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[psycholawgy]

You've reached Athena Cykes. I'm currently unavailable, but leave a message and I'll get back to you pronto. Danke! (voice/call → text → video → action)

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[faithfulflame]

Me too.

[There's a pause.]

You...are having dreams too?

[psycholawgy]

Well, I think I do.

I just wake up feeling like I had a nightmare. It's been like this for days.

[faithfulflame]

Oh hell. This better not be the start of more trouble.

[Inwardly, she groans.]

No idea what of? My dreams are a little bit vivid.

[psycholawgy]

No, I don't even remember anything when I wake up. But I just feel tired and it's like I didn't sleep at all.

[ hence the bags under her eyes. ]

Anyway, this isn't supposed to be about me. I'm sorry for sidetracking you.

[faithfulflame]

It's fine, this is important to know.

[Rei lets out a breath and frowns deeply. Trouble on the horizon? So soon.]

Athena-chan, I've been dreaming of a field of swords. Does that mean anything?

[Please don't go with Freud's answer...]

[psycholawgy]

A field of swords?

[ you don't hear that everyday. but athena tries to think of an interpretation as she closes her eyes. ]

Swords are usually symbols of bravery and power. [ that's all she can say about that with the information at hand. maybe there's something else? ] What happens in your dreams?

[faithfulflame]

[At least it's not dreaming of a field of phalluses. Thanks Sigmund.]

I walk around? And up a hill covered in more swords, and just...stare at the horizon. I'm wearing red...which is normal, but that's all so far. Every night it lasts longer.

[A frown]

It's been like this for three days.

[psycholawgy]

[ it doesn't sound dangerous, that's good to hear. ]

Has something big happened to you recently? [ aside from the birthday and all. ] That might be why.

[faithfulflame]

Two somethings.

[Blushing a little, Rei mumbles faintly, not quite wanting Athena to hear...but this was a therapy session and she had to be honest.]

Minako and I...we...made love.

[psycholawgy]

[ athena tries so hard to remain poker faced, but it's so difficult because she's so surprised, and at the same time, happy for her friend. so rei may be able to hear those emotions coming from athena's heart, while she tries to surprise a smile. it just looks like her face is twitching, now. ]

O- Okay— [ QUICK, CHANGE THE TOPIC CHANGE THE TOPIC. ] And the other one?

[faithfulflame]

[Well. Rei is extremely grateful for those feelings, even if her face is burning hot. She more sees the emotions than hears them, but that's good. She just didn't want to be untruthful with her therapist. That wasn't how this worked, even if they were friends.]

Ah...[She takes a moment, and rolls up her left sleeve, showing the back of her hand...and three sigils there. Concentric circles laced with kanji for a pact.]

It's this. I...guess you have to know about Tohsaka-san. [A beat.] I agreed to become Archer's master until she returns.

[psycholawgy]

Rin, huh?

[ man, this is upsetting her. archer doesn't even talk to her and yet, he talks to rei? ]

Maybe that's why you keep dreaming about those swords, then. Archer can pretty much summon any kind of sword he thinks of.

[faithfulflame]

[Don't get upset. Rei and Archer's relationship is different. She's his food source now.]

I'm aware of his capabilities, but why would I be dreaming about his swords? That doesn't make sense. And it seems a little on the nose for a dream.

[psycholawgy]

[ she pokes at her earring. ]

If you're his new master, then your spirits are practically connected now.

[ at least, that's how he understands the master-servant thing, anyway. ]

[faithfulflame]

Yes, I'm rather aware. It doesn't explain the dreams.

[But this is obviously either bothering her or fruitless. So, backing up a little ]

I guess I need to wait till more dream happens. It's been longer every night. Is that normal?

[psycholawgy]

I think in this case, Archer might be more knowledgeable.

[faithfulflame]

Which brings me to another thing. Something that I need a friend's help with.

Archer. I...how long have you known him?

[psycholawgy]

A few days after I got here.

He was such a big liar back then. . .

[faithfulflame]

Oh? How so?

[psycholawgy]

Just- [ she shrugs. ] He just was. He faked being brave and everything.

[faithfulflame]

Faked being brave? [Okay that seems a little unbelievable.] I'm not sure he has to be brave at all. But how do you mean? I'm afraid I don't follow entirely.

[psycholawgy]

I think it might be better to ask for the rest of the details yourself. He's my client too, you know.

[faithfulflame]

I didn't know that. He seems the kind to refuse therapy on principle.

[psycholawgy]

Well, I had to force him to be honest at first. After all, he can't lie to me.

[faithfulflame]

Is that some sort of rule he has to obey?