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[This time, when Gilgamesh smiles, Masamune will hear it in his tone.]

I always expected that a warrior of Edo would be vicious, cold-hearted. A machine built for battle. That is how most Servants to be, at least. Love and affection are not chief concerns for us. We are meant to hurt and to be hurt in turn, because we come from turbulent times and places of great misfortune.

[And he still strongly feels that any Masamune Date summoned by the Grail would conform to his expectations. And yet... there's at least one reality in which that isn't true. Something he did not foresee. Maybe he was also caught off guard, in the end. At any rate, it would seem he got what he was angling for: acknowledgment and a willingness to move ahead.

He wonders if Hakuno would still consider this sort of strategy self-serving, though.]

How did you turn out so differently? That even when someone strips you of all dignity, still you would say to them, "so long as everyone is happy"?

[He sounds baffled. But pleasantly so.]

[ He sits, hugging his knees and playing with the Sphinx kitten that rolls around in front of him with a long feather it tries to catch. ]

Hn... Because, I'm a warrior during battle and on a battlefield, not off of it. They say I'm completely different on the battlefield, and it's not always for the better.

Besides, if I can't have what I really want, my choice is to wallow in it or suck it up and compromise somewhere, right?

[ he feels like he is being called squishy or something. ]

So don't get any weird ideas over it about me... or anything. I didn't get the reputation as the one-eyed dragon because I just like them or anything. [ /huff!!? ]

I see.

[That went better than expected. For once, he decides to quit while he's ahead.]

You know, there is a festival in Tel'Adre today. The people of this world are celebrating spring. I thought you might like to come.

[ amazing ]

Ha? And how exactly are they doing that?

[ the world capital of no decency necessary. ]

Flowers?

[Well, it isn't a complete lie...]

. . .

Like by using the stems to stick up people's butts or something?

I've collected a few myself and have no intention of doing so.

Well, look at you~.

I was waiting for the chance to tenderly thread them through your hair, instead.

Heh! That's what you have a wife with long hair for. [ a master, too, if she's feeling generous... annnd a knight lady king, too. All these cute girls with long hair. ]

However lacking, I'm certain I could find a use for yours.

[Said master would kill him if she knew he was playing the flirtatious angle again. Thankfully, he's sure this is one conversation she'll never catch wind of.]

But as you will, Masamune. Perhaps I'll see you some other time.

[ She will not, especially considering Masamune doesn't see it as that. ]

That's very smooth, but you don't have to waste effort pretending, you know. I already said I would assist you where you require it.

[ His voice is at least friendly despite the accusation, he doesn't sound like he's holding a grudge or is as bitter as his confession made him sound. ]

Enjoy your time with your flowers, Gilgamesh.

Heiwa.

[Peace. What an ironic note to end on.]