Call Out Meme: Version 4.0

[oathshackledbird]

Edit:  As with the others, this one is starting to get big so I am closing it to new threads now.  Please post all new threads here!  As always feel free to continue any threads that are still on going.
Have a new "Call Me Out" to break in since the old one is starting to get big again!




【the ❝CALL ME OUT❞ meme】 IV
a roleplay meme to inspire muses.

♛ refer to the list above for active muses. ♛ post "calling" one of them out — you can do so by putting their name journal in the subject line! (I have too many Lancers to just go by name! X.x ) ♛ can be informal/formal/comment spam/crosscanon/explicit/whatever tickles your fancy! ♛ feel free to make up a scenario at the start, or wait to see where things go. meme code.

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[oathshackledbird]

I was going to suggest me carry you because it would be faster...

[Diarmuid's voice trails off and then he shakes his head with a soft laugh.]

That is never going to happen. Never mind. Lead on.

[chavalry]

[Her armor clanks as she starts walking back to her Master's direction.]

Do you want to carry me, Lancer? If you do, I won't resist. But my Master might take it the wrong way.

[oathshackledbird]

Yes, I realize that now.

[Diarmuid follows close behind her, eyes scanning the area just in case one of the other Servants or Masters still around decide to try anything.]

I was just trying to think of anything that might help us get you back to normal faster.

[chavalry]

Thank you for your concern, Lancer.

[She smiles up at him. It's a truly grateful smile.]

Really. I am glad you care so much for me.

[oathshackledbird]

[The smile throws him for a moment, truly throws him. When Diarmuid can finally speak, he can't help but smile back at her.]

You are my fellow knight. On top of that, I respect you a great deal. It is the least I can do.

[chavalry]

[For some reason, Diarmuid's praise makes her knighthood seem less than an act. When he tells her he respects her, it makes her feel like she actually is a good knight.]

I'm glad.

[Her smile goes wider. She'll work harder than ever to maintain her knight act! Just to make him proud!]

[oathshackledbird]

[She is a good knight in his view. It is no act, but fact. He will be quite upset with her should he ever know of that train of thought. However, for now he is just enjoying seeing her smile so freely.]

Do not take this the wrong way, but you should smile more often...

[chavalry]

Should I? But I don't know whether or not a knight can smile frivolously...

[A king certainly can't. And she's going to be king after Father.]

[oathshackledbird]

I am a knight and I smile a great deal.

[At least, around her he did, oddly enough.]

Would you say I am wrong to do so?

[chavalry]

...No. But you always have reason to smile. You enjoy battles with other warriors, and you enjoy working toward your wish of fighting loyally for your Master. Those are both knightly reasons.

[oathshackledbird]

And do you not do the same?

[Diarmuid gives her a curious look.]

Do you not enjoy fighting with others and learning what you can of the world while protecting Lady Irisviel?

[chavalry]

I enjoy learning about the world with Lady Irisviel, and I enjoy being with you. Everything else is but my duty.

[oathshackledbird]

Does something being your duty automatically mean it cannot be fun?

[chavalry]

I've never found it particularly fun. But I have to endure it, don't I? I'm a knight. I cannot be anything else.

[oathshackledbird]

There are things that have to be endured sometimes, but that doesn't mean you can't take others and make them more enjoyable. I have found the best knights are adaptable and tend to look for ways to make even the most boring things at least a little more tolerable.

[chavalry]

Oh? How did they do that? What sort of ideas did they come up with?

[oathshackledbird]

Many. Not all of them were good ideas either...

[The ones that involved lots of alcohol for instance.]

But sometimes making a dull duty into a game or a challenge helps. For example, can you do it with one hand instead of two or maybe can you finish this faster today than yesterday. Things like that.

[chavalry]

Hm...I could make it a game. But what will I get as a reward if I reach the conditions I set for myself?

[oathshackledbird]

That is a good question. I could say having fun instead of being bored is a good reward, but that isn't always enough.

[He pauses a moment to think and then continues.]

It is probably best to pick a reward based on whatever the challenge is. If it is a small one, a small reward will suffice. If it is a large one, then you would deserve a larger reward for completing it.

[chavalry]

...I do not have very many pastimes or things to reward myself with...

[And then, her eyes shining with inspiration, she looks up at him.]

...Will you reward me, Lancer?

[oathshackledbird]

If you would like me to, I can try.

[How can he say no to that look?]

However, it would be wise for you to learn from the suggestions I give you so that you can someday begin picking your own rewards. I think they will mean more to you that way.

[chavalry]

Can I demand a reward before doing the task? If I can...

[She blushes.]

Can I...have a piggyback ride, if I properly obey my Master's orders?

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid steps in front of her, crouching down, and patting his shoulder.]

If you wished a piggyback ride, all you needed to do was ask. It does not need to be a reward. Or would you still prefer to wait until after we arrive so your master does not get the wrong idea?

[chavalry]

We can wait until we get to my Master. Then you can carry me.

[She reaches up to grab his hand.]

Can we hold hands right now?

[oathshackledbird]

I would be honored to.

[He stands back up and carefully takes her hand.]

Lead the way, my...dear brave knight!

[Yes, he just barely left 'cute' of out that statement. Diarmuid doesn't want to die today.]