01 ❀ Video

[idonthavearoute]

[ The video cuts on shortly to a young girl with pale hair and red eyes staring down at the device seemingly in her lap, leaning over it partially. After a few seconds void of any expression beyond curiosity, Illya will give a sigh. ]

Kaleido-log Day Two. Er, no, that sounds really stupid. Magi-log? Hero-log? Captain's log?

You're not a captain. [ A rougher voice speaks up in the background. ] Besides, it's recording a message for the entire group to see. It isn't a personal diary.

[ With that, she quickly slams it shut.
A few minutes later, Illya's demeanor has completely shifted into one that's more cheerful! ]

Hey there everyone! My name is Illyasviel von Einzbern and I'm one of the many heroes brought to this world to help defend it! Isn't that great? [ Hee. ] Just in time for my birthday too! Let's try to get everyone together to celebrate it this Wednesday. That's the thirtieth alright? A party is a good way to get to know others and well, I'd love to become friends with everyone here!

[ OH! ]

Also, you should try to bring something to eat. We can't have a party without food! [ And gifts, but she's not going to be selfish enough to say that outright. ] So May thirtieth, we're having a big party um... where is this again? The Grand Library I think? Well, that sounds like a great place to have a loud party! [ Ruining the reputation of the 'quiet district' within the first week... ] Maybe we can use the pool!

[ Honestly she sounds like she's never had a party before, much less host one. With a wink, she'll just wait eagerly for any replies. ]

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[puppy_lancer]

Grand library? Hey, we're neighbors.

[Lancer is always down for a party.]

I'll definitely come, kid.

[idonthavearoute]

Oh, we're neighbors? It's nice to meet you, um, what is your name?

[ Don't people have manners? She introduced herself, so she expects the same in return. ]

[puppy_lancer]

You can call me Lancer.

[Lancer, as she might have guessed, is not the politest Servant out there.]

[maguskiller]

I'm sure they won't mind. I'll help you set it up, Illya.

[He doesn't actually know how old she is now, but he won't ask, because that's absolutely the worst question a father can make.]

[idonthavearoute]

You will? [ The girl's mood lifts infinitely more with that. ] You didn't forget now, did you? I'll never let you live it down if you did!

[maguskiller]

Of course I didn't.

[Okay, maybe it wasn't priority #1 in his mind, but that was before he no longer had to go through his weekly sessions of freezing cold to try to see her again.]

Has anyone else told you they're coming?

[colddeadhands]

How about just 'log'?

That's not nearly heroic enough.

[The video is also cut off. It reappears after a few seconds.]

[idonthavearoute]

Hey, they're right. Log doesn't sound heroic enough for a hero. [ Seriously. ] You should help me come up with a good name for it, alright? Count it as an early birthday gift!

[colddeadhands]

Sure! [She turns away from the camera for a split second.] This is all your fault.

Er, what about 'video log'? Those appear in movies all the time.

That's asking for something bad to happen.

[Video]

[afieldofswords]

[Hello, person who killed him in a different timeline. How're you?]

...a battle for the fate of all our respective homes and you're starting with a party? You must be having fun with this.

[Video]

[idonthavearoute]

[ Pretty good. Less murderous, more derp. ]

I'm not going to let my birthday slip on by! [ Huff. ] They should have thought about it before taking me away from home around this time.

[Video]

[afieldofswords]

[Awesome. By the way, we've totally never met before so ignore the fact I decided to save you for apparently no reason.]

Ahaha. I guess you need to have priorities when you're going to be away from home, right?

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[denials]

It's also Miyu's birthday.

And you know, mine too. Kinda.

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[idonthavearoute]

But it was my birthday first! [ Wait a second. Why does this girl look identical to her? ] Wait, why is it your birthday too?

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[denials]

Not really...

Wait, what do you mean? You told me that!

[gorgeous_gorgon]

[Pretend she's wearing her casual clothes in the icon.]

...Illyasviel? They summoned you, as well?

[idonthavearoute]

Um, have we met before? [ She's trying to be polite, but it's strange how so many people recognize her, but she's never seen them before in her life. ] I mean, it's nice to have so many friends, but it's embarrassing to not know a thing about them!

[gorgeous_gorgon]

...What?

[Give her a moment.]

...Has the Holy Grail War not happened for you yet?

[lone_wolf_of_southtown]

Hey! Happy birthday, kid! I think we could all use a bit of kickback time after that rumble out there. I'm in!

Name's Terry, by the way. Terry Bogard. You a pretty good fighter then?

[idonthavearoute]

Thanks! [ Terry Bogard, noted. ] That fight was pretty hectic, but it's a good thing we won!

Um, I could get better at fighting. I guess I'll just have to practice a lot more. Back home I was pretty good, but it's different here.

[lone_wolf_of_southtown]

Hey, we can all get better at fighting! That's what separates the really good fighters from the crappy ones -- the crappy ones don't even try.

I gotta admit, though -- don't usually fight quite so epic back home. Usually it's me and maybe some other guys against a few other guys, tops. Statues and lions and stuff aren't usually a factor, you know?

[cannot_fly]

I can help cook the food needed for the party.

[ Because Miyu just happens to be an amazing cook and good at practically everything. ]

[idonthavearoute]

That's great! I have two volunteers to help out already. Wow, people are a lot more helpful than I tho---WAIT YOU!? [ Pointing at the journal. ] WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!?

[returnmyrice]

Oh wow, your birthday's in May, too?

[idonthavearoute]

Mmhmm, that's right! [ Oh it's a kid! ] When is your birthday?