[That's not exactly true. They all took part in the fight. Yet Iskandar and Waver had at least some time to recover. They had matters to attend to, yes, but they weren't stressful. Iskandar would say he found the whole driving around getting the van in order quite calming even. He needs only one look at Caster's face to know things weren't as peaceful here. ]
I appreciate your offer, Cu Chulainn, but we're not here to be entertained. We're here to help. [Iskandar offers him a faint smile.] Or at the least make sure you can get some sleep. Will you tell us what happened on the way?
[Oh, he's aware he's most probably intruding. It may as well be that Caster would prefer to deal with their problem on his own. But he was clearly distressed when they spoke on the phone and Iskandar just can't leave it like that now that he knows. Asking for help, admitting he's out of options himself must be tough for a proud warrior like Cu Chulainn. Almost like admitting defeat. Which it is not. Iskandar is not only a warrior but a leader of armies so he knows this. It's foolish not to call for aid when one is in a tough spot on the battlefield. Foolish but understandable.
So Iskandar intends to intrude even more, manners be damned. In the unlikely event, they will be completely unable to do anything he plans to at least take turns watching Archer. So Caster can get some rest. They may not need to sleep as much as they did when they were alive. Servants need no sleep at all. But it helps to take one's mind off the current tribulations even if only for a little while.
And he counts on Waver's analytical skills to give them at least some clues. Maybe a hint who to ask for further help if their efforts shall prove futile. Whatever the nature of a problem there's always a solution.]
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[That's not exactly true. They all took part in the fight. Yet Iskandar and Waver had at least some time to recover. They had matters to attend to, yes, but they weren't stressful. Iskandar would say he found the whole driving around getting the van in order quite calming even. He needs only one look at Caster's face to know things weren't as peaceful here. ]
I appreciate your offer, Cu Chulainn, but we're not here to be entertained. We're here to help. [Iskandar offers him a faint smile.] Or at the least make sure you can get some sleep. Will you tell us what happened on the way?
[Oh, he's aware he's most probably intruding. It may as well be that Caster would prefer to deal with their problem on his own. But he was clearly distressed when they spoke on the phone and Iskandar just can't leave it like that now that he knows. Asking for help, admitting he's out of options himself must be tough for a proud warrior like Cu Chulainn. Almost like admitting defeat.
Which it is not. Iskandar is not only a warrior but a leader of armies so he knows this. It's foolish not to call for aid when one is in a tough spot on the battlefield. Foolish but understandable.
So Iskandar intends to intrude even more, manners be damned. In the unlikely event, they will be completely unable to do anything he plans to at least take turns watching Archer. So Caster can get some rest. They may not need to sleep as much as they did when they were alive. Servants need no sleep at all. But it helps to take one's mind off the current tribulations even if only for a little while.
And he counts on Waver's analytical skills to give them at least some clues. Maybe a hint who to ask for further help if their efforts shall prove futile. Whatever the nature of a problem there's always a solution.]