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[She remains silent for a while, mulling over how to respond, because she doesn't want to spew all her bitter anger over the subject when Saber has no part in it. While she understands why it had to happen, it doesn't change how she felt about it for eleven whole years.

Sakura's forgiven her sister at least, no longer holds a grudge over what she believed was Rin abandoning and ignoring her. Her father and mother though—they were dead. There was no chance to learn to forgive them.]

A magi family can raise only one heir. They already had Nee-san, and the Matous had no heir. The rest was simple.

[ She had known that, but still, to hear of it in practice is upsetting a little. It's obviously what led to the problems in Shirou's life, as far as she can tell from this conversation. Because Zouken was evil, Sakura become a tool for him to use, and gained power to control Saber herself as well. Why it had not happened during the 5th War as she saw it she can't say, but it leaves her unsettled. ]

It must have been a difficult life, raised away from your family. Were you aware the Matou's were not your true blood?

[nodding] I don't remember a lot about living as a Tohsaka anymore, but I did. After being adopted, I always hoped that Nee-san would come and take me away from the Matous.

[She laughs lightly, short and at herself, like it was such a silly thing to say. How desperately she'd clung to that hope. It's something she's let go of now, but reflecting on it... Not exactly the greatest thing to remember.]

That never happened though. It was just the foolish wish of a child.

If Rin had known what sort of life you were living, she would have come to rescued you without thinking of her own safety.

[ Saber talks sternly now, trying to make sure Sakura believes her, because she has a good reason to believe this. ]

Rin nearly died wading through the corrupted grail's contents, only to save Shinji, despite knowing his true character.

[Now Sakura's the one with the questions. Just what happened in Saber's version of the War? How did Rin save Shinji from something like that? And despite supposedly knowing what he was really like... She can't help but wonder why she would.

Still, she doesn't know if that means Rin would've come for her if she'd known. Her older sister didn't know the exact details of how the Matous trained their heirs, but she knew she was being trained as a magi. Would Rin, a magi from a different family, really have come to save her if she'd known? That girl, who followed the rules and laws of magi so staunchly?

She wonders.]

Well, I suppose there's no way of knowing for sure. [So she says simply, in a tone that's neither believing nor disbelieving. Maybe things would've been different. Maybe not. Thinking in what ifs won't get her anywhere.]

[ In order to save time, Saber recounts what she experienced here in action spam. Losing her contract with Shirou, Caster summoning Servants, Rin and Shirou saving Saber, Archer's betrayal. You know, just some UBW stuff. Like an Ufotable anime in words. ]

No, there is not. [ But Saber trusts in Rin. Especially the Rin she fought with in the war, though she is growing close to this one as well. She is certain that Rin would never allow her sister to live in suffering though. ]

[It's like Sakura watched all 24 episodes in just a few minutes... But WOW that sure was a wild ride from start to finish.]

You really did go through something completely different... [Well obviously, but it's pretty weird being able to compare their different Wars now!!] But I understand why you have so much faith in Nee-san now. She must have been happy about that.

[ Also, did you see those visuals? AotS. ]

She is still my Master, though I have come to regard this Rin as my current Master now. It seems a strong will is common amongst the two Tohsaka Rin's.

[ Oh of course, she hasn't explained who she is, not wanting Sakura to know yet, and not thinking she already knows.

And...why come it seems like Saber is smiling and blushing when she's talking about Rin? ]

She really takes after Nee-san, doesn't she? [Despite Sakura being such a pushover most of the time, she likes it. An attitude like that is something she's used to, so it makes her feel more comfortable.

And now with all that heavy stuff out of the way (and Saber seeming like she took it all relatively well), Sakura can't help but smile at Saber's expression. She's never seen her look so happy, and... Normal, in that sense. After she did nothing but ruin the Saber she knew back home, it makes her happy to see this Saber looking so well.

It might be the happiest Saber would've seen Sakura in all her time here.]

You must be very fond of them both.

Yes, I suppose she does. [ And Saber just smiles back brightly too. She's obviously...fond of both Rin's, but unable to really think about pursuing either one romantically as a knight might court a woman. Not yet anyway.

Seeing Sakura smile, full of emotion is strange, but it's clear that what had happened to her in her life had changed her, and hopefully for the better. ]

I do think highly of them.

I'm glad to hear it. It's reassuring to know that they have someone like you to help protect them. [She's trusting Saber with her family man... That takes a lot of faith for her!!]

It is also reassuring to know that you will be there for Shirou.

[ It hurts a little too, to not have Shirou as her Master or... well, Shirou is Sakura's now. That's all there is to it. ]

... That means a lot to me, to hear you say that. [She didn't think Saber would trust her with Shirou after she told her about how much she kind of ruined his life!!] Thank you. And of course, thank you for listening to me all this time. I hope it was able to answer your concerns.

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