As the summonings concluded, Joachim quickly found his servant curiously pacing about the room, gazing at the various summoned servants as well as their masters, while her own summoner was forced to follow after her. Her curiosity was almost childlike as she observed the heroic spirits summoned, before the slightest sigh escaped her lips as she turned around, crossing her arms and walking past Joachim. [color=FF7DFF][b]"It seems he isn't here...Ah well. I was a fool to get my hopes up; Human history is long, and heroes are great in number, after all."[/b][/color] she said, ears twitching as the mention of leadership arose. Before Joachim could even assert his opinions on the matter, Caster stepped forward towards Rider and Anderson, throwing her thoughts into the matter by saying: [color=FF7DFF][b]"It certainly makes more sense to vote for a leader upon arriving in Poland; However, we will need a stronger basis for trust rather than simple proclamation of accolades and victories. Verifying our True Names to each other would ensure an understanding on equal grounds...though that can wait."[/b][/color]

[color=DBDB97][b]"Caster, what are you-"[/b][/color] Joachim started, before Caster clasped her pale hands around one of his. [color=FF7DFF][b]"Come now, my Master. I've need for components, and I surmise you do as well."[/b][/color] she said, before practically dragging him out of the room with an almost childlike glee. Completely caught up in Caster's abundant enthusiasm, Joachim quickly found himself browsing King's wares with her, the young boy clearly irate at her haste. [color=DBDB97][b]"Caster, why did you suggest revealing true names back there? It could put everyone a at a huge disadvantage if information got out. We don't know where the Red faction has ears and-"[/b][/color] he tried to lecture, but was swiftly cut off.

[color=FF7DFF][b]"Tell me, Joachim, what is the most important thing in war."[/b][/color] Caster said, closing one eye to look through a gemstone on display to examine its quality. [b]"What is the most desirable thing you could have in an ally, when facing down countless enemies?"[/b]

Joachim was caught off guard by the question, and scratched the back of his neck as he pondered an answer. He was a healer, not a fighter, so it was obvious what his inexperienced answer would be: [color=DBDB97][b]"You'd want your allies to be strong, right? That's the point of this kind of grail war."[/b][/color] he said.

Caster smiled, delicately handling a piece of vibrantly colored snake skin. [color=FF7DFF][b]"Incorrect, but not necessarily wrong. Strength is important, yes, but there is another more vital trait one needs."[/b][/color] she would say, before suddenly turning to him. [color=FF7DFF][b]"A strong ally can betray you at any time. Strength wins wars, yes, but strength isn't just born of a single powerful ally. It is good to be strong, yes, but Trust is what allows the weak to band together to topple the strongest. Know this, Joachim: Though those in the room are alike in being heroic spirits, a hierarchy is formed simply by our containers. Caster, in terms of singular fighting ability, could never hope to match any of the classes without a trick up their sleeve...or another Servant helping them,"[/b][/color] her explanation continued, as the small bags of Caster's purchases piled up. [color=FF7DFF][b]"As such, my True Name being revealed bothers me little, but to others it proves a touchy subject. Some bear obvious weaknesses from their lives, or from match ups against certain types of foes, while others simply would rather not have their secrets exposed perhaps to conceal a Noble Phantasm hidden away."[/b][/color]

Joachim was taken aback by all of...that, and asked: [color=DBDB97][b]"W-Wait, hold on...I don't get it. That still doesn't explain why you talked about True Names so early on."[/b][/color] 

Caster hummed, tapping her dainty index finger against her own chin. [color=FF7DFF][b]"Well, to put it simpler...I'm gambling on the chance that someone will accept, and exert pressure on the others to do the same. I cannot say I trust someone unless I know exactly how they died, after all. Speaking of it then and there put it into people's minds as a possibility, and I assumed that you'd want closer ties to strong Servant and Master pairs, Master."[/b][/color] she said, ringing up her purchases as soon as she was capable. It was a sizable sum, for sure, but definitely within what one could expect for a master/servant pair. Luckily, most of Joachim's magecraft required little in terms of physical components, so they were free to leave. Still...Joachim couldn't help but be unnerved by Caster's way of thinking. He had no doubt that, if he wasn't careful, Caster may very well simply slay him and take his command seals. As she was walking away, he pondered using one in order to force future obedience, but...that was too broad. Nervously clutching the command seals hidden by his clothes, Joachim followed Caster. 

He'd hoped to get an agreeable servant, but...Caster was almost suspiciously agreeable. As if she were already planning on how to get the grail from everyone before the war had even really begun. He didn't know if she planned to form a sub-faction within Black to steal the grail from the others, or if it was all just to secure a cleaner victory, but he did know that the way she smiled was...unnerving.