[ Life in Fódlan is fairly different from his life in heaven in nearly every way except for the constant threat of death. And one of the ways it's most different is how he's treated by the people around him. Not just in terms of respect and status, but also friendliness and affection.
Claude had become more open during his time in heaven too, but it's still a little strange to see traces of that warmth and closeness now back in Fódlan.
All that to say, Saber catches him off guard—his going wide a moment before turning a little embarrassed. ]
Right, well. You're going to be learning a lot whether you like it or not soon enough.
[ Clearing his throat, he stands back up. ]
Why don't I show you around then? Unless you want a break a little while longer.
[ saber is such an obnoxious tourist they just immediately perk up at the suggestion of a tour. at the very least, they are easy to entertain.
so they will nod their head. it's probably best to get this out of the way earlier than later, since they assume claude will have to head back out again and do his real job. even if they were granted wiggle room with timeline shenanigans with leaving heaven, two months is a long time to be away from things from a personal perspective. ]
I do prefer to be on the move. I'll just follow your lead.
[ Oh no, I remember from the game that Saber loves to explore new places 🥺
But that works. ]
Let's get going then.
[ Out the tent they go! There will probably be some questioning glances from people wondering where this stranger with Claude suddenly appeared from, but they just assume that he has it handled. No one really has the gumption to just walk up to the king and ask, and the Deer are busy or something.
So Claude will show Saber around the camp. There are a few merchants that have set up shop, the kitchen and eating area, and the med tents. There's also an impromptu training grounds where soldiers are running drills, and then he'll finish the tour at the stables where there are a few wyverns sunning themselves. ]
We won't be staying here long. Probably by tomorrow we'll resume out trip to the coast, and make the rest of our journey by water.
[ they will look at everything shown with the kind of wonder one may have while looking at the mona lisa. it's funny to have gone weeks getting blasted by so many modern inventions, to go back to something that's... not quite familiar, but still at a closer level to what they're more used to. none of these people know what a computer is so saber can sweat less.
but anyway. they are excited and they will try very hard to be normal about it since they're trying to be lowkey and like they belong here. ]
I do not, no. Fufufu, my body can handle quite a bit!
[ SABER... WE'RE BFFS YOU CAN TRAUMA DUMP IF YOU WANT! Claude should noisily ask about their wife one day though.
The usual level of confidence makes him quirk a smile, expression fond. He does ease up a little bit, tense from the transition back to Fódlan and the war, wary of any sudden disasters or mishaps.
But everything seems to be going well so far. ]
I never doubted that. Though you know your usefulness isn't my favourite thing about you, right?
I know. I just want to do what I can to thank you for letting me come here. And the faster we get through this war, the faster we can get to more important things... like properly introducing rice balls to this culture.
[ HE WOULD LIKE IF YOU DID BLUSH ACTUALLY... It's very cute.
He doesn't really think Saber has much to thank him for. While he thinks having come here is better than having no place to go, it's still... Not an easy life that he's brought them to. Even if Saber is used to it, he wishes that he could offer something better than this.
But, like they said, maybe not now, but soon. ]
I'm sure it'll be popular. Rice isn't that difficult to grow. [ As long as you have tons of water. ] Though, if you are homesick for anything, you can tell me. I can see if I can find something that might feel familiar to you.
[ saber nods, since as of right now they have no idea what the food situation is like here to begin to guess. they will become disappointed eventually... but they really can just eat anything, at least, so there's that.
for now, they mostly just appreciate the offer. ]
Hehe! I'll keep my demands realistic then.
[ look at them... being so polite and understanding... they expect a good job sticker for this... ]
Should I be offering anything to you? You are in charge, after all... A massage?
[ this is a joke. but also they are strong they would probably give one hell of a massage. it's still a joke though. ]
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And in exchange for power, you have to obey the commands of your Master?
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[ a pause. ]
In any case, that was my situation before coming here.
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Well, it's true that you have no such shackles here... But I would like to understand how we'll be working together now that we're back in this war.
[ what are we ]
Like... are you going to follow my lead as a commanding officer?
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Well, it is your war, and I wouldn't do anything that would get in your way... I do not know the politics here yet.
[ they would NOT just go and try to murder dimitri, despite the memes. ]
So, yes. Please direct me as you would your soldiers. [ a pause. ] But we are friends in private.
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He just scratches his cheek. ]
Of course, I'm not worried about treating you as a friend. I'm more worried about treating you as one of my soldiers. It just feels a little strange.
[ Like.
Showing a friend your worksona...... ]
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but hmmm. saber did not consider that and is surprised for a moment. ]
... I suppose that makes sense. Then, I am your friend who is helping out. Okay?
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So you can't laugh when I act all serious and bossy, okay?
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unfortunately saber is intrigued at the idea of claude's worksona because he was bullied in heaven. ]
I will be so well behaved. [ okay. ] But I am interested in seeing that.
[ just admits it. ]
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Also, Saber... You are the cute one...
He lifts a brow, amused. ]
In seeing me take charge?
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[ perhaps they were not imagining joining a war effort when this topic was originally brought up, but still. the point stands. ]
That includes getting to see the different sides of you.
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Claude had become more open during his time in heaven too, but it's still a little strange to see traces of that warmth and closeness now back in Fódlan.
All that to say, Saber catches him off guard—his going wide a moment before turning a little embarrassed. ]
Right, well. You're going to be learning a lot whether you like it or not soon enough.
[ Clearing his throat, he stands back up. ]
Why don't I show you around then? Unless you want a break a little while longer.
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so they will nod their head. it's probably best to get this out of the way earlier than later, since they assume claude will have to head back out again and do his real job. even if they were granted wiggle room with timeline shenanigans with leaving heaven, two months is a long time to be away from things from a personal perspective. ]
I do prefer to be on the move. I'll just follow your lead.
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But that works. ]
Let's get going then.
[ Out the tent they go! There will probably be some questioning glances from people wondering where this stranger with Claude suddenly appeared from, but they just assume that he has it handled. No one really has the gumption to just walk up to the king and ask, and the Deer are busy or something.
So Claude will show Saber around the camp. There are a few merchants that have set up shop, the kitchen and eating area, and the med tents. There's also an impromptu training grounds where soldiers are running drills, and then he'll finish the tour at the stables where there are a few wyverns sunning themselves. ]
We won't be staying here long. Probably by tomorrow we'll resume out trip to the coast, and make the rest of our journey by water.
[ Glancing at them... ]
You don't get sea sick, do you?
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but anyway. they are excited and they will try very hard to be normal about it since they're trying to be lowkey and like they belong here. ]
I do not, no. Fufufu, my body can handle quite a bit!
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So you've travelled by sea before? Maybe that experience of yours will be helpful in our expedition.
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[ saber will be nice and not trauma dump that their wife tragically died by traveling over sea. ]
See? I am so useful.
[ praise them. ]
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The usual level of confidence makes him quirk a smile, expression fond. He does ease up a little bit, tense from the transition back to Fódlan and the war, wary of any sudden disasters or mishaps.
But everything seems to be going well so far. ]
I never doubted that. Though you know your usefulness isn't my favourite thing about you, right?
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[ they say that with such a straight face though.
there's a pause, and they smile back. ]
I know. I just want to do what I can to thank you for letting me come here. And the faster we get through this war, the faster we can get to more important things... like properly introducing rice balls to this culture.
[ okay. ]
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He doesn't really think Saber has much to thank him for. While he thinks having come here is better than having no place to go, it's still... Not an easy life that he's brought them to. Even if Saber is used to it, he wishes that he could offer something better than this.
But, like they said, maybe not now, but soon. ]
I'm sure it'll be popular. Rice isn't that difficult to grow. [ As long as you have tons of water. ] Though, if you are homesick for anything, you can tell me. I can see if I can find something that might feel familiar to you.
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for now, they mostly just appreciate the offer. ]
Hehe! I'll keep my demands realistic then.
[ look at them... being so polite and understanding... they expect a good job sticker for this... ]
Should I be offering anything to you? You are in charge, after all... A massage?
[ this is a joke. but also they are strong they would probably give one hell of a massage. it's still a joke though. ]
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You know, I've never had a personal servant...
[ That's actually not true. He did have them in Almyra.
But the offer is so funny. ]
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I am not liable for anything that may happen during the massage.
[ they are not licensed. if this was a business they would get shut down immediately (has no idea how business licensing worked) ]
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Mostly Claude finds this is all very funny, and he just squints playfully at Saber. ]
Are you talking about the chances of you getting embarrassed and running off?
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[ they say, clearly embarrassed at this idea.
they clear their throat. ignore the outburst. ]
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[ Hehehehehe. ]
You can build your confidence massaging wyverns if you want, you know. I'm sure you wouldn't be in danger if they get fussy.
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