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[superoptimistic]

[Sawako stands at the stove in the kitchen, happily stirring a pot of curry. There are various serving plates and bowls with different foods lined up along the counter buffet-style. She's humming to herself too, and there might even be sparkles and bubbles. And hexagons and diamonds, for whatever reason. She gives it one more stir, before

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[oikoumene]

{Have a seven-foot-tall Servant, too}

How very kind of you! Though, what is this "curry?" I have not heard of such a dish before. It is quite fragrant!

{Rider doesn't really wait for the answer, though, and goes to look for himself} A stew of some sort?

[superoptimistic]

Curry is -

[she stops short though, looking around for the source of the voice]

I was almost certain I heard a voice. Is - is there someone there?

[oikoumene]

{Thoughtfully, he leans over Sawako} Hmm? I am right here, girl!

[superoptimistic]

[she blinks, looking up and around herself]

I - I wonder if I somehow attracted a spirit to this place.

[My powers are greater than I could imagine!]

[oikoumene]

A spirit? I am not a-- {But he stops, because, oh yeah, technically he is}

Ahh, that must be it. You must not have enough magical potency to see me! I am sorry for that. It would be a better first meeting if we could see each other equally.

[superoptimistic]

I'm - I'm sorry that I lack the proper skills to see you! Can you suggest any sort of technique I can use to build up this skill so I can see you in the future. If - if - I mean if you want, of course!

[oikoumene]

Oh, no, please do not worry yourself about it! In honesty, if you cannot see me now, you will likely never be able to, I am afraid.

{He sits down in one of the chairs, which, of course, makes the noise of a big guy sitting in a chair}

You do not mind me staying, do you? I had smelled your cooking and was drawn to it! Ha, even Bucephalus was surprised by the appetizing smell drifting from here!

[superoptimistic]

[He's so honest and direct. What a kind spirit~]

I - I would be honoured if you stayed for the meal! I've never had a chance to share a meal with a true spirit before.

[curiously] Bucephalus?

[oikoumene]

Ah, he is my steed! ...Hm, I wonder if you could see him? Ah, well, we shall see! After this fine meal, I shall lead you to him, if you are as curious as I am!

{He looks at the food, but wait, introductions!} Hou, but I have not introduced myself! I am Alexander III of Macedon, Alexander the Great. But please, call me Rider! Such a long title, it does not come easily from the memory or to the tongue. Besides that, my reign has long since passed, so there is no need for the formality of royal address. Bah, it was a trouble anyways,

[superoptimistic]

[she nods] I am! [srs bsns face] But - but I should warn you, animals are usually frightened of me.

The spirit of a great world leader! This place offers such amazing opportunities. I'm Kuronuma Sawako. It's a pleasure to meet you, Rider-sama.

[she bows in the general direction of where Rider sat down. This is more difficult than usual, since it's a little more difficult knowing directions when the person you're addressing appears to be invisible.]

[oikoumene]

{He laughs jovially, starting to take some food. In typical ghost fashion, it just floats up as bites start to disappear!!}

Of you? Haha, I could not imagine why! I thought that animals should feel no fright at the gentility of a kind woman... Hmm, but in any case, you should not worry, young one. Bucephalus has seen many much more frightening things and not so much as neighed in displeasure.

[superoptimistic]

[The horse of a spirit must be used to very frightful things all ready.]

Then - then I'd really like to meet this horse of yours. Is there - is there any sort of treat he'd like that I can bring for him?

[she imagines herself feeding a horse in a meadow]

Mmm...Buce-chan~

[oikoumene]

Hmmm {He rubs his beard with his free hand} Well, he is fond of drinking a bit of honey, since he likes the sweetness, I would guess! Is there honey here?