[] "Rider. Where's Rider? Is she all right? I just sort of blacked out back there..."
You raised your head and faced the Knight, "Rider. Where's Rider? Is she all right? I just sort of blacked out back there."
"Well you were dangerously low on prana. Not only that but there's been signs that you were overusing your Circuits. Lady Rider is away to replenish her stores of prana at the behest of Lady Sarah," Saber answered with an awkward look while looking at the door, "It seems that Rider and that woman have a bit of history."
"I see. So Rider's out then? Good. I don't want her to leech off me for now," you said as you shook your head. You should still apologize for scaring her like that.
You felt like you were going to get an earful when she returns. Still... Sarah, huh? So she brought you to Scathach's place despite her grievances with the Witch of Dun Scaith. You then felt a great weight press on you as you realized it.
"Miss Brie? You're losing your color," Saber observed with a concerned look.
"I kissed her," you murmured as you felt your lips.
"Eh?" Saber blinked in confusion.
"I kissed Queen Medb of Connacht," you blurted out as you stared at him. You ran your hands into your orange hair, "Oh god."
"Well now, there's nothing wrong with that! I mean, love in itself has no boundaries. Why, my Liege herself is also in a relationship with Master's wi-" Saber said as he tried to console you.
"No, no, no. I don't wanna hear that but it's
Rider, she's the problem and I don't know how to deal with it! I mean, I was tired and out of my mind back then and-and-and," you started to stutter as you held your head.
Saber held up his hand with an understanding look, "Miss Brie, is there truly a problem?"
"W-Well I never really expected a Heroic Spirit to feel this way for... Me. And vice versa... I mean, sh-she's a Queen and I'm just... Just a Mud Doll," You whimpered as you lowered your head.
"Oh dear. You feel inadequate?" Saber said as he blinked in surprise.
"You didn't have to spell it out," you whined.
"Ah. Forgive me," Saber said with an apologetic look, "I mean... Surely Lady Rider doesn't feel that way. She was more than willing to wage war for you."
"I mean. Yes. But... I'm a Doll. I-I don't know how romance works! I mean, I know she's pretty and strong and clever and really obnoxious but that's it! I don't know what to do Saber!" You said as you held your blanket and brought your legs up, "Ahhh... Queen Medb... I kissed the goddamned Eternal Lady and I don't know what to feel."
"Well... Do you feel happy about it?" Saber asked you with a gentle smile.
"I mean... Yeah. I guess but... Her Legend-" you murmured before Saber clicked his tongue.
"Perhaps you're basing your knowledge on the past too much. Written history is not truly accurate when in regards to a person's personality... But I believe that your bond with her is the true measure for your feelings, not history," Saber advised you with a sagely tone, "Besides, Lady Rider, for all her mischief and promiscuity is also at a loss on how to approach this. No doubt that this situation is also new for her. It's good that the two of you have come to terms on your bonds but I believe you need the time to understand one another rather than thrusting yourself into the next stage of your relationship."
You started to feel a little better as you digested Saber's words. Maybe he was right... You were overthinking this and you were making a mountain out of mole hills. This was... Strange for even you and you didn't know how to go about it.
Well, it did happen so suddenly so maybe you should just feel things out. Maybe confirm your feelings so as to determine they're true. Medb would understand, right? There was no need to rush so... So you can just wait a bit and figure things out.
"Thanks Saber... I-I'm not that panicky anymore," you admitted with a sigh.
"It's no trouble. That and this conversation will be between us only, I assure you that. Why I've played my role as an advisor to my Liege should she require it. Though not in the matters of the heart, but I believe I have ample experience in this field," Saber said with a nod. He then relaxed and added, "You're still young, Miss Brie. Your relationship with Lady Rider will become beautiful if you cultivate it. Heroic Spirit or no, that should not get in the way of your romance with her."
"Thanks Saber. I needed that," you sighed as you relaxed your shoulders.
"Well now, I should be informing Lady Sarah and Master of your condition. They should be contacting Lady Rider that you're awake. Please wait here," Saber requested before getting up and walking out the door.
Once he shut it, you fell down on your bed.
"Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee," you squealed into your pillow as your ears felt hot.
This is going to be so awkward... You felt like you were going to shut down again just thinking about it. Medb's in a fritz too but that doesn't make it any better. Oh god... You don't know what you'll tell her. Can you even look at her?!
You rolled in your bed while hugging your pillow. Whoever made you want a sadistic Bastard for letting you feel these things.
You're going to shove Faux Pandora into their asses once you found them. Why did have to be Rider of all people?! Was it imprinting?! Were you some sort of animal?! GRAGH!
You squeezed your pillow as you buried yourself under your blanket. You want to laugh, you wanted to cry, you wanted to just hide away and maybe bury yourself underground so Rider won't find you. Fuck. It's going to be awkward but...
You'll get to that bridge soon enough.
"Ahem," a voice echoed before you perked up.
You found the Witch of Dun Scaith herself and Mr. Emiya by the door. You blinked in surprise before fixing your blanket.
"Are you quite done?" Scathach asked with a raised eyebrow, her red eyes staring you down.
"Sort of..." You replied with a cough.
Emiya walked by and sat on Saber's spot, "How are you feeling?"
"Could be better. What's the damage?" You asked with a meek tone.
"Overused Circuits and a nearly depleted Prana reserve. Had you forced either you or Medb to use your powers, you would have died and she would have disappeared in one swoop," Scathach replied with her arm crossed. She was wearing a tasteful cream colored sweater.
Emiya had taken off his suit jacket, leaving him in his white shirt and red tie, "You were in a pretty bad way. But you won. All you need now is a few days to recover."
"You should have seen that Brat's face... Demanding that I fixed you. Well, I agreed in the end. Consider yourself lucky," Scathach said as she met your gaze.
"So... I'm fixed?" You asked before looking down at yourself.
"No. I'm merely restoring your lost prana using the leylines near the cabin. The damage done to your body needs to be looked at by a professional and there's only one person in town for that," Scathach answered you with a serious look.
"That aside, you won against Caster. That in itself deserves praise," Emiya said with a relieved look.
"I disagree. She has potential to do better. Further training is required provided she isn't in her death bed," Scathach said as she cracked a smirk.
Emiya glanced at the older women, "Miss Sarah..."
"Alas, a cranky child would soon raise hell if I pushed it... Congratulations, Brie. You're currently the Master with the most kills. You should be proud," Scathach praised as she crossed her arms.
"Caster needed to be stopped. That's all I think of that battle," you replied as you lowered your gaze, "This isn't over yet so I shouldn't be complacent. Because of it, I have a target on my head."
"It's wise of you to realize that. Take that to heart and you won't die," Scathach said as she leaned on the wall.
"It pays to be prepared. Don't worry, we'll cover for you while you recover," Emiya said with a nod.
Bedside
[] What's Emiya going to do now? His targets are gone so he shouldn't have any reason to stay in this war. He has his family waiting after all.
[] Talk to Scathach about getting into contact with Hans. He's the only one who could fix you. If it meant keeping yourself alive, you'll talk to him.
[] You need a situation report of the current state of the war. If you have a target on your head by virtue of being the most active fighter, you need to know what kind of foes you have left.
[] Write in...
