Sorry this chapter is late! I've been super sick and unable to move

Onwards!

What do you MEAN she didn't like it?" EMIYA was sure he was going to break something. Pinching the bridge of his nose, he opened one eye as Atalanta stood there holding an almost full bento box. One he had took extra care and love to make. For Rin. That was almost untouched. EMIYA frowned- as he glanced at the clock. Did that mean she didn't eat?

"I know for a FACT she does!"

She rolled her green eyes at him "Yes, maybe when she was 17 but right now she's a kid!"

EMIYA gripped the spatula he was holding so tightly he considered briefly about transforming it into a sword. "I'm telling you that it's one of her favorite meals!"

Raising an eyebrow, Atalanta smirked "...Just not right now!"

Saber Arturia popped up suddenly behind her and grabbed the box. "I fear she raises a valid point. Rin's tastes at a younger age would surely differ from when you meet her. Do not fear. I will finish this on her behalf!" Her mouth already half full.

Taking a calming breath, for EMIYA was sure he was going to go insane. It was bad enough that Atalanta was practically raising Rin. Which was entirely upsetting- if you asked him. Clearly he was the best candidate. It really wasn't fair. He knew Rin best. He should be able to take care of her. He argued that he took care of her in the future- a lot of futures! So clearly, he was the most fit to care for her now.

You know if he could get within any respectable feet of Rin without things randomly exploding or catching on fire or her mana going crazy every time he got near her. He had originally scoffed at the explanation regarding the time-space continuum anomalies and all around badness that the Director had fed them in her office but it kept happening. And again and again- until Atalanta declared barring life or death he was not to go near Rin. It took all this willpower and a few heroes to stop him from going to Rin after the incident with Mash. Mash had been extremely quiet when he explained who Sakura was. Rin needed him and he couldn't even get near her. What kind of punishment was this?!

Even with everything, there had been a chance he could accept things for now. Though CLEARLY he would have to keep havings talks to Atalanta about Rin's care.

Saber had just about the same luck as he did going near Rin. The Gilgamesh's had scoffed and said it was beneath him to try. Rider and the other servants from the 5th war had just slinked away slowly. He hadn't even seen the two goddess's since the meeting. They had been uncharacteristically absent. Their presence sporadic even with other heroes since that time. Various versions of Cu Chulainn also had bad results when trying to get into a somewhat close proximity- but then-

BUT THEN- the Berserker version tried.

Without any problems. In fact, Berserker now slept outside her bedroom in his smaller size.

SERIOUSLY?!

"Rin has a request for snack time" Berserker said solemnly as he slithered in. He had returned to his normal size again. It was the only way he could carry the tray back. He waited patiently. EMIYA scowled.

"Why does he get to go near her! She's met Cu Chulainn before!" he complained loudly as he turned to the kitchen.

Berserker shrugged. Atalanta raised at eyebrow as she spoke.

"...For some reason she thought he was a dog." Looking up at Berserker she paused. "She did said you barked." To which Berserker nodded before speaking.

"Rin wishes to participate with the other King of Knights and some of his knights at their tea time."

"Are you KIDDING ME?! HIM TOO?!" He banged his head against a wall. Arturia and Atalanta were already discussing how interesting it was that Arthur and the knights had no problem. How very odd!

"However, she would like a hot chocolate just in case." Berserker said his tail swishing. Defeated EMIYA turned to the kitchen. He really could not win. How was it possible he still had such bad luck even now! He ignored the heroes talking and pondered about how clearly the universe was against him.

Berserker frowned as EMIYA handed him a tray. Looking into EMIYA's exasperated face, he titled his head.

"WHAT NOW?" EMIYA bellowed.

"Rin likes marshmallows in her hot chocolate" Berserker said smirking.

"ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"

So I know some may be disappointed in EMIYA and the 5th HG crew not being able to go near teeny Rin. But I thought i'd give Rin a chance to interact with other heroes and ofc poor EMIYA to go nuts not being able to swoop in.

Muhahaa