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[anti_altruisms]

Good evening.

[ The video flickers on, and there's a very pale, very fatigued-looking Archer sitting in his apartment. A dragon egg is also visible, nestled in a bundle of blankets next to him. (Is he nesting??)

In any case, he doesn't mince words. ]

Since we're all likely experiencing similar symptoms, I'll be brief - I'm looking for moonlacing partners, specifically hand-holding and basic physical contact. Anything more than that is subject to discussion.

[ He moves a hand, and just for a moment, it almost looks translucent. Or maybe, it's just the crystals staring to form on his skin. ]

Thank you for your time.

[ With that, he ends the feed. ]

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[cheir]

[ Well. Isn't this familiar? Incredibly so, but Fiore (who is pale but definitely not translucent) is very quickly reaching out a response. ]

I'd be more than willing to help.

[anti_altruisms]

[ Shhhh, everything his fine, his hand isn't translucent right now. ]

That's kind of you.

[ This is so awkward; he hates it. ]

Are you also having difficulty, Miss Fiore?

[gwenhwyfar]

Well. That's not very fun, is it? [ Sounding very, very enthused, clearly. ]

Are you going to tell me how to hold your hand, too?

[anti_altruisms]

[ Mmm, nope. ]

Are you going to waste my time with pointless questions?

[ringlette]

[ That face is so recognizable as that of the chef Archer from Chaldea she got so much good food from, and her chest tightens at the sight of his hand.

So many people have taken on this task without finding a partner earlier... how reckless! But worry not, the Queen is here now! ]

Tell me your location, if you please. I'll be there in a flash!

[anti_altruisms]

[ Well, that is...the most enthusiastic reaction he's received yet. He blinks in surprise. ]

And you are...?

[flirtations]

[ Jae-ha doesn't look quite so bad, just a little tired, but his egg is never far from his side, either, and is currently strapped to his front like it's an actual baby. ]

Your charm could really use some work. I can't think of anything less romantic than calling it "basic physical contact".

[ He grins, but despite how.. uninspiring Archer's message is, it is pretty concerning that this person is almost translucent. ]

Geez, you really let it get that bad, huh?

[anti_altruisms]

[ He's just gonna ignore that comment about his charm (or lack thereof), thanks. ]

My situation is...unusual.

[ When you need Chroma to live yourself, life is a bit difficult. ]

I wasn't expecting it to be quite like this.

[timemachine]

[Here's a girl who looks pale, but she seems to be getting by. Somewhat.]

Just hand holding, right? I'm not interested in anything more than that. [And anything more won't be up for discussion for her.]

[anti_altruisms]

That's perfectly fine.

[ He's not fully adjusted to furry sex land yet himself so he is Very Okay with just hand-holding. ]

[nihonkoku]

[ oh. he looks a little like japan feels. ]

That.. seems very straightforward. Will that truly be sufficient..? [ because.. this looks more like an emergency at this point, though japan doesn't want to come out and say it. ]

[anti_altruisms]

[ He's totally fine, Japan, everything is fine here!!!!!!!!!


...well. It isn't, but you know...at least he has Independent Action. ]

As long as I do it frequently, I believe so, yes.

[systembreaker]

Ohhh? Are you looking for someone a little defenseless?

[anti_altruisms]

[ He's never posting to the network again. ]

Even if I was, I doubt you would qualify.

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[fairbrook]

( When the feed flicks on, Integra herself is looking far too pale. Already not the most physically affectionate person on her own, and definitely beginning to feel the strain from her egg, she's ready to answer at the sight of a familiar face. )

I'd be more than happy to assist. ( Help her Archer, she's suffering. ) Where would you like to meet?

( Her egg remains nestled beside her on her bed, where she is-- at present, sprawled out pathetically. )

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[anti_altruisms]

[ Oh, praise be, someone who is similarly business-minded. ]

I don't really have a preference, honestly. I can come there or meet you somewhere close by. Whichever is easier for you. ]

[ He might be a little translucent, but hey - Servants are resilient creatures. He can stubborn his way just about anywhere. ]

[doctoring]

[ What kind of doctor would he be if he didn't respond to such a straightforward request for aid? Especially when he knows the Servant in question, at least kind of.

Romani immediately reaches out. ]

Was I just seeing things, or is your body starting to crystallize?

Tell me where you are, and I'll come over right away!

[anti_altruisms]

[ Archer just...looks down at his hand. ]

That does appear to be the case...

[ wtf Archer, why do you sound so casual about it??? ]

I'm stepping out for a moment, but I'll probably be back...in a few hours? If that works for you.

[hero_of_her]

[Shirou is also very pale when he replies. His dragon egg is likewise close by. He, too, has been ignoring the need to moonlace while still trying to give enough Chroma to his egg.]

So no matter how strong you are, you can't fight the effects of the egg either, huh?

[Somehow, that makes Shirou feel even more determined to supply his own egg with what it needs. Maybe because it means he did it better than Archer now?]

[anti_altruisms]

[ You're not doing better than him, you little shit. He's a Servant a you're not; that's literally the only difference here.

Archer frowns. ]

It has nothing to do with strength. The egg draws what it needs from its surroundings, and in this case, from us, specifically.

You remember Rider's Bounded Field, don't you?

[ They all almost died, and he almost got petrified. Truly, a great time. ]

[galatining]

[Well that isn't a good sight. It's pretty worrisome.]

Did it just catch up to you suddenly? I would have thought that you of all people were more cautious about that sort of thing.

[anti_altruisms]

[ ...ah, someone else who knows him. He honestly wonders how many more there are. ]

It did come about rather suddenly, though I will admit, I could have been more proactive about moonlacing prior to this.

[ He just doesn't like this touching business very much, okay. ]

Also, I'm afraid I don't know you, but seeing as you've addressed me with familiarity, I take it we've met before?

[letxequalnull]

I should be willing to offer assistance, if required.

[With Xemnas' hood up as it is, it's harder to see the fatigue lining his expression. But it's there in his voice which, while always sort of unhurried, now drags a little around some of his words.]

[anti_altruisms]

[ A mysterious hood...not suspicious at all, but as long as he doesn't need his "thot begone!" spray, everything should be fine. ]

Do you have any sort of preference with regards to where we meet?

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[hoasen]

[She's surprised he's asking for anything like this, but if that's what he needs...

Especially since the crystals are beginning to form.]

Archer, where are you?

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[anti_altruisms]

[ He really didn't want to ask like this, honestly. ]

Back in my apartment.

[ He's been, uh, Busy. Still looks a bit tired, though. ]

Did you want to come?

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[codecmoment]

Hey there! I'm Hal. (´ ∀ ` *)

I'm happy to offer, but I'm a bit older compared to some folks here. You also look like you've gotten a few offers! If you still want or need some help, let me know.

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[anti_altruisms]

Hal. You can call me Archer.

I have gotten several offers, but at the rate these things consume Chroma, I don't think it's possible to have too many.

Age is not an issue to me; I am much older than I look, in fact, so if we can be of assistance to each other, then I am happy to do so.