Fate/White Parmesan

[] Rider's having too much fun bullying Ruler. You should go and stop her.

You sighed as you got out of the confessional booth. You and Kotomine walked at a brisk pace while you watched Ruler slowly overload from Medb's whispering. Yeah this had to stop somehow. It was fortunate that the church was empty today save for the executioners wandering around to guard the area.

After the Dead Apostle incidents, they were incharge of clean up. Kotomine had a pretty busy few days now. He did say that he would be pursuing Hinako Akuta and her new companion but he won't be doing it earnestly. His group was stretched thin as they were after most of them were called back.

There were other Holy Grail Wars happening and needed overseeing so he could understand but still... Ruler was going to be in a pinch if Archer attacked her again. That aside, it seemed like Rider did Archer's job for him.

"What are you doing?" You asked Medb as you chopped her on the head.

"Ow! I was just having a little girl talk!" Rider pouted as Ruler recovered slightly.

"A little girl talk wouldn't do this much to Ruler," you said as you placed your hand on your hip, "What did you tell her?"

Rider raised her eyebrows at you before smiling, "Stuff... About how much of an inexperienced kisser you are."

Kotomine coughed by your side, "Wow, under the bus you go."

Ruler straightened herself up and tried to regain some semblance of dignity, "W-Well... While I cannot condone the lifestyle you should pursue, I can simply pray that you find guidance back into the right path... K-Kissing and hugging before marriage... Surely the Lord will forgive you if you do penance."

You leaned close to the priest and whispered, "She's not going to make a fuss about us being girls?"

"She's too flustered. She's a strong and smart girl, she just doesn't have the resistance for this sort of thing," Kotomine whispered back as the Saint went off tangent listing the prayers you should do.

She finished fast though, not meeting Medb's gaze while raising her head, "Am I clear? B-Besides, that's forbidden love!"

"Hey can I corrupt her?" Rider asked as she licked her lips only for you to chop her head, making her wince.

"No. Don't bully the Saint or she'll smack you with a flag," you griped as you crossed your arms.

"Fine, fine... Are you two done talking?" Medb asked as she glanced at you.

"No. I haven't gotten to the bad part yet but I think Ruler should hear this too," you decided as you glanced at the Saint snapping back into a more serious expression.

"You two have certainly been busy. Let's take this elsewhere," Ruler decided as she stood up and turned to you, "Let's see what trouble you found yourselves in."

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You were in Kotomine's office with Medb and Ruler. Kotomine himself was seated behind his desk while Ruler stood behind him. Medb leaned on your seat with a relaxed look on her face, a contrast to your two hosts' faces.

"And you said you acquired this information from Lancer's Master. Well the ledger agrees with the identity of Archer at least. The Guru, no formal name whatsoever but certainly affiliated with the cult you brought up," Kotomine began as he tried to make sense of this. He adjusted his glasses while continuing, "The suspect at least matches Archer's faction."

"Still, the distribution of these drug related paraphernalia is highly illegal both in the eyes of normal law and the moonlit world. It could affect the war in the long run with how much chaos it could bring... I can see why they want to get rid of me... They would have free reign of the city if that were the case," Ruler said with grim expression, "To cloud the minds of normal people to overturn the order which is in this city, they are certainly playing the long game here."

"Does this meet your criteria for intervening?" You asked her with a raised eyebrow.

"It calls for an investigation normally... But with Archer's hostilities I doubt that there's little room for thinking that they're not involved," Ruler said with a sigh. She crossed her arms and shook her head, "It would take some planning... And muscle."

"The executioners remaining here are at your disposal, Ruler as am I. However against Archer's people it would be a difficult fight. Archer you could disable with a command seal but there's no telling what that faction has hiding," Kotomine replied as he glanced at the servant behind him.

"We can help. We're tasked with taking Archer out anyway so we'll go with you," you volunteered with a nod.

"That would be reassuring. Though I would also appreciate the participation of Saber's Master if you could get ahold of them. News say that you have worked together more than once now," Ruler said with a smile.

"Better than Lancer or his Master," Rider grumbled behind you.

"When will we be pursuing them?" You asked with a curious look.

"We'll contact you. But it should be before Christmas," Kotomine said as he leaned back on his chair, "I need to report this to the church and Clocktower... Just in case."

"For now, you two should be careful. Berserker has been more active than before... It took three Command Seals to force him back last time," Ruler warned you with a heavy tone.

"He almost killed you too," Kotomine added with a sagely nod.

"That only amplifies my point. Do not engage with Berserker unless you want to die. This is my warning to you two," Ruler said as she crossed her arms.

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You and Medb left the church with your jobs done. You should have back up when taking on Archer now so that was good.

Rider blew her hot breath into her hands before rubbing them together, "So... What do we do now?"

"I don't know. We could wait for Hans or do some investigating on our own. Frankly, I just want to go home and sleep some more," you sighed as you rubbed your forehead.

Medb had a cat-like smile from beside you.

"Without you on my side. You were so heavy I couldn't breathe," you griped as you dodged a jab.

"I am not heavy! How dare you!" Rider snapped with a pout.

"So she says," you chuckled as the two of you walked down the street.

Rider stayed by your side while you looked down your phone. This was the midpoint of the war and some things were coming to a head. These next few days are going to be crucial if you don't want to get killed.

You felt a hand grab your own, making you look down to see Rider's fingers interlocking with your own. She had her attention elsewhere so she must have done it unconsciously. Her hand was quite warm so you firmly grasped it in your own. You didn't let go however while you turned your attention back to your phone.

Where should you go now?

[] Meet up with Emiya and tell him of the plan.
[] Visit Scathach. You haven't thanked the lady properly for caring for you.
[] Swing by the Cult's territory and send out some scouts.
[] Walk to the police station and grab some guns. Lots and lots of guns.
[] Go home and swear off the war for the day. You want to go to sleep. You're feeling more tired than usual.
[] Write in...