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Dark Rin & YOU.
Setting: Throughout the tower.
Time: Throughout the week October 9~14.
Format: Prose or action spam, I'll match. Please note a day in the subject line.
Summary: Rin is more visible in her room, goes to hunt down her Servant, tries to use a terminal, hangs out in floor 41, and gathers roaster pumpkin seeds. She will be in costume starting from the 10th of October.
Warnings: Usual warnings apply. Will edit for clarification if they come up.

►►► ROOM 03-06;
[ It's clear this girl with white hair and piercing red eyes doesn't belong in this room, but she's come here regardless. With a disinterested look towards anyone else she might come across, it's clear she's come for the man with eyes like her own. When he's not there, she waits by sitting on a bed with a leg crossed over. Come on over, try to strike up a conversation. Failure to do so will end up with some remark laced in snark. See, Rin really hates being ignored even when she wants nothing to do with those around her and she has no problem in showing it. ]

►►► FLOOR 41;
[ Exploring the newest blocks to the tower wasn't of any real priority to Rin, but when she happened upon this floor, she felt nostalgic. The darkness was nothing to be frightened of, nor were the inhabitants of this room. In fact, it's a nice escape from all of those people who have shown up here. People who know of her, but she doesn't care to think of them. If only they could see her sitting here amongst the infestation perfectly unharmed. If anything thought to try their luck with her, they'll see she's more bugged than the entire floor. Literally. ]

►►► INFIRMARY;
[ Collar check up day. Rin almost considers ditching today, but so far she's made it a habit to show up every assigned day. If there's anything she does consistently, it's following the rules. Not the type to really consider it, but there she is. Every other week. Today she lingers away from it a bit, almost as though she's trying to see who else might be coming to check in. ~~Because the obvious solution would be to just see everyone by the color of their collars, but that's too easy for someone as complex as herself.~~ ]

►►► ROOM 01-15;
[ She rarely sleeps. It seems unnatural really, but she wanders the hallways at night, returns to the room before anyone wakes up, and stays in her bed until the rest start to get up. That's the usual pattern she sticks to. This week is different though. After running into a couple of people, she finds herself staying in at night and why, she might even be there during the day. So roommates and those who might be interested in actually hunting her down might discover for once that she's relatively easy to find. Why she doesn't even appear hostile for once. It's almost as though she's been subdued in some manner. ]

►►► DORMITORIES;
[ Rin's not a fan of technology. It's hard to explain to someone who's not from her home world because the rule of magi differ from place to place. Why there may be some world where technology is magic (but really who would ever believe that?) so who is she to place judgment on it? Having been told the network was an effective way to find someone familiar, she still sticks to trying to use it. Today she's finally figured it out! Seriously, this is an accomplishment even with being taught by others. Except now she's even more annoyed because every message that comes through? Scrambled. ]

What is with this stupid thing? [ Raising a hand, fire dances around her fingertips with the full intent of blasting it. ]

►►► CAFETERIA;
[ With the food shortage still on her mind, Rin's not really in the mood to live through that again. Sure, she could just talk a Servant or two into fetching food for her or maybe even ask her roommate to do the fishing thing again. However, it seems better to be self-aware in her mind. Besides, it's less damaging to her pride if she just saves what she can. Without a cooler or anything to keep frozen food in, she's left with trying to find foods that won't spoil easily. Roasted pumpkin seeds seem as though they might last a little longer, so she's collecting as many of them as she can. Maybe she ought to invest in a better hobby at this rate... ]

►►► MONSTERS;
[ So killing monsters meant more and more candy. It isn't as though she's doing it for that purpose alone. No, that meant she might have to actually care about others. Instead, she's doing it just out of frustration over her own outfit. Sparkles. Frills. At least her gown was red and the tiara covered in rubies. They really went all out to make her fit the stereotype of a princess even if she never felt like one since leaving the Tohsaka family. After igniting another monster to death, she watches the candy pour down around her, choosing to leave it there on the floor. Maybe someone who needs it might appreciate it. ]

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I'm here because it's dangerous.

[ It seems too obvious of an answer, but she does try to follow the sound of his voice, kicking away clumps of insects that try to get in her way. ]

This place is new I've been told. I thought they made it for me, but a couple of others do enjoy it here. I thought if I hid here, you wouldn't be able to find me.

[ Or anyone else. She's so wrapped up in finding him in the dark that she doesn't comprehend her words. Admitting something so freely, she might be upset once she realizes what she's done. ]

You want to be alone? [He can understand wanting to be alone, but here? Now? He stays where he is, focusing on breathing deeply, on staying calm.] Maybe there's a better place. This place is too much like-- [Well, she knows.] I thought it might have been made for me, just now.

[Anyone who's experienced what they have probably would think so.]

I didn't mean to disturb you, but...

...but I do want to see you.

It may have been. [ No point in denying what she suspects. ] They aren't exactly like the ones back home, but the danger here makes me think all too much of it being made for me. Holes open up here and who knows where they go.

[ She's tried to test it, but it didn't go over well. ]

See me though? [ Her footsteps stop and the only sound heard for a few seconds is her heavy breathing and the skittering of the bugs around them. ] Why... You've seen me before.

Maybe... it's so similar. [He doesn't like that idea.] But why?

You shouldn't have to be somewhere dangerous. Somewhere like this. You could go back to the meadow. It's nicer there.

[It's as if he can't escape his family, even now. Trapped in the dark.]

I want to see you because I care about you. So I want to spend time with you.

[Painfully earnest the words may be, but he means them completely.]

[ Before she can ask why should she return to the meadow (a creature like her deserves to hide in the dark), he says something that makes her feel an irrational anger. To be cared about in this manner. It feels it's been so long and yet here someone is, another someone who wants to be there for her. ]

Because you care about me. [ Rin repeats the word as she lets it sink in. ] I understand.

[ Suddenly there she is or at least what appears to be her frame in the dark. It might have been easier to light a ball of fire or something to illuminate the floor, but she suspects all that would do is attract the bugs much quickly. ]

Let's go back to the meadow together. [ Yes. Together. ]

Yes. That's right.

[He's not sure if he's said the wrong thing somehow. He doesn't always think so clearly these days, and words come from his mouth before he's had a chance to think them through clearly. It's hard for him to be guarded, to be careful.

He sees her there, finally, and takes a few of his halting steps toward her, hoping that she is going to go with him, and that things will be all right--or if not all right, better, at least. He's almost childishly hopeful.]

I'd like that, Rin. I've missed you.

[Maybe it's the child he knew that he misses most, because he knew her best, but this older, strange girl is important to him too, because she's still Rin, isn't she?]

[ Rin, but barely. At least that's the impression she wants to give. Even though she's always been headstrong, it's just not enough to be a cold blooded magus as her father once had been. That's why she relents when Kariya asks her to do something so foolish. To stay in a field of flowers with him? What right does she have to tarnish a beautiful place with her presence?

Since it's something that he wants though, she gives in easily with a nod, even though it's unlikely he can see it in the dark. ]

Missed me? [ Her words are cautious as she thinks them over. ] Has it been that long? I've not kept up with the dates in this place.

Let's go. [Relieved, he moves toward the elevator. He's glad she wants to come with him. The less time they spend in a place like this, the better. It's not a good place for anyone to be.]

I'm not sure how many days it's been. It's hard to tell here, but I mean, I've missed you in general. It seems like it's been so long, since we used to play together.

It's been much longer for you, I know. Do you remember at all, when I used to visit, and we'd spend time together in the park? I'd always bring you a present from my trip.

Mm, I remember. [ And just as she was when she was a child, she immediately asks out: ] Did you bring a present for me today?

[ Realizing quickly after what she's said, she forces a light cough into her hands. Nothing of his nature so no need to fret, but it's still there. ]

Ugh, sorry... bug must have flown into my throat or something. [ Grumble, grumble. ]

[He's pleased she remembers those days, smiling as he approaches the elevator. He can see a bit better by its light. But then she asks him that question, and he thinks.]

No, I don't have any--

[He didn't come here with anything except clothes, his camera, and a picture of himself with Aoi and the two girls. He doesn't want to risk upsetting her with the photograph. He wishes he had something, anything, to give her-- Wait.]

I do have some candy, if you'd like that.

[He'd found it in the cafeteria. It had been in its wrappers and had seemed in new condition, so he'd gathered up a few pieces. He's glad to have something to offer, at least. (Though he's already thinking he should find something better to give her.) Though the sound of her cough concerns him.]

Oh, are you all right? Something sweet might help.

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she can't be a hero, it's against her gig

he's the one who wants to be a hero

rin is surrounded by idiots that want to be heroes why

it's just her fate, i guess

fate/hero night y u p

sorry, rin, it can't be helped!

She can just throw him off the side of the tower, you know... :P

it's not nice to throw your uncle off towers

that's what happens when tsunderes are provoked

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