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[Few moments later Archer calls back. He figures out it's something really important, since Caster doesn't use phone for idle chatter.]
What happened.
What happened.
[ Caster's got no idea if Archer is back in the Temple already, or maybe hanging around the training grounds. Not keeping tabs on his shinki, and so on. But to be fair, he believes his Exemplar to be the first one to learn the news ]
There's been some new development. Heavens decided to assign me another shinki.
[ Surprise! You're a senpai now! ]
There's been some new development. Heavens decided to assign me another shinki.
[ Surprise! You're a senpai now! ]
[That's ...not what he was expecting. Although Archer knows it's not Caster's fault, for such things happen on Heavens' whim.]
I see. Have you found them already?
I see. Have you found them already?
Yes, all the introduction and everything. [ And naming, naming too ]
His name is Lancer. [ HA HA HA, he's not telling the other name though. That's what they should decide for themselves if they want to share or not. His voice then turns to a teasing tone ] You'll set a good example, yes?
His name is Lancer. [ HA HA HA, he's not telling the other name though. That's what they should decide for themselves if they want to share or not. His voice then turns to a teasing tone ] You'll set a good example, yes?
Hmph. The Heavens surely find this amusing.
[Archer is getting sarcastic, because what else can he say? The irony of the situation is not lost on him.]
But of course.
[Archer is getting sarcastic, because what else can he say? The irony of the situation is not lost on him.]
But of course.
[ I'm spamming you because he's still dead, and I'm bored ]
Are you still at the party?
[ Since he listened to Lancer being insistent and returned home, instead of going pub cruising... but if he got levels of energy for a pub cruise, it means he's not going to sleep easily. Especially since his other shinki didn't return with them. ]
Are you still at the party?
[ Since he listened to Lancer being insistent and returned home, instead of going pub cruising... but if he got levels of energy for a pub cruise, it means he's not going to sleep easily. Especially since his other shinki didn't return with them. ]
[[It's a perfectly valid reason]]
No. Sauna atm
[Good thing that Archer returned home too, trusting Lancer to dragor carry Caster back home. He's actually taking some time to rest.]
No. Sauna atm
[Good thing that Archer returned home too, trusting Lancer to drag
No.
Get your ass down here if you want to chat. I'm going in.
[Archer is indeed getting ready to enter sauna. It's a good place to relax after a tiring evening, and perhaps ponder on the changes it brought. Too bad that the subject of his thoughts is not willing to leave him alone.
Archer enters sauna, taking a seat on low wooden bench and keeps a towel wrapped around his hips for modesty. No need to flash others. If anyone will enter Archer will open ene eye to give them the look - it's been a long evenihg.]
Get your ass down here if you want to chat. I'm going in.
[Archer is indeed getting ready to enter sauna. It's a good place to relax after a tiring evening, and perhaps ponder on the changes it brought. Too bad that the subject of his thoughts is not willing to leave him alone.
Archer enters sauna, taking a seat on low wooden bench and keeps a towel wrapped around his hips for modesty. No need to flash others. If anyone will enter Archer will open ene eye to give them the look - it's been a long evenihg.]
[ Now the question- to go, or not to go. He can't sleep anyway, and maybe this could help clear his head- or cloud it even more. This evening was so nice until he ruined it, oops.
He's soon in the changing room, getting out of his clothes, grabbing the clean towel and just barging in. The heat hits him right behind the door, but hey that's how it goes ]
Sauna at this hour, huh? [ or huff ] You sure have some ideas.
He's soon in the changing room, getting out of his clothes, grabbing the clean towel and just barging in. The heat hits him right behind the door, but hey that's how it goes ]
Sauna at this hour, huh? [ or huff ] You sure have some ideas.
It's relaxing. [Now that Archer knows who's here he can close his eyes and relax further. Though, not fully relax; he's well aware that Caster is a fine man and having him sit nearby is distracting.]
Can't sleep?
Can't sleep?
It was an eventful day. [ Given how much fun he seemed to have at the party, the apathy could be surprising-
but last time they saw each other was when his budding relationship with Mai imploded on itself because of critical lack of communication on some subjects.
But he's in this sauna to not think of those things. ]
but last time they saw each other was when his budding relationship with Mai imploded on itself because of critical lack of communication on some subjects.
But he's in this sauna to not think of those things. ]
[Archer has no idea what transpired afterwards, but he can see Caster is being moody. It could be the effect of the alcohol, it could be something else.]
Be careful if you've been drinking. Sauna and alcohol don't mix well.
Be careful if you've been drinking. Sauna and alcohol don't mix well.
[Archer just sighs and reaches underneath the bench where bottled water is hidden. It's warm, sure, but it won't give Caster hyphodermic shock.]
Here. [he hands the bottle.]
[Archer is wondering what happened to have him drunk. Sure, Caster's the type to drink and be merry at parties, but he's not someone that drinks himself under the table. Despite his happy-go-lucky attittude he's a warrior first.]
It's been a long night.
Here. [he hands the bottle.]
[Archer is wondering what happened to have him drunk. Sure, Caster's the type to drink and be merry at parties, but he's not someone that drinks himself under the table. Despite his happy-go-lucky attittude he's a warrior first.]
It's been a long night.
Like-- you have no idea. [ Caster snorts without amusement, and immediately downs the content of the bottle in one go. He sighs and feels the familiar 'too hot' tingle around his nostrils.
Yeah maybe the sauna wasn't that good of idea, but is he going to back off? Nope. ]
But hey- it was fun to see you dance. You practiced when no one was looking?
Yeah maybe the sauna wasn't that good of idea, but is he going to back off? Nope. ]
But hey- it was fun to see you dance. You practiced when no one was looking?
Yes, with a broom. [Archer deadpans just to see what kind of face will Caster make. He's keeping an eye on him to ensure nothing hapens.
Hm, is it possible that Mr. Certified Skirt Chaser went after a woman that did not welcome his advances andtold so in not uncertain terms?]
Hm, is it possible that Mr. Certified Skirt Chaser went after a woman that did not welcome his advances andtold so in not uncertain terms?]
[ You could phrase it like that. The funny thing, that it's second time when his lost chances are very directly related to Archer. One time it was just because of something he did. Now it's because he simply exists.
Awesome, huh? ]
Seriously..? [ Because it's a deadpan it's impossible to tell whether Archer is joking or not. ] In training hall? When no one was looking, or what...
Awesome, huh? ]
Seriously..? [ Because it's a deadpan it's impossible to tell whether Archer is joking or not. ] In training hall? When no one was looking, or what...
[That's what Archer himself would find very hard to believe. Good that he has no idea.]
No, while cleaning. [still deadpan, though he's starting to smirk. Just enjoy the mental image for now, Caster.]
No, while cleaning. [still deadpan, though he's starting to smirk. Just enjoy the mental image for now, Caster.]
[ HE MIGHT YET LEARN! FEAR NOT ]
... [ Caster would want to find a witty remark aside from the weak "you're so full of shit as usual, Archer" but he's too relaxed from the heat and steam to think straight. Or maybe it's the alcohol. But then the retort dawns on him ] Were you singing too?
[ You know, like a proper Disney princess ]
... [ Caster would want to find a witty remark aside from the weak "you're so full of shit as usual, Archer" but he's too relaxed from the heat and steam to think straight. Or maybe it's the alcohol. But then the retort dawns on him ] Were you singing too?
[ You know, like a proper Disney princess ]
I can't sing. [rather he never tried to, but why should he? Archer thinks he has no need to sing.]
Shame... [ That would be something worth making fun of. Caster wanted to continue somehow, follow up with... something. But he stares into the wall blankly, until he takes a water bucket and splashes part of its content onto the hot stones, emitting a new cloud of steam.
Much better.
Yeah, he's not his usual chatty self, but when he returns to the bench, he's a lot closer to Archer, because- he's just going to lie down on that bench and take most of space. ]
Much better.
Yeah, he's not his usual chatty self, but when he returns to the bench, he's a lot closer to Archer, because- he's just going to lie down on that bench and take most of space. ]
[Archer just... raises a brow. That's more than Caster being moody, that's Caster in a rare mood. Yet he's wary of starting the guessing game, thinking that his god won't appreciate that. After all, he's not his nanny caretaker.
Still, when Caster all but sprawls on the bench, Archer can't stop the quip.]
Show-off.
[...well, he does appreciate the view. Caster is a fine man indeed.]
Still, when Caster all but sprawls on the bench, Archer can't stop the quip.]
Show-off.
[...well, he does appreciate the view. Caster is a fine man indeed.]
[ This would earn Archer an elbow in the ribs, but that's kind of impossible right now. So instead he gets a playful punch there ]
I'm just relaxing, how is that even showing off?
[ He huffs ]
Wake me up I fall asleep.
[ You really shouldn't do that in a sauna! ]
I'm just relaxing, how is that even showing off?
[ He huffs ]
Wake me up I fall asleep.
[ You really shouldn't do that in a sauna! ]
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