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Eins
For the elements, silver and iron. For the foundation, stone and the Archduke of Pacts. And for the ancestor, my great master, Schweinorg. Close the gates of the four directions. Come forth from the Crown and follow the forked road leading to the Kingdom. Fill, fill, fill, fill, fill. Repeat five times. When each is filled, destroy it. Set.
Heed my words. My will creates your body, and your sword creates my destiny. If you heed the Grail's call and obey my will and reason, then answer me! I hereby swear that I shall be all the good in the world. That I shall defeat all evil in the world. Thou Seventh Heaven, clad in the three great words of power, come forth from the circle of binding, Guardian of the Scales!
[This is a master (haha) post for Fate/PSLs! If you need anything specific tailored to your character (like a starter that doesn't start with the summoning like the above) let me know! We'll work something out over PM or Plurk.]
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[She must work out a lot. Rin has some exercise routine of her own, but she still is somewhat conscious of what she eats! Then again trying to buy in bulk on sale days mean Rin is limited in choices when it comes to food, and most fast food for her is viewed as a rare 'treat.']
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[ Turns out that swinging around a sword and running around in heavy armor all day leads to developing quite the appetite. Still despite that while her frame isn't exactly frail, she is definitely slender without much muscle definition. ]
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Then where is your muscle?
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Is it normal for others in this era to obsess over the bodies and forms of others?
[ Secretly she's a big cheatey cheat face who uses bursts of mana to help win fights. That's not to say that she isn't an excellent swordsman, but getting a little boost of help never hurt anyone. ]
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[Okay, so technically this Saber could be from the future. However from her speech patterns Rin is assuming that isn't the case.
Displeased and unsatisfied, she sits down to eat her chicken nuggets.]
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[ Take that as you will, Rin. Saber conquered everyone who stood in her way as she forced the lords to recognize her as the once and future king of England, and those that refused to fall in line were quickly replaced by those more pliable.
However all of the tension dissipates as Saber notices Rin's nuggets. Without hesitating she takes one and pops it into her mouth. She takes her time,
chewing and swallowing before speaking again. Truly the food of this age was exquisite! ]
I believe you said I was the sixth, correct? What is your estimated time table for the summoning of the seventh servant?
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Very soon. I was being told if I didn't summon within the next few days they were going to fly in a volunteer to take my place.
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I see. The most obvious masters will come from the Einzbern and Matou families. Of the two I would expect the Einzbern to prove the most difficult. They will most likely make their camp at their castle outside the city limits in the forest about thirty kilometers to the city's west. The entire forest is a bounded field, and furthermore the castle has numerous defenses that make direct assault ill advised. If the master from that family is smart they could easily fortify themselves in that position and wait out the war until the end when they can strike and take out the stragglers. They will prove to be difficult.
The Matou family is weaker. As I understand it, the members of the family capable of using magecraft have all but died out, essentially eliminating them from participating in the grail war. However if anything this makes them more dangerous, as they'll most likely turn to outside help. I doubt they would willing choose to forgo competing for the grail, as victory would allow them to reestablish their clan as one of the foremost families in the world. Assuming that they manage to partner with a capable magus, then we won't know that they're even involved until it's too late. As such I would expect them to utilize an Assassin class servant to help conceal their presence. Maybe a Caster type, but that one seems less likely.
[ Oh Saber. If only you knew about Sakura, then your assessment would be completely different. She takes a sip of her drink, mulling over the other possibilities. ]
We should also expect the Church to field a master as well. Given the sacred object we fight for, it would make sense for them to involve themselves as well. As for the other three, we should at least expect one member of the Mage's Association, perhaps someone from the Clock Tower. Whether or not only one member participates is debatable. Given the power struggles that occur within the organization, we could easily see the other two masters come from the Association. Our best bet would be to identify the unknown masters and eliminate them as soon as possible to limit variation and make further stratagems more viable without having to worry about unknown factors.
[ Pure cold, tactical analysis. Of course there's no way that Saber can know all of this just from what Rin has told her and the Grail imparted knowledge. Most of her information she learned from Kiritsugu in the last grail war, and while she hated him and his strategies, she had no real reason to believe that things would be different this time. ]
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Rin's eyes narrow. Her hand grasps the small paper container that holds her nuggets. She rests it on her lap to keep it away from her ravenous Servant.]
Finding them is easier said than done. I know how to use smaller familiars for scouting, but surveillance magic that can cover the city is a bit much for me.
[And if any magus can close of their circuits to hide themselves from being detected she's boned anyway. She is definitely lacking in the experience department.]
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I see. Unfortunately I do not favor the idea of fortifying the mansion and waiting for our enemies to come to us. The location is not safe enough, but if you're scouting abilities are subpar that reduces the chance of us finding our targets, especially if they're attempting suberfuge like we should expect from the Assassin class and their master.
[ She pauses for a moment, mulling over her thoughts as she swipes a few more fries. ]
Might I ask what types of magic you find yourself proficient in?
and this is where I bs some shit and lift from the wiki
[Her father, Tokiomi, specialized in flame magecraft. Because of that she has an easier time handling it, but she's actually capable of working with all five of the great elements. When announcing her strengths she sits up absolute straight with pride swelling in her chest.
Meanwhile she eats her nuggets, and pulls what is left of her fry container closer to her hoping to save it from Saber.]
to be fair 90% of nasu power level stuff is complete bs
[ Rin's fries are safe for now. It's not that Saber's no longer hungry. Perish the thought. Instead she's focused on the the issue at hand of the war. Normally Rin's abilities wouldn't be an issue, but Saber is almost certain that Rin has next to no combat experience. In an environment like the grail war, such a liability could be damning.
Still Saber won't say that outright. She won't injure Rin's pride, so she'll just sidestep the issue for the moment. ]
Things will most likely turn out for the better if I take the front line. There's no foe my blade cannot defeat, and so long as you survive our victory will come easily.
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Saber, let's not overstay our welcome here.
[Sitting down in a booth isn't exactly going to help them accomplish anything, and Rin thinks she sees a familiar face in the crowd approaching the restaurant. It's time to leave.]
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Where do you plan to proceed from here? Is there much more of the city that remains to be seen?
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[Tohsaka stands by the booth waiting for Saber to rise so they might exit the establishment together. While she waits she can feel... something. Like eyes boring holes into her back. She can't tell where it's coming from, but this solidifies it. They should definitely leave.]
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However Saber realizes that she's most likely walking directly into a trap. Still in her mind's eye this represents the best possible case for success, so she acts on her instinct decisively. She starts to whisper in a hushed tone to Rin, her tone stern and serious.]
We're leaving through the back. Stay close to me.
i thought i had responded to this, i'm sorry for the delay
She pauses.
Walking out first could be the end to their campaign. As a master she can't quite take the hit Saber would be able to. Rin allows her hand to drop, and steps aside. She looks over to her Saber.]
You first?
No worries!
She isn't quite sure what awaits her on the other side, but she won't be intimidated at this point of the game. If someone truly means her master harm, then she'll ensure that it's the last mistake they ever make. ]
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Rin. We need to find a secluded spot where I can fight openly.
[ At this point returning to the Tohsaka mansion is ill advised. With them being followed, leading an enemy straight to their stronghold would be ill-advised. Attempting to lose them in the crowd wouldn't work either. Assuming that a Servant is shadowing them, escape isn't an option. In Saber's mind the best course of action would be to try to force the enemy into a direct engagement, and from there eliminate them from the war. ]
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[In all the leaning and the hushed whispering Rin accidentally bumps her lips against her Saber's temple. This causes her to become more on edge, squeeze Saber's hand tighter, and take off at a quick pace. She strides hurriedly to the next crosswalk, and then stands there staring at the traffic light so hard it's almost as if the device offended her.
She's still holding Saber's hand. Her cheeks are flushed with color, but that makes her look like any other person who has had the chill of the winter bite at their skin. She says nothing further trying to pretend that slip didn't happen.
There are more important things to focus on.]
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When they reach the stoplight, Saber's managed to regain enough of her senses to lightly tug at her hand.]
Master...
[ Saber might be blushing ever so lightly. She is a former King of England. Having to ask people to let go of her hand after laying their lips on her head is not something that exactly comes natural to Saber. She pauses only for a few moments before continuing. ]
You can let go of my hand now. I will not lose you in the crowd nor will I let harm come to you.
[ Because this is definitely why Rin is gripping her hand so tight. Definitely. Without a doubt in her mind. ]
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R—right. I simply did not want us to get separated.
[The light turns green. Rin begins to move forward into the crosswalk.]
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She'll follow along for now, ready to spring to action so long as that presence follows them like a smog.]
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make their way down town, walkin' fast as faces passcontinue forward Rin keeps her distance. Enough so that sometimes people will shuffle in between them.Tohsaka doesn't feel any dread over it, though. Despite them temporarily losing sight of each other they're still connected. Her Saber isn't ever too far away, and knowing that keeps her calm.]
We're getting close. Do you think they've given up?
[The feeling of foreboding hasn't left, but the intensity has diminished some.]
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