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[ He nods in agreement to that. Generally he seems to stay out of the way of other Servants, but lately he's been more tangled back up with some of them anyway. So here he is. ]

Changes? Is that a good thing?

[ Most of them have been set on finding new purposes around this place, if they're really going to be here a while ... and some of them have been. Tristan's one of the longer term residents and yet still kind of useless.

Once she's ready to go, he gives her a knightly bow and gestures them on their way. ]

Yes, I am ready to go.

Definitely! Most of the changes were positive. I really am happy here. [ As they start walking, she settles herself next to him and laces her arm around his, gripping gently. ] And I am intentioned to make the best of my time here, for as long as I am allowed to.

[ She smiles! ] Did you have any significant changes, yourself?

That is wonderful to hear. [ And terrifying as well, because as we all know, getting Tristan involved is asking for impending doom and the death of dreams and happiness. Urge to turn around and run far from her is very high.... ]

Significant? No, I daresay not.

[ He shakes his head, deciding not to run just yet, but most of that is because she's latched onto his arm. ]

I have become rather stagnant I'm afraid.

[ Good thing her hold on him is firm, as though she knows he was planning to run. But no, she's no mind reader at all. Her hold is full of affection.

It even squeezes a bit when he speaks to her so negatively, her brows creasing slightly in a frown. ]

Is that really true? Have you not gained friends? Someone to vow protection on, at least?

[ Because knights are also made to protect others!! ]

[ He won't run just yet. Perhaps today he will try his luck.

(That's a bad idea, his luck rank is low) ]

Ah, well. I feel some of my closer acquaintances are now gone from this place.

[ He shakes his head sorrowfully. ]

Though ... there is someone. Perhaps.

Oh, no...

[ She feels very empathetic to people who lost the friends they made here. Well, he's not being negative for no reason at least. ]

If there really is someone, you should hold onto them dearly! Who knows what the whims of Prismatica will take away next.

[ Wait, that's not optimistic at all! She's gonna fix that. ]

Moreover, I have seen friends returning after a while of absence. You might see them again!

[ Sometimes he has valid reasons to be sad. ]

Yes, you are right.

[ He sighs dramatically because he is a pessimist and her original words speak to him. ]

I should hope I would not see them again. Unless this place is truly better than home for them.

For many people, this is the better place for them!

[ Sure there are kidnappings and monsters and fights and triple moons sometimes, but... ]

You should expand your web of acquaintances and find more friends whom you can be comfortable with.

I suppose you are right.

[ Tristan remains undecided. Life in any realm is suffering. ]

You believe I need more acquaintances? Rather than the collection of bosom friends I have managed to keep here.

Acquaintances can become friends if you make a bit of effort to keep contact with them. And the more friends, the better!

[ For sure! And she pulls him a bit closer to her as they keep walking. ]

I see. Perhaps for one such as yourself.

[ He's not convinced, but it's fine. He will attempt to make lasting memories here... ]

I will admit it is refreshing at times to meet someone who is unfamiliar with my tale...

[ As they talk, they reach down to Level 3 and she's subtly but certainly leading the way to Caihong. ]

There are plenty people here whose worlds had no history like ours. They are certain the easiest ones to befriend! Not because our histories should not be learned of, though.

[ It's a bit problematic to think about. Fortunately, she didn't receive much of a backlash for being recognised as That Queen. Then again she's slowly getting used to the idea of just outing herself to the whole Lunatia. ]

[ He's probably not paying all that much attention to where they're going so much as concentrating on his lovely companion and her words. ]

Yes. It is strange, when they have not a clue who we are. But almost welcome at times.

[ She had a tragic end as well, so she understands! ]

If they ask, I tell them though. Perhaps that is what keeps me from making friends.

[ Marie does the humming sound of someone who's thinking a bit hard about what she's just heard. ]

Would you rather you didn't tell them of your history?

... I do not know.

[ He honestly can't decide. ]

On one hand, they would not be exposed to my sorrows. On the other, should misfortune befall them on my behalf without them knowing why, I do not think I could bear it.

Ah... I disagree that you would bring misfortune at all, but I can understand your concerns.

[ She squeezes his arm in a gesture of comfort. ]

Sometimes, saying the truth about yourself is the best course of action. It can hurt you if the person reacts poorly, but on the other hand you might someone really precious who would have no issue interacting with you even after learning of your past.

You can say that because you never knew me in life.

[ He's several hundred years older than she is after all, safe from his sorrow-bringing curse. Not that... she doesn't suffer her own tragedies and everything. ]

Your words are wise though. Wise, gentle. I hope that they are true as well.

I would say them again, even if I knew you. Over and over. I know of your history, Tristan.

[ History and fiction were things she did keep track of, whenever she talked with newcoming Servants at Chaldea, just so she could have more of an understanding about how they clicked and how she could aid them in case they needed it. Concealed names no longer being a requirement is a factor that she's pretty thankful for. ]

Not to sound arrogant, but I am confident my words are most likely true! Have faith in yourself!

Perhaps. Chaldea has opened many doors for us.

[ He nods. But he still has his doubts okay. Some people just gotta self-depreciate. ]

Of course. I apologize. That is... something I have been attempting to get better at.

[ And failing for years ]

Do not feel bad for your own shortcomings. If you recognize them, you will be able someday to overcome them. Even if it'll take a long time.

[ It's all she can suggest him. Because she was a weak Queen, she was executed. She's not going to repeat the same mistake, and let a fragile soul like Tristan hurt himself. ]

Perhaps.

[ He's just... already lived a life, and died, and now he's here. It seems it's hard for him to reconcile that. But he will keep trying. ]

I suppose it depends on how long we will be stuck here in this kind of life.

It had been a long time already, hm? I remember the first day we had met here.

[ He was a fool who let an egg almost crystallize him without help and she was the one saving him. Gosh... ]

In a few weeks it would be a year already. Though the whims of fate are strong, I do expect us to remain here a good while longer!

Yes...

[ Please don't remind him. As if he's not always a fool. ]

If we are to stay a good while longer, then I will indeed do my best to continue searching for a life that suits me.

[ He smiles at her. ]

I am glad to count you as my ally.

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