[ ON THE MUNDANE MATTER OF HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS:
Gilgamesh's enthusiasm for a new adventure and the subsequent freedom from the confines of the Moon Cell, for both himself and his Master, is of such magnitude that he can even overlook their current unfathomable poverty... at least temporarily. It is a temporary condition for, after all, Gilgamesh's luck ranking is such that wealth forever accumulates with him: being poor for long is unthinkable, and time will surely correct this. Sooner rather than later, likely.
... but for now, he did just sacrifice 90% of his treasury. ]
Ah, it seems we've cycled back, Hakuno. [ AUO just shrugs. ] I did initially tell you that complaining about inadequate housing is one of the joys of travel, after all.
[ Some things change and some stay the same. But it will be interesting to see what this world has to offer, and what manner of beings it contains. For now, Gilgamesh just walks the golden streets with her at his side, appraising this futuristic city with a heart gladdened by recent adventure, battle, and success. In this state and condition... the two of them are very nearly closer to equals, even... for better and for worse... ]
[ The adrenaline rush finally died down, and now reality was finally kicking in. Was Hakuno Kishinami happy? Of course, she was. It was a whole new world. She had the strongest Servant by her side and there was no giant death button over her head by the Moon Cell.
Now for the brutal side of reality.
They were homeless. They were poor ( for now ). ]
Gilgamesh. [ The Master called out to her Servant. ] Do you have a plan? Do you know what we're doing?
[ They couldn't possibly just...wandered around, right? RIGHT? ]
[ Should she worry or not? That was the first thing that her instincts were telling her. Well, Hakuno was sure that it would be fine. What was the worse that could happen? They go to alien jail? Would be interesting to go to prison at least once in their lifetime, oh no no no, what was she even thinking?
Let's not go to Alien Prison. ]
Listen, just because I was a blank state doesn't mean I didn't come with common sense or knowledge.
[ Forever grateful for the Moon Cell to provide Hakuno with whatever knowledge drilled into her NPC Cyberframe. ]
In the first place, do we even have money to afford lodging? I don't think SMS, Sakuraments, or QP would work here. Unless...
[ Hakuno looked at Gilgamesh straight in the eyes. ]
[ Gilgamesh's body is ready for the challenge. Alien jail? More like a battle in which they best their would-be jailors, knowing them. But maybe there's something to the idea of making somewhat nice. Conquer by other means, or something. Gilgamesh remains certain he and Hakuno are destined to go far. A new world and a fresh beginning. ]
The thought did occur to me.
[ He admits it. They don't know what manner of currency there is here, so bartering seemed a generally reasonable option. ]
Let us enter an establishment or confront a street vendor or something of the sort. We do need more of an awareness of the world. Though the language barrier might prove an obstacle... but perhaps they have a translator, or I might have something of the sort in my vault. And we Servants are highly adaptable in that regard, you know.
[ He does in fact speak perfect Japanese despite being an ancient Sumerian who wrote in cuneiform, so yolo, how hard can this be? This shit just seems to work itself out where his kind are concerned. Maybe Hakuno's NPC heritage means she's more adaptable too. Not like he has any idea how THAT works, but, yanno. ]
[ PLEASE DO NOT MAKE THEM CRIMINALS BY BREAKING OUT OF JAIL! THE LAST THING HAKUNO WANTS TO BE IS A GALACTIC CRIMINAL!!!! SHE'S BEGGING AT THIS POINT!
Ah, but Gilgamesh makes a good point. There is a massive language barrier now. Typically, the Moon Cell ( acting as the Holy Grail ) would automatically translate everybody's language to adjust to the person hearing or speaking. It was convenient, especially in a digital world. In a traditional Holy Grail War, the Servants acted as the translators. There was one incident where Iskander had to be a translator for a local girl to his Master.
Gilgamesh was still a Servant and under a contract with Hakuno, so it wouldn't be far-fetched for him to understand. The Moon Cell does have a vast amount of knowledge. Hakuno wouldn't be surprised if an Alien language was installed into Gilgamesh's Spirit Origin. Well, only one way to find out. ]
Well, speculating won't get us anywhere. I guess get ready to sell a treasure.
[ Just as Hakuno was about to move forward in some random direction, she paused. The Master then realizes something important. ]
Are you going to put this under my debt to you? You know that not even in a thousand years or hard work I put out will be enough ever to pay you back.
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Date: 2025-03-02 11:43 pm (UTC)Gilgamesh's enthusiasm for a new adventure and the subsequent freedom from the confines of the Moon Cell, for both himself and his Master, is of such magnitude that he can even overlook their current unfathomable poverty... at least temporarily. It is a temporary condition for, after all, Gilgamesh's luck ranking is such that wealth forever accumulates with him: being poor for long is unthinkable, and time will surely correct this. Sooner rather than later, likely.
... but for now, he did just sacrifice 90% of his treasury. ]
Ah, it seems we've cycled back, Hakuno. [ AUO just shrugs. ] I did initially tell you that complaining about inadequate housing is one of the joys of travel, after all.
[ Some things change and some stay the same. But it will be interesting to see what this world has to offer, and what manner of beings it contains. For now, Gilgamesh just walks the golden streets with her at his side, appraising this futuristic city with a heart gladdened by recent adventure, battle, and success. In this state and condition... the two of them are very nearly closer to equals, even... for better and for worse... ]
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Date: 2025-03-04 12:35 am (UTC)Now for the brutal side of reality.
They were homeless. They were poor ( for now ). ]
Gilgamesh. [ The Master called out to her Servant. ] Do you have a plan? Do you know what we're doing?
[ They couldn't possibly just...wandered around, right? RIGHT? ]
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Date: 2025-03-11 07:51 pm (UTC)[ he certainly has concepts of a plan, Hakuno! ]
Besides, on the matter of improvisation during a journey throughout the world, there is none so capable as I.
[ They'll be perfectly fine. The unknown is exciting, right? ]
To begin with, the first step will be to find some manner of lodgings. Hmm, altogether a new matter for you, yes?
[ She who has never even been outside of the Moon Cell. Any place whatsoever will be new, different, and unexplored. ]
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Date: 2025-03-14 08:47 pm (UTC)Let's not go to Alien Prison. ]
Listen, just because I was a blank state doesn't mean I didn't come with common sense or knowledge.
[ Forever grateful for the Moon Cell to provide Hakuno with whatever knowledge drilled into her NPC Cyberframe. ]
In the first place, do we even have money to afford lodging? I don't think SMS, Sakuraments, or QP would work here. Unless...
[ Hakuno looked at Gilgamesh straight in the eyes. ]
Do you plan on selling a treasure?
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Date: 2025-03-30 03:58 am (UTC)The thought did occur to me.
[ He admits it. They don't know what manner of currency there is here, so bartering seemed a generally reasonable option. ]
Let us enter an establishment or confront a street vendor or something of the sort. We do need more of an awareness of the world. Though the language barrier might prove an obstacle... but perhaps they have a translator, or I might have something of the sort in my vault. And we Servants are highly adaptable in that regard, you know.
[ He does in fact speak perfect Japanese despite being an ancient Sumerian who wrote in cuneiform, so yolo, how hard can this be? This shit just seems to work itself out where his kind are concerned. Maybe Hakuno's NPC heritage means she's more adaptable too. Not like he has any idea how THAT works, but, yanno. ]
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Date: 2025-04-01 08:38 pm (UTC)Ah, but Gilgamesh makes a good point. There is a massive language barrier now. Typically, the Moon Cell ( acting as the Holy Grail ) would automatically translate everybody's language to adjust to the person hearing or speaking. It was convenient, especially in a digital world. In a traditional Holy Grail War, the Servants acted as the translators. There was one incident where Iskander had to be a translator for a local girl to his Master.
Gilgamesh was still a Servant and under a contract with Hakuno, so it wouldn't be far-fetched for him to understand. The Moon Cell does have a vast amount of knowledge. Hakuno wouldn't be surprised if an Alien language was installed into Gilgamesh's Spirit Origin. Well, only one way to find out. ]
Well, speculating won't get us anywhere. I guess get ready to sell a treasure.
[ Just as Hakuno was about to move forward in some random direction, she paused. The Master then realizes something important. ]
Are you going to put this under my debt to you? You know that not even in a thousand years or hard work I put out will be enough ever to pay you back.