[closed] you can't always get what you want

[swordboning]

Who: Archer and Ryuko, Athena, Nonon, Shirou, Katsura | Archer and Lancer
When: 1/24 Afternoon | 1/25 Noon
Where: Athena's apartment | Research District
What: Archer occupying his time while Rin is out | Archer going on a rampage to save Rin from being tortured
Warning: Definitely violence and forced mood altering for the latter.



Athena's Apartment

[Later that afternoon, Archer simply showed up at Athena's place. After all, she had made a deal with Archer. While Rin was gone, she needed to keep him from doing anything stupid. Since all EMIYAs are inherently stupid, it was definitely a hefty goal. But one she had willingly took on anyway.

Still, Archer was merciless. With Rin gone, not only did he have hefty amounts of free time, he was also a lot harsher than usual. Which probably wouldn't sit well with the other people in this house. Yes, Archer didn't even knock. He simply spirited his way in, appearing in the middle of the living room, with no qualms about what was already happening there.]

...just let me get to the kitchen. You idiots are probably going to beg for food anyway.

[Wow, having Archer cook for you, what a privilege. Or a chore since they had to deal with his mouth. And his need to make sure they ate healthily with all food groups obtained in a meal.]

Any requests or am I going to have to wing it?

[Movie watchers in the room with popcorn? Yeah, Archer is plucking that away. That'll not only spoil an appetite but it was useless filler in a diet.]





Lancer | Research District

[This was where he felt Rin. Somewhere around here. If she was in trouble, why didn't she just use a command spell and summon him to her side? No, the answer to that was pretty obvious. She was being blocked, her actions previously being punished. That was what he could infer from her pain and the suffering he was experiencing through their link. No, not exactly pain. Extreme mental anguish.

It pushed him on, bursting straight to the district, only to run into someone in blue. It was a familiar sight but not one Archer really wanted to see at the moment. Didn't Rin make him promise to stop Archer from doing anything stupid. What a useless girl!]

...I don't know what you're doing here but get out of my way.

[Which was about as verbally close to angry as Archer has ever been. But right now, if Lancer was going to stop him, he was going all out. None of that senseless holding back to gain a slight advantage.]

Comments

[projections]

You know her really well. I'd expect that from you but that's still nice to hear.

[shikisha]

It's only natural, I've known her sister all my life. So I understand how Matoi thinks too a little.

[ Or maybe Nonon just can understand where Ryuko is coming from. ]

So do you have a girlfriend, Mr Home Invader?

[projections]

Yeah, I do. I've been dating Sakura Matou for a while.

Actually, if it's not too much trouble Jakuzure I'd like to ask youfor a simple favor. [Please help him pick out a dress.]

[shikisha]

Never heard of her. I hope you treat her right though.

[ She shrugs, showing no interest or disinterest, preferring to stay neutral on someone else's relationship. ]

A favor? From someone you don't know at all? That's pretty presumptuous. Tell me what it is and I'll decide if I want to do it or not.

[projections]

I don't know a thing about girl's clothing. [And he's desperate to learn.]

Do you mind helping me look for a dress that would suit her well? I'm asking for a lot so I'll cook you meals in return.

[shikisha]

That's hardly surprising. But it's not like my girlfriend knows much either.

[ Though Ryuko is much less desperate to learn, even though Nonon tries. ]

You obviously care, given that you aren't embarrassed to ask for help on something like this. I can respect that. I'll help. [ A pause. ] You can cook, right?

[projections]

[There isn't really anything for him to be embarrassed over.]

I can cook just like anyone else can. Just ask Athena if you're curious.

Um, thanks for helping out.

[shikisha]

[ Some boys would be, Nonon knows that well enough. ]

Assuming you're less obnoxious than that Archer guy then I'd happily eat what you make.

[ But his cooking is so good. ]

Something like this I don't mind doing. You just happen to be lucky I love shopping.

[projections]

I'll consider myself fortunate you enjoy shopping so much. So when did you meet Archer? [Not that it's important, he's curious though.]

[shikisha]

Good, you're an agreeable boy, scruffy.

[ Talking about Archer... ]

I wish I could say I never met him... but he first replied to me on my first post I put on the network. I've been failing to avoid him ever since.

[projections]

Your luck doesn't seem to be too good with him. [Shrugs.]

Let me know if he bothers you too much. I'll try speaking with that guy.

[shikisha]

Is anyones? Other than Athena's I guess. I don't know how the hell anyone puts up with him.

...I can handle him myself though.