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[arturiarex]

[ Saber is definitely looking at quite a few houses today! ]

Lady Zelda,

I shall see your shortly.

-Saber

[ True to her word, Saber arrives, coming up the front steps and out of the rain. She pauses to give Zelda a slight bow. ]

Ah. I believe we've met.

[sageprincess]

[Zelda stands in turn, answering Saber's bow with a nod of her head and a polite smile on her lips.]

Oh, from Caster's parlor, yes? Goodness, that day was busier than any of us were expecting. [In many different ways, but that's neither here nor there. She collects her books and opens the door for Saber, gesturing her inside.] Well, at the very least we will get you dried off for a few minutes. Would you like anything to drink or eat in the meantime?

[She's! Going to be a good hostess!!]

[arturiarex]

Tea would be acceptable. And... perhaps a snack.

[ She adds that last bit with a touch of reluctance. She loves food, but she's trying to maintain a semblance of self-control. She shakes some of the water off and then steps inside. ]

Thank you for your hospitality.

i'm so sorry for how late this is /gestures at the world

[sageprincess]

Of course.

[She smiles, beckoning Saber to follow her down the hall and into the kitchen. There's not... an extensive amount of utensils and appliances, admittedly - none of the current residents are that interested in cooking as a general rule - but tea and snacks are definitely manageable. A breakfast nook is available for Saber to take a seat while Zelda busies herself with putting together the tea.]

Shadow seemed to have had a past history with Lady Marie when she invited her to stay here. May I ask if it is the same for you?

[arturiarex]

She knows of me, but I have never met her in life nor do I ever remember discussing her own legend.

[ She shakes her head. ]


No; there is no history there, although she seems a wise enough woman, in her own way.

[sageprincess]

[She quirks an eyebrow at that explanation, finding it to not make complete sense to her - despite living with two Servants and being acquainted with several others, she still only understands the bare basics of their existence. It just hasn't seemed relevant in this world where they've all been made mortal, and she doesn't see the need to pry.]

Yes, I would say that is an accurate assessment. [A small smile tugs at her lips, soft and fond.] I am thankful you get along well enough to consider sharing a roof with her.

[She can be lonelier than she lets on, sometimes. It would be nice if there were more people she could call her friends. That being said, the water is set to boil and she turns to face Saber as she waits.]

On that note, have you any questions for me about the house or those that live in it?

[arturiarex]

It is a matter of practicality.

[ Well, and she didn't mind her. Which was another aspect of it. It meant less of a headache. ]

Mostly... who else is here? And how many rooms are there to live in? Is it loud? Crowded? Quiet?

[sageprincess]

[Zelda, meanwhile, is a stack of paranoid neuroses in a trench coat, so. Living with other people is a Big Deal.]

It is just the three of us at the moment: myself, Shadow, and Lady Marie. She is easily the most energetic and sociable of the three of us, but she is not impolite about it, generally. Shadow and I tend to keep to ourselves more often. So I would say it is fairly quiet most of the time.

As for rooms... there are two more bedrooms that have been unoccupied for quite a while. Empty space is hardly at a premium; honestly, I imagine this house was built with a slightly larger group of people in mind.

[Or, you know, aristocrats with more money than sense. Either way.]

[arturiarex]

Interesting. If my other prospect falls through, I'd certainly be interested in accepting your offer.

[ She folds her hands, looking thoughtful. ]

Quiet is more of what I'm looking for, in all honesty.

[sageprincess]

[The corner of her lips twitches up slightly, and her shoulders lift in a light shrug.]

The city offers enough in the way of excitement, I find. [Too much, sometimes. Let Them Rest. She turns back to pull the kettle off the stove and begin pouring the tea.] Whatever your choice may be, I am sure neither Shadow nor Lady Marie would complain if you were to visit, should you find yourself in need of a moment's peace.

[arturiarex]

I may take you - and them - up on that offer if it continues to stand. I'll have to find something to do with myself.

[ Besides throw herself into the nearest lost cause. ]