011 - [Video]

[makainoou]

[It's difficult to see much of anything, because Laharl is posting this from the usually cozy interior of his coffin. The only light is coming from the SFC itself. His red eyes seem to drink it in like cats' eyes, but the rest of his face is indistinct.]

Is this w-what it feels like to be s-sick?

[Someone may have panicked a little and not checked any other posts.]

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[pendragon]

I wouldn't want to have anyone involved or anything harmed.. I highly doubt there is such a thing as a coliseum here. [ Saber's seriously thinking about it, to the point where she forgets to pour him his tea for a few moments.

The knight realizes it and pours him another cup of tea and then pours herself one, putting honey in it. ]

When I worked with two others here on a team for the last attack, I was kind of underwhelmed by their ability. ..I think our standards may be a bit higher than the normal.

[makainoou]

[Laharl takes the cup, trying to ignore the warmth of it because it makes him realize he's still a little cold.]

I know what you mean. I haven't been able to go all out since I've been here.

[And he probably shouldn't, if they want anything at all to be in tact.]

We can head up to the island. The village doesn't take up that much space.

[pendragon]

Does the coral not restrict you? I'm without a Master, and even with the coral as a power source.. I'm not at my highest potential. [ And didn't the coral drain them regularly? Or, perhaps, Laharl has been here so long he thinks nothing of it. ]

Ah, yes, the island. We'd still need to be careful, but it is less crowded than the city.

[makainoou]

Tch. Even "restricted," I'm sure I could still pull enough power together to destroy the bubble if I wanted to.

[pendragon]

That's what I was worried of. I am much the same..

[ The knight frowned visibly. ] I had rarely a day throughout my entire life where I wasn't involved in warfare. I have only been involved in it once here, but then I need to be worried about when I am for that reason.

[ Saber looks towards Laharl then. ] If we agree to fight on the island, we are keeping it considerably low-key, correct? Even if it is "not going all out," you will be able to release more upon me than you likely have during your entire stay in Vatheon.

[makainoou]

[Laharl grins again. It sounds like Saber is even more powerful than he suspected.]

I'll try not to kill you, or set too much of the island on fire, if that's the kind of assurance you're looking for.

[pendragon]

I will try not to kill you or destroy the island, then. Glad we agree. [ A nod. ] Let's set the date for the 11th, and meet on the island.

[ The knight tilts her head, grinning slightly as she stands. Saber faces towards the chair Laharl is sitting in before speaking. ]

Would you like to shake hands once more to stave off the cold before you go? [ She's dismissing him, she realizes, but she has little else to discuss with him, and.. now she's excited about this fight. Both of them holding back or not, Saber is a fighter and is used to fighting on a regular basis. If she can even release something of a half-charged Excalibur blast onto Laharl without worry about seriously harming him..

Wouldn't that be spectacular? She has no clue as to how truly strong Laharl is, but that's something she can gauge when they're fighting. She doesn't doubt his boasts or claims about his power. Wouldn't the Overlord of the Underworld have to be ridiculously strong? ]

[makainoou]

[Laharl isn't sure how a visit when you were actually invited is supposed to work, and he's excited about the fight himself, so he's not particularly offended that she'd dismissing him.

He stands up, setting down his now empty teacup, and offers her his hand with scarcely any hesitation this time.]

People shake to agree on things like fights, don't they?

[pendragon]

Aye. [ She shakes his hand firmly one more time, holding onto it long enough for him to warm up again.

When they're finished, Saber leads Laharl out to the front door and holds the front door open for him. ]

I'll see you on the 11th. [ A nod. Saber is unable to help but flash a grin. ]