＄02-00-02-09-1-0
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[charaSet B 4004001 1 Astolfo]
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[charaSet E 98111500 1 "Da Vinci"]
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＠Rider
I hate to admit it, but we've just taken one step forward and two steps back.
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＠Mash
I'm afraid so. We may have succeeded at defeating[sr]Wu Zetian and bringing down the Nightless City, but...
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＠Astolfo
Now the Amazons have taken it over instead, right?
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＠Rider
Right. We're still not quite sure what happened,[sr]but the men we left behind have reported back...
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＠Rider
After the “natural disaster”[line 2]the big guy[line 2]ended his rampage, he disappeared as usual.
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＠Rider
And now the Amazons have taken over what's[sr]left of the city.
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＠Da Vinci
I think we can do better than to keep referring to him as “natural disaster” or “big guy.” I say it's time we came up with a proper name for him.
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＠Da Vinci
He may have originally been Heracles, but his Spirit Origin has changed dramatically.
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＠Da Vinci
His output, durability, and even divinity are all much higher than usual. The first thing that comes to mind is to call him Giant Heracles...
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＠Da Vinci
...but since he once fought against the giants alongside the gods of Olympus, I don't think he'd be particularly thrilled about that.
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＠Da Vinci
How about calling him “Heracles Megalos,” meaning “Huge Hero Heracles”?
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＠Da Vinci
We could even shorten it to just “Megalos.”
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＠Mash
...I agree. I can't quite bring myself to refer to that Servant as Heracles either.
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＠Mash
Megalos sounds like a good name to me.
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＠Mash
Anyway, after Megalos destroyed the city, and the Amazons came in and took over the remains...
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＠Mash
What happened to Wu Zetian's subjects?
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＠Rider
I'm told they lost their will to fight and meekly surrendered to the Amazons.
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＠Da Vinci
Given how they “reproduce,” it's possible that they, and the pirates, are more like familiars than people.
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＠Da Vinci
Which is to say, they were created by their respective rulers, and don't truly belong to this world.
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＠Da Vinci
If that's true, it would make sense for them to simply submit to whatever ruler has assumed control.
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＠Rider
Hmph... Submit, huh.
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＠Rider
I don't know if the Amazons were planning this or if it was just luck, but either way, they've ended up swooping in and making off with everything.
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＠Rider
...Pisses me the hell off.[sr]We'll have to make sure to return the favor some day.
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＠Rider
Anyway, that aside...
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＠Rider
What's she doing here?[sr]Wasn't she the Assassin's tactician?
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？1：She just kind of tagged along...
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＠d'Eon
Indeed. She ended up accompanying us after we all made our escape.
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＠Fou
Fooou.
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？2：I couldn't just leave her behind...
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＠Mash
I may not like the risk that represents, but I will say that that sounds just like you, Senpai...
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＠Fou
Fou fou.
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？！
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＠Caster
...
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？1：Wh-what is she doing!?
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＠Mash
I-I know that pose!
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＠Mash
I've often seen Benkei doing that in front of Ushiwakamaru here in Chaldea's hallways.
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＠Mash
It's a traditional Japanese form of apology known as “dogeza”!
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？2：Is that...Japanese “dogeza”!?
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＠d'Eon
It is indeed. I know of it as well.
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＠d'Eon
I've never seen one performed so beautifully before. The angle of her head, the arrangement of her hands... I feel as though I'm witnessing a work of art!
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？！
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＠Rider
What are you playing at?
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＠Caster
...I have heard that this is the ultimate apology,[sr]one that originates from a land known as Japan.
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＠Caster
I understand that, as this pose is performed with one's entire body, it allows one to show absolute remorse when pleading for one's life.
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＠Rider
Pleading for your life...?
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＠Caster
Yes. I...I don't want to die.[sr]That's my only wish.
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＠Caster
You have defeated Wu Zetian, and so I am surrendering to you.
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＠Caster
I believe that is the best option I have to ensure my survival.
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＠Caster
So please, I only ask that you spare my life.[sr]In return, I will do anything you want.
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＠Da Vinci
You sure you should be throwing around promises like “I'll do anything you want” so casually?
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＠Da Vinci
Because a certain wolf in sheep's clothing may be looking to “fleece” your bodacious bod for himself.
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＠Fergus
...Wh-why is everyone looking at me!?
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＠Caster
... (Shudder)
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＠Fergus
Please stop looking at me like I am some kind of wild animal.
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＠Fergus
The other me might behave like that sometimes, but I never would.
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＠Fergus
At any rate...[charaFace D 0][sr]I can understand how she feels.
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＠Fergus
It's only natural to not want to die.[sr]Especially for a woman who isn't a warrior.
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＠Rider
Caster, does this mean you want to be the Resistance's tactician now?
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＠Caster
I'm afraid...that's all I can do.
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＠Rider
First you worked for Dahut at Ys.
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＠Rider
Then you betrayed her to go to Wu Zetian, and now you've come crawling to us, huh?
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＠Caster
...I understand your reluctance to trust me.[sr]I don't blame you.
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＠Caster
But every action I've taken up to this point has stemmed from my desire to not die.
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＠Caster
That desire...holds true even now. So I beg you again not to kill me. Please, don't cast me out.
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＠Da Vinci
I understand not wanting to die, but why would you be scared of getting kicked out?
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＠Caster
If I were forced to leave here, I would have no choice but to go to the Amazons in El Dorado.
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＠Rider
...
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＠Caster
W-wait. I misspoke.[sr]I promise, I didn't mean that as a threat!
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＠Caster
Oh no, this is terrible.[sr]Now my death is all but assured. I have to repent!
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？1：(TIL: some people shake when they repent.)
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？2：(So...much...jiggling... Can't...look...away.)
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＠Astolfo
Huh, I've never seen Master look so lost in thought before. I wonder what [&he's:she's] thinking?
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？！
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＠d'Eon
If that was not a veiled threat to employ you else you take your services to our enemy, then what was it?
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＠Caster
...I don't believe the queen of El Dorado would have need of me. She would very likely have me killed.
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＠Caster
So as I see it, I have three options.
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＠Caster
Either I die here, I am forced to leave and the Amazons end up killing me, or I join you.
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＠Caster
As such...I must do whatever I can to gain your trust.
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？1：I don't know. That's not something easily gained.
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＠Caster
If my promise to serve as your tactician is insufficient...then I have nothing left to lose.
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＠Caster
As proof of my willingness to help...I will tell you my True Name.
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＠Mash
...!?
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＠Fou
Fou!?
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＠Caster
I am Scheherazade. A Caster in name only, whose sole talent lies in spinning tales.
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＠Da Vinci
Aha, Scheherazade. Now your strange summoning act from before all makes sense.
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？1：I think I've heard that name before, but...
？2：I've no idea who that is.
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＠Da Vinci
Even if you don't recognize her name, I bet you've at least heard of the stories associated with her.
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＠Da Vinci
Does “One Thousand and One Nights” ring any bells for you? Or maybe “The Arabian Nights”?
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＠Da Vinci
She's the meta character used to deliver every one of those stories.
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＠Da Vinci
The brave daughter of the chief vizier, in the book she tells a new story each night to stop a king from taking her life.
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＠Scheherazade
Brave? No... There was nothing brave about it.[sr]I was just desperate to not die.
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＠Scheherazade
I have read countless books and stories, and acquired a fair amount of knowledge in the process.
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＠Scheherazade
I believe that knowledge could be of use to you by helping to predict the enemy's next move, or to better assess the opportunities for you to make yours.
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＠Scheherazade
D-does that sound acceptable?
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＠Scheherazade
...
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＠Scheherazade
Of course, if you have no need of such knowledge, and will kill me if I cannot demonstrate any other benefits of my continued presence...
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＠Scheherazade
The only other thing I have to offer is my body[charaShake F 0.01 2 2 0.7]... (Glance)
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＠Fergus
I told you, I'm not going to try anything![sr]Please stop looking at me like that!
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＠Mash
...What do you think, Senpai?
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？1：You can never have too many allies.
？2：We can't just kick her out. That would be cruel...
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＠d'Eon
If that is your decision, Master, we have no objections.
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＠d'Eon
She may have been on our enemies' side thus far, but I can discern no falsehood in her words.
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＠Astolfo
Plus! She gave us advice about how to survive that whole escape the rampaging Megaberserker thing!
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＠Astolfo
If she'd wanted to hurt us, she'd have just let us fight Mega Herc and go kersplat!
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＠Scheherazade
...Thank you. You have my gratitude.
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＠Fergus
That's more like it. Being scared all the time is no good for your health. A show of positivity is better for everyone.
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＠Fergus
That's how it should be for all women.
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＠Fergus
Erm, well, that is... I don't mean to say women should be subservient to men! I just mean they should be free to be themselves!
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＠Rider
If you're all okay with this, I guess there's no point in me being the lone voice of dissent. Besides, we do need all the help we can get.
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＠Rider
However, I still have to ask this: Are you sure this book knowledge of yours will actually be helpful?
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＠Scheherazade
That's a very fair question.
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＠Scheherazade
As soon as an opportunity to demonstrate my utility presents itself, I shall take it. And as luck would have it, it seems that time is now.
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＠Scheherazade
This scent I'm picking up on the wind is the same as that discovered by Daniel's son, Hâsib.
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＠Scheherazade
In other words...the scent of a snake-woman.
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＠Rider
Huh?
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＠Resistance Boy
Rider, come quick![sr]There's a pack of Lamia after our peaches!
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＠Rider
...Aha, I see.
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＠Scheherazade
I will also help to rid you of these pests, if only to demonstrate how I might be useful.
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＠Scheherazade
But, please do keep in mind that I usually try to avoid combat as much as possible.
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＠Scheherazade
After all...if you lose in battle, you also lose your life...
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