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[swordboning]

Who: Archer swordboning and Tohsaka Rin codere
When: October 19th
Where: Apartments
What: Finding a place to live is suffering for Archer
Rating/Warning: Nuuuuuupe

[With a sigh, Archer opened the door to a place that seemed to fit a certain someone's requirements. Oh well, Archer knew what he was getting into when it came to their work relationship. If he was ever frustrated, he could really only blame himself in the long run. No doubt, Rin would be the one to point out that exact fact to him too. Not so secretly, though, Archer picked a place that he would have an easier time performing daily chores at. Better location and placing, using his keen eye to make sure it was all right.]

Is this place suitable or will there be a reckoning?

[It was a one bedroom place. Yes, Archer planned on staying but he had no need to sleep. It was one of the perks of being a Servant. Hopefully Rin wouldn't get the mistaken idea that she'd be the only one here. Because that was a headache waiting to happen.

...maybe he should address that sooner rather than later.]

If it is fine, I'll work on making sure it's furnished with things suitable for both of us.

Comments

[swordboning]

You're free to end the contract at any time.

[They both weren't being serious at the moment. But at least she understood why wooden swords were a thing.]

Now, are you going to tell me why taking an arrow through the head wouldn't normally kill you.

[codere]

It'd be an odd thing to allow happen here. If they withdrew our data and intended to store it on this colony, then what happens when their subjects begin to kill each other off?

[ Shrugging it off. There's still not enough information about this environment for her to feel safe getting ARROW'd though. ]

Anyway it'd be safer to take a boot to the head instead.

[swordboning]

If you're offering, I can oblige.

[He rudely doesn't follow up with the offer. The worst Servant.]

Follow me.

[He points to where he's going and starts walking.]

[codere]

[ Surprisingly does so without a witty retort or complaint. She just may actually be more pleasant than the types he's used to. ]

Where are we going, Archer?

[swordboning]

To someplace more private, so I can hit you and people won't jump me as if I was an abusive boyfriend.

[That would be awkward and Rin would probably do what she could to make it worse.]

[codere]

So you're my non-abusive boyfriend now. [ Good to know. ]

[swordboning]

You lack an enjoyment of good foods and dining. I can't date anyone like that.

[Archer is great at brushing these things off. Except not.]

[codere]

Oh, I see the problem is you and not me seeing as most guys would be pleased with a woman who eats trash takeout and microwavable burritos.

It's all right, Archer. Unlike many of my peers, I have no desire in falling for someone I could never keep.

[swordboning]

Would that be an implication that I'm high maintenance or that my heart wavers?

[Being the maid that he is, it's neither. Except being a stone cold jerk.]

[codere]

It means choosing you would result in what they call a Bad End. My heart wouldn't be able to take it.

[ Plus she had Lancer as a Servant.

She's probably used to warding off being hit on every single minute. ]

You do know of a good place where you can beat me, correct?

[swordboning]

I'd rate it a normal end. There are places you can go that's much worse.

[Being seductive thankfully isn't one of his goals.

Hitting her, on the other hand, is. For the moment, at least.]

It's an empty building just around the corner.

[codere]

A good place to stash a corpse if things go wrong.

[ Yet she casually comments on her potential death with ease, not once skipping a beat in her step. ]

Please at least make sure everything is covered before you leave it.

[swordboning]

As much as you can be an irritant, the thought of offing you isn't something I've considered. You're my Master.

[That and he doubts he could kill a person with the same face as his younger self's love. Or however that's put.]

[codere]

Not even once?

I've thought about killing you already... geez, this partnership is really one-sided now that I'm thinking about it.

[swordboning]

The difference is, I doubt you'd have a way of killing me. If I got it in my mind, I would succeed, no matter the circumstances.

[Pushing open a door with his foot. Get in here.]

[codere]

[ She has her ways and they all start with leaving dirty bras around................... ]

Is that the kind of personality you have? Once you steel your mind to do what you've decided on, you do it?

[ Strolling right on in. ] Is that why you're really going to hit me?

[swordboning]

[Don't get him started on a cleaning spree.]

I'm going to hit you so you can test your own limits since it's clear you don't already know them. An unprepared Master causes a weak Servant.

[codere]

I think you want to hit me just because.

[ Man, he's serious about this and that leaves her on edge. Being prepared is one thing, but actually getting hit by a guy his size? Geez, that might leave an unsightly bruise. ]

If I hit you back, it can't be helped. It's natural for someone to strike back defensively.

[swordboning]

[If one thing is true, she'll never have a Servant like him again!]

The entire point is to try and hit me back.

[brb tossing her a wooden sword he just traced and he keeps one for himself.]

[codere]

[ Catching it with reflexes a bit too precise for an ordinary teenager girl. Either she plays sports or knows what she's doing. ]

All out?

[swordboning]

I'll give you leave to go all out. I'll take it a little easy.

[codere]

Okay Archer. I'd like for you to do your best while taking it easy.

[ Holding his projected wooden shaft with both of her hands firmly. ]

You should come at me first so I can determine your speed.

[swordboning]

[If she wants to be like that, he's kind of just going to be right there in her face, kind of not whopping her in the face.

More like poking at her gut.]

[codere]

You should take this seriously, Archer!

[ And quit implying she's eating too much junk food. ]

I guess it's up to me to show you how it's done-! [ Incoming one swing with all of her strength behind it. ]

[swordboning]

[A loud CLONK as he sort of brushes it to the side. Come on, Rin. You'll never be on Saber or Lancer's level.]

I get the feeling swords aren't your thing. Still...

[brb taking a swipe at her ankles.]