JEANNE CATCH-ALL

[robopriest]

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[discernments]

[ Sometimes, you're not a normal person? ]

No, I know why it's long.

[ Her smile is sheepish because she knows how that sounds. ]

I'm sorry. I know I make little sense. It's not that important. I merely remember my hair being shorter, once.

[robopriest]

The braid looks nice, anyways.

[A nod.]

Say, "Ruler" is an interesting name. Or is that a title?

[discernments]

Thank you.

[ She doesn't think anyone's every complimented her on it before. ]

I would call it more like a role, as well as a name. You can call me Jeanne, if you prefer.

[robopriest]

Jeanne? That's a lovely name.

[There's a long pause. A smile crosses his face.]

Hey, Jeanne. Weird question. You wouldn't happen to know about a certain magic cup, would you?

[discernments]

Thank you.

[ She didn't choose it, but she can accept the compliment for her parents. ]

You'll have to be a bit more specific. I know of more than one magic cup.

[ Someone probably has a NP that's a cup. ]

[robopriest]

What about a magic cup that grants wishes? You heard of something like that?

[:)]

[discernments]

I didn't know if there'd be someone else. I've been introducing myself with both my class and my name to see any recognition.

[ Does that answer his question enough? ]

[robopriest]

[And there he has it.]

[He stands up from where he's sitting, pocketing his device. He bows his head.]

My name is Father Hansa Cervantes. I'm the Overseer of the Snowfield Holy Grail War, sent as representative of the Holy Church.

[A beat. He lifts his head. Not quite smiling, but giving her a curious sort of look. Jeanne, huh.......once nineteen.......curious as to why she has short hair....hm. How very interesting.]

...You know, titles are best for Servants, right? I thought they were more cautious when it came to giving out their True Names.

[discernments]

[ Snowfield? She knows there are other Holy Grail Wars out there, but is this one the scale of the Fuyuki one?

Jeanne smiles. ]

I'm happy to meet you, Father Cervantes. I am not a participant of the war. Do you know what the Ruler does? I've been summoned by the Holy Grail itself.

[ She has no Master. ]

There is no weaknes in knowing my True Name. It's not as if my history tells you what can harm me, and it's a way of showing trust to those who know Servants.

[robopriest]

I've vaguely heard of a Ruler. But there were none in the Grail Wars that I know of.

[He's not super in the know of obscure fate/ lore.]

You were burnt at the stake, Saint. That's one thing that could harm you. [A beat. Is it blasphemous to point something out that in front of a magical being that is the presentation of a holy saint? Maybe?] Anyways, this isn't exactly a Grail War, and the rules here aren't ones we know. Keeping some stuff close to your chest is totally valid, you know.

[discernments]

Please call me Ruler or Jeanne.

[ She accepts that others have given her the title of saint, but there are some titles and names that are more true than others.

Her lips curve in a small smile. ]

Rulers are afforded a few privileges, and I'm not sure why you think I've divulged everything simply because I don't mind giving my True Name.

[ She is open, but not everything is out in the open. ]

Are you worried for me, Father?

[robopriest]

Whatever you prefer.

[Well, a True Name basically has the whole story behind it, doesn't it? Unless there's something in her history that isn't that widely known. He supposes that's what she's getting at.]

Worried? [His eyebrows raise in slight surprise - before his face eases into a grin.] Hardly not. My role is one of neutrality. I don't take the sides of Servants......though you're an unusual one in that you're neutral too, I suppose.

[discernments]

My priority is making sure the Holy Grail War doesn't disturb the world.

[ She is neutral, but certain people doing certain things have forced her hand. ]

I intend to do what I can so I can return to upholding that, but to make it more clear, as a Ruler, I'm given Command Seals that can be tied to any Servant participant.

[ Which is why she has less to worry about even if they all know her name. ]

[robopriest]

...

[Sorry, Jeanne. He lets out a noise that sounds like the mixture between a scoff and a laugh.]

You know, with legends like you, who needs Overseers, am I right?

[YOU'RE TAKING HIS JOB but that's okay overseers are overrated anyways]

[discernments]

It'd be better if you didn't need me.

[ She's a special case. ]

It's only when the Holy Grail judges that the war has a possibility of becoming too extreme that I'm summoned. I'm sure you're doing a fine job.

[ It's probably because he's doing his job that there's no need for a Ruler in his Holy Grail War. ]

[robopriest]

So you're like our "break glass in the case of emergency" button, then.

[And ha. HA. Ha. The Snowfield Holy Grail War going normally without any need for a Ruler. Ha. HOO BOY.]

Anyways, my case is...special. [Hm!] But anyways, Jeanne as Ruler...I don't think a Grail War could ask for anything better.

[discernments]

[ Does the Holy Grail enable her to understand this reference? It's a very good analogy, though.

Her gaze lowers a fraction, as if almost embarrassed and a little discomfited. ]

I... I wouldn't go that far. There are other Heroic Spirits who would make great Rulers.

But that both our Holy Grail Wars warrant being called special is concerning.