[he didn't know who she was. he didn't know what she was. all he knew was that this was someone he needed to save. she needed his help and perhaps by fighting her and stalling for time, he could get a better understanding of the steps he needed to take to save her. he couldn't project her own weapons, so he'd have to rely on something within his own reserves that could do the job. perhaps knock her out? talk her down from it? something... anything; he'd try everything in his power to save this person. the person he knew was beneath this armor of despair]
I'll make you believe me. I don't care if you complain.
[and with that, fluently moving with those twin-swords of his, Shirou rushed in to meet her attacks. he had to show her he wouldn't back away, that he had strength behind his words at least. testing the waters, he thrust forward with the black sword, keeping a watchful eye of his opponent least she try to disable his arm. he'd defend himself with the other sword, parry, counterattack, do what was necessary. he didn't know how tough that armor was, but he held on to the hope that it was tough enough to handle a few hits least he needed to take one to survive]
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I'll make you believe me. I don't care if you complain.
[and with that, fluently moving with those twin-swords of his, Shirou rushed in to meet her attacks. he had to show her he wouldn't back away, that he had strength behind his words at least. testing the waters, he thrust forward with the black sword, keeping a watchful eye of his opponent least she try to disable his arm. he'd defend himself with the other sword, parry, counterattack, do what was necessary. he didn't know how tough that armor was, but he held on to the hope that it was tough enough to handle a few hits least he needed to take one to survive]