starry night.

Sheba knew via Novum Chaldea's records what had transpired in that singularity and the loss of their beloved detective did not go unnoticed. even so, nobody with the organization considered him to be a traitor. his status here in this city was a....difficult one to traverse, that much is clear. and upon learning of his ongoings with Artoria, she feels the need to ask.

" Are you sure it's the right course of action?" it's rare for the Caster to be so serious, choosing to go for a more lighthearted and relaxed demeanor for the benefit of others. but this is not the time nor place for that. " I'm not trying to tell you what to do, but is such a deal with Saber really necessary?"

it is excitement that has her move far too quickly to the living room and towards the desk with the computer which was already turned on. taking a seat, a few quick clicks of the mouse start up a game, the music filtering into the room at a moderate volume.

" Have you ever heard of Digs 3? It's a game where you design your digital people -- or Digs -- and then play out their lives! You're completely in control and it's very fun but what I wanted to show you--" quickly she vacates her seat to gently guide Kaveh into it. leaning over his shoulder, she hits the button with a house icon.

" There's a build mode where you can build a house for them from scratch. Or an apartment, a mansion, a cottage, whatever you want, really! Even right down to the outside and landscaping. "

" They seem to be old ruins that was once inhabited. It used to be a city but nobody knows exactly for what or who. I suppose the only ones who do are the Stars and they're not too keen on giving up their secrets so easily."

she didn't expect to encounter another of Chaldea's Servants in her daily trek through the desert, but the company is welcomed. (and some part of Sheba believes that had she not stumbled upon the Lancer, she would have gotten lost. whether or not that's true, who knows!) " The rolling dunes remind me of my kingdom and the many nights spent camping out under the stars when making my way to Solomon." a soft sigh follows, but is quickly cut off by a far too quick grin.

" But of course, such information comes with a price, I'm afraid! "

was it necessary? absolutely.

" Now, I can tell by the quality of this that it isn't cheaply made but it is by no means showing any signs of the fine craftsmanship you're claiming exists. In fact, I was in here just last week and this product was way below the current price. So, either you're trying to extort your customers out of money to hide away or you're a terrible businessman." a hand rests against her hip as she holds out her palm to the shop owner, lips curved into a pleasant smile. "If you know what's good for you, you'll sell it to this customer by taking 40% off the appropriate price. As a way to apologize for your incompetence! If not, I have nothing against coming back here every day with a very, very large sign."

she waits and after a few choice words murmured underneath the owner's breath, hums in satisfaction when they relent. finally, she turns to the other. " There. From now on, you should be paying the fair price only. At least in this shop."

there is no mistake. the queen is not foolish enough to mistake the older Caster for his younger Archer counterpart, nor is she one to continously treat someone as one they are not. however, it's impossible for her to hide her disappoint when her greeting was met with confusion. truly, she can't keep the disappointment from practically radiating off of her in lines like what you'd see in a cartoon.

" And here I was hoping to finally continue the dream of his in opening up a water park.........a shame, truly, but oh well. No money lost, no foul!"