EMIYA SHIROU
“Anywhere you like, as long as it’s not expensive,” he said in reply. He wasn’t familiar with most restaurant chains, having never had much interest in eating out, even when he was young.
BRIGIDA DOENCA
“Oh, I’m fine, dear,” the language instructor said, waving her hand in front of her in dismissal of the other woman’s question. “A bit bruised, but nothing permanent.”
It was as close to confirmed as it was going to get: this woman was what she had been looking for. Judging by the power that deer had displayed earlier, violence was to be avoided if possible. It was lucky that Brigida had a relatively friendly personality.
“My name is Brigida,” she said, sounding out her name slowly like she always did when she wasn’t back home in Portugal. “I was actually out here looking for you. Well, not you exactly, but whatever was doing what you’re doing with those plants. See, my colleagues and I have been looking for a way back home from the Nexus, and we have reason to believe you can help. I’d appreciate it very much if you came with me to where we’re operating.”
Unspoken was the fact that she had no intention of giving the woman in red a choice in the matter.