[ Her knights... Ritsuka had spoken of many knights who have been her Servants. Saber was not one of them apparently, but related to their group. She should ask her, but... but...

There was something more pressing to address. ]

T-There must have been something in that device... [That was the only explanation as to why she felt like clinging onto Saber even now.] I'm really not like that usually...!

[ What if she was going to be changed forever now...? She had lost her divinity in this world. What if she was going to hug anyone on sight and follow them like a puppy forever? She gulped as the thought crossed her mind. She could already imagine Ishtar laughing at her if she was to see this.

All she could do was remain conscious of it and fight the impulse. But should it fail... ]

I would ask you push me back and berate me should I have one of those impulses again. It is undignified behavior for a goddess.