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Got it!

[And she leaves it at that and goes to freshen up.]

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[A few hours later, Lien has led the both of them to the harbor. The sky is blue with only one or two puffy white clouds out in the open. Fishing equipment has already been rented, courtesy of her. She's brought along a book or two to kill some time as well.

Oh, and also, new glasses. After setting up a portable chair, she puts them on, blinking.]

Alright. If all goes well, there's no way I can ruin these today.

[ Lancer's settled himself down on a nice spot on the docks, legs folded and already testing how the rod feels in his hands; it's not what he's used to, but he's impressed by all the fancy features. Like a kid with a new toy. ]

Don't drop 'em in the water, I'm not swimming.

[ He says, as he casts the line into the sea, hunkering down for his fishing adventure for the next few hours. ]

[She sits down on her chair, leaning back.]

I'll try to hold back the urge to chuck them in there, but again. No promises.

Hopefully Hans Gruber won't come ruin this outing.

[ And, who knows where he got the money to buy it, but he takes out a can of black coffee and sets it down next to himself, cracking it open and taking a sip before focusing his attention on his future catch. ]

Hans is gonna sleep with the fishes if he even tries to lift a finger.

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Scary, scary. He'll chase all the fish away, so ward him off with your negative energy.

[ And he settles down, keeping his fishing rod steady, feeling the minute changes in the waves through the palm of his hands. ]

[She hums in agreement and falls into an easy silence as she lets him concentrate on fishing and her on her book.

The quiet that's only punctured by the noise of seagulls, the breeze, and the waves is pleasant. When Lien isn't making quips, it's similar to the first few days of them meeting, but instead of the strain and mistrust, it's a relaxed sort of quiet, one that feels warm and comfortable. And it's a nice feeling because she's not sure if she's ever had this sort of moment before.

She even starts humming, "Beyond the Sea." What a carefree Master.]

[ Lancer pulls up fish with an alarming frequency, and in alarming variety: maybe he can double as a fisherman to bring in some cash on the side. The singing isn't distracting, and after he pulls up his third saury and tosses it into the bucket, he pulls the fishing pole and grips it between his knees to finish off his canned coffee. ]

Mind if I ask a question?

[Lien looks up from her book and during the time Lancer was making catches, she's already halfway done. Powers or not, she's a fast reader.]

Go ahead. What's up?

[ Once he's given permission, he doesn't waste much time in cutting to the chase. ]

Are you satisfied with the current situation? Be as honest as you want about this.

[The question gives her pause. He has a point. The past week has been more than a firsthand experience of the danger she was going to be in from now on. Lien had made a pact with this Servant in front of her and by doing so, there was the obligation of seeing this conflict through to the end. It's not as if she doesn't know the sense of urgency. But perhaps she would have a higher level of it if she had an actual wish to make. Also, the fact that the fabric of reality was really, really, weak isn't a comforting thought either.

There was a lack of something within her and Lancer's question just reminded her of that, so she frowns, trying to think of an answer.]

... So far, I'm not dead. But that's just a cheap measurement for success isn't it?

[She leans back in her chair, to look up at the sky.]

And if I say I don't know how to feel... That'd be just like before...

Huh. I wasn't expecting a complicated answer: it would have been fine if you'd stopped at that first part.

[ "I'm not dead", he means. He repositions himself so that he's holding his fishing rod again, looking into the ocean. His expression is mildly bored, but there's an undercurrrent of alertness, as always. ]

Some people might say that prolonging this war is a stupid choice, but you do what you want, little Master. Might as well enjoy yourself while you do your job, right?

Well, there's something clearly wrong. I'm with Ai on wanting to see what the hell is up with the world right now, or at least what's going on in this city. The Holy Grail isn't working the way it's supposed to. I wonder if it's capable of granting wishes at all.

[She looks out at the ocean along with him, chin resting on one hand. She murmurs.]

"... There's nothing in you." [Her eyes cloud over as if she just said a curse.]

Someone said that to me, a few years ago. Mean, huh?

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[ He's about to say something about this entire war being a huge joke, but her second statement is more important, and something he's also been thinking about. As far as he's concerned, Lien's always seemed a little...

...lost. ]

Not very flattering, yeah. [ A tug on his rod, and he pulls up another saury: he throws it back without putting it into the bucket. ]

So? Are they right?

That's the frightening thing. They probably are.

[Her eyes are focused on her gloved hands now. She hated these things. There's a change in her voice as well; there's not much emotion in it, as if she's just full of resignation.]

You probably noticed already. Half the crap that comes out of my mouth is to rile people up one way or another. [Ah, so she's self-aware.]

Before, I didn't really know how to act. So, acting out seems better than nothing.

Is that right. I thought you were just trying to impress me. I like hard-headed women.

[ He laughs, in contrast to her heavier tone. It's always been easier for him to accept things; live life like a storm. ]

If acting out works out for you, why question it, right?

Ah, so that's your type.

[The more she learns about her Servant and his attitude towards life in general, the more her admiration grows (she won't admit to it yet though). Maybe to someone who had nothing in her, seeing someone who took on everything life had to give was fascinating.]

I try not to. But I did start acting the way I did after that person said that to me.

[She inhales and exhales deeply, shaking her head at herself.]

Fffff. What a joke.

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's not a bad thing, is it. Take the good with the bad, it's the only thing you're gonna be able to own up to, in the end.

[ A light nudge with his elbow. ]

I don't dislike that about you, little lady. You're always fighting.

... Geez. When you put it that way, I just wanna hear more words like that.

[She wraps her arms around her knees, tilting her head at Lancer. It's hidden, but there's a smile.]

And if there's a want, I suppose that proves there's something instead of nothing, right?

I've never met someone who has nothing that wanted things as much as you, kiddo.

[ A tug on his fishing string, and he pulls up another fish to toss into his bucket. ]

You're still young. Live a little.

Sure. Whatever you say, Grandpa!

[Okay, back to quipping.]

Hah, see if I give you a fish, after I'm done.

[ he's gonna have a bbq and lien is NOT INVITED ]

Well, you keep calling me "kiddo" and "little."

[it's the natural order of things!!!]

Be thankful, Master. I was going to say something, but I held it back.

[ Read: "look at what a good Servant I am". ]

Was it going to make me push you into the ocean?

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