[center][h2]Dave Rogerson[/h2]
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"Dunno, mate, might've been him he's a cheeky 'lil c-"

Not for the first time, Dave's mouth was a little ahead of his brain. Especially wen he was trying to catch his breath after maintaining such focus. It only took about a second for his head to catch up, though, and keep him from finishing that particular sentence in front of the hero of legend that could snap him like a twig for not answering the very polite question. He flashed the Servant a chagrined grin and held up a single finger, the (he hoped) universal request for one moment. 

"Easy, Maxie." Somewhere along the lines, Dave realized he'd dropped to one knee. The German Shepherd had made his way into the kitchen and pressed firmly up against his master's side, close enough that he could feel the low, dangerous rumble reverberate into his own chest. He rested his hand on the dog's head, stroking his ears softly. Maxwell looked significantly more dubious than his master, but he did as he was bid and sat on his haunches. The Shepherd kept eyeing the Servant before them, but he at least stopped growling. That was enough for Dave to begin to muster a little bit more concentration. 

The summoning had been, by fair, the largest work he'd ever wrought. Even if it hadn't been physically demanding, it was rough on his mind to keep the ritual focused. But it had worked. He had done it. He had summoned his Servant, and he was waiting for an answer.

"Yeah," He began again, on a better foot than his first flippant answer. Not the best first impression. He had to make up for that. The Aussie pushed himself to his feet, masking how unsteady he still felt underneath a focused demeanor. Never show weakness, even if you feel it. First rule of working with dogs, and people too. Didn't imagine it'd be any different with a Heroic Spirit. "I am. Dave Rogerson. And Maxie, too."

He scratched the dog's ears, and regarded Archer solemnly.

"I'd like to inquire your name, mate. And if it's agreeable," He held out a hand for the older man to shake. "Shake on our cooperation. I'm not much of a magus. But I'll give it everything I've got, if you'll do the same. You've got me word."