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bakerstreet2015-05-18 03:52 pm
anonily) wrote in bakerstreet2015-05-18 03:52 pm
so, i ask of thee, are you my master?
The HOLY GRAIL WAR Meme
Who will it be?
For those unfamiliar with Fate/Stay Night or Fate/Zero, you can find a better explanation of the Holy Grail War here. (Note: The Holy Grail War in Fate/EXTRA functions in a dramatically different way, and one not followed for purposes of this meme.)
Instructions
1. Comment with your character. In the subject line, put that character's name, canon, and which role (Master, Servant, or either) you would like them to fulfill. Though not mandatory, it would be preferred that you give a brief summary of your character as they will (most likely) be AU'd into the setting. (NOTE: If your character can fill the role of Servant, I suggest you state which class(es) -- Saber, Lancer, Archer, Rider, Caster, Assassin, or Berserker -- they fall into.)
2. Reply to others' comments. Pick your character's role (and the other character's if they list "Either" as their preference), then use the RNG to pick a scenario that fits the two characters' roles.
3. Enjoy! Though there might be triggers, depending on how the prompts are interpreted.
TWO MASTERS
1. Battle. Who says that Servants get to have all the fun? After all, most Masters try to kill each other, too. Whatever the circumstances, the two of you are locked in a fight. Neither of you are willing to use your Command Spells just yet, so no Servants here. Just two magi duking it out.
2. Alliance. There's a bigger threat out there. Either one Servant is exceptionally powerful, or the situation has changed and the participants need to take action aginst it. One way or another, you're teamed up with one of your rivals for the Holy Grail. How long will this last before you try to stab each other in the back? Or, will something more develop?
3. Protection. Uh-oh! One of you has lost your Servant! Unfortunately, there's no way you'd get to the church safely on your own, so the other one will help you get there! Or maybe you don't trust the priest presiding over the Holy Grail War and are giving shelter to them yourself? Given their track record, no one would blame you.
4. Death. One or both of you lay dying. It might have been by the other's hand, or by someone else's entirely. How will you spend your last moments in the presence of one of your rivals?
5. You, Too? Surprise! You may have been friends before, but you've just discovered that you're both Masters! How will you handle this revelation?
6. Wild Card. Roll again, pick one of the previous options, or make one up!
1. Are You My Master? The summoning is complete. Whether intentional or not, catalyst or not, a magus has summoned a Servant. What kind of meeting was it? Was everything totally under control, or did a hitch occur? Or maybe it happened in the middle of a life-or-death situation!
2. Identity. Either the Servant has flat out told the Master their identity, or they unleashed their Noble Phantasm. Either way, the cat is out of the bag. How will the Master react, now that they know their Servant's name and legend? Will anything change between the two?
3. Battle Aftermath. A battle has just ended. Who participated? Are either of you hurt? Did the Master have to use a Command Spell? Any number of things could have happened here.
4. Discord. Uh-oh. It looks like the Master and the Servant don't get along. Here come the arguments! Don't do something stupid, like waste a Command Spell over a triviality...
5. Love. And then, there's the opposite. Sometimes Masters and Servants fall in love with each other. How will this affect things?
6. Wild Card. Roll again, pick one of the previous options, or make one up!
1. Battle. This is what usually happens when two Servants meet -- they duke it out. This probably says enough as it is.
2. Alliance. There's a bigger threat out there. Either one Servant is exceptionally powerful, or the situation has changed and the participants need to take action aginst it. One way or another, you're teamed up with one of your rivals for the Holy Grail. How long will this last before you try to stab each other in the back? Or, will something more develop?
3. The Grail Dialogues. Maybe you're not interested in fighting just yet. Maybe you just want to sit down and talk with the other Servant. Find out what they want, what makes them tick. Get some wine while you're at it -- nothing like good wine to go with good talk!
4. Death. One or both of you lay dying...again. It might have been by the other's hand, or by someone else's entirely. How will you spend your last moments in this War in the presence of one of your rivals?
5. Identity. Congratulations, you've just learned each other's identities! Will this change the situation, or will you press onward?
6. Wild Card. Roll again, pick one of the previous options, or make one up!
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[He raises a hand, pointing at her with his index finger.]
Take a lil' look at the back of your hand there. ...right hand, should be.
[Hope she doesn't mind the new tattoo that's giving off a dim little glow.]
It's a sign of our contract. You may have made it without wantin' to, but the forces that be made that decision for the both of us.
Like I said before, you're my master now.
Ah, and don't let that dirty mind of yours go runnin' amok again like earlier on, master. I ain't judgin', you just ain't my type.
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But... but... I was just taking a walk... how did this happen?
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[Well, that took a turn. His smile becomes sharper all of a sudden.]
Anything in life you'd really like to...go back and do again? Or fix? Maybe it's been on your mind lately?
Maybe that's why you took that walk to begin with? Cause you were thinking about it, wanted to clear your head?
[It's all guesswork, but if she isn't a magus, this is the second most likely scenario.
If it isn't, well, he'll figure it out. He's always been good at figuring things out.]
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[She folds her arms, skirting a step away from him - abruptly stony. He hit the nail on the head, in reality, and she doesn't like that much. Her expression shifting from blank horror into stony resistance in a moment.]
What? You're like a guardian angel or something, here to help me change the past? [The last word is punctuated with an eyeroll: that's how ridiculous all this is.]
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[He laughs it off, back to that more lax expression he'd had before.]
Naw, I'm just a means to an end. But if you play your cards right, we'll get our hands on the prize! The holy grail itself.
And that is how you'll get what you want. Because if you get it, you can ask for absolutely anything your little heart desires.
So I figure whatever tragic fate befell our budding new heroine - that's you, by the way! - and your strong desire to fix it is what got you recognized. You have absolutely no talent magically speaking, but you got a stronger desire than the rest. Sometimes it's all you need even if you don't know what you're doing.
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This all sounds completely insane. Is she dreaming? Is she developing some kind of horrible mental malady? Rin backs away another step and then takes the moment to literally pinch herself, hard on the soft skin of her inner forearm.]
Are you serious? Magically speaking? Of course I don't have talent with that. Who are you, anyway? Why did you show up? Are you serious that we're stuck with each other?
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As for whether we're stuck together or not...well, there is one way to break the contract. Just if someone takes your command seals on the back of your hand...only...
[He hops off of the scenery he's sitting on and approaches her - and once he's close enough, he reaches out with a hand and traces his index finger around her right arm, about halfway from the elbow.
And when he does, he makes a cutting sound effect.]
-it's very literal. And I take it you've grown attached to your right arm over the past few years.
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H-how is this legal?
[A dumb question and even Rin knows it. Clearly, it's not legal. Rin closes her eyes and shakes her head, as if to shake the thought off.]
How do you win?
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[Isn't that nice Rin. muRDER MURDER MURDER.]
But if you'd rather we leave the masters alone, I won't step outta line. Promise.
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[MURDER MURDER MURder NO]
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[Sorry Rin.]
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But... but...
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[Who's ready for more INVASIONS OF PERSONAL SPACE. Because he reaches out and just...pats her head.
Despite everything, it's an oddly genuine gesture, and his expression and voice - briefly - carry the same depth to it. It's like he's really trying here.]
You can rely on me. I ain't gonna let anyone hurt you.
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[RUFFLES HER HAIR AGGRESSIVELY.]
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Oww! Stop it! Hands off me! [Scooting away valiantly, she runs her hands over her hair to try and smooth it down - then looks at him suspiciously.]
What's your wish?
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[As if it'd be that easy.]
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Then again, he did kind of just appear... twice. Clearly, something strange is going on. What if he's telling the truth?]
We can go there... [She mutters, kicking at the ground.]
For now, I guess. It's not that far. [Just a little walk, so she'll set off unless he stops her for some reason.]
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He's quiet along the way, mostly just looking at the scenery while they pass. The modern world sure is interesting!]
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So, nothing around them is too grand. They pass the occasional park with some rickety pieces of playground equipment and sad trees, and corner stores, little grocery stores, the occasional small cafe, getting only the occasional second glance from other passers-by.
Soon enough they're coming up on a little apartment building, and Rin takes the stairs up and produces a ring of keys to unlock the door. It's just a measly little one-bedroom apartment, with a kitchen and a bathroom and a little front sitting room with a television and a couch in it.]
I guess you sleep on the couch...
[Gonna be real mad if he kicks her out of the bed.]
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Isn't it customary for the host to take the couch? I think that's the polite thing to do for guests.
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