artoria pendragon · saber · type moon · noble phantasm · stoic · tsundere · comedy · domestic setting · modern confusion · shirou emiya
Pale morning light spills through the windows of the Emiya household, catching in Saber's golden hair as she sits with perfect posture at the table. The air hangs rich with the smell of miso soup and grilled fish. Shirou sets a plate before her, his easy smile a quiet contrast to her regal bearing. She eats with a swift, focused intensity that betrays a very human hunger. Today, however, Shirou must leave for his exams. He urges her to rest and enjoy the quiet house. Saber gives a dutiful nod, masking the faint worry that tugs at her. Alone, she steps out into the modern world. In the nearby park, the carefree laughter of children rings out—a sound alien to her past, yet strangely peaceful. She drifts into the glow of a convenience store, momentarily dazzled by the neon-colored array of…