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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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[onoir]

[ She'll hear him laugh, then, muffled as it might sound under those blankets; almost a sigh of relief. ]

There's no greater honor than hearing you say so. It's your words that put me at ease, Master.

[emotive]

[She pulls the blanket so her eyes are showing. Her brows are furrowed in such a way that it's clear to see that she's still embarrassed.]

I don't know how, but I won't deny it if that's the way you see it... Even if I am the one being taken care of right now.

[onoir]

[ Ah, right. Ai's still under the weather, so he should show some more consideration...

A beat, and he reaches out with a light "pardon" to press one palm against his Master's forehead. ]

Speaking of. Is there anything you need?

[emotive]

[i'm going to explode please call the paramedics She calmly lets him feel her temperature; still warm, but not as bad as it was in the morning.]

Nothing else comes to mind... oh, actually...

[She points at the end of the room where there's a paper bag; a little something from Lien]

Could you bring that over for me? Lien said it was an actual gift.

[onoir]

A gift?

[ let's hope it doesn't explode or sing when it comes into contact with humans... But he gets up and takes the bag, gingerly, to set it on Ai's lap. ]

Your sister likes her surprises.

[emotive]

[Meanwhile, Lien while getting ready for her shift at work sneezes.

Ai Thao reaches inside and the contents are surprisingly mundane. But to Ai, it's a real treasure.]

Oh... Wow!! She remembered!

[There's a large watercolor pad, a box of watercolor paints, and various sized brushes; not cheap either. The brushes had fine soft hairs, perfect for creative endeavors.]

[onoir]

[ His Master certainly has flair for the artistic: first singing, now paints. Diarmuid glances at the items with some interest, thinking about how this age is so convenient, for real. ]

Something she promised you?

[emotive]

Not exactly. But I did tell her in a message how I was running out of paints when I was back in America so she must have kept that in mind. This is basically my hobby when I'm not training as a magus.

[onoir]

Your hobbies are many, and your talents, just as much. As a warrior, I can't say that I have any knowledge in the arts— I leave that in your capable hands.

[emotive]

[She's quiet for a moment and then she speaks up, shyly asking]

... W-When we have another break is it alright if...





[HAVE COURAGE AI]

Diarmuid, is it alright if I paint a portrait of you??

1/2

[onoir]

[ A blink, and he looks around the room once to make sure that he's really... the subject of this discussion?! ]

[onoir]

[ And when he's convinced, he exhales softly; something like a sigh of resignation. ]

If the subject matter is agreeable to you, then, yes.

[emotive]

[HUZZAH]

Of course! I love painting portraits of people I see and... Um... Eventually you won't be with me and I'd like to keep something to remember you by.

[For all the time they've been able to spend together, it seems Ai is clearly aware that it is limited. And for her it's precious, through good and through bad.]

[onoir]

[ In all honesty, he'd rather not; portraits are for nobility and for people who want their image rendered for posterity, and he's not too keen. It seems too preemptive, too, given that he feels he hasn't done much to warrant his face sticking around near Ai, but, well.

If that's what makes her happy. ]

Again, you do me far too much good. I'll strive to be worthy of your remembrance.

[emotive]

[Indeed she looks happy as she sets aside the art supplies and moves so she's sitting on the edge of the bed.]

That aside... For our real business, I told Lien about the Servant in the church when she was here. She says she's willing to go with me to the church next time.

[onoir]

...I won't object, if those are your intentions. But would it be possible for me or Cu Chulainn to accompany you, next time?

[emotive]

You mean to go inside with us?

[onoir]

If doing so won't jeopardize your standing in this war.

[emotive]

Well, if one of you come with us dematerialized... [She nods.]

If the rules aren't being followed to a tee, we should move a little more freely ourselves.

[onoir]

Agreed.

—But that can wait until you feel better.

[emotive]

Y-Yes! But of course.

I'll be better by tomorrow for sure.

[onoir]

Tomorrow, or the next day. Take time to recover, Master.

[ He heaves a small breath, fondly exasperated, as if he expected her to be hasty. ]

If someone were foolish enough to attack us here, have faith that I'll fend them off.

[emotive]

[She nods, knowing that he would follow through with his duty; serving and protecting his Master. Ai opens her mouth to say something else, but she stops herself.

It felt too soon and too much to try and figure out what her dream was last night. Lien had warned her to not be so eager to try and unearth its meaning right away.

"... He told me it's his first summoning. At this point, I think he's forgotten or convinced himself that it's true. Hard to say. Anyways, don't drag me and my Eyes into this yet."

"Just wait. See if you dream more. And for your sake, don't be so concerned. That should be his problem, not yours."

Easier said then done.]

... I'll rest easy tonight with that in mind. Please keep watch outside for now.

[onoir]

Understood. Rest easy— I promise that nothing will get past these walls.

[ A nod, and he straightens up to leave the room; there are still things he needs to consider, things that feel out of place and things that hurt without him knowing, but his duty isn't to mull over those things.

Before he leaves, he reaches out to fix the bedcovers, to adjust the bedding. ]

If you need me, call for me.

[emotive]

[Goodness, there's no line between fierce warrior and husband material with this man, Ai thinks to herself. It's a wisecrack said to herself, but it's pretty similar to her twin's own words...]

Mm! I won't make trouble for the rest of the evening.

Similarly though, if there is something out of place don't hesitate to wake me up.