eachdraidh | Video; Dec 3rd; both courts

Good day.

I'm afraid a mistake has been made. As I understand it, it's the Seelie court which should seek my loyalty, and yet I have found myself among the Unseelie. I intend no offence to members of either court, nor disloyalty to the court I have been placed with, yet it is a perplexity. Simply put, I am left to wonder if this was indeed the intent and there has been no confusion, or if my own confusion is sound. It's...troubling, for reasons I apologise for not detailing.

Similarly, I'm looking for a friend, most likely among the Seelie, if present. He's about seventeen, Japanese, and you'll know him for a foolish innocence and investment in justice. Better still, being terribly easily flustered.

[Giving a name would be better, and it does make it apparent this friend is his Master, to anyone in the know, but it is still even just a little bit safer to keep Tatsumi's name secret. He can't jeopardise the boy's safety.]

Ah, one more thing. I'm a doctor, therefore if anyone is ever in need of medical attention, I am always available, particularly for those outside the courts who may not have access to their infirmaries. I should note, however, my practice may not be up-to-date for some. Although I do promise I don't suck. [He laughs lightly.] -That's right, a name would be helpful, wouldn't it? I suppose it's best to continue with Berserker for now, although I am aware there is another by the name. If that name holds meaning to you, I believe it's important we speak. Perhaps more privately.

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[That outburst garnered Jekyll a raised eyebrow.]

I did not say you would do so, only that I expect you to understand why I cannot abide it. It is to caution you to not mistakenly attempt to intervene should my wrath fall upon one who has done such.

[His voice becomes soft, to contrast his outburst.]

No, no I wouldn't think to intervene in such matters. I would be more inclined to fight alongside you. That is the circumstance under which I will fight. It has become part of my purpose in the Grail War, after all.

[But still, he attacked that child. If it hadn't been for Saber, he would have killed her - but that was Hyde...]

You must have had an interesting Master if that had been your purpose, being of the Berserker Class.

Well, as you can see, I am not mad under normal circumstances. Being able to communicate freely cuts out much of the trouble of the class. Although I can't deny he's really very interesting.

[He has to smile again for the thought.]

He means to end the War. On top of that, the boy is quite young, and no magus. He is an incredibly good person.

The Master that summoned me to the Fifth was young and no real magus. He had a good heart.

Is that so? Then you might understand the closeness and admiration I feel? He wasn't called Kitano, was he?

[The last question is added with a light, joking tone. Too many allies of justice for the world to handle.]

I am afraid not. His name was Shirou.

Oh- no, I did not truly mean it. That would be quite the coincidence. Did you get along well?

At times. At times not.

Not entirely bad, but, still a shame. In my own good fortune, I have begun to find it almost shocking a pair could be at all ill-suited. Was the Fourth any better?

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I prefer not to speak of the Fourth. [There was a dark edge to those words.]