( closed ) and so i ask of thee, are you my master?

[peopledieifkilled]

[ It had been a few days since he had summoned his Servant, and he still couldn't help but be rather surprised by the situation as a whole. Besides, Shirou didn't really understand it all honestly - regardless of the fact that both Tohsaka and that fake priest's explanations.

Early in the morning, he decides to cook up some breakfast for her. It's the least he can do, after all. For breakfast, he starts with some miso soup, rice and salmon. He won't wake her up, or at least, he'll try not to, since he wants her to have as much rest as she possible can-- seeing as he didn't make a proper contract with her.

Though he'll definitely go to check on her if the food almost gets cold.. ]

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[peopledieifkilled]

Alright. I need to buy groceries anyway, so we can double up.

[ It's basically a two in one trip. But when she puts her arm around his, he finds himself blushing a little. ]

W-Wait, you probably shouldn't-- I mean, people are going to misunderstand!

[frozenflame]

It's better that they misunderstand than we get separated.

[Cool, rational, practical, Caster answers the concern with a half smile.]

I can't protect you if you're too far away.

[peopledieifkilled]

[ He's running his hand down his face right now. Does he have to spell it out for her? ]

You don't have to grab me like that, though.

[frozenflame]

What's wrong with that? I can protect you best if I'm in contact.

[That way she can extend some of her magic shields to him. Does she have to spell that out for him...?]

[peopledieifkilled]

Yeah, but I don't want people thinking that we're... dating. Besides, magi don't fight while the sun's out.

[frozenflame]

Magi may not, but they may have minions.

[A laugh.]

And would it be so bad? Am I...not pleasing to the eye?

[peopledieifkilled]

[ Was that supposed to be a joke? He's not really that sure himself... But he rubs the nape of his neck as his gaze shifts away from Caster's own. This is an awkward subject. Why are they talking about this again? Oh, right. He brought it up due to his own stupidity. ]

No, you're- [ beautiful, he was about to say, but stops himself in his tracks. ] A-Anyway, we should get going. Don't want to waste time.

[ Excuses, excuses. ]

[frozenflame]

[Caster beams, internally giggling just a bit and starts off, still holding on. The matter was settled, as far as she was concerned.]

So what kinds of flowers do you like? This is an important question...

[peopledieifkilled]

[ He still has a problem with this! But he can't stop her, now can he? ]

... I don't really have a preference. [ He's never really studied about flowers, or the flower language. ]

Maybe roses?

[frozenflame]

[He would have a hard time.]

Roses? Roses would make excellent defenders. And of course we'll have to find ourselves some lotus, and maybe a pumpkin or two.

[Caster smirks.]

Pumpkins are my favorite, really.

[peopledieifkilled]

Alright. [ Well, at least he'll be getting some things that will make his lackluster yard more beautiful. ]

Is there a reason why pumpkins are your favorite, though?

[frozenflame]

Well, aesthetically? They lend a kind of homey feel to a garden. They're very down to earth, very...I don't know, simple?

And in terms of defense? I...[She taps her chin.] I think the best way to describe them is as land-mines. And also potential vessels for escape.

[peopledieifkilled]

Really?

[ He hums inquisitively to himself, mulling things over in his head. He didn't know much about pumpkins, but to see that they're used in such a way... it piques his interest quite a bit. ]

"Potential vessels for escape"? You mean like that one story..? [ Is he going to become Cinderella at some point? ]

[frozenflame]

[Caster laughs brightly, hand squeezing his as he seems to understand!]

Stories have power, Master. Why, that's what Servants are, after all. And while that one isn't my story, it's one I know, and one I can draw upon for inspiration.

[peopledieifkilled]

I didn't know. [ Well, at least he's learning? That's a good sign, right? ]

[frozenflame]

Well, you know now, don't you?

[She laughs, a giggly snort of a thing.]

Just don't expect me to wear any glass slippers, alright?

[peopledieifkilled]

I guess so.

[ That's... a strange laugh. ]

And I wouldn't expect you to.

[frozenflame]

Good!

[The laughter dies after a minute and they round a corner to find a large garden center. A Komeri Home Center, in fact. Complete with a chicken sign.]

Goodness! It smells of springtime, doesn't it? All those flowers!

[peopledieifkilled]

Well, it's only February. [ So it's nearing spring, but not quite. ]

There really are a lot of flowers in this store though...

[ He's never actually been in here, since he's never had to. ]

[frozenflame]

Well what are we waiting for? Let's go.

[She practically tugs him along, clearly excited. Flowers are wonderful. They're her life. Or...were.]

It's only early afternoon, so we don't have to worry. And my powers will make them grow by nightfall anyway. So we'll end up safe and sound.

[peopledieifkilled]

Alright. We'll need to get the plants... and then we'll have lunch.

[frozenflame]

That sounds like a plan. Shall we split up and meet back up? I can give you a short list, and it would save time.

Or would you rather keep me close?

[peopledieifkilled]

[ That last part... sounded eerily suggestive, so he's not going to go there. ]

No, it's better to save time than to waste it.

[frozenflame]

Then I'll see you in...twenty minutes?

[She writes out a small list for him, mostly of things like soil, fertilizer, pots, and a watering can before zooming off...]

[peopledieifkilled]

Yeah. I'll meet you back where we came in. [ Thankfully, Shirou knows his way around and knows how to get the good deals. Once he has all the plants and all the food for dinner tonight, carrying at least four to five bags in one hand, he slowly makes his way back. Hopefully Yukiko's done by now. . . ]