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. ]

Comments

[afieldofswords]

Well...it's not much to worry about, now. And something tells me, one way or another, she found a measure of peace afterwards.

[Odd how he sounds more sad about it than vengeful. Like he didn't really care about his death at all.

He sighs when he sees her face, though.]

Sorry. Didn't mean to rain on your parade. Your birthday is coming up, right?

[idonthavearoute]

No, it's fine... I didn't realize I could have wronged a stranger I've never met before. [ She sounds horrified by it still. ] Can we start over? I know you'll be wary, but within time I'll prove to be a different person.

You can start by coming to my birthday party if you'd like. [ Her friendly demeanor isn't overpowering by any means, but she's trying. ] It's May 30th, that's right.

[afieldofswords]

["But I don't blame you. It wasn't your own fault."

That's what Archer wants to say, but he doesn't want to let himself soften too much. Especially not to her. Still, Archer at least wants to confirm to himself this Illya was indeed better off somehow. Even if that meant there really was nothing he could have done for her.]

I'll be happy to see you there, then. And don't worry about that, alright? If I held any ill will towards you, I wouldn't have responded to this.

...try have a good birthday, alright? I couldn't live with myself if I ruined a child's birthday party somehow.

[That is nowhere near the worst thing you have done in your life, Archer, and you know it.]

NOT HERE

[gandere]

[ Yeah, the worst thing he's ever done was form a pact with this girl. ]

RIN STOP ABUSING CAMEO POWERS

[afieldofswords]

[Huh. Was it cold out here or did he just feel a chill?

Well, it probably wasn't important.]

Well...I'll see you there, then?