[...Why is this such an unwritten rule of the Kings of Knights that they're constantly trying not to exist? Ridiculous.]
Do you think she would believe the clothes belonged to you? Or are you hoping she will be far too polite in accepting your clothes that she will not question it so overtly?
The latter, as well as force of personality. As well as the desire to wear something that isn't difficult to fight in. I assure you, I'm bringing out some of my frilliest to make the choice easier.
Though I do want to see her in a dress. I'll send pictures if you want them.
If her priority is to fight, I don't imagine you'll get her in a dress any time soon. The dresses of this world do not exactly lend themselves well to easy movement.
[Or so Scathach complained to him shortly after her arrival.]
I do not normally approve of deception as a method, but your intentions are noble, are they not?
[Sometimes people cannot help themselves and one must resort to dirtier tactics for their own good. Caren is helping Saber even if Saber cannot recognize it as such.]
[Caren is preaching to the choir about frustrating Sabers right now. The self-flagellation is endless.]
Then I'm sure your efforts will not be wasted. Wearing fine clothes certainly always brightens my mood. I cannot imagine the same to be untrue for Saber.
And here I assumed you enjoyed the opportunity to strip me.
Just be careful not to make her into your problem, Caren.
[It's all well and good to have a project, but one must be careful not to become too invested in trying to alleviate something like what Saber is walking around with. Challenging a Heroic Spirit's inability to think of themselves beyond their function is a daunting task to say the least.]
I shall take it into consideration if you are able to behave yourself.
[One could easily argue that Ozymandias already made that mistake with the Saber he has more familiarity with, but it's a bit different when it's Servant to Servant. There are simply some things that only other Servants have any understanding for, never mind ultimately the patience.]
I don't believe you'd have much to worry about from her. You'd sooner drive yourself mad before she would ever truly put up a fuss. As unbecoming as it is for a king to be so passive, that's simply how they tend to be as kings.
[Does this mean naps??? Because she wants pets if there's naps involved. As for Servants...She knows there's a notable difference even from summon to summon- one just has to look to the two Cus to see it. But...]
They're the living symbol of their people. I'm aware. However...this incarnation of Saber is...familiar to me. But the one I knew was...
I haven't had the opportunity to meet this Saber for myself, but I shall take your word for it.
[Or, well. He hasn't met this Saber in the waking world in any case. There's really no telling for sure, however, if the Saber he crossed paths with in that dream is the same that ended up in this world. That's the trouble with Servants...]
Show her your kindnesses, of course, but I'd advise you not to trouble yourself too much over it. Whatever has affected her that deeply will not be easily undone. Attending to basic needs she might otherwise neglect is perhaps the most you may be able to accomplish.
[Not for a lack of trying or even skill, but Servants are an incredibly stubborn lot. Combine that with the Pendragons' need to self-flagellate, and... Well. It's a lot to unpack as they say.]
You've freely given me your time. What you do with the rest of it is of little concern to me, but what is now mine shall remain that way. I, of all people, shall not be made to share. [Caren is a big girl and can do what she wants with who she wants, but what she's given to Ozymandias he is keeping for himself, ok? ok.] And anything that would put your health at potential risk, I would tolerate even less than that.
[He did not spend months hassling her to nap for no reason.]
Have you considered the possibility of simply beginning your own restaurant? I've already told you that what you make is far above the standard fare offered in this city. It seems a shame that you should not profit from all your hard work.
Why would I refer to you as a consort? Unless there is something I'm not remembering, we haven't combined households.
[And you can't be a consort until you do that, duh! That's how marriage works: you get a joint checking account together and then you're (basically) married. Listen, don't blame him. Ancient Egyptians didn't have wedding ceremonies.]
But if you do possess some concern, I would not anticipate much change from how we have always been, Caren. You may count yourself among my lovers, but my respect and affection for you as a friend shall always remain.
[That's better, right???]
Ha! That would be like me to manipulate the situation that way, but that was not actually my intention this time. I would anticipate you wouldn't need much guidance from me to proceed with such an undertaking.
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Do you think she would believe the clothes belonged to you? Or are you hoping she will be far too polite in accepting your clothes that she will not question it so overtly?
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The latter, as well as force of personality. As well as the desire to wear something that isn't difficult to fight in. I assure you, I'm bringing out some of my frilliest to make the choice easier.
Though I do want to see her in a dress. I'll send pictures if you want them.
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If her priority is to fight, I don't imagine you'll get her in a dress any time soon. The dresses of this world do not exactly lend themselves well to easy movement.
[Or so Scathach complained to him shortly after her arrival.]
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Oh, of course it doesn't. That's why it will be the first option to present her with.
I'll tell her that it's a modest fit that is in style for the city. And it will be entirely true.
Everything else would look heaven sent in comparsion.
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The King of Knights is far too trusting.
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Should we feel guilty for tricking her like this?
[Because she doesn't. Saber is too stubborn for her own good sometimes.]
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[Sometimes people cannot help themselves and one must resort to dirtier tactics for their own good. Caren is helping Saber even if Saber cannot recognize it as such.]
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I've already pushed her emotionally. Her depression is...frustrating.
[And maybe some fashion can help! If she doesn't dress as a knight, maybe she can feel more comfortable in her skin.]
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Then I'm sure your efforts will not be wasted. Wearing fine clothes certainly always brightens my mood. I cannot imagine the same to be untrue for Saber.
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It'd brighten my mood to see you wear nothing at all.
But all teasing aside, I have some hope for her. We shall see.
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Just be careful not to make her into your problem, Caren.
[It's all well and good to have a project, but one must be careful not to become too invested in trying to alleviate something like what Saber is walking around with. Challenging a Heroic Spirit's inability to think of themselves beyond their function is a daunting task to say the least.]
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I'll do my best. I know I'd it annoying if someone would try that on me.
[Only Saber can make herself happy. And...well, for a Servant to grow took time and an ability to adjust.
Some were doing far better then others.]
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[One could easily argue that Ozymandias already made that mistake with the Saber he has more familiarity with, but it's a bit different when it's Servant to Servant. There are simply some things that only other Servants have any understanding for, never mind ultimately the patience.]
I don't believe you'd have much to worry about from her. You'd sooner drive yourself mad before she would ever truly put up a fuss. As unbecoming as it is for a king to be so passive, that's simply how they tend to be as kings.
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[Does this mean naps??? Because she wants pets if there's naps involved. As for Servants...She knows there's a notable difference even from summon to summon- one just has to look to the two Cus to see it. But...]
They're the living symbol of their people. I'm aware. However...this incarnation of Saber is...familiar to me. But the one I knew was...
Happier. This one is a shadow of herself.
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[Or, well. He hasn't met this Saber in the waking world in any case. There's really no telling for sure, however, if the Saber he crossed paths with in that dream is the same that ended up in this world. That's the trouble with Servants...]
Show her your kindnesses, of course, but I'd advise you not to trouble yourself too much over it. Whatever has affected her that deeply will not be easily undone. Attending to basic needs she might otherwise neglect is perhaps the most you may be able to accomplish.
[Not for a lack of trying or even skill, but Servants are an incredibly stubborn lot. Combine that with the Pendragons' need to self-flagellate, and... Well. It's a lot to unpack as they say.]
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[Is she inviting him for a gossip session? Absolutely.]
If this Saber doesn't eat...then there's something quite wrong with her.
[Glutton. She's calling the king a glutton.]
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[Male. Female. Saber. Lancer. Alter.]
[No matter the form, the King of Knights has likely never said no to a meal before in their life.]
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When you are not responsible for keeping them fed.
[He might miss Arthur, but that food bill isn't something he misses if he's to be honest.]
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[That'd be a lot of cooking for her, and she already cooks for...seven people? Though technically the Food Spirits don't need to eat, so.]
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[he does tho 8)]
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In all seriousness, I'm not inviting her into my home as a resident. As it stands, I should...look into hiring a part time cook.
[She is picky about who to hire though...]
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[He did not spend months hassling her to nap for no reason.]
Have you considered the possibility of simply beginning your own restaurant? I've already told you that what you make is far above the standard fare offered in this city. It seems a shame that you should not profit from all your hard work.
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[She's not going to take away from their time together ok. But also consort, yuck.]
I assure you, I've been behaving. But...my own restaurant? Truly? I...suppose one hasn't been established by the mirrorbound before but...
You're not suggesting this so we spend more time together, are you?
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[And you can't be a consort until you do that, duh! That's how marriage works: you get a joint checking account together and then you're (basically) married. Listen, don't blame him. Ancient Egyptians didn't have wedding ceremonies.]
But if you do possess some concern, I would not anticipate much change from how we have always been, Caren. You may count yourself among my lovers, but my respect and affection for you as a friend shall always remain.
[That's better, right???]
Ha! That would be like me to manipulate the situation that way, but that was not actually my intention this time. I would anticipate you wouldn't need much guidance from me to proceed with such an undertaking.
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