[] You can't decide. At least not until it was worth reporting to Luvia. You'll wait until the girl is awake and you question her yourself.
You considered it for a moment before sighing. This was really way beyond what you agreed on but still you're a big softie. Medb's going to laugh at you. No, scratch that, she was already giggling in front of you before you grit your teeth. You would have kicked her off had she not been the desginated driver of your trip.
Still this was something you can't decide on at the moment. You needed to judge her yourself if she'll be fine. You're certain Luvia was just looking out for the man if he was this dumb but still... You'll check her out yourself.
"I'll talk to her when she wakes up. Let's use my safehouse," you replied as you met Emiya's gaze, "If she's fine, then I'll keep it a secret. But if not, I'll tell Luvia."
"Thank you," Emiya sighed in relief as he managed a small smile.
"I don't hate how you live your life being a superhero but we're only human. You can't just throw yourself at every problem expecting to come out okay," you said with a grave concern in your voice.
Emiya simply kept his smile and replied, "It's not the first time I was told that."
"A repeat offender. Great," you scoffed as you shook your head, "Whatever, man. I'm not your babysitter."
"Right. I apologize," Emiya said in a downcast manner. What a helpless old man...
Dammit you almost felt sorry for lecturing him like this. It annoyed you as you crossed your arms and looked ahead. Medb simply giggled under her breath while she drove her bull through the skies.
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You were back in your safehouse after landing on the roof of the building. No one saw you thankfully so whatever fancy tricks she was using was concealing the fact that there was a flying bull around the city.
Emiya was out in the living room alongside Medb. They were going to be waiting for Saber to show up. As a precaution, you glared at Medb very hard as you left her with the older gentleman knowing her tendencies.
"I swear to God, if you seduce him-"
"What's soooo wrong, Master?"
"You want me to be turned into a pancake by the Drill Headed Amazon woman?!"
"Ah, but he's just so charming, you know? He's going to be the dandy type oncx he gets gray hair."
"Medb I will smash Aegis into your face."
"Relax, okay? I'm just playing around. If your jealous, just say so!"
"I am- Who the hell am I jealous about?!"
"Me of course!"
"Bullshit!"
"I am low on mana~!"
"Don't make me come out there!"
These exchanges continued for a bit while you were trying to make your newest guest comfortable. She was still unconscious but she seemed all right from a first glance. Her complexion was healthy and she didn't seem to be too hurt.
She was wearing what seemed to be just normal casual clothes for the cold weather. Her long brown hair was tied into twintails. Her coat was worn over what seemed to be a comfortable looking sweater beneath. You had set her down for half an hour now and watched over her.
There was nothing abnormal about her but... You can't help but feel something off about her. The gears in your mind tuned as you stared at her before taking the pair of glasses you found in her pocket. Reading glasses...
"Not vampire food but kept as a prisoner..." You breathed as you stared at her face, "Who are you..?"
It was then you felt the room shift in atmosphere and the girl's eyes slowly opened. What you saw was a willful blaze... Or was it just your imagination. Whatever the case you blinked and noted that the girl was indeed awake sporting a rather confused expression. She had a cold expression as she met your gaze before frowning.
"I'm Brie. It's a bit hard to explain but I think you're saved from wherever my friend picked you up. Don't worry, I didn't kidnap you," you said with your best smile and calming tone.
Great job, buster.
"I see. That man got me out?" The girl guessed as she slowly recalled.
"If you mean Emiya, yes. He was the one who got you out," you told her with a nod. You smiled and held out your hand, "Sorry about the suddenness of everything. Nice to meet you though."
"....." She stared at you hard for a moment before you tilted your head in confusion. She blinked as well before sighing in relief, "Apologies. I was discerning if you truly were not another madwoman."
"I... Get that a lot," you replied with a weak laugh.
"Akuta," the girl said making you raise an eyebrow.
"Huh?" You managed to say as you glanced at her.
"My name is Akuta Hinako. I was a part of a hiking group going up the mountain. We were attacked during the time we made camp... I believe I was the only one left," the girl said as she turned her gaze down, "The authorities... Had they been notified?"
"W-Wait, hold on. When were you caught? What happened back there?" You asked her with a frown.
"We set out at the first of December... Days have passed since then," the girl replied as she simply looked tired, "I apologize... A lot has happened."
"R-Right..." You managed to say. A hiking group... It matched the missing people posters you saw in Emiya's place.
Not only that but Conrad mentioned a corpse pile he was grabbing undead from... Were those Belials all made from people just twisted by Caster's magecraft? No... It had to be some fucked up branch of necromancy.
Fucking vampires...
Caster had to go somehow. Archer's hunting her down too so maybe you can drop a hint for him? Too dangerous... Launching an assault on that castle was going to be a pain not only for you physically but there's your prana reserve to note. You'd need an army and if Medb made an army you might die from giving too much energy.
You had to ask Emiya about this later and see if you could both make a plan. This can't continue or else more people will turn into toys for Caster to play with.
"Whatever the case, you're safe now. Just rest up, okay?" You told her as you nodded. You stepped back before asking, "Do you want me to get you anything?"
The girl stared at you then before looking aside, "Just... Something to drink."
"Right. I'll be back," you replied as you turned to the door and walked out into the living room.
Fortunately Medb kept her hands to herself in the corner but she was looking at Emiya hard. The man knew this and had trouble ignoring her, only to look happy to see you come out to his rescue.
Good. Everything hasn't burned down.
"How is she?" Emiya asked in a concerned tone.
"I'm not a doctor but she's lethargic. She asked for something to drink so I'm getting her water. She's a mess but she's not injured," you reported as you made your way to the open kitchen and grabbed a glass.
You took a pitcher out the fridge and poured some water into the glass as you continued.
"I think she just needs rest. Were there any survivors up in that place?" You asked Emiya with a raised eyebrow.
"I... The warehouse. It had the corpses of lost hikers. That much I confirmed," Emiya answered with a grim tone, "Still, thanks for looking after her."
"There's still the thing about Magi law, Emiya. If she's involved, you'll have to wipe her memories somehow. Do you have anything handy?" You wondered as you walked by him.
"I do. I know my line of work, Brie... Still, Caster's not going to sit around knowing we took her. If she was kept there then it must be for some reason," Emiya said with a suspicious look.
"We can expect an attack... That's if she's stupid. Would she really leave that territories of hers instead of just sending her meatheads?" You suggested with a frown.
"I don't know. Still, can you notify the church that we found the Apostle's den? They'll be interested in knowing at least and maybe we can have Ruler stop the Grail War to get Caster," Emiya said as he met your gaze.
"Caster hasn't made moves that will jeopardize the war. Even the killings she's doing and abominations are in line. I doubt Ruler will intervene... We'll just make her mad since she'll want to help but can't," you sighed as you shook your head.
"So what do we do now and what about the girl?" Medb chimed in from the side.
"I'll take care of her. I have some connections I can pull without alerting Luvia. She'll be safer with me and Saber... Caster might want her back," Emiya decided with a determined look on his face.
Honored Guest
[] His choice. You've done your part. The girl seemed harmless if weakened from her time in that castle. He can take care of her. Caster's not going to mess with him head on.
[] No. You'll keep an eye on her. Professional Magi he may be but you feel like it'd be better if you could keep an eye on her. Emiya isn't exactly the bastion of responsibility (... Not that you can talk.)
[] What if you used the girl as bait and ambushed Caster? That could work. It was certainly a very Medb plan that the Queen would agree.
[] Speed Dial Luvia now. Emiya was gonna do something dumb again. Better tattle now than later!
] You'll keep it a secret. But he really owes you a lot now. He'll be cooking you dinner from now on.
