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Comments

[peopledieifkilled]

[ Well, it seems like Illya's acting like her usual childlike self; something that is rather reassuring for him as he returns the smile and actually laughs himself.

It really has been a while, hasn't it? ]

But if I'm carrying them out of the city, doesn't that mean you're taking me with you regardless?

[dressofheaven]

[There's a part of her that would really like to take this differently, to let him see a bit more of what she's feeling underneath the glee at having him back with her... but she doesn't know what he knows. Saber doesn't have the same memories as her, he might not either. That could explain him flinching away from her at first.

No matter. Whatever he does recall, she'll know about it soon enough. She can be patient. Laughing at his observation, she adopts a mischievous look.]

I suppose that's true, isn't it? I should let you meet my friends soon anyway... And this time there's no one to be upset when I kidnap you!

[peopledieifkilled]

I'd rather not get kidnapped, Illya. Even if it's by you. [ Seriously.

That's not going to happen in any shape or form as long as he's still alive. ] Though I would like to meet your friends.

[dressofheaven]

Booooring. Fine, though, no kidnapping, just come along with me. You'll have to get used to flying around here anyway.

[And before he can ask how she intends to fly them anywhere, she tosses out a ball, a rock-pterodactyl popping up and greeting her with a sharp cry. She pats its head gently.]

Meet Harpy. She'll be taking us back to where I left the others.

[peopledieifkilled]

It's not fun to kidnap someone, you know.

[ He says this in the most honest way he can, even if he's slightly miffed. But when he sees the big. Pterodactyl... thing... he kind of takes a step back, surprised. ]

Hello, Harpy. I'm Emiya. Emiya Shirou.

[ That's how he greets Pokemon, deal with it. ]

[dressofheaven]

[She rolls her eyes, but doesn't answer. His introduction makes her beam, though, especially when Harpy responds by leaning in to experimentally sniff at him.]

Don't worry, she's not a wild animal no matter what she might look like. Harpy, Shirou is to be protected, and is not allowed to be harmed under any circumstances, understand? Just like Kairi and Xion.

[The aerodactyl's head snaps over to look at her Mistress, and she nods sharply. Ilya beams.]

That's a good girl.

[peopledieifkilled]

I'm just... surprised.

[Mostly because it's rather large, but because it looks like a dinosaur. It probably is based off of one, but it's a Pokemon, no less.]

She's very well trained. She must be happy to have you as a trainer, Illya.

[dressofheaven]

Oh of course she's happy. All of mine are.

[She's very certain of herself, but then, she was always a good Master, in her own way.

She grabs onto Harpy's nose, and is quickly tossed onto the dinosaur's back. Harpy extends her beak towards Shirou next.]

Alright, climb on!

also fffff i failed the html in my last tag i'm so sorry

[peopledieifkilled]

I wouldn't disagree with that.

[ He smiles rather confidently before staring at Harpy. There's only one question. ]

Where are am I supposed to put my hands...?

It happens. No big deal!

[dressofheaven]

Sit behind me and rest them on my hips.

[She says with a completely calm expression- no wait, there's a trace of a smirk on her face.]

[peopledieifkilled]

[There's a slight part of him that wants to panic a little, but he refrains, nodding in response.]

Alright, I got it.

[Slinging his leg over to get seated, he firmly places his hands on Illya's hips with absolutely no reservation, his grip firm.]

Tell me if I'm using too much of my strength, Illya.

[dressofheaven]

[Well that's a surprise. Maybe he's grown up a little.]

You? Hold too tight? I doubt it. Though, I suppose you could panic once we leave the ground...

[She chuckles at that thought as Harpy spreads her wings and begins to flap, causing them to rise.]

[peopledieifkilled]

[Depends on your definition of "a little". Though he finds himself rather confused.

Should he be insulted or thankful? Regardless, he does panic a little as the Aerodactyl sets off. They're flying. They're really, really flying. It's cool and strange and a little scary all the same, even if this isn't his first time being this high.

(But then again, all those times he was on solid ground.)]

We... We're really high up.

[There's no fear in his voice, just awe, and perhaps a little bit of excitement. He's probably thinking about mid-air sword fights, let's be honest...]

[dressofheaven]

[Sorry bro, no swords here unless you count the Honedges.]

This is about as high as we fly. She can go higher, but the air gets thin, so it's hard to breathe. Not to mention how cold it is.

[Ilya's face twists into a grimace. She hasn't gotten any fonder of the cold.]

[peopledieifkilled]

[Obviously Shirou is going to have a team of Honedges and everyone's going to hate him for it because that's all he's ever going to breed because swords.]

Wow... That's still pretty amazing, nevertheless. [But he understands the reasoning behind her words.] So, where are we going from here?

[dressofheaven]

[Bro. Bro we need to talk about your... fixation.]

Olivine. It's a nearby city on the ocean, and it's where we're staying for the moment. You're lucky, you know. We move around a lot, the flight could have easily been much much longer if you'd showed up some other time.

[peopledieifkilled]

[It's not a bad thing, Illya.

Deal with it.]

Really? [There's a skeptical arch of his brow as he asks.] So, what were you doing in Goldenrod?

[dressofheaven]

Shopping. The biggest department store in the region is there, and I needed a few things for my girlfriends.

[So apparently Ilya has girlfriends now. That's... probably a good thing. Right?

[peopledieifkilled]

[Did he hear that right?

Did he hear that right.......?]

You have girlfriends?

[Plural. As in more than one.]

[dressofheaven]

Yep! And it's so exciting too, I never got to meet anyone outside of the family until the war, but here I've had no trouble meeting up with people and befriending them. It's great.

[She's so chipper, she doesn't even notice he's using the wrong definition of the word.

That, or she does and she's trolling him. So hard to tell with Ilya.]