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@Feyblue: Forgot to put a mention in my post. ^^;

For someone who will freely call her Master an idiot if she finds it necessary, Saber is pretty awkward about making requests.

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Saber

For a few moments, Saber contemplated her Master's suggestion. Indeed, that was a highly viable strategy. It would allow for offensive and defense, rather then simply defense. For a few moments, Saber had concerns about her Master's strategy. To be frank, had she clung to a purely defensive one, the heroic spirit would not have held her tongue. She would have clarified just how much of an idiot her Master was being if she insisted on a purely defensive strategy. Thankfully, it seemed easy enough to persuade her to adopt a mixed approach to the Grail War. That being said, her Master seemed rather... meek and unwilling to hold a strong position. While Saber was pleased by this outcome, that easily-defeated attitude was not exactly to her liking.

Still, there were other matters to attend to before Saber decided to air her thoughts on her Master's quickly-surrendering demeanor. Indeed, registering with the Overseer as soon as possible was a requirement that they needed to follow. It was best not to tarry long.

... However...

"... While I am firmly concerned with practicality, I... must make one impractical request of you, Master," she began. Feeling a sudden twinge of embarrassment, she averted her eyes slightly, finding her cheeks reddening in reflection of her feelings. Ah, it should not have been such an embarrassing request, but... "... Please, allow me to remain materialized unless it is absolutely necessary for me to dematerialize. I..."

The black-haired girl hesitated once more, shifting where she stood and looking down at her feet, before taking a deep breath and looking back towards her Master.

"... I do not wish to hide my service to you if it can be helped. If necessary, I will wear whatever you wish me to in order to hide my identity, but please grant me this request, Master."

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Ciel, the Church Overseer

"Very well," replied Ciel. The simple verification of the status of the Master was all that she required. There was nothing else that was needed to be established. In any case, now the Master of Assassin was free to go, presumably to return to their Servant, wherever they maybe be. However, the blue-haired executor was quick to notice the return of Johanna Faust. Presumably, she had completed the summoning of her Servant. Two Masters present in the Church... After a moment's pause, Ciel decided to enforce her position. After all, she was here to ensure that the rules were followed as well as determine the nature of the object the war was being waged over.

"This Church is neutral ground, as a reminder," she began, "If you choose to fight, I will intervene."

She left it at that. She was fairly certain that neither of these Masters had any interest in violating the neutral ground of the church, but she felt it was best to clarify regardless. While she could not defeat a Servant, she was not completely incapable either, to say the least.

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Saber

At the very least, Saber could not see herself disagreeing with that point. Fully understanding what her Master could do was a wise idea, as was explaining her own abilities. So, the black-haired girl decided it was wisest to quietly listen to her Master's words as she explained what she was capable of. Defense, it seemed, was her primary focus, and to be truthful the Servant felt it was a wise one. After all, it could hardly be said that having good defensive options was a waste of time. Indeed, while her knowledge of magecraft was lacking, she could certainly detect that there was quite extensive displays of it within the walls of the mansion. However, the other matters her Master brought up were... somewhat troubling. This was a potential location for the manifestation of the Grail? That meant it could potentially come under heavy assault at any time, and even with their defenses she could not be certain that it was possible they could not be breached. Indeed, in this scenario, Saber felt certain that this place would come under attack at some point.

"I am absolutely certain I will be able to protect you, Master," the Servant insisted, nodding her black-haired head as she did. That was a solid, unshakable fact in her mind. She wouldn't let anyone reach her Master. She wouldn't allow it at all. She wouldn't become a failure, not again. To the end, she would protect her Master's life. In spite of that fact, Saber did not find much appeal in the idea of a purely defensive strategy.

"And, certainly, we must verify our intent to participate in the war," the black-haired girl began, "However, I cannot say that I agree with utilizing a purely defensive strategy. While the merits of this location as a fortress are high, my capabilities are best used for the elimination of targets in battle. As Saber, I am an offensive warrior, and my abilities reflect this fact. I am not certain I am best utilized playing the role of a guard."

She paused for a moment to allow this information to sink in.

"In addition, remaining here allows our opponents to build their own defenses. Caster, for example, may become far more dangerous then otherwise expected if allowed to construct a workshop. To put it simply, it would be absolutely foolish not to attempt to locate and defeat such a Servant quickly."

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Saber

For a few moments, the dark-haired servant was taken aback. She had expected a quick confirmation, to seal the contract that was now formed between the Magus and the Heroic Spirit that they had summoned. To be honest, she couldn't say she enjoyed the lack of confidence, but the polite attitude was not unwelcome. Still, this was... most unexpected, to say the least. To the point where, for a few moments, Saber was uncertain of how to respond. However, it was only for a few moments. Hands at her sides, the short girl swiftly bowed.

"Yes, I am your Servant, Master," Saber replied, straightening after a few moments. Naturally, with the confirmation of the contract in place, they could immediately proceed to the next step: Planning their strategy. There was not an urgent battle to be fought, but a true warrior would strike as soon as they could.

"As our contract is completed, we must immediately proceed along the path to victory," she continued, "This will begin with discovering and defeating enemy Servants. That is the only path which we may take in our situation is it not?"

She paused for a moment. Was she being too hasty? She felt rather impatient to serve her Master in battle she had to admit, but she did not want to rush her either. Perhaps Saber should be more patient? Perhaps her Master had strategies of her own that she wished to carry out? Willingness to discuss the plan of battle was something that the black-haired girl sought in a Master, that was for certain.

"... However, I also wish to hear what your strategies may be, Master."

@Feyblue

Blades of Iron Roses: A fantasy Knight RP

In an instant, a volley of arrows had struck their convoy. Fanilly felt her concerns had, of course, come to fruition. She had hated coming here, hated coming here and placing these civilians in such terrible danger. And now... now had some of the men that had volunteered to help them died in the opening volley? Had she failed to suggest a better option? Had she-

No, no she had to think now. She couldn't let her thoughts get to her!

"Shield wall! Form a shield wall!" cried Fanilly, raising her sword as she did, "Do not let them loose arrows upon the civilians or the injured! Archers, form up and aim into their lines!"

She hoped this would work. She hoped they would be fast enough. For the sake of the civilians, for the sake of everyone here, they had to respond quickly. A cult of barbaric madmen would not be as well-trained as her knights, nor as Ithillin's archers, that much she felt sure of. If they could break the ambush then they could eliminate the forces that had been brought here, as well as keep the civilians safe. Ultimately, however, if they could not destroy the ambush, as long as they could ensure no-one else died at least the girl knight would feel as if they had fulfilled their duty. The safety of the defenseless came above all else.

Blades of Iron Roses: A fantasy Knight RP

I'll be getting a post up sooner then later.

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As long as people are enthusiastic for this RP I don't mind if people take a bit to post!

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Rin writes Jack incredibly well.

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Ciel, the Church Overseer

The Overseer sent by the Church was, perhaps, of a higher caliber in combat prowess then usual. This may have had something to do with the fates of the previous Overseers, though indeed the Fifth War's Overseer had perished in a manner that had not made such a thing matter. Regardless of that fact, they had selected someone very deliberately who could hold her own.

The blue-haired girl sat quietly, mulling over her lack of food and the current situation. She had just been contacted by one of the Masters who had yet to summon a Servant, and said Master had proceeded out back behind the Church to do exactly that. She could expect others to register soon enough, though the Master of Rider had already verified her summons quite a while ago. For now, she was simply awaiting the others in silence.

Sure enough, one of them arrived. Ciel rose from her feet and approached. A dark-haired young woman had arrived, asking with this was the correct location.

The Burial Agency Executor nodded, though she noted there was no other presence to be detected, no Servant present at all. Had they been left outside for some reason?

"You've arrived at the right place," she responded, simply, "I take it you're here to verify your status as a Master?"

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