[Voice]

[unknownrival]

So, I was told to say this, and normally I wouldn't, but it looks like I've been virused and can't help it. They didn't say anything about mentioning the circumstances beforehand, though.

Ahem.

My name is Ryudo Issei, and Tohsaka Rin had better class grades than me.

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[croibhristeoir]

I'd noticed. It almost makes me feel nostalgic about when I first found the community to begin with.

[unknownrival]

Wasn't it about that time?

[croibhristeoir]

More or less. I think the first one that affected me was broadcasting my memories, if I recall correctly. Or maybe it was the one showing the future.

[unknownrival]

I'm glad for the future one. We might not have known what we had to avoid, otherwise.

By the way, Louis told me to hug him and I am physically unable to refuse.

[croibhristeoir]

[He looked a little uncomfortable at the obvious implications of what would have happened without that virus, seeming distant for a moment or two.]

...hm? Oh, that's fine. It can't be helped, right?

[unknownrival]

Not really. He offered a group hug invitation, though I'm not sure that would make things less awkward.

[croibhristeoir]

I appreciate the offer, but I think I will respectfully decline.

[unknownrival]

That's what I thought you'd say.

[croibhristeoir]

You know me too well.

[unknownrival]

It's a natural part of being your loving boyfriend.

[croibhristeoir]

You're just too kind to me.

[unknownrival]

Only as much as you deserve.

[croibhristeoir]

...Do you think these viruses will get much worse?

[unknownrival]

It's only about the first day of what could take a week. So yes.

[croibhristeoir]

I have a bad feeling about this.

[unknownrival]

So do I.

[croibhristeoir]

Things will turn out alright, won't they?

[unknownrival]

I think so. They generally do in the end, and I have faith in us.

[croibhristeoir]

...

[He didn't seem too convinced.]

I hope so.

[unknownrival]

Can I do anything else for you?

[croibhristeoir]

N-no, I'm fine.

[unknownrival]

All right. I'm at your disposal, if you want me.

[croibhristeoir]

...Issei, what--

[Lancer hesitated, uncertainty written all over his face.]

What if I...wasn't the only Servant in the predicament I was in?

[unknownrival]

I would want to help them, though not as much as I wanted to help you.

[croibhristeoir]

What if you weren't sure it could work out a second time?