lancer.

Ah—! Maître! You surprised me.

Has everyone become stealthier in my absence? Or perhaps I'm daydreaming too much?

... anyways, I don't believe my input is of any interest. Whatever may be, will be.

Aha, yes. That's a given.

What are you...?

!!!

[ looking away, trying to cover her face. ]

I was simply lost in thought. You surprised me, that's all.

Is it? I suppose that makes sense. It's best to keep working towards our goals, after all.

... wouldn't want to see anyone get hurt, if we can help it.

....I was separated from everyone. During the move. That's all.

[ she continues to mutter to herself. ]

...I'm not sure I've experienced...something like this before...

I don't want to talk about it.

[ a frown, though the saint fails to notice what her face is doing. ]

mm...?

I am alright. Your concern is appreciated.

( ah... unkind thoughts. perhaps I should pray on it. )

( though, I'm unsure if everyone acting as if I wasn't left behind sits right with me. )

... coming back is just a bit strange. I'm relieved everything seems normal.

it is quite rude to discuss one behind their back. surely you're at least avoiding unkind topics?

Ah... hello.

The fact you still accept me as I am is all I could ask.

I...am not as powerful as I once was, but I will do my best as always.

[ she can tell it's bothering him. her chest tightens as the guilt bubbles back up, and all she can do is try to keep smiling. ]

[ a sad smile. ]

It won't do you any good, Maître. But rest assured, I'm still myself, despite my new appearance.

oui. so sorry our reunion is under less than ideal circumstances.

.... please, don't worry about me.

/ like a piece of paper that's been crumpled up, even if she heals she'll never be the same as before <3

( I'm surprised... she's quite giddy about my return. I would have assumed the opposite. )

/ yeah and mine was abandoned in the office move so that along with memories of the ritual means she's going to be low-key mopey for a while

/ also i wanted to make Santos upset and blame himself for her condition as a treat. Happy Valentine's Day to Zan 🤠🩷

/ im fake and haven't started samrem yet but i really wanted to write someone more subdued personality wise. I say this but lancer jeanne is regular jeanne with depression. She just won't be doing bake sales and is probably less oblivious. You know. Because of the horrors

....

Oh, apologies. It must be troublesome of me to be sighing so much.

ah, well... it's a bit of a long story.

....désolé, Maître. I don't wish to think about it right now.

I've been... preoccupied.

.... hm...

* RP account of Jeanne D'Arc (Lancer) from Fate
* written by frey, 25+, she/her
* MDNI!!

『 i'll adore you， as a drowned person does the sea. 』