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[ It was an odd day.

One Lord El-Melloi II had never addressed the network properly before. In fact, he only tended to even respond to people on it if it seemed necessary or the subject sparked his interest. He wasn’t a social creature, after all. So it’s quite strange for there to be a series of broadcasts, all showcasing particular moments in his life that he certainly would not have been open to sharing. Although some might have been... a bit confusing, considering they seemed to focus on a young man named 'Waver Velvet.' If it weren't coming from his phone, some might not have made the connection.

Needless to say, once he realized what had happened? He was going to have the fun of explaining that… Either on the network, or (if anyone is bold enough to show up on his doorstep) in person should they find him hiding in his workshop in the harbor district. ]

Memories:
(Note: All of these are written versions of scenes and vary in length, as finding decent clips is a nightmare)

Class Ridicule and the Theft of a Relic - Fate/ Zero memory - Conent Warnings: Public humiliation, Nobles in mage society are elitist assholes - Wordcount: 1650

The King's Request - Fate/ Zero memory - Content Warnings: Acceptance/resignation towards the possibility of death - Wordcount: 963

Finding Family - Fate/ Zero memory - Content Warnings: None, the Mackenzies are too wholesome. Glen MacKenzie took one look at this teenager who tricked them with magic and decided 'Well, he's our grandson for real now.' - Wordcount: 805

Becoming Lord El-Melloi II - Casefiles Memory - Content Warning: Abduction, guilt, someone taking advantage of said guilt - Wordcount: 1887

A Collision and Absurd Nicknames - Casefiles Memory - Content Warnings: None, just Flat being ridiculous and getting on Waver’s last nerve - Wordcount: 1024

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Not at the school, aside from one of the other students, I suppose. [ Though Melvin was a bit… complicated as people went. ] Though during the Grail War, someone did stand up to Kayneth on my behalf… It wasn’t necessary, given I shouldn’t have been so foolish to do what I’d done to get there… but I admit it was appreciated.

[ Iskandar had hated how Kayneth hid in the shadows and let Diarumuid do all the work instead of standing by the knight. So when the man threatened from afar to teach Waver a lesson for his crime, to kill him personally. Iskandar had ridiculed the man quite thoroughly in return. ]

[Ren would never be one to judge someone doing questionable things to get an opportunity to prove themselves.]

What did you do?

That scrap of fabric that my professor had purchased. It was a very powerful summoning relic that was tied to a long-dead king. Probably cost him a fortune, actually… I took it rather than deliver it to him like I was asked, and used it myself. I wasn’t very powerful or skilled compared to everyone else competing, obvious enough by Professor Kayneth’s… opinion there… So not only did I lose and not prove much of anything, he had to secure a secondary relic last minute and died during the war. He might not have if I hadn’t done what I did.

[ Although it was Reines’s belief that Kayneth would have died anyway because he wasn’t suited for its tactics or combat, and was too overconfident for his own good. Waver had never been quite convinced of that since he was pretty sure that of either of them he was the one more likely to die. ]

What do summoning relics do? I think I have an idea, but I want to make sure I'm right before I assume.

[ Waver could appreciate the way Ren approached the subject. It showed a caution and a common sense to not just go with first assumptions when it came to things. ]

You’re probably correct in your guess, but to confirm it…. Using the relic in a particular ritual will call the spirit of the being attached to it from the throne of heroes to join you during the grail war.

[Ren was quiet for a moment, thoughtful. There are a lot of things here he doesn't understand. He doesn't know what the grail war is, or what the throne of heroes is, but his mind immediately starts making connections from it to the velvet room and he frowns at his Tell Phone.]

The hero could have saved his life, but he didn't have it when he needed it. Still, you can't rely on the power of others alone to win your battles for you, can you?

[ Damn, Ren. You had to make a good point like that where he can’t ignore it without seeming like more of an asshole than usual, huh? Because it was true, but admitting that would mean accepting that Kayneth’s death wasn’t entirely his fault. ]

I can’t deny that’s true… But it isn’t as though I contributed much to the hero I summoned, myself. He deserved a better mage to stand by him than he got too. [ Which is part of why he wants to compete again, not only to see him again… But also to do better for him and prove their loss was his fault alone. Even if it would only be proving that to himself, considering the man wouldn’t remember him. ] And at the end of the day, I’m the one still alive. And it wouldn't be right for me to not take responsibility for the consequences of my actions.

[Coming to terms with things like that was sort of necessary to become a Persona user, so he's pretty good at that.]

Blaming yourself doesn't serve any purpose, though. It was war. There are better ways to take responsibility than just carrying your guilt.

Oh, I am doing more than that. [ Not necessarily what Ren means, Waver. For someone so smart, he can be a real idiot sometimes. ] I’ve been working to assist the family and its successor with the fallout for now.

That's good for your guilt, but what about making an actual difference? If wars like the Grail War continue, more people are going to die senselessly, with or without a hero to summon and whether or not they can use it well.

[ On the one hand, he respected that Ren wasn’t trying to sugarcoat his opinions. On the other hand, Waver wasn’t good at dealing with his emotions… And there were a hell of a lot of emotions tied up in this, a lot of lies he told himself to keep himself moving forward. ]

If I have any say, no one who shouldn’t be there like I was will be. [ Flat hounded him for stories about the Grail War, the kid was fascinated by it… It was sometimes a worrying notion to think of. But it would be a cold day in hell before he let that happen, at least if he had any say. ] But it’s not that simple, Ren. There are things I still have to do, someone I have to see.

Simple and straight-forward aren't exclusive.

[Their own situation was complicated and straight-forward. They'd known what they needed to do and they'd done it.]

I don't understand the situation. I get that. But I've dealt with complications before.

No, I don’t doubt that you have by the sounds of it. Though saying as much makes me wonder. [ Would Waver rather change the topic off of himself? Yep. ] But if you have, then you know that sometimes what one has to do isn’t always what sounds like the easiest or sensible option.

It's a long story.

[So very long.]

Sensible's a good thing to strive for, though.

Complicated usually situations are. [ And while Waver doesn’t necessarily have anything against saying more about his own, considering the need to hide it is rather pointless with the memory shares going around now… And it might mean learning a little more about his helper. But there were some things not meant for text messages. ] Maybe one day you can tell me about it and I’ll share my own.

Maybe so. [Though Ren isn't one for telling stories most of the time.] But I warned you.

You have, and I’ll keep it in mind.

[ But he’d still be nosy, and over observant. Ren was turning out to be a bit of a puzzle and Waver didn’t tend to ignore those for all that he kept telling people he wasn’t a detective. ]

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