[ Whatever kind of NPC takes care of the delivering post in Heavens, one day Richard will receive a mysterious package... it's not a bomb, promise, but being wary around it is probably a wise choice.
Inside, there is a guitar-themed Hawaiian shirt. Guess who went shopping to rebuild his collection, but found stuff fitting only people he knows instead? ]
Well. If it is not too forward, I wonder if maybe you could be persuaded to show a mare a pleasant evening's entertainment at some point in the near future.
[This seems like something that ought to be asked in person, buuuut she figures it's so out of the blue from his perspective that she ought to make it easier for him to turn down.]
I'm really quite terrible at that sort of thing. I can't even truly answer what I would do if left to my own devices because I may well change my mind moments later.
And what is objectionable about being spontaneous? I have spent so much time with a regimented schedule, a little spontaneity sounds heavenly. And I have no agenda at all, except having fun and enjoying ourselves, so as long as we do that what's to worry about?
And I am accustomed to not doing it at all. If I may be candid, I asked you out in some part because I have the impression we share a common bond in that sort of thing -- being freed from the pressures of station by being here in the Far Shore.
The matter remains, though, that I will tend to choose something that I want to do in any given moment rather than find something that might be enjoyable for someone else.
Yet you do not strike me as somepony who would ignore me, were I to say that your choice of activity is not my cup of tea. So if that is true, and if you are willing to trust me to speak up...
If it helps, I am new to many things on the Near Shore even after my time here. And new to all of this in general. So you will have a hard time going wrong, I think. (Though food might be a given!)
Found a cultist lead in Norway, probably a further one in the United States of America. I'm going to investigate with Leo. I hope that's alright with you sir.
[If there's one thing he's taken from the events of the last few weeks it's that he has to communicate better with his god. He's trying.]
If you keep me updated! I don't take nearly as much of an interest in this cult business as it seems everyone expects us to, but I do have quite an interest in what you get up to. And if there's to be a fight, I can be there quite quickly!
[Someone is pleased by this news, in that tired, relieved way.]
I was wondering if you wouldn't mind taking him out for a spell of drinking, then. He could use the chance to get away and unwind a bit. Perhaps indulge in a bit of an adventure.
[He is signing off on Shenanigans and Wacky Hijinks and International Incidents just this once - (It's love, really) - in the purposes of cheering Iskandar up and hopefully getting him to talk and get things off his chest with someone.]
[... unless it leads to a Servant fight, but Waver is willing to run that risk, and honestly would be encouraging any sparring with the assurance that no one get killed.]
He's not been in the best of shape since he lost Satya.
[Neither has Waver, but this is not about him and what Waver needs.]
[... nobody can be perfect with words. As long as there is understanding and compassion, that will help.]
I admit I'm very worried, yes. He hasn't been doing well being separated from his people at home... and this has just added to that. All things beyond his control.
[And Waver knows if something happens to him...
He is terrified it will kill Iskandar... or drive him to a place where he cannot come back from.]
That is wise. However, if you can get him to open up a little and get what he's bottling up inside out, it would do nothing but help.
I can certainly do my best, but I suspect he and I are very similar in quite a few respects and that won't exactly be the outcome.
That being said, I shall strive not to do anything that will end up with the two of us in jail, though it would be quite simple to get out if such a thing were to happen. I learned that shortly upon being summoned!
[He'll have to try another method then, and Saber isn't the only person (God) Waver's throwing at Iskandar.
... self loathing at what he is stuck as rises and Waver breathes it out. He gives no fucks about the perceived duties of a shinki to a god, and besides in this conversation Saber is not a god and Waver is a shinki in form only, but the duties of a person to another person they've chosen. His failure as Iskandar's lover to be even a safe harbor for his thoughts.
He has to go around somehow and get him to a better place. Enlisting help has to be the first step.]
I'd prefer if you both avoid jail if possible, please, and I think your people would appreciate it too. [That said, if the shenanigans that cause jail time does Iskandar some good... it has Waver's blessing.] Though... could a jail ever hold the two of you, teleportation or not? I wonder...
[... what did you do Saber? Is it an amusing story that'll cheer Waver up a little bit?]
Yes! When I was originally summoned, I destroyed quite a bit of one! I promised to pay for the damages, but I was summoned here instead and I'm fairly certain that the town the incident occurred in doesn't even exist here!
From what I've been able to tell, he's the same with everyone, except maybe perhaps a little worse about it with gods. Unfortunately, that would be all gods and not just myself.
Okay. That's in regards to him. Is he able to stand up for others aside from himself?
Because if he is, you may want to encourage that first to build up his ability to be assertive. Then coax him to stand up for himself as a way to further stand up for you or whoever else.
He'll stand up for everyone but himself, it seems, and there are certain other gods who take advantage of that quite a bit. I've done what I can to reassure him that I won't release him from my service because of it, but that doesn't seem to do much to put his mind at ease.
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End of the month October
Inside, there is a guitar-themed Hawaiian shirt. Guess who went shopping to rebuild his collection, but found stuff fitting only people he knows instead? ]
Text; from Inti
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[This seems like something that ought to be asked in person, buuuut she figures it's so out of the blue from his perspective that she ought to make it easier for him to turn down.]
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I'm just accustomed to being lectured about it.
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The matter remains, though, that I will tend to choose something that I want to do in any given moment rather than find something that might be enjoyable for someone else.
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Text: May 15th (morning of the event)
[If there's one thing he's taken from the events of the last few weeks it's that he has to communicate better with his god. He's trying.]
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May 15
[Guess who this is! It's been forever... and Waver sounds like he's had better days, but...]
It's been a long while, but I was wondering if you know Iskandar here.
[Fellow Heroic Spirits and all, but Waver is leaving out he knows that particular piece of information.]
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[Someone is pleased by this news, in that tired, relieved way.]
I was wondering if you wouldn't mind taking him out for a spell of drinking, then. He could use the chance to get away and unwind a bit. Perhaps indulge in a bit of an adventure.
[He is signing off on Shenanigans and Wacky Hijinks and International Incidents just this once - (It's love, really) - in the purposes of cheering Iskandar up and hopefully getting him to talk and get things off his chest with someone.]
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I'm told I'm quite a handful when I'm drunk, but I'm sure he won't mind.
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[... unless it leads to a Servant fight, but Waver is willing to run that risk, and honestly would be encouraging any sparring with the assurance that no one get killed.]
He's not been in the best of shape since he lost Satya.
[Neither has Waver, but this is not about him and what Waver needs.]
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He would take such a thing quite hard, I'm sure.
I had terrible luck with shinki when I first arrived, so I will have to watch my words carefully.
[Or try. It's not exactly something he excels at.]
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I admit I'm very worried, yes. He hasn't been doing well being separated from his people at home... and this has just added to that. All things beyond his control.
[And Waver knows if something happens to him...
He is terrified it will kill Iskandar... or drive him to a place where he cannot come back from.]
That is wise. However, if you can get him to open up a little and get what he's bottling up inside out, it would do nothing but help.
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That being said, I shall strive not to do anything that will end up with the two of us in jail, though it would be quite simple to get out if such a thing were to happen. I learned that shortly upon being summoned!
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[He'll have to try another method then, and Saber isn't the only person (God) Waver's throwing at Iskandar.
... self loathing at what he is stuck as rises and Waver breathes it out. He gives no fucks about the perceived duties of a shinki to a god, and besides in this conversation Saber is not a god and Waver is a shinki in form only, but the duties of a person to another person they've chosen. His failure as Iskandar's lover to be even a safe harbor for his thoughts.
He has to go around somehow and get him to a better place. Enlisting help has to be the first step.]
I'd prefer if you both avoid jail if possible, please, and I think your people would appreciate it too. [That said, if the shenanigans that cause jail time does Iskandar some good... it has Waver's blessing.] Though... could a jail ever hold the two of you, teleportation or not? I wonder...
[... what did you do Saber? Is it an amusing story that'll cheer Waver up a little bit?]
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Come to think of it, I never did repay anyone for the opera house...
[That he vaporized part of.]
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[Okay... that sounds like a story. Let's hear it]
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I was aiming it at a foe, but it was my first time using that particular Noble Phantasm, and...
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[... not that he can judge... ahahaha. He may have blown up a thing or two in that big Servant fight... ahahaha. Or was that the fight afterwards.
... okay, no Servant here is exempt from bad behavior with their abilities or massive property damage.]
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[Because whenever Iskandar goes oops... Waver...
Well he's an idiot. But he's Waver's idiot.]
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[Waver props his chin up on one hand.]
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[A frown.]
Okay. That's in regards to him. Is he able to stand up for others aside from himself?
Because if he is, you may want to encourage that first to build up his ability to be assertive. Then coax him to stand up for himself as a way to further stand up for you or whoever else.
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text: later in the day the Lancelot arrives
You are welcome to join us of course, if you wish.
(ooc: and if he does then here is the thread)
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