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[swordboning]

That's not what I meant at all.

[Time to run this into the ground.]

I can't expect you understand much, can I? I'll spell it out blatantly. While Sakura smiles and gives you nothing but encouragement, you think you're still lacking somewhere and she's just overcompensating.

[projections]

That's not what you meant then. [You lost me.jpg Spell it out letter by letter thank you. ]

What about it? [He isn't going to confirm or deny that's true or not. Just keep talking Archer.]

[swordboning]

I could tell you the proper things to do to earn that respect.

...for the right price.

[projections]

Say what you want. You must have something in mind.

[Where is Archer headed with this? Shirou hopes it isn't going to turn out poorly...but knowing Archer it might.]

[swordboning]

I do. Why don't you talk Sakura into letting you teach her how to use a sword? It'll be useful practice for you and she'll know you'll at least want to put effort into her that you wouldn't give for anyone else.

[When you do household chores for everyone, it becomes less special, Shirou.]

In return, get her to teach you about properties of certain magics.

[projections]

It is true that Sakura's a better magus than me. She likely knows things that I'm not knowledgeable in and I can pay her back properly that way.

I'll consider it. [He's looking away because Archer's actually being helpful.]

[swordboning]

It's important information to know so you can know what to counter with in a fight.

[Having bad motives is always a good thing and yep, he's betting Shirou is going to get hurt in the process of all this.]

The real question is, what should I charge you for that advice?

[projections]

Name your price. [Archer's got Shirou's full attention.] I'm still trying to pay you back for last time. If this keeps up, I'll always be in debt to you.

[And he already kind of owes Archer his life. This is too much.]

[swordboning]

Honestly, I don't know yet. So I'll have to think on it.

Don't worry, I already know you won't go back on your word.

[projections]

Suit yourself then. You can do whatever you need to.

[He shrugs and goes back to cleaning.]

I'll be going back to work now if that's all you need.