It means-- [wow definitions are hard] It's not meant just as a word. It's an idea. You must be poised, graceful, and hardworking with great self-control. You must place the future of your family and of the world above your own wishes and never do anything to jeopardize magecraft, no matter what. You cant be wasteful, but you mustn't hesitate to make reasonable sacrifices for the best outcome. Those ideals are what I wish to grow into as a Tohsaka head.
[Gil smiles - he's not sure how people his age normally behave in this era, but he's of the impression that amongst them, his master must be exceptional. To be prudent, to place the needs of others about your own, to lead by example - wasn't that what he wanted to be as King?
Ah, but it's a lonely station, isn't it? His master must understand that as well, living in such a big house, speaking of family but having no one else around.
Gil knows how those things weigh; he knows that, for himself, they weighed too much, even for someone as blessed and honored as himself. In the end he let his knees buckle, and somehow (though he cannot completely recall how himself) he betrayed all the good he had wanted to be.
He knows, for now, he shouldn't trouble himself with the "why" -- what's more important is victory for his master, and to assure that, he may have to help this master shoulder these things.]
They're splendid ideals, Master -- if you speak so resolutely of them, then I'm sure you practice them just as well! As your Servant, I'll strive to do the same.
[He is surprised to hear this. He did read the Epic, of course. This boy is nothing like he'd expected to deal with. He'd pictured cruelty and violent arrogance. Arrogance he's got, but the Gilgamesh in front of him isn't frightening. Instead he's charming, enthusiastic, bold -- all the things Tokiomi isn't and secretly, just a little bit, wishes he could be.
And yet a person so grand claims to find his ideals "splendid". It reaffirms Tokiomi's will to represent them properly, but it also makes him feel more confident and lighthearted than he'd felt since his parents died.]
You really think-- Ah, that is-- I'm very honored to have your partnership, Saber.
[He grabs for the book and flips through it, enthusiastic, though he pauses every once and again to watch Tokiomi. He's certain his older self saw the world after Uruk as an ugly thing, and perhaps it was in many ways -- at the same time, it's strange and exciting, and he can't bring himself to write it off entirely.]
[Ah, there. That's it for the usual storage! But Gil sure looks like he likes those jewels...]
Tohsaka's expertise is in the movement of energy. We can store our energy in jewels to use later, and we can manipulate them with it. Look--
[He takes an unused jewel from the box in front of him and starts to put prana into it. He's disciplined, so it won't break. But he's not refined enough to do whatever he likes. He's learning though -- with effort, the jewel twists and grows, creaking until it's given shape.
It's an imperfect, almost crude little cat, but it keeps glowing and doesn't fall apart, and he still smiles when he hands it to his Servant.]
Here. When I'm an adult, I'm sure I'll be able to make really beautiful things, if I want. Even if it is a bit frivolous.
[This shiny thing?! For me?! Gil doesn't seem to care that it looks a little wonky; true, it's nothing compared to what he has in his treasury, but it's quaint, something from this era crafted for him.
He cups his hands around the cat, practically glowing]
Frivolous things make for the best treasures, master. Things made for making's sake are often more interesting and more precious.
[As such, that's going straight into the gate. HIS CAT NOW.]
If you demand utility, then it's a waste, that's obvious! But in exchange you've made me quite happy, so there is use in that still. We will worry about efficiency and usefulness later - for now, enjoy yourself instead.
[bitty Gil frowns - not disapprovingly, only thoughtfully. This sort of view on life goes against his very nature, and he can't say he likes seeing his Master so troubled and confused]
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Ah, but it's a lonely station, isn't it? His master must understand that as well, living in such a big house, speaking of family but having no one else around.
Gil knows how those things weigh; he knows that, for himself, they weighed too much, even for someone as blessed and honored as himself. In the end he let his knees buckle, and somehow (though he cannot completely recall how himself) he betrayed all the good he had wanted to be.
He knows, for now, he shouldn't trouble himself with the "why" -- what's more important is victory for his master, and to assure that, he may have to help this master shoulder these things.]
They're splendid ideals, Master -- if you speak so resolutely of them, then I'm sure you practice them just as well! As your Servant, I'll strive to do the same.
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And yet a person so grand claims to find his ideals "splendid". It reaffirms Tokiomi's will to represent them properly, but it also makes him feel more confident and lighthearted than he'd felt since his parents died.]
You really think-- Ah, that is-- I'm very honored to have your partnership, Saber.
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[And goodness, this basement of yours is full of stuff; he leans over Tokiomi to peer at all the things on the desk, for starters.]
...ah, is this place your study?
[Are those gems?]
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[And he is so so proud of it!]
It was my father's and his before him.
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[He reaches for a book on the desk, then stops, fingers almost touching, to give Tokiomi a questioning look. He can touch this, right?]
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[now let me finish putting my day's worth of energy into this shiny thing]
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[He grabs for the book and flips through it, enthusiastic, though he pauses every once and again to watch Tokiomi. He's certain his older self saw the world after Uruk as an ugly thing, and perhaps it was in many ways -- at the same time, it's strange and exciting, and he can't bring himself to write it off entirely.]
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...you have many of those.
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Tohsaka's expertise is in the movement of energy. We can store our energy in jewels to use later, and we can manipulate them with it. Look--
[He takes an unused jewel from the box in front of him and starts to put prana into it. He's disciplined, so it won't break. But he's not refined enough to do whatever he likes. He's learning though -- with effort, the jewel twists and grows, creaking until it's given shape.
It's an imperfect, almost crude little cat, but it keeps glowing and doesn't fall apart, and he still smiles when he hands it to his Servant.]
Here. When I'm an adult, I'm sure I'll be able to make really beautiful things, if I want. Even if it is a bit frivolous.
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He cups his hands around the cat, practically glowing]
Frivolous things make for the best treasures, master. Things made for making's sake are often more interesting and more precious.
[As such, that's going straight into the gate. HIS CAT NOW.]
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[He looks like he's been faced with an impossible question. What is "enjoy yourself"?]
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[I just don't know how to do it.]
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...if I may, Master?
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