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[Could she? Could she really accept a world like that? It isn't as though she has strong feelings about her home, and to escape the Moon Cell for good could only be a plus. It would be a life far beyond any she thought she could have.

... But, Hakuno. And even besides Hakuno, was she even capable of settling on a different world? She already suffered so much as a result of going against divine providence. Would a goddess of Earth trying to settle on a different world not cause even more problems?

She can't think about that just yet. In the first place, she has to figure out her own feelings, and that will take some time. So, in the meantime... Evade the topic in the only way Caster can.]

You want to take me home? Ah, is this a proposal? I knew you'd come around eventually!

[.... yeah.]

[ Hermione's not really sure if it would even work, if she's being honest. It's not as though she can just ask the Atroma to let Caster come back with her if she wants, but their bond might be enough to overcome whatever they do anyway. The problem is that she might not ever have a shard, so she would be stuck in the Drabwurld, but - maybe Hermione could give up her own for Caster, so that Tamamo could go back if she wanted. She must have her old Master waiting for her, and a world she might want to return to.

A shard is a shard; maybe it would work.

That's all dependent upon Tamamo wanting to join her, of course, which isn't something that has to happen.

Fight off her flush, Hermione shakes her head, closing her eyes and breathing out. ]

It's definitely not a proposal. I've had enough of those for a lifetime, I'm afraid.

Ehh, how cruel, to toy with a maiden's heart in such a way...

[Even this close and cuddling, she's still capable of putting on a great show, practically radiating disappointment.

... Whether it's feigned to keep the mood light, or genuine, is something of a mystery. Maybe both? Or maybe better not to question it.]

Well, then! I'll just have to up my appeal! Tamamo will charm the daylights out of you, so just wait!

I'm not toying with anything!

[ Hermione shakes her head, fighting off her laugh as she pretends to huff, all dramatics despite the weight on her shoulders. ]

When you have a man proposing to you practically every month and then calling you queen despite saying no it might be a little tricky for you, too.

Hm... Well, the King of Heroes was never known for his restraint.

But, it's okay! If he ever tries it again, I can teach you the sure-fire way to stop it. It's a super-move, a martial art directly from the gods, that no man can possibly stand against! Even the King of Heroes would be no match for this mighty blow, and his surrender will be sweet indeed!

You don't have to tell me twice.

[ Hermione raises an eyebrow before she grins, fighting her giggle. ]

I've already hit him around the head a few times, it's fine. He always listens to me in the end.

If you hit him in the head, that's the problem. Some men just don't keep anything in there, you know?

But, that isn't a problem for the holiest and most sacred martial art of all! The Polygamist Castration Fist will subdue any man in a heartbeat!

[she sounds 100% serious.]

[ ..............

...

No. ]

Castration - No, I'm alright, thank you.

Oh, don't be so alarmed, it's only a name!

[it's not actually what it sounds like!

.... it's actually a series of kicks.]

But, I guess there are other ways.

I - I'm good at keeping him under control most of the time.

[ When he's around her, at least. He did listen to her, at least a little bit. ]

Except for that one point?

He didn't really seem to want anyone else, not to marry, but it would never have worked. I didn't love him like that, and even if I did... I... Well.

[ She huffs a little noise. ]

We wanted different things.

... I see.

[She actually does seem to calm back down, letting the mood settle to something a little more serious.]

It seems we both have great troubles with love, though perhaps in different directions...

Something like that.

[ Hermione shakes her head, lifting a shoulder absently. ]

It's fine. It's not really important to me.

[ Not anymore. ]

Ehhh?! Love isn't!?

[Even if her tail is still doing the sunlight glowing thing, it still manages to puff up in alarm.]

[ Hermione tries and fails to fight back her laugh, shaking her head. ]

It fell to the side, I think. Fighting two wars changes your priorities.

Nonsense, Master! Love is what makes fighting over a hundred Holy Grail Wars worthwhile in the end! Rather, it is because you fight so much that love should be important!

[She sounds very big and pompous, but there is a slight undertone to her voice- A very small, nearly unnoticeable weariness.]

Oh, love is important. I love lots of people, Tamamo, everyone I care about and all my friends - you saw that.

[ She shakes her head, drawing the other woman closer, almost as an anchor. ]

But sometimes actually falling in love is just exhausting.

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... Was there someone you fell in love with?

[here's an additional fun perk about having a fox-girl as a Servant. Since she's trying to be comforting, and Hermione is holding her close, she can just reach around and wrap her tail around Hermione, like an extra hug. It's fluffy and warm, too. (And, you know, glowing still.)]

[ There's a moment of surprise as she glances down - but of course she relaxes when she realises that it's a tail, and she softens. Tilting her head back up, she hesitates before she speaks. ]

I don't think so, not really. There were people I loved with everything that I had, but falling in love? I don't think I never got close enough with anyone that might have fancied me for it to ever happen.

[ And while she had loved Gilgamesh she had never been in love with him, no matter what he might have thought and said. ]

I see.

[Her ears droop slightly...]

But even if it's someone who doesn't fancy you, one-sided loves can still happen. You've never had one of those?

I've fancied people myself, of course, I mean - I can't not. It happens.

[ She pauses, fighting her smile. ]

There was this man, his - his name was Luke. He was... Really broken, I think, but I did my best to be there for him. I think I could have loved him.

[She notices that smile, and her ears stand up again.]

Ohhh? Well, don't leave me in suspense! What was he like?

He was an idiot, of course.

[ She huffs a noise. ]

But he was thoughtful, too, even if he didn't think that he was, and he was stronger then he ever gave himself credit for. We ended up matching, too - [ Hermione touches her scar ] - and... I don't think the world had been kind to him, so I tried to make up for it as much as I could.

... Someone else the world had not been kind to...

Is it just my imagination, or do you seem to have a way of attracting that kind of person, Master? Myself aside, this boy, and Diarmuid...

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tfw you post a tag, then click back LIKE DAYS LATER AND REALIZE IT NEVER SENT

HAPPENS ALL THE TIME

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