[X] Inform Kirei. You just sold Mt. Enzou, as your Guardian and ostensible manager of your estates, this is the kind of thing that you should tell him.
Shelving her confusion for the moment, the young Tohsaka Heir deposited the envelope into a place where it would hopefully remain secure. The lining of her skirt.
Truly, Rin was ever an shining example of thinking ahead.
Taking a moment to inhale several deep breaths of the smell of wealth, the girl paced around her newfound riches energetically, determining her next course of action. The idea of visiting the Matou residence was considered, but instantly discarded. Zouken was a disgusting creature of the highest order, and it was not as if there were any other individuals at the house worth noting.
So, too, was discarded the idea of visiting Ryuudou Temple and informing it's inhabitants of their change of circumstances. This, while seemingly petty, was entirely understandable. As individuals who had shunned The Lord and his guidance, whatever misfortune they had invited upon themselves in turning away from his love was entirely their own fault. Indeed, Rin truly was blameless for whatever misfortune may befall them.
With a final act of will, the young magus quelled even her colossal avarice, and decided to inform her beloved guardian of the new mess of official documentation he would soon have to go to the effort of filling out. To be forewarned was to be forearmed, and Kotomine Kirei was a man of God who had stood with the young girl in her darkest moments.
Such loyalty should only be repaid in kind, after all.
Realizing that informing her ever thoughtful mentor of this latest turn of events would lead to him taking the initiative and asking…
necessary questions, Rin simply locked up her home and marched towards the Kotomine Church. While it would be an incredibly long walk for an individual of lesser standing, the Tohsaka Heir was more than capable of making the two hour long trip without any effort, surely.
As she neared the house of the lord, it's lights blazing brightly even in the night, Rin grit her teeth and approached it's entrance. After staring at the well-maintained wooden entrance to the building, she swung open it's doors and walked into it's
spacious chapel.
"Kotomine! I knew you're in there!" The precocious child called out, and so as was the necessary duty as the shephard of this flock, one Kotomine Kirei slowly walked out from the church's rear to greet his student and ward. He stood tall, as Rin had known of him. His arms held comfortably behind his back. His priest's outfit neat and clean, as if having been preparing for a sermon that was soon to start. Ironic, that.
[KOTOMINE KIREI]
[MAGNIFICENT BASTARD]
[PUNCH-PRIEST]
"Rin." The man said, his voice filled with all the affection he felt towards her, "It is rare for you to come by on your own, and unannounced at that." He quirked a large eyebrow in curiosity, "Have you come to take initiative in your training? If so, then I regret that I am currently in the middle of preparing supper." Turning slightly, the man used one hand to gesture invitingly to the back, "Unless you would care to join me?"
Rin shuddered at the mention of dinner, perhaps as a result of having walked in the night air. Truly, she should wear more suitable clothing for the weather. It would reflect poorly on a man a man of God were his charge to catch a chill as a result of visiting him. Such a turn of events would truly be regrettable.
"No, I don't want any of your
disgusting spicey foods," How very rude, "I'm here because I just got a visit from someone named Kiryuin Satsuki."
"Hmm," The priest nodded, "I had indeed received word of her arrival through my connections with the local government. They said she had come looking for the largest property owner in the city before departing with her entourage."
Rin's eyebrow twitched, a worrying sign, "And you didn't think to
tell me this?!"
Kirei shrugged, "I had not considered that the girl would think to go to your home so soon after inquiring after you. One would think an appointment of some kind would have been made first."
"Yeah, well, she was a bit more impatient than you thought." Rin retorted, tossing her hair over her shoulder in annoyance, "Practically dragged her personal army with her in front of the house and forced her way in.
"How uncouth," The priest replied, "And what was her purpose?"
"Property purchasing," Rin answered absently.
"Oh ho, perhaps the Kiryuin's had heard of the Holy Grail War? Young Miss Satsuki is about the right age to be able to participate in the next one, provided the Grail chooses her as a Master." Kirei mused thoughtfully.
"Yeah, it'd explain why she bought Mt. Enzo, really." Rin replied, having not considered that particular possibility.
"What."
Rin blinked, "Yeah, she wanted Mt. Enzo."
Kirei paused, looking Rin directly in the eye, "And you…
sold the mountain to her?"
Rin paused at this sudden change in attitude, "Yeah…why? Only ones affected are those monk guys, right?"
Her ever-faithful guardian paused, "Rin, you
are aware of the Mountain's significance in the Grail Wars, correct?"
Rin simply flipped her hair in response, "Of
course, Kirei. Ryuudou Temple has that natural anti-spiritual defense that makes it a great spot to occupy for a Master and Servant, right?"
"No," Kirei responded seriously, "Mt. Enzo is where the Greater Grail system is located. Buried deeply within it's caverns."
Rin's eyes bulged with an audible crack, "Oh."
"We must move quickly," Kirei replied, his voice coming in hurried rush, "Rin, we must contact the Kiryuin's quickly and reverse this-!" Whatever the priest was going to say next was cut off as a loud rumbling sound echoed through the air, and the earth shook as if from an earthquake. Kirei stumbled, catching himself and regaining his balance.
"Rin, quickly. Get a hold of the local authorities so that I can…!!!"
Kirei glanced up and took in his surroundings, as befitted a man of experience in combat. However…what the former Executor saw outside the window caused even his world-wizened eyes to widen in shock, words failing him as his mouth fell agape.
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What do you do?
[] Look outside
[] Grab the phone and call the local authorities, whatever that shaking is, it can wait!
[] Tell Kirei to go take care of it
[] Decide to keep the money
[] Write-In
A.N.: I'm really gonna love writing out this next update :skully