status as a mage a secret, I'll honor your wishes on that front. However, I'll continue to operate as I currently am, and I won't appreciate being told not to do so.
As for that other point... I had gotten the impression that we were on opposite sides as well, which is why I didn't have many qualms about being harsh.
[He pauses a moment.]
I suppose I should say outright that I don't have any personal stake in this war, so provided we don't get in each other's way, it shouldn't prove a problem. Of course, if we do meet on the battlefield, I have no intentions of holding back, and I expect that you won't, either.
Anyway, that's it. Do you find those terms agreeable, then?
[ Of course she turned it around, he mentioned her family name and therefore she got a bit hopeful. Just wait until she discovers he never really knew her father, then she'll be a grudge bearing teenager girl about their first conversations. Until then, an attempt to repair what has been damaged will be her highest priority. ]
Even if I didn't find them agreeable, what else is there to say? You are of the Seelie court and I'm the one who would be left with no choice other than to oppose you. War experienced or not, this is the duty that's been thrust upon us with our arrival.
[ In a roundabout way she's consenting to it without actually saying it out loud. Admittedly she still needs an out just in case Waver opposes the two of them speaking to each other. ]
I suppose now would be as good time as any to discuss what we know of our respective Holy Grail Wars, right?
[HE KNOWS ENOUGH TO KNOW THAT HE'S A COOL MAGE OKAY THAT COUNTS FOR SOMETHING RIGHT]
Well, that's it, then. I can't say the situation is optimal, but it's the hand we've been dealt.
And yes, certainly. Mine is in the early stages, and there have been... two major skirmishes, I'd say? Assassin is dead [OR SO HE THINKS] and I've learned the identities of two Servants, but none of the Masters are dead yet.
Other than that... well, there have been some strange problems, most notably the fact that Caster has gone completely rogue. The Master doesn't bother to hide him at all, and he's been going around murdering local children with no sense of secrecy about anything... really, it's bad enough that they've essentially put the rest of the war on hold in order to have everyone track him down and eliminate him.
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AUDIO 🌠OCTOBER 5
What I'm saying is that in my short time here, I've already deciphered that you are--[ Very careful to say that instead of 'were', isn't she thoughtful? ]--a Master of the Fourth Holy Grail War and that your Servant is here. Have you been made aware that there are numerous Servants here, many that are far more clever than I, that would kill you just for that fact alone?
Then there's the matter of your house name. A thing to be proud of, for sure, but as I'm the only one here who you could possibly be showing off for, isn't it in poor taste to be doing so? I'm a student of the Clock Tower and to see someone show blatant disregard to the rules we have followed since childhood isn't good. As my elder, I was hoping to expect better from you, but if you can't obey the basic rulings, how can I trust you to be an ideal role model?
In short, I think it's best for the both of us if you keep certain things quiet. The less people who can pick up on us being from our world, the better of a chance we have together to rise to power in this world. You do understand what I'm saying, don't you? If not, I could try to explain it in terms a child would be able to follow, but from what I hear you're one of the greatest academic minds in the Clock Tower. I don't think such rudeness is necessary, do you?
Please contact me at your earliest convenience to confirm that you received this, else I'll be forced to send another message in a way more fitting of our kind.
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...and then Kayneth gets a message.
He listens to the message.
A few minutes pass after it finishes.
Rin receives a message very, very late in the day, then...!]
While I appreciate your concern, Miss Tohsaka, I'll be happy to inform you that I am completely aware of my situation and my surroundings --- perhaps even more so than you, actually.
For you see, approximately five minutes after arriving here I became aware that I was not, in fact, in a world resembling our own, but in a world where magic is not only public knowledge, but outright lauded by those who live here. To insist on maintaining secrecy with regard to one's status as a mage would be completely pointless and outright counterproductive to any sort of personal advancement... unless, of course, one happened to be such a terrible mage that they were embarrassed by their lack of skill.
Furthermore, anyone with any knowledge of the Operation of Parallel Worlds and the Holy Grail War would be able to assume that without being present in the same world as where the Holy Grail War is intended to take place and the fact that none of us can be quite certain that a kill would even count for their own world here, most participants on my side of the conflict would be able to set aside their differences and make proper diplomatic negotiations short of some sort of aimless grudge. Ones on the other side of the war would be out for my blood regardless...
Actually, given your family's connection to both Zelretch and the founding of the Holy Grail War, shouldn't you be well aware of that fact? Curious.
Honestly, given that the Tohsaka of the Fourth Holy Grail War seemed like a respectable man and the family has such a good reputation, I gave out my name and title in the interests extending an alliance to a relative of his... but I'm actually beginning to reconsider that decision.
There are plenty of other people to make alliances with, though, so I can't say that's too much of a loss. Regardless, I wish you good luck in your endeavors, as you're apparently going to need it.
Good day, Miss Tohsaka.
these two are going to murder me
Right now she's torn. Is this a man she wants to pursue an alliance with even after he's turned her down due to her childish way of going about it or is she better off being removed from his radar, to study and work in peace without fear of an enemy magus stabbing her in the back? Admittedly, these are decisions she should have made ahead of time and if she were to seek out companionship, it'd have to be done in a matter of intimidation.
That's it. He spelled it out so clearly for her that she almost feels a fool for overlooking it. ]
Thank you for confirming all of that for me, Lord Archibald. You see, when we arrived and first exchanged communication over this locket, I suspected we were on opposing ends of the war here and as a result, I wasn't sure what to make of you.
[ She still doesn't. ] However, it seems you're well aware of my standing here. If my father and an associate from the Church were to arrive here to see you scorned a heir of the Tohsaka family, how do you believe they would act? It wouldn't look good on either of us.
Should we discuss this further or consider the matter done with?
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Well, I admit I'm still amenable to discussions, even if you laid the bluster on a bit thick for a second impression... but if we are to remain in contact, I believe it's important to lay out some terms to keep things civil.
First off, I'm not going to tell you how to conduct your business so long as you don't tell me how to conduct mine. From here on out, if you wish to continue to keep your status as a mage a secret, I'll honor your wishes on that front. However, I'll continue to operate as I currently am, and I won't appreciate being told not to do so.
As for that other point... I had gotten the impression that we were on opposite sides as well, which is why I didn't have many qualms about being harsh.
[He pauses a moment.]
I suppose I should say outright that I don't have any personal stake in this war, so provided we don't get in each other's way, it shouldn't prove a problem. Of course, if we do meet on the battlefield, I have no intentions of holding back, and I expect that you won't, either.
Anyway, that's it. Do you find those terms agreeable, then?
no subject
Even if I didn't find them agreeable, what else is there to say? You are of the Seelie court and I'm the one who would be left with no choice other than to oppose you. War experienced or not, this is the duty that's been thrust upon us with our arrival.
[ In a roundabout way she's consenting to it without actually saying it out loud. Admittedly she still needs an out just in case Waver opposes the two of them speaking to each other. ]
I suppose now would be as good time as any to discuss what we know of our respective Holy Grail Wars, right?
no subject
Well, that's it, then. I can't say the situation is optimal, but it's the hand we've been dealt.
And yes, certainly. Mine is in the early stages, and there have been... two major skirmishes, I'd say? Assassin is dead [OR SO HE THINKS] and I've learned the identities of two Servants, but none of the Masters are dead yet.
Other than that... well, there have been some strange problems, most notably the fact that Caster has gone completely rogue. The Master doesn't bother to hide him at all, and he's been going around murdering local children with no sense of secrecy about anything... really, it's bad enough that they've essentially put the rest of the war on hold in order to have everyone track him down and eliminate him.