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A. Refer chapter 1 of this collection ,
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Kind of a bittersweet, non-canon snippet that may be applicable:
***Warning: Incoming wall-of-text! You have been warned!***
Location: Izumo House, Courtyard
Time: Late evening, either shortly after telling the edited tale of the Rin & Saber break-up, or else within a few days
*Miya finds Shirou in a contemplative mood, just outside his workshop, leaning against the nearby fence*
Miya: Emiya-kun; what happened in London. You believe that the aftermath may find its way over here... don't you?
*Shirou hesitates for a bit, then nods slowly*
Shirou: Yeah. It's highly probable. Even with the Sekirei plan in the 2nd stage... I wouldn't put it past certain influential families to try to finish what started back there. *considers* One of them has already made a move. Others may be inevitable.
*Miya nods slowly, grim certainty manifesting itself*
Miya: Then your plans for escape; they weren't because of the Sekirei Plan at all, were they. Or rather, they weren't the primary cause.
Shirou: *nod* And like in London, if worst comes to worst, I'll have to cut most, maybe even all of my ties here. At the very least, to Yukari and Takami. In all likelihood, most of, probably all of my flock as well.
Miya: *frowns* Even knowing that doing so will devastate them... you are really willing to inflict such pain not only on them, but yourself as well?
Shirou: *lowers head, stares at ground* In the worst-case scenario, that's all I can really do. Them coming along with me not only puts them in the same kind of danger that I'm already in, but also involves MBI in the whole mess. That can't possibly end well for anyone involved. At least here in Shin Tokyo, the odds of them ending up as lab rats are far lower than they would be, outside the city proper.
*Miya acknowledges the analysis, then moves right beside Shirou, with scant inches separating them*
Miya: That you would voluntarily take all of this burden upon yourself... Emiya-kun, forgive my presumption on the matter, but is it that you can't, or perhaps won't allow yourself to truly feel happiness? For something that happened in the past, beyond your control?
*Shirou doesn't answer at first, considering how much to admit to the landlady; eventually, he decides to reveal certain facts he had omitted previously*
Shirou: ...yeah, that's right. I can't reveal everything, but... that fire I survived, in Fuyuki City, almost 15 years ago. My adoptive father, Kiritsugu; I was the only one he managed to save, out of so many dead. Since then, I've mostly gotten over the fact that I managed to survive while others didn't. Rin & Saber pretty much played a very large role in helping me through the guilt, but honestly, it never really goes away. Just gets set aside, if only for awhile.
*Miya ponders this for the moment, then reaches a conclusion*
Miya: Say no more, Emiya-kun. It explains quite a bit. For the moment, though... your mention of my kind ending up as lab rats; you weren't referring to foreign governments or other corporations, were you? It is tied the school you and your lovers attended in London.
Shirou: *smirks grimly* Pretty sharp there, Asama-san. Yeah, those bastards are the kind who would gladly do so in the name of attaining knowledge for its own sake. Ethics, morality, it doesn't even enter the equation. What's more, power lies in the hands of those with the right connections & influence. Rin, Saber, and I didn't really much of those. One of several attempts to discredit her drew me in rather, er, explosively. Since then... if I'm ever found by their Enforcers, odds are I'd end up in the same situation as if they captured one of the Sekirei.
Miya: *smiles knowingly* Because of one of your... special abilities, yes?
Shirou: Oh, yeah. *considers, then nods* One of my, talents, in particular, is literally unique in this world. *Briefly Projects copies of Kanshou and Bakuya, then dismisses them once more* What's more, once they find out, merely possessing such an ability, even if it's never utilized, strips away any rights I'd have as an individual. As far as the most of their 'researchers' are concerned, now I'm just another specimen.
Miya: *furrowed expression* But, would not either Rin or Saber object to such treatment? From your stories of them, I cannot see either of them letting such mistreatment go unanswered... no, wait. Neither would not have the influence to overturn the decision once it was made, would they?
Shirou: *grimly* Again, spot on. Under no circumstances would I willingly resign myself to that kind of fate. And taking them along with me would subject them to very same dangers that my flock would face, should I ever end up being discovered. Rin & Saber still have a future they can look forward to, even if it's without me in it. Honestly, I can't say the same. Long-term, I'll be living under the radar, never staying in one place for too long. It's no life for the unprepared, or the faint of heart.
*Miya digests all of this information*
Miya: Now I wonder just how many mysteries this world we've found ourselves in holds. That such an organization can exist as it does without drawing all sorts of attention...
Shirou: They've had centuries, if not millennia worth of experience. Their power base has waned somewhat with the advent of science and technology, but some of it remains. And unless the Association collapses in on itself, I'm not holding much hope for a quiet, peaceful lifestyle. Best case, they decide that I'm not worth the effort of capturing, and I can remain here in Shin Tokyo, for a time. But not permanently. I've already gone over the worst case.
Miya: So, regardless... eventually you'll have to leave this all behind. And regardless, everyone here will experience the pain of separation. Do you truly wish to endure this burden alone, Emiya-kun? Would you not consider allowing some of us to accompany you, in the shadows where others dare not walk?
Shirou: *blinks* Er, us, Miya-san?
Miya: *sternly* You heard me correctly, Emiya-kun. I have said it before, my husband would not refuse shelter to those who need it. Even if it is not here, in the Izumo House, I will not stand idly by as I see someone who is desperate need of assistance.
Shirou: *looks away* To speak so boldly, Asama-san... well, I suppose discouraging you is beyond my ability. But what about the others? Taking them along just isn't an option. Most of them are just too distinctive, and the fringe life is no place for the majority of them, barring Akitsu, Matsu, and maybe Homura. To say nothing of Yukari, or Takami, even I considered including either of them. What then?
Miya: *smiles serenely* Well, Emiya-kun, you've certainly proven yourself capable of finding ways of defying conventional wisdom several times now, have you not? Perhaps focusing less on the consequences of failure, and more on making the most of what you have at hand?
Shirou: *flat expression* That's only delaying the inevitable, honorable landlady. Are you telling me to just ignore what's looming over the horizon, even if only as a possibility? Given just what's at stake, not only for me, but for everyone else here?
Miya: *melancholic expression* Sometimes, with what little we mere mortals are truly capable of... that's all we can do. You need not both hope for the best and plan for the worst, all the time, Emiya-kun.
*leans in very closely to Shirou*
Miya: Please, treasure these rare moments of joy when you can. To do otherwise... I would not want you to subject yourself to more unnecessary suffering than what you've already endured... Shirou.
Shirou: *nervously* Uh, Miya?
Miya: *leans back, giggles softly* Well, I hope that I've managed to relieve your burden, Emiya-kun, even if only a tiny fraction of it. Please, consider my words, for what they're worth. And really, you should be getting some sleep; you have a long day ahead of you as always!
*Miya winks once, then returns inside*
*Shirou blinks, twice, then shakes head slowly*
Shirou: Okay, I should definitely not look too deeply into that. *a smile slowly breaks out* Still... that damned tease.
*Shirou also returns inside, for the day has indeed been long*
***Scene END***
...okay, so how bad was the above, not counting the oft-derided script format?
EDIT: Ditched the French-language aspect. Not really budging on the Japanese honorifics, barring horrendous misuse/placement of said honorifics.
