5th Spell: [Video/Action for Breeding Centre]

[dressofheaven]

[It's late at night. The lights are dim, and Ilya is nestled up against her loyal Houndoom. Cerberus is curled around her, head in her lap, and she absently scratches the dog's ears as she stares into the gear for a few moments silently. She opens her mouth, closes it again, frowns in thought, and then finally opens it again, though she's speaking pretty softly.]

So... did anyone do anything for Mother's Day today? Even if your mother isn't here?

... Actually, especially then.

[She stares at the gear with a blank expression for a few moments, then sighs and turns it off. The particularly observant might notice a little bit of wetness in her right eye as she does so.]

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[dressofheaven]

[It's not Ilya who opens the door, but Orpheus. The usually playful ghost lets Saber in and glances between her and his trainer worriedly, obviously concerned for her. Cerberus raises her head and sniffs, then lowers it again onto Ilya's lap upon recognizing her scent.

Finally, Ilya lifts her head. The telltale signs of crying are all there, puffy eyes, blotched cheeks, but her eyes themselves are clear.]

Do you have one?

[ex_cashcow493]

I would not have come otherwise. [ ... Okay, so maybe she would have. Knightly instincts aside, she holds up a Pokeball. ] Last week while I was in Kanto, I stopped by to pick up something for you.

Um...

[ Shifting awkwardly in place within the door frame. ]

It goes with the story.

[dressofheaven]

[Her eyes go straight to the ball, and stay locked there as the gears in her mind turn.]

A Pokemon? Saber, is that...?

[ex_cashcow493]

Unfortunately, it is not the one she had. I could not find her within the wild as it often goes with Pokemon who wander off. [ Lowering her head. ] However, she was fond of this one. She had two of them and they often hogged her the best they could.

It took a while to discover where they might be. [ Fortunately, she succeeded before the second Sunday in May. That was what Shirou told her. ]

[dressofheaven]

[She can't really help but feel disappointed that it's not one of her mother's actual Pokemon, but she lets it slide out of sheer interest and the knowledge that there's a story behind this.]

Then... What is it?

[She's practically being eaten alive by curiosity at this point, leaning in close to peer at the ball.]

[ex_cashcow493]

[ Sadly, Saber couldn't get permission in time. ALAS. ]

The story or the Pokemon?

[ Turning the Pokeball upside for her to take it if she wishes. Although that does mean having to get up and approach her. What a stubborn knight. ]

[dressofheaven]

Both.

[But her eyes are still glued to the ball. After a few moments, she reaches out for it hesitantly, only noting that she can't reach it (despite that being kind of obvious) after she's already extended her arm. After a moments hesitation, she clucks her tongue at the Houndoom in her lap, which yawns and rises up on all fours, freeing her mistress. Ilya promptly stands and walks over to Saber to accept the gift.]

But I guess the Pokemon first. [She takes the ball and presses the button.]

[ex_cashcow493]

[ Guess that Pokemon.

It's Spheal! ]

Your mother started with one of these. I was only able to locate them in the Seafoam Islands. You may have it if you like. If not, I will care for it properly in hopes I can use it to locate the others.

[dressofheaven]

[She peers at the little smiling ball curiously, extending a finger to poke it after a moment. The Spheal giggles and bounces into her arms, causing her to gasp in surprise, though she catches it just fine.]

... Mama liked this one, then? [She pauses a little, looking it over. The cutesiness isn't her usual type, but if her mother liked it...] What did she call hers?

[ex_cashcow493]

[ Saber. Lancer. ]

Ah, do not tell me you intend to name your own after... [ Laughing nervously. ]

[dressofheaven]

[Well that gets an eyebrow raise out of her.]

I was thinking about it. Why?

[ex_cashcow493]

'tis embarrassing to admit. [ She mutters under her breath. ]

[dressofheaven]

[Aaaaand that gets a wicked grin.]

You know that's just going to make me more curious.

[ex_cashcow493]

She named her own after me and another after my rival in the Fourth Holy Grail War. [ Saber can't say no to prying children, much less ladies. ] That is why it would be embarrassing.

[dressofheaven]

She... she named it after you?

[She pauses for a few seconds...

Then starts giggling.]

[ex_cashcow493]

How is that...

[ No, maybe she shouldn't chide the girl for laughing. It is probably the first bout of cheer she's had all weekend. ]

Yes, after myself.

[dressofheaven]

I guess I can't use the same name, then. Sorry, Saber, but Berserker's the only Servant for me.

[She looks down at the Spheal for a few moments, considering her options.]

Alright. I'll call you Iris.