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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[chavalry]

I don't know...

[A second later, she blinks and touches her forehead with a hand.]

He says he's sending Maiya.

[And indeed, it's not long before Maiya opens the door again, comes out, and shuts the door.]

[oathshackledbird]

Can he not come himself?

[It annoys Diarmuid that her Master is blowing off such a serious situation. He should be taking care of it himself instead of sending his subordinate to do it. Still, Diarmuid supposes it could be worse. He could have ignored her completely.

He remains quiet as the door opens since Saber knows her Master and his fellows the best. Until she says different, he will stick to their plan of having him follow her lead.]

[chavalry]

[A little while after Maiya comes out, everyone has their answer as Irisviel and then Kiritsugu follow her, Kiritsugu armed with his walther.]

Master!

[Mordred quickly kneels down as she sees her Master. If anything, that modest gesture should indicate all is not well with her.]

[oathshackledbird]

[Indeed, Diarmuid can't help but scowl when he sees the motion. He starts to speak, but stops himself. After all, does he not kneel to his own Master because he is his Master? Even if they don't agree or approve of each other, he must bow to the man's authority. It is how things work.

Still, Saber is not him...

As much as he may wish to say something, he again remains silent to see what Saber and her Master do next.]

[chavalry]

[It takes a while for Saber to explain things to her Master. Or rather, explain things to Irisviel so Irisviel can explain to her husband. And, of course, Maiya is giving Lancer the stink-eye the entire time.]

[After Saber's explanation is done, she waits for her Master to say something. Instead, she's just greeted by silence as Irisviel and Kiritsugu exchange some glances and gestures that she cannot understand. As a result, even while kneeling, she's starting to fidget.]

[But the silent exchange does get done. The first thing Irisviel says is a request for Lancer to leave.]

B-but...!

[At this point, Saber can no longer kneel and maintain her silence. Lancer is her friend. Even if they are technically serving different Masters, she feels better with him around.]

[A second later, though, she notices her transgression and blushes, quickly going back to her silent kneeling.]

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid isn't exactly sure how to respond. There is no reason Saber wouldn't be safe with her Master and his people, so leaving her now, as requested, would be okay. However, she seems to want him to stay and that makes him less willing to leave even if that means that it might take longer to get her back to normal.

Besides, he knows far too well that as soon as he returns to his Master and reports to him about what has happened, his ability to protect her will be gone. In fact, his Master might well order him to come back here and attempt to kill her while she is so weakened. It is why, in the end, he swings toward remaining here as long as possible. Ideally, until she is back to normal.]

With all do respect, it might be in your best interests for me to remain. At the moment, my orders are to aid you and Saber however I can. However, as soon as I return to my Master and report what has happened, I have no doubt those orders will change, and I will be forced to become your enemy. Would it not be wiser to have me remain so that you have one less concern to worry about while attempting to break Caster's spell?

[chavalry]

Yes, it is as he says. Pleeeease, Lady Irisviel? My lord?

[Though Saber tries to stay serious, she can barely contain her glee.]

[After some more silent communication, Kiritsugu steps back into the house, followed by Maiya and Iri. As Saber tries to go in after them, Maiya slams the door, almost quick enough to get her in the nose.]

[oathshackledbird]

Saber! Are you all right?

[Diarmuid is both startled and disgusted by her Master and his retainer's actions. Though, as much as he insists he is there to help, in the end, Diarmuid is an enemy servant. As much as he dislikes the idea, it might be best if he leaves.]

It seems like they really don't want me here. I should probably go. I will do my best to delay any action my Master orders me to take against you, but I can make no guarantees. I am sorry.

[chavalry]

[She pouts, and then grabs his hand.]

No. I don't want that.

[She gives his hand a squeeze.]

Can you...at least give me a piggyback ride before you go?

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid bends down, a gentle look on his face and lightly brushes his hand against her cheek.]

Don't pout. Of course, I will give you your ride. Smile now, and then hop on!

[He holds out his arm so that she will have an easy climb onto his back.]

[chavalry]

[A huge smile breaks out on her face as she scrambles onto his back.]

Yay! Thank you! You're the best friend!

[She's too happy for her usual knightly restraint. Especially because she knows this might be the last time she gets a ride from anyone, ever.]

[oathshackledbird]

You deserve no less than the best. Now, hold on.

[Once he is sure she is not going to fall, Diarmuid stands up.]

Now, where shall your steed take you today, Little Knight?

[chavalry]

Go in a circle! A big circle! Like when you ride a horse around an arena!

[oathshackledbird]

As you wish!

[Diarmuid starts to run in a circle. Perhaps many others would be embarrassed to be doing such a thing. They are heroes after all, but it doesn't bother Diarmuid. He'd had five children during his first life and had honestly enjoyed raising them just as much as he had enjoyed being a knight.

Saber is not the only one having fun right now.]

[chavalry]

[She laughs as he carries her around, seemingly forgetting their positions as knights and enemy Servants. She is a child, after all.]

You're really fast! No wonder you're Lancer!

[oathshackledbird]

Don't forget the other part of what makes me a good Lancer. My agility! Hold on!

[Diarmuid reaches back with one hand to make sure she doesn't fall and then leaps into the air coming back down a good distance away, just like if her 'horse' had leaped a fence or some other kind of obstacle.]

[chavalry]

That was so great!

[Logically, she knows she should be able to do the same sort of jumps, but it's a different experience entirely being carried up into the air by someone else.]

Do it again!

[oathshackledbird]

As you wish, Little Knight. Remember to hold on tight.

[Diarmuid takes a few steps back and then runs forward, launching them rather high into the air before landing again.]

It's almost like flying, isn't it?

[chavalry]

Yeah! Not even Father's horses can go so high!

[oathshackledbird]

[He laughs softly.]

I would think not, unless your father's horses had wings.

[chavalry]

[She quickly shakes her head.]

None of us knights had flying horses. Not even the ones who knew the fairies!

[oathshackledbird]

Well, the fairies don't just give out things like that.

[Diarmuid pauses, thinking back to his own past.]

And you have to be careful when they do give gifts. Sometimes, they aren't what they seem. Shall I jump for you again?

[chavalry]

Yes...mother always told me to be careful with them. Lest they managed to permanently alter you.

[She nods.]

Yes, please! Jump again! I want you to jump!

[oathshackledbird]

That is good advice. Make sure you remember it. Now, I am going to tell you to hold on tight again. When I jump this time, I am going to do a trick.

[He reaches back to give her arm a squeeze.]

Let me know when you are ready.

[chavalry]

[She wiggles around a bit and hooks her arms and legs tightly around him.]

I'm ready!