ғaтe/alт.dιѕтorтιon

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Private AU/PSL RP, set in the Fate/stay night universe. Multiple Servants of each class are being summoned or are rogue and appear from mysterious rifts along with shadow-like monsters, threatening to tear apart this unstable and distorted alternate reality. ➢ FSN AU Lien Kha. ➤ FSN AU Ai Thao Kha. ➢ Fate/ALT.distortion Playlist.

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[emotive]

[Ai realizes that she's been holding Diarmuid's hand and she lets go without much comment and clasping her hands together instead much to everyone's disappointment]

It'd be great to get back on track even after that detour. At least we learned a few things.

[Ai Thao feels weak in the knees and stumbles a bit. She's able to stand on her feet though.]

I'm feeling lightheaded after all that... I... Hm.

[onoir]

[ Diarmuid's concern wins out over the levity, and he stays close to Ai's side in case she falters again; it's been a long night. ]

I'll take my Master back. She's used quite a bit of prana.

[ A nod towards Cu Chulainn, who puts up his hands in a signal that says "do what you want". ]

[psychometer]

[Lien looks at her sister carefully.]

... Something you did before then? After a feat like that, you should have been worse off.

[Despite the vagueness, Ai seems to understand what Lien meant and opens her mouth to reply. Lien holds up a hand to stop her though.]

Go home. Rest up. [And to Cu she says] Let's go back too, before I decide to just nod off right here.

[lansaigh]

I'm not a "taxi service", you know. If you nod off, I'm dragging you back.

[ He isn't protesting, though, and he turns on his heels towards the direction of Lien's apartment...

...but not without looking over his shoulder at Diarmuid first, and shooting him a friendly comment in old Irish: "you're not half bad", which Diarmuid responds to with a blink and one of those polite, reverent smiles. ("the honor was mine.") ]

[emotive]

[Lien just gives another punch to Cu's arm although her fingers do pull at his sleeve. An odd gesture to Ai Thao, but somehow it comforted her to see her sister depend on someone.

When they leave, Ai Thao turns to Diarmuid and in spite of her own lack of energy, she asks just to be sure.]

You didn't sustain any injuries from that last battle right? I can take care of that right now.

[onoir]

[ And, because he's honest to a fault: ]

Only a few scratches. They don't require your attention.

[ He says it breezily, and moves right on along. ]

Can you walk, Master?

[emotive]

[She nods, puffing up and patting herself across the collarbone.]

Yes, of course! I definitely won't fall over all of a sudden if we walk home!

[Well, she's trying to sound reassuring at least?]

[onoir]

[ It winds up sounding, to him, more funny than anything else, but his intention isn't to handle her with kid gloves; if she says she won't, he'll take her word.

It doesn't stop him from smiling somewhat, though. ]

Then we'll walk slowly, if you'd forgive my willfulness.

[emotive]

That should be fine. It's better than rushing anyways.

[As they start off, it occurs to her that...]

... Hm. I should invest in some modern clothing for you, just in case. It might be useful in the future.

[onoir]

If there'll ever be a practical need for me to be out in the open, I agree.

[ He looks down at his... "armor"... and nods. ]

Modern dress is far different from what I'm used to, but don't trouble yourself if there's no need— it's your money you'd have to spend.

[emotive]

Well, that's part of being a Master, I should think. It shouldn't be any trouble at all.

[She falls quiet, humming to herself as they make the trek back. It's a comfortable kind of silence as it allows time to reflect on the past few hours and thinking back on it...]

Ah. Lancer, there was something else I haven't really specified, but I hope you don't mind me saying.

[onoir]

You hardly require permission from me, Master. If there's something on your mind, I would have you say it.

[ A curious slant of his head towards Ai, before he fixes his gaze forward again. ]

1/2

[emotive]

I... I really enjoy seeing you in battle.

[She laughs a little nervously]

I do feel strange saying that! And I know at some point future fights are going to get more difficult and it's no laughing matter. But as someone who's main skill is distorting things, it's exhilarating to see heroes in action because I think there's a wonderful gracefulness in seeing that action and...

[emotive]

[And then she tries to looks serious again.]

If that sounds strange, I will keep it to myself from now on! But I wanted to be truthful about what I saw today and how I really do think it's impressive! Servants are amazing!

[onoir]

[ That comes out of left field for him, but it's not something he hasn't heard before— for a knight, being praised for their skill is a high honor, especially so if they merit it from the one they serve.

He looks surprised for precisely a good second or two, before his expression calms into something close to a subdued fondness; he takes the words with humility, but it is good to hear, nevertheless. His stringent stoicism won't allow him to be complacent, but he accepts her enthusiasm with grace. ]

I thank you, Master— those words are more than I deserve. [ A slight lowering of the head. ] Though, if you'd permit me to say: I was also thrilled to see Cu Chulainn, in battle.

[emotive]

Mm! [She nods in agreement.] It certainly was a sight. Although now I wonder if Lien realizes what kind of hero he is... She tends to take everything in stride or maybe it hasn't dawned upon her yet.

[onoir]

[ He stays mum on his impressions about Lien, because he doesn't necessarily want to sound rude. ]

I understand that outside of Ireland, Celtic heroes remain relatively unknown.

[emotive]

[It's okay she will always understand anyone's impression about her......]

I won't deny that. However, I think such information is easier to obtain nowadays so anyone who has an interest will find a wealth of it within reach.

[onoir]

Yes, I've been given information to that extent.

[ A beat, and he clarifies. ] Something called the "Internet"?

[emotive]

That's one of them! But the circulation of regular books is also much more widespread nowadays as well.

[They've arrived at the house now and Ai trots up to the door to unlock it.]

Let's both rest well tonight. We took on a lot more than expected after all.

[onoir]

You more than me.

[ There's really no reason for him to have to go inside with her, but he does, and promptly takes it upon himself to go into Spiritual Form for prana conservation. He figures he can do it now that they're in the safety of Ai's house. ]

Sleep well, Master.