[He just stares down at her for a long moment...before he closes his eye, and heaves a sigh.]
Tch. Maybe you just like to bathe with it? [And a pause.] But no...its because you were involved, weren't you? I bet, whatever happened last night...the Tigers have two people, now, to fulfill the requirement.
[Why this? Why her? Why...? Hansa opens his eye, setting his expression into something neutral, but he's tired, so tired.]
I already turned in the standard to evidence. And I don't know what you will say about why it was there. But that's on you, Jeanne.
[His voice is stern.]
If this is what it was, I can't...by my principles, stand forward and protect you. Self defense is one thing. This is another. Though, I won't point you out, either. I'll just play as an Overseer, and remain in the middle.
[ There's something that flickers in Jeanne's expression, something complicated, something almost like but not quite incredulous before it slams into something just as neutral, if not more. ]
I have not and would not ask anyone to protect me. Is that what you think of me? That I would expect anyone to stand for me?
My flag was there for a reason, Hansa.
[ He, of all people, should know what it means of a Servant. He, of all people, knows what a Noble Phantasm is and how it identifies someone.
He, of all people, knows her True Name. ]
Did you think I didn't have time to take it with me? I left it to be found.
[His own face changes - an expression of surprise, then disbelief, then settling into...pure exhaustion, plain and simple.]
...Previous times, I've stepped forward and covered for those that have murdered, because of who they are, or my connections with them, and mostly because what they did wasn't out of their intentions. [There are...things that he knows, that he's kept close to his chest. Of course, Emet-Selch was one, but...] I only assumed it would be the same. But of course, you know who you are. I know who you are.
[Would it be any other way? For the saint, to stand forward, and accept everything she has done, and not shy away from it all?]
I'm sorry, Jeanne. It was just coming from a human who cares, more than anything else. I might be an Overseer, but being neutral never was my strong suit.
[He shakes his head.]
Whatever happens tomorrow...I'll stand by your wishes.
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[A beat.]
Seriously, what do you think?
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[ In particular, she is sorry for worrying him in that way. ]
I suppose... I don't expect that many to worry for me.
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[Though...]
[He frowns.]
Why was your flag in the spa, Jeanne?
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Why do you think it was there?
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[He just stares down at her for a long moment...before he closes his eye, and heaves a sigh.]
Tch. Maybe you just like to bathe with it? [And a pause.] But no...its because you were involved, weren't you? I bet, whatever happened last night...the Tigers have two people, now, to fulfill the requirement.
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I think the truth can come out during the trial, but... with all the other deaths this week, I don't know what will be focused on.
Some of those choices are worse than others.
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[Why this? Why her? Why...? Hansa opens his eye, setting his expression into something neutral, but he's tired, so tired.]
I already turned in the standard to evidence. And I don't know what you will say about why it was there. But that's on you, Jeanne.
[His voice is stern.]
If this is what it was, I can't...by my principles, stand forward and protect you. Self defense is one thing. This is another. Though, I won't point you out, either. I'll just play as an Overseer, and remain in the middle.
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I have not and would not ask anyone to protect me. Is that what you think of me? That I would expect anyone to stand for me?
My flag was there for a reason, Hansa.
[ He, of all people, should know what it means of a Servant. He, of all people, knows what a Noble Phantasm is and how it identifies someone.
He, of all people, knows her True Name. ]
Did you think I didn't have time to take it with me? I left it to be found.
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[His own face changes - an expression of surprise, then disbelief, then settling into...pure exhaustion, plain and simple.]
...Previous times, I've stepped forward and covered for those that have murdered, because of who they are, or my connections with them, and mostly because what they did wasn't out of their intentions. [There are...things that he knows, that he's kept close to his chest. Of course, Emet-Selch was one, but...] I only assumed it would be the same. But of course, you know who you are. I know who you are.
[Would it be any other way? For the saint, to stand forward, and accept everything she has done, and not shy away from it all?]
I'm sorry, Jeanne. It was just coming from a human who cares, more than anything else. I might be an Overseer, but being neutral never was my strong suit.
[He shakes his head.]
Whatever happens tomorrow...I'll stand by your wishes.
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She does not look away still. ]
I am aware of my choices, and I won't shy away from the consequences. For whatever reason it was, it doesn't change what I did.
[ Her voice becomes a fraction softer. ]
You don't have to do anything you don't wish to. I would not ask you to. If you wish to remain silent or whatever else, I do not mind.