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[Now here's a girl he has yet to meet. A girl who was "19, once". How interesting. Of course, he has to run into her sometime, especially after he heard there was another Servant running around. Maybe she's the one.]
[Anyways, he hardly wants to accost her or something. He's just sitting near the railroad station, browsing through his device - when he sees her pass, he raises his voice, an attempt to grab her attention.]
Hey, that's interesting, I didn't realize your hair was that long. You can't see the braid that well in your profile.
[Anyways, he hardly wants to accost her or something. He's just sitting near the railroad station, browsing through his device - when he sees her pass, he raises his voice, an attempt to grab her attention.]
Hey, that's interesting, I didn't realize your hair was that long. You can't see the braid that well in your profile.
[ Is that addressed at her? Jeanne looks around, and well, she is probably the only other person nearby with a braid? ]
Sometimes, I wonder why it's that long as well.
[ She was known to have cut her hair short before she traveled, after all, among other things. ]
Sometimes, I wonder why it's that long as well.
[ She was known to have cut her hair short before she traveled, after all, among other things. ]
...
[uh?]
You...don't know why it's long?
[THAT IS NOT SOMETHING A NORMAL PERSON SAYS, JEANNE]
[uh?]
You...don't know why it's long?
[THAT IS NOT SOMETHING A NORMAL PERSON SAYS, JEANNE]
[ 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.
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.
The braid looks nice, anyways.
[A nod.]
Say, "Ruler" is an interesting name. Or is that a title?
[A nod.]
Say, "Ruler" is an interesting name. Or is that a title?
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.
[ 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.
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?
[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?
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. ]
[ 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. ]
What about a magic cup that grants wishes? You heard of something like that?
[:)]
[:)]
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? ]
[ Does that answer his question enough? ]
[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.
[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.
[ 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.
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.
[ It's Monday night, and after seeing that note about the mermaids, Jeanne wants to investigate. Of course she does. She has to know exactly how dangerous it is, if the mermaids can be spoken to at all, or if there's no hope in it.
Well! The mermaids immediately try to drown Jeanne, biting and scratching and pull at her. She is a Servant and isn't some Caster who can't physically fight. The mermaids have environment advantage, but that's mostly it.
She wrests free, bit by by, but she's not all the way free yet.
Good evening, Hansa!!!! How you doing? ]
Well! The mermaids immediately try to drown Jeanne, biting and scratching and pull at her. She is a Servant and isn't some Caster who can't physically fight. The mermaids have environment advantage, but that's mostly it.
She wrests free, bit by by, but she's not all the way free yet.
Good evening, Hansa!!!! How you doing? ]
[lol okay jeanne you deal with that he'll just be over here scrolling through messages on his device, you do you]
[..................................actually, no. Hansa blinks with stunned surprise as he sees Jeanne in the midst of horrific looking sea creatures - wait, these are the mermaids? The priest shakes his head like he's spotted a mirage, but within a second, he's racing towards the monsters, hand outstretched.]
Saint Jeanne-!
[He's going to try to grab hold of her arm to just wrench her out of the grip of the mermaid as best he can.]
[..................................actually, no. Hansa blinks with stunned surprise as he sees Jeanne in the midst of horrific looking sea creatures - wait, these are the mermaids? The priest shakes his head like he's spotted a mirage, but within a second, he's racing towards the monsters, hand outstretched.]
Saint Jeanne-!
[He's going to try to grab hold of her arm to just wrench her out of the grip of the mermaid as best he can.]
[ She's going to kick one of them away as best as she can before she grabs Hansa's hand, gasping slightly, and doesn't resist when he wrenches her out. ]
Thank... you...! I didn't think it'd go that poorly.
[ Maybe she should have thought it through a little more? ]
Thank... you...! I didn't think it'd go that poorly.
[ Maybe she should have thought it through a little more? ]
[He could just go for the punch right now, but his primary thought is getting her out of this mess. The last thing he wants is being That Priest who let Jeanne of Arc of all people die at the hands of these weird bird fish things.]
You can't be that trusting... [The mermaids REALLY aren't happy - they're reaching for their deserved prey - but Hansa is backing away quickly, shifting his arm to keep Jeanne close.] Where's your sense of caution?
You can't be that trusting... [The mermaids REALLY aren't happy - they're reaching for their deserved prey - but Hansa is backing away quickly, shifting his arm to keep Jeanne close.] Where's your sense of caution?
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.
[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.
[ it won’t be the first or the last time she dies. ]
I am a Ruler. If there is trouble, I must see to what extent. Is it not better for a Servant to investigate?
[ so what if they’re all nerfed? she is still who and what she is.
she kicks free easily now that it’s hansa who has a hold on her and not the mermaids. she’s no saint. ]
I knew they were aggressive, but the note did not give detail. Now, I will update it so others may know.
I am a Ruler. If there is trouble, I must see to what extent. Is it not better for a Servant to investigate?
[ so what if they’re all nerfed? she is still who and what she is.
she kicks free easily now that it’s hansa who has a hold on her and not the mermaids. she’s no saint. ]
I knew they were aggressive, but the note did not give detail. Now, I will update it so others may know.
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?
[ 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?
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.
[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.
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. ]
[ 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. ]
...
[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]
[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]
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. ]
[ 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. ]
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.
[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.
[ 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.
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.
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