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In patches.

[Her laugh is light, like a bell.] I chose to attend high school solely so I could have a taste of that experience. It's been worth it, don't get me wrong. But I always have to hold back.

Because you've got so much more to do...right? You have duties, responsibilities...

That life's always seemed sad to me. Do you- is it?

You know a lot about me, don't you? I'm surprised, because somehow it seems you've misinterpreted my motivations.

[This conversation is going to be ironic tomorrow.]

I've never done something just because I was "obligated". I'm a hedonist, at heart. It's a duty to succeed my father, as the head of the Tohsaka, but I wouldn't do it if it wasn't fun.

I won't lie and say being a mage isn't difficult, but this is the life I chose for myself. The laws I have to adhere to, and the things sacrifices I have to make? I can accept all of that, because by doing so I can continue doing what I love. You could say the hardships are the payment for that.

Hey, you try having info about thirty different people swimming 'round your head, along with the Risen tapping at your skull- it gets hard to keep everything straight, facts and motives and all.

[ She doesn't sound confrontational, though, more casual, like this is just how things are. ]

But, that... Okay. That I get. It's a hard path, but it's not that someone's gotta do it, it's...you want to do it. It... That actually does sound nice.

Sorry, sorry. [But they really just zapped it into her head? That's interesting.]

But yeah, that's exactly it. Do you have anything like that in your life?

Uhh... Hm. Probably not? There's...stuff to do that's hard to get what I want, but it's not stuff I'd say I want to be doing, to get that...stuff.

Eegh, I am so not wording this right- no, I don't think I do.

[Rin has to hide her disappointment.]

We have very different occupations, so I can't be annoyed by that. I don't even know your background. But is there a reason why you can't have that?

You'd be surprised how far one moment of happiness can get you, when you want to give up.

I mean... I do want to live like that. Enjoying myself, you know. But...in the position I'm in, it's kind of impossible.

One day, it'd be nice...but even then, I can't think of something difficult to follow through on, like- like you being an heir, that'd bring me that. I'm just...I dunno. A simple girl at heart.

It doesn't have to be difficult. That's sort of what I was getting at: the simple things matter too.

[She had a conversation with Lovecraft about it, a few weeks ago.]

What do you like?

Uhh... I dunno. Going to concerts, seeing shows.

My family.

[She thinks about suggesting CDs (Rin, we're in the age of iPods now), but recognizes the flaw immediately.]

You're an extrovert, huh? Or at least someone who likes to get out, and enjoy authentic experiences.

Mmm, yeah, I'd say so? I like to do things, with people.

I'm starting to see your problem. It feels like we're in the middle of nowhere.

[Definitely not going to get a concert up here anytime soon, unless it's with Pizzazz.]

Can you call your family?

Ah, no. No, that's... I can't.

[...]

This is just a hunch, but did something happen to them?

I can't- No, I don't want to talk about that.

Okay.

[Simply; without surprise or offense, and no hesitation. Rin understands that emotion, maybe too well.]

I'll keep at finding a solution to your problem then. It's tricky, but we'll find something. There's always something for everyone.

[ The Transmitter sounds a little relieved. ]

That's sweet of you, really... Just talking's nice enough.

Oh, there's an idea!

[Bright and chipper again, Rin latches onto it full force.]

And it's something you have to do every day for your job, too, so it's easy to arrange. Who do you like talking to the most here? I can tell them to chat you up more often, if they're not doing so already.

Whoa-- u-uh, hold your horses there... I- the ones I like talking to the most are already calling a lot.

[ ...does she mean ryoji- ]

A-and I don't mind calls or texts from any of you, really. Even the more...abrasive are fun to talk to.

[It is probably Ryoji but now we have to determine it for science]

You really don't a favorite? Not a single one?

It's- my job here's to be- uh, to oversee and keep things running smoothly, and- having a favorite would be- favor...tism...

[ Wow. ]

[...heheh.

Okay, she has to sell this. Rin forces a sigh, like she's relenting.]

You're right, of course. It would be wrong if you liked one of us more than the other. It would compromise your ability to remain impartial.

Exactly!

[ Even through the distortion? Her voice goes really high. ]

...I'm not foolin' you, am I?

Oh, you're admitting it here? I was going to try worming it out of you with a game. Traits you find most attractive in boys!

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