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[ 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.

[midway]

[ 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.

[ Glancing at them... ]

You don't get sea sick, do you?

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[ 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!

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[ Saber is so cute. Just watches him absorb his surroundings with delight. He's glad that they can find this rough little camp interesting. ]

So you've travelled by sea before? Maybe that experience of yours will be helpful in our expedition.

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I have, yes.

[ saber will be nice and not trauma dump that their wife tragically died by traveling over sea. ]

See? I am so useful.

[ praise them. ]

[midway]

[ 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?

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You are going to make me blush.

[ 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 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.

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[ 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. ]

[midway]

[ He blinks slowly. ]

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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[ damn the call of a free massage is so powerful... ]

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) ]

[midway]

[ I would do anything for a massage.

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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I would not get embarrassed and run off!

[ they say, clearly embarrassed at this idea.



they clear their throat. ignore the outburst. ]

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Really?

[ 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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Eh... first the wyverns, and then is it going to be the rest of the army?

[ they let out a small gasp, covering up their mouth. ]

I see how it is.

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Saber...

[ Complete serious. ]

You're not going to back out of your vow to help me, are you?

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[ this is so stupid.

there is a moment of silence... and then saber reaches out to pat claude's arm soothingly. ]

Let's keep going with the tour!

[ lol! ]

[midway]

[ THEY ARE SO STUPID... THERE IS A WAR HAPPENING but Claude will just laugh, feeling way more relaxed than he had when they first arrived, and casually stretching his arms up over his head as he looks around. ]

I'm not sure there's much more to show... If you're hungry, we can see if the cooks have got any mediocre food prepared.

[ Hmm. ]

Maybe we can head to the training grounds, and spar a bit?

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[ listen... when you are surrounded by death and harsh times, sometimes you need something silly to make things easier to handle. when everything around you is doom and gloom then it is easy to spiral! laugh a little!

this is why gossip was so important (is making this up retroactively). ]

Let's go to the training grounds... it'll make a meal tastier after.

[ priorities. ]

[midway]

[ It's true. Being silly is essential to morale.

With that decided, Claude will lead them along toward the training grounds. ]

In your battles, did you plan out your tactics and strategies on your own?

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Primarily, yes. I would occasionally have counsel, but it was not something I could count on consistently enough to be too dependent on it...

[ sometimes

you cannot trust a single bitch around you. ]

[midway]

[ Saber... He'll put a hand on their shoulder, giving them a brief squeeze. ]

I see. [ But to keep the mood light. ] So... That means when I'm awake at night pouring over maps, I can consider you a good resource to have at my side?

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Of course!

[ once again, they are too fascinated by the idea of claude in proper work mode... this is their payment. ]

It is easier to stay awake that way, anyway...

[midway]

[ He's a huge bore in work mode. Hyper focused and over thinking.

But? Hm? ]

Why do you want to stay awake?

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Unimportant.

[ don't focus on that. ]

Do you have a normal sleep schedule? You're actually human.