"I don't know." Shinji knew it was the truth. After all, the magic of the Matou was not exactly easy to learn, and it was unlikely Shirou had ever encountered it in any real form. "Maybe one day. Perhaps you should ask Sheba for help. Engraving a pseudo-foundation to bridge the gap should be something she could do, given some time to prepare."

"How?" Shirou blinked for a moment, before looking sheepish.

"Sorry Shinji. I spoke out of turn. You really should broach it with her." He answered. Shinji just huffed, a hand gently tracing the hilt of an exquisite sword.

As we all know, Shirou is a smart man who always makes the right decisions, and has never been killed by women or Caster Class Servants over his decisions regarding them.

[X] Talk to Sheba or Mizukume.
-[X] About how Sheba should be able to engrave pseudo-foundations and help Shinji borrow some more skills from Emiya.


[X] Head straight to the Oni.
 
Shirou and shinji's interaction are heartwarming, especially when i know how it is in fsn. This being a friendship that could have been makes it tinged with sorrow.

I love it. Good job.



[X] Talk to Sheba or Mizukume.
-[X] About how Sheba should be able to engrave pseudo-foundations and help Shinji borrow some more skills from Emiya.

[X] Head straight to the Oni.
 
[X] Talk to Sheba or Mizukume.
-[X] About how Sheba should be able to engrave pseudo-foundations and help Shinji borrow some more skills from Emiya.

[X] Head straight to the Oni.
 
[X] Talk to Sheba or Mizukume.
-[X] About how Sheba should be able to engrave pseudo-foundations and help Shinji borrow some more skills from Emiya.

[X] Head straight to the Oni.
 
Shirou looked older. That much was true. His face had more lines then Shinji remembered, his body covered in what could be called the traditional garb of an archer and his torso wrapped in a large haori. His mouth twisted into a small smile.

Huh. That's a new look for you, kid.

"You're you." Shirou's answer was quite dry. "That's all you need to be."

It's all that's asked for.

Just what could Shinji truly be? On some level, he knew that he didn't really want to find out. To know oneself absolutely was something that Tohsaka had warned against, for there was only one outcome to knowing yourself.

Hah, Origin shit. I wonder what Shinji's is?

"Ha, so who got Sakura?" Shinji quipped, leaning his head back slightly. Shirou blinked for a long moment, before his lips turned sly.

Oh look at that big brother instincts.

Well.

What of them exist.

"When you see things, they become recorded in my internal world. It's the magic of the Infinite Forge of Wrought Iron, my Reality Marble." Shirou answered. "Ame-no-murakumo-no-tsurugi isn't an exception. There isn't anything like it in here, either."

Oh that's a new trick for you, Shirou. I guess I can't really call you EMIYA, can I?

"No, it's not." Shirou admitted. "It's special to me. Don't try to make that one, either. It would probably kill you." Shinji could only nod, a small smile gracing his face.

The hopes and dreams of those who lay dying on the battlefield are a heavy burden to bear for a human.

"She didn't want to wake up." Astolfo answered. "Perhaps she was enjoying herself too much."

Can confirm sleep is awesome.

"You are exotic. So is she." Mizukume nodded at the cave's entrance. "They will want to keep you. Be on your guard. I might be able to convince Shuten-chan to not do anything rash, but you will be on your own if Ibaraki-chan decides she wants to keep you." She paused just briefly. "Though knowing her tendency to break her toys, you won't last very long."

Oh. Fun. Not....bad, but....something to keep in mind. I wonder how Shinji's exotic?

[X] Talk to Sheba or Mizukume.
-[X] About how Sheba should be able to engrave pseudo-foundations and help Shinji borrow some more skills from Emiya.

[X] Head straight to the Oni.
 
[X] Talk to Sheba or Mizukume.
-[X] About how Sheba should be able to engrave pseudo-foundations and help Shinji borrow some more skills from Emiya.
 
"When you see things, they become recorded in my internal world. It's the magic of the Infinite Forge of Wrought Iron, my Reality Marble." Shirou answered. "Ame-no-murakumo-no-tsurugi isn't an exception. There isn't anything like it in here, either."
Interesting, he even has a different Reality Marble from EMIYA. Well, I suppose it's only natural, given that F/SN never happened here.
Shinji just huffed, a hand gently tracing the hilt of an exquisite sword.

"Cast me away." He whispered. A long moment passed. "This one isn't rusted."

"No, it's not." Shirou admitted. "It's special to me. Don't try to make that one, either. It would probably kill you." Shinji could only nod, a small smile gracing his face.
The context makes me think it's Excalibur Image, but the question of what would lead this Shirou to see it puts that into question.
"Let's get going." Shinji grumbled. "Time's a wasting." He paused for just a moment, before smiling. "Let's mosey."
LET'S MOSEY


[X] Talk to Sheba or Mizukume.
-[X] About how Sheba should be able to engrave pseudo-foundations and help Shinji borrow some more skills from Emiya.
[X] Head straight to the Oni.
 
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[X] Talk to Sheba or Mizukume.
-[X] About how Sheba should be able to engrave pseudo-foundations and help Shinji borrow some more skills from Emiya.

[X] Head straight to the Oni.
 
"Only if you were looking for a different answer." He answered, staring into the distance. "Just remember something for me. You're not empty. You are a full vessel. If you need help, then it's perfectly fine to demand rent."

"From who, you?"

"And anything else that's here." Shirou stated.
Anyone know what Shirou's talking about here? Also, should we tell Sheba about her and Shinji's Servant dream world things being linked?

[X] Talk to Sheba or Mizukume.
-[X] About how Sheba should be able to engrave pseudo-foundations and help Shinji borrow some more skills from Emiya.

[X] Head straight to the Oni.
 
Anyone know what Shirou's talking about here? Also, should we tell Sheba about her and Shinji's Servant dream world things being linked?
I think it might be referring to the fact that the Matous have a demon in them or something. And also that he's supporting multiple servants.

And I imagine that Sheba already knows. People getting visions from the Servants they have is not an unknown.
 
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[X] Talk to Sheba or Mizukume.
-[X] About how Sheba should be able to engrave pseudo-foundations and help Shinji borrow some more skills from Emiya.

[X] Head straight to the Oni.
 
[X] Talk to Sheba or Mizukume.
-[X] Consult then on both the best way to comport yourself, and why to do if things go south. You need to be prepared for what may happen, as you have a sinking feeling that things may not go your way.
[X] Explore the foothills as you go.

Because I can
 
You know, it's weird, but I'm considering changing my vote to join the bandwagon consisting of literally everyone else

See, it's weird that I even voted the way I did. After all, my anime's told me that this is the best time for a shounen powerup. I mean, why would anyone try to make survival plans as opposed to getting a potentially unreliable powerup.

It's not like the shounen thing has ever backfired before right?
 
Im sure i could make the shonen thing blow up in your face. After all, Sheba does have her own character, she isnt a mirror for you to just bounce off.
 
[X] Talk to Sheba or Mizukume.
-[X] Consult then on both the best way to comport yourself, and why to do if things go south. You need to be prepared for what may happen, as you have a sinking feeling that things may not go your way.
[X] Explore the foothills as you go.

I'm not usually a hypocrite and so here we are.
 
[X] Talk to Sheba or Mizukume.
-[X] Consult then on both the best way to comport yourself, and why to do if things go south. You need to be prepared for what may happen, as you have a sinking feeling that things may not go your way.
[X] Explore the foothills as you go.

I mean, I certainly didn't think that the vote was implying that we were going to do the shonen power-up right now, rather bringing it up as an option for the future, but w/e :V

Also, caution's neat.
 
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[X] Talk to Sheba or Mizukume. -[X] Consult then on both the best way to comport yourself, and why to do if things go south. You need to be prepared for what may happen, as you have a sinking feeling that things may not go your way.
[X] Head straight to the Oni.

I like the vote, but I'm not sure what we're expecting to find in the foothills.
 
[X] Talk to Sheba or Mizukume. -[X] Consult then on both the best way to comport yourself, and why to do if things go south. You need to be prepared for what may happen, as you have a sinking feeling that things may not go your way.
[X] Head straight to the Oni.

I like the vote, but I'm not sure what we're expecting to find in the foothills.

More options? If we're beyond lucky a back entrance?

Beats me man
 
[X] Talk to Sheba or Mizukume.
-[X] Consult then on both the best way to comport yourself, and why to do if things go south. You need to be prepared for what may happen, as you have a sinking feeling that things may not go your way.
[X] Head straight to the Oni.
 
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