Awesomest!

Charlemagne (Saber) Subgiant rank Charles Patricius in Archimedes Affiliated with Isola Radiale Not indie friendly

[kleinstar]

" Charly~~! "

As always his face lights right up seeing the other while his arms wave a big circle above his head. The serious face certainly doesn't deter him, if anything he seems to gain brightness.

" Now, now.... Patience my friend! One thing at the time! " Eiden, dramatically twisting his voice into the customer service tone, greets him. He pats the spot opposite from him.

" Take seat first! Ive got some sandwhiches, cookies and tea~~ "

He extends the thermo to Charlie, waiting him to take his seat. After he's settled enough and getting that 'serious' stare he laughs.

" His name is Veoc. He's from space! I've got pictures hold on... "

He grabs his phone and an egg sandwhich for himself.

[douzeepees]

"aww, come on!" patience it not one of his best traits, especially when he gets excited about something, but he takes a seat anyway with a little pout due to having to wait longer for the news. still, he doesn't mind it that much really. now quite happy to take a sandwich offered as he stares expectantly.

Eiden explains and shows him the photo right in the middle of a bite, forcing him to make a noise rather than reply like he would have. so, naturally he has to finish it off quick. "wow, look at you go! I'm happy for you guys!" it's weird being this out of the loop, but he'd prefer to find out later than not at all. "how long have you been together? it's been a while since we caught up, so... please don't tell me it's a long time."

[sanctummilitis]

His elation was comforting, birthing a warmth in her chest she seldom opened herself up to. In the midst of storms roaring away inside of her, he had always been a beacon, refusing to dimming the light he shone in hopes she'd find her way to him and back to herself, to those waiting for the Heroic Spirit they knew.

Not that they had given up — they were equally stubborn, and it were her wariness of exacerbating the damage which kept them at arm's length. Charlie absolutely did not coddle her, but communicating with him felt a smoother road upon which she could practice.

"Then I look forward to it. And shall keep an eye out for anything which might spark interest for you — with the city increasingly calm, your thirst for adventure must be great. though I expect you've been itching to explore the Tundra. What say you an expedition before the season begins to turn?"

[douzeepees]

"you better! we're going to have so much fun and make sure that smile stays." actually, he has another thought then which he doubts she'll refuse. wait — does she like plush animals? maybe he should ask first instead of just springing it on her later. "hey, you know, we could go to some amusements and see if we can win some prizes too. if you want to of course." otherwise, he'll just have to win one for her in secret when she's catching up with people she knows.

"hmm. an expedition, huh?" it's not something he even needs to think about, how could he possibly say no to adventure? she knows him way too well. "you're on, I'm getting excited already! when are we leaving?"

[castilium]

@douzeepees

Ever since her armour had brightened white and her Class adopted 'Paladin', there was a tingle inside her chest when accompanying the Saber. The king who led twelve paladins so famously they became as renowned as their British counterparts, with whom now he shared even more. After verifying adoption of the final Ordeal Call into Ritsuka's memory, their grief over Kadoc's fate, Mashu's first port of call had been visiting the knight and unveiling her transformation. It felt only proper to gauge the reaction of the knight so intertwined with the title.

Though months ago, that warmth held true through the falling temperatures after summer's set. Admittedly, her thoughts turned more towards Chaldea's destination — their next, first and final step of the journey. Where it all began, where it would all end, in the frozen mountains of Antarctica and the burning city of Fuyuki. They have been optimistic, time pushed on without hurdle, but that was all the more reason to worry.

How it felt the calm before the storm.

"Maybe we should organised something special. Like a party to celebrate the holidays coming up, but that could also be a distraction for those who have a lot on their minds". Almost immediately after sounding the suggestion, she stumbled, mind turning back to the New Years party of years prior.

Back then, Mashu herself had been far more unstable, but now she'd practiced better putting on a smile so not to worry those around, not to be a burden to their Master. "I don't know if anyone else has plans, or if they would rather something other than a party. I thought you'd have plenty of ideas to help mix things up if people would prefer something unique".

[douzeepees]

the change was unexpected honestly but it suited her, a true defender of what she believed in. he couldn't be more proud than at this moment. happily listening to her speak of celebrating, even asking for ideas which he's more than eager to provide. Mashu seemed quite happy herself, whether that was real or not though... he's not sure but he'll ask about it later.

"let's go with something everyone can enjoy. competitive activities might be too much, especially if you're inviting, you know... normal people alongside servants. they could get hurt if things become intense, and that would be bad. super uncool!" it wouldn't be on purpose but that's not the point here, it'll be better to do something that won't have any risk of injury. maybe some pumpkin carving? or they could make their own custom themed candies—

wait, that's perfect, actually! who could possibly get hurt doing that. "oh, hey! why don't we try decorating treats to fit the theme? bring some cakes, different coloured icing, candy pieces, fruit, the whole works! let everyone get into being creative. it might even help them feel better if they're having a bad day." in the end, it's up to Mashu really because it was her suggestion in the first place. "what do you say?" if that's no good, there's always other options they can brainstorm.

[kleinstar]

@douzeepees || MAKE LIKE A LEAF AND FALL

Eiden would sometimes take a look at the contact list, just to see if everyone was still around. It was an occasional routine that was there to fill in time or reassurance, maybe both.

Sometimes it'd be bring surprises. Today it had Eiden bounce from his bed and run to the kitchen to see if there was something to take for a picnic - all while his free hand types up a message:

[txt] hey hey hey hey [txt] tell me when you get back dude [txt] do you know how long it's been?! [txt] ive got a whole boyfriend while you were gone!!!

[douzeepees]

to: Eiden

sorry! I'll see you at Mistwood, just wait there!

and of course, he runs as fast as the limit will allow (with enough spare for a few detours), all the way there just in time to catch the man already setting everything up. "okay, okay, I'm here!" he's waving frantically now, slowing to a stop when he gets closer with the most serious look he can manage.

"...hey. what's all this fuss about a boyfriend, huh? you're gonna tell me the details, right? don't leave me hanging here!" of course he wants to know, this is Eiden, after all. they may not have spent time together in a while, but he still considers him to be a good friend no matter how long passes.

[sanctummilitis]

That smile always entailed a scheme, oft one that would precede a wave of adrenaline as per Charlie's adventurous nature. On this occasion, the proposition was far more laid-back and humble — what sounded positively like a date without incorporating the word. she couldn't help but smile; he was far from a perpetual smiler, though his talent for lifting almost any mood was undeniable.

"Yes, it would be wise to start checking our options on account that we can never predict the Stars' decisions. And I'd be very keen to see this drink that has caught your eye — we cannot allow for the whole summer to pass without indulging it while the opportunity is there. Though I wonder what challenge you speak of. Just don't forget who you're talking to —you may come to regret those words".

[douzeepees]

oh! she agreed to it... "nice! let's go!" a phrase he picked up in passing, when before the only meaning it held was to signal the start of an adventure, or stepping outside with a plan in mind. their whole conversation before is forgotten, only because that was all settled and he'd rather get their outing sorted instead.

is he way too excited about this? maybe. it's a day out with Arturia though, so who could blame him.

"okay, there's one you have to try. I heard it's really good. I think it was the flavour of a dessert, but I can point it out when we see it." depends on her preference for taste, he hopes she might like it, at least. plus, she needs to keep her energy up, just in case something comes up out of the blue like always with those stars.

[douzeepees]

sounds of yelling draw his attention, very loud yelling at that. in fact, the volume is much higher than what you'd normally expect from a person. he tries to move through the people passing to get closer, finally spotting who is making all that noise.

there's someone with a megaphone of sorts, and he has no idea what was said but hey, it seemed like a lot of fun. so of course the natural thing to do is get even closer, until he's within talking distance. well, a normal volume kind of distance. "looks like you're enjoying yourself! the people, not so much. why are they so upset?"

@bbq-dreamer

[sanctummilitis]

Clothes in preparation. As a preventative strategy, it had both the advantage of tackling the situation and showcasing to any unfortunate onlookers that Charlie didn't endorse the more... unique behaviour of his companion. The knight hummed thoughtfully, considering how they might need to intercept Gawain, Tristan or Lancelot were they present and allowing their impulses to take charge.

And considering how impromptu Roland's decisions could be, having a counterattack would prove quite the lifesaver.

her head bobbed, signalling her agreement as the plan pieced itself itself in her mind before her eyes met with his to directly address the proposition. "That sounds feasible. And presumably you're already familiar with his measurements, so we can be proactive and purchase pieces before any arrival and grant him the opening to run rampant".

[douzeepees]

"sort of? nothing exact, but we can try anyway. we'll have to find something similar to the style of his usual attire." where to find clothing like that though... there has to be a shop somewhere with pieces suited to those tastes. but that could wait until another day when both are ready to spend time scouting out suitable places.

both hands rest together as he faces her properly, smile as big as it always is when he has an idea. "tell you what, why don't we go out tomorrow? look around all the stores and see if there's anything we can spot that might suit him, yeah? plus!" his arms fold behind his back now, swaying back and forth from heel to toe. "we could grab lunch together while we're searching. there's a summer edition drink I've been wanting to try out, if you're up for the challenge."

[douzeepees]

playing fetch along the beach with his dog, he throws a ball for Carlo to bring back several times. only this time he throws it a little too far, causing the animal to stare up at him.

"come on, don't give me that look. it was an accident!"

[douzeepees]

popping down a non-event starter call for one awesome super cool guy to get back into things, capping this at 2!

[douzeepees]

"do you think it's safe to make chocolate with every kind mixed together? you know, just out of curiosity..." definitely not because he's going to attempt it.

[sanctummilitis]

though their dynamic certainly resided within the amicable umbrella of comradery and friendship, the mess of tangled events recently had veiled the matter behind mist as toxic as that which began this fiasco. Of course she had never taken for granted the countless patience of those who wished still to retain that connection, though oft did the knight question just why they still bothered. When their security stood at risk or the harm inflicted evident.

So swamped with dire fixation on the subject, days and weeks had blurred into a mess. Those which should be cherished as a dawn unseen to some, such as her knights, his paladins and so many lingering beyond the living world lost to a cacophony of noise and motions driven by habit.

Today, even if just today, she should try and follow through with listening to an outside perspective. Take his advice and simply breathe.

A greater exhale departed, a puff of autumn chill billowing briefly. "If Roland does happen to appear, we do not know him. Not publicly. Imagine the damage it would do to your reputation".

[douzeepees]

her point is understandable, he knows she doesn't wish anything bad for him, whether it's physical or otherwise. however, this is one of his paladins so he can't just ignore that. "hmm, isn't that a bit much?" not to mention, Roland might even cause a scene, given the personality of his group in general.

"never mind all that! maybe it's better if we have clothes on hand... you know, handle it like a grab operation. we find him, take him somewhere out of view, force him to put the clothes on." it's the most reasonable option, instead of pretending they have no idea who the man is. that's if they catch Roland in time before he horrifies a chunk of the population. "agreed?"

[douzeepees]

"it sure is valentine's soon, huh..." no, he's not already thinking up plans for the day. that would be crazy, right?

[douzeepees]

"yahooooo! it's treat time!"

he sure has decked out the entire courtyard with spooky decorations, including several themed trees that have candy attached to the branches, free for any visitors to take as they please.

[sanctummilitis]

"You're right," she conceded with weighted breath. Through steady inhales did the knight allow the summer air to slow her thoughts before letting them out collectively. "Charlie, please tell me the rest of your paladins are not so extreme".

Without the knowledge afforded to Servants from the Throne, Saber hadn't a basis from which to drawn impressions of their peers — and given history favoured drawing parallels between the two of them, with her own Knights disorderly under certain circumstances... "Word has made claim that Astolfo and Mordred are on friendly terms, and for that, you both have my gratitude". whether the heir would appreciate the sentiment was debateable, given how complicated their relationship were.

"Bradamante is sensible enough — though I would question her praise of Merlin — but Roland... Say he is a outlier among your comrades and the rest are so not... intense".

[douzeepees]

"ah, well..." does it really count if one of them holds all the responsibility, while the rest are content to just do as they like without a care in the world. he's not so sure about that and the long silence shows it.

maybe he doesn't actually need to answer? then again, Arturia will probably figure it out due to his lack of reply. "anyway! I'm glad they're getting along, you can never have too many friends." that includes her as well, because she deserves more good people around her, to make sure she remembers not to be too hard on herself.

resting an arm over her shoulders, he gives her cheek a light playful nudge and smiles. "let's not worry about that right now. you know how this place works, it'll probably be ages before Roland shows up. until then, we can relax and enjoy the peace while it lasts."

[sanctummilitis]

As a knight who prided himself on reputation so much so that it became coded into his power, she could relate to such concern. She herself had heard of certain... incidents involving Lancelot from Mashu, and that was without a determination to streak dwelling within.

The ramifications were... concerning when compiled — luckily they would not the legal issues unless one were to escort the paladin to the authorities, but the reflection on his king would inflict damage however the situation may unfold. From the outside, it might seem amusing that these kings had their wacky followers, but they were heads not only of said troupes, but entire countries. Frankly, she could understand Charlie's exasperation, not least because of how bafflingly persistent Roland was about it.

"as much as it pains me, should we faced with his summoning, I shall change to full king garb so that we may use the cape to obscure him". A lengthy pause hung in the air, awkward in the struggle to form the words meant to follow and making a point to avoid the other's gaze when finally they forced their way out. "...and set it to flame later". Maybe they should just catapult him into the Abyss.

[douzeepees]

that won't do at all. how can she say such a thing, to sacrifice an item from her own wardrobe would be sacrilege, and isn't burning it a bit much? where did that come from so suddenly? "absolutely not!" no, he can't allow her to do that. the simple solution is to wash it after they secure Roland safely.

"there's no need for that, it can be cleaned..." or maybe deep cleaned just to be safe. "very thoroughly!" he can already picture both of them scrubbing furiously in the late hours before hanging it to dry overnight. he's not sure when but she may need it for something in future, so destroying it would be too extreme. not to mention, Arturia would undoubtedly regret it soon after.

"let's just focus on the plan for now and not go over the top, yeah?" which, to her, probably sounds very funny coming from the likes of him, since he likes to show off at times by doing something ridiculous.

[sanctummilitis]

"What brought on the concern of orchestrating a plan now? This has been a concern for some time". The knight tilted forward whilst seated on the rim of the courtyard's fountain, bathing in the sun plenty above the Archimedes plains. Her assumption was the onset of a Chaldean summer escapade, and once more found herself wondering how the paladin had not himself fallen into a Berserker summoning.

"How would we manage Roland's tendency to disrobe were he to be summoned here? surely you are not proposing we ambush him at the hole and shoot him into its depths".

@douzeepees

[douzeepees]

"oh, nothing in particular. but you know, if it happens, we have to be prepared. he could do serious damage to the public image of the paladins. it'd be totally embarrassing!" though in saying that, they probably wouldn't have much of one anyway if people saw all of them in person. especially Astolfo, as much as he adores the rider.

"wait, what's wrong with that if I were? obviously I'm not saying we throw him in, but we should definitely wait and grab him the second we spot him. I can't have him running free around here with no clothes on! think of the innocent bystanders..." actually, he'd rather not think about it at all, or the horror they might experience in seeing such a sight go rushing by.

[descensionstar]

birds of a feather, and all that — she could see the Adventurers Guild getting plenty of work out of his good heart if he were a member.

Paimon's head tilted, the wording hadn't gone over her head — she could understand the appeal of looking cool, but as a threat... well, there was the idea he might just crumple on the spot if he did something uncool. in the heat of battle, that could definitely be a problem.

✦heehee, Xiao says the same thing. he's a friend of ours from Liyue. Paimon couldn't imagine him being uncool — he always has this super-serious air around him. just like Cyno — the two of you would probably get along, he likes to act cool with his Invokation TCG cards. like a character straight out of a light novel.✦

Charlie spoke with a fair assessment of the Traveler even without seeing her skills at work, that was definitely a plus as far as Paimon was concerned. ✦Paimon's Paimon, and she's Lumine. people tend to call her the Traveler, so if you hear that, it's probably about her. do you travel around too, Charlie? you sound like you understand us a lot.✦

[douzeepees]

sounds like they're the type to make plenty of friends wherever they go, which is great! a person can never have too many of those, especially when the mood for a gathering strikes. what fun is it sitting alone when you can ask others to join in and make it a party. "I trust your word, I'm sure they're very cool! but I bet you guys have plenty of awesome friends." and now they have another, or at least he hopes he seems cool enough.

"well, yeah! what else could Paimon be if not Paimon?" a light tease, that's all, along with a careful nudge of his knuckle against her shoulder, then he offers a big smile. "you bet I do, the outdoors is my favourite place to be. can't beat a day out in the sunshine, right?"

travel around too? in that case, maybe he can arrange a little outing for the three of them. "hey, actually, why don't we all go for a walk in the forest some time? could be a lot of fun. we'll need snacks and plenty of water if you're up for it."