The Harakure Residence....

As Leon, Satsuko, and Saber all finished their meals in rather quiet fashion, Leon decided that he should be the one to do the dishes tonight only for Saber to object to it in quick fashion. Leon accepted his servant's request as at this point he knew arguing with Saber's nobility was as easy as shoving a square into a circle. Satsuko had gotten done first and had gone over to watch the news only to find out there was apparently a large fire started at the docks. No doubt that was where Leon figured the others were located at. Leon whom had gotten up and sat down next to Satsuko in quick order stared at the screen in disgust as he grumbled out, [color=00a651]"Those idiots are just going to make things harder on all of us...fourteen magi in this damnable city all running around with famous dead people isn't suspicious at all right? So here's an idea...let's blow up the harbor!"[/color] Leon muttered in exhaustion as he collapsed backwards onto the couch. Satsuko looked at the screen biting her lip and then looked to Leon.

 [color=f49ac2]"What they do is their choice and if they want to be loud idiots then let them. You already know this...but I'll fight for you Leon. To the very end. I won't abandon you, I would be a pretty poor friend if I agreed to help you and then turned my back on you."[/color] Satsuko said gently as she put a gentle hand on Leon's shoulder. Saber listened to the words quietly as he scrubbed the pots Satsuko had used to make the food. It brought him back to the days of washing clothes when he first became a knight at his king's court. It brought back a certain nostalgia to him as he fondly remembered his adventures...even if his actions afterward plagued him even now as he took the small comforts he did. [color=00a651]"I'll survive this war...I'll try to make sure you do as well. I'd like for us all to go home together to America. But I need to win first. Running away from our problems isn't an option thus we are left with the only action left to us. To fight the enemy masters. I have faith in Saber, my-our friend is beyond compare. A knight of knights. However he can only do so much. Assassin, Lancer, Caster, and the rest are all inexcusable threats to all of us. But....but I REFUSE TO LOSE!"[/color] Leon said with vigor as he clasped his hands together and Satsuko smiled. That was the boy she met with that fiery look in his eyes all the way back at the arena. [color=f49ac2]"We will all survive I'm sure of it. If not then at the least we will go down kicking and screaming. But don't be too fool hardy. We had this dicussion before. We need to trust in Saber but not just in Saber but our own skills as Magus. We will and shall become the duo that will win this all! I've never seen you lose in a fair fight Leon! For that I'm glad to be your partner in this."[/color] Satsuko said as she hugged Leon on the couch smiling and giggling a little at the fact that she was getting so into this. Leon hugged her back and broke a smile himself. 

[color=00a651]"I'll be a great magus some day. Maybe the best there's ever been. I'll go as far as the stars allow me to grasp at. And I'll do it with my eyes looking forward towards a new future for both Saber, and I want to see this to the end. I won't die Satsuko I promise you."[/color] Leon said as he broke free from Satsuko and looked back at the TV. Saber spoke up however, [color=a187be]"And that is why you are my master Leon. I will accept no substitutes. When I was a normal man my friends, and I strove on quests for our king who ever righteously demanded we better ourselves. In our pride we achieved much, and in our humility some of us achieved even more than that. The Unfading Light of the Lake is yours to command and I will bring you the chalice so that we may both find our closure. I am yours to wield as you see fit. Simply point me in the right direction and I shall carry out the quest you've given me."[/color] Saber said as he stopped washing the dishes and walked over to Leon. He still had his unfaltering calm face on him but he was indeed cracking a little bit with pride. [color=00a651]"Thanks Saber. I mean it thanks a whole bunch. It's been a long time since I've summoned you and you've never led me astray or lied. I'm proud to be your master. But...I must admit...I'm having a hard time looking at you seriously with that apron on."[/color] Leon stated with a snicker as he looked over to his servant whom was wearing a polka dotted pink apron over his plain white shirt. He frowned at Satsuko as she started to giggle and sighed.

 [color=bc8dbf]"Perhaps then you should go shopping for something more befitting of a knight then my master. I make do with what I have. A knight does not scoff from his duties and as such I will not complain about this attire. However just make sure Satsuko is not the one shopping this time when you do it."[/color] Saber grumbled as he turned his back his pride in his master wiped away by his embarrassment. [color=f6989d]"Well at least he's thorough...alright well I'm going to sleep Leon. I'll see you in the morning. Ciao!"[/color] Satsuko said as she got up and left the room leaving Leon to look at the news alone. [color=a187be]"Go to sleep soon master I will lock up, and then go back into my spiritual form to let you rest easy."[/color] Saber said to Leon who nodded and thanked Saber saying he'd get to it soon enough.