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[unknownrival]

[Picture of a phone goes here]

You've reached Ryudo Issei. I can't pick up the phone right now for one reason or another, but if you leave a message, I'll be sure to get back to you as soon as possible.

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[croibhristeoir]

[You know how Lancer doesn't really get angry? Oh, he'd acknowledge that he's angry since he's accepted his Shadow. But actually seem like it? No. He'd been careful to keep his anger in check since his death in the fourth war.]

[Until now. Because boy does he ever sound pissed.]

Issei. Sometime in the near future I may well disappear for a short time. Don't panic, and don't let Arturia know that anything is wrong.

[Today on Learning How Anger Works 101: Misery Leads To Anger Leads To Stupid Thoughts.]

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[stripping.livejournal.com]

W-what's going on?

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[croibhristeoir]

Nothing. I was merely giving you fair warning in the event such a thing should happen.

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[stripping.livejournal.com]

Then what made you think such a warning was necessary?

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[croibhristeoir]

...At the moment, nothing is happening. I was speaking only for a hypothetical situation.

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[stripping.livejournal.com]

Hypothetically, why would you not want Saber to know that you were gone?

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[croibhristeoir]

Because I...care about her and I don't want her to worry.

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[stripping.livejournal.com]

A little worry is healthy. I'm not going to lie to her.

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[croibhristeoir]

I would never ask anyone to lie on my behalf. I meant to ask only that you not make a point of telling her about this unless asked.

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[stripping.livejournal.com]

...I can do that much.

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[croibhristeoir]

Thank you.

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[stripping.livejournal.com]

Please be safe.

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[croibhristeoir]

I'm sorry. I can't promise that.

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[stripping.livejournal.com]

...I don't know what else to lecture you about.

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[croibhristeoir]

Just...if I don't return, my only wish is for you to keep an eye on Arturia and Grainne. Please.

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[stripping.livejournal.com]

Will you please tell me a little of what's going on, or not going on, or anything?

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[croibhristeoir]

...I just found out Fionn married my wife after my death.

They're both in this city.

If this does not end in a fight, it will be through the grace of a miracle.

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[stripping.livejournal.com]

...Oh. Well then.

[That was definitely something.]

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[croibhristeoir]

I can't believe I just...he didn't think that was perhaps something he should mention when we spoke?! He dared suggest we could simply start over--just because he think I stole her doesn't justify this-!

[Deep breath. When he spoke again, his voice was calm and layered with resignation.]

...I can not defeat Fionn mac Cumhaill in a fight. Should it come to that, try as I will, I am going to die.

I do not wish for Arturia to knowingly lose her knight, nor do I wish my friend to be left clueless when I should disappear.

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[stripping.livejournal.com]

I understand. I-I don't want this to happen, but it seems a likely possibility...

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[croibhristeoir]

...I don't want this either, Issei. But if we should conflict over her, there is only one possible ending. Whether it is a hopeless fight or not, I will not back down.

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[stripping.livejournal.com]

I know you won't. You shouldn't have to.

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[croibhristeoir]

...thank you. For understanding, I mean.

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[stripping.livejournal.com]

We're friends.

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[croibhristeoir]

I was worried you'd try to talk me out of this.