[ .. ah. it's starting to make sense now, and a horrific sort of sense, at that. so his master is here, but he's not.. his master. it must be why he hasn't been able to sense him. after ten years, after all, their bond is extremely strong; they know one another inside and out. and for a moment, the thought of some other servant at his side makes him want to scream--

but if what this lancer says is true, then.. he has no right. the waver velvet here will not know him.

he takes a breath, mouth thinning as he offers a short, sharp nod. ] Waver Velvet is my master's name. Lord El-Melloi the first was another Master during the war. He attempted to take control of me when Rider was defeated. Eventually, he was slain.