"I-is that so..?"

A sigh escapes him, before he nods, pulling away as he eventually continues walking. He seems more relieved than anything.

"That's good...I wouldn't want to see my Senpai being injured all that badly."

"B-banged your head?! Senpai, we need to get that checked!"

Quickly stopping in his tracks, he turns to see if there's any damages on Shirou's head, very clear concern on his features. Soft mumbles escape him as he does so.

"You're so clumsy sometimes.."

Been on and off, but..mostly okay! Even with the weird situations in the world..

With the sudden sleeve tug, his curiosity is piqued. eyes narrowing only slightly, he shakes his head to dismiss the gesture. Shouldn't be too much of a big deal.

"Friends..yes, of course. But..why ask? Did something strange happen, Senpai?"

He gently shakes his head in mock disbelief, expression softening slightly. He noticeably relaxes, and after a bit of thinking, Sakura takes Shirou's arm into his own.

"Ah..yes, of course, Senpai! It's been a long day today, anyway."

He mumbles, before sighing.

"I forgive you though. eheh.."

"You..seem to be mistaken, Senpai. I'm no girl anymore."

That doesn't leave him. Something must've been wrong - off even - yet he can't tell what. His eyes study the other man with an intensity bordering on panicked.

"But..no. I'm fine. For the most part. Why ask?"

Another head tilt.

His smile quickly fades as soon as he heard those words - 'beautiful girl.' Something he hadn't expected to be called in..who knows how long.

"Girl..?"

He mimics, voice filled with something akin to confusion. Maybe even possibly horror as well. He tenses, only ever so slightly. -

"Thank you.."

He softly says after rising up. With his hands resting in front of him, he can't help but tilt his head again, curiosity getting to him.

"Is something the matter..? It's a bit late to be out, don't you think..?"

His eyes widen as soon as the man emerges. He should've known - but never the less, he stays wary. After composing himself once again, he nods, a gentle smile of his own gracing his features.

"Senpai..I see. It's just you."

He exhales softly, before giving a bow, a bow of respect. -

Aha..truly!

It's good to see you too, Saber. Things been well...?

Yep! It's me!!

his daze. Though...as the wind breezes against him, he feels a sudden presence. His gaze flicking over before his body fully turns, he almost assumes it was paranoia that struck him.

Almost.

"...is anyone there?"

He asks, even with knowing the answer.

He nods, though perking up from curiosity at the mention of said servings. He smiles, nodding as he decides to help himself.

"Ah, I am starving..of course he would make enough for everyone, hehe."

With the sudden seriousness, his own expression darkens. Yet he shakes his head, luckily.

"Not exactly. He's...been away for a while."