[ Considering Mash's Demi-Servant status, it certainly would have been difficult for a novice like Shirou to ascertain that Ritsuka was her Master. It dawns on him that she must have been the 'Shielder'-class Servant that she'd talked so much about. If he knew Saber's true name, he would have likely gotten to know Mash by her name sooner. But it seemed that the two of them played things safe from the start. After all, it was still the practical thing to do during any Holy Grail War.

Still! He'd be a liar if he said that being in familiar company didn't put him at ease more so. ]

She's a really good person. I have no doubt you two work great together.

[ His own smile is sincere in kind. With how similar she was to him in some aspects, he couldn't help but admire Ristuka for what she'd been able to accomplish, considering where she started. But she didn't do it alone. Not without the likes of Mash and the many other heroic spirits that had joined their side for the sake of saving humanity. Such a cause... How could he not admire the people leading the charge? ]

That's right. [ With that said, Shirou is back to business with the veggies! It really wouldn't take her long to do, after all. ] While we're waiting for the salmon, you can chop the onion and carrot into thin slices. Once you separated the shimeji mushrooms, go ahead and put down a layer of onion and carrot, with some finely ground consommé.

You can pat down the salmon before seasoning them with salt and pepper.