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[smallskull]

Who: Kirei and Assassin
What: Kirei adopts an unattended, traumatized child. Aww. Isn't he sweet?
Where: Lochwell, in front of the castle.
When: After this thread.
Warnings: Will update as necessary.

[In her current state, Assassin is not particularly discerning when it comes to the information other people give her. So, she sees absolutely no reason not to meet up with a stranger like this, nor any reason to doubt his desire to help her. It doesn't take her long to reach their designated meeting place. Already, she has done a good job of familiarizing herself with her new surroundings, so she has little problem finding her way around Lochwell.]

[She knows, vaguely, of priests, but not enough to recognize one by sight. It's a good thing he gave her more description than that, then. Sharp-eyed, she looks this way and that, her hair swinging around her shoulders as she does so.]

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[smallskull]

[She doesn't exactly smile, but she does brighten somehow when he says he was sure she could. She's pleased that he has confidence in her, of course.]

[She listens closely to his instructions, following with him when he beings to move. That seems simple enough to do, so his question is met with another vigorous nod.]

Of course I can do that! [There's a childishly indignant note to her voice. Gosh, Master, she can conceal her presence just like all her fellows!]

[seeyousuffer]

[He notices her brightening mood. Good, she's very responsive. He hadn't dealt one on one with this face of Assassin before. But the part is like the whole, in many ways.

He speaks in a low voice so he won't be overheard, continuing to follow the target at a distance.]

I thought so. You're very skilled.

Now, the first part of the game is to watch him. Once you've watched him for long enough, you should be able to tell what he values most in his life.

Once you've accomplished that, then you can move on to part three. I want you to take something of his that's precious to him and bring it to me. It doesn't matter what it is so much as the fact that it's something he'll miss.

[smallskull]

[She remains silent as she listens to his instructions, taking note of the quietness of his voice. She decides that this probably means she is officially on the job now, so when she replies, her own tone is hushed as well. She tries to look grave, to prove that she's serious about following his orders, but she can't help the eagerness that leaks into her expression.]

Okay. So that's my objective for now?

[seeyousuffer]

[This "game" could help to make his time here somewhat more entertaining. He'd rather work on his plans back home, but there's no reason he can't start weaving some plans here. This place is full of life, after all. Full of people. Any of them could be made to feel pain.

She seems eager, eager to follow any of his orders. The fact that she's a child (or very like one), and so quick to become part of his game, does amuse him.]

That's right. Once you're done with that, we'll see about moving on to the next part of the game.

[smallskull]

Ok— Understood! [She switches to a more "adult" word midway through, but it doesn't make her seem like less of a child than she is.] I'll do it, and then you can give me another goal.

[She is eager, both to do as he says and to begin. She'll get started right away!]

[seeyousuffer]

[Kirei smiles.] That's right. It'll be fun.

I'm pleased to have such a loyal, capable Servant with me.

[[ooc: do you want to handwave stuff? We can skip ahead to the next step(s) if you want, or end things here. I'm sure this will all end in the unfortunate target's death.]]