Finis Chaldea

[Bloodedge]

Do not tease her, she insisted. No... it didn't actually seem very insistent at all. Surely she meant for it to be, but that demand was spoken with a lack of firmness uncommon to this woman. Hilarious. With only a kiss, he'd put the battering ram to the first of many thick walls toward the Queen of Knights' heart. She would not escape the fate he chose for them; nothing proved that more than this very moment. Whatever the case, now was the time of their parting. Celebration would be taking place once the queen was fit to participate. Knowing that would be some time, Gilgamesh took a few additional moments to himself. After that ordeal, he had to bask in the afterglow. Time should be taken to properly burn the sight of Artoria's flustered face into his retinas. Besides, there was likely some reality in which she returned immediately after walking away, so he had to be prepared just incase. . .

No, Artoria instead took the route of actually meeting with her sister. She did so by entering the bath and sending Excalibur as a calling card to the Lake Fae, much to the surprise of the male pharaoh currently partaking in conversation with her, as well as his own wife. "Ho. Take your time, and send the regards of Ramesses to that queen. With the Moon of my Life here, I have no need of your premature return," the man stated. The Lady Vivian had no need to rush back to their conversation; he would just as soon sit through the whole of the festivities speaking only to his wife. Of course, throughout their casual banter, Ozymandias did determine that the Lady of the Lake was no less reasonable as company than her apparent sisters were.

[Apollymi]

Gilgamesh would have a few moments to himself, and Ozymandias sent his regards. A chuckle escaped the woman at his side with those almost rainbow eyes after the appearance of Excalibur in the hands of another individual. She nearly scoffed upon seeing it, given what the Queen of Knights was like. "I am surprised. I figured she would not part with that weapon for anything in the world~" she mused as the Lake Fae disappeared to see her sister, giving a nod to their regards. Soon after, she looked to her husband the Sun King and had but a few words to share. "My Sun and Stars, we both know I will be joining them shortly. I could not let the Queen of Knights appear at her own party without a look fit for the level of Queen she has become~" she mused. There was excitement in her eyes, she'd be designing soon enough.

"Calm down Eri. The Sun King sends his regards, so does the lovely wife, who will be with us in a bit..." she mentioned with a casual shrug. Artoria for her part in this was now pacing back and forth in front of the tub, the sword in her hand as she couldn't calm herself down. "I do enjoy the Pharaohs, but I cannot think about that. Rie, is it sorcery, is that why my body betrays me?!" she questioned. Artoria was grasping at straws for an explanation for why she was moved by the King of Heroes now when she felt nothing for anyone before now. Her elder sister, known to most currently as Vivian could only laugh at the notion. "It is hardly sorcery, more like biology. A hot guy likes you... it is normal to feel something in response..." she explained to her sister. "This wouldn't be a problem if you'd been more honest about the fact that you didn't have feelings at all. I thought you were only crushing your emotions, you're making this more difficult than it has to be..." her elder sister gave sound advice as she always would. Even in the face of the pacing Artoria. "That is easy for you to say. You do not understand. My body reacted of its own accord and then he had the absolute and unmitigated gall to look smug about it! I hate him!" Artoria was outraged again and it took all Vivian had to avoid laughing given what the girl was like when she felt murderous. "Little Sister, you do not hate him. You hate that he is smug, but the good ones usually are when they figure out how much power they have over you. Again, it's biology," she said indirectly referencing her own experiences which made Artoria pause her movements. "That sounds like a compliment towards that damnable mage coming from you..." Artoria said less murderous more confused. She would remain confused by her own actions. "It isn't a compliment it is a truth. You learn to live with it, or rather... it will become worth it to deal with..." she explained of the situation generally, knowing she would have to give this same explanation to this girl again. "Look how about this, have a bath, relax and talk it out with me. You can take it at the pace you are most comfortable with or seek advice elsewhere later. Not everything requires immediate action." Vivian offered Artoria stared at her sister several moments before she acquiesced. A bath would begin with the two siblings while Artoria tried to figure out the nature of her feelings about the King of Heroes.

[Bloodedge]

"Does that really count as parting with it? I would sooner call that woman the second sheath," the male said regarding Artoria discarding the Holy Sword Excalibur. As well as that group suited the lore learned in their original world, the sudden appearance of Excalibur in Vivian's hand was only proof that it could travel at least somewhat freely. Ozymandias remembered several films in which the sword traveled through any random body of still water, so he assumed that was the case here.

Ozymandias was content with the current, but sadly, he would not be for very long. True enough, Nefertari would soon be parting ways with him to work her magic for the Queen of Knights. Damn. With them being in the bathroom, there was no way for him to observe her at work. "Tch. You would abandon the Sun for that, in a place I cannot see? That is a grave offense," he declared. Nefertari in her element, but outside of his scrutiny, was tantamount to telling a child it could not play. Of course, Ozymandias would react to such a thing in a manner none too different from the child in said situation. "What recompense should I expect for this great loss?"

[Apollymi]

According to the Sun King, the Lady Vivian was a secondary sheathe for Excalibur. Nefertari supposed she could see that given the trust issues surrounding the Queen of Knights. "I suppose that was the way of things. Still, I know a little sister begging a big sister for help in a panic when I see one. I was one... for far too long~" she mused. Her own older sister had delivered her from many a panicked interaction with a boy, even one with the very Pharaoh she was currently beside, well before he was Pharaoh anyway. Moving right along, it appeared that the Sun King took offense to the idea that Nefertari would be joining the Queen of Knights in the bath instead of allowing him the great pleasure of seeing her work. He could not always come along with, and the bath of the great ladies in preparation for a party was tantamount to a sacred right. "My Sun and Stars, you know how sacred the time of women in preparation is. Surely, the great Pharaoh will not pout like a child when the moon has to leave his side for a few short moments~" she mused with a cheeky smirk. "Especially not when the other side will be visible for his viewing pleasure for at least a while," she said practically telling the man to take a full gander at her backside when she left for the bath. "Besides all great works need a helping hand and my own cannot be stayed for a Queen like that one~" she chanted.

Ah, yes, bath time. Artoria would soon be found drenched in water hair down. Her elder sister sitting behind her brushing out her locks while the other lass tried and failed to come to terms with what was likely her first bout of attraction. "I cannot like him," she said soundly. "You can and you do. It is obvious to all but you..." she said carefully, as she brushed out knots and tangles through clean locks of golden hair. "You say this but there is no proof of that..." Artoria's body was betraying her once more. And Vivian reached around the lass with an extended arm tapping her wrist with two fingers, and watching something strange happen. A twirling blade in her fingers came to a halt. A Lapis Lazuli handle and a strangely forged blade. This was no relic of Camelot and yet the Queen of Knights was using it to comfort herself. Vivian was Rie her older sister. She knew the lass habits better than she knew them herself. And her holding this blade was a sign of affection whether she saw it as such or not. "That dagger dancing across your fingers is no piece of Camelot, Little Sister. You did not get it from me nor any one of your Knights. Meaning it is a gift from the King of Heroes and it grants you comfort enough that you are using it while trying to speak to me of your distaste. Lie to someone else Eri. I've known you too long for you to hide from me," she said which made the other girl pause looking over her shoulder at her sister. What could she even say to that? "I... cannot argue I like this knife. But it is a really great knife," she said carefully. "Yes, and Kei's cooking is also really great as you would say." was the immediate follow up. "Shit." Artoria was saying these words for the first time in ages. Did she truly like the King of Heroes. "I do not know how to speak with him, Rie. I cannot like him, I do not have a face for that interaction," she said calmly as that knife began moving again. All the while Vivian did the girl's hair, a couple of braids and that tight bun, it would be made so slightly different from the norm, on one side an extra braid tucked in for the sake of flare. "Do not try to make a new face, such a thing will not suit you. You can be yourself now... you know? He likes you."

[Bloodedge]

Apparently, that little stunt Artoria pulled was a sign of a sister in need. That was an interesting way to see one of those, perhaps different in his experience because he was a male... or perhaps because his sister had a very strange way about her. Hell, maybe it was a bit of both. "Ho. I never would have guessed. Dealing with Bree, her tell was always bringing home foods that would ruin a diet," he mentioned. Ozymandias remembered many a time in his previous life, where his dear sister spoiled him with ice-cream, cakes, confections of all sorts and... loads of chips. There was always something wrong in those situations, but ah, what sweet memories they made. "I wonder where she's run off to now..."

Whatever the case, there was no way for Ozymandias to find satisfaction in observing his queen's work this day. Though, according to her, he could always observe the work of her mother... in a roundabout way. "Hah! And you think the sun will not eclipse the moon at its earliest convenience?" It was a dangerous game Nefertari played. Any time she invited him to do such a thing, the chances of neither of them accomplishing anything productive skyrocketed. In cases such as this, however, he would not truly attempt to pull her from her work; she was entitled to her fun alone. "I suppose the new moon must come every once in a while. Afterwards, you may be certain that the moon's waxing phase is upon us, no?"

[Apollymi]

The Sun King didn't spot the signs of the distressed younger sister, his apparently spoke a different sort of language when she was in need of advocacy. A smile spread across the female Pharaoh's lips in the moment as she gave a nod of her head. "That isn't too odd. It is a love language, she probably made safe with the idea that letting you cheat your diet would mean equivalency in exchange for the time she was taking from you. I was prone to locking myself in my room all the time, so when I had a bad day, I could always be found right under Ronnie drawing something furiously until she acknowledged me," she said thinking back on her own younger self. "Bree said she wanted to be a rock star now that she isn't tone deaf, I assume we'll be hearing about her eventually~" she said with happiness. "Everyone is different, it would seem our resident Queen of Knights has become a girl properly since we last saw her, both her clothing choices and the lack of vision when she entered hint at it. I haven't seen such a thing myself since Iris... the Golden King might be to blame for the emergency meeting," she said taking a knowing sip from a cup of wine. Ah, but in addition to the conversation surrounding the party, there was the private conversation between herself and her perfect pharaoh. "Of course, I expect it. It is a celebration after all, I would always welcome my Pharaoh~" she said offering a wink to the man. Still there was the matter of the waxing of the moon. "As you like Pharaoh, I am waiting for the sister bonding to ebb so I can help our young Queen's confidence. After that and making an appearance I am sure no one will miss the Pharaohs for a while~" she mused lightly.

In the meantime this hairstyle was set in place and a quick signal would be sent to the Queen of Queens about the readiness of Artoria. Though Artoria herself was only barely just starting not to panic. "He cannot. I know he does but it makes no sense. I do not even know who I am outside of my faces... he cannot be sure of any of that and he is. I am a killer. The death and hope of millions incarnate. I am not a pleasant person, Rie, I don't even count myself as a person but he is so sure he likes me. I do not even like me," Artoria's words surprised her older sister. She knew this lass didn't possess regular emotions but she didn't expect this level of confusion. "Not all problems have immediate solutions, Eri. Sometimes it is best to let nature take its course. If you wish to think on your feelings you are free to do so..." said Vivian. Artoria reached for her head feeling the difference of the extra braid and turning to face her sister. "You changed the style," she said acknowledging the difference. "You will come to like it this way. I have never led you astray. Trust me Little Sister." Artoria looked at her older sister and relaxed even sitting in the water body wrapped in a towel she could see no deception in her elder sister. "I cannot kiss him again. I do not understand my reaction... or why he has that sort of power over me," she said finally. "Well, it's basic biology. Communication between bodies is a lot less complicated than you are making it. I am sure it will make sense to you eventually. Some people have that effect on other people and are comfortable with and use it. Some people do it and abuse it, but the rare ones have that effect and hold it with glorious purpose, you seem to have found one like that last. Do not run for too long little sister," Vivian said. "I am not running. I am strategizing it is different." Artoria's words betrayed her fears. Yes she would face them but not while her body did things she did not understand and not while her heart seemed incapable of settling. Even now her face was gently red as she thought of that moment. "I'll never be able to look at him directly again." Vivian laughed. "When did Eri become a proper school girl? I need to know~" she teased.

[Bloodedge]

Nefertari's words made infinite quantities of sense. He'd come to the same conclusion, that his sister thought bribing him would somehow soften the blow of interrupting his schedule, but... he'd also told her many, many times that she took precedence over both work and leisure. That didn't stop her, but he figured it was a matter of comfort, and thus let it pass. Besides, the man named Oliver Williams would never turn down free chips. "Hmph. I would have a chat with Serenity then, about how the young ones never make it easy on us. She seems similar enough that I can say you, like Bree, were wasting your time doing anything but opening your mouth. Luckily, though the reasons differ with the moment, I enjoy when you both open your mouth," he said.

Moving on to talk of Queen Artoria, apparently she was growing into herself as one of the female persuasion. He could see that, given how she rushed past everyone without a word offered when reaching her own party. She had the bearings of a person flustered beyond belief, but making every conscious effort to keep it covered. Hardly a girl exclusive thing, as he'd once been in similar shoes as well. Ah, but what was this? Nefertari spoke of Iris, her child cousin from their previous life. When had that one done? "Hmph! Iris is a precious and innocent child. Who had the audacity to catch her eye?" he wondered, almost angry at the thought as an older brother would be. As for the King of Heroes being the reason for Artoria's current state, well... he couldn't be very surprised. In fact, he chuckled at the idea. "From how insistent that man was about the quality of our work here, and the attendance of everyone here... I'd say he has a terrible case of Down Horrendous Syndrome." Ozymandias had seen behavior like that before. Looking at Gilgamesh during the setup to this celebration was like looking into a distorted mirror of his past self. Well, they had many similarities in this world as things stood, but who would have imagined them having similar dedication, or even obsession toward their desired ones as well?

[Apollymi]

The Sun King would discuss with his sister-in-law the nature of having a younger sister not come out and say what they were looking for. He expressed a desire for both of them to know that they were wasting their time with emotional bribes in exchange for advice freely given. "Yes, well most of us come to realize that in our own time. But when you are young, hormonal, impatient and bratty... it is sometimes difficult to see the forest for the trees. Especially if you've recently been disagreeable," she said with a curt nod. Ah, he liked when she opened her mouth did he, well, she would be sure to keep that in mind. The rest of the conversation took an interesting turn though, it would seem that the great Pharaoh Ozymandias was blind to himself as always, a scoff escaped Nefertari as she explained whom the great Sun King should be angry with. "Oh, none but the Sun could catch the light of a rainbow~" she said with a chuckle. "You truly are blind, Ozzy. Iris was furious with me for weeks after I introduced you. Only agreeing to relinquish you to me under the dire promise that I never leave you. Only then could she try and find a way to console her heart~" Nefertari explained of that young cousin of hers, who'd had an unwavering crush on the God King until confronted by his relationship with her older cousin. Whatever the case, the works of King Gilgamesh to make this entire party happen did reek of a man infatuated beyond belief. She looked at her cup and saw a small fairy within only to have it disappear the moment it caught her eye. "Yes, he does seem quite interested. I suppose I will be finding out if she is as well, my Sun and Stars, feel free to bask in my radiance as I depart and keep an eye out for anything that we can take amusement in later~" she said as she took the moment, to peck his lips before running off towards the bath. Yes, she was going to dress the Queen this day.

At the same time Artoria was pacing that knife still twirling around her fingers in a perfectly balanced way. "I am not a school girl. School wasn't even that difficult. I had a face for that..." she said. Hoshimi Eri had been a popular athlete and star student. She seemed busy enough with her studies but would hang out from time to time in groups if need be. She was, in that case much like she was as the Queen of Knights. A firm and fair individual who seemed to be a little fun just below the surface. "You can just be yourself. I am sure your King of Heroes has explained that he knows who you are, if you feel the need to share with him the details of your past, I am sure he would not judge," she said trying to encourage a bit of emotional depth. Any little bit of attachment would make the future easier. All the while Artoria's gaze fixed on her sister, she could see her mind working and her good intentions, no deception just her desire for her sister to be nice to the man she liked. Strange. "He should judge me. Nothing about me is particularly likeable. I do not understand his obsession," said Artoria. It would be in this moment that Nefertari entered. "If I might, Queen of Knights. Obsessions do not need to be understood just accepted. And you do not need to dislike yourself so much, you are plenty likeable. You ran by me so quickly earlier I could not stop to appreciate a good faith work in your clothing choices. No matter, I cannot let the Queen appear at her own party without a little flare," she said with a smile on her face. "Queen of Queens, you are a goddess, but I do not understand about this matter of men," she said truthfully. "Take it a day at a time young Queen. Confidence and understanding will come at your pace~ My own Sun and Stars spent quite a while showing me the beauty of myself before I believed him, and even I eventually saw the truth of his words, yours shall be no different of this I am certain," she added. Which made Vivian snap and nod her agreement. "That. Everything can't be a battle or training but if it makes you feel better, you can work your way up to feeling comfortable with your King of Heroes~" she said. "Now we ask questions we see things. I know you have changed your look recently do you like your boob window?" Nefertari asked about Artoria's dress. "I do not dislike it. My only complaint about clothing ever is functionality, I like the bottom free for movement but the top I do not mind." she said as the rainbows in Nefertari's eyes began shifting and those marks around them began to glow. "Ah, I have a great idea then. You are so petite but so fit. It's great, a form like this brings musings from me~ Come, we shall make sure the Queen feels confident and functional in her new wardrobe~" she said happily. And with that she'd begin the process of creating a proper dress for the Queen of Knights.

[Bloodedge]

"I'm sure you do. If memory serves, there were a few times that a certain someone ran up to me and started ranting before I even got so much as a hello out of her," he recalled. These moments of reminiscing did Ozymandias the world of good. In having them, he could always keep hold of his original self, never delving too far into the existence of Pharaoh Ramesses II. Though he did enjoy the current position this world offered, he'd have hated seeing himself become the full mentality he bordered upon.

The one called Iris had an eye for someone, and according to Nefertari... it was Ozymandias himself?! Impossible! "What?! I thought she was just a little sweetheart that was pissed with you because... I don't know, kid reasons!" he explained, baffled by this new information. Strangely, discovering that child had a crush on him was both bothersome and adorable. How he'd deal with it, however, was a curiosity and a half. "That's going to be very awkward later, now that I know. Damnit!" He would be needing to compartmentalize that knowledge for whenever it became relevant again. Either way, it wasn't worth any worry at present; Nefertari had been called upon by the Lake Fairy. Oh! That meant it was time for a strange combination of disappointment and satisfaction! A quick kiss to the lips, and Nefertari would be on her way. As much as he hated these parting moments, brief or otherwise, watching her leave was a different matter entirely. As such, Ozymandias would be seen shamelessly ogling her backside every step she took, until she was no longer in sight. "Look at that," he murmured to none other than himself. Now that she was done, it was time for the male pharaoh to mingle and... find a decent spot away from the crowd, for later use.

[Apollymi]

A chuckle had come from Nefertari. Of course, such a thing was likely to happen, teen girls were either emotional rollercoasters or pretending to hold it together and nothing in between. "Sounds about right, poor things being young is so difficult~" she said as if teasing but in truth she felt that sentiment all the way to her soul. Towards that same topic the kid crush of her younger cousin seemed to be a thing Ozzy truly didn't know had happened and he blamed kid reasons for her potential bad attitude. "There was also Hop, sizing you up all the time. You really are a strange one not to notice this sort of thing~" she said helping keep them both a bit closer to grounded in their original personalities. Of course their chosen forms, the fact that they were together and their shared life experiences helped them both keep a good grip on themselves.

Meanwhile post her leave and what she was certain was Ozymandias eyeing her backside, there was a gathering of women as the Queen of Knights needed to be both comforted and dressed. It seemed her elder sister had taken care of hair and Nefertari was taking care of clothes and both had taken on the role of calming her fears about the King of Heroes in the meantime. Nefertari would do this the best way she knew how, a new outfit to help her outer confidence. At least this way she could hold her public self to a certain standard. "I am thinking a sapphire blue. Something that pops. Slim fit on the top, large window, wide sleeves for your sword movements but... narrow wrists and form fit about your body. Yes. That sounds great~" said Nefertari as her vision came to life. "Oh yes, white as the main secondary, nice fit top a couple of buttons if you're feeling a bit frisky~" she chimed. "Oh trimmed in gold, corset on the front yes, keep it nice and tight show off all that hard work," Nefertari seemed to be talking up the young Queen of Knights and her elder sister approved. "You're right. I've always been sort of jealous of how good she looks in blue. Not like my sort of blue but that really rich one... she definitely has the skin for jewel tones~" she commented. All the while Artoria found these fabrics light and flexible while also enjoying the current tightness of her top. Even the golden trim seemed to shimmer as she looked down the front of her form. She had such an obviously feminine tilt to this dress, she found herself appreciating it already. "A bit light on the skirt but with a flare. If you don't have the hips yet, you can fake it a bit. And little boots underneath finishing touches..." she chimed the Pharaoh. "That might be some of my best work, honestly. Even the shoulders look the way I imagine. What say you Queen of Knights, any issues?" she asked as if willing to take criticism. "I think... I love it," she offered honestly. Artoria had never felt more like a girl than she did right at the moment. She didn't feel this dress would get in her way at all, she enjoyed the snugness of the top and the slight billow at the bottom. It was knightly, but also queenly and so perfectly fit she could do nothing but appreciate it. The colors and softness of fabrics even made her feel like she could wield Excalibur with no problem. In fact she reached for the sword holding it in her hands moving her body around with it. It would be for an instant like watching her dance. Nefertari smiled as she saw the Queen of Knights reach peace for herself. "Then my work here is done. You look great, Queen. If you ever need anything else... and you find you really like that one, I am always willing to dress another fabulous queen." And with that Nefertari would disappear. Vivian too gave an appreciative whistle... "We'll be waiting for your grand entrance, Queen of Knights. Remember, one day at a time, the King of Heroes chose you, you can choose to believe in you~" she said making her way back to the party. And now it would be time, Artoria only needed a few minutes to calm her still beating heart.

[Bloodedge]

In those few minutes the Queen of Knights needed, several things were coming together. Pharaoh Ozymandias had returned to the grand hall of this building, and seemed to be having a most casual chat with King Gilgamesh. The two were laughing wildly over this thing, that thing and the other while awaiting Queen Artoria's return. Most of the hundreds of people seemed primarily idle in the grand hall, bar the few who moved about serving wine and snacks to hold over for the coming feast. Strangely, the hall contained two thrones at the very end. Multiple Knights of the Round Table had taken note of this, viewing it with judgment and curiosity alike.

Amidst all the mingling, it seemed one individual was content to occupy the guest of honor's remaining sister for a time. This particular knight boasted the greatest stature of all who visited the venue. He had silver-grey hair, a body encased in radiant silver-woven plate armor. He carried a Phantasmal Greatsword, Balmung, on his back even while attending a celebratory event. His tall stature, slender body and tanned-colored skin were proof of him having been soaked in the blood of a dragon. Naturally, this man who stood apart from even the Knights of the Round Table was the designated peacekeeper of ongoing events. What did this man want with the Queen of Saints? Well, he was essentially the bouncer of this party, and stature aside, Jeanne d'Arc was the one he deferred to. "Jeanne, are you really sure all of these people are trustworthy? Some of them look... more than questionable."

[Apollymi]

The Queen of Knights was centering herself, quieting her own mind and preparing to have to enter this hall which she did not want to do. While this happened, Nefertari found her way back inside and easily slipped her arms around the Pharaoh Ozymandias while he carried on laughing with the King of Heroes. At the same time, the errant Lake Fairy took up drinking among a few of the Knights of the Round Table.

For her part in this, the Queen of Saints found herself near to the tallest man in the room, and technically the one she was most familiar with. Why? Well, they were speaking about the situation at hand, this strange gathering which had people in it who fell less than stellar on any random person's listing. In this way, the tall man before her, reminded her quite a bit of the Queen of Knights. "Don't worry so much Sieg. Between the Knights of the Round Table, You and I, and every other holder of a Holy Grail here, if any thing bad happened we could take care of it. Besides, my sister would probably relish in blowing this place out of the sky after having it sprung on her~" she said knowing the truth of her elder sister in a strange way. She knew that Hoshimi Eri wouldn't at all appreciate this sort of party, but she also knew she deserved to celebrate. As her darling younger sister, she'd take the heat for any negativity her sister wanted to dish out, knowing full well it would never truly reach that point. "Now, how long is she going to make us wait, that is the question~" Jeanne managed seeming pretty pleased beyond the norm. She had on dress white in color with heels seemingly happy about the ensemble even though she was usually hailed as a commander on the battlefield. Whatever the case a strange bell could be heard ringing and when it did, Artoria Pendragon finally emerged from the bath in her new dress with her Holy Grail in hand. What else, it was this victory she was celebrating after all, and those emerald green eyes of hers were quite content. Why wouldn't they be, she had done exactly what she said after all.

[Bloodedge]

The sudden appearance of Nefertari stole Ozymandias' attention, but did not halt his laughter. His arm hooked around her once contact was initiated, and he gestured for a server to provide her wine. After all, he was already quite a few ahead. "Ha ha! Moon of my Life, listen! The Golden King says he will soon have work for you!" he said, still laughing his head off at all the random merriment thrown into their discussion. To continue, Gilgamesh took over the clause. "Indeed. The Sun-King claims there is no seamstress in creation that rivals the likes of you. From what I have seen, I do not disagree. One percent of my treasury will go to you, if you will simply construct the wardrobe of a lifetime!"

Meanwhile, the man deemed "Sieg" was being told not to worry. Looking around at these individuals, he wasn't sure exactly what one didn't have to worry about. The Knights of the Round Table, Jeanne d'Arc, wielders of the Holy Grail and so on... They were all indeed quite powerful. That, however, was the problem he foresaw. "Everyone is mighty, yes, but is everyone agreeable? It seems a single argument between two people could quickly escalate to a calamity, once a few sides are taken. Would that happen to be why I'm here?" the tall man wondered. Alas, he was soon to have his attention taken away─ a fate that would be suffered by all. The bell tolled, answering Jeanne's question to the world to herald in Artoria Pendragon herself. In this new and stunning dress of hers, how would she behave with all eyes on her? One such as Gilgamesh would wonder as she took her first steps into the great hall. "H'oh? I presume this, too, is a a sign of the Sky-Queen's capacity?"

[Apollymi]

Upon joining the pair of Kings, Nefertari was informed of her future works. She couldn't help but grin at the idea of being able to dress more the Queen of Knights, knowing the intention of the Golden King. "Oh? Are we flattering me today?~ I don't know how much that is, but... the Queen of Knights is one of my favorite models. I have no problem with such tasks and she is far more agreeable than she tends to let be known~" she said with a smile on her face. "Unless of course you meant for you. I have been known to design men's clothes from time to time~" she said giving a quick glance at her husband as she took a single drink and found herself easily sipping upon it. She had so much information about the state of the Queen of Knights' mind right at the moment. She knew there was about to be a rather stunning realization for the lass.

Jeanne, found Sieg's points both agreeable and worth glossing over. He was worried about the state of these groups of people should they choose violence. "I could see that as a reason to be worried but..." she gave a pause and smiled. "My sister is more of a problem than anyone here. And she is not above using violence to make her point. No one will come to blows if she does not allow it," Jeanne seemed very certain, and she had every reason to be. But there was one thing she did not know and one thing that had rather conveniently slipped the Queen of Knights mind.

She'd forgotten to mention the role of the King of Heroes in her life. She didn't truly know what to call it, but she hadn't mentioned his looking after her, nor her trip to the upper realm a decade ago. The only one who knew of this man's leanings towards her besides those of the upper realm was Sir Tristian who'd left her company because he was saddened by her lack of affection towards the King of Heroes. Yes, Queen Artoria Pendragon had forgotten to tell a collection of knights that she was technically being courted by the King of Heroes and this was going to become a huge problem when he sat beside her in a few moments. She was well aware of this and her eyes narrowed just slightly. 'Fuck, how could I forget something so important.' she thought hiding panic behind her visage. The lady knights of Camelot were looking at their queen with near stars in their eyes. The Lady Kay had known Artoria most of her life, and she was being so much a little lady right now she was colored surprised. The Lady Galahad in her infinite cleverness had taken all of a quick viewing of this room to realize what exactly was in store for them all as far as shock was concerned even without the direct details. Oh yes, this was going to be a problem. Even as the Queen of Knights walked with her hands clasped in front of her holding onto her Holy Grail. In her need for comfort she rather suddenly wanted to be holding a weapon, perhaps this wouldn't go as badly as she thought it could. Maybe she could get through this evening with just a few wayward looks from her Knights and have time to explain it to them later? She could hope right? Maybe pray? Could she pray to the Nexus? Every step was taken with dignity, she did still feel very confident in this dress speaking of, Nefertari had something to say. "Of course, can't have a Queen showing up to her own party without a proper new look~" she said after another sip of wine.

[Bloodedge]

In terms of flattery, all words spoken by both Gilgamesh and Ozymandias were simple truths as they saw it. In terms of how much Gilgamesh offered for the Sky-Queen's work, it seemed she hadn't a clue what 1% of his treasury entailed. With his specifications in place, a mere desire to work with Artoria Pendragon as her canvas would not be sufficient. "Demand is high. What I require is a wardrobe greater than your greatest works. One percent would be enough to exceed the monetary value of your country, if not for the pricelessness of one-of-a-kind structures found there. Regardless, the offered quantity is great enough that you can spread it on the ground all around you, without a single piece touching, and not see either end. Return to me with your answer when it is time to dine."

While the King of Heroes was being unnecessarily frivolous for a woman who rejected him time and time again, "Sieg" heard of how apparently ridiculous the Queen of Knights was. With that being the case, he had to wonder what he'd been called upon for... though there was no summons from Jeanne d'Arc he would not answer. "I suppose this is an easy job then. If necessary, I will at least do my best to prevent any issues before someone else has to step up," he assured with a light bow, which barely brought him down to eye-level with the Queen of Saints.

Nefertari confirmed her work on Artoria's current dress. Gilgamesh heard these words, but his attention was fixed. "Hmph. Magnificent, as expected," he said, though his words were not truly about that dress at all. Nothing was on her face, but panic was in her soul. This, too, was the dichotomy of Artoria Pendragon that Gilgamesh found perfect. Leaving the pharaohs to their devices, he stepped toward the end of the isle. Those knights' concerns would be realized, or perhaps even given reason as King Gilgamesh stood before two thrones, while Artoria walked a path toward them. His arms were crossed, and a massive grin was upon his face. There was an announcement to be made, and what would it reveal? Well... everything Artoria failed to tell her faithful knights back home. "Hear me, you pack of fools! Behold the radiance that is the hope of humanity. Flounder before the queen of all creation. As this is a celebration, I will allow the lot of you to gawk and extol to your hearts' content. You should all take advantage."