[X] Order Assassin to stand by. Other Servants would surely step out to investigate. A clash was going to happen.

Assassins have almost never been great in a straight out brawl. Sending Chiyome into a mosspit doesn't seem like a great idea.
 
[X] Order Assassin to scout but to stay away from the Grail and the battle that will undoubtedly occur. You need to know what you're dealing with.
So there's Caren, Luvia, Sakura(?), Ophelia and Schez so far.
I'll be daring and try guessing Ophelia's Servant as Perseus.
 
Oh boy, here's Minerva. She's not Servant levels of strong, but she may be the strongest Master in the war; not an easy target for Assassin. We may need to make alliances to deal with her.
 
[X] Order Assassin to use the inevitable clash to steal the Grail away. She has the kit and skillset for a kidnapping. Get the Grail away from that area.
 
[X] Order Assassin to use the inevitable clash to steal the Grail away. She has the kit and skillset for a kidnapping. Get the Grail away from that area.

Considering who our Servant is, and how so many Servant will likely be fighting it out, this may even be possible.
 
[X] Order Assassin to use the inevitable clash to steal the Grail away. She has the kit and skillset for a kidnapping. Get the Grail away from that area.
 
The problem with stealing the Grail isn't that three other Masters target her specifically. I'm pretty sure at least one of their Servants will be there to shank our Assassin.
 
The problem with stealing the Grail isn't that three other Masters target her specifically. I'm pretty sure at least one of their Servants will be there to shank our Assassin.
It's risky, but the other Servants are going to be fighting amongst themselves, and it's high risk high reward; Assassin might get hurt, but if we succeed we suddenly have a huge advantage.

This is opposed to just waiting things out, which don't get me wrong is a perfectly valid strategy, but then we're stuck reacting to others' moves instead of taking the initiative ourselves.
 
[x] Order Assassin to scout but to stay away from the Grail and the battle that will undoubtedly occur. You need to know what you're dealing with.
 
[X] Order Assassin to use the inevitable clash to steal the Grail away. She has the kit and skillset for a kidnapping. Get the Grail away from that area.
 
[X] Order Assassin to scout but to stay away from the Grail and the battle that will undoubtedly occur. You need to know what you're dealing with.
 
[X] Order Assassin to scout but to stay away from the Grail and the battle that will undoubtedly occur. You need to know what you're dealing with.
 
[X] Order Assassin to scout but to stay away from the Grail and the battle that will undoubtedly occur. You need to know what you're dealing with.
 
"Will you be okay? That was the signal," a mature woman said to her companion. She fixed her golden hair as she turned to the other lady in the room.

The purple haired woman nodded, "This... Isn't my first war."
Sakura and Luvia curious.
"It's starting, boy," the old man said to his grandson, "A toast to the Holy Grail War, hm?"

"We won't lose, grandpa," the young man seated before him replied. They toasted and the clink of their glass echoed in the room.
Family.
A young woman held her hand as she looked out the window. Her lone eye stared down at the city before she held her hand against the glass.

A masked man stood behind her, his weapon ready, "Your orders, Master."

"Find the Grail," the young woman replied, "Bring her to me. We'll protect her."
To win? Or because they know something, that makes them wan't to protect the living grail for other reasons?
Within a bedroom, a young man held his hand as it burned. He gasped and endured the pain while his command seal grew hot.

Sweat dropped down his face before a pair of hands covered his own.

"Miss?" He murmured with a wary tone.

"It's begun, Master. This story is only beginning. Will you see it through?" The woman said as the moonlight showed her veil.

"I will... I have to," the young man said as he closed his eyes.
I am guessing, this is the accidental one.

All in all Sakua, Luvia, Old Man, Grandson, Young Woman, Young Man, and MC. It seems like they are all masters, but unsure.

[X] Order Assassin to use the inevitable clash to steal the Grail away. She has the kit and skillset for a kidnapping. Get the Grail away from that area.

First strike. May or may not backfire even if we succeed. If it doesn't, well that works out.
 
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[X] Order Assassin to use the inevitable clash to steal the Grail away. She has the kit and skillset for a kidnapping. Get the Grail away from that area.

Getting the grail first is important. We don't know what they know about the war, and if they're ignorant we can control the narrative. If they aren't we can make a first impression, hopefully a good one. And if Assassin fails, well it's not horribly surprising. This is a risky move after all.
 
[X] Order Assassin to scout but to stay away from the Grail and the battle that will undoubtedly occur. You need to know what you're dealing with.

I'm tempted to try for the Maximum Loki play and make everyone else blame each other for stealing the Grail while we have it the whole time, but that's a better fit for a Kiara quest. I don't think Hans is silver-tongued enough for it.
 
[X] Order Assassin to use the inevitable clash to steal the Grail away. She has the kit and skillset for a kidnapping. Get the Grail away from that area.
 
[X] Order Assassin to scout but to stay away from the Grail and the battle that will undoubtedly occur. You need to know what you're dealing with.
 
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[] Order Assassin to scout but to stay away from the Grail and the battle that will undoubtedly occur. You need to know what you're dealing with.

"Assassin, I need you to go. This might be our chance to go see what the other servants are like," you told her as you met her gaze, "We need to know what we're dealing with."

"Will I be joining the battle?" Assassin asked you with a frown.

"No. You'll be observing. Make your presence scarce," you clarified as you rubbed your chin, "Let them take the Grail if they wish but until the situation changes, keep a close eye on the events that will occur. We'll play this smart."

"I understand. I will go," Assassin replied as she stepped back, "Will you be staying here?"

"Yes. I trust that you'll return safely. Good luck," you told her as she vanished from your sight.

You need to go as well. You'll tag your consciousness into the Scrap Bird and follow Assassin. You knew where the park was, you should be able to get a bird's eyes view from the air.

You sat back on your bed and laid down. You closed your eyes and extended your consciousness to your automata.


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You opened your eyes to look down at the evening cityscape. You spread your wings and dived from your perch and took off to glide down. The wind howled past your body as you sharply made your way towards the park where the Grail should be. This was it, the real start for this war.

You just hoped that Assassin could stay out of sight. You flew down and through the buildings before flapping your wings and ascending once more. The park was in sight, you could see it. Enhancing your vision, you saw the playground.

"Assassin, are you close?"

"Yes. I'm at the park now. Two servants have appeared."

"Right on schedule, huh."


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Assassin blended the darkness and killed her very presence. She had been too late and two Servants have already stepped in the Grail's presence. One of them was a talk man with rough looking features. He was bare chested and carried with him two massive swords as if they weighed nothing.

He stood by the Grail's side... That young child and stepped between her and the second servant.

The Servant was a man in his prime, wearing a kimono over his shoulders. His hakama was colored sea green as his sandals rose and fell with each step, his movements as light as a feather. His straw hat concealed his eyes but Assassin felt a deep pit of dread take form in her stomach.

She looked down at her hands and felt a primal fear upon gazing upon that man. It was like the very cursed blood which coursed through her veins churned on terror.

"Assassin. Focus. I'm here," her Master's gentle voice kept her steady as she hid.

So long as she remained hidden, that man with the straw hat would not see her.

She watched as the two Servants sized one another up. One wore the appearance of rough brute with his massive swords while the other remained stoic with his hand resting upon the hilt of his katana.

"Say, lil' Grail. You should step back. The grown ups have a bit of talking to do," the rough looking man said.

"Step aside, Berserker," the straw hat man ordered as he remained where he was, "You do not want this fight."

"Oh... I think I do, Saber, is it? Think your little sword can hold against mine?" Berserker asked with a low chuckle.

Saber cracked a smile, "One way to find out. But we can make this easy on the both of us. Simply hand us the Grail and we will leave you for last."

"Tempting. You know what they say about saving best for last," Berserker said as he lowered his swords, "But..."

He then raised one towards Saber.

"It's just not my style, buddy," Berserker said with a smirk.

"Such hubris. Your arrogance may just trip you up," Saber replied as the two Servants stared each other down.

The girl watching them took a step back just as a violent wind erupted from Saber. The girl's hat flew away and her black hair danced about as Berserker protected her from the harsh winds.

"Not going to make this eas-" Berserker hissed just as Saber vanished.

Lightning blasted through the immediately area before Berserker raised his blade. He blocked a devastating blow which was enough to push the mountain of a man back.

Saber grinded his blade against Berserker and the two men cracked equal grins. Berserker kicked him in the stomach before forcing him away from the child. The Grail watched in awe as two Servants dueled before her, each blow hammering through the air like Artillery fire.

Berserker slammed down his sword upon Saber and the katana wielder parried it easily. Berserker used his second blade to block the next strike and the two men were locked together.

"Not bad for a shortie," Berserker chuckled as he pit his strength against Saber.

"I'm impressed. It is an honor to face a Hero of your caliber," Saber replied as the two of them broke contact.

Berserker flew and hit a fountain while Saber smashed into a pond. Berserker dragged himself on his feet as he chuckled while Saber used his sword as a crutch to pull himself out of the waters. A heartbeat passed and Saber turned into lightning, smashing into Berserker's guard.

He raised his sword and disarmed Berserker in one stroke, robbing him of both his swords. Saber moved to cut but was met with a fist to his face.

Saber was pushed back as Berserker's swords fell on the ground.

"That all?" Berserker taunted as he cracked his knuckles.

"You amuse me," Saber replied as he sheathed his sword.

The awestruck girl found it in herself to move away from the fighting. She began to move towards the trees to hide from the Servants. Assassin watched her go and was cut between following her and watching the battle.

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You had the scrap bird perch itself on a tree while observing the battle.

"Master, what should I do?" Assassin asked as she turned her attention between the Grail and the fight.

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[] Order her to grab the girl and run for it.
[] Order her to follow the girl and observe.
[] Order her to stay and watch Saber and Berserker's bout.
[] Write in...
 
[x] Order her to follow the girl and observe. We shall watch Saber and Berserker's bout.
 
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[X] Order her to grab the girl and run for it.

Tentatative vote, but this seems like a prime opportunity.
 
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