Epilogue: You Smile Like a Flower

Oh, hello, AunLady Circe.

Good, you remembered. Excellent work.

Well, you said you were going to curse me if I didn't, so...

You better believe it!

Anyway, I'm surprised to see you with short hair.

I just felt like a change of pace...or hairdo, anyway.

It's not like it made me weaker or anything, so what's the harm?

Is this because of Odysseus?

Hahaha, of course not. I told you, I just felt like it.

I see.

Well, see you later.

Now that work's all taken care of, I've got a lot of lazing around in Master's room to catch up on.

Okay, have fun.

Oh, and one more thing: don't go creating any more minute Singularities!

I won't. Especially not after that earful I got from you and seemingly everyone else in Chaldea...

Don't worry, I've learned my lesson.

Good. Still, that being said... Thanks, Medea!

...You're welcome!

Oh, Circe.

Hey, Arjuna. Say, how was the curry you were looking forward to, anyway?

(Sigh)...

They actually had curry in the cafeteria just now...but it was the especially mild variety they make for children.

Couldn't you have tossed in some hot peppers or something?

I plan to, but I'm going to do so in my room just so I don't get any complaints.

What about you guys?

Us? We're taking Arjuna up on his ultraspicy curry challenge.

Heh... He may have the upper hand, but I'm still a Greek hero.

I certainly can't afford to lose a duel over something as insignificant as spiciness.

You said it.

Besides, it's just spicy food, right? So I figure the worst that could happen is my tongue burns for a while.

Would you care to join us, Circe?

Nah, I'll pass, thanks.

Besides, I can already tell you two are gonna lose miserably.

That's what you think!

Where the hell do you guys get all your confidence from!?

Hm? Hey, I just realized there's something different about you. Is it the hair?

Crap. Guess I should've known you'd notice, Orion.

I'm guessing by that initial "crap" reaction that you don't mean that as a compliment.

...Ohhh, I get it! It's because you had your heart bro

Ugh, get with the times already, Jason. What do you think this is, the B.C. era?

What was that!?

Well, if you ever feel like joining us in modern times, you could do worse than taking a page from the Red Archer in the cafeteria's playbook.

Anyway, I'm gonna bounce. Byyye.

She's been in a weirdly good mood ever since we took care of that Singularity...

It kind of feels like she's more... comfortable with herself now?

... ...

Arjuna?

I see. In some cultures, people cut their hair after they've suffered a broken heart.

TIL, as they say nowadays.

You're still hung up on that!?

Oh, hello, Circe.

What's up, Georgios? Out taking pictures again?

Yes, I am. ...Say, would you mind if I took one of you?

Me? Sure, if you want.

All right, here goes...

Thank you.

So why'd you want my photo all of a sudden?

Good question.

If I had to give a reason, I suppose I'd say that you looked so sublimely happy...

It reminded me of a beautiful flower basking in the sunlight.

Aww, thanks. It's always nice being compared to a flower.

By the way, I'm exhibiting the photos I took at the last Singularity in the cafeteria if you'd like to see them.

Ooh, nice. I'll have to check those out.

Anyway, I'd better be on my way.

Oh, but first, there's something I need to tell you. You-know-who was just summoned here.

Oho!

...Hmm.

You already showed up, huh? That was faster than I thought.

Circe... Is that you, Circe?

It sure is! I see you finally got summoned here too, Odysseus.

Indeed. It's good to see you.

Same. So hey, if you ever have any questions about things here, feel free to ask. I know my way around this place pretty well by now.

...?

Something wrong?

No. I was just surprised how you seem a little...different now than when you were alive.

That's part of being a Servant. We've got a second lease on life, so we might as well make the most of it.

...Is that so?

Sure is. Oh, right, I almost forgot.

Hm?

Since we're going to be fighting under the same Master from now on, I figure we should at least shake hands.

Good point.

Well, see you around!

Circe!

Hm?

...No, never mind. It's nothing. I look forward to fighting by your side.

As well you should. I'm not the queen witch for nothing, you know!

... ...A second lease on life, huh.

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Hey there, Piglet!? How are you doing?

It's me! Your beloved Servant, Circe the queen witch!