[ the timeline mess, he'll contend with on a better day. the implication that there was a Fifth war after the Fourth, that it's most likely the case that he was unable to bring glory to his Master's name... those are things he'll mull over and come to terms with on a day that isn't about meeting new people, seeing new things.
because, well. here's Rin, puffing up from one idle provocation. it would be rude to laugh, but he feels himself having to cover his smile; broad shoulders turn just an inch, curled fingers raised to his lips to hide the faint curve.
she's still young, he thinks. young enough to rise to the occasion. ]
So your Servant is a Saber. [ his even alto warms again, a touch playful. ] Whether or not they're 'invincible' can be put to the test.
[ down, doggo. it's evident that he's still half-joking (he'd still want to spar!!!); the addendum he tacks on is a testament to his goodwill. ]
...Your Servant is fortunate to have a Master such as yourself. Even if this place is as you say, without the rules of a war to bind us.
[ a Master who would drop her guard to defend her Servant's honor, to extol the strength of their bond without shame— truly, he admires that sort of relationship. it shows in his body language, in the way his fondness seems to seep into that put-together face. ]
I'M LAUGHING, rin's so cute?!!
because, well. here's Rin, puffing up from one idle provocation. it would be rude to laugh, but he feels himself having to cover his smile; broad shoulders turn just an inch, curled fingers raised to his lips to hide the faint curve.
she's still young, he thinks. young enough to rise to the occasion. ]
So your Servant is a Saber. [ his even alto warms again, a touch playful. ] Whether or not they're 'invincible' can be put to the test.
[ down, doggo. it's evident that he's still half-joking (he'd still want to spar!!!); the addendum he tacks on is a testament to his goodwill. ]
...Your Servant is fortunate to have a Master such as yourself. Even if this place is as you say, without the rules of a war to bind us.
[ a Master who would drop her guard to defend her Servant's honor, to extol the strength of their bond without shame— truly, he admires that sort of relationship. it shows in his body language, in the way his fondness seems to seep into that put-together face. ]