[ humanity, per se, is a concept that both Master and Servant have a rather complex relationship with.
fittingly, the same is also true of Gilgamesh's friend, meaning all three of the members of their residence share in a uniquely insider-outsider position to the very notion of what it means -- "humanity." being human.
in a sense, Hakuno -- an NPC born of the ancient, alien device, the all-seeing eye of the distant super-computer, the phantasmal God of the Moon Cell -- could already be described as something besides strictly "human" in the flesh-and-blood sense.
and Gilgamesh... well, one need not rehash his own dual character, having been borne of a goddess as he was.
for the King of Heroes, however, the more pressing issue is simply mutability itself, of which he has never been especially inclined: he had taken this Master's life into his hands, a proprietary gesture -- yet here, Hakuno lives on and her body shifts without his consent, decree, or guidance to oversee the alterations.
looking at this woman Gilgamesh once termed his Master (and does, still, sometimes, for reasons elusive), he laughs slightly under his breath. ]
It would seem that the two of you have had quite the undertaking in my absence.
[ he means the Bond, of course.
there is only a very light sardonic quality to his tone; a touch of curiosity, ambivalence -- as shifts to relationships went, after all, Enkidu and Hakuno were not the only two who had unfinished business and a score to settle. yet having only just returned, perhaps he is still not quite letting himself dwell upon that just yet. there are far more immediate matters of ordering the estate... after all. ]
Mongrel, I gave you no permission to enter into such a state.
[ what a troublesome Master... just as with her repeated attempts to yeet herself into the void in the Moon Cell. was the King going to have to threaten to strangle her again? -- though it would seem his earlier concerns about her consumption rampages or murderous lovers or would-be lovers have not yet come to fruition, at least. ]
Yet of course my friend would be the one to enact your rescue.
[ he will not pass up the opportunity to speak highly of them.
the role would normally be his... yet in Gilgamesh's absence, were any fitting to take up this mantle, it would obviously be Enkidu. and for that reason, Gilgamesh feels no jealousy, whereas with any other, he might very well experience it -- even were Hakuno's life in jeopardy, some spike of possessiveness would no doubt rise on hearing this news that her life had been placed in the hands of another.
but Enkidu... he shall accept this.
he continues, switching the topic -- there is still a slight note of distance in his tone. ]
They did exemplary, as befits the only one I call my friend. [ he closes his eyes and lets the briefest of smiles pass, then opens them, still smiling ever so faintly, and ever so faintly warmer. ] Still, a King's pride does not allow him to abnegate his role. However much you have changed, those words before remain etched.
[ three Command seals, given twice... and the words at the Coven. ]
Therefore, a certain connection must be reprised between us, eh, mongrel?
[ it's like they had a feeling once, and it was awful. ]
Once again, they robbed me of my treasury on entry. And to think, it is soon to be time for the winter holidays.
[ HE SHOULD BE ABLE TO SHOW OFF THE MOST EXTRAVAGANT BLING. ]
Well, there is no choice for it, is there?
Just as in the Moon Cell -- so it must be again. You must assist me, the King, in collecting cunes...
[ in quests... that is. just like old times. and with this long spent in such a place, with his friend, and being as Hakuno is already of a self-sufficient nature in certain menial respects, she would be the person to help him with his predicament. ]
You may show me a much better performance than before.
[ that time they mentally agreed on a pact not to speak of... when she evoked tears.
A MIGHTY DEED, MAKING THE KING CRY... but also too pathetic to bear mentioning again. hassan
but!! she has a chance to redeem herself now. and... all right, Gil is negging the squirrel Master somewhat but also ya boi does miss riches. this is an adjustment period. and maybe, just maybe, they could do tasks together. he could lower himself just a little to some of those errands, and perhaps she, for that matter, is a little hardier. with his powers limited, there is not nearly so much inherent gulf of difference in strength between them. that's still a fact which goes unaddressed and unspoken -- or it did before. there was never sufficient time to consider how the shift in power differentials would change the dynamic. but now they have more immediate physical needs than they did in the Grail War.
Hakuno is a material girl, but also a fae, and Gilgamesh would essentially be deemed human again -- though a Witch. ]
I grant you the honor of assisting me in gaining all the wealth and treasures of Geardagas. We must live as befits people of the station to which my friend and I belong -- even if we are not as we were in life.
[ it's the Aesthetic, yanno. Hakuno is #Inducted as part of the crew. ]
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fittingly, the same is also true of Gilgamesh's friend, meaning all three of the members of their residence share in a uniquely insider-outsider position to the very notion of what it means -- "humanity." being human.
in a sense, Hakuno -- an NPC born of the ancient, alien device, the all-seeing eye of the distant super-computer, the phantasmal God of the Moon Cell -- could already be described as something besides strictly "human" in the flesh-and-blood sense.
and Gilgamesh... well, one need not rehash his own dual character, having been borne of a goddess as he was.
for the King of Heroes, however, the more pressing issue is simply mutability itself, of which he has never been especially inclined: he had taken this Master's life into his hands, a proprietary gesture -- yet here, Hakuno lives on and her body shifts without his consent, decree, or guidance to oversee the alterations.
looking at this woman Gilgamesh once termed his Master (and does, still, sometimes, for reasons elusive), he laughs slightly under his breath. ]
It would seem that the two of you have had quite the undertaking in my absence.
[ he means the Bond, of course.
there is only a very light sardonic quality to his tone; a touch of curiosity, ambivalence -- as shifts to relationships went, after all, Enkidu and Hakuno were not the only two who had unfinished business and a score to settle. yet having only just returned, perhaps he is still not quite letting himself dwell upon that just yet. there are far more immediate matters of ordering the estate... after all. ]
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Yes, we did. I needed a Witch. Making due without one in the hospital was...
[She hesitates, finally.]
It... wasn't good. I was pretty close to feral, but luckily I was pretty weak so nothing troublesome happened, in the end.
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[ Gilgamesh's laugh becomes a slight sigh. ]
Mongrel, I gave you no permission to enter into such a state.
[ what a troublesome Master... just as with her repeated attempts to yeet herself into the void in the Moon Cell. was the King going to have to threaten to strangle her again? -- though it would seem his earlier concerns about her consumption rampages or murderous lovers or would-be lovers have not yet come to fruition, at least. ]
Yet of course my friend would be the one to enact your rescue.
[ he will not pass up the opportunity to speak highly of them.
the role would normally be his... yet in Gilgamesh's absence, were any fitting to take up this mantle, it would obviously be Enkidu. and for that reason, Gilgamesh feels no jealousy, whereas with any other, he might very well experience it -- even were Hakuno's life in jeopardy, some spike of possessiveness would no doubt rise on hearing this news that her life had been placed in the hands of another.
but Enkidu... he shall accept this.
he continues, switching the topic -- there is still a slight note of distance in his tone. ]
They did exemplary, as befits the only one I call my friend. [ he closes his eyes and lets the briefest of smiles pass, then opens them, still smiling ever so faintly, and ever so faintly warmer. ] Still, a King's pride does not allow him to abnegate his role. However much you have changed, those words before remain etched.
[ three Command seals, given twice... and the words at the Coven. ]
Therefore, a certain connection must be reprised between us, eh, mongrel?
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[She pulls a face at him, rueful amusement creeping into her eyes.]
Permission never factored in before. And it didn't even happen with my permission, you ridiculous king.
[She can't believe she's missed this bickering.]
...that was never in doubt. It will be good to have you back, Gilgamesh.
super belated buuut... !!
Once again, they robbed me of my treasury on entry. And to think, it is soon to be time for the winter holidays.
[ HE SHOULD BE ABLE TO SHOW OFF THE MOST EXTRAVAGANT BLING. ]
Well, there is no choice for it, is there?
Just as in the Moon Cell -- so it must be again. You must assist me, the King, in collecting cunes...
[ in quests... that is. just like old times. and with this long spent in such a place, with his friend, and being as Hakuno is already of a self-sufficient nature in certain menial respects, she would be the person to help him with his predicament. ]
You may show me a much better performance than before.
[ that time they mentally agreed on a pact not to speak of... when she evoked tears.
A MIGHTY DEED, MAKING THE KING CRY... but also too pathetic to bear mentioning again.
hassanbut!! she has a chance to redeem herself now. and... all right, Gil is negging the squirrel Master somewhat but also ya boi does miss riches. this is an adjustment period. and maybe, just maybe, they could do tasks together. he could lower himself just a little to some of those errands, and perhaps she, for that matter, is a little hardier. with his powers limited, there is not nearly so much inherent gulf of difference in strength between them. that's still a fact which goes unaddressed and unspoken -- or it did before. there was never sufficient time to consider how the shift in power differentials would change the dynamic. but now they have more immediate physical needs than they did in the Grail War.
Hakuno is a material girl, but also a fae, and Gilgamesh would essentially be deemed human again -- though a Witch. ]
I grant you the honor of assisting me in gaining all the wealth and treasures of Geardagas. We must live as befits people of the station to which my friend and I belong -- even if we are not as we were in life.
[ it's the Aesthetic, yanno. Hakuno is #Inducted as part of the crew. ]