prismatica | voice; un: nike

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[It's been almost a month since her arrival. Nike has sensed the changes within the world and heard the voices from the natives. All of it felt oddly welcoming, a little sweet, maybe unsettling by the sudden waves of energy coming from the moons-filled nights, and maybe a little fear and some anxiety in-between especially after the events of the amphitheater. Which was happily taken care of. But now it was her turn to experience the next phase of the moon which was just around the corner...]

...um, I hope I'm doing this right. First time using such a....impersonal item. Something about using this to talk to a lot of people. Like using a microphone...? Just without the singing?

[That was the best way for her medieval mind to go around it. Just ignore the fact her country was far too advanced in a world that shouldn't be. A detail she has learned the reason of, but wasn't important right now.]

Um, right, so...I'm Nike. I arrived a while ago. And I was wondering: is there somewhere I can go when my phase of the moon pops up? Like a safe place I can hide away in...? I'm sorta alone. I don't have many people I trust here and those I do...I may have messed things up...

[By aggressively attacking their ears, going overboard with flattering, and just simply being more clingy than usual. Even she is embarrassed by it but he happened to look insanely gorgeous that day, more than usual....not that it was an excuse but...]

Anyway, is there anyone with powers similar to mine? Like sensing their surroundings and knowing what a large group of people feel? Or are able to hear the planet's voice or influence? I've been...having some trouble. I don't know how to explain it.... [More like she's been feeling very uncomfortable with herself, getting easily irritable, feeling more self-conscious than usual, and yet staring at herself more than she would like. Not to mention the cold chills traveling her spine and arms.]

Is it normal for your body to feel so cold while feeling pretty warm? Or just agitated in general? I don't know what to do...or expect. Any advice would be very appreciated.

[How should she end this? Um.....she's turning this off like now because what is talking to herself? This is weird. She doesn't like this.]

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[WHAT KIND OF ADVICE IS THIS!? WHAT DO YOU MEAN MR. GOOD-LOOKING-ICON-STRANGER!?]

Does it get that bad? Cause you're starting to sound like I should do a blockade or something.

[ It's what he would do?? And has done??? Not so much anymore, but she asked for a safe place, and really, that's all he's got. ]

It depends on the moon cycle. The effects tend to vary so you may experience few to no changes at all or quite a few. Some may be physical, others behavioral.

You know yourself best so you'll have to decide what you're comfortable with.

[Ah, that would explain Allen's adorable fluffy ears by physical changes. What about behavioral? Nike will be left pensive, remembering the new waves from the first moon...]

Do you mean from the first phase? I noticed the changes to my environment. There was a new wave I did not recognize.

[What is going to happen during the third moon? She is only guessing that is her cycle because she hasn't changed. Not yet, so...]

I wish I was as confident as you. I don't know. I have no experience in this particular area. Especially in my present form. I don't know what to expect. All of this is very new.

[She still feels human but there is a moment she feels disconnected from other humans too. It was difficult to explain without having the previous guardian spirit by her side. If only they would've instructed her, then things would've been different.]

All three moons have different effects, yes, and the intensity of them varies from cycle to cycle.

[ He's not quite sure what she's referring to with regards to the rest of it, but it sounds as though her sense of things (the world in general) is different from his. ]

There was a learning curve for all of us when we first arrived.

[ It doesn't necessarily just go away, either. ]

What manner of 'form' are you speaking of?

[ Because that could mean a whole lot of different things. ]

[She should've expected the learning the curve, in all honesty. All worlds are not the same similarly to how all humans cannot be calculated either.]

Before arriving here, I was given the title as a world guardian after resigning my humanity.

[With the final wish to speak with her former fiance, in order, to bid farewell and wish him a good life, but...]

I arrived in this world as soon as it was done. I know I am human. I still need to eat, sleep, and bathe; however, I arrived in this world with my senses and my dress symbolizing my position. I cannot change out of it.

[And yet she can take it off. Or ask it to disappear. Go figure.]

I don't know if any of that helps. With how different I am already, I have no idea how my own cycle will affect me. I wish I could ask another spirit about this.

[ ...well, there is definitely a whole lot to unpack here. Archer reads the message a few times, his brow wrinkling when he finally offers a response. ]

I am a spirit but likely not any kind you are familiar with. As far as I know, there is no way to predict how the moons will affect us with each passing cycle, and it makes no difference whether you are human, a spirit, a vampire, or some other form of non-human.

You should focus on something else and try not to worry about it.

[It'll take her a few moments to respond because....that first statement will have her full attention. Along with the vampire info too. What is that????]

Then, do you mind if I ask for more clarification? So I can take your advice.

What kind of spirit are you?

You can ask whatever you like.

[ It doesn't mean he has all the answers, but he can...attempt to be helpful, anyway. ]

My kind are called Heroic Spirits. Individuals who once lived, died, and now exist as powerful familiars.

There are quite a few of us here so I expect you'll encounter others sooner or later.

Ah, you're one of those types. Fine. I won't filter myself!

[Which makes things a lot easier. Then again, she should've expected it since he has been pretty laid back with her since the beginning.]

Heroic Spirits? You're right. I've never heard of those before. How does it work? I'm gonna guess you have to do something worthwhile in your life to become one of those?

How many? I'd like to meet them all, even if I won't recognize any of you.

Fame enough to be recorded in history or legend is usually the criteria, yes.

[ There are exceptions, but there's no reason to talk about those at the moment. ]

More than a dozen, I would say.

[ He hasn't met all of them so he doesn't have an exact figure. ]

Why the interest?

[Those Heroic Spirits were beginning to sound very interesting. Nike couldn't help wonder the types of people important enough to be summoned. Then again, did she ever ask what a Heroic Spirit even does....?]

Cause it sounds interesting! Is there any other reason needed to meet new spirits? Especially unique ones?

[It made her wonder if her ex-fiance would fill the requirements. Considering he was the World King. A genius monarch that was able to conquer the world at the age of eight and keep it under his control without question for four years. Wouldn't he count as someone amazing?

Which speaking of amazing, she does wonder...]

What's your story? You're one of those Heroic Spirits too. What are you well known for?

[ Archer has a very jaded view of what Heroic Spirits do so she may be better off asking somebody else for their opinion on that one... ]

Have you not met any other spirits before?

[ She recently became one, she said, so perhaps not. Servants (and other lesser types of spirits) don't exactly pop up on every street corner back home.

As for her question...well... ]

Unfortunately, my story isn't particularly interesting. You would be better off asking one of the others with better tales to tell.

Outside of my own world? No.

[She has plenty of experience in communicating, connecting, and being possessed by other spirits. Too much to count! So she'll figure he was wondering about spirits outside of her world because Heroic Spirits definitely do not exist......as far as she knows.

If only she could tell him she was a trouble magnet, if only...

But when he answers her next question with the standard "it isn't an interesting story" Nike will be left thoughtful. Usually, when someone types those words it is for one of two reasons: 1) they are dying to tell you about it or 2) they aren't comfortable talking about it. Which is it in this case? With how laid back and serious he seems to be, she will deduce the latter than former as being the answer, but...]

You know, from past experience, whenever someone says, or this case writes those words, it usually has the opposite effect.

[Meaning....]

Don't worry. I will ask the other spirits about it. But for now, I'm more keen on learning more about you than them.

[She is now super curious on getting to know him better!]

I see. So you are that sort of person.

[ Archer, what is that supposed to mean?? Anyway... ]

I believe it's customary to handle introductions before delving into more personal questions.

I am! Didn't I warn you earlier? I wasn't going to use a filter with you!

[It's okay! Nike is on the same page with him. A little too proudly. Maybe a good thing he can't see her current grin right now.]

Oh! Then I'm Nike Lemercier. Used to be the fourth sovereign princess of my country, I almost became the queen candidate for the World King until I decided to become a World Guardian instead. [The best one-sentence summary of her life and past year.] How about you? What's your name?

[ There's So Much Positive Energy emanating just through text alone here, he can practically feel the cavities. ]

Archer. Summoned to the Fifth Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City, Japan, in the year 2004. Proficient with a variety of weapons, deadly with household implements, and currently co-managing a hotel.

[ ....maybe not what Nike is looking for but at least he answered?? ]

[As long as he doesn't get diabetes!]

Holy Grail War? Were you summoned by the church?

[Cause if he was....she'll remind herself to punch the pope the minute she gets back home.

The details about a city and country name will catch her interest more than the actual year, but the one important information that gained her complete attention was:]

Deadly with household implements? Is that code for being a walking disaster as a housekeeper or for being amazing in the kitchen?

[This may be the most important question to date!]

Thankfully not.

[ Man, he just about had a hernia thinking about what being summoned by Kirei would be like; thanks for that, Nike. ]

It means exactly what I said.

[ Archer, that doesn't answer the question!! ]

Then how does it work? I mean, isn't a holy grail usually a religious item?

[How does it work in his world? If the church is not summoning him and others like him, then who is? Nike was so eager to learn more about it now that the church has nothing to do with it. Screw religion!

As for his next text, it may be a good thing Nike had no idea what emojis are or else...]

Then it's decided! [Wait for it!] This is clearly an invitation for a home inspection! [Waaaaaait for it!] Thank you, Archer! Can you tell me where you live to come right over?

[There would be a 😏 at the end of those texts!]

According to legend, one would think so, but the one I'm speaking of is different.

[ It's a damn mess is what it is. Too much to talk about via text. ]

Do you usually invite yourself to other people's homes?

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