First Dance [ video ]

[thevesselofhiswish]

[ When this video feed turns on, you can see a pretty lady with long, white hard standing with a small smile around the city. It's clearly a new face since it's the first time she does something like this, so she looks quite excited that this is recording. ]

Ah, it looks like it's on! Many things have happened here, and many memories seems to be lost, but I'm sure I'll remember them soon.

I'm Irisviel, and I'm really happy to meet you all. Even if I don't remember too much from my own past, I hope we can help each other here.

[ There's a small pause. ]

And I think I'm lost. This city is so big...!

[ The Irisviel you tried to contact seems to be lost in the city. Help her before she gets a car. ]

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[wontdieifkilled]

[Wow, she's got a nice smile. Enough to give Shirou pause before replying.]

Ah, no problem! I'm happy to help. You're headed to the Ermis Suites, right?

[thevesselofhiswish]

[ She chuckles softly at that. ]

Yes, that would be correct. Ah, what's your name? [ Her smile was sweet and her tone as well. ]

[wontdieifkilled]

[So he's noticing. He's getting a vague sense of maternity from the way she's speaking.]

It's...Shirou. Shirou Emiya. I've been here for three months, so I know how to get to the Ermis Suites from here. Just follow me.

[thevesselofhiswish]

Wait, Shirou!

[ She makes a pause then, laughing a bit while looking at the city. ]

Would you mind if I asked you something else before going to the Ermis Suites? It's just that the feeling of being in such big city... I want to see it a bit more! Do you think we can do that?

[wontdieifkilled]

Huh?

[Shirou stops for a moment, looking surprised. But he gets over it before too long.]

Hold on, let me see what time it is...

[Shirou digs into his pocket and pulls out a smartphone of identical model to Irisviel's. He taps the screen once, then puts it away.]

All right. I have plenty of time to spare. What would you like to see?

[thevesselofhiswish]

[ She looks surprised for a bit, but then she assumes that everyone must have the same one. Which makes it better if she needs to ask around how does it work! ]

I just... want to see how beautiful the city and the people are!

[wontdieifkilled]

[Shirou doesn't realize it yet, but he's smiling. This woman's enthusiasm was contagious.]

Then let's go to the waterfront first. You can see the ocean from the shops there.

[thevesselofhiswish]

[ She's really pleased to see his smile. ]

That sounds quite wonderful to see. Thank you.

[wontdieifkilled]

Well, just follow me. We've got a bit of walking to do from here.

[thevesselofhiswish]

Yes! Please, lead the way, Shirou.

[ She runs a bit to catch with him. PREPARE YOURSELF TO EXPLAINING, HELPING AND GOING INTO MAD PLACES WITH IRI, SHIROU. ]

[wontdieifkilled]

[Well, eventually, they reach the waterfront. Since it's winter, nobody is out on the beach, but it's a clear day and the view of the sea is fantastic.]

Well...this is it.

[thevesselofhiswish]

[ Excuse Iri while she looks amazed at the Sea. ]

It's so beautiful... As if someone had painted it in the reality...

[wontdieifkilled]

Is this your first time seeing the ocean?

[Only after he asks the question does Shirou realize how stupid a question it is. She couldn't tell him, because she couldn't remember.]

Sorry. Forget I asked.

[thevesselofhiswish]

[ She chuckles lightly. ]

It's alright, maybe it is or maybe it is not. I can say for sure that it's the first time I watch it with you.

[wontdieifkilled]

Yeah, that's true. You should make some time to check out the shops here, too. There's a lot of great places to look around or eat here.

[thevesselofhiswish]

[ She's like a little child observing the world for the first time. ]

That would be so wonderful! I just hope I won't get lost again!

[wontdieifkilled]

It's pretty easy along the waterfront. Just remember that the ocean is to the east, so if it's on your right, you're walking north, and if it's on your left, you're walking south.

[thevesselofhiswish]

Alright! I can remember that. I'll make sure to write it when we reach the Suites.

[wontdieifkilled]

So, while we're here, is there anything specific you want to see?

[thevesselofhiswish]

Do you think there are any kind of animals around here that we can see?

[wontdieifkilled]

You...you mean like a zoo? I don't know of any zoos around. Maybe we might find some in the park.

[thevesselofhiswish]

Yes, the park sounds like a wonderful idea. I think I saw one while we were walking to here!

[wontdieifkilled]

It's the same one that's across the street from the Ermis Suites.

[He almost adds "It's like killing two birds with one stone," but given the reason why they're going there, he deems it inappropriate.]

So it makes things simpler. It shouldn't take long to get to from here.

[thevesselofhiswish]

That's good to know! Now I can spend some time in that park knowing it's closer to the Suites!

[ She smiles warmly at him. ]

You're really nice, Shirou. Thank you.

[wontdieifkilled]

[The combination of the compliment and the smile makes Shirou blush a little bit.]

Aha...thanks. I mean, you're welcome. I mean...

[Okay, he's getting himself tangled in knots here.]

I'm just glad I could help.