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[ 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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[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?

[ That seems pretty suspicious. Especially since if I dump water over your head, you look like mah oniichan. I know this because I fantasize about what mah oniichan would look like buffed, tanned, and with my hair color. Because I'm a typical teenage girl.

But I'm still pretty oblivious due to in-game mechanics such as being a dumb middle schooler. ]

Right! Besides, Kiritsugu is here, so I should at least celebrate for him. Even if he's acting really weird. I wonder why he left my mother behind.

[That is disturbingly specific.

Though in all seriousness, it seemed pretty obvious this wasn't the 'Illya' he himself had known. And got murdered by. Though those two MIGHT not be mutually inclusive, but his memory of his origin point is conveniently terrible right now. He wants to get an idea of what life was like for this one without tipping her off, though.

Easier said than done.]

It seems like a lot of familiar faces arrived here in confusion, actually. Since we're all from different worlds, I suppose parallel versions isn't out of the question.

[Annnnd here's hoping she's still smart enough to get what he's saying.]

Parallel versions?

[ Suddenly there's a tiny winged version of the Kaleidostick fluttering up alongside Illya's head. As one of Zelretch's creations, Ruby understands just what the man means, even if Illya is just giving a "Bwuh?" at it. ]

That seems oddly specific to bring up. Have you met someone here that doesn't remember you from your own world then? The power of Second Magic showing up even here of all places... My, it's just fascinating!

Huh? So this sort of thing is normal?

Something like that.

That toy of yours, though...it mentioned Second Magic, so it seems like we're from the same world in general.

I did meet a different version of you, actually. [Just going to shoot the giant elephant in the room while he can. Damn your very existence, Shirou.

Yes he means himself too.]

That's not a toy! [ And at the same time: ] I'm not a toy!

You met a different version of me? [ That's kind of cool. Hopefully he doesn't mean that dark-skinned one though. She's kind of creepy. ] Was she just as cute as me?

[ This is a trick question, Archer. ]

My mistake, then.

[He has to answer that next part carefully, doesn't he. Does he bluntly tell her? Does he just follow his usual vagueness? Actually yes that's a good idea.]

A lot more vicious, I think. Frightening, too.

Because I was a powerful person that knew a lot of magic, right?

[ Illya can't imagine a world where she's like that, the girl biting on her lip. ]

Vicious... [ She repeats that, her voice sinking. ] You're not pulling my leg, are you?

Sounds about right.

Not at all. That version of you was pretty ruthless.

Ruthless too?

Next you're going to tell me I did something mean like kick your puppy!

Killed me, actually.

[ Wow, this is really friggin awkward.
How does someone even reply to that? ]

...hm. Your expression is a bit troubling. Relax. It's pretty clear this isn't the same one I'm speaking to. And I was technically already dead and in a situation I knew would be lethal.

If anything, hearing this broadcast was nice. I think this 'you' is a lot happier.

Still... if there's a me who would do something so fiendish, I have to find them and put an end to it.

[ Her voice is quiet and soft as she shows her apprehension in speaking with someone another her had hurt gravely. ]

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?

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.

["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.]

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

[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?

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