[ he stiffens at the request, but-- he can't deny him, either. if anyone deserves to know, it's his lover's double. ]

It came down to the Servant known as Gilgamesh and I. He was a most worthy opponent. It might have easily gone the other way, but-- I defeated him in the end. My Master.. [ his fingers curl together, tight enough to hurt. ] My Master wished for my incarnation. We learned later how corrupt the Grail truly was-- His wish came at the cost of years of his life, and sacrificed my right to die.

[ a breath, eyes closing briefly to calm himself. ]

.. He has worked since then to destroy it.