A proposal [Video]; un: Rider

[amakakeru]

[ Rider smiles as the video starts. He’s less formally dressed than normal, lacking his jacket and hat and two buttons on his dark blue shirt are undone – casual mode! ]


As I’m sure we’re all aware, we’ve got a bit of a humanitarian crisis on our hands. There are a lot of people that can use help. The best way to help is money. People are more likely to give money when there’s an incentive to donate, as I’m sure most of you know – a gift or something to accompany their donation.


[ He motions to a wall calendar behind him. What’s on the calendar isn’t clear at first, but that’s not important right now. He keeps talking for now. ]


Calendars are a popular gift this time of year, perfect for the coming new year, but you need interesting subject matter – cute animals, nature photos, things like that.


[ Now he takes the calendar off the wall to reveal its subject matter. The cover shows your stereotypical wizard posed suggestively with a staff and a strategically torn robe to highlight his muscle with the title of WIZARDS GONE WILD. ]


I’m suggesting something, well, a little more suggestive. Some of you are keen on showing off your bodies publicly [ He’s not naming names, but y’all know who you are. ] so why don’t we capitalize on that?


[ He flips through the pages of the calendar, showing wizards of all genders in any number of suggestive poses and states of undress before hanging it back up. ]


Why don’t we do a cheeky little pinup calendar? Anyone of age is more than welcome to volunteer to pose for photos…and we’re probably going to need capable photographers. Given the nature of the project, there’s no pay, but I’m not going to be making any money off of this, either. All profit over the printing costs of the calendar will be given directly to refugee-organized charities.


Thank you in advance to any and all volunteers who want to have a little fun for a good cause.


[ Rider then chuckles as he puts on a charming smile. ]


And if it helps put everyone’s mind at ease, I’ll be posing for this, too.

Comments

text; un: bladeworks

[unknowntodeath]

Rider? Another servant?

[amakakeru]

Yes, that's right. I'm one of the Chaldean Servants.

[unknowntodeath]

I've heard of Chaldea even though I'm not from there.

I'm Archer, one of the servants summoned to the 5th Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City.

[amakakeru]

[ Oh. That Archer, one of the other Servants who'd been an agent of the Counter Force.

Not that he's going to say as much exactly. ]

Ah, this is going to sound strange, but I know you. Well, more like I'm acquainted with you.

Mostly your cooking. You're very good at that!

[unknowntodeath]

I know. You're not the first person who says that.

We own a restaurant here, if you want to enjoy more of that cooking.

[amakakeru]

Is that so? I'll be sure to stop by sometime!

[ It's not the same environment as the Chaldea cafeteria, but maybe that's for the better. ]

And just to put you at ease, I'll call you nothing but Archer unless you tell me otherwise.

[ Ryouma is one of the few Chaldean Servants that understands the normal level of discretion. ]

[unknowntodeath]

It's called Fortune Panda and you can find it at [address].

[He's not too sure if he's comfortable knowing people know his name, but he supposed with Chaldea existing... it's more than likely.]

I appreciate it.

[amakakeru]

I'll be sure to stop by soon.

[unknowntodeath]

And since both Rin and Saber are in ... I'll help with the calendar too. For charity.

[amakakeru]

Ah, excellent, I'm glad to hear that! You've got a look that'll certainly draw in more than a few interested parties.

[ ... ]

Would it be too much to suggest a cooking-themed shoot for you?

[ Ryouma... ]

[unknowntodeath]

The options I foresaw being suggested were cooking and swords.

I don't mind either way.

[What is he getting himself into.]

[amakakeru]

You could always do both. I don't know how because the creative part of this isn't really my forte, but the option is there.

[ This is silly. ]

I'm glad you're flexible, Archer. Thank you truly for agreeing to participate.

[unknowntodeath]

I'm sure someone will be able to figure out how to make that happen.

Yeah, sure. No problem.

[amakakeru]

There's enough people helping me out there's bound to be someone with the ideas, right?

[unknowntodeath]

Right.

Well, message me when you need me to show up for any photos or anything.

[amakakeru]

Will do. Until then, take care.