[it was just as his Master said. not as a Servant, but as Cloud Strife and Inaba Himeko. which is why the blond's traditional state of attire was replaced for something more, well, casual wasn't exactly the right word. but proper for this kind of world? dressed in a long-sleeved v-cut black sweater and dark blue jeans, Rider's fingers strummed along his arm as he waited in the dining room downstairs for his date to come down. he was patient, and the day was still young after all.
he'd agreed to this quite some time ago, but what she hadn't been expecting was for him to tell her that he wanted to do this on Valentine's Day. sinking into his own thoughts, Cloud's gaze lowers to the ground before closing his eyes, reflecting over everything. it was because of her that he had a chance to feel like a normal person again. he'd already long since come to terms with the fact that this was his home now. his world, his planet to protect and cherish. though the core of him remained the same, he was free to become his own person, make his own decisions...
and still, he stayed. even after the war. she'd given him a new lease on life with this new pact, solely anchored here by her. if he so much as wanted to, he could have found new ways to sustain himself and leave this reminder of all his past conflict... but he stayed all the same. it wasn't for a memory, nor for some oath as her Servant anymore. but,
"That makes me really happy."
her smile. the thought of it almost put one on his face as he reflected over everything they'd been through, not realizing the hint of red that dusted his cheeks. somebody was getting a little antsy.]
フェイト/ココロ ファンタジー
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[it was just as his Master said. not as a Servant, but as Cloud Strife and Inaba Himeko. which is why the blond's traditional state of attire was replaced for something more, well, casual wasn't exactly the right word. but proper for this kind of world? dressed in a long-sleeved v-cut black sweater and dark blue jeans, Rider's fingers strummed along his arm as he waited in the dining room downstairs for his date to come down. he was patient, and the day was still young after all.
he'd agreed to this quite some time ago, but what she hadn't been expecting was for him to tell her that he wanted to do this on Valentine's Day. sinking into his own thoughts, Cloud's gaze lowers to the ground before closing his eyes, reflecting over everything. it was because of her that he had a chance to feel like a normal person again. he'd already long since come to terms with the fact that this was his home now. his world, his planet to protect and cherish. though the core of him remained the same, he was free to become his own person, make his own decisions...
and still, he stayed. even after the war. she'd given him a new lease on life with this new pact, solely anchored here by her. if he so much as wanted to, he could have found new ways to sustain himself and leave this reminder of all his past conflict... but he stayed all the same. it wasn't for a memory, nor for some oath as her Servant anymore. but,
"That makes me really happy."
her smile. the thought of it almost put one on his face as he reflected over everything they'd been through, not realizing the hint of red that dusted his cheeks. somebody was getting a little antsy.]