[He huffs - well, if dad says so, he can't particularly argue. The war is dangerous, but it's important and probably complicated. It needs time, of course!
[As a child, the idea that he alone had survived upset him. Sometimes he would wake up to get a glass or water or go to the bathroom, and he swore there would be ghosts waiting for him in the darkness, demanding that he join them.
Kirei had assured him there was a purpose to it all, something that only he could fulfill, and Shirou took his father's words dearly to heart. He only had to wait now - the rest would fall into place.]
[The day is finally back on track - nothing is confusing or out of place now, and fetching the plates of food from the fridge and oven is simple enough.]
More important stuff?
[He sets the plates down on the table and scoots into his chair - stupid and content as usual]
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[What a typical Shirou. So concerned, so earnest, so fucking clueless.]
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Inevitably, the worry fades into excitement]
So it'll happen soon, right? So I can help?
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[and steal dogs like the one he hasn't shown Shirou yet]
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[As a child, the idea that he alone had survived upset him. Sometimes he would wake up to get a glass or water or go to the bathroom, and he swore there would be ghosts waiting for him in the darkness, demanding that he join them.
Kirei had assured him there was a purpose to it all, something that only he could fulfill, and Shirou took his father's words dearly to heart. He only had to wait now - the rest would fall into place.]
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Right, I just have to wait!
[Broom still in one hand, he tugs at Kirei's sleeve with the other hand]
We can have dinner in the mean time.
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What did you make?
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[Look at him, so proud he's being useful.]
It was a little last minute, so tomorrow I'll make something nicer.
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[Because I don't care about food. But of course you'll take it differently and that's the fun part.]
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Like really. He's blushing. His not-Oedipus complex is showing right now.]
I know, but I like making the best food possible...
[Once inside, he stares down at the broom in his hand, confused as to why it's there.
...right, he was sweeping outside. And now it needs to be put away.]
I'll go put this away and wash up - I'll be right back!
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He'll be waiting at the table when Shirou comes back, reading over a report on something-or-other.]
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More important stuff?
[He sets the plates down on the table and scoots into his chair - stupid and content as usual]
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[but he sets it aside for dinner. GOTTA GET THROUGH THIS FOOD THING SO HE CAN DO FUN THINGS]
What have you done in my absence?
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[He pushes his food around his plate between bites and sentences]
People keep breaking the heaters, too.
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[Just how God would like. And just as suits an Emiya.]
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[Look at him. So dumb and eager to please. He's doing like you told him, dad. He's going to be an awesome fake priest!!!!!]
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