[Game 21] Epilogue

[arsgoetia]

So, you get your Philly cheesesteak, and you head back on another train, returning to New York at fuck o'clock in the morning. Maybe you get a nap on the train, or maybe you're full of yawns and misery as you head back to Sariel's house at the crack of dawn. Paz went on her merry way with wonderful promises for the future, but Hale is with you, seeming remarkably energetic.

Madison is just barely held back by Kieran, it seems, from just sprinting out the door as soon as you get anywhere near the yard. As it stands, as soon as you all make your way past the gate, there's a redhead barreling down to greet you.

Comments

[boatsights]

It—it was the least I could do!

[beginningofwisdom]

Even so.

[boatsights]

I hope—I hope this wasn't too unpleasant for you.

[beginningofwisdom]

Not at all. It was interesting, in fact, and I'm pleased that we managed what we did.

[boatsights]

It was . . . very important. And I think the outcome was—valuable. In a lot of ways.

[beginningofwisdom]

[nods]

I'm pleased to have had the chance to work with you, as a Master and a friend.

[boatsights]

[goes scarlet, squirming in place]

Thank, thank you, t-thank you. I hope—I mean, it's always so—[hands fluttering]

[beginningofwisdom]

[...ruffles his hair lightly; paracelsus is also a beanpole so he can get away with this]

It must be strange, to call on people without knowing how they'll take it. Stressful for you, as well as them.

[boatsights]

[a squeak. ruffled, blushing more]

It's—very strange. So far . . . it's resulted in . . . the best things ever, though? And saving my life many times over? It can . . . still be hard, though.

[beginningofwisdom]

I'm glad it's been worth it, then.

How were things back here? I hope you didn't spend too much time worrying.

[boatsights]

Oh I definitely panicked the entire time.

[beginningofwisdom]

[pats his shoulder gently]

You needn't have, but I understand the circumstances. Perhaps some tea? I always find it soothing.

[boatsights]

Honestly, I'm anxious about most things.

Tea—tea is fine. I can make tea?

[beginningofwisdom]

Please, allow me.

[boatsights]

[a helpless flustered laugh]

You're my guest!

[beginningofwisdom]

[|D]

Even so, it's no hardship for me.

[boatsights]

That's not the point.

. . . I hope—you'll come again sometime. Though it's always impossible to predict.

[beginningofwisdom]

....are you expecting us to leave soon?

[boatsights]

Oh—ah, yes, usually . . . people only stay for a day so after summoning, at most. They go back to their world and—forget, unless, they're summoned again.

[beginningofwisdom]

...ah, I see.

[that's a little sad]

When a Master calls a Servant, the bond generally lasts until it is severed. I had assumed, since the Command Spells manifested, that this would be a bond of that type...

[boatsights]

[startled]

Oh. O-oh, really? I . . . don't know?

[beginningofwisdom]

I suppose we'll find out, one way or the other.

But even if my time in this world is to end, I would like to return.

[boatsights]

[blurting]

I would love to see you again.

[beginningofwisdom]

...then I'll do my best to return, if I must leave.

[boatsights]

If you stayed—that would be nice, too . . .