Video; Dec 3rd; both courts

[cagedinflesh]

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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[gordianknots]

I've also had more time to get used to the idea. You're new, and this is overwhelming.

[cagedinflesh]

Even so. It should not be so overwhelming for me. [He has been called to a war before, after all.] I believe the issue lies more in dedication to certain guidelines, which in such circumstances may become a hindrance.

[gordianknots]

Flexibility is the key, really.

[cagedinflesh]

You must be right. However, I've never been much good at it, unfortunately.

[Which might certainly seem to be part of the reason he's a Berserker.]

An old man set in his ways. [He laughs.] I must admire your ability.

[gordianknots]

I'm only 40. Surely you're younger.

[cagedinflesh]

Ah, not so far off. Yet I am still older, fifty-one.

[Not including the hundred or so years between his life and the Grail War. Details.]

[gordianknots]

Then you've time yet to gain the skill.

[cagedinflesh]

Fair enough, I shall certainly make the attempt.

[gordianknots]

With luck to you then, sir.

[cagedinflesh]

Thank you. Might I ask after your name, Mister...?

[gordianknots]

Lord El-Melloi II.

[cagedinflesh]

--Ah, my apologies, Lord El-Melloi! I had no idea!

[Not for recognising the name at all, only that he didn't pay proper respect to someone above his social rank.]

I'm Berserker, it's a pleasure to meet you.

[gordianknots]

[II he notes.]

You can't apologise for not having that information. Don't dwell on it.

[cagedinflesh]

[You don't add the number when directly addressing someone, that's weird, come on Waver.]

Even so, one must always assume higher rank for just that reason, which I did not. I shall remember it now, Lord El-Melloi.

[gordianknots]

As you insist then.

[cagedinflesh]

I absolutely do. May I ask, would you be so kind as to keep me informed, should you discover anything pertaining to biases and the truth?

[gordianknots]

Naturally, Berserker.

[cagedinflesh]

Thank you. Then I suppose I should let you go. I have truly appreciated all your insight.

[gordianknots]

I'm happy to provide. Good luck getting to the Station.

[cagedinflesh]

I'm sure I will be there quite often, there are always experiments to be done! Drop by if you want to volunteer as a test subject.

[It's meant as a joke. It probably isn't funny in the least, when you consider a researcher who's a Berserker is likely some kind of a mad scientist. Sorry.]