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I see . . . It would be good for you to focus on yourself, too.

[ with a pause ]

Actually, my business with you is threefold in nature: I did want to meet with you, to better know the person that Avenger would change himself for. I would imagine you're somewhat aware of the second nature, if he's broached the subject with you - simply put, where your own comfort lies when it comes to our relationship, as ill-defined as it is. Where you would like that definition to be is what I - no, we, wished to learn.

However, this matter is complicated, naturally; it is my understanding that such judgment could not be made without the former task of mutually getting to know each other. Moreover, it is a matter of respect to you, to your heart and your desires. Therefore, I won't ask about this matter until you have found the answer to it yourself, so that you can naturally come to a conclusion. Regardless of what you choose, Avenger and I will accept it.

Then, my third reason for speaking with you. It has to do with us - not Avenger and my relationship, but it is a matter of our existences.

[Rise listens to all of that, taking it in, and humming thoughtfully.]

I wouldn't say D☆☆dl☆m☆n-s☆n changing was all because of me, but I would be happy to get to know someone he cares so much for too. Thank you for your consideration, Lucifel-san.

What is this matter of your existence? That sounds so serious.

Perhaps not all of it, but certainly a significant part. Please, don't sell yourself short.

It would be a more urgent matter in our own world, but here, it is fortunately not a grim subject. But - ah, I should start in the beginning. First, what do you know of Servants?

...A little bit. But, all that grail stuff is a bit confusing for me.

It wouldn't be a surprise to me, if you only have Avenger's explanation and memories to go off of. He is, after all, a most extraordinary case.

To summarize, we are Heroic Spirits - those who died and became legends - summoned to this world to battle for one all-powerful wish granting device - the Grail. The mechanics are not so important, but fundamentally, we cannot exist in the living world without someone to tie us down - a Master.

Ordinarily, our physical needs are twofold: not only do we require a binding agent to keep us in the living realm, but we also need spiritual energy to allow us to continue surviving. Now - here, in Hell, we don't require either to exist, likely due to demonic intervention.

However, a Master fulfills more than physical need -

We Servants are summoned for them, after all. We exist to fight for them, to protect them - and they in turn fight with us, guide us, and understand us.

Though Hell has seen to our physical needs as Servants, it has not met with our existential need, in order to be complete.

[ with a pause, waiting for her to digest ]

[She knew about the Heroic Spirits fighting a war part, so she takes that in easily, but the whole part about needing a Master has her looking Concerned.]

If you need a Master to be complete, then, what does it feel like right now?

For myself, I have a Master.

As for Avenger, it is - again, it's unique for him. But, as the incarnation of evil, he battles his instincts and inherent desire to destroy and desecrate. Moreover, his loyalties conflict with his unit, and such. Having something to tie him down - something to ground him, someone who would anchor him . . . someone who would understand him, someone he can trust, someone with the power to stop him -

It's something that would do him good. Actually, I'm here to speak to you about the matter on his behalf. It's an intimate affair, and there are few he trusts to bear this burden of bond; among them, you are his primary choice.

. . . . It is not so dramatic that he cannot survive without one. But, it is something that he longs for.

So, I come to ask you on his behalf, if you would take this chain of his and bind yourself to it. If you would be his anchor, his link.

[...Whoa that is going to take a moment to process]

That - that's, of course I want to be able to support him and if he needs an anchor I'll help him, but... I don't know if I like the sound of chaining him. Is having that much power over someone really a healthy relationship?

I'd need to talk to him about it before I could accept your request.

. . . Well, that you know the situation now is enough for me.

[ with a gentle smile ]

I do apologize for the trouble. It's a lot to digest - but, I told Avenger that I would help him by telling you, so now my job is done. That you know now, so you can speak to him about the matter, is as much help as I will give him.

[Shakes her head]

Don't apologise. Thank you for telling me, and for trying to help him. I'll be sure to consider your words properly and talk with D☆☆dl☆m☆n-s☆n.

May I ask, who is your master?

Thank you, for loving him.

[ with a pause, and an apologetic twist to his expression ]

My apologies, but that would be a secret for now.

[Flusters at the L word]

A-Ah, that's just how it is - and, i-it's fine, I was hoping to ask them for some advice on what a good master is but if it's a secret then just forget I asked.

[ cute ]

Oh! In that case, you definitely won't want to talk to my Master. In the first place, the relationship can be unique depending on the pair, and in addition to that, Avenger doesn't get along with my Master anyway, so I doubt it would be good to ask them!

The best thing to do, though, is to be yourself. He has already accepted you into his heart, after all.

Oh, is that so... Just being myself is enough...

[Seems UNSURE of that in the face of such a big responsibility, but she looks up at him and nods firmly]

Okay! I still don't really know how to be a master, or if I'll be any good, but if D☆☆dl☆m☆n-s☆n wants me and it's something I think I can do when we talk about it, I'll do my best!

Thank you, Sunrise-san.

Then, I have completed my business - but, is there anything you wished of me?

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