it only hurts for a moment - you get used to it quickly

[swordsinternally]

[ After everything's said and done, Shirou's going to go ahead and set things up for today. It's the same as always; nothing has changed-- but he still wants to believe that there's something worth in doing this, so he'll at least go ahead and do that once he's given out notes (or told a person verbally, one on one) under their door, a small neat note stating: ]

For those who don't want to be alone today:

I know it's been a hard month. And I know it's probably going to get even more difficult from here. But I don't want anyone to give up just yet. If you'd like, there'll be food and drinks in the simulation room.

- E.

[ And for those who decide to make the trip to the simulation room, they'll find themselves walking into what seems to be a karaoke bar! Shirou's made it pretty spacious and there is, in fact, a table set up with some food for everyone to take - primarily burgers and ramen (hell, there's a bit of ramen burgers, too, the Biggest Cancer) - that he's made the decision to make, so feel free to take it, and he's willing to even get drinks for everyone, too.

This includes virtual drinks, as he actually has some experience working at a bar, even if it was more menial tasks and less bartending. But hey, there's a first time for everything, yeah?

And there's also the option to sing your heart out-- although that might not be the most appropriate, given the last execution, but he's. He's trying, anyway. ]

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[devotingly]

[ well waver definitely jolts when he feels a hand around his waist. and the fact that it's alexander doing that doesn't make the embarrassment any better. ]

Don't think I'm not angry at you, Rider.

[ but he'll lean against him, exhausted. ]

[pathofconquest]

I would expect no less from you.

[He can handle a lovers’ quarrel as long as he’s stilll allowed to stay at Waver’s side.]

Not just anyone can conquer the heart of a future King.

[But there’s a bit of seriousness here—]

But you cannot live on strength alone.

[devotingly]

That's--

[ waver frowns, gripping the cup tighter in order to keep his hands from shaking ]

You were about to leave me alone.

[pathofconquest]

You were the first to invite others to vote for you in my stead, without giving me as much as a chance to speak.

So we're even.

It's clear we're both interested in protecting each other at any cost. Isn't that good enough?

[devotingly]

Because I knew how you would act, dumbass. I knew you weren’t the culprit and I was betting on the fact that people would reconsider their opinions on you instead of voting for someone innocent.

[ or waver is just trying to justify his irrational actions. who knows? ]

[pathofconquest]

...and if it had been me? Then what would you do?

[He wondered if Waver had ever considered that. No-- he's mostly certain. He truly doubts it ever crossed his mind. But naturally he brings it up anyway.]

Would you still wish for me to play innocent? Would you still attempt to defend me at your own risk?

[devotingly]

Tch--

[ waver crosses his arms, looking away. alexander is right by all accounts...but he doesn't want to admit the fact that he hadn't thought about that at all.

however, there's something that he adds, quieter. ]

Would you kill someone?

[pathofconquest]

If I'm targeted, I won't go out quietly. Nor will I be witness to a crime without doing what I believe I should.

[He doesn't seem worried about it though. After all--]

But I've got everything I want. There is no wish they can grant, no offer they can give me.

[See: He's looking right at the Only Thing he needs.]

[devotingly]

[ goddammit alexander why are you so stupidly charming--

waver turns red but, instead of pushing alexander away...he leans into him. he's still pouting and his arms are crossed, but he doesn't want to be apart from his new...new what? boyfriend? ]

Still angry.

[ but from the way he mumbles it quietly, that might not be entirely true. ]

[pathofconquest]

[It's that Charisma C Lvl. 10.]

Then tell me what I can do to fix that.

[He knows you're not really angry. But that's why he's comfortable nuzzling his face into the top of Waver's hair.]

[devotingly]

I'd be making it way too easy for you, then.

[ but waver's also nuzzling him back, almost like a cat. ]

We should go back to the room. I'm tired of being here.

[pathofconquest]

I'll get it out of you one way or another.

[He can think of a Few Ways to go about that.]

So early? [Huehuehuehue...] I would be glad to join you.

[devotingly]

Is that some sort of challenge?

[ he huffs, smirking ]

As if I’ll let you win.

[pathofconquest]

Hah!! I welcome you to try.

[He’s genuinely excited. Bring it Waver.]