Fire Emblem 14 Fates Avatar Supports
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Change Log:
3/16/16- First and possibly only entry
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Quick questions about this guide

Q. Does Avatar need to marry?
A. Avatar does not need to marry at all in the story.

Q. What is the purpose of the Private Quarters?
A. To gain support points with units outside of battle. Invite any ally with
a heart icon next to them and they'll gain support points. It can only be
done once per battle or after enough time has passed.

Q. What happens when you bond with your spouse?
A. You're able to buy the Heart Bracelet in the Accessory Shop after two full
hearts.

Q. Avatar can have two children? How?
A. By marrying any male aside from Gunter, Yukimura, Shura, Izana and Fuga,
Avatar can have their kid along with Kana, similar to Azura. For a Male
Avatar, marrying Azura is the only way to have two children.

Q. Hold on, it's possible to not get all the kids?
A. If any first generation woman gets married to Avatar, then one child will
be left out as there is only an even number of suitors for each side. The
decision can come down to two choices: either marrying a child unit, Reina,
Scarlet, Flora or Anna; or leaving one father a bachelor for life, ridding
the chance to gain an additional child unit. Similarly, one cannot get all
the children as a Female Avatar, but only if you leave Azura as the odd girl
out.

Q. Who should Avatar be married to?
A. Personality-wise, can't really say. It's entirely on opinion. Stat-wise, a
character from the Deeprealm is best.

Q. How does Avatar use the Friendship Seal?
A. If Avatar reaches an A support with any unit of the same sex, they will be
able to reclass into their base class. The other unit will not be able to A+
Avatar back though.

Q. Why does Azura get three supports with Avatar?
A. Azura has a different support chain depending on which version of Fates is
played.

Q. Who are the spouses exclusive to Avatar?
A. They are Gunter, Shura, Izana, Yukimura and Fuga for women and Reina,
Scarlet, Flora and Anna for men. Yukimura is exclusive to Birthright, Izana
is only available on Birthright and Conquest, Fuga is exclusive to Revelation
and Anna is available on all routes through DLC.

Q. How do I recruit certain exclusive units?
A. Level a specific building to Level 3 in My Castle and complete a battle.
After that, the unit will join as early as the specified chapter. To recruit
Izana, level up the Hot Springs and he will join in Chapter 19 of Birthright
or Chapter 23 of Conquest. To recruit Yukimura, level up a Puppet building
and he will join in Chapter 23. To recruit Flora, level up a Turret and she
will join in Chapter 19 of Conquest or Chapter 23 of Revelation. To recruit
Fuga, level up the Hot Springs and he will join in Chapter 19 of Revelation.
To recruit Anna, purchase the DLC map "Anna On The Run," which can be
accessed at any time once My Castle is unlocked and clear it.

Q. What's with Gunter?
A. At the start of the game, Gunter will leave during Chapter 3. He never
rejoins in Birthright, but will return in Chapter 15 of Conquest and during
Chapter 7 of Revelation. In Revelation, Gunter cannot gain support levels.

Q. What's with Kaze on Birthright?
A. If Kaze does not have an A support with Avatar at the start of Chapter 15,
he will leave the party and the paralogue to unlock Midori will never appear.

Q. What's with Scarlet on Revelation?
A. Scarlet will leave at the start of Chapter 18 and never rejoins. However,
it is still possible to marry her and have a child unit.

Q. There's same-sex marriage!? Who are the options? What are the benefits?
A. Only one option from either kingdom. Niles, a man from Nohr, and Rhajat, a
girl from Hoshido. If an S support is achieved with either, the Partner Seal
can be used like normal, however no child units result from this.

Q. Hey, there are a few typos in here. Aren't you going to fix them?
A. Believe it or not, they're actually in the game so they're left as such.

Q. Gods, is there any way to skip over to the end for the confession?
A. Hold down the Down arrow on the D-pad and A. The text will go by extremely
quickly if this is done.
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Table of Contents
To skip to the desired support pair, use ctrl+F and type the following.

Example: Add A1. to Azura(Hoshido) to skip to her C support in Hoshido with
Male Avatar.

Corrin = Avatar, the default name
(Live2D Confession)= Voice over that plays when being confessed to.

*Warning* Most of Avatar's supports are generic for both genders. The same
for Kana's parent and sibling supports.

A. Lover Supports
- Male Avatar!
A1. Azura(Hoshido)
A1. Azura(Nohr)
A1. Azura(Valla)
A1. Felicia
A1. Mozu
A1. Sakura
A1. Hinoka
A1. Rinkah
A1. Hana
A1. Orochi
A1. Setsuna
A1. Oboro
A1. Kagero
A1. Elise
A1. Camilla
A1. Effie
A1. Nyx
A1. Selena
A1. Beruka
A1. Peri
A1. Charlotte
A1. Midori
A1. Sophie
A1. Caeldori
A1. Mitama
A1. Rhajat
A1. Selkie
A1. Ophelia
A1. Nina
A1. Soleil
A1. Velouria
A1. Reina
A1. Scarlet
A1. Flora
A1. Anna
A1. Niles

- Female Avatar!
A2. Jakob
A2. Kaze
A2. Silas
A2. Ryoma
A2. Takumi
A2. Subaki
A2. Saizo
A2. Azama
A2. Hayato
A2. Hinata
A2. Kaden
A2. Xander
A2. Leo
A2. Arthur
A2. Odin
A2. Niles
A2. Laslow
A2. Benny
A2. Keaton
A2. Shigure
A2. Dwyer
A2. Shiro
A2. Kiragi
A2. Asugi
A2. Hisame
A2. Siegbert
A2. Forrest
A2. Percy
A2. Gunter
A2. Ignatius
A2. Shura
A2. Izana
A2. Yukimura
A2. Fuga
A2. Rhajat

B. Buddy Supports
- Male Avatar*
B1. Jakob
B1. Kaze
B1. Silas
B1. Ryoma
B1. Takumi
B1. Subaki
B1. Saizo
B1. Azama
B1. Hayato
B1. Hinata
B1. Kaden
B1. Xander
B1. Leo
B1. Arthur
B1. Odin
B1. Laslow
B1. Benny
B1. Keaton
B1. Shigure
B1. Dwyer
B1. Shiro
B1. Kiragi
B1. Asugi
B1. Hisame
B1. Siegbert
B1. Forrest
B1. Percy
B1. Ignatius
B1. Gunter
B1. Shura
B1. Izana
B1. Yukimura
B1. Fuga

-Female Avatar*
B2. Azura(Hoshido)
B2. Azura(Nohr)
B2. Azura(Valla)
B2. Felicia
B2. Mozu
B2. Sakura
B2. Hinoka
B2. Rinkah
B2. Hana
B2. Orochi
B2. Setsuna
B2. Oboro
B2. Kagero
B2. Elise
B2. Camilla
B2. Effie
B2. Nyx
B2. Selena
B2. Beruka
B2. Peri
B2. Charlotte
B2. Midori
B2. Sophie
B2. Caeldori
B2. Mitama
B2. Selkie
B2. Ophelia
B2. Nina
B2. Soleil
B2. Velouria
B2. Reina
B2. Scarlet
B2. Flora
B2. Anna

C. Parent-Child Supports
- Male Avatar^
C1. Shigure

- Female Avatar^
C2. Dwyer
C2. Midori
C2. Sophie
C2. Shiro
C2. Kiragi
C2. Caeldori
C2. Asugi
C2. Mitama
C2. Rhajat
C2. Hisame
C2. Selkie
C2. Siegbert
C2. Forrest
C2. Percy
C2. Ophelia
C2. Nina
C2. Soleil
C2. Ignatius
C2. Velouria

D. Parent Supports
- Male Kana^
D1. Avatar
D1. Jakob
D1. Kaze
D1. Silas
D1. Ryoma
D1. Takumi
D1. Subaki
D1. Saizo
D1. Azama
D1. Hayato
D1. Hinata
D1. Kaden
D1. Xander
D1. Leo
D1. Arthur
D1. Odin
D1. Niles
D1. Laslow
D1. Benny
D1. Keaton
D1. Shigure
D1. Dwyer
D1. Shiro
D1. Kiragi
D1. Asugi
D1. Hisame
D1. Siegbert
D1. Forrest
D1. Percy
D1. Ignatius
D1. Gunter
D1. Shura
D1. Izana
D1. Yukimura
D1. Fuga

- Female Kana^
D2. Azura
D2. Felicia
D2. Mozu
D2. Sakura
D2. Hinoka
D2. Rinkah
D2. Hana
D2. Orochi
D2. Setsuna
D2. Oboro
D2. Kagero
D2. Elise
D2. Camilla
D2. Effie
D2. Nyx
D2. Selena
D2. Beruka
D2. Peri
D2. Charlotte
D2. Midori
D2. Sophie
D2. Caeldori
D2. Mitama
D2. Rhajat
D2. Selkie
D2. Ophelia
D2. Nina
D2. Soleil
D2. Velouria
D2. Reina
D2. Scarlet
D2. Flora
D2. Anna

E. Sibling Supports
- Male Kana~
E1. Dwyer
E1. Midori
E1. Sophie
E1. Shiro
E1. Kiragi
E1. Caeldori
E1. Asugi
E1. Mitama
E1. Rhajat
E1. Hisame
E1. Selkie
E1. Siegbert
E1. Forrest
E1. Percy
E1. Ophelia
E1. Nina
E1. Soleil
E1. Ignatius
E1. Velouria

- Female Kana~
E2. Shigure

F. Kana's Lover Supports
- Male Kana!
F1. Midori
F1. Sophie
F1. Caeldori
F1. Mitama
F1. Rhajat
F1. Selkie
F1. Ophelia
F1. Nina
F1. Soleil
F1. Velouria

- Female Kana!
F2. Shigure
F2. Dwyer
F2. Shiro
F2. Kiragi
F2. Asugi
F2. Hisame
F2. Siegbert
F2. Forrest
F2. Percy
F2. Ignatius

G. Kana's Buddy Supports
- Male Kana+
G1. Shiro
G1. Siegbert
G1. Percy

- Female Kana+
G2. Midori
G2. Mitama
G2. Selkie
G2. Velouria
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A. First Generation Lover Supports

Male Avatar!

A1. Azura(Hoshido) C

Azura: Hello, Avatar. What brings you here?

Avatar: I decided to take a little stroll. This breeze feels so heavenly!

Azura: Mmm. Yes! All of that sunshine filtering through the leaves reminds me
of Hoshido.

Avatar: Haha! I envy you. In Nohr, we didn't have days filled with sunshine!

Azura: Oh, Avatar. How stupid of me!

Avatar: Huh?

Azura: That was thoughtless of me. I never should have brought that up! It
should've been you in Hoshido all those years-basking in the sunlight!

Avatar: There's no need to feel bad. It's not like you kidnapped me and took
me to Nohr!

Azura: I know, but I still feel guilty. I lived with the royal family and
received all the love that should have been yours.

Avatar: Please, Azura, you shouldn't worry. My life hasn't been as hard as
you think.

Azura: But I lived in Nohr! I know what that was like. It's a cruel place to
grow up.

Avatar: That's true. Nohr can be a harsh place, but I have happy memories
there too.

Azura: Really?

Avatar: Of course! I was just remembering this one time... Oh, no! I'm late
for a meeting! I'm sorry. We'll have to continue this later!

Azura: Yes, I'd like that!
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Azura(Hoshido) B

Azura: Avatar! I hoped to run into you. I'd like to hear more about your time
in Nohr.

Avatar: Of course! Well, let's see... I lived in the Northern Fortress. It
was pretty remote. Hmm... I wasn't allowed to go outside or have any friends.

Azura: That sounds terrible!

Avatar: Thinking back, it was hard. However, at the time, I never felt
lonely. The servants were like family, and my brothers and sisters visited
all the time. Elise came by to hang out every single day.

Azura: How sweet of her!

Avatar: ...And there was a huge library! You'd never run out of books to read
in Nohr! Felicia, Jakob, and I even had a little book club. You see? I was
too busy to feel alone.

Azura: Hmm. The Nohr you describe is so different from the one I remember.

Avatar: Well, I spent a lot of time there. It still feels like a part of
me...like home.

Azura: It almost sounds like you miss it.

Avatar: I do. I miss the Northern Fortress. I even miss Castle Krakenburg.

Azura: One day, I'm sure you'll get to go back there.

Avatar: I hope so, but first, we have to defeat King Garon and end this war
for good!
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Azura(Hoshido) A

Azura: Avatar, you're always outside, aren't you?

Avatar: Haha! I came out here to unwind, but it's so windy!

Azura: Yes. I think a storm is coming.

Avatar: I haven't seen such a dark cloud since I left Nohr.

Azura: You must be thinking about how much you miss it. I see that wistful
look on your face. It's hard to believe we lived in the same country. Our
experiences were so different. I've listened to your stories, but it's hard
to picture anything good happening there.

Avatar: I think many Hoshidans feel that way.

Azura: That's why we must bridge the gap. We must work together to end this
war.

Avatar: I agree with you completely. We can't call one place good and another
bad.

Azura: You and I are linked by fate. It's no coincidence that we're both
here. If you and I work as a team, surely we can bring about peace.

Avatar: You know I'd do anything to make that happen! We're in this together,
Azura.
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Azura(Hoshido) S

Avatar: Hello, Azura. Thanks for meeting me here.

Azura: This is becoming your favorite spot, isn't it?

Avatar: Yes. It seemed like a fitting place to discuss
something...uh...important.

Azura: Oh, my. You have a serious look on your face. Is everything all right?

Avatar: Yes, I'm fine. I've just been thinking about our conversations about
Nohr. Even after our talks, I haven't changed your mind about Nohr, have I?

Azura: Well, not exactly...

Avatar: I realized all of my good memories of Nohr are thanks to a handful of
kind people. Without Jakob and Felicia and my brothers and sisters, I would
have been miserable.

Azura: So you do understand what I'm talking about after all. Nohr can be a
cruel place!

Avatar: Yes, but no matter what, there are good people in this world who want
to help. There are people who will love you no matter what it may cost them.
There are people-right here, right now- who want to stand beside you.

Azura: Avatar, what are you saying?

Avatar: I want to be that person for you! They could throw us in a dark pit,
and we'd be fine as long as we're together. I know it.

Azura: Avatar, I'm so happy to hear you say that.

Avatar: Really?

Azura: Yes! Our fates have been intertwined since the beginning. I believe we
were always meant to walk through this life together.

Avatar: And now the path is bringing us to a peaceful place! I know it is!

Azura: I'm sure there will be plenty of sunshine when we get there.

(Live2D Confession)
Azura: I...I love you too... Please forgive my many faults...and promise to
stay with me, forever.
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A1. Azura(Nohr) C

Avatar: Oh, no! Ugh!

Azura: Avatar? Is that you? What's going on?

Avatar: I'm fine! I was getting some water, and I dropped the glass. Be
careful! There are broken shards everywhere!

Azura: What are you doing up at this hour? You look like you've seen a ghost!

Avatar: I-I'm all right. Really. It was just a bad dream.

Azura: Goodness! You must have been thrashing about. You're dripping sweat!
Poor thing. Here, have a fresh glass of water.

Avatar: *gulp* *gulp* ...Ahhh! Thank you, Azura.

Azura: Did you want to talk about it? Your nightmare, I mean...

Avatar: Nah. It's no big deal.

Azura: Hmm. Your decision to side with Nohr is really troubling you, isn't
it?

Avatar: Seriously, Azura? How do you figure this stuff out? I can't hide
anything from you!

Azura: Well, I've suspected this for a few days now. You've been looking
dejected. Also... There's the hand-wringing and the sighing and that pouty
thing you do with your lips.

Avatar: All right. All right. I get it! ...The thing is, I know I made the
right decision. I put a lot of thought into it. I really believe this is the
best way to bring about peace. ...But I have nightmares every night about the
Hoshidans I've killed!

Azura: Avatar, you knew this path wouldn't be easy when you chose it, right?

Avatar: Yes, that's true.

Azura: If you believe this path leads to peace, then you have to keep walking
down that road.

Avatar: You're right. I can't give up just because it's hard. Thanks, Azura.
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Azura(Nohr) B

Avatar: Phew! My patrol is almost done for the night, and everything's nice
and quiet. ...Hold up! Did that shadow just move?! *gasp* It's an enemy
soldier!

Hoshidan: There you are, Avatar...Prince of Nohr! I'll kill you where you
stand! GAAH!

Avatar: Ha! Nice try, but I'm not going down without a fight!

Hoshidan: Ugh! ARGH!

Avatar: *pant* *pant*

Azura: Avatar! What's going on?! ...Oh, my! Is that a soldier from Hoshido?!

Avatar: He slipped through our defenses somehow. Don't worry. He won't be
getting back up.

Hoshidan: ...Y-you killed my whole family! You and the rest of Nohr! I-I'll
never forgive you! Enjoy your life while it lasts! Death and punishment are
coming for you! Just wait! Gahaha... Gufffpphh...!
(Hoshidan falls)

Azura: Avatar? Are you all right?

Avatar: Yes, I'm fine. I escaped without a scratch.

Azura: No, I mean-are YOU all right? That was hard to hear.

Avatar: I feel terrible. I robbed him of justice! I didn't want to kill him,
but I had no choice!

Azura: He doesn't know why you sided with Nohr! Give up, and his death will
be meaningless.

Avatar: It's easy for you to say that. You didn't kill him! Now he'll never
avenge his family!

Azura: Hmm. I see. In that case, you SHOULD feel terrible.

Avatar: Wow. Thanks a lot, Azura.

Azura: No, listen... Just because you've chosen this path doesn't mean you
have to like it. Get upset. Throw a fit. Cry into your pillow! I'd be worried
if his death didn't upset you.

Avatar: You're right.

Azura: All we can do is keep pressing on. This won't be the last soldier who
dies.

Avatar: That's why we have to end this thing!

Azura: Exactly! Just remember, Avatar... No matter what, I'm right here with
you. Whenever you feel lost, I'll try to help you find your way again.

Avatar: Thank you, Azura. I don't know what I'd do without you.
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Azura(Nohr) A

Azura: Avatar! *gasp* Oh, thank goodness! I found you!

Avatar: Azura? What's wrong? ...And why are you so out of breath?

Azura: I came to warn you! There's been a breach! Another Hoshidan
infiltrated our camp!

Avatar: What?!

Hoshidan: You're that prince from Nohr, aren't you?

Azura: Oh, no! He's already here!

Hoshidan: I'm here to avenge my friends! DIE!

Avatar: Uh...

Azura: Avatar! What's wrong with you?! He's drawing his weapon! Snap out of
it!

Avatar: B-but...!
(Weapon clang)

Azura: Avatar? ...Fine! You leave me no choice. I'll fight him for you!

Hoshidan: ...Huh? She got me...?! N-no!
(Hoshidan falls)

Avatar: Azura, are you all right?!

Azura: Now that he's finished, I'm perfectly fine. The question is-Avatar,
are you all right?

Avatar: Yeah. I don't know what happened. I just froze! I'm so sorry. I put
both of our lives in danger. I can't believe I'm so pathetic!

Azura: You're not pathetic! You're human-like the rest of us. You care about
people! I know you're tired of having blood on your hands. I won't let you do
it alone anymore. Now my hands are just as stained as yours. When you can't
go on, I'll fight for you.

Avatar: Do you really mean that?

Azura: Absolutely! We're going to walk this bloodstained path until we reach
the end.

Avatar: All right. I won't hesitate next time. If we're going down, we'll go
together.

Azura: I'll be by your side every step of the way. I promise.
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Azura(Nohr) S

Avatar: Azura, do you have a minute?

Azura: Of course, but it's so late! You didn't have another nightmare, did
you?

Avatar: No. I haven't had another nightmare since we talked. I'm doing much
better now.

Azura: You are better, aren't you?

Avatar: Thanks to you. That's actually what I wanted to talk to you about.

Azura: Oh?

Avatar: The other day, you promised to be by my side. That made such a
difference to me. Now, I know that I'm not in this alone anymore.

Azura: Well, it's true. You're not alone.

Avatar: ...But the thing is, I don't want blood on your hands either!

Azura: Oh, my! Avatar, that was just a metaphor.

Avatar: I know! But I care about you! ...And not just as an ally or a
friend... Azura, I love you. I would do anything to protect you.

Azura: What?!

Avatar: I can't bear the thought of dragging you down with me! I'd rather
know you were unburdened by guilt than have you by my side, suffering.

Azura: Avatar, you have a kind heart. I'm not surprised you feel that way.
What if things didn't have to end so badly? Let's make a new promise! What if
we keep walking this road until we end up someplace full of hope?

Avatar: Do you really think that's possible?

Azura: Yes! Avatar, I love you! Let's keep pressing on until we find peace!

(Live2D Confession)
Azura: I finally know what true happiness is. No matter what happens, dear
love...I will always be with you.
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A1. Azura(Valla) C

Avatar: A small lake in the middle of the woods... Reminds me of where I once
met Azura.

Azura: Oh, hello, Avatar. What brings you out here?

Avatar: I was looking for you, in fact. I apologize if I interrupted your
singing.

Azura: It's no trouble. Is there something I can help you with today?

Avatar: I actually wanted to talk with you about something I realized. I
believe that you and I are in a unique position regarding Nohr and Hoshido.
I'm a prince of Hoshido who was raised in Nohr, and... You're a princess of
Nohr who was raised in Hoshido.

Azura: Ahhh, I see what you mean. I agree that we're pretty unique.

Avatar: Because of this background, I think we may have interesting views on
the countries. I wanted to talk with you and compare what we each believed.

Azura: That is quite interesting...

Avatar: We could start with Hoshido. From my perspective, it seems so warm
and bright. The land is fertile, and it seems like no one is ever wanting for
anything.

Azura: A valid observation. This bountifulness makes everyone amiable and
respectful.

Avatar: And yet, they always have the threat of a Nohrian invasion hanging
over them.

Azura: Indeed. Which is quite unfair; Nohr is always the aggressor, and
without reason.

Avatar: That does seem to be the case, but... What if you considered the
Nohrian side? Can you try to imagine how the people in Nohr view Hoshido?

Azura: I suppose the carefree attitude of Hoshido might look like
indifference to others. It could give people the impression that Hoshidans
are very self-centered. So long as there is peace, the people in Hoshido seem
uninterested in the world.

Avatar: I hadn't ever heard that opinion before, but I think it could have
some merit. It could be one of the reasons that Nohr dislikes Hoshido so
much.

Azura: I'm glad to be able to look at this situation with a new perspective.
I'm sure we'd benefit from continuing this conversation...

Avatar: I agree, though we'll have to continue at another time. The day has
only just started, and there is a lot to do. Until next time, Azura!
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Azura(Valla) B

Azura: Hello, Avatar. You've come calling again?

Avatar: Indeed. I was hoping we could continue the conversation we were
having the other day.

Azura: Of course. We were going to talk about Nohr, were we not?

Avatar: Yes. I spent most of my life in Nohr, and I can safely say it was
always gloomy. Besides the dark forests, there was very little plant life
among the rocky terrain. From what I've read, most of the land is tundra and
bad for farming...

Azura: I've always heard that the people of Nohr are especially cold to
outsiders. It's almost like the world they live in has deeply influenced
their mentalities.

Avatar: You can dismiss that thinking, though. I know many Nohrians who are
kindhearted. Just look at our allies from Nohr if you want proof that that is
a misconception.

Azura: Interesting. Like with Hoshido, if we look at Nohr with a different
perspective... we both learn a bit more. Nohr has invaded other regions many
times over the years, but talking about it now... It could be that their
biggest motivation has been jealousy or feeling alienated. After all, anyone
would get upset if they were often made to feel inferior.

Avatar: And if that's how Hoshido made Nohrians feel, even accidentally, it's
good to know. It doesn't excuse Nohrian actions, but it does help understand
them.

Azura: And by understanding, we might be a step closer to bringing peace to
the world. If we can find a way to ease the tensions that both nations
feel...

Avatar: First, we have to eliminate the evil that is getting in the way. But
that's for another time, I think. There are many things to do today.

Azura: You're right. I'd be glad to continue this conversation later.
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Azura(Valla) A

Azura: Hi, Avatar. Are you here to continue our chat from the other day?

Avatar: Indeed I am! We've already covered Nohr and Hoshido, so we should
talk about-

Azura: NO!! Sorry, I mean... You know how it works. You can't say anything
here... I can take us there through the lake, and then we can talk.

Avatar: Oh, of course. What was I thinking?

Azura: We'll be there in just another few moments. ... And here we are. Easy
enough.

Avatar: It's still so strange to see this place. It's unlike anything in
Hoshido or Nohr.

Azura: Now that we're in Valla, we can safely talk about it. It...is what you
wanted to talk about, right?

Avatar: Yes. I don't know why the curse slipped my mind.

Azura: You know, Avatar, it isn't really the kingdom of Valla that is a
problem. The entire conflict is a result of the will of Anankos.

Avatar: That's right... Anankos, the King of Valla. I was only able to find
the occasional mention of him in ancient texts. Usually he was referred to as
a sort of god, right?

Azura: Whether he is a demon or a god, I am not sure, but he possesses
incredible power. I've heard a legend about how, long ago, a powerful entity
gave humans great power. In return, he required their faithfulness. Though
this alliance was meant to last for all time, the humans did not honor it.
Over time they discovered and acquired power from other sources. As they did
this, they slowly abandoned the entity that had aided them. Insulted by this
betrayal, the being went berserk.

Avatar: And that being... It was Anankos?

Azura: There is no way to know for sure, sadly. It would explain why he's out
to destroy Nohr and Hoshido, though.

Avatar: What a sad story.

Azura: Indeed. But it also teaches us an important lesson, I think. We've
talked about the conflict between Nohr and Hoshido... This story teaches us
what can result from holding a grudge for too long.

Avatar: I agree. We have to focus on what we can do to improve the world...
It may mean that we sometimes have to fight, but it doesn't always have to.
Anytime we can turn an enemy into an ally, we should at least try.
(Weapon clang)

Azura: Indeed. But we've drifted from our topic... We should head back. It's
dangerous to be here by ourselves.

Avatar: Very well.

Azura: Thanks for the conversation, Avatar. Time flies, and I feel like we
grow a lot each time we talk.

Avatar: I feel the same. I think we've discovered a special connection
between us. I'll always cherish this special friendship.

Azura: Likewise. Until next time, Avatar. I will do the same. Looking forward
to spending more time with you, Avatar.
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Azura(Valla) S

Avatar: I wonder if I'll find Azura by that lake again. Can't hurt to
check... Is that a shadow over there? I think so... It must be her!

Azura: ...

Avatar: Oh. Oh! I'm sorry!

Azura: What?! Who's over there?!

Avatar: It's me! I'm sorry, Azura! I didn't realize that you'd be bathing...

Azura: Avatar... Could you turn around? I need to dress.

Avatar: O-of course! I'm sorry...

Azura: OK, you can turn around.

Avatar: I can't stop apologizing, Azura. I was coming here to talk to you,
and... I didn't see anything, I swear!

Azura: Nothing at all? I had a feeling someone was around for a bit before
you spoke up...

Avatar: Well... OK, maybe I saw your back. But only for a moment!

Azura: ...

Avatar: You're a beautiful woman, Azura! I couldn't look away.

Azura: But peeping on someone who is bathing? That's just...ugh. I'm a bit
upset, but I'll forgive you this one time.

Avatar: Thank you, Azura. I promise to be more aware and more careful. I
wouldn't want to end up on your bad side. Especially now that, well...

Azura: Pardon me? You kind of trailed off there, Avatar.

Avatar: I've been thinking, since we had our last conversation... Talking
about the major kingdoms, and the reasons for this war we fight... All the
mysteries that surround things in the world just didn't seem as important.

Azura: What are you talking about?

Avatar: We could have been talking about the shade of the color of the sky...
What was important was being able to spend that time with you.

Azura: Oh, Avatar... Honestly, I've been trying to find a way to tell you
that I feel exactly the same.

Avatar: What...?

Azura: I also really, really enjoyed just talking with you all that time. I
want to believe it was fate that you and I came together. Two people like us,
with pasts so similar to each other... It could only have been meant to be.

Avatar: I think so, too.

Azura: Whatever happens in the world... I believe that you and I are tied
together, and what binds us is stronger than all else.

Avatar: I'll stay by your side, Azura. We can take on the entire world if we
have to!

Azura: We'll always be together!

(Live2D Confession)
Azura: I somehow feel that I have always loved you...Together we will save
this world. Please, never let me go...
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A1. Felicia C

Felicia: *sniffle* Why does this sort of thing always happen to me? I've
ruined ANOTHER meal! I thought I followed the recipe perfectly this time...

Avatar: Hey, Felicia. What's the matter? Oh, no. Did you start another fire?
That's the third time this month...

Felicia: Lord Avatar! N-no, not this time... This time I just ruined another
meal.

Avatar: Felicia...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. Please,
cheer up! You're plenty helpful to everyone. I promise.

Felicia: Sorry, but I don't believe that at all.

Avatar: Well, what about that last battle, when you got the enemy's attention
by screaming? And then, you not only got them to come after you, but you took
them all out too! I've never seen such a bold strategy! And such bravery!

Felicia: ...

Avatar: Felicia?! What's wrong? Why are you curling up on the floor again?!

Felicia: You really don't understand, do you? That wasn't a strategy, Avatar!
I was just trying to run away from them, and then I got surrounded. I had to
fight my way out or die! I wasn't being brave. I was terrified.

Avatar: Oh, really? Could have fooled me...

Felicia: I don't want to be a good warrior anyway! We have plenty of soldiers
already. I want to be a good maid. I want to be able to mend clothes and make
food and wash dishes and the like. Have you seen camp lately? We need that
more than we need extra muscle.

Avatar: Yeah, I guess so. I suppose you don't have to join us on the
battlefield.

Felicia: But then I'd be COMPLETELY worthless!

Avatar: No! Don't say that! You could...er... You could help with... Oh,
look! A Faceless! I have to go.

Felicia: ... I'm going back to my corner...
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Felicia B

Felicia: Ouch! That really stings.

Avatar: Hey, Felicia. I just saw a big pile of broken dishes. Did you...? Oh,
wow, that's a big cut on your forehead. Are you all right? Here, let me take
a look... Hm. We should put some ointment on this.

Felicia: I'm so useless I can't even carry a few stupid dishes around... I
wish I could serve you like a proper maid. Or at least stop breaking
things... Then you wouldn't have to look after me all the time.

Avatar: Aw, come on, Felicia. We're practically family. And family helps each
other out. Besides, it's the least I could do for someone who saved my life.

Felicia: I saved your life?

Avatar: Don't you remember? It was when I had that terrible fever, years ago.
I just kept getting sicker and sicker.

Felicia: Oh! Yes! I do remember. It was around the same time Flora and I
started serving as your maids, correct? But even then, I was a mess. I
couldn't care for you properly at all! I had no idea what to do when you fell
ill...

Avatar: Well, you didn't know the normal ways to treat an illness, it's
true... But that didn't matter. You kept my fever down for days using your
ice powers. Drawing the heat out of me and into yourself... They said it was
extremely dangerous. You could have died.

Felicia: It was the only thing I could think to do at the time...

Avatar: Did you even stop to consider what might have happened to you? I'm
grateful, of course, but I don't want you sacrificing yourself for my sake,
OK? I want you to look out for yourself, too.

Felicia: Lord Avatar, you don't understand. I WAS looking out for myself.

Avatar: What do you mean?

Felicia: Heehee, never mind. Forget I said anything!
(Felicia leaves)

Avatar: Felicia? Wait!
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Felicia A

Felicia: *gulp* You can do it, Felicia! Just put the pot back in the
cabinet... Gently...gently... I'm not the same old Felicia I've always been!
I'm Super Felicia! I'm transforming into an elegant maid, like a caterpillar
into a butterfly! NO! Argh! I'm g-gonna slip! ... Huh? Why does nothing hurt?
I could have sworn I slipped...

Avatar: Felicia... Try to be more careful when you're on a ladder.

Felicia: Lord Avatar?! You caught me!

Avatar: I'm just glad I arrived in time. Now, Felicia, you need to pay more
attention to what you're doing. No wonder you get distracted all the time,
talking to yourself like that.

Felicia: Ack! You heard that? Having you catch me was bad enough, but hearing
me talk to myself... I'm never going to live this down.

Avatar: Haha. Don't worry about it too much. Let's get you back on the
ground. Are you all right?

Felicia: Y-yes, I'm fine.

Avatar: So, you know... I might consider keeping this little incident to
myself if you were to tell me something.

Felicia: Oh? And what's that?

Avatar: Remember how I was scolding you for always putting others before
yourself? And you said that you did look out for yourself? What did you mean
by that?

Felicia: Oh...that. Do I have to tell you?

Avatar: Yes. I've been wondering about it ever since.

Felicia: OK, then. I just meant that I look after myself by looking after
others.

Avatar: Huh? What do you mean?

Felicia: You were worried that I'd neglect myself by trying too hard to help
out. But the thing is...I'd only be neglecting myself if I didn't help
everyone. If I stopped, I'd just feel terrible and useless... I wouldn't be
happy. I know I'm a big klutz, but I take pride in working as hard as I can
to serve others.

Avatar: But don't you find that exhausting?

Felicia: Very much so. But it's a meaningful kind of exhaustion. And that
makes it all worth it.

Avatar: Felicia...you're a very inspiring person, you know that?

Felicia: Oh, stop! You're making me blush!

Avatar: But I don't want you to push yourself too hard. Remember, you can't
help others very effectively if you're exhausted all the time.

Felicia: I know that! I promise not to overwork myself.

Avatar: Haha, good. Now, if only you could promise to keep away from the
dishes too...

Felicia: Avatar!! Why did you have to go and spoil a perfectly beautiful
moment like that?

Avatar: Hahaha. Sorry, Felicia. I couldn't help myself. But I do hope you'll
always be there to help us-on and off the battlefield.

Felicia: Of course, milord!
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Felicia S

Avatar: Felicia? Felicia! Where are you?! It's OK. You can come out now! Poor
girl. I hope she's not beating herself up too much. Today was worse than
usual. I bet she's off in that corner again... Aha. Thought so.

Felicia: *sniffle* Hello, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: Felicia, cheer up. Everything'll be all right. Everyone makes
mistakes.

Felicia: But what kind of maid oversleeps and gets dressed with her clothes
inside out? And then burns everyone's breakfasts and drops their sheets in
the mud? Can I just quit being a maid and go back home?

Avatar: I'll admit, that's pretty impressive for one morning. You know, maybe
calling it quits isn't such a bad idea...

Felicia: Lord Avatar! Don't say that! Especially not right now!

Avatar: Haha, calm down. I'm only kidding! Felicia, giving up like that...
It's just not like you. Didn't you tell me that helping others is what keeps
you going?

Felicia: Huh? Oh. I made all that up.

Avatar: Wh-what?! Why?

Felicia: I mean, of course I want to do my best for others, but I'm really
not that selfless.

Avatar: But you said you were looking out for yourself when you healed me...
What did you mean by that?

Felicia: Really? You're going to make me spell it out for you?

Avatar: Spell what out?

Felicia: I love you, milord!

Avatar: What?! Since when?!

Felicia: A long time now... But it's OK. You don't have to say anything. I
know my feelings are forbidden. A prince cannot marry a maid. Royal marriages
are too important for love to determine... Not that you DO love me. So,
please...just forget what I said.

Avatar: Oh, Felicia... I love you too.

Felicia: What?!

Avatar: Why do you think I spend so much time tracking you down when you're
sad? I've loved you for a long time... All the way back to our days in the
Northern Fortress.

Felicia: Avatar...

Avatar: So, please, don't worry so much about the proper protocol for royal
marriages. I will never let anything tear us apart.

Felicia: I-I'm so happy... I can hardly breathe!

Avatar: I'm sorry for allowing you to suffer for so long in silence. Will you
make me the happiest man alive? Will you be my wife, Felicia?

Felicia: Yes! Of course!

(Live2D Confession)
Felicia: I'm so glad I didn't mess this up. I love you...
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A1. Mozu C

Mozu: Now what should I do with these veggies? Boil them? Ooh, or I could
pickle them! Gosh, just thinking about all I could do is making me tingly
inside.

Avatar: Hi, Mozu! You seem to be in high spirits. G-goodness, that's a tall
stack of boxes. Are all of those filled with produce?

Mozu: Sure are!

Avatar: You seem to have your hands full. Can I help you with those?

Mozu: Sure! Just be careful. I don't want any of these precious babies
getting bruised.

Avatar: OK, one...two...three... Lift! GAH! T-too...heavy... Oh, my back!

Mozu: Yipes! Just set it down careful, and I'll take care of it! Whew... You
had me going there. You're weaker than you look, Lord Avatar...

Avatar: I don't think it's that I'm weak, so much as that you're shockingly
strong...

Mozu: Just what're you implying?!

Avatar: Sorry, I meant it as a compliment. No offense intended. Where did you
get all these vegetables, anyway?

Mozu: From a village I visited a little while back. I helped some of the
grannies on the farm there and made a few new friends!

Avatar: Haha, that's always nice.

Mozu: I worked the fields every day back home, so I'm used to putting in some
elbow grease. Hmm...

Avatar: Mozu? Is something wrong?

Mozu: Nah, it's nothing...

Avatar: Do you miss your old life?

Mozu: Course not! The very idea! I'm grateful for all you did for me, Lord
Avatar. And you know I'm no weakling, so don't worry about me, OK?

Avatar: Point well taken...

Mozu: A-anyway, what should we make with all these veggies? Maybe I should go
around and ask people what kinds of things they'd want. See you, Lord Avatar!
(Mozu leaves)

Avatar: Mozu...I don't think there's anything that can stop me from worrying
about you.
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Mozu B

Avatar: You really opened my eyes, Mozu. I never knew you were such a good
hunter.

Mozu: Aw, you're flattering me. Farm work and hunting is all I've ever been
good at.

Avatar: What sort of animals did you used to hunt?

Mozu: Well, a nice big boar was always welcome when you'd bring it back to
the village. They're good eating, and you can put most parts of it to use.
They're pretty rowdy, though, so they're not easy hunting. Around my village,
you weren't a real hunter until you'd bagged yourself a boar.

Avatar: Did you ever get one?

Mozu: Surely did! On my first try, too! I forgot my bow though, so I had to
finish it off with a knife.

Avatar: Just a knife?!

Mozu: Yep. My fondest memory of hunting, though, isn't boars. It's bears.

Avatar: B-bears?! You caught a bear on your own?!

Mozu: Surely did.

Avatar: How did you manage that?! Their sharp claws...their immense size...!

Mozu: Oh, those aren't the things you gotta worry about. It's their smarts.

Avatar: No...no, I'd still be most intimidated by their size, I think...

Mozu: They can dodge arrows and track you with their powerful noses. They're
some real tough prey. This old man in our village was good at hunting them,
though. He had some technique that'd been passed down over generations. I
really looked up to him and tried to figure out his moves for myself. Man,
that really takes me back...

Avatar: Mozu...

Mozu: Aww, there I go again! I gotta stop thinking about that stuff.

Avatar: I have a suggestion... You're good at farming and hunting, but why
not try something new?

Mozu: Something new?

Avatar: Maybe I could teach you something I know a lot about as thanks for
your help hunting.

Mozu: What do you got in mind?

Avatar: Heh heh... That's for me to know, and you to look forward to!

Mozu: Hm... Now you've got me curious!
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Mozu A

Mozu: Lord Avatar... What are we doing here?

Avatar: Welcome to the world of the mind, Mozu!

Mozu: The what now?

Avatar: Academia! The list of things you could learn is endless. The history
of the world, taxonomy of species, grammar, literature, science... I'm ready
to tutor you in a wide range of subjects!

Mozu: Like school...?

Avatar: I thought you might have missed out on a formal education growing up.
So this seemed like a good opportunity for you to study something new.

Mozu: Isn't that stuff for nobles? I don't know if I'm cut out for it...

Avatar: Don't worry about it. I might not be the best teacher in the world...
But I think you have the makings of a great student. You can already do so
many things that I can't!

Mozu: There IS a lot in this world I've always wondered about... We just
didn't have anybody back on the farm who could teach us.

Avatar: I might be hopeless at growing or catching my own food... But as a
member of your new family, I want to do this for you.

Mozu: New family?

Avatar: Yes. I know you miss what you had, and that's natural. But I want you
to consider all of us here with you now your new family. If you ever need
support or a helping hand, I hope you'll turn to us.

Mozu: Lord Avatar... *sniff*

Avatar: Mozu?! What's wrong? Was it something I said?

Mozu: *sniffle* No, silly... These are the first happy tears I've ever cried.
Thanks a whole lot, Lord Avatar. I can come visit you and all the other folks
when I start to feel lonely?

Avatar: Of course you can.

Mozu: Awww...thanks...
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Mozu S

Mozu: Hey there, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: Hello, Mozu.

Mozu: Got time for a lesson today? I wanna learn more about animals.

Avatar: Hm...yes, I think I have time. Where did that biology tome get to...?
Oh...

Mozu: Lord Avatar? What's with the faraway look in your eyes?

Avatar: I'm very sorry, Mozu, but on second thought, this isn't a good day
for a lesson. There's something more important I feel we should discuss
instead.

Mozu: Something important? Why are you acting so funny?

Avatar: Where to begin... I mean no offense by this, but when we first met, I
felt sorry for you. You had just lost your entire family and were forced to
survive on your own. But as I've spent more time with you, that pity has
given way to something else. I find myself wanting to be with you more. I
think of you constantly...

Mozu: Are you saying...?

Avatar: I told you last time that you should think of us as family. What I
meant by that was that we're all part of something larger in this army,
but... I want to revise that. So please indulge me when I say... I love you,
Mozu. I want us to be married. Could we start a real family together?

Mozu: I...! Lord Avatar...

Avatar: It must have taken a lot of courage for you to leave your village to
join our cause. That's something to be proud of. I don't want you to regret
your choice.

Mozu: ... Thank you, Lord Avatar. I think maybe my heart was always meant to
be yours...

Avatar: Hm? Oh! So...?

Mozu: Of course I'll marry you. I've never for one day regretted joining your
army. This new family I found makes me feel so lucky...

Avatar: I'm relieved to hear it. You need never feel lonely again. Not with
your family and I here for you.

Mozu: That's just what I love about you, Lord Avatar.

(Live2D Confession)
Mozu: You've opened up a whole new world to me! Let's explore it together.
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A1. Sakura C

Avatar: Hello, Sakura. How's it going?

Sakura: Um, OK... I'm f-fine. I guess.

Avatar: You don't seem too sure about that. Are you feeling unwell?

Sakura: Huh? No! I'm in perfect health.

Avatar: Oh, I see. Then...um, do you just not like me all that much?

Sakura: What?! That's not true! How could anyone dislike you, Avatar?

Avatar: Every time I try to talk to you, you always seem upset.

Sakura: I'm sorry! That's m-my fault. I'm terrible around people!

Avatar: Sakura...is there anything I can do to help? If that's really what's
bothering you, maybe you could practice talking to me.

Sakura: D-do you think that would work?

Avatar: I do. In fact, I'll prove it to you!
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Sakura B

Avatar: Sakura, are you ready to start our conversation practice?

Sakura: Y-y-yes!

Avatar: Then, let's begin. *ahem* Sakura, how old were you when you knew you
wanted to be a healer?

Sakura: Uh...I d-don't know...

Avatar: Did you do any special training or studying to become a healer?

Sakura: Uh, I mean, I guess... I d-don't know!

Avatar: Sakura... Try to calm yourself. Just calmly answer my questions, OK?

Sakura: I'm sorry, Avatar! I just get so n-nervous all the time...

Avatar: No need to apologize. Besides, I think I've figured out what the
problem is... You let other people intimidate you. Do you have any idea how
that started?

Sakura: I d-don't know.

Avatar: *sigh* I see.

Sakura: I'm sorry... Thanks for trying to help me anyway...

Avatar: Haha, sweet Sakura. One of these days I'll get you to stop
apologizing!
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Sakura A

Sakura: Avatar... Do you have a minute?

Avatar: Of course. What do you need?

Sakura: I didn't tell you this the other day, because I didn't want to hurt
your feelings... But I think I know the reason I'm so anxious all the time.

Avatar: You do? Please, go on!

Sakura: W-well...I was really little when you were kidnapped and taken to
Nohr... One day, I overheard some maids talking, and they said that Nohr
wasn't after YOU. They had originally planned to kidnap me!

Avatar: What?!

Sakura: I know! Later, I realized it was probably just a r-rumor...but I
still felt terrible. It was all my fault that my brother got kidnapped!

Avatar: But that's not true! You poor thing... None of this was your fault!

Sakura: You're really kind to say that, Avatar. I still worry that you'll l-
leave us again.

Avatar: Don't worry, Sakura. I'm not going anywhere. I'll always protect you.

Sakura: Thank you, Avatar. It's easier to be brave now that we're together
again.
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Sakura S

Sakura: Avatar, do you have a m-moment?

Avatar: Sakura, you look upset... You're not dwelling on the past again, are
you?

Sakura: Actually, I am.

Avatar: I understand. Those memories aren't happy ones. It will take time to
heal.

Sakura: Th-that's not what I'm thinking about! After you were kidnapped,
there wasn't a single day that I didn't think of you. I always tried to
imagine where you were... what kind of person you were becoming... Maybe you
were warm and kindhearted. Maybe you were thinking of me...

Avatar: Sakura...

Sakura: I dreamt about you too. In my dreams, I'd find you again, and we'd be
so happy!

Avatar: Did I meet your expectations?

Sakura: You were more than I'd hoped for! From the moment you returned, I
loved you instantly. Just...n-not as my brother.

Avatar: Huh?! What are you saying?

Sakura: The real reason I found it so hard to talk to you at first is
because...I love you! I mean-look at me now! I've told you how I feel, and I
still can't stop talking.

Avatar: Sakura... I appreciate your feelings, but we...

Sakura: I know what you're going to say. That we're half-siblings. But...what
if we weren't?

Avatar: What do you mean?

Sakura: After you returned to Hoshido, Mother gave me a letter. She said I
should read it if I ever started worrying about the one I loved. At the time,
I didn't understand, but... Mother had almost prophetic powers. She must have
known how I felt.

Avatar: What did the letter say?

Sakura: It was sh-shocking! It said that we're not blood related...not even a
tiny bit.

Avatar: But you and Ryoma and the others... you're all King Sumeragi's
children...

Sakura: That's right...but you're not his son. Your mother, Queen Mikoto,
came to Hoshido to ask my father for help. She brought along a baby-you. My
father knew you weren't his son... but he loved Queen Mikoto, so he raised
you as his own. He really did love you.

Avatar: King Sumeragi...must have cared for me a lot to raise me as his own.
But if it's not him, then...who is my real father?

Sakura: I'm sorry, but Mother didn't say anything about that in her letter.

Avatar: Oh...
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Sakura: I'm s-sorry. It was selfish of me to tell you all this for my own
benefit.

Avatar: Don't apologize, Sakura. I'm relieved to learn the truth. As shocking
as it is to find out we're not blood related, it makes me happy.

Sakura: It d-does?

Avatar: It does. After all...I love you too. Why do you think I offered to
help you with conversation practice? It was just an excuse to spend more time
with you.

Sakura: Oh, Avatar! I'm so h-happy!

Avatar: Since we're not siblings, we shouldn't hide our feelings anymore. It
may be hard, but we'll cross that bridge together. I promise to protect you.

Sakura: Oh! Then I...I promise to protect you too! Just swear you'll never
leave me again.

Avatar: I swear, I won't ever leave your side.

(Live2D Confession)
Sakura: I've never felt this way before. My heart is beating so fast! I'm
yours forever.
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A1. Hinoka C

Avatar: Hm? Was that a whinny just now? Oh, I think I see Hinoka. It must be
her pegasus I heard...

Hinoka: There you go... Feels good, doesn't it? Oh, don't get your feathers
all ruffled! It just makes it harder to brush you... We've been partners for
a while; it was so long ago that I chose to be a sky knight... Hm?

Avatar: Oh, sorry, Hinoka. I didn't mean to interrupt you...

Hinoka: Hi, Avatar. It's not a problem at all. What can I do for you?

Avatar: Well, I overheard you talking about when you decided to become a sky
knight... I'm actually curious why you did it.

Hinoka: I don't know if it's a story I should tell you. ... No, that's wrong.
Now that we're reunited, I can share it with you. After you were kidnapped, I
was so mad, I didn't know what to do with myself. On several occasions, I
snuck out of the castle, thinking I could come save you.

Avatar: Really?!

Hinoka: But I was always stopped, either by castle staff, Ryoma, or even
Mother herself. I was just so angry that those Nohrians had stolen you away
from us... And I was mad at myself for not being able to do anything about
it.

Avatar: Hinoka...

Hinoka: As I got older, I realized that I was trying to do the impossible. I
was so young; there was no way I could walk through all of Nohr and save you.
And then one day I saw a pegasus flying...

Avatar: So that was when you decided to become a sky knight?

Hinoka: Indeed. That decision has driven almost everything I've done since
then. It's really made me into the person I am today-much stronger and
determined. I suppose I should thank you, Avatar, even though I wish you'd
been spared it.

Avatar: I'm the one who should be thanking you. If things hadn't turned out
exactly as they did, I'd have needed you to save me! Thank you, Hinoka.
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Hinoka B

Avatar: Hello there, Hinoka. Tending to your pegasus again?

Hinoka: Indeed. He's always been my partner on the battlefield, after all.
It's important that I show him my appreciation whenever I can.

Avatar: You were still quite young when you decided to become a sky knight,
right? It's obviously a dangerous job... Did anyone try to talk you out of
it?

Hinoka: Oh, definitely. Many people did. Your mother more than most.

Avatar: What? Even my mother? She was worried for your safety, even though
you weren't related?

Hinoka: Indeed. It even surprised me how strongly opposed to the idea she
was. She tried all manner of things to convince me to change my mind.
Begging, bribing...

Avatar: How did you respond?

Hinoka: Well, I was still a very young girl... Ryoma and the others accepted
her as Father's wife and our new mother, but I... I didn't do that very
easily. As a result, I was cruel to her-more cruel than she could ever
deserve.

Avatar: Oh, no! What happened? What did you do?

Hinoka: I told her that she wasn't my mother and had no place ordering me
around. Of course, I apologized later, but it's impossible to take back what
was said. I still remember how her face changed right as the words left my
mouth. I'll probably regret having said that for the rest of my life...

Avatar: That was years ago, though! I'm sure she forgave you long ago. You
were young and didn't know any better. I think you can forgive yourself...

Hinoka: No, it's better that I continue to carry this burden with me as a
reminder, I think.

Avatar: Hinoka...
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Hinoka A

Avatar: Is that Hinoka's pegasus over there? Hey there. You're a lucky one.
You probably know this, but Hinoka is pretty great. She's strong and she's
brave...and she's really determined. At the same time she's so kind and
caring. You couldn't have asked for a better rider.

Hinoka: Avatar? What are you doing here?

Avatar: Gah! H-hello, Hinoka! I didn't see you...

Hinoka: You jumped a foot in the air, Avatar. Why were you so startled?

Avatar: No reason! No reason... I'm fine, I just wasn't expecting you to be
there. I was...wrapped up in talking to your pegasus about you.

Hinoka: You were? What were you saying to him?

Avatar: I was telling him how lucky he was to have someone who cares so much.
Even though becoming a sky knight has really defined who you are... you were
just as caring a person before.

Hinoka: ...

Avatar: I'm incredibly grateful for how much you've cared for me. I feel like
I need to give a little back, too.

Hinoka: Avatar...

Avatar: You've worked so hard to support me. I want to be able to support you
too.

Hinoka: Heehee... When did you learn to be so direct in your words?

Avatar: D-don't tease me! I'm serious!

Hinoka: I know, Avatar, I know. Thank you. I'm blessed to be your sister.

Avatar: And I'm thankful to be your brother. I hope that you'll lean on me
for help whenever you need it.

Hinoka: Of course.
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Hinoka S

Hinoka: You know, Avatar showered me with all those nice words, but... I
don't think I'm as wonderful a person as he seems to believe...
(Pegasus whinny)
Hinoka: Remember how angry I was after he was kidnapped? It's impossible to
deny-even you wouldn't obey me back then... They say pegasi only listen to
people with pure hearts... I can't even count the number of times you threw
me as I was learning to ride. Heehee... Even then I had probably fallen for
him and just not realized it. I can be pretty scary when I lose something I
love...

Avatar: H-Hinoka...

Hinoka: What the-?!

Avatar: Were you talking about...me, just now?

Hinoka: I...um... You were listening? It doesn't matter! Just...forget
everything you heard, OK? That wasn't meant for you!

Avatar: No. I don't think I can forget that.

Hinoka: But why...

Avatar: Because hearing it... It made me really happy to hear you say that.

Hinoka: What?!

Avatar: Never in my wildest dreams did I think that you felt that way about
me. And while I am glad to know it... no matter how much we care about each
other, we're siblings. It would be best if we just buried these feelings and
never let them out.

Hinoka: I didn't think you shared the same feelings, which is why I didn't
tell you... Well, forgive me for not sharing this truth with you before now.

Avatar: What are you talking about?

Hinoka: The truth is...you're not my brother. My blood brother, anyway.

Avatar: Huh?! What do you mean?

Hinoka: After you returned to Hoshido, Mother... Queen Mikoto gave me this
letter. She told me to read it if-in light of your return-I ever worried
about who I loved. I didn't know what she meant then, but a few days ago I
realized she meant you. In the letter, Mother writes that you aren't
Father...King Sumeragi's child. Since we also have different mothers...

Avatar: This is...a lot to take in all at once...

Hinoka: Thinking back, we all knew that Mother had prophetic powers. She must
have given me the letter because she knew I would fall in love with you. The
letter also talked a bit about her and Father's relationship...

Avatar: What did it say?

Hinoka: Mother wrote that she came to Hoshido after asking my father for
help. When she arrived, she had a baby with her. He had been born in her
homeland. That baby was you, Avatar. Father knew that you weren't his child,
and yet he raised you as his own... Such was his love for Mother... Your
mother, that is.

Avatar: Even knowing the truth, I can't think of him as anyone other than my
father. This begs the question, though... Who is my father by blood?

Hinoka: I can't help you there. Mother didn't say anything about him in her
letter.

Avatar: I see... Still, this means that you're not actually my sister...

Hinoka: I'm sorry, Avatar. Maybe I shouldn't have told you...

Avatar: No, I'm glad you did! I'm shocked, to be sure, but now that I know
the truth, I can be honest, too. Hinoka... I love you. I love you more than
anyone else in the world.

Hinoka: Really? Are you certain? If you are... Well, there is no one I would
rather be with than you.

Avatar: I am. And I feel exactly the same way.

Hinoka: Avatar... I never dreamed this would happen. It makes all those days
I spent planning how to rescue you all the more meaningful. I'm so glad that
we feel the same...

Avatar: We'll never be separated again. Ever. I'll always be by your side.

Hinoka: Me too. I promise to always protect you.

(Live2D Confession)
Hinoka: You never left my mind since the day you've been gone...Never leave
me again.
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A1. Rinkah C

Avatar: Rinkah? Over here.

Rinkah: Did you need something done?

Avatar: Sort of. I'd like to ask your opinion on something. Take a look at
this map. If we are positioned here, and the enemy attacks from here...what
should we do?

Rinkah: ...

Avatar: If a unit detached and came at them from the river...do you think
they'd cluster? If so, we could hit them with a volley...but if we fail, the
attacking force might rout.

Rinkah: ...

Avatar: Rinkah? Are you listening to me?

Rinkah: You know as well as I that I am not a tactician. Why are you here?
Hoping to make friends? I'm sorry to disappoint you. I'm just here to carry
out orders. Nothing more. Farewell.

(Rinkah leaves)

Avatar: Hey! Hey, wait! I'm not done talking yet!

Rinkah: I have nothing to discuss with you. Leave me alone.

Avatar: You know I can't do that. We're allies! I have to be able to
communicate with you.

Rinkah: That's not what I meant. I will still listen to and follow any orders
you want to give. But otherwise, do not speak to me!

Avatar: What is wrong with you?

Rinkah: *sigh* My apologies. Perhaps I went too far. That is no way to talk
to one's superior. I am grateful you spared my life when I was your prisoner.
And I will follow you wherever you decide to lead us. However I neither need
nor desire your attention. Please leave me alone.
(Rinkah leaves)

Avatar: Hm...
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Rinkah B

Avatar: Hey! Rinkah!

Rinkah: ...

Avatar: Rinkah! Did you hear me?

Rinkah: What is it this time? I told you to leave me alone.

Avatar: I wanted to ask you why you insist so much on remaining aloof.

Rinkah: If I do, will you leave me be?

Avatar: I...I guess I can do that.

Rinkah: *sigh* Very well. I keep my distance because it is the law of the
Flame Tribe. As you know, we worship the God of the Flame. To honor our God,
we keep a fire in the village burning at all times. This is a challenge, and
so in order to keep it burning we have effected many laws. One such law
directs us to avoid contact with outsiders as much as possible. This is why
we live in isolation-and why I would prefer you quit prying.

Avatar: How does living in isolation keep the flame burning?

Rinkah: It's always an outsider that extinguishes the flame of life. They
don't respect it, and so foolishly they run headlong into taboo acts.

Avatar: Like putting out the flame?

Rinkah: That is one of them, yes. And it has terrible consequences for the
transgressor. Once, a long time ago, the sacred flame was extinguished by an
enemy tribe. They only wished to cause us harm, but they angered the God of
the Flame. The holy mountain then erupted, and fire fell from the sky. Lava
decimated the enemy tribe, and by the end of it, there was no trace of them
left. The stories say our own tribe suffered greatly as well, however.

Avatar: I see. But then why were you siding with Hoshido against Nohr?

Rinkah: Because our chief-my father-decided we should cooperate with Hoshido.
A fighter should fully commit themselves to every battle, it's true. But to
be honest, I had grave misgivings about this whole venture. Bad omens. And
those feelings turned out to be well- founded. As you know, I was taken
captive.

Avatar: I see. You must feel very vindicated.

Rinkah: I feel the same as I did before. So. Now you understand. I expect you
will stick to your end of the bargain. Farewell.
(Rinkah leaves)

Avatar: Rinkah... There must be something I can do.
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Rinkah A

Avatar: Rinkah.

Rinkah: Heh. Lord Avatar. You really don't know how to take a hint, do you?
I'm starting to lose count of all the times I told you to stay away.

Avatar: Er. Sorry.

Rinkah: Well? What is it this time?

Avatar: Is there no way I can convince you to be a little more friendly with
the others?

Rinkah: Why?

Avatar: When we spoke of your capture at Nohr's hands...you seemed angry. Do
you hate having been caught so much?

Rinkah: Of course I do. Being captured is far more shameful a fate than death
to a warrior. I wish I had perished that day. I would have retained my
dignity, at least.

Avatar: But if you'd died, we'd never have met and worked together.

Rinkah: What?

Avatar: We're at war. Nothing is certain. One day we celebrate, the next we
may be mourning. But I have to believe there's some kind of order to things.
And so I think we were fated to meet as we did, and that we should be
grateful for it.

Rinkah: I see. I AM grateful we met. But I still feel regret and anger at my
capture. It is difficult to be grateful for a misfortune, is it not?

Avatar: But in the end it wasn't a misfortune, right? It all worked out. We
should thank fate for that-for all the ways it sees fit to connect us. All of
us. And I think fate has given you a unique and incredible opportunity.

Rinkah: How so?

Avatar: It's rare the Flame Tribe interacts with outsiders, right? Then
perhaps you should take advantage of this chance to learn about the world.
About other people, other cultures, lands, arts, history, technologies...
Your people may not have an opportunity like this again for a long, long
time. And I think it would be a terrible shame were you to let it slip past
you. But...I admit I may feel this way because I spent my entire life trapped
in isolation. So the choice is yours. I won't press you further.

Rinkah: I see. Very well. I will have to think on it, but your argument has a
certain weight. I'll...do my best to try to warm up to the others. All right?

Avatar: Thank you, Rinkah!

Rinkah: No. Thank you.
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Rinkah S

Rinkah: Avatar. I've been looking for you.

Avatar: Oh! I've been looking for you too! I hear you've been warming up to
everyone. I'm know it couldn't have been easy for you. Thank you.

Rinkah: S-sure. No problem.

Avatar: So, you had something you wanted to talk to me about?

Rinkah: No, never mind. It's not important.

Avatar: Are you sure?

Rinkah: Maybe we can talk some other time.

(Rinkah leaves)

Avatar: W-wait! Rinkah! What's wrong? You can tell me. You've finally started
to open up. Don't close yourself off now! Please. Let's talk.

Rinkah: Hmph.

Avatar: Huh? Are you all right? Your face is burning up! Do you have a fever?
Are you sick? Let me get you a healer!

Rinkah: N-no!

Avatar: Are you sure? You're sweating a lot too...

Rinkah: I wanted to tell you...

Avatar: Yes? Go on.

Rinkah: I'm sorry. My pride prevented me from telling you before. I swore I'd
never do this. Every time I saw you, I felt ashamed. You were a reminder of
my capture. A reminder of my weakness.

Avatar: I'm so sorry.

Rinkah: But over time, the shame over my capture has weakened, and been
replaced. I began to wrestle not with my weakness, but with a new feeling.

Avatar: A new feeling?

Rinkah: Yes. Love.

Avatar: Love?!

Rinkah: I could not accept that I had feelings for you. You are a foreigner,
an outsider-and a constant reminder of my capture.

Avatar: I see. Well, the truth is, I have had feelings for you too. Ever
since the day I saw you.

Rinkah: Huh?!

Avatar: I made excuses to myself, saying I just wanted you to make friends
and learn. But the truth is, I really only wanted to get closer to you,
Rinkah.

Rinkah: Avatar...

Avatar: Hahaha. When you think about it, we really met in the worst possible
way, didn't we?

Rinkah: Don't say that! From now on, I will remember it as one of the
happiest days of my life. As you said, we should be grateful for everything
fate did to connect us.

Avatar: Haha. Yes. Thank you, Rinkah.

Rinkah: There is no need to thank me. I should be the one thanking you-for
saving my life. And for igniting this fire in my heart.

(Live2D Confession)
Rinkah: ...I love you. The flame in my heart will never die. Thanks to
you...I now know what true love is...
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A1. Hana C

Hana: Sakura? Lady Sakura?!

Avatar: Hana, are you looking for Sakura?

Hana: Eek!! Oh, it's you. Do you need me for something?

Avatar: Wait, did you say "eek" when you saw me? That's not a reaction I get
very often... Never mind. Sakura isn't over here.

Hana: Oh. Well, thanks for letting me know. Good-bye, then.

Avatar: Hang on-just like that?! Wait a minute, Hana!

Hana: What is it? I really need to find Lady Sakura...

Avatar: I feel like there's some pretty intense animosity coming from you.
Did I do something to slight you in some way?

Hana: ... Yes, you did.

Avatar: I can't think of what it could be, but I apologize for it just the
same...

Hana: Lady Sakura has spent years being sad over your kidnapping. I've
watched her try and hide the tears countless times. And I don't like someone
who makes my best friend cry!

Avatar: What?! Sakura cried because of me? She's never said anything to me...

Hana: It's pointless to ask her-I doubt she'd talk to you about it anyway...
Really, I feel like I'm wasting my time even explaining this to you.

Avatar: Sheesh...

Hana: However, as you are commander of this army, I will still obey your
orders. ...No matter what my personal feelings toward you are. Good-bye.
(Hana leaves)

Avatar: That...was unexpected.
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Hana B

Hana: Hyah! Hah! Hiyaaaah!!

Avatar: Hello, Miss Hana-in the middle of some intense training?

Hana: *Huff...puff...* Lord Avatar. If you're here to ask about Lady Sakura,
then you can stop right now. It's an issue between you and Lady Sakura. Don't
try to get any information from me.

Avatar: That's not what I'm here for. I'm here because I wanted to talk to
you.

Hana: ... Hrah!!!

Avatar: Whoa whoa!! ...That's dangerous! Even with a wooden sword, you could
do some serious damage!

Hana: Well dodged. All right. You can ask me one question.

Avatar: What? Are you... Are you seriously only letting me ask because I
dodged that attack?

Hana: Hurry up if you have a question. Otherwise I need to get back to my
training.

Avatar: OK... If I'm correct, you come from a family of samurai that served
the Hoshido kingdom.

Hana: That's right. So what?

Avatar: So you'd say that a large part of why you work hard to train your
mind and spirit... is to pay respect to your family's samurai history, right?

Hana: Of course.

Avatar: I think that's terrific.

Hana: What do you mean?

Avatar: I grew up locked away in a remote castle. I didn't know why I was
there, and I had no ambition because I was isolated from life... So I'm
fascinated by someone like you, who always knew where they were headed.

Hana: I have someone who inspired me-my father. He was a model samurai.

Avatar: What kind of person was he?

Hana: He devoted everything to King Sumeragi, who ruled Hoshido at the time.
More than once he saved the king's life... either by slaying those who
threatened the king, or by protecting him from danger. He gave the king
everything he could, whenever he could.

Avatar: ...

Hana: The stories of my father's accomplishments fill me with pride... He
passed from this world while he was protecting the king. But even in death he
fulfilled his purpose- his devotion to the king symbolized his life. For a
samurai, to die in service is really the best possible death.

Avatar: ...I see.

Hana: I live my life the way I do because I want to honor everything my
father stood for.

Avatar: I understand your mindset much better. Sorry if this sounds rude, but
I don't think dying itself is something to be respected. Even if you protect
your master, I don't think it's wise to throw your life away.

Hana: What?! Are you saying my father was foolish to do what he did?!

Avatar: No, I wasn't trying to say that at all! Your father was very
admirable. He protected King Sumeragi to the very end... But I wouldn't want
you to follow in his exact footsteps.

Hana: Well, it's easy to criticize someone's actions after they've made them!
I'll never forgive you for ridiculing my father's honorable sacrifice!
(Hana leaves)

Avatar: Wait, Hana!!
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Hana A

Avatar: Oh... Hello, Hana.

Hana: Lord Avatar.

Avatar: Sorry about what I said the other day.

Hana: No need to apologize. I'm over it now. You are my commander after all,
Lord Avatar. I respect your leadership.

Avatar: No...I want to apologize. It was simply rude of me to not even
consider your feelings before speaking.

Hana: Stop it! You're just making me look like someone deserving of pity!

Avatar: No...that's not what I'm trying to say... I just thought that Sakura
might be crushed if you did what your father did... That's all!

Hana: Lady Sakura?! What are you talking about now?

Avatar: Before, you were mad at me for making Sakura cry... I can see why
you'd respect your father for his sacrifice and want to honor him. But
imagine if you died protecting your liege. Sakura would be crushed. She would
never want that to happen, and she'd probably have trouble moving on. I can't
stand thinking about a future like that, and I bet that you can't either.
Right?

Hana: Well...I hadn't considered that...

Avatar: I understand it's a really important thing for a samurai to protect
her master. But...isn't there more to protecting your master than just the
physical act?

Hana: You're right. I don't want to see Sakura cry anymore either...

Avatar: Hana...that's all I was trying to convey before. I'm sorry I didn't
do it well.

Hana: It's OK, Lord Avatar. Thank you for this conversation. I'm sorry I was
so hostile toward you.

Avatar: No, it's fine... I think we've both grown from this.
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Hana S

Hana: Hello, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: Oh, hello there, Hana.

Hana: What's the matter? You look really anxious. Don't worry-I promise I
won't get mad at you anymore!

Avatar: Oh, good. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't worried about that...

Hana: I wanted to thank you again for showing me a better way to lead my life
as a samurai. That's why I came to see you.

Avatar: I don't know if I actually deserve your thanks, really.

Hana: Why would you say that? You have such a strange expression on your
face. Do you need to use the chamber pot?

Avatar: What?! No!

Hana: Heehee. Then what's the matter?

Avatar: I was hoping you'd be able to guess, but I'll go ahead and just tell
you. Hana, listen closely. I told you the other day that I didn't want you to
die. But I realized later, as I thought about what I said, that I had more
reasons... More than just for the well-being of you or Sakura.

Hana: What is that supposed to mean?!

Avatar: Part of why I said what I said was selfish. Because I like you. I
don't want you to die...because I have feelings for you.

Hana: Y-you do?!

Avatar: I said some high and mighty stuff the other day, and I'm sorry about
that. Afterward... I realized in my heart of hearts...I was just selfishly
thinking of my feelings for you.

Hana: Oh, I never knew... ... Oh jeez, this is so embarrassing! I mean, for
me! This is the first time anyone has confessed their feelings for me!

Avatar: Imagine how I feel!

Hana: But I'm happy. I'm so happy.

Avatar: Then...you like me too?

Hana: Yes, I like you a lot. I mean, you taught me something about being a
good samurai. I love you, in fact!

Avatar: Just like you've protected Sakura all this time, I'd like to be able
to protect you now.

Hana: I'll protect you too! Oh, are we going to make this a competition? I
won't lose! I'll protect you just like I protect Sakura, because you're
important to me!

Avatar: Oh, that reminds me. You'll basically be an older sister to her
now... I hope you can handle that responsibility!

Hana: Uh... Oh, gosh! She...she'd be my little sister!

Avatar: Is that going to make things awkward?

Hana: No. Sorry, that was excitement, not terror! I mean, not only are you
and I connected to each other in such a wonderful way, but... now I'll share
a new and amazing connection with Sakura, too! Because of you, two really
great things have happened today...

Avatar: Hana...I'm glad you're happy. I love you more than anyone.

Hana: Lord Avatar...

(Live2D Confession)
Hana: I'm so glad you told me so... I love you, too! We'll be the best couple
in the world.
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A1. Orochi C

Avatar: Have a moment, Orochi?

Orochi: I live to serve, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: I was wondering if you could tell me a little more about my mother.

Orochi: Lady Mikoto-a remarkable woman. I'd be delighted to share my memories
of her.

Avatar: I barely had a chance to get to know my mother. So little time,
because of what I... Hmm. Anyway, could you share some stories about her?

Orochi: Trust me when I say she wouldn't have blamed you for what happened.
And she'd be saddened if you blamed yourself, Lord Avatar. But yes, a story-a
funny one! That's what we need.

Avatar: She seemed so graceful. You know funny stories about her?

Orochi: Oh, she was endlessly hilarious. One time, I recall catching her
swimming- with her slippers on! She'd forget she had two chopsticks in hand-
and eat with four! Some might say she was absentminded. Not I. She was a
dreamer of dreams. So what if Lady Mikoto had her silly mishaps. We loved her
for it.

Avatar: Please, go on.

Orochi: Once she sat cross-legged for so long, her legs went to sleep. And I
am talking a DEEP sleep! She stood up before the court-and careened right
into a fountain!

Avatar: I wish I could have been there. Er, at least to help her out of the
water.

Orochi: Your mother was truly unique, like a wise sage and an accidental
jester. She had the sweetest voice, but the things she would say... Honestly,
that dear woman-she really was a hoot.

Avatar: Thanks, Orochi. That's exactly what I needed to hear right now.
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Orochi B

Orochi: Hello there, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: Oh, Orochi! Thank you for sharing those funny stories about my mother
last time.

Orochi: I fear I made her out to be a buffoon. Far from the truth.

Avatar: You did no such thing. You revealed a side I would never have known.

Orochi: But she had many facets. That woman was a gem. I'd like to tell you
about the side of her that was kindness itself.

Avatar: I'm all ears.

Orochi: She was kind enough to treat me with the greatest respect. My family
has long served as diviners at the royal palace. But we'd been treated very
poorly.

Avatar: I can't believe that. Really?

Orochi: We diviners tell as many bad fortunes as good, which can make us
unpopular.

Avatar: How unjust. To speak the truth, and be blamed for it?

Orochi: Indeed. But my fate was changed when I met Lady Mikoto. She treated
me like her own daughter. No matter what fortunes I told her.

Avatar: A rare soul, I guess.

Orochi: The rarest! Why, once I saw enemies outside the palace... I rushed at
them, tried to drive them off by myself, and got hurt badly. She wept at my
bedside that night, and many nights after that. Once I got better, Lady
Mikoto said I must never run off like that again. To make sure that I didn't,
she made me one of her personal attendants.

Avatar: She sounds like perfection.

Orochi: Lady Mikoto was so kind, being in her presence was like basking in
the sun.

Avatar: A beautiful memory. Thank you for sharing it.

Orochi: Of course. Now if you'll excuse me, Lord Avatar... Th-those are all
the memories that Orochi has in her right now.
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Orochi A

Orochi: Ah, Lord Avatar. May I share one last thought about your mother?

Avatar: Of course. Your tales are like pearls, Orochi.

Orochi: As I have said, she had many facets. Funny, kind, wise, brilliant...
..... And also dark.

Avatar: Oh?

Orochi: She usually shone, one way or another, no matter when you saw her.
But then I'd catch her alone, a shadow in her features... She fell into dark
spells, and I believe she was always thinking of...

Avatar: Me.

Orochi: Yes, you-or so I believe. She was agonizing over the loss of her son.
Before her people, and at court, she was always bright as the sun. Yet she
was unafraid to show this troubled side to me and Kagero.

Avatar: My poor mother...

Orochi: I wasn't sure whether to tell you. It's not a happy memory. And yet,
in a way, it is. That was the side of her that loved you-missed you-deeply.

Avatar: Th-thank you, Orochi. I suspect no one knew her quite as well as you.
That side of her, I feel it too. But in the darkness is love. I must do what
I can to defend all those she also feared losing.

Orochi: I know she'd want you to take heart from all this loss.

Avatar: You're among those she held most dearly, Orochi.

Orochi: Perhaps. In any case, I loved Lady Mikoto very much. She was like a
mother to me. So, of course, I feel very close to you. I hope I...haven't
overstepped.

Avatar: Of course not, Orochi. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Orochi: My pleasure.
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Orochi S

Orochi: Pffft-HA!

Avatar: Everything all right there, Orochi?

Orochi: Oh, it's nothing. I mean, it's not nothing. Far from it! But why are
you sneaking up on me in the shadows, Lord Avatar?

Avatar: Well, I did no such thing. I just happened by, that's all.

Orochi: You'll have to pardon my outburst. Let's change the topic.

Avatar: All right, Orochi. I know you well enough by now NOT to let it go.
Come on, tell me-what were you laughing about?

Orochi: All right, if you must know. We've confided a lot, you and I, so
there's no point in secrets now.

Avatar: Secrets?

Orochi: I'll start over. Last time, I said I hoped I hadn't overstepped with
you. Well, the truth is-augh!-I want to REALLY overstep with you.

Avatar: What?!

Orochi: I think in sharing all those facets of Lady Mikoto with you... I
revealed many sides to myself too that no one knows but you.

Avatar: I...I feel just the same.

Orochi: Do you? Well, I've only just realized it. Which is why I laughed!

Avatar: HA!

Orochi: You see, Lord Avatar? It's ludicrous... you and I...and yet...

Avatar: Sorry. I just didn't see this coming either-not after all our sad
talks. I mean, they were happy. Or bittersweet? Anyway, how'd we find
ourselves here, of all places? HA!

Orochi: Well, we can't stand around here laughing all day. That'd be awkward.

Avatar: Truly, Orochi, I think I've felt like this for a while. The way you
cared so much, to show me who my mother really was... You've changed my life.

Orochi: I swear I didn't tell you those things to hook myself a royal, Lord
Avatar...!

Avatar: Whoa-hold on. You really need to stop saying crazy stuff!

Orochi: You'd better get used to it!

Avatar: Wh-why?

Orochi: Because we're getting married! Pfffft-HAAA!

Avatar: Wait, that's not funny.

Orochi: Oh. It's not?

Avatar: Bwahaha! Just kidding-we ARE getting married!

Orochi: All right, chuckles. Cut it. We've got to dig up some rings
somewhere...

(Live2D Confession)
Orochi: I knew we'd wind up together. Even before I met you. I read it in the
cards...and the cards are never wrong.
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A1. Setsuna C

Avatar: Hmm... Looks like it's about time to go check those boar traps we put
out. I wonder if we caught anything...

Setsuna: ...

Avatar: What in the world... Setsuna? What are you doing in the boar trap?!

Setsuna: Hello, Lord Avatar... Is that what this trap was for...?

Avatar: Yes! How did you even- Never mind. I'll get you out. There! The cage
door has been unlocked. You don't seem to be hurt, at least.

Setsuna: Thank you for letting me out...

Avatar: Why weren't you calling for help? The camp isn't all that far away
from here. Next time this happens, just yell really loud and I'm sure someone
will come running. Though I guess that advice is moot; this sort of thing
doesn't happen often.

Setsuna: This happens to me daily, milord...

Avatar: ...Excuse me?

Setsuna: Traps and I are destined for each other. If I go hiking in the
mountains, I fall into traps left for wildlife... I always get hung up in
fishing nets when I'm crossing rivers... I even fall into the small holes
that children dig for fun in towns.

Avatar: *sigh* I don't even know what to say to this. I suppose it's at least
a reliable "talent."

Setsuna: Thank you very much...

Avatar: That...really wasn't a compliment. Considering this happens so often,
why didn't you call for help?

Setsuna: Oh... Lady Hinoka always eventually finds me, so...

Avatar: My sister tracks you down each time you get caught in a trap?

Setsuna: Yes. Lady Hinoka is very good about looking out for her retainers...

Avatar: The way you say that, I can't help but picture a pet, rather than
another person.

Setsuna: You think so? Hmm... Anyway, that's why I don't get too worried
whenever I'm caught in a trap.

Avatar: I suppose that's one way for you two to bond.
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Setsuna B

Avatar: *phew* It's a hike to go out this far, but I'm almost to the traps I
set last night. If I caught something big, there should be plenty for a feast
for the whole camp!

Setsuna: Oh, hello...

Avatar: GAH! What's hanging in my trap?! It can't be... Setsuna?!

Setsuna: Yep, it's me. Hello, Lord Avatar...

Avatar: Hello... Bah! This is no time for pleasantries! How did you get
trapped again?!

Setsuna: I thought I was pretty clear the last time we talked...

Avatar: But I told you to be more careful... Whatever, we can discuss this
later. First, let's get you down from there!

Setsuna: Thanks again...

Avatar: *huff...huff...huff...* All right, there you go. I feel like we
really need to address this problem. Maybe with some kind of plan.

Setsuna: Oh, no, I don't want to cause you any trouble, Lord Avatar...

Avatar: You already have. Twice.

Setsuna: In that case, perhaps it would be easier to just pretend you don't
see me next time? Lady Hinoka has always found me before, so I'll be OK.

Avatar: *sigh* That's not the point, Setsuna. You being caught in traps for
hours isn't good for you-or for the group.

Setsuna: Oh, it's never for hours, milord. It's usually a day or two before
Lady Hinoka is able to figure out where I got caught.

Avatar: You mean... You've been left hanging in traps overnight?!

Setsuna: I suppose that's one way to look at it...

Avatar: That's the only way to look at it! Ah, I've had enough!! You can't
live like this, Setsuna! I'm ordering you to undergo special training in how
to avoid traps!

Setsuna: Hmm... Thanks for the offer, but I think I'll pass.

Avatar: You...you can't pass! It's an order, not an offer!

Setsuna: Aw...

Avatar: Don't give me that! This is for your own good!

Setsuna: I guess...
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Setsuna A

Avatar: Look! Can you see how the leaves on the path are a different color?

Setsuna: Oh yes... They're really quite pretty, when I look at them now. I
want a closer look...

Avatar: No! Don't do that!! Weren't you listening earlier? That color change
is a sign of a hidden hole!

Setsuna: Oh... Did you say that?

Avatar: I did... Here, look at the base of that tree-does it seem odd how
those fruits are there?

Setsuna: Oh, those look really, really fresh... Seeing those makes me kind of
hungry...

Avatar: Setsuna! I told you not to touch stuff laid out like that! You'll be
hanging upside down by your ankle if you do!

Setsuna: Oh. Sorry...

Avatar: I really don't understand... How can you be this inattentive all the
time? You have got to be more aware of your surroundings...

Setsuna: Heeheehee...

Avatar: What's so funny?

Setsuna: I'm sorry, it's just... This is so much fun... Most people just kind
of give up on me after a bit, because I don't really listen. But you're
trying so hard, and it just seems really amusing to me...

Avatar: Um...

Setsuna: Lord Avatar, your face is all red... Do you need to cool down? We
can move over into this really shady area, if it will help. Here, follow
me...

Avatar: Setsuna! Wait! That's-

Setsuna: !! Where did this net come from? Oh no, is this another trap?

Avatar: *sigh* Yes...

Setsuna: It's a good thing you're here already, isn't it, Lord Avatar? Could
you help me again? It'd really make me happy...

Avatar: Haha...I guess so. Just stay still for a moment.

Setsuna: Thank you...
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Setsuna S

Avatar: *huff...huff...* Only one more trap to check... This is the area
where I usually find Setsuna stuck in a trap. Ah! There she is! Hi, Setsuna!

Setsuna: Ah, Lord Avatar...

Avatar: What's this? You're not trapped! What are you up to?

Setsuna: I've been walking very, very carefully, since I'm pretty sure there
are traps here...

Avatar: I'm glad to hear that, Setsuna! You're finally developing a sense for
traps. This is a big improvement!

Setsuna: It is good, but...it's led to other problems...

Avatar: What kinds of other problems?

Setsuna: Well, now that I don't get trapped, you never have to come save
me...

Avatar: True, but wasn't that the whole point of teaching you how to spot
traps?

Setsuna: ...I hate it. I mean, I was actually kind of enjoying you coming to
save me...

Avatar: You... I don't understand what-

Setsuna: Because, Lord Avatar... I love you. Sometime between the 5th and
50th time you saved me, I fell in love with you...

Avatar: Setsuna...

Setsuna: What's the matter? Is it how clumsy I am?

Avatar: ... It's not that at all. In all of my efforts to free you from
traps, I think I've started to fall for you, too. Clumsiness and all.

Setsuna: Lord Avatar! I'm...so happy...!

Avatar: Hey! What are you-?!

Setsuna: WAH!

Avatar: It looks like we found the trap you thought was around here. I
suppose it's not surprising that you set it off while hurrying to hug me.
What are we going to do now? We're both trapped!

Setsuna: Heehee... Guess we're stuck with each other now?

Avatar: I said I wanted to be with you, but not like this! HINOKA!! SAVE US!!

Setsuna: Heehee...

(Live2D Confession)
Setsuna: We will always be happy, so long as we're together... How should I
report this to Lady Hinoka?
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A1. Oboro C

Avatar: Hmm, this is unusual. I've actually done everything on my list for
today. Maybe I'll sit back and have a cup of tea before I turn in. There is
that book I've been meaning to finish, too...

Oboro: Lord Avatar! What are you doing in here?

Avatar: Wh-Oboro?! Why are you up so late?

Oboro: I'm cleaning. Couldn't you tell by my mop and broom?

Avatar: In the dead of night, though?

Oboro: Afraid so. I have my duties and training to attend to during the day.
So this is really the only chance I get. Now stop loafing around, Lord
Avatar. You're in the way. Don't you leave that book there! Take it with you!

Avatar: Urgh...so much for a relaxing evening... I suppose the chores must be
done, even if it is nearly midnight. Is there anything I can do to help you?

Oboro: ...

Avatar: Oboro...? Did you hear the question?

Oboro: Hm? Oh, uh, yeah.

Avatar: Really? You seemed anguished over something.

Oboro: F-forget it... Now shoo! I've still gotta sweep in here!

Avatar: I'm going, I'm going...
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Oboro B

Avatar: Whew... What an exhausting day. And I still haven't had dinner yet. I
wonder if there's anything in the kitchen I can take back to my room...

Oboro: ...

Avatar: Is there someone in here? AAAAH!

Oboro: ...

Avatar: Help! S-s-someone! It's a demon!

Oboro: Oh... Lord Avatar.

Avatar: Huh? Oh...it's only you. Whew. I must admit, it's a little creepy to
see you in a dark room with only a single candle.

Oboro: S-sorry...

Avatar: Oboro...is everything OK? You were staring off into the woods for a
moment.

Oboro: Yeah. Everything's fine.

Avatar: I'm not convinced. Your attention was wandering last time, too. Is
something bothering you?

Oboro: Nothing that Lord Avatar should concern himself with.

Avatar: Don't worry about that. You shouldn't keep your troubles bottled up
inside. I don't mind listening, at least.

Oboro: ...All right, since you insist. It's not a problem so much as a bad
memory. When I was a kid, my parents ran a clothing shop in our village. We
were out trading in Nohr when bandits attacked and killed them both. I hid in
the wagon, and fortunately the bandits didn't notice me.

Avatar: I never knew...

Oboro: It all happened on a moonless night, just like this one. I can't help
but remember when the sky gets black.

Avatar: Which explains why your face was so stormy. I'm sorry, Oboro. Here I
am, notionally a Nohrian, asking you to open up to me. It was insensitive.

Oboro: N-not at all! You have nothing to feel guilty for, Lord Avatar. It's
the bandits who are to blame. They're fiends in human shape...

Avatar: Oboro...

Oboro: Oh, um-sorry. I got kind of carried away there, I guess. I'll,
uh...show myself out.
(Oboro leaves)

Avatar: That poor girl...
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Oboro A

Oboro: Midnight cleaning time! Let's do this!

Avatar: More late-night cleaning, Oboro?

Oboro: Yes. Sorry to disturb you at this hour, but I'd appreciate your help.

Avatar: A couple nights ago it was repairing weapons and armor. Last night,
you took inventory of the whole storeroom.

Oboro: Well, better safe than sorry, they say. Come on, Lord Avatar, don't
just stand there. Help or get out of the way!

Avatar: I know what you're doing, Oboro. You're staying busy to pretend that
nothing bothers you during the night, aren't you?

Oboro: ...

Avatar: Is it because spending a quiet night alone reminds you of the night
your parents died?

Oboro: D-don't be silly! There are all kinds of reasons a girl would spend
every night doing chores.

Avatar: But I've noticed you tend to glance grimly out at the forest while
you do these chores.

Oboro: Th-that's because...um...

Avatar: Sorry. I wasn't trying to overstep my boundaries. But you seem
desperate somehow, and it makes my heart ache to see.

Oboro: Hrgh...

Avatar: You don't need to try so hard. It won't bring your parents back...
You have your master, and me, and all the others here to help you.

Oboro: Haha... You saw right through me, Lord Avatar. No matter how hard I
try not to be, I'm a mess. I put up a front so I don't fall apart, and I keep
people away with my stare... But it was never going to work forever. I just
can't do it.

Avatar: Oboro... No one cares if you're a mess! We all have problems. We'll
all help you through yours.

Oboro: Lord Avatar...

Avatar: If you're scared to fight on the front lines, there's plenty to
contribute in back. If you really want, you can just stay here and do the
chores. Everyone knows you as a kind person who always looks out for her
comrades. So let us look out for you. Come to us anytime you want.

Oboro: Lord Avatar... You think they'll help me if I ask?

Avatar: I know they will. An army is founded on people not having to struggle
alone.

Oboro: ...I never saw it like that before. Thank you...so much. I think I was
shutting myself out for no reason. I feel a little better now.

Avatar: Good. You shouldn't hesitate to show your vulnerable side around your
friends.

Oboro: Hahaha. What about my scary side?

Avatar: You mean that face you're always making? Maybe keep that to
yourself...
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Oboro S

Oboro: Um... Lord Avatar?

Avatar: Hi, Oboro. Doing some late-night chores?

Oboro: No...my past hasn't bothered me as much lately. So no cleaning
tonight.

Avatar: That's good. It shows you're growing.

Oboro: Well, I still make that scowl sometimes. I see a Nohrian and can't
help myself.

Avatar: Hmm...well, just be aware that not everyone in Nohr is a villain. And
I'm not saying that in self-defense.

Oboro: Yeah, I know.

Avatar: I think we should judge people by what's in their hearts, not where
they're from. As Hoshidan royalty raised in Nohr, I hope to prove that to
you.

Oboro: Mind proving that to me up close, Lord Avatar? It would be easier to
see if I could stay at your side from now on...

Avatar: If that will help, then of course.

Oboro: ...

Avatar: Um...?

Oboro: You can be so thick sometimes, Lord Avatar. When I say "up close" and
"by your side," I mean...

Avatar: Wait... Oboro, are you saying...

Oboro: You're just getting it now? I love you, Lord Avatar. You've always
watched over me and helped me when I needed it. Now that I've put the traumas
of my past behind me... I want to help you as you've helped me, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: Oboro...

Oboro: Or maybe you don't want someone as fussy and difficult as me...

Avatar: No, don't be silly! I love you too. I love the way you're always
thinking about the best way to help other people. That's why I wanted to help
you-to repay all the kindness you've shown!

Oboro: Lord Avatar...

Avatar: I promise to make this world a place you can feel safe at night-or
any other time. Until I do, I hope you'll stay at my side and come to me for
whatever you need.

Oboro: I'd be delighted to, Lord Avatar. And I'm great at taking care of
people- you know that by now!

Avatar: Then I'll be at your side, counting on you as well.

(Live2D Confession)
Oboro: I hope someday I can love the world as much as you do. Please stay
with me 'til then.
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A1. Kagero C

Avatar: ...

Kagero: ...

Avatar: ...

Kagero: ...

Avatar: Um... Kagero?

Kagero: Yes, milord?

Avatar: You've been watching me from up there for a while. Is there something
you need?

Kagero: Hrm. I suppose you could say that. What I need is for you to remain
safe and sound.

Avatar: I agree with that sentiment, but I should be safe here, don't you
think?

Kagero: What I mean is...it is absolutely vital that we keep you safe. After
careful observation of the army, I've realized that you are critical to
morale. I will keep an eye on you at all times to make sure nothing happens
to you. This also helps my liege, Lord Ryoma.

Avatar: How does this help my brother?

Kagero: It would undoubtedly break his heart if something happened to you.

Avatar: You clearly care deeply for him. How long have you been his retainer?

Kagero: I've served him for some time, though I was under Lady Mikoto's
command before that. Combined, I have spent most of my life in service to the
Hoshidan royal family.

Avatar: I didn't know that... Well, I am grateful for your assistance, but...
You aren't planning on following me around everywhere I go, are you?

Kagero: You will be under my protection day and night, without fail.

Avatar: OK, well... I really need to go use the bathroom...

Kagero: You will be under my protection day and night, with exceptions. I
will vanish whenever you need privacy.
(Kagero leaves)

Avatar: Whoa! She disappeared! Kagero really is a ninja...
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Kagero B

Avatar: Kagero, I have a question...

Kagero: Yes, Lord Avatar?

Avatar: I know you're just doing your job, but... don't you think you should
take a break?

Kagero: I would not be able to live with myself if something happened while I
did so.

Avatar: It's just that...I feel a little on edge, being watched all the time.
If it gets to me, I can only imagine how draining it must be for you to do
it.

Kagero: I've trained for years to perform all the tasks of a ninja, so it
doesn't bother me. But...I understand your point, milord. I will make an
effort to be more inconspicuous in the future.

Avatar: I appreciate that, Kagero. I know your job can't be an easy one...
That reminds me... Do you mind if I ask you something about Ryoma and my
mother?
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Kagero: Go ahead. I'll answer as best I can.

Avatar: How well did Ryoma and my mother get along with one another? Not
being blood related, I imagine they had to figure a few things out.

Kagero: As far as I could tell, they had a very cordial relationship.

Avatar: I'm glad to hear that.

Kagero: I should clarify, though, that they didn't simply start off that way.
The two of them worked very hard to forge their relationship into what it
was.

Avatar: What do you mean?

Kagero: When Lord Sumeragi married Lady Mikoto, it wasn't just the royal
children affected. There were a large number of Hoshidans who felt uneasy
about her becoming queen. Lord Ryoma saw this and took it upon himself to
build a relationship with her.

Avatar: Oh, I see. He wanted to set an example for everyone else to follow.
Heh, that sounds like exactly something he would do.

Kagero: Lord Ryoma intended to make Lady Mikoto feel like she was welcome in
Hoshido. From what I saw, he succeeded completely.

Avatar: That's reassuring. Thank you for sharing this with me, Kagero.

Kagero: Of course, milord.

Avatar: Ehem... Kagero?

Kagero: Yes, milord?

Avatar: I...I need to get changed...

Kagero: Oh! I apologize! I'll give you some privacy.
(Kagero leaves)

Avatar: And just like that, she's gone again...
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Kagero A

Avatar: Hey, Kagero?

Kagero: You require some privacy? I shall disappe-

Avatar: Oh, no! Sorry, I just wanted to ask you something. I'm curious where
your drive to carry out your missions comes from. It seems like all you do is
follow the orders you've been given. I'm sure there are other things you'd
like to do for yourself, aren't there?

Kagero: Of course, but it is the duty of a retainer to work hard for her
liege.

Avatar: That's true, but...I feel like you're far more diligent than any of
the other retainers.

Kagero: ...

Avatar: There must be something deep down that motivates you.

Kagero: *sigh* My clan has loyally served the Hoshidan royal family for many
years. It is my duty as a ninja to continue that tradition. Also...I have an
older brother.

Avatar: You do? I didn't know that...

Kagero: He's been frail since birth. It would be impossible for him to do
even the most simple of martial arts. However, as he is the eldest child, it
was his duty to carry on the tradition. His condition led some to criticize
our clan's loyalty. This hurt my brother more than anything else.

Avatar: ...

Kagero: So I serve in his place, working hard to prove to everyone that our
clan is loyal. I have to protect my clan's honor.

Avatar: I understand, Kagero. Thank you for telling me all this. I can really
appreciate your motivations.

Kagero: Thank you for understanding, Lord Avatar. I'm sorry if my dedication
is ever inconvenient for you.

Avatar: Don't worry about it at all! It's reassuring to know someone like you
has my back.
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Kagero S

Avatar: Kagero...

Kagero: Lord Avatar! Have I intruded again?

Avatar: Oh, no, not at all.

Kagero: Thank the gods. I was worried I was causing you undue stress again...
It wouldn't do for me to drive you to ill health because of my
protectiveness.

Avatar: Not at all! In fact, I've grown used to your presence. Comfortable
with it, actually.

Kagero: Lord Avatar...

Avatar: You know, rather than serving others, I felt it'd be nice to do
something for you.

Kagero: I'm only fulfilling my duty to my clan. There is no need for reward
of any kind...

Avatar: I suspected you would feel that way. But I want to show you my
gratitude for all you've done for the royal family. Not just in my capacity
as a member of it. I...want to express my own feelings.

Kagero: Excuse me, milord?

Avatar: I want to protect you as faithfully as you've protected me. I want us
to be together, Kagero!

Kagero: What?! I mean... I did not realize you had feelings for me, Lord
Avatar... I'm not deserving of such... Lord Avatar, are you sure of yourself?

Avatar: I'm completely sure. Having you around all the time, protecting me,
has allowed me to discover how I feel. I've realized how dear to me you are.
I want to be able to offer you the same comfort.

Kagero: That you would open your heart to me... How can I say anything but
yes?

Avatar: I'm so happy, Kagero! I promise to protect you as you have protected
me!

Kagero: This looks to be the most important mission of my life!

(Live2D Confession)
Kagero: To tell you the truth, I love you, too... I'll never be a traditional
wife...but I'll keep you safe for the rest of our lives.
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A1. Elise C

Elise: Hya! HIIIYAA!

Avatar: Um, Elise? Why are you throwing punches in the middle of the field?

Elise: Waaah! Avatar! I-I'm not doing anything! Really. Not a thing. Or, I
mean, I was just here to pick flowers. YEAH! A pretty girl picking pretty
flowers...

Avatar: Oh, I see. Are you sure about that?

Elise: But of course! I wanted to make you a lovely bouquet. I'M JUST TOO
SWEET!

Avatar: OK then. It just seemed an awful lot like you were practicing your
punches...

Elise: ... FINE! You caught me. You're just too clever for my devious
deceptions. The truth is, lately I've been feeling like kind of a burden to
everyone... I was hoping if I trained secretly I could become as strong as
you are one day!

Avatar: Elise, please don't say that. I promise, no one thinks of you as a
burden.

Elise: You're sweet to say that, Avatar. I love that you're always looking
out for me. But that's exactly why I need to train! That way I can look out
for myself instead!

Avatar: This clearly means a whole lot to you.

Elise: Oh, it means everything to me! Everything! See, watch this...KAPOW! My
killer left hook. KABOOM! My right fist of fury! Kapow! Kaboom! HYAAA!

Avatar: Ah, wow. I'm impressed by your... exuberance. Well then, if it means
that much to you, I'd be happy to help you out. After all, training is twice
as effective with two minds at work.

Elise: You mean it, Avatar?! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You're the
best! I love you THE MOST!!

Avatar: Hahaha, you're very welcome. Now then, let's start with some cardio.
Ready...GO!

Elise: Heehee, yay! Here I gooooo!!
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Elise B

Avatar: Hello, Elise. Shall we start our training for today?

Elise: Hrm... *sigh*

Avatar: Elise, are you feeling all right?

Elise: Not really. It's just... I've been training so hard, but I still feel
like a big ol' burden.

Avatar: Nonsense. You've already improved quite a bit. Be patient. These
things take time.

Elise: Do you mean it? You really think I've improved a lot?

Avatar: Absolutely. But the only way you'll keep getting better is to work
hard every day.

Elise: You're right! No more moping around! I'm gonna do my best from here on
out!

Avatar: That's the spirit!

Elise: So what are we working on today? Kicks? Punches? Intimidating faces?!

Avatar: Today we'll be working on your upper-body strength. Time for some
push-ups! Go on, drop and give me twenty!

Elise: T-t-twenty push-ups? Like, in a row?! Is that even possible? And
besides, aren't push-ups for big, burly, muscular types? Not cute little
girls?

Avatar: That's just silly. Push-ups are for everyone. Everyone serious about
training, anyway.

Elise: I see... Well, if you say so, Avatar. Here goes nothing...

Elise: One... Two... Three... F-four...

Avatar: You're doing great. Keep it up!

Elise: Fiiiiive... Ugh...

Avatar: What's the matter? You're not quitting already, are you? If you want
to get stronger, you can't give up when things get tough.

Elise: But...my arms are wobbly... and I'm getting all SWEATY.

Avatar: No pain, no gain. When you can't take any more, remember why you're
training. You want to be a stronger version of yourself, right? This is how
you'll get there. Think you can handle it?

Elise: I...I CAN! I want to be better! Stronger! SWEATIER!!

Avatar: That's the Elise I know! Now let's try that again. This time, drop
and give me ten!

Elise: OK! One! Two! Threeee!
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Elise A

Avatar: Training time, Elise. Are you ready to get started?

Elise: ...

Avatar: Elise?! What's going on? Why are you crying?

Elise: I...I... *sniffle* *sob* I'm sorry, Avatar. I just feel... *SNIFF* I'm
just so pathetic...

Avatar: Why would you say that? You've been doing so well!

Elise: ... I-I think I've gotten a tiny bit stronger, thanks to you. But...
But... *sob* But when I encounter an enemy on the battlefield all alone, I
still get so s-scared! If I keep being such a weak baby, I'll never stop
being a burden to everyone!

Avatar: Elise...

Elise: I want to help protect everyone... I wanna protect you and Xander...
and Leo... and C-C-Camilla... and everyone else too... I just want everyone
to be safe and happy and to *sniff* live peacefully. But for that to happen,
we've just got to win this stupid war! I can't keep holding us back by being
the weak link...

Avatar: Elise... You sweet, silly girl. Dry those tears. I understand how you
feel, but I promise things aren't so bleak.

Elise: Avatar...

Avatar: War isn't just about fighting. To truly win, you must believe in what
you're fighting for. You have such a pure desire for peace, and that's
invaluable in times like these. So no, Elise, you're definitely not a burden.
You're a ray of light in the dark. Now show me that smile, and please, never
stop trying to improve. You're doing great.

Elise: Avatar... Th-thank you, Avatar! You always know just what to say. I
love you so much!

Avatar: I love you too, Elise.

Elise: All right then, no more messing around! I'm gonna become the best me
ever! I won't stop until I'm the invincible, unstoppable, legendary princess
of Nohr!

Avatar: Haha, that's the spirit!
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Elise S

Elise: Avatar, is that you? What are you doing out here in the field?

Avatar: WAAH! Elise! I... I wasn't doing anything. I mean, I was doing push-
ups. Yes, that's it. Lots of push-ups.

Elise: It didn't look like you were doing push-ups. Trust me, I know what
they look like. Are those... Wait a minute, were you picking flowers? *gasp*
Oh my gosh, those are gorgeous! Can I see them?! Let me hold them!

Avatar: Um...

Elise: Mmmm, what a lovely smell! Ooooh, and they're so PRETTY! Heheh, I see
what's going on, you sly devil. So that's why you were sneaking around. You
have a sweetheart, and these flowers are for her! Am I right? I'm right,
right?

Avatar: ...

Elise: HEEHEE, I knew it! Now spill the beans! Who are you going to give
these to? These particular flowers symbolize eternal love, so it better be
someone special.

Avatar: Yes, Elise. I'm well aware of the special significance these flowers
hold. So, ehem...stay right there, OK? And...hold out your hands.

Elise: What, why? I don't understand...

Avatar: These flowers... These special flowers... I was gathering them for
you.

Elise: But, Avatar... Giving these flowers to someone means you l-l-love
them! Like, LOVE love them!

Avatar: Yes, I know. That's exactly why I wanted to give them to you. Elise,
I know we've been like siblings for a long time now...but we're not siblings.
I gave you those flowers because I care for you, very deeply. I want to take
care of you.

Elise: ... D-does this mean... Are you asking me...?

Avatar: Darling Elise... Will you marry me? I want to spend the rest of my
life keeping you safe and making you smile.

Elise: Oh, Avatar... I'm so happy! But... *sniff* Do you really think I'll
make a good wife? Are you sure about this? Of all the people in the world,
you're the last person I want to be a burden to...

Avatar: Not this again! Elise, you're brilliant and perfect just as you are.
Just keep acting as you normally would. You have nothing to worry about.

Elise: Maybe you're right! Maybe I don't need to change at all. After all, I
already keep you in my heart when I'm playing or fighting... And also when
I'm laughing or crying... Now I can keep you in my arms as well!

Avatar: That sounds perfect.

Elise: Heehee, I like the sound of this. Oh! But what should I call you now?!
Just plain ol' Avatar doesn't sound nearly special enough for my hubby!

Avatar: You can call me whatever you like.

Elise: Lemme think... Hmmm... Ooh! I know! Can I call you..."Honey"?

Avatar: !!

Elise: Wh-what's wrong? Did I say it weird?

Avatar: No, not at all! It's far from weird. Actually, it's wonderful.

Elise: Heehee, I'm so glad to hear you say that! I love you so much...Honey!

Avatar: Elise... Thank you. You've made me so happy.

(Live2D Confession)
Elise: I promise to be a great wife! I love you more than anything EVER!
Never leave me.
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A1. Camilla C

Camilla: Avatar! I've been looking all over for you.

Avatar: Camilla? Is something wrong?

Camilla: No, no, of course not. Now, I'll just sit down first, and...I'm all
ready!

Avatar: This again?

Camilla: That's right-it's time for you to rest your precious little head in
my lap. Would you like a lullaby as well? I know how hard it is to fall
asleep sometimes.

Avatar: Camilla, it's been YEARS since I've done that.

Camilla: Are you sure? It seems like yesterday to me. I could just sit and
stare at your cute little sleeping face for hours. C'mon! I promise I won't
kiss your cheeks while you're sleeping. Oh, who am I kidding? I can't promise
that!

Avatar: Camilla... I'm not a child anymore.

Camilla: So?

Avatar: So...our relationship has to evolve. You don't need to cuddle me to
sleep anymore.

Camilla: I don't see why not!

Avatar: Look, it's normal for a sister to be close to her brother... But this
is something else altogether.

Camilla: So you're worried about what people will think, is that it?

Avatar: Well, yes! I'm not a child anymore, and I need to be taken seriously!

Camilla: D'awww, you're all growed up. I'm so proud of you, my sweet little
brother.

Avatar: Are you even listening to me?
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Camilla B

Camilla: Ah, there you are, Avatar.

Avatar: Hello, Camilla. I suppose it's my nap time?

Camilla: Of course not. I've come to my senses. I know I oughtn't treat you
as a child.

Avatar: Do you mean that? My message finally got through?

Camilla: Certainly. Going forward, I will treat you as the adult brother you
have become. Now then, I was thinking we deserve a small break from all this
action. Shall we pop off to the local hot springs for a spell? Do a bit of a
"spa fortnight," as I like to call it?

Avatar: What?!

Camilla: What do you mean, "what"? It's just a little soaking and relaxing,
dear. Don't we deserve a little extra time to bond?

Avatar: Of course, but... How do you think it would look to the others? I
can't let my friends fight and die while I'm off soaking in a tub!

Camilla: And basking in the rejuvenative powers of daily facial peels! One
mustn't forget the facial peels.

Avatar: I'm sorry, Camilla, but I can't get away for something like that
right now.

Camilla: Oh, I suppose not. It's just that I feel terrible about your
wretched past. Being locked away for so long...unable to run wild with the
other boys. Let alone experience life's simplest pleasures! Like splashing in
the ocean...or playing knights and dragons with your friends. Father didn't
allow that sort of thing, did he.

Avatar: No.

Camilla: Don't you see how hard it was on me? Not to be able to do anything
for my poor little brother?

Avatar: Camilla, please don't cry.

Camilla: You're right, I'm being ridiculous. Letting my emotions overtake me
like that. Just give me a moment...

Avatar: Of course.

Camilla: ...to pack both of our bags! Now, will you be needing any armor, or
can we pack light?

Avatar: Better bring a set, just in case. Wait, what am I saying?
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Camilla A

Avatar: Camilla, can we chat for a minute?

Camilla: Of course, my silly little Avatar! I mean...of course, Avatar. Is
everything all right? You seemed so distressed the other day. And then you
just ran off...

Avatar: I know. I just needed some time to think.

Camilla: Time to think?

Avatar: Yes. Sometimes you come on so strong, and my first reaction is to run
and hide. But...I realized that that's pretty childish.

Camilla: Oh?

Avatar: I mean, here I am trying to get you to treat me as an adult... But
I'm acting like a spoiled brat. I do need to work harder at empathizing with
others. I know that your intentions are pure. And I appreciate how much you
care for me. So...I'd like to spend more time with you. I promise I won't run
away again.

Camilla: Awwww... *sob*

Avatar: Camilla?

Camilla: My little Avatar is growing up right before my eyes. So, where
should we go first? There's a whole world out there to explore!

Avatar: Well, I thought you might have some ideas about that.

Camilla: Oh, I most certainly do! Look at this map.

Avatar: Did...did you just pull that out of your bra?

Camilla: Where else would I keep it? Now, let's see... Ah, yes. See all these
circles?

Avatar: Yes... Is this a map of all of Nohr?

Camilla: Indeed. Oh, I've been planning this for ages! Now, each circle
represents a place I've dreamed of visiting with you.

Avatar: I don't know what to say...

Camilla: First on the list is this field of flowers here. It's absolutely
sublime-a living work of art. This circle is a cavern filled with sparkling
crystals and mysterious rock formations. And, last but not least, a secluded
hot spring not far from our current location...

Avatar: Really?

Camilla: Yes, I want more than anything to go together.

Avatar: Camilla, you meant for us to visit this hot spring from the very
beginning, didn't you?

Camilla: Don't be ridiculous. It just so happens that it's a natural wonder.

Avatar: And it has nothing to do with the-what did you call it? Facial peel?

Camilla: Oh, well as long as we're there, we might as well TRY one...or
two...

Avatar: Well...let me think about it. OK?

Camilla: Oh, certainly! I can wait. I mean, I've already been waiting for
years. Take your time, brother. This will be like the blink of an eye.

Avatar: First things first... They don't actually peel your face off, do
they?
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Camilla S

Camilla: OK, I'm all packed, Avatar. Are you ready for our hot-spring
vacation?

Avatar: Um... I'm actually having second thoughts about the whole thing,
Camilla.

Camilla: You're still hung up on what other people will think-is that it?

Avatar: Yes, but it's more than that.

Camilla: Well, why don't we just get married? Nobody would bat an eyelash at
two newlyweds going on a honeymoon.

Avatar: What?! How do you think people's eyelashes would respond to a brother
marrying his sister?

Camilla: Oh, please. We're not blood related. And everyone knows that.

Avatar: But...we've lived as brother and sister for so long. And everyone
knows THAT, too.

Camilla: You know, I've always been a bit sad that we're not actually
related. But if we got married, we would be!

Avatar: Camilla, are you even listening to yourself?

Camilla: So, is that a no?

Avatar: I...I think it has to be a no, right? Even though there is a part of
me that wants to say yes...

Camilla: There is? Let's build on that! Look, what's the hang-up? You don't
find me attractive?

Avatar: Gods...I had hoped to avoid ever having this conversation...

Camilla: So that's it, then. You find me hideous.

Avatar: Camilla, no! It's just the opposite, I'm afraid. Growing up with a
stunningly attractive sister...who's not ACTUALLY my sister... It was
confusing, to say the least. And now that we're adults of no blood
relation...

Camilla: Oh, Avatar. I never knew you felt that way!

Avatar: Exactly.

Camilla: But don't you see? There's no reason to hide our love any longer.
I'll say it again: we are not related. There's no taboo preventing us from
marrying. We're just like...childhood sweethearts who have finally come of
age.

Avatar: ... ... All right.

Camilla: What?!

Avatar: Let's do it, Camilla. Let's ignore the dissenters and get married.

Camilla: Are you sure, Avatar? I don't want to feel as though I've pushed you
into this...

Avatar: No. I'm certain. Thanks to you, I won't have to live with regret any
longer. You've shown me that being an adult means being true to yourself. I
love that about you...and I love you.

Camilla: I love you too, Avatar. Let's stay together forever.

Avatar: Once the war is over, we can travel wherever we like. Even to the hot
spring you've been wanting to visit for so long.

Camilla: Wait, we still don't get to go right now?

(Live2D Confession)
Camilla: We're a real family now. And I love my family more than anything.
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A1. Effie C

Effie: *nom* *nom* *nom* Mmm...

Avatar: Ah, Effie. Hosting a feast, are you? Who else is invited?

Effie: Oh, hello, Lord Avatar. No, why do you ask?

Avatar: Um...because you have enough food for twelve people laid out here.

Effie: Twelve people? Goodness, no. This is simply my lunch-nothing more. I
expend a great deal of energy in the course of my training, you see.
Afterward, I must refuel. All in the name of protecting Lady Elise, of
course!

Avatar: I see. Well, Elise is lucky to have someone like you on her side.

Effie: Thank you for the kind words! I do hope I'm doing an adequate job for
her. After all, I owe her everything...

Avatar: Is that so? How do you mean?

Effie: Oh, yes. I wouldn't be the person I am today without her.

Avatar: That sounds like an interesting story. Care to fill me in?

Effie: I suppose I could...but it's a long story, and I'd like to eat while
my lunch is hot.

Avatar: Of course! Pardon me.

Effie: Thank you, Lord Avatar. *nom* *nom* *nom*
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Effie B

Avatar: Effie, there you are! I've been looking all over for you. Wait, what
are you doing?

Effie: Oh, Lord Avatar! I'm just patching up this wall. After it rained the
other day, I noticed that a few of the boulders were loose. We can't have
that, can we?

Avatar: I don't understand. What kind of repairs can you possibly-

Effie: Here, I'll show you. HRRRRGH!

Avatar: Unbelievable! How can you lift that rock with your bare hands?

Effie: Aw, it's nothing. Just years of training in service of Lady Elise.

Avatar: That's right... You were going to tell me a story about her the last
time we spoke. Are you still willing to share?

Effie: Certainly. But would you mind terribly if I continue working while we
speak?

Avatar: Not at all.

Effie: Very well. I'll start at the beginning. I was born into extreme
poverty-a child of the streets. And yet Lady Elise herself would often visit
my slum in disguise.

Avatar: Really? I had no idea.

Effie: Oh, yes. Now, let me just grab another rock... HRAAAAAAA! Anyway, as I
was saying, Lady Elise visited frequently, and we became fast friends. Hyup.
HRRRRRGH! Whew! One day, while we were playing, some guards began harassing
us. Lady Elise was forced to reveal her identity to get them to leave us
alone.

Avatar: I see.

Effie: Her glory was so blinding at that moment that I can hardly describe
it. YAAAAAHHHH!

Avatar: Pardon me, Effie, but your repairs are becoming too distracting!

Effie: How do you mean?

Avatar: I've never seen such feats of strength. It's all I can do to refrain
from applauding! Perhaps you can finish telling me the story another time.

Effie: Sure, I suppose so, Lord Avatar. Although...I have a favor to ask of
you.

Avatar: Certainly. Name it.

Effie: All this lifting is making me hungry. I know it's not your place,
but... Would you mind terribly bringing me something to eat? A whole lot of
something, preferably.

Avatar: Of course, Effie. I'll return shortly.

Effie: Thank you, Lord Avatar! Bring as much food as you can carry, please!
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Effie A

Avatar: Hello, Effie. I've been dying to hear the rest of your story. Is now
a good time?

Effie: Of course, Lord Avatar. Now, where did I leave off?

Avatar: Some guards were harassing you, and Lady Elise was forced to reveal
her identity.

Effie: That's right. It was sad, because we both realized we wouldn't be able
to play together anymore. I sat sobbing in the street for hours, until I
realized how I could see Elise again!

Avatar: Go on...

Effie: Well, I realized that I must become a palace soldier.

Avatar: Of course. It all makes sense.

Effie: If I could make it as a soldier, I'd get to spend time at the palace.
And to even be in the presence of Lady Elise once again seemed intoxicating.
From that day onward, I gave everything in my quest to become a soldier.
Fortunately, I turned out to have some aptitude for the profession.

Avatar: Yes, I'd vouch for that...

Effie: Anyway, it wasn't long before my dream came true. Lady Elise took me
on as a retainer. And that's where things stand today. She brought me hope in
my darkest days. I would do anything for her. So, uh, that's my story...

Avatar: Effie, thank you so much for sharing this with me. I may have said
this before, but Elise is truly lucky to have you as her retainer.

Effie: Thank you. That's nice to hear.

Avatar: But? What's wrong?

Effie: Lord Avatar... I feel a bit conflicted. Because lately, you've become
so important to me.

Avatar: And this upsets you?

Effie: Yes-I mean, no! It's just that...well...Lady Elise is always my first
priority. But at the same time, you've been so helpful in battle. And you've
taken such an interest in my humble life story...

Avatar: Effie, there's nothing to worry about. I understand your feelings for
Elise. I would never want to get in between you and her. I know that she
comes first.

Effie: I'm so relieved to hear that! Because we do seem to be such a good
team... On the battlefield.

Avatar: Yes, of course. On the battlefield.
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Effie S

Avatar: Effie! I've been looking all over for you.

Effie: Lord Avatar? What's going on? Why are you carrying that roast turkey?

Avatar: Well, Effie, I figured you might be wrapping up a workout and in need
of sustenance. So, I had one of the cooks prepare a meal for us to share.

Effie: Aww, that's so thoughtful, Avatar! I mean...Lord Avatar.

Avatar: Please, just call me Avatar.

Effie: If you say so, Avatar. Anyway, can we start eating? I'm famished. Ooh,
those dinner rolls look like they're fresh out of the oven. And you even have
soft butter! Gimme!

Avatar: Effie, wait!

Effie: *crunch* *CRUNCH* *ptooie* What am I eating? This one has gravel or
something in it. Yuck!

Avatar: Oh dear...

Effie: Omigosh...is this a ring?

Avatar: Was. It WAS a ring.

Effie: What?!

Avatar: Well, I suppose this is my moment, ring or not. Effie, will you marry
me?

Effie: But...but... You're a prince! And I'm just a humble retainer.

Avatar: I don't care about such things. Why should it matter?

Effie: Well, perhaps it doesn't. But do you even know what you'd be getting
into? When I'm not working out, I'm eating, resting, or guarding Elise. There
isn't much room for anything else. Could you live like that?

Avatar: Effie, the last thing I'd want to do is disrupt your lifestyle. I
know how important Elise is to you. But just think...if we were to marry, she
would become your sister.

Effie: Elise...my sister? I think I'm going to faint...

Avatar: Yes, well, sister-in-law, I suppose. But still. Your bond would be
closer than ever.

Effie: Then...I will. I will marry you, Avatar! Let me just put on this ring-
Oh.

Avatar: Yes. It was rather pretty, I can assure you! But don't worry. It
appears as though the gem has split evenly in two. We can have a blacksmith
craft two matching rings. One for each of us.

Effie: That sounds perfect. I love you, Avatar!

(Live2D Confession)
Effie: Nothing is stronger than my love for you. Except my biceps...
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A1. Nyx C

Nyx: *sigh* It's not here either. I was sure I'd find it here...

Avatar: What's wrong, Nyx? You look upset.

Nyx: Avatar...it's not important.

Avatar: It looks important enough to you. If there's any way I can help, just
tell me.

Nyx: That's very kind of you. But if you really want to help, you can mind
your business and stay out of my problems.

Avatar: Ah, er...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to pry.

Nyx: No harm done. You're young enough that I expect you can't help it.

Avatar: Me? Young? Unless I miss my guess, I'm clearly older than you.

Nyx: Are you through speaking?

Avatar: Y-yes...

Nyx: ...Perhaps I was too harsh. I know your intentions were good. But when a
LADY has a secret to keep, don't go digging for answers. Be mindful of that
in the future.

Avatar: Uh...understood.

Nyx: Good. Now go.
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Nyx B

Nyx: Nothing! How does this volume not contain what I'm looking for...?

Avatar: What ARE you looking for, exactly?

Nyx: Avatar...didn't I tell you not to pry into a lady's secrets?

Avatar: Yes, I remember something like that. But you can't expect me to turn
a blind eye to a friend in need.

Nyx: A friend, hm?

Avatar: If you still insist that I leave, then I will.

Nyx: Hmhm... Ah, to be young again.

Avatar: What?

Nyx: Since you insist, I'll tell you. I'm searching for an artifact mirror.
It's an ancient, sacred treasure, imbued with the power of the gods. It's
rumored to reflect only the truth. And that's all I'll say about it.

Avatar: See, that wasn't so hard. You'll be the first to know if I come
across any mystic-looking mirrors. On a different subject, though...

Nyx: Yes?

Avatar: You keep implying that I'm younger than you. But you seem to still be
in your adolescence, at most.

Nyx: ... So you don't know.

Avatar: Know what?

Nyx: *sigh* I suppose you're bound to find out sooner or later. I may look
young, but in truth, I'm much older than you.

Avatar: What?

Nyx: As a result of a serious error I made in my youth, I'm stuck in this
form. I haven't physically aged in many years, but mentally I'm quite old. If
only I could see my true form...

Avatar: Oh, I see now.

Nyx: Yes. That's why I seek the artifact mirror. It alone can show me what
I'm meant to look like at this age. Now you understand?

Avatar: Y-yes, that explains a lot. Thank you for sharing, Nyx.
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Nyx A

Nyx: Nayah hortek tumlah turlah escheh... Haa!

Avatar: Nyx! What is this?! Are you casting a spell on yourself?!

Nyx: There's no harm in it. Try as I might, I can't find the artifact mirror.
So I thought I'd try to break the curse directly.

Avatar: The curse?

Nyx: Yes. Do you remember how I told you that I stopped aging physically long
ago? It is because I was cursed.

Avatar: I see. How did this happen?

Nyx: I showed a gift for magic at a young age. I was known by many as a
prodigy. Such was my downfall. I became carried away in my inexperience and
lost control of my magic. It backfired, and I have been stuck in this form
since.

Avatar: I never knew of this...

Nyx: But while my body stopped changing, my mind and soul grew older. I was
no longer seen as a prodigy but as a monster. And I don't blame those who saw
me that way. That's what I am.

Avatar: No, you aren't! I've never thought of you that way.

Nyx: Indeed?

Avatar: Not once! If I thought you were a monster, we wouldn't be having this
conversation.

Nyx: ...I suppose not.

Avatar: You're an important member of our force. And you've only become more
so as I get to know you better.

Nyx: Avatar, I...

Avatar: I'm glad you opened up to me. I'm thrilled to finally get to know you
better. I've been searching for that artifact mirror, too, but... Details
have been hard to come by. Still, I'll keep trying!

Nyx: Thank you. But even if you don't find the mirror, I think I'll be all
right. It's enough to know someone cares sufficiently that they'd make the
effort.

Avatar: That's true... But even so, it would be better to find it, wouldn't
you say? I won't give up. Just give me some time and have faith.

Nyx: Very well. I'll keep my expectations low, but who knows? You're so
young...so ambitious, and so fearless. Though I am your elder, who's to say
you're not the more mature of us?
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Nyx S

Nyx: What is it, Avatar?

Avatar: Nyx... Could you look into this mirror for me?

Nyx: Are-are you saying you've found it?! L-let me see at once! ...This isn't
it. This is not the artifact mirror I wanted.

Avatar: No, it isn't. It's a different one.

Nyx: What?

Avatar: This artifact mirror is said to have an interesting property. If it
reflects the image of the one you intend to propose to, you'll get your wish.

Nyx: I don't understand.

Avatar: Then I'll make it clearer for you. Nyx, will you marry me?

Nyx: ... Unbelievable. Why would you toy with me like that?

Avatar: I'm not toying with you. It was a serious question.

Nyx: Indeed? That makes it even worse. I can never be married. Don't you
understand? I'll be young forever. You'll grow old, and the wife walking
beside you will be a young girl. People will talk. And they won't be saying
nice things.

Avatar: I don't care how others see us. Not when I can see your true form.

Nyx: Come again?

Avatar: Well...maybe "see" isn't the right word. But I have a clear picture
in my head of the older, more mature you. She's about shoulder height to me.
A bit thin, just shy of gaunt. With long hair that drapes mysteriously over
her childlike face...

Nyx: Avatar...

Avatar: In my mind, she has these charming crow's feet beneath her eyes when
she laughs.

Nyx: That's enough about my wrinkles, please.

Avatar: Y-yes, well... If you want to see your true form, ask me and I'll
describe her. I'll be your own artifact mirror.

Nyx: Hmhm. I wasn't expecting the artifact to be so big...or so talkative.
But it works for me. Thank you, Avatar. I've never met anyone so invested in
me as you. I feel like I could grow old with you... or the next best thing,
anyway.

Avatar: So you'll marry me?

Nyx: Yes. If you'll have me, that is.

Avatar: I will. It's you I'm worried about-whether you'll still want me when
I'm old and gray.

Nyx: Hmhm. I don't doubt that I will. You and I will stay happily
together...forever.

(Live2D Confession)
Nyx: Somehow you always saw who I really was behind my veil of darkness... I
had forgotten what love felt like. But this is it...this is love. Thank you.
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A1. Selena C

Selena: Grr! Where did it go? Why am I the most cursed person in the entire
world? Ughhh!

Avatar: Selena? I heard shouting... Is everything OK?

Selena: Um, obviously not! I can't find my yukata!

Avatar: Oh no! Wait, what's a yukata?

Selena: You don't even know what a yukata is? Well, for your information,
it's a super- cute dress-type thing from Hoshido.

Avatar: Oh. But aren't you from Nohr?

Selena: What does that have to do with it? And who said I was from Nohr?

Avatar: Sorry, I'm confused-

Selena: Why does it matter where I'm from? I can wear whatever I want.

Avatar: No argument here. If the shoe fits...

Selena: I thought I told you it was a dress, not a shoe. And OF COURSE it
fits-I looked fabulous! But now I CAN'T FIND IT.

Avatar: No need to shout... I'm sure it's around here somewhere...

Selena: Don't you know anything? I was fishing for a compliment there. Jeez!

Avatar: I'm sorry?

Selena: Whatever. Are you going to help me find my yukata or not?

Avatar: Well, it doesn't sound like I have a choice.

Selena: Not if you want to remain my third-best friend, mister. Now, c'mon,
let's find that thing!

Avatar: OK, sounds good. Wait, THIRD best? Who are numbers one and-?

Selena: Oh, don't you worry your pretty little head off about them.
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Selena B

Selena: Hey, Avatar! Didja find my yukata yet?

Avatar: Sorry, I haven't. But, to be honest, after we spent so much time
looking the other day... I sort of assumed it was gone forever. So I haven't
been looking very hard.

Selena: Ugh! You give up too easily.

Avatar: Well, I did look all around the castle, and I asked a few people
about it.

Selena: Well, you feel that you tried your best. I guess that's good enough
for some people.

Avatar: *sigh*

Selena: You're sighing? It's like you don't even WANT to find my yukata.

Avatar: Selena, I would truly like to help you find it, if only for my own
personal relief. Maybe you could tell me a bit more about the garment...

Selena: All right... It's burgundy with a tiny cherry blossom pattern. It's
the same color my mother used to wear a lot. But it probably looked better on
her, of course...

Avatar: Why would you say that?

Selena: Well, she was perfect and she had perfect taste. Kinda hard to live
up to that. Not that I don't come pretty darn close!

Avatar: She "was" perfect? Did she pass away?

Selena: Yeah, but whatever. I'm over it. Anyway, we're talking about my
yukata here. You got the details memorized?

Avatar: Er, yes. Burgundy with cherry blossoms. Oh, one other thing. What
size was it?

Selena: What SIZE?

Avatar: Er, yes?

Selena: That's kind of personal, don't you think? What if I asked you what
color of underwear you were wearing, huh?

Avatar: Um...

Selena: Oh, great. Now you're probably thinking about MY underwear. You're so
nosy, you know that?

Avatar: Selena, please listen! I wasn't thinking anything like that! I just
want to help you find your yukata. I thought it might be helpful to know the
size.

Selena: All right, fine. It's a regular size yukata. Not large, not small.
REGULAR. Got it?

Avatar: Regular-sized. Got it.

Selena: Now, are you done interrogating me? Will you hurry up and start
searching?

Avatar: Yes, I will be glad to take my leave of you at this point.

Selena: Wait, what do you mean by THAT?
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Selena A

Selena: Hey, Avatar! Did you find my yukata yet or what?

Avatar: Well...

Selena: *sigh* Don't bother answering. I can tell by the look on your face.
Whatever. It doesn't matter anymore.

Avatar: What do you mean?

Selena: I mean...we've both looked all over for the darn thing, and it's just
gone. I'm sorry I wasted your time. I know you've got a lot of important
stuff going on.

Avatar: Selena...

Selena: Just so we're clear, I'm not grateful.

Avatar: Well, I'm glad you could clear that up.

Selena: I guess I'll just have to make a new yukata. It'll probably be
challenging, but with my level of talent, I'm sure it will turn out.

Avatar: I think that's a good idea, Selena. Camilla is always saying how
talented you are.

Selena: She...she is? I mean... Of course she is. By the way, what's your
size?

Avatar: My size? You got so upset when I asked about your size the other day.

Selena: Ughhh. This is for a gift so it's TOTALLY DIFFERENT, duh.

Avatar: Fair enough. I was just teasing! But you don't need to get me a gift.

Selena: Well don't worry. It's not like it's a good gift or anything. I just
thought that if I had some leftover scraps of material... Maybe, if I had
time, I could sew them together into a yukata for you. Whatever! I probably
won't have enough material or I'll forget or something.

Avatar: I see. Well, it's the thought that counts.

Selena: Great. So now we just need to go find some cute fabric. Ready to go?

Avatar: Um...

Selena: What do you mean, "um"? Are you ready or not? Most people would BEG
for a chance to go shopping with me.

Avatar: I'm sure I'll be begging for something by the end of the trip...

Selena: Ha, ha. C'mon, let's go! This is going to be fun. Hurry up!
(Selena leaves)

Avatar: And there she goes. Wait, I never told her what size I am!
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Selena S

Avatar: Selena, how are you doing today?

Selena: Fine, fine. But what's going on? I was in the middle of something.

Avatar: Oh, I'm sorry to have interrupted you. What were you doing?

Selena: If you must know, I was packing. Remember how we couldn't find any
decent fabric the other day? Well, I've got a lead on some premium silk, but
I have to go pick it up. It's...a bit of a hike from here.

Avatar: Well, I'm glad I caught you. Because there's no need for you to go.
Here, take this.

Selena: This fabric... It's the same as my missing yukata!

Avatar: Indeed! I found a place that was willing to make a custom order for
you.

Selena: Oh, gods... I don't deserve this. I've been so awful to you. To
everyone...

Avatar: No! Don't say that. I mean, sure, you've been prickly, but that's
just who you are. Y'know, it's funny. I've actually grown somewhat fond of
being belittled-

Selena: Then marry me.

Avatar: What?!

Selena: You heard me. Grow up and marry me, Avatar! Or are you a scared
little baby? Waaah! Waaah!

Avatar: I...no. Wait. What?!

Selena: Look. I've got important things to do. I can't just sit around
waiting for a proposal. So are you gonna marry me or what? Most people would
kill for this opportunity, just so you know.

Avatar: Against all better judgment...I will. I will marry you, Selena!

Selena: Well, good! And you better make me the happiest woman in the world
while you're at it!

Avatar: Does this count as the start of our honeymoon?
(Live2D Confession)

Selena: You're lucky to be marrying me. Just don't screw it up.
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A1. Beruka C

Avatar: Hello, Beruka. What are you up to?

Beruka: ...

Avatar: ...Beruka?

Beruka: It is obvious. I'm repairing my weapon.

Avatar: Oh. Right. I suppose that is obvious. You know, I very much admire
the care with which you treat your weapons. Which reminds me-the other day,
when I saw you on the battlefield-

Beruka: State your business. Quickly.

Avatar: Huh? I don't really have any "business." I just thought it would be
nice to chat.

Beruka: Why?

Avatar: Do I need a reason?

Beruka: If you do not have business, do not speak to me.

Avatar: Beruka... Very well. I'm sorry for bothering you.

Beruka: Thank you. I'll never understand how people enjoy such meaningless
chatter.

Avatar: Well...I guess I'd say it's because people want to get to know one
another. Even now, I feel I've gotten to know you just a little bit better.

Beruka: Why do you feel the need to get to know me?

Avatar: Because I'd like for us to be friends.

Beruka: Why?

Avatar: I...ah...I don't know. It sounds nice?

Beruka: You are strange. May I resume my task now?

Avatar: S-sure. Sorry to bother you. Maybe we can talk about this some other
time...
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Beruka B

Avatar: Working on your weapon again, Beruka?

Beruka: You again. I suppose this is good timing. I need to discuss something
with you.

Avatar: Really? You want to talk with me? About what?

Beruka: Our conversation the other day confirmed my hatred of conversations.
Yet you seemed to think it was a good thing, as it helped you "get to know"
me. What benefit do you think there is to be had in getting to know one
another?

Avatar: As I said before, it's because I would like for us to be friends.

Beruka: Friends? Hmph. These are things people have said about me: "Beruka is
a monster. She does not feel. She is barely human." "Beruka is a peerless
assassin. And there is a reason for that." "She'd murder her own mother if
given the order." "She's a puppet. A sad, murderous little tool with no will
of her own."

Avatar: Beruka...

Beruka: I do not tell you these things to defend myself against them. I am
telling you because they are accurate descriptions. Do you understand now
what kind of person I am?

Avatar: ...

Beruka: I had a mentor who taught me how to kill. I returned that generosity
with violence. My mentor died by my hand. I did not hesitate for even a
moment.

Avatar: What? Why would you do such a thing?

Beruka: Why? What a foolish question. I was ordered to. Nothing more, nothing
less.

Avatar: ...

Beruka: I hope this has been enlightening. No good will come of "getting to
know me" better. Now, excuse me. Milord.
(Beruka leaves)

Avatar: ...
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Beruka A

Beruka: What are you doing here?

Avatar: Just came by to chat.

Beruka: Even after our last conversation? You are strange.

Avatar: Yep! That's me!

Beruka: So? What is it this time?

Avatar: Hm. Let's see... How about we talk about your family?

Beruka: My family? I don't remember them.

Avatar: Why not?

Beruka: I was abandoned before I was old enough to retain any memories. I
don't even know who they were.

Avatar: I'm sorry. It sounds like I hit on a sensitive subject.

Beruka: Don't worry about it. It is what it is. I cannot blame them. They
were neither good nor bad. Few in the slums even believed in such concepts. A
man who was kind enough to give me bread was also a murderer. Was he "good"?
Was he "evil"? Neither. He fed me. He killed. That is all. In the same way,
my parents left me. In the same way, I kill. That is all.

Avatar: I see...

Beruka: May we be done now? This was pointless. Continuing it would only be
more pointless.

Avatar: I disagree. You're an important ally, and I am grateful I've gotten
to learn more about you.

Beruka: Ally? You think me an ally?

Avatar: Yes. Why wouldn't I?

Beruka: I told you I killed my mentor, correct? If given the order, I might
kill you as quickly.

Avatar: Ha. Bring it on! I'll take you on with all I've got.

Beruka: You think you could defeat me?

Avatar: I don't know. But at the very least, I'd certainly make you work for
it.

Beruka: ...Heh. You really are a strange one. But you're all right.
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Beruka S

Avatar: Ah. There you are, Beruka.

Beruka: More questions?

Avatar: Not quite. Today, I wanted to tell you something.

Beruka: Yes?

Avatar: I'll cut straight to the chase. I want to build a family with you.

Beruka: Please repeat your order. I do not understand.

Avatar: It's not an order, Beruka. Here, let me put it another way. I love
you. Will you marry me?

Beruka: I...

Avatar: Yes?

Beruka: I understand the words you are saying, but I think you must be
mistaken. Are you well, milord?

Avatar: Yes. And I'm not mistaken. You're the one I want to spend my life
with.

Beruka: I see. Then I am sorry. I'm not interested in marriage.

Avatar: You aren't? Why not?

Beruka: I cannot say I even truly understand what a family is. I was not
raised in one. I cannot make something I don't understand.

Avatar: I wouldn't worry about that. I mean, I don't really know either.

Beruka: What do you mean?

Avatar: I've always had people who loved me and called me family, it's true.
But I don't know what a normal family is like. Ones where the parents and
children all live in the same place. Where they're all close and loving, and
they see each other every day... That's why I want to have one. I think it
would be a beautiful adventure for us both. So, will you reconsider?

Beruka: Is that-

Avatar: A wedding ring. Yes. I had it made especially for you.

Beruka: Hm.

Avatar: Beruka? What's wrong?

Beruka: I...don't know what to do.

Avatar: You can do whatever you want. I only ask you don't reject it out of
fear that you won't be able to handle it. I will be by your side every step
of the way. We'll help each other through it.

Beruka: I suppose I will hold on to it for now, then.

Avatar: Thank you.

Beruka: I also have one request.

Avatar: Anything.

Beruka: Up until now, we've mostly talked about me. But I want to learn more
about you. I want you to tell me everything about yourself.

Avatar: I would be happy to. We have a great deal of talking to do, I think.
But now we also have all the time in the world to do it.

Beruka: Yes. We do.

(Live2D Confession)
Beruka: This warm, cozy feeling... Is this happiness? I only now realize that
I love you...
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A1. Peri C

Peri: *sniff* *sniff* Waaaaah...

Avatar: Peri? What's wrong? Why are you here crying by yourself?

Peri: Lord Avatar... I uh...*sniff*... Waaaaaaah!

Avatar: It's hard to understand you while you're sobbing so hard. Can you
tell me what happened?

Peri: Don't wanna...

Avatar: Why not?

Peri: Because...because you'll say the same thing as they all did... I'm
gonna kill 'em.

Avatar: Um, what?

Peri: All the ones who made me cry! They're dead meat!

Avatar: H-hey, we all get mad sometimes, but...

Peri: No joke, I'm really gonna slaughter them all!

Avatar: (Whatever happened must have been serious... She's incoherent with
rage. I'd better stay with her until she calms down...)

Peri: Urgh...*sniffle*... Waaaaaaaaaaaaah!
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Peri B

Peri: Urgh...*sniffle* *sob* Waaaaaaah!
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Avatar: Peri, are you crying again? Won't you please tell me what's upsetting
you so much?

Peri: ...Why do you care?

Avatar: Why? Well, because we're allies.

Peri: Allies... Lord Xander said it's important to have those. In that case,
I guess it's safe to tell you.

Avatar: I'm honored that you'd confide in me.

Peri: I'm sad because everyone looks at me like I'm weird.

Avatar: Really?

Peri: Yeah. But of course I'm different! I come from a really noble family.

Avatar: You're the daughter of nobility? No one mentioned that.

Peri: Well, now you know! At home, they called me Lady Peri, and I had
servants waiting on me hand and foot. They all loved me, even when I killed a
few of them.

Avatar: B-back up there. You killed your own servants?

Peri: Uh-huh. I was bored, so I picked up my sword, and TWHACK! I took a
blood bath in the spray that came out! It's good for your skin, you know.

Avatar: E-eep... You...answer to Xander, yes?

Peri: I do! Me and Laslow are Lord Xander's top retainers. Lord Xander's
great because he gives me lots of chances to bathe.

Avatar: (What was he thinking?!)

Peri: Did you say something?

Avatar: Me? No!

Peri: Lord Xander doesn't look at me weird, but everyone else sure does.
Every soldier at the castle kept their distance from me.

Avatar: Do tell...

Peri: Some allies they were! They looked at me funny, and now they have to
die!

Avatar: Th-there's no punishment you go to first before killing them? (Who
have I let into my army?! I can't let her go killing people willy-nilly...!)

Peri: Thanks for listening. I feel a lot better! Here, you can have this in
return. I baked it myself!

Avatar: A hidden talent, eh? Sure, I'll try it. Thank you very much, Peri.

Peri: You're very welcome!
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Peri A

Peri: Oh! Lord Avatar!

Avatar: No tears today, Peri? That's encouraging.

Peri: I know! People still look at me funny... But now they all want to try
my snacks!

Avatar: I'm glad for you.

Peri: I know what you did for me. You talked to them all and told them how
good my snacks are.

Avatar: Guilty as charged. I really did enjoy it, though!

Peri: Thanks, Lord Avatar!

Avatar: It probably helped that I omitted the part about you killing your
servants...

Peri: Sorry, I didn't catch that.

Avatar: Oh, er, I was just reviewing my agenda for the rest of the day.

Peri: What a great day! I'm going to keep churning out treats for everybody.
Especially for you, Lord Avatar!

Avatar: For me?

Peri: Yup! I like being your ally. You were nice to me, so I'll be nice to
you. Like when you listened to my problems.

Avatar: You're very welcome, Peri. I'm really pleased to see this outpouring
of goodwill from you. I can see now why Xander chose you as his retainer.

Peri: Oh yeah?

Avatar: Yes. And I don't think it was entirely because of your bloodlust.
Xander saw the kindness in you, and that's why he wanted you in his company.
I want to make sure I recognize and reward kindness, just as he did.

Peri: Thanks, Lord Avatar. I hope you'll be kind to me, too. We'll be
spending lots of time together!

Avatar: I'm looking forward to it.
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Peri S

Peri: There you are, Lord Avatar! I was looking all over for you!

Avatar: Ah, Peri. I was looking for you too.

Peri: You were? Huh. Well, I'll go first anyway! Come see!

Avatar: See what...?

Peri: Ta-daaaa!

Avatar: Gods! This is enough to feed an army!

Peri: It's all for you, Lord Avatar!

Avatar: Really? Well...I am a bit peckish...

Peri: Do you like red meat?

Avatar: Of course.

Peri: Whew, because I have plenty here! Go on-have some!

Avatar: Maybe just a bite... Mmm! *chomp* *snarf* *nom* What is this, Peri?
I've never had anything like it!

Peri: Yay! Lord Avatar likes it! I couldn't find any good ingredients, so I
had my servants from home bring some!

Avatar: ...You didn't kill them afterward, right?

Peri: Of course not, silly. They did a great job!

Avatar: Whew... Peri...you know what I'd really like? If I could eat your
amazing food every day.

Peri: You're serious? Lord Avatar, are you asking me to...?

Avatar: Yes. That's why I was looking for you, in fact.

Peri: Oh... I'm sorry, but... I can't be your personal chef!

Avatar: My what? N-no, that's not what I meant. What I wanted to ask was,
um...your hand in marriage.

Peri: M-marriage? To Lord Avatar? Someone, pinch me...

Avatar: It's not a joke...or a dream. I genuinely feel that way about you.

Peri: I...I... Uh...urghh...*sniff* Waaaaaaaaah!

Avatar: Wh-why are you crying? Are you that opposed to the idea?

Peri: No, no! Crying isn't always for sad times. Sometimes I cry when I'm
happy! And right now, I'm very, very happy. I love you too, Lord Avatar!

Avatar: Then you'll accept my proposal?

Peri: Yes...!

Avatar: Wonderful! I'll make sure our home is up to your aristocratic
standards. I want you to live in the style you're accustomed to, with
servants. I'll make sure to hire hardy folk, who won't die when you attack
them.

Peri: This is perfect! I'm so excited! Thank you so much, Lord Avatar! I
promise to be a good wife!

(Live2D Confession)
Peri: I know nothing will ever come between us...because I'll eviscerate
anyone who tries.
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A1. Charlotte C

Charlotte: Oh! Lord Avatar! I've finally found you!

Avatar: Hello, Charlotte. Was there something you needed?

Charlotte: Nothing for me, no. But for you, milord... For you I have made a
wonderful lunch! I hope you haven't eaten yet...

Avatar: I haven't, no. That's very thoughtful of you, Charlotte.

Charlotte: It is, isn't it? I was back in my tent, thinking about how you're
always fighting on the front lines... It seemed to me like a nice lunch might
be exactly what you'd need!

Avatar: Thank you very much.

Charlotte: Could you...take a quick look at it, before you eat it? I just
want to be sure that there is nothing in it that isn't to your liking. If
there is, I'll throw it out and make you a whole new meal!

Avatar: I'm sure that won't be the case, but if it makes you feel better...
.. Just as I said, it looks perfect.

Charlotte: Really? I'm so happy to hear that! I poured my heart and soul into
making this lunch for you, Lord Avatar. I started thinking about what I would
make for you last night, and before I knew it... The sun had risen! Teehee!
Anyway, I hope you enjoy it!

Avatar: *munch* *munch* Wow! This is fantastic, Charlotte! The way you've
mixed the flavors is perfect!

Charlotte: Truly? I'm so glad to hear that! It makes all the effort worth it.
*sniffle* Oh dear... Please excuse me, milady. I seem to be overwhelmed with
gratitude... I must step away, or I'll make an absolute fool of myself.

Avatar: Of course, Charlotte. Thanks again.
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Charlotte B

Charlotte: Wait, am I reading this right? THIS is how much we're getting
paid?! What kind of... We're out there risking our lives, and this is all we
get?! What kind of fools do they think we are? This is disgusting! Insulting!
And...and... RAWR!

Avatar: Um... Hey, Charlotte...

Charlotte: !! O-oh my! Lord Avatar! Tee...hee...hee... What are you doing
here?

Avatar: I just came by to return your lovely lunch box... Did I come by at a
bad time?

Charlotte: No! Not at all! And that's so nice of you. Aww, you even washed it
for me!

Avatar: No problem... Hey, this may sound rude, but you...are Charlotte,
right?

Charlotte: What? Of course I am!

Avatar: But...you just punched that tree so hard it fell over. With your bare
hands, too.

Charlotte: Punching? Me? Never! You must be mistaken.

Avatar: ...

Charlotte: All that happened was I reached out...with my fist...to lean on
the tree. Then there was a huge gust of wind! THAT'S what must have toppled
the tree. Teehee, it just made me look freakishly strong is all!

Avatar: A gust of wind? I didn't feel any wind...

Charlotte: ... Damn it!
(Charlotte leaves)

Avatar: Hey, Charlotte, wait! That was so strange. It was like she was two
different people... Hrm? It looks like she dropped something here. Is this...
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Charlotte A

Avatar: Charlotte, there you are! I've been looking all over for you.

Charlotte: Hrmph, what do you need, Lord Avatar? I'm kind of occupied. By the
way, this is how I normally am. Shocking, I know.

Avatar: It is a little surprising, yes...

Charlotte: It really shouldn't be, though. Aren't all women like this? I
mean, putting on an act in order to earn favor with others? It's exhausting,
and it's nice to be able to drop it once in a while.

Avatar: Does this mean that you've given up putting on your act?

Charlotte: Ha! As if. Just because I've dropped the act with you doesn't mean
I'm telling everyone. You're not the only person I was trying to butter up to
get to like me. But I suppose there's no harm in being myself around you all
the time. You're not going to judge me for acting, are you?

Avatar: Not at all. It's just surprising is all. I had no idea, to be honest.
But I'd rather talk to the real Charlotte instead of the girl you pretend to
be.

Charlotte: Really? Wow...

Avatar: Anyway, that's not why I came by today. I just wanted to return your
lunch box. You left in such a hurry before, you forgot it. That really was
one of the best lunches I have ever eaten.

Charlotte: I... Thank you, Lord Avatar. It's wonderful to hear that...

Avatar: I'm glad to say it. It really was a treat. Also, I wanted to return
this to you. You left it behind as well. It looked important, so...

Charlotte: Is that... Ahhh! Give it here! ... It's...for sending money...

Avatar: You mail money? Who do you send it to?

Charlotte: My parents. It may be surprising to learn, but I actually care
deeply about them. Growing up, we never had much, but they always made sure I
knew they loved me. Ever since I left home, I've made sure to send them money
whenever I can. ...I can imagine you don't believe a word I'm saying though,
huh?

Avatar: No, I believe you. After all, you have no reason to lie to me about
this, right? When you were pretending, you seemed helpless and frail. Without
that act, you seem much stronger. And also...more direct.

Charlotte: Heh. Usually people just say I seem really, really scary. In any
case, I have no reason to hold back in battle now.

Avatar: That is very true. And I imagine, seeing you going all in during
battle... I'll be driven to fight better, too!

Charlotte: Lord Avatar, I'll work hard to serve you in any way you need...
But don't even THINK about telling anyone about the real me, OK?

Avatar: Ahaha, I promise.
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Charlotte S

Charlotte: Why the sudden summons?

Avatar: After our last conversation, I thought I'd try opening up a bit, like
you. There is some real value in being honest, and I'd like to do that with
you.

Charlotte: I am...very confused right now.

Avatar: What I'm trying to say is... I love you.

Charlotte: What?! Milord, you're speaking crazy talk. You need to see a
healer.

Avatar: I'm perfectly fine, Charlotte.

Charlotte: If you are in your right mind, then you should know how rude it is
to mock people.

Avatar: I'm not making fun of you! I'm very serious, Charlotte.

Charlotte: We...we did talk about how my helpless- woman thing is an act,
right? How I'm actually an aggressive, tree- smashing girl?

Avatar: Heh, didn't you say the wind blew that tree over?

Charlotte: Shut up-you know that was a lie. My point is, I wasn't honest with
you before. How can you trust me?

Avatar: I think I'd be worried about the kind of person I am if your secrets
bothered me. Everyone has something they'd rather not show to the world.
You're human, Charlotte. And the kind of person you actually are is who I
love.

Charlotte: *sniff* *sniff*

Avatar: Is something wrong?

Charlotte: The tears... They won't stop!! And in case you weren't sure, these
are genuine tears. Sure, I can cry on command, but this is something else
entirely!

Avatar: I believe you, but...why are you crying?

Charlotte: Because hearing you say that is one of the nicest things I've ever
heard... And I've gotten people to say some really nice things about me.
But...are you sure you want to be with me? Really sure?

Avatar: I am completely sure. I think every day with you will be exciting.

Charlotte: Avatar... I'm not entirely sure you're all right in the head.

Avatar: That could be true, hahah. But if so, isn't that a good thing? Two
people, crazy and in love, could never tire of each other.

Charlotte: ... You might be right. Thank you, Avatar.

(Live2D Confession)
Charlotte: I love you, darling. I've always dreamt of this moment! I did
think there would be more golden things around, though...
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A1. Caeldori C

Avatar: *yawn* Woke up a little early today. Maybe I should make the
rounds...

Caeldori: *pant* *pant* Oh, Lord Avatar! Good morning!

Avatar: Morning! What are you doing up so early?

Caeldori: Just doing my morning training. I've been sprinting for the last
hour!

Avatar: Wow! How many sprints have you done?

Caeldori: Huh? Just the one!

Avatar: Y-you mean you've been sprinting for an hour straight?!

Caeldori: Yeah. I just wish I could go for longer. This is nothing compared
to what Father can do. If he wanted, he'd be up even earlier, doing mountain
trails at top speed, no sweat!

Avatar: Ah...did Subaki tell you this?

Caeldori: Nope! But Father is perfect, so I'm sure it'd be a piece of cake
for him.

Avatar: Right. Um. You really look up to your father, don't you?

Caeldori: Don't we all? By the way, did you know that he praises you a lot
too, Lord Avatar? Not just that you're a skilled fighter, but that you've a
good mind for strategy too. He also says you're very knowledgeable and
charismatic.

Avatar: Huh. Really? I never knew he thought all that.

Caeldori: He says that sometimes he thinks you must be a gift to us from the
heavens. One of those rare people who can do just about anything. A hero who
appears in times of terrible crisis.

Avatar: Uh. Does he now? I think he might have gotten a little carried
away...

Caeldori: Lord Avatar-will you be my mentor?

Avatar: What?! Why?

Caeldori: I told you-Father has so much respect for you! There must be so
much you could teach me! Please, make me your disciple!

Avatar: But don't you think Subaki would make a better mentor than me?

Caeldori: Maybe...but he always says he doesn't like doing that sort of
thing. Teaching, I mean. He didn't even change his mind when I said he was
the only one who'd do! I kept saying "You're the best there is!" but he
started sweating and just left. Funny enough, that's when he told me how
incredible you were!

Avatar: Oh. (Oh, Subaki-why hast thou forsaken me?)

Caeldori: Huh? Did you say something?

Avatar: No, no! Haha! It's nothing, just talking to myself.

Caeldori: OK! Well then, I look forward to receiving your sure-handed
guidance in the future!
(Caeldori leaves)

Avatar: Good grief. So Subaki set me up. Ah, well, I can't say I blame him.
He probably just didn't want to let her down. Let's hope I don't, either...
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Caeldori B

Caeldori: Hah! Hyah!

Avatar: Whoa-whoa-whoa?!
(Avatar falls)

Caeldori: Oh no! Are you OK, Lord Avatar?!

Avatar: Y-yeah. I think so. Just slipped. Haha...

Caeldori: I'm sorry. I got carried away and went overboard. You could have
really been hurt!

Avatar: No, it's not your fault. I was just clumsy.

Caeldori: Lord Avatar... You're amazing! To downplay my mistake in order to
make me reflect further on it!

Avatar: What?

Caeldori: Wait. And now that I think about it, my blow didn't even land on
you. You said you fell, but you really just dodged it, didn't you?

Avatar: Er, tempting as it may be to say so, I really did just slip.

Caeldori: The skill it must have taken to dodge that and make it look like a
mistake! Incredible! Wait! And you're trying to deceive me... A-ha! I see
what you're up to! Article 53 of Book 9 of Royal Discourses on Military
Strategy! You sly fox!

Avatar: Caeldori, look-

Caeldori: "In war one should look to deceive one's enemies as to one's own
strengths." "That is the true path to success." You were trying to teach me
another lesson! Wow...I wonder what other lessons you've been subtly trying
to teach me!

Avatar: Uh...

Caeldori: "Do not be ostentatious, but rather act as if success happens by
chance." Page 30 in Article 8 of Book 18! I knew Father was right about you!
I'm so glad you agreed to teach me.

Avatar: Uh, yeah...me too.
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Caeldori A

Caeldori: *pant* *pant*

Avatar: Caeldori? What's wrong? I thought you did your naginata training in
the morning.

Caeldori: I didn't...have time to train this morning... so I'm doing it
now...instead!

Avatar: But the sun's about to go down. It's not safe to train at night.
Maybe you should call it a day.

Caeldori: No! *grunt* I have...to finish. If I skip even one day...all my
hard work... will have been for nothing!

Avatar: But if you overexert yourself and get hurt, it'll be even worse!

Caeldori: I'm fine. A few extra...repetitions aren't gonna...kill me. I know
my...limits! Ahhhhh. Phew. Break time.

Avatar: Look, Caeldori, I think it's very admirable how strict you are about
your routines. But what exactly are you trying to accomplish?

Caeldori: What do you mean?

Avatar: I mean you're already incredibly skilled in one-on-one fights. Only
very few with comparable arms and armor can stand against you.

Caeldori: Which is exactly why I must train-to maintain my skills in this
area.

Avatar: That's a great sentiment, but I think there are other things you
could be working on. For example, I've noticed that in the field, your
teamwork isn't always perfect. Sometimes you go too fast, or take risks to
yourself in order to help others. It's laudable, but dangerous. An army must
fight as one body, not many. So it may be better to save your energy for our
team drills.

Caeldori: Hm. You're right. I never thought of it like that before. My
apologies, milord. I promise to do better in the future. For tonight, I'll
rest up and reserve my energy for tomorrow's team drills.

Avatar: Wonderful. Thank you for listening to me, Caeldori.

Caeldori: Of course. You're very wise, milord. It looks as though I've much
to learn from you yet.

Avatar: Er-I mean, "wise" might be a tad overstating it. I didn't say
anything special.

Caeldori: To think, my mentor is such an incredible man. Such genius! Oh, I
so look forward to our future lessons!
(Caeldori leaves)

Avatar: Ack. I was really hoping she'd be over that stuff by now. But I guess
it's not the worst thing in the world to have someone look up to you. I'll
just have to work that much harder to make sure I don't disappoint her!
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Caeldori S

Caeldori: Avatar. Are you free?

Avatar: I am. Is it time to begin today's lessons already? What did you want
to do first? Sparring, small-unit tactics, military logistics... Heh. It just
struck me. I've been working much harder to improve myself lately. Ever since
you became my pupil, I've just been so driven. It may be bad for a mentor to
say this, but I almost don't want you to outpace me. I don't want to lose
you, I guess. Haha.

Caeldori: Truly? Then...I've a favor to ask you. I want you to teach me
something new.

Avatar: Something new? OK, sure. I'll do my best. I'm a little nervous
though. I'm anxious you'll throw a really complicated question at me. But
whatever it is, I'll answer it! It's my duty as a teacher!

Caeldori: OK. Here goes.

Avatar: Something the matter, Caeldori? You're blushing.

Caeldori: I've admired Father all my life, and so I've always striven to be
perfect like him. But since I became your pupil, I've come to see other
things are more important. Instead of trying to be a perfect person, I now
want to be a good person.

Avatar: A good person?

Caeldori: Yes. Like you. You always put the needs of others before your own.
Even when dangerous, you choose mercy, compassion, and kindness over all
else. And I started to think that I'd like to be that kind of person too.

Avatar: Haha. Thank you for the kind words, but I don't know if I'm as
saintly as you think. But as far as trying to be a good person- that's a
noble goal. It's a bit vague, though. Is there anything in particular you'd
like me to teach you?

Caeldori: Yes. You have many wonderful qualities, but the one I admire most
is your compassion... So...I want you to teach me...about love.

Avatar: Agh-um-er-you-what?!

Caeldori: I see. That's OK. It was foolish of me to ask.

Avatar: I-I just don't think I have anything to teach you. I mean, there's
nothing to teach, right? You just have to learn for yourself. Besides, I'm
not sure how it would help you to be a good person...

Caeldori: OK! I'm sorry! You look so flustered. This isn't at all how I'd
wanted things to go... Why do I always fall in love with men who never love
me back? In the Deeprealms, I fell in love with my guardian...who was
married. With kids. And after I left, I fell for someone who turned out to be
engaged to another. Agh! I'm so pathetic! How will Father ever respect me?

Avatar: You went through all that? I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to- I never-
Wait, does this mean you love...?

Caeldori: You? Yes, it does.

Avatar: I-I see...

Caeldori: If you're going to reject me, then get on with it. I understand.
It's what's always happened. I'm used to it by now.

Avatar: No, no. Caeldori...I love you too. It's just...

Caeldori: What? What is it?

Avatar: If we're to be together, I can't be your mentor anymore. We must be
equals. I'll still teach you things, but I want to learn from you as well. Is
that OK?

Caeldori: Yes! Of course it is! Oh, Avatar. So then you'll be mine?

Avatar: Well, in that case...yes. I will.

Caeldori: Really?! Thank you! Thank you so much!

Avatar: Haha. There's no need to thank me, Caeldori. I'm not doing it as a
favor. I'm doing it because I love you.

Caeldori: Oh. Yes, of course. I'm just so happy. It's like all my prayers
have been answered. It's the first time in my life I've ever felt this way. I
promise, I will do everything in my power to make you happy...my love.

(Live2D Confession)
Caeldori: Our love is eternal; somehow I just know it. If we cross paths
again in a distant future, dear love...promise you'll remember me. Promise...
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A1. Mitama C

Avatar: Mitama? Mitama, you in there? She's not coming out, but I know I
heard her...

Mitama: I've nothing to say / I will never come outside / Away from my bed.

Avatar: Oh, so you ARE in there! Perfect.

Mitama: H-hey! Were you not listening? I told you! "I will never come
outside"!

Avatar: I know! That's why I came in.

Mitama: Oh. Right. So...what did you want?

Avatar: Nothing in particular. I just wanted to come chat with you, is all.
You're always locked up in your room. I figured you must get lonely
sometimes. I know I was.

Mitama: You were? Did you used to lock yourself away as well?

Avatar: Not quite. Unlike you, I wasn't exactly allowed to leave. Or...is
there something keeping you in that I'm not aware of?

Mitama: To be all alone / Cloistered from the fallen world / It is a
blessing. There is nothing compelling me to remain. I simply enjoy it.

Avatar: I figured as much. So what do you spend all your time doing inside?

Mitama: As you no doubt have guessed, I read and write poems. Haiku, in
particular.

Avatar: Haiku?

Mitama: It is a poetic form belonging to the Hoshidan literary tradition. The
first line contains five syllables. The second, seven. The third, five again.
It lends itself to brevity and the juxtaposition of striking images.

Avatar: 5-7-5, huh? Maybe I can come up with one! Sweet Mitama / Loves to
read and write haiku / A poetic form. How was that?

Mitama: You used four syllables in the first line!

Avatar: Oh. You're right. OK, OK! Let me try again. Courage and genius / Are
less important in war, I think / Than weapons and foodstuffs. How's that?

Mitama: I am concerned for you. Do you not know how to count? The syllables
were all wrong. And pointlessly so! You could have just removed the "I think"
and changed "foodstuffs" to "food"! I do not understand how one could
possibly be so inept. Thank goodness our victory does not depend upon your
poetic skills.

Avatar: I'm sorry. This stuff is harder than I'd thought. But I won't give
up!

Mitama: Slim expectations / A heavy sigh escapes me / Little more to say.
*sigh* I will await your improvement with few to no expectations. Good day.
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Mitama B

Avatar: Ate beef ribs last night / But they were not very good / Unmarinated.
Woke up this morning / With a really weird cowlick / Isn't that something?
How about those? Am I a master poet yet?

Mitama: Well, I suppose they do follow the 5-7-5 pattern. But... *sigh*

Avatar: What's wrong? Did I not do a good job?

Mitama: No. Syllable count is not the only thing of importance in the
composition of haiku. You need to consider the images you invoke and the
emotions you evoke. The ideas of transience, imperfection, and incompleteness
are key here. Together, they embody "wabi-sabi."

Avatar: Wabi...sabi? Like wasabi?

Mitama: Teehee. No. Wabi-sabi is a Hoshidan aesthetic worldview. Good haiku
always show an understanding of and appreciation for wabi-sabi. Here, allow
me to compose an example for you: So long you've been gone / I will become
young again / Before you return. This is a poem about a woman waiting for her
husband to come back to her. She has grown old waiting and believes he will
never come back.

Avatar: Oh, I get it! She says she'll be young again before he returns
because it's impossible!

Mitama: Yes, but that's not the only meaning. His return would also bring her
a youthful joy. Or, alternatively, it could mean she will die and be reborn
before he comes back. The concision of the haiku form therefore allows for
much ambiguity. And this is where much of a poem's beauty lies-in its
ambiguity.

Avatar: Wow. You really know your stuff, don't you, Mitama? Please, go on.
I'd like to hear another one.

Mitama: I would be happy to. Listen: A blast of cold wind / White crystals
drift from heaven / The gray firmament. Observe how the word "winter" is
never used, yet it is present throughout. Seasonal terms are used to indicate
it without telling the reader outright.

Avatar: I see, I see! Very good! I think I'm starting to get it.

Mitama: That is the key to haiku-to subtly stir the heart through simple,
suggestive images. I encourage you to try to use such seasonal terms in your
own poems.

Avatar: I see. But this makes me wonder... If you write about seasons so
much, shouldn't you go outside more?

Mitama: Huh?! W-well, I...I...

Avatar: It just seems like you'd have a better idea of what to write if you
experience them.

Mitama: Well, that may be true, but-

Avatar: Splendid! Then let's go out next time and get some fresh air.

Mitama: Um, O-OK. Sure. I cannot say "no" / Inexorable logic / Compels me to
go.
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Mitama A

Mitama: The soul of Nature / Stirs in the stillest dewdrops / Gems on
greening leaves.

Avatar: Hm. So with this one you're saying that water is the essence of all
life, right? Because it's the "soul" of every living thing in nature?

Mitama: Precisely. Now, for something new: In red evening / When the crows
caw their sad song / I contemplate time. Burning now through the mountains /
Is the sadness of their song. This is a slightly different form, called the
tanka. It's like a haiku, but with five lines. The last two have seven
syllables.

Avatar: I see. It's very beautiful. And this one is about autumn, right? "Red
evening" doesn't just mean any old sunset, does it?

Mitama: You are exactly correct. I'm impressed you caught that. It means
you've been listening. It makes me very happy to see you've begun to
understand haiku.

Avatar: Thanks! I think I've started to enjoy writing them too. Here, let me
try one: The air glittering / In the spaces between trees / Sunlight dripping
through.

Mitama: Very good! Such beautiful imagery. And you used a deft hand in
indicating the season. The air glitters because there is both sunshine and
rain; hence, springtime.

Avatar: Heh. Can't get anything past you, can I? OK, now I want to try a
tanka. Here goes! A vision in dreams / The dark skyline of my home / Alights
on my sight. Arms reach for this outer dark / But my legs walk in the light.

Mitama: Is this a poem about your home country?

Avatar: Haha. You got me. Last night I dreamed of Nohr.

Mitama: I see. You miss it so much, and yet do not abandon your task. That is
true strength. Well, in any case, you have improved greatly. I have nothing
more to teach you.

Avatar: You think so? Well, anything I've learned has been because of you.
Though I admit, most of my images come from being outside, not from other
poems.

Mitama: I...see. What an unpleasant way to write.

Avatar: Maybe you should spend a little more time outside too, Mitama. It can
only help your poetry, right?

Mitama: I shall think about it. Somewhat. Maybe.

Avatar: You want to go on a hike tomorrow? Sounds great! I'll see you soon!
Bye!
(Avatar leaves)

Mitama: ...Did he do all this just to get me to come outside more? Heh. The
trickster prevails / But leaves his victim happy / For such are his charms. I
think I like this man.
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Mitama S

Avatar: ...

Mitama: H-hello? Avatar? I thought you wanted to read me a new poem of
yours...

Avatar: Ah-uh-well, yes. I-I just feel shy, I guess.

Mitama: *sigh* I understand. It can be scary to share something you've
created. You're also revealing what's in your heart. But that should not stop
you. A true poet's work / Only reaches transcendence / By baring his soul. It
is only through vulnerability that we learn to be stronger.

Avatar: OK. You're right. I'll read it to you.

Mitama: I am all ears.

Avatar: Only through poems / Did I come to understand / These feelings
inside.

Mitama: Hm?

Avatar: I offer my love / To the woman I adore / Through these, my verses.
Everything I feel / All that resides in my heart / Is for you, my star.

Mitama: What?! You mean...

Avatar: Haha. Yes. This was more than just a poem. It was a confession.

Mitama: I can't believe it. You really feel that way about me? I am
overwhelmed / Such confusion in my heart / Foolish, wild, and blind.

Avatar: I'm sorry. I know this is sudden, but I could not hide my feelings
any longer.

Mitama: Your poem, just now / Has shattered my very soul / With supernal
might.

Avatar: Shattered?! What's supernal? I'm sorry, Mitama! Have I offended you?

Mitama: You left me stricken / Smote me with the blade of love / You left me
stricken.

Avatar: By the blade of love... Wait. Do you mean stricken in a good way,
then? So...you're actually happy about my confession?

Mitama: Yes. I am. I am so very happy, I could cry. This is the first time
I've written poems with such emotion. Will you stay by my side forever and
write poems with me?

Avatar: I would have it no other way.

Mitama: My heart is giddy / A new adventure awaits / We go together! Heehee.
I love you, Avatar!

(Live2D Confession)
Mitama: How can it be that at the happiest moment of my life, I cannot think
of a haiku? Oh, well. You know I love you, right?
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A1. Rhajat C

Avatar: ...

Rhajat: *stare*

Avatar: Hello, Rhajat. Did you need something?

Rhajat: Nope. *stare*

Avatar: I see. Well, would you mind not staring at me so intently?

Rhajat: Why? I'm not making any noise or physically disturbing you.

Avatar: I suppose that's true. But it just makes me feel a little
uncomfortable. It seems every time I turn around, you're there, peeking at
me.

Rhajat: Don't worry about it. I'm just watching over you.

Avatar: But why?

Rhajat: Because you're my soul mate, of course.

Avatar: What makes you say that? We barely know each other!

Rhajat: Because you saved my life. Watching over you for the rest of yours is
the least I can do.

Avatar: I actually think that's the MOST you can do, Rhajat. And it's not
necessary. Yes, I saved your life, but you would have done the same for me.
As would anyone.

Rhajat: Uh...sure. Anyway, even if you hadn't saved my life, our fates were
already intertwined.

Avatar: How so?

Rhajat: You really don't remember? Muhahaha...this is going to be fun. I'll
be observing you even more carefully from now on...

Avatar: Well, this went poorly...
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Rhajat B

Rhajat: Heh heh...

Avatar: Ahem.

Rhajat: Hahahahahaha...

Avatar: AHEM!

Rhajat: Hee...

Avatar: You know, Rhajat...you're not as stealthy as you think you are. I can
hear you laughing!

Rhajat: I'm not laughing. I'm GIGGLING. Because following you around makes me
giddy! And because I have a secret.

Avatar: Why don't you just tell me what it is? You know you want to.

Rhajat: No, this is much more fun. Muhaha!

Avatar: Fine. I'm not going to do anything for the rest of the day. You can
just stand there and watch me do nothing if you want.

Rhajat: Ugh. Fine. If you're gonna be that way, I guess I'll spill the magic
beans.

Avatar: Great. Let's hear it.

Rhajat: Well...you've been wondering why I'm so obsessed with you...

Avatar: Because I saved your life. Right?

Rhajat: No. Because you saved my life TWICE.

Avatar: What?! How is that possible? We never met before Hayato led us to
your village.

Rhajat: Oh yes, we did... Do you remember when you came to visit my
Deeprealm? There was a wild little girl there who ran around tirelessly,
curious about everything.

Avatar: That was you?!

Rhajat: It was! I know it doesn't sound like me at all...but my whole life
changed that day. In all my youthful enthusiasm, I nearly ran myself straight
off a cliff. But you were there to catch me. It took me until the other day
to make the connection that it was you. Heh, heh...

Avatar: Gods...I do remember that! But that little girl-I mean, you... You
were so different. So...outgoing.

Rhajat: Yeah, well...that incident changed everything.

Avatar: I'm so sorry.

Rhajat: Don't be! It was the happiest day of my life. It made me realize that
life is precious and I should be a little more selfish. Hayato hated it, but
I started dabbling in the dark arts...teaching myself magic. Honestly, I owe
you everything.

Avatar: Well, you're welcome. I guess...

Rhajat: Is that all you have to say?

Avatar: I'm sorry. I'm just in shock. I might need a little time to process
this.

Rhajat: OK. See ya.

Avatar: Wait! Rhajat!

Rhajat: Yes?

Avatar: I...uh. About that time...

Rhajat: Spit it out, Avatar!

Avatar: Sorry. It's nothing. Let's talk later.

Rhajat: Hmm...
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Rhajat A

Rhajat: Avatar...I need to know something. What were you about to say the
other day?

Avatar: Oh, right. It was nothing. I was just going to apologize.

Rhajat: For...what?

Avatar: For the way I treated you when you first started stalking-I mean
WATCHING-me. I see now how much impact I've had in your life... It's totally
understandable that you'd have strong feelings toward me.

Rhajat: Understandable, huh... You're talking to me like I'm still a little
girl.

Avatar: Gah! You're right. I'm sorry again. Let's start over, shall we? I'm
Avatar-nice to meet you! Let's pretend I haven't saved your life twice.

Rhajat: Ooh, role-playing... I like it. I'm Rhajat. I like cursing people,
stalking people, and long walks through the graveyard. Heehee!

Avatar: Haha! Wait. You weren't joking, were you?

Rhajat: You're so cute when you pretend to be terrified of me. Heh, heh...

Avatar: Yes. I was pretending.
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Rhajat S

Avatar: ... I know you're following me, Rhajat. I can hear you giggling
again.

Rhajat: Heh. Aww, it's no fun if I can't surprise you every so often. Lately
you've been noticing me right away.

Avatar: Well, one should get to know his own stalker-that's what I always
say. So, did you need something?

Rhajat: Actually...yes.

Avatar: Well? Is it bad? You look upset.

Rhajat: I...I just wanted to let you know that I'm going to stop following
you around.

Avatar: Really? Why?

Rhajat: Because that's what you want, isn't it? I've been a nuisance this
whole time. That's no way to treat your hero.

Avatar: Your...hero? Gods... Rhajat, I'm so sorry to have given you the wrong
impression. To be honest...I've enjoyed having you around...pretty much all
of the time.

Rhajat: Do you mean that?

Avatar: I do. I don't know what I'd do anymore if I looked up and you weren't
there. I...I've even followed YOU around once or twice.

Rhajat: What?! And I didn't notice? Grr!

Avatar: Hah! Maybe I've learned a thing or two from you.

Rhajat: I assure you that you still have more to learn. But I'm glad to see
that you're becoming as obsessed with me as I am with you.

Avatar: Perhaps we should stop sneaking around each other like this... I'd
like to spend the rest of my life with you in plain sight.

Rhajat: Eh, that doesn't sound so great. I'd like to be stalking you at least
20 percent of the time.

Avatar: Fair enough. Will you marry me, Rhajat?

Rhajat: I will. I love you, Avatar!

(Live2D Confession)
Rhajat: I've got you right where I want you. And I'm never going to let go...
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A1. Selkie C

Selkie: Grrrrr!

Avatar: Selkie?! Why are you growling at me like that?

Selkie: RAWR!

Avatar: OK, I can see that you're upset. But can we talk this through?

Selkie: Ugh, FINE. I just want to know why you interrupted me in that battle!

Avatar: You mean when you were about to finish off that opponent?

Selkie: Yeah! We're supposed to be on the same team. What were you thinking?

Avatar: Selkie, that opponent was already defeated. I stopped you out of
mercy.

Selkie: Defeated? He was still alive. He could have healed and attacked any
one of us! Besides, when I'm in my animal form, it's not easy to just pull
back like that. You of all people should understand.

Avatar: I'm afraid that I don't have the same kind of hunting instinct that
you do. But I must ask you, for all of our sakes, to remain focused on the
battlefield. Think about how your actions are impacting the greater cause.

Selkie: Meh, I don't get it. You're going to have to do better than that.

Avatar: *sigh*
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Selkie B

Avatar: Selkie? What's the matter? And what's that in your mouth?

Selkie: *nom* *nom* *nom* It was a bird, of course! I was going to see if you
wanted one. So...do you? It'd only take me a minute to catch another.

Avatar: Thanks, but no thanks.

Selkie: Your loss! Bird meat is delicious because it's so fatty. Mmm... I may
need to catch another one for myself...
Avatar: You must be a pretty good hunter if it's that easy for you to catch a
bird.

Selkie: Well, I don't mean to brag, but I once caught 50 birds in a day.
But...I don't catch that many anymore.

Avatar: Oh? Why's that?

Selkie: Well, my dad told me that if I keep on catching that many, they'll
disappear. So, I usually only catch one or two if I'm hungry or if I want to
sell one at market.

Avatar: That seems quite reasonable. And...it sort of relates to what we were
talking about the other day.

Selkie: I don't remember... What were we talking about?

Avatar: Remember the soldier you felled in battle? You were going in for the
coup de grace, and I stopped you.

Selkie: The coup de what now?

Avatar: You were going to kill him, Selkie. Even though he no longer posed a
threat. Sometimes it's important to show a little mercy. You never know... It
could come back and benefit you later.

Selkie: Or HE could come back from his injury and stab me when I'm not
looking!

Avatar: It's possible...but unlikely, given that both of his arms were
broken. Anyway, the point is that that soldier could have offered us
information. And what if you found yourself in a similar situation? Disarmed,
disabled, but still alive... Would you want a second chance?

Selkie: Hmm...

Avatar: There's a certain balance to the world, I think. We'd do well not to
disrupt it.

Selkie: Balance, eh? All right, got it. Thanks, Avatar!

Avatar: I hope I got through...
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Selkie A

Selkie: Avatar! Avatar!  Did you see me?

Avatar: Hi, Selkie. Did I see you...when?

Selkie: In the last battle, silly!

Avatar: Ah. I did! You stopped attacking the moment the enemy lost the will
to fight. I was extremely proud of your judgment.

Selkie: Yay! I told you I understood your lesson. And I knew you'd be proud.

Avatar: So, how did it feel? Were you worried about a fallen enemy springing
back to life?

Selkie: A little bit, to be honest. And I also really like fighting, so it
was hard to stop when I was having fun... But what you said makes a lot of
sense. If I catch all the birds at once, I won't have the fun of catching
them later!

Avatar: Excellent. I'm sure glad you're on my side, Selkie.

Selkie: Me too, Avatar! See you later!

Avatar: I wish I could be that carefree at the end of a bloody battle...
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Selkie S

Selkie: Hey, Avatar Get over here! *pounce*

Avatar: Selkie! What are you doing? Get off of me!

Selkie: What? What's the big deal? You don't wanna wrestle?

Avatar: No! I...I don't think it's appropriate.

Selkie: Pfft. Appropriate? I wrestle like this with all of my friends!

Avatar: Well...I guess I've been starting to think of us as more than just
friends, Selkie.

Selkie: Oh, yeah! You're totally like my BEST friend these days. And you're
also kinda like a teacher. I've learned a ton from you.

Avatar: Er, I'd rather that you didn't think of me that way...

Selkie: Heehee! Too bad, teach! Now, try and get out of this headlock!

Avatar: Selkie! I said stop!

Selkie: Aww, you really mean it, huh?

Avatar: Yes, Selkie. I do. I'm sorry for pushing you away like that.

Selkie: No, I'm sorry for being so wild and goofy. Do...do you hate me?

Avatar: No! Just the opposite! I mean... Ugh...why is this so hard?

Selkie: Just say whatever it is you're trying to say, silly! As long as you
don't hate me, I promise I won't get offended.

Avatar: OK. Here goes. I...I think you're really cute, Selkie.

Selkie: Is that it? 'Cause I think you're kinda cute too, dum-dum.

Avatar: But...it's more than that. When you're around, my heart starts racing
and I get flustered...

Selkie: Well, that sounds like...

Avatar: I'm in love with you. There, I said it. Now I guess you can go ahead
and put me in that headlock...

Selkie: Aww, if I put you in a headlock, it's going to be a headlock of love.

Avatar: So, er...somewhat like a hug?

Selkie: Yeah! I think I'm in love with you, too. This is great!

Avatar: Is this really happening? Surely love can't be this easy...

Selkie: Why not? It should be the easiest thing in the world, shouldn't it?

Avatar: Well, it seems you're the one who should\nbe offering me lessons.
Because I think you're right.

(Live2D Confession)
Selkie: Aww, you're the best! Get ready for a love tackle!
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A1. Ophelia C

Avatar: Have a moment, Ophelia?

Ophelia: No. I'm in the middle of soaking up the duskiness of my immediate
atmosphere.

Avatar: Er, what?

Ophelia: I'm meditating.

Avatar: Oh, I see.

Ophelia: Can our spirits commune later?

Avatar: Sure. I didn't mean to bother you. I only found a gemstone that you
dropped. I'll leave it over here.

Ophelia: A gemstone? Th-that's one of my most precious pieces of quartz!

Avatar: It is? Glad I found it then.

Ophelia: This gemstone can only be wielded by the purest of maidens to read
the stars. How could I have dropped something so important to my methods?!
Thank you, Avatar.

Avatar: (I had no idea a speck of quartz could be such a big deal.)

Ophelia: Hmm? Say something?

Avatar: Uh, no. Nothing at all.

Ophelia: Ha! Few alive could know the true value of this gemstone. In fact,
only chosen ones know, like my father and I.

Avatar: Chosen ones?

Ophelia: Exactly. Now if you'll excuse me, I'll get back to soaking up
duskiness from the atmosphere.
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Ophelia B

Avatar: Hello, Ophelia.

Ophelia: ......

Avatar: Sorry. You're meditating again. I'll come back later.

Ophelia: No need. I always have time for you. You might not be a chosen one,
but you did reunite me with my mystic quartz!

Avatar: Oh, that's right. I almost forgot.

Ophelia: And so, my quartz-savior, what can Ophelia Dusk do for you today?

Avatar: I found this gemstone in the dirt. It looks a little like quartz. I
thought it might be yours too.

Ophelia: No, that's not one of mine. But, whoa! It's pretty stuff. Way
pretty!

Avatar: Uh, hello? Ophelia? Are you there?

Ophelia: Why, yes! I am! Why do you ask?

Avatar: You usually say things more fancifully than "whoa" and "way pretty."

Ophelia: Ah, you noticed. Just a lapse of my powerful vocabulary... That
happens sometimes when I'm so overcome by beauty. Now, may I keep this?

Avatar: Of course.

Ophelia: I must give it an evocative name. Any ideas, Avatar?

Avatar: Um, not on the spot, I don't.

Ophelia: I know that naming such an exceedingly dazzling gemstone must be
hard. Give it a try though. What's the first thing that comes to mind?

Avatar: Er, the Pretty Gem?

Ophelia: Awful. Zero points. Rejected.

Avatar: Huh?!

Ophelia: Don't huh me. I should be huh-ing you!

Avatar: You...sound different again. Almost like you're two people, Ophelia.

Ophelia: If you won't try to give me a good name, then I won't give you the
real Ophelia.

Avatar: Pretty Gem was that bad? How about you give me a good example?

Ophelia: All right, how about the Wakeful Lode? Or...or...or... The Evil Eye
of the Marquis? Anything more sensible than the Pretty Gem. I'm sorry to be
so judgmental. It must be hard, not being a chosen one.

Avatar: Er, yes?

Ophelia: All right. You just need more time. Ponder this quartz... Next time
we meet, unleash a name that will light the world on fire!

Avatar: I'll...I'll try my best.
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Ophelia A

Ophelia: Salutations, Avatar! Have you come up with a proper name for that
wondrous quartz you found?

Avatar: I think so.

Ophelia: Then let's hear this name! Sent from the heavens to your lips! Now
to my ears!

Avatar: Reckless Reckreck?

Ophelia: What?!

Avatar: It just popped into my head. I knew it was no good...

Ophelia: Are you kidding? Reckless Reckreck is astounding! Well done, Avatar!

Avatar: Huh?

Ophelia: Last time, your name failed because you forced yourself to make it
sound good. This time you went with your gut. Reckless Reckreck-brilliant!

Avatar: Oh, well...neat!

Ophelia: It is infinitely more than neat. For now I bow to your naming
prowess. More than that, I now know that you are a chosen one.

Avatar: I'm a chosen one?

Ophelia: Without a doubt. We may be separated by blood, but by this...? We
are family. Do you think that's too much, too soon? Then if not family, let
us call ourselves best friends forever.

Avatar: That sounds fine by me. To be honest, even when we were arguing the
other day, I thought it was fun.

Ophelia: Really?! Awesome! Hmm. How about I fill you in on one of my greatest
secrets?

Avatar: Are you sure?

Ophelia: Yep! Ta-dah! It's this mark on my skin. It appeared right after I
joined you all. It's the mark of the chosen ones. At least I think so?

Avatar: You're not sure?

Ophelia: It has an odd shape. Maybe you have one of these marks too! If you
don't...I'll draw one on you.

Avatar: That would be nice. I think it's a powerful- looking shape.

Ophelia: You do? Then that's another sign that you and I were meant to be
friends!

Avatar: Best friends forever.
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Ophelia S

Avatar: Is there something wrong, Ophelia?

Ophelia: Everything. I fear that I'm not really one of the chosen ones.

Avatar: That can't be!

Ophelia: If I was, I should be able to do the most amazing things. But
lately, I feel as if I'm nothing but hot air-not chosen at all.

Avatar: But isn't your father one of the chosen ones? It's in your blood!

Ophelia: I thought so, but all I really have as proof is this odd mark on my
skin. It might just be an ink stain that hasn't gone away yet.

Avatar: That is most certainly not a stain. It's a mark. You are a chosen
one!
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Ophelia: How can you say that?

Avatar: No one lives as vividly as you. The way you name everything too!
Besides, I choose you, which makes you chosen yet again.

Ophelia: What do you mean, you choose me?

Avatar: That gemstone I gave you... Do you have Reckless Reckreck?

Ophelia: It's right here.

Avatar: I researched this gemstone. Turns out it's legendary. The giver of
Reckless Reckreck and the recipient are bound by fate.

Ophelia: By fate?!

Avatar: Suddenly, it all made sense-the way I always want to be near you. The
legend is referring to us.

Ophelia: Oh, Avatar, I had no idea...

Avatar: Can I borrow Reckless Reckreck for a while? I want to have it set
into a ring.

Ophelia: A ring of power?! Clearly we are chosen ones to each other. I was
thinking of doing the same thing. Why, when your aura touches mine, I can
barely restrain my exaltation!

Avatar: I feel the same way. You just put things so much better than I do,
Ophelia. But I'll give it a try. Will you walk with me down the dark hall of
existence, our auras lighting the way?

Ophelia: Yes. If I see your face twist with suffering, I will envelop you in
my peace. Just as you did to me this day. Ha! And can I mention...? You spoke
powerfully there, Avatar.

Avatar: I tried my best, but I'll always be glad to take your lead, chosen
one.

(Live2D Confession)
Ophelia: Fate has chosen us. The moon and the stars bless our union. The
constellations celebrate our love. You and I, forever into eternity.
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A1. Nina C

Nina: Yes...these two are perfect for each other. Hee hee!

Avatar: Nina, is that you? Why is it so dark in here?

Nina: Avatar? Is that you? I was just, uh, looking for something I lost in
here.

Avatar: Really? Then why not open the shades or light a candle? And were you
speaking with someone?

Nina: You heard me? I mean...why were you spying on me?!

Avatar: What? No, I was also looking for something I lost in here!

Nina: Oh, OK. Well, how much did you overhear? Because, you know, it wasn't
anything that weird. I was just playing puppets!

Avatar: Playing puppets?

Nina: Sure! Like I said, totally normal. See this gauntlet and this helmet?
The gauntlet is a swarthy young gentleman named Horst. And the helmet doesn't
have a name, but it's very open minded. So I was just imagining the sort of
drama there would be if these two were lovers.

Avatar: I see.

Nina: Right? Of course, Horst really loves the helmet, but he isn't good at
expressing it. Can't you just feel the chemistry between these two? Major
sparks!

Avatar: Um, Nina?

Nina: Oh, you're still here?

Avatar: Um, yes.

Nina: Yeesh. Don't you know how to take a hint and quietly leave? Either way,
forget everything I said. Promise me you will. Unless...you want to feature
in my next daydream. Heehee.
(Nina leaves)

Avatar: I still don't understand what I just walked in on...
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Nina B

Nina: *sigh*

Avatar: Nina, what's wrong? You look upset.

Nina: Well, I am! And whose fault do you think that is?

Avatar: Well, based on your tone...I'm guessing mine. But why?

Nina: Don't play dumb. You must think I'm such a disgusting weirdo with a
weirdo hobby.

Avatar: Weirdo hobby? Oh, you mean the gauntlet and helmet puppets.

Nina: Exactly. But what am I supposed to do? I'd rather manipulate real
people, but... for SOME reason, that's frowned upon. You think this is funny,
right? Go ahead- laugh away...

Avatar: Actually, Nina, I find it oddly charming. Your imagination is so
vivid-giving these inanimate objects such interesting lives. Thanks to you,
Horst the helmet and, uh, Ms. Gauntlet will be so happy.

Nina: First of all, Horst is the gauntlet. And who said anything about "Ms."
anything?

Avatar: I-I'm sorry?

Nina: Well, are you or aren't you? Are you asking me?

Avatar: I am sorry that I misremembered Horst. But, like I said, I don't find
your hobby strange. Well, I mean, it IS strange, but that's what makes it so
interesting. I think our differences should be celebrated, not mocked.

Nina: So...you're not going to laugh at me?

Avatar: Of course not.

Nina: Well then...what would you think about playing this sort of game
together?

Avatar: Oh, I'm not sure my imagination is up to the task.

Nina: Don't be silly! I'll give you lessons in pushing your imagination to
the limits. Let's see... We should probably start simple. What can we use
around here? Ah, look over there! A spoon and a vase. Begin by pretending
they're in love.

Avatar: That's easy for you to say.

Nina: Well, you have to give them personalities. The vase seems like a
fragile soul. And it's been in love with the spoon for a long, long time. Oh,
when will the spoon wake up? Heehee!

Avatar: (I brought this upon myself...)
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Nina A

Nina: Avatar? What are you doing with that satchel?

Avatar: Hmm? Oh, I'm just trying to repair the buckle. And not having much
luck.

Nina: That's a shame-the leather is gorgeous. Such a pretty object.

Avatar: I agree! I don't know if your puppeteering has influenced me, but...
I've discovered a newfound appreciation for all kinds of material objects.

Nina: Aw, thanks for playing along with my silly hobby. Most people would
just laugh. I'm glad you accept all my little quirks! Because I take them
quite seriously.

Avatar: No need to thank me. It was just good fun.

Nina: There's more, though. My puppet fantasies do get a bit more complex. On
the surface, it's your average gauntlet-helmet romance. But what if I told
you that both of them were boys? Would you be scandalized?

Avatar: Hmm. Mr. Gauntlet and Mr. Helmet, eh? Well, I don't have a problem
with that. It's still a love story, right?

Nina: Yes...a clandestine love story. Those are the kind that get my heart
racing.

Avatar: Well...I guess that just goes to show how imaginative you really are.

Nina: Do you really mean that, Avatar? I was worried you'd want to stop
daydreaming with me.

Avatar: No. I didn't quite understand the appeal at first... but I've come to
truly enjoy our daydreaming sessions.

Nina: Oh, that makes me so happy! Maybe we can even take it to the next
level...

Avatar: There's a next level?

Nina: Bwahaha! We're just scratching the surface, Avatar. Are you ready for
some REAL fun?

Avatar: I...I think so?
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Nina S

Avatar: Nina. Do you have a moment?

Nina: Avatar? Of course! What's going on?

Avatar: There's something I want you to have.

Nina: Oh, a ring... It's pretty! But what's it for? Ooh, did you have a new
role-playing scenario in mind for it?

Avatar: Er, yes, in a manner of speaking.

Nina: Yes! I can picture it. The ring is an earnest man who has lived his
whole life in solitude. Nobody gets him. He's alone in the world. Each lonely
morning leads to another lonely night...and breaks his heart ever so slowly.
But then, one bright day, destiny takes him by the hand... and introduces him
to...this wicker basket!

Avatar: That's...surprisingly accurate. But no, I had something slightly
different in mind. I want to introduce the ring to your ring finger, Nina.

Nina: My ring finger? That doesn't really make sense.

Avatar: Nina...the young man you described... He's asking for your hand in
marriage.

Nina: Are you serious? You want to marry ME?

Avatar: Yes. But perhaps I should offer a more formal proposal. Nina, would
you do me the honor of giving me your hand in marriage?

Nina: Are you sure, Avatar? You know I'm not exactly...normal. I mean it. I'm
giving you an out here. Just take a moment to rethink what you're doing. I
won't be offended if you change your mind.

Avatar: It turns out that I love everything about you, Nina. So I won't take
my propsal back. I'll reinforce it. Nina...marry me.

Nina: I will.

Avatar: I promise to look out for you for the rest of our lives.

Nina: I...I've never felt this way before. I couldn't have imagined that
anyone would love me just the way I am. So...no more daydreaming for a while.
Reality is so much sweeter.

(Live2D Confession)
Nina: My wildest dreams are coming to life! Let's see what the future
holds...
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A1. Soleil C

Soleil: *sigh* I have a problem, Lord Avatar. But I'm not sure you'd
understand...

Avatar: Try me. If nothing else, I can offer another perspective on it.

Soleil: Okay, here goes. I want to be a warrior. A fearless, take-no-
prisoners, sword-slinging tough gal. There's just one small hitch that I
haven't gotten past... And it's making what should be smooth sailing into a
four-day hurricane at sea.

Avatar: This is sounding serious. What's this "hitch" you mentioned?

Soleil: Ok... don't laugh, but... I lose my mind around cute girls.

Avatar: So I've heard. But what's the problem?

Soleil: No, I mean, I REALLY lose my mind. When I see a cute girl, I start to
sweat. When she gets close, I faint sometimes. I just can't stand how great
girls are!

Avatar: ...Are you putting me on? Is this some sort of prank? Are people
watching this?

Soleil: You remember the other day, when I was on my way back to camp?

Avatar: Hmm, vaguely. I thought for a moment that you might have taken a blow
to the head.

Soleil: Yeah, I don't blame you for thinking so, but it had nothing to do
with the battle. What happened was... this cute village girl came up to me to
thank my troop. That's when I started to feel weak in the knees...

Avatar: Oh, was that all?

Soleil: No, you don't understand! This is a real problem if I'm going to be a
warrior!

Avatar: I... I see... Take heart. I'll give it some thought, and hopefully we
can come up with a solution.
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Soleil B

Soleil: Ok, the blindfold's on.

Avatar: You fastened it tightly? There's no light getting through?

Soleil: Nope, I'm totally blind for whatever you had in mind.

Avatar: Good. I want to try a visualization exercise with you. I want you to
picture me not as I am, but as I might look if I was a woman.

Soleil: ... Hello, gorgeous.

Avatar: Y-you've got the idea, it seems... What we'll do is, I'll play the
role of a girl, and you try to keep it together around me.

Soleil: OK! This should be fun. Though it's harder to fantas- I mean, imagine
you as a girl when you're talking. Maybe try a higher pitch?

Avatar: Ah, good point. OK... Oh, Soleil...!

Soleil: *gasp* Th-there it is... that tingly feeling... That familiar rush of
blood to the head...

Avatar: You saved us all! You were so amazing and strong when you beat up the
bad guys!

Soleil: Aaaaaaaaah!

Avatar: Was that more or less right? I was trying to get into the village
girl mind-set.

Soleil: I-it was scary close. I almost fainted.

Avatar: Good! This should help to build a tolerance. Shall we go once more?

Soleil: Yeah. I'm game. But maybe I could take a short break before we get
back at it?

Avatar: Of course! Take all the time you need.

Soleil: Thanks! Because so long as I've got this blindfold on and we're
visualizing... I'm gonna daydream about what the rest of the guys would look
like as girls! Mmm, Xandra... you're so much prettier when you smile...
(Soleil leaves)

Avatar: Uh, Soleil...! Soleil! That's not the point of the exercise!
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Soleil A

Avatar: Ah, hello, Soleil. Have our visualization sessions helped with your
problem?

Soleil: Not much, I'm afraid. After the last battle, I went to a nearby
village. And wham, I got mobbed by a pack of grateful village girls. Just the
kind I like... I blacked out, and when I came to, things had taken a turn for
the worse. They were waiting on me hand and foot! I hate to say it, but I
think we've been wasting our time.

Avatar: I see...

Soleil: Sorry, Avatar.

Avatar: It's all right. It might be a while before you can keep your
composure around girls. Don't be upset because the problem isn't solved after
a few days.

Soleil: That's true. I shouldn't let it get me down. When I was little, I was
a real crybaby. But then my father said to me... "Laugh it off, Soleil. The
trick is to smile until you have something to smile about." Ever since, no
matter how I feel inside, I put on a happy face. Which is what I ought to be
doing right now!

Avatar: Soleil... you don't need to force a smile.

Soleil: It's not forced, though! Sure, we haven't made any headway on my
problem. But you're trying to help. That counts for a lot. So don't think
this smile of mine is fake. I mean it!

Avatar: In that case, I'll smile for you too. You're an important member of
the team. I want to help with any problem of yours.

Soleil: You mean that? Because I'd be up for some more of that visualization
stuff. I love it when you pretend to be a girl, heehee. Though nowadays, I
have fun with you no matter what we're doing.
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Soleil S

Soleil: What did you want to see out here, Avatar? What's going on?

Avatar: It's nothing special. Look up at the sky.

Soleil: The sky...? Oh!

Avatar: This is the warmest, brightest spot I know. The sun shines especially
strong here.

Soleil: Wow, no kidding. It's so nice!

Avatar: Just like you.

Soleil: Hm?

Avatar: Your smile is radiant as the sun. I'd bask in its warmth forever if I
could...

Soleil: Uh... Are you feeling OK, Avatar? Did you take a hit to the head or
something?

Avatar: N-nno! I'm being totally serious!

Soleil: For real...? Gosh, I wasn't expecting this today.

Avatar: I understand if you're not interested, since I'm only a woman in your
imagination.

Soleil: Oh, that's no such a problem. I like men just fine. I think I could
even get to like one for real if I knew him well enough.

Avatar: That's great! So then...

Soleil: But we're not there yet. The image I had of you during our
sessions... It was cute, and lovely, but it's not you.

Avatar: Is that a problem?

Soleil: Well... yes and no. The girl you in my imagination was cute and
adorable. And if you just wanted to be silly and have fun, I'd close my eyes
and imagine her. But it sounds like you're talking about something serious.
Something real. So that version of you, cute as she is, won't work anymore.

Avatar: Oh. Then where does that leave us?

Soleil: We'll just have to start over! Instead of hanging out with you
pretending to be other people... we'll hang out and I can get to know who you
really are instead. I'm confident we can get there. I mean, I already like
you a lot!

Avatar: Enough to make up for me not being a cute girl?

Soleil: Hey, cute's cute!

Avatar: That's high praise, coming from you.

Soleil: Haha... to be honest...

(Live2D Confession)
Soleil: I love you more than all the cute things in the world combined. This
is kinda embarrassing, but... stay with me forever... always?
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A1. Velouria C

Velouria: *sniff sniff* *sniff sniff* did you need something?

Avatar: Huh? How did you know I was coming? I was still around the corner!

Velouria: Your odor, of course.

Avatar: My odor? Do I smell or something?

Velouria: Yes. Quite a bit, if I may be blunt. *sniff* *sniff*

Avatar: Come on-cut it out! It's embarrassing to have you sniffing me like
that.

Velouria: It's not an unpleasant odor. In any case, did you require something
of me?

Avatar: Oh, no. I was just wondering what you were doing here.

Velouria: Is my being here alone so odd, it merits your attention?

Avatar: Er. I guess you could say that.

Velouria: Rest assured, nothing is amiss. I'm merely looking for treasure.

Avatar: Treasure?! What kind of treasure?

Velouria: Do you not have more important people to be bothering?

Avatar: I don't know. Treasure sounds pretty important to me.

Velouria: Very well. If you insist. Here is one of my treasures. Take a good,
long look, if you must.

Avatar: Is this a joke? This is just a dust bunny!

Velouria: Yes, it is. A fluffy, delightful dust bunny, if I say so myself.
There's nothing quite like the downy bliss of a dust bunny's touch.

Avatar: Your definition of "treasure" is a bit... unique.

Velouria: Indeed, my treasures are very unique. That's what makes them
treasures.

Avatar: That's not exactly what I meant.

Velouria: You don't say? Well, if you'd ever like to see more, you know where
to find me.

Avatar: Oh. Uh. Thank...you? I'll be sure to take you up on that... Yep...
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Velouria B

Avatar: Oh, hi. What's on your mind?

Velouria: I'd like for you to have this.

Avatar: Uh...is this the hilt from that sword I busted during training the
other day?

Velouria: Yes! Isn't it marvelous? Look at how jagged that break is! I
thought you might appreciate it. It seemed like it would be to your taste.
I'd love to keep it for my collection, but I think you should have it.

Avatar: Uh. Thanks. But why did you think it was to my tastes, exactly?

Velouria: Because you are a kindred spirit.

Avatar: I...am?

Velouria: Yes. You are one of the few people to have ever shown any interest
in my treasures. If that doesn't make you a kindred spirit, what would?

Avatar: Uh. Good question...

Velouria: Having someone to talk about my treasures with is nearly as good as
finding new ones! Now, anyway, I've got a whole bag of new treasures we can
go through right here! See? Looky!

Avatar: I suppose a peek or two wouldn't hurt anything. Er, but why is it
moving- OH GODS IT'S ON MY FACE! GET IT OFF!GET IT OFFFF!

Velouria: Hey! Where are you going! Get back here! Drat. He just made off
with my favorite weasel. The ones with foamy mouths are so rare, too.
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Velouria A

Velouria: Ah. There you are!

Avatar: Hey! How is your day going?

Velouria: Quite well, thank you. I have another treasure for you.

Avatar: Wow! I don't think I've ever seen a bird's nest this big before.

Velouria: Do you like it?

Avatar: I do! I'm going to hang it up in my room! Are you sure it's OK I have
it though? It's from your collection, right?

Velouria: Yes. I treasured it dearly, but I feel it belongs with you. This as
well.

Avatar: A bone? Ah, thank you.

Velouria: You should take this. And these. And some of these as well.

Avatar: A holey boot, some empty bottles, and a bunch of little mouse
corpses? But these all belong in your collection,Velouria. I can't accept
them.

Velouria: Please, I want you to have them. I've grown rather fond of you,
Avatar. After all... *sniff sniff* *sniff sniff* You smell so nice!

Avatar: O-OK. OK now. Enough with the sniffing.

Velouria: You'll always be my treasure-buddy, right? So all of it will be
yours if only you ask!

Avatar: The only treasure I need is your friendship, Velouria. I just enjoy
spending time with you and learning more about you.

Velouria: Truly?

Avatar: Truly.

Velouria: Then could I have my treasures back?

Avatar: Huh?

Velouria: It's just...I'd hate to part with such exquisite finds if you don't
need them.

Avatar: Haha! Yes, of course. You can keep them.

Velouria: You can keep the bird's nest, though. I think it would look lovely
in your room.

Avatar: Really? Thanks!

Velouria: You are a good person, Avatar. I'm very glad to have met you.
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Velouria S

Velouria: *sniff sniff* Avatar!

Avatar: That nose of yours is as keen as ever.

Velouria: Is something the matter? You smell nervous.

Avatar: Huh? You can smell that?

Velouria: Clearly. What is bothering you?

Avatar: Huh. I guess I can't hide anything from you, can I

Velouria: Not a thing. Although, I'd hope you wouldn't hide things from me
regardless.

Avatar: Then it's time for me to tell you why I wanted to see you today. I
have something for you. It's not much, though...

Velouria: Th-this is for me?! How thoughtful! It might be the finest gift
I've ever received.

Avatar: But you haven't even opened it yet.

Velouria: What an adorable little box you are. Yes you are! The perfect size
for storing an acorn.

Avatar: Er, Velouria. I'm glad you like the box, but the real gift is what's
inside it.

Velouria: Inside it? OK. But this box is pretty great. I don't know how
you're going to beat it. Oh! My goodness!

Avatar: There we are.

Velouria: It's stunning! And so soft. I could spend all day just feeling it.
Yes, the fabric they used to line this box is just too silky. You were right,
Avatar, the real gift WAS inside!

Avatar: There should be something on top of the fabric too...

Velouria: Oh, yes, the ring? We can talk about that later. But for now, I
just want to enjoy this! Ohohoho! Eheehee!

Avatar: Talk about it later?! Velouria! The ring is what I'm giving you. Not
the box!

Velouria: Really? Maybe your taste in treasure is not as fine as I thought.
Why would you give me this?

Avatar: Because I want to marry you.

Velouria: Come again?

Avatar: Velouria, I want us to be together and to build a family together. I
promise, if you accept, I will be the best husband I can possibly be.

Velouria: You're stranger than I thought. Are you sure this is what you want?

Avatar: I'm happy to be as strange as it takes for you to say yes. You're the
only one for me.

Velouria: Oh my. Thank you. I don't know what to say.

Avatar: "Yes," maybe?

Velouria: All right. Yes! I'll marry you.

Avatar: I promise I'll make you the happiest treasure hunter alive.

Velouria: Heh... You know... It's so strange...

Avatar: What is?

Velouria: Just a moment ago, this ring meant nothing to me, but now I can't
bear to part with it. To think that something so worthless could become so
precious. All because it was a gift from you. Maybe everything will be like
that from now on... The whole world turned to one giant treasure now that
you're by my side!

Avatar: I certainly hope so...because I feel the same way. Will you take my
hand, Velouria? There's a world of treasure out there for us to enjoy.

Velouria: Yes. Innumerable treasures, all for just us two...

(Live2D Confession)
Velouria:
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A1. Reina C

Avatar: Reina, wait! You dropped something!

Reina: Hm? Oh! My apologies. I should be more careful.

Avatar: Is that an apron?

Reina: Yes. I've been asked to help out with chores, so...

Avatar: Chores?

Reina: Yes. You know-cooking, cleaning, laundry, waste disposal, all that.

Avatar: Oh? I can see why they'd ask for your help. You look like you could
handle anything. But are you sure you're OK with doing that? You're not
obligated to...and it doesn't seem like the sort of thing you'd enjoy.

Reina: Thank you for looking out for me, but it's really no trouble.

Avatar: All right. If you say so...

Reina: Now, if you'll excuse me. I've some stews to prepare.

Avatar: Good luck!
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Reina B

Reina: Lord Avatar? You have a strange look on your face.

Avatar: Oh, sorry. I guess I was just thinking this is so different from my
image of you.

Reina: Your image of me?

Avatar: Yeah. Usually I think of you as fierce and bloodthirsty, like you are
in the field. But after the fighting's over, you put on an apron and it's
like you're everyone's mom. The change is so sudden that it's a little
jarring sometimes.

Reina: Ah, I see. It's true-I find no greater joy in life than that I feel
when I am fighting. Some say I become battle crazed, and I can't say they are
wrong. But I do still like to serve others in this way too.

Avatar: Any particular reason?

Reina: ...I am the daughter of some well-known magistrates in Hoshido. They
never wanted this life for me. They wanted me to live a peaceful, domestic
one. I wasn't allowed to touch toy weapons, let alone real ones.

Avatar: So you lived a sheltered life, then?

Reina: I suppose you could put it that way. But I was quite the tomboy. One
of my favorite pastimes was watching the soldiers practice. Sometimes when my
parents were busy, I'd get them to let me come with them. It wasn't long
until I was slaying Faceless with the best of them. I loved it.

Avatar: I believe it. You're a force to be reckoned with.

Reina: But when my parents found out about it, they sent me to serve in the
castle. My parents gave this apron to me before I left, as a parting gift.
They'd hoped I would learn to become a proper lady and forget about fighting.
However, when I got to the castle, I told the guard captain I wanted to be a
knight.

Avatar: I see.

Reina: Oh no! I can't believe it's already this late. I need to start
preparing dinner. My apologies, Lord Avatar. Perhaps we could pick this up
some other time.

Avatar: Sure, I'd love to.
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Reina A

Avatar: Reina, do you have a moment?

Reina: Certainly, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: I was wondering if we could pick up where we left off the other day.

Reina: Oh, about my becoming a knight? Of course. It's not a very interesting
tale, but I'm more than happy to share. It didn't take long for me to be
accepted into the guard as a knight. Once accepted, I devoted my entire being
to my training. I started as a pegasus knight, but quickly distinguished
myself from my peers. I soon began serving Lady Mikoto and was assigned to
the kinshi knights. I felt it was the greatest honor that could ever be
bestowed upon me. However, my parents felt...differently.

Avatar: Really?

Reina: Yes. When they received the news, they felt confused and betrayed.
They told me they cried and cried until they could cry no longer.

Avatar: I see...

Reina: They've refused to talk to or see me ever since. However, I still have
a tremendous amount of gratitude for everything they did for me. Which is why
I still use this apron whenever I perform my more domestic duties.

Avatar: You've had a hard time of things. I'm so sorry. Thank you for
sharing, Reina.

Reina: It's nothing. Thank you for listening to my boring tale. Sharing it
with you has helped me a little, I think.

Avatar: I'm glad to hear that. And please know, if you ever want to talk, I'm
willing to listen.

Reina: Thank you, Lord Avatar.
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Reina S

Avatar: There you are! Er-what's wrong? You look sad.

Reina: It's nothing worth sharing, milord. In fact, it's a little
embarrassing.

Avatar: Come now. You can tell me anything, Reina. You know that.

Reina: Yes, I suppose I can. I was just thinking about our discussion the
other day. More specifically, I was wondering whether or not I should stop
using my apron.

Avatar: Huh?

Reina: What I mean is that whenever I do domestic work, I feel like a fraud.
Because the truth is that I'm terrible at it. I can't cook, I can't clean,
and I can only just barely wash my own clothes. I do my very best, but I'm
starting to think I should just leave the work to others. Much as I'd like to
continue, to honor my parents, I should recognize my limits. Maybe it's time
to put this old apron to rest.

Avatar: Well, I don't think you need to use that apron anymore.

Reina: Huh?

Avatar: I visited and spoke with your parents.

Reina: You did what?

Avatar: I told them everything. How bravely you fight and how hard you work
for everyone. And how you try to honor them even to this day.

Reina: And how did they react?

Avatar: They cried. But, they weren't tears of sadness. They were tears of
joy. They told me they were very proud of you and that they missed you
terribly.

Reina: ...

Avatar: So, if you don't want to, I don't think you need to wear that apron
anymore. But...I didn't just go there to tell them that.

Reina: You didn't? What else did you say?

Avatar: I asked them for your hand.

Reina: My hand? What do-

Avatar: Reina, will you marry me?

Reina: What?!

Avatar: Er-I mean-it's OK if you don't want to! I just had to ask you... I
couldn't hide my feelings any longer.

Reina: No...don't be silly. I was just taken off guard. Of course I'll marry
you. You've grown to be someone I depend on every day. I can't imagine what
I'd do without you.

Avatar: Then you'll accept this ring?

Reina: Yes. I will.

Avatar: Whew. I'm so happy you said yes. I love you, Reina.

Reina: And I you, Avatar.

(Live2D Confession)
Reina: It's wonderful to know that you love me, too. It feels like a
dream...We must go tell everyone at once.
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A1. Scarlet C

Scarlet: One more whack oughtta do it... HEAVE-

Avatar: Scarlet, what's all this racket?

Scarlet: Hey, Avatar! What's it look like? I'm busting up rocks.

Avatar: You're breaking rocks? For fun, or...?

Scarlet: Yep! Come in closer and I'll show ya. You see those sparkly bits
mixed in with all the dirt and rubble?

Avatar: They look like jewels...

Scarlet: I'm smashing these rocks apart to get at the good stuff inside.

Avatar: You make your own jewelry? Interesting.

Scarlet: Hah! You think I turn these little gems into a necklace or what have
you? Have you MET me? That's not my style at all, Avatar.

Avatar: Oh! I see now. These are the rocks you use to decorate your weapon.

Scarlet: Give the man a prize! I'd show you how it works, but...I'm out of
the most important material.

Avatar: What's that, if I might ask?

Scarlet: My magic gunk. It sticks to anything! Too bad. It'd be fun to give
you a demonstration.

Avatar: "Magic gunk," eh...
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Scarlet B

Avatar: Scarlet!

Scarlet: Hey, if it ain't Avatar!

Avatar: That magic gunk you mentioned... Is this it?

Scarlet: It sure is! But how'd you know? And where'd you get some?

Avatar: The shop in town had some. I picked it up while I was running
errands.

Scarlet: I owe ya one. Thanks. How about a live demonstration for your
troubles? I've got some rocks all set to go.

Avatar: There are so many tiny fragments here...

Scarlet: Amazing, aren't they? They shine like tiny stars. OK, first we set
the weapon down here. Then we slather on some of that gunk. Once it's fully
coated, we stick on a bunch of those shiny rocks. The gal who taught me the
technique called it mosaic. It's probably my favorite hobby.

Avatar: Is there an outline of some sort near the hilt? It's faint, but I can
just barely see...

Scarlet: That's my rough sketch.

Avatar: You sketch it out beforehand?

Scarlet: Yep. It helps to lay down a design first before you fill it in with
the rocks. Makes it look like a painting, huh?

Avatar: It's exquisite!

Scarlet: You have to be reaaaaal patient... Place each rock slowly...
Carefully... And you're done!

Avatar: This design... Did you...?!

Scarlet: Yep! It's your face!

Avatar: That's a stunning likeness. You're very skilled to get it so
lifelike. I wouldn't have guessed it of you, Scarlet.

Scarlet: Haha, right? Came out pretty fine, if I do say so myself. Though...

Avatar: Hmm?

Scarlet: It's nice to hear someone else appreciate it, too.

Avatar: Why, Scarlet...I didn't think you were the type to blush.

Scarlet: Heh, I surprised you once today already. Why not twice?
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Scarlet A

Avatar: Did you call for me, Scarlet?

Scarlet: Yep! I thought we could take a few minutes to spruce up your weapon
today.

Avatar: Huh? I...don't quite see the point...

Scarlet: What, you don't like my mosaics?

Avatar: Oh, no-I mean, yes, I do. I'm just not sure a sparkly weapon is my
style... It doesn't really instill fear in one's enemies, does it?

Scarlet: Yeah...makes sense. All right, we'll go with my other idea then. Lie
down over there.

Avatar: Sorry?

Scarlet: If I can't pretty up your weapon, I'll sparklize your outfit
instead.

Avatar: What?!

Scarlet: Oh, relax. It's not like I'm fastening this stuff to your bare skin.
It's just some clothes. This won't hurt a bit.

Avatar: B-but why me...?

Scarlet: 'Cause I like ya, I guess. So I wanna see you sparkle!

Avatar: That's very kind of you, but-

Scarlet: Hurry up and lie down. Don't make me knock you flat.

Avatar: All right! All right! Just promise you'll keep it small and tasteful.

Scarlet: How small are you thinking?

Avatar: Maybe you can keep it to the wrist of my sleeve.

Scarlet: Oooh... That'd make it look like a bracelet, kinda. Not a bad idea!
Let's get started.

Scarlet: How do you like that? I went with a color that I thought would go
good with your eyes.

Avatar: I thought when I asked you to keep it small that it would be easily
hidden... But this is actually very nice.

Scarlet: Didn't quite catch that. Care to repeat it?

Avatar: N-no, it's fine!

Scarlet: Take good care of that, OK? It's got sentimental value.

Avatar: That it does. Thank you, Scarlet.

Scarlet: There's that smile I love to see. Say, what would you think of a
matching design on the other wrist?

Avatar: Oh, er, one is enough. But I appreciate the thought.
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Scarlet S

Scarlet: You wanted to talk, Avatar?

Avatar: Yes... I called you out here... to see if you would decorate me.

Scarlet: Finally getting into the spirit of it, huh? Just so happens I have a
fresh pile of rocks here, so let's-

Avatar: W-wait.

Scarlet: Chickening out already?

Avatar: I wasn't clear. Let me start over.

Scarlet: Huh...?

Avatar: Scarlet, I want you to decorate me... with your love...

Scarlet: ... ...What? What does that even mean?

Avatar: I'm asking if you'll marry me.

Scarlet: Seriously?

Avatar: Completely. I don't think I can live without you.

Scarlet: ... No, wait, go back to the "decorate me with your love" part. How
long did you spend coming up with that?

Avatar: *sigh* You're so cool about everything that I worried I wouldn't
measure up. So I thought long and hard...and tried to come up with something
cool sounding...

Scarlet: ... HAHAHAHAHA!

Avatar: Was it really that bad? I meant it seriously!

Scarlet: Haha, sorry. It's just...you had that long, and that's the best you
could do?

Avatar: Fine. I'm no poet-I admit it.

Scarlet: Hey, I didn't say I hated it. I mean, at least you tried! If anybody
else tried a line like that on me, they'd probably get a slapping. But you?
I'll let it slide.

Avatar: Really? Does that mean...

Scarlet: Yeah, I think you know what it means. You and me go together like
sparkly rocks and sticky gunk.

Avatar: I'm tempted to ask which of us is which in the relationship... But
I've learned by now to keep my mouth shut and appreciate what I have.

(Live2D Confession)
Scarlet: I love you and I'll spend the rest of my life with you...even if
your proposal was pretty weak.
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A1. Flora C

Flora: Lord Avatar! Where are Jakob and Felicia? Should you be unguarded like
this?

Avatar: It's quite all right, Flora. I dismissed both of them for the day.
They'd work themselves to death if I allowed it. I have to make sure they get
some free time every now and then, just like the rest of us.

Flora: You're so kind! Well, if that's the case, please allow me to assist
you in their stead. Let's see here. Your hair looks a bit messy today.

Avatar: Huh? It does?

Flora: You can't go around performing your duties with messy hair! A man's
appearance is the mark of his character, after all! There, much better.

Avatar: Thanks!

Flora: Ah! There's a leaf stuck to your cape. Just a minute, and I'll get it
right off you!

Avatar: OK.

Flora: There, much better. Oh my, your boots are so scuffed! Luckily, I've
got some boot polish handy right here.

Avatar: A-all right...

Flora: There! Much better.

Avatar: Thank you. You know, sometimes I forget how unlike Felicia and Jakob
you are.

Flora: Thank you very much! Ooh! Dust on your shoulder. I'll take care of
that. *wap* *wap* *wap*

Avatar: Th-thanks...
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Flora B

Flora: *sigh*

Avatar: Flora? What are you doing slumped against the wall like that?

Flora: Lord Avatar! I apologize for letting you see me in such a disgraceful
state.

Avatar: Is something bothering you? You can always talk to me, you know.

Flora: Well...as you know, I'm a maid. It is my duty to never miss a single
detail. Even the smallest lapse could cause embarrassment or discomfort to my
master. Yet there is so much work to be done that I must also be very
efficient with my time.

Avatar: Yes, and I think on both counts you're exemplary. So what's the
issue?

Flora: Thank you, milord. The compliment means a lot coming from you.
However, there are times where my duties make me feel so...exhausted. Er,
but, ah- M-my apologies. I shouldn't be complaining like this to you, milord.
I'm sure my problems are nothing compared to everyone else's. They all work
so hard without complaint, and yet here I am, moping and whining.

Avatar: No, it's all right. I'm glad you opened up and let me know how you
really feel.

Flora: Huh?

Avatar: You're a very talented maid, and you never seem to take a break. I
had almost begun to wonder whether or not you were really human. But hearing
your concerns just now has proven it to me. And...it's nice feeling closer to
you.

Flora: Lord Avatar...

Avatar: Anyway, you're done for the day. Go get some rest. OK? And know that
you can always take a break whenever you feel you need it. It won't do to
have you exhausted all the time from overwork.

Flora: Thank you, Lord Avatar. But, before I go, can I adjust your hair
really quickly? Just a little bit!

Avatar: No way! Break time starts now.

Flora: Fine, fine...
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Flora A

Flora: Lord Avatar!

Avatar: Someone's looking peppy today.

Flora: I took your advice, and I've been resting a lot more lately. And as
you can see, it's already paying off! I feel so much better now!

Avatar: I'm glad to hear it. Now you just have to make sure to keep it up!

Flora: Of course! Thank you so much. You're far too kind.

Avatar: Hey now, none of that. Just seeing you happy again is plenty thanks
for me.

Flora: Lord Avatar...
(Snowstorm blows)
Flora: Oh no!

Avatar: F-Flora?! Where did this snowstorm come from?

Flora: My apologies, milord. Your kindness just moved me so. I might be able
to stop it right away...but would you mind if I let it go a little longer?

Avatar: Huh?

Flora: My emotions are running too hot. I'd like to use this draft to help me
cool down.

Avatar: Oh. Um. All right.

Flora: ...

Avatar: ...Not done yet?

Flora: I'm sorry. Just a bit more...

Avatar: C-could we speed this up? I can't feel my hands! Th-th-they're
turning b-blue... (Snowstorm blows)

Flora: There we are. I feel better now.

Avatar: Thank the gods. Any longer and I might have lost a limb...

Flora: My apologies, Lord Avatar. I keep behaving most shamefully.

Avatar: No, don't worry about it. If anything, I want to see more of this
side of you. Not the maid-you, but the real you.

Flora: Oh. You're so kind, milord. It's so touching. I-I don't think I can
control-
(Snowstorm blows)
Flora: Oh no!

Avatar: N-n-not again!
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Flora S

Flora: Lord Avatar. You called for me?

Avatar: Yes. Thank you for coming. There is something I wished to speak to
you about.

Flora: Of course! But before we get started, would you like anything to
drink?

Avatar: No, thank you. I'm fine. What I wanted to talk to you about is-

Flora: Oh dear, your hair is all out of sorts again. There we go. Much
better.

Avatar: Ah. Thanks.

Flora: Ack! You've got little hairs on your cape! Have you been around any
dogs today? This won't do. Here, let me get all of that off for you. *brush*
*brush* So, what did you wish to discuss with me? *brush* *brush*

Avatar: C-could you stop that?

Flora: Hm? *brush* *brush* Stop what? *brush* *brush*

Avatar: Stop being a maid.

Flora: What?! But why?! How can I help you if I can't even perform any maidly
duties? I'm not skilled on the battlefield. All I know is how to take care of
others! D-do you no longer want me to serve you?
(Snowstorm blows)
Flora: Oh, my cold, desolate heart...

Avatar: Uh...F-Flora? I-i-i-it's getting a little chilly in here.

Flora: *sob* If I stopped being a maid...what would I even have to live for?

Avatar: Wait, Flora! You misunderstand! I just wanted you to stop for a
moment! Because it was difficult trying to tell you how I felt while you were
brushing me! I...I love you, Flora! (Snowstorm blows)

Flora: Huh?

Avatar: I love you. Please, will you be with me? Here, I have something for
you.

Flora: A ring?

Avatar: Yes. I want you to have it.

Flora: Ohhh. Oh, Avatar!
(Snowstorm blows)

Avatar: F-Flora! The wind is picking up again!

Flora: I'm sorry! I'm just so happy! It's too much for me to handle! I can't
stop it!

Avatar: So you mean-

Flora: Yes! Of course I'll accept your ring! I love you too!

Avatar: Oh. W-w-well good, then. I'm glad!

Flora: I'll do my best to be the perfect wife for you! My very, very best! I
swear it!

Avatar: A-am I imagining things or...is the wind g-g-g-getting even stronger?
I'm...so cold...can't...see... But...so happy.

Flora: Me too!
(Snowstorm blows)

(Live2D Confession)
Flora: It's just wonderful to finally know how you feel! So, please please
always stay with me!
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A1. Anna C

Avatar: Hello, Anna.

Anna: Oh, Avatar. I'm glad I ran into you! I just got some nice weapons in.
Piping hot, fresh off the forge.

Avatar: New weapons...? Sorry, but I think I'm all set with weapons at the
moment.

Anna: Oh... How about some armor, then?

Avatar: I just got this armor last week. Sorry... I think I'm good there,
too.

Anna: I see... ...Oh, I know! I also got something totally new and truly
amazing!

Avatar: Truly amazing?

Anna: Yes... It's this... flower!

Avatar: It's extraordinarily beautiful, but what makes it so amazing?

Anna: So glad you asked! It's the meaning behind this flower's name-opulary.
Opulary literally means "good fortunes."

Avatar: "Good fortunes"?

Anna: Yes. The more of these you have, the more good things will be drawn to
you.

Avatar: Hrm. If that's true, it certainly would be amazing!

Anna: So...have I piqued your interest? Would you like one?

Avatar: You know what? Sure, I'll buy one.

Anna: Heehee, thanks for the sale. Good things are coming your way!
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Anna B

Anna: Hey, Avatar. I just got some nice weapons in. Piping hot, fresh off the
forge.

Avatar: Hrm? Like I mentioned the other day, I'm all set for weapons right
now.

Anna: The other day? ...I don't know what you're talking about, but if you're
set, you don't need any. How about some armor instead?

Avatar: I... No, I'm fine in the armor department too. I'm having the most
intense feeling of déjà vu...

Anna: Huh? I definitely didn't ask you... ...Oh, I just remembered! I also
have something amazing in stock. Just look at this flower!

Avatar: That flower...

Anna: It might seem like your average, ordinary flower, but it's not! Its
name...

Avatar: I know. It means "good fortunes," and good things will happen to me
if I have a bunch, right?

Anna: That's it exac-wait, how...?

Avatar: You know how! You told me the other day. I even bought this one from
you!

Anna: ... ...Ah, I see. I know exactly what happened. Avatar, you met one of
my sisters.

Avatar: One of your sisters?

Anna: This might come as a shock to you, but... My sisters and I... We all
look the same, have the same name, and do the same job. There are many, many
Annas, just like me, all over the world.

Avatar: What?! Wait...wait just a second. How is that even...

Anna: Don't worry; I'm the Anna you saved from the brigands. The rest is up
to you to believe or not.

Avatar: No, I believe you... Now that you mention it, I feel like I've seen
you in many different places before...

Anna: I'm sure you have. Now then, back to business! Would you like to buy a
flower from me? You haven't bought one from me yet, after all.

Avatar: ...I suppose you're right. Sure, I'll buy one.

Anna: Heehee, thanks for the sale. Good things are coming your way!
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Anna: Avatar, thanks for taking time to talk with me today.

Avatar: Of course. What's on your mind?

Anna: ...I need to apologize. I wasn't completely honest the other day.

Avatar: Huh?

Anna: I do have many sisters that look like me and share the same name,
but... the Annas who sold you the first flower and the second flower...were
both me.

Avatar: ... You're making my head hurt.

Anna: I'm really sorry, Avatar. When it comes to making money, some of my
ideas can get a little...shady.

Avatar: Shady how?

Anna: You see, I thought...if I pretended to be my sisters, I could keep
selling you flowers. ...I'm sorry. I'm really truly sorry.

Avatar: Why did you decide to come clean? You could have kept quiet about all
this.

Anna: A merchant who has to lie to her friends to make a profit isn't worthy
of her job. I'll return your money, and I hope you can find it in your heart
to forgive me.

Avatar: You can keep the money. There's nothing that needs forgiveness. I
think it was an honest sale.

Anna: What?

Avatar: I liked the flowers you offered me, so I paid you fairly for them. I
didn't buy the second flower just because I thought you were a different
Anna.

Anna: Hmm... I suppose if you look at it that way...

Avatar: Besides, aren't good things supposed to happen if I collect more of
them? Thanks to those sales, I got to see a softer side of you. I consider
myself lucky.

Anna: Really? You're kind to say that, but... now I'm starting to worry you
might be a little...too kind...for your own good. Avatar. I'm going to share
some tricks to always avoid making bad deals.

Avatar: Really? You'd do that for me? That's great!

Anna: Annnd that's step one: don't be so quick to trust people! Oh well.
Consider this a special one-time offer. I'll teach you all you need to know.
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Anna: Avatar, I received a letter that said "good fortunes." Was it from you?

Avatar: Hello, Anna. Take a look over there.

Anna: These...are the same type of flower that I sold you. You've filled an
entire planter with them? It's gorgeous!

Avatar: Yep. I bought a few more after the two from you and then learned how
to grow them. Look-I was even able to make a bouquet.

Anna: It's so pretty.

Avatar: I'd like for you to have it, since you taught me the meaning behind
these flowers.

Anna: Really? You're sure? Oh, thank you, thank you!

Avatar: ...

Anna: Avatar, what's wrong?

Avatar: Well, I mentioned the meaning behind these flowers...

Anna: That having a lot of them will draw good things to you!

Avatar: Exactly, and look at all the flowers I've got. I'm going to need all
of the positive energy they can attract today. Ehem. Anna, will you marry me?

Anna: Hmmmmm.

Avatar: Is...is that a no?

Anna: ... Avatar.

Avatar: Y-yes?

Anna: You are brilliant. I love you.

Avatar: Huh?

Anna: Rings are so old fashioned. We can make flowers the only proper way to
propose. We'll...gently...remind people that it takes a lot of flowers to
really make things work! People will start competing with each other over who
proposed with a larger bouquet. Once we get our flower garden growing, we'll
start a trend that'll rake in the dough! Avatar, I accept your proposal.
Let's become the world's best merchants!

Avatar: Thank you...I think? Are we still talking about the same thing?

Anna: We'll need to have lots of children, too. They'll all be merchants, of
course. Working together, we'll really make bank!

Avatar: OK...

Anna: With that settled, we'll need to set a date for the wedding next... No,
wait! I need to contact all of my sisters first. But what is the least
expensive way to contact that many people...

Avatar: This is going to be an interesting ceremony...

(Live2D Confession)
Anna: Being with you makes me feel like nice things will keep happening. Is
it OK that I still love money a little more than you?
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A1. Niles C

Avatar: Oh, hello, Niles. What are you up to?

Niles: Ah, Lord Avatar. What a pleasant surprise. Tell me, what do you
suspect I am up to?

Avatar: Well, I can't really tell from here.

Niles: Then you should come a little closer. Don't worry, I don't bite.

Avatar: OK...

Niles: Meow!

Avatar: Gah! What was that for?

Niles: Sorry, I just felt like teasing you. I'm all done now. So if you are
genuinely curious about what I'm doing... Please, feel free to come a little
closer...

Avatar: Well...

Niles: Scared of what I might do next? I don't blame you. I haven't yet
earned your trust. It's smart of you to be skeptical.

Avatar: No, no... I trust you.

Niles: You do? How foolish! After all, I don't yet trust YOU.

Avatar: What?! Why not?

Niles: Because we barely know each other, milord. Trust is often borne out of </pre><pre id="faqspan-6">
a violent confrontation or traumatic experience. I suppose you must have had
some kind of blessed childhood, free from worry.

Avatar: I don't remember anything of my childhood.

Niles: My apologies. Clearly a sore subject. Of all people, I should know
better than to probe the secrets of a troubled history.

Avatar: What do you mean by "of all people"? What happened to you?

Niles: Oh ho! You offer nothing and expect juicy gossip in return. Sorry,
child, but you'll have to do better than that.
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Avatar: Niles, do you have a moment?

Niles: Still fishing for a story about my sordid past, are you?

Avatar: No, it's not that. I think because my memories are so limited... I'm
always curious to hear about other people's backgrounds.

Niles: I see. You know, I do believe you are genuinely curious.

Avatar: I am. So, would you be willing to share a little bit of your past
with me?

Niles: Very well. But you should know up front that it's not all lollipops
and puppy dogs. Since I was a child, I've had to do a lot of unsavory things
just to survive. Steal, beg, kill-just another Tuesday for li'l Niles, sadly.

Avatar: Gods...

Niles: Surprised? I haven't even gotten to the good stuff.

Avatar: I'm so sorry. I think I've heard enough for now. I should have known
better than to pry.

Niles: Please, it's all in the past. But you should know that if we continue,
there is a nonzero chance you may faint.

Avatar: I'm so sorry. You're putting on a brave face, but I can't imagine...

Niles: No. If anything, I should apologize to you. You asked so sweetly, and
here I am teasing you again. My past was troubled, and I certainly suffered a
great deal. But it is all in the past, and I don't mind sharing. At least, I
don't mind sharing with someone whose motives are pure. As I believe yours
are.

Avatar: Well, thank you. Perhaps we could chat again another time...

Niles: Certainly, Lord Avatar. Let me know when you're in the mood for
another trust-building session.
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Niles: Hello, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: Niles? Is something wrong?

Niles: No, of course not. I just thought I'd offer you the pleasure of my
company.

Avatar: Oh. Heh! Yeah, that sounds good. It's been a while since we've
chatted.

Niles: Oh? A chat? With a near-infinite array of more stimulating activities
available to us?

Avatar: Do I dare ask for an example?

Niles: Oh, let's see... How about low-friction tactical grappling and
strategy?

Avatar: Uh...I've never heard of that. What's involved?

Niles: Oh, it's a valuable training technique. First, we simulate the
conditions of low friction by applying oil to our bodies. Then we practice
various situational grappling techniques.

Avatar: Niles, that just sounds like oil wrestling. I don't think I'm ready
for that.

Niles: Very well! Then I suppose we'll just have to have a VERY stimulating
chat.

Avatar: Yes, that sounds good.

Niles: Hmm...

Avatar: ... Niles?

Niles: You know, I'm afraid I'm fresh out of stimulating topics of
conversation.

Avatar: Oh...I see.

Niles: Isn't that peculiar? There's nothing I wish to discuss, and yet I
approached you today. Why is that?

Avatar: I...I couldn't tell you.

Niles: Perhaps I just wanted to see that flustered look on your face again.
No, that's not it... Perhaps, in a twisted sort of way... I wish to connect
with you as a person.

Avatar: Heh. Niles, there's nothing twisted about that. It's normal.

Niles: Well! That's the first time anyone's ever used that word to describe
me. Would you mind terribly if we try this whole "human connection" thing
again later?

Avatar: Of course not. Please, be my guest.
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Niles: Good day, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: Hello, Niles. How can I help you?

Niles: Well, this might seem out of character, but I was hoping we could have
a serious chat.

Avatar: Oh, that doesn't sound good. Is something the matter?

Niles: Hmm. I suppose it depends. On how you respond to the topic at hand.

Avatar: All right... So, what did you want to talk about?

Niles: I was just wondering...if you believe a person can be irreparably
damaged.

Avatar: You're talking about yourself. Is that how you feel about yourself?

Niles: No. But I was wondering if that's how you perceive me.

Avatar: Where is this coming from?

Niles: Do you believe a person with a broken past can build a real future?

Avatar: Well, I certainly hope so. If you'll recall, my past isn't exactly a
fairy tale.

Niles: Oh, I know! So given two people with equally complex histories... What
do you think would happen if they joined to create a new future together? As
a married couple.

Avatar: A married couple?!

Niles: Yes. I've done a lot of thinking about this. You and I have so much in
common. You're the first person I've ever met who has shown genuine empathy
for me. And I don't believe that's a coincidence.

Avatar: This is a lot to take in.

Niles: Do you think you could marry me? I want you to take this ring.

Avatar: Niles...

Niles: You seem hesitant. Very well, I was aware that my chances were slim...

Avatar: You speak too soon, Niles.

Niles: Hmm?

Avatar: In truth, I've become fascinated with you. You've overcome so much.
Our past is out of our control and irrelevant. You've shown me how to move
forward. So...yes. I will marry you.

Niles: Ah, I knew I was right about you. How splendid! Well, now that the
boring, sappy part is out of the way... We don't have to act so reserved.

Avatar: Wait, this is your "reserved"?

Niles: Oh ho! You haven't seen anything yet.

(Live2D Confession)
Niles: Do you have any idea what you're getting into? I sure hope not...
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Female Avatar!

A2. Jakob C

Avatar: Jakob, can we talk? I've made up my mind about something.

Jakob: Of course, milady. I am yours to mold to your whim. What is the issue?

Avatar: Well, the truth is...

Jakob: Please, do not hesitate. You have but to ask, and I will assist in any
way imaginable. For you, Lady Avatar, I would walk through fire and ice... I
would charge into an army of Faceless if you asked it of me... I would
manually extract the fangs from a dragon's jaw to prevent its biting you!

Avatar: Oh, um, thanks...Jakob. This isn't... anything like that.

Jakob: I remind you, Lady Avatar, that my talents are not limited to the
battlefield! I can cook, clean, sew, smith, demolish, or bricklay anything
you might require.

Avatar: I know you're extremely capa-

Jakob: Please forgive my immodesty... It is of course thanks to you that I am
so accomplished in the butlery arts. Now I feel there's nothing you could ask
of me that I couldn't perform with ease!

Avatar: Would you just let me finish?! I couldn't wish for a better butler
than you, Jakob. I know I can count on you for any service, big or small.

Jakob: And yet, you clearly have something to tell me that you believe I
won't want to hear...

Avatar: I want to be independent!

Jakob: Independent? ... ... Out of the question.

Avatar: What?! But...I'm an adult now. I shouldn't need your help all the
time. And hey, aren't I supposed to be the boss in this relationship?

Jakob: Yes, but your authority has limits. Among them, you may not deny my
reason to live.

Avatar: "Reason to live"? Aren't you exaggerating a little?

Jakob: Not even slightly, milady. When I was first sent to serve you, I was
incompetent to perform even simple tasks. The other servants shunned me,
since I invariably created more work for them. You were the only person who
took the time to talk with and encourage me. I will never forget the kindness
you showed me, and I will be indebted to you forever.

Avatar: Hmm... When you put it that way, I see your problem... But on the
other hand, I want to be able to do things myself so I can help the others.

Jakob: A noble goal-but not incompatible with receiving help yourself from
time to time.

Avatar: ...All right, you've made your point. Let's compromise... Teach me
how to make a pot of tea.

Jakob: Tea? Why?

Avatar: I want to learn to help everyone, including you, Jakob. I want to be
able to make tea for the person who takes such good care of me. Is that
acceptable?

Jakob: ...

Avatar: Jakob?

Jakob: I'm...so touched. To think that my liege, Lady Avatar, would feel this
way about me... ...Very well. If you insist on this act of wanton
domesticity, I will not stop you.

Avatar: Really? That's great!

Jakob: But we must be cautious. Tea is dangerous business. Make it only when
I'm nearby.

Avatar: You got it! Let's find some tea leaves and get started! Thank you so
much, Jakob! You're the greatest butler in history!

Jakob: My word!
(Avatar leaves)

Jakob: ...I hope nothing ill comes of this arrangement. Lady Avatar has no
experience in the kitchen. Things could get...apocalyptic...
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Jakob B

Avatar: This time I'm going to nail it! I'm going to make a perfect cup of
tea for Jakob! So...first I... And then I... AH! Hot hot hot!

Jakob: Are you all right, Lady Avatar?

Avatar: I'm fine. The kettle boiled over is all. Don't look so worried,
Jakob-I can make a pot of tea in my sleep!

Jakob: So you have said, but... Forgive me for observing that you have not
once managed it since our lessons began.

Avatar: That'll be enough truth out of you, mister. You have to at least
admit I'm getting better at handling the kettle, though. All I need to learn
now is how to keep the tea from going bitter.

Jakob: Quite, but...I'm afraid we'll run out of tea leaves first. And by
"we," I mean the nation. Perhaps you should spend more time just watching me
make tea. Then, after a while, you can start practicing on your own again?

Avatar: But...I don't want to get in your way while you're working, Jakob...

Jakob: Thank you, but to be honest, worrying about you is the bigger drain on
my time.

Avatar: What? How so?

Jakob: Look to your left. When we started talking, I had washed all the
dishes, but... now there's another mountain of them.

Avatar: Gods, it's like a sheer cliff face of stemware... I'm sorry, Jakob.

Jakob: Now, may I please just make the tea so I can tame the savage dish
beast sooner?

Avatar: You know what? No. Go wash the dishes, and I will make the tea. I can
do this!

Jakob: Ah. My apologies. I had forgotten just how stubborn you can be.

Avatar: ...I'm not listening, but I can still hear you. All right! Time to
ignore Jakob and get back to this perfect tea in the making!

Jakob: *sigh* Fine. May I at least check your tea when it is finished?

Avatar: I suppose this is a bit pointless if I don't make it the way you
like... ...All right, Jakob! It's finished! I think I got it this time!
..Probably.

Jakob: I shall be the judge of that. First, to examine the color of the
tea... (and secretly add some sugar and hot water)... Well done, Lady Avatar-
the color is passable. Let's have a cup together.

Avatar: This is so silly, but I'm really nervous. It's just tea, though...
*sip* ...Hey! It's not bitter!

Jakob: Ah, delicious! ...Good work, Lady Avatar. You are now certified to
make a pot of tea.

Avatar: Wonderful! I'm going to go find some other people to try it as well!
(Avatar leaves)

Jakob: Do be careful running with that hot kettle! *sigh* I think I managed
to cover up the bitterness. Even if it's a little bitter, everyone will
gladly drink a cup of tea that she's made... ...I hope I haven't made a
terrible mistake...
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Jakob: Lady Avatar, may I have a moment?

Avatar: Of course, Jakob. And thanks again for teaching me how to make tea!

Jakob: As always, I am delighted to serve you.

Avatar: You look pretty unhappy for a man who's supposedly delighted. What's
wrong?

Jakob: I... I need to apologize to you, my lady. I am...truly, deeply sorry.

Avatar: Huh? What for?

Jakob: The truth is...your tea was quite bitter. Undrinkably so.

Avatar: ...

Jakob: When you handed me the pot, I secretly added some sugar and more hot
water! I shouldn't have done it, and I'm terribly, terribly sorry. I
just...couldn't stand to watch you do it wrong any longer, so...

Avatar: ...Hee hee... Hahahaha!

Jakob: Lady Avatar?

Avatar: Sorry, Jakob. I knew you did that.

Jakob: Y-you did? Then...you won't...punish me for interfering?

Avatar: Not at all. You were only trying to help me. I admit...I was too
stubborn about it. So, I think that makes us even, don't you?

Jakob: You are most magnanimous, milady.

Avatar: Well, I also learned something from this: I still need your help to
stay on track, Jakob. So...can I count on you to stick with me even when I'm
a stubborn mule?

Jakob: Of course I will. I promise to never leave your side. In all
honesty...I seem to fall apart when I'm not with you as well.

Avatar: It's funny how alike we are.

Jakob: That you would even compare us that way! I might...faint with joy...

Avatar: No fainting, Jakob! Jakob? Jakob?! Wake up!
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Jakob S

Avatar: Hey, Jakob. Can you show me how you make that one tea that's kind of
spicy?

Jakob: Tiger's milk? Certainly, my lady...

Avatar: You know...you've been sounding a bit distant lately. Did I offend
you somehow?

Jakob: Oh...no... You could never...

Avatar: Are you all right? Do you have a fever? I've never seen your face so
red!

Jakob: *sigh* I knew it was only a matter of time before you realized
something was wrong. Lady Avatar, I'm deeply sorry, but I can no longer serve
as your butler.

Avatar: What? You've got to be joking! Just the other day, we were saying how
we'll always stick together! Where is this coming from?! I...I really did do
something to offend you, didn't I?

Jakob: You have my oath that that is not the case. It's...just... *mumble*

Avatar: Huh? I can't hear you when you mumble, Jakob.

Jakob: ... I... I've... I've fallen in love with you!

Avatar: Jakob...

Jakob: However, it is not proper for a butler to be in love with his
mistress. As such, I must ask to be reassigned to new duties far away from
you, my lady...

Avatar: No! Ou-out of the question! I can't imagine going through each day
without you! I need you, Jakob... I...

Jakob: My lady?

Avatar: I...love you, too.

Jakob: What? What...do you mean?

Avatar: What do you mean, what do I mean?! I've always liked you, of
course... But...recently you've come to mean so much more to me...

Jakob: I must be dreaming. There is no other explanation for this. Only in my
dreams would Lady Avatar look at me this way... with her cheeks all
flushed...

Avatar: Will you stop it?! You're embarrassing me! Besides, you're just as
red as I am! Anyway, request granted: you are hereby fired as my butler.
Would you consider being my husband instead?

Jakob: YES! ...I mean, if it pleases Your Ladysh- I mean yes, I would like
nothing more than to be your husband.

Avatar: And we'll be together always...

(Live2D Confession)
Jakob: I love you... I was always afraid to say it, but from now on I will
tell you every single day. I love you.
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A2. Kaze C

Kaze: *sigh*

Avatar: Is something wrong, Kaze? And, um... what's with all those radishes?

Kaze: Ah, Lady Avatar. Greetings. A young lady gave me these radishes as
thanks for helping her find her way.

Avatar: Looks like we're having a radish feast tonight! That's pretty great,
right?

Kaze: I must disagree. It is not "great."

Avatar: No? What's the matter? Do you have something against radishes?

Kaze: It feels wrong being rewarded for such a simple kindness as giving
directions. This is not the first time something like this has happened,
either...

Avatar: It's...not?

Kaze: I can't figure out why, but... I find I'm often approached by women who
wish to speak with me or give me things.

Avatar: Oh, is that so?

Kaze: It gets worse. If I speak even a few words, they'll often start
shrieking or hugging me. Sometimes they'll give me letters or garments of
clothing or, like today, food. None of our allies act that way, of course.
Just strangers. It's...frustrating.

Avatar: Heheheh, it sounds to me like you're just popular with the ladies!

Kaze: Popular? With...the ladies?

Avatar: Exactly. Those women are just... well, they're curious about you.
It's because you're kind yet mysterious. Being a ninja doesn't hurt either.
In fact, when I was in town the other day, I overheard one of the local
women. She said, "That sorrowful look on Kaze's gorgeous face is waaay too
dreamy!"

Kaze: Argh, I wish you hadn't told me that. I appreciate the praise, but... I
would prefer to focus on my duties and keep such silly distractions to a
minimum.

Avatar: Hahaha, you're so serious all the time. Most men dream of this kind
of attention!

Kaze: I'm simply behaving as any self-respecting ninja should. That's all
there is to it. In any case, they are mistaken. I'm not a good man.

Avatar: Why would you say that?

Kaze: ...It's nothing. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have an urgent matter to
attend to.
(Kaze leaves)

Avatar: Gone, just like that! Ninja are so cool... But I wonder what he meant
by that... Why does he think he's not a good man?
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Kaze B

Avatar: Kaze, I have a request. I'd like to follow you around town.

Kaze: Ah, Lady Avatar. You know I don't mind your company, but may I ask why?
Have I done something amiss?

Avatar: No, no! Nothing like that! I thought it would be a good way to point
out all the charming things about you!

Kaze: Er... And why would you like to do that, exactly?

Avatar: I've been worried about you... Ever since you told me you weren't a
good person. It sounded like something's really been bothering you, and I
want to help. I want you to see the good in you!

Kaze: That's...

Avatar: So! What do you say?

Kaze: I thank you for your concern, but I am fine, really. Now, if you'll
excuse me...

Avatar: Kaze! Hang on! Aaand he's gone. Hm... But I bet he's still close
by... I'm not gonna give up so easily! Kaze! Kazeeee! Where aaaare youuuu?!
Kaze! Come on! Don't just leave me out here!

Kaze: Hmph.

Avatar: KAAAAAAAZEEEEE!

Kaze: Lady Avatar.

Avatar: There you are! Ha! I knew you couldn't hide from me!

Kaze: I would prefer it if you didn't scream like that. What if there were
enemies nearby? Never give away your position when isolated from the main
body of the army. Please, for all our sakes, try to refrain from such
behavior in the future.

Avatar: You're right. I'm sorry. I just wanted to find you so badly... Thank
you for coming back. I know you did it because you were worried for my
safety. Which just goes to show how good of a guy you are!

Kaze: Why do you insist on saying such things?

Avatar: Huh?

Kaze: Please, stop. Just leave me alone.

Avatar: Kaze!

Kaze: ... Erg...my apologies, milady. I should not have spoken to you so
rudely.

Avatar: No, no, this is all my fault. No one likes being pestered like this.
I'm sorry, Kaze.
(Avatar leaves)

Kaze: Lady Avatar! ...
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Kaze: Lady Avatar. I wish to apologize for hurting your feelings the other
day.

Avatar: Huh? Oh, you mean when you got mad about me following you around?
Don't worry about it. It was my fault anyway. I'm sorry I bothered you, Kaze.

Kaze: ...You have a kind heart, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: You think so?

Kaze: ...

Avatar: Kaze?

Kaze: Lady Avatar, there's something I haven't told you about myself.
Something for which I cannot be forgiven, no matter how much I wish to
repent.

Avatar: Huh?

Kaze: I am a worthless servant. It is my fault that you were kidnapped and
taken to Nohr.

Avatar: Your fault? What did you do, Kaze?

Kaze: We had all traveled to Cheve that day, and I noticed Nohrian forces in
the city. The same forces that would later kill Sumeragi and take you away.
But I was young, and I didn't know what their presence meant...so I said
nothing.

Avatar: It's not your fault, Kaze. You were a child! How could you have known
what would happen?

Kaze: I come from a long line of ninja that have always served the Hoshidan
royalty... I began my training at an early age. If anyone should have known,
it was me. For such incompetence, I should have paid with my life. There's no
way I can ever heal the suffering I've caused you and your birth family. I
should not even be allowed to speak with you... I am so sorry, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Stop! You did nothing wrong! If anything, I should be apologizing to
you!

Kaze: Milady?

Avatar: I'm so sorry, Kaze. You must have been tortured by this for years...
I never knew...and I've acted so inconsiderately toward you. But...I believe
now is the time for us to forgive and move forward. We cannot allow the rest
of our lives to be defined by past mistakes. Besides, you were the one who
returned me, were you not?

Kaze: Returned you?

Avatar: Yes. It was you who traveled to the Flame Tribe to come get me. And
you were the one by my side when I returned to Hoshido. It was you, Kaze. You
gave me a chance to be with my birth family again.

Kaze: But-

Avatar: Kaze, you are not at fault. And even if you were, you have repaid
your debt to me. So, please, let us never talk of this again. Will you
promise me that?

Kaze: ...

Avatar: Well?

Kaze: ...Yes. I promise.

Avatar: Good.

Kaze: Heh.

Avatar: Are you...laughing at me?

Kaze: It's just...you remind me so much of Lady Mikoto. It warms my heart.

Avatar: I remind you of my mother? How so?

Kaze: When Lady Mikoto became queen, she forgave me and allowed me to serve
her. I wonder if she somehow foresaw that her child would do the same one
day. Perhaps you are the one I was always meant to serve.

Avatar: Hm? What do you mean?

Kaze: As you must have noticed, all members of Hoshido's royal family have
two retainers. These retainers are chosen from the best of the castle
soldiery. When the time is right, they pledge their allegiance to a single
lord. For example, Orochi and Reina both served the late Queen Mikoto. Subaki
and Hana serve Lady Sakura. Hinata and Oboro serve Lord Takumi. Azama and
Setsuna serve Lady Hinoka. And Kagero and my twin brother, Saizo, serve Lord
Ryoma.

Avatar: Yes, I'm aware. Wait. So that means...

Kaze: Yes. Though I have served the royal family for some time, I have no
single master. I've always been troubled by this fact, but perhaps Lady
Mikoto arranged it... so that someday, when the time was right, I would serve
you, Lady Avatar. If you will have me, then I will pledge myself to you.

Avatar: I-

Kaze: Do you accept?

Avatar: Kaze... I do. I accept your offer.

Kaze: Now, as your retainer, I hereby vow to protect you with my life.

Avatar: Thank you. I pray it never comes to that, my friend.
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Kaze S

Kaze: Lady Avatar. Where are you headed?

Avatar: Hello, Kaze. I was just going out for a little stroll.

Kaze: If you don't mind, I would like to come with you.

Avatar: Oh, Kaze, don't be silly. Spending a few seconds alone won't get me
kidnapped.

Kaze: ...Lady Avatar, I have realized something since I became your retainer.
You find immense satisfaction in teasing others about their past failures.

Avatar: I wouldn't say "immense" satisfaction... Besides, I've hardly had a
moment alone since you made your pledge. If we couldn't introduce a little
levity to our relationship, I think I'd go crazy.

Kaze: ...

Avatar: Oh, quit your pouting.

Kaze: I am not "pouting."

Avatar: Heehee, are you sure? I think I'd know better. I AM your liege, am I
not?

Kaze: Haha, I suppose you are.

Avatar: I really am blessed.

Kaze: Pardon?

Avatar: I feel I've gotten to see a whole new side of you, spending all this
time together. You smile so much more than I thought you would. And you can
be pretty funny. And...when I see you fighting so hard for me...I feel so
grateful. You are such a loyal, good man, Kaze.

Kaze: ... You are a cruel mistress, milady.

Avatar: What? But I was complimenting you!

Kaze: You make me want to say things... Things best kept to myself.

Avatar: Oh? Like what?

Kaze: I have pledged myself to you as retainer. I am your servant and your
bodyguard. Therefore, under no circumstances am I allowed to say what I am
about to. I love you, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Oh!

Kaze: I have sworn to serve and protect you. And I would give my life to
preserve your own. But...while duty would be enough, it is not for duty alone
that I made these vows. I made them because I do not think a life without you
would be worth living. Is there any chance that you would honor me with your
love?

Avatar: *sniffle*

Kaze: Lady Avatar?! Why are you crying?

Avatar: I'm sorry... I'm just so filled with joy, I can't help it.

Kaze: Joy?

Avatar: Yes! Don't you see? I feel the same way about you! I want to be with
you. I love you, Kaze. I will consent to be yours if you will be mine in
return.

Kaze: I will, milady. Gladly.

(Confession)
Kaze: My liege...my love... I adore you with all my being. I promise to
treasure you forever... and to keep you in my heart, always.
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A2. Silas C

Avatar: Hello, Silas. Do you have some time?

Silas: Hm? Oh, hi there, Avatar. Need something?

Avatar: Sort of. You mentioned that we were childhood friends, but... I'm
trying to figure out how you remembered that when I didn't.

Silas: Oh, is that all? I wouldn't worry about it. Those old memories slip
away for everyone.

Avatar: But isn't it strange that I'd forget someone so close to me? You
became a castle knight just so our paths would cross again... While I, on the
other hand, forgot you existed at all.

Silas: Really, though... I wish you wouldn't worry about it. You remember
now, and that's all that matters to me. My hard work paid off, didn't it? I
became a castle knight, and here we are. I'm grateful for the chance to make
up for lost time.

Avatar: Grateful, huh? That's a good way of looking at it. Thanks, Silas.

Silas: There's the cheer I remember. Oh, hey! Why don't we go take a little
trip together sometime?

Avatar: Hmm. It sounds fun, but where should we go?

Silas: Someplace you always wanted to see. When we were young, you had a long
list of places you wished you could go. We couldn't go to any of them at the
time, but nothing's stopping us now!

Avatar: It sounds nice...but I don't think we should go far, given the
circumstances.

Silas: Hmm, you're right. But don't worry. I'll find a way to make it work.

Avatar: Do you have something up your sleeve?

Silas: Haha, sorry if I made my plans seem grander than they are. If we can't
go far, we'll limit our options to places within reach. You might not
remember all the places on your old list, but I do.

Avatar: Great! Thanks for doing this, Silas.

Silas: Hey, what are friends for? Now go get packed for the trip!

Avatar: I will!
(Silas leaves)
Avatar: Silas is a really good guy. So...how did I forget all about him? He
told me not to worry about it, but there's got to be a reason...
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Silas B

Silas: Avatar! I need to talk to you about our upcoming trip.

Avatar: Hello, Silas! Did you draw up the list?

Silas: Well...about that... I started writing down all the places I could
remember you wanting to visit.

Avatar: Goodness! That's...a long list...

Silas: Yeah. The memories just kept flooding back... It got a little out of
hand.

Avatar: I was desperate to get out into the world, wasn't I? I can't believe
you remembered all these so many years later...

Silas: Haha, well, I've always had a keen memory. So, where on the list do
you want to go? Pick any one you like.

Avatar: These aren't really "places" as such, are they? "A town plaza"..."a
street food stall"... "a festival"... Did I really say I wanted to go see
"bugs"?!

Silas: That's how I remember it.

Avatar: Then I'll defer to your memory. It's hard to decide on one, though.

Silas: Take your time. And you don't need to limit yourself to one, you know.
We can take multiple trips.

Avatar: It really is good of you to do all this for me... It's all the more
mysterious why I would have forgotten about you.

Silas: For goodness sake, are you still brooding over that? Why don't we see
if anyone in your retinue knows? They've been with you for a long time. One
of them must know why, right?

Avatar: Yes...though I'm anxious they might have had some reason for not
mentioning you...

Silas: Don't worry, Avatar. I'll come with you. Whatever they say, I'll stand
by your side.

Avatar: Thanks, Silas.

Silas: Come on, let's get this cleared up before we do any more trip
planning!
(Silas leaves)

Avatar: Huh? Hey! Wait for me!
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Silas A

Avatar: Silas...I'm really sorry about the other day.

Silas: What, for what we found out? It was a long time ago, Avatar. No need
to be sorry. Though I'll admit, the truth isn't what I expected...

Avatar: It was a little embarrassing to learn how much I cried after I
couldn't see you again.

Silas: I can see why they tried to take your mind off me, though. I guess
they simply did too good a job...

Avatar: That's putting it mildly. I suppose the feelings of one noble boy
weren't a priority.

Silas: Haha, next to the young princess? I'd have done the same thing in
their shoes.

Avatar: You have a big heart, Silas. Though I feel my offense in forgetting
about you was worse than any of theirs...

Silas: I'm actually relieved by what we learned.

Avatar: What? Why?

Silas: You cried every day because you weren't allowed to see me, right?
Doesn't that prove I really was your closest friend?

Avatar: Yes, I suppose so.

Silas: You should know that I have no regrets about taking you outside those
walls. Nothing makes me happier than helping you in whatever way I can.

Avatar: Silas... You're a better friend than I deserve.

Silas: Well, now that the past is laid to rest, it's time to focus on the
present!

Avatar: Well said!

Silas: Did you decide yet what you want to see? Wait...damn, I forgot the
list! Wait here just a second, and I'll be back with it.
(Silas leaves)

Avatar: Wait, Silas! I'll come with you! You don't need to sprint!
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Silas S

Silas: *sigh*

Avatar: Is that Silas over there? Ho there! Silas!

Silas: ...

Avatar: How did he not hear me...? Silas! Is something troubling you?

Silas: Gaaah! M-my heart...don't do that to a guy!

Avatar: Whoops. You seemed miles away, so I was curious why.

Silas: W-well... You see... I was thinking about how much you've changed
since we were little.

Avatar: Oh? Was I different then?

Silas: Not so much in personality, but... You're a lot...prettier.

Avatar: Huh?! Are you...only noticing this now?

Silas: No...it was the first thing that struck me upon our reunion.

Avatar: Really? Strange, you never mentioned it before.

Silas: How could I?! How could I tell you it was love at first sight...

Avatar: D-did you just say...love?!

Silas: When we were young, you were my best friend and constant playmate. But
now we're adults, and...you've grown into quite the lady. The shock of seeing
you this way was an arrow right through the heart. But I was so overjoyed to
see you that it took time to realize what I was feeling. There's no mistaking
it anymore, though. I love you, Avatar.

Avatar: Silas...

Silas: Haha, so typical of me to fall in love at first sight and take weeks
to realize it.

Avatar: D-don't say that...

Silas: Hmm? Wait, why are you blushing?

Avatar: Why do you think?

Silas: Oh... Look, I know you're out of my league. I hope we can at least
stay friends. If I can't be with you, I at least want to keep fighting at
your side.

Avatar: You don't have to worry about that. I...have those same feelings for
you.

Silas: You do?!

Avatar: Yes. Ever since our paths crossed again... I might not have
remembered who you were, but I still felt drawn to you. For a while, I
thought that was our old friendship surfacing again... But the more time I
spent with you, the more I realized that wasn't it at all. I suppose you
could say it was love at first sight for me too.

Silas: Well...how do you like that... Does this mean we can be a couple?

Avatar: There's no one else I'd rather be with. It's you and me...forever.

Silas: Agreed! I'll never let anyone take you away from me ever again!

(Live2D Confession)
Silas: I've always cherished you as my best friend, but now you're so much
more. I love you, and I'm honored to be your partner in this life. I promise
to never leave you again.
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A2. Ryoma C

Avatar: Hello, Ryoma. I have a favor to ask of you.

Ryoma: Certainly. How can I help?

Avatar: Well, I don't have many memories from before I was taken to Nohr. I
was just wondering if you had any that you wouldn't mind sharing with me...

Ryoma: Hmm. Yes, I suppose I do. They're not all happy, I'm afraid.

Avatar: That's OK. I just feel as though there's a...void...in my mind. I'd
like to hear a little bit about what it was like growing up in Hoshido. And
stories about the whole family... Hinoka, Takumi, Azura, and Sakura.

Ryoma: Very well. I anticipated this day would come, actually. And I have
something for you.

Avatar: Oh? What is it?

Ryoma: I think I'll hang on to it for a little while longer. It will hold
more meaning if I give it to you later.

Avatar: All right. I suppose I can be patient.

Ryoma: I'm glad to hear it. Because our conversation will also have to wait,
I'm afraid. I have something I must attend to shortly.

Avatar: I understand. Thank you, Ryoma. Let's chat again soon.
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Ryoma B

Avatar: Good day, Ryoma. Would now be a good time to chat?

Ryoma: Ah, Avatar. Yes, I suppose I have some time right now. But where to
begin? Hmm... Ah! Perhaps I could start with the siblings. Like little
Hinoka...the crybaby.

Avatar: Hinoka...a crybaby? I can't see it.

Ryoma: Yes, well, she has matured tremendously. Now she's an excellent model
soldier. Takumi, on the other hand...has not reached the same level of
maturity.

Avatar: But Takumi seems so strong and self-assured.

Ryoma: Perhaps, but remember that very hard substances are often brittle.
Takumi's emotions are fragile. He needs to work on his mental fortitude. That
said, I believe in him. I think he has a promising future ahead.

Avatar: I see.

Ryoma: As for Azura, she's always been a bit distant. Even as a child. She's
kind and wise, but I wish she knew how to open up a little bit.

Avatar: It's fascinating to hear your perspective like this. Please,
continue!

Ryoma: Certainly. Let's see, where was I... Ah, Sakura. She's a gentle soul.
Always worrying about others. My hope for her is that she can learn to be a
bit more selfish. It would serve her well.

Avatar: Thank you, Ryoma. I really appreciate your insights. I think it's
wonderful that you've spent so much time thinking about your family.

Ryoma: Well, as the eldest, I suppose I feel a certain responsibility. And,
of course, I spend a great deal of time in self-reflection. I'm not without
my faults.

Avatar: Well, you're human. Nobody's perfect. But you are a wise and caring
older brother, Ryoma. Everyone looks up to you.

Ryoma: Thank you, Avatar. That means a lot coming from you.

Avatar: I just wish I knew more about my own background.

Ryoma: Yes. Your story is a troubling one. I hope that I can help you put a
few of the pieces together. But I'm afraid even I don't know nearly the whole
of it.

Avatar: Thank you, Ryoma. I really appreciate it.

Ryoma: Anytime, Avatar.
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Ryoma A

Ryoma: Hello, Avatar. I've noticed that you seem a bit down lately. Is
anything the matter?

Avatar: Hmm? No, I'm fine. Why do you ask?

Ryoma: Are you sure? You can confide in me. You seemed a bit...forlorn...when
we last spoke.

Avatar: Well, if I'm being totally honest... I have truly enjoyed hearing
your stories about the past. But they've also made me sad. I feel like I've
missed out on so much.

Ryoma: So that's what's weighing you down. It's important to remember that we
can't change the past. We can only try to shape our future. So, if you don't
have any memories, you just have to make new ones. And we're all here
together now.

Avatar: Thank you, Ryoma. Those are wise words.

Ryoma: You're welcome. And here's something else that may cheer you up.
Remember how I said I had something for you? Well, I think the time is right.
This is from all of us.

Avatar: Whoa. That's quite a ring.

Ryoma: Indeed. The four of us had it made for you a long time ago. We vowed
to give it to you upon our eventual reunion. And here you are, safely
returned to us.

Avatar: Ryoma... I'm so glad to be a part of this family. Thank you!

Ryoma: And we are happy to have you. Our ties can only grow stronger as we
move forward!
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Ryoma S

Avatar: Hello, Ryoma! Do you have a few minutes to spare today?

Ryoma: Of course. I always have time for you. What's on your mind?

Avatar: Well, I just keep thinking about this ring. It's kind of like...my
first family heirloom.

Ryoma: Er, y-yes. I suppose it is.

Avatar: Is something the matter?

Ryoma: A family heirloom? Ah...y-yes...er... No. I am sorry, Avatar. There is
something I must tell you. Father...Queen Mikoto...please forgive me.

Avatar: Ryoma?

Ryoma: I owe you an apology. I have not been honest with you. Nor with the
others. The truth is...I am not your brother.

Avatar: What do you mean?

Ryoma: Exactly what I said. You and I are not related by blood.

Avatar: How can this be?

Ryoma: My father, King Sumeragi, told me, and me alone, the truth of your
birth. You see, many years ago, Queen Mikoto came to Hoshido, asking my
father for help. With her was an infant she had given birth to in her
homeland. That infant was you, Avatar. King Sumeragi knew you were not his
child. But because you were the child of the woman he loved, he raised you as
his own. And it was not long before obligation turned into a deep and abiding
love. You meant as much to him as any of us did. I promise you.

Avatar: So...he took care of me-died protecting me-knowing I was another
man's child? Then...he WAS my father. Whatever my blood. But then the
question remains. Who was my birth father?

Ryoma: I don't know. King Sumeragi never shared that detail with me. I'm not
certain even he knew.

Avatar: I see...

Ryoma: I am sorry I kept it secret for so long, but I felt I had to. It was
what Father wanted. He'd never have wanted you to feel like he loved you any
less than he did us.

Avatar: So then why are you telling me this now? What changed?

Ryoma: I fell in love with you.

Avatar: Ryoma!

Ryoma: I could not lie to myself any longer, Avatar. I want to be the one to
stand by your side for the rest of your life. I could not live without you.
You are the only woman I have ever loved like this.

Avatar: I-I see. Are you ready to hear my answer?

Ryoma: Yes. I am prepared.

Avatar: I admire you tremendously. You are a strong and kind man and a
natural leader. You will make a great king and will rule as wisely as your
father. I know it. And...I want to be with you while you do it. As your
queen. As your wife. I love you too, Ryoma.

Ryoma: I am glad. You have made me so happy. My heart sings with joy.

Avatar: You are the most precious person in the world to me. Please, stay
with me. Forever.

Ryoma: I will, my love. I promise it.

(Live2D Confession)
Ryoma: Our past may be broken, but our future is stronger than iron. Take my
hand...
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A2. Takumi C

Avatar: Hello, Takumi.

Takumi: ...

Avatar: Takumi? I said hello.

Takumi: Yeah, I heard you. Do you need something?

Avatar: Well, I guess I don't NEED anything, but I was hoping we could
chat...or something.

Takumi: Yeah, the thing is...I'm busy right now. Practicing. Can't you see?

Avatar: Yes, I can see that. But it seems you just don't care to get to know
me at all.

Takumi: You hit the nail on the head. I know I SHOULD trust you, since we're
siblings. But we were raised worlds apart, so we don't really have much in
common after all.

Avatar: I see. You remember, of course, our shared history. And that we are
fighting for the same cause.

Takumi: And YOU remember, of course, that you grew up with the enemy.

Avatar: Be that as it may, surely I have proven my loyalty by now. There's
got to be a way to convince you... Hmm. How would you feel about training me
on the bow?

Takumi: I don't see the point.

Avatar: Well, it'll give us a chance to get to know each other a little bit.
And then, in the next battle, I can more effectively demonstrate my loyalty.

Takumi: Very well. You get one shot at this, understand? If you start slowing
me down, I'm outta here.

Avatar: I'll do my best to keep up. Thank you, Takumi.

Takumi: Hmph, we'll see.
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Takumi B

Takumi: Avatar! Your arm is too low. Raise it three degrees! Also, bend your
right knee another six degrees. What are you doing? Never take your eyes off
the target!

Avatar: OK...I'm doing my best! Just give me a moment to concentrate...

Takumi: What was that? Who asked who for help? Don't tell me you're already
whining!

Avatar: No! I can do this. We're at war-I can't give up now.

Takumi: *sigh* Fine, I guess we can take a break.

Avatar: Whew. I must admit, I'm grateful for the rest. It's harder to bend a
bow than I imagined.

Takumi: Well, of course. Did you think it would be easy?

Avatar: To be honest...sort of. But, that's only because you make it look so
easy, Takumi.

Takumi: Are you being sarcastic?

Avatar: No, I mean it. Watching you, it looks effortless. But when I pick up
the bow... I realize that I need to work on my stance, my strength, and my
concentration. Still, I've already improved. Wouldn't you agree?

Takumi: Yes. You are making progress. But make no mistake-you have a long way
to go!

Avatar: Of course. So, why don't we get back to work?

Takumi: Very well. OK, get into position, take a deep breath, slowly pull
back...

Avatar: Ow!

Takumi: What happened?!

Avatar: Sorry! My hand slipped. Oh, damn. I'm bleeding.

Takumi: How bad is it?

Avatar: Not bad. I'll be fine...

Takumi: Let me see. Nope, you're done for today.

Avatar: But I want to keep practicing! This is my chance to learn from you!

Takumi: I said you're done. You can't hit anything with an injury like that.
And besides...you'll get other chances.

Avatar: Do you mean that, Takumi? I'd be really grateful for the opportunity.
I guess I'll go get this bandaged up...
(Avatar leaves)

Takumi: Maybe I pushed her too hard...
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Takumi A

Takumi: Hey, what are you doing with that bow? I thought I told you to lay
off until your hand heals!

Avatar: Oh, I know. I'm not practicing. I'm just polishing and adjusting the
tension. I feel restless not being able to practice.

Takumi: You're really getting into this, aren't you?

Avatar: You know...I am! It was devastatingly hard at first, but you're a
good teacher. I do hope I'm coming along fast enough and not just wasting
your time.

Takumi: Don't worry, you're not.

Avatar: Really?

Takumi: No. You're actually really talented. And as much as I hate to do
this...I have to apologize. I've seen your dedication to Hoshido with my own
two eyes. So, please forgive me for doubting you in the first place. I will
gladly continue your training as soon as you're ready.

Avatar: Thank you, Takumi. I'm so glad you gave me a chance.

Takumi: You're welcome. Oh, by the way, take this. It's a salve that might
help your hand heal faster.

Avatar: Great! I've been dying to get back to work with you.

Takumi: Me too, Avatar.
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Takumi S

Avatar: Yes! I finally did it! Did you see that?

Takumi: Heh. Yep, I'm right here. No need to shout.

Avatar: Oh, but I hit the target TEN TIMES in a row! Can you believe it?

Takumi: Of course. Like I said, you're talented! But you still have a lot to
learn. Hit the target 100 times in a row, and then I'll get excited. Hit a
moving target on the battlefield, and I'll bow down before you.

Avatar: You're right, of course. I have a long road ahead of me.

Takumi: You do, but I'll be there to guide you down the path. Like it or not,
you're stuck with me now!

Avatar: You mean it? Thank you, Takumi!

Takumi: You're welcome. Although...there is something else I wanted to talk
about...

Avatar: Yes?

Takumi: This...may not be easy to hear. But I have to get it off my chest. I
really like you.

Avatar: Oh! That's great to hear. I mean, you seemed to hate me so much at
first-

Takumi: No. I LIKE you. Like, I love you.

Avatar: Huh?!

Takumi: I know. I'm sorry. I never meant for this to happen. You know that,
right? Remember how surly I was to you?

Avatar: I know, Takumi, but...this isn't...

Takumi: I know what you're thinking, but before you say anything, you should
read this.

Avatar: Hm? A letter?

Takumi: Yes. From Queen Mikoto. It...explains the circumstances of your
birth. Specifically...it says you are not the child of King Sumeragi.

Avatar: I'm not?! B-but how? What about Sakura?! And Ryoma? Hinoka?

Sakura: Sumeragi was my father, and all theirs as well. But...he wasn't
yours.

Avatar: And how long have you had this letter without telling me?

Takumi: The queen gave it to me when you returned to Hoshido, but I only
opened it recently. She said to read it if I ever worried about who I was in
love with. At the time, it seemed bizarre...but she did have the gift of
prophecy. She must have known that someday I would fall in love with you.
That it was...fated.

Avatar: Then you're telling the truth...

Takumi: The letter says she brought you to Hoshido as an infant, seeking
help. And so Father took her in-and you as well, even knowing you were not
his child. Having fallen in love with your mother, he decided he would raise
you as his own. But it was not long before he loved you as much as any of us.

Avatar: He did all this-even died for me-knowing I was another man's? Then he
WAS my father, whatever my blood. But the question remains... Who was my real
father?

Takumi: It...um. It doesn't say.

Avatar: Oh.

Takumi: I'm sorry. I struggled with whether or not to tell you any of this.
After all, now that you know, we can never go back to being siblings. But I
couldn't simply pretend to be your brother for the rest of my life.
Especially not with the way I felt about you. It is shameful, I know.

Avatar: It's all right, Takumi. I'm glad you told me.

Takumi: So...does this change anything? About your feelings toward us, I
mean.

Avatar: ...No. In the short time we've spent together, I feel I've gotten to
know you all so well. I care for you. We may not be family, but you are all
still very precious to me.

Takumi: I can't tell you how relieved I am to hear you say that.

Avatar: Although...there is one change. My feelings for you are no longer
forbidden. I love you too, Takumi.

Takumi: What?!

Avatar: When you said that you liked me, my heart started racing. But I
didn't want it to show because I didn't know about Father. Everything is so
confusing.

Takumi: That's right. But in a confusing world, we must cling to the few
fragments of truth we share. And the truth is that I love you, Avatar, and
you love me. Let's build a future on that.

Avatar: Y-yes. I think you're right. Let's give it a shot. What's the worst
that could happen?

(Live2D Confession)
Takumi: If you were aiming for my heart, you've struck true. This was meant
to be...
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A2. Subaki C

Subaki: Haaah! Ahaah!

Avatar: Hmm? You train so vigorously, Subaki.

Subaki: Ah, Lady Avatar. What brings you here today? Were you attempting to
learn some of my dynamic combat techniques?

Avatar: No, Subaki, I just so happened to see you training. I didn't mean to
interrupt.

Subaki: No need to apologize! Please, feel free to sit down and watch, if you
like. My form with weapons is second to none, after all. Perhaps one of my
techniques will prove useful to you in the battlefield someday.

Avatar: It's certainly possible. I wish I had your dexterity as a fighter.
Every movement you make is so assured.

Subaki: In that case, why not spar with me? There is no better way to learn
and improve.

Avatar: Really? Would you mind?

Subaki: Of course not! I would do anything in my power to aid Lady Sakura's
sister! Besides, I've mastered every class of weapon. Responding to your
moves shouldn't prove overly difficult for me. *grumble*

Avatar: Umm, Subaki? Did you hear something?
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Subaki: N-no, not at all! You must be imagining things, Lady Avatar...
*gggrrrooowwwlllll*

Avatar: Wait! There it is again! Goodness, what is that sound?

Subaki: Oh my!

Avatar: Subaki... Was that your stomach growling?

Subaki: Of course not. Don't be ridiculous.

Avatar: Subaki, it's OK. You're just hungry! I'm sorry it took me a moment to
understand. Why don't we go get a bite to eat?

Subaki: No, that's not it. You don't understand. I was just practicing making
my stomach growl to distract my enemy...

Avatar: Are you sure? Your face is beet red.

Subaki: I feel so disgraced...

Avatar: What? Don't be so dramatic. Everyone's tummy growls from time to
time. There's no need to be hard on yourself for something so silly.

Subaki: I've always been able to avoid failure in every task. This is an
obvious sign that my focus is beginning to slip! Lady Avatar. May we postpone
our sparring session? I need to redouble my efforts. Farewell!
(Subaki leaves)

Avatar: He just ran away. Subaki certainly is hard on himself...
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Subaki B

Avatar: Subaki! Are you there, Subaki?

Subaki: *munch* Ah, Lady Avatar! Good afternoon! What's your hurry? *chomp*

Avatar: Ahhh, so I see the rumors were true!

Subaki: *om nom nom* What rumors are you referring to exactly?

Avatar: Everyone has been talking about you eating so much! I heard that
you've been constantly munching on something wherever you go. So I got a
little worried and wanted to come and find you. No offense, but it really
seems like you can't stop shoving food in your mouth.

Subaki: Oh, don't be ridiculous. There's no need to trouble yourself over me.

Avatar: But there is! You're my comrade. We need to look out for one another.
Does this have anything to do with my overhearing your stomach growling?

Subaki: Wh-what do you mean...?

Avatar: OK, so clearly it does.

Subaki: Listen, this is the only way to make sure that my stomach never
growls again. If I'm always eating, I'll never be hungry.

Avatar: Subaki, you can't keep eating like that! It's not healthy. Besides,
it will just make you get bigger and bigger. Then you won't be able to train
anymore. I know you wouldn't want that to happen.

Subaki: Oh, don't you worry about me. I've already calculated how much food I
need to stay in fighting shape.

Avatar: Right... But still, I'm concerned.

Subaki: I never meant to alarm anyone. Listen, if it really bothers you, I'll
give up on my new fitness regimen.

Avatar: Good. Trust me, it's for the best.

Subaki: But what do I do now? I'd be horrified if someone ever heard my
stomach growl again.

Avatar: Why are you so worried about what other people think of you? No one
would ever judge you for something so trivial anyway.

Subaki: I could never talk about that with you, Lady Avatar. Please, excuse
me...
(Subaki leaves)

Avatar: There he goes again... I'd probably better follow him to make sure he
doesn't get any other crazy ideas.
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Subaki A

Avatar: Greetings, Subaki.

Subaki: What is it, Lady Avatar?

Avatar: I figured that you might still be thinking of ways to avoid getting
hungry.

Subaki: Yes, I am. The problem is, I'm having a difficult time thinking of
another solution.

Avatar: I still think you should relax. You don't need to be upset about your
tummy making noises.

Subaki: I appreciate your opinion. But I simply cannot let that happen again.

Avatar: Hmm... Fine. Then at least let me help you figure out a new strategy!

Subaki: Huh? What do you mean?

Avatar: If you can't stop worrying about this issue, I'd love to help you
figure out a solution. There's no reason to torture yourself by overthinking
this.

Subaki: I couldn't possibly ask that of you!

Avatar: I was with you when this all started. I should help you see this
problem through to the end.

Subaki: Lady Avatar... Fine. But only because you're so insistent. I-I've
never had someone behave like that toward me before.

Avatar: What do you mean?

Subaki: You may not know this about me, but I can't stand to fail in front of
people. My goal in life is to achieve perfection in every possible way.
Though it's wildly painful to admit, even I sometimes make a mistake. But I
never know what to do when that occurs.

Avatar: Really?

Subaki: Yes. But like I said, this very, very rarely happens to me.

Avatar: I know that it's hard to be vulnerable around other people. But I
promise, I'm not going to make fun of you. I just want to help.

Subaki: I'm no good at getting help when I need it. That's the problem with
seeking perfection. You always feel like you have to do everything alone. I
have to admit that it feels good to get all of this off my chest.

Avatar: Huh. So that's what this has all been about. You just needed a
counselor.

Subaki: Maybe. So, Lady Avatar... Now that you understand me so well, I'm
going to count on you for advice.

Avatar: That's fine, Subaki.

Subaki: OK! Now that we're agreed, let's start brainstorming! I gotta figure
out how to beat my appetite. My newest idea was to eat foods that make you
feel really, really full. I brought a bag of snacks, actually. Let me go get
them!
(Subaki leaves)

Avatar: Wait up, Subaki! Well, at least he's not so depressed now.
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Subaki S

Subaki: Pardon me, Lady Avatar. If you don't mind, may I have a moment?

Avatar: Greetings, Subaki. Certainly. Did you need advice on something? I
thought we had finally resolved the issue with your stomach growling.

Subaki: Yes, indeed. Thank you for your help with that, by the way.

Avatar: Oh, there's no need to thank me. You're the one who thought to quiet
the sound by flexing your abs.

Subaki: Haha... Well, I'll admit that it was a moment of brilliance on my
part.

Avatar: It was inspired. Anyway, what did you want to talk to me about?

Subaki: I need some advice. This is a problem I simply can't solve by myself.

Avatar: Oh? Did something bad happen? How can I help you?

Subaki: To be honest, I think you're the only person who can solve this
issue.

Avatar: Why just me?

Subaki: Well, the truth is... Lady Avatar, I have very strong feelings for
you.

Avatar: Wh-what?!

Subaki: I'm not surprised at your shock. Not to be arrogant, but I hid my
emotions perfectly. But now, there is no way for me to hide them. I needed to
tell you.

Avatar: I don't know what to say...

Subaki: I've often been admired for my tireless pursuit of perfection. But
you were the first person to ever really try and know me. With you, I can
actually show my whole self. Not just the parts that are perfect. It makes me
feel stronger, not having to hide my weaknesses.

Avatar: I have to admit something... I like you too.

Subaki: R-really?! You mean it?

Avatar: Yes. I truly believe we can make each other stronger by being
together.

Subaki: Lady Avatar... Thank you! I've never felt so lucky in all my life!

Avatar: Hehe. Me neither.

(Live2D Confession)
Subaki: Darling, you're the very picture of perfection. And we're so perfect
together...
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A2. Saizo C

Avatar: Hm...? ... I have the strangest feeling someone is watching me... ...
Hello? Is someone there...? S-Saizo?! I nearly jumped out of my skin... Why
were you lurking in the shadows?

Saizo: Hmph...took you long enough to notice. If this was the battlefield,
you'd be dead.

Avatar: What?! Why would I be looking over my shoulder here in camp? And what
in the world were you doing spying on me?

Saizo: Keeping a very close eye on you.

Avatar: Huh?

Saizo: It wasn't long ago that you lived as royalty of Nohr. How convenient
that we should be drawn into your orbit now. The moment you try anything,
I'll be the first to know.

Avatar: Except you won't, because I'm not going to try anything! My brother
didn't put you up to this, did he?

Saizo: Hmph. This has nothing to do with Lord Ryoma. I'm doing it on my own
initiative. Though we fight side by side at times, I'm not prepared to trust
you yet.

Avatar: I see.

Saizo: If you take even one step out of line, I will act accordingly.
Remember that before you get any cute ideas.

Avatar: I never intended to. Isn't there anything I can do to win your trust?

Saizo: Prove yourself to me. I'm keeping thorough surveillance notes on you,
you know.

Avatar: Yes, the "Surveillance Notes-Avatar" on your notebook suggested as
much. Do you...keep books like this on a lot of our soldiers?

Saizo: That's classified. All you need to know is that I'm watching you.
Always.

Avatar: Even when-

Saizo: ESPECIALLY then.
(Saizo leaves)

Avatar: Saizo, wait! OK, I can't see you, but you're not gone, right? You're
still watching? Saizo...? Gods, this is going to be difficult.
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Saizo B

Avatar: Ugh...I can feel his eyes on me again. Saizo, are you always this
vigilant when it comes to me? Don't you get tired? I know I get exhausted,
being under constant watch. No response? Nothing? *sigh*...

Saizo: ...

Avatar: Ah, but enough bellyaching. I need to get these things inside. I just
wish they weren't so heavy. One...two... Nrrghh!

Saizo: All right.

Avatar: Gah! Warn me next time, Saizo!

Saizo: I don't make a habit of advertising my presence. You should learn to
sense it. Something seems wrong, though. You've been looking pale and
fatigued lately. Not that we really need you, but... I worry that you'll drag
the others down if you try to fight in that condition.

Avatar: Oh, haha...sorry. I'm just tired out from looking over my shoulder
all the time.

Saizo: What?

Avatar: You still don't trust me, do you?

Saizo: You've given me no reason to. I'm sure you'd love for me to stop
watching you, but I know better. I have one eye, and it's staying fixed
directly on you. ...Though I'm forced to admit this is a problem I can't
overlook.

Avatar: What problem? What are you talking about?! Whoa!

Saizo: Quiet. Where do you need these?

Avatar: Those are my things! I can carry them perfectly well myself.

Saizo: That's not what I saw. You are, however tenuously, an ally. I'm not so
cruel as to let you lug these around by yourself. It is dishonorable to turn
a blind eye to one in need of help. Are you impugning my honor?

Avatar: N-not at all... Thank you, Saizo.

Saizo: Don't think this means you're off the hook. More importantly, hurry
and tell me where this trunk goes.

Avatar: Oh, er...that shed over there.

Saizo: Understood. This will only take a moment...
(Saizo leaves)

Avatar: Was he in such a hurry to leave because he was embarrassed...? Hah.
Saizo, embarrassed... There's a mental picture for you.
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Saizo A

Avatar: Saizoooooo! Helloooooo? If you're watching, come out so we can talk!

Saizo: ...

Avatar: SAIIIIIIIIIIIZOOOOOOO!

Saizo: What do you think you're doing? Don't give my presence away like that.

Avatar: Ah, hello, Saizo. I knew you couldn't be far off.

Saizo: What are you playing at, calling upon your watchman? This is very
irregular.

Avatar: I'm not playing at anything. I just never had the chance to thank you
for carrying my things. To remedy that, I brought some mint candies. Would
you like one?

Saizo: C-candies...

Avatar: Is something wrong?

Saizo: I don't need your sweets! Eat them yourself.

Avatar: S-sorry... I had no idea. I thought you might like them, but clearly
I don't know you very well. My apologies, Saizo. I'll find someone else to
share them with.

Saizo: Stop biting your lip that way. You're making me feel guilty.

Avatar: That's easy for you to say, but...

Saizo: *sigh* All right. I'll come clean...

Avatar: What?

Saizo: I hate sweets.

Avatar: Really? Oh, come to think of it, I recall Ryoma mentioning that once.
I had completely forgotten...

Saizo: It's not as if they're poison. They're just not to my taste.

Avatar: If that's why you refused the candy, is it safe to assume you don't
hate me?

Saizo: ...

Avatar: I know you can't trust me because I was raised in enemy territory.
But clinging to that conception of me is counterproductive. It may take time
before we reach a true understanding of each other... But until then, could
you try to have faith in me?

Saizo: ...Hmph. I'd already come to the same conclusion.

Avatar: What?

Saizo: My surveillance on you is over, effective today. You have free rein
from now on.

Avatar: Does this mean you trust me?

Saizo: I wouldn't go that far. It just means that I don't think a simpleton
like you could be scheming anything.

Avatar: "Simpleton"? Don't hold back, Saizo... I'm glad you're starting to
accept me, though.

Saizo: I still expect you to remain on your best behavior, of course.

Avatar: Of course. I wouldn't want to lose your trust, now that we're
friends.

Saizo: Friends? Where did you get that idea?

Avatar: It seemed clear to me. Do you disagree?

Saizo: Think what you like. I'm leaving.
(Saizo leaves)

Avatar: Saizo...! Haha, very well. If he's given me leave to think what I
like, I'll consider us friends.
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Saizo S

Avatar: Saizo, I know you're there. You're not still spying on me, I hope.

Saizo: Forgive me. I didn't intend to remain hidden for long. I came to
apologize again.

Avatar: Oh...?

Saizo: Yes. I'm sorry I doubted you.

Avatar: Is that still on your mind? Because it ceased troubling me some time
ago.

Saizo: Still, I couldn't rest until I'd apologized. If I wrong you in some
way again, I expect you to let me know.

Avatar: It's all right, honestly. I hesitate to mention this, but you're
acting oddly today. Why are you so determined to apologize?

Saizo: It's because...argh... I can't rest, worrying that the one I love may
be upset with me.

Avatar: The one you what?

Saizo: Gods! I'm trying to tell you I love you!

Avatar: WHAT?! B-but...you were so suspicious of me at first!

Saizo: That's why I must apologize! As I shadowed you, I saw how deeply you
care about your friends. How you throw yourself into battle, willing to
sacrifice yourself for the sake of peace.

Avatar: Saizo...

Saizo: Seeing that made me eager to fight alongside you. To do anything near
you, really. But if you'd rather I not, then I'll continue supporting you
from the shadows. I may be better suited to that anyway.

Avatar: Will you let me get a word in edgewise before you go deciding this?

Saizo: Avatar...?

Avatar: At first, it was frustrating, the way you felt you needed to monitor
me. But you did step in to help when I needed it. And eventually...after a
very long time... you started to believe in me. I want to be with you, too,
Saizo. Do you trust me enough to give me your heart?

Saizo: Hmph. Of course I do.

Avatar: Good! It warms my heart to see you smile...to know that it's because
of me.

Saizo: Gods, just listen to you... Don't let anyone else catch you spouting
such sugary nonsense.

Avatar: Heehee. Who'd have thought the fearsome Saizo would be so shy?

Saizo: Ugh...

(Live2D Confession)
Saizo: I guess I can't be shy around you anymore, eh? I promise to tell you
everything.
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A2. Azama C

Avatar: Ah, what a beautiful day for a walk... Hmm, looks like I'm not the
only one out here. Hello, Azama. Are...are you taking a nap...sitting up?

Azama: Ah, Lady Avatar. Good to see you. No, I was just meditating.

Avatar: Hmm, I've never heard of that. Can you describe what's involved?

Azama: Certainly. I'll just need you to be silent for a few moments.

Avatar: No problem.

Azama: ... ... ...

Avatar: (This is getting weird.) (Is he ever going to say anything?) (Wow,
this forest is actually pretty noisy. I can hear all kinds of animals...)

Azama: And there you have it. Meditation.

Avatar: That's fascinating! I had no idea what I was missing out on. I can
hear the gentle burbling of the stream and even the swaying of the trees.
It's so relaxing...

Azama: Yes, isn't it?

Avatar: Oh! Pardon me, I realize now that I must be interrupting your peace
and quiet.

Azama: Oh, that's quite all right! I wouldn't expect anything less of an
unenlightened person.

Avatar: Excuse me?

Azama: Yes?

Avatar: You know what? Never mind. Well, thanks for the meditation lesson. I
learned something today.

Azama: Oh ho! I'd expect you learn something just about every day... Since
you seem to know so very little!

Avatar: Seriously?

Azama: But I do think it's great that you're trying to learn new things.

Avatar: What?

Azama: Oh, look at the time. I'd love to continue expanding your mind, but
I'm afraid I have more pressing matters.
(Azama leaves)

Avatar: What a strange guy...
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Azama B

Avatar: Hello, Azama. Pardon me for interrupting, but I have a small favor to
ask.

Azama: Ah, Lady Avatar. How may I be of assistance?

Avatar: I was just wondering if I could meditate with you for a little while.
I've tried a few times on my own, and for some reason it isn't the same.

Azama: Certainly. As long as you remain quiet, you can sit here for hours.

Avatar: Great! I just wanted to feel that strange connection with the forest
again. The peaceful chirping and bubbling water... Sorry, I'll be quiet now.

Azama: Shut up.

Avatar: I said I was about to stop talking! There's no need to be rude about
it.

Azama: I mean it. Silence yourself. NOW.

Avatar: Gods! What's that noise?

Azama: Please wait here. This will only take a moment or two.

(Azama leaves)

Avatar: Azama?! Where are you going? What is that monstrous sound?

Azama: And there we go.

Avatar: What is THAT?

Azama: Oh ho! It's a bear, of course.

Avatar: Is it...dead?

Azama: Sadly, yes. It's a matter of course that one encounters bears in the
forest. Unfortunately, from time to time, it becomes necessary to kill them.
You know, the whole "eat or be eaten" thing. Isn't life funny?

Avatar: I can't believe you just killed a bear! Was it about to attack us?

Azama: Naturally. That's what bears do!

Avatar: Well, thank you for protecting me.

Azama: Oh, please. It was nothing. I'm just happy that we've been blessed
with this wonderful food source. Now, if you don't mind, it's best to flay
the beast immediately. That way we can get the meat back to camp and into the
kitchen while it's fresh.

Avatar: Actually, I kind of DO mind. You're going to flay it here? Right now?
I ventured out here for some peace and quiet... And now I'm watching a bear
be eviscerated.

Azama: Ha ha ha! I know! Isn't life wonderful? Here, give me a hand with
these intestines. They're remarkably heavy!

Avatar: Gods...
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Azama A

Avatar: Good day, Azama. I thought I might find you here again. I just wanted
to thank you once more for protecting me the other day.

Azama: Really, it was nothing. You're welcome.

Avatar: And, I must admit... The bear stew that the cook prepared was
delicious. I also would like to apologize for refusing to carry any bear
intestines back to camp.

Azama: Again, please don't concern yourself with such trivialities. Apology
accepted.

Avatar: So, will it be another day of meditation for you?

Azama: Yes. I wish I could spend my whole life doing this. It's a good
distraction from the ultimate and total futility of war.

Avatar: I see. So you don't believe there's value in defending our friends
and family?

Azama: Oh ho! That's an interesting argument. I agree that it can be sad when
another entity leaves this plane of existence. But I am comforted by the very
nature of the universe! We are all mere manifestations of a much larger
consciousness, of course.

Avatar: I don't know. Call me old fashioned, but I think this "plane of
existence" is pretty special. Still, perhaps it IS wise to take some comfort
in the absurdity of life.

Azama: Yes, that's exactly it! You know, you're much wiser than you look. Or
act.

Avatar: Well, thank you. I think.

Azama: Now, if you don't mind... I would like some quiet time out here.

Avatar: Oh, yes-of course. I'll be quiet...but would you mind if I sat here
awhile with you?

Azama: Be my guest.
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Azama S

Avatar: Aha! I knew I'd find you here.

Azama: Avatar! What's the matter? You look upset.

Avatar: Well, I've been worried about you. I haven't seen you around. And I
was beginning to think that maybe you encountered another bear...

Azama: Oh ho! Bears pose no more threat to me than I do to a mountain. But I
appreciate your concern. I am doing just fine...if a little sleep deprived.

Avatar: Oh? What's been interrupting your sleep?

Azama: Well, I've been spending my time making this.

Avatar: A...bear suit?

Azama: Ha! Now that would be a sight! No, this is a pelt. It's for you.

Avatar: For me? But...why?

Azama: Please, take it. It's warm, and it has protective qualities.

Avatar: Well, thank you! It is quite soft. I've never worn anything like this
before.

Azama: It pleases me to hear that. This is also my first time proposing
marriage!

Avatar: *gulp* What?!

Azama: Ahaha! I'm happy to have caught you by surprise like that. You see,
I've never really cared about any one person so much as I care about you. At
first, I dismissed you as just another ignorant soul in need of
enlightenment. But you have proven to have quite an inquisitive mind-a
beautiful curiosity! It made me want to do something special for you...to
show my appreciation.

Avatar: But...marriage. It's so sudden!

Azama: Yes. Well, what can I say? I'm in love with you. And we don't have
much time. Our physical bodies have such a pitiful life span... It would be a
shame to waste time on something as foolish as courtship!

Avatar: You're actually making a whole lot of sense right now. Although I'm
not entirely convinced I didn't just join a cult...

Azama: Haha! So, is that a yes? Never mind. You don't even need to answer. I
can tell by your face that you're ridiculously in love with me!

Avatar: Hey, stop teasing! But yes, it is a yes.

(Live2D Confession)
Azama: I am so happy to have found you on this plane of existence! Nirvana
awaits...
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A2. Hayato C

Hayato: *mumble mumble*

Avatar: Oh, hey there, Hayato. Are you writing something? Your brow is all
furrowed. Why do you look so intense?

Hayato: AH! Avatar?! Don't sneak up on me like that! I almost messed up. Then
I would have had to rewrite this entire charm all over again.

Avatar: Oh, sorry about that. Say, what exactly is that thing you're working
on anyway?

Hayato: Well, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to tell you. This paper contains a
very special charm. I make them for people in the village. They can be used
for all kinds of purposes. To provide protection, aid a harvest... Whatever
you need, really.

Avatar: Interesting. I don't think I've ever heard of something like that.

Hayato: Well, these are my own creations. I write a unique spell on each one.
They are extremely effective.

Avatar: Huh. So what is this one for exactly?

Hayato: This is for the Wind Tribe's upcoming festival. They really want it
to be a success. I couldn't possibly turn them down.

Avatar: So you're sending this one back to them. I have an idea! You're
already giving them this charm. Why not include a letter too?

Hayato: A letter? Wh-what do you mean?

Avatar: There are probably people in the village who are concerned about you,
right?

Hayato: I am an adept diviner. There's no reason for me to report to the
village. And besides, I still have work to do. Please, leave me alone. Ahh!

Avatar: You just dropped something, Hayato. I-is that an unfinished note?

Hayato: N-no, of course not! Don't even think about trying to read it!

Avatar: Ha! So you were already working on writing a letter? Why are you
acting so odd? I don't understand what the big deal is.

Hayato: The truth is...I can't write one.

Avatar: Huh? What do you mean?

Hayato: I've never written a letter before, OK? I just don't know what I'm
supposed to say! Are you happy now?!

Avatar: Calm down. Now I understand why your letter was only half-written.

Hayato: Will you show me how to finish it, Avatar?

Avatar: Huh? How can I help?

Hayato: You're the one who's been encouraging me to write. So come on, help
me. It's basically your responsibility now. And it has to be a great one!

Avatar: That's a strange way to ask someone for a favor, Hayato. But I
suppose assisting you is probably the right thing to do.

Hayato: Of course it is. Let's get to work!

Avatar: OK!
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Hayato B

Hayato: Avatar, what exactly is supposed to go into writing a letter? I don't
really know where to start.

Avatar: Well you're writing to the Wind Tribe. Perhaps you should let them
know how you're doing. Have you gotten anything down on the page yet?

Hayato: Well, I explained how to use the charm that I'm sending and what it
does.

Avatar: That's not a letter-it's merely a list of instructions. Letters
should be personal. They should let the reader know what you're getting up
to.

Hayato: It has to be personal, huh?

Avatar: Preferably. Oh, I have an idea. Tell them that you can finally sleep
after you hear a scary story now!

Hayato: Wh-what are you talking about?! I've never had a problem with s-scary
stories!

Avatar: Oh? That's not the rumor I heard. But fine, I'll think of something
else. I'm sure they would be happy to hear about how much you've grown.

Hayato: No, absolutely not! I would much rather write about my
accomplishments on the battlefield.

Avatar: Hmm, that's not a terrible idea. I saw you take on a whole group of
Faceless just the other day. You really have been a wonderful asset in the
war, Hayato.

Hayato: Heh, you think so? That gives me some good ideas for my letter,
actually.

Avatar: War stories it is. Good luck with your writing! Let me know if you
need any help.

Hayato: OK, thank you. Say, maybe you should write a letter too.

Avatar: Oh? You think so?

Hayato: Yeah! It feels strange to be the only one writing one. Maybe you
could entertain me with some of your tall tales? I love to read stories.

Avatar: So you want a letter, huh? Sure, I suppose I can do that.

Hayato: Great! That way, we can see who's the better writer. You or me! But
just so you know, I don't plan on losing this competition.

Avatar: Heehee. Well I suppose that I'll have to do my best work then!
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Hayato A

Avatar: Hey, Hayato! I finally finished my letter!

Hayato: Oh really? You have excellent timing.

Avatar: What do you mean?

Hayato: I wrapped up my letter and sent it along with my charm to the Wind
Tribe. I just received their reply, actually.

Avatar: That's great! What did they say?

Hayato: Apparently everyone in the village was pleased with the charm. It
sounds like it was very effective. They also delighted in hearing about my
success on the battlefield.

Avatar: That's wonderful. Are you glad that you sent them the letter?

Hayato: Of course. Clearly it went over well. I'd say that makes me the
winner of our little letter competition, don't you think? That being said, I
need to thank you. The letter was your idea, after all.

Avatar: I'm glad that I could help. Oh, I almost forgot. I finished my letter
too. Would you like to read it?

Hayato: Hmph, I guess so. Hand it over. Wh-wh-what is this supposed to mean?!

Avatar: Hm? Is something wrong?

Hayato: Why is my name all over this letter? "Hayato has the finest
handwriting. His charms are the best around!" This is totally embarrassing! I
thought you were going to talk about yourself!

Avatar: The thing is, I didn't know what else to write about. You already
know about what's been going on with recent events. I couldn't think of
anything else to say!

Hayato: That may be the case, but still... It's not very interesting to read
two letters all about myself! I know what I have to do. I'll have to sit down
and write another letter!

Avatar: Huh? What do you mean?

Hayato: I'm going to write a letter all about you! Then we can both be
totally embarrassed. Maybe I'll even throw in one of my charms for good
measure.

Avatar: Heh, it's almost like you and I have become pen pals or something.

Hayato: Yeah, you're right. I never realized that I enjoyed writing so much.
First I'll jot down one for you, and then maybe I'll write to someone else
too. You better look forward to it!

Avatar: I am, Hayato. I'm sure your letter will be fantastic.
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Hayato S

Hayato: OK, I wrote you a letter, Avatar. You had better be grateful!

Avatar: I appreciate you taking the time to write this for me, Hayato.

Hayato: This is just payback for the other day. I was very honest about how I
see you. Hopefully you can handle it.

Avatar: What?! Is this going to be really embarrassing to read? Knowing you,
it's probably just a massive list of things I should work on.

Hayato: Quit bellyaching and read it already!

Avatar: F-fine! *ahem* "I think you're a real cutie." "I like how you always
try to take care of other people in need." Yikes! This is even more
embarrassing than I imagined!

Hayato: Haha, good. Now you understand how I felt.

Avatar: Hahaha, I sure do. But I'm a little surprised. I had no idea you felt
this way about me. Reading that out loud made me a little bashful. And yet, I
feel kind of happy too.

Hayato: Just hurry up and finish reading it already!

Avatar: OK, OK... What?! Hayato, you can't be serious about this last
sentence, right?

Hayato: Of course I'm serious... I'm in love with you.

Avatar: Oh my!

Hayato: Normally, it's hard for me to say something like that out loud... But
when I just wrote it down, it was easy to express my feelings. After getting
to talk with you a bunch, I know it's true. *sigh* I think you're adorable,
OK?

Avatar: I never would have expected to hear you say that in a million years.

Hayato: Did you see the charm I put in at the end of the letter?

Avatar: What does it do?

Hayato: If you feel the same way I do, it will keep you safe.

Avatar: I'm confused...

Hayato: The charm naturally reacts to the heart of its owner. So if we don't
feel the same way, it has no effect at all.

Avatar: Well then... I guess I'll have to treasure this forever.

Hayato: Wait, you mean-

Avatar: Let's just say that I think this letter will be very effective,
Hayato.

Hayato: Oh, Avatar, I'm so happy. I promise I'll do everything I can to
always be there for you. I just know we'll be super strong together.

Avatar: I think you're right about that. Do you want to go for a walk with
me? There's a lot I'd like to talk about.

Hayato: Of course. Lead the way.

(Live2D Confession)
Hayato: Let's write the next chapter of our lives together. I love you...
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A2. Hinata C

Hinata: HYA! HA!

Avatar: Hello, Hinata.

Hinata: Huh? Oh, Lady Avatar!

Avatar: You seem to be concentrating hard on your training today. I couldn't
help but stop and watch.

Hinata: Thanks for the praise, Lady Avatar!

Avatar: I am a little surprised though. I didn't really expect to find you
training so intently.

Hinata: What do you mean?

Avatar: Just that...I'd heard a rumor you were more a fan of relaxing than
training... So, I admit I may have been biased...

Hinata: Ahaha... I see... I wonder who's spreading rumors about me... I'll
just have to work my butt off to prove this rumormonger wrong!

Avatar: Work your butt off? Hopefully not literally... Anyway, is there a
reason why you're training so hard?

Hinata: Um... Nope... No...reason... None at all.

Avatar: Hinata, you could not possibly have said that any less convincingly.
You couldn't even make eye contact.

Hinata: There isn't! Really! Honest! Oh! Say, since you're here, why don't we
have a sparring match? What do ya think?

Avatar: I accept your challenge!

Hinata: Hehe! That's the spirit! Go get your sword and come back here. First
one to get a clean hit wins!

Avatar: I look forward to it!
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Hinata B

Avatar: *pant* Almost there... Just...five more laps!

Hinata: Lady Avatar... Why are you running circles around the practice
grounds?

Avatar: Hi, Hinata! After I lost to you, I decided I needed to work on my
fitness.

Hinata: Oh! You mean our match the other day? I wiped the floor with you!

Avatar: Yes you did. I think there are a lot of reasons why, so I decided to
address them. For starters, I'm going to improve my stamina by running laps!

Hinata: Ah, I see. So you're actually a pretty hard worker, too. I'm a little
surprised.

Avatar: Really? Why?

Hinata: I'd heard that you spent most of your time in your chambers, when you
were in Nohr. I guess I didn't think running would appeal to you, is all. But
you were pretty agile in our match, and now you're running laps... Kinda
funny how different you are than I first thought.

Avatar: Heehee. I'm glad you got a chance to see a different side of me.

Hinata: Me too! Can I join you for a few laps? Watching you has put me in a
running mood, too!

Avatar: Oh! Certainly! I don't mind at all.

Hinata: Great! Let's race to see who's faster! Ready, set, go!
(Hinata leaves)

Avatar: Huh? Just a...! Wait! Hinata!!
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Hinata A

Avatar: Ya! Ha! Take...that!

Hinata: Huh! You're getting better! I can feel the strength behind your
attacks! So...take this! HAA!

Avatar: Gah! Ha! That won't work this time! HAA!

Hinata: What the-?! Waaaah!

Avatar: Did...did I just land a clean hit?

Hinata: ...Yeah. You finally got me.

Avatar: Heehee. That's awesome!

Hinata: Haha... Guess this means we got some talking to do.

Avatar: Oh? Are you actually going to tell me why you're training so hard,
then?

Hinata: The reason is...I'm working toward a goal.

Avatar: A goal?

Hinata: Yeah. It's Lord Takumi.

Avatar: My brother? What about him?

Hinata: See, I come from a long line of warriors who have served Hoshido.
Even before I learned to walk, I learned to use a katana. I learned quick,
too. I thought that being Lord Takumi's retainer would be easy, too, but...

Avatar: But what?

Hinata: One day, he challenged me to a match. The rules were the same as
ours. He even selected the katana as our weapon, so we'd be on equal terms.
He absolutely destroyed me.

Avatar: You lost that badly?

Hinata: My head was spinning, he beat me so fast. Everyone knows Lord Takumi
is skilled with a bow, but he's just as good with a katana. I was so mad at
myself for losing and for underestimating him. It was a big hit to my pride-
how can I protect him, if he can beat me? What was I even doing there? So I
swore I would become as strong as him. That's what drives me to train.

Avatar: Thanks for sharing your story, Hinata.

Hinata: Someday, I'll be stronger than him, and I'll prove to everyone that I
can protect him. Him and everyone else in Hoshido!

Avatar: I'll be cheering you on, Hinata!

Hinata: Heehee, thanks. Coming from you, that gives me a lot of confidence in
my work. I hope you'll continue to practice with me.

Avatar: Of course!
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Hinata S

Hinata: Hmm...

Avatar: Ah, there you are, Hinata!

Hinata: Gah!! Lady Avatar?!

Avatar: I'm sorry, Hinata! Is something wrong?

Hinata: Oh no, nothing's wrong. I just didn't expect you to appear like that!

Avatar: Oh, I see. You looked pretty stressed out about something, though...
I'm more than happy to listen, if you want to talk about things.

Hinata: Oh, well if you're open to it, then... You see, I realized something
recently!

Avatar: Oh? What was it you realized?

Hinata: Well, you're a princess, aren't you?

Avatar: I suppose I am, yes. Why do you ask?

Hinata: See, I knew it! I knew it and I completely forgot! How can I be so
dumb? You'd think there would be a limit to how stupid one person could be...

Avatar: I...um... Sorry, Hinata, I don't understand what exactly is going on.

Hinata: We've been working hard in order to become stronger, but... It's
supposed to be my duty to protect you. What if I'd accidentally hurt you when
we were training?!

Avatar: That's just a risk of training, though... I don't think we'd ever
actually be able to seriously injure each other, in any case.

Hinata: I know I'd never be able to hurt you! I mean, I might be able to
actually defeat you in combat, but I really mean... Damn, this is not coming
out right at all! Lady Avatar, I want to be the one to protect you from
danger!

Avatar: That's very kind of you, Hinata. I'd say yes, but I'm sure Takumi
would like to keep you as a retainer...

Hinata: I already asked him, actually! I knew he could appreciate the pairing
of the strong samurai and lovely princess. After all, how could he say no
when I told him I simply had to defend my beloved!

Avatar: Oh, Hinata, that... Hang on, what did you just say?

Hinata: Hrm? I said that I have to defend my beloved!

Avatar: Ahah! I didn't mishear you! You're calling me your beloved?

Hinata: Of course! I want to be the man by your side, protecting you from
everything!

Avatar: And you say "the man" because...

Hinata: Because I'm in love with you, Lady Avatar!

Avatar: Ahhh!! I-I don't know what to say!

Hinata: Your face has turned really red, Lady Avatar... I'm not sure how to
take that! Do your flushed cheeks mean I have a chance, or...

Avatar: They...might.

Hinata: Huh? What was that? I couldn't hear you. Could you say it again?

Avatar: No! You can figure it out yourself! Even you said there must be
limits to how stupid one person can be!
(Avatar leaves)

Hinata: W-wait! Don't go!

(Live2D Confession)
Hinata: Please don't ever go away! I really love you, you know? I will make
sure to keep you safe! My one and only princess!
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A2. Kaden C

Kaden: Arghhh...

Avatar: Kaden, is something wrong? You seem out of sorts.

Kaden: Hrmm? Oh, it's you. Hi, Avatar.

Avatar: What's troubling you, my friend? Are you injured? Or maybe you've
caught a cold?

Kaden: Huh? Oh, nah. It's nothing like that. I'm just...I'm just so HUNGRY!

Avatar: You're...hungry? That's what's wrong? Haha, please don't scare me
like that! I really thought something was wrong. I have some candy in my
pocket, if you want it. It should tide you over until dinner.

Kaden: You're giving me your candy? Really? Do you mean it?

Avatar: Sure, knock yourself out. It won't fill you up or anything, but it
should help.

Kaden: Wow, thanks! *crunch* *crunch* *munch*

Avatar: Y-you already ate it all?! Incredible!

Kaden: *belch* Ahhhh, that was perfect. It really hit the spot. Thanks again,
Avatar! I promise to pay you back for this!

Avatar: Please, think nothing of it. I'm just glad you're feeling better.

Kaden: No, I insist! I simply won't rest until I've returned the favor!
There's gotta be something you need my help with, right? Right?! Come on-
don't hold back! Spit it out already!

Avatar: Awww... You're really adorable when you wag that bushy tail of yours.
If only I could think of a way... Oh, I know!

Kaden: Ooh! Oh! What is it? Tell me! Tell me!

Avatar: Sometime soon I need to take care of some shopping in town. It sounds
really boring to do on my own, so why don't you keep me company?

Kaden: You sure that's all you need? Cuz I can do that easy, no problem!

Avatar: Haha, glad to hear it. I'll let you know when the time comes!

Kaden: Groovy! I can't wait!
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Kaden B

Avatar: Thanks for going shopping with me, Kaden. I had a great time!

Kaden: No problem. Glad I was able to pay you back for that delicious candy.
So were you able to find everything you needed?

Avatar: Yes, thank goodness. My go-to armor was starting to show its age.
Thanks to you, I was able to find what I needed in a flash!

Kaden: Heheheh, you made the right call when you decided to take me along!
After all, no one in the whole world has an eye for aesthetics quite like
mine!

Avatar: Haha, you're too much, Kaden. Really, though, I was impressed by your
attention to detail. I wish I had such a keen eye for quality craftsmanship.

Kaden: Yeah, I'm pretty awesome like that. It was so much fun too! You're
funny when you're shopping and your face is all like "OOH!" and "AWW!"

Avatar: Well, I'm glad to hear I amuse you. Today was a success for both of
us!

Kaden: Sure was! So would you say my debt has been paid now?

Avatar: Oh, absolutely. Thanks again!

Kaden: Anytime! Man, it feels great to finally be appreciated. Oh, that
reminds me. I forgot to buy that thing before we left...

Avatar: What's that? Did you forget something?

Kaden: Huh? Oh, nothing. Don't mind me. I was just thinking out loud.

Avatar: Um, OK, if you say so.

Kaden: Hey, do you think we could hang out again sometime soon? There's
something I want to show you!

Avatar: Sure thing. Anytime.

Kaden: Heheh, that's a promise! See ya later, Avatar! La dee da dee daaa ?
(Kaden leaves)

Avatar: That Kaden. What a character! I wonder what he wants to show me...
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Kaden A

Kaden: There you are, Avatar!

Avatar: Hello, Kaden!

Kaden: I'm glad I found you. I have that thing I wanted to show you right
here. Tada!

Avatar: Oooh, it's... Wait, what is it? It looks like some sort
of...miniature telescope?

Kaden: Huh? You mean you've really never seen one of these before? Well, then
I'm extra glad I bought this! It's a kaleidoscope! They're amazing.

Avatar: A ka-lie-do-scope? What's it do?

Kaden: You see this hole here? Peek through it, and then rotate the whole
thing.

Avatar: OK, I'll give it a shot. Oh my. Wow! All those colors and shapes are
stunning. It's beautiful! This is really something else!

Kaden: Isn't it? I adore these things. I've always wanted one to call my own.
I found this one when we were out shopping together.

Avatar: Huh, really? But I don't remember seeing you buy anything that day.

Kaden: Heheh, that's because I was too busy watching you shop. You're so fun!
I didn't buy it then, but I just couldn't resist going back for it. I had a
feeling you'd like it too, which was all the more reason I needed it!

Avatar: That's very kind of you, Kaden. Thanks for thinking of me!

Kaden: I'm just glad you like it as much as I thought you would!

Avatar: I've never seen anything so pretty. Is it OK if I try it again?

Kaden: Sure! In fact, you can keep it if you want to!

Avatar: Oh no, I couldn't do that! If you'll just let me look at it now and
then, I'll be happy.

Kaden: Are you sure? Well, I guess that way we'll be able to enjoy it
together. OK, it's settled! Please drop by anytime you feel like using it
again!

Avatar: I will. Thanks!
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Kaden S

Avatar: Hello, Kaden! Do you mind if I have another look through your
kaleidoscope?

Kaden: Sure thing! Here-it's all yours.

Avatar: Thanks! Wow, it's just so beautiful. I never grow tired of looking at
it.

Kaden: Heheheh. I knew you'd like it, but I didn't think you'd love it as
much as I do! Ya know, Avatar...I really do think you should just go ahead
and keep it.

Avatar: Oh no, I couldn't possibly!

Kaden: Well then, let's just say it's both of ours! That would work
perfectly, actually. Kill two birds with one sto- Um, oops.

Avatar: Sorry. I'm not sure what you mean by that...

Kaden: Umm... Erm... Well, you see... Oh man, this is bad. I wasn't planning
on telling you yet.

Avatar: Huh? Telling me what?

Kaden: Well, it's...um...it's like this. If this belongs to both of us, then
we can look at it together all the time. I would like that
because...basically... What I mean is, I wanna be with you... Like, forever.
If that's, um, OK with you.

Avatar: Oh! I see. Kaden, I had no idea.

Kaden: Well, you should know that there's another reason I bought this
kaleidoscope. Inside I see so much beauty. Such charming and unpredictable
loveliness. It reminds me of you and all of your cute expressions. You
fascinate me. And no matter what you say or do...or how you move...you're
beautiful. Ever since we spent that day shopping together, you're all I can
think about. I love you, Avatar.

Avatar: Kaden...

Kaden: I want to stay by your side! I can't stand the thought of missing a
single expression. You're so kind and so fun, which is another reason I love
you. There are so many! You've given me so much joy, I need to spend the rest
of my life repaying the favor! So, um, what do you say?

Avatar: Kaden...I'd like that very much. The truth is, I love you too.
Something about you makes me smile... just like our kaleidoscope, heehee.

Kaden: Really?! Wow! Thank you, Avatar! This is the best news ever! Aww, look
at you! You're so cute when you blush like that. I'm so happy I confessed!

Avatar: D-don't call me cute like that! You'll embarrass me.

Kaden: Heheheh, that's silly. All I did was tell you you're cute when you
blush!

Avatar: I know, but it's still embarrassing.

Kaden: If that embarrasses you, what are you going to do when I tell you
you're beautiful... and smart, and wonderful, and special, and that I love
you more than anything. That's your life now, you know. So you better get
used to it!

Avatar: Oh my, you really are serious about paying me back for loving you,
aren't you?

Kaden: You better believe it! I vow on this here kaleidoscope that I'm going
to spend my life making you smile!

Avatar: Th-that sounds wonderful. I can't wait!

(Live2D Confession)
Kaden: My love is as pretty as a diamond and twice as eternal. Even if you
get sick of me, I'll always love you. I mean it...always and forever.
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A2. Xander C

Xander: Hya! Hah! Hyaaa!!

Avatar: *yawn* Xander? You're not still training are you? You should get some
rest.

Xander: Hm? Ah, Avatar. Thank you for your concern, but I haven't a moment to
lose. I must keep improving my sword technique for the glory of Nohr. As
crown prince, it is my responsibility to be as strong as I can for our
people.

Avatar: Ha ha, even after all these years, you're still the same Xander.

Xander: Oh? How so?

Avatar: Remember when I was little, and I'd get so lonely in the Northern
Fortress? You'd always come stay with me until I got sleepy and then go train
late into the night.

Xander: You knew about that? But how?

Avatar: I could see you from my window. After you left, I always watched you
train for a bit. It's a little embarrassing, but I'd even try to imitate how
you swung your sword. I thought if I matched your movements, maybe one day I
could be as strong as you.

Xander: I had no idea.

Avatar: I was always afraid if I told you about it, you might train
elsewhere. Wow, thinking about all that is making me really nostalgic. Such
great memories. You know...we've been so busy, we haven't had a chance to
train together in a while. Um, if you're not too busy, maybe we could
practice sword swinging like old times...

Xander: That's the best idea I've heard all day. But it can't be like old
times. This time, you and I shall train side by side. No more lonely Northern
Fortress for you.

Avatar: Ha ha, great! I'll grab my blade!
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Xander B

Xander: Hyaaa! Hah!

Avatar: At it again, Xander? Don't you ever sleep?

Xander: If I train while my enemies are sleeping, I shall always have the
advantage.

Avatar: Mind if I join in? I had a great time training with you the other
day.

Xander: I am always happy to have such a capable fighter aid me in my
practice. ...

Avatar: Is something the matter? I understand if you'd prefer to be alone
right now...

Xander: Oh no, not at all. I was just thinking about what you said the other
day.

Avatar: What about it?

Xander: Exactly how much sleep did I cause you to lose because of my
training? Thinking back, I recall how hard it was to get you up in the
morning. Am I to blame?

Avatar: Ha ha, don't be silly. It's true I stayed up to watch, but it
actually helped me sleep. Some people need to hear the ocean waves to lull
themselves to sleep... I need to hear your powerful blade slicing through the
night air. It's soothing. I know it sounds ridiculous, but watching you train
always made me feel safe.

Xander: Truly? Well, I suppose if that's the case I shall forgive us both.

Avatar: ... Um, Xander? Is something else on your mind? You look troubled.

Xander: Am I such an open book to you?

Avatar: You're swinging your sword so fiercely today, with a wild look in
your eyes. It's the same look you always had on nights when you and Father
would argue.

Xander: ... You're too clever for your own good, Avatar. I have much on my
mind, but I have no regrets about the decisions I've made. Like you, I am
proceeding down the path I believe in, no matter the consequences.

Avatar: Oh, so that's it. Sorry, maybe I shouldn't have asked. It's just so </pre><pre id="faqspan-8">
nice to hear what's on your mind instead of wondering from afar.

Xander: Worry not, little princess. I have enjoyed our discourse as well. But
the hour is getting late. Let's finish up so we can rest for tomorrow's
endeavors.

Avatar: OK. This time I'm going to beat you!
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Xander A

Xander: Ah, Avatar. I've been waiting for you. I knew you'd turn up
eventually.

Avatar: Ugh, am I that predictable? Oh well. Shall we begin?

Xander: Certainly. ... Avatar... Did you mean it when you said you prefer to
hear what's on my mind?

Avatar: I meant it with all my heart.

Xander: I see... Well, I suppose I owe you the courtesy of explaining a thing
or two. You were right about me taking out my anger at Father during my
training. Sometimes being crown prince means following the king's orders no
matter what. But there were times when I felt his commands crossed a line.
Sometimes it didn't feel like he was trying to benefit the kingdom at all,
just himself. Having to do things I didn't believe in weighed heavily on my
heart. Now I'm wise enough and brave enough to stand up to Father. But back
then... Those were the nights you spoke of, when I swung my blade like a wild
beast.

Avatar: Xander...

Xander: I never thought I'd tell you that. I always tried to shield you from
such things. A sword is a strange and beautiful thing... Sometimes just one
swing of your blade can communicate more than a lifetime of words. Thank you
for listening, Avatar. Both to my blade back then and my words now.

Avatar: No need to thank me. I didn't do anything but listen. And pry.

Xander: You did more than you know. It's thanks to you...that I don't feel
alone anymore.

Avatar: Xander... It means the world to me to hear you say that. You saved me
from my own loneliness when I was a child, locked away from the world... I'm
so happy to finally repay the favor. It was always my dearest wish to do so.
If you ever feel like talking, about anything, I'm always here for you.

Xander: I don't wish for you to lose sleep over my troubles...

Avatar: I've been losing sleep over you for years now, ha ha. It's my
favorite tradition.

Xander: As you wish, Avatar. From now on I promise to let you in.
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Xander S

Xander: Hello, Avatar. Thank you for joining me here today.

Avatar: Sure thing. Your note said it was urgent... Is everything OK?

Xander: ... I need to ask you something. What do you think of me?

Avatar: I'm not sure what you mean...

Xander: I know this is out of the blue, but I need to know. Please answer
truthfully.

Avatar: OK... If it means that much to you. Well, to me you're someone I
admire. Someone strong and wise and noble. You're the rock of the family,
someone we can all depend on and look up to. You taught me about courage and
about the sword, as well as about right and wrong. I was so sad when I first
found out we aren't truly brother and sister... I was always so proud to be
the little sister of the finest prince there ever was.

Xander: Thank you, Avatar. I am honored by your kind words. Though, to be
honest, I feel the exact opposite in one respect.

Avatar: Oh?

Xander: I am overjoyed that we are not brother and sister.

Avatar: Y-you are? But why?! I guess I wasn't a very good sister...

Xander: Please don't misunderstand me. I meant that in the best way possible.

Avatar: What way is that?

Xander: You said just now that I taught you about courage and about the
sword. But...I wish to teach you about much more than that. I wish to teach
you about love. That's why I bought this for you.

Avatar: Is that a r-ring?!

Xander: Dearest, Avatar. You are the most precious person in the world to me.
Would you do me the honor of being my wife?

Avatar: Your wife?! Xander, are you sure? What will the others say...

Xander: Let them say what they will. I wish to protect you for the rest of my
days. I don't see you as a sibling any longer, but as a woman... One who I
adore. Please say you'll stay by my side, now and forever.

Avatar: Xander... Of course I'll marry you. I'm so happy. I don't know what
to say! But everyone will be so surprised. They may even object at first...

Xander: Worry not. In the end, I'm certain everyone will understand. After
all, our marriage won't only benefit our future happiness... I believe it
will also have a positive effect on our beloved kingdom as well.

Avatar: You're right, as ever. Besides, what matters most is that we'll
finally be together.

Xander: I can't wait to spend my life with you, little princess. I have so
much to tell you... You were cooped up so long, I wish to show you the whole
world.

Avatar: I can't wait. Thank you, dear Xander.

(Live2D Confession)
Xander: I love you, truly. I've been meaning to tell you for so long... You
are my precious wife now. It is my honor and duty to keep you safe, at all
costs.
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A2. Leo C

Avatar: Leo, could I borrow you for a moment?

Leo: Certainly. What do you need?

Avatar: I was hoping you could help me study.

Leo: You? Wish to study? In the middle of a war? I'm happy to help, but why
are you suddenly so serious about your education?

Avatar: I thought broadening my horizons might help me protect everyone...
Now that we're at war, I can practice what I learn right away in a real
battle.

Leo: The battlefield is not so kind, nor so simple. I'm sure you've learned
that by now. Haven't you, Avatar?

Avatar: Well, yes, but...

Leo: However! I do think intellectual pursuits play a key role in keeping a
mind sharp. That can make all the difference in the heat of battle. If you
truly desire it, I will teach you anything you wish to know.

Avatar: Thank you, Leo!

Leo: But don't expect me to go easy on you. You know how strict I am about my
studies.

Avatar: Um, I know, but maybe...you could lighten up just a little?

Leo: You ask the impossible. I will be as strict as I need to be to help your
mind grow. Don't forget, you're the one who sought this out!

Avatar: I suppose that's true... I'll do whatever you ask of me without
complaint.

Leo: Spoken like a model pupil. Now, let us begin!
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Leo B

Avatar: Leo! I finished the assignment you gave me on battle tactics.

Leo: Ah, excellent. Hand it over; I'll take a look.

Avatar: So, um...what do you think?

Leo: This is...rubbish. If you positioned your units this way, they'd all be
massacred!

Avatar: What?! No way!

Leo: You're focusing too much on the enemies right in front of you. Rookie
mistake. Do that, and you open the door for them to overtake you from behind.
In this situation, try using a small, select group of soldiers to scout
ahead. Guide them through here while keeping close watch on their formation.
If you successfully reposition them like so, see how your battle options
increase? You could even sneak around here and take out their commander with
ease.

Avatar: Wow... That's amazing. You're so clever, Leo.

Leo: Not really. This is the most basic of the basics. Honestly, it's a
miracle you've survived this long.

Avatar: Yeah...I know. I certainly couldn't have made it so far alone. *sigh*

Leo: ...

Avatar: What's wrong, Leo?

Leo: Avatar...you know how, on the battlefield, we all look out for you? Why
do you think that is?

Avatar: Probably because...I'm so new to all this.

Leo: Precisely. I'm glad you realized as much on your own. That's why Xander
and Camilla have always paid more attention to you...

Avatar: Oh, Leo, I wouldn't say-

Leo: No, it's fine. The strong are always alone because no one thinks they
need any help. But that's not true at all. There have been many times when I
wished... that I had someone at my side, someone to help guide me through
tough situations. But I'm no longer a child, and I can't get away with saying
such selfish things. All I'm trying to say is that you should enjoy where you
are in the growth process.

Avatar: Leo...I'm so sorry. It's all my fault you feel so hurt, isn't it? The
others have always doted on me so...

Leo: ...

Avatar: You're so talented, Leo. We're all so very impressed by you. We hold
you up on a pedestal of sorts... but I can see how that might be lonely. But
you should know that I would trade minds with you in a moment if I could. I'm
trying so hard, but I never feel like I'm quite good enough to lead us...

Leo: ...Forgive me, Sister. I said too much. We are family, first and
foremost. All that matters is we have each other's backs. Forgive my moment
of weakness.

Avatar: It's OK, Leo. I know I'm not as strong or wise as I should be. But
that's why I need your help. I hope you will consent to keep tutoring me...

Leo: Of course, Avatar. It would be my great honor.
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Leo A

Avatar: Hey, Leo! I completed your latest battle tactics assignment.

Leo: Oh? Let's have a look. ...

Avatar: ...So? How did I do this time?

Leo: This is...really good, actually. Much better than the last one. Your
units actually have a decent chance of survival.

Avatar: You think so? Phew! That's a relief.

Leo: Of course, there's always room for improvement. Still, you did well.

Avatar: It's all thanks to you, Leo. I couldn't have improved so quickly
without your help.

Leo: Too true. In fact, showing a bit more gratitude wouldn't be out of line.

Avatar: Leo! You're the worst, haha. Is that really something a teacher
should be saying?

Leo: Haha, my apologies. I tend to let my sharp tongue get carried away from
time to time. Honestly, when you first asked for my help, I didn't think
you'd be so dedicated.

Avatar: It's only because you're such a great teacher.

Leo: No, that's not it at all.

Avatar: It's...not?

Leo: I always had a theory about why Camilla lavishes attention on you... But
now I've finally confirmed my suspicions. It's your kind heart. Being near
you has a sort of unexplainable soothing effect. Additionally, you're so kind
and eager to learn, it makes teaching you a great joy.

Avatar: Really? You mean it?

Leo: I do. Something about you just draws people in and makes them trust you.
That's why, despite your lack of experience, you're such a natural leader. I
thought the weak attracted the attention of others while the strong stood
alone... But I see now that was a misunderstanding born of my own arrogance.

Avatar: Leo...

Leo: Thank you for helping me realize that, Avatar.

Avatar: Don't thank me. I didn't actually do anything...

Leo: Enough talk. I intend to polish you into the finest strategist Nohr has
ever known. Scream and cry all you want, but I won't let you off the hook
until you're perfect.

Avatar: Um, OK...just don't go TOO hard on me. Promise? ...Leo?!

Leo: Hmm. Well, just give me your best and we'll see what happens.
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Leo S

Leo: ...

Avatar: What's wrong, Leo? You look so sad...

Leo: Not now, Avatar.

Avatar: What's the matter? I know you too well, Leo. You can't keep anything
from me. Come on now, tell me what's bothering you.

Leo: ...Could you please just leave me alone for a while?

Avatar: You don't mean that...right?

Leo: Sorry, it's just... You're the last person I want to see me like this.

Avatar: Oh, don't be silly. Being sad is nothing to be embarrassed about.

Leo: You don't understand. You couldn't. Please, just go.

Avatar: There's really nothing I can do to help you? Nothing at all?

Leo: ...

Avatar: Very well. If you don't want me around, I'll leave you to your
solitude. Just know that I'm here for you. If you need anything at all,
please let me know.

Leo: ...Forgive me, Avatar. Perhaps you can help after all. Will you hear me
out?

Avatar: I thought you'd never ask.

Leo: I have a problem, and for the life of me I can't figure out a solution.

Avatar: There's something even the great Leo can't figure out?! What could it
be?

Leo: There's something I want very badly, but I don't know how to go about
obtaining it. This has never happened. I've never had a problem I couldn't
think my way out of. I know it would be foolish to act without proper
planning... And yet, I don't think I can hold myself back any longer.

Avatar: Leo... If it means that much to you, you have to go for it! What is
it you want?

Leo: Perhaps this will make things clear.

Avatar: Wait...this is a ring!

Leo: Keen as ever. But as you might have surmised, this isn't just any
ring... This is the ring you give to one special person whom you vow to love
for eternity. When I bought this ring for you, for the first time in my life,
I felt... happy. Pure happiness, like everything finally made sense in my
life. I've been battling these emotions since I first learned we aren't blood
related... But as I said, I cannot hold them back any longer.

Avatar: You don't mean...

Leo: Dear Avatar... It seems I've fallen madly in love with you. Would you do
me the honor of accepting this ring?

Avatar: Leo! I don't know what to say...

Leo: I know-it's just... You're all I ever think about. I love you so much,
I'm in agony!

Avatar: ...

Leo: I'm sorry... I know this is probably the last thing you expected me to
say. But now that it's out there, I must know... Do you feel the same?

Avatar: Leo... Thank you. I happily accept this beautiful ring.

Leo: R-really?!

Avatar: Yes. I feel the same as you. These feelings are unexpected, but
also...beautiful. I'm glad you said something. I don't think I ever would
have had the courage to. I know I still have much to learn, but I promise to
try my hardest for you! I want nothing more than to be worthy of your love.

Leo: You are perfectly splendid just as you are, Avatar. Together, I'm
certain we will both continue to grow as warriors and as people.

Avatar: Heehee, I look forward to it!

Leo: Thank you for your hand, Avatar. I swear to devote my life to your
happiness.

Avatar: Oh, Leo... I promise the same.

(Live2D Confession)
Leo: I've hidden my feelings for so long... I can't believe you felt the same
way all this time. Stay with me forever.
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A2. Arthur C

Arthur: Mmm, do you smell that, Avatar? It's the sweet smell of justice!

Avatar: I take it from your...exuberance that you just returned from a
mission? Of justice?

Arthur: I received word that a group of ne'er-do-wells was on the attack.
I've just disbanded their society of injustice and rescued the town they were
terrorizing.

Avatar: Ne'er-do-wells, you say? Interesting. Was it a difficult battle?

Arthur: Not in the least! Whenever I stare evil in the eye, evil always
blinks first.

Avatar: Haha, that's great! Right? It sounds great. Just what I'd expect from
the hero of Nohr. I really admire how you've devoted yourself to helping the
helpless.

Arthur: You're too kind, my lady! But truly, it was no trouble at all.

Avatar: But your pants are covered in mud! They didn't hurt you, did they?

Arthur: Oh...that's actually unrelated. I was hit by a couple of carriages on
the way back.

Avatar: Huh?! You mean to say that two different carriages hit you in one
day?

Arthur: And after that, the town's self-defense force mistook me for a thief.
They chased after me for a good... oh, I don't know, 10 miles?

Avatar: Gods, that's awful. You must have been born under a truly unlucky
star.

Arthur: So they say. Oh! I'm sorry, but I must take my leave now. I promised
to deliver some much-needed medicine for the village elderly today. Thank you
for the chat, Avatar!
(Arthur leaves)

Avatar: What a character. I do hope he makes it through his delivery in one
piece...
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Arthur B

Arthur: Another day in the service of justice has been completed. Ahh, feels
great!

Avatar: Hello, Arthur! May I ask what heroic deeds you performed to help
people today?

Arthur: Today I was asked to help a charitable organization prepare for a
banquet. I just got back, actually. It went swimmingly!

Avatar: That's wonderful! Good work, as always.

Arthur: Thank you! It was a new experience for me. I was asked to be a taste
tester. The food I tried was unfortunately past its prime... My stomach feels
pretty terrible. However, the dishes the other testers tried were fine. The
banquet was a big success! And no one but myself has to endure this terrible
stomach trauma, so I'm very happy.

Avatar: *sigh* Poor Arthur. Why am I not surprised?

Arthur: Life is full of lemons, my lady. So long as they're not spoiled to
the point of being deadly, one must make lemonade! HAHAHAHAHA!

Avatar: Haha, I guess you're right. Um, do let me know if that stomachache
gets worse, OK?

Arthur: As you wish! Now let's see... What's next on my justice agenda...?
Hm, I'm actually done for the day! Perhaps I'll turn in early to prepare for
tomorrow.

Avatar: What are you doing tomorrow?

Arthur: I volunteered to help a nearby village with its fire drill!

Avatar: F-fire drill?!

Arthur: Yep! I'll be teaching them how to put out a wildfire. Should be fun!

Avatar: W-wildfire?! ... Um, Arthur... Could you do me a favor?

Arthur: Certainly! Your wish is my command!

Avatar: Before you do the fire drill, douse yourself in water from head to
toe. Got it?

Arthur: Um...come again?

Avatar: I want you to completely soak yourself in water before you light any
fires. Promise me you'll do that, OK? You won't forget?

Arthur: I must admit I find your request a little strange, but you have my
word!
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Arthur A

Avatar: Hello, Arthur! How did the fire drill go?

Arthur: Lady Avatar! Just the person I was hoping to run into. As promised, I
drenched myself in water before the drill. It was a huge success!

Avatar: Ah, thank goodness. I had a bad feeling something might happen with
the wildfire. I'm so glad I said something.

Arthur: The wildfire? Whatever do you mean? This has nothing to do with the
fire...

Avatar: No? Then why was soaking yourself in water a success?

Arthur: Well, we conducted our drill by the river. Safety first, as I always
say! Remembering your advice, I went to the river's edge to jump in before we
started... That's when I slipped on some mud and fell face-first into the
water.

Avatar: ... I really shouldn't be surprised. But I'm still confused... How
was the day a success?

Arthur: Allow me to finish! The river I fell into had some remarkably swift
rapids. I pride myself on being the best swimmer in town, but it was too much
for even me.

Avatar: Good grief. Go on...

Arthur: Well, unfortunately for me, I wasn't the only thing fighting the
rapids that day. It rained heavily the night before, so the river was full of
rocks and broken branches. Every stroke was accompanied by searing pain. It
really pushed my limits. However, I didn't lose heart! It's important to keep
your cool in emergency situations. With the fury of a thousand sharks pulsing
in my veins, I fought with all my might! Through sheer grit and
determination, I somehow made it safely back to shore. All of the villagers
gave a huge round of applause when I surfaced. They said it was even more
exciting than a wildfire-best show they'd seen in years!

Avatar: *sigh*

Arthur: It's a mad world, Lady Avatar! One must always be vigilant. Without
your advice, I would have never had the chance to test the waters, if you
will. I value any chance to grow, so I will surely be coming to you for
advice more often. I'm quite certain this marks the beginning of a beautiful
friendship!

Avatar: Happy to help, Arthur... I guess. I'm just glad you're OK.

Arthur: I'm more than OK. I'm on top of the world! You really are my lucky
star.

Avatar: Thanks... I think...
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Arthur S

Avatar: Hello, Arthur!

Arthur: Ah, Lady Avatar! Thank you for meeting me here tonight.

Avatar: No problem at all, but is something wrong? It's pretty late for a
chat...

Arthur: I apologize for the late hour, milady. You'll understand when you
see...

Avatar: See what?

Arthur: Here, follow me and I'll show you. ARGH!

Avatar: Arthur?! Are you OK?

Arthur: I-I'm fine. Thank you. Why would someone dig a hole here?
It's...rude. Very rude. In any case, if you'll just give me a moment. Good
gods, it's slippery in here... N-never fear, milady! I've never met a hole so
deep I couldn't brute force my way out. It takes more than that to foil a
proven force of justice like myself... HMPH!

Arthur: See! It was nothing.

Avatar: Thank goodness. For a moment I thought I might have to go in after
you!

Arthur: Ehem, in any case... Here we are! Just around this corner here is the
most breathtaking view you'll ever see. It will fill you with wonder and a
sense of hope. It is quite simply divine! It's my... ...

Avatar: ...

Arthur: ...

Avatar: It's a bit foggy, isn't it?

Arthur: Indeed it is. I was told we'd have crystal- clear skies tonight.
Well, nothing can be done. At least we still have the stars above to...

Avatar: ...

Arthur: ...

Avatar: It's a rather cloudy night, isn't it? Cloudiest I've seen in ages.

Arthur: So it is, milady. It would seem Mother Nature is a mischievous lass.
Well, nothing can be done. Suffice to say, the view would have been
unforgettable. Ehem... Um... Lady Avatar... The truth is, there's a special
reason I asked you here tonight. I was hoping...praying and hoping that you
might consent to join your life with mine!

Avatar: Arthur...

Arthur: Please, let me finish! You inspire my heart even more than the quest
for justice. Truly! I was hoping you would be my sidekick. Nay, my wife! My
partner in this life...

Avatar: This is so sudden. I don't know what to say...

Arthur: Oh, wait a moment! I have a ring and everything. Here, open this box.

Avatar: Uh, Arthur? There's nothing in here...

Arthur: Wha?! The shopkeeper must have forgotten to put it back in after he
polished it... I should have double-checked. Of all the times for my luck to
plague me, why now?! *sigh* I can take a hint, life. If you'll excuse me, I
have some gentle sobbing to do...

Avatar: Heeheeheee! HAHAHAHA!

Arthur: Lady Avatar... I'm sorry, but I fail to see the humor in this.

Avatar: Don't worry, Arthur. I don't need a ring or a pretty view to know
what you're saying. I feel the same way. You're so kind and heroic, so intent
on helping the helpless. Somewhere along the way... I kind of fell in love
with you.

Arthur: Lady... I mean, Avatar! Do you really mean it?!

Avatar: Heehee, I do! And yes, I would be delighted to be your wife.
Besides...

Arthur: Yes, darling?

Avatar: Well, if we're always together, I can keep an eye on you. Make sure
you stay safe.

Arthur: Keep an eye on me? Whatever for? Do you think...I'm incompetent?

Avatar: What? No! Of course not! It's because... You know, because you're so
handsome! You and that stylish "H" belt, heehee.

Arthur: ... The "H" stands for "hero." It reminds me to always act humbly and
heroically. Thank you, darling Avatar. I can't wait to walk down the
honorable road of justice with you at my side!

Avatar: I can't wait either!

(Live2D Confession)
Arthur: Your love is as sweet as the sweet, sweet smell of justice! I love
you more than anything. But don't tell justice I said so.
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A2. Odin C

Avatar: Greetings, Odin.

Odin: Oh, I didn't see you there, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: What are you doing out here all by yourself?

Odin: Isn't it obvious? You are witness to a quiet intermission in the play
that is my life.

Avatar: Intermission? What are you talking about?

Odin: Well to put it quite simply, I'm enjoying a nice moment of tranquility.

Avatar: Ah, now I understand. Why didn't you just say that to begin with? And
why are you holding that strange pose? It looks exhausting.

Odin: Oh this? It's a unique creation that I concocted myself. This stance
allows me to harness a great deal of power.

Avatar: Huh. I've never seen anyone stick out their hand like that. It's
very...unique.

Odin: Hahahah...

Avatar: What's so funny?

Odin: Well it's clear that the moment has come to unveil the origin of this
divine creation... That being said, the explanation will take some time...

Avatar: Umm, I don't think I need to hear all that. You'll have to excuse me,
Odin.
(Avatar leaves)

Odin: What do you mean? Hey, wait a second! Don't leave!
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Odin B

Odin: Finally! I found you, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Oh, were you looking for me, Odin?

Odin: Obviously. I must explain the origin of this unique pose in minute
detail.

Avatar: I told you before, I really don't need all that information. I was
just curious about the weird thing that you were doing.

Odin: This unique pose grants me extraordinary power whenever I use my dark
magic. Only a chosen one such as myself can tap into the might granted by
this creation. I'm sure that you're wondering who chose me. Sadly, I cannot
tell you. It is a profound secret that must stay locked away in the pit of my
heart.

Avatar: O-OK... I guess that makes sense.

Odin: Allow me to propose an idea. I believe that you should come up with a
special name for this fascinating pose. With the perfect title, this creation
will make me even more powerful!

Avatar: Oh, really? I'm surprised that you haven't named it already.

Odin: Inspiration has yet to strike. That's why I require your assistance. I
feel that the time is right to transfer the naming rights to you. On a cosmic
level, I can sense that it is meant to be.

Avatar: What do you mean exactly? I'm a little bit confused...

Odin: Just what I said! You must rename my holy creation! Help me unleash the
true power within! Just think for a moment, then whisper the name into my
ear. It's obvious that people will tell tall tales about this moment for
years to come. Probably until time itself comes to a halt.

Avatar: So you want me to rename it right now? On the spot like this? But I
haven't had any time to actually think up a good name yet.

Odin: That's fine! It should be spontaneous. Just embrace the sheer joy of
creation! Set yourself free, and shout whatever springs immediately to mind!

Avatar: All right... Hmm, let's see... Umm...

Odin: This is such a thrill! I'm getting goose bumps already!

Avatar: Hmm...

Odin: Still thinking, eh?

Avatar: Listen, I'm sorry. Nothing is coming immediately to mind. Can I have
a bit of time to think it over?

Odin: Wh-what?! You can't possibly be serious. How could you cast off the
honor of naming this beautiful pose?

Avatar: I didn't say that I wouldn't do it. Just give me some time!

Odin: I'm in shock. It's horribly cruel of you to get my hopes up. How could
you?

Avatar: Calm down, Odin! You're getting all upset for no reason.

Odin: I can't help it! I'm very serious. Please, just think up a name
already. Wait, I have an idea. Maybe something will come to you if I offer up
some ideas first. What do you think?

Avatar: Well, if it really means that much to you... Fine, I'll do it.

Odin: Outstanding! We can start brainstorming when I next see you!
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Odin A

Odin: Pardon me, Avatar. Can we speak for a moment?

Avatar: *sigh* You found me...

Odin: Well of course I did! I've been thinking a great deal about our recent
conversation... To be perfectly honest, no brilliant ideas leapt forward in
my mind. This enchanted pose will obviously be talked about for decades to
come. But the sheer weight of that knowledge is impeding my creative flow.

Avatar: Well that's too bad. I'm sure you'll figure something out eventually
though.

Odin: Now wait just a minute! Why are you acting so cold toward me? Can't we
talk for a bit? Please?

Avatar: Hmph...

Odin: We must engage with every single idea, no matter how small. Together we
can conceive infinite possible names and debate them freely! That is
precisely the sort of conversation that I desire.

Avatar: Sorry, but I um...have to go take care of something. Bye, Odin.

Odin: Quit making all of these cowardly excuses. This won't take up much
time. Please, I'll even do my best not to wear you out. I'll do whatever it
takes!

Avatar: OK, fine. I can't turn you down if you're really this passionate. But
please, let's try to make this brief.

Odin: I knew that you'd come through for me! Thank you, Avatar. This means
the world to me. When we were speaking before, I felt tremendous joy. Your
obvious enthusiasm is a great source of delight and inspiration. That's
precisely why you must be the one who decides upon the final name. So what
kind of moniker do you think would be most appropriate? Having a general idea
would almost certainly make this process easier.

Avatar: You just need a basic idea? Hmm... Well it should probably be pretty
timeless, don't you think? Something impressive, just like you.

Odin: Wait, wait... You think I'm impressive?

Avatar: Yes, I do. You can be a little tough to understand sometimes... But
whenever we fight together, you're always so calm and assured. All I meant is
that it's pretty remarkable.

Odin: R-really?! You mean it? I don't know what to say... I'm beyond thrilled
to receive such praise from you. It's as though a lightning bolt of emotion
has just struck my heart. Yes, I believe you've touched my very soul. With
all these feelings percolating within me, I know just what to do! I have it!
The all-important name has finally come to me! It is a glorious revelation.
Brace yourself, Lady Avatar... The name of this smoldering pose is... Shadow
Glitter!

Avatar: Umm, you just named it yourself, Odin.

Odin: Ahh! You're right. I got completely carried away. I'm terribly sorry.
I'd promised that we would work out a title together!

Avatar: Oh, it's fine. I'm just happy that I could lend you a helping hand.
In a way, we did figure it out together. And Shadow Glitter is a perfect
name. It suits you quite well.

Odin: Th-thank you! Just hearing you say that makes me unspeakably pleased. I
hope you can still think of me as a reliable friend and companion. I didn't
mean to get caught up in my moment of divine inspiration.

Avatar: It's fine, Odin. I'm just glad that we don't have to talk about it
anymore!
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Odin S

Odin: The endless screaming inside my soul is utterly unbearable... What is
this strange heartache that devours me from within?

Avatar: Umm, Odin?

Odin: Shh, don't speak to me. I can't possibly listen to your faint
murmuring...

Avatar: But I only came here because you called me.

Odin: I, the chosen one, summoned you?

Avatar: If you can't remember what you wanted to talk about, I'm going to
head back home.

Odin: Whoa, now! Wait just one minute! I know exactly why I called on you.
Thank you for coming to see me. I'm sorry for being a bit rude earlier. I
lost my composure.

Avatar: Why are you so nervous anyways? Is something wrong?

Odin: Are you familiar with the concept of matrimony, Avatar?

Avatar: What do you mean?

Odin: Allow me to explain... It is a binding agreement between two people not
related by blood. These people share feelings of tenderness and love... Which
is why they decide to share their lives together.

Avatar: Odin, I know what marriage is.

Odin: Haha, well of course you do!

Avatar: What are you getting at anyway? Why does it matter if I'm familiar
with marriage?

Odin: Well, um... If you've already been blessed with this knowledge, I'll
skip to the point. I must confess something of grave importance. For I wish
to propose a bonding of souls for the rest of eternity...

Avatar: Odin, skip to the point. Are you asking me to marry you?

Odin: H-how did you discover my intentions so swiftly?

Avatar: Well it was pretty obvious when you asked about the whole matrimony
thing.

Odin: Ha. Now I see. You're incredibly quick. Explaining this will be simple.
Thou art my-

Avatar: I think I'm going to leave now.

Odin: What?! You can't go!

Avatar: I'm not going to stay here and listen to your dramatic nonsense. I'm
sick of the crazy airs you put on. If you want to have a real conversation,
you should be honest and direct, Odin.

Odin: You're absolutely right. This is no way to propose.

Avatar: You're important to me, Odin. So if you're going to do this, then you
had better do it properly.

Odin: Ahem. Lady Avatar, I have loved you deeply for some time. There are so
many things that I wish to share with you. I hope that I can be someone that
you grow to rely on in the years to come. I'll do everything I can to protect
and cherish you in every possible way. As proof of my feelings, I've brought
you this ring. Granted, it's not filled with brilliant gems and stunning
diamonds... But it's the most valuable thing that I could possibly find.
Please, take it as a symbol of my devotion. Won't you marry me, Lady Avatar?

Avatar: That was very sweet, Odin. It was lovely to hear you speak so
honestly. Of course I'll marry you.

Odin: Really?! You will! By the gods, I've never been happier! Ah, but there
is one other thing...

Avatar: Oh? What is it?

Odin: One day, I will be wrapped in a black wind and carried back to another
dimension. For I am but a lowly mage tormented by the cruel goddess of
fate...

Avatar: You're already back to this again? I have no idea what you're talking
about.

Odin: I'm sorry. I thought since I proposed already that you wouldn't mind.

Avatar: Do you know what a mood is? Because you're completely ruining it
right now.

Odin: You're right. I'm terribly sorry.

Avatar: Just allow me to enjoy this moment, and then you can return to your
ways. From this day forward, I will accept you and your quirks. I love you,
Odin.

Odin: And I love you, Lady Avatar.

(Live2D Confession)
Odin: The stars shall go dark before my devotion to you fades. Uh, I mean...
I love you.
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A2. Niles C

Avatar: Oh, hello, Niles. What are you up to?

Niles: Ah, Lady Avatar. What a pleasant surprise. Tell me, what do you
suspect I am up to?

Avatar: Well, I can't really tell from here.

Niles: Then you should come a little closer. Don't worry, I don't bite.

Avatar: OK...

Niles: Meow!

Avatar: Gah! What was that for?

Niles: Sorry, I just felt like teasing you. I'm all done now. So if you are
genuinely curious about what I'm doing... Please, feel free to come a little
closer...

Avatar: Well...

Niles: Scared of what I might do next? I don't blame you. I haven't yet
earned your trust. It's smart of you to be skeptical.

Avatar: No, no... I trust you.

Niles: You do? How foolish! After all, I don't yet trust YOU.

Avatar: What?! Why not?

Niles: Because we barely know each other, milady. Trust is often borne out of
a violent confrontation or traumatic experience. I suppose you must have had
some kind of blessed childhood, free from worry.

Avatar: I don't remember anything of my childhood.

Niles: My apologies. Clearly a sore subject. Of all people, I should know
better than to probe the secrets of a troubled history.

Avatar: What do you mean by "of all people"? What happened to you?

Niles: Oh ho! You offer nothing and expect juicy gossip in return. Sorry,
child, but you'll have to do better than that.
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Niles B

Avatar: Niles, do you have a moment?

Niles: Still fishing for a story about my sordid past, are you?

Avatar: No, it's not that. I think because my memories are so limited... I'm
always curious to hear about other people's backgrounds.

Niles: I see. You know, I do believe you are genuinely curious.

Avatar: I am. So, would you be willing to share a little bit of your past
with me?

Niles: Very well. But you should know up front that it's not all lollipops
and puppy dogs. Since I was a child, I've had to do a lot of unsavory things
just to survive. Steal, beg, kill-just another Tuesday for li'l Niles, sadly.

Avatar: Gods...

Niles: Surprised? I haven't even gotten to the good stuff.

Avatar: I'm so sorry. I think I've heard enough for now. I should have known
better than to pry.

Niles: Please, it's all in the past. But you should know that if we continue,
there is a nonzero chance you may faint.

Avatar: I'm so sorry. You're putting on a brave face, but I can't imagine...

Niles: No. If anything, I should apologize to you. You asked so sweetly, and
here I am teasing you again. My past was troubled, and I certainly suffered a
great deal. But it is all in the past, and I don't mind sharing. At least, I
don't mind sharing with someone whose motives are pure. As I believe yours
are.

Avatar: Well, thank you. Perhaps we could chat again another time...

Niles: Certainly, Lady Avatar. Let me know when you're in the mood for
another trust-building session.
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Niles A

Niles: Hello, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Niles? Is something wrong?

Niles: No, of course not. I just thought I'd offer you the pleasure of my
company.

Avatar: Oh. Heh! Yeah, that sounds good. It's been a while since we've
chatted.

Niles: Oh? A chat? With a near-infinite array of more stimulating activities
available to us?

Avatar: Do I dare ask for an example?

Niles: Oh, let's see... How about low-friction tactical grappling and
strategy?

Avatar: Uh...I've never heard of that. What's involved?

Niles: Oh, it's a valuable training technique. First, we simulate the
conditions of low friction by applying oil to our bodies. Then we practice
various situational grappling techniques.

Avatar: Niles, that just sounds like oil wrestling. I don't think I'm ready
for that.

Niles: Very well! Then I suppose we'll just have to have a VERY stimulating
chat.

Avatar: Yes, that sounds good.

Niles: Hmm...

Avatar: ... Niles?

Niles: You know, I'm afraid I'm fresh out of stimulating topics of
conversation.

Avatar: Oh...I see.

Niles: Isn't that peculiar? There's nothing I wish to discuss, and yet I
approached you today. Why is that?

Avatar: I...I couldn't tell you.

Niles: Perhaps I just wanted to see that flustered look on your face again.
No, that's not it... Perhaps, in a twisted sort of way... I wish to connect
with you as a person.

Avatar: Heh. Niles, there's nothing twisted about that. It's normal.

Niles: Well! That's the first time anyone's ever used that word to describe
me. Would you mind terribly if we try this whole "human connection" thing
again later?

Avatar: Of course not. Please, be my guest.
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Niles S

Niles: Good day, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Hello, Niles. How can I help you?

Niles: Well, this might seem out of character, but I was hoping we could have
a serious chat.

Avatar: Oh, that doesn't sound good. Is something the matter?

Niles: Hmm. I suppose it depends. On how you respond to the topic at hand.

Avatar: All right... So, what did you want to talk about?

Niles: I was just wondering...if you believe a person can be irreparably
damaged.

Avatar: You're talking about yourself. Is that how you feel about yourself?

Niles: No. But I was wondering if that's how you perceive me.

Avatar: Where is this coming from?

Niles: Do you believe a person with a broken past can build a real future?

Avatar: Well, I certainly hope so. If you'll recall, my past isn't exactly a
fairy tale.

Niles: Oh, I know! So given two people with equally complex histories... What
do you think would happen if they joined to create a new future together? As
a married couple.

Avatar: A married couple?!

Niles: Yes. I've done a lot of thinking about this. You and I have so much in
common. You're the first person I've ever met who has shown genuine empathy
for me. And I don't believe that's a coincidence.

Avatar: This is a lot to take in.

Niles: Do you think you could marry me? I want you to take this ring.

Avatar: Niles...

Niles: You seem hesitant. Very well, I was aware that my chances were slim...

Avatar: You speak too soon, Niles.

Niles: Hmm?

Avatar: In truth, I've become fascinated with you. You've overcome so much.
Our past is out of our control and irrelevant. You've shown me how to move
forward. So...yes. I will marry you.

Niles: Ah, I knew I was right about you. How splendid! Well, now that the
boring, sappy part is out of the way... We don't have to act so reserved.

Avatar: Wait, this is your "reserved"?

Niles: Oh ho! You haven't seen anything yet.

(Live2D Confession)
Niles: Do you have any idea what you're getting into? I sure hope not...
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A2. Laslow C

Laslow: Aha! If it isn't the lovely Lady Avatar. I caught you, you
incorrigible flirt!

Avatar: Huh?

Laslow: Were you not eyeing me just now? Perhaps admiring my flawless smile
or my manly bearing?

Avatar: What? No, I was just walking by.

Laslow: Oh. Are you sure? How peculiar. I could have sworn I felt someone
staring at me.

Avatar: Be that as it may, it wasn't me.

Laslow: Perhaps I was mistaken. My apologies, your beautifulness. Never
wanted to hurl false accusations at such a vision of loveliness as yourself.
Truth be told, I'm happy you weren't staring. It makes me uncomfortable.
Anyways! Since we're both here, perhaps milady would like to join me for some
tea?

Avatar: Ah...I guess I have time. Sure.

Laslow: You do?! You mean you accept? This is so unexpected! I'm not sure how
to react. (Breathe, Laslow! Breathe!)

Avatar: ...On second thought, I think I'm busy. I have to...um, do...stuff.
Royal stuff.

Laslow: Ah, there it is. Rejection, my dear old friend...

Avatar: You poor thing. ...Now, if you don't mind, I'll be on my way. Bye!

Laslow: Hey! Not so fast! Life is full of twists and turns and unexpected
happenings! We should approach each day as if it were our last, as for all we
know it will be! Just think, tomorrow I could be spirited away-or worse! What
if you never have an opportunity to see me again? Would you not give anything
to then apologize for how you treated me? Perhaps...over a cup of tea?

Avatar: No.

Laslow: Yeesh. Tough crowd. Very well, then. I relent. For now! 'Til our
paths cross again, milady!

Avatar: Phew. He's quite the character, isn't he?
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Laslow B

Laslow: We meet again!

Avatar: Hello, Laslow.

Laslow: We really must quit meeting like this! Unless... Perhaps it's fate?
Yes, I hear it now! The very stars whisper our names, my sweet!

Avatar: Must you do this every time? We see each other every day.

Laslow: Hm. I suppose you've a point. But I prefer to treat each meeting as
if it were special. Because it is! We will never meet precisely the same way
at the same time again. I think we should treasure every moment of our lives
as much as most do gems.

Avatar: I see. Quite the romantic, aren't you?

Laslow: But of course! Speaking of which, I have a gift for you, milady.

Avatar: Oh. What is it?

Laslow: It's a special salve with unique restorative powers.

Avatar: Really? Wow! Thank you so much! It looks expensive. Are you sure I
can have it?

Laslow: Of course! I only ask you remember this fateful crossing whenever you
use it.

Avatar: I will. You know, there really is something beautiful about your
point of view. Maybe I should try harder to treasure every moment.

Laslow: I'm delighted to hear you're coming around! After all, no one knows
where their friends may disappear to next. Life is more fragile than most of
us ever imagine...One moment, a friend is standing beside you, smiling. And
the next, they're gone. And you realize that you will never see them again.

Avatar: Laslow?

Laslow: Hm? Oh! Haha. Silly me. My apologies, milady. All this is just to say
you never know-you know? It's as true for me as for anyone else. I won't
always be around, after all.

Avatar: Huh? Are you planning on going somewhere?

Laslow: Maybe. Maybe not. For the moment, however, I am thinking of visiting
some of the fine shops in town. Would you care to join me, Lady Avatar?

Avatar: I suppose I have-Oh. I see what you're doing. You can't trick me that
easily! I think I'll pass. Thanks.

Laslow: You wound me, milady. I assure you, I had only the most innocent
intentions! But, in all seriousness, we should always remember that we are
soldiers. At war. There's no guarantee that we will meet again with smiles on
our faces.

Avatar: That's...true.

Laslow: So won't you please reconsider? I value our time together very much.

Avatar: Laslow...

Laslow: Yes, my dove?

Avatar: How many women have you used these same lines on today?

Laslow: You would be the eighth, milady.

Avatar: I'm sure you'll have a fine trip into town alone.

Laslow: Ah... And just like that, history repeats itself. Oh well...Then I
only pray we shall meet again! Until next time, milady.

Avatar: Heehee. Farewell then, Laslow.
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Laslow A

Laslow: Lady Avatar, you grace me with your presence once again.

Avatar: Hello, Laslow.

Laslow: Do you think you could find it in your heart to join me for tea now?

Avatar: Yes, I believe I can.

Laslow: Dohoho! Rejected again! Ah, well, another day anoth-Er, wait. You
mean you will?!

Avatar: Yes. We never know when next we'll meet, do we? And perhaps next time
you won't offer me an invitation.

Laslow: I suppose that's technically possible...

Avatar: I've spent a lot of time thinking about what you said before. Every
meeting is a once-in-a-lifetime encounter, right? And now that I've come to
see things this way, it would be silly of me to reject you.

Laslow: Thank you, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: But it does make me a little more scared to say good-bye to people
than I used to be. When every good-bye could be your last, it becomes much
harder to let go. I never thought about it much before, but now it's always
on my mind.

Laslow: Milady, if I may be frank, I feel that parting is a deeply sorrowful
thing. If it were up to me, I'd never have to say farewell to anyone. I've
had to do that far too much in my life...But it is not up to me. It's a part
of life. And life cares little for our feelings. So it is, I suppose, as
important to learn to let go as it is to cherish every moment.

Avatar: I agree.

Laslow: And besides! The sorrow of parting makes reunion all the sweeter,
does it not? And saying good-bye to one person usually means saying hello to
another. If I had not said good-bye to many people I loved, I'd never have
met you, for example. I am truly grateful I was able to make your
acquaintance, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: I'm glad I was able to meet you as well, Laslow. I'm sure all of the
others feel the same.

Laslow: Thank you. Now! Enough of this dreary philosophizing. Shall we treat
ourselves to tea now?

Avatar: Of course! After you, good sir.
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Laslow S

Avatar: Hello, Laslow.

Laslow: Lady Avatar. We meet again. Well, this puts me on the spot. What
should I do now?

Avatar: Is something wrong?

Laslow: It hurts, is all. It hurts so much, I feel my chest will burst. If
only our paths would never cross again...

Avatar: What? Are you angry with me? Did I do something to hurt you at tea?

Laslow: No... You haven't done a single thing wrong, milady. Our teatime was
amazing. A revelation, even. My heart can't help but dance when you are by my
side. But it also cries in pain at the same time.

Avatar: Why?! What's wrong?

Laslow: I'm terribly sorry. But I believe I've fallen in love with you, Lady
Avatar.

Avatar: Y-you're joking!

Laslow: Would that I were, love. But lately I find myself staying up all
night thinking of you. I wish I could just turn my feelings off, but I
cannot. Nor can I ignore them. It was all I could do to just keep from
telling you until now.

Avatar: I never imagined-

Laslow: But I did, milady. I imagined we would spend a long and happy life
together. But I know it is a foolish dream.

Avatar: Why do you say that?

Laslow: Because meeting requires parting. And one day I would have to part
from you. No matter how much I wish otherwise, when this war is over, we too
shall...Well, anyways.

Avatar: Laslow, if I were to go somewhere far away, what would you do?

Laslow: I'd feel incredibly lonely without you.

Avatar: Is that all? You wouldn't try to come with me?

Laslow: Of course I would! Say the word, and I will follow you anywhere!

Avatar: Perfect. Then you will understand when I say that I would do the same
for you. So if you must leave when this war ends...it doesn't matter.
Wherever you go, I will go also. After all...I love you.

Laslow: Lady Avatar! Thank you. You've no idea how much it means to me to
hear you say that.

Avatar: Now, no more talk about us parting, all right?

Laslow: Of course. We will always be together from here on out. I hope you're
ready for that.

Avatar: As long as you're ready to give up flirting with other girls.

Laslow: Will you accept this ring?

Avatar: Of course! What a beautiful blue stone. I'll wear it always. Thank
you. I suppose the next thing to do is go talk with Xander.

Laslow: ...Huh?

Avatar: What do you mean, "huh"? If we're going to be wed, my brother must be </pre><pre id="faqspan-9">
told.

Laslow: I suppose you're right. Oh gods, what am I going to do? Lord Xander
is going to kill me.

Avatar: Don't worry. He won't kill you. Probably.

Laslow: *sigh* The things one does for love...This reminds me though. Lady
Avatar, I have a request. There are some people I'd like for you to meet as
well. People from a place I once called home. They'll love you. I know it. I
want more than anything to laugh and smile with them once more...

Avatar: I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. Where did you say they were?

Laslow: Never mind. It's not important right now! We'll talk about it some
other time, though. I promise.

(Live2D Confession)
Laslow: I love you, and only you. Your smiles makes life worth living. I
promise to keep you safe... and I swear, I'll stay by your side, always.
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A2. Benny C

Avatar: (Gods...that's Benny. I've walked right into his path... Don't make
eye contact...don't make eye contact... Blast! Too late...) *ahem* Hello,
Benny.

Benny: Good day, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: I'm terribly sorry to disturb you like this. But...er...what are you
working on?

Benny: Oh, I'm crafting good-luck charms.

Avatar: Is...is that so? Well, again, I'm so sorry to have bothered you.

Benny: You're not bothering me. Did you need something?

Avatar: Well, now that you mention it... Have you ever defeated an army of
10,000 soldiers all by yourself? It seems unlikely, but...

Benny: What?! Who told you that?

Avatar: I'm sorry! Please don't hurt me!

Benny: Why would I hurt you? Anyway, the answer is no.

Avatar: I also heard that you once tossed a man so far into the sky that he
never came down.

Benny: That is true.

Avatar: What?! Really?!

Benny: No. Of course not.

Avatar: I'm sorry for asking. Please, don't destroy anything!

Benny: What would I destroy? Anyway, I'm not mad.

Avatar: Huh.

Benny: Are you surprised?

Avatar: A bit, yes. I've just heard so many crazy things about you...

Benny: What?!

Avatar: Oh, now I've done it! Aaaauuugh!

Benny: How odd.
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Benny B

Avatar: Hello, Benny. Do you have a moment? I feel I must apologize...

Benny: It's OK. Happens all the time.

Avatar: Is that so? Well, that makes me feel even worse.

Benny: Please, don't. I know that my appearance can be off-putting. And for
some reason, the stories about me spread like wildfire.

Avatar: Well, to be fair, they are good stories.

Benny: Oh? What's the latest you've heard?

Avatar: That...that you blew on a volcano to stop it from erupting...

Benny: False.

Avatar: That you forged an axe with your bare hands...

Benny: False.

Avatar: That you punched a bear in the face...

Benny: I would never! Who's been spreading that slander about me?!

Avatar: Gods...

Benny: Anyway, I'm sorry that I don't really live up to my reputation.

Avatar: Benny, please don't apologize. I think I'd like to learn more about
who you really are, if that's all right.

Benny: What?!

Avatar: Did I say something wrong?

Benny: No, I'm just surprised. You're the first person to express that kind
of interest in me.

Avatar: Well, that's a shame. Because you seem like a nice guy.

Benny: Ha. I suppose I am. Thanks for not being scared of me, Lady Avatar.
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Benny A

Avatar: Oh, hey, Benny! I didn't expect to see anyone out here. Er...what
exactly are you doing?

Benny: Hello, Avatar. I'm just feeding some of the forest animals.

Avatar: Ah. That's so kind of you. I can't believe that wild animals would
let you get so close, though... You're practically petting that squirrel!

Benny: Who, Charles here? He's one of my friends. He'll let me pet him
anytime. See? I've always been able to relate to these animals better than
humans.

Avatar: Aww. That's cute. But also kind of sad...

Benny: Is that sad? Me liking animals?

Avatar: Well, I guess if you're not sad about it...then it's not sad.
Honestly, Benny, I just can't believe the reputation you've acquired. It
doesn't fit your real personality at all.

Benny: I suppose the tales have taken on a life of their own. Anyway, I'm
glad I ran into you. Here, take this.

Avatar: What is it?

Benny: Consider it a...good-luck charm.

Avatar: Did you make this yourself? Why give it to me?

Benny: I just... I don't want you to die. And maybe this can help you stay
safe on the battlefield.

Avatar: Well...that's pretty morbid. But also quite thoughtful. Thank you,
Benny.

Benny: It's nothing...

Avatar: No, it's not. You made this by hand...for me! I'll treasure it
always.

Benny: I'm glad to hear that.

Avatar: I just want to see you come out of your shell a little bit, Benny.
You might not be the smoothest talker around, but you're kind and generous.
People shouldn't be afraid of you.

Benny: Well, I don't know about that... But I'm glad that you're not afraid
of me anymore, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Me too...
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Benny S

Benny: Hello, Lady Avatar...

Avatar: Hi, Benny! Is...is something the matter?

Benny: Uh...no. Can we just talk for a bit?

Avatar: Of course. What's going on?

Benny: I've just got something to say.

Avatar: I believe that's been established at this point... Would you care to
elaborate?

Benny: ...

Avatar: I see. Fascinating.

Benny: I...I want to protect you, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Oh. Is that it? I was hoping for something...more...

Benny: I don't think you understand. I really want to protect you.

Avatar: Er, yes.

Benny: Ugh... I'm having a hard time saying exactly what I want to say...

Avatar: Benny? Just come out and say it. There's nothing to be afraid of.

Benny: Oh. I almost forgot. This might make things easier. Here, take it.

Avatar: Oh my gosh...a wedding ring! Benny!

Benny: Do you understand now? What do you think?

Avatar: ... What do I think about what? I'm going to need to hear an actual
question.

Benny: I see. So, that's your answer?

Avatar: No, please, don't misunderstand. I just need to hear the actual
words, Benny. Please. It's important.

Benny: You're right. Ahem. Avatar... Will you, uh... Will you marry me?

Avatar: I will, Benny!

Benny: You mean it? You'll actually marry me?

Avatar: Benny...I've been hoping that things were heading in this direction
since we met.

Benny: You weren't afraid?

Avatar: Oh, I was afraid. But after a minute or two, I could begin to see the
real Benny. And after a few minutes more, I began to fall in love with him.

Benny: Well! I'm glad you gave me a chance. I love you too, Avatar.

(Live2D Confession)
Benny: The only thing that scares me... is how much I love you.
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A2. Keaton C

Avatar: Keaton, how goes it?

Keaton: Hey, Avatar! Look at this!

Avatar: Oh, how nice. A torn-up stuffed animal. What a dream come true.

Keaton: Yeah, look at those tatters! You ever smell stuffing that musky
before?

Avatar: Don't you think we should try and patch the poor thing up a bit?

Keaton: What? Why? Don't you see? This is A-grade stuff! Look at all that
moist cotton falling out of the open belly! *sniff sniff* And the stench-
divine! I love it!

Avatar: OK, Keaton. If you say so.

Keaton: Man, you're missing out if you can't appreciate all this goodness.

Avatar: Really, now?

Keaton: I guess I'll just have to teach you how to see this stuff like a real
connoisseur.

Avatar: Huh?

Keaton: We're gonna take a look at my treasure collection! Look, touch,
sniff, and learn!

Avatar: Er, what exactly do you mean by "treasure"?

Keaton: Ohoho! Eager to see the goods, huh? I guess I can whet your appetite
a bit! Well, just one of my many fine pieces is an embalmed lizard! I also
have a giant bat corpse! It's huge!

Avatar: Tempting as that sounds, I don't think I can manage today.

Keaton: What, not feeling so good? Well, maybe next time!
(Keaton leaves)

Avatar: Phew...
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Keaton B

Keaton: Hey, you! Do you have a minute?

Avatar: Sure. What's going on?

Keaton: I thought today would be the perfect day to show you some of my
treasures! You ready? You might want to bring a drool rag. This could get
messy.

Avatar: That's OK. I think I'll be able to contain my drool. Thanks, though.

Keaton: Your loss! OK, so, first up-a spool of spider webbing! There are even
spots with flies and bugs and stuff! Sorta like raisins in a cookie, but,
y'know, better!

Avatar: That's...incredible.

Keaton: You bet your tail it is! And look at this: A necklace made from bat
fangs! Just think of all the different animals whose blood has touched this
stuff! And they're still so sharp! See? It's a little prickly when you wear
it, but I think it feels good. No pleasure like pain! Wanna try?

Avatar: No. But thanks.

Keaton: Yeesh, tough customer. So, what do you think? Pretty cool stuff, huh?

Avatar: Not really. I think I'm missing something. Why do you like this junk
so much?

Keaton: What? Junk? Well, what've YOU got that's so much better? Come on! Out
with it!

Avatar: I don't have any treasures, but I do have books and ornaments that
are dear to me.

Keaton: Neat! I knew you weren't a lost cause! You mean, like, moldy books,
right? And how much rust have you got on your ornaments? Anything fully
crusted over?

Avatar: Er, no. Nothing moldy or rusted.

Keaton: So...they're just normal? Ugh. No accounting for taste, I guess...

Avatar: I guess not. But that doesn't mean we can't still get along, right?
What do you say? Friends? Maybe you can teach me how to appreciate this
stuff.

Keaton: What? Who said I wanted to be friends? Sure wasn't me, I'll tell you
that. I just wanted to make you see how great my treasures are, is all. But I
guess if YOU want to be friends, I can deal.

Avatar: Keaton, your tail's wagging again.

Keaton: It is NOT wagging! ARGH!
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Keaton A

Keaton: Avatar!

Avatar: Hello, Keaton. What's going on?

Keaton: Oh. Nothing in particular, I guess.

Avatar: OK. I guess I'll be on my way, then.

Keaton: Wait! I said "nothing in particular"! Not "nothing at all"!

Avatar: Oh, OK...

Keaton: I found some more treasure! Wanna take a look?

Avatar: Sure.

Keaton: Perfect! Look!

Avatar: Oh! What an amazing seashell! It's beautiful.

Keaton: Right? Yeah. Beautiful. No cracks, no smell, no grime. It's just a
pristine, normal old seashell. Hooray.

Avatar: Hm?

Keaton: What? Got something to say?

Avatar: This isn't the sort of thing that would normally go in your
collection, is it?

Keaton: Why do you say that?

Avatar: I think I know you well enough by now, Keaton. This isn't your thing.

Keaton: I see. Hm. Maybe you're right. Now that I've given it a closer look,
I'm starting to think it's not so great after all. I GUESS I might as well
just give it to you, Avatar.

Avatar: Keaton...did you plan on giving this to me the whole time?

Keaton: What?! Don't be crazy! This was pure spontaneity! I just happened to
find something and happened to bump into you! And then I happened to realize
I didn't like it, and you happened to like it! It just makes sense to give it
to you now!

Avatar: Oh, I see. Of course. Thank you, Keaton.

Keaton: No need to thank me. You just got lucky, that's all.

Avatar: Your tail is wagging like crazy.

Keaton: Oh, that's just...it cramping up! Ow ow ow! Oh man, how crazy! You
must think I'm super happy or something. What a hilarious misunderstanding!

Avatar: Haha, OK. Well, I'm very happy you're my friend, Keaton.

Keaton: Me too! Er, I mean...as you should be!
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Keaton S

Keaton: Hey! I need to talk to you, Avatar!

Avatar: OK, sure. What's the matter?

Keaton: I wanted to get your opinion on something. See, I've sort of been
thinking about throwing away all my treasures.

Avatar: What?! Why would you do that?

Keaton: They're disgusting, right? That sort of stuff should just be thrown
away.

Avatar: But isn't all that stuff precious to you?

Keaton: Of course! But I've got a way better treasure now. I don't want to
spoil it.

Avatar: Oh? What would that be?

Keaton: You!

Avatar: I'm...your treasure?

Keaton: Bingo! You smell super nice and you're so pretty! You're a top-rate
treasure! Usually I hate those sorts of things, but on you they're great,
just by association! I mean, who wouldn't love someone as smart and
understanding and nice as you! So, uh, will you...be with me?

Avatar: Before I give you my answer, I've got two things to say to you.

Keaton: OK... What's up?

Avatar: First: I'd prefer it if you didn't call me one of your treasures. I'm
not an object. But thank you for the compliment.

Keaton: Oh. Sorry.

Avatar: Second: I think it's important for partners to really consider each
other's feelings. And the fact you were willing to give up your treasures
means the world to me. But, at the same time, I don't want my love to give up
the things he adores. So you don't have to throw away your treasures, OK?

Keaton: Your love? Did you just say I'm your love?

Avatar: Yup! If you'll have me, of course.

Keaton: Awooooooooo! You're the best, Avatar! I promise I'll take good care
of you! I'll dust you and polish you every day!

Avatar: ...Aren't those the sorts of things you'd do with your treasures?

Keaton: Haha! Gotcha! It was just a joke, silly.

Avatar: Oh, you. Heehee. I think this is the start of something wonderful.

(Live2D Confession)
Keaton: You are my greatest treasure of all, and you smell the nicest. Hope
you're ready to be really happy. From now on, I'm keeping you all to myself.
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A2. Shigure C

Avatar: Is that...singing? But where is it coming from? There's nobody
around.

Shigure: You are the ocean's gray waves ? Destined to seek life beyond the
shore...

Avatar: Oh! Up in the sky! Is that Shigure?!

Shigure: Huh?! Is that...Avatar?! How long have you been down there?

Avatar: Oh, not long! Out for a little flight with your pegasus? You're a
very good singer!

Shigure: You heard me singing? Oh no.

Avatar: Hm? I'm sorry, was I interrupting something? I didn't mean to
intrude.

Shigure: No, no, you haven't done anything wrong. I'm just a bit shy about my
singing.

Avatar: Oh, thank goodness. So what are you doing out here all alone? Have
you been getting in some extra training?

Shigure: Although I am ashamed to say it, no, I am not out here to train.

Avatar: Oh?

Shigure: Yes. I was just singing and flying. It's what I've always done to
relax, ever since I was a child. It never fails to lift my spirits when I am
feeling sad or anxious.

Avatar: That sounds wonderful!

Shigure: Perhaps you would like to come with me sometime?

Avatar: Huh?

Shigure: Would you like to come ride with me sometime? I could sing for you.
It's a little embarrassing to sing in front of others, but you seem to like
it when I do.

Avatar: Of course! I would love to go with you.

Shigure: Perfect. I'll be looking forward to it.
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Shigure B

Shigure: It's so beautiful out today. Perfect flying weather. Are you sure
the wind isn't too cold for you?

Avatar: Yep! No need to worry about me. I think it's amazing up here!

Shigure: *chuckle* You sure seem to be enjoying yourself for something as
mundane as a pegasus ride.

Avatar: Do I really sound so giddy? I guess growing up I never got to fly
like this much. I was really looking forward to getting up into the skies for
once.

Shigure: Then I'll do everything I can to make sure it meets your
expectations. Oh! You see those birds over there? Why don't we join them?

Avatar: Wow! There are so many of them! And they all seem to move as one
creature!

Shigure: I think my pegasus is enjoying himself as well. He loves birds.
Would you like to hear me sing?

Avatar: Oh, yes, please!

Shigure: You are the ocean's gray waves ? Destined to seek life beyond the
shore...

Avatar: Oh! It seems even the birds are enjoying your song, Shigure!

Shigure: Yet the waters ever change ? Flowing like time, the path is yours...

Avatar: You really do have a wonderful voice. Your mother truly passed on her
gift to you. Heehee... This has been a wonderful trip through the sky. Thank
you, Shigure.

Shigure: Heh. Would you say it was worth the wait?

Avatar: Of course!

Shigure: I'm glad. I think my mother is the only other person who enjoys this
so much.

Avatar: Azura?

Shigure: Yes. I've never seen her so happy as when she was flying with me. We
sang a duet! Ah! This reminds me. Would you care to accompany me again
sometime? There's something I'd like to show you!

Avatar: I'd love to!
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Shigure A

Avatar: So where are we headed today, Shigure? We're already pretty deep in
the forest.

Shigure: It's a surprise, but I'll give you a hint. You need a pegasus to get
there. Oh! Nearly there.

Avatar: Is that a waterfall?

Shigure: Yes. There's an alcove just about halfway up it. I'll touch us down
there.

Avatar: Oh, that little recess? I see what you mean about needing a pegasus.
This is amazing! I've never seen a waterfall from this close before! It's
so...soothing.

Shigure: That's not all. Look, over here.

Avatar: A rainbow?

Shigure: Mhm. If you stand here at the right time of day, one usually
appears. There are times it won't, but it seems luck is on our side today.

Avatar: It's beautiful!

Shigure: I'm happy I was able to share this with you. I've been meaning to
show someone for a long time.

Avatar: I only wish the others could see it. It's truly a remarkable sight.

Shigure: That would be nice. But not many people can fit at a time. It could
take a while.

Avatar: I see your point... Shigure...would you sing for me here?

Shigure: Hm? Oh, of course! *ahem* You are the ocean's gray waves ? Destined
to seek life beyond the shore...

Avatar: Thank you... Thank you so much.
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Shigure S

Avatar: Oh, Shigure, the rainbow looks even more beautiful today. It really
is best to come on the sunniest days.

Shigure: Yes... ... ...Avatar, can we talk?

Avatar: Hm? What's wrong, Shigure? You look so serious.

Shigure: It's...it's about...the rainbow.

Avatar: Oh. That doesn't sound so bad. What about it?

Shigure: It's just...you said we should take everyone to see it here. But...I
disagree. Because...I want this to be a special place for just the two of us.

Avatar: A...special place? What do you mean?

Shigure: I want this to be somewhere that only the two of us know about.
Somewhere we can go to be alone... Our own little secret. And I hope we can
travel someday, and find many more little places just like it.

Avatar: I don't understand. What-

Shigure: Avatar, please...just listen to me. I...I love you.

Avatar: Shigure!

Shigure: Of course, our friends are important to me as well. But this place
was like my first present to you. I don't want to share it. I know it's
selfish of me. But I can't help it. So...now you know. Will you be with me,
Lady Avatar?

Avatar: Shigure...of course I will. I love you too! Heehee. You chose a nice
spot to confess your feelings to me, though. Quite the romantic, aren't you?

Shigure: Haha. I'm sorry, was it a bit cliché? You just seemed to love this
place so much...

Avatar: I do. It's magical. But I have to say you're wrong about one thing.
This wasn't your first gift to me. Your first and most precious gift to me
was your song.

Shigure: Avatar... I cannot tell you how happy it makes me to hear you say
that. Would you like me to sing it for you again?

Avatar: Please! Would you?

(Live2D Confession)
Shigure: Of all the songs I know, none of them can capture how deeply I love
you. No sound is sweeter than your voice.
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A2. Dwyer C

Dwyer: Good day, Lady Avatar. Can I ask you for a small favor?

Avatar: Of course. How can I help you, Dwyer?

Dwyer: I just made a pot of tea, and I was wondering if you would sample it.

Avatar: Well, that's easy! Sure, let me have a sip. Mmm. It's really good.

Dwyer: I see. Any further detail you care to offer?

Avatar: Oh! Sure. Let's see... It's a bit floral. And do I detect hints of
vanilla? In any case, it's delicious, Dwyer! Just the way I like my tea!

Dwyer: Yes, your perception is correct. How would you say it compares to my
father's tea?

Avatar: Um, well... It's pretty similar, to be honest. Perhaps that's why I
like it so much!

Dwyer: I see... I should have you know that when it comes to my skills as a
butler... I have no intention of taking second place to my father. So, please
understand that I will be redoubling my efforts to please you.

Avatar: Um, that's really not necessary...
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Dwyer B

Dwyer: Hello, Lady Avatar. I have another favor to ask of you.

Avatar: Certainly. How can I help?

Dwyer: I've baked some cookies. Would it be too much trouble for you to try
one?

Avatar: Dwyer, I'd be more than happy to try one of your cookies. But
please...you don't need to ask me like it's some big favor.

Dwyer: I don't know. What if they're terrible? It's a new recipe-completely
untested.

Avatar: Well, let's see. *munch* *munch* They're unbelievable, of course.

Dwyer: Thank you, Lady Avatar. Do you have any suggestions or other feedback
for me?

Avatar: Yes, actually.

Dwyer: Oh...this doesn't sound good.

Avatar: Relax, Dwyer. It's just...well, I need you to relax in general,
actually.

Dwyer: I don't understand. I'm quite relaxed. Whenever I'm not working,
you'll find me sleeping.

Avatar: Maybe so, but I feel like you're trying too hard to impress me...or
defeat your father. There's no competition. You don't need to do that.

Dwyer: ...

Avatar: I want you to think of us as friends. Please treat me as you would
any other friend.

Dwyer: I'm afraid that isn't possible. You're my boss.

Avatar: That's not really true. And even if it WERE true, I'd ask that you
treat me as a friend.

Dwyer: I think I understand. I'm being a nuisance. I'll do my best to stay
out of your way.

Avatar: No! That's not it! Dwyer, I want you to treat me as an equal. I want
us to be comrades fighting together. Nothing more, nothing less.

Dwyer: Equals? Comrades? You and I?

Avatar: Yes!

Dwyer: Understood. However, I hope that you'll allow me to continue assisting
you as a butler.

Avatar: If you insist. However, I insist that you allow me to assist YOU as a
butler sometimes, too.

Dwyer: Uh...OK. As long as my father never sees you acting as my butler...I
think I'm OK with that.
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Dwyer A

Dwyer: Hello, Lady Avatar. Would you be interested in a pot of tea?

Avatar: Hey, Dwyer. Sure, that would hit the spot right now!

Dwyer: Excellent. I'll have it ready in a moment. By the way, I just wanted
to say that it's always my pleasure to serve you. You are a kind and fair
master, and-

Avatar: Dwyer, I thought I told you to lay off that whole "master" thing.

Dwyer: Ah...my apologies. It's just that you have such a pleasant
disposition... And Father always says-

Avatar: What does your father have to do with this?

Dwyer: Everything, I'm afraid. Ah, the tea is ready. Please, have a sip
before we continue.

Avatar: Thank you, Dwyer. Mmm, it's perfect, as always.

Dwyer: And how is it compared to my father's?

Avatar: Dwyer, for the last time... Jakob is very skilled at what he does.
And so are you. Both of you make a wonderful pot of tea. Why does it have to
be a competition?

Dwyer: I...I don't know. But, for your sake, I will try to refrain from
competing with my father.

Avatar: That's good to hear. Now, how would you like some fresh-baked
cookies?

Dwyer: What?!

Avatar: It's like I told you before. We're friends. Friends can do nice
things for each other.

Dwyer: Well...thank you, I guess. *crunch* *crunch* These are amazing. How
did you get such depth of flavor?

Avatar: Ha! It's an old trick. I browned the butter before I mixed it into
the batter.

Dwyer: I see... Wait until my father tastes my next test batch... I mean,
thank you, Lady Avatar.
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Dwyer S

Dwyer: Sorry to bother you, Lady Avatar, but would you like anything to eat?

Avatar: Oh, hello, Dwyer. No, thanks. I'm not hungry.

Dwyer: Hmm, I see. Not even a small trifle? I actually have something perfect
in mind...

Avatar: No, really, I'm fine at the moment. Thank you, though.

Dwyer: Um...

Avatar: What's wrong, Dwyer?

Dwyer: It's just...I've been working on a new recipe that I thought you would
like...

Avatar: Well, why didn't you say so? I'd be happy to try a small bite.

Dwyer: Excellent! Yes, a small bite should suffice, I think. You should also
probably avoid biting down with excessive force... Just a very small nibble,
right...here!

Avatar: What the hell did you put inside my cookie, Dwyer?

Dwyer: Please...just break it in two if you'd rather be on the safe side.

Avatar: You didn't bake a ring into it or anything clichéd like that, did
you? Haha!

Dwyer: Well...

Avatar: Oh, Dwyer...

Dwyer: Lady Avatar...will you marry me? I promise to take care of you for the
rest of my life.

Avatar: No.

Dwyer: I see. Well then, I'll just...um...

Avatar: What I mean is that I won't have you taking care of me for the rest
of my life. I will only marry you if we can have an equal partnership. I want
to do things for you, Dwyer! I want to cook, and do laundry, and make tea...
Because I love you. Isn't that normal for husbands and wives? Wanting to do
things for each other?

Dwyer: Yes, I think so. Does that mean...you'll actually marry me?

Avatar: Yes. I want to work together to build a future with you.

Dwyer: So, I won't have to do as much work...and I also get to marry you?
You're the best, Lady Avatar.

(Live2D Confession)
Dwyer: I don't lift a finger for just anyone... but I would do anything in
the world for you.
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A2. Shiro C

Shiro: Hrrrnh! Gotcha!

Avatar: Shiro? So it is you! What are you doing down by the river so early?

Shiro: Oh, morning, Avatar! I was just out trying to spear a fish or two. I
know my way around a lance, after all! See how many fish I've snagged
already?

Avatar: That's enough to feed an army. You caught all of these single-
handedly?

Shiro: Sure did! Shh-I just saw another one. Hyah!

Avatar: My, you're quick with that spear.

Shiro: Cut it out, before you embarrass me. Hey, what if I cooked some of
these fellas for breakfast? They're good eating!

Avatar: Oh, no, I couldn't ask you to trouble yourself.

Shiro: Trouble? No trouble at all! I should warn you, though, I'm not as good
with a skillet as I am with a spear.

Avatar: Pfft, you're too modest. I'm sure it will be delicious.

Shiro: Hahah, well, we'll see. I actually already cooked a few in case
anybody came by wanting one.

Avatar: Hmm? Oh, is that what the campfire by the riverbank is for?

Shiro: Yep. It takes too long to roast them one by one, so I do it in
batches. I figured all the serious eaters would be by at some point... Looks
like you're the first!

Avatar: I-I'd hardly call myself a "serious eater"!

Shiro: Hahahah! Here, this one looks just right for you.

Avatar: Wow, that does look tasty... OK, let's have it. *chomp* *chomp* Wow!
It's delicious!

Shiro: See? You're a connoisseur after all.

Avatar: This may be the best fish I've ever tasted. Is it because it's
freshly caught? Or do I have your skills as a chef to thank?

Shiro: Good question. I dunno. But seeing as you liked that one so much... Go
ahead and have some more. I'll join you!

Avatar: You're a generous sort, aren't you, Shiro?

Shiro: Who, me? I don't know about that... I just felt like putting all this
together. But never mind that-there's more fish ready to eat. Come on, dig
in! You gotta try the trout!

Avatar: H-hold on! One at a time...!
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Shiro B

Shiro: Avatar! I've got another giant pile of fish ready to serve. How's your
appetite this morning?

Avatar: Oh, you went spear fishing again today? I can't ask you to bring me
fish every time you go out.

Shiro: Sure you can! You probably don't know this, but... I was really happy
you liked my fish that time we met by the river! I want you to be as happy as
I was then, which is why I keep bringing you fish.

Avatar: Errm...thanks, I think! But this makes five meals of fish in a row,
and I'm ready for something else. Besides, there is something I wanted your
advice on...

Shiro: I'd be glad to help.

Avatar: You've fed me so many fish now that I feel I should repay you for
them somehow. Why don't I act as your partner for lance practice?

Shiro: Hmm...I guess you are my father's sister. If you're as tough as him...

Avatar: You mean Ryoma? Yes, I've had quite a few sparring sessions with him.

Shiro: All right, I'll take you upon that! I love a good challenge.

Avatar: Thank goodness...no more fish...

Shiro: Huh?

Avatar: Oh, it's nothing! I'll let you know when I'm ready, OK?

Shiro: Yeah, sounds great! Thanks!
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Shiro A

Avatar: Hrrnh! Yaah!

Shiro: Oof! You're as good as I hoped, Avatar! I'd have to go back a ways
before I had a sparring session this intense!

Avatar: Thank you. You're not so shabby yourself.

Shiro: Hahah, glad I'm living up to your expectations! We've been at this
awhile, though... Let's take a breather.

Avatar: Very well.

Shiro: Whew! What a workout. I appreciate you taking the time to train with
me. I can already see a few ways to improve my technique!

Avatar: I'm happy to assist. But they tell me you never miss a day's
practice... Is there a reason you're training so hard?

Shiro: Hmm? Oh, for my father, I guess.

Avatar: Ryoma? You're trying to outdo him?

Shiro: Yes. My father's outlook is pretty... old fashioned. We don't agree on
much. But no one can touch him when it comes to pure skill in a fight. If you
had a father like that, wouldn't you feel the need to push yourself all the
time? That's why I never let up practicing. One day I'll beat him.

Avatar: I think I can sympathize. But, Shiro...if anyone can surpass Ryoma,
I'd bet on you.

Shiro: Then you'd win your bet! Though of course, that's not my highest
priority right now. I've still got to bring peace to the world, and other
little things like that.

Avatar: Indeed. I'm training for the same reasons.

Shiro: You? No way! You're already terrifying! It's hard to pin down, but
you're strong in a way that's different from my father. I'm trying to learn
from you as best I can.

Avatar: Haha, you're too kind, Shiro. I think this is as good a time as any
to resume training, don't you? We both have a lot of ground to cover!

Shiro: Let's do it!
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Shiro S

Shiro: Avatar, can I ask a huge favor? Let's have a practice match. Right
now.

Avatar: Why on earth...?

Shiro: Please, just do this for me!

Avatar: I don't mind at all, but why-

Shiro: No time to explain. I brought a lance for you.

Avatar: Very well. I'm ready when you are.

Shiro: En garde!

Avatar: You're like a man possessed today...!

Shiro: *pant* *pant* Yaaaaaaahh!

Avatar: Ouch!

Shiro: Oh! I'm sorry, Avatar! You OK?

Avatar: Fine...just winded. You came at me so ferociously, I'd lost before
the battle had even begun.

Shiro: Yeah...I guess I overdid it just a little.

Avatar: A little? What's going on here, Shiro? You don't seem yourself today.

Shiro: I should come clean. I decided that today's match would decide for me
if I should tell you or not...

Avatar: Tell me what?!

Shiro: If I managed to beat you, I was gonna go ahead and say it...so here
goes... I'm-I'm in love with you!

Avatar: Shiro...

Shiro: Sorry if this comes as a shock. But over all those fish dinners and
mock battles... I noticed I was starting to really care about you. You've
always gone the extra mile to support me. When I see you smile... I really
believe in myself. I know I can get stronger if I try. So I'm hoping you'll
stick around for me.

Avatar: Um... Ahahahah!

Shiro: Huh? What are you laughing for?! I was being serious!

Avatar: I'm sorry, Shiro, I didn't mean to make fun. But this whole
confession you set up...it's so you! I can't help but laugh.

Shiro: That's cold, Avatar...

Avatar: Forgive me, I didn't mean to offend you. I actually found it
charming. It's a perfect example of what I like about you.

Shiro: What? Really?! Does that mean that you want to be with me too?

Avatar: Yes. Whether it's spear fishing or lance practice, I want to do
everything together!

Shiro: Thank the stars! And thank you, Avatar!

(Live2D Confession)
Shiro: I'm stronger with you at my side. Stay with me forever.
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A2. Kiragi C

Kiragi: La la la la ?

Avatar: Hey, Kiragi. Wow! That's a pretty big pheasant. Did you just get back
from hunting?

Kiragi: Sure did! Bagged myself a big ol' girl.

Avatar: You seem to be quite good at hunting. Have you been doing this your
whole life?

Kiragi: Hm? Oh, yeah, pretty much. Sort of...

Avatar: Why the face? Did I say something wrong?

Kiragi: Huh? Oh, no. I was just thinking about hunting when I was younger. My
caretakers always tried to keep me from doing it. "Hunting is too dangerous
for a child like you! I swear, if we catch you again-" Yadda yadda. Haha. I
still remember the scoldings.

Avatar: Well, you ARE a prince. I'm sure they just wanted to make sure you
were safe.

Kiragi: And there is it again! I wish people would stop treating me like some
delicate little princeling! But they never will. Even when I tell them I hate
it, they just keep right on doing it.

Avatar: I-I'm sorry, Kiragi. I didn't mean to offend you.

Kiragi: No, it's OK. I'm sorry for going off like that. It's just... I mean,
well, you're a princess, right, Avatar? Doesn't it bug you when people act
like that? You know, with all the polite talk and the kid gloves and stuff?

Avatar: Well, I don't know. A little, I guess. I try to speak politely to
everyone, whatever their rank, so I may be a bad example. There are times,
however, when I wish people would speak more freely.

Kiragi: Yeah, that's it! I know exactly what you mean. And it's not just
that! Doesn't it bug you when people act like royals are dumb? Like, they
think we're all just isolated shut-ins that never go outside! Can you imagine
what it would be like to even live a life like that?

Avatar: Ah... Yes, actually, I can.

Kiragi: Huh?

Avatar: I spent my childhood as an isolated shut-in that rarely went outside.
I was never permitted to leave the castle.

Kiragi: Oh! Seriously? I'm so sorry! I didn't mean you, I meant-ah, gee...
Hm...but... That gives me an idea! Does that mean you've never gone hunting?

Avatar: Hunting? Maybe a little, but not much.

Kiragi: Then why don't you come with me sometime? I'll teach you all the ins
and outs, so no one can call you a weak little shut-in again!

Avatar: B-but nobody's ever called me that before...

Kiragi: Yeah, I think this'll be great! Woohoo! I can't wait! I'll see you
tomorrow, bright and early, OK, Avatar?
(Kiragi leaves)

Avatar: K-Kiragi! Wait! ...And he's gone. *sigh* I guess I'm going hunting
tomorrow.
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Kiragi B

Kiragi: Well done, Avatar! You were great out there!

Avatar: I'm just happy I didn't cause you any problems. I'm still so new to
this... You, on the other hand, are truly amazing.

Kiragi: Yeah, right? I'm pretty sure I'm the best hunter alive! Of course, I
wasn't always so unbelievably skilled. I might never have become a hunter at
all if it hadn't been for my caretakers. They were always squawking in my
ears, "Princes should stay inside!" "It's too dangerous out there! What would
the kingdom do if it lost a prince?!" And one day I just got fed up! I
decided I had to start going out into the real world! I think it all turned
out all right, if I do say so myself.

Avatar: Aw... Well I'm glad you managed to find a way to do what you love.

Kiragi: It was so fun back then, even when I didn't catch anything.
Everything was so fresh and exciting. I snuck out every day to go for a hike!

Avatar: Heehee. I'm pretty impressed, Kiragi.

Kiragi: Huh? Why's that?

Avatar: You know how I said I was kept inside my entire childhood? Well, I
longed to see more of the outside world, just like you did. But I never
really managed to get away with escaping. Not for lack of trying.

Kiragi: Aren't you out now, though?

Avatar: Well, yes, but through no virtue of my own. That's why I think it's
so impressive that you managed to follow your dreams. You got out due to your
strength and determination. That's inspiring.

Kiragi: Heehee. Aw, stop. You're making me blush! Well, if you'd like, I'll
teach you everything I know about hunting. Just ask!

Avatar: Heehee. OK! I'll keep that in mind.
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Kiragi A

Avatar: Hello, Kiragi. About to go hunting again?

Kiragi: Nope! I actually just got back!

Avatar: Oh, then could I borrow you for a second? I wanted to talk to you
about something.

Kiragi: Um, sure. What's up?

Avatar: Remember how you told me you hate people treating you like a prince?
I don't think you really need to worry about it as much as you think.

Kiragi: Huh?

Avatar: If I understand you correctly, what really bothers you isn't all the
conventions. You're worried that others will not see the real you behind "the
prince."

Kiragi: Huh?

Avatar: What I mean is...I don't think you're that bothered by fancy talk or
special clothing. I think you're afraid people will think you're weak or
uninformed because you're royal. You just want people to acknowledge you for
yourself and not your title. But the thing is...I think everyone already does
that.

Kiragi: Why do you say that? I told you about my caretakers, right?

Avatar: I don't think they were really all that worried about the kingdom.
They were worried about you. You were their charge. They didn't want you
hurt. The people I grew up around...they all loved me, and not because I was
a princess. I'm sure it's the same for those who took care of you.

Kiragi: Avatar... You're probably right, you know? But...I didn't realize it
at the time. And I don't think I left on good terms.

Avatar: I'm sure they understand that you had your reasons.

Kiragi: Yeah, maybe... Thanks for taking the time to chat with me, Avatar.
Heh. I feel like a huge weight's been lifted off my shoulders. Almost makes
me miss the Deeprealms a little bit. Maybe I should write my caretakers a
letter sometime...

Avatar: What was it like there?

Kiragi: Oh, it was incredible! We were surrounded by nature on all sides! It
was the perfect place for a natural-born hunter to grow up! When this war is
over...I wanna go back there, I think. We should go together.

Avatar: Haha. Very well. But only if you promise to introduce me to everyone
you grew up with! Deal?

Kiragi: Haha. Deal!
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Kiragi S

Kiragi: Avatar!

Avatar: Hey, Kiragi. What's wrong? You look like you've been chased by a
dragon.

Kiragi: *pant...pant...pant* I just realized...something and wanted...to tell
you...right away...so I ran to see you! I was on...that mountain...over
there...so it was a bit...of a trek!

Avatar: Huh?! But...that mountain must be 10 miles away! Please tell me you
took some breaks!

Kiragi: Enough-*pant*-about that-*gulp*- This is important. Do you have some
time?

Avatar: Of course. What did you want to discuss?

Kiragi: I just... I realized that I have the most fun when I'm with you!

Avatar: And you ran all this way to tell me that?

Kiragi: Yes! Er, well, no! See, lately, I just don't have fun when I go
hunting by myself. Even if I catch something, I'm not happy. Even if it's
big!

Avatar: O-OK...

Kiragi: But, when I go with you, I have fun even if we don't catch a thing!
The time just flies by when we talk! So, I guess what I'm trying to say is...
I think I'm in love with you, Avatar!

Avatar: Wh-what? Come again?

Kiragi: I love you! I love you! I love you more than anyone! So...would you
want to...um...be together?

Avatar: Kiragi...

Kiragi: I-is that a no?

Avatar: No, Kiragi...I love you too. You're the kindest, sincerest, most
easygoing person I've ever known. I'm so lucky to have met you!

Kiragi: Then, you mean-

Avatar: Yes. My answer is yes!

Kiragi: You mean it?! HOORAY! WOOHOO! Aw yeah! Yeah yeah yeah! I don't think
I could possibly be happier!

Avatar: Heehee! I didn't expect you to be so happy!

Kiragi: Why wouldn't I be? My favorite person in the whole world loves me
back! Hey...Avatar. Wanna go hunting?

Avatar: Huh? Right now?

Kiragi: Yeah! Don't you think it's a fitting way for us to celebrate today?
It was hunting that brought us together, after all! Come on! Let's go!

Avatar: K-Kiragi! Kiragi? How can he be so fast?! Kiragi! Wait for meeeeee!!

(Live2D Confession)
Kiragi: Guess I'm not the only archer around here-you got me right through
the heart, you know. And I couldn't be happier.
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A2. Asugi C

Avatar: *pant pant* Oh, Asugi! C-could I get your help?

Asugi: Hey there, Boss. What's wrong? You seem a little out of breath.

Avatar: We've been rai- Did you just call me "Boss"? That's not
as...imaginative as your other nicknames.

Asugi: I know, I know. I WAS thinking "Bubbles," but something about it just
didn't sit right. I've been having trouble coming up with good nicknames
these days... Anyways, what'd you need?

Avatar: We've been raided!

Asugi: Raided? I didn't hear anything.

Avatar: I mean our food! Someone managed to break into the mess's storage
room!

Asugi: ...Isn't there a watch assigned to that room round the clock?

Avatar: Yes! And they didn't see anything! Which is why this is such a
problem! We have no idea how they got in! Which means it could happen again.

Asugi: I see...

Avatar: Asugi, do you have any idea how this might have happened?

Asugi: ...Nope. Nah. Not a one. Mm-mm. No, ma'am.

Avatar: Um...OK. Suspicious answers aside, if you think of something, please,
come to me. I'll be heading the investigation personally. This is too
important to delegate. If they hit our food again, they may take far, far
more. And if we don't have food, we don't have an army.

Asugi: Yes'm. I'll keep my peepers peeping. Now, if you'll be so kind, I'll
take my leave. I have some affairs to see to.
(Asugi leaves)

Avatar: Hm... ...No, it couldn't be. Asugi wouldn't lie to me. I should get
back to my investigation.
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Asugi B

Avatar: *pant pant* Asugi!

Asugi: Out of breath again? Let me guess...

Avatar: Yes. Those thieves hit our food supply again.

Asugi: I see.

Avatar: I swear I will catch the dastards that did this and bring them to
justice! If this keeps up, I shudder to think what will happen to us.
Thankfully, they've only managed to get away with a trivial amount of food so
far...

Asugi: You've a right to be angry, I s'pose.

Avatar: Huh?

Asugi: Stealing is a crime, after all. It's not right, taking from others for
one's own gain. But, then, how many people steal food out of selfishness?

Avatar: ...What do you mean?

Asugi: I mean that there can be good reasons for stealing. See, this may be
hard to believe, but not everyone who's poor deserves to be so. And nobles
have more wealth than they can shake a candy cane at. The world could use
some...rebalancing now and then. That's why we have noble thieves-to take
from the rich and give to the poor.

Avatar: But how are we supposed to prevent chaos if we just let people steal?
What did the nobles do to deserve to lose their property?

Asugi: *snort* What did they do to earn it? A little chaos can be a good
thing. Besides, you'll find that the poor aren't greedy. They take what they
need. Like you said, only a small amount of food was missing from our stores.

Avatar: I...I mean, that's true, I guess...

Asugi: Anyway. That's all. Catch you later, Boss.

Avatar: Asugi! Wait!

Asugi: Yes'm?

Avatar: Um...I apologize in advance, but I must ask. Did you...?

Asugi: You think I stole it? Heh. Can't say I blame you after that little
speech. Don't worry, though. Wasn't me. But everything'll be clear soon
enough.
(Asugi leaves)

Avatar: Hm...
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Asugi A

Avatar: Asugi! Is it true?! Were you the one that caught the thieves?!

Asugi: Damn it. Who ratted?

Avatar: It never even occurred to me that they would be children. How did
they even get in?

Asugi: There was a hole in the back, hidden behind a mound of dirt.

Avatar: If you knew this, why didn't you say anything about it? This is a
major security risk! What if someone else had found it?!

Asugi: The hole is tiny. Barely big enough for a hound. It was pretty clear
no adult could get through it, and there's no other way in. Besides, it's
pretty much always children who steal food. Especially in that amount.

Avatar: Huh?

Asugi: Adults always go after money. They understand they need more than
food. But kids are more straightforward. They follow their stomachs. Anyways,
I don't want to make a big deal out of this. For their sake. You're not going
to help them much by giving them anything. These kids have parents. Which
means anything you give the kids ain't theirs.

Avatar: And you don't think the parents would do the right thing...

Asugi: I visited them. They're not the virtuous type. It's hard to be
virtuous and poor. I did arrange something with the local grocer, though.
Heard he was trustworthy. He agreed to look out for them as well as he could.
Make sure they weren't hungry. And I got the kids to promise they wouldn't
steal so long as they were fed. Hope one of them takes it to heart.

Avatar: Y-you did all that?

Asugi: Eh? Sure. Why not? Didn't have anything better to do.

Avatar: I guess I just...didn't expect it of you.

Asugi: Heh. Glad to know I inspire such raw, trusting admiration.

Avatar: Er, not that I ever had a bad opinion of you. I think I
just...misunderstood you. You've taught me some important things, Asugi. We
need to keep in mind the people we're supposedly trying to do this for.
Without them, all our efforts amount to little more than another power
struggle. Even if we don't see them, we must always keep them in mind.

Asugi: Guess you're not so naive after all, Boss. Well, if something else
comes up, let me know. Later.
(Asugi leaves)

Avatar: Thank you, Asugi.
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Asugi S

Avatar: Asuuuugiiiii.

Asugi: Hey, you. Need something?

Avatar: You went to check in on the kids who were stealing from us, didn't
you?

Asugi: What? I don't- You got spies on me or something? I could have sworn I
wasn't being followed.

Avatar: A little bird told me. I guess this explains all the baking you've
been doing lately. I figured your sweet tooth was acting up, but it looks
like it was just your heart! Haha. You should be proud, Asugi. It's a good
thing you did.

Asugi: Oh, cram it. Anybody'd do the same. Who doesn't like to look after
kids?

Avatar: Plenty of people. You're much kinder than you let on. Speaking of
which...I wanted to apologize. For suspecting you were the food thief. It's
just...it seemed so obvious. You had the skills and the knowledge. And you've
got an insatiable appetite for desserts... I couldn't help but suspect...

Asugi: Yeah, I know. You're pretty easy to read. Most earnest, naive types
are. But I like that about you. It's what makes you admirable.

Avatar: Thank...you? But, really, I must apologize for thinking you had
anything to do with it.

Asugi: I'd be real annoyed if it were anyone else, but I think I can let it
slide this once. But only because it's you.

Avatar: Huh? Why?

Asugi: Heh. Guess I gotta come clean. I fancy you, Boss.

Avatar: What?! A-Asugi!

Asugi: Haha. Don't sound so pleased.

Avatar: No, I didn't mean... I meant... That makes me very happy, Asugi. I
"fancy" you too.

Asugi: Huh?

Avatar: You didn't notice? Who'd you think's been leaving all of those candy
apples in your quarters?

Asugi: Th-that was you?

Avatar: Yes. I wanted to pay you back for what you did for those kids. And,
well, we all love giving presents to the object of our secret affections.
You're so kind, Asugi. I think it's very... admirable.

Asugi: W-would you quit saying the "k" word?!

Avatar: Heehee! You're so cute when you're embarrassed.

Asugi: G-ghh... Whatever... But...I am glad we feel the same way about each
other.

Avatar: As am I. I think this might just be the start of a beautiful life
together, Asugi.

Asugi: Me too, Avatar. This life and the next one, too.

(Live2D Confession)</pre><pre id="faqspan-10">
Asugi: You're sweeter than sweets, my sweet. Let's celebrate our delicious
love with a giant wedding cake! I'm serious. Biggest. Cake. EVER.
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A2. Hisame C

Hisame: *crunch* *crunch* Mmm...perfection. Yet again.

Avatar: Hello, Hisame. What are you eating?

Hisame: Avatar?! What are you doing here? You surprised me!

Avatar: I'm sorry! It just looked like you were having a little snack. I was
going to see if you'd be willing to share. But now that I see you're just
eating raw veggies...I'll be on my way.

Hisame: Raw veggies? Please tell me you're joking. Are you completely
ignorant of the fine art known as pickling?

Avatar: I...I suppose I must be. What's pickling?

Hisame: Gods. OK, deep breath, Hisame. Pickling is the time-honored art of
preserving vegetables. You essentially brine the vegetables in a broth of
vinegar and salt.

Avatar: Ah, so you preserve them by making them taste even more repellent?

Hisame: What a dark and desolate life you've lived in the absence of pickles.
Listen, I'm going to give you a pickle, and you are going to eat it. You do
not have a choice in this matter.

Avatar: All right. Here goes nothing. *crunch* *crunch* Hey, that's not bad!

Hisame: You see?

Avatar: I do. I'm afraid I'll need another bite. And you're going to have to
tell me where you got these.

Hisame: Oh ho! I made them myself, of course. I've perfected the recipe over
many years.

Avatar: Wow. So while other children were out playing, you were making
pickles?

Hisame: Yes. Much to the dismay of my father, I might add. But never mind
that. Now that you're hooked, we must expand your palate. Shall I stop by
with some new varieties for you to try later?

Avatar: I'd love that! Thank you!

Hisame: You're welcome. I'm just pleased to have made another pickle pal.

Avatar: Do we have to call it that?
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Hisame B

Hisame: Good day, Avatar. I've come bearing pickles, as promised.

Avatar: Mmm, I can't wait to try them.

Hisame: Well, I hope you have a strong appetite. I've brought three varieties
today.

Avatar: This does look like a lot of food. I hope you didn't go to too much
trouble...

Hisame: It was nothing. I pickle constantly in my spare time.

Avatar: *crunch* *crunch* I mean, these are delicious, but how did you come
to be so dedicated to pickling?

Hisame: Well, you know how some people rebel against their parents? Staying
out late? Wearing silly clothing? Breaking the rules? I made pickles because
my father hated them.

Avatar: Oh. I'm sorry to hear that.

Hisame: It's OK. Ancient history. However, I will say that one of my life's
goals is to make a pickle so good... ...that my father will actually eat it.

Avatar: Well. If these pickles aren't good enough, it seems you have a long
road ahead.

Hisame: Perhaps. But in the meantime, I will surely get to enjoy many a
delicious pickle.

Avatar: Well, good luck. And thank you again for the delicious pickles.

Hisame: You're welcome. Now, if you'll excuse me, I must stir my latest test
batch.
(Hisame leaves)

Avatar: The man sure loves his pickles...
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Hisame A

Avatar: Hello, Hisame! Thanks again for all those pickles the other day.
How's your latest batch coming along?

Hisame: Ah, Avatar! They're coming along quite nicely. Thanks for asking. I
wonder if you're ready to take the next step... Would you like to learn how
to make your own pickles?

Avatar: Really? You'd teach me? I guess I assumed that your recipe would be a
closely guarded secret.

Hisame: Nothing of the sort. One of my goals is to popularize pickle
consumption. So, of course, I'm always happy to share.

Avatar: Great! It's funny; I never thought I'd be getting this excited over
something like pickles.

Hisame: And I never thought I'd be able to converse so freely with a
beautiful woman. I mean, uh...

Avatar: Um, what?

Hisame: Sorry...that was awkward. But that's exactly what I meant. Unless I'm
talking about pickles, I tend to get flustered around women.

Avatar: Well, I never would have guessed. You seem perfectly at ease to me.

Hisame: Well, as long as we keep this relationship strictly pickle-platonic,
I should be fine. So, to that end, I believe we were discussing you learning
how to pickle.

Avatar: Yes, that's right. What do I need?

Hisame: You will need only the basics. A few jars, a few ingredients, and my
knowledge. Come! Pickle paradise awaits!

Avatar: Pickle paradise? I can't imagine why you'd have a hard time talking
to women...
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Hisame S

Avatar: Hey, Hisame! Check out my first batch of pickles!

Hisame: Ah, very nice. Very fragrant, and... *crunch* the texture is sublime.

Avatar: You really think they're good?

Hisame: Oh, yes. It took me years to achieve results this good. I can't
believe it's your first batch.

Avatar: Aww, thank you. I couldn't have done it without your help.

Hisame: Well, your success is encouraging. It has encouraged me, in fact.

Avatar: Oh? How so?

Hisame: This may get awkward. Please brace yourself... But I've found that I
can't stop thinking about you, Avatar. Even when I'm mixing my pickle brine,
my thoughts drift to you. Is it strange that pickles should have brought us
together like this? Am I totally off base? Have I gone too far?
You're...you're not saying anything. Oh, gods, what have I done?

Avatar: Hisame...relax. Take a deep breath.

Hisame: *huff* *huff* Avatar...will you go out with me?

Avatar: Yes.

Hisame: You mean it?

Avatar: Yes! Hisame, I've been falling for you since the day we met. I don't
care that it took the power of pickles to bring us together.

Hisame: I can't tell you how happy this makes me. Just think...we could grow
old together. We could be that old couple at the park that always smells like
pickles.

Avatar: Look, I like pickles, but THAT is too far. Let's just take this one
step at a time.

Hisame: You're right, Avatar. I'm sorry. We're still pickle partners, though,
right?

Avatar: Yes. Let's just try to think of a new name for it sooner rather than
later...

(Live2D Confession)
Hisame: Our love is stronger than the world's most pungent pickle. Won't you
dive into the brine with me?
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A2. Siegbert C

Avatar: Siegbert, I see you reading that book all the time. What is it?

Siegbert: Hello, Avatar. It's a collection of paintings by one of my favorite
artists.

Avatar: Oh really? May I take a look? A wheat field at harvest time... A calm
ocean... You're a fan of scenery paintings, I take it?

Siegbert: I am, though I like most all paintings, really. I tend to take to
looking at these paintings in particular after a long battle.
They're...calming, somehow. They help me to relax.

Avatar: I think I can see why.

Siegbert: You're more than welcome to borrow the book, if you'd like.

Avatar: That'd be wonderful! Are you sure you won't miss it?

Siegbert: Not at all-I have a decent collection of others that I can look at
in the meantime.

Avatar: Then I'll take you up on your kind offer. Thank you!

Siegbert: The pleasure is all mine.

Avatar: This does have me wondering, though... Do you ever paint your own
paintings?

Siegbert: It's...just a hobby. Growing up, I received instruction in all of
the various arts.

Avatar: Talented with a brush and a sword... You're definitely Xander's son.

Siegbert: My father did make sure that my tutors covered a wide range of
subjects. I do my best to show him that I appreciate the balanced education.

Avatar: You have nothing to worry about there, Siegbert.

Siegbert: Thank you, Avatar.
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Siegbert B

Siegbert: Hrmmm...

Avatar: Ah, Siegbert! There you are. I wanted to return the book I borrowed
the other day.

Siegbert: Oh! How did you like it?

Avatar: It was lovely! Each picture was prettier than the last.

Siegbert: If you liked that one, I'm sure you'll enjoy some of the others I
have. I'll bring them by sometime.

Avatar: Thank you! I'd love to see them.

Siegbert: ...

Avatar: Is something wrong, Siegbert? You seem to be a bit preoccupied.

Siegbert: Ah, I apologize. I've just found myself consumed by some things
lately.

Avatar: You know that I'm always available to talk, if you need to.

Siegbert: That's very kind of you... Perhaps I could take you up on that
offer? Right now?

Avatar: Certainly!

Siegbert: Do you think I am of any use here?

Avatar: What do you mean?

Siegbert: I'm worried that I am not living up to my potential, as my father's
son. On second thought, forget I said anything. I won't fix anything by
whining. Any time I spend worrying would be much better used working toward a
solution. I'm sure that's what my father does, so I should follow his
example...

Avatar: Siegbert, sometimes it's good to stop and worry for a little bit.

Siegbert: But I'm sure my father never lets his issues slow him down...

Avatar: Knowing Xander, that could very well be true, but... You are not your
father, Siegbert. You don't have to be exactly like him. Why not take time to
worry over things?

Siegbert: Are you sure?

Avatar: I'm positive.

Siegbert: Thank you. It's...comforting to hear someone say that. This is the
first time I've ever talked about my worries with anyone. There's something
about you that makes it easier, Avatar. I'm glad we met.
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Siegbert A

Siegbert: Pardon me, Avatar. Could I have a moment of your time?

Avatar: Sure. What do you need?

Siegbert: Well... Hah, this is requiring a bit more courage than I thought...

Avatar: The way you say that makes me worry...

Siegbert: I'm sorry! I didn't mean to! *whew* All right. You just...have to
promise me you won't laugh.

Avatar: Now why would I ever laugh at you, Siegbert?

Siegbert: I don't know, Avatar! I'm not used to showing weakness in front of
others... I wanted to...show you this...

Avatar: A...picture? It certainly has a lot of character. Is this something
you drew yourself?

Siegbert: ...Yes. But I'm a little ashamed with how it turned out. I thought
though, since you enjoyed the book I shared with you... You might like to see
one of my drawings, sort of inspired by it.

Avatar: This is everyone sitting around a bonfire, right? I think it's pretty
charming, really.

Siegbert: Do you really?! I feel like I can't draw the way I really want to
yet...

Avatar: Just looking at this picture, I can feel warm feelings bubbling up
inside me.

Siegbert: You're too kind, Avatar. Thank you. Talking to you really helps,
you know? I already feel like it's not such a bad thing to show my weaknesses
to other people. I've been very focused on living up to my father's
greatness. Knowing that I'll be king someday, I want to do everything to make
Father proud.

Avatar: Siegbert...

Siegbert: But I realize, just like you said, that I don't need to be like
him. Your words have really lifted my spirits. So, even though it's a very
early picture... I wanted you to see what I can do. I wanted you to see me as
I am.

Avatar: Thank you.

Siegbert: Avatar, I hope that I can continue to be vulnerable with you. I
would really appreciate it.

Avatar: Of course. I'm here for you, Siegbert, in any way you need me.

Siegbert: Thanks.
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Siegbert S

Avatar: Oh, hello there, Siegbert! Are you drawing?

Siegbert: What the-! Avatar?!

Avatar: I'm sorry! I didn't mean to scare you.

Siegbert: Oh, no! It's OK, you didn't scare me. At least, not too much! It's
just...you either have the best or the worst possible timing. I'm not sure...

Avatar: What do you mean? Is everything all right?

Siegbert: Oh, everything's perfect! Don't mind me!

Avatar: Wait... Is that a picture of me you've got there?

Siegbert: Y-yeah, it is... I just finished it, actually.

Avatar: Awww, you drew us holding hands.

Siegbert: I was trying to decide when the best time to give it to you would
be. It seems like Fate decided for me, though!

Avatar: Oh, you drew this for me?

Siegbert: Yes. Will you accept it?

Avatar: Of course!

Siegbert: I've named this drawing, too.

Avatar: You've already given it a title? What is it?

Siegbert: It's called..."Stronger Together." You know, Avatar, I actually
drew this because of something I wanted to ask you. I see how much you've
made me a better person, and...I want us to be together.

Avatar: What?!

Siegbert: Avatar, I want to be by your side, holding your hand just like in
this picture. That's what I kept in mind as I drew this.

Avatar: Oh, Siegbert...

Siegbert: I...I love you with all my heart!

Avatar: Oh!

Siegbert: Just like in this picture, I think we can make each other stronger
in real life. What do you say?

Avatar: Hmm... This picture... There's one small thing missing. Can I borrow
your pencil?

Siegbert: Of course.

Avatar: I'm just going to add a little bit to this picture. Here...and
here...and this...

Siegbert: Now we're...surrounded by smiling stick figures?

Avatar: I'm not great at drawing people. But I want a relationship where
everyone around us is happy, too. Not just us.

Siegbert: Oh, Avatar! If that's your only concern, then consider it done!

Avatar: That's a promise now, Siegbert. I'll hold you to it!

Siegbert: Of course. I'd never break my word.

(Live2D Confession)
Siegbert: I'm still full of shortcomings, but someday, I promise I'll be a
man who deserves your company. I can do anything if it's for you, my love.
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A2. Forrest C

Avatar: Working on something, Forrest?

Forrest: Good day, Avatar. I'm putting the final touches on embroidering this
dress. Here...the last rose is complete. Go on- see for yourself. It's a
little more effort, but these fine details can absolutely transform a work.

Avatar: You're right-it's exquisite. I'd rank it with the finest needlework
I've seen.

Forrest: Oh, you flatter me. Anybody with a spool of thread and some time
could do this much. Though if you like it, I could embroider a few cute
embellishments on your outfits.

Avatar: Hmmm...that's a very tempting offer. Forgive me for saying so, but
it's hard to see you as anything but a young lady.

Forrest: Is that strange to you? I can't imagine myself any other way. Ever
since I was small, I've worn the clothes that enchanted me most.

Avatar: It's not strange at all. I admire your boldness in expressing
yourself.

Forrest: Is that really and truly how you feel?

Avatar: I promise. Objectively speaking, you look amazing in that outfit.

Forrest: You're very kind, Avatar. Hmm, come to think of it... Would you
object if I sewed you a new dress? Not that there's anything wrong with what
you're wearing now, but... I think you would look very chic in a frilled
skirt!

Avatar: I'd love that! I'm not as sure as you that I'd wear it well, but...
if you have the time, I'd be honored to own one of your creations.
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Forrest B

Avatar: Headed out, Forrest?

Forrest: Yes, I was making a trip into town to stock up on fabrics.

Avatar: Glad I caught you, because I need to do some shopping, too. Want to
go together?

Forrest: Together? As in...both of us? You and me?

Avatar: Is there another meaning I'm unfamiliar with...?

Forrest: N-no, it's just...well, I'd be delighted to have your company,
but... I don't want to stir up any commotion.

Avatar: What do you mean?

Forrest: Well, it shouldn't be a problem, I suppose. As long as I don't open
my mouth, people will just assume I'm a girl. I wouldn't want you to be
embarrassed when folks discover I'm a boy.

Avatar: I'm not worried about what anyone thinks.

Forrest: ...Well, I appreciate that. But might I get your honest opinion?

Avatar: Always.

Forrest: I've always dressed however I feel, and back home people respected
that. Here I find that's not always the case, and my clothing makes it harder
to fit in.

Avatar: Hmm. You do dress ostentatiously, for a man or a woman, but... some
people simply grew up sheltered and have trouble with the unfamiliar.

Forrest: Yes. It doesn't happen everywhere, but I catch people staring
sometimes. And once I've noticed, I wonder what other judgments they make.
Who else they hurt.

Avatar: I wish I could say you're just overthinking things, but...I know it's
not that simple. Even if you're comfortable with yourself, the world around
you may need to grow.

Forrest: Quite...

Avatar: But.

Forrest: Hmm?

Avatar: However anyone else reacts, I want you to know that we will accept
you as you are. Hold to that, when things seem uncertain.

Forrest: Thank you, Avatar.

Avatar: Now, are you ready to shop?

Forrest: Lead the way!
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Forrest A

Forrest: Avatar...

Avatar: Hello, Forrest. What's on your mind?

Forrest: I have a gift for you, if it's something you would want. Here...

Avatar: Huh...an angel patch?

Forrest: Yes! I sewed it myself. It's a little touch of Forrest you can add
to whatever you like. You've been kind enough to go on outings with me,
regardless of what people think... I wanted to show you how much I
appreciated that.

Avatar: Thank you, Forrest. I'll take good care of it. The threadwork is so
detailed. Not that I'd expect any less from our master tailor.

Forrest: Heehee...you're too kind. I could do more in this vein for you, if
you'd like.

Avatar: Really?

Forrest: Yes. A sleek fox or a fluffy rabbit... Maybe a moon encircled by
stars. Oh, or! Remember how I offered to make you a frilly dress? What might
be even better is if I made one covered in darling patches. Not too cloying,
though... Maybe a six-gore skirt without the ruffles would do well. Ahh, I
can picture it now! And I'm picturing it looking adorable on you, Avatar.
What do you say?

Avatar: Y-you're sure about this?

Forrest: Yes! I guarantee it!

Avatar: If you're sure, then...why not? I'm game.

Forrest: You won't regret this!

Avatar: Haha...you get this sparkle in your eyes whenever the subject of
clothing comes up.

Forrest: I simply can't help myself! You know I'm not ashamed of the way I
dress, Avatar. And I feel I should show that confidence and pride in public.
The only way the world will grow more tolerant is to see people like me.
..See us living, loving, and being both our unique selves and quite
ordinary. When we're not invisible, we can become part of the pattern-woven
into the fabric.

Avatar: Well said, Forrest. Your passion makes you so vibrant and full of
life. I think you're at least as splendid as any of your creations.

Forrest: Why, thank you, Avatar!
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Forrest S

Forrest: Avatar! Be a dear and try this on, when you have a spare moment.

Avatar: A hairpin? Did you make this too?

Forrest: I have talents in more than needlework, you see. It was made just
for you. Ah...just as I'd hoped, it brings out your eyes magnificently. I
made a matching necklace, if you wouldn't mind trying this on as well.

Avatar: Go right ahead.

Forrest: Why, it looks perfect on you!

Avatar: Haha, thank you. But you didn't have to do all this for me... That
lovely dress with all the patches was enough for me.

Forrest: That was something of a test run for what I really wanted to put
together. There's another dress for you in this bag. I...I put everything I
had into this one.

Avatar: Hmm? O-OK... Good heavens! Is...is this...a wedding dress?!

Forrest: I think you'd look wonderful walking down the aisle in it. Will you
marry me, Avatar?

Avatar: Come again?!

Forrest: The hairpin, necklace, and dress are all part of a wedding ensemble.
I love you more than anyone else in the entire world. I can't imagine anyone
else loving you as much as I do. Won't you please be my very own princess?

Avatar: Forrest...

Forrest: I crafted a ring for you as well. Will you accept it...?

Avatar: ...

Forrest: Your silence says everything. I suppose you can't see yourself with
a man like me...

Avatar: Don't be so sure. Granted, you look to me like a young lady on the
outside, which isn't usually my type.

Forrest: But?

Avatar: But you have a noble heart. Your passion, drive, and consideration
for others... I couldn't ask for anything more in a man.

Forrest: Then...that means...

Avatar: I accept your dress, your ring, your necklace. I accept your
proposal. I accept you, Forrest, in every way.

Forrest: Avatar! Thank you, thank you... I swear I'll make you happy!

Avatar: I hope I can do the same for you.

Forrest: Gracious me, I haven't a moment to lose. I must set to work on
another dress!

Avatar: What's wrong with this one? Didn't we just establish it looks fine on
me?

Forrest: Yours is taken care of, yes. But I still need to make one for
myself!

Avatar: Hmph. You're going to look better than me at my own wedding, aren't
you.

Forrest: Wouldn't it be stranger if I didn't?

Avatar: ...Good point. It's part of what I find so charming about you. Then
shall we both wear your fashions as we swear our love to each other?

Forrest: Gladly!

(Live2D Confession)
Forrest: I love you for you who are. As I know you love me. What a lovely
pair we make. May love always triumph over ignorance.
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A2. Percy C

Percy: Hyah! Wha-bammy! Take that!

Avatar: Hello, Percy. Boning up on your axe skills?

Percy: Yep!

Avatar: Your devotion to your training is very admirable. Do you ever take a
day off?

Percy: Nope! I want to be a great knight like my dad as soon as possible. If
I'm gonna do that, I hafta practice every day, right? Oh! I just had an idea.
Maybe you could help me train! Whaddaya say?

Avatar: Of course! I'd be delighted to help you.

Percy: Woohoo! OK, then grab a sword and let's duke it out! The first to
score four points wins!

Avatar: All right. I won't go easy on you though.

Percy: I wouldn't ask for anything less!

Avatar: En garde! Hey...wait a minute. Those clouds sure are coming in quick.
Why is the sky green...? Oh no. Percy! Quick! We have to take cover!

Percy: *plonk* Take that!

Avatar: Huh?

Percy: *kabonk* Aaaand that! And this! *plink-plonk* Wow. I won...against
Avatar... I'M A CHAMPIONNNNNNN!

Avatar: OK, yeah, sure, but forget about that! We need to seek shelter
before- Before... Huh. The tornado disappeared. What just happened?

Percy: OK, round two! ReadysetGO! *kabonk*

Avatar: Percy! Cut it out!
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Percy B

Percy: Hi, Avatar.

Avatar: Percy? What's wrong? You're looking a bit glum. Don't you normally
practice your blade work this time of day?

Percy: Yeah. But I'm not even gonna bother practicing anymore. Even if I
don't practice, I always win anyways.

Avatar: What do you mean?

Percy: I mean I always win because I'm just really, really lucky. You saw it
yourself, remember? Like when we fought the other day.

Avatar: Wait, you mean the tornado that distracted me and went away?

Percy: Yeah! And it gave me the perfect chance I needed to win. That's
exactly the sort of thing I mean. Stuff like that always happens when I spar.
The second I'm about to lose, the blade of their sword snaps. Or a mole pops
out of the ground and they trip! Or a sinkhole swallows them up. That's how I
always win. By luck. Not skill.

Avatar: So that's it? You're just gonna stop practicing?

Percy: Can you blame me?! No matter how much I try, it's pointless. No one
will ever acknowledge my skills. They'll just blame it all on luck. And the
worst part is that they'll be right.

Avatar: Tell me again what you want to be someday.

Percy: Huh? I want to be a great knight like my dad.

Avatar: What is it about your dad that makes you think he's a great knight?

Percy: He's super determined, and he'll fight with all he's got to overcome
any obstacle!

Avatar: And do you think you could be like that if you didn't train and work
hard?

Percy: ...No, I guess not. That stuff comes from the inside.

Avatar: Exactly.

Percy: Thanks, Avatar. I guess I'll keep training after all. I'll practice
lots and lots and work hard each day. And someday, I'll show everyone that I
can be a great knight too! I promise!

Avatar: I believe in you, Percy. I think you'll be a legend someday.
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Percy A

Percy: Hah! Ahhhh! GAAAAAAH!

Avatar: Percy! I see you're back to practicing again.

Percy: Mhm! Can't become a gallant knight relying on luck alone!

Avatar: Got that right! Would you like to train with me again today?

Percy: Sure! That'd be great!

Avatar: All right! I won't lose this time!

Percy: Time to show off the results of my training! HYAH! Take that!

Avatar: Ack! You're stronger than I'd thought! But I'm just getting started!
Take this! Hm? What's...that? BIRDS! Biiiirds! They're coming right at us!
There must be hundreds of them!

Percy: Hey! Eyes on me!

Avatar: I-I know, but- GAH! And now cats?! Where did they even come from?!
They're...they're tickling my feet. I can't move!

Percy: Take that! *kabonk*

Avatar: Towels! I'm drowning in towels! NO! Not locusts! AGGHH! Why
beeeeeees! Wha-my cape! It's wrapped around me! I'm gonna trip- GAHHHHH!

Percy: You're wide open! *thwack*

Avatar: Aww. I lost again...

Percy: I won! I won! Woohoo! Though...I probably had some help from my good
luck again.

Avatar: W-well, they DO say luck is just another skill, right? But I have to
say, that first blow you landed was masterful. I believe you've improved.

Percy: You mean it?! For real?

Avatar: I mean it. You've definitely improved.

Percy: Wow! Thanks, Avatar! I hope you'll keep training with me!

Avatar: Of course. I'd be delighted!
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Percy S

Percy: Avatar!

Avatar: Hello, Percy. What's wrong? You look out of breath.

Percy: Um...well... I was hoping you'd take this!

Avatar: Is that a toy ring?

Percy: Yep, it's the best I can do right now, but maybe someday I can get you
a better one. I just really wanted to get something for you. W-WAH!
(Percy falls)

Avatar: Percy! Are you OK?!

Percy: Whoops! I fell! Sorry! Hey, wait. Where's my ring?

Avatar: I think that bird just grabbed it and flew over there.

Percy: What?! No! Give it back! Give it back! Oh! Hooray! It dropped it! Er.
Wait. This isn't the ring I had. Oh wow! It's a real ring! Score!

Avatar: You really are the luckiest guy in the world.

Percy: OK, now hold out your hand! Ta-da! It's yours now!

Avatar: Thank you very much for the gift, but what's the occasion?

Percy: Oh! Right! Um, I just wanted to tell you I like you a lot, Avatar!

Avatar: What?!

Percy: I always suspected I was the luckiest person in the world, but now I
know it! After all, I got to meet you! So, how do you feel about me? Will you
go out with me?

Avatar: I don't think you're the luckiest person in the world.

Percy: Huh?

Avatar: That honor is mine. I'm certain. To have someone like you care so
deeply for me...

Percy: You mean-

Avatar: Of course. I'll be yours if you'll have me, Percy.

Percy: WOOHOO! Yay! Yeah-hah!

Avatar: Teehee. How about we go on our first date right now?

Percy: Sounds good to me!

(Live2D Confession)
Percy: Oh, gosh, I really am lucky! I get to marry you AND ride a dragon
every day! Can Ace sleep in our room?
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A2. Ignatius C

Avatar: Hello, Ignatius. What are you looking at?

Ignatius: Hmm? Avatar? Sorry. I was just lost in thought.

Avatar: Oh. Well, sorry for interrupting you. Have a good day!

Ignatius: Wait.

Avatar: Hmm? What's wrong?

Ignatius: Look at that wall.

Avatar: What about it?

Ignatius: Don't you think that stain looks a bit like a creepy face?

Avatar: I suppose so, now that you mention it. It's just a water stain,
though.

Ignatius: I'm sure you're right. A water stain. Of course. Pardon me.

Avatar: Pardon you for what?

Ignatius: I'm sure it's nothing...but would you mind terribly taking a closer
look?

Avatar: At the wall? Why me? Can't you do it yourself?

Ignatius: I have, uh, some other things to attend to.

Avatar: Ignatius. Are you scared of that stain?

Ignatius: Don't be foolish! I'd never be scared of a mere stain. THAT, on the
other hand, might be a demon trapped in the physical world. So, yeah, I'm a
little bit scared of it.

Avatar: Riiiight. Well, I have some things to do, so I'll see you later,
Ignatius.
(Avatar leaves)

Ignatius: *whimper*
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Ignatius B

Ignatius: Hey, Avatar. Can I ask you a question? Is there anything that
frightens you?

Avatar: Yes, of course. I'm frightened every time I go into battle. What
about you, Ignatius? Please tell me you weren't REALLY scared of that wall.

Ignatius: Well... There are a few things that make me pretty uncomfortable.

Avatar: Supernatural things?

Ignatius: I don't believe in supernatural things. But, unfortunately, that
hasn't stopped me from fearing them.

Avatar: I see. It's a bit unexpected coming from you.

Ignatius: Are you laughing at me?

Avatar: No, of course not. Fear is normal. Healthy, even. Fear can keep you
alive in battle.

Ignatius: Well, I wish my fears were more rational. How do you face your
fears, Avatar?

Avatar: Anytime I have to do something that frightens me... I think about the
people who matter most in this world. When I remember what I'm fighting for,
I feel a little braver.

Ignatius: Yes, that sounds great for real, rational fears. I'm not sure
whether it'll work on ghosts and wiggly bugs, though.

Avatar: We'll never know unless we try it out. C'mon!

Ignatius: I don't like the sound of this. What do you have in mind?

Avatar: There are some ruins not far from here that are supposed to be
haunted. Every night, the local villagers claim they can hear a voice-a woman
sobbing. I'm sure it's just the wind, but why don't we go investigate?

Ignatius: Why don't we leave well enough alone? That sounds terrifying!

Avatar: But aren't you curious? Whoooo... WHOOOO! That's what it probably
sounds like!

Ignatius: Please, Avatar, I can't take it!
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Ignatius A

Avatar: Hello, Ignatius. Spending a little time staring down that demonic
wall stain?

Ignatius: Yep.

Avatar: Does that mean you've conquered your fear of the supernatural?

Ignatius: I wouldn't say conquered, no. But I am working on it. I do know
that this is just a stain. I've watched it long enough to be certain.

Avatar: That's great! Facing your fears isn't easy. How are you doing with
ghosts and bugs?

Ignatius: I still don't like them very much. But, like I said, I'm working on
it. There is something else that's been bothering me.

Avatar: Oh?

Ignatius: I think I can deal with my irrational fears. But you made me
realize something. You spoke about how you think of your friends and family
before battles... You said this gives you strength. I've found it terrifies
me more than anything else!

Avatar: Oh, Ignatius...I didn't mean for my speech to have that effect.

Ignatius: It's not your fault. But I'm more scared than ever of losing a
friend. Just think about it!

Avatar: I feel the same way, Ignatius. But this war isn't over. We don't know
what will happen to any of us.

Ignatius: I know. And in a strange way, I feel stronger than I did before. I
feel like I have the courage to protect the people who are important to me.
Even if I have to sacrifice myself.

Avatar: Let's hope it never comes to that. But I'm glad to hear about your
resolve. I think you're plenty brave, Ignatius.

Ignatius: Well, thank you, Avatar. Your friendship is what has made me
stronger.
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Ignatius S

Ignatius: Avatar...I need to speak with you.

Avatar: Ignatius? What is it?

Ignatius: *sigh*

Avatar: What's wrong? You've gone as white as a ghost. Er, perhaps I could
have phrased that better.

Ignatius: Don't worry. This has nothing to do with ghosts.

Avatar: What, then?

Ignatius: I'm just...nervous.

Avatar: Ignatius, you have nothing to be nervous about. It's just me! Go on.
What's on your mind?

Ignatius: Very well. Look at this.

Avatar: Um...your fist is completely clenched. I can't see what you're
holding.

Ignatius: I see. Well, let me just open my fingers... HRRRRGH!

Avatar: Ignatius! Your hand is shaking! What are you holding? It's not...some
strange bug, is it?

Ignatius: A bug? Where? Get it off! Get it off!

Avatar: Argh! Just open your hand already!

Ignatius: OK, here goes nothing...

Avatar: Oh! It's a ring. It's beautiful.

Ignatius: Avatar...will you marry me?

Avatar: Oh!

Ignatius: I promise to protect you until the end of my days. So, um, what do
you say?

Avatar: Ignatius...

Ignatius: Um, could I get an answer at some point here? I think I'm close to
passing out...

Avatar: You promise to protect me?

Ignatius: Yes, I promise.

Avatar: What if a ghost attacks me? Will you protect me then?

Ignatius: You're...you're joking, right? Because ghosts don't exist. But if
they did, and one was attacking you... that ghost would not be long for this
world. Er, I mean... You know what I mean.

Avatar: I do, Ignatius. I do.

Ignatius: Wait, you mean you know what I mean? Or you'll marry me?

Avatar: Both, of course!

(Live2D Confession)
Ignatius: I used to be afraid of commitment. And then I met you.
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A2. Gunter C

Avatar: Ah, Gunter, there you are.

Gunter: Lady Avatar...

Avatar: I didn't see you around camp; I was starting to get worried.

Gunter: No need to worry. Old men like me just prefer to relax alone
sometimes.

Avatar: I see...

Gunter: By the way, Lady Avatar...do you recognize this ball?

Avatar: Hm? Oh... Wait, I do! This is the ball we used to play catch with!
This brings back memories...

Gunter: It's seen better days, but it's still in pretty good condition, don't
you think?

Avatar: It really is; I'm impressed. I didn't realize that you'd kept it
after all this time.

Gunter: I could never bring myself to throw it away. It's filled with too
many memories. You know that I made this the same year I began serving you?
We played so many games of catch with it.

Avatar: It really does stir up all those old memories.

Gunter: How does a round of catch sound to you? For old times' sake.

Avatar: I'd love to!

Gunter: Excellent. I have a few tasks to deal with today, but we'll play
sometime soon?

Avatar: I look forward to it.
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Gunter B

Avatar: Hey, Gunter! I'm here to play!

Gunter: Excellent. I just finished my warm-up exercises, too.

Avatar: I stretched before I came over, so we can get started right away.
Hmmm... Do you think this is too close?

Gunter: We can probably start at about five paces and back up as we get
going.

Avatar: Sounds good! So...here then!

Gunter: Perfect. Ready, Lady Avatar?

Avatar: I'm always ready!

Gunter: Then...catch!

Avatar: Ha, I got it! That was simple enough.

Gunter: Well done! I see you haven't lost your touch at all.

Avatar: Hah, or your throws are deliberately easy for me to catch!

Gunter: You mean unlike the ones you throw to me? I'm liable to pull
something with how far I have to reach to catch them.

Avatar: Oh, you mean like...this?!

Gunter: Ouch, that was a fast throw! My hand actually stings from catching
it.

Avatar: Faster than when I was little?

Gunter: By leaps and bounds, for sure. I wasn't certain I would be able to
catch it. If you keep that up, I won't be able to play for long. Catch!

Avatar: And right back at you!

Gunter: Well done. Heh, this is rather enjoyable, actually.

Avatar: Agreed. I'm glad it still feels like we can connect just by tossing
the ball around.

Gunter: It's strange, is it not?
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Gunter A

Avatar: I'm back for more, Gunter!

Gunter: I had a feeling you'd be back. Do you need to stretch, or are you
ready?

Avatar: Ready as I'll ever be! There's no way I'm missing one of your throws!

Gunter: All right, then. Here we go.

Avatar: And easily caught. I have to say, Gunter, you have excellent form and
follow-through. You know, I just remembered... Wasn't this ball made from a
whip?

Gunter: It was indeed. A pretty odd choice for material, I know...

Avatar: Gunter... Would you be willing to tell me a few stories from when I
was growing up? I still have a lot of holes in my memory from when I was
little.

Gunter: Of course. But you'll have to pay attention to the ball at the same
time! Did I ever tell you how come I made this ball from a whip? No... King
Garon was in an especially foul mood one day. He summoned me and handed me a
whip. "You must teach Avatar to behave!" he said, almost yelling.

Avatar: Was I truly that problematic?

Gunter: Not in the least, in fact. But you were really closed off around
everyone. King Garon was greatly displeased by that. So I took the whip from
him, and I made my way to your room. I thought I was ready, but one look at
your face... I turned right around, returned to my room, and broke that whip
down into leather. And that's what this ball is made from.

Avatar: What an unexpected turn! You turned something meant to punish me into
a toy.

Gunter: Indeed. I knew that striking you wouldn't ever get you to open up to
anyone. So I came up with a different method-one that used this ball. I
returned to your room sometime later, and I rolled the ball over to you.

Avatar: Which I immediately picked up, examined, and threw back to you.

Gunter: Oh, you remember this part? Good.

Avatar: Of course! No sooner did you catch it than you were throwing it back
to me again. Something about such a simple game was really fun to me. I
suppose that was when I started to see you as a father figure...

Gunter: You... You are much too kind. Ah, now look what you've made me do.

Avatar: Gunter! It's rare that you miss a catch.

Gunter: My sincerest apologies. There was...something in my eye.

Avatar: Getting sentimental in your old age? Hang on, I'll get you a
handkerchief.
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Gunter S

Avatar: Gunter, I'm ready for another game of catch. What do you say?

Gunter: Certainly. However, I'd like to revive a deal we had when you were
growing up.

Avatar: Oh? What deal are you talking about?

Gunter: The one where, if you missed a catch, you'd have to do as I
instructed.

Avatar: Oh, I remember this deal. You always used this when I was refusing to
study or train...

Gunter: Exactly. I'll throw more and more difficult passes, and you have to
catch them. We can work out some reward later if you catch them all, but I
doubt you will.

Avatar: That sounds like fun to me. Let's do it!

Gunter: I imagine you'll have no trouble with a normal throw, so... Try and
catch...this!

Avatar: What the- You threw it straight up!

Gunter: And with the sun overhead, you'll have a bit of trouble, I bet...

Avatar: I think I... Awwww! It got away from me...

Gunter: Hahaha. That one always got you. You haven't changed a bit.

Avatar: I can't believe I didn't remember that trick. You used it so often,
too...

Gunter: And since you missed, you must answer a question I have for you.

Avatar: All right, ask away.

Gunter: Is there anyone in camp that you have particularly strong feelings
for?

Avatar: Wh-what? Why would you ask that?

Gunter: Ah, I'm the one who is asking questions.

Avatar: That's fair... There is someone in camp, yes...

Gunter: Really? I see. Then... Tell me, milady, who is this person?

Avatar: You really want to know, Gunter? It's... Well, it's you.

Gunter: It is?! Lady Avatar, I had no idea. I had no idea you felt the same
as I do.

Avatar: Gunter, do you mean...?

Gunter: I care very deeply for you. I kept it to myself because you are my
liege, though. I thought for sure that I would be taking these feelings to my
grave, but... Hearing you say that you cared for me... I couldn't remain
silent. Ah, that felt so good to finally say. I'm sorry if it is too much to
take in at once.

Avatar: Gunter, you should throw the ball again.

Gunter: Excuse me, milady?

Avatar: If I don't catch it, you'll have to ask something of me again... And
I can guess that it will be "Can we be together?"

Gunter: Avatar...

Avatar: It's all or nothing, Gunter! You'd better throw that ball really
high!

Gunter: Very well. This ball may well touch the sun before it comes back!

(Live2D Confession)
Gunter: I think you missed that one on purpose, but I suppose I have to ask
now: Will you please... marry me?
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A2. Shura C

Shura: ...

Avatar: Ah. So this is where you've been hiding.

Shura: Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Why are you way out here? You know that everyone else eats in the
mess hall, right?You should come over and sup with us nsometime.

Shura: I'm fine here, thank you. I appreciate your graciousness in allowing
me to travel with you, milady. But as a former outlaw, I don't think I am fit
to dine at your table.

Avatar: What? Of course you're fit to do so. And I'm sure the others would
all agree.

Shura: That's very kind of you. Regardless, I would prefer to remain alone.

Avatar: Why?

Shura: It is best I remain in the shadows as much as possible.

Avatar: In the shadows? What are you talking\nabout?

Shura: My face is not unknown. Many people recognize me as an outlaw. If it
became widely known I was part of your group, it would damage your good
names.Even if the mess hall is not exactly public, it is still large, and
rumors spread.A soldier may write to their family, who would then tell their
village, and so on.

Avatar: I don't think-

Shura: You cannot deny that the possibility exists,can you? I have no
intention of allowing my presence to hurt your cause. Please try to
understand.

Avatar: Shura...

Shura: Now, go rejoin your people. I am sure they are missing you.

Avatar: A-all right. I will. Good day.

Shura: Good day, milady.
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Shura B

Shura: Wa...

Avatar: Alone as usual, I see.

Shura: You're very kind, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Hmm?

Shura: You are very generous with your time and attention. Most royalty is
not so giving.

Avatar: I-I don't- I mean, I haven't done anything special. You are an ally
and as important to our cause as anyone else.I try to make sure I do not
overlook any of the people we fight with.

Shura: Ally I may be, but I still must insist you avoid my company off the
battlefield.

Avatar: Shura-

Shura: I only wish to ensure your honor is not tarnished.

Avatar: Do you really feel so much shame about your past as an outlaw?

Shura: Of course I do. You would feel the same. It's still strange to me...
that I would wind up serving royalty after all I've done.

Avatar: But all you did you did to survive, right?

Shura: Do you think that excuses me? I murdered people for their coin. People
who had done no wrong at all. A decent person would have chosen death over
this.

Avatar: ...Shura, would you do me a favor? Spend some time talking to the
others.

Shura: What for?

Avatar: I think it is important-more important for you than most-that you
form new bonds.

Shura: New bonds?

Avatar:Yes. I feel it would do you a lot of good.

Shura: Have you not heard a thing I've said?

Avatar: Of course I heard. And I am giving you my judgment. I agree that it's
important to remember and reflect on the mistakes we've made.
However, sometimes it can become a weight too heavy for one person to bear.
They need others to help them shoulder the load and carry on.
At least, I know this was true for me.

Shura: For you?

Avatar: Yes. And for others as well. There are many in our company with pasts
they would prefer erased.

Shura: Truly?

Avatar: Yes. And they have all found comfort and strength in their comrades.

Shura: I see. Well, if you insist, I will try talking with some of the
others.

Avatar: I do.

Shura: Very well. Thank you for your advice, Lady Avatar.
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Shura A

Shura: Lady Avatar, do you have a moment?

Avatar: Oh, Shura. What is it?

Shura: I tried talking with some of the others like you suggested.

Avatar: Oh? I'm glad to hear it! How did it go?

Shura: You were correct. I'm not the only one weighed down by the past.

Avatar: So you now understand why I asked you to talk to them?

Shura: Yes. I feel like I have learned anew the value of companionship. It
helps you see things from other perspectives. You learn things. Seeing our
comrades work through their struggles, I realized I could do  the same. And
that I in fact should do the same. I should not worry about damaging your
honor or that of your comrades. I should be focusing upon what I can do to
help.

Avatar: Shura...

Shura: After all, the walls of Kohga still must be rebuilt. And self-pity
makes for poor bricks.

Avatar: I believe in you, Shura.

Shura: Heh.

Avatar: Something funny?

Shura: Oh, no. Not really. I just never expected to hear myself talk like
this again.I sound like a bushy-tailed, optimistic little youngster.

Avatar: There's nothing wrong with a little optimism. Takes a little gray out
of your hair, doesn't it?

Shura: Ha! I wish. Anyways, thank you for helping me to remember what's
really important. If you ever need anything from now on,please know you can
rely on me.

Avatar: Thank you. I will be counting on you.
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Shura S

Shura:...

Avatar: Shura? You look distressed.

Shura: Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Yes? You know you can tell me anything.

Shura: Yes, I know, but it's not...

Avatar: Er. Did you catch a cold, then?

Shura: No, I'm in perfect health.

Avatar: So what's bothering you?

Shura: Do you have a dream?

Avatar: A dream?

Shura: For a long time, I lost sight of my dreams. When you are so focused on
survival, you don't have time for dreams. But after I met you, they came back
to me, nstronger and more vivid than ever. The dream of a reborn Kohga has
filled me with new life. But there is another dream that has come to me as
well. I know it is one that will never come true. And yet... I cannot seem to
give it up.

Avatar: Shura, I don't believe there are dreams that can't come true.

Shura: That's very naive of you, if you don't mind my saying so, milady. I'm
too old to believe in such fantasies.

Avatar: Then maybe you should have someone who isn't? Someone who believes in
you. Someone who you can share your dream with.

Shura: Someone I can share my dreams with?

Avatar: Yes. Maybe even someone like...me. What is your other dream, Shura?

Shura: Avatar, will you be with me?

Avatar: Huh?

Shura: In my dreams, you are there with me when I rebuild Kohga. In my
dreams, we live the rest of our lives together, in peace. You see... I have
fallen in love with you. And I dream you will return my love.

Avatar: You what?!

Shura: Avatar, do you share this dream with me?

Avatar: Shura...

Shura: I-it is all right if you do not wish to. I understand-

Avatar: I think it's a beautiful dream.

Shura: Then...

Avatar: Yes, I would love to share in your dreams. I am yours, if you will be
mine.

Shura: Avatar...thank you. We still have a long road ahead of us... But
together, I know we have nothing to fear.

Avatar: I feel the same way.

Shura: I am glad to hear it. And I promise you, I will do whatever it takes
to help your dreams come true.

(Live2D Confession)
Shura: This dream was built to last. No matter where the future takes us...
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A2. Izana C

Izana: Lady Avatar! Fancy meeting you here!

Avatar: I was hoping to run into you. I heard a rumor that you can tell
people's fortunes.

Izana: Girl, that is no rumor! I am a whiz at reading the future. Would you
like a demo?

Avatar: Would you do that for me? Really?!

Izana: Of course! Now, let's see... Where shall we start? How about your
health? After all, if you don't have your health, you don't have anything!
Hmm... Anazi-si-emosewa! Anazi-si-emosewa!

Avatar: Wow. Telling fortunes must be complicated. There's a special chant
and everything!

Izana: Oh, no, dear. That was just for dramatic effect! It sounded legit,
didn't it?

Avatar: You made that whole thing up?

Izana: It's much more fun this way! All right. I think I have your fortune.
Hmm... Avatar, you are exhausted! What you need is a break!

Avatar: Huh? That's my fortune?

Izana: Yes, indeed! What you need is some caffeine! Care to join me for a cup
of tea?

Avatar: That's really generous of you. Are you sure you're not busy?

Izana: Nonsense! Besides...you shouldn't go around with sad, droopy eyes!

Avatar: OK. Some hot tea sounds really nice.

Izana: Splendid! Right this way, Lady Avatar. One hot tea coming up!

Avatar: Thanks, Izana.
(Izana leaves)
Avatar: Wow, he's so nice! ...But I wonder if he can actually tell </pre><pre id="faqspan-11">
fortunes... I feel like that was just a good guess! Of course I'm tired. We
all are!
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Izana B

Izana: Hello, hello! Did you enjoy your tea the other day?

Avatar: Yes, it was refreshing! Thank you. ...I was wondering. Could I get
another fortune?

Izana: Ah, yes. Of course. Shall we peer into the future today?

Avatar: That sounds exciting! Thanks, Izana! You're so nice to me!

Izana: Heehee... Don't thank me yet. Let's see what your fortune says. Oh,
my. Hmm... That is strange.

Avatar: What's wrong?

Izana: This can't be right! I seriously doubt you're going to go bankrupt!
You're royalty!

Avatar: Bankrupt?

Izana: I wouldn't worry about it, milady. If you're concerned, you could
start saving a bit.

Avatar: OK. I'll do that. ...Wow, Izana. Telling fortunes must be hard on
you.

Izana: What do you mean?

Avatar: I bet you have to give people really bad news sometimes! That must be
terrible!

Izana: Ah, Lady Avatar. You're such a kind soul.

Avatar: I'm serious! I bet that's really hard!

Izana: Don't you worry your precious little head over me! That's what charms
are for!

Avatar: Y-you mean you can ward off a bad fortune with one of your charms?

Izana: Of course! ...Oh! Would you look at the time? I've got to run!
Toodles!
(Izana leaves)

Avatar: Good-bye, Izana! ...Hmm. I hope I didn't offend him. He left in a
hurry!
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Izana A

Avatar: Izana, is something bothering you?

Izana: What do you mean?

Avatar: You ran off the other day in the middle of our conversation. Did I
offend you?

Izana: Heavens, no! You haven't been worrying your pretty little head over
me, have you?

Avatar: You left in such a hurry. I thought maybe I said something wrong.

Izana: I assure you, it was quite the opposite. Everything you said was
right. Giving people bad news can be a heavy burden, but I didn't want you to
worry.

Avatar: Of course I worry about you. You're my friend!

Izana: That is very kind of you, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: You would do the same for me! We'd support each other no matter what!
Sometimes the future looks dark, but it's not hopeless as long as we're
together!

Izana: Well, if that isn't a mood lift, I don't know what is! Thank you! I
needed that. You don't need to be a fortune-teller to know that hard times
are ahead. Still, I don't know anyone with a peppier outlook than you, Lady
Avatar.

Avatar: I know we'll get through this. Brighter days are just around the
bend! I'm sure of it!

Izana: Heehee! Look who's telling fortunes now! ...I do hope you're right.
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Izana S

Avatar: Every time Izana tells my fortune, I keep hoping he'll tell me who my
soul mate is. I have an idea, but it would be nice to hear it from him!

Izana: Helloooooo, Lady Avatar!

Avatar: Izana? Where'd you come from?!

Izana: Heehee! Sorry! I didn't mean to startle you. Maybe I can make it up to
you... Would you care for a little fortune about your love life, perhaps?
Hmm?

Avatar: *gasp* How did you know?!

Izana: Oh, do you have a question about love? We all long for that special
someone! Who will we spend our life with? Who is destined to be our soul
mate? Let's find out, shall we? Rouy-lous-etam-si- anazi...!

Avatar: These chants keep getting weirder.

Izana: ...And your soul mate is...right in front of you!

Avatar: Wha?!

Izana: Yes, it's plain as day. Your soul mate is ME! Shall we celebrate?

Avatar: You?!

Izana: You're not disappointed, are you? I've been wanting to tell you how I
felt for a while.

Avatar: Oh, Izana! I wanted it to be you, but I was afraid you'd say it was
someone else.

Izana: Does that mean-

Avatar: Yes! I love you too, Izana! I'm so glad we're soul mates!

Izana: PHEW! Yay! I was sooooooo nervous!

Avatar: What do you mean?! Aren't we fated to be together? Why would you be
nervous? You're not saying you made that whole thing up, are you?

Izana: Uh...no! Of course not! We're a match made in heaven! Seriously!

Avatar: Heehee! All right. If you say so.

Izana: Absolutely, my love!

(Live2D Confession)
Izana: We were destined to be together. I'm not even making that up...
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A2. Yukimura C

Avatar: Yukimura, could I have a moment of your time?

Yukimura: If it isn't Lady Avatar. How can I be of service?

Avatar: Well...I was wondering if you could tell me about my parents.

Yukimura: You mean King Sumeragi and Queen Mikoto?

Avatar: Yes. You served them both, right? I was hoping you'd tell me what
they were like.

Yukimura: Ah, I see. You don't have many memories of them. You were quite
young. Where shall I begin? Perhaps with King Sumeragi?

Avatar: Sure! What was he like?

Yukimura: He was hard on himself, but he treated all his subjects with
dignity and respect. It was this, more than anything, that earned him the
trust of his people. However, he was a different man with his family.

Avatar: Really? How so?

Yukimura: When he was with them, he shrugged off the mantle of the King of
Hoshido. And instead, he simply focused on being the best father he could
possibly be. I remember when you were a babe, he'd come to check on you every
day. At court, he rarely smiled, but when he was around you he never stopped
beaming. It was a heartwarming sight.

Avatar: I had no idea.

Yukimura: As for your mother, Queen Mikoto-she thought of you as her pride
and joy. If you so much as sneezed, she would dash around the castle in a mad
panic. It was always left up to me and Orochi to help calm her down. Heh.

Avatar: Haha. That sounds like a lot of work. Sorry for causing you so much
trouble.

Yukimura: Oh, not at all. I look back on those days fondly. Both of them
loved you very deeply, Lady Avatar. So. Does that help with your problem? I
imagine your sudden curiosity was brought on by some trouble. No?

Avatar: It was that easy to tell?

Yukimura: It was. But you can talk to me about it if you feel it will help.

Avatar: Both of them... Both of them died protecting me. Sometimes I think if
I had never been born, they'd still be alive.

Yukimura: Do you still feel this way?

Avatar: No... And I feel a bit better after hearing you talk about them. It
sounds like I really made them happy, which is worth something.

Yukimura: Yes, you did. That reminds me! I have something to show you.

Avatar: What is it?

Yukimura: It will take me some time to find it, so you'll just have to wait
until then.

Avatar: OK. You know where to find me.
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Yukimura B

Yukimura: Lady Avatar, I found the object I wanted to show you. It's this.

Avatar: A box? Oh! Is this a gadget of some sort?

Yukimura: Yes, that would be one way to describe it. Here, take a look.

Avatar: Is that paper inside it? What's on the paper?

Yukimura: They're pictures. You can move the lid to the right to look at
them.

Avatar: Oh! It's...

Yukimura: Your parents, yes. This is what they looked like when you were a
baby. And if you tug on this rope on the side of the box like so... it
changes to the next picture. You might think of it as an automated storybook.

Avatar: Wow! This is amazing! And they're all pictures of us!

Avatar: Did you make this, Yukimura?

Yukimura: Yes. And I drew the pictures as well. It took quite some time. I
worked on it nights on end for you.

Avatar: For me?

Yukimura: Yes. At the time, both Queen Mikoto and King Sumeragi were very
busy. It was difficult for them to find time to play with you. But they
didn't want you to feel lonely, so they asked me to make this.

Avatar: That was very kind of them.

Yukimura: After you were taken, it broke the queen's heart to see it, so I
stowed it away. I never thought I'd be showing it to you again one day as a
grown lady.

Avatar: Yukimura...I think I remember having seen some of these before. Only
just barely, but I do. Mother and Father are at my side...laughing?

Yukimura: I'm so glad you remembered. I'm sure your parents would be happy to
hear it too. So please, Lady Avatar, you must dry your tears.

Avatar: Ah! I'm sorry! I didn't even realize...

Yukimura: Don't worry about it. It's OK. Please let me know if there's
anything I can do for you. And know that if you'd like, you can come by
anytime to look at these pictures. OK?

Avatar: I'll do that. Thank you so much!
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Yukimura A

Avatar: Hello, Yukimura.

Yukimura: Ah, Lady Avatar. Have you come to look at my pictures again?

Avatar: Yes. I never get tired of looking at them. They feel so...familiar.
And warm. Happy.

Yukimura: You may take them with you, if you'd like.

Avatar: Really? Are you sure? But you've taken such good care of them all
this time.

Yukimura: They were made for you. I think it is right that you should have
them. Please, don't give it a second thought.

Avatar: Thank you, Yukimura. I'll take good care of them.

Yukimura: I'm glad you like them so much. I hope these pictures will be a
source of strength for you in these difficult times. Just as they were to me.

Avatar: What do you mean?

Yukimura: After you were taken, I would sometimes look at the pictures. I
lost my family when I was young, so looking at these always cheered me up.
You all look so happy in them. And I was, of course, very close to your
father. And when I felt short of hope, these reminded me there was good in
the world. There was still happiness, and family, and honor. Things worth
fighting to preserve.

Avatar: Yukimura... I vow to you, on these pictures-on the honor of my father
and my mother... I will protect Hoshido. I will bring peace to this world.

Yukimura: Then I once more vow to you: I will give all that I am to help you
protect Hoshido.

Avatar: Thank you. I am honored.

Yukimura: No, milady. The honor is mine.
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Yukimura S

Yukimura: Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Hello, Yukimura. What brings you here today?

Yukimura: I have something I'd like to give you. Would you take a look?

Avatar: It's a picture of the two of us. What made you want to do this?

Yukimura: I thought it would be nice to add to your picture-box. Something of
an update. To show the woman you've grown into and the bond we've formed.
What do you think?

Avatar: That's a great idea! I'll go get the box.

Yukimura: Wait-before we do that, there's something I wish to tell you.

Avatar: What is it?

Yukimura: Lady Avatar, when I drew this picture, the bond I wanted to
represent... It was not simply supposed to be that between a princess and her
advisor. Nor was it only a bond of friendship...

Avatar: What do you mean?

Yukimura: I mean that... That is to say... I love you, Lady Avatar!

Avatar: What?!

Yukimura: I wish to support you in all things. Not only as a servant, but as
your husband. When you came back to us, I saw in you the same strengths I saw
in your parents. But since then I have come to see so much more. I see
someone I could love forever. I wish to stay by your side, always at hand to
draw new memories for your picture-box. Memories that we'll make...together.
Would you like that?

Avatar: I'm so happy to hear you say that!

Yukimura: T-truly?

Avatar: Yes! As we've grown closer, I've come to feel the same way about you.
Yukimura...will you be with me?

Yukimura: Yes! Yes, of course!

Avatar: Thank you... I love you so much.

(Live2D Confession)
Yukimura: We will make new memories together every day... my love.
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A2. Fuga C

Fuga: Hiyah! Aiyah!

Avatar: Wow. Is that Chieftain Fuga over there? He broke that tree trunk in
half with his fist!

Fuga: Avatar? I see you hiding over there! Come out and show yourself!

Avatar: Oh, hello, Chieftain Fuga. I didn't mean to interrupt.

Fuga: Do not apologize. Distractions teach us to stay focused.

Avatar: That's so wise! Sometimes I wish I could follow you around and take
notes.

Fuga: I have a better idea. Why don't we train together? I'll give you some
exercises.

Avatar: Really?! You'd do that for me?

Fuga: Of course! Don't sound so surprised! Training is most effective in
teams.

Avatar: I'm sure you're right, but wouldn't you like to train with someone
more...advanced?

Fuga: I'd rather train with you, Avatar. After all, that's a legendary katana
you have. Follow my training regimen, and you'll improve. I wish Hayato had
not given up so soon.

Avatar: I promise to take it seriously!

Fuga: That's what I like to hear!
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Fuga B

Fuga: All right! That's enough for now. Let's rest.

Avatar: Whew! Thank goodness. That workout was intense!

Fuga: Here. Drink this water.

Avatar: *glug* *glug* Ahhh! ...Thanks again for training me.

Fuga: Few people can keep up with my program... Push-ups. Burpees. Yoga under
a waterfall. You've made a strong showing, but then again, you're King
Sumeragi's daughter.

Avatar: You were friends with my father, weren't you?

Fuga: He was more than my friend. He was my brother-in-arms... But I failed
him at the end. I don't deserve to call him my friend.

Avatar: That's not true! You can't blame yourself for his death! He wouldn't
want that. Besides, we both know he died because of me! If he was here, he'd
be happy to see you fighting alongside us, working for peace!

Fuga: Avatar-

Avatar: *gasp* I can't believe I blurted all that out! I shouldn't talk about
stuff I don't know.

Fuga: I'm pleased to hear you say those things.

Avatar: You are?

Fuga: Yes. You remind me of your father sometimes. He'd be proud of you. You
shouldn't blame yourself. We all grieve his loss, but he wanted to protect
you.

Avatar: Thanks, Chieftain Fuga.

Fuga: Are you rested now? We should continue training.

Avatar: I'm ready!
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Fuga A

Avatar: Chieftain Fuga! Guess what? My friend just asked if I've been working
out!

Fuga: Ah. That is good to hear.

Avatar: Well, it's all thanks to you.

Fuga: No need to thank me. You did the work. I just gave you guidance. Soon
you will not need my help anymore.

Avatar: What?! You're not giving up on our training, are you?

Fuga: I did not expect you to be so upset.

Avatar: I get it. You have better things to do with your time.

Fuga: That's not it. I enjoy training you. But I thought you'd want to train
on your own.

Avatar: No! I like working out with you. I even look forward to the push-ups!

Fuga: Do you? And what about the burpees?

Avatar: Well, no. Not so much.

Fuga: And how about the training under the waterfall?

Avatar: Actually, I really hate that part. ...But I like spending time with
you!

Fuga: ...And I with you. Years ago, I made a vow to King Sumeragi. Now, I
swear it to you. Avatar, I give you my strength always. Together, we will
protect this world.

Avatar: Thank you, Chieftain Fuga!

Fuga: Don't forget. You have many friends by your side. You do not fight
alone.
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Fuga S

Fuga: Ah. Hello, Avatar.

Avatar: I was just looking for you. Do you have time for another training
session today?

Fuga: I suppose so.

Avatar: Why do you look so disappointed? Did I do something wrong?

Fuga: No. It's just...I hoped that one day our visits would not center around
training.

Avatar: Huh?

Fuga: I enjoy sparring with you, Avatar, but I fear you come only for my
help.

Avatar: That's not true! Fuga, at first, I did come to you hoping to get
stronger. But your training regimen is over-the-top! I only stuck with it so
we could hang out!

Fuga: Really?

Avatar: Yes! My arms are sore. My legs are sore. My back is sore. I'm
exhausted!

Fuga: Ah, then I am even more impressed. You never complained.

Avatar: I didn't want to disappoint you, Fuga! I'm a little bit in awe of
you.

Fuga: ...And I am in awe of you.

Avatar: Really?

Fuga: Yes. I was drawn to your strength, but I have learned you are gentle as
well. Your kind words mended some old wounds I never thought would heal.

Avatar: I'm so glad! Fuga, I want you by my side... always.

Fuga: Then that is where I shall remain. I promise to never leave you.

(Live2D Confession)
Fuga: You are a remarkable human being. Let us be joined forever.
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A2. Rhajat C

Avatar: ...

Rhajat: *stare*

Avatar: Hello, Rhajat. Did you need something?

Rhajat: Nope. *stare*

Avatar: I see. Well, would you mind not staring at me so intently?

Rhajat: Why? I'm not making any noise or physically disturbing you.

Avatar: I suppose that's true. But it just makes me feel a little
uncomfortable. It seems every time I turn around, you're there, peeking at
me.

Rhajat: Don't worry about it. I'm just watching over you.

Avatar: But why?

Rhajat: Because you're my soul mate, of course.

Avatar: What makes you say that? We barely know each other!

Rhajat: Because you saved my life. Watching over you for the rest of yours is
the least I can do.

Avatar: I actually think that's the MOST you can do, Rhajat. And it's not
necessary. Yes, I saved your life, but you would have done the same for me.
As would anyone.

Rhajat: Uh...sure. Anyway, even if you hadn't saved my life, our fates were
already intertwined.

Avatar: How so?

Rhajat: You really don't remember? Muhahaha...this is going to be fun. I'll
be observing you even more carefully from now on...

Avatar: Well, this went poorly...
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Rhajat B

Rhajat: Heh heh...

Avatar: Ahem.

Rhajat: Hahahahahaha...

Avatar: AHEM!

Rhajat: Hee...

Avatar: You know, Rhajat...you're not as stealthy as you think you are. I can
hear you laughing!

Rhajat: I'm not laughing. I'm GIGGLING. Because following you around makes me
giddy! And because I have a secret.

Avatar: Why don't you just tell me what it is? You know you want to.

Rhajat: No, this is much more fun. Muhaha!

Avatar: Fine. I'm not going to do anything for the rest of the day. You can
just stand there and watch me do nothing if you want.

Rhajat: Ugh. Fine. If you're gonna be that way, I guess I'll spill the magic
beans.

Avatar: Great. Let's hear it.

Rhajat: Well...you've been wondering why I'm so obsessed with you...

Avatar: Because I saved your life. Right?

Rhajat: No. Because you saved my life TWICE.

Avatar: What?! How is that possible? We never met before Hayato led us to
your village.

Rhajat: Oh yes, we did... Do you remember when you came to visit my
Deeprealm? There was a wild little girl there who ran around tirelessly,
curious about everything.

Avatar: That was you?!

Rhajat: It was! I know it doesn't sound like me at all...but my whole life
changed that day. In all my youthful enthusiasm, I nearly ran myself straight
off a cliff. But you were there to catch me. It took me until the other day
to make the connection that it was you. Heh, heh...

Avatar: Gods...I do remember that! But that little girl-I mean, you... You
were so different. So...outgoing.

Rhajat: Yeah, well...that incident changed everything.

Avatar: I'm so sorry.

Rhajat: Don't be! It was the happiest day of my life. It made me realize that
life is precious and I should be a little more selfish. Hayato hated it, but
I started dabbling in the dark arts...teaching myself magic. Honestly, I owe
you everything.

Avatar: Well, you're welcome. I guess...

Rhajat: Is that all you have to say?

Avatar: I'm sorry. I'm just in shock. I might need a little time to process
this.

Rhajat: OK. See ya.

Avatar: Wait! Rhajat!

Rhajat: Yes?

Avatar: I...uh. About that time...

Rhajat: Spit it out, Avatar!

Avatar: Sorry. It's nothing. Let's talk later.

Rhajat: Hmm...
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Rhajat A

Rhajat: Avatar...I need to know something. What were you about to say the
other day?

Avatar: Oh, right. It was nothing. I was just going to apologize.

Rhajat: For...what?

Avatar: For the way I treated you when you first started stalking-I mean
WATCHING-me. I see now how much impact I've had in your life... It's totally
understandable that you'd have strong feelings toward me.

Rhajat: Understandable, huh... You're talking to me like I'm still a little
girl.

Avatar: Gah! You're right. I'm sorry again. Let's start over, shall we? I'm
Avatar-nice to meet you! Let's pretend I haven't saved your life twice.

Rhajat: Ooh, role-playing... I like it. I'm Rhajat. I like cursing people,
stalking people, and long walks through the graveyard. Heehee!

Avatar: Haha! Wait. You weren't joking, were you?

Rhajat: You're so cute when you pretend to be terrified of me. Heh, heh...

Avatar: Yes. I was pretending.
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Rhajat S

Avatar: ... I know you're following me, Rhajat. I can hear you giggling
again.

Rhajat: Heh. Aww, it's no fun if I can't surprise you every so often. Lately
you've been noticing me right away.

Avatar: Well, one should get to know her own stalker-that's what I always
say. So, did you need something?

Rhajat: Actually...yes.

Avatar: Well? Is it bad? You look upset.

Rhajat: I...I just wanted to let you know that I'm going to stop following
you around.

Avatar: Really? Why?

Rhajat: Because that's what you want, isn't it? I've been a nuisance this
whole time. That's no way to treat your hero.

Avatar: Your...hero? Gods... Rhajat, I'm so sorry to have given you the wrong
impression. To be honest...I've enjoyed having you around...pretty much all
of the time.

Rhajat: Do you mean that?

Avatar: I do. I don't know what I'd do anymore if I looked up and you weren't
there. I...I've even followed YOU around once or twice.

Rhajat: What?! And I didn't notice? Grr!

Avatar: Hah! Maybe I've learned a thing or two from you.

Rhajat: I assure you that you still have more to learn. But I'm glad to see
that you're becoming as obsessed with me as I am with you.

Avatar: Perhaps we should stop sneaking around each other like this... I'd
like to spend the rest of my life with you in plain sight.

Rhajat: Eh, that doesn't sound so great. I'd like to be stalking you at least
20 percent of the time.

Avatar: Fair enough. Will you marry me, Rhajat?

Rhajat: I will. I love you, Avatar!

(Live2D Confession)
Rhajat: I've got you right where I want you. And I'm never going to let go...
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B. Buddy Supports

Male Avatar*

B1. Jakob C

Avatar: Jakob, can we talk? I've made up my mind about something.

Jakob: Of course, milord. I am yours to mold to your whim. What is the issue?

Avatar: Well, the truth is...

Jakob: Please, do not hesitate. You have but to ask, and I will assist in any
way imaginable. For you, Lord Avatar, I would walk through fire and ice... I
would charge into an army of Faceless if you asked it of me... I would
manually extract the fangs from a dragon's jaw to prevent its biting you!

Avatar: Oh, um, thanks...Jakob. This isn't... anything like that.

Jakob: I remind you, Lord Avatar, that my talents are not limited to the
battlefield! I can cook, clean, sew, smith, demolish, or bricklay anything
you might require.

Avatar: I know you're extremely capa-

Jakob: Please forgive my immodesty... It is of course thanks to you that I am
so accomplished in the butlery arts. Now I feel there's nothing you could ask
of me that I couldn't perform with ease!

Avatar: Would you just let me finish?! I couldn't wish for a better butler
than you, Jakob. I know I can count on you for any service, big or small.

Jakob: And yet, you clearly have something to tell me that you believe I
won't want to hear...

Avatar: I want to be independent!

Jakob: Independent? ... ... Out of the question.

Avatar: What?! But...I'm an adult now. I shouldn't need your help all the
time. And hey, aren't I supposed to be the boss in this relationship?

Jakob: Yes, but your authority has limits. Among them, you may not deny my
reason to live.

Avatar: "Reason to live"? Aren't you exaggerating a little?

Jakob: Not even slightly, milord. When I was first sent to serve you, I was
incompetent to perform even simple tasks. The other servants shunned me,
since I invariably created more work for them. You were the only person who
took the time to talk with and encourage me. I will never forget the kindness
you showed me, and I will be indebted to you forever.

Avatar: Hmm... When you put it that way, I see your problem... But on the
other hand, I want to be able to do things myself so I can help the others.

Jakob: A noble goal-but not incompatible with receiving help yourself from
time to time.

Avatar: ...All right, you've made your point. Let's compromise... Teach me
how to make a pot of tea.

Jakob: Tea? Why?

Avatar: I want to learn to help everyone, including you, Jakob. I want to be
able to make tea for the person who takes such good care of me. Is that
acceptable?

Jakob: ...

Avatar: Jakob?

Jakob: I'm...so touched. To think that my liege, Lord Avatar, would feel this
way about me... ...Very well. If you insist on this act of wanton
domesticity, I will not stop you.

Avatar: Really? That's great!

Jakob: But we must be cautious. Tea is dangerous business. Make it only when
I'm nearby.

Avatar: You got it! Let's find some tea leaves and get started! Thank you so
much, Jakob! You're the greatest butler in history!

Jakob: My word!
(Avatar leaves)
Jakob: ...I hope nothing ill comes of this arrangement. Lord Avatar has no
experience in the kitchen. Things could get...apocalyptic...
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Jakob B

Avatar: This time I'm going to nail it! I'm going to make a perfect cup of
tea for Jakob! So...first I... And then I... AH! Hot hot hot!

Jakob: Are you all right, Lord Avatar?

Avatar: I'm fine. The kettle boiled over is all. Don't look so worried,
Jakob-I can make a pot of tea in my sleep!

Jakob: So you have said, but... Forgive me for observing that you have not
once managed it since our lessons began.

Avatar: That'll be enough truth out of you, mister. You have to at least
admit I'm getting better at handling the kettle, though. All I need to learn
now is how to keep the tea from going bitter.

Jakob: Quite, but...I'm afraid we'll run out of tea leaves first. And by
"we," I mean the nation. Perhaps you should spend more time just watching me
make tea. Then, after a while, you can start practicing on your own again?

Avatar: But...I don't want to get in your way while you're working, Jakob...

Jakob: Thank you, but to be honest, worrying about you is the bigger drain on
my time.

Avatar: What? How so?

Jakob: Look to your left. When we started talking, I had washed all the
dishes, but... now there's another mountain of them.

Avatar: Gods, it's like a sheer cliff face of stemware... I'm sorry, Jakob.

Jakob: Now, may I please just make the tea so I can tame the savage dish
beast sooner?

Avatar: You know what? No. Go wash the dishes, and I will make the tea. I can
do this!

Jakob: Ah. My apologies. I had forgotten just how stubborn you can be.

Avatar: ...I'm not listening, but I can still hear you. All right! Time to
ignore Jakob and get back to this perfect tea in the making!

Jakob: *sigh* Fine. May I at least check your tea when it is finished?

Avatar: I suppose this is a bit pointless if I don't make it the way you
like... ...All right, Jakob! It's finished! I think I got it this time!
..Probably.

Jakob: I shall be the judge of that. First, to examine the color of the
tea... (and secretly add some sugar and hot water)... Well done, Lord Avatar-
the color is passable. Let's have a cup together.

Avatar: This is so silly, but I'm really nervous. It's just tea, though...
*sip* ...Hey! It's not bitter!

Jakob: Ah, delicious! ...Good work, Lord Avatar. You are now certified to
make a pot of tea.

Avatar: Wonderful! I'm going to go find some other people to try it as well!
(Avatar leaves)

Jakob: Do be careful running with that hot kettle! *sigh* I think I managed
to cover up the bitterness. Even if it's a little bitter, everyone will
gladly drink a cup of tea that he's made... ...I hope I haven't made a
terrible mistake...
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Jakob A

Jakob: Lord Avatar, may I have a moment?

Avatar: Of course, Jakob. And thanks again for teaching me how to make tea!

Jakob: As always, I am delighted to serve you.

Avatar: You look pretty unhappy for a man who's supposedly delighted. What's
wrong?

Jakob: I... I need to apologize to you, my lord. I am...truly, deeply sorry.

Avatar: Huh? What for?

Jakob: The truth is...your tea was quite bitter. Undrinkably so.

Avatar: ...

Jakob: When you handed me the pot, I secretly added some sugar and more hot
water! I shouldn't have done it, and I'm terribly, terribly sorry. I
just...couldn't stand to watch you do it wrong any longer, so...

Avatar: ...Hee hee... Hahahaha!

Jakob: Lord Avatar?

Avatar: Sorry, Jakob. I knew you did that.

Jakob: Y-you did? Then...you won't...punish me for interfering?

Avatar: Not at all. You were only trying to help me. I admit...I was too
stubborn about it. So, I think that makes us even, don't you?

Jakob: You are most magnanimous, milord.

Avatar: Well, I also learned something from this: I still need your help to
stay on track, Jakob. So...can I count on you to stick with me even when I'm
a stubborn mule?

Jakob: Of course I will. I promise to never leave your side. In all
honesty...I seem to fall apart when I'm not with you as well.

Avatar: It's funny how alike we are.

Jakob: That you would even compare us that way! I might...faint with joy...

Avatar: No fainting, Jakob! Jakob? Jakob?! Wake up!
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B1. Kaze C

Kaze: *sigh*

Avatar: Is something wrong, Kaze? And, um... what's with all those radishes?

Kaze: Ah, Lord Avatar. Greetings. A young lady gave me these radishes as
thanks for helping her find her way.

Avatar: Looks like we're having a radish feast tonight! That's pretty great,
right?

Kaze: I must disagree. It is not "great."

Avatar: No? What's the matter? Do you have something against radishes?

Kaze: It feels wrong being rewarded for such a simple kindness as giving
directions. This is not the first time something like this has happened,
either...

Avatar: It's...not?

Kaze: I can't figure out why, but... I find I'm often approached by women who
wish to speak with me or give me things.

Avatar: Oh, is that so?

Kaze: It gets worse. If I speak even a few words, they'll often start
shrieking or hugging me. Sometimes they'll give me letters or garments of
clothing or, like today, food. None of our allies act that way, of course.
Just strangers. It's...frustrating.

Avatar: Heheheh, it sounds to me like you're just popular with the ladies!

Kaze: Popular? With...the ladies?

Avatar: Exactly. Those women are just... well, they're curious about you.
It's because you're kind yet mysterious. Being a ninja doesn't hurt either.
In fact, when I was in town the other day, I overheard one of the local
women. She said, "That sorrowful look on Kaze's gorgeous face is waaay too
dreamy!"

Kaze: Argh, I wish you hadn't told me that. I appreciate the praise, but... I
would prefer to focus on my duties and keep such silly distractions to a
minimum.

Avatar: Hahaha, you're so serious all the time. Most men dream of this kind
of attention!

Kaze: I'm simply behaving as any self-respecting ninja should. That's all
there is to it. In any case, they are mistaken. I'm not a good man.

Avatar: Why would you say that?

Kaze: ...It's nothing. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have an urgent matter to
attend to.
(Kaze leaves)

Avatar: Gone, just like that! Ninja are so cool... But I wonder what he meant
by that... Why does he think he's not a good man?
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Kaze B

Avatar: Kaze, I have a request. I'd like to follow you around for a while.

Kaze: You know I don't mind your company, but may I ask why? Have I done
something amiss?

Avatar: What?! No! Nothing like that! I thought it would be a good way to
point out all the charming things about you!

Kaze: Hm? Why would you want to do that?

Avatar: I've been worried about you... Ever since you told me you weren't a
good person. It sounded like something's really been bothering you, and I
want to help. I want you to see all the good in you!

Kaze: That's...

Avatar: So! What do you say?

Kaze: I thank you for your concern, but I am fine, really. Now, if you'll
excuse me...

Avatar: Kaze! Hang on! Aaand he's gone. Hm... But I bet he's still close
by... I'm not gonna give up so easily! Kaze! Kazeeeee! Where are you?! Kaze!
Come on! Don't just leave me out here!

Kaze: Hmph.

Avatar: KAAAAAAAZEEEEE!

Kaze: Lord Avatar.

Avatar: There you are! Ha! I knew you couldn't hide from me!

Kaze: I would prefer it if you didn't scream like that. What if there were
enemies nearby? Never give away your position when isolated from the main
body of the army. Please, for all our sakes, try to refrain from such
behavior in the future.

Avatar: Oh. Yes. You're right. I'm sorry. I just wanted to find you so
badly... Thank you for coming back. I know you did it because you were
worried for my safety. Which just goes to show how good of a guy you are!

Kaze: Why do you insist on saying such things?

Avatar: Huh?

Kaze: Please, stop. Just leave me alone.

Avatar: Kaze!

Kaze: ... My apologies, my lord. I should not have spoken to you so rudely.

Avatar: No, no, this is all my fault. I've been pestering you too much. I'm
sorry, Kaze.
(Avatar leaves)

Kaze: Lord Avatar! ...
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Kaze A

Kaze: Lord Avatar. I wish to apologize for hurting your feelings the other
day.

Avatar: Hm? Oh, you mean when you got mad about me following you around?
Don't worry about it. It was my fault anyway. I'm sorry for bothering you,
Kaze.

Kaze: ...You have a kind heart, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: You think so?

Kaze: ...

Avatar: Kaze?

Kaze: Lord Avatar, there's something I haven't told you about myself.
Something for which I cannot be forgiven, no matter how much I wish to
repent.

Avatar: Huh?

Kaze: I am a worthless servant. It is my fault that you were kidnapped and
taken to Nohr.

Avatar: Your fault? What did you do?

Kaze: We had all traveled to Cheve that day, and I noticed Nohrian forces in
the city. The same forces that would later kill Sumeragi and take you away.
But I was young, and I didn't know what their presence meant...so I said
nothing.

Avatar: It's not your fault, Kaze. You were a child! How could you have known
what would happen?

Kaze: I come from a long line of ninja that have always served the Hoshidan
royalty... I was trained from an early age. If anyone should have understood,
it was me. For such incompetence, I should have paid with my life. There's no
way I can ever heal the suffering I've caused you and your birth family. I
should not even be allowed to speak with you... I am so sorry, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: Stop! You did nothing wrong! If anything, I should be apologizing to
you!

Kaze: Milord?

Avatar: I'm so sorry, Kaze. You must have been tortured by this for years...
I never knew...and I've acted so inconsiderately toward you. But...I think
now is the time to forgive and to move on. We can't allow the rest of our
lives to be defined by past mistakes. Besides, you were the one who returned
me, were you not?

Kaze: Returned you?

Avatar: Yes. It was you who traveled to the Flame Tribe in order to bring me
back. And you were the one by my side when I returned to Hoshido. It was you,
Kaze. You gave me a chance to be with my birth family again.

Kaze: But-

Avatar: Kaze, you are not at fault. And even if you were, you have repaid
your debt to me. So, please, let us never speak of this again. Will you
promise me that?

Kaze: ...

Avatar: Well?

Kaze: ...Yes. I promise.

Avatar: Good.

Kaze: Heh.

Avatar: Are you...laughing at me?!

Kaze: It's just...you remind me so much of Lady Mikoto. It warms my heart.

Avatar: I remind you of my mother? How so?

Kaze: When Lady Mikoto became queen, she forgave me and allowed me to serve
her. I wonder if she somehow foresaw that her child would do the same one
day. Perhaps you are the one I was always meant to serve.

Avatar: Hm? What do you mean?

Kaze: As you must have noticed, all members of Hoshido's royal family have
two retainers. These retainers are chosen from the best of the castle
soldiery. When the time is right, they pledge their allegiance to a single
lord. For example, Orochi and Reina both served the late Queen Mikoto. Subaki
and Hana serve Lady Sakura. Hinata and Oboro serve Lord Takumi. Azama and
Setsuna serve Lady Hinoka. And Kagero and my twin brother, Saizo, serve Lord
Ryoma.

Avatar: Wait. So that means...

Kaze: Yes. Though I have served the royal family for some time, I serve no
single master. I've always been troubled by this fact, but perhaps Lady
Mikoto arranged it... so that someday, when the time was right, I could serve
you, Lord Avatar. If you will have me, then I will pledge myself to you.

Avatar: I...!

Kaze: Do you accept?

Avatar: Kaze... I do. I accept.

Kaze: Now, as your retainer, I hereby vow to protect you with my life.

Avatar: Thank you. I pray it never comes to that, my friend.
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B1. Silas C

Avatar: Hello, Silas. Do you have some time?

Silas: Hm? Oh, hi there, Avatar. Need something?

Avatar: Sort of. You mentioned that we were childhood friends, but... I'm
trying to figure out how you remembered that when I didn't.

Silas: Oh, is that all? I wouldn't worry about it. Those old memories slip
away for everyone.

Avatar: But isn't it strange that I'd forget someone so close to me? You
became a castle knight just so our paths would cross again... While I, on the
other hand, forgot you existed at all.

Silas: Really, though... I wish you wouldn't worry about it. You remember
now, and that's all that matters to me. My hard work paid off, didn't it? I
became a castle knight, and here we are. I'm grateful for the chance to make
up for lost time.

Avatar: Grateful, huh? That's a good way of looking at it. Thanks, Silas.

Silas: There's the cheer I remember. Oh, hey! Why don't we go take a little
trip together sometime?

Avatar: Hmm. It sounds fun, but where should we go?

Silas: Someplace you always wanted to see. When we were young, you had a long
list of places you wished you could go. We couldn't go to any of them at the
time, but nothing's stopping us now!

Avatar: It sounds nice...but I don't think we should go far, given the
circumstances.

Silas: Hmm, you're right. But don't worry. I'll find a way to make it work.

Avatar: Do you have something up your sleeve?

Silas: Haha, sorry if I made my plans seem grander than they are. If we can't
go far, we'll limit our options to places within reach. You might not
remember all the places on your old list, but I do.

Avatar: Great! Thanks for doing this, Silas.

Silas: Hey, what are friends for? Now go get packed for the trip!

Avatar: I will!
(Silas leaves)

Avatar: Silas is a really good guy. So...how did I forget all about him? He
told me not to worry about it, but there's got to be a reason...
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Silas B

Silas: Avatar! I need to talk to you about our upcoming trip.

Avatar: Hello, Silas! Did you draw up the list?

Silas: Well...about that... I started writing down all the places I could
remember you wanting to visit.

Avatar: Goodness! That's...a long list...

Silas: Yeah. The memories just kept flooding back... It got a little out of
hand.

Avatar: I was desperate to get out into the world, wasn't I? I can't believe
you remembered all these so many years later...

Silas: Haha, well, I've always had a keen memory. So, where on the list do
you want to go? Pick any one you like.

Avatar: These aren't really "places" as such, are they? "A town plaza"..."a
street food stall"... "a festival"... Did I really say I wanted to go see
"bugs"?!

Silas: That's how I remember it.

Avatar: Then I'll defer to your memory. It's hard to decide on one, though.

Silas: Take your time. And you don't need to limit yourself to one, you know.
We can take multiple trips.

Avatar: It really is good of you to do all this for me... It's all the more
mysterious why I would have forgotten about you.

Silas: For goodness sake, are you still brooding over that? Why don't we see
if anyone in your retinue knows? They've been with you for a long time. One
of them must know why, right?

Avatar: Yes...though I'm anxious they might have had some reason for not
mentioning you...

Silas: Don't worry, Avatar. I'll come with you. Whatever they say, I'll stand
by your side.

Avatar: Thanks, Silas.

Silas: Come on, let's get this cleared up before we do any more trip
planning!
(Silas leaves)

Avatar: Huh? Hey! Wait for me!
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Silas A

Avatar: Silas...I'm really sorry about the other day.

Silas: What, for what we found out? It was a long time ago, Avatar. No need
to be sorry. Though I'll admit, the truth isn't what I expected...

Avatar: It was a little embarrassing to learn how much I cried after I
couldn't see you again.

Silas: I can see why they tried to take your mind off me, though. I guess
they simply did too good a job...

Avatar: That's putting it mildly. I suppose the feelings of one noble boy
weren't a priority.

Silas: Haha, next to the young prince? I'd have done the same thing in their
shoes.

Avatar: You have a big heart, Silas. Though I feel my offense in forgetting
about you was worse than any of theirs...

Silas: I'm actually relieved by what we learned.

Avatar: What? Why?

Silas: You cried every day because you weren't allowed to see me, right?
Doesn't that prove I really was your closest friend?

Avatar: Yes, I suppose so.

Silas: You should know that I have no regrets about taking you outside those
walls. Nothing makes me happier than helping you in whatever way I can.

Avatar: Silas... You're a better friend than I deserve.

Silas: Well, now that the past is laid to rest, it's time to focus on the
present!

Avatar: Well said!

Silas: Did you decide yet what you want to see? Wait...damn, I forgot the
list! Wait here just a second, and I'll be back with it.
(Silas leaves)

Avatar: Wait, Silas! I'll come with you! You don't need to sprint!
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B1. Ryoma C

Avatar: Hello, Ryoma. I have a favor to ask of you.

Ryoma: Certainly. How can I help?

Avatar: Well, I don't have many memories from before I was taken to Nohr. I
was just wondering if you had any that you wouldn't mind sharing with me...

Ryoma: Hmm. Yes, I suppose I do. They're not all happy, I'm afraid.

Avatar: That's OK. I just feel as though there's a...void...in my mind. I'd
like to hear a little bit about what it was like growing up in Hoshido. And
stories about the whole family... Hinoka, Takumi, Azura, and Sakura.

Ryoma: Very well. I anticipated this day would come, actually. And I have
something for you.

Avatar: Oh? What is it?

Ryoma: I think I'll hang on to it for a little while longer. It will hold
more meaning if I give it to you later.

Avatar: All right. I suppose I can be patient.

Ryoma: I'm glad to hear it. Because our conversation will also have to wait,
I'm afraid. I have something I must attend to shortly.

Avatar: I understand. Thank you, Ryoma. Let's chat again soon.
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Ryoma B

Avatar: Good day, Ryoma. Would now be a good time to chat?

Ryoma: Ah, Avatar. Yes, I suppose I have some time right now. But where to
begin? Hmm... Ah! Perhaps I could start with the siblings. Like little
Hinoka...the crybaby.

Avatar: Hinoka...a crybaby? I can't see it.

Ryoma: Yes, well, she has matured tremendously. Now she's an excellent model
soldier. Takumi, on the other hand...has not reached the same level of
maturity.

Avatar: But Takumi seems so strong and self-assured.

Ryoma: Perhaps, but remember that very hard substances are often brittle.
Takumi's emotions are fragile. He needs to work on his mental fortitude. That
said, I believe in him. I think he has a promising future ahead.

Avatar: I see.

Ryoma: As for Azura, she's always been a bit distant. Even as a child. She's
kind and wise, but I wish she knew how to open up a little bit.

Avatar: It's fascinating to hear your perspective like this. Please,
continue!

Ryoma: Certainly. Let's see, where was I... Ah, Sakura. She's a gentle soul.
Always worrying about others. My hope for her is that she can learn to be a
bit more selfish. It would serve her well.

Avatar: Thank you, Ryoma. I really appreciate your insights. I think it's
wonderful that you've spent so much time thinking about your family.

Ryoma: Well, as the eldest, I suppose I feel a certain responsibility. And,
of course, I spend a great deal of time in self-reflection. I'm not without
my faults.

Avatar: Well, you're human. Nobody's perfect. But you are a wise and caring
older brother, Ryoma. Everyone looks up to you.

Ryoma: Thank you, Avatar. That means a lot coming from you.

Avatar: I just wish I knew more about my own background.

Ryoma: Yes. Your story is a troubling one. I hope that I can help you put a
few of the pieces together. But I'm afraid even I don't know nearly the whole
of it.

Avatar: Thank you, Ryoma. I really appreciate it.

Ryoma: Anytime, Avatar.
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Ryoma A

Ryoma: Hello, Avatar. I've noticed that you seem a bit down lately. Is
anything the matter?

Avatar: Hmm? No, I'm fine. Why do you ask?

Ryoma: Are you sure? You can confide in me. You seemed a bit...forlorn...when
we last spoke.

Avatar: Well, if I'm being totally honest... I have truly enjoyed hearing
your stories about the past. But they've also made me sad. I feel like I've
missed out on so much.

Ryoma: So that's what's weighing you down. It's important to remember that we
can't change the past. We can only try to shape our future. So, if you don't
have any memories, you just have to make new ones. And we're all here
together now.

Avatar: Thank you, Ryoma. Those are wise words.

Ryoma: You're welcome. And here's something else that may cheer you up.
Remember how I said I had something for you? Well, I think the time is right.
This is from all of us.

Avatar: Whoa. That's quite a ring.

Ryoma: Indeed. The four of us had it made for you a long time ago. We vowed
to give it to you upon our eventual reunion. And here you are, safely
returned to us.

Avatar: Ryoma... I'm so glad to be a part of this family. Thank you!

Ryoma: And we are happy to have you. Our ties can only grow stronger as we
move forward!
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B1. Takumi C

Avatar: Hello, Takumi.

Takumi: ...

Avatar: Takumi? I said hello.

Takumi: Yeah, I heard you. Do you need something?

Avatar: Well, I guess I don't NEED anything, but I was hoping we could
chat...or something.

Takumi: Yeah, the thing is...I'm busy right now. Practicing. Can't you see?

Avatar: Yes, I can see that. But it seems you just don't care to get to know
me at all.

Takumi: You hit the nail on the head. I know I SHOULD trust you, since we're
siblings. But we were raised worlds apart, so we don't really have much in
common after all.

Avatar: I see. You remember, of course, our shared history. And that we are
fighting for the same cause.

Takumi: And YOU remember, of course, that you grew up with the enemy.

Avatar: Be that as it may, surely I have proven my loyalty by now. There's
got to be a way to convince you... Hmm. How would you feel about training me
on the bow?

Takumi: I don't see the point.

Avatar: Well, it'll give us a chance to get to know each other a little bit.
And then, in the next battle, I can more effectively demonstrate my loyalty.

Takumi: Very well. You get one shot at this, understand? If you start slowing
me down, I'm outta here.

Avatar: I'll do my best to keep up. Thank you, Takumi.

Takumi: Hmph, we'll see.
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Takumi B

Takumi: Avatar! Your arm is too low. Raise it three degrees! Also, bend your
right knee another six degrees. What are you doing? Never take your eyes off
the target!

Avatar: OK...I'm doing my best! Just give me a moment to concentrate...

Takumi: What was that? Who asked who for help? Don't tell me you're already
whining!

Avatar: No! I can do this. We're at war-I can't give up now.

Takumi: *sigh* Fine, I guess we can take a break.

Avatar: Whew. I must admit, I'm grateful for the rest. It's harder to bend a
bow than I imagined.

Takumi: Well, of course. Did you think it would be easy?

Avatar: To be honest...sort of. But, that's only because you make it look so
easy, Takumi.

Takumi: Are you being sarcastic?
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Avatar: No, I mean it. Watching you, it looks effortless. But when I pick up
the bow... I realize that I need to work on my stance, my strength, and my
concentration. Still, I've already improved. Wouldn't you agree?

Takumi: Yes. You are making progress. But make no mistake-you have a long way
to go!

Avatar: Of course. So, why don't we get back to work?

Takumi: Very well. OK, get into position, take a deep breath, slowly pull
back...

Avatar: Ow!

Takumi: What happened?!

Avatar: Sorry! My hand slipped. Oh, damn. I'm bleeding.

Takumi: How bad is it?

Avatar: Not bad. I'll be fine...

Takumi: Let me see. Nope, you're done for today.

Avatar: But I want to keep practicing! This is my chance to learn from you!

Takumi: I said you're done. You can't hit anything with an injury like that.
And besides...you'll get other chances.

Avatar: Do you mean that, Takumi? I'd be really grateful for the opportunity.
I guess I'll go get this bandaged up...
(Avatar leaves)

Takumi: Maybe I pushed him too hard...
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Takumi A

Takumi: Hey, what are you doing with that bow? I thought I told you to lay
off until your hand heals!

Avatar: Oh, I know. I'm not practicing. I'm just polishing and adjusting the
tension. I feel restless not being able to practice.

Takumi: You're really getting into this, aren't you?

Avatar: You know...I am! It was devastatingly hard at first, but you're a
good teacher. I do hope I'm coming along fast enough and not just wasting
your time.

Takumi: Don't worry, you're not.

Avatar: Really?

Takumi: No. You're actually really talented. And as much as I hate to do
this...I have to apologize. I've seen your dedication to Hoshido with my own
two eyes. So, please forgive me for doubting you in the first place. I will
gladly continue your training as soon as you're ready.

Avatar: Thank you, Takumi. I'm so glad you gave me a chance.

Takumi: You're welcome. Oh, by the way, take this. It's a salve that might
help your hand heal faster.

Avatar: Great! I've been dying to get back to work with you.

Takumi: Me too, Avatar.
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B1. Subaki C

Subaki: Haaah! Ahaah!

Avatar: Hmm? You train so vigorously, Subaki.

Subaki: Ah, Lord Avatar. What brings you here today? Were you attempting to
learn some of my dynamic combat techniques?

Avatar: No, Subaki, I just so happened to see you training. I didn't mean to
interrupt.

Subaki: No need to apologize! Please, feel free to sit down and watch, if you
like. My form with weapons is second to none, after all. Perhaps one of my
techniques will prove useful to you in the battlefield someday.

Avatar: It's certainly possible. I wish I had your dexterity as a fighter.
Every movement you make is so assured.

Subaki: In that case, why not spar with me? There is no better way to learn
and improve.

Avatar: Really? Would you mind?

Subaki: Of course not! I would do anything in my power to aid Lady Sakura's
brother! Besides, I've mastered every class of weapon. Reacting to your moves
shouldn't prove overly difficult for me. *grumble*

Avatar: Umm? Subaki? Did you hear something?

Subaki: N-no, not at all! You must be imagining things, Lord Avatar...
*gggrrroooowwwwlllll*

Avatar: Wait! There it is again! Goodness, what is that sound?

Subaki: It was nothing!

Avatar: Subaki... Was that your stomach growling?

Subaki: Of course not. Don't be ridiculous.

Avatar: Subaki, it's OK. You're just hungry! I'm sorry it took me a moment to
understand. Why don't we go get a bite to eat?

Subaki: No, that's not it. You don't understand. I was just practicing making
my stomach growl to distract my enemy.

Avatar: Are you sure? Your face is beet red.

Subaki: I'm so humiliated...

Avatar: What? Don't be so dramatic. Everyone's tummy growls from time to
time. There's no need to be hard on yourself for something so silly.

Subaki: I've always been able to avoid failure in every task. This is an
obvious sign that my focus is beginning to slip! Lord Avatar. May we postpone
our sparring session? I need to redouble my efforts. Farewell!
(Subaki leaves)

Avatar: He just ran away. Subaki certainly is hard on himself...

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Subaki B

Avatar: Subaki! Are you there, Subaki?

Subaki: *munch* Ah, Lord Avatar! Good afternoon! What's your hurry? *chomp*

Avatar: Ahh! So I see the rumors were true!

Subaki: *om nom nom* What rumors are you referring to exactly?

Avatar: Everyone has been talking about you eating so much! I heard that
you've been constantly munching on something wherever you go. So I got a
little worried and wanted to come and find you. No offense, but it really
seems like you can't stop shoving food in your mouth.

Subaki: Oh, don't be ridiculous. There's no need to trouble yourself over me.

Avatar: But there is! You're my comrade. We need to look out for one another.
Does this have anything to do with my overhearing your stomach growling?

Subaki: Wh-what do you mean...?

Avatar: OK, so clearly it does.

Subaki: Listen, this is the only way to make sure that my stomach never
growls again. If I'm always eating, I'll never be hungry.

Avatar: Subaki, you can't keep eating like that! It's not healthy. Besides,
it will just make you get bigger and bigger. Then you won't be able to train
anymore. I know you wouldn't want that to happen.

Subaki: Oh, don't you worry about me. I've already calculated how much food I
need to stay in fighting shape.

Avatar: Right... But still, I'm concerned.

Subaki: I never meant to alarm anyone. Listen, if it really bothers you, I'll
give up on my new fitness regimen.

Avatar: Good. Trust me, it's for the best.

Subaki: But what do I do now? I'd be horrified if someone ever heard my
stomach growl again.

Avatar: Why are you so worried about what other people think of you? No one
would ever judge you for something so trivial anyway.

Subaki: I could never talk about that with you, Lord Avatar. Please, excuse
me...
(Subaki leaves)

Avatar: There he goes again... I'd probably better follow him to make sure he
doesn't get any other crazy ideas.
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Subaki A

Avatar: Greetings, Subaki.

Subaki: What is it, Lord Avatar?

Avatar: I figured that you might still be thinking of ways to avoid getting
hungry.

Subaki: Yes, I am. The problem is, I'm having a difficult time thinking of
another solution.

Avatar: I still think you should relax. You don't need to be upset about your
tummy making noises. No one cares.

Subaki: I appreciate your opinion. But I simply cannot let that happen again.

Avatar: Hmm... Fine. Then at least let me help you figure out a new strategy!

Subaki: Huh? What do you mean?

Avatar: If you can't stop worrying about this, I'd love to help you discover
a solution. There's no reason to torture yourself by overthinking it.

Subaki: I couldn't possibly ask that of you!

Avatar: I was with you when this all started. I should help you see this
problem through to the end.

Subaki: Lord Avatar... Fine. But only because you're so insistent. I-I've
never had someone behave like that toward me before.

Avatar: What do you mean?

Subaki: You may not know this about me, but I can't stand to fail in front of
people. My goal in life is to achieve perfection in every possible way.
Though it's wildly painful to admit, even I sometimes make a mistake. But I
never know what to do when that occurs.

Avatar: Really?

Subaki: Yes. But like I said, this very, very rarely happens to me.

Avatar: I know that it's hard to be vulnerable around other people. But I
promise, I'm not going to make fun of you. I just want to assist you.

Subaki: I'm no good at getting help when I need it. That's the problem with
seeking perfection. You always feel like you have to do everything alone. I
have to admit that it feels good to get all of this off my chest.

Avatar: Huh. So that's what this has all been about. You just needed a
counselor.

Subaki: Maybe. So, Lord Avatar... Now that you understand me so well, I'm
going to count on you for advice.

Avatar: That's fine, Subaki.

Subaki: Great! Let's start brainstorming. I must figure out how to beat my
appetite. My newest idea was to eat foods that make you feel really, really
full. I brought a bag of snacks, actually. Let me go get them!
(Subaki leaves)

Avatar: Wait up, Subaki! Well, at least he's not so depressed now.
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B1. Saizo C

Avatar: Hm...? ... I have the strangest feeling someone is watching me... ...
Hello? Is someone there...? S-Saizo?! I nearly jumped out of my skin... Why
were you lurking in the shadows?

Saizo: Hmph...took you long enough to notice. If this was the battlefield,
you'd be dead.

Avatar: What?! Why would I be looking over my shoulder here in camp? And what
in the world were you doing spying on me?

Saizo: Keeping a very close eye on you.

Avatar: Huh?

Saizo: It wasn't long ago that you lived as royalty of Nohr. How convenient
that we should be drawn into your orbit now. The moment you try anything,
I'll be the first to know.

Avatar: Except you won't, because I'm not going to try anything! My brother
didn't put you up to this, did he?

Saizo: Hmph. This has nothing to do with Lord Ryoma. I'm doing it on my own
initiative. Though we fight side by side at times, I'm not prepared to trust
you yet.

Avatar: I see.

Saizo: If you take even one step out of line, I will act accordingly.
Remember that before you get any cute ideas.

Avatar: I never intended to. Isn't there anything I can do to win your trust?

Saizo: Prove yourself to me. I'm keeping thorough surveillance notes on you,
you know.

Avatar: Yes, the "Surveillance Notes-Avatar" on your notebook suggested as
much. Do you...keep books like this on a lot of our soldiers?

Saizo: That's classified. All you need to know is that I'm watching you.
Always.

Avatar: Even when-

Saizo: ESPECIALLY then.
(Saizo leaves)

Avatar: Saizo, wait! OK, I can't see you, but you're not gone, right? You're
still watching? Saizo...? Gods, this is going to be difficult.
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Saizo B

Avatar: Ugh...I can feel his eyes on me again. Saizo, are you always this
vigilant when it comes to me? Don't you get tired? I know I get exhausted,
being under constant watch. No response? Nothing? *sigh*...

Saizo: ...

Avatar: Ah, but enough bellyaching. I need to get these things inside. I just
wish they weren't so heavy. One...two... Nrrghh!

Saizo: All right.

Avatar: Gah! Warn me next time, Saizo!

Saizo: I don't make a habit of advertising my presence. You should learn to
sense it. Something seems wrong, though. You've been looking pale and
fatigued lately. Not that we really need you, but... I worry that you'll drag
the others down if you try to fight in that condition.

Avatar: Oh, haha...sorry. I'm just tired out from looking over my shoulder
all the time.

Saizo: What?

Avatar: You still don't trust me, do you?

Saizo: You've given me no reason to. I'm sure you'd love for me to stop
watching you, but I know better. I have one eye, and it's staying fixed
directly on you. ...Though I'm forced to admit this is a problem I can't
overlook.

Avatar: What problem? What are you talking about?! Whoa!

Saizo: Quiet. Where do you need these?

Avatar: Those are my things! I can carry them perfectly well myself.

Saizo: That's not what I saw. You are, however tenuously, an ally. I'm not so
cruel as to let you lug these around by yourself. It is dishonorable to turn
a blind eye to one in need of help. Are you impugning my honor?

Avatar: N-not at all... Thank you, Saizo.

Saizo: Don't think this means you're off the hook. More importantly, hurry
and tell me where this trunk goes.

Avatar: Oh, er...that shed over there.

Saizo: Understood. This will only take a moment...
(Saizo leaves)

Avatar: Was he in such a hurry to leave because he was embarrassed...? Hah.
Saizo, embarrassed... There's a mental picture for you.
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Saizo A

Avatar: Saizoooooo! Helloooooo? If you're watching, come out so we can talk!

Saizo: ...

Avatar: SAIIIIIIIIIIIZOOOOOOO!

Saizo: What do you think you're doing? Don't give my presence away like that.

Avatar: Ah, hello, Saizo. I knew you couldn't be far off.

Saizo: What are you playing at, calling upon your watchman? This is very
irregular.

Avatar: I'm not playing at anything. I just never had the chance to thank you
for carrying my things. To remedy that, I brought some mint candies. Would
you like one?

Saizo: C-candies...

Avatar: Is something wrong?

Saizo: I don't need your sweets! Eat them yourself.

Avatar: S-sorry... I had no idea. I thought you might like them, but clearly
I don't know you very well. My apologies, Saizo. I'll find someone else to
share them with.

Saizo: Stop biting your lip that way. You're making me feel guilty.

Avatar: That's easy for you to say, but...

Saizo: *sigh* All right. I'll come clean...

Avatar: What?

Saizo: I hate sweets.

Avatar: Really? Oh, come to think of it, I recall Ryoma mentioning that once.
I had completely forgotten...

Saizo: It's not as if they're poison. They're just not to my taste.

Avatar: If that's why you refused the candy, is it safe to assume you don't
hate me?

Saizo: ...

Avatar: I know you can't trust me because I was raised in enemy territory.
But clinging to that conception of me is counterproductive. It may take time
before we reach a true understanding of each other... But until then, could
you try to have faith in me?

Saizo: ...Hmph. I'd already come to the same conclusion.

Avatar: What?

Saizo: My surveillance on you is over, effective today. You have free rein
from now on.

Avatar: Does this mean you trust me?

Saizo: I wouldn't go that far. It just means that I don't think a simpleton
like you could be scheming anything.

Avatar: "Simpleton"? Don't hold back, Saizo... I'm glad you're starting to
accept me, though.

Saizo: I still expect you to remain on your best behavior, of course.

Avatar: Of course. I wouldn't want to lose your trust, now that we're
friends.

Saizo: Friends? Where did you get that idea?

Avatar: It seemed clear to me. Do you disagree?

Saizo: Think what you like. I'm leaving.
(Saizo leaves)

Avatar: Saizo...! Haha, very well. If he's given me leave to think what I
like, I'll consider us friends.
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B1. Azama C

Avatar: Ah, what a beautiful day for a walk... Hmm, looks like I'm not the
only one out here. Hello, Azama. Are...are you taking a nap...sitting up?

Azama: Ah, Lord Avatar. Good to see you. No, I was just meditating.

Avatar: Hmm, I've never heard of that. Can you describe what's involved?

Azama: Certainly. I'll just need you to be silent for a few moments.

Avatar: No problem.

Azama: ... ... ...

Avatar: (This is getting weird.) (Is he ever going to say anything?) (Wow,
this forest is actually pretty noisy. I can hear all kinds of animals...)

Azama: And there you have it. Meditation.

Avatar: That's fascinating! I had no idea what I was missing out on. I can
hear the gentle burbling of the stream and even the swaying of the trees.
It's so relaxing...

Azama: Yes, isn't it?

Avatar: Oh! Pardon me, I realize now that I must be interrupting your peace
and quiet.

Azama: Oh, that's quite all right! I wouldn't expect anything less of an
unenlightened person.

Avatar: Excuse me?

Azama: Yes?

Avatar: You know what? Never mind. Well, thanks for the meditation lesson. I
learned something today.

Azama: Oh ho! I'd expect you learn something just about every day... Since
you seem to know so very little!

Avatar: Seriously?

Azama: But I do think it's great that you're trying to learn new things.

Avatar: What?

Azama: Oh, look at the time. I'd love to continue expanding your mind, but
I'm afraid I have more pressing matters.
(Azama leaves)

Avatar: What a strange guy...
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Azama B

Avatar: Hello, Azama. Pardon me for interrupting, but I have a small favor to
ask.

Azama: Ah, Lord Avatar. How may I be of assistance?

Avatar: I was just wondering if I could meditate with you for a little while.
I've tried a few times on my own, and for some reason it isn't the same.

Azama: Certainly. As long as you remain quiet, you can sit here for hours.

Avatar: Great! I just wanted to feel that strange connection with the forest
again. The peaceful chirping and bubbling water... Sorry, I'll be quiet now.

Azama: Shut up.

Avatar: I said I was about to stop talking! There's no need to be rude about
it.

Azama: I mean it. Silence yourself. NOW.

Avatar: Gods! What's that noise?

Azama: Please wait here. This will only take a moment or two.

Avatar: Azama?! Where are you going? What is that monstrous sound?

Azama: And there we go.

Avatar: What is THAT?

Azama: Oh ho! It's a bear, of course.

Avatar: Is it...dead?

Azama: Sadly, yes. It's a matter of course that one encounters bears in the
forest. Unfortunately, from time to time, it becomes necessary to kill them.
You know, the whole "eat or be eaten" thing. Isn't life funny?

Avatar: I can't believe you just killed a bear! Was it about to attack us?

Azama: Naturally. That's what bears do!

Avatar: Well, thank you for protecting me.

Azama: Oh, please. It was nothing. I'm just happy that we've been blessed
with this wonderful food source. Now, if you don't mind, it's best to flay
the beast immediately. That way we can get the meat back to camp and into the
kitchen while it's fresh.

Avatar: Actually, I kind of DO mind. You're going to flay it here? Right now?
I ventured out here for some peace and quiet... And now I'm watching a bear
be eviscerated.

Azama: Ha ha ha! I know! Isn't life wonderful? Here, give me a hand with
these intestines. They're remarkably heavy!

Avatar: Gods...
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Azama A

Avatar: Good day, Azama. I thought I might find you here again. I just wanted
to thank you once more for protecting me the other day.

Azama: Really, it was nothing. You're welcome.

Avatar: And, I must admit... The bear stew that the cook prepared was
delicious. I also would like to apologize for refusing to carry any bear
intestines back to camp.

Azama: Again, please don't concern yourself with such trivialities. Apology
accepted.

Avatar: So, will it be another day of meditation for you?

Azama: Yes. I wish I could spend my whole life doing this. It's a good
distraction from the ultimate and total futility of war.

Avatar: I see. So you don't believe there's value in defending our friends
and family?

Azama: Oh ho! That's an interesting argument. I agree that it can be sad when
another entity leaves this plane of existence. But I am comforted by the very
nature of the universe! We are all mere manifestations of a much larger
consciousness, of course.

Avatar: I don't know. Call me old fashioned, but I think this "plane of
existence" is pretty special. Still, perhaps it IS wise to take some comfort
in the absurdity of life.

Azama: Yes, that's exactly it! You know, you're much wiser than you look. Or
act.

Avatar: Well, thank you. I think.

Azama: Now, if you don't mind... I would like some quiet time out here.

Avatar: Oh, yes-of course. I'll be quiet...but would you mind if I sat here
awhile with you?

Azama: Be my guest.
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B1. Hayato C

Hayato: *mumble mumble*

Avatar: Oh, hey there, Hayato. Are you writing something? Your brow is all
furrowed. Why do you look so intense?

Hayato: AH! Avatar?! Don't sneak up on me like that! I almost messed up. Then
I would have had to rewrite this entire charm all over again.

Avatar: Oh, sorry about that. Say, what exactly is that thing you're working
on anyway?

Hayato: Well, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to tell you. This paper contains a
very special charm. I make them for people in the village. They can be used
for all kinds of purposes. To provide protection, aid a harvest... Whatever
you need, really.

Avatar: Interesting. I don't think I've ever heard of something like that.

Hayato: Well, these are my own creations. I write a unique spell on each one.
They are extremely effective.

Avatar: Hmm. So what is this one for exactly?

Hayato: This is for the Wind Tribe's upcoming festival. They really want it
to be a success. I couldn't possibly turn them down.

Avatar: So you're sending this one back to them. I have an idea! You're
already giving them this charm. Why not include a letter too?

Hayato: A letter? Wh-what do you mean?

Avatar: There are probably people in the village who are concerned about you,
right?

Hayato: I am an adept diviner. There's no reason for me to report to the
village. And besides, I still have work to do. Please, leave me alone. Ahh!

Avatar: You just dropped something, Hayato. I-is that an unfinished note?

Hayato: N-no, of course not! Don't even think about trying to read it!

Avatar: Ha! So you were already working on writing a letter? Why are you
acting so odd? I don't understand what the big deal is.

Hayato: The truth is...I can't write one.

Avatar: Huh? What do you mean?

Hayato: I've never written a letter before, OK? I just don't know what I'm
supposed to say! Are you happy now?!

Avatar: Calm down. Now I understand why your letter was only half-written.

Hayato: Will you show me how to finish it, Avatar?

Avatar: Huh? How can I help?

Hayato: You're the one who's been encouraging me to write. So come on, help
me. It's basically your responsibility now. And it has to be a great one!

Avatar: That's a strange way to ask someone for a favor, Hayato. But I
suppose helping you out is probably the right thing to do.

Hayato: Of course it is. Let's get to work!

Avatar: OK!
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Hayato B

Hayato: Avatar, what exactly is supposed to go into writing a letter? I don't
really know where to start.

Avatar: Well you're writing to the Wind Tribe. Perhaps you should let them
know how you're doing. Have you gotten anything down on the page yet?

Hayato: Well, I explained how to use the charm that I'm sending and what it
does.

Avatar: That's not a letter-it's merely a list of instructions. Letters
should be personal. They should let the reader know what you're up to.

Hayato: It has to be personal, huh?

Avatar: Yeah, preferably. Oh, I have an idea. Tell them that you can finally
sleep after you hear a scary story now!

Hayato: Wh-what are you talking about?! I've never had a problem with s-scary
stories!

Avatar: Oh? That's not the rumor I heard. But fine, I'll think of something
else. I'm sure they would be happy to hear about how much you've grown.

Hayato: No, absolutely not! I would much rather write about my
accomplishments on the battlefield.

Avatar: Hmm, that's not a terrible idea. I saw you take on a whole group of
Faceless just the other day. You really have been a wonderful asset on the
battlefield, Hayato.

Hayato: Heh, you think so? That gives me some good ideas for my letter,
actually.

Avatar: War stories it is. Good luck with your letter! Let me know if you
need any help.

Hayato: OK, thank you. Say, maybe you should write a letter too.

Avatar: Oh? You think so?

Hayato: Yeah! It feels strange to be the only one writing one. Maybe you
could entertain me with some of your tall tales? I love to read stories.

Avatar: So you want a letter, huh? Sure, I suppose I can do that.

Hayato: Great! That way, we can see who's the better letter writer. You or
me! But just so you know, I don't plan on losing this competition.

Avatar: Heehee. Well I suppose that I'll have to do my best work then!
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Hayato A

Avatar: Hey, Hayato! I finally finished my letter!

Hayato: Oh really? You have excellent timing.

Avatar: Oh? What do you mean?

Hayato: I finished my letter and sent it along with my charm to the Wind
Tribe. I just received their reply, actually.

Avatar: That's great! What did they say?

Hayato: Apparently everyone in the village was pleased with the charm. It
sounds like it was very effective. They also delighted in hearing about my
success on the battlefield.

Avatar: That's wonderful. Are you glad that you sent them the letter?

Hayato: Of course. Clearly my letter went over incredibly well. I'd say that
makes me the clear winner of our little letter battle, don't you think? That
being said, I need to thank you. The letter was your idea, after all.

Avatar: I'm glad that I could help. Oh, I almost forgot. I finished my
letter. Would you like to read it?

Hayato: Hmph, I guess so. Hand it over. Wh-what is this supposed to mean?!

Avatar: Hm? Is something wrong?

Hayato: Why is my name all over your letter? "Hayato has the finest
handwriting. His charms are the finest around!" This is totally embarrassing!
I thought you were going to talk about yourself!

Avatar: The thing is, I didn't know what else to write about. You already
know about what's been going on with recent events. I couldn't think of
anything else to say!

Hayato: That may be the case, but still... It's not very interesting to read
two letters all about myself! I know what I have to do. I'll have to sit down
and write another letter!

Avatar: Huh? What do you mean?

Hayato: I'm going to write a letter all about you! Then we can both be
totally embarrassed. Maybe I'll even throw in one of my charms for good
measure.

Avatar: Heh, it's almost like you and I have become pen pals or something.

Hayato: Yeah, you're right. I never realized that I enjoyed writing so much.
First I'll jot down one for you, and then maybe I'll write to someone else
too. You better look forward to it!

Avatar: I am, Hayato. I'm sure your letter will be fantastic!
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B1. Hinata C

Hinata: HYA! HA!

Avatar: Hello, Hinata.

Hinata: Huh? Oh, Lord Avatar!

Avatar: You seem to be concentrating hard on your training today. I couldn't
help but stop and watch.

Hinata: Thanks for the praise, Lord Avatar!

Avatar: I am a little surprised though. I didn't really expect to find you
training so intently.

Hinata: What do you mean?

Avatar: Just that...I'd heard a rumor you were more a fan of relaxing than
training... So, I admit I may have been biased...

Hinata: Ahaha... I see... I wonder who's spreading rumors about me... I'll
just have to work my butt off to prove this rumormonger wrong!

Avatar: Work your butt off? Hopefully not literally... Anyway, is there a
reason why you're training so hard?

Hinata: Um... Nope... No...reason... None at all.

Avatar: Hinata, you could not possibly have said that any less convincingly.
You couldn't even make eye contact.

Hinata: There isn't! Really! Honest! Oh! Say, since you're here, why don't we
have a sparring match? What do ya think?

Avatar: I accept your challenge!

Hinata: Hehe! That's the spirit! Go get your sword and come back here. First
one to get a clean hit wins!

Avatar: I look forward to it!
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Hinata B

Avatar: *pant* Almost there... Just...five more laps!

Hinata: Lord Avatar... Why are you running circles around the practice
grounds?

Avatar: Hi, Hinata! After I lost to you, I decided I needed to work on my
fitness.

Hinata: Oh! You mean our match the other day? I wiped the floor with you!

Avatar: Yes you did. I think there are a lot of reasons why, so I decided to
address them. For starters, I'm going to improve my stamina by running laps!

Hinata: Ah, I see. So you're actually a pretty hard worker, too. I'm a little
surprised.

Avatar: Really? Why?

Hinata: I'd heard that you spent most of your time in your chambers, when you
were in Nohr. I guess I didn't think running would appeal to you, is all. But
you were pretty agile in our match, and now you're running laps... Kinda
funny how different you are than I first thought.

Avatar: Heehee. I'm glad you got a chance to see a different side of me.

Hinata: Me too! Can I join you for a few laps? Watching you has put me in a
running mood, too!

Avatar: Oh! Certainly! I don't mind at all.

Hinata: Great! Let's race to see who's faster! Ready, set, go!
(Hinata leaves)

Avatar: Huh? Just a...! Wait! Hinata!!
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Hinata A

Avatar: Ya! Ha! Take...that!

Hinata: Huh! You're getting better! I can feel the strength behind your
attacks! So...take this! HAA!

Avatar: Gah! Ha! That won't work this time! HAA!

Hinata: What the-?! Waaaah!

Avatar: Did...did I just land a clean hit?

Hinata: ...Yeah. You finally got me.

Avatar: Heehee. That's awesome!

Hinata: Haha... Guess this means we got some talking to do.

Avatar: Oh? Are you actually going to tell me why you're training so hard,
then?

Hinata: The reason is...I'm working toward a goal.

Avatar: A goal?

Hinata: Yeah. It's Lord Takumi.

Avatar: My brother? What about him?

Hinata: See, I come from a long line of warriors who have served Hoshido.
Even before I learned to walk, I learned to use a katana. I learned quick,
too. I thought that being Lord Takumi's retainer would be easy, too, but...

Avatar: But what?

Hinata: One day, he challenged me to a match. The rules were the same as
ours. He even selected the katana as our weapon, so we'd be on equal terms.
He absolutely destroyed me.

Avatar: You lost that badly?

Hinata: My head was spinning, he beat me so fast. Everyone knows Lord Takumi
is skilled with a bow, but he's just as good with a katana. I was so mad at
myself for losing and for underestimating him. It was a big hit to my pride.
How am I supposed to protect him, if he can beat me? What was I even doing
there? So I swore I would become as strong as him. That's what drives me to
train.

Avatar: Thanks for sharing your story, Hinata.

Hinata: Someday, I'll be stronger than him, and I'll prove to everyone that I
can protect him. Him and everyone else in Hoshido!

Avatar: I'll be cheering you on, Hinata!

Hinata: Heehee, thanks. Coming from you, that gives me a lot of confidence in
my work. I hope you'll continue to practice with me.

Avatar: Of course!
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B1. Kaden C

Kaden: Arghhh...

Avatar: Kaden, is something wrong? You seem out of sorts.

Kaden: Hrmm? Oh, it's you. Hi, Avatar.

Avatar: What's troubling you, my friend? Are you injured? Or maybe you've
caught a cold?

Kaden: Huh? Oh, nah. It's nothing like that. I'm just...I'm just so HUNGRY!

Avatar: You're...hungry? That's what's wrong? Haha, please don't scare me
like that! I really thought something was wrong. I have some candy in my
pocket, if you want it. It should tide you over until dinner.

Kaden: You're giving me your candy? Really? Do you mean it?

Avatar: Sure, knock yourself out. It won't fill you up or anything, but it
should help.

Kaden: Wow, thanks! *crunch* *crunch* *munch*

Avatar: Y-you already ate it all?! Incredible!

Kaden: *belch* Ahhhh, that was perfect. It really hit the spot. Thanks again,
Avatar! I promise to pay you back for this!

Avatar: Please, think nothing of it. I'm just glad you're feeling better.

Kaden: No, I insist! I simply won't rest until I've returned the favor!
There's gotta be something you need my help with, right? Right?! Come on-
don't hold back! Spit it out already!

Avatar: Awww... You're really adorable when you wag that bushy tail of yours.
If only I could think of a way... Oh, I know!

Kaden: Ooh! Oh! What is it? Tell me! Tell me!

Avatar: Sometime soon I need to take care of some shopping in town. It sounds
really boring to do on my own, so why don't you keep me company?

Kaden: You sure that's all you need? Cuz I can do that easy, no problem!

Avatar: Haha, glad to hear it. I'll let you know when the time comes!

Kaden: Groovy! I can't wait!
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Kaden B

Avatar: Thanks for going shopping with me, Kaden. I had a great time!

Kaden: No problem. Glad I was able to pay you back for that delicious candy.
So were you able to find everything you needed?

Avatar: Yes, thank goodness. My go-to armor was starting to show its age.
Thanks to you, I was able to find what I needed in a flash!

Kaden: Heheheh, you made the right call when you decided to take me along!
After all, no one in the whole world has an eye for aesthetics quite like
mine!

Avatar: Haha, you're too much, Kaden. Really, though, I was impressed by your
attention to detail. I wish I had such a keen eye for quality craftsmanship.

Kaden: Yeah, I'm pretty awesome like that. It was so much fun too! You're
funny when you're shopping and your face is all like "OOH!" and "AWW!"

Avatar: Well, I'm glad to hear I amuse you. Today was a success for both of
us!

Kaden: Sure was! So would you say my debt has been paid now?

Avatar: Oh, absolutely. Thanks again!

Kaden: Anytime! Man, it feels great to finally be appreciated. Oh, that
reminds me. I forgot to buy that thing before we left...

Avatar: What's that? Did you forget something?

Kaden: Huh? Oh, nothing. Don't mind me. I was just thinking out loud.

Avatar: Um, OK, if you say so.

Kaden: Hey, do you think we could hang out again sometime soon? There's
something I want to show you!

Avatar: Sure thing. Anytime.

Kaden: Heheh, that's a promise! See ya later, Avatar! La dee da dee daaa ?
(Kaden leaves)

Avatar: That Kaden. What a character! I wonder what he wants to show me...
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Kaden A

Kaden: There you are, Avatar!

Avatar: Hello, Kaden!

Kaden: I'm glad I found you. I have that thing I wanted to show you right
here. Tada!

Avatar: Oooh, it's... Wait, what is it? It looks like some sort
of...miniature telescope?

Kaden: Huh? You mean you've really never seen one of these before? Well, then
I'm extra glad I bought this! It's a kaleidoscope! They're amazing.

Avatar: A ka-lie-do-scope? What's it do?

Kaden: You see this hole here? Peek through it, and then rotate the whole
thing.

Avatar: OK, I'll give it a shot. Oh my. Wow! All those colors and shapes are
stunning. It's beautiful! This is really something else!

Kaden: Isn't it? I adore these things. I've always wanted one to call my own.
I found this one when we were out shopping together.

Avatar: Huh, really? But I don't remember seeing you buy anything that day.

Kaden: Heheh, that's because I was too busy watching you shop. You're so fun!
I didn't buy it then, but I just couldn't resist going back for it. I had a
feeling you'd like it too, which was all the more reason I needed it!

Avatar: That's very kind of you, Kaden. Thanks for thinking of me!

Kaden: I'm just glad you like it as much as I thought you would!

Avatar: I've never seen anything so pretty. Is it OK if I try it again?

Kaden: Sure! In fact, you can keep it if you want to!

Avatar: Oh no, I couldn't do that! If you'll just let me look at it now and
then, I'll be happy.

Kaden: Are you sure? Well, I guess that way we'll be able to enjoy it
together. OK, it's settled! Please drop by anytime you feel like using it
again!

Avatar: I will. Thanks!
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B1. Xander C

Xander: Hya! Hah! Hyaaa!!

Avatar: *yawn* Xander? You're not still training are you? You should get some
rest.

Xander: Hm? Ah, Avatar. Thank you for your concern, but I haven't a moment to
lose. I must keep improving my sword technique for the glory of Nohr. As
crown prince, it is my responsibility to be as strong as I can for our
people.

Avatar: Ha ha, even after all these years, you're still the same Xander.

Xander: Oh? How so?

Avatar: Remember when I was little, and I'd get so lonely in the Northern
Fortress? You'd always come stay with me until I got sleepy and then go train
late into the night.

Xander: You knew about that? But how?

Avatar: I could see you from my window. After you left, I always watched you
train for a bit. It's a little embarrassing, but I'd even try to imitate how
you swung your sword. I thought if I matched your movements, maybe one day I
could be as strong as you.

Xander: I had no idea.

Avatar: I was always afraid if I told you about it, you might train
elsewhere. Wow, thinking about all that is making me really nostalgic. Such
great memories. You know...we've been so busy, we haven't had a chance to
train together in a while. Um, if you're not too busy, maybe we could
practice sword swinging like old times...

Xander: That's the best idea I've heard all day. But it can't be like old
times. This time, you and I shall train side by side. No more lonely Northern
Fortress for you.

Avatar: Ha ha, great! I'll grab my blade!
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Xander B

Xander: Hyaaa! Hah!

Avatar: At it again, Xander? Don't you ever sleep?

Xander: If I train while my enemies are sleeping, I shall always have the
advantage.

Avatar: Mind if I join in? I had a great time training with you the other
day.

Xander: I am always happy to have such a capable fighter aid me in my
practice. ...

Avatar: Is something the matter? I understand if you'd prefer to be alone
right now...

Xander: Oh no, not at all. I was just thinking about what you said the other
day.

Avatar: What about it?

Xander: Exactly how much sleep did I cause you to lose because of my
training? Thinking back, I recall how hard it was to get you up in the
morning. Am I to blame?

Avatar: Ha ha, don't be silly. It's true I stayed up to watch, but it
actually helped me sleep. Some people need to hear the ocean waves to lull
themselves to sleep... I need to hear your powerful blade slicing through the
night air. It's soothing. I know it sounds ridiculous, but watching you train
always made me feel safe.

Xander: Truly? Well, I suppose if that's the case I shall forgive us both.

Avatar: ... Um, Xander? Is something else on your mind? You look troubled.

Xander: Am I such an open book to you?

Avatar: You're swinging your sword so fiercely today, with a wild look in
your eyes. It's the same look you always had on nights when you and Father
would argue.

Xander: ... You're too clever for your own good, Avatar. I have much on my
mind, but I have no regrets about the decisions I've made. Like you, I am
proceeding down the path I believe in, no matter the consequences.

Avatar: Oh, so that's it. Sorry, maybe I shouldn't have asked. It's just so
nice to hear what's on your mind instead of wondering from afar.

Xander: Worry not, little prince. I have enjoyed our discourse as well. But
the hour is getting late. Let's finish up so we can rest for tomorrow's
endeavors.

Avatar: OK. This time I'm going to beat you!
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Xander A

Xander: Ah, Avatar. I've been waiting for you. I knew you'd turn up
eventually.

Avatar: Ugh, am I that predictable? Oh well. Shall we begin?

Xander: Certainly. ... Avatar... Did you mean it when you said you prefer to
hear what's on my mind?

Avatar: I meant it with all my heart.

Xander: I see... Well, I suppose I owe you the courtesy of explaining a thing
or two. You were right about me taking out my anger at Father during my
training. Sometimes being crown prince means following the king's orders no
matter what. But there were times when I felt his commands crossed a line.
Sometimes it didn't feel like he was trying to benefit the kingdom at all,
just himself. Having to do things I didn't believe in weighed heavily on my
heart. Now I'm wise enough and brave enough to stand up to Father. But back
then... Those were the nights you spoke of, when I swung my blade like a wild
beast.

Avatar: Xander...

Xander: I never thought I'd tell you that. I always tried to shield you from
such things. A sword is a strange and beautiful thing... Sometimes just one
swing of your blade can communicate more than a lifetime of words. Thank you
for listening, Avatar. Both to my blade back then and my words now.

Avatar: No need to thank me. I didn't do anything but listen. And pry.

Xander: You did more than you know. It's thanks to you...that I don't feel
alone anymore.

Avatar: Xander... It means the world to me to hear you say that. You saved me
from my own loneliness when I was a child, locked away from the world... I'm
so happy to finally repay the favor. It was always my dearest wish to do so.
If you ever feel like talking, about anything, I'm always here for you.

Xander: I don't wish for you to lose sleep over my troubles...

Avatar: I've been losing sleep over you for years now, ha ha. It's my
favorite tradition.

Xander: As you wish, Avatar. From now on I promise to let you in.
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B1. Leo C

Avatar: Leo, could I borrow you for a moment?

Leo: Certainly. What do you need?

Avatar: I was hoping you could help me study.

Leo: You? Wish to study? In the middle of a war? I'm happy to help, but why
are you suddenly so serious about your education?

Avatar: I thought broadening my horizons might help me protect everyone...
Now that we're at war, I can practice what I learn right away in a real
battle.

Leo: The battlefield is not so kind, nor so simple. I'm sure you've learned
that by now. Haven't you, Avatar?

Avatar: Well, yes, but...

Leo: However! I do think intellectual pursuits play a key role in keeping a
mind sharp. That can make all the difference in the heat of battle. If you
truly desire it, I will teach you anything you wish to know.

Avatar: Thank you, Leo!

Leo: But don't expect me to go easy on you. You know how strict I am about my
studies.

Avatar: Um, I know, but maybe...you could lighten up just a little?

Leo: You ask the impossible. I will be as strict as I need to be to help your
mind grow. Don't forget, you're the one who sought this out!

Avatar: I suppose that's true... I'll do whatever you ask of me without
complaint.

Leo: Spoken like a model pupil. Now, let us begin!
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Leo B

Avatar: Leo! I finished the assignment you gave me on battle tactics.

Leo: Ah, excellent. Hand it over; I'll take a look.

Avatar: So, um...what do you think?

Leo: This is...rubbish. If you positioned your units this way, they'd all be
massacred!

Avatar: What?! No way!

Leo: You're focusing too much on the enemies right in front of you. Rookie
mistake. Do that, and you open the door for them to overtake you from behind.
In this situation, try using a small, select group of soldiers to scout
ahead. Guide them through here while keeping close watch on their formation.
If you successfully reposition them like so, see how your battle options
increase? You could even sneak around here and take out their commander with
ease.

Avatar: Wow... That's amazing. You're so clever, Leo.

Leo: Not really. This is the most basic of the basics. Honestly, it's a
miracle you've survived this long.

Avatar: Yeah...I know. I certainly couldn't have made it so far alone. *sigh*

Leo: ...

Avatar: What's wrong, Leo?

Leo: Avatar...you know how, on the battlefield, we all look out for you? Why
do you think that is?

Avatar: Probably because...I'm so new to all this.

Leo: Precisely. I'm glad you realized as much on your own. That's why Xander
and Camilla have always paid more attention to you...

Avatar: Oh, Leo, I wouldn't say-

Leo: No, it's fine. The strong are always alone because no one thinks they
need any help. But that's not true at all. There have been many times when I
wished... that I had someone at my side, someone to help guide me through
tough situations. But I'm no longer a child, and I can't get away with saying
such selfish things. All I'm trying to say is that you should enjoy where you
are in the growth process.

Avatar: Leo...I'm so sorry. It's all my fault you feel so hurt, isn't it? The
others have always doted on me so...

Leo: ...

Avatar: You're so talented, Leo. We're all so very impressed by you. We hold
you up on a pedestal of sorts... but I can see how that might be lonely. But
you should know that I would trade minds with you in a moment if I could. I'm
trying so hard, but I never feel like I'm quite good enough to lead us...

Leo: ...Forgive me, Brother. I said too much. We are family, first and
foremost. All that matters is we have each other's backs. Forgive my moment
of weakness.

Avatar: It's OK, Leo. I know I'm not as strong or wise as I should be. But
that's why I need your help. I hope you will consent to keep tutoring me...

Leo: Of course, Avatar. It would be my great honor.
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Leo A

Avatar: Hey, Leo! I completed your latest battle tactics assignment.

Leo: Oh? Let's have a look. ...

Avatar: ...So? How did I do this time?

Leo: This is...really good, actually. Much better than the last one. Your
units actually have a decent chance of survival.

Avatar: You think so? Phew! That's a relief.

Leo: Of course, there's always room for improvement. Still, you did well.

Avatar: It's all thanks to you, Leo. I couldn't have improved so quickly
without your help.

Leo: Too true. In fact, showing a bit more gratitude wouldn't be out of line.

Avatar: Leo! You're the worst, haha. Is that really something a teacher
should be saying?

Leo: Haha, my apologies. I tend to let my sharp tongue get carried away from
time to time. Honestly, when you first asked for my help, I didn't think
you'd be so dedicated.

Avatar: It's only because you're such a great teacher.

Leo: No, that's not it at all.

Avatar: It's...not?

Leo: I always had a theory about why Camilla lavishes attention on you... But
now I've finally confirmed my suspicions. It's your kind heart. Being near
you has a sort of unexplainable soothing effect. Additionally, you're so kind
and eager to learn, it makes teaching you a great joy.

Avatar: Really? You mean it?

Leo: I do. Something about you just draws people in and makes them trust you.
That's why, despite your lack of experience, you're such a natural leader. I
thought the weak attracted the attention of others while the strong stood
alone... But I see now that was a misunderstanding born of my own arrogance.

Avatar: Leo...

Leo: Thank you for helping me realize that, Avatar.

Avatar: Don't thank me. I didn't actually do anything...

Leo: Enough talk. I intend to polish you into the finest strategist Nohr has
ever known. Scream and cry all you want, but I won't let you off the hook
until you're perfect.

Avatar: Um, OK...just don't go TOO hard on me. Promise? ...Leo?!

Leo: Hmm. Well, just give me your best and we'll see what happens.
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B1. Arthur C

Arthur: Mmm, do you smell that, Avatar? It's the sweet smell of justice!

Avatar: I take it from your...exuberance that you just returned from a
mission? Of justice?

Arthur: I received word that a group of ne'er-do-wells was on the attack.
I've just disbanded their society of injustice and rescued the town they were
terrorizing.

Avatar: Ne'er-do-wells, you say? Interesting. Was it a difficult battle?

Arthur: Not in the least! Whenever I stare evil in the eye, evil always
blinks first.

Avatar: Haha, that's great! Right? It sounds great. Just what I'd expect from
the hero of Nohr. I really admire how you've devoted yourself to helping the
helpless.

Arthur: You're too kind, my lord! But truly, it was no trouble at all.

Avatar: But your pants are covered in mud! They didn't hurt you, did they?

Arthur: Oh...that's actually unrelated. I was hit by a couple of carriages on
the way back.

Avatar: Huh?! You mean to say that two different carriages hit you in one
day?

Arthur: And after that, the town's self-defense force mistook me for a thief.
They chased after me for a good... oh, I don't know, 10 miles?

Avatar: Gods, that's awful. You must have been born under a truly unlucky
star.

Arthur: So they say. Oh! I'm sorry, but I must take my leave now. I promised
to deliver some much-needed medicine for the village elderly today. Thank you
for the chat, Avatar!
(Arthur leaves)

Avatar: What a character. I do hope he makes it through his delivery in one
piece...
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Arthur B

Arthur: Another day in the service of justice has been completed. Ahh, feels
great!

Avatar: Hello, Arthur! May I ask what heroic deeds you performed to help
people today?

Arthur: Today I was asked to help a charitable organization prepare for a
banquet. I just got back, actually. It went swimmingly!

Avatar: That's wonderful! Good work, as always.

Arthur: Thank you! It was a new experience for me. I was asked to be a taste
tester. The food I tried was unfortunately past its prime... My stomach feels
pretty terrible. However, the dishes the other testers tried were fine. The
banquet was a big success! And no one but myself has to endure this terrible
stomach trauma, so I'm very happy.

Avatar: *sigh* Poor Arthur. Why am I not surprised?

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the point of being deadly, one must make lemonade! HAHAHAHAHA!

Avatar: Haha, I guess you're right. Um, do let me know if that stomachache
gets worse, OK?

Arthur: As you wish! Now let's see... What's next on my justice agenda...?
Hm, I'm actually done for the day! Perhaps I'll turn in early to prepare for
tomorrow.

Avatar: What are you doing tomorrow?

Arthur: I volunteered to help a nearby village with its fire drill!

Avatar: F-fire drill?!

Arthur: Yep! I'll be teaching them how to put out a wildfire. Should be fun!

Avatar: W-wildfire?! ... Um, Arthur... Could you do me a favor?

Arthur: Certainly! Your wish is my command!

Avatar: Before you do the fire drill, douse yourself in water from head to
toe. Got it?

Arthur: Um...come again?

Avatar: I want you to completely soak yourself in water before you light any
fires. Promise me you'll do that, OK? You won't forget?

Arthur: I must admit I find your request a little strange, but you have my
word!
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Arthur A

Avatar: Hello, Arthur! How did the fire drill go?

Arthur: Lord Avatar! Just the person I was hoping to run into. As promised, I
drenched myself in water before the drill. It was a huge success!

Avatar: Ah, thank goodness. I had a bad feeling something might happen with
the wildfire. I'm so glad I said something.

Arthur: The wildfire? Whatever do you mean? This has nothing to do with the
fire...

Avatar: No? Then why was soaking yourself in water a success?

Arthur: Well, we conducted our drill by the river. Safety first, as I always
say! Remembering your advice, I went to the river's edge to jump in before we
started... That's when I slipped on some mud and fell face-first into the
water.

Avatar: ... I really shouldn't be surprised. But I'm still confused... How
was the day a success?

Arthur: Allow me to finish! The river I fell into had some remarkably swift
rapids. I pride myself on being the best swimmer in town, but it was too much
for even me.

Avatar: Good grief. Go on...

Arthur: Well, unfortunately for me, I wasn't the only thing fighting the
rapids that day. It rained heavily the night before, so the river was full of
rocks and broken branches. Every stroke was accompanied by searing pain. It
really pushed my limits. However, I didn't lose heart! It's important to keep
your cool in emergency situations. With the fury of a thousand sharks pulsing
in my veins, I fought with all my might! Through sheer grit and
determination, I somehow made it safely back to shore. All of the villagers
gave a huge round of applause when I surfaced. They said it was even more
exciting than a wildfire-best show they'd seen in years!

Avatar: *sigh*

Arthur: It's a mad world, Lord Avatar! One must always be vigilant. Without
your advice, I would have never had the chance to test the waters, if you
will. I value any chance to grow, so I will surely be coming to you for
advice more often. I'm quite certain this marks the beginning of a beautiful
friendship!

Avatar: Happy to help, Arthur... I guess. I'm just glad you're OK.

Arthur: I'm more than OK. I'm on top of the world! You really are my lucky
star.

Avatar: Thanks... I think...
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B1. Odin C

Avatar: Greetings, Odin.

Odin: Oh, I didn't see you there, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: Why are you standing out here all by yourself?

Odin: Isn't it obvious? You are witness to a quiet intermission in the play
that is my life.

Avatar: Intermission? What are you talking about?

Odin: Well to put it quite simply, I'm enjoying a nice moment of tranquility.

Avatar: Ah, now I understand. Why didn't you just say that to begin with? And
why are you holding that strange pose? It looks exhausting.

Odin: Oh this? It's a unique creation that I concocted myself. This stance
grants me incredible power.

Avatar: Huh. I've never seen anyone stick out their hand like that. It's
very...unique.

Odin: Hahaha!

Avatar: What's so funny?

Odin: Well it's clear that the moment has come to unveil the origin of this
divine creation... That being said, the explanation will take some time...

Avatar: Umm, I don't think I need to hear all that. You'll have to excuse me,
Odin.
(Avatar leaves)

Odin: What do you mean? Hey, wait a second! Don't leave!
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Odin B

Odin: Finally! I've been searching high and low for you!

Avatar: Why were you looking for me, Odin?

Odin: Obviously, I must explain the origin of this unique pose in minute
detail.

Avatar: I told you before, I really don't need all that information. I was
just curious about the weird thing that you were doing.

Odin: This unique pose grants me extraordinary power whenever I use my dark
magic. Only a chosen one such as myself can tap into the might bequeathed by
this creation. I'm sure that you're wondering who chose me. Sadly, I cannot
tell you. It is a profound secret that must stay locked away in the pit of my
heart.

Avatar: O-OK... I guess that makes sense.

Odin: Allow me to propose an idea. I believe that you should come up with a
special name for this fascinating pose. With the perfect title, this creation
will make me even more powerful!

Avatar: Oh really? I'm surprised that you haven't named it already.

Odin: Inspiration has yet to strike. That's why I require your assistance. I
feel that the time is right to transfer the naming rights to you. On a cosmic
level, I know that it was meant to be.

Avatar: What do you mean exactly? I'm a little bit confused...

Odin: Just what I said! You must rename my holy creation! Help me unleash the
true power within! Just think for a moment, and then whisper the name into my
ear. It's obvious that people will tell tall tales about this moment for
years to come. Probably until time itself comes to a halt.

Avatar: So you want me to rename it right now? On the spot like this? But I
haven't had any time to actually think up anything good yet.

Odin: That's fine! It should be spontaneous. Just embrace the sheer joy of
creation! Set yourself free, and shout whatever springs immediately to mind!

Avatar: All right... Hmm, let's see... Umm...

Odin: This is such a thrill! I'm getting goose bumps already!

Avatar: Hmm...

Odin: Still thinking, eh?

Avatar: Listen, I'm sorry. Nothing interesting is really coming to mind. Can
I have a bit of time to think it over?

Odin: Wh-what?! You can't possibly be serious. How could you possibly cast
off the honor of naming this beautiful pose?

Avatar: I never said that I wouldn't do it. Just give me some time!

Odin: I'm in shock. It's horribly cruel of you to get my expectations up. How
could you?

Avatar: Calm down, Odin! You're getting all upset for no reason.

Odin: I can't help it! I'm very serious. Please, just think up a name
already. Wait, I have an idea. Maybe something will come to you if I offer up
some ideas first. What do you think?

Avatar: Well, if it really means that much to you... Fine, I'll do it.

Odin: Outstanding! We can start brainstorming when I see you next!
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Odin A

Odin: Pardon me, Avatar. Can we speak for a moment?

Avatar: *sigh* You found me...

Odin: Well of course I did! I've been thinking a great deal about our recent
conversation... To be perfectly honest, no brilliant ideas leapt forward in
my mind. This enchanted pose will obviously be talked about for decades to
come. But the sheer weight of that knowledge is impeding my creative flow.

Avatar: Well that's too bad. I'm sure you'll figure something out eventually.

Odin: Now wait just a minute! Why are you acting so cold toward me? Can't we
talk for a bit? Please?

Avatar: Hmph...

Odin: We must engage with every single idea, no matter how small. Together we
can conceive infinite possible names and debate them freely! That is
precisely the sort of conversation I desire.

Avatar: Sorry, but I um...have to go take care of something. Bye, Odin.

Odin: Quit making all of these cowardly excuses. This won't take up much
time. Please, I'll even do my best not to wear you out. I'll do whatever it
takes!

Avatar: OK, fine. I can't turn you down if you're really this passionate. But
please, let's try to make this brief.

Odin: I knew that you'd never let me down! Thank you, Lord Avatar! This means
the world to me. When we were speaking before, I felt tremendous joy. Your
obvious enthusiasm is a great source of delight and inspiration. That's
precisely why you must be the one who decides upon the final name. So what
kind of moniker do you think would be most appropriate? Having a general idea
would almost certainly make this process easier.

Avatar: You just need a basic idea? Hmm... Well it should probably be pretty
timeless, don't you think? Something impressive, just like you.

Odin: Wait, wait... You think I'm impressive?

Avatar: Yes, I do. You can be a little tough to understand sometimes... But
whenever we fight together, you're so calm and assured. I've always admired
that.

Odin: R-really?! You mean it? I don't know what to say... I'm beyond thrilled
to receive such high praise from you. It's as though a lightning bolt of
emotion has just struck my heart. Yes, I believe you've touched my very soul.
With all these feelings percolating within me, I know just what to do! I have
it! The all-important name has finally come to me! It is a glorious
revelation. Brace yourself, Lord Avatar! The name of this smoldering pose
is... Shadow Glitter!

Avatar: Umm, you just named it yourself, Odin.

Odin: Ahh! You're right. I got completely carried away. I'm terribly sorry.
I'd promised that we would work out a title together!

Avatar: Oh, it's fine. I'm just happy that I could lend you a helping hand.
In a way, we did figure it out together. I think Shadow Glitter is a perfect
name. It suits you quite well.

Odin: Th-thank you! Just hearing you say that makes me unspeakably pleased. I
hope you can still think of me as a reliable friend and companion. I didn't
mean to get caught up in my moment of divine inspiration.

Avatar: Please, don't worry about it, Odin. I'm just glad that we don't have
to talk about it anymore!
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B1. Laslow C

Laslow: Ah! If it isn't the dashing Lord Avatar. Did you need something?

Avatar: Huh?

Laslow: Oh. Were you not staring at me just now? I could have sworn you were.

Avatar: No, I was just walking by.

Laslow: Are you sure? How peculiar. I could have sworn I felt someone staring
at me.

Avatar: Be that as it may, it wasn't me.

Laslow: Perhaps I was mistaken. My apologies, milord. Anyways! Since we're
both here, perhaps milord would like to join me for a bite?

Avatar: Um, sure. I guess I have time.

Laslow: You do?! That's wonderful news! With you there, the fair lasses in
town are far less likely to flee from my advances!

Avatar: On second thought, I think I'm busy. I have to do...not that.

Laslow: Ah. There you are. My dear old friend Rejection. How are you, old
boy? I'm terrible as ever, thanks. Oh? No, I knew you'd be back-

Avatar: *ahem* Now, if you don't mind, I'll be on my way.

Laslow: Hey! Not so fast! Life is full of twists and turns and unexpected
happenings! We should approach each day as if it were our last-as for all we
know, it will be! Just think, tomorrow I could be spirited away-or worse!
What if you never have an opportunity to see me again? Would you not give
anything to then apologize for how you treated me?

Avatar: For not helping you harass those poor townswomen all day? No.

Laslow: Fine, fine. I will relent...for now! 'Til our paths cross again,
milord!
(Laslow leaves)

Avatar: Phew. He's quite the character, isn't he?
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Laslow B

Laslow: Lord Avatar! We meet again!

Avatar: Hello, Laslow.

Laslow: What are the odds we would meet like this again? Unless...perhaps
it's fate?

Avatar: Must you do this every time? We see each other every day.

Laslow: Hmm. I suppose you've a point. But I prefer to treat each meeting as
if it were special. Because it is! We will never meet precisely the same way
at the same time again. I think we should treasure every moment of our lives
as much as most do gems.

Avatar: I see. Quite the romantic, aren't you?

Laslow: But of course! And in this spirit of gratitude, I have acquired a
gift for you.

Avatar: Oh? What is it?

Laslow: It's a special salve with unique restorative powers.

Avatar: Really? Wow! Thank you! It looks expensive though. Are you sure I can
have it?

Laslow: Of course! I only ask you remember this fateful crossing whenever you
use it.

Avatar: I will. You know, there really is something beautiful about your
point of view. Maybe I should try harder to treasure every moment.

Laslow: I'm delighted to hear you're coming around! After all, no one knows
where their friends may disappear to next. Life is more fragile than most of
us ever imagine... One moment, a friend is standing beside you, smiling. The
next, they're gone. And you realize that you will never see them again.

Avatar: Laslow?

Laslow: Hm? Oh! Haha. Silly me. My apologies, milord. All this is just to say
you never know-you know? It's as true for me as for anyone else. I won't
always be around, after all.

Avatar: Huh? Are you planning on going somewhere?

Laslow: Maybe. Maybe not. For the moment, however, I am thinking of visiting
some of the fine shops in town. Would you care to join me, Lord Avatar?

Avatar: I suppose I have- Oh. I see what you're doing. You just want me to
help you hit on women, don't you? I think I'll pass. Thanks.

Laslow: You wound me, milord. I assure you, I had only the most innocent
intentions! But, in all seriousness, we should always remember that we are
soldiers. At war. There's no guarantee that we will meet again with smiles on
our faces.

Avatar: That's...true.

Laslow: So, won't you please reconsider? I value our time together.

Avatar: Laslow...

Laslow: Yes?

Avatar: How many people have you used these same lines on today?

Laslow: You would be the eighth, milord.

Avatar: I'm sure you'll have a fine trip into town alone.

Laslow: Ah...and just like that, history repeats itself. Oh well... Then I
only pray we shall meet again! Until next time, milord.

Avatar: Haha. Farewell then, Laslow.
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Laslow A

Laslow: Lord Avatar, you grace me with your presence once again.

Avatar: Hello, Laslow.

Laslow: Do you think you could find it in your heart to join me for a meal
now?

Avatar: Yes, I believe I can.

Laslow: Dohoho! Rejected again! Ah, well, another day, anoth- Er, wait. You
mean you will?!

Avatar: Yes. We never know when next we'll meet, do we? And perhaps next time
you won't even offer me an invitation.

Laslow: I suppose that's technically possible...

Avatar: I've spent a lot of time thinking about what you said before. Every
meeting is a once-in-a-lifetime encounter, right? And now that I've come to
see things your way, it'd be silly for me to say no.

Laslow: Thank you, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: But it does make me a little more scared to say good-bye to people
than I used to be. When every good-bye could be your last, it becomes so much
harder to let go. I never thought about it much before, but now it's always
on my mind.

Laslow: Milord, if I may be frank, I feel that parting is a deeply sorrowful
thing. If it were up to me, I'd never have to say farewell to anyone. I've
had to do that far too much in my life... But it is not up to me. It's a part
of life. And life cares little for our feelings. So it is, I suppose, as
important to learn to let go as it is to cherish every moment.

Avatar: I agree.

Laslow: And besides! The sorrow of parting makes reunion all the sweeter,
does it not? And saying good-bye to one person usually means saying hello to
another. If I had not said good-bye to many people I loved, I'd never have
met you, for example. I am truly grateful I was able to make your
acquaintance, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: I'm glad I was able to meet you as well, Laslow. I'm sure the others
all feel the same.

Laslow: Thank you. Now! Enough of this dreary philosophizing. Shall we treat
ourselves to a meal now?

Avatar: Yes, I think that sounds delightful. After you, my friend.
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B1. Benny C

Avatar: (Gods...that's Benny. I've walked right into his path... Don't make
eye contact...don't make eye contact... Blast! Too late...) *ahem* Hello,
Benny.

Benny: Good day, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: I'm terribly sorry to disturb you like this. But...er...what are you
working on?

Benny: Oh, I'm crafting good-luck charms.

Avatar: Is...is that so? Well, again, I'm so sorry to have bothered you.

Benny: You're not bothering me. Did you need something?

Avatar: Well, now that you mention it... Have you ever defeated an army of
10,000 soldiers all by yourself? It seems unlikely, but...

Benny: What?! Who told you that?

Avatar: I'm sorry! Please don't hurt me!

Benny: Why would I hurt you? Anyway, the answer is no.

Avatar: I also heard that you once tossed a man so far into the sky that he
never came down.

Benny: That is true.

Avatar: What?! Really?!

Benny: No. Of course not.

Avatar: I'm sorry for asking. Please, don't destroy anything!

Benny: What would I destroy? Anyway, I'm not mad.

Avatar: Huh.

Benny: Are you surprised?

Avatar: A bit, yes. I've just heard so many crazy things about you...

Benny: What?!

Avatar: Oh, now I've done it! Aaaauuugh!
(Avatar leaves)

Benny: How odd.
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Benny B

Avatar: Hello, Benny. Do you have a moment? I feel I must apologize...

Benny: It's OK. Happens all the time.

Avatar: Is that so? Well, that makes me feel even worse.

Benny: Please, don't. I know that my appearance can be off-putting. And for
some reason, the stories about me spread like wildfire.

Avatar: Well, to be fair, they are good stories.

Benny: Oh? What's the latest you've heard?

Avatar: That...that you blew on a volcano to stop it from erupting...

Benny: False.

Avatar: That you forged an axe with your bare hands...

Benny: False.

Avatar: That you punched a bear in the face...

Benny: I would never! Who's been spreading that slander about me?!

Avatar: Gods...

Benny: Anyway, I'm sorry that I don't really live up to my reputation.

Avatar: Benny, please don't apologize. I think I'd like to learn more about
who you really are, if that's all right.

Benny: What?!

Avatar: Did I say something wrong?

Benny: No, I'm just surprised. You're the first person to express that kind
of interest in me.

Avatar: Well, that's a shame. Because you seem like a nice guy.

Benny: Ha. I suppose I am. Thanks for not being scared of me, Avatar.
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Benny A

Avatar: Oh, hey, Benny! I didn't expect to see anyone out here. Er...what
exactly are you doing?

Benny: Hello, Avatar. I'm just feeding some of the forest animals.

Avatar: Ah. That's kind of you. I can't believe that wild animals would let
you get so close, though... You're practically petting that squirrel!

Benny: Who, Charles here? He's one of my friends. He'll let me pet him
anytime. See? I've always been able to relate to these animals better than
humans.

Avatar: That's kind of sad...

Benny: Is that sad? Me liking animals?

Avatar: Well, I guess if you're not sad about it...then it's not sad.
Honestly, Benny, I just can't believe the reputation you've acquired. It
doesn't fit your real personality at all.

Benny: I suppose the tales have taken on a life of their own. Anyway, I'm
glad I ran into you. Here, take this.

Avatar: What is it?

Benny: Consider it a...good-luck charm.

Avatar: Did you make this yourself? Why give it to me?

Benny: I just... I don't want you to die. And maybe this can help you stay
safe on the battlefield.

Avatar: Well...that's pretty morbid. But also quite thoughtful. Thank you,
Benny.

Benny: It's nothing...

Avatar: No, it's not. You made this by hand...for me! I'll proudly wear it
into battle.

Benny: I'm glad to hear that.

Avatar: I just want to see you come out of your shell a little bit, Benny.
You might not be the smoothest talker around, but you're kind and generous.
People shouldn't be afraid of you.

Benny: Well, I don't know about that... But I'm glad that you're not afraid
of me anymore, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: Me too...
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B1. Keaton C

Avatar: Keaton, how goes it?

Keaton: Hey, Avatar! Look at this!

Avatar: Oh, how nice. A torn-up stuffed animal. What a dream come true.

Keaton: Yeah, look at those tatters! You ever smell stuffing that musky
before?

Avatar: Don't you think we should try and patch the poor thing up a bit?

Keaton: What? Why? Don't you see? This is A-grade stuff! Look at all that
moist cotton falling out of the open belly! Those clumps of lint! *sniff
sniff* And the stench-divine! I love it!

Avatar: OK, Keaton. If you say so.

Keaton: Man, you're missing out if you can't appreciate all this goodness.

Avatar: Really, now?

Keaton: I guess I'll just have to teach you how to see this stuff like a real
connoisseur.

Avatar: Huh?

Keaton: We're gonna take a look at my treasure collection! Look, touch,
sniff, and learn!

Avatar: Er, what exactly do you mean by "treasure"?

Keaton: Ohoho! Eager to see the goods, huh? I guess I can whet your appetite
a bit! Well, just one of my many fine pieces is an embalmed lizard! I also
have a giant bat corpse! It's huge!

Avatar: Tempting as that sounds, I don't think I can manage today.

Keaton: What, not feeling so good? Well, maybe next time!
(Keaton leaves)

Avatar: Phew...
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Keaton B

Keaton: Hey! Do you have a minute?

Avatar: Sure. What's going on?

Keaton: I thought today would be the perfect day to show you some of my
treasures! You ready? You might want to bring a drool rag. This could get
messy.

Avatar: That's OK. I think I'll be able to contain my drool. Thanks, though.

Keaton: Your loss! OK, so, first up-a spool of spider webbing! There are even
spots with flies and bugs in it too! Sorta like raisins in a cookie, but
waaay better!

Avatar: That's...incredible.

Keaton: You bet your tail it is! And look at this: A necklace made from bat
fangs! Just think of all the different animals whose blood has touched this
stuff! And they're all still so sharp! See? It's a little prickly when you
wear it, but I think it feels good. No pleasure like pain! Wanna try?

Avatar: No. But thanks.

Keaton: Yeesh, tough customer. So, what do you think? Pretty cool, huh?

Avatar: Not really. I think I'm missing something. Why do you like this junk
so much?

Keaton: What? Junk? Well, what've YOU got that's so much better? Come on! Out
with it!

Avatar: I don't have any treasures, but I do have books and ornaments that
are dear to me.

Keaton: Neat! I knew you weren't a lost cause! You mean, like, moldy books,
right? And how much rust have you got on your ornaments? Anything fully
crusted over?

Avatar: Er, no. Nothing moldy or rusted.

Keaton: So...they're just normal? Ugh. Never mind. No accounting for taste...

Avatar: Sure. But that doesn't mean we can't get along, right? What do you
say? Friends?

Keaton: What? Who said I wanted to be friends? Sure wasn't me, I'll tell you
that. I just wanted to make you see how great my treasures were, is all. But
I guess if YOU want to be friends, I can deal.

Avatar: Keaton, your tail's wagging again.

Keaton: It is NOT wagging! ARGH!
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Keaton A

Keaton: Avatar!

Avatar: Hello, Keaton. What's going on?

Keaton: Oh. Nothing in particular, I guess.

Avatar: OK. I guess I'll be on my way, then.

Keaton: Wait! I said "nothing in particular"! Not "nothing at all"!

Avatar: Oh, OK...

Keaton: I found some more treasure! Wanna take a look?

Avatar: Sure.

Keaton: Perfect! Look!

Avatar: Oh! What an amazing seashell! It's beautiful.

Keaton: Right? Yeah. Beautiful. No cracks, no smell, no grime. It's just a
pristine, normal old seashell. Hooray.

Avatar: Hm?

Keaton: What? Got something to say?

Avatar: This isn't the sort of thing that would normally go in your
collection, is it?

Keaton: Why do you say that?

Avatar: I think I know you well enough by now, Keaton. This isn't your thing.

Keaton: I see. Hm. Maybe you're right. Now that I've given it a closer look,
I'm starting to think it's not so great after all. I GUESS I might as well
just give it to you, Avatar.

Avatar: Keaton...did you plan on giving this to me the whole time?

Keaton: What?! Don't be crazy! This was pure spontaneity! I just happened to
find something and happened to bump into you! And then I happened to realize
I didn't like it, and you happened to like it! It just makes sense to give it
to you now!

Avatar: Oh, I see. Of course. Thank you, Keaton.

Keaton: No need to thank me. You just got lucky, that's all.

Avatar: Your tail is wagging like crazy.

Keaton: Oh, that's just...it cramping up! Ow ow ow! Oh man, how crazy! You
must think I'm super happy or something. What a hilarious misunderstanding!

Avatar: Haha, OK. Well, I'm very happy you're my friend, Keaton.

Keaton: Me too! Er, I mean...as you should be!
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B1. Shigure C

Avatar: Hmm? Who's that sitting over by the window? Oh! Hey, Shigure!

Shigure: ...

Avatar: Hm. He didn't hear me. Must be caught up in whatever he's doing. Is
that pen and paper? I wonder what he's writing. Maybe if I get closer...

Shigure: ...

Avatar: Hmmm...

Shigure: AGH! By bellberry's bones, Avatar! You startled me.

Avatar: Ah, I'm sorry. Did I scare you?

Shigure: No, no, it's all right. I just wasn't expecting you. Especially not
so...close.

Avatar: Right, sorry about that. I was just trying to see what you were
writing. In my defense, I did call your name first...

Shigure: You did? My apologies. I must not have heard. Sometimes when I draw,
I get sucked into my own little world.

Avatar: Oh, so you were drawing! Can I see?

Shigure: Oh, certainly. It's nothing special, though. I was just drawing the
view from here.

Avatar: Elfire, you're good at this! It looks like it was done by a
professional!

Shigure: You really think so?

Avatar: I do. It looks like the beginnings of a masterwork. I never knew you
were so talented, Shigure.

Shigure: Well, I spent a lot of time alone, growing up. Plenty of opportunity
to draw. It wasn't any uncommon drive that made me draw, so much as my
circumstances.

Avatar: You give yourself too little credit. If anything, being self-taught
makes your achievement all the more impressive.

Shigure: That's very kind of you. You know...if you'd like, I have other
works you could see.

Avatar: Really? Yes, I'd love to!

Shigure: Very well. Just give me some time to organize, and I'll show them to
you.

Avatar: Thanks! I'm looking forward to it already.
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Shigure B

Shigure: Avatar! I brought some of my pictures for you today.

Avatar: Thank you! I've been waiting for this. My gods...these are all as
good as, if not better than, the one I saw the other day! Is this one Azura?

Shigure: It is.

Avatar: And this one... Is this a drawing of the Deeprealm you grew up in?

Shigure: Right again!

Avatar: Hm...

Shigure: And this...is a picture of the people who acted as my guardians
while I lived there.

Avatar: They all look so kind.

Shigure: They were. I know I'll never see them again...but this picture helps
ease the pain. When I look at it, I remember things about each and every one
of them.

Avatar: It must be very important to you.

Shigure: Yes. It is one of my most prized possessions.

Avatar: Looking at all these...it seems you prefer to draw real places and
people, from sight.

Shigure: Yes, typically, however I do draw different things from time to
time.

Avatar: Like what?

Shigure: In particular, I find myself drawing many pictures of a place I've
never seen. I close my eyes, then draw, and repeat. Eventually, I have a
finished work.

Avatar: Oh? That's interesting. And it just comes to you? You must have a
good imagination.

Shigure: It's not quite like that. I don't think I'm imagining it, per se.
It's more like I can remember those images. Just like anywhere else I've
been.

Avatar: Now I'm really curious. Could you show me those pictures sometime?

Shigure: Certainly. I'll bring some by soon.
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Shigure A

Shigure: Avatar, I brought some of the pictures you wanted to see.

Avatar: Ah, you mean the ones of the place you see in your dreams? Hm...this
is...

Shigure: Very curious, right?

Avatar: Yes. It's so...abstract. It looks as though everything's...floating.
What strange shapes.

Shigure: Yes. It's nothing like Hoshido or Nohr, or even the world where our
castle is. Yet I can clearly picture this scenery in my head, even now.

Avatar: Perhaps it is a vision of some kind. Or memories passed on to you
from Azura.

Shigure: My mother?

Avatar: Yes. Such things are not unheard of.

Shigure: Normally I'd laugh at that sort of thing... but I suppose it's
possible.

Avatar: Well, whatever the source, I feel these must be very special. May I
continue to see these drawings as you make more?

Shigure: Of course. When I've finished the next one, you'll be the first one
I'll show it to!
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B1. Dwyer C

Avatar: Hmm. I have the strangest sensation that someone's following me...

Dwyer: Hi there.

Avatar: Dwyer? Are you stalking me?

Dwyer: Not you. Your sleeve.

Avatar: What?

Dwyer: If you wouldn't mind...? Your sleeve... has a little hole...right...
..there. May I?

Avatar: Fix it? Uh, sure.

Dwyer: Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. There. That should do it.

Avatar: Thanks. I didn't even know my shirt had a hole-or that you could sew.

Dwyer: It was nothing. Less than nothing. Infinitely less than nothing. I'm
sure my father makes a huge deal out of mending torn sleeves. But I? In like
the wind. Out like a whisper.

Avatar: So I see.

Dwyer: I heard my father sing your praises. May I...?

Avatar: Er, may you what?

Dwyer: Sing your praises. Nothing would make me happier.

Avatar: I suppose. But I haven't really done much worth praising so highly.

Dwyer: Then I will sing that to the heavens! He has done so little! ?

Avatar: Please, that's not necessary. But thank you.

Dwyer: Now, to make you tea. Now, I'm sure my father has made you tea in his
buttling duties. But his tea is the water from the pot of your chamber
compared to mine. Prepare to be carried away on a magic carpet ride of tea
excellence. Just take a seat over there, if you will, and I'll get the water
boiling.

Avatar: Uh, thanks?
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Dwyer B

Dwyer: Hi there, Lord Avatar. I'm ready to lavish more superior buttling on
you.

Avatar: There's really no need, Dwyer. I've already got-

Dwyer: Observe! A covered cart of pastries! And here the cover comes off...
Behold! A mélange of muffins! A panorama of cheesecakes! A scone or two. All
baked for your pleasure. By me. Your humble servant.

Avatar: Oh, Dwyer. Thank you. But I can really eat only one-

Dwyer: Eat one? Of course. That's not insulting at all. Why, I should have
better gauged the capacity of your stomach. You can eat the rest later. I had
prepared a flight of teas to match your full course of pastries. But you
leave me no choice. I'll make you ONE cup of perfect tea. Watch the master at
work...

Avatar: Oh, Dwyer! That actually smells amazing. What's in that tea?

Dwyer: The finest leaves. The freshest water. Boiled, brewed-and then
tickled.

Avatar: You...tickled the tea?

Dwyer: Anything for you.

Avatar: But you know you're not my butler, right? We're friends.

Dwyer: ......

Avatar: Uh, Dwyer?

Dwyer: Are you firing me?

Avatar: What? No! I just feel bad that you're going to all this trouble. I
could never do all this for you.

Dwyer: Don't worry yourself with how to ever repay me. It's my pleasure.

Avatar: All right, Dwyer. Keep the muffins coming. If you insist.

Dwyer: I do. And I will. But I feel like I must outdo myself tomorrow. Ah! I
know. I will make you the perfect cup of tea.

Avatar: I think this is perfect enough.

Dwyer: That?! That is FILTH. The perfect cup requires mint from a nearly
unclimbable cliff near here. How will I get it though? It's hardly ever at
the market in town. Hmph!

Avatar: Well, don't put yourself out too much. Like I said, this tea is good.

Dwyer: Good, eh? I will bear that insult in the best of spirits. Think
nothing of it. I will get that mint for you somehow. I swear it on my life.

Avatar: Th-thanks, Dwyer.
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Dwyer A

Avatar: Hi, Dwyer. Can I bother you for a moment?

Dwyer: Do you have to ask, Lord Avatar? No, you don't.

Avatar: I have something for you.

Dwyer: For me?

Avatar: I wanted to do a little something for you. Since you go above and
beyond for me.

Dwyer: Unnecessary. You shouldn't have. I will pen you a thank-you note. With
paper I will make from fresh pulp. With a feather plucked from a goose. And
ink squeezed from a squid. I'll just go do that now.

Avatar: No, wait. I haven't even given you my gift yet, Dwyer. Here, open it.

Dwyer: But these... Are these...? They can't be... These are the mint leaves
for the perfect cup of tea.

Avatar: You did want these, didn't you?

Dwyer: Please tell me you found these at the town market. Please!

Avatar: No. I had to find them in the wild.

Dwyer: Not atop the nearly unclimbable cliffs! No, you didn't!

Avatar: I did. I have to admit, it was a little scary getting up there.

Dwyer: ......

Avatar: So, you like it, right?

Dwyer: Are you kidding? NO! Who in their right mind would like this?!

Avatar: Excuse me?

Dwyer: You put yourself in terrible danger to get this mint. It makes me
sick. Get this mint AWAY from me!

Avatar: I...I don't know what to say.

Dwyer: Just to be clear-I've pledged myself to your happiness. Muffins
galore! Cheesecake beyond compare! Scones, if you must. I'll shine your shoes
so bright, you'll blind yourself looking at them. And, of course, I'll make
you tea. But I can't do any of that if you're lying in a broken heap at the
bottom of a cliff.

Avatar: I'm sorry.

Dwyer: Sorry doesn't cut the mustard. Promise me, Lord Avatar. Tell me you'll
never do anything so utterly idiotic ever again.

Avatar: Oh. I promise?

Dwyer: Well, now that we've settled that, care for a cup of mint tea?

Avatar: What? But you just-

Dwyer: What's done is done. Still, it'd be a tragedy to let this mint go to
waste. I'll get the water on the boil right away, Lord Avatar...
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B1. Shiro C

Shiro: Hey, Avatar, what's your opinion on kings and queens?

Avatar: Kings and queens...? Umm...what are we talking about here? Are you
asking what I think of King Garon, and King Sumeragi and Queen Mikoto?

Shiro: Them too. But also about, I dunno... future kings.

Avatar: Future kings, eh? Well, no one knows how the war will end. But it's
reasonable to think that Ryoma will be crowned King of Hoshido.

Shiro: Probably, yeah.

Avatar: Which would make you next in the line for the throne after him.

Shiro: Because I'm his son, right?

Avatar: Well, yes. That's how succession works.

Shiro: ... Seems kinda old fashioned to me.

Avatar: Shiro...?

Shiro: Why should I be king just because I'm the old king's son?

Avatar: Do you not want the crown?

Shiro: It's not about what I want. I went most of my life not knowing I was a
prince. And now that I do, I'm not sure I have what it takes. A king needs
certain qualities. He's gotta be a good leader. And I'm not that.

Avatar: Is that really what you think of yourself? I'd say you're quite
capable of leadership.

Shiro: Sure, during training, or when I'm putting together a fishing trip.
But that's just a few people. Anyone can say "Let's go fishing!" or "Time to
train!" Getting an entire country to follow me, like a king should do, is way
out of my league...

Avatar: Hahaha...you might be right about that.

Shiro: Heh, I'm glad it's not just me. I like the IDEA of being a king my
father could be proud of. A big leader type. I'd love to do it if I thought I
could. But if there's anyone more qualified than me, I think they should rule
instead.

Avatar: Hmm...

Shiro: Oh, whoops. I think someone's coming over to talk to us. It's not
really a problem if they heard us, but I'd rather keep it quiet for now.
We'll talk more about this later, Avatar.

Avatar: Oh, sure...
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Shiro B

Avatar: I was thinking about what you said, about a king's duties... I'll
grant that you're still inexperienced and not the natural-born leader that
Ryoma is. But those aren't major problems for a king, I don't think. That's
what a king has retainers, envoys, and advisors to help him with.

Shiro: That'd be true if every subject was as nice as the folks in this army.
But not everyone's like that, are they? Wouldn't it be simpler to decide who
rules by strength instead of bloodline?

Avatar: It depends on your definition of "strength."

Shiro: Oh, well, you know. You can just tell how strong someone is by
fighting them. It's simple, fair... Every man, woman, and child would get it.
The strongest person should be king. I think that would be a way better
system. If I knew I was king because I was stronger than everyone, I'd be a
lot more confident.

Avatar: What are you saying?! Are you advocating for the strong subjugating
the weak? Isn't that exactly what King Garon does? If that's the kind of dog-
eat-dog world you want, maybe you WOULD be a poor king!

Shiro: Whoa there, Avatar... I think maybe I'm not explaining this right.

Avatar: Oh?

Shiro: I'll put it another way. You got two commanding officers, right? One
is this decorated hero, scars on her face and all. She nods confidently at
you. The other keeps checking her clipboard and looking back at her sergeants
for help. Whose unit do you join?

Avatar: Er...well...

Shiro: It's not even a choice, right? You pick the one who's gonna get the
job done.

Avatar: I-I see your point.

Shiro: So my question is... how would you feel about being the next king of
Hoshido, instead of me?

Avatar: Whaaat?! Where did you get that idea?!

Shiro: No, really, I think you've got what it takes. In terms of raw
strength, definitely... But you're also generous and considerate, and you
work well with people. You're much better suited to be king someday. Hoshido
would be a better place under you than me.

Avatar: Shiro... I understand your perspective on this and why you'd think
that. And I agree there's some merit to your line of thinking. If you're
serious, though, we need to put the idea that I'm truly stronger to the test.

Shiro: Yeah?

Avatar: I propose a duel. Single combat. You may use the lance you specialize
in. That will prove whether I'm really as strong and capable as you think.

Shiro: Interesting... I accept!

Avatar: Good. I'll name a time and a place later. Until then...
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Shiro A

Shiro: Hraaaaaah!

Avatar: Ngh...!

Shiro: What's wrong? Had enough?!

Avatar: Urk...!

Shiro: Now you'll see how strong I am!

Avatar: Enough! I'm impressed already! Your technique is perfectly
balanced... You don't leave a single opening!

Shiro: If you won't face me, I'll end this now. Even a blunt training lance
can leave a bruise or two! Haaaaaaaaaaaah!

(Avatar leaves)

Shiro: What the...? Where did he go?!

Avatar: Right here.

Shiro: Aaah! You got past my defense! How...?! (weapon clang)

Avatar: Hyaaaaaah!

Shiro: Urgh... ... Dammit...

Avatar: Now that my blade is at your throat, can we declare me the victor?

Shiro: Arrrrrrrrghhhhhhh! I almost HAD you!

Avatar: Hahaha. You have a powerful swing, but it tends to go wide. I noticed
your strikes were creating a blind spot for you, so I aimed for that. It took
a few hasty blocks against your blows before I could gauge the distance...
But once I had it figured out, I waited for my chance to enter into your
guard.

Shiro: So the whole time I thought I was wearing you down was just part of
your plan... Ugh! This was a disaster! I have to admit... you're much, much
stronger than me.

Avatar: Then my first command is: Be a good king over Hoshido.

Shiro: Huh?

Avatar: Yes, you're still inexperienced. You're far from qualified yet to be
king. But it's a big step that despite your status you realized your
deficiencies. You're not satisfied with divine right. You're actively trying
to make yourself worthy. I'd say that makes you perfectly suited to be king
someday.

Shiro: Avatar...

Avatar: Remember, Ryoma isn't king yet. And he'll reign for a long time
before it's your turn. You have time to grow into the role. When the day
comes, you'll be a great king. So give yourself more credit.

Shiro: Hmm... When you put it like that, how can I refuse? After all, my
original plan was to follow the orders of whoever's stronger. So if you're
saying I can be king...then that's what I'll be!

Avatar: Someday you'll see that there's no one better suited to lead Hoshido
than you. And when that time comes, I hope I'll be there to support you.

Shiro: Yeah...that'd be great, Avatar...!
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B1. Kiragi C

Avatar: Do dee do da da dee-la ? Tum te dum de bum boo-ba.

Kiragi: YAHHHHH!

Avatar: Wh-what in the blazes?! BACK, FIEND!

Kiragi: Don't attack! It's just me! Kiragi! Did I scare ya?

Avatar: Yes! Yes you did! Where on earth did you come from?! There's not even
anywhere to hide in here!

Kiragi: Heehee. There are plenty of places to hide if you know where to look.
For example, there's a foot of space between the ceiling and the bookshelves.
If you can climb up fast enough without toppling them, it's a great spot! And
if you're in a corner, you can brace yourself against the walls near the
ceiling!

Avatar: You what?! That sounds like the sort of thing only ninja can do...

Kiragi: Totally, right? I'm probably a world champ hide-and-seeker!

Avatar: Hide-and-seek, huh? That takes me back. I used to play it a lot when
I was younger.

Kiragi: Really?

Avatar: Yeah. I wasn't allowed outside much, but the Northern Fortress was
pretty big. There were plenty of places to hide.

Kiragi: Oh! Oh! How about you play hide-and-seek with me sometime? We could
play in the forest! I'll even be "it" first!

Avatar: You want to play outside? I mean, I don't mind, but there are so many
places to hide in the forest. Wouldn't you be at a disadvantage?

Kiragi: Heh heh heh. I might be good at hiding, but I'm even better at
seeking. I've been hunting since I fell out of my swaddling clothes. I'll
sniff you out from a league away!

Avatar: All right. You're on!

Kiragi: Oh, boy. This is gonna be fun!
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Kiragi B

Kiragi: Haha! There you are!

Avatar: *sigh* You're so quick. I thought covering myself in that much mud
would hide me for sure.

Kiragi: Heehee. All the mud in the world can't hide you from Bloodhound
Kiragi!

Avatar: Ugh. I'm actually starting to think you might be right... I was
pretty confident going into this, but I haven't won even once...

Kiragi: Hey, don't feel bad! You chose some really good hiding spots! It's
just that covering yourself up with all that stuff isn't enough.

Avatar: Why not? What do I have to do to make sure you can't see me?

Kiragi: I can't. I smell you!

Avatar: S-smell me?! But I just bathed this morning! I swear!

Kiragi: I know. I can smell the soap on you.

Avatar: What? Even under all that mud? How?!

Kiragi: My nose is wayyyyy more sensitive than most people's. Although even
if that weren't the case, you still make too much noise, Avatar.

Avatar: Ugh...yeah, yeah, I know. Whenever I hear you getting close, I get
nervous and start shaking. I can't help it!

Kiragi: I know, but staying still is the key to hiding. You just gotta try
harder! My ears are almost as gifted as my nose, so if you can't do better,
you'll never win!

Avatar: Haha. Maybe I should just accept defeat while I still have some
dignity left. You have keener senses than half the animals in this forest!
There's no way I can hide from you.

Kiragi: Nuh-uh! Here, to tell you the truth, your biggest giveaway is
something else. If you can fix that, you might actually be able to beat me!

Avatar: Huh? What could you possibly be using besides your eyes, ears, and
nose?

Kiragi: It's your aura. I can sense it!

Avatar: Aura? I've heard of those before. Are they truly real?

Kiragi: They are. Or...I think they are. People, animals...all living things
have them. And I don't know why, but your aura is larger than most people's,
Avatar. That's what makes it so easy to find you.

Avatar: So, if I could find a way to quiet my aura, you wouldn't be able to
find me?

Kiragi: Yep!

Avatar: Then I guess I'll just have to find a way to do that! Next time you
won't beat me so easily!

Kiragi: Ooh! This might actually be a challenge! Heh heh.
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Kiragi A

Kiragi: *pant* *pant* I never thought it would be this hard to find you!

Avatar: (Muahahahahahaha!)

Kiragi: Come on! You've got to be here somewhere!

Avatar: (It's been over an hour, and I don't think he's getting any closer.)
Hey! Kiragi! Think we can call this one a win for me?

Kiragi: (Is that Avatar?) Y-yeah, OK, fine. I think it's about time I admit
defeat... *sigh*

Avatar: Haha! I did it! I finally won a game of hide-and-seek with you!

Kiragi: I couldn't sense your aura at all today. How did you do it?

Avatar: Well, I tried a lot of things. Facial scrubs, special ointments,
essential oils... But what did the trick was learning to suppress my dragon
power.

Kiragi: Your dragon power?

Avatar: Yeah. There's a strange source of inner energy I always feel. Even in
human form. I never really noticed it until after the first time I
transformed. I still don't know what an aura is, but it sounded similar, so I
gave it a shot.

Kiragi: Gave it a shot? How?

Avatar: Honestly? It's nothing too mystical. I just relax all my muscles and
take deep breaths. Then I try to clear my mind of all thoughts, worries,
anxieties, and fears.

Kiragi: Hmm... Do you think you could try it again for me?

Avatar: Huh? Um, sure. It might be a bit hard for me to do it with you
watching, though... OK. Here goes. ...

Kiragi: Oh! Oh! Charred chard! That's amazing!

Avatar: D-did you sense something?

Kiragi: You did it! Your aura just disappeared! It was like you weren't even
there!

Avatar: Haha. I'm glad to be the one to surprise you for a change! You
know...this aura-hiding thing might be useful on the battlefield as well.

Kiragi: Yeah! Especially if you need to be stealthy or to get away!

Avatar: Exactly. Let's try practicing this a bit more, then. You up for
another round, Kiragi?

Kiragi: Sure am!
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B1. Asugi C

Asugi: *sigh* Why do they always assume that?

Avatar: Asugi, what's wrong? You're muttering to yourself.

Asugi: Huh? Oh, Boss. It's nothing. OH! Wait! Hey, buuuddy!

Avatar: Um...yeah?

Asugi: Ya wanna go into town with yours truly? We'll have a grand old time, I
promise!

Avatar: Why the sudden invite? Did you need to go shopping for something?

Asugi: No, no. I just heard that a new bakery opened up just outside town.
They're said to have the most amazing cheesecakes in the land. And I've been
looking for someone to go with me.

Avatar: Sounds fun, but... Asugi, why waste cheesecake on me? Sounds like a
prime dating opportunity!

Asugi: Oh, cribbles. Here we go again. Why, oh why, did I expect anything
different?

Avatar: Hm? Is something wrong?

Asugi: Whenever I invite someone to get sweets with me, they get the wrong
idea. And when I tell them I don't want a date, they just think I'm being
defensive. The worst part is when they get all twinkly eyed and I have to
turn them down.

Avatar: So that's why you were grumbling to yourself.

Asugi: Yeah. I don't want any dates. I just want to enjoy some cheesecake and
chat. Is that such a terrible thing?

Avatar: I suppose not.

Asugi: So I figured I should ask you. I thought of all people, you'd
understand. Guess not.

Avatar: Haha. Sorry, thought I was helping. I'd love to go eat some
cheesecake!

Asugi: Thanks! You're a real pal, Boss. I'll just grab my things, and we can
go!
(Asugi leaves)

Avatar: Haha. Asugi sure loves his sweets...
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Asugi B

Asugi: Ah! That really hit the spot. I haven't tasted something so good in
ages. That cheesecake was a work of art! Right, Boss? And the presentation!
Beautiful! I've never seen plating that impeccable before.

Avatar: That pie was pretty tasty too.
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Asugi: Yes! The crust was flaky and flavorful, but not obtrusively so. And
the raspberries... Not too tart, and not too sweet. A balance rarely achieved
by even master bakers! It feels as though the gods crafted a divine culinary
harmony for my tongue alone.

Avatar: Haha. That's an...interesting way of describing food, Asugi. I don't
think I ever fully realized just how passionate you are about this stuff.

Asugi: I-I wouldn't say "passionate." I just like tasty things, is all!

Avatar: Haha! You're blushing! It's all right. I won't judge. I'm surprised
you didn't become a chef, though.

Asugi: Eh, we can't all do what we're passionate about for a living. Some
things are more important. Anyways, you need to learn to appreciate sweets
more, friendo.

Avatar: I do? I thought I was appreciating them just fine!

Asugi: You kidding me, Boss? You spent more time picking out trinkets to
bring back home than you did eating! You were rubbernecking like a regular
country bumpkin, too. I'm surprised at you. What's with all this touristy
stuff? Ain't that a bit below someone of your station?

Avatar: What about you? You were buying out every sweets shop and bakery we
came across! Kind of looked like a country bumpkin yourself, if you ask me.

Asugi: Hey! It's not my fault. They didn't have places like that back in my
Deeprealm.

Avatar: Haha. Trust me, I know the feeling. I grew up confined to a castle,
remember?

Asugi: Fair enough. It's too bad they don't let you box up any of their
cheesecake, though. It would have been nice to bring it back and share with
everyone.

Avatar: Why don't we take them all there instead?

Asugi: That tiny place? We'd never fit! Oh, I know! I'll just make it myself.

Avatar: Make it yourself? How?!

Asugi: Oh, I've got my ways. Now that I've tasted it, I think I can whip
something up. I'm going to need your help, though. I want to make sure that
it's an exact replica.

Avatar: Sure! I'll do whatever I can!
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Asugi A

Asugi: OK. I think we're done.

Avatar: You did it, Asugi! I don't know how you managed to pull it off, but
you did. Every single treat, tart, cake, and cobbler from that bakery, re-
created from scratch. Even the cheesecake!

Asugi: Oh, hop off. It's not that amazing.

Avatar: You got the tastes down perfectly... In fact, these might be a little
better. Even I know this can't have possibly been easy. How did you do it?

Asugi: I have some connections that managed to get me a list of the bakery's
ingredients. From there, it was just a matter of taste and patience to figure
out the rest. But, of course, it'd be boring to just make copies, so I added
a few of my own twists. Notice the lemon zest on that raspberry tart? That
was ol' Asugi's doing.

Avatar: Mm. This really is a remarkable achievement, Asugi.

Asugi: Yep. But I hate to say I can't do this again. I don't want to steal
their business. Ain't gonna let anyone call me a thief.

Avatar: That's very admirable of you. Now, let's grab everyone and have
ourselves a party!

Asugi: Sounds good to me, Boss!

Avatar: Seems a shame, though... I don't know when I'll taste cheesecake this
good again.

Asugi: Aw, don't make that face. I can make you tons of different sweets.
You'll forget about this stuff in no time.

Avatar: Really?

Asugi: Sure! You're my sweets buddy now. You ever crave some, just ask.
Course, you'll have to help out some. No such thing as free dessert.

Avatar: Haha. Thanks. I'm honored to be your sweets buddy. Maybe we can open
a bakery together after the war?

Asugi: Hey now, don't get too crazy there. You're a prince, remember? And I'm
a ninja. We've got duties to see to. Besides, can you imagine the figure we'd
cut in a bakery?

Avatar: I can. I think it'd be great! A prince-ninja bakery! But...you're
right. Duty first. Maybe we could do a bake sale every now and then though.

Asugi: Hey...that ain't a bad idea. I think I'm gonna hold you to that one,
Boss.

Avatar: Good. I wouldn't have it any other way.
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B1. Hisame C

Hisame: Good grief! When will my father grow up and stop acting like a lewd,
disgusting...

Avatar: Hisame, did I catch you at a bad time? You look pretty angry.

Hisame: Ah, Avatar. No, you're just in time. I have a few things I'd like to
share...

Avatar: O-OK...

Hisame: ...About my father.

Avatar: You mean...Hinata?

Hisame: Exactly. His attitude toward relationships makes me ill. The way he
fawns over every woman he comes across, you'd forget he was married!

Avatar: It could be worse, right? He could be rude to every woman he comes
across.

Hisame: I see your point... but, no. Today, he was at the market, and the
sales- woman flirted her way right into his wallet. He was so busy ogling her
that he didn't notice the price on anything! Now, we could probably set up
our own shop. We have enough clothes!

Avatar: Wow. I don't know what got into him.

Hisame: I wish I could say this was a onetime thing, but no-Father does this
ALL the time! I can't believe we're even related. Here I am, afraid to even
approach a woman...

Avatar: You are?! Why?

Hisame: What do you mean, "Why?" Do you really need a reason?! Girls are
intimidating!

Avatar: Hmm... So it seems that you and your father both share a weakness for
women.

Hisame: Wh-WHAT DID YOU SAY?!

Avatar: Maybe you and your father are two of a kind after all. That's sort of
cute.

Hisame: M-me...and my father...th-the same? No, you must be confused.

Avatar: Hisame...are you OK?

Hisame: I'm sorry. I need to go piece my life back together.
(Hisame leaves)

Avatar: Hmm... Did I say something wrong?
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Hisame B

Hisame: Hey, Avatar. Listen to this!

Avatar: What's happened now?

Hisame: I'll give you one guess. It's my father again-my sick, twisted, no-
good father!

Avatar: Wow. Calm down, Hisame. You're losing your cool!

Hisame: Y-you're right. Sorry about that.

Avatar: ...Well?! Are you going to tell me what happened this time?

Hisame: So Father decided to round up a bunch of friends and hold a sword-
fighting class...

Avatar: That sounds really nice of him.

Hisame: Sure... Except all of his students were girls! That would've been
fine if he hadn't felt the need to show them how to hold a sword... He kept
wrapping his arms around them from behind, grinning like an idiot!

Avatar: It sounds like you're being a little harsh... In your book, you
wouldn't want your father to talk to women-any women at all, right?

Hisame: W-well, not like that! Why can't he be more like a proud, dignified
warrior?

Avatar: I see what's going on here. We call this "hero worship."

Hisame: What?!

Avatar: You clearly love your father so much you can't accept his less-than-
perfect behavior. Maybe that's your problem with women too... They are always
catching you off guard.

Hisame: It's an interesting theory.

Avatar: I am very touched by how much you love and respect your parents.

Hisame: OK, now you're just messing with me again.
(Avatar leaves)
Hisame: Yeah... You better run! ...Even if you might be right.
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Hisame A

Avatar: You seem a little down, Hisame. You're not still thinking about your
father, are you?

Hisame: Actually, yes...

Avatar: I think you're taking this whole thing way too seriously.

Hisame: But it's a serious problem! Do you think a weakness for women could
be debilitating in battle?

Avatar: I don't even know how to answer that. ...Hmm... No, Hisame. I think
it might be the opposite.

Hisame: How so?

Avatar: You can't help but notice when a woman is around, right? ...And you
treat these women as people you should respect and honor?

Hisame: Absolutely.

Avatar: In this world, there are a lot of bad guys who are violent toward
women... Compared to them, you and your father are practically role models!

Hisame: That might be taking it a bit far.

Avatar: Soldiers need strong bodies and hearts in order to protect the weak.
In that sense, I think both you and your father are model soldiers.

Hisame: I never thought of it that way. That's a nice thought... If only it
were true! Heh heh.

Avatar: Hisame, I finally made you smile!
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B1. Siegbert C

Avatar: Siegbert, I see you reading that book all the time. What is it?

Siegbert: Hello, Avatar. It's a collection of paintings by one of my favorite
artists.

Avatar: Oh really? May I take a look? A wheat field at harvest time... A calm
ocean... You're a fan of scenery paintings, I take it?

Siegbert: I am, though I like most all paintings, really. I tend to take to
looking at these paintings in particular after a long battle.
They're...calming, somehow. They help me to relax.

Avatar: I think I can see why.

Siegbert: You're more than welcome to borrow the book, if you'd like.

Avatar: That'd be wonderful! Are you sure you won't miss it?

Siegbert: Not at all-I have a decent collection of others that I can look at
in the meantime.

Avatar: Then I'll take you up on your kind offer. Thank you!

Siegbert: The pleasure is all mine.

Avatar: This does have me wondering, though... Do you ever paint your own
paintings?

Siegbert: It's...just a hobby. Growing up, I received instruction in all of
the various arts.

Avatar: Talented with a brush and a sword... You're definitely Xander's son.

Siegbert: My father did make sure that my tutors covered a wide range of
subjects. I do my best to show him that I appreciate the balanced education.

Avatar: You have nothing to worry about there, Siegbert.

Siegbert: Thank you, Avatar.
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Siegbert B

Siegbert: Hrmmm...

Avatar: Ah, Siegbert! There you are. I wanted to return the book I borrowed
the other day.

Siegbert: Oh! How did you like it?

Avatar: It was lovely! Each picture was prettier than the last.

Siegbert: If you liked that one, I'm sure you'll enjoy some of the others I
have. I'll bring them by sometime.

Avatar: Thank you! I'd love to see them.

Siegbert: ...

Avatar: Is something wrong, Siegbert? You seem to be a bit preoccupied.

Siegbert: Ah, I apologize. I've just found myself consumed by some things
lately.

Avatar: You know that I'm always available to talk, if you need to.

Siegbert: That's very kind of you... Perhaps I could take you up on that
offer? Right now?

Avatar: Certainly!

Siegbert: Do you think I am of any use here?

Avatar: What do you mean?

Siegbert: I'm worried that I am not living up to my potential, as my father's
son. On second thought, forget I said anything. I won't fix anything by
whining. Any time I spend worrying would be much better used working toward a
solution. I'm sure that's what my father does, so I should follow his
example...

Avatar: Siegbert, sometimes it's good to stop and worry for a little bit.

Siegbert: But I'm sure my father never lets his issues slow him down...

Avatar: Knowing Xander, that could very well be true, but... You are not your
father, Siegbert. You don't have to be exactly like him. Why not take time to
worry over things?

Siegbert: Are you sure?

Avatar: I'm positive.

Siegbert: Thank you. It's...comforting to hear someone say that. This is the
first time I've ever talked about my worries with anyone. There's something
about you that makes it easier, Avatar. I'm glad we met.
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Siegbert A

Siegbert: Pardon me, Avatar. Could I have a moment of your time?

Avatar: Sure. What do you need?

Siegbert: Well... Hah, this is requiring a bit more courage than I thought...

Avatar: The way you say that makes me worry...

Siegbert: I'm sorry! I didn't mean to! *whew* All right. You just...have to
promise me you won't laugh.

Avatar: Now why would I ever laugh at you, Siegbert?

Siegbert: I don't know, Avatar! I'm not used to showing weakness in front of
others... I wanted to...show you this...

Avatar: A...picture? It certainly has a lot of character. Is this something
you drew yourself?

Siegbert: ...Yes. But I'm a little ashamed with how it turned out. I thought
though, since you enjoyed the book I shared with you... You might like to see
one of my drawings, sort of inspired by it.

Avatar: This is everyone sitting around a bonfire, right? I think it's pretty
charming, really.

Siegbert: Do you really?! I feel like I can't draw the way I really want to
yet...

Avatar: Just looking at this picture, I can feel warm feelings bubbling up
inside me.

Siegbert: You're too kind, Avatar. Thank you. Talking to you really helps,
you know? I already feel like it's not such a bad thing to show my weaknesses
to other people. I've been very focused on living up to my father's
greatness. Knowing that I'll be king someday, I want to do everything to make
Father proud.

Avatar: Siegbert...

Siegbert: But I realize, just like you said, that I don't need to be like
him. Your words have really lifted my spirits. So, even though it's a very
early picture... I wanted you to see what I can do. I wanted you to see me as
I am.

Avatar: Thank you.

Siegbert: Avatar, I hope that I can continue to be vulnerable with you. I
would really appreciate it.

Avatar: Of course. I'm here for you, Siegbert, in any way you need me.

Siegbert: Thanks.
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B1. Forrest C

Forrest: Oh, Avatar. Good afternoon, sir.

Avatar: Hello there, Forrest.

Forrest: Oh, my. There's a thread loose on your shirt... Let me take care of
that for you. There. All better.

Avatar: Thanks. ...

Forrest: I-is something the matter with my face? You're staring quite
intently at it...

Avatar: Sorry, I didn't mean to be rude. It's just uncanny how you look like
a young lady. An adorable young lady, at that.

Forrest: Adorable? What a sweet thing to say.

Avatar: Forrest, can I ask you something personal?

Forrest: Of course. I'm an open book, sir.

Avatar: I've never met anyone like you, and I'm curious: Do you prefer boys
or girls?

Forrest: *giggle* Romantically speaking, you mean? Girls, exclusively. I
can't imagine why you would have been confused on that point.

Avatar: Hahaha, sorry. Maybe it was a strange question. But it seems to me
that if you walked around with your sweetheart... Well, you might get some
funny looks from people who don't know you.

Forrest: Avatar, I get funny looks even when I walk around all on my
lonesome. Whether I've a paramour on my arm doesn't change things for me
appreciably.

Avatar: Oh. Right, of course... I swear, I didn't mean anything by that...

Forrest: *giggle* I'm teasing you. Sorry if I went overboard with it.

Avatar: Oh...haha...hah. A joke! Of course! I need to get my act together...
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Forrest B

Forrest: Avatar!

Avatar: You certainly seem pleased today, Forrest.

Forrest: *giggle* Is it that obvious?

Avatar: Having a good day, then?

Forrest: Yes! Just look at this!

Avatar: A bracelet? That ironwork flower looks like it took some expertise.

Forrest: Doesn't it, though? It's divine. I saw it at the market, and it was
love at first sight. I didn't think twice before opening my purse strings.

Avatar: You're really wild about anything cute, aren't you?

Forrest: ...

Avatar: Forrest? I didn't offend you, did I?

Forrest: Avatar...do you think I'm strange? Because of my interests and
clothing, that is. It's not that I consider myself to be a girl. Far from it.
But I see darling things such as this bracelet, and my heart simply melts. I
wear what I feel most comfortable in, but I know your upbringing
was...sheltered.

Avatar: Everyone has unique tastes. I don't think that makes you strange at
all.

Forrest: ...You mean that?

Avatar: I do. Besides, you really do look fantastic in those clothes. I think
it would be a tragedy if you stopped wearing them.

Forrest: Avatar...thank you very much. I am comfortable as I am, but I wanted
to make sure you weren't troubled.

Avatar: Not in the least.

Forrest: Hmm...

Avatar: Hm?

Forrest: Then why are you ogling me again?

Avatar: What?! No, I-I wasn't...!

Forrest: *giggle* I was teasing again. Relax.

Avatar: Ugh... Why am I always so gullible around you...?
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Forrest A

Forrest: ...

Avatar: Forrest? Is something the matter?

Forrest: What makes you think anything's wrong?

Avatar: Your usual cheer is nowhere on display, is all.

Forrest: It's nothing...

Avatar: Your face suggests otherwise. If you want to talk, I'm here to
listen.

Forrest: ... Very well. I went into town to do some shopping, as I often do.
The clerk at one of my favorite shops discovered I'm a man and laughed at me.
I was having none of it, of course. "I dress as I like," I said. "What of
it?"

Avatar: Good. You had every right to stand up for yourself in that situation.

Forrest: I wholeheartedly agree. But this was a man I've seen many times
before. We've even chatted occasionally. I thought I knew him, but he turns
out to be a mean-spirited ignoramus.

Avatar: I see. That does sound disheartening.

Forrest: Quite. And I wonder, who is next? How else will the world disappoint
me?

Avatar: Don't be disappointed-pity the poor world.

Forrest: Huh?

Avatar: Any world that doesn't appreciate your charms is a fool. The natural
response to a fool is to pity their foolishness.

Forrest: I'm charming, am I?

Avatar: Extremely.

Forrest: ...Thank you. That's just the encouragement I needed to stay the
course.

Avatar: That's the spirit. You look great in those clothes. Anyone who says
differently is a dunce or a dastard.

Forrest: Goodness, Avatar.

Avatar: Hmm?

Forrest: You protest so vehemently that I begin to wonder if you have
feelings for me.

Avatar: Oh, ah-!

Forrest: Hahaha...I'm teasing again. In all sincerity, thank you for
brightening my day. I really appreciate it.
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B1. Percy C

Percy: Hyah! Hrrragh! Ree-yaah!

Avatar: Hey, Percy. Getting some solo training in?

Percy: Sure am, Avatar! How else am I gonna be a great knight like Pop
someday?

Avatar: That's our Percy. Keep it up, kid!

Percy: Hey! C'mon! Do ya have to say it like that?

Avatar: Like what?

Percy: Like I'm some kinda little kid! I'm a man now, you know!

Avatar: Haha. Yeah, I guess that's true, huh? OK, Percy. I'm sorry. I meant
no offense. But you were saying you wanted to be a great knight like your
father, right? You must really like him a lot.

Percy: I could like him without wanting to be like him, y'know. What it
really is is respect! He's got it so hard, and yet he never gives up no
matter what!

Avatar: What do you mean?

Percy: Well, like yesterday I saw him go through all kinds of things! He was
hit by lightning, pooped on by wyverns, and trampled by a horse! And that's
not even unusual. It's just sort of below-average. Pop goes through so much
every day, and yet I've never seen him lose heart. For him, just getting out
of bed must take more courage than most ever have!

Avatar: I...see. His life does sound trying. Perhaps there is something I
could do to help him...
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Percy B

Percy: Rrrrrraaah! En garde! Nyah!

Avatar: You're working hard as ever, I see.

Percy: Avatar! I didn't see you there!

Avatar: Is there any way I can help?

Percy: You wanna help me? Really?! That'd be great!

Avatar: OK, then. What would you like me to do?

Percy: Hmmm. I want to practice dodging enemy missiles, so let's see... Ooh!
Could you throw that pile of rocks at me? As fast as you can? If you could
throw a bunch at the same time, that'd be best!

Avatar: What? At the same time?! Are you sure?

Percy: Yeah, yeah, I'll be fine! Now let 'em fly!

Avatar: OK, if you insist... HRAH!

Percy: Heh. There...there...and there!

Avatar: What? Not a single one hit you. How is that possible?

Percy: Heehee! Right? I dodged them all!

Avatar: I don't know if you dodged them or if they dodged you.

Percy: Huh?

Avatar: It looked like they only missed you because of how they bounced off
each other. You have some unbelievable luck.

Percy: What?! Come on! I dodged them because I train really hard! Not because
of luck! You don't have to be so rude, you know.

Avatar: I'm sorry. I should have chosen my words more carefully. I didn't
mean to take away from your accomplishment. I promise.

Percy: Heh. OK, fine. I forgive you.

Avatar: So Arthur has incredibly bad luck, but his son has incredibly good
luck. Their family reunions must be interesting...

Percy: All right! Grab up those rocks and let's go again!

Avatar: Again? OK, but I don't think anything'll change...
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Percy A

Percy: Hrrrrgrepah! Gndlifmrrrjkr!

Avatar: Percy!

Percy: Avatar! Come by to help me train again?

Avatar: Bingo! What did you have in mind this time?

Percy: I want to practice avoiding enemy attacks again!

Avatar: So you want me to throw rocks at you again?

Percy: Heehee! Not quite! I've got a secret weapon today.

Avatar: A secret weapon?

Percy: Ta-DA!

Avatar: Wait. This is a hornets' nest!

Percy: Yup! And I want you to hit it with that stick over there. Then they
should all fly out and head for me.

Avatar: You're joking, right?

Percy: Nope! I'm going to dodge every single one of them.

Avatar: Are you insane?! No way!

Percy: But I won't learn anything if I don't push my limits.

Avatar: But you still HAVE limits! Some things are impossible!

Percy: Oh. It's impossible? And here I thought it was a great idea... Oh
well. I'll just get rid of the nest then. *fwip* *thud*

Avatar: Wh-why did you throw it away?! Oh gods! They're coming for you-!
Wait...wait...no. They're not coming for you. They're com- Oh no! NO! NOOO!

Percy: Whoops! Sorry, Avatar!

Avatar: AGGHGHGHHH!
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B1. Ignatius C

Ignatius: How can I protect everyone? I must be their shield.

Avatar: Ignatius? Are you OK? What are you muttering about?

Ignatius: Avatar? Sorry. It's nothing.

Avatar: It doesn't look like nothing. You're shivering! Are you feeling OK?

Ignatius: Of course. I'm not shivering. Like I said, it's nothing. Let's
change the subject. How are you?

Avatar: Well, I'm fine. Thanks for asking.

Ignatius: We'll be heading into battle again soon. Are you prepared?

Avatar: Yes. It's difficult, but I'm always ready to fight.

Ignatius: Do you ever think about all the split-second decisions we have to
make? One wrong move can be the difference between life and death. I just
don't know if I can protect everyone. Excuse me.
(Ignatius leaves)

Avatar: Wait! Ignatius! You dropped something.
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Ignatius B

Ignatius: Ugh...

Avatar: Hey, Ignatius! I've got something for you.

Ignatius: Hmm? What is it?

Avatar: You dropped this the other day. I've been meaning to return it.

Ignatius: Oh! That. I was just going to throw that out.

Avatar: It's a good-luck charm, isn't it? Why were you going to toss it?

Ignatius: Because I'm a failure.

Avatar: What are you talking about?

Ignatius: Relying on good-luck charms is the sign of a weak-willed coward.
And that's precisely what I am.

Avatar: Shut up, Ignatius.

Ignatius: Huh?

Avatar: It's called tough love. You're not a failure. You fight hard, and you
have protected all of us.

Ignatius: You don't need to lie to comfort me.

Avatar: I'm telling the truth. Here. Please take this charm back. It appears
valuable.

Ignatius: I wish I could believe you. Please dispose of the charm, and never
speak of it again.

Avatar: Ignatius...
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Ignatius A

Ignatius: No one will die on my watch...

Avatar: Hello, Ignatius. I trust you're feeling better?

Ignatius: Not exactly, I'm afraid. I apologize. I'm a pitiful sight again...
Sitting here trying to psych myself up.

Avatar: Well, I'm sorry to hear you're still upset. But if it makes a
difference, you appear perfectly fine to me.

Ignatius: Thank you for the kind words, but my problem persists. I am afraid
every time I step onto the battlefield. What kind of warrior has feelings
like this before each and every fight?

Avatar: Ignatius, every warrior I've ever known has felt the same way.
Including myself. It's normal to be afraid. Fear can keep you alive. Fear can
protect your loved ones.

Ignatius: Nonsense. A grown man, fondling a good- luck totem? Pathetic. At
least I've had the fortitude to dispose of that ridiculous charm.

Avatar: Ignatius, you're far from pathetic. You're a hero in my eyes. I'm
proud to step on the battlefield with you, because I know you have my back.

Ignatius: Do you really mean that, Avatar?

Avatar: Of course. That's why I saved this.

Ignatius: My charm? I thought I told you to throw it away.

Avatar: How could I throw something like this away? It looks old enough to
have been in your family for generations.

Ignatius: It is true. My father made it for me when I was very young. Thank
you, Avatar. I've gained a great deal of confidence today. And I'll be even
stronger tomorrow. That I promise.

Avatar: I know you will, Ignatius. I'm counting on it.
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B1. Gunter C

Avatar: Hello, Gunter. What are you up to today?

Gunter: Ah, greetings, Lord Avatar.

Avatar: What's that in your hand, Gunter? It looks like a piece of
paper...covered in black circles on one side?

Gunter: Oh, you saw this? Don't worry yourself over it. It is nothing
important. Just a relic from the past.

Avatar: A relic...from a past filled with black circles?

Gunter: Just an odd hobby of mine, milord. Nothing more.

Avatar: I see... Honestly, I didn't think serious old Gunter would have any
strange hobbies.

Gunter: Even at my age, I still hold a surprise or two.

Avatar: It does seem so! Hmmm, now that I think about it, though... I recall
some of the fortress residents talking about you behaving oddly...

Gunter: Hahaha, you were so young then. How do you even remember that?

Avatar: It's one of the few memories I have from my early years... No one
would say such things about you now, of course.

Gunter: Indeed, that is true. How much of your younger days do you remember,
Lord Avatar?

Avatar: Not a lot at all, I'm afraid.

Gunter: It is possible that that is for the best...

Avatar: Gunter?
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Gunter B

Avatar: Hello, Gunter...

Gunter: Ah, Lord Avatar. What's the matter?

Avatar: I searched my memories and recalled some of what the servants used to
say about you.

Gunter: Oh? What did you remember?

Avatar: I remember them talking about some of the things you used to do. One
such thing was wandering the fortress late at night.

Gunter: Ah yes, I recall doing that. What else did they speak of?

Avatar: It had to do with your meals...

Gunter: Oh...

Avatar: They talked about how you'd often request two or more portions at
mealtime. But you'd never finish either and would end up taking some back to
your quarters. And despite this extra food, you'd do the same thing the next
meal, too. So, wandering around rather than sleeping, and forgetting how much
food you had... It was actually a bit worrying to remember this, you know.

Gunter: There is nothing to worry about, milord. I do not have those habits
any longer.

Avatar: Really? They've simply gone away?

Gunter: Indeed.

Avatar: Gunter, I get the feeling you are hiding something from me. And I
suspect it has something to do with that paper you were holding the other
day.

Gunter: Milord, I appreciate your concern, but there are some things I want
to keep to myself.

Avatar: If you insist, Gunter... I'm sorry. I feel like I may have brought up
something I shouldn't have.

Gunter: No need to apologize. Perhaps someday we may talk about it.

Avatar: But not today?

Gunter: Some other time. When we do, it will be a long conversation.

Avatar: Oh. All right. Well, I'll make sure to set aside plenty of time.
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Gunter A

Gunter: Milord, I asked you here because I've decided to explain my old
habits.

Avatar: Oh? I'm all ears!

Gunter: You may not remember, but you were very shy when you were first
brought to Nohr. Because of how King Garon regarded you, you were treated
like a prisoner. Including your diet. I was charged with your care, but the
king would not let me improve your situation. I was forced to take matters
into my own hands, starting with your meals.

Avatar: Wait, are you saying that the food you brought back to your
quarters...?

Gunter: Indeed. I couldn't stand to see you suffer on third- rate leftovers.
When you took that first bite of fresh bread, well... I nearly cried at the
smile on your face.

Avatar: What about your random wanderings around the fortress?

Gunter: I could tell when I would visit you that you were not sleeping all
that well. Whenever I could, I would make my way to your quarters after
hours. I'd read stories to you until you fell asleep, then watch over you as
you slept. It looked like I was wandering because no one at the fort could
risk the king's anger. They would have reported my visits had they seen me
come directly to you.

Avatar: I had no idea, Gunter... But wait-what were the black circles for?

Gunter: That day when I brought you bread for the first time... It was also
the first time I saw you smile since you arrived in Nohr. I resolved to keep
track of each time I saw you smile. For some reason I can't imagine, I
decided to do that by drawing a circle each time. Of course, I don't have to
anymore. You're almost always smiling these days.

Avatar: You know, Gunter, hearing all this... It helps me understand why I
care about you. You've always been like a father to me, and now I know where
that comes from. Thank you, Gunter. You've done so much for me. I don't think
I'll ever be able to repay you in full.

Gunter: I have one suggestion, milord. Give me a reason to draw one last big
circle.

Avatar: How would I do that?

Gunter: It's simple. Bring an end to this war. Then you'll smile your biggest
smile yet.

Avatar: All right, Gunter. I believe I can honor your request.

Gunter: Thank you, Lord Avatar.
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Avatar: Shura! I just wanted to say that I'm glad you joined us.

Shura: Thank you, milord. I promise I won't let you down.

Avatar: I believe it. I had a question for you, though. You don't have to
answer it if you don't want to. Why did you become an outlaw? You seem an
honorable enough type now...

Shura: ...

Avatar: ...I understand. Well, if you ever feel comfortable sharing, I'm all
ears.

Shura: No, wait. The reason is... I needed money. There is a dream I must
make a reality.

Avatar: A dream?

Shura: Yes. I dream of someday rebuilding Kohga, my home.

Avatar: I see. It must have been marvelous, to inspire such ardor.

Shura: It was. It was a beautiful, mountainous land, lush with greenery. And
our people...they were so joyous-so cheerful. The laughter never truly
ceased. In truth, it may not have been too different from other small
countries... Nostalgia could easily have clouded my judgment in such matters.
But for me it will always be an earthly paradise... one that must be restored
at all costs.

Avatar: I wish I could have seen it. You make it sound so lovely.

Shura: That it was. And maybe someday you will see it, once it has been
rebuilt.
It would only be fitting; it was you, after all, that made me dare to hope
once more.
If Kohga stands tall once again, it will only be because this outlaw met so
noble a man.
Which is why I vow to serve you until my dream might be realized.

Avatar: I am glad to know I have such a valuable and steadfast ally at my
side.I'll be counting on you, Shura.

Shura: Aye, milord. I will not disappoint.
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Shura B

Shura: Hmm...

Avatar: Shura! You look upset. Is something troubling you?

Shura: Avatar...? No. I'm all right.

Avatar: Are you sure? You look like you could use someone to talk to.

Shura: It's just... I am beginning to feel my dream of rebuilding Kohga will
remain just that.

Avatar: Don't say that. I'm sure you will make it happen.

Shura: I wish I could have that same faith.

Avatar: But you were so hopeful just the other day. What's changed since
then?

Shura: Nothing. Just thinking... Suppose we do win this war. Even if we
reclaim our territory, the people of Kohga are no more. Perhaps what made
Kohga beautiful was not the lands but the spirit of the people. And perhaps
others, living in the same way, in the same homes, will be...different.

Avatar: I see.

Shura: I could rebuild a Kohga a thousand times as grand, and it would not
change this.
Perhaps I am simply a child at his mother's wake, wailing for her to return.

Avatar: Shura...

Shura: On some level, I must have always known this. Perhaps I never became
an outlaw for my dream. Perhaps it was to escape reality. Outlaws only have
to think about how they are going to survive each day. That life has a way of
pushing aside one's larger doubts. It makes them irrelevant. But now they
return to me. And they will not go back to sleep.

Avatar: I don't know what to say.

Shura: Bah. You needn't worry yourself over this, Lord Avatar. Even if I
cannot hope to achieve my dream, I will still serve you loyally. If only to
repay the debt I owe you for plucking me from the darkness.Now, I'll trouble
you no more about this. Good day, milord.

Avatar: W-wait! Don't go...
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Shura A

Avatar: Shura, we need to talk.

Shura: Eh? What's with the serious tone? Something wrong?

Avatar: Are you still worried that your dream of restoring Kohga will never
be fulfilled?

Shura: Yes. Why?

Avatar: I see. Then Kohga is truly lost.

Shura: What do you mean? My homeland was destroyed long ago.

Avatar: It's true that Kohga is no longer the land it once was. And it is
also true that many of its people no longer draw breath...

Shura: Yes, yes. And?

Avatar: However, the spirit of Kohga-the spirit you prize so highly-lives on
inside you.

Shura: Hmph. Kohga's spirit, eh?

Avatar: Yes. As long as you believe in it, its fire will continue to blaze.
However, if you give up, then there is nothing in this world that can restore
it.

Shura: Heh. You sure know how to make a sappy speech, boy. But you're not
wrong. Thank you. I will never allow myself to waver again. I WILL see Kohga
restored.

Avatar: Yes. You will. And I'll do whatever I can to help you, my friend.

Shura: Thank you, Lord Avatar. I will not forget the kindnesses you have done
me.
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B1. Izana C

Izana: Hello, hello, Lord Avatar! I have a little present for you!

Avatar: That's so nice of you! Huh. What is this? It looks like some kind of
uniform.

Izana: Exactly! I made us matching outfits! This style is all the rage in
Izumo! But I didn't stop there! I bedazzled the tunic with mirrors. They
reflect spells! Now you'll be stylish and safe! I can't wait for you to try
it on!

Avatar: Whoa! This thing is heavy! I can hardly move!

Izana: Oh, that's too bad. Well, no worries. Here. Try this on instead. Ta-
da!

Avatar: How many outfits did you make?!

Izana: I always say, "You must have options!" Here we have the pinnacle of
Izumo fashion... The cape! Just look at the embroidery! Isn't it
breathtaking?

Avatar: Uh...it's certainly flashy.

Izana: Don't be silly! If anyone can pull this off, it's you. Everyone will
be talking about you!

Avatar: ...I'm not sure I want that.

Izana: What a shame! Well, perhaps this is more your style-

Avatar: Izana, wait! Why are you giving me all this stuff?

Izana: I wanted to show you my appreciation! After all, you saved my life! I
just want to see you happy, and there's nothing better than a brand-new
outfit!

Avatar: I guess so...

Izana: Don't you worry, Lord Avatar. I won't give up until I've tickled your
fancy! So it isn't clothes? No problem! I've got plenty of tricks up my
sleeve. It's important to be a good host no matter where I am! I treat all my
friends as guests. ...And I want my guests to feel welcome whether we're in a
tent or a palace!
(Izana leaves)

Avatar: Izana's a good host, but I'm terrified to see what he comes up with
next!
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Izana B

Izana: Oh, good! I'm so glad you could make it to the party. It was a bit
last minute! I'm sorry for the short notice. I meant to send out the
invitation ages ago!

Avatar: Uh...Izana? Don't you mean "invitations"? Where's everyone else?

Izana: Mmmhmm... So the theme of our party is food and lots of it. I call it
"The Bounty of Izumo." All of the dishes you see here are Izumo specialties!

Avatar: But you didn't answer my question! Surely this food isn't just for
the two of us? I've never seen so many dishes before! We could feed the whole
army...twice!

Izana: Of course it's for you. Now, dig in. There's plenty to go around!

Avatar: I'm not quite sure what to say...

Izana: Well, go on. If something's not to your liking, you can tell me!

Avatar: There's just so much! I'd hate to see this wonderful food go to
waste!

Izana: I see. Waste not, want not. Is that your philosophy? All right...
You're a tricky man to please, but don't you worry. We'll just invite a few
more friends! Heehee! Shall we throw a party?

Avatar: That's a great idea! Everyone will be so excited!

Izana: Splendid! I'll go grab them! I'll figure out a way to return your
kindness later.
(Izana leaves)

Avatar: I know he wants to repay me, but I've gotta stop him before he does
something crazy!
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Izana A

Avatar: Izana, thanks again for a great feast. The Bounty of Izumo was
delicious!

Izana: Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Avatar: We all did! In fact, I brought you a thank-you present.

Izana: O-ho! Is this a book? How kind of you!

Avatar: I have to apologize. This one's from my personal library, so I'm
sorry it's used. I thought you might like to read some Nohrian literature.

Izana: How splendid! I look forward to reading it! I'm sure I'll learn a lot!
Perhaps our next gathering can be a Nohrian theme night!

Avatar: Wow. ...That's an interesting idea.

Izana: I want to be an excellent host to all of my guests-no matter where
they're from!

Avatar: Izana, that's a nice thought, but the best way to do that isn't with
gifts.

Izana: Don't be silly! Of course not. It's not just about favors. There's
also the appetizers!

Avatar: Actually, it's more than that. I've learned a lot from you about
being a host... Being a good host isn't what you give your guests, but how
you make them feel. That's why everyone loves your parties. You make everyone
feel special!

Izana: That's very kind of you to say. You'd make a thoughtful host as well.
In fact, you're very generous. See? You've already given me a gift!

Avatar: I learned that from you too.

Izana: If you really want to take your party planning seriously, there's one
more thing.

Avatar: Oh? What's that?

Izana: You really do need a better outfit! Now, come on. Just give me one
more try! I'm sure I'll get it right this time! Stay there! I have just the
thing!
(Izana leaves)

Avatar: Oh, dear. Here we go again!
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B1. Yukimura C

Avatar: Hm? Whose map is this? And what are all these figurines?

Yukimura: Lord Avatar! My apologies! I've made a mess of the table.

Avatar: So this all belongs to you, then?

Yukimura: Yes, I thought I'd run through some tactical exercises for our next
encounter.

Avatar: By all means, continue. Your advice has been invaluable to us. You
are a man of singular talent and genius.

Yukimura: I would not go that far, milord. I merely had good teachers. The
knowledge I possess was given to me by King Sumeragi and my father.

Avatar: You learned from both of them?

Yukimura: Yes. I learned the fundamentals from my father, who was minister in
his day. Later, I was sent to serve the king as an aide. I saw firsthand how
he took my father's strategies and took them even further.

Avatar: Is your father still around?

Yukimura: No, he died on his sickbed when I was still quite young. However, I
spent much of my youth poring over all the papers he left behind. Battle
strategies, fighting techniques, tactical manuals-all sorts of things.
Afterward, the king more or less took me under his wing. I suppose you could
say that King Sumeragi was like a second father to me.

Avatar: I know he... He died trying to protect me. I'm so sorry. It's my
fault we both lost him.

Yukimura: Lord Avatar, stop right there. It was never your fault. It was King
Garon's. And it happened long ago. There is no benefit in us discussing this
now.

Avatar: I know, I know.

Yukimura: Now, I think I should clean up this table. I finished the exercises
before you got here.

Avatar: All right. But please, allow me to help.

Yukimura: Thank you very much. I appreciate it.
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Yukimura B

Avatar: Yukimura, what tactics would you suggest we use in this situation? If
we pursued, it would leave our allies over there vulnerable, which seems
reckless. However, it would also take out a huge number of the enemy in a
single action. And the gains made from their sacrifice might save many lives
in the fights to come.

Yukimura: ...

Avatar: It's a very difficult situation, don't you agree?

Yukimura: ...

Avatar: Yukimura?

Yukimura: Ah, my apologies, Lord Avatar. You are correct. It's a very
difficult situation. The only thing to do is to decide for yourself which
loss was acceptable. It reminds me of something.

Avatar: What's that?

Yukimura: The one and only time that King Sumeragi scolded me.

Avatar: He scolded you? What could you have possibly done to make him upset?

Yukimura: It was during a discussion much like this, where we considered
different scenarios. I developed a plan involving puppets and traps that
would decimate the enemy. It was an extremely effective plan, saving many of
us while eliminating the enemy. However, when I recommended the plan, King
Sumeragi grew very angry.

Avatar: What did he say?

Yukimura: "It's not a matter of killing as many people as possible. That is
not what war is about." He placed much importance and value on the lives of
enemy soldiers. He did not believe in killing any who surrendered. Nor did he
approve of killing without giving a man a chance to surrender. It was this
latter point my plan was in conflict with.

Avatar: Hm.

Yukimura: At the time, I thought he was being a soft- hearted fool. But now I
see his wisdom. The plan you presented to me tries to reduce the bloodshed of
your own allies. But you should not be so quick to shed enemy blood
needlessly either. Conquerors make a wasteland and call it a peace. This is
not our way.

Avatar: I think I understand.

Yukimura: Many people naively think reason and logic are opposed to emotion
and compassion. In truth, the former cannot exist without the latter. The
simplest decisions are, at bottom, rooted in the inner life of the
individual. A person cannot walk across a room without asserting some kind of
value. I believe that understanding this is the hallmark of a master
tactician.

Avatar: I will remember your words, Yukimura. Your words...but also those of
my father.

Yukimura: I believe that would please him greatly.
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Yukimura A

Avatar: Yukimura, do you have a moment?

Yukimura: What do you need, Lord Avatar?

Avatar: I've been thinking a lot after our last conversation, and I want to
say something. My father is no longer with us because of me. And I am
tremendously sorry I caused you such pain.

Yukimura: Hm? Didn't I tell you the other day that you needn't say such
things?

Avatar: Even so, I only realized after our talk just how large a role he
played in others' lives. Not just in my family's lives, or even in all the
people of Hoshido's lives. But in the lives of those he met and knew
personally, simply as a man. And, in particular...I realized just how
important he must have been to you. You looked so happy and peaceful while
you were talking about him... So I DO feel I need to apologize to you.

Yukimura: Milord... The truth is, when I heard that Lord Sumeragi died, I
indeed resented you for it.

Avatar: Yukimura...

Yukimura: I was still very immature, I must admit. But as I grew older, those
feelings faded. And in their place, a new respect for the king arose. Lord
Sumeragi fulfilled his greatest duty as a father by protecting his son. Now I
feel his end was one of the few befitting a man of his integrity and virtue.

Avatar: I'm not sure it's my place to say this, but I think he would be happy
to hear that.

Yukimura: Thank you, Lord Avatar. It does me good to hear you say that as
well.

Avatar: He was a father to both of us. As his sons, let us strive to live up
to his example.

Yukimura: Yes, and to do so in all things we are and all that we may someday
become. As warriors, as statesmen, as fathers... All things.

Avatar: Yes. I believe we can do it, so long as when one of us falls the
other helps them up.

Yukimura: You can rely on me, milord.

Avatar: And you on me, Yukimura.
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B1. Fuga C

Avatar: Chieftain Fuga, do you have a minute? ...You were friends with my
father, right?

Fuga: Yes. King Sumeragi and I were very close.

Avatar: Do you remember any stories about my father? ...I barely remember
him.

Fuga: Of course! Your father and I became friends when we were quite young.
Our fathers were rulers, so we had much in common. We were both eldest sons,
and it was good to have someone to laugh and train with. In fact, I couldn't
imagine my future without him. We vowed to protect each other. It was easy to
be brave knowing that your father had my back.

Avatar: It sounds like you were best friends.

Fuga: Yes. Best friends and troublemakers! Your father was a bit of a
prankster. He loved to play tricks on the royal family's servants.

Avatar: Really?!

Fuga: We got in a lot of trouble back then, but what can I say? We were
young.

Avatar: I have a hard time picturing that!

Fuga: Too soon, we were grown-ups. Your father married twice...and then he
was gone.

Avatar: ...He died protecting me, right?

Fuga: Yes. He lived a full life. I sometimes wonder which of us got the
better deal. I've spent my whole life as a soldier, training and fighting,
and he is at peace. Well, I'm not one to get emotional. Is that enough for
you today?

Avatar: Oh, yes, Chieftain Fuga! Thank you so much!
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Fuga B

Avatar: Chieftain Fuga, you look upset. Is something wrong?

Fuga: Yes! A young lady asked me on a date. Me! What was she thinking?!

Avatar: You have to tell me what happened! Did you say yes?

Fuga: Of course not! Can you imagine a man my age going on a date?

Avatar: Sure, I can! You're not that old. Besides, it's never too late to
fall in love.

Fuga: Wait until you get to be my age, and then see if you feel the same!

Avatar: The other day you said you'd spent your whole life as a soldier...
You're the chief of the Wind Tribe! Haven't you considered marriage before?

Fuga: Only once.

Avatar: Well, what happened? Why didn't you marry her?

Fuga: It wasn't meant to be. Before I could tell her how I felt, she married
someone else. When she and her husband were killed by Faceless, I raised her
son as my own.

Avatar: You're talking about Hayato aren't you? You were in love with his
mother!

Fuga: Yes. Pathetic, isn't it?

Avatar: No! I think it's amazing that you raised Hayato as your own! That was
brave of you.

Fuga: That is kind of you to say. Please, tell no one else. I am an old man
now, and I've managed to keep this a secret all this time.

Avatar: Of course, Chieftain Fuga! I won't tell! I swear to you-from one man
to another.

Fuga: Thank you, Avatar. I appreciate it.
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Fuga A

Avatar: Hmm... Is that Fuga over there? ...Hey, Chieftain Fuga! What are you
doing?

Fuga: Oh! ...Sorry, Avatar. I was lost in thought.

Avatar: Haha! Even when you're in a daze, you still look intimidating. How do
you do that?

Fuga: ...No idea.

Avatar: Chieftain Fuga, are you OK? You seem a bit gloomy.

Fuga: I was thinking I should retire and let you young people finish this
fight. It's time for the next generation to step up. King Sumeragi is gone. I
should follow him.

Avatar: What?! How can you say that?

Fuga: I didn't think you'd be so upset.

Avatar: Not a day goes by that I don't wish my father was still here! I can't
believe you would leave me too!

Fuga: Th-that's not what I meant...
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Avatar: I know it's time for my generation to start taking responsibility for
the future... But we still need guidance from people like you!

Fuga: Of course, and you shall have it.

Avatar: Good! You have so much wisdom to share with us...to share with me!

Fuga: You're right. These are my twilight years, but the sun hasn't gone down
on me yet! It's my duty to carry the burden left by your father and others
who have passed on.

Avatar: Thank you, Chieftain Fuga!

Fuga: You know, sometimes I feel like I'm talking with a young Sumeragi.

Avatar: Really?!

Fuga: You are passionate and strong...just like he was. I am honored to be
your friend.

Avatar: You consider me a friend?

Fuga: We have fought side by side-just as I did with your father. We are
brothers-in-arms.

Avatar: I guess you're right! I look forward to being your friend for many,
many years!

Fuga: As do I!
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Female Avatar*

B2. Azura(Hoshido) C

Azura: Hello, Avatar. What brings you here?

Avatar: I decided to take a little stroll. This breeze feels so heavenly!
Mmm!

Azura: Yes! All of that sunshine filtering through the leaves reminds me of
Castle Shirasagi.

Avatar: Haha! I envy you. In Nohr, we didn't have days filled with sunshine!

Azura: Oh, Avatar. How stupid of me!

Avatar: Huh?

Azura: That was thoughtless of me. I never should have brought that up! It
should've been you in Hoshido all those years-basking in the sunlight!

Avatar: There's no need to feel bad. It's not like you kidnapped me and took
me to Nohr!

Azura: I know, but I still feel guilty. I lived with the royal family and
received all the love that should have been yours.

Avatar: Please, Azura, you shouldn't worry. My life hasn't been as hard as
you think.

Azura: But I lived in Nohr! I know what that was like. It's a cruel place to
grow up.

Avatar: That's true. Nohr can be a harsh place, but I have happy memories
there too.

Azura: Really?

Avatar: Of course! I was just remembering this one time... Oh, no! I'm late
for a meeting! I'm sorry. We'll have to continue this later!

Azura: Yes, I'd like that!
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Azura(Hoshido) B

Azura: Avatar! I hoped to run into you. I'd like to hear more about your time
in Nohr.

Avatar: Of course! Well, let's see... I lived in the Northern Fortress. It
was pretty remote. Hmm... I wasn't allowed to go outside or have any friends.

Azura: That sounds terrible!

Avatar: Thinking back, it was hard. However, at the time, I never felt
lonely. The servants were like family, and my brothers and sisters visited
all the time. Elise came by to hang out every single day.

Azura: How sweet of her!

Avatar: ...And there was a huge library! You'd never run out of books to read
in Nohr! Felicia, Jakob, and I even had a little book club. You see? I was
too busy to feel alone.

Azura: Hmm. The Nohr you describe is so different from the one I remember.

Avatar: Well, I spent a lot of time there. It still feels like a part of
me...like home.

Azura: It almost sounds like you miss it.

Avatar: I do. I miss the Northern Fortress. I even miss Castle Krakenburg.

Azura: One day, I'm sure you'll get to go back there.

Avatar: I hope so, but first, we have to defeat King Garon and end this war
for good!
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Azura(Hoshido) A

Azura: Avatar, you're always outside, aren't you?

Avatar: Haha! I came out here to unwind, but it's so windy!

Azura: Yes. I think a storm is coming.

Avatar: I haven't seen such a dark cloud since I left Nohr.

Azura: You must be thinking about how much you miss it. I see that wistful
look on your face. It's hard to believe we lived in the same country. Our
experiences were so different. I've listened to your stories, but it's hard
to picture anything good happening there.

Avatar: I think many Hoshidans feel that way.

Azura: That's why we must bridge the gap. We must work together to end this
war.

Avatar: I agree with you completely. We can't call one place good and another
bad.

Azura: You and I are linked by fate. It's no coincidence that we're both
here. If you and I work as a team, surely we can bring about peace.

Avatar: You know I'd do anything to make that happen! We're in this together,
Azura.
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B2. Azura(Nohr) C

Avatar: Oh, no! Ugh!

Azura: Avatar? Is that you? What's going on?

Avatar: I'm fine! I was getting some water, and I dropped the glass. Be
careful! There are broken shards everywhere!

Azura: What are you doing up at this hour? You look like you've seen a ghost!

Avatar: I-I'm all right. Really. It was just a bad dream.

Azura: Goodness! You must have been thrashing about. You're dripping sweat!
Poor thing. Here, I'll get you a fresh glass of water.

Avatar: *gulp* *gulp* ...Ahhh! Thank you, Azura.

Azura: Did you want to talk about it? Your nightmare, I mean...

Avatar: Nah. It's no big deal.

Azura: Hmm. Your decision to side with Nohr is really troubling you, isn't
it?

Avatar: Seriously, Azura? How do you figure this stuff out? I can't hide
anything from you!

Azura: Well, I've suspected this for a few days now. You've been looking
dejected. Also... There's the hand-wringing and the sighing and that pouty
thing you do with your lips.

Avatar: All right. All right. I get it! ...The thing is, I know I made the
right decision. I put a lot of thought into it. I really believe this is the
best way to bring about peace. ...But I have nightmares every night about the
Hoshidans I've killed!

Azura: Avatar, you knew this path wouldn't be easy when you chose it, right?

Avatar: Yes, that's true.

Azura: If you believe this path leads to peace, then you have to keep walking
down that road.

Avatar: You're right. I can't give up just because it's hard. Thanks, Azura.
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Azura(Nohr) B

Avatar: Phew! My patrol is almost done for the night, and everything's nice
and quiet. ...Hold up! Did that shadow just move?! *gasp* It's an enemy
soldier!

Hoshidan: There you are, Avatar...Princess of Nohr! I'll kill you where you
stand! GAAH!

Avatar: Ha! Nice try, but I'm not going down without a fight!

Hoshidan: Ugh! ARGH!

Avatar: *pant* *pant*

Azura: Avatar! What's going on?! ...Oh, my! Is that a soldier from Hoshido?!

Avatar: He slipped through our defenses somehow. Don't worry. He won't be
getting back up. I didn't want to kill him, but I had no choice!

Hoshidan: ...Y-you killed my whole family! You and the rest of Nohr! I-I'll
never forgive you! Enjoy your life while it lasts! Death and punishment are
coming for you! Just wait! Gahaha... Gufffpphh...!
(Hoshidan falls)

Azura: Avatar? Are you all right?

Avatar: Yes, I'm fine. I escaped without a scratch.

Azura: No, I mean-are YOU all right? That was hard to hear.

Avatar: I feel terrible. I robbed him of justice! I didn't want to kill him,
but I had no choice.

Azura: He doesn't know why you sided with Nohr! Give up, and his death will
be meaningless.

Avatar: It's easy for you to say that. You didn't kill him! Now he'll never
avenge his family!

Azura: Hmm. I see. In that case, you SHOULD feel terrible.

Avatar: Wow. Thanks a lot, Azura.

Azura: No, listen... Just because you've chosen this path doesn't mean you
have to like it. Get upset. Throw a fit. Cry into your pillow! I'd be worried
if his death didn't upset you.

Avatar: You're right.

Azura: All we can do is keep pressing on. This won't be the last soldier who
dies.

Avatar: That's why we have to end this thing!

Azura: Exactly! Just remember, Avatar... No matter what, I'm right here with
you. Whenever you feel lost, I'll try to help you find your way again.

Avatar: Thank you, Azura. I don't know what I'd do without you.
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Azura(Nohr) A

Azura: Avatar! *gasp* Oh, thank goodness! I found you!

Avatar: Azura? What's wrong? ...And why are you so out of breath?

Azura: I came to warn you! There's been a breach! Another Hoshidan
infiltrated our camp!

Avatar: What?!

Hoshidan: You're that princess from Nohr, aren't you?

Azura: Oh, no! He's already here!

Hoshidan: I'm here to avenge my friends! DIE!

Avatar: Uh...

Azura: Avatar! What's wrong with you?! He's drawing his weapon! Snap out of
it!

Avatar: B-but...!
(Weapon clang)

Azura: Avatar? ...Fine! You leave me no choice. I'll fight him for you!

Hoshidan: ...Huh? She got me...?! N-no!
(Hoshidan falls)

Avatar: Azura, are you all right?!

Azura: Now that he's finished, I'm perfectly fine. The question is-Avatar,
are you all right?

Avatar: Yeah. I don't know what happened. I just froze! I'm so sorry. I put
both of our lives in danger. I can't believe I'm so pathetic!

Azura: You're not pathetic! You're human-like the rest of us. You care about
people! I know you're tired of having blood on your hands. I won't let you do
it alone anymore. Now my hands are just as stained as yours. When you can't
go on, I'll fight for you.

Avatar: Do you really mean that?

Azura: Absolutely! We're going to walk this bloodstained path until we reach
the end.

Avatar: All right. I won't hesitate next time. If we're going down, we'll go
together.

Azura: I'll be by your side every step of the way. I promise.
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B2. Azura(Valla) C

Avatar: A small lake in the middle of the woods... Reminds me of where I once
met Azura.

Azura: Oh, hello, Avatar. What brings you out here?

Avatar: I was looking for you, in fact. I apologize if I interrupted your
singing.

Azura: It's no trouble. Is there something I can help you with today?

Avatar: I actually wanted to talk with you about something I realized. I
believe that you and I are in a unique position regarding Nohr and Hoshido.
I'm a princess of Hoshido who was raised in Nohr, and... You're a princess of
Nohr who was raised in Hoshido.

Azura: Ahhh, I see what you mean. I agree that we're pretty unique.

Avatar: Because of this background, I think we may have interesting views on
the countries. I wanted to talk with you and compare what we each believed.

Azura: That is quite interesting...

Avatar: We could start with Hoshido. From my perspective, it seems so warm
and bright. The land is fertile, and it seems like no one is ever wanting for
anything.

Azura: A valid observation. This bountifulness makes everyone amiable and
respectful.

Avatar: And yet, they always have the threat of a Nohrian invasion hanging
over them.

Azura: Indeed. Which is quite unfair; Nohr is always the aggressor, and
without reason.

Avatar: That does seem to be the case, but... What if you considered the
Nohrian side? Can you try to imagine how the people in Nohr view Hoshido?

Azura: I suppose the carefree attitude of Hoshido might look like
indifference to others. It could give people the impression that Hoshidans
are very self-centered. So long as there is peace, the people in Hoshido seem
uninterested in the world.

Avatar: I hadn't ever heard that opinion before, but I think it could have
some merit. It could be one of the reasons that Nohr dislikes Hoshido so
much.

Azura: I'm glad to be able to look at this situation with a new perspective.
I'm sure we'd benefit from continuing this conversation...

Avatar: I agree, though we'll have to continue at another time. The day has
only just started, and there is a lot to do. Until next time, Azura!
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Azura(Valla) B

Azura: Hello, Avatar. You've come calling again?

Avatar: Indeed. I was hoping we could continue the conversation we were
having the other day.

Azura: Of course. We were going to talk about Nohr, were we not?

Avatar: Yes. I spent most of my life in Nohr, and I can safely say it was
always gloomy. Besides the dark forests, there was very little plant life
among the rocky terrain. From what I've read, most of the land is tundra and
bad for farming...

Azura: I've always heard that the people of Nohr are especially cold to
outsiders. It's almost like the world they live in has deeply influenced
their mentalities.

Avatar: You can dismiss that thinking, though. I know many Nohrians who are
kindhearted. Just look at our allies from Nohr if you want proof that that is
a misconception.

Azura: Interesting. Like with Hoshido, if we look at Nohr with a different
perspective... we both learn a bit more. Nohr has invaded other regions many
times over the years, but talking about it now... It could be that their
biggest motivation has been jealousy or feeling alienated. After all, anyone
would get upset if they were often made to feel inferior.

Avatar: And if that's how Hoshido made Nohrians feel, even accidentally, it's
good to know. It doesn't excuse Nohrian actions, but it does help understand
them.

Azura: And by understanding, we might be a step closer to bringing peace to
the world. If we can find a way to ease the tensions that both nations
feel...

Avatar: First, we have to eliminate the evil that is getting in the way. But
that's for another time, I think. There are many things to do today.

Azura: You're right. I'd be glad to continue this conversation later.
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Azura(Valla) A

Azura: Hi, Avatar. Are you here to continue with our chat from the other day?

Avatar: Indeed I am! We've already covered Nohr and Hoshido, so we should
talk about-

Azura: NO!! Sorry, I mean... You know how it works. You can't say anything
here... I can take us there through the lake, and then we can talk.

Avatar: Oh, of course. What was I thinking?

Azura: We'll be there in just another few moments. ... And here we are. Easy
enough.

Avatar: It's still so strange to see this place. It's unlike anything in
Hoshido or Nohr.

Azura: Now that we're in Valla, we can safely talk about it. It...is what you
wanted to talk about, right?

Avatar: Yes. I don't know why the curse slipped my mind.

Azura: You know, Avatar, it isn't really the Kingdom of Valla that is a
problem. The entire conflict is a result of the will of Anankos.

Avatar: That's right... Anankos, the King of Valla. I was only able to find
the occasional mention of him in ancient texts. Usually he was referred to as
a sort of god, right?

Azura: Whether he is a demon or a god, I am not sure, but he possesses
incredible power. I've heard a legend about how, long ago, a powerful entity
gave humans great power. In return, he required their faithfulness. Though
this alliance was meant to last for all time, the humans did not honor it.
Over time they discovered and acquired power from other sources. As they did
this, they slowly abandoned the entity that had aided them. Insulted by this
betrayal, the being went berserk.

Avatar: And that being... It was Anankos?

Azura: There is no way to know for sure, sadly. It would explain why he's out
to destroy Nohr and Hoshido, though.

Avatar: What a sad story.

Azura: Indeed. But it also teaches us an important lesson, I think. We've
talked about the conflict between Nohr and Hoshido... This story teaches us
what can result from holding a grudge for too long.

Avatar: I agree. We have to focus on what we can do to improve the world...
It may mean that we sometimes have to fight, but it doesn't always have to.
Anytime we can turn an enemy into an ally, we should at least try.
(Weapon clang)

Azura: Indeed. But we've drifted from our topic... We should head back. It's
dangerous to be here by ourselves.

Avatar: Very well.

Azura: Thanks for the conversation, Avatar. Time flies, and I feel like we
grow a lot each time we talk.

Avatar: I feel the same. I think we've discovered a special connection
between us. I'll always cherish this special friendship.

Azura: Likewise. Until next time, Avatar. I will do the same. Looking forward
to spending more time with you, Avatar.
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B2. Felicia C

Felicia: *sniffle* Why does this sort of thing always happen to me? I've
ruined ANOTHER meal! I thought I was following the recipe perfectly this
time...

Avatar: Hey, Felicia. What's the matter? Oh, no. Did you start another fire?
That's the third time this month...

Felicia: Lady Avatar! N-no, not this time... This time I just ruined another
meal. Oh, why couldn't I have been more like Flora? At this rate, I'll never
be even a middling maid. I just wish I was more useful...

Avatar: Oh, thank goodness. That's OK, Felicia. It's just a little spoiled
food. No big deal. Buck up! You're plenty helpful to everyone. I promise.

Felicia: Sorry, but I don't believe that at all.

Avatar: Well, what about that last battle, when you got the enemy's attention
by screaming? And then, you not only got them to come after you, but you took
them out too! I've never seen such a bold strategy! And such bravery!

Felicia: ...

Avatar: Felicia?! What's wrong? Why are you curling up on the floor again?!

Felicia: You really don't understand, do you? That wasn't a strategy, Lady
Avatar! I was just trying to run away from them, and then I got cornered. I
had to fight my way out or die! I wasn't being brave. I was terrified.

Avatar: Oh, really? Could have fooled me...

Felicia: Anyway, that's completely beside the point. I don't want to be a
good warrior! We have plenty of soldiers already. I want to be a good maid. I
want to be able to clean clothes and make food and wash dishes. Have you seen
camp lately? We need that more than we need extra muscle.

Avatar: Yeah, I guess. I suppose you don't have to join us on the
battlefield.

Felicia: But...then I really would be completely worthless to everyone.

Avatar: No! Don't say that. You could...er... You could help with... Oh!
Look! A Faceless! I have to go.

Felicia: ... I'm going back to my corner...
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Felicia B

Felicia: Ouch! That stings!

Avatar: Hey, Felicia, I just saw a big pile of broken dishes. Did you...? Oh,
wow, that's a big cut on your forehead. Are you all right? Here, let me take
a look... Hm. We should put some ointment on this.

Felicia: I'm so useless! I can't even carry a few stupid dishes around. I
wish I could be a proper maid for you. Then you wouldn't have to look after
me all the time...

Avatar: Aw, come on, Felicia. We're practically family. And family helps each
other out. Besides, it's the least I could do for someone who saved my life.

Felicia: I saved your life?

Avatar: Don't you remember? It was when I had that terrible fever, years ago.

Felicia: Oh! Yes! I do remember. It was around the same time Flora and I
started serving as your maids, right? But even then, I was a mess. I couldn't
care for you properly at all! I had no idea what to do when you fell ill...

Avatar: Well, you didn't know the normal ways to treat an illness, it's
true... But that didn't matter. You kept my fever down the whole time using
your ice powers. They told me you drew the heat out of me and into
yourself... They said it was very dangerous. You could have died. Why would
you have taken such a risk?

Felicia: It was the only thing I could think to do at the time...

Avatar: Did you even stop to consider what might have happened to you? I'm
grateful, of course, but I never want you sacrificing yourself for my sake,
OK? I want you to look out for yourself, too.

Felicia: Lady Avatar, you don't understand. I WAS looking out for myself.

Avatar: Huh?

Felicia: Heehee, never mind! Forget I said anything!
(Felicia leaves)

Avatar: Felicia! Wait!
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Felicia A

Felicia: *gulp* You can do it, Felicia! Just put the pot back in the
cabinet... Gently...gently... I'm not the same old Felicia I've always been!
I'm Super Felicia! I'm transforming into an elegant maid, like a caterpillar
into a butterfly! NO! Argh! I'm g-gonna slip! ... Huh? Why does nothing hurt?
I could have sworn I slipped...

Avatar: Felicia... Try to be more careful when you're on a ladder.

Felicia: Lady Avatar?! You caught me!

Avatar: I'm just glad I arrived in time. Now, Felicia, you need to pay more
attention to what you're doing. No wonder you get distracted all the time,
talking to yourself like that.

Felicia: Ack! You heard that?

Avatar: Haha. Don't worry about it too much. Let's get you back on the
ground. Are you all right?

Felicia: Y-yes, I'm fine.

Avatar: So, Felicia... I might consider keeping this little incident to
myself if you were to tell me something.

Felicia: Oh? And what's that?

Avatar: What did you mean the other day when you said that you DID look out
for yourself?

Felicia: Oh...that. Do I have to tell you?

Avatar: Yes. I've been wondering about it ever since.

Felicia: Well, OK then. I just meant that I look after myself by looking
after others.

Avatar: What do you mean?

Felicia: You were worried that I'd neglect myself by trying too hard to help
out. But the thing is...that's actually the best way for me to take care of
myself. Because if I didn't help others, I'd feel terrible and useless. I
wouldn't be happy. I know I'm a big klutz, but I take pride in working as
hard as I can to serve others.

Avatar: But don't you find that exhausting?

Felicia: Very much so. But it's a meaningful sort of exhaustion. And that
makes it all worth it.

Avatar: Felicia...you're a very inspiring person, you know that?

Felicia: Oh, stop! You're making me blush!

Avatar: Still, I don't want you to push yourself too hard. You can't help
others very effectively if you're exhausted all the time.

Felicia: I know that! Don't worry, I promise not to overwork myself.

Avatar: Haha, good. Now if only we could get you to be a bit less of a
klutz...

Felicia: Hey! Why did you have to go and spoil a perfectly beautiful moment
like that?

Avatar: Haha, sorry! I couldn't help myself! But I do hope you'll always be
there to help us-on and off the battlefield.

Felicia: Of course, milady!
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B2. Mozu C

Mozu: Now what should I do with these veggies? Boil them? Ooh, or I could
pickle them! Gosh, just thinking about all I could do is making me tingly
inside.

Avatar: Hi, Mozu! You seem to be in high spirits. G-goodness, that's a tall
stack of boxes. Are all of those filled with produce?

Mozu: Sure are!

Avatar: You seem to have your hands full. Can I help you with those?

Mozu: Sure! Just be careful. I don't want any of these precious babies
getting bruised.

Avatar: OK, one...two...three... Lift! GAH! T-too...heavy... Oh, my back!

Mozu: Yipes! Just set it down careful, and I'll take care of it! Whew... You
had me going there. You're weaker than you look, Lady Avatar...

Avatar: I don't think it's that I'm weak, so much as that you're shockingly
strong...

Mozu: Just what're you implying?!

Avatar: Sorry, I meant it as a compliment. No offense intended. Where did you
get all these vegetables, anyway?

Mozu: From a village I visited a little while back. I helped some of the
grannies on the farm there and made a few new friends!

Avatar: Haha, that's always nice.

Mozu: I worked the fields every day back home, so I'm used to putting in some
elbow grease. Hmm...

Avatar: Mozu? Is something wrong?

Mozu: Nah, it's nothing...

Avatar: Do you miss your old life?

Mozu: Course not! The very idea! I'm grateful for all you did for me, Lady
Avatar. And you know I'm no weakling, so don't worry about me, OK?

Avatar: Point well taken...

Mozu: A-anyway, what should we make with all these veggies? Maybe I should go
around and ask people what kinds of things they'd want. See you, Lady Avatar!
(Mozu leaves)

Avatar: Mozu...I don't think there's anything that can stop me from worrying
about you.
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Mozu B

Avatar: You really opened my eyes, Mozu. I never knew you were such a good
hunter.

Mozu: Aw, you're flattering me. Farm work and hunting is all I've ever been
good at.

Avatar: What sort of animals did you used to hunt?

Mozu: Well, a nice big boar was always welcome when you'd bring it back to
the village. They're good eating, and you can put most parts of it to use.
They're pretty rowdy, though, so they're not easy hunting. Around my village,
you weren't a real hunter until you'd bagged yourself a boar.

Avatar: Did you ever get one?

Mozu: Surely did! On my first try, too! I forgot my bow though, so I had to
finish it off with a knife.

Avatar: Just a knife?!

Mozu: Yep. My fondest memory of hunting, though, isn't boars. It's bears.

Avatar: B-bears?! You caught a bear on your own?!

Mozu: Surely did.

Avatar: How did you manage that?! Their sharp claws...their immense size...!

Mozu: Oh, those aren't the things you gotta worry about. It's their smarts.

Avatar: No...no, I'd still be most intimidated by their size, I think...

Mozu: They can dodge arrows and track you with their powerful noses. They're
some real tough prey. This old man in our village was good at hunting them,
though. He had some technique that'd been passed down over generations. I
really looked up to him and tried to figure out his moves for myself. Man,
that really takes me back...

Avatar: Mozu...

Mozu: Aww, there I go again! I gotta stop thinking about that stuff.

Avatar: I have a suggestion... You're good at farming and hunting, but why
not try something new?

Mozu: Something new?

Avatar: Maybe I could teach you something I know a lot about as thanks for
your help hunting.

Mozu: What do you got in mind?

Avatar: Heh heh... That's for me to know, and you to look forward to!

Mozu: Hm... Now you've got me curious!
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Mozu A

Mozu: Lady Avatar... What are we doing here?

Avatar: Welcome to the world of the mind, Mozu!

Mozu: The what now?

Avatar: Academia! The list of things you could learn is endless. The history
of the world, taxonomy of species, grammar, literature, science... I'm ready
to tutor you in a wide range of subjects!

Mozu: Like school...?

Avatar: I thought you might have missed out on a formal education growing up.
So this seemed like a good opportunity for you to study something new.

Mozu: Isn't that stuff for nobles? I don't know if I'm cut out for it...

Avatar: Don't worry about it. I might not be the best teacher in the world...
But I think you have the makings of a great student. You can already do so
many things that I can't!

Mozu: There IS a lot in this world I've always wondered about... We just
didn't have anybody back on the farm who could teach us.

Avatar: I might be hopeless at growing or catching my own food... But as a
member of your new family, I want to do this for you.

Mozu: New family?

Avatar: Yes. I know you miss what you had, and that's natural. But I want you
to consider all of us here with you now your new family. If you ever need
support or a helping hand, I hope you'll turn to us.

Mozu: Lady Avatar... *sniff*

Avatar: Mozu?! What's wrong? Was it something I said?

Mozu: *sniffle* No, silly... These are the first happy tears I've ever cried.
Thanks a whole lot, Lady Avatar. I can come visit you and all the other folks
when I start to feel lonely?

Avatar: Of course you can.

Mozu: Thank you so much.
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B2. Sakura C

Avatar: Sakura, how's it going?

Sakura: Um, OK...I'm fine. I guess.

Avatar: You don't seem too sure about that. Are you coming down with
something?

Sakura: Huh? No! I'm in perfect health.

Avatar: Oh, I get it. ...You just don't like me.

Sakura: What?! That's not true! How could anyone dislike you, Avatar?

Avatar: I'm sorry. Every time I try to talk to you, you always look upset.

Sakura: That's m-my fault. I should be the one apologizing. I'm terrible
around people!

Avatar: Sakura...is there anything I can do to help? If that's really what's
bothering you, maybe you could practice talking to me.

Sakura: D-do you think that would work?

Avatar: Well, we won't know unless we try!
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Sakura B

Avatar: Sakura, are you ready to start our conversation practice?

Sakura: Y-y-yes!

Avatar: Then, let's begin. *ahem* Sakura, how old were you when you knew you
wanted to be a healer?

Sakura: Uh...I d-don't know...

Avatar: Are there any special training programs for healers in Hoshido?

Sakura: Uh, I'm not really sure...

Avatar: Psst...Sakura, you're supposed to add to the conversation if you can,
OK?

Sakura: I'm sorry, Avatar! I just get all tongue tied...

Avatar: You don't have to apologize so much! I think I know what the problem
is... You let other people intimidate you. Do you have any idea how that
started?

Sakura: I...d-don't know.

Avatar: *sigh* I see.

Sakura: I'm sorry... Thanks for trying to help me anyway...

Avatar: Sakura, seriously-stop apologizing! I'd do anything for my little
sis.
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Sakura A

Sakura: Avatar...? Do you have a minute?

Avatar: Of course! What is it?

Sakura: I didn't tell you this the other day, because I didn't want to hurt
your feelings... ...But I think I know the reason I'm so anxious all the
time.

Avatar: You do?! Please, tell me!

Sakura: W-well...I was really little when you were kidnapped and taken to
Nohr... One day, I overheard some maids talking, and they said that Nohr
wasn't after YOU. They'd planned to kidnap me instead!

Avatar: WHA?!

Sakura: I know! Later, I found out it was just a r-rumor...but I still felt
terrible. It was all my fault that my sister got kidnapped!

Avatar: B-but that's not true! You poor thing! That was never your fault!

Sakura: You're really kind to say that, Avatar. I still worry that you'll
leave us again!

Avatar: Don't worry, Sakura. I'm not going anywhere. I'll always protect you!

Sakura: Thank you, Avatar. It's easier to be brave now that we're together
again.
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B2. Hinoka C

Avatar: Hm? Was that a whinny just now? Oh, I think I see Hinoka. It must be
her pegasus I heard...

Hinoka: There you go... Feels good, doesn't it? Oh, don't get your feathers
all ruffled! It just makes it harder to brush you... We've been partners for
a while; it was so long ago that I chose to be a sky knight... Hm?

Avatar: Oh, sorry, Hinoka. I didn't mean to interrupt you...

Hinoka: Hi, Avatar. It's not a problem at all. What can I do for you?

Avatar: Well, I overheard you talking about when you decided to become a sky
knight... I'm actually curious why you did it.

Hinoka: I don't know if it's a story I should tell you. ... No, that's wrong.
Now that we're reunited, I can share it with you. After you were kidnapped, I
was so mad, I didn't know what to do with myself. On several occasions, I
snuck out of the castle, thinking I could come save you.

Avatar: Really?!

Hinoka: But I was always stopped, either by castle staff, Ryoma, or even
Mother herself. I was just so angry that those Nohrians had stolen you away
from us... And I was mad at myself for not being able to do anything about
it.

Avatar: Hinoka...

Hinoka: As I got older, I realized that I was trying to do the impossible. I
was so young; there was no way I could walk through all of Nohr and save you.
And then one day I saw a pegasus flying...

Avatar: So that was when you decided to become a sky knight?

Hinoka: Indeed. That decision has driven almost everything I've done since
then. It's really made me into the person I am today-much stronger and
determined. I suppose I should thank you, Avatar, even though I wish you'd
been spared it.

Avatar: I'm the one who should be thanking you. If things hadn't turned out
exactly as they did, I'd have needed you to save me! Thank you, Hinoka.
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Hinoka B

Avatar: Hello there, Hinoka. Tending to your pegasus again?

Hinoka: Indeed. He's always been my partner on the battlefield, after all.
It's important that I show him my appreciation whenever I can.

Avatar: You were still quite young when you decided to become a sky knight,
right? It's obviously a dangerous job... Did anyone try to talk you out of
it?

Hinoka: Oh, definitely. Many people did. Your mother more than most.

Avatar: What? Even my mother? She was worried for your safety, even though
you weren't related?

Hinoka: Indeed. It even surprised me how strongly opposed to the idea she
was. She tried all manner of things to convince me to change my mind.
Begging, bribing...

Avatar: How did you respond?

Hinoka: Well, I was still a very young girl... Ryoma and the others accepted
her as Father's wife and our new mother, but I... I didn't do that very
easily. As a result, I was cruel to her-more cruel than she could ever
deserve.

Avatar: Oh, no! What happened? What did you do?

Hinoka: I told her that she wasn't my mother and had no place ordering me
around. Of course, I apologized later, but it's impossible to take back what
was said. I still remember how her face changed right as the words left my
mouth. I'll probably regret having said that for the rest of my life...

Avatar: That was years ago, though! I'm sure she forgave you long ago. You
were young and didn't know any better. I think you can forgive yourself...

Hinoka: No, it's better that I continue to carry this burden with me as a
reminder, I think.

Avatar: Hinoka...
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Hinoka A

Avatar: Is that Hinoka's pegasus over there? Hey there. You're a lucky one.
You probably know this, but Hinoka is pretty great. She's strong and she's
brave...and she's really determined. At the same time she's so kind and
caring. You couldn't have asked for a better rider.

Hinoka: Avatar? What are you doing here?

Avatar: Gah! H-hello, Hinoka! I didn't see you...

Hinoka: You jumped a foot in the air, Avatar. Why were you so startled?

Avatar: No reason! No reason... I'm fine, I just wasn't expecting you to be
there. I was...wrapped up in talking to your pegasus about you.

Hinoka: You were? What were you saying to him?

Avatar: I was telling him how lucky he was to have someone who cares so much.
Even though becoming a sky knight has really defined who you are... you were
just as caring a person before.

Hinoka: ...

Avatar: I'm incredibly grateful for how much you've cared for me. I feel like
I need to give a little back, too.

Hinoka: Avatar...

Avatar: You've worked so hard to support me. I want to be able to support you
too.

Hinoka: Heehee... When did you learn to be so direct in your words?

Avatar: D-don't tease me! I'm serious!

Hinoka: I know, Avatar, I know. Thank you. I'm blessed to be your sister.

Avatar: And I'm thankful to have you as my sister. I hope that you'll lean on
me for help whenever you need it.

Hinoka: Of course.
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B2. Rinkah C

Avatar: Rinkah? Over here.

Rinkah: Did you need something done?

Avatar: Sort of. I'd like to ask your opinion on something. Take a look at
this map. If we are positioned here, and the enemy attacks from here...what
should we do?

Rinkah: ...

Avatar: If a unit detached and came at them from the river...do you think
they'd cluster? If so, we could hit them with a volley...but if we fail, the
attacking force might rout.

Rinkah: ...

Avatar: Rinkah? Are you listening to me?

Rinkah: You know as well as I that I am not a tactician. Why are you here?
Hoping to make friends? I'm sorry to disappoint you. I'm just here to carry
out orders. Nothing more. Farewell.

Avatar: Hey! Hey, wait! I'm not done talking yet!

Rinkah: I have nothing to discuss with you. Leave me alone.

Avatar: You know I can't do that. We're allies! I have to be able to
communicate with you.

Rinkah: That's not what I meant. I will still listen to and follow any orders
you want to give. But otherwise, do not speak to me!

Avatar: What is wrong with you?

Rinkah: *sigh* My apologies. Perhaps I went too far. That is no way to talk
to one's superior. I am grateful you spared my life when I was your prisoner.
And I will follow you wherever you decide to lead us. However I neither need
nor desire your attention. Please leave me alone.

(Rinkah leaves)

Avatar: Hm...
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Rinkah B

Avatar: Hey! Rinkah!

Rinkah: ...

Avatar: Rinkah! Did you hear me?

Rinkah: What is it this time? I told you to leave me alone.

Avatar: I wanted to ask you why you insist so much on remaining aloof.

Rinkah: If I do, will you leave me be?

Avatar: I...I guess I can do that.

Rinkah: *sigh* Very well. I keep my distance because it is the law of the
Flame Tribe. As you know, we worship the God of the Flame. To honor our God,
we keep a fire in the village burning at all times. This is a challenge, and
so in order to keep it burning we have effected many laws. One such law
directs us to avoid contact with outsiders as much as possible. This is why
we live in isolation-and why I would prefer you quit prying.

Avatar: How does living in isolation keep the flame burning?

Rinkah: It's always an outsider that extinguishes the flame of life. They
don't respect it, and so foolishly they run headlong into taboo acts.

Avatar: Like putting out the flame?

Rinkah: That is one of them, yes. And it has terrible consequences for the
transgressor. Once, a long time ago, the sacred flame was extinguished by an
enemy tribe. They only wished to cause us harm, but they angered the God of
the Flame. The holy mountain then erupted, and fire fell from the sky. Lava
decimated the enemy tribe, and by the end of it, there was no trace of them
left. The stories say our own tribe suffered greatly as well, however.

Avatar: I see. But then why were you siding with Hoshido against Nohr?

Rinkah: Because our chief-my father-decided we should cooperate with Hoshido.
A fighter should fully commit themselves to every battle, it's true. But to
be honest, I had grave misgivings about this whole venture. Bad omens. And
those feelings turned out to be well- founded. As you know, I was taken
captive.

Avatar: I see. You must feel very vindicated.

Rinkah: I feel the same as I did before. So. Now you understand. I expect you
will stick to your end of the bargain. Farewell.
(Rinkah leaves)

Avatar: Rinkah... There must be something I can do.
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Rinkah A

Avatar: Rinkah.

Rinkah: Heh. Lady Avatar. You really don't know how to take a hint, do you?
I'm starting to lose count of all the times I told you to stay away.

Avatar: Er. Sorry.

Rinkah: Well? What is it this time?

Avatar: Is there no way I can convince you to be a little more friendly with
the others?

Rinkah: Why?

Avatar: When we spoke of your capture at Nohr's hands...you seemed angry. Do
you hate having been caught so much?

Rinkah: Of course I do. Being captured is far more shameful a fate than death
to a warrior. I wish I had perished that day. I would have retained my
dignity, at least.

Avatar: But if you'd died, we'd never have met and worked together.

Rinkah: What?

Avatar: We're at war. Nothing is certain. One day we celebrate, the next we
may be mourning. But I have to believe there's some kind of order to things.
And so I think we were fated to meet as we did, and that we should be
grateful for it.

Rinkah: I see. I AM grateful we met. But I still feel regret and anger at my
capture. It is difficult to be grateful for a misfortune, is it not?

Avatar: But in the end it wasn't a misfortune, right? It all worked out. We
should thank fate for that-for all the ways it sees fit to connect us. All of
us. And I think fate has given you a unique and incredible opportunity.

Rinkah: How so?

Avatar: It's rare the Flame Tribe interacts with outsiders, right? Then
perhaps you should take advantage of this chance to learn about the world.
About other people, other cultures, lands, arts, history, technologies...
Your people may not have an opportunity like this again for a long, long
time. And I think it would be a terrible shame were you to let it slip past
you. But...I admit I may feel this way because I spent my entire life trapped
in isolation. So the choice is yours. I won't press you further.

Rinkah: I see. Very well. I will have to think on it, but your argument has
swayed me. I'll do my best to try to warm up to the others. All right?

Avatar: Thank you, Rinkah!

Rinkah: No. Thank you.
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B2. Hana C

Hana: Sakura? Lady Sakura?!

Avatar: Hana, are you looking for Sakura?

Hana: Eek!! Oh, it's you. Do you need me for something?

Avatar: Wait, did you say "eek" when you saw me? That's not a reaction I get
very often... Never mind. Sakura isn't over here.

Hana: Oh. Well, thanks for letting me know. Good-bye, then.

(Hana leaves)

Avatar: Hang on-just like that?! Wait a minute, Hana!

Hana: What is it? I really need to find Lady Sakura...

Avatar: I feel like there's some pretty intense animosity coming from you.
Did I do something to slight you in some way?

Hana: ... Yes, you did.

Avatar: I can't think of what it could be, but I apologize for it just the
same...

Hana: Lady Sakura has spent years being sad over your kidnapping. I've
watched her try and hide the tears countless times. And I don't like someone
who makes my best friend cry!

Avatar: What?! Sakura cried because of me? She's never said anything to me...

Hana: It's pointless to ask her-I doubt she'd talk to you about it anyway...
Really, I feel like I'm wasting my time even explaining this to you.

Avatar: Sheesh...

Hana: However, as you are commander of this army, I will still obey your
orders. ...No matter what my personal feelings toward you are. Good-bye.
(Hana leaves)

Avatar: That...was unexpected.
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Hana B

Hana: Hyah! Hah! Hiyaaaah!!

Avatar: Hello, Miss Hana-in the middle of some intense training?

Hana: *Huff...puff...* Lady Avatar. If you're here to ask about Lady Sakura,
then you can stop right now. It's an issue between you and Lady Sakura. Don't
try to get any information from me.

Avatar: That's not what I'm here for. I'm here because I wanted to talk to
you.

Hana: ... Hrah!!!

Avatar: Whoa whoa!! ...That's dangerous! Even with a wooden sword, you could
do some serious damage!

Hana: Well dodged. All right. You can ask me one question.

Avatar: What? Are you... Are you seriously only letting me ask because I
dodged that attack?

Hana: Hurry up if you have a question. Otherwise I need to get back to my
training.

Avatar: OK... If I'm correct, you come from a family of samurai that served
the Hoshido kingdom.

Hana: That's right. So what?

Avatar: So you'd say that a large part of why you work hard to train your
mind and spirit... is to pay respect to your family's samurai history, right?

Hana: Of course.

Avatar: I think that's terrific.

Hana: What do you mean?

Avatar: I grew up locked away in a remote castle. I didn't know why I was
there, and I had no ambition because I was isolated from life... So I'm
fascinated by someone like you, who always knew where they were headed.

Hana: I have someone who inspired me-my father. He was a model samurai.

Avatar: What kind of person was he?

Hana: He devoted everything to King Sumeragi, who ruled Hoshido at the time.
More than once he saved the king's life... either by slaying those who
threatened the king, or by protecting him from danger. He gave the king
everything he could, whenever he could.

Avatar: ...

Hana: The stories of my father's accomplishments fill me with pride... He
passed from this world while he was protecting the king. But even in death he
fulfilled his purpose- his devotion to the king symbolized his life. For a
samurai, to die in service is really the best possible death.

Avatar: ...I see.

Hana: I live my life the way I do because I want to honor everything my
father stood for.

Avatar: I understand your mindset much better. Sorry if this sounds rude, but
I don't think dying itself is something to be respected. Even if you protect
your master, I don't think it's wise to throw your life away.

Hana: What?! Are you saying my father was foolish to do what he did?!

Avatar: No, I wasn't trying to say that at all! Your father was very
admirable. He protected King Sumeragi to the very end... But I wouldn't want
you to follow in his exact footsteps.

Hana: Well, it's easy to criticize someone's actions after they've made them!
I'll never forgive you for ridiculing my father's honorable sacrifice!
(Hana leaves)

Avatar: Wait, Hana!!
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Hana A

Avatar: Oh... Hello, Hana.

Hana: Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Sorry about what I said the other day.

Hana: No need to apologize. I'm over it now. You are my commander after all,
Lady Avatar. I respect your leadership.

Avatar: No...I want to apologize. It was simply rude of me to not even
consider your feelings before speaking.

Hana: Stop it! You're just making me look like someone deserving of pity!

Avatar: No...that's not what I'm trying to say... I just thought that Sakura
might be crushed if you did what your father did... That's all!

Hana: Lady Sakura?! What are you talking about now?

Avatar: Before, you were mad at me for making Sakura cry... I can see why
you'd respect your father for his sacrifice and want to honor him. But
imagine if you died protecting your liege. Sakura would be crushed. She would
never want that to happen, and she'd probably have trouble moving on. I can't
stand thinking about a future like that, and I bet that you can't either.
Right?

Hana: Well...I hadn't considered that...

Avatar: I understand it's a really important thing for a samurai to protect
her master. But...isn't there more to protecting your master than just the
physical act?

Hana: You're right. I don't want to see Sakura cry anymore either...

Avatar: Hana...that's all I was trying to convey before. I'm sorry I didn't
do it well.

Hana: It's OK, Lady Avatar. Thank you for this conversation. I'm sorry I was
so hostile toward you.

Avatar: No, it's fine... I think we've both grown from this.
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B2. Orochi C

Avatar: Have a moment, Orochi?

Orochi: I live to serve, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: I was wondering if you could tell me a little more about my mother.

Orochi: Lady Mikoto-a remarkable woman. I'd be delighted to share my memories
of her.

Avatar: I barely had a chance to get to know my mother. So little time,
because of what I... Hmm. Anyway, could you share some stories about her?

Orochi: Trust me when I say she wouldn't have blamed you for what happened.
And she'd be saddened if you blamed yourself, Lady Avatar. But yes, a story-a
funny one! That's what we need.

Avatar: She seemed so graceful. You know funny stories about her?

Orochi: Oh, she was endlessly hilarious. One time, I recall catching her
swimming- with her slippers on! She'd forget she had two chopsticks in hand-
and eat with four! Some might say she was absentminded. Not I. She was a
dreamer of dreams. So what if Lady Mikoto had her silly mishaps. We loved her
for it.

Avatar: Please, go on.

Orochi: Once she sat cross-legged for so long, her legs went to sleep. And I
am talking a DEEP sleep! She stood up before the court-and careened right
into a fountain!

Avatar: I wish I could have been there. Er, at least to help her out of the
water.

Orochi: Your mother was truly unique, like a wise sage and an accidental
jester. She had the sweetest voice, but the things she would say... Honestly,
that dear woman-she really was a hoot.

Avatar: Thanks, Orochi. That's exactly what I needed to hear right now.
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Orochi B

Orochi: Hello there, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Oh, Orochi! Thank you for sharing those funny stories about my mother
last time.

Orochi: I fear I made her out to be a buffoon. Far from the truth.

Avatar: You did no such thing. You revealed a side I would never have known.

Orochi: But she had many facets. That woman was a gem. I'd like to tell you
about the side of her that was kindness itself.

Avatar: I'm all ears.

Orochi: She was kind enough to treat me with the greatest respect. My family
has long served as diviners at the royal palace. But we'd been treated very
poorly.

Avatar: I can't believe that. Really?

Orochi: We diviners tell as many bad fortunes as good, which can make us
unpopular.

Avatar: How unjust. To speak the truth, and be blamed for it?

Orochi: Indeed. But my fate was changed when I met Lady Mikoto. She treated
me like her own daughter. No matter what fortunes I told her.

Avatar: A rare soul, I guess.

Orochi: The rarest! Why, once I saw enemies outside the palace... I rushed at
them, tried to drive them off by myself, and got hurt badly. She wept at my
bedside that night, and many nights after that. Once I got better, Lady
Mikoto said I must never run off like that again. To make sure that I didn't,
she made me one of her personal attendants.

Avatar: She sounds like perfection.

Orochi: Lady Mikoto was so kind, being in her presence was like basking in
the sun.
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Avatar: A beautiful memory. Thank you for sharing it.

Orochi: Of course. Now if you'll excuse me, Lady Avatar... Th-those are all
the memories that Orochi has in her right now.
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Orochi A

Orochi: Ah, Lady Avatar. May I share one last thought about your mother?

Avatar: Of course. Your tales are like pearls, Orochi.

Orochi: As I have said, she had many facets. Funny, kind, wise, brilliant...
..... And also dark.

Avatar: Oh?

Orochi: She usually shone, one way or another, no matter when you saw her.
But then I'd catch her alone, a shadow in her features... She fell into dark
spells, and I believe she was always thinking of...

Avatar: Me.

Orochi: Yes, you-or so I believe. She was agonizing over the loss of her
daughter. Before her people, and at court, she was always bright as the sun.
Yet she was unafraid to show this troubled side to me and Kagero.

Avatar: My poor mother...

Orochi: I wasn't sure whether to tell you. It's not a happy memory. And yet,
in a way, it is. That was the side of her that loved you-missed you-deeply.

Avatar: Th-thank you, Orochi. I suspect no one knew her quite as well as you.
That side of her, I feel it too. But in the darkness is love. I must do what
I can to defend all those she also feared losing.

Orochi: I know she'd want you to take heart from all this loss.

Avatar: You're among those she held most dearly, Orochi.

Orochi: Perhaps. In any case, I loved Lady Mikoto very much. She was like a
mother to me. So, of course, I feel very close to you. I hope I...haven't
overstepped.

Avatar: Of course not, Orochi. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Orochi: My pleasure.
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Avatar: Hmm... Looks like it's about time to go check those boar traps we put
out. I wonder if we caught anything...

Setsuna: ...

Avatar: What in the world... Setsuna? What are you doing in the boar trap?!

Setsuna: Hello, Lady Avatar... Is that what this trap was for...?

Avatar: Yes! How did you even- Never mind. I'll get you out. There! The cage
door has been unlocked. You don't seem to be hurt, at least.

Setsuna: Thank you for letting me out...

Avatar: Why weren't you calling for help? The camp isn't all that far away
from here. Next time this happens, just yell really loud and I'm sure someone
will come running. Though I guess that advice is moot; this sort of thing
doesn't happen often.

Setsuna: This happens to me daily, milady...

Avatar: ...Excuse me?

Setsuna: Traps and I are destined for each other. If I go hiking in the
mountains, I fall into traps left for wildlife... I always get hung up in
fishing nets when I'm crossing rivers... I even fall into the small holes
that children dig for fun in towns.

Avatar: *sigh* I don't even know what to say to this. I suppose it's at least
a reliable "talent."

Setsuna: Thank you very much...

Avatar: That...really wasn't a compliment. Considering this happens so often,
why didn't you call for help?

Setsuna: Oh... Lady Hinoka always eventually finds me, so...

Avatar: My sister tracks you down each time you get caught in a trap?

Setsuna: Yes. Lady Hinoka is very good about looking out for her retainers...

Avatar: The way you say that, I can't help but picture a pet, rather than
another person.

Setsuna: You think so? Hmm... Anyway, that's why I don't get too worried
whenever I'm caught in a trap.

Avatar: I suppose that's one way for you two to bond.
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Setsuna B

Avatar: *phew* It's a hike to go out this far, but I'm almost to the traps I
set last night. If I caught something big, there should be plenty for a feast
for the whole camp!

Setsuna: Oh, hello...

Avatar: GAH! What's hanging in my trap?! It can't be... Setsuna?!

Setsuna: Yep, it's me. Hello, Lady Avatar...

Avatar: Hello... Bah! This is no time for pleasantries! How did you get
trapped again?!

Setsuna: I thought I was pretty clear the last time we talked...

Avatar: But I told you to be more careful... Whatever, we can discuss this
later. First, let's get you down from there!

Setsuna: Thanks again...

Avatar: *huff...huff...huff...* All right, there you go. I feel like we
really need to address this problem. Maybe with some kind of plan.
'''Setsuna''': Oh, no, I don't want to cause you any trouble, Lady Avatar...
'''Avatar''': You already have. Twice. '''Setsuna''': In that case, perhaps
it would be easier to just pretend you don't see me next time? Lady Hinoka
has always found me before, so I'll be OK. '''Avatar''': <nowiki>*sigh*
That's not the point, Setsuna. You being caught in traps for hours isn't good
for you-or for the group.

Setsuna: Oh, it's never for hours, milady. It's usually a day or two before
Lady Hinoka is able to figure out where I got caught.

Avatar: You mean... You've been left hanging in traps overnight?!

Setsuna: I suppose that's one way to look at it...

Avatar: That's the only way to look at it! Ah, I've had enough!! You can't
live like this, Setsuna! I'm ordering you to undergo special training in how
to avoid traps!

Setsuna: Hmm... Thanks for the offer, but I think I'll pass.

Avatar: You...you can't pass! It's an order, not an offer!

Setsuna: Aw...

Avatar: Don't give me that! This is for your own good!

Setsuna: I guess...
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Setsuna A

Avatar: Look! Can you see how the leaves on the path are a different color?

Setsuna: Oh yes... They're really quite pretty, when I look at them now. I
want a closer look...

Avatar: No! Don't do that!! Weren't you listening earlier? That color change
is a sign of a hidden hole!

Setsuna: Oh... Did you say that?

Avatar: I did... Here, look at the base of that tree-does it seem odd how
those fruits are there?

Setsuna: Oh, those look really, really fresh... Seeing those makes me kind of
hungry...

Avatar: Setsuna! I told you not to touch stuff laid out like that! You'll be
hanging upside down by your ankle if you do!

Setsuna: Oh. Sorry...

Avatar: I really don't understand... How can you be this inattentive all the
time? You have got to be more aware of your surroundings...

Setsuna: Heeheehee...

Avatar: What's so funny?

Setsuna: I'm sorry, it's just... This is so much fun... Most people just kind
of give up on me after a bit, because I don't really listen. But you're
trying so hard, and it just seems really amusing to me...

Avatar: Um...

Setsuna: Lady Avatar, your face is all red... Do you need to cool down? We
can move over into this really shady area, if it will help. Here, follow
me...

Avatar: Setsuna! Wait! That's-

Setsuna: !! Where did this net come from? Oh no, is this another trap?

Avatar: *sigh* Yes...

Setsuna: It's a good thing you're here already, isn't it, Lady Avatar? Could
you help me again? It'd really make me happy...

Avatar: Haha...I guess so. Just stay still for a moment.

Setsuna: Thank you...
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B2. Oboro C

Avatar: Hmm, this is unusual. I've actually done everything on my list for
today. Maybe I'll sit back and have a cup of tea before I turn in. There is
that book I've been meaning to finish, too...

Oboro: Lady Avatar! What are you doing in here?

Avatar: Wh-Oboro?! Why are you up so late?

Oboro: I'm cleaning. Couldn't you tell by my mop and broom?

Avatar: In the dead of night, though?

Oboro: Afraid so. I have my duties and training to attend to during the day.
So this is really the only chance I get. Now stop loafing around, Lady
Avatar. You're in the way. Don't you leave that book there! Take it with you!

Avatar: Urgh...so much for a relaxing evening... I suppose the chores must be
done, even if it is nearly midnight. Is there anything I can do to help you?

Oboro: ...

Avatar: Oboro...? Did you hear the question?

Oboro: Hm? Oh, uh, yeah.

Avatar: Really? You seemed anguished over something.

Oboro: F-forget it... Now shoo! I've still gotta sweep in here!

Avatar: I'm going, I'm going...
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Oboro B

Avatar: Whew... What an exhausting day. And I still haven't had dinner yet. I
wonder if there's anything in the kitchen I can take back to my room...

Oboro: ...

Avatar: Is there someone in here? AAAAH!

Oboro: ...

Avatar: Help! S-s-someone! It's a demon!

Oboro: Oh... Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Huh? Oh...it's only you. Whew. I must admit, it's a little creepy to
see you in a dark room with only a single candle.

Oboro: S-sorry...

Avatar: Oboro...is everything OK? You were staring off into the woods for a
moment.

Oboro: Yeah. Everything's fine.

Avatar: I'm not convinced. Your attention was wandering last time, too. Is
something bothering you?

Oboro: Nothing that Lady Avatar should concern herself with.

Avatar: Don't worry about that. You shouldn't keep your troubles bottled up
inside. I don't mind listening, at least.

Oboro: ...All right, since you insist. It's not a problem so much as a bad
memory. When I was a kid, my parents ran a clothing shop in our village. We
were out trading in Nohr when bandits attacked and killed them both. I hid in
the wagon, and fortunately the bandits didn't notice me.

Avatar: I never knew...

Oboro: It all happened on a moonless night, just like this one. I can't help
but remember when the sky gets black.

Avatar: Which explains why your face was so stormy. I'm sorry, Oboro. Here I
am, notionally a Nohrian, asking you to open up to me. It was insensitive.

Oboro: N-not at all! You have nothing to feel guilty for, Lady Avatar. It's
the bandits who are to blame. They're fiends in human shape...

Avatar: Oboro...

Oboro: Oh, um-sorry. I got kind of carried away there, I guess. I'll,
uh...show myself out.
(Oboro leaves)

Avatar: That poor girl...
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Oboro A

Oboro: Midnight cleaning time! Let's do this!

Avatar: More late-night cleaning, Oboro?

Oboro: Yes. Sorry to disturb you at this hour, but I'd appreciate your help.

Avatar: A couple nights ago it was repairing weapons and armor. Last night,
you took inventory of the whole storeroom.

Oboro: Well, better safe than sorry, they say. Come on, Lady Avatar, don't
just stand there. Help or get out of the way!

Avatar: I know what you're doing, Oboro. You're staying busy to pretend that
nothing bothers you during the night, aren't you?

Oboro: ...

Avatar: Is it because spending a quiet night alone reminds you of the night
your parents died?

Oboro: D-don't be silly! There are all kinds of reasons a girl would spend
every night doing chores.

Avatar: But I've noticed you tend to glance grimly out at the forest while
you do these chores.

Oboro: Th-that's because...um...

Avatar: Sorry. I wasn't trying to overstep my boundaries. But you seem
desperate somehow, and it makes my heart ache to see.

Oboro: Hrgh...

Avatar: You don't need to try so hard. It won't bring your parents back...
You have your master, and me, and all the others here to help you.

Oboro: Haha... You saw right through me, Lady Avatar. No matter how hard I
try not to be, I'm a mess. I put up a front so I don't fall apart, and I keep
people away with my stare... But it was never going to work forever. I just
can't do it.

Avatar: Oboro... No one cares if you're a mess! We all have problems. We'll
all help you through yours.

Oboro: Lady Avatar...

Avatar: If you're scared to fight on the front lines, there's plenty to
contribute in back. If you really want, you can just stay here and do the
chores. Everyone knows you as a kind person who always looks out for her
comrades. So let us look out for you. Come to us anytime you want.

Oboro: Lady Avatar... You think they'll help me if I ask?

Avatar: I know they will. An army is founded on people not having to struggle
alone.

Oboro: ...I never saw it like that before. Thank you...so much. I think I was
shutting myself out for no reason. I feel a little better now.

Avatar: Good. You shouldn't hesitate to show your vulnerable side around your
friends.

Oboro: Hahaha. What about my scary side?

Avatar: You mean that face you're always making? Maybe keep that to
yourself...
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B2. Kagero C

Avatar: ...

Kagero: ...

Avatar: ...

Kagero: ...

Avatar: Um... Kagero?

Kagero: Yes, milady?

Avatar: You've been watching me from up there for a while. Is there something
you need?

Kagero: Hrm. I suppose you could say that. What I need is for you to remain
safe and sound.

Avatar: I agree with that sentiment, but I should be safe here, don't you
think?

Kagero: What I mean is...it is absolutely vital that we keep you safe. After
careful observation of the army, I've realized that you are critical to
morale. I will keep an eye on you at all times to make sure nothing happens
to you. This also helps my liege, Lord Ryoma.

Avatar: How does this help my brother?

Kagero: It would undoubtedly break his heart if something happened to you.

Avatar: You clearly care deeply for him. How long have you been his retainer?

Kagero: I've served him for some time, though I was under Lady Mikoto's
command before that. Combined, I have spent most of my life in service to the
Hoshidan royal family.

Avatar: I didn't know that... Well, I am grateful for your assistance, but...
You aren't planning on following me around everywhere I go, are you?

Kagero: You will be under my protection day and night, without fail.

Avatar: OK, well... I really need to go use the bathroom...

Kagero: You will be under my protection day and night, with exceptions. I
will vanish whenever you need privacy.
(Kagero leaves)

Avatar: Whoa! She disappeared! Kagero really is a ninja...
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Kagero B

Avatar: Kagero, I have a question...

Kagero: Yes, Lady Avatar?

Avatar: I know you're just doing your job, but... don't you think you should
take a break?

Kagero: I would not be able to live with myself if something happened while I
did so.

Avatar: It's just that...I feel a little on edge, being watched all the time.
If it gets to me, I can only imagine how draining it must be for you to do
it.

Kagero: I've trained for years to perform all the tasks of a ninja, so it
doesn't bother me. But...I understand your point, milady. I will make an
effort to be more inconspicuous in the future.

Avatar: I appreciate that, Kagero. I know your job can't be an easy one...
That reminds me... Do you mind if I ask you something about Ryoma and my
mother?

Kagero: Go ahead. I'll answer as best I can.

Avatar: How well did Ryoma and my mother get along with one another? Both
royals, but not blood related... I imagine they had to figure a few things
out.

Kagero: As far as I could tell, they had a very cordial relationship.

Avatar: I'm glad to hear that.

Kagero: I should clarify, though, that they didn't simply start off that way.
The two of them worked very hard to forge their relationship into what it
was.

Avatar: What do you mean?

Kagero: When Lord Sumeragi married Lady Mikoto, it wasn't just the royal
children affected. There were a large number of Hoshidans who felt uneasy
about her becoming queen. Lord Ryoma saw this and took it upon himself to
build a relationship with her.

Avatar: Oh, I see. He wanted to set an example for everyone else to follow.
Heh, that sounds like exactly something he would do.

Kagero: Lord Ryoma intended to make Lady Mikoto feel like she was welcome in
Hoshido. From what I saw, he succeeded completely.

Avatar: That's reassuring. Thank you for sharing this with me, Kagero.

Kagero: Of course, milady.

Avatar: Ehem... Kagero?

Kagero: Yes, milady?

Avatar: I...I need to get changed...

Kagero: Oh! I apologize! I'll give you some privacy.
(Kagero leaves)

Avatar: And just like that, she's gone again...
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Kagero A

Avatar: Hey, Kagero?

Kagero: You require some privacy? I shall disappe-

Avatar: Oh, no! Sorry, I just wanted to ask you something. I'm curious where
your drive to carry out your missions comes from. It seems like all you do is
follow the orders you've been given. I'm sure there are other things you'd
like to do for yourself, aren't there?

Kagero: Of course, but it is the duty of a retainer to work hard for her
liege.

Avatar: That's true, but...I feel like you're far more diligent than any of
the other retainers.

Kagero: ...

Avatar: There must be something deep down that motivates you.

Kagero: *sigh* My clan has loyally served the Hoshidan royal family for many
years. It is my duty as a ninja to continue that tradition. Also...I have an
older brother.

Avatar: You do? I didn't know that...

Kagero: He's been frail since birth. It would be impossible for him to do
even the most simple of martial arts. However, as he is the eldest child, it
was his duty to carry on the tradition. His condition has led some to
criticize our clan's loyalty. This hurt my brother more than anything else.

Avatar: ...

Kagero: So I serve in his place, working hard to prove to everyone that our
clan is loyal. I have to protect my clan's honor.

Avatar: I understand, Kagero. Thank you for telling me all this. I can really
appreciate your motivations.

Kagero: Thank you for understanding, Lady Avatar. I'm sorry if my dedication
is ever inconvenient for you.

Avatar: Don't worry about it at all! It's reassuring to know someone like you
has my back.
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B2. Elise C

Elise: Hya! HIIIYAA!

Avatar: Um, Elise? Why are you throwing punches in the middle of the field?

Elise: Waaah! Avatar! I-I'm not doing anything! Really. Not a thing. Or, I
mean, I was just here to pick flowers. YEAH! A pretty girl picking pretty
flowers...

Avatar: Oh, I see. Are you sure about that?

Elise: But of course! I wanted to make you a lovely bouquet. I'M JUST TOO
SWEET!

Avatar: OK then. It just seemed an awful lot like you were practicing your
punches...

Elise: ... FINE! You caught me. You're just too clever for my devious
deceptions. The truth is, lately I've been feeling like kind of a burden to
everyone... I was hoping if I trained secretly I could become as strong as
you are one day!

Avatar: Elise, please don't say that. I promise, no one thinks of you as a
burden.

Elise: You're sweet to say that, Avatar. I love that you're always looking
out for me. But that's exactly why I need to train! That way I can look out
for myself instead!

Avatar: This clearly means a whole lot to you.

Elise: Oh, it means everything to me! Everything! See, watch this...KAPOW! My
killer left hook. KABOOM! My right fist of fury! Kapow! Kaboom! HYAAA!

Avatar: Ah, wow. I'm impressed by your... exuberance. Well then, if it means
that much to you, I'd be happy to help you out. After all, training is twice
as effective with two minds at work.

Elise: You mean it, Avatar?! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You're the
best! I love you THE MOST!!

Avatar: Hahaha, you're very welcome. Now then, let's start with some cardio.
Ready...GO!

Elise: Heehee, yay! Here I gooooo!!
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Elise B

Avatar: Hello, Elise. Shall we start our training for today?

Elise: Hrm... *sigh*

Avatar: Elise, are you feeling all right?

Elise: Not really. It's just... I've been training so hard, but I still feel
like a big ol' burden.

Avatar: Nonsense. You've already improved quite a bit. Be patient. These
things take time.

Elise: Do you mean it? You really think I've improved a lot?

Avatar: Absolutely. But the only way you'll keep getting better is to work
hard every day.

Elise: You're right! No more moping around! I'm gonna do my best from here on
out!

Avatar: That's the spirit!

Elise: So what are we working on today? Kicks? Punches? Intimidating faces?!

Avatar: Today we'll be working on your upper-body strength. Time for some
push-ups! Go on, drop and give me twenty!

Elise: T-t-twenty push-ups? Like, in a row?! Is that even possible? And
besides, aren't push-ups for big, burly, muscular types? Not cute little
girls?

Avatar: That's just silly. Push-ups are for everyone. Everyone serious about
training, anyway.

Elise: I see... Well, if you say so, Avatar. Here goes nothing...

Elise: One... Two... Three... F-four...

Avatar: You're doing great. Keep it up!

Elise: Fiiiiive... Ugh...

Avatar: What's the matter? You're not quitting already, are you? If you want
to get stronger, you can't give up when things get tough.

Elise: But...my arms are wobbly... and I'm getting all SWEATY.

Avatar: No pain, no gain. When you can't take any more, remember why you're
training. You want to be a stronger version of yourself, right? This is how
you'll get there. Think you can handle it?

Elise: I...I CAN! I want to be better! Stronger! SWEATIER!!

Avatar: That's the Elise I know! Now let's try that again. This time, drop
and give me ten!

Elise: OK! One! Two! Threeee!
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Elise A

Avatar: Training time, Elise. Are you ready to get started?

Elise: ...

Avatar: Elise?! What's going on? Why are you crying?

Elise: I...I... *sniffle* *sob* I'm sorry, Avatar. I just feel... *SNIFF* I'm
just so pathetic...

Avatar: Why would you say that? You've been doing so well!

Elise: ... I-I think I've gotten a tiny bit stronger, thanks to you. But...
But... *sob* But when I encounter an enemy on the battlefield all alone, I
still get so s-scared! If I keep being such a weak baby, I'll never stop
being a burden to everyone!

Avatar: Elise...

Elise: I want to help protect everyone... I wanna protect you and Xander...
and Leo... and C-C-Camilla... and everyone else too... I just want everyone
to be safe and happy and to *sniff* live peacefully. But for that to happen,
we've just got to win this stupid war! I can't keep holding us back by being
the weak link...

Avatar: Elise... You sweet, silly girl. Dry those tears. I understand how you
feel, but I promise things aren't so bleak.

Elise: Avatar...

Avatar: War isn't just about fighting. To truly win, you must believe in what
you're fighting for. You have such a pure desire for peace, and that's
invaluable in times like these. So no, Elise, you're definitely not a burden.
You're a ray of light in the dark. Now show me that smile, and please, never
stop trying to improve. You're doing great.

Elise: Avatar... Th-thank you, Avatar! You always know just what to say. I
love you so much!

Avatar: I love you too, Elise.

Elise: All right then, no more messing around! I'm gonna become the best me
ever! I won't stop until I'm the invincible, unstoppable, legendary princess
of Nohr!

Avatar: Haha, that's the spirit!
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B2. Camilla C

Camilla: Avatar! I've been looking all over for you.

Avatar: Camilla? Is something wrong?

Camilla: No, no, of course not. Now, I'll just sit down first, and...I'm all
ready!

Avatar: This again?

Camilla: That's right-it's time for you to rest your pretty little head in my
lap. Would you like a lullaby as well? I know how hard it is to fall asleep
sometimes.

Avatar: Camilla, it's been YEARS since I've done that.

Camilla: Are you sure? It seems like yesterday to me. I could just sit and
stare at your precious sleeping face for hours. C'mon! I promise I won't kiss
your cheeks while you're sleeping. Oh, who am I kidding? I can't promise
that!

Avatar: Camilla... I'm not a child anymore.

Camilla: So?

Avatar: So...our relationship has to evolve. You don't need to cuddle me to
sleep anymore.

Camilla: I don't see why not!

Avatar: Look, it's normal for sisters to be close to one another... But this
is something else altogether.

Camilla: So you're worried about what people will think, is that it?

Avatar: Well, yes! I'm not a child anymore, and I need to be taken seriously!

Camilla: D'awww, you're all growed up. I'm so proud of you, my sweet little
sister.

Avatar: Are you even listening to me?
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Camilla B

Camilla: Ah, there you are, Avatar.

Avatar: Hello, Camilla. I suppose it's my nap time?

Camilla: Of course not. I've come to my senses. I know I oughtn't treat you
as a child.

Avatar: Do you mean that? My message finally got through?

Camilla: Certainly. Going forward, I will treat you as the adult sister you
have become. Now then, I was thinking we deserve a small break from all this
action. Shall we pop off to the local hot springs for a spell? Do a bit of a
"spa fortnight," as I like to call it?

Avatar: What?!

Camilla: What do you mean, what? It's just a little soaking and relaxing,
dear. Don't two sisters deserve a little extra time to bond?

Avatar: Of course, but... How do you think it would look to the others? I
can't let my friends fight and die while I'm off soaking in a tub!

Camilla: And basking in the rejuvenative powers of daily facial peels! One
mustn't forget the facial peels.

Avatar: I'm sorry, Camilla, but I can't get away for something like that
right now.

Camilla: Oh, I suppose not. It's just that I feel terrible about your
wretched past. Being locked away for so long...unable to go shopping or
stroll the gardens. Let alone experience life's simplest pleasures! Like
running madly through a springtime meadow...or splashing in the ocean. Father
didn't allow that sort of thing, did he.

Avatar: No.

Camilla: Don't you see how hard it was on me? Not to be able to do anything
for my poor little sister?

Avatar: Camilla, please don't cry.

Camilla: You're right, I'm being ridiculous. Letting my emotions overtake me
like that. Just give me a moment...

Avatar: Of course.

Camilla: ...to pack both of our bags! Now, would you like to bring one
bathing suit or two?

Avatar: Two, of course. Wait, what am I saying?
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Camilla A

Avatar: Camilla, can we chat for a minute?

Camilla: Of course, my silly little Avatar! I mean...of course, Avatar. Is
everything all right? You seemed so distressed the other day. And then you
just ran off...

Avatar: I know. I just needed some time to think.

Camilla: Time to think?

Avatar: Yes. Sometimes you come on so strong, and my first reaction is to run
and hide. But...I realized that that's pretty childish.

Camilla: Oh?

Avatar: I mean, here I am trying to get you to treat me as an adult... But
I'm acting like a spoiled brat. I do need to work harder at empathizing with
others. I know that your intentions are pure. And I appreciate how much you
care for me. So...I'd like to spend more time with you. I promise I won't run
away again.

Camilla: Awwww... *sob*

Avatar: Camilla?

Camilla: My little Avatar is growing up right before my eyes. So, where
should we go first? There's a whole world out there to explore!

Avatar: Well, I thought you might have some ideas about that.

Camilla: Oh, I most certainly do! Look at this map.

Avatar: Did...did you just pull that out of your bra?

Camilla: Where else would I keep it? Now, let's see... Ah, yes. See all these
circles?

Avatar: Yes... Is this a map of all of Nohr?

Camilla: Indeed. Oh, I've been planning this for ages! Now, each circle
represents a place I've dreamed of visiting with you.

Avatar: I don't know what to say...

Camilla: First on the list is this field of flowers here. It's absolutely
sublime-a living work of art. This circle is a cavern filled with sparkling
crystals and mysterious rock formations. And, last but not least, a secluded
hot spring not far from our current location...

Avatar: Really?

Camilla: Yes, I want more than anything to go together.

Avatar: Camilla, you meant for us to visit this hot spring from the very
beginning, didn't you?

Camilla: Don't be ridiculous. It just so happens that it's a natural wonder.

Avatar: And it has nothing to do with the-what did you call it? Facial peel?

Camilla: Oh, well as long as we're there, we might as well TRY one...or
two...

Avatar: Well...let me think about it. OK?

Camilla: Oh, certainly! I can wait. I mean, I've already been waiting for
years. Take your time, sister. This will be like the blink of an eye.

Avatar: First things first... They don't actually peel your face off, do
they?
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B2. Effie C

Effie: *nom* *nom* *nom* Mmm...

Avatar: Ah, Effie. Hosting a feast, are you? Who else is invited?

Effie: Oh, hello, Lady Avatar. No, why do you ask?

Avatar: Um...because you have enough food for twelve people laid out here.

Effie: Twelve people? Goodness, no. This is simply my lunch-nothing more. I
expend a great deal of energy in the course of my training, you see.
Afterward, I must refuel. All in the name of protecting Lady Elise, of
course!

Avatar: I see. Well, Elise is lucky to have someone like you on her side.

Effie: Thank you for the kind words! I do hope I'm doing an adequate job for
her. After all, I owe her everything...

Avatar: Is that so? How do you mean?

Effie: Oh, yes. I wouldn't be the person I am today without her.

Avatar: That sounds like an interesting story. Care to fill me in?

Effie: I suppose I could...but it's a long story, and I'd like to eat while
my lunch is hot.

Avatar: Of course! Pardon me.

Effie: Thank you, Lady Avatar. *nom* *nom* *nom*
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Effie B

Avatar: Effie, there you are! I've been looking all over for you. Wait, what
are you doing?

Effie: Oh, Lady Avatar! I'm just patching up this wall. After it rained the
other day, I noticed that a few of the boulders were loose. We can't have
that, can we?

Avatar: I don't understand. What kind of repairs can you possibly-

Effie: Here, I'll show you. HRRRRGH!

Avatar: Unbelievable! How can you lift that rock with your bare hands?

Effie: Aw, it's nothing. Just years of training in service of Lady Elise.

Avatar: That's right... You were going to tell me a story about her the last
time we spoke. Are you still willing to share?

Effie: Certainly. But would you mind terribly if I continue working while we
speak?

Avatar: Not at all.

Effie: Very well. I'll start at the beginning. I was born into extreme
poverty-a child of the streets. And yet Lady Elise herself would often visit
my slum in disguise.

Avatar: Really? I had no idea.

Effie: Oh, yes. Now, let me just grab another rock... HRAAAAAAA! Anyway, as I
was saying, Lady Elise visited frequently, and we became fast friends. Hyup.
HRRRRRGH! Whew! One day, while we were playing, some guards began harassing
us. Lady Elise was forced to reveal her identity to get them to leave us
alone.

Avatar: I see.

Effie: Her glory was so blinding at that moment that I can hardly describe
it. YAAAAAHHHH!

Avatar: Pardon me, Effie, but your repairs are becoming too distracting!

Effie: How do you mean?

Avatar: I've never seen such feats of strength. It's all I can do to refrain
from applauding! Perhaps you can finish telling me the story another time.

Effie: Sure, I suppose so, Lady Avatar. Although...I have a favor to ask of
you.

Avatar: Certainly. Name it.

Effie: All this lifting is making me hungry. I know it's not your place,
but... Would you mind terribly bringing me something to eat? A whole lot of
something, preferably.

Avatar: Of course, Effie. I'll return shortly.

Effie: Thank you, Lady Avatar! Bring as much food as you can carry, please!
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Effie A

Avatar: Hello, Effie. I've been dying to hear the rest of your story. Is now
a good time?

Effie: Of course, Lady Avatar. Now, where did I leave off?

Avatar: Some guards were harassing you, and Lady Elise was forced to reveal
her identity.

Effie: That's right. It was sad, because we both realized we wouldn't be able
to play together anymore. I sat sobbing in the street for hours, until I
realized how I could see Elise again!

Avatar: Go on...

Effie: Well, I realized that I must become a palace soldier.

Avatar: Of course. It all makes sense.

Effie: If I could make it as a soldier, I'd get to spend time at the palace.
And to even be in the presence of Lady Elise once again seemed intoxicating.
From that day onward, I gave everything in my quest to become a soldier.
Fortunately, I turned out to have some aptitude for the profession.

Avatar: Yes, I'd vouch for that...

Effie: Anyway, it wasn't long before my dream came true. Lady Elise took me
on as a retainer. And that's where things stand today. She brought me hope in
my darkest days. I would do anything for her. So, uh, that's my story...

Avatar: Effie, thank you so much for sharing this with me. I may have said
this before, but Elise is truly lucky to have you as her retainer.

Effie: Thank you. That's nice to hear. But...

Avatar: But? What's wrong?

Effie: Lady Avatar... I feel a bit conflicted. Because lately, you've become
so important to me.

Avatar: And this upsets you?

Effie: Yes-I mean, no! It's just that...well...Lady Elise is always my first
priority. But at the same time, you've been so helpful in battle. And you've
taken such an interest in my humble life story...

Avatar: Effie, there's nothing to worry about. I understand your feelings for
Elise. I would never want to get in between you and her. I know that she
comes first.

Effie: I'm so relieved to hear that! Because we do seem to be such a good
team... On the battlefield.

Avatar: Yes, of course. On the battlefield.
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B2. Nyx C

Nyx: *sigh* It's not here either. I was sure I'd find it here...

Avatar: What's wrong, Nyx? You look upset.

Nyx: Avatar...it's not important.

Avatar: It looks important enough to you. If there's any way I can help, just
tell me.

Nyx: That's very kind of you. But if you really want to help, you can mind
your business and stay out of my problems.

Avatar: Ah, er...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to pry.

Nyx: No harm done. You're young enough that I expect you can't help it.

Avatar: Me? Young? Unless I miss my guess, I'm clearly older than you.

Nyx: Are you through speaking?

Avatar: Y-yes...

Nyx: ...Perhaps I was too harsh. I know your intentions were good. But when a
LADY has a secret to keep, don't go digging for answers. Be mindful of that
in the future.

Avatar: Uh...understood.

Nyx: Good. Now go.
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Nyx B

Nyx: Nothing! How does this volume not contain what I'm looking for...?

Avatar: What ARE you looking for, exactly?

Nyx: Avatar...didn't I tell you not to pry into a lady's secrets?

Avatar: Yes, I remember something like that. But you can't expect me to turn
a blind eye to a friend in need.

Nyx: A friend, hm?

Avatar: If you still insist that I leave, then I will.

Nyx: Hmhm... Ah, to be young again.

Avatar: What?

Nyx: Since you insist, I'll tell you. I'm searching for an artifact mirror.
It's an ancient, sacred treasure, imbued with the power of the gods. It's
rumored to reflect only the truth. And that's all I'll say about it.

Avatar: See, that wasn't so hard. You'll be the first to know if I come
across any mystic-looking mirrors. On a different subject, though...

Nyx: Yes?

Avatar: You keep implying that I'm younger than you. But you seem to still be
in your adolescence, at most.

Nyx: ... So you don't know.

Avatar: Know what?

Nyx: *sigh* I suppose you're bound to find out sooner or later. I may look
young, but in truth, I'm much older than you.

Avatar: What?

Nyx: As a result of a serious error I made in my youth, I'm stuck in this
form. I haven't physically aged in many years, but mentally I'm quite old. If
only I could see my true form...

Avatar: Oh, I see now.

Nyx: Yes. That's why I seek the artifact mirror. It alone can show me what
I'm meant to look like at this age. Now you understand?

Avatar: Y-yes, that explains a lot. Thank you for sharing, Nyx.
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Nyx A

Nyx: Nayah hortek tumlah turlah escheh... Haa!

Avatar: Nyx! What is this?! Are you casting a spell on yourself?!

Nyx: There's no harm in it. Try as I might, I can't find the artifact mirror.
So I thought I'd try to break the curse directly.

Avatar: The curse?

Nyx: Yes. Do you remember how I told you that I stopped aging physically long
ago? It is because I was cursed.

Avatar: I see. How did this happen?

Nyx: I showed a gift for magic at a young age. I was known by many as a
prodigy. Such was my downfall. I became carried away in my inexperience and
lost control of my magic. It backfired, and I have been stuck in this form
since.

Avatar: I never knew of this...

Nyx: But while my body stopped changing, my mind and soul grew older. I was
no longer seen as a prodigy but as a monster. And I don't blame those who saw
me that way. That's what I am.

Avatar: No, you aren't! I've never thought of you that way.

Nyx: Indeed?

Avatar: Not once! If I thought you were a monster, we wouldn't be having this
conversation.

Nyx: ...I suppose not.

Avatar: You're an important member of our force. And you've only become more
so as I get to know you better.

Nyx: Avatar, I...

Avatar: I'm glad you opened up to me. I'm thrilled to finally get to know you
better. I've been searching for that artifact mirror, too, but... Details
have been hard to come by. Still, I'll keep trying!

Nyx: Thank you. But even if you don't find the mirror, I think I'll be all
right. It's enough to know someone cares sufficiently that they'd make the
effort.

Avatar: That's true... But even so, it would be better to find it, wouldn't
you say? I won't give up. Just give me some time and have faith.

Nyx: Very well. I'll keep my expectations low, but who knows? You're so
young...so ambitious, and so fearless. Though I am your elder, who's to say
you're not the more mature of us?
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B2. Selena C

Selena: Grr! Where did it go? Why am I the most cursed person in the entire
world? Ughhh!

Avatar: Selena? I heard shouting... Is everything OK?

Selena: Um, obviously not! I can't find my yukata!

Avatar: Oh no! Wait, what's a yukata?

Selena: You don't even know what a yukata is? Well, for your information,
it's a super- cute dress-type thing from Hoshido.

Avatar: Oh. But aren't you from Nohr?

Selena: What does that have to do with it? And who said I was from Nohr?

Avatar: Sorry, I'm confused-

Selena: Why does it matter where I'm from? I can wear whatever I want.

Avatar: No argument here. If the dress fits...

Selena: Well OF COURSE it fits-I looked fabulous! But now I CAN'T FIND IT.

Avatar: No need to shout... I'm sure it's around here somewhere...

Selena: Don't you know anything? I was fishing for a compliment there. Jeez!

Avatar: I'm sorry?

Selena: Whatever. Are you going to help me find my yukata or not?

Avatar: Well, it doesn't sound like I have a choice.

Selena: Not if you want to remain my third-best friend, missy. Now, c'mon,
let's find that thing!

Avatar: OK, sounds good. Wait, THIRD best? Who are numbers one and-?

Selena: Oh, don't you worry your pretty little head off about them.
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Selena B

Selena: Hey, Avatar! Didja find my yukata yet?

Avatar: Sorry, I haven't. But, to be honest, after we spent so much time
looking the other day... I sort of assumed it was gone forever. So I haven't
been looking very hard.

Selena: Ugh! You give up too easily.

Avatar: Well, I did look all around the castle, and I asked a few people
about it.

Selena: Well, you feel that you tried your best. I guess that's good enough
for some people.

Avatar: *sigh*

Selena: You're sighing? It's like you don't even WANT to find my yukata.

Avatar: Selena, I would truly like to help you find it, if only for my own
personal relief. Maybe you could tell me a bit more about the garment...

Selena: All right... It's burgundy with a tiny cherry blossom pattern. It's
the same color my mother used to wear a lot. But it probably looked better on
her, of course...

Avatar: Why would you say that?

Selena: Well, she was perfect and she had perfect taste. Kinda hard to live
up to that. Not that I don't come pretty darn close!

Avatar: She "was" perfect? Did she pass away?

Selena: Yeah, but whatever. I'm over it. Anyway, we're talking about my
yukata here. You got the details memorized?

Avatar: Er, yes. Burgundy with cherry blossoms. Oh, one other thing. What
size was it?

Selena: What SIZE?

Avatar: Er, yes?

Selena: That's kind of personal, don't you think? What if I asked you what
color of underwear you were wearing, huh?

Avatar: Um...

Selena: Oh, great. Now you're probably thinking about MY underwear. You're so
nosy, you know that?

Avatar: Selena, please listen! I wasn't thinking anything like that! I just
want to help you find your yukata. I thought it might be helpful to know the
size.

Selena: All right, fine. It's a regular size yukata. Not large, not small.
REGULAR. Got it?

Avatar: Regular-sized. Got it.

Selena: Now, are you done interrogating me? Will you hurry up and start
searching?

Avatar: Yes, I will be glad to take my leave of you at this point.

Selena: Wait, what do you mean by THAT?
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Selena A

Selena: Hey, Avatar! Did you find my yukata yet or what?

Avatar: Well...

Selena: *sigh* Don't bother answering. I can tell by the look on your face.
Whatever. It doesn't matter anymore.

Avatar: What do you mean?

Selena: I mean...we've both looked all over for the darn thing, and it's just
gone. I'm sorry I wasted your time. I know you've got a lot of important
stuff going on.

Avatar: Selena...

Selena: Just so we're clear, I'm not grateful.

Avatar: Well, I'm glad you could clear that up.

Selena: I guess I'll just have to make a new yukata. It'll probably be
challenging, but with my level of talent, I'm sure it will turn out.

Avatar: I think that's a good idea, Selena. Camilla is always saying how
talented you are.

Selena: She...she is? I mean... Of course she is. By the way, what's your
size?

Avatar: My size? You got so upset when I asked about your size the other day.

Selena: Ughhh. This is for a gift so it's TOTALLY DIFFERENT, duh.

Avatar: Fair enough. I was just teasing! But you don't need to get me a gift.

Selena: Well don't worry. It's not like it's a good gift or anything. I just
thought that if I had some leftover scraps of material... Maybe, if I had
time, I could sew them together into a yukata for you. Whatever! I probably
won't have enough material or I'll forget or something.

Avatar: I see. Well, it's the thought that counts.

Selena: Great. So now we just need to go find some cute fabric. Ready to go?

Avatar: Um...

Selena: What do you mean, "um"? Are you ready or not? Most people would BEG
for a chance to go shopping with me.

Avatar: I'm sure I'll be begging for something by the end of the trip...

Selena: Ha, ha. C'mon, let's go! This is going to be fun. Hurry up!
(Selena leaves)

Avatar: And there she goes. Wait, I never told her what size I am!
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B2. Beruka C

Avatar: Hello, Beruka. What are you up to?

Beruka: ...

Avatar: ...Beruka?

Beruka: It is obvious. I'm repairing my weapon.

Avatar: Oh. Right. I suppose that is obvious. You know, I very much admire
the care with which you treat your weapons. Which reminds me-the other day,
when I saw you on the battlefield-

Beruka: State your business. Quickly.

Avatar: Huh? I don't really have any "business." I just thought it would be
nice to chat.

Beruka: Why?

Avatar: Do I need a reason?

Beruka: If you do not have business, do not speak to me.

Avatar: Beruka... Very well. I'm sorry for bothering you.

Beruka: Thank you. I do not see why people so enjoy such meaningless chatter.
Do you?

Avatar: Well...I guess I'd say it's because people want to get to know one
another. Even now, I feel I've gotten to know you just a little bit better.

Beruka: Why do you feel the need to get to know me?

Avatar: Because I'd like for us to be friends.

Beruka: Why?

Avatar: I...ah...I don't know. It sounds nice?

Beruka: You are strange. May I resume my task now?

Avatar: S-sure. Sorry to bother you. Maybe we can talk about this some other
time...
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Beruka B

Avatar: Working on your weapon again, Beruka?

Beruka: You again. I suppose this is good timing. I need to discuss something
with you.

Avatar: Really? You want to talk with me? About what?

Beruka: Our conversation the other day confirmed my hatred of conversations.
What benefit is there in getting to know one another?

Avatar: As I said before, it's because I would like for us to be friends.

Beruka: Friends? Hmph. I will make this quick. These are things people have
said about me: "Beruka is a monster. She does not feel. She is barely human."
"Beruka is a peerless assassin. And there is a reason for that." "She's a
puppet. A sad, murderous little tool with no will of her own."

Avatar: Beruka...

Beruka: Do you understand what kind of person I am now?

Avatar: ...

Beruka: I had a mentor who taught me how to kill. I returned that generosity
with violence. My mentor died by my hand. I did not hesitate for even a
moment.

Avatar: What? Why would you do such a thing?

Beruka: Why? What a foolish question. I was ordered to. Nothing more, nothing
less.

Avatar: ...

Beruka: I hope this has been enlightening. No good will come of "getting to
know me" better. Now, excuse me. Milady.
(Beruka leaves)

Avatar: ...
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Beruka A

Beruka: What are you doing here?

Avatar: Just came by to chat.

Beruka: Even after our last conversation? You are strange.

Avatar: Yep! That's me!

Beruka: So? What is it this time?

Avatar: Hm. Let's see... How about we talk about your family?

Beruka: My family? I don't remember them.

Avatar: Why not?

Beruka: I was abandoned before I was old enough to retain any memories. I
don't even know who they were.

Avatar: I'm sorry. It sounds like I hit on a sensitive subject.

Beruka: Don't worry about it. It is what it is. I cannot blame them. They
were neither good nor bad. Few in the slums even believed in such concepts. A
man who was kind enough to give me bread was also a murderer. Was he "good"?
Was he "evil"? Neither. He fed me. He killed. That is all. In the same way,
my parents left me. In the same way, I kill. That is all.

Avatar: I see...

Beruka: Are we done? This conversation has been pointless. Continuing it
would only be more pointless.

Avatar: I disagree. You're an important ally, and I am grateful I've gotten
to learn more about you.

Beruka: Ally? You think me an ally?

Avatar: Yes. Why wouldn't I?

Beruka: I told you I killed my mentor, correct? If given the order, I might
kill you as quickly.

Avatar: Ha. Bring it on! I'll take you on with all I've got.

Beruka: You think you could defeat me?

Avatar: I don't know. But at the very least, I'd certainly make you work for
it.

Beruka: ...Heh. You really are a strange one. But you're all right.
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B2. Peri C

Peri: *sniff* *sniff* Waaaaah...

Avatar: Peri? What's wrong? Why are you here crying by yourself?

Peri: Lady Avatar... I uh...*sniff*... Waaaaaaah!

Avatar: It's hard to understand you while you're sobbing so hard. Can you
tell me what happened?

Peri: Don't wanna...

Avatar: Why not?

Peri: Because...because you'll say the same thing as they all did... I'm
gonna kill 'em.

Avatar: Um, what?

Peri: All the ones who made me cry! They're dead meat!

Avatar: H-hey, we all get mad sometimes, but...

Peri: No joke, I'm really gonna slaughter them all!

Avatar: (Whatever happened must have been serious... She's incoherent with
rage. I'd better stay with her until she calms down...)

Peri: Urgh...*sniffle*... Waaaaaaaaaaaaah!
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Peri B

Peri: Urgh...*sniffle* *sob* Waaaaaaah!

Avatar: Peri, are you crying again? Won't you please tell me what's upsetting
you so much?

Peri: ...Why do you care?

Avatar: Why? Well, because we're allies.

Peri: Allies... Lord Xander said it's important to have those. In that case,
I guess it's safe to tell you.

Avatar: I'm honored that you'd confide in me.

Peri: I'm sad because everyone looks at me like I'm weird.

Avatar: Really?

Peri: Yeah. But of course I'm different! I come from a really noble family.

Avatar: You're the daughter of nobility? No one mentioned that.

Peri: Well, now you know! At home, they called me Lady Peri, and I had
servants waiting on me hand and foot. They all loved me, even when I killed a
few of them.

Avatar: B-back up there. You killed your own servants?

Peri: Uh-huh. I was bored, so I picked up my sword, and TWHACK! I took a
blood bath in the spray that came out! It's good for your skin, you know.

Avatar: E-eep... You...answer to Xander, yes?
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Peri: I do! Me and Laslow are Lord Xander's top retainers. Lord Xander's
great because he gives me lots of chances to bathe.

Avatar: (What was he thinking?!)

Peri: Did you say something?

Avatar: Me? No!

Peri: Lord Xander doesn't look at me weird, but everyone else sure does.
Every soldier at the castle kept their distance from me.

Avatar: Do tell...

Peri: Some allies they were! They looked at me funny, and now they have to
die!

Avatar: Th-there's no punishment you go to first before killing them? (Who
have I let into my army?! I can't let her go killing people willy-nilly...!)

Peri: Thanks for listening. I feel a lot better! Here, you can have this in
return. I baked it myself!

Avatar: A hidden talent, eh? Sure, I'll try it. Thank you very much, Peri.

Peri: You're very welcome!
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Peri A

Peri: Oh! Lady Avatar!

Avatar: No tears today, Peri? That's encouraging.

Peri: I know! People still look at me funny... But now they all want to try
my snacks!

Avatar: I'm glad for you.

Peri: I know what you did for me. You talked to them all and told them how
good my snacks are.

Avatar: Guilty as charged. I really did enjoy it, though!

Peri: Thanks, Lady Avatar!

Avatar: It probably helped that I omitted the part about you killing your
servants...

Peri: Sorry, I didn't catch that.

Avatar: Oh, er, I was just reviewing my agenda for the rest of the day.

Peri: What a great day! I'm going to keep churning out treats for everybody.
Especially for you, Lady Avatar!

Avatar: For me?

Peri: Yup! I like being your ally. You were nice to me, so I'll be nice to
you. Like when you listened to my problems.

Avatar: You're very welcome, Peri. I'm really pleased to see this outpouring
of goodwill from you. I can see now why Xander chose you as his retainer.

Peri: Oh yeah?

Avatar: Yes. And I don't think it was entirely because of your bloodlust.
Xander saw the kindness in you, and that's why he wanted you in his company.
I want to make sure I recognize and reward kindness, just as he did.

Peri: Thanks, Lady Avatar. I hope you'll be kind to me, too. We'll be
spending lots of time together!

Avatar: I'm looking forward to it.
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B2. Charlotte C

Charlotte: Oh! Lady Avatar! I've finally found you!

Avatar: Hello, Charlotte. Was there something you needed?

Charlotte: Nothing for me, no. But for you, milady... For you I have made a
wonderful lunch! I hope you haven't eaten yet...

Avatar: I haven't, no. That's very thoughtful of you, Charlotte.

Charlotte: It is, isn't it? I was back in my tent, thinking about how you're
always fighting on the front lines... It seemed to me like a nice lunch might
be exactly what you'd need!

Avatar: Thank you very much.

Charlotte: Could you...take a quick look at it, before you eat it? I just
want to be sure that there is nothing in it that isn't to your liking. If
there is, I'll throw it out and make you a whole new meal!

Avatar: I'm sure that won't be the case, but if it makes you feel better...
.. Just as I said, it looks perfect.

Charlotte: Really? I'm so happy to hear that! I poured my heart and soul into
making this lunch for you, Lady Avatar. I started thinking about what I would
make for you last night, and before I knew it... The sun had risen! Teehee!
Anyway, I hope you enjoy it!

Avatar: *munch* *munch* Wow! This is fantastic, Charlotte! The way you've
mixed the flavors is perfect!

Charlotte: Truly? I'm so glad to hear that! It makes all the effort worth it.
*sniffle* Oh dear... Please excuse me, milady. I seem to be overwhelmed with
gratitude... I must step away, or I'll make an absolute fool of myself.

Avatar: Of course, Charlotte. Thanks again.
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Charlotte B

Charlotte: Wait, am I reading this right? THIS is how much we're getting
paid?! What kind of... We're out there risking our lives, and this is all we
get?! What kind of fools do they think we are? This is disgusting! Insulting!
And...and... RAWR!

Avatar: Um... Hey, Charlotte...

Charlotte: !! O-oh my! Lady Avatar! Tee...hee...hee... What are you doing
here?

Avatar: I just came by to return your lovely lunch box... Did I come by at a
bad time?

Charlotte: No! Not at all! And that's so nice of you. Aww, you even washed it
for me!

Avatar: No problem... Hey, this may sound rude, but you...are Charlotte,
right?

Charlotte: What? Of course I am!

Avatar: But...you just punched that tree so hard it fell over. With your bare
hands, too.

Charlotte: Punching? Me? Never! You must be mistaken.

Avatar: ...

Charlotte: All that happened was I reached out...with my fist...to lean on
the tree. Then there was a huge gust of wind! THAT'S what must have toppled
the tree. Teehee, it just made me look freakishly strong is all!

Avatar: A gust of wind? I didn't feel any wind...

Charlotte: ... Damn it!
(Charlotte leaves)

Avatar: Hey, Charlotte, wait! That was so strange. It was like she was two
different people... Hrm? It looks like she dropped something here. Is this...
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Charlotte A

Avatar: Charlotte, there you are! I've been looking all over for you.

Charlotte: Hrmph, what do you need, Lady Avatar? I'm kind of occupied. By the
way, this is how I normally am. Shocking, I know.

Avatar: It is a little surprising, yes...

Charlotte: It really shouldn't be, though. Aren't all women like this? I
mean, putting on an act in order to earn favor with others? It's exhausting,
and it's nice to be able to drop it once in a while.

Avatar: Does this mean that you've given up putting on your act?

Charlotte: Ha! As if. Just because I've dropped the act with you doesn't mean
I'm telling everyone. You're not the only person I was trying to butter up to
get to like me. But I suppose there's no harm in being myself around you all
the time. You're not going to judge me for acting, are you?

Avatar: Not at all. It's just surprising is all. I had no idea, to be honest.
But I'd rather talk to the real Charlotte instead of the girl you pretend to
be.

Charlotte: Really? Wow...

Avatar: Anyway, that's not why I came by today. I just wanted to return your
lunch box. You left in such a hurry before, you forgot it. That really was
one of the best lunches I have ever eaten.

Charlotte: I... Thank you, Lady Avatar. It's wonderful to hear that...

Avatar: I'm glad to say it. It really was a treat. Also, I wanted to return
this to you. You left it behind as well. It looked important, so...

Charlotte: Is that... Ahhh! Give it here! ... It's...for sending money...

Avatar: You mail money? Who do you send it to?

Charlotte: My parents. It may be surprising to learn, but I actually care
deeply about them. Growing up, we never had much, but they always made sure I
knew they loved me. Ever since I left home, I've made sure to send them money
whenever I can. ...I can imagine you don't believe a word I'm saying though,
huh?

Avatar: No, I believe you. After all, you have no reason to lie to me about
this, right? When you were pretending, you seemed helpless and frail. Without
that act, you seem much stronger. And also...more direct.

Charlotte: Heh. Usually people just say I seem really, really scary. In any
case, I have no reason to hold back in battle now.

Avatar: That is very true. And I imagine, seeing you going all in during
battle... I'll be driven to fight better, too!

Charlotte: Lady Avatar, I'll work hard to serve you in any way you need...
But don't even THINK about telling anyone about the real me, OK?

Avatar: Ahaha, I promise.
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B2. Midori C

Midori: Should I go? Or should I stay? This is so frustrating!

Avatar: Huh? Midori? What are you doing here? Are you about to head into the
forest?

Midori: Oh, Avatar! Well, see, I wanted to gather some medicinal herbs...

Avatar: Buuut...?

Midori: But sometimes I get so carried away that I wind up losing my way and
getting lost.

Avatar: Lost?

Midori: Yeah! And last time I only got back 'cause I ran into some people
from town. So I'm too scared to go out herb hunting by myself again.

Avatar: I see. That does sound like quite the conundrum.

Midori: B-but how can I make medicine for everyone if I can't even get the
herbs? I don't wanna be a disappointment...

Avatar: Don't worry, Midori. I'm sure no one will be disappointed in you. But
if it bothers you that much, then I'd be happy to go with you!

Midori: Really? You would?

Avatar: Mhm! That way I can make sure you don't get lost. And, if it's OK
with you, I'd love it if you taught me about all the herbs we pick.

Midori: That sounds wonderful! Thanks, Avatar! We got a deal!

Avatar: Well then, shall we be off?

Midori: Yep!
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Midori B

Avatar: Hey, Midori! I forget, was this herb for medicine or for cook- Huh?
Midori? Where did you go?

Midori: Hmmmm.

Avatar: Midori! Wait for me! When did you get so far away?!

Midori: Huh? Oh, Avatar! I'm sorry. Did I wander off again?

Avatar: Yes, for the fifth time today!

Midori: Awww! I'm sorry! I'm so, so sorry!

Avatar: It's OK. That's the whole reason I'm here, right? So, what was it
this time? Did you find another rare herb?

Midori: Yep! Check this one out!

Avatar: Wow! It looks so weird. Are you sure it's not poisonous?

Midori: Of course I'm sure! It's really good for you! And it even tastes
super good!

Avatar: Oh? Really? Even though it's medicinal?

Midori: Yup! It's not all bitter like most herbs.

Avatar: That's so neat! I almost want to try a bite right now.

Midori: Ooh, looky! There's another special herb growing right over there!

Avatar: Midori! Wait! Didn't I just get done telling you to not run off?!
Here, how about you start marking your path as you go.

Midori: Marking my path?

Avatar: Yeah, like carving a symbol into the trunks of trees you pass. That
way you can find your way home later.

Midori: Oh! Avatar, you're amazing! I'll carve an X into every tree I pass
from now on! An X here! And here! Aaaand here!

Avatar: Good job, Midori. Keep it up!

Midori: And an X on this one! And this one! And on this one! And-oh! Look,
that herb over there is super rare! Oh wow, and there's more over there too!
And there!

Avatar: M-Midori! Hang on! You're not marking the trees! *sigh* I don't think
this plan is going to work. I wonder what else we could try...
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Midori A

Midori: All right, Avatar! I'm determined not to get lost this time!

Avatar: That's the spirit!

Midori: I have to ask, though... What's with the rope?

Avatar: It's my latest plan! You tie one end to a tree at the entrance of the
forest, like so... Then you tie the other end around you. Now you can't
possibly get lost!

Midori: Wow! You're a genius! OK, let's head out- Wahh! *thud*

Avatar: Midori! Are you OK? What happened-oh! Drat! I was stepping on the
rope. Sorry about that.

Midori: Do you think you could untie me?

Avatar: Of course. Here, just a second, and... All right, you should be free
now.

Midori: Thanks!

Avatar: Hrm. I guess this plan is a bust too.

Midori: Aww. Maybe I should just give up on gathering herbs.

Avatar: Don't give up yet! We'll come up with a plan that works! I know it!

Midori: Are you sure?

Avatar: Positive. And I'll keep making trips into the forest with you until
we do. How does that sound?

Midori: It sounds perfect! And don't worry about finding a solution too soon.
There's no rush. I love having your company on these little trips!

Avatar: Oh? I'm glad to hear it.

Midori: Yep! In fact, you might not even have to find a solution at all!

Avatar: Er, I don't know about THAT...

Midori: Heehee, just kidding! But I really do like taking you on my trips!

Avatar: Aww. And I like going on them with you!

Midori: Hooray! So-think you're ready for today's trip?

Avatar: Of course! Got my baskets right here. Let's go!
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B2. Sophie C

Sophie: Whoa, boy! Take it easy!

Avatar: Sophie's trying to ride Avel again? Must be part of her cavalier
training.

Sophie: Whoa, whoa, whoa! WHOOOA!

Avatar: Sophie! Is everything OK? Avel's not about to throw you off, is he?

Sophie: Eeek! Help! Waaaaaaaah!

Avatar: Sh-she's going to turn to one side before she tramples me, right...?

Sophie: Avatar! Gangway!

Avatar: Aaaaah!

Sophie: Avel's out of control! Run for your life!

Avatar: Gyaaaaah!

Sophie: S-sorry, Avatar! Are you hurt?

Avatar: No, I'm fine. Though it was a very near thing...

Sophie: Whew...thank goodness for that. I'm really, really sorry.

Avatar: Avel seems like a tough horse to master.

Sophie: It comes and goes. Last time he seemed fine... Maybe it's me. *sigh*
But I don't think there's anything more I can do today. He'll snatch up any
food I prepare and trample on any equipment I work on.

Avatar: You seem very out of sorts...

Sophie: I don't care anymore! I'm gonna go back to my tent for now. I'll pass
the time counting the grains of sand on the ground...

Avatar: I-is that really the best use of your time...?

Sophie: If I do anything else, I'll just mess it up somehow! I don't wanna
make any trouble for anyone...so I'll just go count sand! *sniff* *sob*
(Sophie leaves)

Avatar: Uh-oh...I hope she'll be all right.
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Sophie B

Sophie: Oh, Avatar.

Avatar: Are you feeling all right, Sophie? You seemed melancholy last time...

Sophie: Was I? Huh.

Avatar: You don't remember? Avel acting up, you moping back to your tent to
count grains of sand... None of this is ringing a bell?

Sophie: Haha, oh! I totally forgot! Sorry about that. But I'm touched you
were thinking about me! I usually forget whatever gets me down after a good
night's sleep.

Avatar: I see. Fair enough, then.

Sophie: Let's see, where did I get up to? I think it was around 10,055.

Avatar: That's...a serious waste of your time, Sophie.

Sophie: Heehee, now that you mention it, I guess it was! Maybe next time I'll
do something more productive. Ooh, Avatar, you could teach me some
swordsmanship!

Avatar: I would love to. In fact, why don't we start now?

Sophie: Yay! Today is looking up! Let me just-hngh-get my sword out of this-
nnf-sheath... Ha! Oops...there it goes.

Avatar: Goodness, it really went flying. It's lodged solidly in that
barrel...

Sophie: Oh no! It's leaking!

Avatar: Stay calm! Do we have anything to plug the hole with?

Sophie: Will this do? Here, stand aside! Whew...it's all stopped up.

Avatar: Sophie, is that... Did you plug the leak with one of my socks off the
clothesline?

Sophie: Uh! Whoops! ... I'm gonna go back to my tent... It's time to count
some more sand...

Avatar: Sophie! You really don't have to!

Sophie: No...I do. Counting grains of sand is my life now.

Avatar: That's not a life! You can't support yourself counting sand!

Sophie: Well, maybe I'll be the first! I'll be a sand- counting LEGEND!
Waaaaaah!
(Sophie leaves)

Avatar: Sometimes I wonder about that girl...
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Sophie A

Sophie: Avatar! Guess what? I beat my record and counted up to 30,112 grains!

Avatar: How long did that take you exactly...?

Sophie: So I'm all set to be super-duper productive today! But I'll need your
help again.

Avatar: Of course! I'd be honored.

Sophie: I've been wanting to exercise my muscles lately, so today would be
good for that.

Avatar: So, push-ups and sit-ups and so forth?

Sophie: Yup. Stuff simple enough that there's no way I can mess it up. Even I
couldn't do a push-up wrong!

Avatar: All right. I'll spot you.

Sophie: Let's get started! One! Hup! Two! Hup! What's this string doing in my
way? Yoink!

Avatar: Sophie...that wasn't a string. It was the rope supporting that tent.

Sophie: Are you serious?! Arrrrrrrrrrgh!

Avatar: On the bright side, there was no one in that tent. Or what's left of
it.

Sophie: Unbelievable... I did it again... I can't stand it anymore! This
turned out as bad as everything else! Sorry, Avatar. I must seem pretty
pathetic right now.

Avatar: Not at all. If anything, I'm always in awe of your positive attitude.

Sophie: For real?

Avatar: You never dwell on your problems for long. Anytime something goes
wrong, you always find a way to recover by the next day. I could learn from
your example.

Sophie: ...You mean that?

Avatar: I do. You have a strong heart.

Sophie: Yeah...yeah! That was just the pick-me-up I needed! No more counting
sand for me! The day's still young!

Avatar: That's the spirit, Sophie!

Sophie: And I'll start by fixing that tent.

Avatar: Let me help you with that. What else are friends for?

Sophie: Thanks, Avatar.
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B2. Caeldori C

Caeldori: ...

Avatar: Hey there! Whatcha reading?

Caeldori: Finderbinders! M-milady!

Avatar: Er, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you.

Caeldori: No, don't be sorry. It's all right. To answer your question, I'm
not reading anything of interest.

Avatar: Oh? Then why are you trying to hide it?

Caeldori: Er, well...it's a little embarrassing.

Avatar: Ooooh. Embarrassed, eh? C'mon, you can tell me.

Caeldori: I-it's sort of kind of a love story.

Avatar: Oh, is that all? That sounds normal enough.

Caeldori: I suppose it is... I just imagine it's not exactly the best use of
my time. I don't want anyone thinking I'm shirking my duties.

Avatar: So that's why you were hiding it. Well, I wouldn't worry about it so
much. Plenty of people love that sort of thing. I've read some myself.

Caeldori: You have?

Avatar: I wasn't allowed out as a child, so I used to spend a lot of time
indoors. As a result, I ended up reading a lot of books. Romances VERY much
included.

Caeldori: I see. Your childhood doesn't sound so different from mine. I
didn't know many children growing up, so books had to serve as my companions.
In the end it was good for me, as it meant I learned a lot. But it was lonely
at times.

Avatar: I see. I guess we've got more in common than I'd thought. So, tell
me-what are your favorite kinds of love stories?

Caeldori: What do you mean?

Avatar: Y'know... What sets Caeldori's heart aflutter?

Caeldori: Hm. I think my favorites are the ones where a prince falls in love
with a commoner.

Avatar: Ooh, I like those too! Or the ones where two lovers are torn apart by
their families!

Caeldori: Oh, yes! Cuddling up with a tragic love story every now and then is
wonderful. I don't know why I like them so much. I always feel so sad by the
end. But it's a good kind of sad.

Avatar: Yes, I know exactly what you mean! I always end up crying and then
just starting it all over again. I never would have guessed you'd be into
this stuff too.

Caeldori: Nor I you. It's a pleasant surprise, I must say.

Avatar: Say, how about we see who else in camp likes this stuff? I'm sure
we'd find tons of other fans if we just asked around.

Caeldori: Ooh. That's a great idea! Let's do it!

Avatar: Perfect! Now, who should we start with...
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Caeldori B

Caeldori: ...

Avatar: ...

Caeldori: I can't believe it. We couldn't find a single woman in the entire
army who liked romance novels.

Avatar: Yeah. Everybody else turned out to be so practical. Somebody told me
"The real world isn't all dashing princes and glittering manaketes."

Caeldori: It's like they don't even get that that's the whole point-it's NOT
the real world! *sigh* They must think we're just silly dreamers.

Avatar: Maybe, but I think THEY need to be educated. If we can only show them
the wonders such stories have to offer, they'll be hooked!

Caeldori: But how will we do that?

Avatar: Let me think...

Caeldori: ...Oh! I know!

Avatar: Yeah? What did you come up with?

Caeldori: Let's write our own story!

Avatar: What?! That's impossible. I don't even know how to write!

Caeldori: Well, writing a novel might be hard, but I bet we could make some
short stories!

Avatar: And you think our stories will make everyone love romance novels? You
have a lot of faith in us...

Caeldori: I never do anything by half measures. I'm sure we'll succeed. And
when we do, people will start wanting to see the stuff that WE like! And
THAT'S when we show them our romance novels! They'll gobble them up like
hotcakes!

Avatar: Heehee. OK, count me in. Let's do it!
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Caeldori A

Avatar: Th-this...

Caeldori: What's wrong? Was my story that bad?

Avatar: *sniff* *sniff* Waaaaah!

Caeldori: Wh-why are you crying?

Avatar: B-because...it was...so...so moving! *sniffle* Especially the last
part, where the hero, fatally wounded, returns to his lover! How could it NOT
make me cry?!

Caeldori: Oh! Then I'm glad you liked it.

Avatar: "Liked" it? That doesn't even begin to express how I feel about your
story! I mean, wow, you really CAN do anything, can't you? Not only are you
super smart and an amazing fighter, but you can write too!

Caeldori: Aw! You flatter me. Now, when do I get to read something YOU wrote?

Avatar: Never!

Caeldori: What? Why not?

Avatar: Because it's nowhere near as good as yours was! Mine seems
so...pathetic now. I'd feel BAD for you if you had to read it.

Caeldori: Don't say that! Just let me read it. I bet I'll love it.

Avatar: No! Really, it's horrible. Not even readable. At least give me a
chance to rewrite it.

Caeldori: OK, OK. If you really don't want me to read it, I won't push you.

Avatar: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make such a big deal out of it.
But...um...if it's OK with you, I think I'll just tear up my story and throw
it away. And we can take yours around and show THAT one to everybody.

Caeldori: I think...I'd rather not.

Avatar: Huh? Why not?

Caeldori: The one I wrote wasn't that good either, I think. I just took stuff
from other stories I liked and put them all together to make mine.

Avatar: Oh, I see. I guess that makes sense. I probably just liked it because
I like all those clichés too... But I still think what you did takes a lot of
talent!

Caeldori: Thank you, Avatar. But I think this has taught me that writing
isn't for me. I'm much happier just being a reader.

Avatar: Me too! I can't wait until we're done with this war. The second it's
over, I'm going to just disappear into a library somewhere.

Caeldori: Me too! It'll be dashing rogues and noble princes as far as the eye
can see! But in the meantime, I still want to read that story of yours!

Avatar: So you didn't forget... OK, OK, I'll do my best to finish it for you.
But you better not laugh!
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B2. Mitama C

Mitama: *sigh*

Avatar: What's the matter, Mitama?

Mitama: Oh, it's nothing. It's just...my hairs aren't quite the way I like
anymore.

Avatar: Your "hairs"?

Mitama: Yes. They just don't have the gleam they once did. I think it's time
to replace them.

Avatar: Well, for what it's worth, I think your hair looks wonderful. I never
pegged you as one to worry about your appearance, though.

Mitama: My appearance? No, I'm talking about my brush.

Avatar: Your brush?

Mitama: Of course. My writing instruments are my life. If they're ruined, so
too are my poems. Bristles of my brush / Split ends split also in two /
Beauty and poem. Do you see? That's the best poem I can write right now.

Avatar: Was that a bad poem? I can't really tell. But you do certainly seem
unhappy.

Mitama: This is the end of my career as a poet! What will I do?! My life as a
poet / Like a dream after waking / Sublime, but now over. No no no! Now I
can't even get the syllables right anymore!

Avatar: Why don't we just go and buy you a new brush? They should have some
in town.

Mitama: But how do we know that they'll be good brushes? I do not want to
waste a trip. I hate going outside more than anything. There is dirt out
there. Do you know dirt? It's so...dirty.

Avatar: Come on! If you don't at least try, you'll never have a good brush
again! Is that what you want?

Mitama: No, it isn't. You're right. Which is why I will permit you to buy one
for me.

Avatar: What?! I'm not your lackey. I'll come with you if you go, but I'm not
buying anything.

Mitama: Ugh. OK. Fiiiiine.
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Mitama B

Avatar: Here we are! This is supposed to be the biggest art shop around for
miles.

Mitama: ...

Avatar: What's the matter?

Mitama: I'm not leaving.

Avatar: O-oh. Wait. What?

Mitama: I love it here. The soothing scent of ink drifting through the air...
The rows and rows of brushes, reams of paper, easels, and canvases. I am
enchanted. This store is a paradise. It shall also be my home.

Avatar: I don't think you can just move in! How about we just look for some
brushes? Besides, everyone would miss you if you left us.

Mitama: I don't think so. Hm. Do you think I could make a mattress out of
paper?

Avatar: People would absolutely miss you! And your poems! Now, tell me what
kind of brush you're looking for.

Mitama: Fine, fine. If you insist it's a bad idea, I won't move in. Today.
Now, brushes. Let's see... I want one identical to my old one. The bristles
must be precisely the same- they are the soul of the brush. What animal the
hair is from, how they have been prepared... There are many things to
consider-all of which are of the utmost importance. I will not compromise on
a single one.

Avatar: Wow...you really do have strong feelings about your brushes. I kind
of thought you had no interest in anything other than poetry and sleeping.

Mitama: Heh, don't think complimenting me will do you any favors. We left on
a quest / In search of the perfect brush / Now we near the goal!
(Mitama leaves)

Avatar: I don't think we should be running in here! Wait for me!
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Mitama A

Mitama: *sigh* Even with Avatar's help, I couldn't find the perfect brush...
My brush hand trembles / Despair closes off my throat / Word-makers, unmade.

Avatar: Mitama?

Mitama: No voice reaches through / To sing my poems to life / O, this broken
soul. Brushless, therefore soulless. I am quit now of the world of the
living. Please, leave me be.

Avatar: Wait just a minute, now. I brought you a gift. Here. Take it.

Mitama: A new brush? And the bristles... They're exactly the same as the ones
on my old brush! How did you get this?

Avatar: Well, after we had no luck at that first store, I just kept trying
others on my own. I had your brush, so I knew it'd only be a matter of time
before I found a match. And find one I did! Even if it took a little longer
than I'd thought. Heehee.

Mitama: Avatar...

Avatar: Oh, but I guess the handle isn't exactly the same. Is that OK?

Mitama: Yes. I can just replace it with the handle from my old brush.

Avatar: Oh, great! Then I guess we solved our problem!

Mitama: Thank you so much. Without you...my life as a poet might have been
done for.

Avatar: Well, I wouldn't go that far. I'm sure you'd go back to writing
eventually.

Mitama: No, truly. You have saved me. And now I will devote myself to poetry,
body and soul! I could do no less after receiving a gift of such incredible
generosity!

Avatar: I'm happy to hear it.

Mitama: For art and beauty / I live, and giving me these / You gave me my
life. Heehee. The poems now flow from me as easily as a forest stream from
its spring.

Avatar: Oh? Then perhaps you could write some for me.

Mitama: Anything for you / A thousand thousand blossoms / I'll heap upon you!
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B2. Selkie C

Selkie: Hey, Avatar! Wait up!

Avatar: Selkie? How can I help you?

Selkie: You have horns, right? On your head?

Avatar: Um...

Selkie: You know what I mean. When you turn into a dragon. You have horns?

Avatar: Yes, I suppose I do. Although I haven't spent much time looking in
the mirror as a dragon.

Selkie: Well, that's too bad, because they look AMAZING on you. I wish I had
a set of my own... But kitsune don't grow horns.

Avatar: But you have such a lovely tail and cute fuzzy ears! I'm not sure
horns would complement the overall look...

Selkie: Bah! Cute, schmoot. I want to look tough! Will you come hunting for a
cool set of horns with me?

Avatar: Hunting for horns? I don't understand.

Selkie: Jeez, do I have to explain everything to you? I'm going to get them
from a deer! Their horns just grow back anyway.

Avatar: Well, first of all, deer have antlers. Secondly, how are you going to
attach-

Selkie: All right! It's decided! Let's go! Woohoo!

Avatar: OK, then...
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Selkie B

Avatar: What do you think, Selkie? Should we call it a day?

Selkie: Aww! If I were hunting these deer for real, I'd have caught ALL of
'em. But when I'm trying to be all nice and capture one alive, it just runs
away! Stupid deer! Don't they know I just want their antlers?

Avatar: I'd call them SMART deer, for running away from a predator like you.
But I can see that you're frustrated. And I'm exhausted. Running around all
day at your pace has really wiped me out.

Selkie: You're tired? I have just the thing. Wait here!

Avatar: Selkie?

Selkie: Here you go! A canteen of fresh springwater, ice cold!

Avatar: Oh, that's just what I needed. But where did you find it?

Selkie: There's a hidden spring just around the bend from here. It's one of
my little secrets!

Avatar: Well, thank you! I feel refreshed enough to keep on hunting. C'mon,
let's go!

Selkie: Nah, that's OK. I don't wanna waste any more of your time.

Avatar: Really? Are you sure? I know how much you want a set of antlers.

Selkie: It's all right. I had a lot of fun today just racing all around the
woods with you. Besides, I'm hungry. Let's go home!

Avatar: Well, if you're sure...

Selkie: Yep! I'll race ya back to camp!
(Selkie leaves)

Avatar: Hmm...How can I help Selkie get over this whole "antlers and horns"
thing?
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Selkie A

Avatar: Hey, Selkie. What are you up to? What's that book you're reading?

Selkie: Hi, Avatar! I was just looking through this amazing picture book.
Check out this horse. Crazy horn, right? And look how many horns this monster
has!

Avatar: Yes, those are some impressive creatures. But...I hope you're not
still worried about not having any horns of your own...

Selkie: Well...

Avatar: Because...I think your fuzzy little ears and tail are pretty darn
cute. Everyone already knows you're fierce-you don't need horns to prove
anything. I guess what I'm saying is...I think you're pretty great just the
way you are.

Selkie: Really? You mean that?

Avatar: Of course! If anything, I'm a little envious of your look.

Selkie: Aww, you're too nice, Avatar. But you should know that I'm actually
totally happy with the way I look. I thought some horns would be cool,
sure... But I also just wanted an excuse to play with you in the forest!

Avatar: Well, that's great! I'm really glad to hear that. So, you're all done
questing for horns and antlers and other types of trophies?

Selkie: Nope! Now we've gotta go get you a pair of cute fuzzy ears just like
mine! Since you like 'em so much, you know!

Avatar: Um...

Selkie: What? You don't have to wear 'em when you're a dragon or anything.
Plus, it'd be another great chance to go running in the forest. Wheeee!

Avatar: Selkie, we don't need an excuse to go hang out in the forest. We can
just go! So, please...let's not scalp the ears and tail off any poor woodland
creature...

Selkie: OK, sounds good to me. Let's go!
(Selkie leaves)

Avatar: Don't ever change, Selkie...
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B2. Ophelia C

Ophelia: Can I have a moment of your invaluable time, Avatar?

Avatar: You look awfully serious, Ophelia. What's wrong?

Ophelia: It's your aura. Something has gotten into it...like...like... Like
manure into a pristine pool! We have to clean it at once.

Avatar: My WHAT has manure in it?!

Ophelia: Your aura-the energy that radiates from people. Yours is usually so
beautiful, but it's gotten dank and dirty. Stinky even.

Avatar: My energy...smells?

Ophelia: More importantly, a bad aura can muck up your entire life!

Avatar: It can? Is there something we can do about it?

Ophelia: Never fear. That's why I'm here. If you hold a holy stone, face west
at dusk, then beg for celestial intervention... a messenger from the heavens
will descend to bless you. Then your aura will be all spiffy again. We must
act in haste!

Avatar: Thank you, Ophelia. I...I never know what to expect from you. You're
an odd duck, but I'm glad you're here with us.

Ophelia: As one who loves both ducks and oddities, I will take that as high
praise.

Avatar: Oh, good.

Ophelia: But I cannot rest on my laurels. I must achieve the impossible and
more. I am a chosen one, after all, and I must live up to my fated role!
Please, offer me no more compliments. It's a life of thorns for me. I must do
what cannot be done and bear my backbreaking responsibilities. Then I will be
truly worthy of being a chosen one.

Avatar: Well, if I can help in any way...
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Ophelia B

Avatar: I've been meaning to ask you, Ophelia... What is a chosen one
actually responsible for?

Ophelia: Oh! A question that I could answer for all of infinity and never be
done speaking! But let's take my father for a start. As a chosen one, he
names things.

Avatar: Odin...names things?

Ophelia: Haven't you heard him do it? He makes reality more real with his
words. His naming prowess is beyond poetry!

Avatar: Odin is something else, all right.

Ophelia: ......

Avatar: You got silent all of a sudden.

Ophelia: I pale in comparison to him. He's all sparkle and thunder! Even his
"bam" is bamtastic! But I'm all fizzle and flop. Understand?

Avatar: Yes? And no?

Ophelia: My father IS a chosen one, while I'm just a pretender. A poor
imitation!

Avatar: I doubt that, Ophelia. Is there anything I can do to help?

Ophelia: You? Help me to be more chosen-ish?

Avatar: You're my friend. I'll do anything to help you reach your true
potential.

Ophelia: What an ambitious glint in your eye! You'd help me...name names?
Hope lives! Why don't we start with some naming exercises. You toss out a
name, and I'll give it its TRUE name.

Avatar: All right. How about the sky?

Ophelia: Divinius Domus?

Avatar: Clouds.

Ophelia: Hmm...Fluffy Vagabonds? Ack. That's horrible! I can't do this! My
power of naming is mired in the ordinary. I must break free!

Avatar: Why so upset? This really doesn't sound like you, Ophelia.

Ophelia: I will break free! Give me more names! I must climb out of my sad
abyss... my...my Delirium Chasmatis!

Avatar: Then more names coming your way. We'll keep at it until you beat
this, Ophelia...
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Ophelia A

Ophelia: Thank you for all your help with my naming problem, Avatar. I'm just
sorry that you had to witness my failure. I'm a terrible chosen one.
Fortunately, the world has my father to watch over it. I'm giving up.

Avatar: What? But your names were amazing. So out there, I couldn't believe
my ears!

Ophelia: You're just saying that to be nice.

Avatar: No, really! I mean, calling wyvern's dung...Arthur's Slophat? I don't
even know what that means!

Ophelia: Haven't you noticed? Dragons always drop doo-doo on Arthur's head.

Avatar: Ew. Can I speak honestly with you, Ophelia?

Ophelia: Yeah, for sure! I mean...verily! Speak as if each word is a shooting
star of truth!

Avatar: Um, well, about that right there. You really don't need to speak in
such a flowery way.

Ophelia: Flowery?

Avatar: I feel like sometimes you dress up your words to sound just like your
father. But Odin is Odin. And you're you. You have your own path to becoming
a chosen one. Don't imitate his.

Ophelia: Wow. I never thought about it like that. Walk my own path, huh? Good
advice.

Avatar: Maybe Odin thinks I'm dull, but I just like things a little simpler.
Whatever you choose to do, Ophelia, I'll like you no matter what. I do think
that if you simply focus on being you, you'll be a chosen one sooner.

Ophelia: You're a good friend, Avatar.

Avatar: I try.

Ophelia: Will you always be so honest with me? I welcome the advice.

Avatar: I...I doubt I have any more advice beyond that. But I'll always be
your friend.

Ophelia: Yay! Thanks, Avatar! Oh, look! Your aura was so mucky before. But
now it's cleared right up!

Avatar: Oh. I forgot all about my mucky aura. Is that really...a real thing?

Ophelia: Is it? Yes! I love anything spiritual and celestial. I really do.
Wait! Your aura is changing before my very eyes. It...it looks just like my
father's. You must be a chosen one too! So, how about it, Avatar? I'm tired
of being all fizzle and flop. How about we both go for sparkle and thunder?

Avatar: No, no-that's all right. I like how I am just fine.

Ophelia: What?! Now that I see the true you, I give you my eternal pledge! I
now grab your hand, and we will ascend into chosenality in togetheritude!
Come on... Don't hold back, Avatar...
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B2. Nina C

Nina: Hee hee!

Avatar: Hello, Nina.

Nina: Avatar! When did you get here?

Avatar: Um, just now, of course. Is everything all right?

Nina: OK. You haven't been standing there watching me for a while? Whew.

Avatar: No, of course not. But now I'm curious... What have you been up to,
Nina?

Nina: Oh, nothing interesting at all. Nothing even worth talking about. I
suppose if I had to say SOMETHING, I would say I was...people watching.

Avatar: People watching?

Nina: Yeah! Like, see that guy over there? The one dripping with sweat from
practice?

Avatar: Yeah, looks like he had quite a workout.

Nina: And then over there, there's a guy tending to some horses. What if
those two guys met up...like, for a cup of tea? Wouldn't that be splendid?
What would they talk about? Would they become fast friends? Or something
more...

Avatar: Something more? I'm not sure I understand.

Nina: Oh, well, never mind that, then! Just imagine a good, old-fashioned
friendship. But then one day they find themselves in the middle of an intense
staring contest... Hee hee!

Avatar: Huh?

Nina: Oh, you're still here. Was I talking out loud? Well, just pretend I
didn't say anything.
(Nina leaves)

Avatar: How odd.
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Nina B

Nina: No, no, no! Wait...YES! Yes, yes! Oh, this friendship is coming along
nicely...very nicely indeed!

Avatar: Nina? What are you doing?

Nina: Avatar? Gah!

Avatar: Sorry. Did I startle you? I've been waving and calling your name for
about five minutes. It almost seemed like you were in a trance.

Nina: Really? Sorry about that. I get lost in my own little world sometimes.

Avatar: No kidding. Anyway, many of the others are planning a feast. I came
to see if you were interested in partaking. But it looks as though you're a
bit preoccupied.

Nina: Oh...not really. I was just, you know, doing a little people watching.

Avatar: Well, you appeared to be concentrating rather intently on your
observations.

Nina: That's just how I am. I never do anything halfhearted. I wear my heart
on my sleeve.

Avatar: I'm actually a bit jealous. I wish I was as passionate about, well,
anything.

Nina: Well, why don't you join me? C'mon-it'll be fun.

Avatar: You wouldn't mind? I'd like that, Nina. Since we've been teaming up
in battle, it seems we ought to get to know each other.

Nina: All right! But just to warn you, my hobby can be pretty addictive. So,
remember those two from the other day?

Avatar: The two gentlemen you were observing? Yes, I see them just down the
hill.

Nina: Right. Notice anything different?

Avatar: Well, they appear to be having a friendly conversation. I didn't
realize they knew each other.

Nina: Oh ho! They didn't! Not until I executed a plot to introduce them to
each other. Hee hee!

Avatar: Um...

Nina: Can you imagine how powerful that feels? Manipulating people like that?
Anyway, now that you're here, we can dream even bigger. Help me brainstorm.
How can we advance their friendship to a whole new level?

Avatar: Uh, Nina? You've gone beyond mere people watching here. I'm not sure
I can be a part of this after all.

Nina: Hee hee! Oh, Nina, you devil. What a fancy plot you've hatched this
time...

Avatar: I don't think she even knows I'm here anymore.
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Nina A

Nina: *sigh* Why isn't this working?

Avatar: Hello, Nina. What's the matter? You look a bit distressed.

Nina: Have a look for yourself, Avatar.

Avatar: At those men you've been spying on? What's the matter? They appear
friendly.

Nina: Yes, that's just it. They're JUST friends. I think they should be
something more.

Avatar: Well...don't you think it's up to them to decide that sort of thing
for themselves?

Nina: Grr! Probably. But I went to so much trouble to introduce them. And
look at how they repay me.

Avatar: Nina! I think you're taking this whole people-watching thing too far.

Nina: Argh! Forget I said anything!

Avatar: Not the kind of thing one easily forgets, is it?

Nina: I know. I have a bit of a problem. It's just that... I'm obsessed with
clandestine love and impossible desires. I can't get enough of that kind of
love story.

Avatar: I see.

Nina: I'm sorry for hiding that from you. I know I'm a bit strange.

Avatar: Please don't be so hard on yourself, Nina. I don't think you're
strange. As long as it doesn't interfere in others' lives, I support your
people watching.

Nina: Do you really mean that, Avatar?

Avatar: I do. And I must admit-it is a bit thrilling to spend time with you
watching others.

Nina: Aww! It makes me so happy to hear you say that. Most people just don't
understand. So, now that you're on board, who should our next target be?

Avatar: Uh, next target?

Nina: Yeah! These two are a lost cause. It's time to dream up a new scenario.
Now, I saw a guy at market the other day with an interesting beard. Maybe we
could introduce him to the butcher. He's completely bald! Yes... What an
interesting matchup that would be! Hee hee!

Avatar: Oh dear. What have I done?
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B2. Soleil C

Soleil: I'm baking alive in this sun! Good thing there's an easy fix for
that.

Avatar: Soleil! What's gotten into you?!

Soleil: What do you mean? I'm just changing clothes.

Avatar: But we're out in the open where everyone can see!

Soleil: So? I've got nothing these ladies haven't seen before.

Avatar: But there's men here too!

Soleil: Who cares about them? Wait...is this one of those things where I do
something wrong without realizing?

Avatar: I wouldn't call it wrong, per se, but... most people are embarrassed
to be seen changing in public.

Soleil: Oh. Well, good thing I'm not, then!

Avatar: How can you not care about that?

Soleil: I just choose not to. I change when I feel like it. If I want to take
off a few layers, I do that. That's just me! Why spend my time caring what
other people think? Who needs the hassle?

Avatar: So that's your philosophy?

Soleil: Yeah! You should try it. I bet it won't be as embarrassing as you
think.

Avatar: Um...that's quite all right.

Soleil: Oh? Well, it was worth a try...
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Soleil B

Avatar: Soleil...

Soleil: Oh, hey, Lady Avatar. What's up? Changed your mind about staying
straitjacketed by society's rules?

Avatar: N-not precisely... It's just that I, er, saw you...

Soleil: Yeah? Did you like what you saw?

Avatar: That's not at all what I meant!

Soleil: Whoa, deep breaths, Lady Avatar. What did you mean?

Avatar: I saw you talking to that girl in the village.

Soleil: Hmm, you're going to have to narrow it down for me.

Avatar: You seemed...pretty forward with her...

Soleil: That doesn't narrow it down much.

Avatar: She had short, golden hair and a green dress on. You leaned in close
and said, "I didn't know they grew them that cute here." Then I think I heard
you whisper, "It's especially cute when you blush like that. If only you'd
just let me show you how much I really love you..."

Soleil: Oh, OK, I know the girl you're talking about! I think. 90 percent
sure.

Avatar: That's all you have to say for yourself?! I could barely get the
words out, and I'm not the one who said them to begin with! How can you flirt
so brazenly with people?

Soleil: Um...because it's fun?

Avatar: Is that actually your answer?

Soleil: Well, yeah. A cute girl is a cute girl, no two ways about it. I get
feelings about that! I can't keep them bottled up inside! Why, what do you do
when you see a cute girl? Just stare silently without telling her? THAT, I'd
be ashamed of. Sounds to me like you're missing out on life.

Avatar: I see... Wait, what? I don't see! You're not making any sense!

Soleil: Maybe you'd understand if you tried it sometime.

Avatar: Huh?

Soleil: You can practice on me! I'll rate your technique and everything.
Oooh, this is gonna be fun. It's not often the girls are the ones hitting on
me!

Avatar: Um...thank you, but I think I'll pass...
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Soleil A

Soleil: And then turn and step? Or is it step, then turn? How is this
supposed to work? Yowch! Oof, that smarts... Dad makes this look so easy!
I've gotta face facts. I've got two left feet, and that's that.

Avatar: ......

Soleil: Huh? Lady Avatar? How much of that did you see?!

Avatar: Enough, I suppose.

Soleil: So...you saw my sad attempts at dance...

Avatar: I was watching, yes. But what are you so ashamed of?

Soleil: I'm terrible! I have no rhythm! No soul! No skill at dancing at all!

Avatar: That's not what I saw. You're much lighter on your feet than me, to
be certain.

Soleil: If you say so... Just don't tell anyone what you saw here, OK?

Avatar: My goodness...Soleil, are you blushing? This is a first.

Soleil: Hrgh!

Avatar: What are you so embarrassed of? Are you worried about what other
people might think? Isn't that missing out on-

Soleil: All right, yes, I said that! I get it! I hate to admit it, but yes,
I'm so embarrassed, I could die. C-could you maybe leave me in peace?

Avatar: Heehee. Seeing genuine embarrassment on your face... It feels like a
victory, in a way. And I don't mean that badly. It humanizes you somewhat. It
makes you more relatable...gives us more in common than we had.

Soleil: Really? You mean that?

Avatar: Yes, I do.

Soleil: Heh heh, I like the sound of that. This might not be so bad after
all!

Avatar: Er...how do you mean?

Soleil: I've been hoping to get an in with you this whole time.

Avatar: Come again?

Soleil: But I didn't think I stood a chance with you, so I was holding back.

Avatar: A-a chance?! So you've been looking for an opportunity to be so
brazen with me?

Soleil: Well, maybe not turned up to my usual levels. But yeah, I'd give it a
shot.

Avatar: Hmph. A true lady prefers to be courted, not solicited. If you're so
uninhibited with me, I'll tell everyone about your dancing!

Soleil: What?! You wouldn't...!

Avatar: Advantage: mine.

Soleil: Grr...you haven't heard the last of this! I'll practice dancing until
I'm so good, you'll be powerless before my wiles!

Avatar: Or you could just give up already...
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B2. Velouria C

Avatar: *sigh* That's the last of my junk. I had so much. Old clothes, busted
swords, my childhood stuffed bear... Fly thee now to thy eternal rest, Mr.
Pookie. You were too good for this world. So many fond memories...but it's
time I moved on. Thank you for your service, my friends.

Velouria: Don't worry, dears. I'll give you a good home.

Avatar: Velouria?! What are you doing with my things?

Velouria: As I said, I'm giving them a new home. One lady's trash is
another's treasure.

Avatar: But...what do you plan on doing with it all?

Velouria: What else? Admire them, touch them, sniff them. I shall treasure
them dearly. *sniff sniff* Ooh. This bear has a rather unique scent.

Avatar: C-cut it out. Quit sniffing my stuff.

Velouria: But it's not yours anymore, is it? *sniff sniff*

Avatar: G-gross! Velouria! Cut it out!

Velouria: This old blade is interesting. I can only imagine the adventures
it's seen. Oh, what lovely treasures I've found today! Heehee.
(Velouria leaves)

Avatar: She...she took Mr. Pookie...
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Velouria B

Avatar: Velouria? What are you doing under the table?

Velouria: *sniff sniff sniff*

Avatar: Sniffing out treasure?

Velouria: Hardly. *sniff sniff* Ah! Here it is. Someone dropped a half-eaten
muffin. *chomp* *munch munch*

Avatar: Wait! Stop that!

Velouria: Oh. I apologize. I suppose it was rude of me not to offer you a
bite.
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Avatar: I don't want a bite! You're just not supposed to eat things off the
floor!

Velouria: Why not? It's still fresh. *munch*

Avatar: Do you WANT to get sick?! Spit it out, right this second!

Velouria: *gulp*

Avatar: And of course, you swallow it.

Velouria: A lady never spits out food. Did you learn nothing as a child?

Avatar: I learned that a lady doesn't eat food that fell to the floor.

Velouria: *sniff* *sniff sniff*

Avatar: What now?

Velouria: You'll have to pardon me if I don't feel inclined to share. *sniff
sniff* Now, if you'll excuse me.

Avatar: Hang on. I'm coming with you.

Velouria: Why?

Avatar: I'm worried you'll eat something that will make you sick.

Velouria: So you wish to monitor my actions like I'm some kind of prisoner?

Avatar: Well, when you put it like that...

Velouria: I do appreciate your concern, however. Thank you for your misguided
compassion.

Avatar: Wellll, if you really want to thank me, will you stop eating things
off the floor?

Velouria: No. Good day.
(Velouria leaves)

Avatar: That could have gone better...
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Velouria A

Velouria: *sniff sniff*

Avatar: Hello, Velouria. On the hunt again?

Velouria: Hello, Avatar. I smell treasure nearby.

Avatar: More treasure? Oh boy.

Velouria: A-ha! There you are, my precious! Here, Avatar! Look, look!

Avatar: Oh, delightful. It's a hair ball.

Velouria: Not just any hair ball! It's made of the hairs of all kinds of
beasts. Such a thing is rare beyond measure. You would know this, had you any
taste.

Avatar: I guess it IS sorta cute, if you squint enough.

Velouria: This is a good omen. Today will be a wonderful day. I'm sure of it.
In fact, I feel so good about today, I think I should give you a present!

Avatar: Huh?

Velouria: Please accept this as a token of our friendship.

Avatar: But...it's your hair ball. I thought you wanted it for your own
collection.

Velouria: It is truly a wonderful treasure. Perhaps the best I've found in
weeks. All the more reason I believe it will make for a suitable present. Few
people seem to care about me the way you do. I wish to show my appreciation.

Avatar: Oh, Velouria. Thank you.

Velouria: I hope you'll treat it with the love and care such a treasure
deserves. Admire it, sniff it, touch it. You might even cuddle up with it at
night. Just thinking about how much joy it will bring you is making me a bit
jealous.

Avatar: I suppose it WOULD feel nice and soft next to my cheek at night. But
I think you should keep it.

Velouria: I...see. Then you reject our friendship?

Avatar: No, no. It's not like that. It's just...I know how much this means to
you. You understand its true worth, and so you should be the one who keeps
it. As for our friendship, your feelings are more than enough for me.

Velouria: ...Very well. I shall keep it and tend to it as lovingly as I will
our friendship. And maybe, given time, our friendship will become as hairy
and soft as this ball.

Avatar: Er, yes. We can only hope. But I'm glad you feel that way, Velouria.
I am so happy I met you.
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B2. Reina C

Reina: I must be going now. Please be careful on your way home, all right?

Avatar: Is that Reina talking to that old man over there? Hello, Reina. Who
was that?

Reina: Oh, Lady Avatar. You mean the elderly gentleman? Just a lost soul in
search of directions. I was obliging him.

Avatar: Oh? I thought you knew him. You seemed to be enjoying the
conversation so much. You had a much softer expression on your face than
usual.

Reina: Hm. To tell you the truth, he reminded me of my parents. They're about
the same age.

Avatar: That makes sense. So you're close with your parents, then?

Reina: Not exactly. I haven't seen them in many years.

Avatar: Really? I'm sorry to hear that.

Reina: It's all right. I made a choice, and it required they no longer be in
my life. My parents were local officials back home. They had high hopes for
me. So they were very upset when I ignored their plans in order to become a
soldier.

Avatar: I see. If I remember correctly, you served my mother, right?

Reina: I did. I was very proud to have risen to so high a station. But all
the awards and commendations in the world would not sway my parents. They cut
off all ties with me after I signed on.

Avatar: But, you devoted your life to the defense of your country! How could
they resent you so much for that?

Reina: Please, do not trouble yourself over it. I do not hold it against them
myself. I even still send them money every month, to show I still appreciate
all they've done. They raised me, after all, and I'd never have served at the
castle if it weren't for them.

Avatar: Don't you sometimes wish you could see them again?

Reina: Of course I do. But I can't just go back to them. Not after all this
time. And my poor mother might have a heart attack if she saw my scars. Now,
my apologies, but there is a meeting I need to attend. If you'll excuse me...
(Reina leaves)

Avatar: I feel so bad for her. She looked so lonely there...
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Reina B

Avatar: Good afternoon, Reina!

Reina: Afternoon, Lady Avatar. How is your day going?

Avatar: All right, I guess. I was wondering if we could talk about something.
You know... What we talked about the other day?

Reina: About my parents? Please, I would rather you didn't worry about that.

Avatar: I can't help it! After all...I lost both of my birth parents. So it
pains me to think that yours are still alive, yet you do not speak.

Reina: I see. My apologies, milady. I know it must seem terribly foolish of
me. But I still don't think I can just go see them.

Avatar: Why not? I'm sure if you just talked, you could smooth things over.
You could explain to them why you wanted to be a soldier... Say, why DID you
want to become a soldier?

Reina: Because I enjoyed the thrill of battle. Fighting was what I lived for.
I always felt a weapon was more suited to my grasp than a brush or an
instrument. It was a great source of confusion for people when I was younger.
I did not exactly look the part of the blood- hungry warrior.

Avatar: What do you mean?

Reina: I was very polite and modest when I was young. Here, look at this.
It's a miniature family portrait my parents had made back then.

Avatar: Whoa! You were adorable! No wonder people were confused.

Reina: You think so? Hm. I'm not sure I agree. Though I'm sure my parents
would. They were as baffled as the rest. Maybe more so, even.

Avatar: Er. I see. Say, would you mind if I tried to find out how your
parents are doing? I'm sure you'd feel better knowing they're OK, right?

Reina: Lady Avatar... You are too kind.

Avatar: Is that your way of saying no?

Reina: On the contrary, this sounds like a wonderful opportunity. My parents
would not have to learn anything of what I've become. If you did this, I
would be eternally in your debt.

Avatar: Then I'll get started immediately! I'll see you later, Reina!
(Avatar leaves)

Reina: Off like the wind. That one never tires, does she? Why did I become a
knight... Hm. That question might be harder to answer than I'd thought. I
don't even remember how I got so interested in fighting in the first place...
It's been so long.
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Reina A

Avatar: Great news, Reina! Your parents are doing very well. There's nothing
to worry about! Here, I put together a little mini-report for you.

Reina: That is indeed great news. Thank you very much for your help, milady.

Avatar: No need to thank me! I'm the one who asked you if I could do it,
remember?

Reina: ...

Avatar: Hm? What's wrong?

Reina: It seems my parents are still acting as magistrates.

Avatar: They are. It sounds as if they are well loved by the people in their
area.

Reina: Lady Avatar...

Avatar: Are you all right?

Reina: Yes. I just...remembered something.

Avatar: What's that?

Reina: When I was young, I was very proud of my parents and the work they
did. And as their daughter, I wanted to help them protect all the people
there. So I found myself drawn to the idea of military service of some sort.
I thought when I grew up, I would serve my parents by guarding them.

Avatar: Reina...

Reina: Heh. Nowadays, I just love fighting for the sake of fighting. But I'm
glad I remembered what started me on this path. It was my love for my
parents. Thank you for helping me remember this, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: I didn't do anything. But I am glad you remembered. I hope that
someday you'll be able to tell your parents this, too. I'm sure they'd be
very proud.

Reina: I hope so too. But in the meantime, I must see to my duties. We must
return peace to this world before we can set about our personal affairs. Heh.
I look forward to seeing the destruction of our enemies. I will relish the
cries of terror and anguish they give as I come upon them, the curs. For each
scream is a trumpet blast heralding the victory to come. And each pound of
flesh I claim brings us that much closer to victory.

Avatar: Uh...huh. And we were having such a pleasant conversation...
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B2. Scarlet C

Avatar: ...

Scarlet: Thrust! Parry! Riposte! Haaaaa!

Avatar: ...

Scarlet: Who's there?! Oh...it's just you, Avatar.

Avatar: I'm very sorry to interrupt your training. Please, continue.

Scarlet: Haha, it can wait. Didja need me for something?

Avatar: Oh, er, no. I was just captivated by the way you handle your weapon.
I couldn't help but stop to watch.

Scarlet: Wanna practice with me?

Avatar: Y-you wouldn't mind?

Scarlet: Of course not! Here, hold this and stand a few feet away.

Avatar: Got it!

Scarlet: Nice moves. You have good balance and a knack for when to block.

Avatar: You're too kind. May I ask where you learned to fight that way?

Scarlet: Oh, I'm self-taught. Both my parents were knights, so I copied what
I saw them do. See, I grew up in Cheve, home to three companies of knights.
In a place like that, even the alley cats pick up a few moves.

Avatar: Why didn't you join any of these companies?

Scarlet: I planned to. I thought I'd sign on with the same company my parents
did. But when I saw how King Garon treated his subjects, I knew it wasn't in
the cards. I had no faith in the Nohrian nobility to do right by the common
folk. So I ended up forming my own company, which turned into the resistance.
That about sums it up.

Avatar: Well, I salute your bravery. As well as your skill with a blade...
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Scarlet B

Scarlet: Hey, Avatar! Glad you showed up.

Avatar: What, no practice today?

Scarlet: Nah, I thought it was a nice day to do something else.

Avatar: And it involves these...shiny little rocks?

Scarlet: You've never seen these? Wow, you really were sheltered, huh? Pull
up a seat, and I'll give you a little demonstration. First, you unsheathe
your weapon and put it down on some paper, like so. Then you pour on some of
this magic gunk. It's very sticky, so try not to touch it. When everything's
ready, you place these stones in the gunk.

Avatar: Oh! So this is what makes your weapons so sparkly, is it?

Scarlet: Yep. This is how I pretty them up. It's called mosaic, and it's one
of my favorite hobbies.

Avatar: What are those faint lines near the hilt?

Scarlet: Sketch lines. I draw a design I like in pencil and then fill it in
with the stones. That way it comes out looking kinda like a painting.

Avatar: That's amazing!

Scarlet: You have to be reaaaaal patient... Place each rock slowly...
Carefully... And you're done!

Avatar: What a lovely white flower!

Scarlet: You like it? It's a kind of flower native to Cheve.

Avatar: It's strong and dignified, yet also ornate and beautiful. Just like
you, Scarlet.

Scarlet: Haha, you're laying it on pretty thick.

Avatar: No, it's true! You're strong and dependable, which are fine qualities
in and of themselves... And you balance them well with your softer, more
creative side.

Scarlet: Hahaha, you're not so bad yourself! I could get to like hanging out
with a gal who says nice things about me all the time.
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Scarlet A

Avatar: *yawn* Scarlet...? It's pretty late. What did you need?

Scarlet: Ah, sorry about that. I just felt like stargazing with ya.

Avatar: Stargazing?

Scarlet: Yeah. It's easy; you just lie down on this here blanket and look up.

Avatar: All right.

Scarlet: Well? Whaddaya think?

Avatar: It's breathtaking... I never realized how many stars there were in
the sky.

Scarlet: Yeah, this is one of the best hills for it. The stars are so pretty
here.

Avatar: Oh!

Scarlet: What? Didja see a shooting star?

Avatar: No, it's just...looking up at the stars, I realize... they remind me
of the stones you use to decorate your weapons.

Scarlet: Haha, don't they though? Part of the reason I like making mosaics is
that they remind me of the stars.

Avatar: Really?

Scarlet: ... I mentioned my parents, yeah? They...aren't around anymore. The
war took them.

Avatar: ...I'm sorry to hear that.

Scarlet: In Cheve, we believe that people who die turn into stars. So when I
lie out here stargazing, it feels almost like visiting my folks.

Avatar: And that's the same reason you decorate your weapons?

Scarlet: Yeah. Hey, Avatar... When I die, what color star do you think I'll
be?

Avatar: D-don't ask that. It's bad luck.

Scarlet: Hey, we all gotta go sometime. You can't avoid thinking or talking
about it if you've chosen to go to war. Don't tell me you've never wondered
what happens after you die.

Avatar: ... In that case, I'd say... the shiniest stone on your weapon is the
one you would be.

Scarlet: Yeah...I like that. Good choice, Avatar. One of these days we'll get
your weapon decorated too.

Avatar: Huh?

Scarlet: With a bunch of those stones you say remind you of me.

Avatar: If that's a serious offer, I'm looking forward to it!

Scarlet: We'll need a design... Maybe watching the stars will give us some
inspiration.

Avatar: Sounds good.
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B2. Flora C

Flora: Lady Avatar, I present to you the Hill of Wishes.

Avatar: Amazing. It's just like you said. There are little pieces of paper
everywhere.

Flora: Yes.

Avatar: So, remind me again. How are you supposed to make your wish?

Flora: First, you write it down on a piece of paper. Then you fold it up and
tie it to a string. If you do this on three different days, they say your
wish will come true.

Avatar: So cool!

Flora: Yes...but I think we should take such things with a sizable dose of
salt.

Avatar: Oh, no, you misunderstood me. I wasn't talking about the wishes. It
just struck me how impressive it is that you know so many things. I can ask
you practically any question, and you always have the answer!

Flora: Oh? I don't know about that. I just try to prepare before we set out
somewhere. It is, after all, my job to assist you in all things. That
includes learning about places you wish to visit.

Avatar: All the same, thank you very much.

Flora: Please. It's my pleasure. Now, I brought some paper and string with
us...

Avatar: Oh! Yes, thank you.
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Flora B

Avatar: There it is! The Hill of Wishes. It's no less enchanting the second
time you see it, is it?

Flora: No, it isn't. It's as beautiful as it was on our first visit. Now, I
suppose you should prepare your wish. Here is your slip of paper, milady.

Avatar: Thank you. Oh! Of course!

Flora: What is the matter?

Avatar: Why don't you wish for something too, Flora? You came all this way,
after all.

Flora: Oh, don't worry about me. I'm fine.

Avatar: What? Too superstitious for you?

Flora: It's not that. It's just...my job is to serve you. Not waste time
dreaming up wishes.

Avatar: I...I see.

Flora: Now, please, make your wish.

Avatar: Well, all right. ... That should do it. Just one more time and my
wish will be granted.

Flora: Yes. Hopefully we can make it out here again soon. ...I must admit,
though, I was surprised when you said you wanted to visit this hill.

Avatar: Why is that?

Flora: I just did not think you were one to ask the heavens for anything.
I've seen you overcome so many difficulties on your own, it was
just...unexpected.

Avatar: You're right. I'm not really the type to do this sort of thing. But
there are some things in the world you just can't do alone, you know?

Flora: Well, I hope your wish comes true, then.

Avatar: Thank you, Flora.
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Flora A

Flora: Hm.

Avatar: Flora? What are you doing here?

Flora: Lady Avatar?! Why- What are you-

Avatar: I heard you sneaking out, so I got curious and decided to see where
you were going. I never thought you'd be coming all the way out to the Hill
of Wishes though. I guess you had a wish for the hill after all?

Flora: Yes, I suppose I have. I came each morning before we visited it
anyway, so I figured there was no harm.

Avatar: Huh? You did?

Flora: Yes. I needed to survey the area and the route to ensure they were
both safe. Traps, terrain, criminal elements-I had to confirm none of these
would endanger you.

Avatar: I never knew you went through all that just for me...

Flora: Please, don't be upset. It is my duty. That's all.

Avatar: So...what did you wish for?

Flora: Ah...this is embarrassing. But here. This is my wish paper. It says
that I wish for your wish to come true, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Oh, Flora... You really do too much for me. But thank you. I just
wish you'd think about your own happiness sometimes too.

Flora: There's no need for you to feel that way. I am perfectly all right as
I am, milady.

Avatar: I thought you'd say that...but I think happiness might still find a
way to you.

Flora: Hm?

Avatar: Because my wish was for you to live a happy life.

Flora: Huh?!

Avatar: And since your wish is that my wish would come true, you're doubly
insured!

Flora: Oh...Lady Avatar. Why would you waste your wish on me?

Avatar: It wasn't a waste, Flora. You've done so much for me over the years.
I want to pay you back for that somehow.

Flora: Lady Avatar...

Avatar: Now, let's tie our wish to the string. Shall we?

Flora: Yes, of course. Thank you so much, milady.
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B2. Anna C

Anna: ...

Avatar: What's wrong, Anna? You were smiling a moment ago.

Anna: Huh? I was smiling?

Avatar: What? You don't remember? Just a minute ago, you were showing me a
bunch of different goods. And I told you that I didn't need anything... But
you gave me some expensive makeup and said I could pay when I had the money.

Anna: I... I didn't do that.

Avatar: I'm telling you, you did! I refused again, but you said, "You can pay
the interest with King Garon's signature." And then you happily skipped off,
shouting, "I'm gonna make bank today!"

Anna: That sounds like me, but... I swear it wasn't.

Avatar: Huh? What do you mean?

Anna: It was probably one of my sisters. I have quite a few of them, and we
all have the same name, same looks, and same job. My sisters live all over
the world, so it wouldn't be odd to run into one of them.

Avatar: I don't even...

Anna: You wanted to know what's wrong, right? I was worrying about those very
sisters. I can understand why we look alike, but why were we all named the
same? I'm strongly considering doing some rebranding and changing my name.

Avatar: I...can't say I blame you.
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Anna B

Avatar: Anna, you're looking rather glum again... Err... I suppose I should
ask first, but are you...our...Anna? You're the Anna who was thinking about
changing her name, right?

Anna: Yeah, don't worry. I'm that Anna.

Avatar: Oh good. I didn't want to make that mistake twice.

Anna: Thanks for double-checking. Ughhhh...

Avatar: That was a pretty big sigh.

Anna: There'd be no need for you to check who I am if I could decide on a new
name. But I just can't come up with one. Nothing I think of feels like it
really fits. Do you have any good ideas? I'd pay really well for your best
ones. ...Wait, I don't want to waste my gold. How about King Garon's
signature instead?

Avatar: Eh, no thanks. I really don't need my father's signature. Besides, I
don't think he'd give you one to give me, even if you asked nicely.

Anna: I...I suppose you're right. Awwww, why is this so hard? I want a name
that captures my personality! Something that is unique to me and me alone.

Avatar: Something that captures you and your personality... How about
Goldy...or Casha? Or maybe Sellma, or Salestia?

Anna: Those certainly fit me, but I can't say I'd like to be called any of
them. Besides, all my sisters could fit those, too.

Avatar: Hmm... This really isn't easy... I wonder if your parents had a hard
time deciding too.

Anna: Huh?

Avatar: I would think it'd be really inconvenient to give all your children
the same name...

Anna: You're right... I wonder why they did that... I'm going to think about
it for a little bit.

Avatar: Let me know if you figure it out!
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Anna A

Anna: Oh, Avatar!

Avatar: Anna, did something good happen? You look like a huge weight has been
lifted from your shoulders.

Anna: It has! I've decided to stick with the name Anna.

Avatar: I'm happy for you! But why the change of heart?

Anna: After we talked, I started to think about my childhood and living with
all my sisters. Then I realized something amazing. You might not believe
it... Whenever my parents needed one of us, they'd just yell our name... But
only the Anna they meant to call would respond.

Avatar: Huh? What do you mean?

Anna: The way my parents said our names would change ever so slightly. Anna
only has four letters, but there are actually a lot of different ways to say
it. We were able to train ourselves to listen for the differences. Here,
it'll make more sense to you if I show you how it's done. Say my name in a
few different ways.

Avatar: All right... Anna.

Anna: ...

Avatar: And I guess... Anna.

Anna: ... You need to raise that last part. Go up when you say the "na."

Avatar: Er...OK. Anna.

Anna: That's it! Right there! That's me! My parents would say my name by
slightly raising the "na" at the end. That's precisely why it shows my
personality. I think compared to my sisters, I'm a bit more determined to
succeed.

Avatar: I don't quite...

Anna: Maybe my parents named me... with the belief that I would never give up
on a goal, no matter what. That I'd always try to end anything that I did on
a high note, like my name! When I think of it that way, I'm certain I can
continue being Anna. I still don't know why my parents gave us all the same
name, though. Regardless, thanks for sticking with me on this, Avatar.

Avatar: I'm glad things worked out for you, Anna.

Anna: I wouldn't have found my way if it wasn't for your help. Would you like
a signature from King Garon as a reward?

Avatar: ...No thanks. I'm good.
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C. Parent-Child Supports

Male Avatar^

C1. Shigure C

Avatar: Back to painting again, Shigure?

Shigure: Hello, Father. I didn't hear you come in. I'm sorry... I know this
is no time for artwork. We are at war, after all.

Avatar: That's not why I asked, Son. I wasn't trying to criticize you.
Honestly, I feel bad for you. In a different time or place, you might have
become a world-famous artist.

Shigure: That's kind of you to say, but I'm not so sure about that.

Avatar: Your paintings truly deserve to be seen. I wonder if there's a way to
show off all this work to other people...

Shigure: What do you mean?

Avatar: Hmm... Wait, that's it! I know what to do. We should throw a solo
exhibition and display all of your work!

Shigure: A-an exhibition? I could never do that. Besides, our troops are on
the advance. The setup alone would be much more work than it's worth.

Avatar: It doesn't have to be such a grand affair. We just have to rent a
tent and announce it to the troops and villagers nearby.

Shigure: B-but it seems so vain to reserve a whole tent just for my personal
use.

Avatar: In trying times, it's important to find a way to quiet one's mind.
This show could be a very welcome break from hardship for everyone.

Shigure: I'm not sure...

Avatar: I don't want to force you to do anything. What do you say?

Shigure: OK, fine... We can give this exhibition a shot. The idea makes me a
bit anxious though.

Avatar: This will be the event of the season! We should get started right
away. I'll head into town to recruit volunteers. Good-bye, Son!
(Avatar leaves)

Shigure: Thank you, Father.
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Shigure: Hello, Father...

Avatar: Hey, Shigure. Say, is something on your mind?

Shigure: Well... You've done so much to make this exhibition possible. I just
wanted to say thanks.

Avatar: No need to thank me. The villagers deserve all the credit. They're
all on board because they can't wait to see your artwork.

Shigure: O-oh, I see...

Avatar: Son, are you feeling nervous?

Shigure: Of course. But mostly I'm upset because my last painting isn't
coming together...

Avatar: You mean the new piece that you're making just for the event? While I
would love to see a new work from you, time is running short. If it's going
to be too much trouble, you may want to think about completing it later. Does
it really need to be in the show?

Shigure: I promised myself that I would finish it. Everyone has worked so
hard to pitch in. I want them to know how much I appreciate all of their hard
work. That means the exhibition must be great.

Avatar: I understand, but don't overwork yourself. All this effort will be
pointless if you make yourself ill.

Shigure: I'll be careful. Thank you, Father. I should return to my easel.

Avatar: Yes, of course...
(Shigure leaves)
Avatar: I wonder what the subject is for this mystery painting. I can't help
but be curious...
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Shigure A

Avatar: Shigure's big day is finally here. I wonder how the exhibition is
going. I should take a look inside the tent. Hmm... Wow! Look at all these
people. This crowd is spectacular! From what I've overheard, his work seems
to be going over quite well. Thank the gods. This event appears to be a
smashing success. Wait a minute... Where is the man of the hour?

Shigure: *pant*...*pant*...

Avatar: Shigure, why are you winded? Are you just now arriving? The
exhibition has already begun. How could you be late to your own show? You're
supposed to be the host!

Shigure: Sorry about that, Father. I had to stay up all night to finish up my
painting.

Avatar: You stayed awake all night just to finish up some art?!

Shigure: Y-yes, I did...

Avatar: I told you not to overwork yourself, right? Even if you hadn't
completed this final piece, there are plenty of works on display. Look
around. See all these smiling faces? These people are happy because they love
your work. You almost ruined the show because of your carelessness.

Shigure: You don't understand. I promised myself that I would complete it, no
matter what. I made this because I'm thankful for everything you've done for
me, Father.

Avatar: What?! Th-this is your mother...and me...

Shigure: That's right. I painted a portrait of you two.

Avatar: So this is what you've been working on so tirelessly?

Shigure: Indeed, Father. My love for you and Mother cannot be measured. You
brought me into this world. Without you, I never would have been able to
paint. So I wanted to put all those feelings into this portrait.

Avatar: Shigure... Th-thank you... Thank you so much...*sniff*

Shigure: F-Father, it hurts when you hug me so tightly... Hahaha.

Avatar: I'm lucky to have such a wonderful son like you, Shigure.

Shigure: I'm very lucky too!

Avatar: Son, there's no time to talk. We have to put this handsome painting
where everyone can see it!

Shigure: Sure, OK... It's a little embarrassing, though...

Avatar: Why, because it's personal? This is clearly the finest piece in your
exhibition. It would be a shame if everyone couldn't enjoy it.

Shigure: You're right, Father.
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Female Avatar^

C2. Dwyer C

Dwyer: Hello, Mother. I made you some coffee.

Avatar: How sweet. Thank you, Dwyer. Wow, this is excellent. You have a true
gift for brewing!

Dwyer: Really? I'm so happy that you like it!

Avatar: It has a wonderful aroma and a unique flavor too. Almost like
chocolate. You certainly know how to make a perfect pot of coffee. Honestly,
I think it's even better than the kind your father makes.

Dwyer: That's high praise! But umm, maybe I should keep that to myself. He
might get mad at me.

Avatar: You think so? I suppose he can be a bit jealous from time to time.
It's not ideal to be on his bad side.

Dwyer: That sounds even worse...

Avatar: Heehee, right? I bet if he overheard us talking, he'd make me try cup
after cup of coffee. I'm sure your father wouldn't let up until I said his
brew tasted better than yours.

Dwyer: Heh, yeah, that's not hard to imagine. I still have more coffee in the
carafe. Let me know if you'd like another cup later.

Avatar: Thank you, Dwyer.
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Dwyer B

Dwyer: *sigh*

Avatar: What's on your mind, Dwyer?

Dwyer: N-nothing in particular...

Avatar: You're obviously upset about something. Why are trying to hide things
from me? I'm your mother, silly.

Dwyer: Oh, sorry.

Avatar: Just tell me what's on your mind. You'll feel better if you get it
off your chest.

Dwyer: I've been thinking a lot... I'm just afraid that I'm not suited for
war.

Avatar: Why do you say that?

Dwyer: You know why. I hate getting into fights. All I would do is weigh
everyone else down in the heat of battle.

Avatar: Oh, Dwyer, that's not true.

Dwyer: Maybe I should leave the army and go off to be a butler or something.

Avatar: No, you can't do that.

Dwyer: Huh? Why?

Avatar: This is your home, Son. You should be fighting here, with us.

Dwyer: But why?

Avatar: Because you're sweet and compassionate.

Dwyer: No, I'm not.

Avatar: You are. You just tried to hide your troubles to keep me from
worrying, right? No matter what, you're always thinking of other people
first.

Dwyer: That's just more proof that I have no business on the battlefield.
There's no room for kindness there.

Avatar: You're wrong about that, Dwyer. I've seen you help your friends even
when it puts you in a difficult position. That's a very thoughtful thing to
do, and it certainly isn't easy. When I look into your eyes, I can see that
it's as natural as breathing to you. You're selfless.

Dwyer: I never thought of it like that. Thank you, Mother. I'll do what I can
to help my friends.

Avatar: That's the spirit, dear. You should be proud of yourself. Just know
that I'll always be here to protect you.
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Dwyer A

Avatar: What was I thinking...

Dwyer: Is something wrong, Mother?

Avatar: It's nothing, Dwyer. Don't worry about me. I'm just feeling a little
tired today.

Dwyer: You know that I can see right through your lies, right? After all, I'm
your son!

Avatar: Heehee, is that right? Maybe I shouldn't be so surprised...

Dwyer: I'm happy to lend you an ear if you feel like talking.

Avatar: That's sweet of you to offer.

Dwyer: So? What is it?

Avatar: I feel like I've failed you as a mother...

Dwyer: Don't say that. It's not true at all.

Avatar: But I told you to fight. To put yourself in danger on the
battlefield.

Dwyer: You mean when I was feeling worried the other day?

Avatar: Yes. A good mother should always be thinking of their child's safety
first and foremost. But I encouraged you to run into battle. To put yourself
in harm's way. I'm a terrible mother.

Dwyer: Please, don't say that. Sure, you encouraged me to fight. But it was
my decision to stay. Not yours.

Avatar: I suppose that's true.

Dwyer: More importantly, I needed your advice. I feel like I might have put
my friends in danger without your encouragement.

Avatar: Dwyer, I had no idea.

Dwyer: You haven't failed me in the slightest. In fact, you're the best
mother anyone could ask for.

Avatar: That means so much to me. Thank you.

Dwyer: Would you like some coffee? It might help you unwind.

Avatar: That sounds lovely. I'm so lucky to have such a thoughtful son like
you.
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C2. Midori C

Midori: Mother?

Avatar: Why, hello, Midori. What is it?

Midori: You said your knee was bothering you the other day, right, Mother?
Well, guess what? I made some ointment for you!

Avatar: Oh my. This is for me? Thank you, Midori!

Midori: Heehee. I'll apply it now, OK? Pain, pain, fly away! Come again some
other day!

Avatar: Oh, wow. It's already feeling much better. That's Midori's special
medicine for you!

Midori: Teehee! I'm glad.

Avatar: I still can't believe your father taught you to do all this. And you
grew up to be such a bookworm! Your father and I are so proud.

Midori: Aww! Thank you, Mother! I love you both so much!

Avatar: And we love you too. Now, run along. Mother's got battle plans to
draw up!

Midori: OK, bye!
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Midori B

Midori: *grumble* *grumble*

Avatar: Midori? What's the matter?

Midori: I just ran into a bunch of kids in the forest who were planning to go
in much deeper. But I warned them it wasn't safe for kids their age to be
doing that without an adult. And then one of them said "Who are you to tell
us what to do, huh?" "You're just a kid yourself! Bossy-pants!" And then they
kept chanting that at me. "Bossy-pants! Bossy-pants!" They didn't stop until
I left. It was infuriating!

Avatar: Aw. I'm sorry, honey. Did the kids get home safely, though?

Midori: Yeah. I stayed and looked out for them the whole time. I just wish I
didn't look like such a kid. Why is that, Mother? You and Father don't have
the same problem. Why do I? I'm already, like, fully grown up! It's so
frustrating.

Avatar: I don't think I can answer that, Midori. Some people just take longer
to grow. But I'm very proud of you for looking out for those little ones.

Midori: But-but-

Avatar: Come now, don't be like that. You did the right thing. Sometimes we
have to just be satisfied with that. Not everyone appreciates a good deed,
but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do them.

Midori: I know, I know. I won't stop helping people. But I don't have to like
it every time, right?

Avatar: I suppose that's only fair. But maybe this will help. Even if no one
else appreciates what you do, I always will, OK? So if you ever get
frustrated, just remember how proud I am of all your good deeds.

Midori: Hm... OK! Thanks, Mother! You're the best!
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Midori A

Midori: Mother!

Avatar: Hey there, Midori. You're certainly in high spirits today.

Midori: Yeah! Something really good happened! Remember those kids I met the
other day?

Avatar: The ones you warned not to go too deep into the forest?

Midori: Yeah! I just ran into them in town, and they apologized and thanked
me!

Avatar: Oh?

Midori: Yup! I guess they got scolded really bad by their mothers. They said
it would have been even worse if I hadn't been there looking out for them.

Avatar: So it looks like they came around after all, huh?

Midori: Yeah. They really warmed up to me after that. It was great!

Avatar: Is that so? I'm glad.

Midori: The only problem is that now they want me to go with them again. They
said they got permission this time, but only if they can go with a grown-up.

Avatar: What, you mean back into the forest?

Midori: Yeah. Don't worry, I won't let them get lost or go too far in or
anything. On the one hand, it's sort of a pain to have to play chaperone
again... But on the other hand, it means I'm a real, bona fide grown-up,
right? Teehee.

Avatar: Haha. You know you don't need other people to tell you that, Midori.
But I suppose if it makes you feel better, I'm still happy for you.

Midori: Heehee. Well, I better go get packed! It's gonna be a long adventure,
I think.

Avatar: Go on then. Just be safe, OK?

Midori: Will do! Good-bye, Mother! I'll be back before sundown!
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C2. Sophie C

Sophie: Moooooooother!

Avatar: Sophie! What have you been up to today?

Sophie: Look! I found some of those flowers you love! Ones just like what you
have!

Avatar: Oh, you're right! These are my favorites. Thank you, Sophie!

Sophie: Heehee. I'm glad you like them!

Avatar: Er...where did you find these?

Sophie: That's what's so amazing! They were really close by! I can go back
and get you more, if you want. There's a bunch more!

Avatar: Ah, no, that's all right. I, er, suspect these are the flowers I
planted myself nearby...

Sophie: Then that means... Oh no! That explains why I hadn't seen these
flowers there before! I'm so sorry, Mother!

Avatar: What's done is done, I suppose. And I do appreciate the thought.

Sophie: Can...can I go back and plant these again? They'll grow back their
roots, right? Awwwww! Why am I always screwing up things like this?!
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Sophie B

Sophie: *sigh* Why am I such a klutz?

Avatar: Is something wrong, Sophie?

Sophie: Hey, Mother... Do you think I'll always be a klutz? Earlier today, I
went to the market and got a bunch of apples for myself and Avel. When I got
back, I decided to see if he could catch one in his mouth, but... I let go in
the windup, and the apple hit an old lady behind me instead! Also, Avel fell
over. I don't know why that happened.

Avatar: Heehee...it sounds like you had quite a day.

Sophie: Mother! Don't laugh at me.

Avatar: I'm sorry, dear. But if you imagine it happening to someone else...

Sophie: I'm seriously worrying about my future here, Mother!

Avatar: You're right. I shouldn't make fun. But what's wrong with making a
few small errors here and there? Everyone does it.

Sophie: It's not a few small errors! My life is one long series of mistakes
and blunders!

Avatar: Oh, I think you're overstating the problem. Don't despair, Sophie.
You're strong enough to shake it off and keep on going every time you fail.

Sophie: But... But...

Avatar: Besides, you know what they say about clumsy people...

Sophie: They don't say anything, Mother! You're making things up now.

Avatar: Heehee...it was worth a try.

Sophie: *sigh* Thanks for cheering me up, though.
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Sophie A

Sophie: Moooooooother!

Avatar: You look excited today, Sophie.

Sophie: I sure am! What you said the other day really cheered me up.

Avatar: Is that what did it? Your bad mood didn't just drift away as you
slept?

Sophie: Why do you always have to tease me?

Avatar: Heehee...

Sophie: Oh, that does remind me, though... I made a small mistake at
breakfast today. I...accidentally gave the horses the soldiers' meals.

Avatar: Oh my...

Sophie: But once I realized my error, I rushed to make fresh meals for
everyone. Suddenly, they all joined in to help! It made me really happy.

Avatar: You're lucky to have such understanding friends.

Sophie: Yeah, I think so too!

Avatar: I think I know why they were so eager to help...

Sophie: Maybe they were worried that I would burn everything?

Avatar: No, that's not what I had in mind. Seeing your vibrant spirit
encouraged them to try their hardest, too.

Sophie: It did? I don't know...

Avatar: That's why I was trying to tell you there's nothing wrong with you,
dear. No one who brings smiles to so many can be as hopeless as you think.

Sophie: OK, Mother! I think I can remember that. Oh! Also, I think I found
some flowers nearby that I'm sure you'll like. We can go check them out
together!

Avatar: Lead the way! Unless...um, these flowers...they're not...?

Sophie: Don't worry! They aren't the ones you replanted. I didn't pick any in
advance, either-just in case!

Avatar: Ah! See that, Sophie? You don't always flub things!

Sophie: All right! Let's go!
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C2. Shiro C

Shiro: Hey, Mom. Do you feel like doing something today?

Avatar: Hmm? Why do you ask?

Shiro: We didn't get to spend very much time together while I was growing up,
right? Maybe now we can make up for that! We should have a mom-son bonding
day!

Avatar: Oh, I see. How sweet. But honestly I can't think of anything to do
right now. But I'm just delighted that you thought of me, sweetie.

Shiro: No! That's not good enough! I wanna spend time with you now. I mean, I
can't spend time with Dad. He's always preoccupied with the war. I guess you
don't see him often either. Has Dad ever even given you a gift or anything?
How do you know he even cares about you?

Avatar: Sh-Shiro, that's not your father's way.

Shiro: Well, guess what. I'm not like him. I actually want you to know how
special you are. So hurry up and think of something cool for us to do
together already!

Avatar: Heehee, you're too much.

Shiro: Why are you laughing at me?!

Avatar: Shiro, I don't know why you feel a sudden need to compare yourself to
Ryoma. I think he'd be very upset if he heard you going on this way... I'm
very lucky to be his wife. He treats me incredibly well.

Shiro: Are you sure about that?

Avatar: Well, of course I am. You may not know it, but he loves me very much,
dear. If you really don't believe me, then I'll prove it to you.

Shiro: Really? Well, I'd be curious to see your so-called proof.

Avatar: Fine. I'll collect it and show you soon.
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Shiro B

Avatar: Why hello, Shiro. Do you have a moment?

Shiro: Sure, Mom. Why are you holding those envelopes?

Avatar: These are the proof of your father's love for me.

Shiro: Let me guess. Are those love letters?

Avatar: Yes. I've kept every piece of correspondence that he's sent me over
the years. This here is the first one he sent. And this is the most recent.

Shiro: Wow. Dad really likes to write a lot.

Avatar: He certainly does. I never would have dreamed that he would be so
diligent with his writing. He expresses his love for me in person too. But I
think letters allow him to open up and be more in touch with his emotions. I
just love this side of his personality. It's very romantic. Heehee, let me
guess. This wasn't what you were expecting, right?

Shiro: Not at all. I guess I've always thought of Dad as being stiff and
formal all the time. Maybe I've been wrong about him this whole time. So what
kind of stuff does he write about?

Avatar: Oh, Shiro. That's strictly between me and your father. I can't show
you.

Shiro: Now I'm even more curious! But I guess knowing that he really cares
will have to be good enough.

Avatar: I'm glad you're satisfied. Oh, and, sweetie. We both love you so
much.

Shiro: I know. But thanks for saying so, Mom.

Avatar: Heehee, of course.
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Shiro A

Shiro: Mom, there you are! Do you have a sec?

Avatar: Sure. What is it?

Shiro: Remember when you showed me those letters Dad wrote you? I thought
maybe I'd try writing down my thoughts and feelings. You know, what it's like
to be your son. That kind of thing.

Avatar: You did? Why thank you, Shiro. That's very thoughtful.

Shiro: No, it's not good enough.

Avatar: Huh? What do you mean?

Shiro: Well, it's not very special if I just do the exact same thing as Dad,
right? That's why I'm going to treat you to a homemade meal too!

Avatar: Oh, really? A homemade meal?

Shiro: Yep! Anything you want, Mom. Well, anything I can find in the forest
at least. But I can't get started until you tell me what sounds good. Does
anything sound really tasty to you?

Avatar: Hmm, can I have a bit of time to think about it?

Shiro: I guess it would be hard to think of something off the top of your
head. Just get back to me soon.

Avatar: I will.

Shiro: Awesome! Now I've got a leg up on Dad!

Avatar: Shiro, this isn't a competition. You can't possibly win or lose.

Shiro: But I'd be failing you as a son if I didn't make you happy.

Avatar: Heehee. How funny. Your father once said something very similar to
me.

Shiro: He did?!

Avatar: Yes. Let me think for a moment... He said he would be a terrible
husband if he couldn't make my life wonderful. The apple didn't fall far from
the tree with you, Shiro. Heehee.

Shiro: Damn! He's got me beat already!

Avatar: Don't be silly. All I care about is knowing you love me. I'm very
proud to be your mother.
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C2. Kiragi C

Kiragi: Ah, the great outdoors! What a perfect day for some hunting! The
mountains are looking particularly appealing... But I did see a lot of game
in that field the other day, too. So many choices!

Avatar: Stop right there, Kiragi.

Kiragi: Yikes! H-hey, Mom. You sure are good at sneaking these days.

Avatar: Oh, did I scare you?

Kiragi: Obviously. You look like you're about to attack me!

Avatar: That's because you're out here, and you absolutely shouldn't be. What
am I going to do with you...

Kiragi: I'm really sorry... I promise I'll do it as soon as I get home.

Avatar: Right, right. That sounds awfully familiar. Every time you get home
from hunting, you just grab something to eat and fall asleep. Not this time.

Kiragi: B-but I'm terrible at math. And history is way too hard!

Avatar: That's why you need to work harder! I already told you that I would
help with your studies.

Kiragi: I can survive being bad at math and history. I don't see what the big
deal is.

Avatar: Kiragi, there is bad, and then there is abysmal. You are beyond
abysmal. Your father and I should have realized that much sooner, and we're
sorry. But now that we're all together again, we want to do everything we can
to help you. I know it doesn't seem like it, but this will be so good for
you!

Kiragi: *grumble*

Avatar: Come on, let's go home. I know how much you love hunting, but someday
you'll thank me for pushing you.

Kiragi: No! This isn't fair! Hunting is the only thing I have to look forward
to! Don't try and take that away from me. You may be my mom, but you can't
force me to do anything! I'm going hunting, and I don't care whether you like
it or not!
(Kiragi leaves)

Avatar: Ah! Kiragi, come back here!! *sigh* There he goes...
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Kiragi B

Kiragi: What an amazing day! No one will be going hungry anytime soon. That
bird sure gave me a lot of trouble. I should look it up when I get home.
Maybe I need to build some new traps, too.
(Time passes)
Kiragi: OK, careful... Easy does it. I can't let Mom know that I was out
hunting instead of resting. "Work harder on your studies!" That's all she
ever thinks about... Like I need math or history to be a good hunter.

Avatar: Hmm. No, that's unrelated. Maybe if I rewrite it like this...

Kiragi: What's this? It looks like she's writing something down.

Avatar: Instead of using just numbers, we can change these to rabbits in a
trap... I bet that would help him understand.

Kiragi: What is she doing there?

Avatar: Oh, rats! Where did I put that book? It has to be around here
somewhere. I need to track it down so I can start his history lessons.

Kiragi: Geez, she's working really hard.

Avatar: I just have to help him learn to memorize things. If we move slowly
and cover everything, I know he'll catch up soon.

Kiragi: Hey, Mom.

Avatar: Oh! Welcome back, Kiragi. Why are you just standing there?

Kiragi: Y-you knew I wasn't here?

Avatar: Well of course. You forgot to close the bedroom door when you left.

Kiragi: Oh, I did? Oops. Listen, I just wanted to say that... Well, I'm
sorry, Mom. You're putting so much energy into helping me learn, and then I
just run off to hunt.

Avatar: Shh, it's all right, Kiragi. It's important that we both understand
where the other is coming from. I know how much you love hunting. I just want
you to balance that with some studying too!

Kiragi: I will! I didn't realize how much this mattered until I saw you just
now... Please, teach me! I want to learn about math and history!

Avatar: Do you really mean it? That makes me so happy. Are you ready to get
started?

Kiragi: OK! But wait, I'm totally covered in mud. Let me change real quick-
then we can start! Wait right here!
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Kiragi A

Kiragi: All right! I solved it! Take that, math problem!

Avatar: Hang on, let me check your work... Hmm, your answer is correct. But
how did you come to this answer?

Kiragi: Oh yeah. I know you normally start on the right... But if you make an
assumption here, you can skip a lot of extra calculations! The book said it </pre><pre id="faqspan-19">
was an advanced method, but it didn't seem all that tough.

Avatar: An advanced method, huh? Well, your answer is correct. Nicely done,
Kiragi!

Kiragi: Hehheh! Thanks, Mom!

Avatar: Your history assignment is looking perfect as well. All the years,
locations, and important events are in the right spots. You didn't miss
anything at all. I'm so proud of you!

Kiragi: It was a lot easier once I started thinking of them as fantastic
stories. Random facts are so much more difficult to remember. And I've got a
great teacher, too!

Avatar: I was happy to help, Kiragi. But all of this progress is due to your
hard work!

Kiragi: Stop, Mom. You're going to make me blush!

Avatar: It looks like we've covered everything I prepared for today. And
look, there's lots of daylight left... I bet you'd love to go out hunting,
right?

Kiragi: Um, actually...no.

Avatar: What? Really?

Kiragi: I mean, of course I'd like to go hunting, but I'd rather study more
with you.

Avatar: Aww, that's so sweet.

Kiragi: You've made this so much fun. I used to dread it before. I'm learning
so many new things!

Avatar: Well we can keep going if you want to. It's so nice to spend all this
time together.

Kiragi: It's the best!
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C2. Caeldori C

Caeldori: Hm...the advance troops have just received fresh recruits, so
they'll be needing tents. And a larger shipment of grain. Have the
quartermaster make the arrangements.

Hoshidan: At once, milady. Would you like him to resume his duties managing
the armory?

Caeldori: No. I will continue to oversee the armory personally. On that note,
please go to the smiths and issue a requisition for the items on this list.
Delivery is expected within the fortnight.

Hoshidan: Yes, milady. Right away, milady.
(Hoshidan leaves)

Avatar: Well, you've certainly been busy, haven't you?

Caeldori: Mother! How can I help you?

Avatar: I heard the supply division was short- handed and thought I could
help. But it looks like you've got it all under control! Whoever appointed
you really knew what they were doing.

Caeldori: You flatter me, but I've got plenty of room to improve yet. I'm
still very new to this kind of work.

Avatar: Oh, you're just being modest. Now, how can I be of service?

Caeldori: Thank you, Mother. I appreciate the offer, truly, but I have
nothing for you to do. All I've left is the inventory.

Avatar: You were planning on doing the inventory for the entire army by
yourself? Nonsense! It will go much faster with two people. Or more, if we
can find them.

Caeldori: Well, see, about that-

Avatar: Here, let me see the list. We just need to make sure the numbers
match, right?

Caeldori: I- Er. Please give that back. It's important.

Avatar: Hm? This isn't an inventory. What is it? A floor plan?

Caeldori: Yes, essentially. It's a plan for the armory I drew up a little
while ago. If the supplies are stored according to the plan, they can be
counted very easily. It takes a fraction of the time and...only one person.
I'm sorry, Mother.

Avatar: I see. Very good! So...you're sure there's nothing else I can do?

Caeldori: Um... Oh! I prepared some tea earlier! If you'd like, you may
certainly help yourself to some! It's over there. In the corner.

Avatar: O-oh. OK. (I've never felt so useless before. Well. Um. That's OK.
This is all right. This is fine. I'll just sit back, take a break, and sip
some tea. Yeah.)

Caeldori: Huh? Did you say something, Mother?

Avatar: N-nope! Nothing. Nothing at all.
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Caeldori B

Caeldori: All right, these crates are fully loaded. Have we moved the damaged
weapons yet?

Hoshidan: Yes, milady. They are en route to the smiths as we speak.

Caeldori: Good. Then all that is left is to deliver the new ones to the
front. See to it.

Hoshidan: It will be done, milady.
(Hoshidan leaves)

Avatar: ...Hello.

Caeldori: Wah! M-Mother! I didn't see you! Wait, what are you even doing?! It
isn't safe to hide in there, you know. We put weapons in those barrels.

Avatar: Oh, sorry. I was just watching you work and didn't want to interrupt.

Caeldori: ...Is something wrong? You seem a little off today.

Avatar: Oh, no. I'm fine! I just came by to offer my help again, but it looks
like you still don't need any. I'm impressed, though. No hesitation. Precise,
rapid orders. Intense focus. In fact, you were so impressive, I had
absolutely nothing to offer. So I guess I'll just sit back in this corner and
drink my tea while you work. Again. *siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiip*

Caeldori: Mother...

Avatar: You really take after your father, don't you? Intelligence, charisma,
beauty... You've got all his gifts. I suppose there's not all that much of
your mother in you though, huh? Heehee.

Caeldori: I- Mother, you-

Avatar: Oh, hush, Caeldori. It's a good thing. Really. It is. Now, I guess
there's not much point in me tarrying here, so I think I'll be going. Keep up
the good work! I'm very proud of you!
(Avatar leaves)

Caeldori: Mother! Oh, pumpersnickles! She's gone.
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Caeldori A

Caeldori: There you are, Mother!

Avatar: Oh, um. Hi, Caeldori.

Caeldori: Do you have some time? I wanted to speak to you about something.

Avatar: Yes, of course, dear. What's the matter?

Caeldori: Well, the last time we talked, you said that I was just like
Father. But I don't think that's true. Fighting, riding, speaking-it all
comes to him as naturally as breathing. I'm not like that.

Avatar: What do you mean? You're an incredibly talented warrior. And I don't
think this army's ever seen such a capable administrator!

Caeldori: I mean that...I have never seen Father work hard at anything. But I
have seen you do so. I know that you trained for years to acquire your
skills. It was your work ethic that gave me the courage to improve myself.
You made me understand that I didn't need to be naturally perfect to succeed
in life. Everything I have achieved, I have done through hard work. Not
natural genius. So thank you, Mother. I would not be who I am without you.

Avatar: No, thank you. It makes me very happy to hear you say that. I-
*sniffle* Oh gods. I don't know what to say.

Caeldori: There's no need to say anything. Just, please, never think you are
any less important a part of me than Father, OK?

Avatar: Yes, of course. I'm sorry. I won't ever say something like that
again. Caeldori...I am so very lucky to have such a wonderful daughter.
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C2. Asugi C

Asugi: Ah, mission accomplished. I got a ton of useful information tonight.
Today's undercover work was riskier than usual. I almost got caught this
time. Almost doesn't count though, heh heh. Time to share what I learned and
go relax.

Avatar: Asugi! You're finally home...

Asugi: M-Mom?! Shouldn't you be asleep? It's really late.

Avatar: I realize that. But I'll stay up as late as it takes to see you home
safely.

Asugi: I'm fine, Mom. It's an early morning tomorrow. You should be asleep!

Avatar: I try, but it's no use. I lie awake worrying about you.

Asugi: Look, I get sent out on these recon trips because I'm good at them. We
all risk our lives when we're out on our missions, and I'm no different.

Avatar: Solo missions are different, though. I don't like that you put
yourself in such danger without any support.

Asugi: I told you, I'm fine. I do what I have to, and that's the end of it.
If you stay up all night, you'll just be a liability to all of us tomorrow.

Avatar: That's not fair, Asugi. Don't think you can get out of discussing
this.

Asugi: Look, it's late. I'm exhausted. We should both get some rest.

Avatar: ...All right. But this is not over.
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Asugi B

Asugi: ... I've successfully infiltrated the enemy base. Piece of cake!
(Mmm...cake.) Now to scope out what the leaders here are up to. They've been
acting suspicious. If I can just find some evidence that they're planning
something...

Avatar: I suggest saving that heavily guarded building to the right for last,
just in case.

Asugi: WHAA-?! What...? MOM?! What in the name of all that is sweet and holy
are you doing here?

Avatar: I heard you trying to sneak out, and so I thought I'd tag along.

Asugi: Wh-why would you follow me? This place is dangerous!

Avatar: I told you. You need support on these hazardous missions, so I'm
volunteering.

Asugi: You shouldn't be here, Mom. This is MY mission, not yours!

Avatar: What does it matter, so long as it's accomplished? If anything, that
should be easier with two of us attacking the problem.

Asugi: SHH! Be quiet!

Avatar: Mmrph...!

Asugi: Not another word! The enemy patrol is heading this way...

Avatar: Fine...

Asugi: *sigh* OK, they're gone. Gods, my heart is racing. I was certain
they'd spotted us.

Avatar: Haha, I doubt it. They never came anywhere near our position.

Asugi: Geez, Mom. I know parents like to bond with their kids, but this is
overkill!

Avatar: There's no such thing as overkill when it comes to looking after my
son.

Asugi: Ugh, enough is enough. I can't think straight when you're here. This
whole mission is a bust. Let's go.

Avatar: Er...what happened to the suspicious leaders? The enemy plans?

Asugi: Come on, Mom. I know a shortcut back. It's time to go home.

Avatar: But the moon's just set. We have plenty of time to finish things
here.

Asugi: It's over. Come on, let's hurry back.

Avatar: Well, it's your mission, I suppose...
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Asugi A

Avatar: What are we tackling tonight? Troop movements? Message interception?

Asugi: ... WE are not going anywhere. You're not coming along.

Avatar: I insist, Asugi. I won't stay home while you put yourself in danger.

Asugi: Mom, you're being unreasonable. Don't you trust me?

Avatar: My trust in you won't help me much if they have to carry you back in
several pieces. I'm your mother. The unreasonable thing is you asking me not
to worry. I'm a powerful warrior in my own right. Why shouldn't I help my
son?

Asugi: We each have our own part to play in this war, Mom. I'm a ninja, so I
fulfill the roles that my training has prepared me for. When you follow me,
it puts us both in very real danger. Instead of focusing on the mission, I
can only think of protecting you.

Avatar: I meant well, Asugi. It's just...

Asugi: ...

Avatar: How would I live with myself if you were caught on one of these solo
missions? It tortures me to do less than I possibly could for you...!

Asugi: Mom... Look, this is embarrassing, so I'm only going to say it once.

Avatar: Oh?

Asugi: When I got back from my mission that one night and I saw you waiting
up for me... I was so happy.

Avatar: Really?

Asugi: Really. It made me realize that I had a real home to come back to.
Knowing you're out there, waiting for me, makes me desperate to make it back
home. No matter how much danger I'm in or what I have to do to make it back
safely... I always will. I will always, always come back home to you.

Avatar: Asugi...

Asugi: That's why I need you to stay here. My home is wherever YOU are. I
can't do what I do without knowing that I have a loving home waiting for me.
As long as you're here, safe and happy, I'll never lose heart.

Avatar: ... All right. If that's really how you feel, then I'll restrain
myself. I want you to be alive, mind you, but I also want you to be happy.

Asugi: Mom... Thank you. You don't know what that means to me.

Avatar: There's still the problem of what I'll do instead of sleeping, but I
have one idea. How about if I prepare your favorite foods for you? You're
hungry when you get home, I'm sure.

Asugi: That...would be AMAZING!

Avatar: It's a deal. You'll be sure to come home, and I'll be sure you're
properly welcomed.

Asugi: Thanks, Mom. I love you.
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C2. Mitama C

Avatar: Mitama! Don't pretend you're asleep!

Mitama: Hmmm?

Avatar: Come out, Mitama! It's time for the war council. You can't keep
yourself in there forever!


Mitama: Please apologize / Tell them I am feeling ill / I'll come tomorrow.

Avatar: That's what you said yesterday. And the day before that! You need to
attend at least one of these things to see how they work.

Mitama: Please, honored Mother / I do not want to learn this / I will not
like it. Also, I am really tired and will fall asleep at the table.

Avatar: You wouldn't be so tired if you didn't stay up all night reading your
favorite poets. Where in the world did you learn your love of poetry, anyway?

Mitama: The answer is clear / A gift from Father did it / A brush and
paper... As soon as I could write in flowing text, my love for poems
blossomed.

Avatar: That doesn't really explain it. You can do a lot with a pen and ink.
You could have learned to draw or taken up prose... What drew you to poetry?

Mitama: Am I mistaken? / Is there more than just haiku? / Maybe more poems?

Avatar: Something must have happened along the way to spark your interest in
them...

Mitama: Perhaps we can learn / Explore this situation / Mother and daughter.

Avatar: I'd love to! Let's see-where would be the best place to start...? No!
We don't have time for this! Nice try, my daughter. But we're going to that
meeting. I want you ready to go when I open this door.

Mitama: My ruse discovered / I have no choice but to go / It was worth a
shot.
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Mitama B

Avatar: Mitama? Are you there buried somewhere in all these papers?

Mitama: Ah, hello, Mother. Here lies my new goal / My very first poem hides /
I must search this mess.

Avatar: Is that what you're doing? Trying to find the first poem you ever
wrote?

Mitama: I speak in verse now / It was not always the case / In the past, the
cause.

Avatar: And you think you'll discover the reason why you started in these old
poems?

Mitama: Many days have passed / The answer remains hidden / My eyes grow
weary. If I find my first poem, I'll be able to figure out what was going on
in my life then. Ah! An old, tattered scrap / This page could be what I
sought / It's my first poem.

Avatar: Oh! Well spotted. Would you mind reading it to me?

Mitama: Yet more days alone / Mother is late to visit / I feel my heart
break.

Avatar: Oh dear. Not the thrill of discovery I was hoping for... I'm so
sorry, Mitama.

Mitama: You'd gotten very busy, and my caretakers told me you couldn't come
to visit. I remember now, I started writing poems to entertain myself while
you were gone. Left waiting for you / My world turned inward to verse /
Structure to sorrow.

Avatar: I never realized before how lonely you must have been in those days.
I wish I could make it up to you somehow...

Mitama: No need to feel bad / Your reasons were with merit / The world needed
you. I didn't know it then, but you were busy fighting to keep me safe.

Avatar: That's generous of you, but all the same... I'm sorry you went
through that. Still, it doesn't get us any closer to finding out why you took
up poetry in particular. Hmm...perhaps we should ask your caretakers in the
Deeprealm.

Mitama: More clues to my past / Hidden in old memories / The search
continues. Yes, I think I shall write to them and see if they can remember
anything.

Avatar: There's an idea. Though I'd be happy to write the letter for you. It
might get our point across less... cryptically.
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Mitama A

Avatar: I don't understand... This doesn't make any sense!

Mitama: Mother, did you receive an answer from my caretakers? Please let me
hear it / Perhaps the source is revealed / The search now bears fruit.

Avatar: As strange as this may sound... your caretakers have indicated that
it was I who set you down the path of poetry.

Mitama: This does not make sense / Poetry is not your love / Why would they
claim such?

Avatar: That was my initial thought as well. But then I considered it some
more. Your caretakers did say that you would often imitate me for days after
my visits. And on one such occasion, you took to mimicking the words of a
song I sang you. They say that you begged everyone around to teach you how to
write words like that.

Mitama: Like objects in mist / These memories are hazy / But they could be
real.

Avatar: In that particular Deeprealm, the primary form of poetry was haiku.
So they gave you volume after volume of the stuff, which you devoured.

Mitama: These books a lifeline / They consumed every moment / A strong
influence. But how could I mistake song for poetry?

Avatar: Well, you were young. The relevance of the melody may not have
occurred to you.

Mitama: I...I remember now! Buried out of sight / A warm memory revealed / A
smile now blossoms.

Azura: You wanted to know the words, so I taught them to you. When you
repeated them without the tune, your caretakers thought it was a poem. So
they taught you all they could about poetry, and here we are.

Mitama: A simple mistake / Like ripples on a still lake / Echoes across life.
It all makes much more sense now. Heeheehee, so it is your fault that I'm so
in love with poetry and verse. Revealed as the source / Do you stop what you
started? / It isn't so bad.

Avatar: Indeed not. I'm glad that we got to the bottom of this together.

Mitama: Poetry or song / Mother and daughter allied / A bond unbroken.

Avatar: I much prefer your latest effort to your first... Thank you, Mitama.
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C2. Rhajat C

Avatar: Rhajat, we need to talk.

Rhajat: Hello, Mother. Why are you making that scary face? Did I do
something?

Avatar: I have to ask you something important. Please, be honest with me.

Rhajat: O-OK... What is it?

Avatar: I heard that you cast a spell on a bunch of villagers the other day.
Is that true?

Rhajat: They wanted me to perform a good-luck ritual for their upcoming
harvest. I didn't really want to, but they were so insistent that I gave in
eventually.

Avatar: Well those same people have been complaining about you.

Rhajat: Why would they complain about me? I just complied with their
request...

Avatar: Apparently some strange illness has been sweeping through the
village. They've never seen anything like it before.

Rhajat: I don't know why that would be. But sometimes even benign magic can
have unintended side effects...

Avatar: These villagers are saying that your spell is responsible for their
affliction. I don't believe for a moment that you'd ever want to hurt
anybody. But you have to tell me more about this enchantment of yours. If it
did actually cause their illness, we have to find a way to counter the
effect. I don't want anyone to fear you because of some baseless rumor.

Rhajat: Those villagers will be wary of me regardless of what I do. Maybe it
doesn't really matter...

Avatar: What's that supposed to mean?

Rhajat: It's just complicated, Mother. You shouldn't involve yourself in
this. No good will come of it.
(Rhajat leaves)

Avatar: R-Rhajat! Hey, come back here!
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Rhajat B

Avatar: *sigh* This is exhausting. But I can't rest now. Time to head out!

Rhajat: Greetings, Mother...

Avatar: R-Rhajat! You scared me!

Rhajat: That bag is awfully large. What have you been getting up to?

Avatar: Oh, umm... I was just about to go shopping at the market. That's all.

Rhajat: I know things have been hectic lately, but you seem awfully tired.
Why don't you rest? I can go to the market for you.

Avatar: Oh, you don't need to do that. I'm just fine, really.

Rhajat: Is this supposed shopping trip just a ruse? You're only now leaving
the house, and yet that bag is filled to the brim. You were planning to
assist those sick villagers, weren't you?

Avatar: Wh-what? How did you know?

Rhajat: I have a keen awareness of events unfolding around me. Do you feel
obliged to come to their aid because they blame me?

Avatar: No, of course not. That's not it at all!

Rhajat: Then what is driving you to help them?

Avatar: I feel compelled to help those suffering around me. I'm your mother,
Rhajat. I know in my heart that you'd never want to hurt anyone. My desire to
aid the villagers has nothing to do with you. I promise.

Rhajat: You didn't have to sneak around behind my back though...

Avatar: You're right. I'm sorry. Listen, I have to be going. The villagers
are waiting on me to deliver these supplies.

Rhajat: Wait... I know that I'm not responsible for this illness. I'll be
able to explain everything soon. But I need a little more time.

Avatar: Just let me know whenever you're ready to talk. I'll be waiting.

Rhajat: Thank you for understanding, Mother.
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Rhajat A

Rhajat: Here, Mother. I wanted to show you what I've been working on.

Avatar: Wait a second. What is that herb, Rhajat? I've never seen it before.
Is it medicinal? I don't suppose we could use it to treat the villagers'
illness.

Rhajat: We can. It took longer than I would have liked to mature. I even had
to use a bit of light magic to encourage the herb's growth. If I could have
brought it to you sooner, I would have. I just needed to make sure it worked
first. I'm sorry...

Avatar: Wait a minute. How did you find this cure?

Rhajat: It took some time. When the villagers asked me to cast a spell for
them, I noticed something strange... There were several people who were
coughing profusely. A few of them also looked quite pale...

Avatar: So the villagers were already sick when you cast that spell!

Rhajat: Exactly. I had heard that there was a rare herb that naturally fights
illness. I managed to track down some seeds and got to sprouting them right
away.

Avatar: Why didn't you speak up earlier? No one would have been suspicious if
you had just said something.

Rhajat: My sole concern wasn't their perception of me. It was their health.
The most important thing was to find a cure before the sickness got out of
control. All I really cared about was you trusting me.

Avatar: Well you should have cared! You can be so headstrong!

Rhajat: Um, why are you hugging me? We need to get this herb to the villagers
right away.

Avatar: Oh, be quiet! I'm so proud of you.

Rhajat: Ow, Mother! Let me go already. It hurts when you squeeze me so
tightly. Listen, you should help me turn this herb into a tea. That way we
can distribute it quickly.

Avatar: Of course, you're right. Let's hurry up and cure them, Rhajat!

Rhajat: All right, Mother...
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C2. Hisame C

Avatar: Hey, Hisame. Do you have a moment?

Hisame: Oh, hello, Mother. What do you-? Wait, is that-? Why do you have
that?!

Avatar: Aha! I thought it was yours. I just found it while I was going
through my stuff. It's a diary, correct?

Hisame: Y-yes. It is. Why? Did you read any of it?

Avatar: Of course I didn't! Or rather, I couldn't. Even if I wanted to.
There's a lock.

Hisame: Oh, thank the gods! I'd forgotten about that lock! May I have the
book now, then?

Avatar: Oh. Um. Sure!

Hisame: Excelle- Mother? You, um...you can let go now. ...Is something wrong?

Avatar: Well... I just thought... Are you sure I can't read it...just a tiny
bit?

Hisame: N-no! There are some things that should remain private!

Avatar: Ohhhhhhh. I see. Yes...a boy your age would have all kinds of
thoughts best kept from his mother. But to fill an entire book with them...

Hisame: Just what are you trying to imply?! Besides, this diary is from when
I was much younger! To be honest, I don't even remember what I wrote. I just
know it was private.

Avatar: Oh, really?

Hisame: Yes, really. May I please have the book back now?

Avatar: ...Fine. Here.

Hisame: Thank you. Now, if you don't mind, I'll be on my way.
(Hisame leaves)

Avatar: Hm. I know I should respect his privacy, but I can't help but be a
little curious...
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Hisame B

Avatar: Hey, Hisame. I had some questions about that old diary of yours...

Hisame: What? You did read it, didn't you?!

Avatar: No, I didn't. Don't worry. It just got me thinking, is all. When you
were little, we didn't get to spend much time together, right? So I was
wondering if you might be willing to share anything you happen to find in
it... Things about you. What you were like. Stories and stuff... Is that OK?

Hisame: Of course it is, Mother. It makes me very happy to hear you ask that.
Hm. Perhaps we could read it together?

Avatar: Are you sure? You seemed so upset at the idea I'd read any of it
before.

Hisame: Yes, I'm sure. I think it will be fine, so long as I can skip any
parts I don't wish to share. I truly don't remember what is in it.

Avatar: Heehee. All right. Let's do it!

Hisame: Right now? All right, let me just find the key... Ah! There we go.
Now, let's see... "Today was a great day. Mama came to see me! I wonder when
I'll get to see her next. Maybe it'll be real soon this time! We got to play
a lot today. I don't think I'll feel lonely again for a while!" Haha. It
appears as though I wrote about your visits on nearly every page.

Avatar: Hisame... You were always thinking about your father and I, weren't
you?

Hisame: Oh, well, I don't know about that. I am pretty surprised that there's
nothing about my daily life in here, though. You'd think I'd have written
about something else. At least a few times... But I suppose those visits were
always the things I looked forward to most. They were rare treats, after all.

Avatar: Yes. I realize now how much of a blessing it is that we can see each
other every day. We must appreciate every moment we are given.

Hisame: I feel the same way, Mother.
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Hisame A

Avatar: Hm.

Hisame: Mother? You don't seem well. Is everything all right?

Avatar: Huh? Oh, yes. I'm fine.

Hisame: Then why do you look so distressed? Or...is it something you'd prefer
not to discuss with your son?

Avatar: No, no. I'm just still thinking about your old diary. I was very
happy you let me read it with you, but...it was hard to hear. You were always
waiting for us to come visit you, and we made it so rarely... I'm so sorry,
Hisame... We caused you so much pain.

Hisame: Please...it's all right. I understand why things had to be the way
they were. Besides, I'm happier now than I have ever been. As a child, all
I'd think about was when I might see you and Father next. But now I fight
alongside you. I can contribute. I have purpose. So do not trouble yourself
too much over me. I am content.

Avatar: Hisame... Thank you. I'm sorry for letting you see this side of me. I
have to be strong.

Hisame: I did nothing. But I do hope you're feeling better.

Avatar: I am. And I promise...I will never allow us to be parted like that
again.

Hisame: And I pray the day never comes when anything threatens to part us.
Thank you, Mother.
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C2. Selkie C

Selkie: Hey, Mom! What are you doing? Wanna go outside and play?

Avatar: With all that mud on you, I'd say you've done quite enough playi-
Selkie, is that blood?!

Selkie: Yep! I was exploring in the forest, and I think I fell off a cliff or
two. Heehee!

Avatar: Does it hurt? Do we need to go see the healer again?

Selkie: Aww, I'm fine. I just scraped my knees a little bit. Everything still
works the way it's supposed to. See?

Avatar: Y-yes, I see... But our living room is not an obstacle course, dear.
I appreciate your exuberant spirit, but I wish you'd be more careful.

Selkie: Grr, that's no fun! What am I supposed to do?

Avatar: Have you thought about all the things you can do indoors? You could
keep a diary, or make a pillow fort, or learn to cook.

Selkie: I dunno...sounds boring. Oh! I have an idea! Let's play dress-up! We
can put on makeup and everything.

Avatar: Ah, that's an idea! Learning something new is always a good time.

Selkie: Yay! Let's do it! Gimme that lipstick!

Avatar: Not just yet, Selkie. This is going to take some preparation. I'll
let you know when I've gathered everything. It shouldn't be long.

Selkie: All right...this is gonna be great!
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Selkie B

Avatar: Are you ready for your makeup lesson, Selkie?

Selkie: Oh yeah! Bring it on!

Avatar: I have so many types and shades, I'm not sure where to start. What
did you-

Selkie: War paint! Right under the eyes with lipstick! I want green-do you
have green?

Avatar: Yes, but there's an important step that comes first. Before anything
else, you need to put on some foundation.

Selkie: You mean this powdery stuff? I think it's gonna make me sneeze. AH-
CHOO! Oh no...it's everywhere!

Avatar: Aaah...! Careful, Selkie! We need some of that to end up on your
face!

Selkie: *sniff* I'm sorry, Mom. I'm screwing everything up, aren't I?

Avatar: Don't cry, dear. It'll streak your makeup, for one thing... Why don't
you just watch today? I'll put on my usual makeup, and you can see how I do
it. Then you'll be ready to try whatever you want on yourself!

Selkie: Really? OK...that sounds good.

Avatar: Now then, there's a lot you can do with makeup. It all depends on how
you're aiming to present yourself.

Selkie: Fierce! I want to look like I could rip your head off with my teeth.
Rawr! I mean, not YOUR head, Mom. Anyway, make me look fierce!

Avatar: Haha...that sounds interesting. I like your style, Selkie!
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Selkie A

Selkie: Hey, Mom! Guess what?

Avatar: What are you beaming about today, Selkie?

Selkie: I got sooooo many compliments on the makeup you did for me. People
said that I looked terrifying!

Avatar: Oh! Hooray...?

Selkie: Uh-huh! There's just one problem...

Avatar: A problem? What's wrong, dear?

Selkie: Well, I loved the makeup, but it took so long to put on. I'd kind of
rather spend that time outside playing and running.

Avatar: I...I see.

Selkie: Oh! But that doesn't mean I didn't like being with you. It was really
fun to see how you put it all together. I guess what I'm saying is...
Sometimes I want to do makeup with you, but other times... I want to run and
play outside with you!

Avatar: Whichever you want is fine with me. Being your mother has made me
ready for anything...

Selkie: It has? Yay!

Azura: In fact, I know a nice, cool pond not far from here we could go
swimming in.

Selkie: Aww, you're the best! I'm so glad you're my mom!
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C2. Siegbert C

Siegbert: Mother... So this is where you were.

Avatar: Ah, Siegbert. How are things...?

Siegbert: You seem tired. Is everything OK?

Avatar: Fine and dandy. I've been busy lately, it's true, and more than a
little fatigued, but...

Siegbert: I see... Mother, I think I know the perfect way to help us both!

Avatar: Oh? Now I'm curious.

Siegbert: I'd like to give you a shoulder massage.

Avatar: Much as I'd appreciate that, I don't see how you stand to benefit.

Siegbert: Like you, I've been feeling some aches and pains. One of the
healers here showed me some pressure points to relieve the pain, but I can't
really find the spots when I try to massage myself. If I could practice on
your shoulders, you could tell me when I find the spots.

Avatar: Haha! This plan sounds...convoluted, but now I have to know if it
will work.

Siegbert: Excellent! Thank you, Mother. Here, try and relax...

Avatar: Aahhh... You're very skilled, Siegbert. I don't feel nearly as sore
as I did. Thank you. Is there anything I can do for you in return?

Siegbert: No need for concern, Mother. I'm the one who should be thanking
you. Now that I know where to apply pressure, my pain will be a thing of the
past.

Avatar: Tee hee hee. Yes, that's right. But thank you anyway, Siegbert.
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Siegbert B

Siegbert: Ugh...

Avatar: Is something wrong with your neck, Siegbert? You keep touching it.

Siegbert: It's nothing, Mother. Don't worry about it.

Avatar: Here, let me give you a massage. It's the least I can do to repay
you.

Siegbert: I'm fine, really! I don't want to be seen like this.

Avatar: Haha, who's here to see? Let your mother take care of you, Siegbert.

Siegbert: *sigh* Fine...

Avatar: My goodness, dear, these are some serious knots. Is there anything
you want to talk about?

Siegbert: Nothing you need to worry about- I'm sure I can handle things on my
own.

Avatar: How sure are you?

Siegbert: Well... Lately I find myself lost in thought a lot. I can't help
thinking that I'm not strong enough yet. Or wondering if I have what it takes
to protect the people.

Avatar: I might worry too, if I was as inexperienced as you. It can be
daunting to see those stronger than you and know you don't measure up.

Siegbert: Mother, you aren't really helping...

Avatar: But instead of being intimidated, you should welcome it as a chance
to learn. There's so much to see in the world... You've encountered only a
fraction of it. Diligent work and a steady struggle will surely make you a
man.

Siegbert: Diligence and struggle...these things will make me stronger? Thank
you, Mother. I feel a bit better already.

Avatar: I'm glad I could help. Both with your neck and with your worries...
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Siegbert A

Siegbert: Mother, have you got some free time?

Avatar: Absolutely, Siegbert. What do you need?

Siegbert: Well, I'd like to give you another shoulder massage.

Avatar: So soon? Feeling a bit rusty, are we?

Siegbert: N-no, of course not! I just wanted to repay you for the advice you
offered me the other day.

Avatar: So it did help?

Siegbert: Very much so. I've been able to apply that open-mindedness to
several situations. I've learned from villagers what it is to live
diligently. And from my comrades, I've learned what it's like to face strong
enemies... I've witnessed all different kinds of strength from the people
I've encountered. And I've become acutely aware of my own shortcomings. But
now, instead of grinding to a stop when I find a fault in myself... I want to
push forward and overcome the obstacle.

Avatar: That's very mature of you, Siegbert. I'm impressed.

Siegbert: I'm sure I'll still find things to be worried about... But that's
also a necessary waypoint on the path to growing stronger... For now, I think
I'll puff out my chest and brood a little, like Father.

Avatar: Whatever suits you best!
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C2. Forrest C

Forrest: Mother! You have wonderful timing!

Avatar: Why hello, Forrest. What's up?

Forrest: I wanted to give you something.

Avatar: Oh? You got me a present?

Forrest: I did. It's a very special dress!

Avatar: Wow! How lovely. The fabric is so smooth and comfortable.

Forrest: I'm glad you like it. And a little relieved. I was worried it
wouldn't appeal to you.

Avatar: Thank you so much, Forrest. Tell me, why did you decide to make me
this dress?

Forrest: H-how could you tell that I made it?

Avatar: This is clearly your handiwork. You're the only one around who can do
these tiny, detailed stitches.

Forrest: Well, thank you very much!

Avatar: I noticed that you used all my favorite colors too. I would wear this
every day if I could.

Forrest: Don't do that! Besides, where's the fun in wearing the same thing
all the time? How about I make you a bunch of new outfits instead?

Avatar: That would be great! Thanks, Forrest.
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Forrest B

Forrest: *sigh*

Avatar: Did something happen, Forrest? You look upset.

Forrest: How could you tell?

Avatar: A mother can always tell. And besides, it's written all over your
face.

Forrest: I see... Well, I went into town to pick up supplies today and ran
into the worst people. There was an elderly man who had gotten lost, and no
one would help him. A few townsfolk were mocking him! I was disheartened to
see people be so cruel.

Avatar: That's awful. I'm so sorry. What did you do?

Forrest: I helped him get home, of course! The poor dear was so confused. I
don't understand. It's one thing to stand by idly, but they were laughing at
him!

Avatar: Ah, Forrest...

Forrest: I know I shouldn't be surprised. People can be incredibly unkind.
Sometimes I wish I could shut myself up in my room...forever!

Avatar: But, Forrest, if you lock yourself away, then you will miss
opportunities to do good. I'm proud of you. Just think-if you'd stayed home,
no one would have rescued that old man!

Forrest: *gasp* You're right! I must find my courage again.

Avatar: Callous people will always find a reason to be mean. But that's not a
good reason to stop being true to yourself.

Forrest: Thanks, Mother. I won't change myself just to avoid their cruelty.

Avatar: Good. You shouldn't give in to them. If you're feeling sad, come find
me. I might not be able to do anything, but I'm always happy to listen.

Forrest: I couldn't ask for anything more. Thank you, Mother.
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Forrest A

Avatar: Heehee...

Forrest: Hello, Mother! You look happy today. Did something good happen?

Avatar: Something quite wonderful. I wore that dress you made me into town
this morning. Nearly every person I passed complimented the design!

Forrest: Wow, really? That's amazing.

Avatar: Heehee. I must admit, it felt good to hear your work getting praised.
I know they just loved the dress... But after so many comments, it kind of
felt like they were calling me beautiful too. Heehee. I feel like I'm walking
on clouds.

Forrest: What do you mean? Mother, you are beautiful! The dress simply drew
attention to your lovely face.

Avatar: You're almost as good with flattery as you are with a needle and
thread. However, it wasn't the dress that had me feeling so proud.

Forrest: It wasn't?

Avatar: A stranger asked me a question that would delight any other mother.
She wanted to know if I had raised the charming girl she'd seen the other
day. She saw you help that old man, and she was impressed by your kindness.

Forrest: Really?! ...I just realized something. I can't let the laughter of
cruel people stop me from being who I am. Long ago, I decided I wouldn't let
them change the way I dress... and I certainly won't let them stop me from
being compassionate toward others.

Avatar: That's good to hear!

Forrest: Thank you, Mother. I'll follow your advice from earlier and keep
being myself. I think I'll start by making you another dress to wear around
town. I'm sure you'll love it!

Avatar: How exciting. Thank you, Forrest!
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C2. Percy C

Percy: Mommmm! Is dinner ready yet?

Avatar: Welcome back, Percy. Yes, it's on the table.

Percy: Yay! All right, time to dig in!

Avatar: Hold it right there! Did you wash your hands?

Percy: Er, whoops! I guess not. I'll go do that real quick.

Avatar: Heehee. You don't have to rush. There's plenty of food.

Percy: But I gotta eat fast!

Avatar: Oh? Do you have somewhere to be?

Percy: No, I just gotta get back to training. "Eat fast, train fast"-that's
MY motto!

Avatar: That's funny, because I've never heard it before...

Percy: Er, I mean, it's a new motto, OK?

Avatar: Heehee. OK, OK, whatever you say, dear.

Percy: Anyway, I gotta train fast so I can get strong enough to protect you!

Avatar: Oh? That's very sweet of you, dear. But, either way, you need to take
your time when you eat, OK? Otherwise you'll get a tummyache. And if that
happens, you can't train, right?

Percy: Oh! Yeah, I guess you're right! OK, then I'll eat it all real slow and
careful like!

Avatar: Perfect. Now, bon appétit!
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Percy B

Percy: Hey, Mom! I'm back!

Avatar: Percy! Are you OK?! Your knee is bleeding!

Percy: Aw, no need to get all upset about it. I just scraped it a bit.

Avatar: That's terrible! We've got to clean this right away!

Percy: Aw, come on! I'm fine, really.

Avatar: You are NOT fine! What if it festers and we have to cut the whole leg
off? Now come here, and I'll wash and put some medicine on it.

Percy: Mom, I TOLD you, I'm OK! You're such a worrywart...

Avatar: Of course I am! I'm your mother after all. Hold still.

Percy: Ouch! Couldn't you be a little more gentle?

Avatar: Oh my. Is this little boo-boo bothering you so much? How are you
going to protect me one day if you can't handle this little ouchie?

Percy: Pffft! Whatever! I can handle it! It doesn't hurt at all! Put some
more on it!

Avatar: There we go. All better. Now how did this happen anyway?

Percy: I was running down that steep trail on the mountain, and I tripped.

Avatar: Isn't that next to a cliff?! And you got away with just this little
scratch? You could have died! I forbid you from ever doing something like
that again! Thank the gods you were born so lucky...

Percy: But...but...I have to train, Mom!

Avatar: I know you do, but you don't have to be foolish about it. You can
train hard and stay safe at the same time. Trust me. Now, promise me you'll
never do something like this again. Promise!

Percy: OK... I'm sorry, Mom. I promise.

Avatar: It's fine. So long as you understand. Now, let's dig in!

Percy: Woohoo! I'm starving!
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Percy A

Percy: Hey, Mom...

Avatar: Percy? What's the matter?

Percy: I guess it's just...I wonder if I'll ever be strong enough to protect
you.

Avatar: Why do you think that?

Percy: Because there are just so many people we've met who are stronger than
me. And there are probably people who are even stronger than them out there!
People and monsters and stuff on a level I can't even imagine... And when I
think about that, I...I don't know what to do.

Avatar: I see. Well, I don't think you have to worry about that. I think, if
you try hard enough, you can become stronger than anyone.

Percy: Really? You mean it?

Avatar: Yes, I do. One day, you'll become the strongest person in the whole
world. I can just tell. Call it mother's intuition.

Percy: But "one day" isn't good enough! What if a big evil enemy shows up
before then?

Avatar: Now that's something you really don't have to worry about. Until you
become strong enough, I'll be the one who protects YOU.

Percy: Mom...

Avatar: And then, when you're stronger than everyone else-then you can
protect me.

Percy: OK! Sounds good to me, Mom! I'm gonna bust my tail to get to that
point, then. I promise!

Avatar: Perfect. And always remember that I'll be here to help you at every
step.

Percy: Yahoo! Thank you so much, Mom!
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C2. Ophelia C

Ophelia: Mother, my situation is terribly dire.

Avatar: WHAT?! Tell me what happened, Ophelia.

Ophelia: A voracious beast stirs within me. It demands a hearty offering.

Avatar: Ahh! You're just hungry?

Ophelia: Yes! You know me so well.

Avatar: Well of course I do. I am a chosen one, after all.

Ophelia: Y-you are?! Somehow I always suspected. I must admit, I'm a little
jealous. I wish I were a chosen one too! Then we could fight side by side.

Avatar: Heehee. That would be wonderful.

Ophelia: I suppose first we should quiet this grumbling in my belly.

Avatar: Indeed. I'll prepare something tasty for you right away.

Ophelia: Let me help! What do you want me to do?

Avatar: Could you get the bowls for me?

Ophelia: Of course! I predict that this will be the most delicio- AHH!
(Dish breaks)
Ophelia: Mother! Oh no! My shattered-bowl fortune-telling reveals...

Avatar: Ophelia, if you break something, be up front about it and apologize.

Ophelia: You're right. I'm sorry.
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Ophelia B

Ophelia: ...

Avatar: Ophelia, is something on your mind?

Ophelia: Ah, Mother. Of course you could tell. Chosen ones see everything,
don't they?

Avatar: Talk to me. Who knows? I might be able to help.

Ophelia: I've been wondering something. Do you think I'll become a chosen
one?

Avatar: What? Why would you think otherwise?

Ophelia: Well, it's just that I'm not strong like you and Father.

Avatar: So that's what's been on your mind? It's OK. You can become a chosen
one too.

Ophelia: You don't know how I feel. You're so powerful already.

Avatar: Even I wasn't this strong in the beginning.

Ophelia: Huh?

Avatar: Strength came after I was a chosen one.

Ophelia: Really?

Avatar: It's true. Tell me, do you know who chose me, Ophelia?

Ophelia: Hmm, fate? Or the gods perhaps?

Avatar: No. Nothing like that. I was chosen by you.

Ophelia: By me? What do you mean?

Avatar: Having you gave me incredible strength. Because I wanted to protect
you, no matter what.

Ophelia: Oh, I had no idea.

Avatar: That's why I said it's OK. Eventually, you'll become a chosen one.
You're my daughter.

Ophelia: Thanks, Mother.
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Ophelia A

Ophelia: Hi, Mother!

Avatar: Morning, Ophelia. You're in an awfully good mood today.

Ophelia: Thanks to you, I am. You pulled me free when I had sunk into a
whirlpool of despair.

Avatar: Oh really? Well, I'm glad to hear that I helped.

Ophelia: Now that I have moved past that darkness, I need you to teach me
everything. Battlefield strategy, culinary techniques... whatever wisdom you
can spare.

Avatar: Oh my. May I ask, why the sudden interest?

Ophelia: Well, it's pretty simple. Someday, I may be chosen, like you, right?
If that happens, I need to make sure that I'm ready.

Avatar: Heehee, that's a good point.

Ophelia: More importantly, generations to come should benefit from your
experience. I need your help, Mother. I must become stronger. With your
guidance, I can develop the tenacity and skill to back up my words. Maybe
then I could inspire and help people.

Avatar: Hmm. Well if you feel that strongly about it, I'd be happy to teach
you what I know.

Ophelia: Thank you, Mother! Can we begin with some chores?

Avatar: Of course. Shall we start by washing the dishes?

Ophelia: All right. How about these plates here? AHH!
(Dish breaks)
Ophelia: Aw, Mother, I broke the plates. Again. I'm sorry.

Avatar: Oh my, Ophelia, you were quite up front with the apology this time.

Ophelia: A true chosen one doesn't try to hide from their mistakes, right?

Avatar: Heehee, that's true! How splendid, Ophelia.
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C2. Nina C

Nina: Mmm...that was really something. The way those men were chatting like
old friends... What could they have been talking about? The mind wanders...

Avatar: Ah, hello, Nina. I wasn't expecting you back so soon.

Nina: Gah! Mother?! What are you doing here? I thought you were training! You
didn't hear me talking about... stuff... Did you?

Avatar: "Stuff"? Whatever do you mean?

Nina: Nothing! Don't worry about it! Whew...

Avatar: Speaking of stuff...I meant to tell you that I straightened your room
today. No thanks necessary, dear. You're welcome.

Nina: Mother! That's my private space.

Avatar: You'll find the books that were under your bed stacked on top of your
desk. I wasn't sure where you'd want them, so I left them there for you.

Nina: Oh my gods, oh my gods, oh my gods... PLEASE tell me you didn't open
any of those books...

Avatar: Nina, it's a bad habit to mumble. Speak up, dear!

Nina: My diaries and journals, Mother! Did you read them or didn't you?

Avatar: I know better than to look into a girl's private things. What you
write in your journal is for you, not your mother. I respect that. Although,
really... To know your mother read them would be worse than whether she did
or not, hmm?

Nina: What's that supposed to mean? It sounds like you DID read them! Well?
Did you or didn't you?
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Nina B

Nina: *sigh* Why does it have to be so difficult...

Avatar: What do you mean, dear?

Nina: Oh... hi, Mother. I... I dunno.

Avatar: Nina... if you're having a problem, you can always discuss it with
me. I'm your mother.

Nina: Well, I suppose things can't get any worse... I... I have a hard time
talking to guys. But I think about them all the time! I feel like such a
freak. Like they know that I'm thinking about them... And I just clam up and
turn red. It's so awful!

Avatar: I think what you're going through is more common than you realize.
Many girls your age have a difficult time speaking to boys.

Nina: Ugh, you don't understand! When I finally manage to stammer few words
out... I start acting super mean and creepy for no reason! I need to change.
But I don't know how...

Avatar: Recognizing what you're doing wrong is a good start. It's not
everything, but as long as you're sincere in your desire to change... A
little bit of consideration will go a long way toward your dealings with
others.

Nina: You really think so?

Avatar: It won't happen overnight. But your goal is an achievable one, I
think.

Nina: Thanks, Mother. I actually feel a little bit better.
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Avatar: Admittedly, I'm a bit shocked to know you're shy around boys. I
wouldn't have guessed it by what I found in your journals...

Nina: Wait, so you DID read them? AGHHH! I'm going to DIEEEEEE!
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Nina A

Nina: Hey, Mother. Guess what? I talked to a guy today, and it wasn't weird
at all!

Avatar: That's wonderful, dear! What was the secret?

Nina: Well, it was pretty basic as far as talking goes. I just gave him
directions. But I didn't say anything weird or run away randomly!

Avatar: Even a little bit of progress is good news.

Nina: Right? I've been giggling about it all afternoon.

Avatar: I'm very proud of you, Nina. This could\nbe the start of big things
for you. Maybe you'll even outgrow your old hobbies...

Nina: I thought we agreed to never speak of...my hobbies...ever again!

Avatar: Pardon me, dear. They've just been on my mind lately... You certainly
had a wide range of stratagems for eavesdropping on boys.

Nina: How many of my diaries did you read, Mother?

Avatar: Jeez! Not all of them! Just enough to glean that would be interested
in perusing them.

Nina: WHAT?! Why would you do that? WHY?

Avatar: Why, you're a prodigy of spycraft, dear! And your diaries proved it.
If we train all our soldiers in the techniques you developed... Think of the
intelligence we could gain!

Nina: Great. Now everyone knows what a huge freak I am. Thanks, Mother.

Avatar: You're not a freak, dear. You're my special little girl, and I love
you. Come give your mother a great big hug!
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C2. Soleil C

Soleil: Hiya, Mom! What are you getting up to today? Sharpening some blades?

Avatar: Hello, Soleil. Yes, I need to make sure all the swords are nice and
sharp. They're much more effective on the battlefield that way.

Soleil: Wow, that's so amazing...

Avatar: Wh-what is it? Do I have some salad stuck in my teeth or something?

Soleil: Shh, be quiet. I need to take in this moment so I can remember it
forever. My perfect mother, standing with a blade glimmering brightly in the
sun... Her hair swaying gently in the breeze while she takes the stone to the
iron... Heehee! This is just too adorable!! What a cute scene!

Avatar: Don't be silly, Soleil. It's not very nice to tease me like that.

Soleil: I'm not teasing you. Seriously! You're always so humble about
everything. I never knew how much elegance and grace was required for
maintaining weapons. I can't handle it! Everything is so crazy adorable with
you! We have to run into town to grab some tea together. I need to know how
you became such a world-class cutie.

Avatar: I really don't have time for that. I have way too many chores left to
do. You'll have to excuse me, Soleil.
(Avatar leaves)

Soleil: Wait a minute! Don't go, Mom!
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Soleil B

Soleil: Strong hands running through pure, golden feed... With a quick flick
of the wrist, she scatters the food deftly on the ground... Sweet, fluffy
critters line up just to bask in her presence... Heehee...

Avatar: Soleil, can you quit talking please? I can't get any work done with
you distracting me all the time...

Soleil: I can't help it! What am I supposed to do? You're the one who decided
to do your chores in such an adorable way. If you don't want me to distract
you, then quit being so adorable all the time!

Avatar: I told you to cut it out! You're starting to make me really mad! Ugh!

Soleil: Aww, you're even cuter when you get really angry at me!

Avatar: *sigh* You sure do remind me of a certain someone... Can you please
let me by? I still have so much to do.

Soleil: Really? But you've been working all morning! Can't you take a break?
I got this wonderful blanket from the fair the other day. We should go have a
picnic! It would be such a cute, idyllic scene, don't you think?

Avatar: There's no time to take a break. I don't want to work all night.

Soleil: Geez, do you labor this hard every day?

Avatar: Of course. Everyone around here does. It's perfectly normal.

Soleil: I had no idea...

Avatar: Now, Soleil, you'll have to excuse me.

Soleil: Wait a minute. Can't I help? There must be some way to make myself
useful.

Avatar: You really want to help? Fine. Here, chop up these carrots. The
horses love to eat them.

Soleil: Leave it to me! Oh my gosh, has anyone ever looked cuter than us
right now? This is so much fun, heehee!

Avatar: *sigh* You never let up...
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Soleil A

Avatar: I'd better start sorting through this new batch of supplies...

Soleil: Moooom! There you are! Hi!

Avatar: Soleil, I'm very busy. I simply don't have any time for your games
today.

Soleil: I didn't come here to harp on how cute you look counting these sacks
of rice. I mean, it is delightful. Heehee... Sorry, I got distracted. I came
here to tell you something important. I've learned so much by watching you
work the last few days... I feel like I appreciate all your efforts more than
ever. I had no idea how much work it takes to get everything done around
here. It's very impressive.

Avatar: Oh, really? That's kind of you to say.

Soleil: You've inspired me to make a big decision. I'm going to be just like
you. After all, you're my mom! I can't sit here and let you do all the chores
by yourself.

Avatar: Thanks for the offer. But you don't need to worry about the chores.
I'm used to working like this.

Soleil: It's cute to watch you be so selfless. But I really want to pitch in!
Can't I do something? Please?

Avatar: Well, if you insist...

Soleil: That's so exciting! Thanks, Mom. I promise I'll work super hard. You
can count on me!

Avatar: But I don't want to hear any more of your compliments. It's
impossible to concentrate on my chores with you going on and on.

Soleil: Hahaha! You're so silly. That's impossible. We're a total dream team!
Watch out, world! These two cuties are gonna knock out some chores!

Avatar: *sigh* You're a very silly girl, Soleil...
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C2. Ignatius C

Ignatius: Hello, Mother. I was wondering if you could help me with
something...

Avatar: Of course, Ignatius. Simply name it.

Ignatius: You know...now that I'm here it seems a little silly. Forget about
it. I can take care of it.

Avatar: Hee hee...are the worms after the rain still troubling you? Or worse,
a spider?

Ignatius: It was a spider riding a worm. If it had just been a spider OR a
worm, I could have handled it-I swear!

Avatar: It takes bravery to ask for help, you know. I'm happy to handle it
for you.

Ignatius: Yes, but...please do NOT squish them. Just take them somewhere far,
far away. This will be the last time-I promise.

Avatar: Keep trying, and someday it really will be the last time. But until
then, you can always bring your troubles to me. I'm your mother.

Ignatius: I know. I really am working up the courage to handle my own bugs,
you know?

Avatar: It's the working that counts, I think. I'll go squash that bug and be
right back.

Ignatius: No, I said DON'T squish them! I don't want bug guts on my things!
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Ignatius B

Ignatius: Good day, Mother. Do you have a moment?

Avatar: Yes, there's nothing pressing going on right now. Why, is there a bee
in your bonnet? A fly in your ointment?

Ignatius: No! I told you, I'm going to deal with my own bugs from now on.
Why, just the other day a ladybug landed on my forearm... And, through
gritted teeth, I was able to gently brush it away.

Avatar: Oh. Then what's your trouble?

Ignatius: Well, it's about my tent. There's something wrong with it.

Avatar: The moths haven't gotten at it, have they? I'd hate for you to catch
a chill.

Ignatius: No, the fabric is intact. It's just... I believe my tent is
haunted. As I was drifting off to sleep, I was sure I could see a face
staring at me!

Avatar: Heehee...I hope it's not haunted by all those bugs I've squished.

Ignatius: MOTHER! That's not funny.

Avatar: You're right-that was a cheap shot. Think it's a malevolent specter?
Do you want help driving it out?

Ignatius: I mean, I don't believe in evil spirits. I know they don't exist,
but... What if they do?

Avatar: If they do, then you'll beat them back like you do any other
adversary. I've never known you to shy away from a fight. Only from a mite.

Ignatius: I'm sorry. You're right. I shouldn't be afraid. I wish I wasn't so
cowardly about these things.

Avatar: It's not cowardly at all. Everyone's afraid of something. What's
important is not letting it rule you.

Ignatius: Really? You mean that?

Avatar: Of course. It's all right to be afraid as long as you face those
fears head on. Which, from all that I've seen, you do.

Ignatius: Heh. Well, thank you, Mother.

Avatar: I haven't seen your tent in some time, now that I think about it. Do
you still sleep with the stuffed animals that I remember from your youth?

Ignatius: Yes, what of it?

Avatar: *shudder* I never understood why you were so fond of those. Some of
them had the most hideous faces.

Ignatius: Oh. OH! Never mind.
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Ignatius A

Ignatius: Hello, Mother. I have something for you.

Avatar: I recognize this. It's one of those charms you make for people,
right?

Ignatius: Yes. It's meant to bring you good luck.

Avatar: It's a very thoughtful gift. But is there something you're trying to
say with this?

Ignatius: It's just... I don't want you to die.

Avatar: Ignatius...

Ignatius: I know I shouldn't worry about it, but... I get scared every time
you fight. If something were to happen to you...

Avatar: Oh, Ignatius. There are so many good people working to protect me.

Ignatius: Yes, and I know they'd never let anything happen to you. But I
still worry. You're the only person who accepts me just the way I am. I...I
just can't stand the thought of losing you.

Avatar: Is that what's worrying you? Because all those people working to
protect me... They'd fight just as fiercely for you. Haven't you ever noticed
how everyone in this army comes to one another's aid? Whether it's in or out
of battle, we're here for each other. We're here for you.

Ignatius: You're right. Of course.

Avatar: So don't be frightened. Though you and I must part someday, someone
else will be there to carry you.

Ignatius: I know. I'll try to be stronger. I'm sorry if I worried you.

Avatar: Don't be. Worrying about you is one of my highest priorities.

Ignatius: All right, all right. Just...promise me you'll live a long, healthy
life, OK?

Avatar: I'll be with you for a long time still to come, my darling son.
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C2. Velouria C

Velouria: Mom? Where are you, Mom?! *sniff* *sniff* *SNIFF* Ooh, I think
she's this way...

Avatar: Looking for me, Velouria?

Velouria: Mom! There you are! I knew my nose wouldn't fail me in my time of
need.

Avatar: Your time of need? What's going on?

Velouria: Mom... May I have a hug? A big one? Right now?

Avatar: Haha, this was the big emergency? Oh, Velouria...what a spoiled girl
you are.

Velouria: *sniff* *sniff* Mom, you smell so sweet. Just like a flower!

Avatar: A flower, hmm? I like that.

Velouria: *SNIFF* *SNIFF* I'm getting sleepy just being in your arms, Mom...
*sniff* *sniff*

Avatar: Poor Velouria... Nighty night, dear.

Velouria: Mom... Don't ever go anywhere... I want to stay with
you...forever... *sniff* *sniff* Zzz...

Avatar: I'll stay right here, just for you.

Velouria: Mom... I love you...
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Velouria B

Avatar: Dinner's served, Velouria!

Velouria: ...

Avatar: What's wrong? You're usually much more excited for dinnertime...

Velouria: Mom, I've been thinking... You shouldn't be here.

Avatar: What? Where should I be?

Velouria: I want you to go somewhere far away from here. Somewhere safe. If
you stay here, something bad might happen!

Avatar: I...can't deny that. War is dangerous business.

Velouria: I know! That's why you have to go far away from this place!

Avatar: And leave everything behind? My family, my cause...all of it?

Velouria: I don't like the sound of it either, but it's the only way to keep
you safe. Missing you is a lot better than losing you forever.

Avatar: I can't, Velouria. I'm sorry, but I'm needed here. People are
depending on me and my power to win this war.

Velouria: I don't care about the others-only you! You're my mom... I need you
to be safe.

Avatar: I know you love me, Velouria, and I love you too. In fact, it's
because I love you that I can't run and hide.

Velouria: I don't understand...

Avatar: I want to make this world safe. For you, and for all our children.

Velouria: ...

Avatar: If I could do this without putting myself at risk, I would. But
there's no other way.

Velouria: Mom... May I hug you for a while?

Avatar: Of course, Velouria. Come here.

Velouria: You smell so nice, Mom... Don't...don't ever leave me... *sniff*

Avatar: I'll do my best, dear...
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Velouria A

Velouria: Mom... MOM?!

Avatar: What is it, Velouria?!

Velouria: I need to hug you some more.

Avatar: Oh! That's fine. Come give me a hug.

Velouria: You smell more like a flower every day, Mom.

Avatar: Thank you. You smell nice today, too.

Velouria: Mom...I'm sorry for saying such funny things the other day. I won't
ever tell you to go away again. I think I understand why you refused.

Avatar: You don't need to apologize. I understand why you were upset. You had
my best interests at heart...

Velouria: I decided I'm going to get stronger. Strong enough to protect you!
You're the most important mommy in the whole world, so I have to watch over
you.

Avatar: That's just how I feel about you, Velouria. The reason I fight, why I
push on day after day, is to keep you safe. That's how important you are to
me.

Velouria: Is it OK if I hug you a little longer?

Avatar: Of course you can, Velouria.

Velouria: Can I hug you tighter and tighter until we both explode from love?

Avatar: Haha...not so tight, please...

Velouria: My mom, the rose... I love you so much... I'll love you forever and
ever, Mom...

Avatar: And I you, Velouria...
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D. Parent Supports

Male Kana^

D1. Avatar C

Kana: Mama! Mama!

Avatar: Yes, Kana? What is it?

Kana: I picked some pretty yellow daisies for you, Mama!

Avatar: Wow! They're beautiful! Thank you!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Avatar: Yes, I love them! But you've been bringing me an awful lot of flowers
lately. What's got into you?

Kana: I just remembered that when I was real little, we'd go looking at
flowers together. You always smiled so much, and I love your smile, Mama! So
I decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers!

Avatar: Heehee. I didn't realize you were keeping such a close eye on me...
But I do have a small favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Avatar: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things, just like you
and me? It means that when you pick them, you're hurting them. And then they
can't eat or drink anymore, so they start to wither away...

Kana: Oh no! You mean I've been hurting the flowers?! It was an accident! I'm
so sorry, flowers! I never meant to...

Avatar: I'm sure they'll forgive you, now that you understand. But promise me
that you won't pick any more, OK?

Kana: OK! But...if I don't pick them, how can I show you all the neat flowers
I find?

Avatar: Easy! Just come tell me when you've found some, and we'll go together
to look.

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Avatar: Never for you, my little Kana-bean.

Kana: OK, then it's a deal!

Avatar: I'll do you one better-it's a promise!
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Kana: La lala leelo lu-lime! ? And now-guess what-it's Mama time!

Avatar: Well now, aren't we in a good mood?

Kana: Of course I'm in a good mood! I found the best flowers for us to go
look at! You're going to love them-I'm sure of it! Look! There they are,
Mama. Right over there!

Avatar: You mean those white ones over there? They're lovely. So strong and
elegant, yet so tranquil.

Kana: Mhm! I love them! They kind of reminded me of you, Mama.

Avatar: M-me? Like a flower? I don't think I'm quite as pretty as these,
Kana... But...it is very flattering. Teehee. Thank you.

Kana: Mhm! Flowers might be pretty, Mama, but I think your smile is even
prettier!

Avatar: Oh goodness. You're too much. But you know what? I think your smile
is even more beautiful than mine!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Avatar: Oh, that reminds me. I have something to show you. I think you'll
like it.

Kana: Oooh. Is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Avatar: It's-

Kana: Ah! Wait, no, never mind! I want it to be a surprise!

Avatar: Heh. All right. I'll keep it secret until we can sit down and look at
it together.

Kana: Woohoo! I can't wait!
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Avatar A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where's that thing you wanted to show me?

Avatar: Hello, Kana. I've got it right here for you.

Kana: This is such a big book! OH WOW! And look at all these flowers! Where
did you get them all?

Avatar: I got them from you, silly. These are the ones you've been bringing
me. I pressed them between the pages and allowed them to dry to preserve
them. I thought it would be the perfect way for me to keep all your little
gifts safe.

Kana: They're amazing! Like, really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how
many flowers I'd brought you... Oh, Mama. Thank you for taking such good care
of the flowers I got you.

Avatar: No, no, I should be thanking you. Your flowers have given me so much
peace in such trying times.

Kana: You're welcome! It was my pleasure!

Avatar: You know, we didn't pick those white flowers we saw the other day...
But we did make some wonderful memories together. I hope we have many more
just like them. How about you? Will you keep making beautiful memories with
me, Kana?

Kana: Of course I will! I love you so much! You're the best Mama that ever
Mama'd!

Avatar: I love you too. You are the most precious thing in my world, you know
that?

Kana: Teehee! Aww, you're making me blush!
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D1. Jakob C

Kana: Hey, Papa? There's something I wanted to ask you about...

Jakob: But of course. What do you require?

Kana: It's Mama. She's always treating me like a child.

Jakob: This is not unusual. You are her child, after all. And last I checked,
you still retained a number of your milk teeth.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be.
I want to help out with things. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go
play with my friends instead.

Jakob: I see. You wish for some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Right! I want to show her that she can rely on me. Can you think of any
things I could do for her?

Jakob: I can think of many things, but you lack the training required. The
art of the manservant is a sacred one, requiring years of dedication and
service! Without both, I would not be the icon of immaculate professionalism
you see now. Only through this training did I become capable of tending to
her every need. It also taught me how to make a killer cup of joe.

Kana: And doing all that makes her happy?

Jakob: Oh yes, I would say so. Or I would hope, at the very least.

Kana: Oh...

Jakob: Eh? What is it?

Kana: You always do that stuff for Mama, right? So that's her normal level of
happy. But I want to find ways to make Mama even happier than she normally
is!

Jakob: Happier than having the perfect attendant? I doubt such a method even
exists!

Kana: I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Jakob: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever gets thanked the most wins.

Jakob: A friendly competition between father and son, hm? Intriguing. Very
well, then! I accept!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Jakob: However, you should understand that I've known your mother since
childhood. And so, naturally, I know her better than anyone else.
Furthermore, I will do nothing by half measures. Not even for you... Do you
hear me, Kana?! Prepare yourself, for the day of judgment is upon you!

Kana: That's OK with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Jakob: Hmph. We shall see.
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Jakob B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Jakob: What? We are only halfway through the contest. Have you no sense of
suspense? *sigh* Very well. I suppose I can humor you. Let us see. I have a
running tally of the thanks I've received. Here, you may see it.

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all of these already?

Jakob: Yes. I've not yet done anything special, but it seems my normal duties
are appreciated. I did not realize until now just how many thanks she gives
me for my work. It is heartening, to say the least.

Kana: Hmph. Well, I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine
too! And the total is...um...

Jakob: I-impossible! It's a draw?! How can this be?!

Kana: It is? It is! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa! After all, I
don't have to work, so I can spend all day doing things for Mama!

Jakob: What a disgrace... Tell me, what manner of witchcraft have you
employed to match me?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around the camp! I spend each
morning making arrows for the fletchers. Then at lunch I chop the bear meat
for the cooks and hand out the food. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts
are all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have time!

Jakob: What?! That's all it took to make her happy? You didn't even make her
tea! Hm. But I suppose that IS a lot of work, in its own way... You really
have been growing up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Jakob: Oh, just a thought. It was not so long ago that you were still in your
swaddling clothes. And now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army. Perhaps I have been treating you as too much of a
child as well.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Jakob: Heh. I believe it. And I bet Avatar is very proud of you.

Kana: Mhm! And I'm gonna start working extra hard tomorrow, too! I won't let
this end in a draw, Papa!

Jakob: Hmph. Neither shall I. Let the best man win!
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Jakob A

Kana: *grumble*

Jakob: Hello, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Jakob: Something the matter? I'd expected you to still be exulting over your
little victory the other day. Or has besting your old man already lost its
novelty?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I can help out with stuff too? Am I messing
up? Is she just pretending I'm doing a good job?

Jakob: Oh, is that all? I would not worry, were I you. It has nothing to do
with the quality of your work. I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Jakob: Avatar, I think, knows full well you're capable of taking on
responsibilities. But it makes her worry. And it makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Jakob: She doesn't want you to miss out on your childhood. And she doesn't
want to lose her little boy. She's happy to see you're growing up, but she's
worried you won't need her anymore. Parents are funny like that.

Kana: But...I'm just trying to pull my own weight. I don't get why that would
be a bad thing...

Jakob: That's all right. I didn't truly understand it myself until I became a
parent. I do have a suggestion for you, however, if you will hear it.
Continue helping around camp for your mother, but don't work yourself so
hard. Take breaks to see your friends and play games and the like. And it
wouldn't hurt to spend some quality time with Mama now and then. Think you
can handle that?

Kana: But...

Jakob: Hm? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Jakob: No, Kana. It's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Jakob: Kana, we know that you're growing up to be a fine young man. But for
now...relax. Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here and there. Please.
For your mother's sake.

Kana: OK... Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Jakob: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it now.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Jakob: Wha-?! Why would I...?!

Kana: I want you to spoil me, too, not just Mama!

Jakob: M-me? I don't think I ca-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need to take a break sometimes too? I thought you
wanted me and Mama to be happy!

Jakob: W-well, when you put it like that... OK, fine. I'll stay in tonight as
well.

Kana: Yaaay!

Jakob: Heh. A night in with the family, hm? Perhaps I could get used to
this...
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D1. Kaze C

Kana: Hey, Papa? There's something I wanted to ask you about.

Kaze: Of course, Kana. What do you need?

Kana: It's Mama. She's always treating me like a child.

Kaze: Well, that's only natural. You're her son, after all. And you ARE still
quite young.

Kana: I know, I know! I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be.
I want to help out with things. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go
play with my friends instead.

Kaze: I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Right! I want to show her that she can rely on me. Can you think of any
special things that I could do for her?

Kaze: Hm. Well, I often give her ointments or scented oils I craft myself. It
turns out that a knowledge of medicinal herbs can take you quite far in such
things.

Kana: Oh...

Kaze: Hm? What's wrong?

Kana: I guess I was just hoping for things that I could do for her too... I
don't know how to make all that stuff like you, Papa.

Kaze: Ah. Yes. I see how that would present a problem for you.

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Kaze: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Kaze: A father-son competition, eh? Sounds interesting. Very well, then.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Kaze: But you should remember, I am the one who won your mother's heart.
Beating me will be no mean feat. I do not intend to go easy on you.

Kana: That's OK with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Kaze: Then let the games begin!
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Kaze B
Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Kaze: Well, I haven't done anything too special, but I've gotten quite a few
thanks. I've got a tally right here. Take a look!

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all of these already?

Kaze: Yes. It surprised even me, to tell you the truth. I guess I do more for
your mother than I'd thought.

Kana: Hmph. Well, I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine
too! And the total is...um...

Kaze: Hm... It seems we have the same score.

Kana: We do? We do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa! After all, I
don't have to work, so I can spend all day doing things for Mama!

Kaze: I didn't think about that. You're right. You probably will beat me at
that rate. By the way, what all have you been doing for her?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then at lunch I chop the bear meat for the
cooks and hand out the food. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are all
fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little things
whenever I have time!

Kaze: That's quite a lot of work. I'm impressed. You really have been growing
up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Kaze: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still in swaddling
clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important contributions to
the army.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Kaze: I believe it. And I bet your mother is very proud of you for all your
hard work.

Kana: I hope so! And I'm gonna work even harder for her tomorrow! I won't let
this end in a draw, Papa!

Kaze: And neither will I. May the best man win!

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Kaze A

Kana: *grumble*

Kaze: Hey, Kana?

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Kaze: What's the matter? I'd have expected you to still be exulting over your
little victory the other day. Or has besting your old man already lost its
novelty?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I can handle this stuff?

Kaze: Ah, I see. I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing good work, I
promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Kaze: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling these
things. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Kaze: She doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She's happy you're growing up,
but she's worried you won't need her anymore. It's a bit contradictory, I
know. Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So then what am I supposed to do?

Kaze: I'd say to keep helping out around camp, but don't work yourself quite
so hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know. And also try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and
then. Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Kaze: Hm? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Kaze: No, Kana. It's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother wants
you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Kaze: Kana, we know that you're growing and that you want more
responsibilities. And you're going to be a fine young man someday. Everyone
knows it. But for now...relax. Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here
and there.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Kaze: Good! You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it now.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Kaze: Me? No, I've got too much wor-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need a break sometimes too? I thought you wanted
me and Mama to be happy!

Kaze: ...Very well, then. I suppose I have no choice when you put it like
that.

Kana: Yaaay!

Kaze: A night in with the family, huh? You know, I think I could get used
this...
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D1. Silas C

Kana: Hey, Papa? There's something I wanted to ask you about, if it's OK...

Silas: Sure, Kana. What did you need?

Kana: Well, see, it's Mama. She's always treating me like a child.

Silas: Well, sure she is. You're her son. She'll always think of you as her
baby boy.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be.
I want to help out more. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play
with my friends instead.

Silas: I see. You want some responsibilities.

Kana: Right! I want to be someone she can rely on. Do you have any ideas for
things I could do for her?

Silas: Hm... In my case, I usually take her to see new places.

Kana: And that makes her happy?

Silas: Yeah, she loves it. Growing up, she was kept locked away in a fortress
by the King of Nohr. So she relishes every opportunity she gets to see new
things.

Kana: Oh...

Silas: Hm? Something wrong?

Kana: I guess I was looking more for special things that I could do for
her...

Silas: I see. Let me think...

Kana: I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Silas: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things.
Whoever gets thanked the most wins!

Silas: A little friendly competition between father and son, huh? Sounds fun.
Count me in.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Silas: But I should warn you: I AM the love of Avatar's life. Beating me will
be no mean feat. And I don't intend to go easy on you!

Kana: That's fine with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Silas: Sounds good to me. Let the games begin!
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Silas B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Silas: Well, I haven't done anything too special, but I think I've been
thanked quite a bit. Let's see. I've got a tally here somewhere...

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all of these already?

Silas: Yeah, I wasn't really expecting to get this many either. I guess I do
a lot more for your mother than I'd thought.

Kana: Hmph! Well I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine,
too. And the total is...um...

Silas: W-wait a minute! This is the same number I have!

Kana: It is? It is! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time! After all, I don't
have to work, so I can spend all day doing things for Mama!

Silas: That's, uh...that's actually a pretty good point. So you've been
spending all of every day helping out? What exactly do you do?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then at lunch I chop the vegetables for the
cooks and hand out the food. Oh! And at night, I make sure the mounts are all
fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little things
whenever I have the time!

Silas: That's a lot of work. And you've been doing this every day? You really
have grown up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Silas: Just a thought. Maybe I've been treating you like too much of a child
as well. Wasn't that long ago you were still a babe in swaddling clothes. And
now, suddenly, you're making real, important contributions to the army. It
took me off guard, is all.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Silas: I believe it. And I bet Avatar is very grateful for all the good work
you've been doing.

Kana: "Good work"... Hm. I just realized...Mama hasn't really been saying
"thank you" to me very much. She just tells me "good work" and smiles. It's
kind of a sad smile, come to think of it...

Silas: I wouldn't overthink it. I'm sure she very much appreciates everything
you've done.

Kana: OK, Papa. If you say so... But don't think this means I'm going to let
you win!

Silas: Heh. And same to you!
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Silas A

Kana: *grumble*

Silas: Hey, Kana. What is it?

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Silas: Hm? What's wrong? I'd have expected you to still be exulting over your
victory in our little contest.

Kana: Oh, no, I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, but she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I can help out with stuff too? Am I messing
up? Is she just pretending I'm doing a good job?

Silas: Oh, is that all? Haha. You don't have to worry, Kana. It's not you.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Silas: Avatar knows full well you're capable of taking on new
responsibilities. But it makes her worry. And it makes her lonely.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Silas: She doesn't want you to miss out on your childhood. And she doesn't
want to lose her little boy. She's happy to see you growing up, but she's
worried you won't need her anymore.

Kana: But...I'm just trying to pull my own weight. I don't get why that would
be a bad thing...

Silas: Heh. I'm not sure I can explain it, myself. But I have a suggestion
for you. Keep helping your mother like you have been, but don't work yourself
quite as hard. Take breaks to see your friends and play games. And it
wouldn't hurt to try and spend some quality time with her now and then. Think
you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Silas: Hm? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Silas: No, Kana. It's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to be a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Silas: We know that you're growing up and that you want to be relied upon.
You're going to be a great man someday. We both know it. But for now...relax.
Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here and there.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Silas: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent some quality
time with your mother tonight. Have a nice night in, just the two of you.
I'll go talk to her about it now.

Kana: Wait! Aren't you gonna stay with us?

Silas: Huh? No, I've got some plans with other people in ca-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need to take a break sometimes too? I thought you
wanted me and Mama to be happy!

Silas: ...OK, sure. When you put it like that, I can't really say no, can I?

Kana: Yaaay!

Silas: *sigh* I'll never be able to say no to that boy. A night in with the
family, huh? Maybe I could get used to this...
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D1. Ryoma C

Kana: Hey, Papa. Can I talk to you about something?

Ryoma: Sure, Kana. What is it?

Kana: It's Mama... I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Ryoma: Well, that's only natural. You're her son, after all. And you ARE
still quite young.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be.
I want to help out with things. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go
play with my friends instead.

Ryoma: Ah, I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Yeah! I want to show her she can rely on me. I wonder if there's
anything I could do for her...

Ryoma: Let me think... In my case, I try to help her with her training,
whenever we have the chance.

Kana: And that makes her happy?

Ryoma: Yeah, we both enjoy breaking a sweat together.

Kana: Oh...

Ryoma: Eh? You seem unsatisfied.

Kana: Yeah...I don't think I could really help Mama with her training very
much. And besides, that's a special Papa-Mama thing. I don't want to be a
copycat. Oh, I know! Let's make it a contest, Papa!

Ryoma: A contest? What kind of contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Ryoma: A little father-son competition, hm? Interesting. Very well, then. I
accept your challenge.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Ryoma: But remember: I am your mother's husband. I know her better than
anyone else. And I don't intend to go easy on you. Besting me will be no mean
feat.

Kana: That's fine by me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Ryoma: Heh. Then may the best man win!
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Ryoma B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Ryoma: Well, I haven't done anything too special yet, but she's thanked me
many times. Let's see... I've got a tally right here.

Kana: WOW! That's so many! And you got all these already?

Ryoma: I was as surprised as you are. I guess I do more for your mother than
I thought.

Kana: Hmph... Well, I'm still not going to lose! Here, see! I recorded all
mine too! And the total is...um...

Ryoma: Ghhk! You have the same number as me!

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa! I don't have to
work like you, so I've been spending all day doing things for her!

Ryoma: So that was your secret. And what kind of things have you been doing
for her?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp! I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and
hand out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are
all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have the time!

Ryoma: Wow. That's quite a lot of work for someone your age. I'm impressed.
You really have been growing up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Ryoma: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still in swaddling
clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important contributions to
the army. Maybe I've been treating you like too much of a child as well.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Ryoma: I believe it. And I bet your mother has been very proud of all your
hard work.

Kana: I hope so! And I'm gonna make her even prouder tomorrow!

Ryoma: Hrm...I may have to start taking this competition a bit more
seriously. You're turning out to be quite the worthy opponent.
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Ryoma A

Kana: *grumble*

Ryoma: Hello, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Ryoma: What's the matter? I expected you to still be exulting after your
little victory the other day. Or has besting your father already lost its
charm?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama again earlier, and she made me stop. She said I
should be spending more time playing around with my friends again. She still
thinks I'm just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to help out around
camp?

Ryoma: I see, so that's it. I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing good
work, I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Ryoma: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling these
things. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Ryoma: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She's very, very proud
that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's
worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's a little silly, but it's
true. Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Ryoma: I'd say to keep helping out around camp, but don't work yourself so
hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know. And try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and then.
Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Ryoma: What's wrong? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Ryoma: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Ryoma: Kana, we know that you're growing and that you want more
responsibilities. And we know that you're going to be a fine young man
someday. But for now...relax. Don't try to grow up so quickly.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you said.

Ryoma: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in
with your mother. I will go talk to her about it.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Ryoma: Me? No, I've got too much wor-

Kana: But, Papa! I thought you wanted me to enjoy my childhood. It wouldn't
be much of a childhood without a papa...

Ryoma: Wh-when you put it like that... All right, all right, fine. Now, go
tell your mother.

Kana: Yaaaay!

Ryoma: *sigh* A future king who can't even refuse a request from his own
son... But...I suppose a good king must always be at the service of his
subjects.
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D1. Takumi C

Kana: Hey, Papa. There's something I wanted to ask you about.

Takumi: What is it, Kana? Is something wrong?

Kana: It's Mama. I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Takumi: Well, it's only natural. You are her son, after all. And you ARE
still quite young.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean...I'm not as young as I used to be. I want
to help out and stuff. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play with
my friends instead.

Takumi: I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Right! I want to show her that she can rely on me. Can you think of any
special things I could do for her?

Takumi: Well, lately I've been trying to teach her how to use a bow. But I
imagine that's not of much help to you.

Kana: No... Hm. Oh! I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Takumi: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things.
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Takumi: A father-son competition, hm? All right. I accept your challenge!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Takumi: But remember, I'm Avatar's husband. I know her better than anyone
else. Besting me won't be easy-and I don't intend to pull any punches, all
right?

Kana: That's OK with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Takumi: Very well. May the best man win!
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Takumi B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Takumi: Well, I haven't done anything too special, but I've gotten quite a
few thanks already. I've got a tally right...here. Take a look!

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all of these already?

Takumi: Heh. I was as surprised as you are. I guess I do more for your mother
than I'd thought.

Kana: Hmph. Well I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine
too! And the total is...um...

Takumi: W-wait a minute! You've got the same number as me!

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa! I don't have to
work like you, so I can spend all day doing things for Mama!

Takumi: Well mold my onions, aren't you clever? And what exactly have you
been doing?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then at lunch I slice the bear meat and hand
out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are all fed
and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little things
whenever I have time!

Takumi: That's...a lot of work. I'm impressed. You really have been growing
up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Takumi: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still in your
swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army. Perhaps I've been treating you like too much of a
child as well.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Takumi: I believe it. And I bet your mother is very proud of you for all your
hard work.

Kana: I hope so. And I'm gonna work even harder for her tomorrow! I won't let
this end in a draw, Papa!

Takumi: Heh. And you'd best not expect anything less from me!
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Takumi A

Kana: *grumble*

Takumi: Hello, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Takumi: Eh? What's the matter? I'd have expected you to still be exulting
over your little victory the other day. Or has besting your old man already
lost its charm?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to help out too?

Takumi: I see. Well, I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing good work,
I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Takumi: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of doing these
things. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Takumi: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She's very, very proud
that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's
worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's a bit of a contradiction, I
know. Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Takumi: I'd say to keep doing things around camp, but don't work yourself too
hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know. And also try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and
then. Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Takumi: Hm? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just... I feel like that stuff is for babies.

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wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Takumi: Kana, we know that you're growing and that you want more
responsibilities. And you're going to be a fine young man someday. Everyone
knows it. But for now...relax. Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here
and there.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Takumi: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it now.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Takumi: Me? No, I've got too much wor-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need a break sometimes too? And don't you want me
and Mama to be happy?

Takumi: Agh...well, when you put it like that... What am I going to do with
you? All right, all right, fine. We'll all spend the night in together.

Kana: Yaaay!

Takumi: Sometimes I'm not sure if I'm the boss or he is... Heh. A quiet night
in with the family, eh? You know, I think I could get used to this...
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D1. Subaki C

Kana: Hey, Papa. Can I talk to you about something?

Subaki: Hey, Kana. What's eating you?

Kana: It's Mama. I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Subaki: Well, that's only natural, right? You are her son, after all. And
last I checked, you were still pretty young.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as young as I used to be. I want to
help out and stuff. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play with my
friends instead.

Subaki: I see. You want some responsibilities of your own, huh?

Kana: Yeah! I want to show her that she can count on me. Can you think of any
special things I could do for her?

Subaki: Well, usually I try to figure out what the perfect gift for her would
be. The research period can take a few months, but it's always worth it in
the end. Then the cycle begins all over again, and I'm back hunting for the
next perfect gift.

Kana: Oh...

Subaki: Hm? You don't seem satisfied with my answer.

Kana: Well, if you're always getting her the perfect gift, how can I get one
for her? Maybe there's another way to make her happy...

Subaki: Another way...?

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Subaki: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things.
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Subaki: A little friendly father-son competition, hm? Very well. I accept
your challenge!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Subaki: But remember, I'm Avatar's husband. I know her better than anyone
else! And don't think I'm gonna go easy on you!

Kana: That's OK with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Subaki: Heh. You're on! May the best man win!
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Subaki B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Subaki: Well, I haven't done anything too special yet, but I've gotten a lot
of thanks already. I've got a tally riiiight...here! Take a look.

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! And you got all of these already?

Subaki: Yeah, I was surprised too. I guess I do more for your mother than I'd
thought. Guess I'm a pretty good husband after all, huh? Heh.

Kana: Hmph. Well, I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine
too! And the total is...um...

Subaki: H-how did you- You've got the same number as me!

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa!

Subaki: Grrr. And what, exactly, have you been doing to earn all of this
maternal gratitude?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and
hand out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are
all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have the time!

Subaki: That's...a lot of work. I'm impressed. You really have been growing
up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Subaki: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still in your
swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army. Perhaps I've been treating you like too much of a
child as well.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Subaki: I believe it. And I bet your mother is very proud of you for all your
hard work.

Kana: I hope so. And I'm gonna work even harder for her tomorrow! I won't let
this end in a draw, Papa!

Subaki: Heh. I guess I can't afford to be careless... This might be harder
than I'd thought.
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Subaki A

Kana: *grumble*

Subaki: Hey, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Subaki: Hm? What's the matter? I thought you'd still be exulting over your
little victory the other day. Or has besting your old man lost its charm
already?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to help out around camp?

Subaki: Ah, so that's it. I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing good
work, I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Subaki: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling the
work. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Subaki: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She is very, very proud
that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's
worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's a little contradictory, but
it's true. Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Subaki: I'd say to keep doing things around camp, but don't work yourself too
hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know. And also try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and
then. Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Subaki: Hm? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just... I feel that stuff is for babies.

Subaki: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Subaki: Kana, we know that you're growing and that you want more
responsibilities. And you're going to be a fine young man someday. Everyone
knows it. But for now...relax. Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here
and there.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Subaki: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it now.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Subaki: Me? No, I've got to-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need a break sometimes too? And don't you want
Mama and me to be happy?

Subaki: W-well, when you put it that way... All right, all right. I'll stay
in with you two.

Kana: Yaaay!

Subaki: Heh. A night in with the family, huh? Maybe I could get used to this
after all...
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D1. Saizo C

Kana: Hey, Papa? There's something I wanted to ask you about, if that's OK...

Saizo: Hm? What is it?

Kana: Well, see, it's Mama. She's always treating me like a child.

Saizo: Of course she is. You are her son. It is only natural.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be.
I want to help out more. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play
with my friends instead.

Saizo: I see. You want some responsibilities.

Kana: Right! I want to be someone she can rely on. Do you have any ideas for
things I could do for her?

Saizo: Hm... Well, she does seem quite pleased with the magical whistle I
gave her. When it is blown, it emits a sound that only I can hear. It was
developed as a bodyguarding tool for the royal family, but never used. I
thought it fitting to give her when we were wed.

Kana: And...that whistle makes her happy?

Saizo: Yes. When she blows on it, I appear by her side immediately. She has
said it has been very useful when she required assistance on the battlefield.
..Or when she had something heavy to be carried. ...Or when she wanted sugar
for her tea. The point is she enjoys the gift.

Kana: Oh...

Saizo: Is something wrong?

Kana: I guess I was just looking for things that I could also do to make her
happy...

Saizo: I see. Hm.

Kana: I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Saizo: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things.
Whoever gets thanked the most wins!

Saizo: A competition between father and son, eh? Very well. I accept your
challenge.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Saizo: But let me warn you. I AM Avatar's husband. I know her better than
anyone. And I do not intend to lose.

Kana: That's fine with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Saizo: Hmph. Then let the games begin.
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Saizo B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Saizo: I have not yet performed any special tasks, but I believe I am doing
well. Let me see. I have a tally here...

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all of these already?

Saizo: Yes. It was more than I expected as well. But I suppose it is not so
surprising, as I only rarely leave your mother's side.

Kana: Well, I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine, too.
And the total is...um...

Saizo: Wh-what?! You have just as many as I do!

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time! After all, I don't
have to work, so I can spend all day doing things for Mama!

Saizo: Hmph... Impudent little brat. And what exactly is it that you've been
spending all day doing?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then at lunch I chop the vegetables for the
cooks and hand out the food. Oh! And at night, I make sure the mounts are all
fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little things
whenever I have time!

Saizo: That's a lot of work. And you've been doing this every day? You really
have grown up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Saizo: Just a thought... Perhaps I've been treating you like too much of a
child as well. It wasn't that long ago that you were just a little crying
pink lump. And now, suddenly, you're making real, important contributions to
the army.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Saizo: I believe it. And I bet Avatar is very grateful for all the good work
you've been doing.

Kana: "Good work"... Hm. I just realized...Mama hasn't really been saying
"thank you" to me very much. She just tells me "good work" and smiles. It's
kind of a sad smile, come to think of it...

Saizo: I wouldn't overthink it. I'm sure she very much appreciates your work.

Kana: OK, Papa. If you say so... But don't think this means I'm going to let
you win!

Saizo: Heh. And I still do not intend to let you win either!
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Saizo A

Kana: *grumble*

Saizo: Kana. What is it?

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Saizo: Why are you sulking? I would have expected you to be exulting over
your little victory the other day. Have you tired of besting your old man
already?

Kana: Oh, no, Papa. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, but she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I can help out with stuff too? Am I messing
up? Is she just pretending I'm doing a good job?

Saizo: Oh, is that it? Relax. I'm sure it isn't anything you've done.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Saizo: I think Avatar knows full well you're capable of taking
responsibilities. But it makes her worry. And it makes her feel lonely.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Saizo: She doesn't want you to miss out on your childhood. And she doesn't
want to lose her little boy. She's happy to see you growing up, but she's
worried you won't need her anymore.

Kana: But...I'm just trying to pull my own weight. I don't get why that would
be a bad thing.

Saizo: And I'm not sure I can quite tell you why. But I do have a suggestion
for you. Keep helping your mother like you have been, but don't work yourself
quite as hard. Take breaks to see your friends and play games. And it
wouldn't hurt to try and spend some quality time with her now and then. Think
you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Saizo: Hm? Is the idea of spending time with your mother so terrible?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Saizo: No, Kana. It's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to be a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Saizo: We know that you're growing up and that you want to be relied upon.
You're going to be a great man someday. We all know it. But for now...relax.
Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit.

Kana: OK... Thanks, Papa! I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Saizo: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent some quality
time with your mother tonight. Have a nice night in, just the two of you.

Kana: W-wait! Aren't you gonna stay with us?

Saizo: What? No, I've got to wor-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need to take a break sometimes too? I thought you
wanted me and Mama to be happy!

Saizo: ... F-fine. Go tell your mother.

Kana: Yaaay!

Saizo: A night in with the family, eh? I must be getting old. But...it's not
the worst feeling in the world. Heh.
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D1. Azama C

Kana: Hey, Papa... I wanna ask you something, if you're free.

Azama: Ah, hi there, Kana. What's the matter?

Kana: Well, it's about Mama... It seems like she's always treating me like
I'm a child.

Azama: What's so strange about that? You are a child, after all. Don't try
and tell me you're actually older and now you want a bigger allowance... I
was there when you were born, and I've kept careful track of your age.

Kana: No, of course not! I just mean I'm not as much of a child now, and I
want to help out more. But whenever I ask to help, Mama just tells me to go
play with my friends instead...

Azama: Ah, I see. You want to be able to provide more for her and be relied
on.

Kana: Right! I want to do things for her! Do you have any ideas for things I
could do to make her happy?

Azama: Hmmm... Usually, I'll collect some rare wildflowers in the forest or
prepare a nice meal. She always tells me how much she appreciates the thought
and effort.

Kana: Hm...

Azama: What's wrong, Kana? You still seem unsatisfied...

Kana: I was just hoping for a ton of ideas for how to make her really happy.
Oh, I know! Let's make it a contest, Papa!

Azama: What do you mean?

Kana: We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama the happiest!
Between the two of us, we can think up all kinds of ideas for making her
happy. When Mama thanks us for something, that counts. Whoever is thanked the
most wins!

Azama: Interesting. A friendly competition between father and son? Sounds
like fun. Very well, Kana, I accept your challenge. Remember, though: you are
facing the man who won your mother's heart. You are truly dreaming big if you
think you can do better than me. It might be a little childish, but I will
not pull my punches in this competition.

Kana: That's fine, Papa. I want to win for real, so you'd better try hard!

Azama: Heheheh. All right. May the best man win.
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Azama B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I'm doing really well in our contest. What about you? How
many times has Mama thanked you for something?

Azama: Oh, she's said it a lot. I've been showering her with flowers and
treats. Here, I made a tally of all the times she's thanked me.

Kana: Oh wow! That's a lot of notches! You're really doing this many nice
things for Mama?

Azama: Of course! Why would I lie about helping out your mother? Don't feel
intimidated, though-I'm sure you've helped her a respectable amount.

Kana: Hmph... Well, I'm not going to feel defeated! I kept track of all my
nice deeds, too. Here they are!

Azama: What's this...? You've got the exact same number as I do?
You're...surprisingly good at this.

Kana: You bet I am, Papa! And I'm gonna beat you, too! I don't have a job to
go to, so I can commit all my time to being helpful. I'll stay by Mama's side
all day if I have to! She's going to be so happy.

Azama: That does seem like an advantage... Just out of curiosity...how are
you helping her?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp! I spend each morning
making arrows with the fletchers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and
hand out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are
all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have the time!

Azama: Pfft, is that really all it takes to make your mother so happy?

Kana: Yep! She's thanked me a lot for doing all those things!

Azama: Heheheh... Well, good job. Listening to you now, you're sounding so
grown up and responsible. I never thought I'd see the day where you were
tripping over yourself to do dishes. It makes me realize that maybe I was
treating you like a child, too...

Kana: Hehehehe! I've been working really hard! I think I can do anything!

Azama: Can you, now? That's good. I'm sure Avatar was pleased with how good a
job you were doing, too.

Kana: Hmm. I just realized something. Whenever I finished up a chore, Mama
would never thank me. She mostly kept telling me I was doing a good job.

Azama: Oh, I see. And you were counting those, weren't you? That explains
your score!

Kana: This just means I'll need to help her even more tomorrow! I won't lose,
Papa!

Azama: Hmph. This might still be closer than I expected...
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Azama A

Kana: *grumble*

Azama: Hey there, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Azama: Hey now, what's with the long face? Are you done enjoying your victory
in our contest the other day?

Kana: I'm still happy about that, but... I was helping Mama again, and she
told me that I shouldn't work so hard. She said I should spend some of my
free time playing games with friends. She's still treating me like I'm a
child! Wasn't I helpful?

Azama: Oh, that's what is bothering you? There's no reason to be sad, little
man! I know your mother appreciates your help!

Kana: But...but she said that I should behave more like a carefree child...

Azama: Of course you should. You're still a child, after all! Also, obviously
Avatar is happy that you're growing up, but she's also sad.

Kana: Why would she be sad?

Azama: It may be troublesome to raise children sometimes, but... It's also
sad when you realize that they are growing up and won't need you.

Kana: I don't really understand, Papa...

Azama: To be honest, neither do I. But that doesn't mean it isn't true. I
have an idea for you, though. Keep helping your mother, but sometimes try to
avoid having to do a lot of work. It'll make her happy to see that you're
still her child.

Kana: B-but...

Azama: Something wrong? Most kids-and parents-love to avoid work when they
can.

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I don't want to feel like I'm a really
lazy person.

Azama: Hahaha, that's all you're worried about? Your mom and I will love you
no matter how lazy you appear to be.

Kana: Papa...

Azama: We know you're growing up and that you want to be reliable. But for
now, enjoy being the kid you are!

Kana: OK... Thanks, Papa! I'll think about everything you've said!

Azama: Good! Now then, I'm going to go ask Avatar if she wants to relax with
you tonight.

Kana: Wait! Aren't you gonna relax with us, too?

Azama: Me? Oh, no no no. I've got some plans with other people in the camp...

Kana: But I want to relax and do nothing with both of you! Can't we all relax
together?

Azama: Hrmph... Oh, Kana. I guess I have no choice...

Kana: Yaaay!

Azama: Staying in as a family, hm? Never thought this would be a thing for
me. I suppose Kana isn't the only one who is starting to change.
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D1. Hayato C

Kana: Hey, Papa? Can I talk to you about something?

Hayato: Hey, Kana. What's eating you?

Kana: It's Mama. I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Hayato: Well, it's only natural, right? You ARE her son, after all.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as young as I used to be. I want to
help out and stuff. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play with my
friends instead.

Hayato: I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Right! I want to show her that she can rely on me. Can you think of any
special things I could do for her?

Hayato: Well, usually I make her special amulets to wear!

Kana: Oh...

Hayato: Huh? What's wrong?

Kana: Well...I can't really make amulets like you, Papa. Even if I could,
they wouldn't be as special as yours.

Hayato: Aw, don't say that, Kana! I'm sure we can think of something you
could do for her...

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Hayato: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things.
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Hayato: A little friendly father-son competition, hm? All right. I accept
your challenge!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Hayato: But remember, I'm Avatar's husband. I know her better than anyone
else! And don't think I'm gonna go easy on you!

Kana: That's OK with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Hayato: Then let the best man win! Haha.
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Hayato B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Hayato: Well, I haven't done anything too special yet, but I've gotten a lot
of thanks already. I've got a tally riiight...here. Take a look!

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! And you got all of these already?

Hayato: Yeah, I was surprised too. I guess I do more for your mother than I'd
thought.

Kana: Hmph. Well, I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine
too! And the total is...um...

Hayato: H-how?! You've got the same number as me!

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa!

Hayato: Haha. And what all have you been doing?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and
hand out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are
all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have the time!

Hayato: Heh, good for you. You're really growing up, aren't you?

Kana: Huh?

Hayato: Oh, just thinking... It wasn't that long ago you were still in your
swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real contributions to
the army. Maybe I've been treating you like too much of a child too.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Hayato: I believe it. And I bet your mother is super proud of you for all
your hard work.

Kana: I hope so. And I'm gonna work even harder for her tomorrow! I won't let
this end in a draw, Papa!

Hayato: And neither will I!
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Hayato A

Kana: *grumble*

Hayato: Hey, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Hayato: Huh? What's the matter? I thought you'd still be happy after your
victory the other day. Or has beating me already lost its charm?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to help out around camp too?

Hayato: I see. Well, I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing good work,
I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Hayato: I think your mother knows that you're capable of handling the work.
But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Hayato: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She is very, very proud
that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's
worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's sort of contradictory, but
it's true. Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Hayato: You should keep doing things around camp, but don't work yourself so
hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know. And also try to spend some more time with your mother every now and
then. Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Hayato: What? You don't want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just... I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Hayato: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Hayato: Kana, we know that you're growing up and that you want more
responsibilities. But for now, you should just relax. Be a kid. Enjoy
yourself here and there, OK?

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Hayato: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it now.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Hayato: Me? No, I've got to-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need a break sometimes too? And don't you want me
and Mama to be happy?

Hayato: W-well, when you put it that way... All right, all right. I'll stay
in with you two.

Kana: Yaaay!

Hayato: Heh. A night in with the family, huh? Maybe I could get used to
this...
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D1. Hinata C

Kana: Hey, Papa. Can I talk to you about something?

Hinata: Sure, Kana. What's up?

Kana: It's Mama. I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Hinata: Eh, that's only natural, right? You're her boy. And you ARE still
pretty young.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as young as I used to be. I want to
help out with things. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play with
my friends instead.

Hinata: Ah, I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Right! I want to do something for her. Can you think of any special
things I could do for her?

Hinata: Eh? I dunno. I guess whenever I train, I always try to do it with
her. I'm not really the romantic type, I guess... haha.

Kana: Oh...

Hinata: Er... Sorry I couldn't be of more help...

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Hinata: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Hinata: A little father-son competition, huh? Count me in!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Hinata: But remember, I'm Avatar's husband. I know her better than anyone.
Beating me isn't gonna be easy! And I won't be pulling any punches!

Kana: That's fine by me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Hinata: All right, then. Let's do our best!
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Hinata B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making so much progress on our contest! How about
you?

Hinata: Well, I haven't done anything special yet, but I've been thanked a
whole bunch. Let's see... I've got the tally right here. Take a look.

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all these already?

Hinata: Yeah, I'm as surprised as you. I guess I do more for your mother than
I thought. Heh. Maybe I'm a pretty good husband after all!

Kana: Hmph... Well, I'm still not going to lose! Here, see! I recorded all
mine too! And the total is...um...

Hinata: H-hey! That's the same number I got! How did you do this?

Kana: It is? It is! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa! I don't have
to work like you, so I can spend all day helping her!

Hinata: So that's your secret... What exactly have you been doing, anyway?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and
hand out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are
all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have the time!

Hinata: That's quite a lot of work. I'm impressed. ...You really have been
growing up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Hinata: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still in your
swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army. Maybe I've been treating you like too much of a
child as well.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Hinata: I believe it. And I bet your mother is very proud of you.

Kana: I hope so. And I'm gonna work even harder for her tomorrow!

Hinata: Gah. Looks like this might be harder than I'd thought...
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Hinata A

Kana: *grumble*

Hinata: Hey, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Hinata: What's wrong? I'd expected you to still be exulting over your little
victory the other day. Or has beating your old man lost its novelty already?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to help out around camp?

Hinata: Ah, so that's it. I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing good
work, I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Hinata: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling the
work. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Hinata: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She is very, very proud
that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's
worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's a little contradictory, but
it's true. Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Hinata: I'd say to keep doing things around camp, but don't work yourself so
hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know. And try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and then.
Do you think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Hinata: What? You don't want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just... I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Hinata: No, Kana. It's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Hinata: Kana, we know that you're growing and that you want more
responsibilities. And we know that you're going to grow up to be a fine young
man someday. But for now...relax. Don't try to grow up too quickly.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Hinata: Good. You know... I think it would be nice if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Hinata: Wh-what?! No no no no no, I've got other thing-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you want Mama and me to be happy? I thought you wanted
me to enjoy my childhood... It's not much of a childhood without a papa...

Hinata: Well, when you put it like that... OK, OK. I'll let your mother know.

Kana: Yaaay!

Hinata: *sigh* Sometimes I'm not sure which one of us gives the orders around
here. ...A night in with the family, eh? You know, it doesn't sound all that
bad. In fact, I think I kind of like it.
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D1. Kaden C

Kana: Hey, Papa. Can I talk to you about something?

Kaden: Sure, Kana. What's up?

Kana: It's Mama. I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Kaden: Well, that's only natural, right? You're her son. And you ARE still
pretty young.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as young as I used to be. I want to
help out with stuff too. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play
with my friends instead.

Kaden: Ah, I see. You want some responsibilities of your own, huh?

Kana: Yeah! I want to show her that she can count on me. Can you think of any
special things I could do for her?

Kaden: Let's see... I usually bring her pretty things I find or buy, like
that kaleidoscope. Those seem to make her pretty happy!

Kana: Oh...

Kaden: Er...you don't exactly seem satisfied with that answer...

Kana: Well, those are special Papa gifts, right? I can't just copy you...
Besides, I want to give her a gift that shows how responsible I can be too.
Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Kaden: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things.
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Kaden: A little father-son competition, huh? Sounds like it could be fun. I'm
in!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Kaden: But remember, I'm Avatar's husband. I know her better than anyone
else! And I'm not going to go easy on you, all right?

Kana: That's OK with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Kaden: Heh. Then let the best man win!
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Kaden B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Kaden: Well, I haven't done anything too special, but I've gotten quite a few
thanks already. Let's see, now... I've got a tally here somewhere. Ah! Here
it is.

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! And you got all of these already?

Kaden: Yeah, I was surprised too. I guess I do more for your mother than I'd
thought. Maybe I'm a pretty good husband after all!

Kana: Hmph... Well, I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine
too! And the total is...um...

Kaden: W-WAIT! What is this?! You got the same number as me!

Kana: I did? I did! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa!

Kaden: How did you even earn all of these?!

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and
hand out the food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts
are all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have the time!

Kaden: Wow. That's a lot of work. I'm impressed! You really have been growing
up, though, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Kaden: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still in your
swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army. Maybe I've been treating you like too much of a
child too.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Kaden: I believe it. And I bet your mother is very proud of you for all your
hard work.

Kana: I hope so. And I'm gonna work even harder for her tomorrow! I won't let
this end in a draw, Papa!

Kaden: Heh. Guess I can't afford to get careless.
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Kaden A

Kana: *grumble*

Kaden: Hey, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Kaden: Something wrong? I'd have thought you'd be in a better mood after
winning our contest the other day. Or has beating your old man already lost
its charm?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to help out around camp?

Kaden: Ah, so that's it. I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing good
work, I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Kaden: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling the
work. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Kaden: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She is very, very proud
that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's
worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's a little contradictory, but
it's true. Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Kaden: I'd say to keep doing things around camp, but don't work yourself so
hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know. And try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and then.
Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Kaden: What? You don't want to spend time with your mama?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Kaden: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do. So live
a little! It's OK to treat yourself, you know.

Kana: Papa...

Kaden: Kana, we know that you're growing and that you want more
responsibilities. And we know that you're gonna be a fine young man someday.
But for now, relax. Enjoy yourself! Don't try to grow up too quickly.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Kaden: Good! You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it now.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Kaden: Huh? Me? No, I've got to-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need a break sometimes too? And don't you want
Mama and me to be happy?

Kaden: Well, when you put it that way... All right, all right. I'll stay in
with you two.

Kana: Yaaay!

Kaden: Heh. A night in with the family, huh? I gotta admit, I think I could
get used to this.
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D1. Xander C

Kana: Hey, Papa. Can I talk to you about something?

Xander: Of course, Kana. What is it?

Kana: It's Mama... I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Xander: That's only natural. You are her son, after all. And you are still
quite young.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be.
I want to help out with things. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go
play with my friends instead.

Xander: I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Yeah! I want to show her she can rely on me. I wonder if there's
something I could do for her...

Xander: Hmm. Let's see... Well, I try to spar with her as often as our duties
permit.

Kana: And that makes her happy?

Xander: Yes. She's always happy to cross swords.

Kana: Oh.

Xander: Hm? What's wrong?

Kana: I don't know. I guess I don't feel like my sparring with Mama would
help her very much...

Xander: Ah, I see.

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Xander: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Xander: Oh? You wish to challenge me? Very well, then. I accept.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Xander: But remember: I am your mother's husband. I know her better than
anyone else. And I do not intend to go easy on you. Besting me will be no
easy feat.

Kana: That's fine by me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Xander: Heh. Then may the best man win!
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Xander B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making so much progress in our contest! How about
you?

Xander: Well, I haven't done anything too special yet, but she has thanked me
many times. Let's see-I've got my tally right here.

Kana: WOW! That's so many!

Xander: Yes. I am as surprised as you are. I suppose I do more for your
mother than I thought. It's a nice feeling. Perhaps I'm a passable husband
after all.

Kana: Hmph... Well, I'm still not going to lose! Here, see! I've been
tallying mine too! And the total is...um...

Xander: That would be...the same number as I.

Kana: It is? It is! Haha! I'm gonna beat you after all, Papa! I don't have to
work like you, so I've been spending all day doing things for her!

Xander: So that's your secret. And what, precisely, have you done?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp! I spend each morning
making arrows for the archers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and hand
out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are all fed
and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little things
whenever I have the time!

Xander: That's an enormous amount of work for someone your age. I'm
impressed. You really have been growing up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Xander: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still in your
swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army. Maybe I've been treating you like too much of a
child as well.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Xander: I believe it. And I bet your mother is very proud of you.

Kana: I hope so! And I'm gonna make her even prouder tomorrow!

Xander: You're turning out to be a worthy adversary, little Kana. I cannot
afford to be careless, or you may just secure the win.
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Xander A

Kana: *grumble*

Xander: Hello, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Xander: What's the matter? I expected you to still be exulting after your
little victory the other day. Or has besting your old man in a contest
already lost its charm?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends again. She still thinks
I'm just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to handle helping out
around camp?

Xander: So that's it. I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing good work,
I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Xander: I think your mother knows full well that you're capable of handling
these things. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Xander: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She is very, very proud
that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's
worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's a little silly, but it's
true. Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Xander: I'd say to keep helping out around camp, but don't work yourself so
hard. Take frequent breaks to see your friends, play games, and go on
adventures. And try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and
then. Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Xander: What? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just... I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Xander: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for as long as you can. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Xander: Kana, we know that you're growing and that you want more
responsibilities. And we know that you're going to be a fine young man
someday. But for now...relax. Don't try to grow up so quickly. After all, you
have the rest of your life to be a responsible adult.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you said.

Xander: I trust you will. You know... I think it would be good if you spent
the night in with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Xander: What? Me? No, I have to train and-

Kana: But, Papa! I thought you wanted me to enjoy my childhood. It wouldn't
be much of a childhood without a papa...

Xander: Well, when you put it that way... As you wish, Kana. Go tell your
mother.

Kana: Yaaay!

Xander: A future king who can't even refuse a request from his own son.
*sigh* But...I suppose a good king must always be at the service of his
subjects. Especially when their face lights up at the thought of a night in
with Papa...
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D1. Leo C

Kana: Hey, Papa. Can I talk to you about something?

Leo: Of course, Kana. What is it?

Kana: It's Mama... I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Leo: That is only natural. You're her son. And, moreover, you ARE a child.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as little as I used to be. I want
to help out with things. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play
with my friends instead.

Leo: Ah, I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Yeah! I want to show her she can rely on me. I wonder if there's
anything I could do for her...

Leo: Hmm... Well, in my case, I try to help her with her studies when we both
have the time.

Kana: And that makes her happy?

Leo: Oh gods, yes. She is very passionate about learning.

Kana: Oh.

Leo: Hm? What's wrong?

Kana: I just don't really think I could help Mama with studying...

Leo: Ah. Yes. I could see how that would be a problem.

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Leo: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Leo: A father-son competition, hm? Intriguing. Very well. I accept.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Leo: But remember: I'm your mother's husband. I know her heart better than
anyone. And if the goal is to make her happy, I will not pull punches, even
for you.

Kana: That's fine by me, Papa! I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Leo: Good! Then may the best man win!
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Leo B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress in our contest! How about
you?

Leo: Well, I haven't done anything too special yet, but she's thanked me many
times. I have a tally here. Shall we count them?

Kana: WOW! That's so many!

Leo: Yes. I imagine this is not so abnormal for a doting husband and a loving
wife though.

Kana: Hmph... Well, I'm still not going to lose! Here, see! I recorded all
mine too! And the total is...um...

Leo: What?! You got the same number as me!

Kana: I did? I did! Haha! I'm definitely gonna win this thing, Papa! I don't
have to work, so I can spend all day doing things for her.

Leo: Ah, so that's your secret. And how exactly have you been helping her?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp! I spend each morning
making arrows for the archers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and hand
out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are all fed
and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little things
whenever I have the time!

Leo: That's an enormous amount of work for someone your age. I'm impressed.
You really have been growing up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Leo: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still in swaddling
clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important contributions to
the army. Perhaps I've been treating you like too much of a child as well.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Leo: I believe it. I bet your mother has been very proud of all your hard
work.

Kana: I hope so! And I'm gonna make her even prouder tomorrow!

Leo: Hm. Perhaps this will be more challenging than I thought.
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Leo A

Kana: *grumble*

Leo: Hello, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Leo: What's put you in such a bad mood? I thought you'd still be enjoying
your little victory the other day. Or has besting your old man already lost
its novelty?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends again. She still thinks
I'm just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to help out around camp?

Leo: Ah, so that's it. I wouldn't worry. You've been doing good work, I
promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me helping with anything?

Leo: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling such
things. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Leo: She doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She's very, very proud you're
growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's worried it means
you won't need her anymore. It's a little silly, but it's true. Parents can
be funny like that sometimes.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Leo: I would say to keep helping out around camp, but don't work yourself so
hard. Make time to see your friends, play games, go on adventures, and the
like. And try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and then.
Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...
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Leo: Hm? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just... I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Leo: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother wants
you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Leo: We know that you're growing and that you want more responsibilities. And
we know that you're going to be a fine young man someday. But for
now...relax. Don't try to grow up so quickly. Trust me on that one.

Kana: Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about what you said.

Leo: Good boy. You know... I think it would be nice if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Leo: Me? No, I've too much work to-

Kana: But, Papa! I thought you wanted me to enjoy my childhood. It wouldn't
be much of a childhood without a papa...

Leo: Well, when you put it like that, I can't really say no, can I?

Kana: You really can't! I'll go tell Mama about our plans!

Leo: Sometimes I'm not sure which of us is in charge around here... Heh. It
seems I still have much to learn from our little Kana...
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D1. Arthur C

Kana: Hey, Papa? Can I talk to you about something?

Arthur: Of course, my child! What is it you require?

Kana: It's Mama. I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Arthur: Ha! Well of course! You ARE her boy, after all. And you aren't that
old yet. I was there when you were born, and I've been keeping a close eye on
your age!

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as young as I used to be. I want to
help out with stuff too. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play
with my friends instead.

Arthur: Ah, I see. You want some responsibilities of your own, huh?

Kana: Yeah! I want to show her that she can count on me. Can you think of any
special things I could do for her?

Arthur: Hm. I can't think of anything in particular... Usually I just try to
be as heroic for her as possible on a daily basis! You know-chase brigands,
assist her in battle, iron her clothes. Not many know this, but wrinkles are
second only to pirates in villainy.

Kana: And that makes her happy?

Arthur: Of course! Have you never felt the bliss of donning freshly pressed
formal wear?

Kana: Oh...

Arthur: Hm? You look like you wish to say something, Kana.

Kana: Those are all special Papa gifts, right? I can't just copy you... Oh, I
know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Arthur: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Arthur: A little father-son competition, eh? Very well. A hero never turns
down a challenge!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Arthur: But remember! I am Avatar's beloved. I am the other half of her
heart! And, most importantly, I am a Hero of JUSTICE! Besting me will not be
easy, I can tell you that!

Kana: That's OK with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Arthur: Now that's what I like to hear! May the most heroic, just Hero of
Justice win!
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Arthur B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Arthur: Well, I haven't done anything special yet, but I've still received a
number of thanks! I have a tally right here. Take a look!

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all these already?

Arthur: Yes. I was surprised as well. I must do more for your mother than I
had thought. This tally brings tears to my eyes. It is the living proof of
our love's power. To think the bond between us was so strong!

Kana: Hmph... Well, I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine
too! And the total is...um...

Arthur: H-how can this be?! You have the same number as I do!

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa! I don't have to
work like you, so I can spend all day helping her!

Arthur: By her side at all times of day, eh? Thattaboy! And what deeds have
you been performing in her service?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp! I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and
hand out the food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts
are all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have the time!

Arthur: My, my... That's quite a lot of work for someone your age. You really
have been growing up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Arthur: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still in your
swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army. Maybe I've been treating you like too much of a
child too.

Kana: Heehee! Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Arthur: I believe it! And I bet your mother is very proud of you for all your
hard work.

Kana: I hope so. And I'm gonna work even harder for her tomorrow!

Arthur: Heh. Guess I can't afford to get careless. Prepare for the taste of
defeat, Kana!
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Arthur A

Kana: *grumble*

Arthur: Hey, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Arthur: What's wrong? I'd expected you to still be exulting over your little
victory the other day. Or has beating your old man already lost its charm?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to help out around camp?

Arthur: Ah, so that's it. I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing good
work, I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Arthur: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling the
work. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Arthur: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She is very, very proud
that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's
worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's a little contradictory, but
it's true. Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Arthur: I'd say to keep doing things around camp, but don't work yourself so
hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on heroic quests! And
try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and then. Think you
can handle that?

Kana: But...

Arthur: What? You don't want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Arthur: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Arthur: Kana, we know that you're growing and that you want more
responsibilities. And we know that you're going to grow up to be a fine young
man someday. But for now...take it easy. Don't try to grow up too quickly.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Arthur: Good! You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it now.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Arthur: Huh? Me? No, I've got to head to town-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need a break sometimes too? And don't you want
Mama and me to be happy?

Arthur: W-well, when you put it that way... All right, all right. I'll stay
in with you two.

Kana: Yaaay!

Arthur: Heh. A night in with the family, eh? I think I could get used to
this...
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D1. Odin C

Kana: Hey, Papa. There's something I wanted to ask you about, if that's OK...

Odin: Yes, Kana? What worm of unease has lodged itself in your brainy
innards?

Kana: Well, see, it's Mama. She's always treating me like I'm a little kid.

Odin: Oh? That seems only natural. You are her spawn, after all.

Kana: I know that! I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be. I
want to help out more. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play with
my friends instead.

Odin: Oh, I see. You wish to be the tortoise that holds up her world.

Kana: Right! I want to be someone she can rely on. Do you have any ideas for
things I could do to make her happy?

Odin: Of course! I am ecstatic that you asked. Typically, I ply her with
stories and lore on the outer darkness and the void of being. Just yesterday
I regaled her with my tale behind The Pose of Eternal Undoing. Followed, of
course, by that of the magician who was corrupted by a demon. Which naturally
led to a discussion of the finer points of the Incarnadine Arts and their
merits relative to the...um...the Super Jet-Black Onyx school of...magickry.

Kana: And that makes her happy?

Odin: Why, of course! What being would not be enthralled by such fantastic
tales? Does not the mention of the Uliginous Autochthons give you spine
chills? So it is with milady! She always smiles a special smile when I tell
her my tales...

Kana: Oh...r-really now?

Odin: MY GODS! THAT'S IT! THAT'S THE SMILE! You are truly your mother's son,
my child!

Kana: I...um- Do you know of any other ways of making Mama happy?

Odin: A pleasure that surpasses plumbing the secret depths of dark magic?!
Impossible! Unless... Don't tell me you intend to break the third seal?!

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's make it a contest, Papa!

Odin: A contest? What kind of contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever gets thanked the most wins! Heehee.

Odin: A high-stakes death match between father and son, eh? I like the sound
of that! The drama...the suspense... The horrific tragedy when one is
inevitably compelled to destroy the other! What misfortune, my aching blood
hungers to consume my...kinsblood... No matter! We shall call this... The
Tournament of Torment!

Kana: Really? Yaaaay!

Odin: However, Avatar and I are but the two vessels of a single spirit. We
have exchanged the Eternal Vow; you will be hard pressed to best me here,
boy! And now know that I will pursue victory at any cost! Even against my own
son!

Kana: That's fine with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Odin: Very well. PREPARE YOURSELF! FOR DOOOOOOOOM! MUAHAHAHAHAHA-
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Odin B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making lots of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Odin: Heh. You will regret asking... I have a tally here of all the times she
has thanked me. Read it and despair!

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! And you got all these already? That's crazy!

Odin: Yes. You see, it took only a few long incantations to accomplish the
deed. They were so powerful, she begged me to stop, lest I be destroyed. Also
something about the noise being distracting. Of course, I relented
immediately, and I received all of these thanks in return.

Kana: Oh yeah? Well, nothing can stand between Kana and victory! Here, see! I
counted mine, too! And the total is...um...

Odin: WH-WHAAAT?! How could you possibly have more than me? WITCHCRAFT!
WITCHCRAFT!

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Take THAT, Papa!

Odin: K-Kana. Just what kind of spell did you cast? Did you summon a demon?!
You must come clean, child. We have not long to purify you!

Kana: I've mostly just been doing things around camp. In the mornings, I help
make arrows for the archers. Then at lunch I chop vegetables and dole out the
food. And at night, I bring Mama her maps and books for planning the war
strategy. And I do a bunch of little things throughout the day whenever I
have time.

Odin: Y-you mean you've been doing no magic?! You've bested me while using no
spells?!

Kana: Mhm!

Odin: N-no fair! Hmm. But you seem to have grown up without my even
noticing... Are you sure you have used no magic?

Kana: Huh?

Odin: Oh, just a thought. Perhaps I have been treating you like too much of a
child as well. Not long ago, you were an undreamed dream in another realm.
And now, suddenly, you're a man of the army, serving like the rest of us.
It...it...gosh darnit, it warms my heart!

Kana: Thanks, Papa! I've been working really hard.

Odin: I believe it. Your mother must be very grateful for all the good work
you've been doing.

Kana: Good work... Hm. I just realized... Mama hasn't actually been saying
"thank you" to me very much. She just tells me "good work" and smiles. It's
kind of a sad smile, come to think of it... Maybe I'm not helping her as much
as I thought I was...

Odin: Hey, now. Don't be discouraged. It's likely nothing. Air and fluff. I'm
sure you've been an enormous help. More importantly, this means you've been
cheating, you little ogre! I knew you couldn't surpass my powers without the
use of dark magics!

Kana: Haha. I guess you're right. I'll just have to work even harder for Mama
tomorrow! I'm not gonna lose to you, Papa! I won't sleep until Mama thanks me
twice as much!

Odin: Heh. Fine. I suppose I will allow you this one victory. But remember...
Odin Dark always triumphs in the end!
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Odin A

Kana: *grumble*

Odin: Hey there, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Odin: What's wrong, Kana? Our last tally had you in the lead. Shouldn't you
be exulting in the glory of your victory?

Kana: Yeah, I'm still happy about that, I guess, but... I was trying to help
out around camp for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should be
spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm just
a kid. Haven't I shown her that I can help with stuff too? Or am I messing
up? Is she just pretending I'm doing a good job?

Odin: Oh, is that it? Worry not, Kana. You have done nothing wrong. Your
mother believes you are doing a wonderful job. She's very proud of you.

Kana: But then why would she tell me she'd rather I not help with anything?

Odin: Because your efforts transcend her every expectation for one so young
as yourself. But it means you're growing up. And that is what blights her
heart.

Kana: But...why?

Odin: She doesn't want you to miss out on the splendors of youth. Childhood
is a gift not given to all. Even if it were, she would still feel the pain of
losing her baby boy. Parents are creatures stranger than the most obscure
chimaeras. They should be happy to shed their burdens as their children grow.
But instead they agonize over how they are not needed any longer.

Kana: I still don't really get why they would...

Odin: Heh. That's all right. You will someday. For now, simply grant us a
favor: keep helping your mother, but don't work yourself quite as hard. Take
breaks to see your friends, play games, and all that nonsense. And it
wouldn't hurt to spend some quality time with her now and then as well.

Kana: B-but...

Odin: What is the matter? Do you not wish to spend time with your beloved
mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like all that stuff is for
babies.

Odin: No, Kana. It's not for babies. It's for children. And she wants you to
be a child for just a little while longer. Both of us do.

Kana: Papa...

Odin: Kana, we know you're growing and that you want to be responsible.
You're going to be a great hero, a chosen one... A dark lord of the cosmos,
perhaps. But for now...just relax. Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit,
here and there.

Kana: OK... Thanks, Papa! I'll think real hard about everything you said.

Odin: Good. You know... I think maybe you and your mother should spend some
time together tonight. Have a relaxing night in, just the two of you.

Kana: You mean...you don't want to spend time with us too?

Odin: (CURSES! The child is getting too clever by half...) Wh-why...um. I
must attend to things. In the other realm. The Realm of Darkness! The...er,
seventh seal has been breached!

Kana: But I thought you wanted Mama to be happy! Didn't you say that she
loved hearing your stories?

Odin: O-OK. Fine, I guess. What am I gonna do with you?

Kana: Yaaaay!

Odin: *sigh* What makes it so impossible to resist the demands of such a
small child? Heh. He must be using some strong magic. He does share MY blood,
after all.
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D1. Niles C

Kana: Hey, Papa. There's something I wanted to ask you about.

Niles: Yes?

Kana: It's Mama. I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Niles: Well, it's only natural. You are her son, after all. And you ARE still
quite young.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean...I'm not as much of a child as I used to
be. I want to help out and stuff. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go
play with my friends instead.

Niles: I see. So you want a few responsibilities of your very own, hm?

Kana: Right! I want to show her that she can rely on me. Can you think of any
special things that I could do for her?

Niles: Well, I usually give her one of my patented, world-famous massages.
Guaranteed to rub the cares out of all your major joints and muscle groups!

Kana: Oh...

Niles: Hm? Is something the matter?

Kana: I guess I was just hoping for things that I could do for her too... I
don't know how to do massages like you, Papa.

Niles: Ah, yes. I can see how that would present quite the pickle for you.
After all, these fingers were molded over years and years of intense
practice! An amateur could never match such skill. Perhaps there is something
else...

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Niles: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Niles: A father-son competition, eh? Sounds splendid! I accept your
challenge.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Niles: But remember, I am Lady Avatar's soul mate. I know her heart like no
other. Besting me will be no easy thing. I do not intend to compete by half
measures.

Kana: That's OK with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Niles: Very well. May the best man win!
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Niles B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Niles: Well, I haven't done anything too special, but I've gotten quite a few
thanks. I've got a tally right...here. Read it and weep.

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all of these already?

Niles: Heh. Yup! All in a day's work for ol' Niles.

Kana: Hmph. Well I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine
too! And the total is...um...

Niles: Wh-what is this?! You've got the same number as me!

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa! I don't have to
work like you, so I can start spending all day doing things for Mama!

Niles: You've got me there. What exactly have you been doing anyways?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then at lunch I chop the bear meat and hand
out the food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are all
fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little things
whenever I have time!

Niles: That's quite a lot of work. I'm impressed. You really have been
growing up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Niles: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still in your
swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army. Perhaps I've been treating you like too much of a
child as well.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do.

Niles: I believe it. And I bet your mother is very proud of you for all your
hard work.

Kana: I hope so! And I'm gonna work even harder for her tomorrow! I won't let
this end in a draw, Papa!

Niles: And you'd be crazy to expect anything else from me! Heh. Looks like
things are going to be getting interesting.
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Niles A

Kana: *grumble*

Niles: Hello, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Niles: Eh? What's the matter? I'd have expected you to still be exulting over
your little victory the other day. Or has besting your old man already lost
its novelty?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I can do all this stuff too?

Niles: I see. Well, I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing good work, I
promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Niles: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling these
things. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Niles: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She is so very proud of
you for growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's worried
it means you won't need her anymore. It's a bit of a contradiction, I know.
Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So then what am I supposed to do?

Niles: I'd say to keep helping out around camp, but don't work yourself quite
so hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know. And also try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and
then. Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Niles: Hm? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just... I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Niles: No, Kana. It's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Niles: You've become such a good kid, I doubt anyone would believe you were
mine. So don't worry too much about relaxing every once in a while.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Niles: Good! You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it now.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Niles: Me? No, I've got to-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need a break sometimes too? I thought you wanted
me and Mama to be happy!

Niles: But I- All right. When you put it that way... Yeesh.

Kana: Yaaay!

Niles: Heh. Never thought I'd be spending a night in with a family of my very
own. So this must be happiness, huh? Maybe it's something worth protecting
after all. Looks like Kana's not the only one who's changing...
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D1. Laslow C

Kana: Hey, Papa. Can I talk to you about something?

Laslow: Of course, Kana. What's up?

Kana: It's Mama... I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Laslow: Ahaha! That's only natural. You're her son, after all. And a young
one to boot!

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be.
I want to help out with things. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go
play with my friends instead.

Laslow: Oh, I see. You want some responsibilities of your own now, eh?

Kana: Right! I want to show her she can rely on me. I wonder if there's
anything I could do for her... Maybe something special?

Laslow: Hmm... Good question... Well, whenever we have time, I usually try to
take your mother out to tea. She seems to love that!

Kana: Oh...

Laslow: Er...did I say something wrong?

Kana: No... It's just that teatime is a special Papa thing. I don't wanna be
a copycat. And besides, that wouldn't show her I was responsible...

Laslow: Ah, I see. Good point...

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Laslow: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Laslow: A little friendly competition between father and son, hm? Sounds
great! I accept your challenge.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Laslow: But remember: I am your mother's husband. I know her better than
anyone else. And I don't intend to go easy on you. Besting me will be no mean
feat!

Kana: That's fine by me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Laslow: Heh. Then may the best man win!
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Laslow B

Kana: Hey Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Laslow: Well, I haven't done anything too special yet, but she's thanked me
many times. Let's see... I've got a tally right here.

Kana: WOW! That's so many! And you got all of these already?

Laslow: I was as surprised as you are. I guess I do more for your mother than
I realized. Although, what else could one expect of a charmer like me?

Kana: Hmph... Well, I'm still not going to lose! Here, see! I recorded all
mine too! And the total is...um...

Laslow: Ghhk. Y-you got the same number as me! How?!

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big time, Papa! I don't have to
work like you, so I've been spending all day doing things for her!

Laslow: So that's your secret! And what kind of things have you been doing?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp! I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and
hand out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are
all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have the time!

Laslow: Wow. That's quite a lot of work for someone your age. I'm impressed.
You really have been growing up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Laslow: Oh, just a thought. Wasn't so long ago you were still a cute little
pink lump in swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real,
important contributions to the army. Maybe I've been treating you like too
much of a child as well.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Laslow: I believe it. And I bet your mother has been very proud all your hard
work.

Kana: I hope so! And I'm gonna make her even prouder tomorrow!

Laslow: Looks like I can't get careless now. Time to heat things up!
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Laslow A

Kana: *grumble*

Laslow: Hey, Kana!

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Laslow: What's the matter? I expected you to still be exulting after your
little victory the other day. Or has besting your father already lost its
charm?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends again. She still thinks
I'm just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to help out around camp?

Laslow: I see, so that's it. I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing
good work, I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Laslow: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling these
things. But seeing you acting so grown-up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Laslow: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She's very, very proud
that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's
worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's a little silly, but it's
true. Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Laslow: I'd say to keep helping out around camp, but don't work yourself so
hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know. And try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and then.
Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Laslow: What? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just... I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Laslow: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Laslow: Kana, we know that you're growing, and that you want more
responsibilities. And we know that you're going to be a fine young man
someday. But for now...relax. Don't try to grow up so quickly.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you said.

Laslow: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in
with your mother. Lemme go talk to her about it.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Laslow: What Me? No no no. I've got plans out in to-

Kana: But, Papa! I thought you wanted me to enjoy my childhood. It wouldn't
be much of a childhood without a Papa...

Laslow: Heh. You know just what to say, don't you? All right, all right,
fine. Go tell your mother.

Kana: Yaaay!

Laslow: A night in with the family, huh? It sounds almost too good to be
true. This happiness...now this is something worth dying for.
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D1. Benny C

Kana: Hey, Papa? Can I talk to you about something?

Benny: Of course.

Kana: It's Mama... I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Benny: It is natural. You are her child, are you not?

Kana: I know, I know! I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be.
I want to help out with stuff. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go
play with my friends instead.

Benny: I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Yeah! I want to show her she can rely on me. I wonder if there's
something I could do for her...

Benny: Hmm. Well, I make your mother a protective charm before she goes off
to each battle. They seem to make her very happy.

Kana: Oh...

Benny: Hm?

Kana: I guess that's not really the sort of thing I'm looking for... Oh, I
know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Benny: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Benny: Hm. Sounds interesting. All right. I'll do it.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Benny: But remember: I am your mother's husband, and I know her better than
anyone. And I do not intend to go easy on you.

Kana: That's fine by me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Benny: Heh. May the best man win.
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Benny B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making so much progress on our contest! How about
you?

Benny: Well, I haven't done anything too special yet, but she has thanked me
many times. I have a tally right here. Take a look.

Kana: WOW! That's so many! And you got all these already?

Benny: Yes. I am as surprised as you are. Maybe I'm a better husband than I
thought.

Kana: Hmph... Well, I'm still not going to lose! Here, see! I recorded all
mine too! And the total is...um...

Benny: You-?! You have the same number as me!

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa! I don't have to
work like you, so I can spend all day helping her!

Benny: Hmph. So that is your secret. And what kind of help did you give her?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp! I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and
hand out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are
all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have the time!

Benny: Is that right? I'm impressed. You really have been growing up, haven't
you?

Kana: Huh?

Benny: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still a little lump
in swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army. Maybe I've been treating you like too much of a
child as well.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Benny: I believe it. And I bet your mother has been very proud of you.

Kana: I hope so! And I'm gonna make her even prouder tomorrow!

Benny: Hmph! It sounds like I'd better get my act together if I don't want to
lose.
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Benny A

Kana: *grumble*

Benny: Hello, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Benny: What's the matter? You were so happy after you won our little contest
yesterday...

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends again. She still thinks
I'm just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to help out around camp?

Benny: Ah, so that's it. I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing good
work. I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Benny: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling these
things. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Benny: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She is very, very proud
that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's
worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's a little silly, but it's
true. Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Benny: I'd say to keep helping out around camp, but don't work yourself so
hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know. And try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and then.
Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Benny: What? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just... I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Benny: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Benny: Kana, we know that you're growing and that you want more
responsibilities. And we know that you're going to be a fine young man
someday. But for now...relax. Don't try to grow up so quickly.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you said.

Benny: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Benny: What? Me? No, I ca-

Kana: But, Papa! I thought you wanted me to enjoy my childhood. It wouldn't
be much of a childhood without a papa...

Benny: Well, when you put it like that... OK. Sure. Go tell your mother.

Kana: Yaaay!

Benny: A night in with the family, huh? I could get used to this...
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D1. Keaton C

Kana: Hey, Papa. Can I talk to you about something?

Keaton: Oh, Kana! What's up?

Kana: It's Mama. I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Keaton: Well that's only natural, isn't it? You're her son. And you ARE still
pretty young.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as young as I used to be. I want to
help out with things. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play with
my friends instead.

Keaton: Ah, I see. You want some responsibilities of your own, don'tcha?

Kana: Yeah! I want to show her she can rely on me. I wonder if there's
something I could do for her...

Keaton: Ooh, lemme think... Usually I bring her some game I hunted or some
neat little bugs I found!

Kana: Oh...

Keaton: Huh? What's wrong?

Kana: I guess I was hoping for something different...

Keaton: I'm not really sure what you mean...

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Keaton: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Keaton: Oh, a little father-son contest, huh? Sounds fun. I'm in!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Keaton: But remember, I'm the love of your mother's life! Nobody knows her
better! And I don't intend to go easy on ya, you hear?

Kana: That's fine by me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Keaton: All right! Then let the best man win!
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Keaton B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making so much progress on our contest! How about
you?

Keaton: Well, I haven't done anything too special yet, but I've been thanked
a ton! I've kept a record of all the times she's thanked me. Let's see. It's
right...here! What d'you think? Pretty amazing, right? Look at all the tally
marks!

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! And you got all these already?

Keaton: Yep! I'm as surprised as you are. I guess I do more for your mother
than I thought!

Kana: Hmph... Well, I'm still not going to lose! Here, see! I recorded all
mine too! And the total is...um...

Keaton: GHRK- You've got just as many as me!

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa! I don't have to
work like you, so I can spend all day helping her!

Keaton: So that's your secret! And what all have you been doing for her?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and
hand out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are
all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have the time!

Keaton: That's a lot of work! I'm impressed. You really have been growing up,
haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Keaton: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still a lump in
swaddling clothes. Now you're making real, important contributions to the
army. Maybe I've been treating you like too much of a child as well. Heh.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Keaton: I believe it. And I bet Mama has been super proud of you!

Kana: I hope so! And I'm gonna work even harder for her tomorrow!

Keaton: Looks like this is getting interesting. Can't get careless now!
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Keaton A

Kana: *grumble*

Keaton: Hey there, Kana!

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Keaton: What's the matter? I thought you'd still be exulting over your little
victory the other day. Or has beating your old man lost its charm already?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to help out around camp?

Keaton: Ah, so that's it. I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing good
work, I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Keaton: Hm. I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling
this stuff. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Keaton: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She is very, very proud
that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's
worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's a little hard to
understand, but it's true. Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Keaton: I think you should keep helping around camp, but don't work yourself
so hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know. And try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and then.
Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Keaton: What's wrong? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just... I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Keaton: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Keaton: Kana, we know that you're growing and that you want more
responsibilities. And we know that you're going to be a fine young man
someday. But for now...relax. Don't try to grow up so quickly.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa! I'll think real hard about everything you said.

Keaton: Good! You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Keaton: Wh-what? Me? No, I've go-

Kana: But, Papa! I thought you wanted me to enjoy my childhood. It wouldn't
be much of a childhood without a papa...

Keaton: Ghrk... Well, when you put it like that... OK, OK, fine!

Kana: Yaaay!

Keaton: Ugh, what a painnnnn. Now I'm not gonna be able to do anything
tonight... E-er, my tail? No, it's not wagging! It's twitching! I'm not
excited!
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D1. Shigure C

Kana: Hey, Papa? There's something I wanted to ask you about, if it's OK...

Shigure: Of course, Kana. What is it?

Kana: It's Mama. She's always treating me like a child.

Shigure: Is that so strange? You are her son. She will always think of you as
her baby boy. And last I checked, you WERE quite young.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be.
I want to be of help. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play with
my friends instead.

Shigure: I see. You want some responsibilities.

Kana: Right! I want to be someone she can rely on. Do you have any ideas for
things I could do for her?

Shigure: Hm... Well, I usually sing to her or take her to see new places.

Kana: And that makes her happy?

Shigure: Oh, yes. I rarely see her happier. Growing up, she was kept locked
away in a fortress by the King of Nohr. So she relishes every opportunity she
gets to see new things. And she loves music.

Kana: Oh...

Shigure: Hm? Something wrong?

Kana: I guess I was looking more for special things that I could do for
her...

Shigure: Ah. Good point. Let me think...

Kana: I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Shigure: A contest? What kind of contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things.
Whoever gets thanked the most wins!

Shigure: A little friendly competition between father and son, hm?
Interesting. All right. I accept your challenge.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Shigure: But remember, I'm the one who won your mother's heart. Beating me
will be no mean feat. And I don't intend to go easy on you, all right?

Kana: That's fine with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Shigure: Very well then. Let the games begin!
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Shigure B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Shigure: Well, I haven't yet done anything too special, but I've been thanked
quite a bit. Let me see. I have a tally here somewhere...

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all of these already?

Shigure: Yes. I'm as surprised as you are. I suppose I do more for your
mother than I realized.

Kana: Well I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine too! And
the total is...um...

Shigure: H-how can this be?! You've got just as many as I do!

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa! After all, I
don't have to work, so I can spend all day doing things for Mama!

Shigure: I didn't think about that... What exactly HAVE you been spending all
day doing, anyways?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then at lunch I chop the bear meat for the
cooks and hand out the food. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are all
fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little things
whenever I have the time!

Shigure: That's a lot of work. And you've been doing this every day? You
really have grown up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Shigure: Just a thought. Maybe I've been treating you like too much of a
child as well. It wasn't that long ago you were still a babe in swaddling
clothes. And now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army. You're more grown up than you look.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Shigure: I believe it. And I bet Avatar is very grateful for all the good
work you've been doing.

Kana: "Good work"... Hm. I just realized...Mama hasn't really been saying
"thank you" to me very much. She just tells me "good work" and smiles. It's
kind of a sad smile, come to think of it...

Shigure: Oh, I wouldn't overthink it. I'm sure she very much appreciates what
you've done.

Kana: OK, Papa. If you say so... But don't think this means I'm going to let
you win!

Shigure: Heh. Not for a moment. Now, come. We've both got work to do.
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Shigure A

Kana: *grumble*

Shigure: Hello, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Shigure: Hm? What's wrong? I'd expected you to still be exulting over your
victory in our little contest. Or has besting your old man already lost its
novelty?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I can help out with stuff too? Am I messing
up? Is she just pretending I'm doing a good job?

Shigure: Oh, is that what it is? I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You've been
doing a great job. I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Shigure: Avatar knows full well you're capable of taking on new
responsibilities. But when you do, it makes her worry. And it makes her feel
lonely.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Shigure: She doesn't want you to miss out on your childhood. And she doesn't
want to lose her little boy. She's happy to see you're growing up, but she's
worried you won't need her anymore.

Kana: But...I'm just trying to pull my own weight. I don't get why that would
be a bad thing...

Shigure: Heh. I'm not sure I can explain it, myself. But I do have a
suggestion for you. Keep helping your mother like you have been, but don't
work yourself quite as hard. Take breaks to see your friends and play games.
And it wouldn't hurt to try and spend some quality time with her now and
then. Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Shigure: Hm? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Shigure: No, Kana. It's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to be a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Shigure: We know that you're growing up and that you want to be relied upon.
You're going to be a great man someday. We both know it. But for now...relax.
Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here and there.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Shigure: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent some quality
time with your mother tonight. Have a nice night in, just the two of you.
I'll go talk to her about it now.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Shigure: M-me? No, I've got some pressing matters to atten-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need to take a break sometimes too? I thought you
wanted me and Mama to be happy!

Shigure: ...I...suppose my hands are tied. Very well. We will make it a night
for the whole family.

Kana: Yaaay!

Shigure: Heh. So this is fatherhood, eh? I could get used to this.
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D1. Dwyer C

Kana: Hey, Papa? Can I talk to you about something?

Dwyer: Hey, Kana. What's wrong?

Kana: It's Mama. I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Dwyer: Well, that's only natural, right? You're her son, after all. And last
I checked, you WERE still pretty young.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as young as I used to be. I want to
help out with stuff. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play with my
friends instead.

Dwyer: I see. You want some responsibilities of your own, huh? Not sure why
anyone would want that, but hey, to each their own.

Kana: Yeah! I want to show her that she can count on me. Can you think of any
special things I could do for her?

Dwyer: Good question. Usually, I brew her rare teas or bake some special
sweets for her.

Kana: Oh... But those are special things from you. I can't just copy you...
Maybe there's another way to make her even happier... Oh, I know! Let's have
a contest, Papa!

Dwyer: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things.
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Dwyer: A little friendly father-son competition, hm? Sounds like it could be
fun. All right. I'm in.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Dwyer: But remember, I'm Avatar's husband. I know her better than anyone
else. And I'm not going to go easy on you. All right?

Kana: That's OK with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Dwyer: Heh. Well then, may the best man win.
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Dwyer B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Dwyer: Well, I haven't done anything too special yet, but I've gotten a lot
of thanks already. Let's see, now... I've got a tally here somewhere... Ah!
Here it is.

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! And you got all of these already?

Dwyer: Yeah, I was surprised too. I guess I do more for your mother than I'd
thought. Maybe I'm not such a bad husband after all, huh?
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Kana: Hmph... Well, I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine
too! And the total is...um...

Dwyer: Y-you got just as many as I did!

Kana: I did? I did! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa!

Dwyer: How did you even get all these?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and
hand out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are
all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have the time!

Dwyer: That's...that's so much work. I don't know how you do it, Kana. You
really have been growing up, though, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Dwyer: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still in your
swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army. Maybe I've been treating you like too much of a
child too...

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Dwyer: I believe it. And I bet your mother is very proud of you for all your
hard work.

Kana: I hope so. And I'm gonna work even harder for her tomorrow! I won't let
this end in a draw, Papa!

Dwyer: Heh. I guess I can't afford to get careless. This might be harder than
I thought...
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Dwyer A

Kana: *grumble*

Dwyer: Hey, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Dwyer: Something wrong? I'd have thought you'd be in a better mood after
winning our contest the other day. Or has beating your old man already lost
its charm?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to help out around camp?

Dwyer: Ah, so that's it. I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing good
work, I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Dwyer: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling the
work. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Dwyer: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She is very, very proud
that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's
worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's a little contradictory, but
it's true. Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Dwyer: I'd say to keep doing things around camp, but don't work yourself so
hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know. And try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and then.
Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Dwyer: Hm? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just... I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Dwyer: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Dwyer: Kana, we know that you're growing and that you want more
responsibilities. And we know that you're going to be a fine young man
someday. But for now...relax. Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here and
there.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Dwyer: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it now.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Dwyer: Me? No, I've got to-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need a break sometimes too? And don't you want
Mama and me to be happy?

Dwyer: W-well, when you put it that way... All right, all right. I'll stay in
with you two.

Kana: Yaaay!

Dwyer: Heh. So this is fatherhood, huh? I gotta admit, it's not so bad...
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D1. Shiro C

Kana: Hey, Papa? There's something I wanted to ask you about...

Shiro: Of course, Kana. What is it?

Kana: It's Mama. She's always treating me like a child.

Shiro: Is that so strange? You're her son. She'll always think of you as her
baby boy. And, besides that, you ARE still quite young.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be.
I want to help out with things. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go
play with my friends instead.

Shiro: I see. You want more responsibilities.

Kana: Yeah! I want to show her that she can rely on me. Do you have any ideas
for things I could do for her?

Shiro: Hm... Sometimes I cook fish for her. She seems to like that. I think.

Kana: Oh...

Shiro: Hm? What's wrong?

Kana: I guess it's... That's a special thing just between you and Mama. But I
was hoping for something special that I could do for her...

Shiro: Aw, my fish are that special? Haha! I knew it! *ahem* But, yes, I
understand how it would not be too helpful for you. Hrm...

Kana: I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Shiro: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things.
Whoever gets thanked the most wins!

Shiro: A little friendly competition between father and son, hm? Interesting.
All right. I accept your challenge.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Shiro: But remember, I'm the one who won your mother's heart! Beating me will
be no mean feat. And I have no intention of going easy on you.

Kana: That's fine with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Shiro: All right, then. Let the games begin!
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Shiro B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Shiro: Well, I haven't done anything too special yet, but she's thanked me
quite a bit. Let me see. I have a tally here somewhere...

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all of these already?

Shiro: Yeah, I'm as surprised as you are. I guess I'm a better husband than I
thought, huh?

Kana: Well-I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine too! And
the total is...um...

Shiro: WH-WHAT?! You've got just as many as I do!

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa! I don't have to
work, so I can spend all day doing things for Mama!

Shiro: Th-this isn't possible! What have you been doing that your mother
could love as much as my homemade fish?!

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then at lunch I chop the bear meat for the
cooks and hand out the food. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are all
fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little things
whenever I have the time!

Shiro: That's a lot of work... And you've been doing this every day? You
really have been growing up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Shiro: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't that long ago you were still in
swaddling clothes. And now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army. You're more grown up than you look.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Shiro: I believe it. I bet Avatar is very grateful for all the good work
you've been doing.

Kana: "Good work"... Hm. I just realized...Mama hasn't really been saying
"thank you" to me very much. She just tells me "good work" and smiles. It's
kind of a sad smile, come to think of it...

Shiro: Eh, I wouldn't overthink it. I'm sure she really appreciates all
you've been doing.

Kana: OK, Papa. If you say so... But don't think this means I'm going to let
you win!

Shiro: Heh. Not for a moment.
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Shiro A

Kana: *grumble*

Shiro: Hey there, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Shiro: Hm? What's wrong? I'd expected you to still be exulting over your
victory in our little contest. Or has besting your old man already lost its
novelty?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I can help out with stuff too? Am I messing
up? Is she just pretending I'm doing a good job?

Shiro: Oh, is that what it is? I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You've been
doing a great job. I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Shiro: Avatar knows full well you're capable of taking on new
responsibilities. But when you do, it makes her worry. And it makes her feel
lonely.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Shiro: She doesn't want you to miss out on your childhood. And she doesn't
want to lose her little boy. She's happy to see you're growing up, but she's
worried you won't need her anymore.

Kana: But...I'm just trying to pull my own weight. I don't get why that would
be a bad thing...

Shiro: Heh. I'm not sure I can explain it, myself. But I do have a suggestion
for you. Keep helping your mother like you have been, but don't work yourself
quite as hard. Take breaks to see your friends and play games. And it
wouldn't hurt to try and spend some quality time with her now and then. Think
you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Shiro: Hm? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Shiro: No, Kana. It's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Shiro: We know that you're growing up and that you want to be relied upon.
You're going to be a great man someday. Everybody knows it. But for
now...relax. Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here and there.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Shiro: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent some quality
time with your mother tonight. Have a nice night in, just the two of you.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Shiro: M-me? No no no. I've got plans-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need to take a break sometimes too? I thought you
wanted me and Mama to be happy!

Shiro: Well, when you put it like that... Agh! Fine, OK. I'll stay in
tonight.

Kana: Yaaay!

Shiro: Heh. So, a night in with the family, huh? Maybe I could get used to
this.
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D1. Kiragi C

Kana: Hey, Papa. There's something I wanted to ask you about, if that's OK...

Kiragi: Sure, Kana! What's eating you?

Kana: Well, see, it's Mama. She's always treating me like I'm a child.

Kiragi: Of course she is! You're her son, after all.

Kana: I know that! I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be. I
want to help out more. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play with
my friends instead.

Kiragi: Oh, I gotcha. You want responsibilities!

Kana: Yeah! I want to be someone she can rely on. Do you have any ideas for
things I could do to make her happy?

Kiragi: Hmm... Usually I just bring her tasty fruits I find up in the
mountains.

Kana: And that makes her happy?

Kiragi: Yep! She loves it!

Kana: Oh...

Kiragi: Huh? Did I say something wrong?

Kana: I guess I was hoping for more ideas. Like, things that I could do for
her too...

Kiragi: More ideas, huh? Lemme think...

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Kiragi: A contest? What kind of contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever gets thanked the most wins! Heehee.

Kiragi: Ooh, that sounds neat. All right, let's do it!

Kana: Woohoo!

Kiragi: But remember-Avatar is my wife. I'd do anything for her. So if you
think you're gonna beat me, you're sorely mistaken, kiddo!

Kana: No way! I'm gonna beat you fair and square.

Kiragi: Good. Then let the games begin!
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Kiragi B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making so much progress on our contest! How about
you?

Kiragi: I'm not sure. I haven't done anything special yet, but she's thanked
me a lot. Let's see. I've got a tally of all of them so far... Here we go!

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! And you got all these already? That's crazy!

Kiragi: Haha. I hadn't really thought about it, but yeah, it is quite a few.
I guess I do more for your mother than I thought. Looks like this little
competition isn't going to be so hard after all.

Kana: Oh yeah? Not if I have anything to say about it! Here, see! I recorded
all mine, too. And the total is...um...

Kiragi: Wh-what?! You've got just as many as I do!

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Take THAT, Papa! Kana's gonna beat you big-time! I
don't have a job, so I can spend all day helping out for Mama!

Kiragi: Well, aren't you a clever one? So what is it exactly that you've been
doing?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around the camp. I spend each
morning making arrows for the fletchers. Then at lunch I chop the bear meat
for the mess cook and hand out the food. Oh! And at night, I make sure the
mounts are all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other
little things whenever I have time!

Kiragi: Y-you do all that? Every day?

Kana: Yup!

Kiragi: That's...impressive. More than impressive. You're really growing up,
aren't you?

Kana: Huh?

Kiragi: Oh, it's just...I think I might have been treating you like a child
too... Wasn't that long ago you were still soiling your underthings. And now,
all of a sudden, you're making real, important contributions to the army.

Kana: Heehee. I've been working real hard. Soon, there'll be nothing I can't
do!

Kiragi: Heh. I believe it! I'm sure Avatar is very grateful for all the good
work you've been doing too.

Kana: "Good work"... Hm. I just realized...she hasn't actually been saying
"thank you" to me very much. She just tells me "good work" and smiles. It's
kind of a sad smile, come to think of it...

Kiragi: Aw. I wouldn't overthink it too much... More importantly, this means
you've been cheating! I knew you couldn't beat my tally! But I guess I'll let
it slide...this time.

Kana: Haha. I guess you're right. I'll just have to work even harder for Mama
tomorrow! I'm not gonna lose to you, Papa! I won't sleep until Mama thanks me
twice as much!

Kiragi: (Hrk...this might be tougher than I'd thought...)
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Kiragi A

Kana: *grumble*

Kiragi: Hey there, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Kiragi: Hey, what's wrong? I figured you'd still be gloating over your
victory in our little contest.

Kana: Oh, I'm still sort of happy about that, I guess, but... I was trying to
help out for Mama earlier, but she made me stop. She said I should be
spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm just
a kid. Haven't I shown her I can help out with stuff too? Or am I messing up?
Is she just pretending I'm doing a good job?

Kiragi: Ah, is that it? Well, don't worry too much about it, yeah? Your
mother really does think you're doing a wonderful job. And she's very proud.

Kana: Then why would she rather I not help with anything anymore?

Kiragi: She's just sad that you're growing up, is all.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Kiragi: She doesn't want you to miss out on being a child. And, more than
that, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. Parents are fickle creatures.
They don't want their kids to stay kids... But they also don't want them to
grow up and become independent. They feel like they're not needed anymore.
And it hurts.

Kana: I still don't think I get it...

Kiragi: Heh. Yeah, it doesn't make much sense, does it? But that's all right.
All you need to do for now is just do us a favor, OK? Keep helping Mama, but
don't work yourself quite as hard. Take breaks to see your friends and play
games and stuff. You know. And every now and then, try to spend some quality
time with your mother. Think you can handle that?

Kana: B-but...

Kiragi: Hm? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Kiragi: No, Kana. It's not for babies. It's for children. And she wants you
to be a child for just a little while longer. Both of us do.

Kana: Papa...

Kiragi: Kana, we know you're growing up and that you want to be reliable.
You're going to be a great man someday. Everyone knows it. But for now...just
relax. Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here and there.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Kiragi: Good! You know... I think maybe you and your mother should spend some
time together tonight. Have a relaxing night in, just the two of you.

Kana: Wait! Aren't you gonna stay with us?

Kiragi: Me? Oh, no no no. I've got to do some preparations for the big hunt
tomorro-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need to take a break sometimes too? I thought you
wanted me and Mama to be happy!

Kiragi: Gah... Um. Well, when you put it like that... OK, sure. I suppose I
can stay in tonight.

Kana: Yaaay!

Kiragi: I suppose it's been a while since we had some quality time as a
family. Heh. This must be what happiness feels like.
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D1. Asugi C

Kana: Hey, Papa? There's something I wanted to ask you about, if that's OK...

Asugi: Yeah? What do you need, little man?

Kana: Well, see, it's Mama. She's always treating me like a child.

Asugi: Of course she is. You're her son. It doesn't matter how old you get,
she'll always think of you as her child.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be.
I want to help out more. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play
with my friends instead.

Asugi: I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Right! I want to be someone she can rely on. Do you have any ideas for
things I could do for her?

Asugi: Hm... Usually, I just tend to share my candy with her. She's got a
bigger sweet tooth than you'd think.

Kana: And that makes her happy?

Asugi: Oh, sure. You should see how she smiles when I bring her a candy
apple.

Kana: Oh...

Asugi: But I suppose that's not of much use to you, huh? Let me think...

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Asugi: A contest? What kind of contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier.
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things.
Whoever gets thanked the most wins!

Asugi: A little father-son competition, huh? Sounds fun. All right. I'm in.

Kana: Woohoo!

Asugi: But let me warn you. I'm the one that won your mother's heart. You're
going to have a tough time if you aim to beat me. And I'm not going to go
easy on you, you hear?

Kana: That's fine with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Asugi: Heh... Then let the games begin!
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Asugi B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Asugi: Well, I haven't done anything special yet, but I've still gotten quite
a few thanks. Let's see, I've got a tally here... Ah! There it is.

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all of these already?

Asugi: Yeah, I guess I never noticed just how much I do for her before... I
guess I make a pretty good husband after all.

Kana: Well...I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine, too.
And the total is...um...

Asugi: H-hey! What is this?! You've got the same number I do!

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time! After all, I don't
have to work, so I can spend all day doing things for Mama!

Asugi: Ah, so that's your secret. And just what have you been doing with all
that time?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then at lunch I cut up the vegetables for
the cooks and hand out the food. Oh! And at night, I make sure the mounts are
all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have time!

Asugi: That's quite a lot of work. And you've been doing this every day? Heh.
You really have grown up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Asugi: Just a thought. Perhaps I have been treating you like too much of a
child as well. Wasn't that long ago that you were just a little babe in
swaddling clothes. And now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Asugi: I believe it. And I bet Avatar is very grateful for all the good work
you've been doing.

Kana: "Good work"... Hm. I just realized...Mama hasn't really been saying
"thank you" to me very much. She just tells me "good work" and smiles. It's
kind of a sad smile, come to think of it...

Asugi: Mm. I wouldn't overthink it. You're doing good work. And more
importantly, this means you've been cheating me, you little wart! The contest
was to see who could get thanked the most!

Kana: Haha! I guess you're right. But I'm still not gonna lose to you, Papa!
I won't sleep until Mama thanks me twice as much!

Asugi: (Grrr...this might be harder than I'd thought.)
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Asugi A

Kana: *grumble*

Asugi: Hey there, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Asugi: Something the matter? I would have expected you to be exulting over
your little victory the other day. Or has beating your old man in a contest
already lost its novelty?

Kana: Oh, no, Papa. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, but she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I can help out with stuff too? Am I messing
up? Is she just pretending I'm doing a good job?

Asugi: Oh, is that it? Don't worry, it's not you. You're doing a great job.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Asugi: I think Avatar knows full well you're capable of taking on
responsibilities. But it makes her worry. And it makes her feel lonely.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Asugi: Well, she doesn't want you to miss out on your childhood. And she
doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She's happy to see you growing up, but
she's worried you won't need her anymore.

Kana: But...I'm just trying to pull my own weight. I don't get why that would
be a bad thing...

Asugi: Heh. I'm not sure I do either. But here's a suggestion for you. Keep
helping Mama like you have been, but don't work yourself quite as hard. Take
breaks to see your friends and play games and all that. And it wouldn't hurt
to try and spend some quality time with her now and then. Think you can
handle that?

Kana: But...

Asugi: Hm? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Asugi: No, Kana. It's not for babies. It's for children. And she wants you to
be a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Asugi: Kana, we know you're growing up and that you want to be relied upon.
You're going to be a great man someday. Everybody knows it. But for
now...just relax. Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here and there.

Kana: OK... Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Asugi: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent some quality
time with your mother tonight. Have a relaxing night in, just the two of you.

Kana: W-wait! Aren't you gonna stay with us?

Asugi: What? Oh, no, I have some honey cakes to se-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need to take a break sometimes too? I thought you
wanted me and Mama to be happy!

Asugi: A-all right. Sure. When you put it like that...

Kana: Yaaay!

Asugi: Heh. So. A night in with the family, huh...? You know, I think it
won't be half-bad.
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D1. Hisame C

Kana: Hey, Papa. Can I talk to you about something?

Hisame: Of course, Kana. What is it?

Kana: It's Mama. I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Hisame: Well, that's only natural. You're her little boy. And you ARE still
quite young.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as young as I used to be. I want to
help out with stuff too. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play
with my friends instead.

Hisame: Ah, I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Yeah! I want to show her that she can count on me. Can you think of any
special things I could do for her?

Hisame: Hm. Well, I often make asazuke pickles for her. She says she finds
them very tasty.

Kana: Oh.

Hisame: Perhaps you would like to make some pickles for her with me?

Kana: B-but I want to do something special from me! Pickles are a special
Papa gift!

Hisame: Ah, yes. I see how that would present a problem. Let me think...

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Hisame: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Hisame: A father-son competition, eh? Interesting. Very well. I accept your
challenge.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Hisame: But remember. I am Avatar's husband-the second half of her soul.
Besting me will be no mean feat. And I do not intend to go easy on you.

Kana: That's fine by me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Hisame: Hmph. Then may the best man win!
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Hisame B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making so much progress on our contest! How about
you?

Hisame: Well, I haven't done anything too special yet, but I've received a
number of thanks. I've a tally right here, too. Take a look.

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all these already?

Hisame: I am as surprised as you. I did not realize how much I did for your
mother, I suppose. Although I must admit, it is a welcome surprise.

Kana: Hmph... Well, I'm still not going to lose! Here, see! I recorded all
mine too! And the total is...um...

Hisame: O-oh. I was not expecting this. You have the same number as me.

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa! I don't have to
work like you, so I can spend all day helping her!

Hisame: Ah, so that's your secret. And what kind of tasks have you been
performing for her?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp! I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and
hand out the food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts
are all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have time!

Hisame: Heh. Very good. You've been quite diligent. ...You really have been
growing up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Hisame: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still in your
swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army. Maybe I've been treating you like too much of a
child as well.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Hisame: I believe it. And I bet your mother is very proud of you for all your
hard work.

Kana: I hope so. And I'm gonna work even harder for her tomorrow!

Hisame: Hmph. Looks like I can't afford to get careless...
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Hisame A

Kana: *grumble*

Hisame: Hey, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Hisame: What's wrong? I'd expected you to still be exulting over your little
victory the other day. Or has besting your old man already lost its novelty?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to help out around camp?

Hisame: Ah, so that's it. I would not worry. It's not you. You are doing good
work, I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Hisame: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling the
work. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Hisame: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She is very, very proud
that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's
worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's a little contradictory, but
it's true. Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Hisame: I'd say to keep doing things around camp, but don't work yourself so
hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know. And try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and then.
Do you think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Hisame: What? You don't want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Hisame: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Hisame: Kana, we know that you're growing and that you want more
responsibilities. And we know that you're going to grow up to be a fine young
man someday. But for now...relax. Don't try to grow up too quickly.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Hisame: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Hisame: What?! No, I've got to-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need a break sometimes too? And don't you want
Mama and me to be happy?

Hisame: W-well, when you put it like that... All right, all right. I'll let
your mother know.

Kana: Yaaay!

Hisame: *sigh* Sometimes I'm not sure which one of us gives the orders around
here... I wonder if Father felt the same way? Heh... I suppose I will have to
ask him.
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D1. Siegbert C

Kana: Hey, Papa? There's something I wanted to ask you about.

Siegbert: Of course, Kana. What do you need?

Kana: It's Mama. She's always treating me like a child.

Siegbert: Well, of course she is. You're her son. She'll always see you as
her baby boy. And you're not that old yet. Last I checked, you still had your
milk teeth.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be.
I want to help out with things. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go
play with my friends instead.

Siegbert: I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Right! I want to show her that she can rely on me. Can you think of any
special things I could do for her?

Siegbert: Special things to do for your mother, huh? Well, I usually bring
her paintings or take her to go look at art collections together.

Kana: Oh.

Siegbert: Hm?

Kana: That's special stuff you already do for Mama. Not things that I could
do.

Siegbert: I see. Let me think...

Kana: Oh! Oh! I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Siegbert: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins, OK?

Siegbert: A father-and-son competition, huh? All right. I accept your
challenge!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Siegbert: I must warn you though, I AM the man who won your mother's heart.
And I have no intention of going easy on you. All right?

Kana: That's OK with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Siegbert: Then let the games begin!
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Siegbert B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Siegbert: Well, I haven't done anything too special yet, but I've gotten
quite a few thanks. I've got a tally right...here! Take a look!

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all of these already?

Siegbert: Yep. It surprised even me, to tell the truth. I guess I do more for
your mother than I'd thought.

Kana: Hmph. Well, I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine
too! And the total is...um...

Siegbert: Hey! You've got the same number as me!

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa! After all, I
don't have to work, so I can spend all day doing things for Mama!

Siegbert: You spent all day helping? What did you do?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then at lunch I chop the bear meat for the
cooks and hand out the food. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are all
fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little things
whenever I have the time!

Siegbert: That's quite a lot of work. I'm impressed. You really have been
growing up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Siegbert: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still in
swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army. Maybe I have been treating you as too much of a
child as well.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Siegbert: I believe it. And I bet your mother is very proud of you for all
your hard work.

Kana: Mhm! And I'm gonna work even harder tomorrow! I won't let this end in a
draw, Papa!

Siegbert: Hmpf. And neither shall I. Let the best man win!
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Siegbert A

Kana: *grumble*

Siegbert: Hello, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Siegbert: What's the matter? I'd expected you to still be exulting over your
little victory the other day. Or has besting your old man already lost its
novelty?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I can do this stuff as good as anyone?

Siegbert: Ah. I see. I wouldn't worry about it too much. You're doing good
work. I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Siegbert: Your mother, I think, knows full well you're capable of handling
these things. But it makes her worry. And it makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Siegbert: She doesn't want you to miss out on your childhood. And she doesn't
want to lose her little boy. She's happy to see you're growing up, but she's
worried you won't need her anymore. Parents are funny like that.

Kana: But...I'm just trying to pull my own weight. I don't get why that would
be a bad thing...

Siegbert: That's all right. I didn't truly understand it myself until I
became a parent. I do have a suggestion for you, however. Keep helping around
camp for your mother, but don't work yourself quite so hard. Take breaks to
see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You know. And it wouldn't
hurt to spend some quality time with your mother every now and then. Think
you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Siegbert: Hm? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Siegbert: No, Kana. It's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Siegbert: Kana, we know that you're going to grow into a fine young man. But
for now...relax. Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here and there.
Please. For your mother's sake.

Kana: OK... Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Siegbert: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night
in with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it now.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Siegbert: What? Me? No no no, I'm afraid I have to see to my studi-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need to take a break sometimes too? I thought you
wanted me and Mama to be happy!

Siegbert: Well, when you put it like that... OK, OK. My studies can wait one
night.

Kana: Yaaay!

Siegbert: Heh. So this is fatherhood, huh? I could get used to this...
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D1. Forrest C

Kana: Hey, Papa. Can I talk to you about something?

Forrest: Sure, Kana. What is it?

Kana: It's Mama. I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Forrest: Well, that's only natural. You're her son... And you ARE still
pretty young.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as young as I used to be. I want to
help with things. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play with my
friends instead.

Forrest: Ah, I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Yeah! I want to show her she can rely on me. I wonder if there's
anything I could do that would make her super happy...

Forrest: Hmm... Well, I usually make pretty clothes for her. She seems to
love that!

Kana: Oh...

Forrest: Hm? What's wrong?

Kana: I can't make clothes like you can, Papa. And besides, those are special
Papa gifts. I don't wanna just copy you...

Forrest: Hm. Good point. Let me think...

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Forrest: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Forrest: Heehee... A contest between father and son, huh? Sounds fun. I'm in!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Forrest: But remember, I'm Avatar's husband. I love her more than anything in
the world. So I'm going to take this competition seriously, all right? No
pulling punches.

Kana: That's fine by me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Forrest: Very well. Then let the best man win!
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Forrest B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making so much progress on our contest! How about
you?

Forrest: Well, I haven't done anything too special yet, but I've been thanked
a lot! I have the tally right...here! Take a look.

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all these already?

Forrest: Yep! I'm as surprised as you are. I guess I do more for your mother
than I thought!

Kana: Hmph... Well, I'm still not going to lose! Here, see! I recorded all
mine too! And the total is...um...

Forrest: H-hey, wait! You have just as many as me! How did you even do this?

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa! I don't have to
work like you, so I can spend all day helping her!

Forrest: Ah, so that's your secret. And what all have you been doing for her?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and
hand out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are
all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have the time!

Forrest: That's a lot of work! I'm impressed. You really have been growing
up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Forrest: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still in your
swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army. Maybe I've been treating you like a child too.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Forrest: I believe it. And I bet your mother has been very proud of you.

Kana: I hope so! And I'm gonna try to make her even prouder tomorrow!

Forrest: Looks like this is getting interesting. Can't get careless now...
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Forrest A

Kana: *grumble*

Forrest: Hey there, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Forrest: What's the matter? I thought you'd still be exulting over your
little victory the other day. Or has beating your old man lost its charm
already?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to handle helping out around
camp?

Forrest: Ah, so that's it. I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing good
work, I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Forrest: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling the
work. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Forrest: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She is very, very proud
that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's
worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's a little contradictory, but
it's true. Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Forrest: I think you should keep helping around camp, but don't work yourself
so hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know. And try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and then.
Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Forrest: What's wrong? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just... I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Forrest: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Forrest: Kana, we know that you're growing and that you want more
responsibilities. And we know that you're going to be a fine young man
someday. But for now...relax. Don't try to grow up too quickly.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you said.

Forrest: Good! You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her.

Kana: Wait! Aren't you gonna stay with us?

Forrest: What? Me? No, I've got to-

Kana: But, Papa! I thought you wanted me to enjoy my childhood. It wouldn't
be much of a childhood without a papa...

Forrest: Erk. Well, when you put it that way... All right, all right. Go tell
your mother.

Kana: Yaaay!

Forrest: Heh. Sometimes I wonder which of us is really in charge here... Ooh!
Maybe I should whip us up some cute pajamas to wear!
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D1. Percy C

Kana: Hey, Papa. Can I talk to you about something?

Percy: Sure, Kana. What's up?

Kana: It's Mama... I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Percy: Well, of course she would! You are her son, after all.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be.
I want to help out with things. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go
play with my friends instead.

Percy: Ah, I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Yeah! I want to show her she can rely on me. I wonder if there's
anything I could do for her...

Percy: Hmmm... Well, whenever she and I both have the time, we spar together!

Kana: Oh...

Percy: Huh? Something wrong?

Kana: That's not really the type of thing I was looking for. Oh, I know!
Let's have contest, Papa!

Percy: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Percy: A father-son competition, huh? Sounds neat! I'm in!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Percy: But remember: I'm your mother's husband. I know her better than
anyone! So I'm gonna try my hardest! I'm not pulling any punches, you hear?

Kana: That's fine by me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Percy: Then may the best man win!
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Percy B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Percy: Well, I haven't done anything too special yet, but she's thanked me a
whole lot. Let's see... I've got a tally right here. Take a look.

Kana: WOW! That's so many! And you got all these already?

Percy: I was as surprised as you are! I guess I do more for your mother than
I thought. Heehee. But what else can be expected from a Hero of Justice?

Kana: Hmph... Well, I'm still not going to lose! Here, see! I recorded all
mine too! And the total is...um...

Percy: N-no way! We both have the same score!

Kana: We do? We do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa!

Percy: And what, precisely, have you done to win her gratitude?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp! I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and
hand out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are
well fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have the time!

Percy: Is that right? That's a ton of work! You've really grown up, haven't
you?

Kana: Huh?

Percy: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago that you were just a little
baby! Maybe I've been treating you like too much of a child as well.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Percy: I believe it! And I bet your mother has been very proud of all your
hard work.

Kana: I hope so! And I'm gonna make her even prouder tomorrow!

Percy: Heh. This is turning out to be a better challenge than I thought!
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Percy A

Kana: *grumble*

Percy: Hey, Kana!

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Percy: Something happen? I expected you to still be ecstatic over your
victory the other day. Or has defeating a Hero of Justice already lost its
novelty?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama again earlier, and she made me stop. She said I
should be spending more time playing around with my friends again. She still
thinks I'm just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to help out around
camp?

Percy: Ah, so that's it... I wouldn't worry! I'm sure your help was just
fine!

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Percy: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling these
things. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Percy: She doesn't want to lose her baby boy! She's super proud that you're
growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's worried it means
you won't need her anymore. It's a little silly, but it's true. Parents can
be funny like that sometimes.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Percy: Um, I'd say to keep helping out around camp, but don't work yourself
so hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know! And try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and then.
Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Percy: What's wrong? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Percy: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Percy: We know that you're growing and that you want more responsibilities.
And we know that you're going to be a fine young man someday. But for
now...relax. Don't try to grow up so quickly.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about what you said.

Percy: Good! You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it!

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Percy: M-me? I can't! The clock of justice never stops ticking!

Kana: But, Papa! I thought you wanted me to enjoy my childhood. It wouldn't
be much of a childhood without a papa...

Percy: Well when you put it like that... OK, OK, fine. I'll stay in with you
guys.

Kana: Yaaay!

Percy: A night in with the family, huh? You know, I'm actually pretty
excited. Heehee... Sometimes I can't tell who's in charge here: me or Kana!
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D1. Ignatius C

Kana: Hey, Papa. There's something I wanted to ask you about, if it's OK...

Ignatius: Yes, Kana?

Kana: Well, see, it's Mama. She's always treating me like I'm a little kid.

Ignatius: It's only natural. You are still quite young, after all.

Kana: I know that! I just mean that I'm not as much of a child as I used to
be. I want to help out more. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play
with my friends instead.

Ignatius: Ah, I see. You want some responsibilities.

Kana: Right! I want to be someone she can rely on. Do you have any ideas on
what I could do to make her happy?

Ignatius: Hm... I guess I just try to spend as much time with her as I can.

Kana: And that makes her happy?

Ignatius: Mhm. All she wants is to be near the people she cares about.

Kana: Oh...

Ignatius: Hm? What is it?

Kana: I guess I was hoping for more ideas... You know, special things I could
do to help out.

Ignatius: I see. Let me think...

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's make it a contest, Papa!

Ignatius: A contest? What kind of contest?

Kana: We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier! Between
the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things! Whoever gets
thanked the most wins! Heehee.

Ignatius: Interesting. A father-son competition, huh? All right. You're on.
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Kana: Really? Yay!

Ignatius: Remember, though: I am the man she married. Are you sure you're
ready for this? I'm not going to go easy on you.

Kana: That's fine with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Ignatius: Heh. All right, then. Let the best man win!
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Ignatius B

Kana: Hey, Papa. I've been doing really well on our contest, I think. How
about you? Has Mama been thanking you a lot lately?

Ignatius: Yes. Although I don't think I've been doing anything special. Let's
see... Here's my tally so far...

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! And you got all these without doing anything
special? That's crazy!

Ignatius: Yeah. I never paid attention to it before, but she thanks me pretty
often. I guess I do more for her than I realized. How about you, Kana?

Kana: Hmph. Well, I'm not gonna let that stand between me and victory! Look,
I counted all mine, too. Read 'em and weep!

Ignatius: Huh. You've got the same number as I do. W-well done, kid...

Kana: Mhm! Say good-bye to your crown, Papa! Kana's going to beat you big-
time! After all, I don't have a job, so I can spend all day helping out for
Mama!

Ignatius: Heh. Just out of curiosity, what all is it you've been doing for
her anyway?

Kana: I've mostly been helping out around camp. In the mornings, I help make
arrows for the archers. Then at lunch I chop vegetables and hand out the
food. And at night, I bring Mama her maps and books for planning the war
strategy. And I do a bunch of little things throughout the day whenever I
have time.

Ignatius: That's pretty impressive. You really are growing up, aren't you?

Kana: Huh?

Ignatius: Oh, just a thought. I think I might have been treating you like too
much of a child too, is all. It doesn't seem that long ago you were still
soiling your underclothes. And now, all of a sudden, you're making real,
important contributions to the army.

Kana: Hehehe! I've been working really hard. Soon, there will be nothing I
can't do!

Ignatius: Oh, yeah? We'll see about that. I bet Avatar has been very grateful
for all the help.

Kana: Hm...I just realized-she hasn't actually been saying "thank you" very
much. She just tells me I did a good job whenever I finish something. Maybe I
haven't been helping her as much as I thought I was...

Ignatius: Hey, now. Don't be sad. It's probably nothing. I'm sure she
appreciates the help enormously. More importantly, this means that you
haven't REALLY matched my score.

Kana: Haha! I guess you're right. I'll just have to work even harder for Mama
tomorrow! I'm not gonna lose, Papa! I won't sleep 'til Mama thanks me twice
as much as you!

Ignatius: Heh. This might be harder than I expected.
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Ignatius A

Kana: *grumble*

Ignatius: Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Ignatius: You look like you're in a bad mood. Did something happen? I thought
you'd be happier about your little victory over me the other day.

Kana: Yeah, I'm still happy about that, I guess, but... I was trying to help
out Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should be spending more
time with my friends and playing around. She still thinks I'm just a kid.
Haven't I shown her that I can help with stuff too?

Ignatius: I see. So that's what it was. You don't have to worry so much.
That's not the problem.

Kana: But she told me she'd rather not have me helping with anything...

Ignatius: Of course she did. But it's not because you're not doing good work.
Avatar is very happy that you're growing up, but she's also very sad.

Kana: Why would she be sad?

Ignatius: She doesn't want you to miss out on being a child. Many people are
never allowed to have a childhood. And she also likes having you rely on her,
even if it's sometimes a burden.

Kana: I still don't think I get it...

Ignatius: Think of it this way. You want her to be able to count on you,
right? She wants the same thing, but the other way around. And as you become
more independent, she'll feel like she's not needed as much. It's the same
for every parent.

Kana: I guess that makes sense... Sorta...

Ignatius: Don't worry if it doesn't make sense yet. It will in time. Just try
to do your best to humor us for now, OK? How about this: keep helping your
mother, but don't work for hours on end every day. Take breaks and see your
friends, play some games, do whatever. And it wouldn't hurt to try and spend
some quality time with her now and then as well.

Kana: B-but...

Ignatius: What? You don't want to spend time with her?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like all that stuff is for
babies.

Ignatius: No, Kana. It's not for babies. It's for children. And she doesn't
want you to grow up too fast. She wants you to be a child for just a little
while longer. Both of us do.

Kana: Papa...

Ignatius: Kana, we know you're growing and that you want to be responsible.
You're going to be a great man, someday. Everyone knows it. But for
now...just relax. Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here and there.

Kana: OK... Thanks, Papa! I'll think about everything you've said.

Ignatius: Good. You know... I think maybe you and your mother should spend
some time together tonight. Have a relaxing night in, just the two of you.

Kana: You mean...you don't want to spend time with us too?

Ignatius: What? N-no, I've got other thi-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need to take a break sometimes too? And here I
thought you wanted me and Mama to be happy! Didn't you say that Mama's always
happy when you're with her?

Ignatius: ... O-OK. Fine. I can't really say no.

Kana: Yaaay!

Ignatius: Staying in as a family? I never really saw myself as that type of
guy. Heh. I guess little Kana isn't the only one who's starting to change.
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D1. Gunter C

Kana: Hey, Papa? There's something I wanted to ask you about, if that's OK...

Gunter: Ah, Kana. What is it, my boy?

Kana: Well, see, it's Mama. She's always treating me like a child.

Gunter: Of course she is. You're her son. It doesn't matter how old you
become, she will always think of you as her child.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be.
I want to help out more. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play
with my friends instead.

Gunter: I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Yeah! I want to be someone she can rely on. Do you have any ideas for
things I could do to make her happy?

Gunter: Hm... I'm not sure... I'm afraid I'm not very creative in how I show
my affection for her. I simply attend to all her personal needs and concerns,
as I always have.

Kana: And that makes her happy?

Gunter: Oh, yes. Not a day goes by that she does not express her gratitude to
me.

Kana: Oh...

Gunter: But I suppose that that wouldn't be of much use to you, would it?

Kana: No... Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Gunter: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever gets thanked the most wins!

Gunter: Hmpf. A father-son competition, eh? Very well, then! I accept your
challenge.

Kana: Woohoo!

Gunter: But you should keep in mind that I am your mother's husband. And I
adore Avatar more than life itself. I will not go easy on you.

Kana: That's fine with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Gunter: Heh... Then let the games begin!
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Gunter B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making so much progress on our contest! How about
you?

Gunter: Well, I've not yet done anything special, but I have received many
thanks, as usual. Let us see...ah. Here it is. My tally. Each mark represents
one "thank you."

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all of these already? That's crazy!

Gunter: Yes, I suppose I never noticed how frequently she thanks me for my
duties. Seeing it laid out before me like this is such a wonderful
experience. This little piece of paper reassures me that all my efforts have
been worthwhile.

Kana: Well...I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine, too.
And the total is...um...

Gunter: Oh! You have the same number as I do... I am impressed, Kana. Well
done.

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you, big-time! After all, I don't
have to work, so I can spend all day doing things for Mama!

Gunter: Quite the clever one, aren't you? And what all have you been doing
for her, exactly?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then at lunch I chop the bear meat for the
cooks and hand out the food. Oh! And at night, I make sure the mounts are all
fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little things
whenever I have time!

Gunter: That is quite a lot of work. And you've been doing this every day?
You really have grown up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Gunter: Oh, just a thought. Perhaps I have been treating you like too much of
a child as well. It wasn't that long ago that you were just a little babe in
swaddling clothes. And now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army.

Kana: Heehee. I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I can't
do!

Gunter: I believe it. Truly, I do. I imagine Avatar is very grateful for all
the good work you've been doing.

Kana: "Good work"... Hm. I just realized...Mama hasn't actually been saying
"thank you" to me very much. She just tells me "good work" and smiles. It's
kind of a sad smile, come to think of it...

Gunter: Mm. I wouldn't overthink it too much. You truly are doing good work,
and I am very proud of you.

Kana: I guess you're right. I'll just have to work even harder for Mama
tomorrow! I'm not gonna lose to you, Papa! I won't sleep until Mama thanks me
twice as much!

Gunter: (I suppose I'll have to redouble my own efforts as well if I'm to
keep up...)
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Gunter A

Kana: *grumble*

Gunter: Hey there, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Gunter: What is the matter? I would have expected you to be in good spirits
after your little victory the other day. Or has beating your father in a
contest already lost its novelty?

Kana: Oh, no, Papa. I'm still happy about that, I guess, but... I was trying
to do things for Mama earlier, but she made me stop. She said I should be
spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm just
a kid! Haven't I shown her I can help out with stuff too? Am I messing up? Is
she just pretending I'm doing a good job?

Gunter: Ah, so that's all it is? Well, don't worry too much. It isn't
anything you've been doing.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help?

Gunter: I believe that your being so responsible makes her feel...lonely.

Kana: Lonely?

Gunter: Yes. She doesn't want to lose her baby boy, you see. She is very
happy that you are growing up, but at the same time it makes her very sad.
She worries that you won't need her anymore.

Kana: But...I'm just trying to be responsible. I don't get why that would be
a bad thing...

Gunter: Haha. As well you shouldn't. I have a suggestion for you, however.
Continue helping your mother, but don't work yourself quite as hard. Take
breaks to see your friends and play games and the like. And every now and
then, try to spend some quality time with her. Think you can handle that?

Kana: B-but...

Gunter: Hm? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Gunter: No, Kana. It's not for babies. It's for children. And she wants you
to be a child for just a little while longer. Both of us do.

Kana: Papa...

Gunter: Kana, we know you are growing up and that you want to be relied upon.
You're going to be a great man someday. Everybody knows it. But for
now...just relax. Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here and there.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Gunter: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent some quality
time with your mother tonight. Have a relaxing night in, just the two of you.
In fact, I think I'll go tell her right now.

Kana: W-wait! Aren't you gonna stay with us?

Gunter: What? Oh, no, I have too much wor-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need to take a break sometimes too? I thought you
wanted me and Mama to be happy!

Gunter: Well, when you put it like that... I suppose I can take the evening
off.

Kana: Yaaay!

Gunter: Spending a night in as a family... It's been so very long. I hope to
never lose such happiness ever again...
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D1. Shura C

Kana: Hey, Papa. There's something I wanted to ask you about, if it's OK...

Shura: Hey, Kana. What's been eating you?

Kana: Well, see, it's Mama. She's always treating me like I'm a little kid.

Shura: It's only natural. You are her son, after all. And last I checked,
you're not that old yet. I was there when you were born, and I've kept a
close eye on your age, you know.

Kana: Yeah, I know. I still have some growing up to do. But I just mean I'm
not as much of a child as I used to be. I want to help out more. But whenever
I try, she just tells me to go play with my friends instead.

Shura: Ah, I see. You want some responsibilities.

Kana: Right! I want to be someone she can rely on. Do you have any ideas on
what I could do to make her happy?

Shura: Hm... Well, I guess I just tend to tell her about my life stories.
Adventures I went on, people I met, exotic and stinky foods I've ingested,
you know.

Kana: And that makes her happy?

Shura: Oh, yeah. Your mother loves new experiences. I think she was a born
adventurer in some ways. Her eyes always have a sparkle in them when she
listens to my stories.

Kana: Oh...

Shura: Eh? What's wrong?

Kana: I guess I was just hoping for more ideas. You know, stuff that I could
do too.

Shura: Hm. You do have a point there. Let me think...

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's make it a contest, Papa!

Shura: A contest? What kind of contest?

Kana: We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier! Between
the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things! Whoever gets
thanked the most wins! Heehee.

Shura: Interesting. A friendly competition between you and your old man, huh?
Sounds like it could be fun. Count me in.

Kana: Really? Yaaaay!

Shura: Remember, though: you're facing the man who won your mother's heart.
Defeating me will be no easy task. Are you sure you're ready for this? I'm
warning you now, I'm not going to go easy on you.

Kana: That's OK with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Shura: Heh. All right, then. Let the best man win!
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Shura B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been doing so well for our contest! How about you? Has
Mama been thanking you very much lately?

Shura: Yeah, actually. Although I don't think I've been doing much different.
Here's my tally so far...

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! And you got all these without doing anything
special? That's crazy!

Shura: Yeah. I guess I never paid attention to it before, but she thanks me
quite a lot. I do more for her than I realized. Haha.

Kana: Hmph! Well I'm not gonna let that stand between me and victory! Look, I
counted all mine, too. Read them and weep!

Shura: You've got the same number as I do... H-heh. Um. Well done, kid.

Kana: Mhm! Say good-bye to your crown, Papa! Kana's going to beat you big-
time! After all, I don't have a job, so I can spend all day helping out for
Mama!

Shura: Well mold my onions, you're a clever one, aren't you? Heheh. Gotta
respect that. Just out of curiosity, what all is it you've been doing for
her, anyway?

Kana: I've mostly been helping out around camp. In the mornings, I help make
arrows for the archers. Then at lunch, I chop vegetables and help give out
the food. And at night, I bring Mama her maps and books for planning the war
strategy. And I do a bunch of little stuff throughout the day whenever I have
time!

Shura: Heh. That's pretty impressive. You're really growing up, aren't you?

Kana: Huh?

Shura: Oh, just a thought. I think I might have been treating you like a
child too, is all. It doesn't seem that long since you were still soiling
your underclothes. And now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army.

Kana: Hehehe! I've been working real hard. There's nothing I can't do now!

Shura: Oh, yeah? We'll see about that. I bet Avatar has been very pleased
with all the good work you've been doing.

Kana: Hm... I just realized she hasn't actually been saying "thank you" very
much. She just tells me I did a good job whenever I finish something. Maybe I
haven't been helping her as much as I thought I was...

Shura: Hey, now. Don't get down about it. It's probably nothing. I'm sure
you're helping her out a ton. More importantly, this means you've been
cheating, you little ogre! I knew you couldn't match my score fairly!

Kana: Heheh! I guess you're right. I'll just have to work even harder for
Mama tomorrow! I'm not gonna lose to you, Papa! I won't sleep until Mama
thanks me twice as much!

Shura: Hrk... This might be closer than I expected...
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Shura A

Kana: *grumble*

Shura: Hey there, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Shura: Hey, what's with the long face? Where's the smiley Kana we all know
and love? Our last tally had you in the lead. Shouldn't you be basking in the
glory of your victory?

Kana: I am still happy about that, I guess, but... I was trying to help out
for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should be spending more
time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm just a kid. Haven't
I shown her that I can help with stuff too? Or am I messing up? Is she just
pretending I'm doing a good job?

Shura: Ah, so that's what it is. Well, don't worry too much about it, yeah? I
know your mother really does think you're doing a wonderful job. And I'm sure
she's very proud of you.

Kana: But she told me she'd rather me not help with anything...

Shura: Of course she would. But it's not because you're not doing good work.
Avatar is very happy that you're growing up, but she's also very sad.

Kana: Why would she be sad?

Shura: She doesn't want you to miss out on being a child. Lots of people are
never given the chance to have much of a childhood. And beyond that, she
wants to be able to take care of you. See, parents are fickle creatures. It
might take a lot of effort to raise a kid, but it's also a little sad when
you realize that they don't need you anymore.

Kana: I still don't really get it...

Shura: To be honest, neither do I. But that doesn't mean it's not true. How
about this: keep helping your mother, but don't work for hours on end every
day. Take breaks and see your friends, play some games, do whatever. Show her
that you can still be a child sometimes, too. If you do that, I'm sure your
mother will be very happy. It might even help if you asked to sleep in our
bed sometimes, too.

Kana: B-but...

Shura: Hm?

Kana: It's just...only babies need to sleep with their parents. I don't want
to be a baby.

Shura: No, Kana, that's just it. It's not for babies. It's for children. And
she doesn't want you to grow up too fast. Neither of us do...

Kana: Papa...

Shura: Kana, we know you're growing up and that you want to be reliable.
You're going to be a great man, someday. Everyone knows it. But for
now...just relax. Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here and there.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa! I'll think about everything you've said.

Shura: Good! You know... I think maybe you and your mother should spend some
time together tonight. Have a relaxing night in, just the two of you.

Kana: Wait! Aren't you going to stay with us too?

Shura: Me? Oh, no no no. I've got plans with some of the others in camp, and-

Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need to take a break sometimes too? And I thought
you wanted me to be happy!

Shura: ...Hmph. All right. Fine.

Kana: Yaaay!

Shura: Staying in as a family, huh? I never really saw myself as that kind of
guy. Heh. I guess little Kana isn't the only one who's starting to change.
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D1. Izana C

Kana: Hey, Papa. There's something I wanted to talk to you about...

Izana: Anything for my little Kana Kabana.

Kana: Well, see, it's Mama. She's always treating me like I'm a little kid.

Izana: Hm? You ARE still a kid, right? You can't pull one over on ol' Papa
here. I was there when you were born, and I've been keeping a close eye on
your age.

Kana: I know that! I just mean that I'm not as much of a child as I used to
be. I want to help out more. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play
with my friends instead.

Izana: I see, I see. You want some responsibilities.

Kana: Yeah! I want to be someone she can rely on. Do you have any ideas on
what I could do to make her happy?

Izana: Hm... You could do what I always do! Give her a divination and brew
some cups of my ultra-divine jasmine-mint tea! And I let her stare at my
hair. Voted best in Izumo, you know!

Kana: I know, Papa. And all that makes her happy?

Izana: Of course it does! Have you SEEN my hair?

Kana: Oh...

Izana: You seem disappointed. Perhaps you could use some oolong-monkeyfruit
tea?

Kana: No thanks, Papa. I guess I was just hoping for more ideas... You know,
special things I could do for Mama to help her out.

Izana: Oh, I see. Let me knock it around the old noggin for a spell...

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's make it a contest, Papa!

Izana: Oooooh. A contest? What kind of contest?

Kana: A contest to see which of us can make Mama happier! Between the two of
us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things! Whoever gets thanked
the most wins!

Izana: A high-stakes competition between father and son, eh? I like the sound
of that! Imagine the drama! The suspense! The horrific tragedy when one is
inevitably compelled to destroy the other! "What monstrous deed hath these
hands wrought?! What blood hath they spilled?!" Ooh, I get tingles just
imagining it. Count me in!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Izana: Although, you would do well to remember... Princess Avatar is my
beloved wife. And Archduke Izana pulls punches for no man!

Kana: That's fine with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Izana: Heeheehee. Bring it on, Son!
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Izana B

Kana: Hey, Papa. I've been doing really well on our contest so far! How about
you? Has Mama been thanking you a lot lately?

Izana: Hehehe. Oh, you've no idea! I haven't even begun to try, and yet my
tally grows daily! Are you sure that you wish to see it? Very well, then!
Look upon my tally, and know the feeling of true despair! Muahahahahahaha!

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! And you got all these without doing anything
special? That's crazy!

Izana: Yes indeed! Though I have to admit that even I'm surprised at the
number. Such is my magnanimity that I was unaware of how much I did for her
every day. Do you tremble yet, knowing you have no chance against the great
Izana? Heehee!

Kana: Never! Nothing's gonna stand between Kana and victory! Here, see! I
counted mine, too! And the total is...um...

Izana: I-I don- How did you do this? You've got the same number as me!

Kana: Whoa, you're right! Say good-bye to your crown, Papa! Kana's going to
beat you big-time! After all, I don't have a job, so I can spend all day
helping out for Mama!

Izana: (The kid is too clever for his own good.) Oh? And what exactly have
you done to earn such praise from your mother?

Kana: I've mostly just been doing things around camp. In the mornings, I help
make arrows for the archers. Then at lunch I chop vegetables and dole out the
food. And at night, I bring Mama her maps and books for planning the war
strategy. And I do a bunch of little things throughout the day whenever I
have time.

Izana: Wowie zowie! Color me impressed, Kana-bun. Heh. You really are growing
up, aren't you?

Kana: Huh?

Izana: Oh, just a thought. I feel I might have been treating you like too
much of a child too, is all. Not that long ago, you were still a little
fleshy, pink squishbubble. And now, all of a sudden, you're a man of the
army, serving like the rest of us. It's a little shocking. You could even say
I "Kana-t" believe it. *snort* Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahaha!
Anyways, I guess I'm trying to say that I'm very proud of you, squishbubble.

Kana: Hehehe! I've been working really hard. Soon there'll be nothing I can't
do!

Izana: Oh, I can think of a few things. Like beating your pops at literally
anything. But I DO bet you've been doing a very good job at making Avatar
happy.

Kana: A good job... Hm. I just realized... Mama hasn't actually been saying
"thank you" to me very much. She just tells me I did a good job and smiles.
It's kind of a sad smile, come to think of it... Maybe I'm not helping her as
much as I thought I was...

Izana: Hey, now. Don't be too sad. It's probably nothing. I'm sure you've
been helping her out a ton. More importantly, this means you've been
cheating, you little squirtbag! I knew you couldn't match my score fairly!

Kana: Haha! I guess you're right. I'll just have to work even harder for Mama
tomorrow! I'm not gonna lose to you, Papa! I won't sleep until Mama thanks me
twice as much!

Izana: Ohoho! And so the filial knife is sharpened! Well I won't lose to you
either, Kanabee!
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Izana A

Kana: *grumble*

Izana: Hey-o hi-o hee-o, Kan-o!

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Izana: You look like someone spat in your bilberry smoothie, Kana! What's
wrong? I thought you'd still be beaming about winning our little competition.

Kana: Yeah, I'm still happy about that, I guess, but... I was trying to help
out around camp for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should be
spending more time with my friends and playing around. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her that I can help with stuff too? Or am I
messing up? Is she just pretending I'm doing a good job?

Izana: Aw, don't worry your head about that! I know your mother thinks you're
doing an incredible job.

Kana: But then why would she tell me she'd rather I not help with anything?

Izana: It's because you were doing TOO good a job, silly. It makes her sad.

Kana: What? Why would that make her sad?

Izana: She doesn't want you to miss out on being a child. And rightly so!
People frown on you if you still play with dolls as an adult. Trust me, I
know. They don't like frolicking, either. Especially not with flowers. Ooh,
or taking naps. But children can do all of those things, and no one will bat
an eye. It's wonderful! So she wants you to enjoy the chance to live it up
while you can. Plus, if you're too independent, she'll feel like you don't
need her anymore.

Kana: I still don't think I get it.

Izana: Think of it this way. You want her to be able to count on you, right?
She wants the same thing, but the other way around. And as you become more
independent, the less she'll feel needed. It's the same for every parent.

Kana: I guess that makes sense. Sorta...

Izana: Don't worry about it too much. If it doesn't now, it will in time.
Just try to do your best to humor us in the meantime, OK? How about this:
keep helping your mother, but don't work for hours on end. Take tea breaks,
pick daisies, dance in the fields-you know the drill. Show her that you can
still be a child sometimes too. If you do that, I'm sure it will make her
ecstatic. And it wouldn't hurt to try and spend some quality time with her
now and then as well.

Kana: B-but...

Izana: What? You don't want to spend time with her?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like all that stuff is for
babies.

Izana: No, Kana. It's not for babies. It's for children. And she doesn't want
you to grow up too fast. She wants you to be a child for just a little while
longer. Both of us do.

Kana: Papa...

Izana: Squishbubble, we know you're growing and that you want to be
responsible. You're going to be a big, unsquishy man one day. A great one.
And we all know it. But for now...just kick back and take in the sweet, sweet
sunshine. Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here and there.

Kana: OK...thanks, Papa! I'll think hard about everything you've said.

Izana: Now that's what I like to hear! Maybe you and your mother should spend
some time together tonight. Whaddaya say? A relaxing evening in, just the two
of you.

Kana: You mean...you don't want to spend time with us too?

Izana: What? You know, I didn't even think about that. Some father I am!
Heehee. I would love to spend tonight with you and Mama, Kana!

Kana: Yaaay!

Izana: Heehee. If only this kind of bliss could last forever... I suppose
that's what spas are for!
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D1. Yukimura C

Kana: Hey, Papa. Can I talk to you about something?

Yukimura: Of course, Kana. What is it?

Kana: It's Mama... I feel like she's always treating me like a child.

Yukimura: Well, that's only natural. You are her son, after all. And you ARE
still very young.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be.
I want to help out with things. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go
play with my friends instead.

Yukimura: I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Yeah! I want to show her she can rely on me. I wonder if there's
something I could do for her...

Yukimura: Hmm. Well... I work on little gadgets for your mother to use all
the time.

Kana: And that makes her happy?

Yukimura: I believe so, yes. She always receives my inventions with a smile
on her face.

Kana: Oh.

Yukimura: Eh? What's wrong?

Kana: Well, I can't really make things like you can, Papa. And besides, I
wouldn't want to just copy Papa's special gifts...

Yukimura: Ah, yes. I can see how that would present a problem to you.

Kana: Oh, I know! Let's make it a contest, Papa!

Yukimura: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Yukimura: A father-son competition, hm? That could be an invaluable
experience for us both... Very well. I accept your challenge.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Yukimura: But remember: I am your mother's husband. I know her better than
anyone else. And I don't intend to go easy on you. Besting me will be no mean
feat.

Kana: That's fine by me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Yukimura: Heh. Then may the best man win!
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Yukimura B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about
you?

Yukimura: Well, I haven't done anything too special yet, but she's thanked me
many times. Let's see... I've got a tally right here.

Kana: WOW! That's so many! And you got all of these already?

Yukimura: Yes. I am as surprised as you are. I suppose I do more for your
mother than I thought. Heh. It's a nice feeling. Maybe I'm an OK husband
after all...

Kana: Hmph... Well, I'm still not going to lose! Here, see! I recorded all
mine too! And the total is...um...

Yukimura: Hmph! It appears we have the same number.

Kana: We do? We do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa! I don't have
to work like you, so I've been spending all day doing things for her!

Yukimura: Heh. So that's your secret. And what, precisely, were you doing?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp! I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and
hand out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are
all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have the time!

Yukimura: I see. That's quite a lot of work for someone your age. I'm
impressed. You really have been growing up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Yukimura: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still a cute
little lump in swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real,
important contributions to the army. Maybe I've been treating you like too
much of a child as well.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Yukimura: I believe it. And I bet your mother has been very proud of you.

Kana: I hope so! And I'm gonna make her even prouder tomorrow!

Yukimura: I'm sure you will, Son. (Hrm. This is turning out to be more
difficult than I believed it would be...)
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Yukimura A

Kana: *grumble*

Yukimura: Hello, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Yukimura: What's the matter? I expected you to still be exulting after your
little victory the other day. Or has besting your father already lost its
charm?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends again. She still thinks
I'm just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to handle helping out
around camp?

Yukimura: I see-so that's it. I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing
good work, I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Yukimura: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling
these things. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Yukimura: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She is very, very
proud that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's
worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's a little silly, but it's
true. Parents can be funny like that.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Yukimura: I'd say to keep helping out around camp, but don't work yourself so
hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know. And try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and then.
Think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Yukimura: What? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just... I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Yukimura: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother
wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Yukimura: Kana, we know that you're growing and that you want more
responsibilities. And we know that you're going to be a fine young man
someday. But for now...relax. Don't try to grow up so quickly.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you said.

Yukimura: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night
in with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it now.

Kana: Wait! What about you?

Yukimura: What? Me? No, I have wor-

Kana: But, Papa! I thought you wanted me to enjoy my childhood. It wouldn't
be much of a childhood without a papa...

Yukimura: Ghhk. W-well, when you put it that way... All right, all right. Go
tell your mother.

Kana: Yaaay!

Yukimura: How does he do it? Sometimes I'm not sure which of us is in charge
here. But...I'm glad he talked me into it. A night in with the family sounds
splendid.
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D1. Fuga C

Kana: Hey, Papa. Can I talk to you about something?

Fuga: Of course, Kana. What is it?

Kana: It's Mama. I feel like she's always treating me like a kid.

Fuga: Well, that's only natural. You're her child. And you ARE still quite
young.

Kana: I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as young as I used to be. I want to
help out with things. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play with
my friends instead.

Fuga: Ah, I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana: Yeah! I want to show her she can rely on me. Can you think of anything
I could do for her?

Fuga: Hm... Well, each morning, your mother and I devote time to meditating
together. ...But I suppose that's not the sort of thing you were looking for.

Kana: Yeah... There must be something else I could do. Oh, I know! Let's have
a contest, Papa!

Fuga: A contest?

Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier!
Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things!
Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!

Fuga: A little father-son competition, hm? An interesting proposition. Very
well. I accept.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Fuga: But remember, I am Avatar's husband. No one knows her better. And I
will be taking this competition seriously. You will not win easily.

Kana: That's fine by me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Fuga: Good. Then let the best man win!
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Fuga B

Kana: Hey, Papa! I've been making so much progress on our contest! How about
you?

Fuga: Well, I haven't done anything special yet, but I've received a number
of thanks. I have the tally right here. Let's see...

Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all these already?

Fuga: Yes. I am as surprised as you are. I guess I do more for your mother
than I thought. Perhaps I am a better husband than I believed. It feels good.

Kana: Hmph... Well, I'm still not going to lose! Here, see! I recorded all
mine too! And the total is...um...

Fuga: Hm?! You have just as many as me! How did you manage that?

Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big-time, Papa! I don't have to
work like you, so I can spend all day helping her!

Fuga: Ah. So that is your secret. And what, exactly, have you been doing for
her?

Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning
making arrows for the fletchers. Then, at lunch, I slice the bear meat and
hand out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are
all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little
things whenever I have the time.

Fuga: That's quite a lot of work. I'm impressed. ...You really have been
growing up, haven't you?

Kana: Huh?

Fuga: Oh, just a thought. It wasn't so long ago you were still in your
swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important
contributions to the army. Perhaps I am guilty of treating you like a child
as well.

Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I
can't do!

Fuga: I believe it. And I bet your mother is very proud of you.

Kana: I hope so. And I'm gonna work even harder for her tomorrow!

Fuga: Looks like this may be more difficult than I'd imagined. But I refuse
to back down! Prepare yourself!
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Fuga A

Kana: *grumble*

Fuga: Hello, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Papa...

Fuga: What's the matter? Shouldn't you still be exulting over your victory in
our little competition? Or has beating your old man lost its novelty already?

Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was
trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should
be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm
just a kid. Haven't I shown her I'm old enough to help out around camp?

Fuga: Ah, so that's it. I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing good
work, I promise.

Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?

Fuga: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling the
work. But seeing you acting so grown up makes her feel sad.

Kana: Huh? Why?

Fuga: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She is very, very proud
that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she is
worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's a little contradictory, but
it's true. Parents can be...funny.

Kana: So...what should I do?

Fuga: I'd say to keep doing things around camp, but don't work yourself so
hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You
know. And try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and then.
Do you think you can handle that?

Kana: But...

Fuga: What? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana: No, that's not it! It's just... I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Fuga: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother wants
you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.

Kana: Papa...

Fuga: Kana, we know that you're growing and that you want more
responsibilities. And we know that you're going to be a fine young man
someday. But for now...relax. Do not try to grow up so quickly.

Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Fuga: Good! You know... I think it would be nice if you spent the night in
with your mother. I'll go talk to her.

Kana: Wait! Aren't you gonna stay with us?

Fuga: What? Me? No, I've got other things to atten-

Kana: But, Papa! I thought you wanted me to enjoy my childhood... It wouldn't
be much of a childhood without a papa...

Fuga: Ghk. Well, when you put it that way... All right, all right. I'll stay
in too.

Kana: Yaaay!

Fuga: Heh. Sometimes I wonder which of us is really in charge here. Hm. A
night in with the family... I wish such times could last forever.
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Female Kana^

D2. Avatar C

Avatar: Oh, Kana. Are you carrying that box for someone?

Kana: Yep, sure am!

Avatar: It looks heavy. Here, let me help you.

Kana: Ah, no! I'm fine! I can do it! You're really busy anyways, right? And
I'm being paid to do this, so I've got to do it myself. I need the money,
Papa!

Avatar: Wait, what's this about money?

Kana: Ah-um...well... I've been doing little favors like this for people to
earn a little spending money...

Avatar: Why? Is there something that you wanted to buy?

Kana: You know. Just things.

Avatar: Kana?

Kana: I've got to go now, Papa! Just forget I said anything, OK?

Avatar: What? You know I can't do that.

Kana: B-but you have to!

Avatar: Kana... You've never tried hiding something from me before. What's
going on?

Kana: ...I can't tell you...

Avatar: Kana...

Kana: A-anyways, I need to deliver this box, so I'll see you later!
(Kana leaves)

Avatar: Why would she be hiding something from me...?
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Avatar B

Kana: La la la la la la ? I finally bought it! Yay!

Avatar: Kana.

Kana: P-papa!

Avatar: Why did you go into town by yourself? Were you shopping for
something?

Kana: U-um...

Avatar: ...I'll take that as a yes. What did you buy? Was it the thing you've
been saving up for?

Kana: Well...

Avatar: *sigh* I know that sometimes you might want to keep things to
yourself. So I won't force you to tell me what you bought. But I hope you
will when you think the time is right. OK?

Kana: ...

Avatar: Maybe I'm overreacting, but I feel like we need to be open with each
other. I don't want us to drift apart. Do you understand?

Kana: I'm sorry, Papa! I wasn't trying to make you sad! I just wanted to
surprise you.

Avatar: Huh? What do you mean?

Kana: Heehee. Well...I wanted to give you this, Papa! Here, take it!

Avatar: A ring?

Kana: Yep! I heard that people in royal families were sometimes called ring-
givers! So I thought it would be nice for you to receive a ring for once!

Avatar: Oh, Kana.

Kana: I couldn't buy a very expensive one, but I thought this one would look
good on you. I wanted to tell you how grateful I am for everything you've
done for me. And I wanted it to be a surprise... I'm sorry.

Avatar: Ah, that explains everything. Thank you, Kana. You worked really hard
to buy me this ring, didn't you? I'm sorry for making you feel so bad and
ruining your surprise.

Kana: So you're not sad anymore?

Avatar: Just the opposite! You've made me so happy. I love you very much,
Kana.

Kana: Heehee. Yay! I love you too, Papa!
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Avatar A

Avatar: Hey, Kana. Can you come here for a moment?

Kana: Papa! What's up?

Avatar: Well, the ring you gave me made me so happy, I wanted to thank you
for it again.

Kana: Heehee. Is that the reason you've been smiling so much? You're very
welcome!

Avatar: I've had a lot of people asking me that lately. Have I really been
smiling that much?

Kana: Yep! You should see it! You've got the biggest, goofiest grin, Papa!

Avatar: Hahaha. Maybe I should find a mirror... Ah...anyways, I wanted to see
you because I thought I should give you a gift in return.

Kana: Really?! A present? For me?! What is it, Papa? What is it?!

Avatar: Well, since you got me a ring, I figured it would be nice to return
the favor.

Kana: Ooooooh! Wow wow! It's so sparkly! But I think it's a little big for
me. Look! It slips right off!

Avatar: Oh, don't worry. I got you a bigger ring because someday you'll grow
into it. And until you do, we can do this...

Kana: Oh! You turned it into a necklace!

Avatar: Now you can wear it until you're big enough for it to fit on your
finger.

Kana: Thanks, Papa!

Avatar: Aghhhh! Don't jump at me like that! You'll scare me.

Kana: Heehee. Sorry! I can't wait to grow up! Necklaces are nice but I want
to wear rings like you, Papa!

Avatar: I'm sure it will look beautiful on you, Kana.

Kana: Me too! But...will we still be this close, even when I'm all grown up?

Avatar: Of course. We're family. And family sticks together.

Kana: OK, Papa! I'll take that as a promise.
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D2. Azura C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Azura: Hello there, Kana. What's wrong?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Azura: Awww, these daisies are wonderful! Thank you!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Azura: Of course. You bring me lots of flowers, and I love them every time.

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers!

Azura: That's very sweet of you, dear. Although... I do have a favor to ask
of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Azura: You already know this, but remember how flowers are living things,
like us? This means that when you pick them, it is hurting the flowers.

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting the flowers?! It was an accident! I'm sorry
for being a big meanie...

Azura: Don't worry, Kana. I'm sure the flowers know you weren't trying to
hurt them. You just need to promise not to pick any more flowers, OK?

Kana: OK! B-but...if I do that, then how can I show you the neat flowers I
find?

Azura: Hmmm... How about, if you find some, you come and get me. Then we'll
go off together to look at them. Does that sound good?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Azura: I'm never too busy for you, dear.

Kana: OK, it's a deal! We'll go look at nice flowers together! That's a
promise, Mama!
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Azura B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Azura: Hi there, Kana. It makes me happy seeing you so content.

Kana: Of course I'm happy! I found some great flowers for us to go look at!
You're going to love them, I'm sure! Look! There they are, Mama. Right over
there.

Azura: Oh, you were right, dear. These are such a lovely shade of blue, too.

Kana: I know-I love this color. The blue color and the soft petals... They
kind of remind me of you, Mama.

Azura: It's rather sweet to be compared to a flower, though also a little
embarrassing. But thank you, Kana.

Kana: It's just sweet, Mama! I love flowers, but I love you more!

Azura: I love flowers too, but I love your happy face so much more!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Azura: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Azura: Heehee, calm down. I don't have it right now, but it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! That way I'll be even more surprised when you
have it.

Azura: All right. I'll keep it safe until we can sit down and look at it
together.
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Azura A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where is the thing you wanted to show me?

Azura: Ah, hello, Kana. Come on over here. This is what I wanted to show you.

Kana: This is such a big book! Oh wow! Look at all these flowers! How did you
do this?

Azura: These flowers are the ones that you've been giving me. I took them and
pressed them between the pages, and eventually they dried out. Now they're
all safe in this neat book!

Kana: This is amazing! Like, really really amazing! I hadn't realized how
many flowers I'd brought you, either. Look, there are the yellow daisies I
gave you the other day! Mama, thank you for taking such good care of the
flowers I gave you. This makes me so happy!

Azura: And thank you for all the love you've given me. And the flowers! With
them pressed here, I can keep your gifts for a long time!

Kana: You're welcome!

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we did make some nice memories when we went to go look at them. I want to
keep making great memories like that, Kana. I'm so glad you're here.

Kana: I want to do that too! I love you so much, Mama!

Azura: I love you too, Kana.
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D2. Felicia C

Kana: Mama! Mama!

Felicia: Hello, Kana. What can I do for you?

Kana: I picked some flowers for you, Mama! They're yellow! Like the sun!

Felicia: Oh, my, thank you! These daisies are beautiful!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Felicia: Of course. I love them. But may I ask why you've been bringing me so
many flowers lately?

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Felicia: Heehee, I'm glad you remembered that. You're a very attentive young
girl. ...But grateful as I am, I do have one small favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Felicia: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things too? Well,
when you pick them, it hurts them, and they start to wither away. So I think
it would be better if you didn't pick the poor little things from now on.

Kana: Oh no! You mean I've been hurting them? I'm so sorry, flowers! It was
an accident! I've been such a big meanie...

Felicia: It's OK, Kana. I'm sure the flowers will forgive you. You just need
to promise to leave them be now, OK?

Kana: OK! B-but...how will I show you all the neat flowers that I find, then?

Felicia: Oh, dear...I'm not sure. Hmm... Next time you see a pretty flower,
come and find me. Then we can go see it together! How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Felicia: Of course not! I'd love to go with you.

Kana: Yay! OK, then. We'll go see all the pretty flowers together! That's a
promise, Mama!
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Felicia B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Felicia: Heehee. Well, you're in a good mood! I think I'm even starting to
catch it.

Kana: Of course I am! I found us the best flowers to go look at! You'll love
them, Mama. I'm sure of it. Oh! There they are! Over there.

Felicia: Ooh! They're adorable. And such a pretty shade of pink...

Kana: Aren't they? I love them! They reminded me of you, Mama.

Felicia: Wh-what?! O-of m-m-me?! P-please-don't tease me! I'm not pretty
enough to be one of those... But...um...it is very sweet of you to say. If
also a little embarrassing...

Kana: Heehee. I love flowers, but I love your smile even more!

Felicia: Ah! Stop it! I'm so embarrassed I could die. But, you know, I think
YOUR smile is even lovelier!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Felicia: Oh, I just remembered: I have something I wanted to show you.

Kana: Is it something good? What is it? What is it, Mama? I have to know!

Felicia: Heehee, calm down! I don't have it with me, but it's a-

Kana: Ah! Wait-no! Never mind! I don't want to spoil the surprise!

Felicia: Oh, good idea. I guess I'll just have to keep it a secret until next
time.

Kana: Yay! I can't wait!
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Felicia A

Kana: Hey, Mama! Did you have that thing you wanted to show me?

Felicia: I've got it right here, Kana. Go on, open it.

Kana: Wow! This is such a big book! And look at all the flowers! Where did
you get them?

Felicia: These are all of the ones you've been bringing me. I dried them out
and pressed them between the pages to keep them safe. I figured it was the
perfect way for me to preserve all your little gifts.

Kana: This is amazing! Really, really amazing! Oh! And look! These are the
daisies I gave you the other day! I hadn't realized how many flowers I'd
given you.

Felicia: Heehee. I was surprised too, when I was looking through it earlier.
It didn't seem like so many when I was making it.

Kana: Oh, Mama... Thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I gave
you.

Felicia: No, Kana, I should be the one thanking YOU... You have no idea how
much comfort these have brought me. Each time I see one, I remember the
moment you gave it to me. It's like having a book full of wonderful memories!

Kana: You're welcome! I'm glad you liked them so much.

Felicia: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But I
think we'll hang on to that memory for a long time, regardless. And I hope
we'll have many, many more memories like it. How about you?

Kana: Me too, Mama! I love you so much!

Felicia: And I love you too, Kana!
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D2. Mozu C

Kana: Mama! Mama!

Mozu: Kana? What's wrong?

Kana: I picked some daisies for you, Mama! They're yellow like the sun!

Mozu: Oh, they're adorable. Thank you, Kana!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Mozu: I love them! You sure love bringing me flowers, though.

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Mozu: That's so sweet of you, Kana. But I do have a favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama! What is it?

Mozu: Do you remember how flowers are living things, just like you and me?
Well, when you pick them, they can't eat or drink anymore, and they wither
away.

Kana: Oh no! You mean I've been hurting them this whole time? I'm sorry,
flowers! I didn't mean to! It was an accident!

Mozu: Don't worry, Kana. I'm sure the flowers will forgive you. Just make
sure you don't pick any more, OK? And be extra thoughtful when you're playing
with them, so they don't get hurt.

Kana: OK! But then how can I show you all of the neat flowers I find?

Mozu: Oh! That won't be a problem. We can just go look at them together.

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Mozu: Nope!

Kana: OK! I'll take that as a promise, Mama. A promise!

Mozu: Heehee. OK. I promise!
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Mozu B

Kana: La lala la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Mozu: Heehee. You sure do seem excited today, Kana.

Kana: Of course I'm excited! I found us the best flowers to go look at.
You're going to love them, I'm sure of it! Oh! There they are, Mama! Over
there!

Mozu: Ooh. These flowers are very pretty. And they look so gentle and soft.
They make me want to snuggle up with a blanket and a cup of tea...

Kana: Yeah! They reminded me of you, Mama!

Mozu: O-of me? I don't think- I mean I'm not sure if- Er. W-well it's sweet
of you to say so. Thank you, Kana.

Kana: Heehee. Don't be embarrassed, Mama! These flowers might be pretty, but
they're not as pretty as your smiles!

Mozu: Oh? Well I think your smiles are even prettier than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Mozu: Oh! Right! There's something I wanted to show you.

Kana: Ooh, what is it? Is it something good?

Mozu: Sure is! It's at home, and it's a-

Kana: Ahh! Wait! No! Don't spoil the surprise!

Mozu: Heehee, all right. I guess I'll just have to keep it a secret until
next time.

Kana: Yay! I can't wait!
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Mozu A

Kana: Hey, Mama! Is that the thing you wanted to show me?

Mozu: Mhm. Here, take a look.

Kana: Oh wow! What a big book! And look at all the flowers! Where did you get
them?

Mozu: These are all the ones you've been bringing me! I dried them out and
pressed them between the pages to keep them safe. I figured it was the
perfect place for me to keep all your little gifts.

Kana: This is amazing! Really, really amazing! Oh! And look! These are the
daisies I gave you the other day! I hadn't realized how many flowers I'd
given you. Oh, Mama... Thank you for taking such good care of my gifts!

Mozu: No, thank YOU for all of the flowers! Each one you gave me made me feel
all warm and happy inside. I couldn't bring myself to throw any of them away!

Kana: You're welcome!

Mozu: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day. But I
think we'll hang on to that memory for a long time to come anyways. I hope
we'll have lots more memories just like that. How about you?

Kana: Me too, Mama! I love you so much!

Mozu: And I love you too, Kana!
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D2. Sakura C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Sakura: Kana? What's wrong?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Sakura: Oh, thank you! These daisies are beautiful!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Sakura: I love them. But what's gotten into you lately? You've been bringing
me an awful lot of flowers.

Kana: I just remembered that when I was real little, we'd go looking at
flowers together. You always smiled so much when we did. And I think your
smile is the best, Mama! So I decided to start bringing you lots and lots of
flowers to help you smile more!

Sakura: Oh, that's so sweet! But...I do have a favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Sakura: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things too? Well,
when you pick them, it hurts them, and they wither away and die.

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting them? It was an accident! I'm sorry, flowers!
I've been such a big meanie!

Sakura: Don't worry, Kana. I'm sure the flowers know you weren't trying to
hurt them. You just need to promise not to pick any more flowers, OK?

Kana: OK! But...if I do that, then how can I show you all the neat flowers I
find?

Sakura: Hmmm... How about if you find some, you come and get me. Then we can
go look at them together! How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Sakura: Of course not! I'm never too busy for you.

Kana: OK, then it's a deal!
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Sakura B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Sakura: Aw. You look so happy, Kana!

Kana: Of course I'm happy! I just found some great flowers for us to go look
at! You're going to love them, I'm sure of it! Look! There they are, Mama!

Sakura: Oh, you were right. These are so pretty!

Kana: Yup! And they're cherry blossoms! Just like you, Mama!

Sakura: Oh, Kana. You're so sweet!

Kana: Those flowers might be pretty, but I think you're even prettier!

Sakura: Is that so? Well, I think your smiles are even prettier than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Sakura: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now?

Sakura: Teehee, calm down. I don't have it right now, but it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! I want to be surprised!

Sakura: All right, then. I'll keep it safe until we can sit down and look at
it together.
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Sakura A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where's that thing you wanted to show me?

Sakura: Hello, Kana. It's right over here. Take a look.

Kana: Oh wow! This is such a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where
did you find them?

Sakura: These are all the flowers you've been bringing me. I dried them out
and pressed them between the pages to preserve them. I figured it would be
the perfect way for me to keep your little gifts safe.

Kana: This is amazing! Like, really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how
many flowers I'd brought you. Look! There are the yellow daisies I gave you
the other day! Mama, thank you for taking such good care of them. This makes
me so happy!

Sakura: And thank YOU for bringing them to me! I'll cherish them for a long
time to come.

Kana: You're welcome!

Sakura: You know, we didn't pick those cherry blossoms we saw the other
day... But we did make some nice memories when we went to go look at them. I
want us to have many, many more memories like them. How about you?

Kana: Me too! I love you so much, Mama!

Sakura: I love you too, Kana.
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D2. Hinoka C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Hinoka: Yeah, Kana? What is it?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Hinoka: Oh, thank you, Kana. They're very pretty.

Kana: Do you like them?

Hinoka: I do. But what's gotten into you lately? You seem to be bringing me
an awful lot of flowers these days.

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Hinoka: Haha. I think I remember that too. You've got a good memory, Kana.
I'm glad you've held on to that. But I have a request for you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Hinoka: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things too? Well,
when you pick them, it hurts them, and they start to wither away. You should
never take a life if it's not necessary. Even a flower's life.

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting them?! It was an accident! I'm sorry, flowers!

Hinoka: Don't worry, Kana. I'm sure the flowers will forgive you. The
important thing is that you don't pick any more of them, OK?

Kana: OK! B-but...if I don't do that, then how can I show you the neat
flowers I find?

Hinoka: Hm. Next time you find some, come and get me. Then we can go and look
at them together. How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Hinoka: Me? Too busy for you? Never!

Kana: OK, then it's a deal! We'll go look at all the pretty flowers together!
That's a promise, Mama!
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Hinoka B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Hinoka: Hey, Kana, watch out. You'll hurt yourself skipping around like that.

Kana: But I'm just so happy! I found some great flowers for us to go look at!
You're going to love them-I'm sure of it! Look! There they are, Mama!

Hinoka: You mean the red ones? Hm... They're lovely. Not too gaudy or showy.
There's something...noble about them.

Kana: Isn't there? And I love their color... They reminded me of you, Mama.

Hinoka: Wh-what? A flower? Me? Um...thank you, dear. It's a little
embarrassing to be compared to a flower...but it's also kind of nice.

Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! I love flowers, but I love your smiles even
more!

Hinoka: Oh? Well, I love your smiles even more than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Hinoka: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Hinoka: Teehee, calm down. I don't have it right now, but it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! That way I'll be even more surprised when you
have it.

Hinoka: Fine. I guess I'll just have to keep it a secret until then!

Kana: Yay! I can't wait!
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Hinoka A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where is that thing you wanted to show me?

Hinoka: Hey, Kana! Come look at this!

Kana: Oh wow! This is such a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where
did you get all of them?

Hinoka: These are all of the flowers you've been bringing me. I dried and
pressed them between the pages to preserve them. I figured it was the perfect
way for me to keep all of your little gifts safe.

Kana: This is amazing! Like, really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how
many flowers I'd brought you. Look! There are the yellow daisies I gave you
the other day!

Hinoka: *chuckle* Yeah, I was pretty surprised when I counted them earlier.
There were a lot more than I'd thought. I added them as I got them, and in
the blink of an eye, I'd filled the entire book.

Kana: Mama, thank you for taking such good care of them. This makes me so
happy!

Hinoka: And thank you! For all the flowers and the love you've given me. I'll
cherish them for a long time to come.

Kana: You're welcome!

Hinoka: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But we
did make some nice memories when we went to go look at them. I hope we have
many, many more memories like them. How about you?

Kana: I hope so too! I love you so much, Mama!

Hinoka: Heh. I love you too, Kana!
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D2. Rinkah C

Kana: Mama! Mama!

Rinkah: Hey, Kana. What's up?

Kana: I picked some pretty yellow daisies for you, Mama!

Rinkah: Oh, did you now? Hm. Yeah, these are pretty. Good job, Kana.

Kana: Do you like them?

Rinkah: Yeah, I like them. You've been bringing me a lot of flowers lately,
though. What's got into you?

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Rinkah: Heh. You noticed that? You're pretty observant, you know. But I do
have a favor to ask you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What is it?

Rinkah: Well, you probably know this, but flowers are living things, like you
and me. Which means that they need food and water, which they only get from
their roots. So you can't pick them just because they're pretty, you know?

Kana: Oh, no! You mean I've been hurting them this whole time? I'm so sorry,
flowers! I didn't mean to! I've been such a big meanie.

Rinkah: No, no, it's OK so long as you understand now. Just don't go picking
any more flowers from now on, all right?

Kana: OK! But...then how will I show you all the neat flowers I find?

Rinkah: Fair point. Next time you come across some, just come and get me.
That way we can go look at them together.

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Rinkah: Too busy for you? Never!

Kana: OK! I'll take that as a promise!

Rinkah: Heh. All right. I promise.
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Rinkah B

Kana: La lalala-la la la ? And now it's Mama time!

Rinkah: Whoa, whoa, slow down, Kana. You're going to trip and hurt yourself.

Kana: But I'm just so excited! I found the perfect flowers for us to go look
at. I can't wait for you to see them! Oh! There they are, Mama!

Rinkah: Oh, those red flowers? Those are interesting. The petals look like
flames. They're beautiful, Kana.

Kana: Aren't they? The reminded me of you, Mama.

Rinkah: Wh-what?! Are you kidding me?! I'm not some dainty little flower! But
I suppose those are pretty unique, as far as flowers go... I...um, thank you,
Kana. I'm sorry I overreacted. I'm just not used to flattery, I guess.

Kana: It's OK, Mama. You don't have to be embarrassed. I think those flowers
are pretty, but your smiles are way, way prettier!

Rinkah: Heh. You little brownnoser. Well, you know what? Your smile is the
prettiest of all!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Rinkah: Oh, right, I just remembered. There's something I want to show you
later.

Kana: Ooh, what is it? Is it something good?

Rinkah: Of course it is. It's at home, but I can tell you what it is. It's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Never mind. I don't want you to spoil the surprise!

Rinkah: Fine. I'll keep it a secret until then. But you'd better still be
excited!

Kana: OK! I can't wait!
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Rinkah A

Kana: Hey, Mama! Where's that thing you said you wanted to show me?

Rinkah: Oh, there you are, Kana. Here, feast your eyes on this.

Kana: Oh wow! What a big book! And look at all the flowers! Where did you get
them?

Rinkah: These are the ones you've been bringing me! I learned how to dry them
and press them between the pages to keep them safe. I figured it was the
perfect place for me to keep all your little gifts.

Kana: They're amazing! Like, super amazing! And they're all so pretty! I
didn't know I had given you so many different kinds of flowers. Oh! Look!
These are the yellow daisies I gave you!

Rinkah: Yeah, I was pretty shocked when I counted them. You've been a busy
girl, Kana.

Kana: Oh, Mama. Thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I gave
you.

Rinkah: No, I should be thanking you. These flowers have brought me a lot of
comfort. Even in war-especially in war-it's good to be reminded of things
like this. So thank you, Kana.

Kana: Heehee. You're welcome!

Rinkah: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day. But I
think we'll hang on to that memory for a long time to come anyways. I hope
we'll have many more memories just like that. How about you?

Kana: Me too! I love you, Mama!

Rinkah: I love you too, Kana...
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D2. Hana C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Hana: Heya, Kana! What is it?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Hana: Oh, wow, thank you! These daisies are beautiful!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Hana: I love them! But what's gotten into you lately? You've been bringing me
so many flowers these days.

Kana: I just remembered that when I was real little, we'd go looking at
flowers together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So
I decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Hana: Awww, that's so sweet! But...I do have a favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Hana: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things too? Well, when
you pick them, it hurts them, and they wither away.

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting them?! It was an accident! I'm sorry, flowers!
I've been such a big meanie...

Hana: Don't worry, Kana. I'm sure the flowers know you weren't trying to hurt
them. You just need to promise not to pick any more of them, OK?

Kana: OK! But...if I do that, then how can I show you all of the neat flowers
I find?

Hana: Hmmm... Next time you find some, come and get me. Then we can go and
look at them together! How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Hana: Of course not! I love going on little adventures with you.

Kana: OK, it's a deal! We'll go look at all of the pretty flowers together
from now on! That's a promise, Mama!
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Hana B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Hana: Aw. You look so happy, Kana!

Kana: Yeah! I found some great flowers for us to go look at! You're going to
love them. I'm sure of it! Look! There they are, Mama!

Hana: Ooh, those peach ones? They're so cute!

Kana: Mhm! They reminded me of you!

Hana: O-of me? Oh, I don't know how flowerlike I am... But it's very sweet of
you, Kana. Heehee. Thank you very much.

Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! I love flowers, but I love your smiles even
more!

Hana: Oh? Well, I love your smiles even more than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Hana: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it now?

Hana: Teehee, calm down. I don't have it right now, but it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! That way I'll be even more surprised when you
have it.

Hana: Ooh! Good idea. OK, I'll show you next time.

Kana: I can't wait!
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Hana A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where is that thing you wanted to show me?

Hana: Hi, Kana! I've got it right over here.

Kana: Oh wow! This is such a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where
did you get them?

Hana: These are all of the ones you've been bringing me. I pressed and dried
them between the pages to preserve them. I figured it'd be the perfect way
for me to keep all your little gifts safe.

Kana: This is amazing! Really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how many
flowers I'd brought you. Look! There are the yellow daisies I gave you the
other day! Mama, thank you for taking such good care of them.

Hana: Of course. And thank YOU for all the flowers you've given me. I'll
cherish them for a long time to come.

Kana: You're welcome!

Hana: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But we
did make some pretty great memories, huh? I hope we have many, many more just
like them.

Kana: Me too! I love you so much, Mama!

Hana: I love you too, Kana!
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D2. Orochi C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Orochi: Hey, Kana! What do you need?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Orochi: Oh, wow, thank you! These daisies are beautiful!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Orochi: Of course I do, Kana. But what's gotten into you lately? You seem to
be bringing me an awful lot of flowers these days.

Kana: I just remembered that when I was real little, we'd go looking at
flowers together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So
I decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Orochi: Haha! It makes me very happy that you remember that, Kana. But...I do
have a favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Orochi: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things too? Well,
when you pick them, they get hurt, and they start to wither away.

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting them?! It was an accident! I'm sorry, flowers!

Orochi: Don't worry, Kana. I'm sure they know you weren't trying to hurt
them. You just need to promise not to pick any more flowers, OK?

Kana: OK! But...if I do that, then how can I show you all the neat flowers I
find?

Orochi: Hmmm... Next time you find some, come and get me. Then we can go and
look at them together! How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Orochi: Of course not! I love going on adventures with you.

Kana: OK, it's a deal! We'll go look at all of the pretty flowers together!
That's a promise, Mama!
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Orochi B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Orochi: Aw, you seem so happy, Kana!

Kana: Mhm! That's because I found some great flowers for us to go look at!
You're going to love them. I'm sure of it! Look! There they are, Mama!

Orochi: Ooh. These are beautiful! That shade of purple gives them a neat,
mysterious look.

Kana: Mhm! Just like you, Mama!

Orochi: What? Like me? It's sweet of you to say so, Kana, but I'm not sure
how flowerlike I am... Still, thank you.

Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! I love flowers, but I love your smiles even
more!

Orochi: Oh? Well, I love your smiles even more than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Orochi: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Orochi: Teehee, calm down. I don't have it right now, but it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! That way I'll be even more surprised when you
have it.

Orochi: All right. I guess I'll just have to keep it a secret until we can
look at it together.

Kana: Oh boy! I can't wait!
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Orochi A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where is that thing you wanted to show me?

Orochi: Oh, right! Over here. Look at this.

Kana: Oh wow! This is such a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where
did you get them?

Orochi: These are all of the flowers you've been bringing me! I dried them
all out and pressed them between the pages to preserve them. I figured it
would be the perfect way for me to keep all your little gifts safe.

Kana: This is amazing! Like, really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how
many flowers I'd brought you. Look! There are the yellow daisies I gave you
the other day! Mama, thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I
gave you. This makes me so happy!

Orochi: And thank YOU for all the love and flowers you've given me. I'll
cherish them for a long time to come.

Kana: You're welcome!

Orochi: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But we
did make some nice memories when we went to go look at them. I hope we have
many, many more like them. How about you?

Kana: Me too! I love you so much, Mama!

Orochi: I love you too, Kana.
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D2. Setsuna C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Setsuna: Yes, Kana?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Setsuna: Oh! Thank you.

Kana: Do you like them?

Setsuna: Of course. Very much so. You seem to be bringing me an awful lot of
flowers these days, though...

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Setsuna: Oh. That's very sweet. But...I do have a favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Setsuna: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things too? Well,
when you pick them, they get hurt, and they start to wither away.

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting them?! It was an accident! I'm sorry, flowers!

Setsuna: Don't worry, Kana, it's all right. You just need to promise not to
pick any more, OK?

Kana: OK! B-but...if I do that, then how can I show you all the neat flowers
I find?

Setsuna: Hmmm... Next time you find some, just come and get me. Then we'll go
look at them together, OK?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Setsuna: Of course not, Kana.

Kana: OK, it's a deal! We'll go look at all the nice flowers together! That's
a promise, Mama!
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Setsuna B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Setsuna: Be careful, Kana. You might hurt yourself, skipping around like
that.

Kana: But I'm just so happy! I found some great flowers for us to go look at!
You're going to love them, I'm sure of it! Look! There they are, Mama!

Setsuna: Ooh. What a lovely shade of emerald...

Kana: Yeah! I love them because they remind me of Mama!

Setsuna: M-me? No one's ever compared me to a flower before... Thank you,
Kana.

Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! I love flowers, but I love your smiles even
more!

Setsuna: Oh? Well, I love your smiles even more than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Setsuna: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Setsuna: Well, I don't have it right now, but it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! That way I'll be even more surprised when you
have it.

Setsuna: OK! I'll just have to keep it a secret until next time, then.

Kana: Oh boy! I can't wait!
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Setsuna A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where is that thing you wanted to show me?

Setsuna: Over here, Kana. Take a look.

Kana: Oh wow! This is such a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where
did you get them?

Setsuna: They're all of the ones you've been bringing me! I dried them all
out and pressed them between the pages to preserve them. I thought it would
be the perfect way to store all of your little gifts.

Kana: This is amazing! Really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how many
flowers I'd brought you, either. Look, there are the yellow daisies I gave
you the other day! Mama, thank you for taking such good care of them. This
makes me so happy!

Setsuna: No, thank you, Kana, for all of the flowers and the love you've
given me.

Kana: You're welcome!

Setsuna: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But
we did make some nice memories when we went to go look at them. I want us to
have many, many more memories like them. How about you?

Kana: Me too! I love you so much, Mama!

Setsuna: I love you too, Kana.
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D2. Oboro C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Oboro: Hey, Kana! What is it?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Oboro: Oh, wow, thank you! These daisies are beautiful!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Oboro: Of course! But what's gotten into you lately? You've been bringing me
quite a lot of flowers these days.

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Oboro: Oh, that's so sweet! But...I do have a favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Oboro: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things too? Well, when
you pick them, it hurts them and they wither away.

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting the flowers?! It was an accident! I'm sorry,
flowers!

Oboro: It's OK, Kana. As long as you understand now, I'm sure the flowers
will forgive you. You just need to promise not to pick any more flowers, OK?

Kana: OK! But...if I do that, then how can I show you the pretty flowers I
find?

Oboro: Hmmm... Next time you find some, come and get me. Then we can go look
at them together! How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Oboro: Of course not! I love exploring with you!

Kana: OK, it's a deal! We'll go look at nice flowers together! That's a
promise, Mama!
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Oboro B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Oboro: Oh, Kana. How do you stay so happy all the time?

Kana: Why wouldn't I be happy? I found some great flowers for us to go look
at! You're going to love them! I'm sure of it! Look! There they are, Mama!

Oboro: Ooh, these are nice! The dark blue gives them a dignified tone.
Stately, but stylish.

Kana: Yeah! I love this color. And it's so pretty on these flowers. They kind
of remind me of you, Mama!

Oboro: Huh? Of me? I've never been compared to a flower before. It's a little
embarrassing... But in a good way! Thank you, Kana!

Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! Flowers are pretty, but your smiles are
even prettier!

Oboro: Oh? Well your smiles are even prettier than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Oboro: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Oboro: Teehee, calm down. I don't have it right now, but it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! That way I'll be even more surprised when you
have it.

Oboro: Ooh, good idea! OK, then we'll wait.

Kana: Yay yay yay! I'm so excited!
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Oboro A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where's that thing you wanted to show me?

Oboro: Hey, Kana, over here. Look at this!

Kana: This is such a big book! Oh wow! And look at all these flowers! Where
did you get them?

Oboro: These are all of the flowers that you've been bringing me. I dried
them out and pressed them between the pages to preserve them. I thought it
would be the perfect place for me to keep all your little gifts.

Kana: This is amazing! Like, really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how
many flowers I'd brought you. Look! There are the yellow daisies I gave you
the other day! Mama, thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I
gave you. This makes me so happy!

Oboro: And thank YOU for all the love and flowers you've given me. I'll
cherish them for a long time to come.

Kana: You're welcome!

Oboro: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But we
did make some nice memories when we went to go look at them. I hope we have
many more memories like them. How about you?

Kana: I do too! I love you so much, Mama!

Oboro: I love you too, Kana.
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D2. Kagero C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Kagero: Oh, hello there, Kana. What is it?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Kagero: Oh, these are quite beautiful. Thank you very much for the gift.

Kana: Do you really like them?

Kagero: Of course. But you've been bringing me flowers quite often lately.
What's gotten into you?

Kana: I just remembered that when I was real little, we'd go looking at
flowers together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So
I decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers!

Kagero: Heh. I wasn't aware you were keeping such a close eye on me... But I
do have one request-a small favor to ask of you, Kana.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Kagero: I know you know this already, but flowers are living things, just
like you and me. Which means that when you pick them, you're hurting them a
little bit.

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting the flowers?! It was an accident! I'm sorry
for being a big meanie...

Kagero: I'm sure they will forgive you, now that you understand. But promise
me that you won't pick any more flowers, OK?

Kana: OK! But...if I don't pick them, how can I show you the neat flowers I
find?

Kagero: That's simple. Just come tell me you've found some, and we'll go
together to look. We'll get to see them together, and they'll get to keep
growing big and tall.

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy to come along with me?

Kagero: Of course not. I'll always have time for you.

Kana: OK, then it's a deal! We'll go look at all the neat flowers together!
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Kagero B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Kagero: Kana, I'm glad to see you so happy, but be careful bouncing around
like that. You could trip over something and hurt yourself.

Kana: But I'm so happy, Mama! I found the best flowers for us to go look at!
You're going to love them, I'm sure! Look! There they are, Mama. Right over
there.

Kagero: Oh, these flowers look so...dignified. So elegant.

Kana: I know-I love them! They kind of reminded me of you, Mama.

Kagero: M-me? Like a flower? I don't think I've ever been compared to a
flower before... Thank you, Kana.

Kana: Heehee. Flowers might be pretty, Mama, but I think you're even
prettier!

Kagero: Oh? Well I think you're even more beautiful than that! Heehee.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Kagero: Oh, that reminds me. I have something to show you. I think you will
like it.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Kagero: It is-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! I don't want to spoil the surprise!

Kagero: Heh. All right. I'll keep it safe until we can sit down and look at
it together.

Kana: Yay! I can't wait!
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Kagero A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where's that thing you wanted to show me?

Kagero: Hello, Kana. I've got it right here.

Kana: This is such a big book! Oh wow! And look at all these flowers! Where
did you get them?

Kagero: These are all the flowers you've been bringing me. I pressed them
between the pages and allowed them to dry to preserve them. I thought it
would be the perfect way for me to keep all your little gifts safe.

Kana: This is amazing! Like, really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how
many flowers I'd brought you.

Kagero: I'm glad you like them.

Kana: Mama... Thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I gave you.

Kagero: I should be thanking you, really. Your flowers have given me so much
peace in such trying times.

Kana: You're welcome!

Kagero: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But we
did make some wonderful memories together. I hope we have many more like
them.

Kana: Me too, Mama! I love you so much!

Kagero: And I love you too, Kana.
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D2. Elise C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Elise: Hey, Kana! How's my little gumdrop?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Elise: Wow wow! They're beautiful!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Elise: Of course I do! I love love love your flowers! But you've sure been
bringing me a lot of flowers lately, Kana. What's got into you?

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Elise: Oh gosh! My little cutie! How sweet! But I do have a teensy-weensy
itty-bitty tiny-winy favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Elise: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things, just like us?
This means that when you pick them, you're actually hurting them.

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting them?! It was an accident! I'm sorry, flowers!

Elise: It's OK, Kana. I'm sure the flowers will forgive you, just so long as
you're sorry. You just need to promise not to pick any more flowers, OK?

Kana: OK! B-but...if I do that, then how can I show you the pretty flowers I
find?

Elise: Hmmm... How about if you find some, you come and get me. Then we can
go see them together! How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Elise: I'm never too busy for you, sweetiechums.

Kana: OK, it's a deal! We'll go look at all the nice flowers together! That's
a promise, Mama!
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Elise B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Elise: Oh, Kana. It warms my heart to see you so happy.

Kana: Why wouldn't I be happy? I just found some great flowers for us to go
look at! You're going to love them. I'm sure of it! Look! There they are,
Mama. Right over there!

Elise: Whoa! They're so tiny and pink!

Kana: Yeah! They're so pretty, and the petals are so soft... They reminded me
of you, Mama.

Elise: Aww. I don't know how flowerlike I am... But thank you, Kana. That's
so nice of you!

Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! I love flowers, but I love your smiles even
more!

Elise: Well, I love your smiles even more than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Elise: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Elise: Weeeeeeeeeeeeeell, it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! That way I'll be even more surprised when you
have it.

Elise: Haha, OK! I'll wait until we can look at it together, then.

Kana: Yay! I can't wait!
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Elise A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where is that thing you wanted to show me?

Elise: Oh, hey, Kana! Come on over here. Look at this!

Kana: This is such a big book! Oh wow! Look at all these flowers! Where did
you get them?

Elise: These are all the flowers you've been bringing me! I dried them all
out and pressed them between the pages to keep them safe. I thought this
would be the perfect way for me to preserve all your little gifts.

Kana: This is amazing! Like, really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how
many flowers I'd brought you, either. Look, there are the yellow daisies I
gave you the other day! Mama, thank you for taking such good care of the
flowers I gave you. It makes me so happy!

Elise: And thank YOU for all the love and flowers you've given me. I'll
cherish them for a long time to come.

Kana: You're welcome!

Elise: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw together the other
day... But we did make some great memories when we went to go look at them. I
hope we can have lots and lots more like them!

Kana: Me too! I love you so much, Mama!

Elise: Heehee. I love you too, Kana!
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D2. Camilla C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Camilla: Yes, my darling Kana? What is it?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Camilla: Oh, thank you, my dear! These daisies are beautiful!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Camilla: I love them! But what's gotten into you lately? You've been bringing
me so many flowers.

Kana: I just remembered that when I was real little, we'd go looking at
flowers together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So
I decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Camilla: Ah! How adorable! Oh, my precious little Kana-bun, that's so sweet
of you. But...I do have a favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Camilla: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things too? Well,
when you pick them, they get hurt and wither away.

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting them?! It was an accident! I'm sorry, flowers!
I didn't mean to be such a big meanie...

Camilla: Don't worry, Kana. I'm sure the flowers know you weren't trying to
hurt them. You just need to promise not to pick any more, OK?

Kana: OK! But...if I do that, then how can I show you all the neat flowers I
find?

Camilla: Hmmm... Next time you find some, come and get me. Then we can go off
and look at them together. How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Camilla: I'm never too busy for an adventure with you!

Kana: OK, then it's a deal! Heehee.
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Camilla B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Camilla: Aww. You look so happy, Kana!

Kana: Of course I'm happy! I just found some great flowers for us to go look
at! You're going to love them. I know it! Look! There they are, Mama!

Camilla: Ooh. They're very...alluring. Sensual, even. But dangerous. Like
nightshade.

Kana: They're so pretty. They reminded me of you, Mama!

Camilla: Aw. I've been compared to a flower many times, but it's never made
me so happy. No praise is higher than Kana praise! Thank you, honey. Heehee.

Kana: Of course, Mama! Flowers are pretty, but your smiles are even prettier!

Camilla: Oh? Well I think your smiles are even prettier than mine!

Kana: Really? Yayyy!

Camilla: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now?

Camilla: Heehee. Calm down. I don't have it right now, but it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! I don't want to spoil the surprise.

Camilla: OK, OK. I'll just keep it safe until we can sit down and look at it
together, then.

Kana: Oh boy! I can't wait!
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Camilla A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where is that thing you wanted to show me?

Camilla: Hello, Kana. It's right over here. Come look.

Kana: Oh wow! This is such a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where
did you get them?

Camilla: These are all the flowers you've been bringing me. I dried them out
and pressed them between the pages to preserve them. I thought it would be
the perfect way for me to keep all your little gifts safe.

Kana: Wow! This is amazing! Like, really, really amazing! I hadn't realized
how many flowers I'd brought you. Look! There are the yellow daisies I gave
you the other day! Mama, thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I
gave you.

Camilla: And thank you for giving them to me! I'll cherish them for a long
time to come.

Kana: You're welcome!

Camilla: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But
we did manage to make some nice memories. I hope we have many, many more
memories like them. How about you?

Kana: Me too! I love you so much, Mama!

Camilla: I love you too, Kana.
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D2. Effie C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Effie: Hm? What's wrong, Kana?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Effie: Oh, thank you. These daisies are beautiful!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Effie: Of course I do. But you do seem to be bringing me a lot of flowers
lately. What's gotten into you?

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Effie: Oh, Kana. Thank you. Although I do have a favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Effie: Remember how flowers need time to grow big and strong, just like Mama?
Well, when you pick them, it means they can't grow anymore. It hurts them.

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting them?! It was an accident! I'm sorry, flowers!

Effie: Don't worry, Kana. I'm sure the flowers know you weren't trying to
hurt them. You just need to promise not to pick any more flowers, OK?

Kana: OK! But...if I do that, then how can I show you all the neat flowers I
find?

Effie: Hmmm... Next time you find some, come and get me. Then we can go look
at them together. How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Effie: Of course not. I promise.

Kana: OK, it's a deal! We'll go look at all the nice flowers together! That's
MY promise, Mama!
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Effie B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Effie: Aw. You look like you're in a good mood today, Kana.

Kana: Yeah! I found some great flowers for us to go look at! You're going to
love them. I'm sure of it! Look! There they are, Mama!

Effie: Ooh. These are very pretty, Kana.

Kana: Yeah, they're perfect! They're pink and delicate looking, but super
strong! They reminded me of you, Mama.

Effie: It's sweet of you to say so, Kana...but I think I'd make for a pretty
hungry flower. Still...thank you, Kana.

Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! Flowers need food too! And lots of love!
Just like Mama! But even flowers aren't as pretty as Mama's smiles.

Effie: Oh? Well, your smiles are even prettier, my little chicken dumpling!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Effie: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Effie: It's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! That way I'll be even more surprised when you
have it.

Effie: Hmm...you're right. OK, then. It'll be a surprise!
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Effie A
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Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where is that thing you wanted to show me?

Effie: I have it right here. Come look.

Kana: Oh wow! This is such a big book! And look at all of these flowers!
Where did you get them?

Effie: These are all of the flowers you've been bringing me! I dried them out
and pressed them between the pages to preserve them. I thought it'd be the
perfect way for me to keep all your little gifts safe.

Kana: This is amazing! Like, really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how
many flowers I'd brought you. Look! There are the yellow daisies I gave you
the other day! Thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I gave you.

Effie: And thank YOU for all of the love and flowers you've given me. With
this book, I'll be able to cherish them for a long time to come.

Kana: You're welcome!

Effie: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But we
did make some nice memories when we went to go look at them. I hope we have
many, many more memories like them. How about you?

Kana: I want that too! I love you so much, Mama!

Effie: I love you too, Kana.
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D2. Nyx C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Nyx: Ah, Kana. What is it?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Nyx: Oh, is that so? Hmm... These are very beautiful.

Kana: Do you like them?

Nyx: I do. Very much. But what's gotten into you lately? You seem to be
bringing me an awful lot of flowers these days...

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Nyx: Oh my, that's very observant of you. And very sweet, as well. But...I do
have a favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Nyx: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things too? Well, when
you pick them, it hurts them, and they begin to wither away and die. And one
should never take a life unnecessarily.

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting them?! It was an accident! I'm sorry, flowers!
I've been such a big meanie...

Nyx: Don't worry, Kana. It's all right. You just need to promise not to pick
any more flowers, OK?

Kana: OK! B-but...if I do that, how can I show you the neat flowers I find?

Nyx: Hmmm... Next time you find some, come and find me. Then we'll go see
them together. How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Nyx: Not at all. I enjoy our little excursions together.

Kana: OK, it's a deal! We'll go look at nice flowers together! That's a
promise, Mama!
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Nyx B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Nyx: My, my, you're awfully cheerful today, Kana. Are you that excited for
this trip?

Kana: Of course I'm excited! I found some great flowers for us to go look at!
You're going to love them, I'm sure! Look! There they are, Mama!

Nyx: Oh, these are very interesting. What a strange shade of purple. It seems
to change depending on the angle at which you look at it.

Kana: I know-I love this color. And the petals are so beautiful. They
reminded me of you, Mama.

Nyx: What? Of me? Heehee...how romantic, being compared to a flower like
that. I'm not sure how flowerlike I am...but I'm flattered, Kana. Thank you.

Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! I love flowers, but I love your smiles even
more!

Nyx: Oh? Well, I love your smiles even more than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Nyx: That reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Nyx: It's not here right now, but--

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! I don't want to spoil the surprise.

Nyx: Haha. All right. I guess I'll just have to keep it a secret until next
time.

Kana: OK! I can't wait!
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Nyx A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where is the thing you wanted to show me?

Nyx: Hi, Kana! Come on over. This is what I wanted to show you.

Kana: Oh wow! This is such a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where
did you get them?

Nyx: These are all of the flowers you've been bringing me! I dried them out
and pressed them between the pages to preserve them. I thought that a book
like this would be the perfect way to store all your little gifts.

Kana: This is amazing! Really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how many
flowers I'd brought you, either. Look, there are the yellow daisies I gave
you the other day! Mama, thank you for taking such good care of them. This
makes me so happy!

Nyx: No, thank you for all of the flowers. You've no idea how much of a
comfort they've been to me.

Kana: You're welcome!

Nyx: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But we
did make some nice memories when we went to go look at them. I want us to
have many, many more memories like them. How about you?

Kana: Me too! I love you so much, Mama!

Nyx: I love you too, Kana.
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D2. Selena C

Kana: Mama! Mama!

Selena: Hey, Kana. What's up?

Kana: I picked some pretty yellow daisies for you, Mama!

Selena: Oh! These are great. Thanks!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Selena: Of course I do. You know, you've been picking a lot of flowers for me
lately.

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Selena: You remember that, huh? You're a pretty observant little girl.
Anyways, that makes me happy. Thanks, Kana. But there is one favor I wanted
to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What is it?

Selena: You know how flowers are living things, just like you and me? Well,
when you pick them, they can't eat or drink, and they start to wither away.
We don't want that, do we?

Kana: Oh no! You mean I've been hurting them this whole time?! I'm sorry,
flowers! I didn't mean to! I promise! I've been such a big meanie...

Selena: Hey, now. I'm sure they'll forgive you, so long as you understand.
You just need to promise not to pick any more flowers, all right?

Kana: OK! But then how will I show you all of the neat flowers I come across?

Selena: Hmm. Right. Tell you what. Next time you find some, just come and get
me. Then we can go see them together. How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Selena: Well...I might not be the most excited about it, but I'll go. You
know me.

Kana: Well...OK, then. But I'm going to take that as a promise, Mama! A
promise!

Selena: Haha. All right. It's a promise.
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Selena B

Kana: La lala-la lala ? And now it's Mama time!

Selena: Heehee. You seem to be awfully happy about this little trip of ours.

Kana: Of course I'm happy! I found us the best flowers to go look at. You're
going to love them. I'm sure of it! Oh! There they are, Mama!

Selena: Hey, those are actually kind of cute. And they're a pretty intense
shade of red. I like 'em. Good job, Kana.

Kana: Yeah, I love this color! They reminded me of you. Teehee.

Selena: H-hey, cut it out! What's your angle, huh? I mean, I guess it's sort
of nice being compared to a flower and all, but- Well, OK, fine. I'll let you
have this one. Thanks, Kana.

Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! Those flowers might be pretty, but I think
your smile is even prettier!

Selena: What are you on about? You think I'm gonna let you get away with
that? Heh. Well, you know what? I think your smile is even prettier than
that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Selena: Heh. Silly Kana. Oh, right. I just remembered. There was something I
wanted to show you later.

Kana: Ooh, what is it? Is it something good?

Selena: It's-

Kana: Wait! No! Don't tell me! I don't want to spoil the surprise.

Selena: Psh. All right, fine. I guess I'll just keep it a secret until next
time.

Kana: OK! I can't wait!
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Selena A

Kana: I'm here, Mama! Where's that thing you said you wanted to show me?

Selena: Oh, Kana. Good. It's right here. Come on then-open it.

Kana: Oh wow! What a big book! And look at all the flowers! Where did you get
them?

Selena: These are all the ones you've been bringing me. I learned how to dry
and press them between the pages to keep them safe. I figured it was the
perfect place for me to store all your little gifts.

Kana: They're amazing! Like, super amazing! And they're all so pretty! Oh!
Look! These are the yellow daisies I gave you! I didn't know I had given you
so many different kinds of flowers.

Selena: Yeah, I was pretty shocked when I counted them. There were just so
many. Looks like you've been a busy girl, Kana.

Kana: Oh, Mama. Thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I gave
you.

Selena: No, I should be thanking you. You were the one who brought these to
me. I was so happy each time I saw you coming with a little handful of them.
And now I've got a whole book I can look through and think back on old times.
So thank you, Kana. They've meant so much to me.

Kana: You're welcome!

Selena: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day. But I
think we'll hang on to that memory for a long time to come anyways. I hope
we'll have many more memories just like that. How about you?

Kana: Me too! I love you, Mama!

Selena: And I love you too, Kana.
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D2. Beruka C

Kana: Mama! Mama!

Beruka: Yes?

Kana: I picked some flowers for you, Mama! They're yellow like the sun!

Beruka: Thank you.

Kana: Do you like them?

Beruka: Yes. They are very pretty. I've noticed you like to bring me flowers
a lot. Why?

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Beruka: Is that how it was? I do not remember smiling so much. But perhaps.
Thank you, Kana. I do, however, have a favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama! What is it?

Beruka: Flowers are living things. We should not kill them without purpose.

Kana: You mean I've been hurting them this whole time?! I didn't mean to! I'm
sorry, flowers! I've been such a big meanie...

Beruka: It is all right. I'm sure the flowers will forgive you, so long as
you understand. You must promise to stop picking them, though, OK?

Kana: OK! But then how will I show you all of the neat flowers I find?

Beruka: That is simple. Next time you find some, come and find me. Then we
can go look at them together. How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Beruka: No. I will make time.

Kana: OK! Got it! Next time I find some flowers, we'll go see them together!
That's a promise, Mama!

Beruka: Agreed.
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Beruka B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Beruka: Kana, be careful. You could trip.

Kana: Don't worry, I won't trip! Now, come on! I've got to show you the
flowers I found! You're going to love them. I'm sure of it! Oh! There they
are, Mama!

Beruka: What interesting flowers. Simple yet elegant. And my favorite shade
of blue...

Kana: They reminded me of you, Mama.

Beruka: O-of me?! You must be joking. I am no great beauty. But I suppose I
can take the praise. Just this once. Thank you, Kana.

Kana: Heehee. I love flowers, but I love your smiles even more!

Beruka: Oh? Well I love your smiles even more than that.

Kana: Really? Yay!

Beruka: I just remembered. I have something I wanted to show you.

Kana: Ooh. Is it something good?

Beruka: It is! I don't have it right now, but it's a-

Kana: Ah! Wait! No! I don't want to ruin the surprise!

Beruka: Heh. All right, then. I'll keep it a secret until you can see it for
yourself.

Kana: OK! I can't wait!
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Beruka A

Kana: Hey, Mama. Where is that thing you wanted to show me?

Beruka: Here. Take a look.

Kana: Oh wow! What a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where did you
get so many?

Beruka: I got them from you. These are all of the ones you've been bringing
me.

Kana: This is amazing! Really, really amazing! Oh! And look! These are the
daisies I gave you the other day! I hadn't realized how many flowers I'd
given you.

Beruka: I would not have believed it myself had I not counted them all
earlier. I was a bit shocked. You must have spent a lot of time looking for
these.

Kana: Oh, Mama. Thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I gave
you.

Beruka: No. I should be thanking you. I can't tell you how much those flowers
have inspired me. In everything I do. I remember perfectly each time you gave
one to me. So this book has become more than just a book to me. It is a set
of memories for me to cherish. Thank you, Kana.

Kana: You're welcome!

Beruka: We didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But I think
we'll hang on to that memory for a long time, regardless. And I hope we'll
have many, many more memories like that. How about you?

Kana: I want that too! I love you, Mama!

Beruka: Heh. And I love you too, Kana.
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D2. Peri C

Kana: Mama! Mama!

Peri: Oh, Kana. What's the matter?

Kana: I picked some flowers for you, Mama! They're yellow, just like the sun!

Peri: Oh wow! These are so pretty! Thankyou thankyou thankyou!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Peri: Of course! Hmm...you sure do seem to like bringing me lots of
flowers...

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Peri: So that's why! Heehee...you're the best, Kana. But...can I ask you a
teensy-weensy favor?

Kana: Hm? What's that?

Peri: Well, your father taught me that flowers are living things, just like
you or me... And picking them hurts them, because they can't eat or drink
anymore. He also said that hurting living things is bad... I guess? I'm not
sure why. So, I think it might be better if you didn't pick so many of them.

Kana: Oh! I didn't know... I'm sorry, flowers. I didn't mean to be such a big
meanie...

Peri: Don't worry, Kana! I didn't really get it either. I'm sure it'll be all
right. Just so long as you know you shouldn't do it anymore, OK?

Kana: OK! Oh, but then how will I show you the pretty flowers that I find...?

Peri: Hmm... Next time you find some, just come and get me. Then we can go
and look at them together! How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Peri: Busy?! Never!

Kana: OK! Got it! Next time I find some flowers, we'll go look at them
together! That's a promise, Mama.

Peri: Yup, a promise! Heehee... I can't wait!
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Peri B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Peri: La la lalala-la-la ? Kana sings and Mama rhymes! Are the flowers up
ahead, Kana?

Kana: Just a little bit farther... I can't wait for you to see them! ...Ah!
There they are, Mama!

Peri: Ooh! I love aqua! It's my favorite color. And it turns into pink
halfway down its petals! How cute!

Kana: Aren't they? They reminded me of you, Mama.

Peri: Huh? Of me? Teehee...you're going to make me blush! But that makes me
very happy to hear, Kana. Thank you so much!

Kana: Heehee. Don't be embarrassed, Mama! I might love flowers, but I love
you even more!

Peri: Oh yeah? I love you way way waaaay more than flowers, Kana!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Peri: Oh yeah! I just remembered: I have something to show you.

Kana: Ooh ooh! What is it? Is it something good?

Peri: It's great! I don't have it with me now, but I can tell you it's-

Kana: No, wait! Don't say more! I want to be surprised!

Peri: Aww, but I wanted to tell you! Well, that's OK. I guess I'll just have
to keep it a secret until next time!

Kana: OK! I can't wait!
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Peri A

Kana: Hey, Mama! Where's that thing you wanted to show me?

Peri: It's right over here! Ta-daaaaaaaaaa!

Kana: Oh wow! What a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where did you
get them?

Peri: These are all the ones you've been bringing me! I dried them and
pressed them between the pages to keep them safe. I figured it would be the
perfect way for me to hold on to all your little gifts!

Kana: This is amazing! Really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how many
flowers I'd brought you, either. Oh! Look, there are the daisies I gave you
the other day!

Peri: Heehee. You gave me so many flowers, I ran out of space in no time! I
almost had to start a second book.

Kana: Oh, Mama... Thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I gave
you.

Peri: No, I should be thanking YOU, my little bean. They're YOUR gifts!

Kana: Aw, well, OK. Then you're welcome!

Peri: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But we
did make some super-great memories when we went to look at them. Here's to
many more like them!

Kana: Yeah, yeah! I love you so much, Mama!

Peri: I love you too, Kana!

Kana: Oh...hey, Mama...?

Peri: Hm?

Kana: Why is there blood on this page?
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D2. Charlotte C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Charlotte: Yeah? What is it?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Charlotte: Oh! Um. Thank you, Kana. They're cute.

Kana: Do you really like them?

Charlotte: Yeah, I do. Really, thanks. You've been bringing me a lot of
flowers lately, though. What's got into you?

Kana: I just remembered that when I was real little, we'd go looking at
flowers together. So I bring you flowers because you always smile when I do.
I love your smile, Mama!

Charlotte: You remember that, huh? Well...that's actually pretty touching,
Kana. ...But...uh...you shouldn't pick so many flowers, sweetie!

Kana: Why not?

Charlotte: ...Because...um...it's not nice, dearie!

Kana: Why not?

Charlotte: Because...it hurts them, and hurting things is bad!

Kana: So does that mean I should stop hurting bad guys?

Charlotte: No, no, it's OK to hurt THEM!

Kana: Why?

Charlotte: Because I said so, you little-er. I mean... Because they're not
innocent like the flowers are, dearest. Flowers don't deserve to die a
terrible death on the battlefield. Unlike our foes.

Kana: Oh...I'm so sorry, flowers! I didn't mean to, I promise! I promise!

Charlotte: Shhh, Kana, it's all right. I'm sure the flowers know that you
didn't mean to. You just need to promise not to pick any more, OK? And also
to never question your mother again. OK, sweetie-pookums?

Kana: OK! But...if I don't pick them, how can I show you all the neat flowers
I find?

Charlotte: Hmmm... Next time you find some, just come and get me. Then we'll
go look at them together, OK?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Charlotte: I wouldn't be the perfect mother I am if I was too busy for my
Kana, now would I?

Kana: OK! Then it's a deal, Mama!

Charlotte: You know it, sugar-lump!
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Charlotte B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Charlotte: What's got you looking so cheerful today, Kana?

Kana: I just found some great flowers for us to go look at! You're going to
love them, I'm sure of it!

Charlotte: Oh, right. I suppose I did promise... OK, let's make this quick.

Kana: Look! There they are, Mama!

Charlotte: Oh! I've never seen a plant with two colors of flowers growing off
the same stem! Bloodred and white... It's a beautiful contrast.

Kana: I know-I love these flowers! They reminded me of you, Mama.

Charlotte: O-of me?! Well...this isn't the type of flower I'm normally
compared to... Usually it's all roses and lilies and all that cliché crap.
But being told I'm like one of these... Heehee...it's a nice change! I like
it.

Kana: Don't worry, though, Mama! Flowers are pretty, but not as pretty as
you!

Charlotte: A-and you've mastered the art of flattery! Are you sure you're not
playing me? Well, there's no way I'm going to lose at my own game! I-I love
your smile even more, my most beautiful little Kana!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Charlotte: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you. It's a special
treat!

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Charlotte: Heehee. Are you sure you want to know? Welllllll, it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! I don't want to ruin the surprise!

Charlotte: Haha. OK, I'll save it for next time, then!

Kana: Oh boy! I can't wait!
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Charlotte A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where is that thing you wanted to show me?

Charlotte: Right here, darling. Come take a look.

Kana: Oh wow! This is such a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where
did you get them?

Charlotte: These are all of the flowers you've been bringing me! I dried them
all out and pressed them between the pages to preserve them. I thought it
would be the perfect way for me to keep all your little gifts safe.

Kana: This is amazing! Like, really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how
many flowers I'd brought you, either. Look! There are the yellow daisies I
gave you the other day! Mama, thank you for taking such good care of them.

Charlotte: What? I should be thanking you, kiddo! You're the one who gave me
the flowers! You don't know how much they've helped. Getting chased around by
all those stupid men all of the time gets pretty exhausting... But at the end
of the day, it's comforting to look at these and just think of you. Thank you
so much, Kana.

Kana: You're welcome!

Charlotte: You know, we didn't pick the ones we saw the other day... But we
did make some nice memories, didn't we? I hope we have many, many more just
like them. How about you?

Kana: Me too! I love you so much, Mama!

Charlotte: I love you too, Kana.
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D2. Midori C

Kana: Mama! Mama!

Midori: Yeah, Kana? What is it?

Kana: I picked some flowers for you, Mama! Some pretty yellow ones!

Midori: WOW! They're so pretty! Teehee! Thank you very much!

Kana: You really like them?

Midori: Yes, I love them! You sure do like to bring me flowers.

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Midori: Awwww, you noticed that? That's so sweet! But I do have a favor to
ask of you!

Kana: Anything for you! What is it?

Midori: Well, flowers are living things, just like us. And just like us, they
need to eat and stuff. But when you pick them, they can't eat or drink
anymore. Sometimes that's OK, like when you need them to make medicine or
food. But we should never take a life unnecessarily! Not even a plant's life!

Kana: Oh no! You mean I've been hurting them this whole time?! I'm sorry,
flowers! I've been such a big meanie...

Midori: It's OK! I'm sure they'll forgive you, so long as you understand now.
You just need to promise not to pick any more, OK?

Kana: OK! But...then how will I show you all of the neat flowers I find?

Midori: Oh! You're right! I hadn't thought of that. Hm... Next time you find
some, come find me. Then we can go look at them together! How does that
sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Midori: Never! I love going on adventures with you!

Kana: OK! I'll take that as a promise, Mama!

Midori: Yep! I promise!
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Midori B

Kana: La lalala-la la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Midori: Heehee. Your happiness is contagious, Kana.

Kana: Yay! I just can't wait for you to see the flowers I found! You're going
to love them, I'm sure of it! Oh! There they are, Mama!

Midori: Wow! You mean those adorable little green guys? Those are so rare!
The deep emerald color makes them extremely valuable for making dyes.

Kana: No wonder I love them! You know, they reminded me of you, Mama.

Midori: O-of me? I don't think I'm anywhere near as beautiful as these
pretties... But, well-it's just so flattering to be compared to a flower.
Thanks, Kana!

Kana: Heehee. Those flowers might be pretty, but your smiles are prettier!

Midori: Oh? Well I think your smiles are even prettier than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Midori: Oh, right! I had something I wanted to show you.

Kana: Ooh, what is it? Is it something good?

Midori: Of course! I don't have it now, but it's-

Kana: Wait! No! Never mind! I don't want to spoil the surprise!

Midori: Haha! OK, then. I guess I'll just have to keep it a secret until next
time.

Kana: Oh boy! I can't wait!
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Midori A

Kana: Hey, Mama! Did you have that thing you wanted to show me?

Midori: Mhm! I've got it right over here! Don't be shy; take a look.

Kana: Oh, wow! What a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where did you
get them all?

Midori: These are all of the ones you've been bringing me! I dried them out
and pressed them between the pages to keep them safe. I figured it was the
perfect way for me to preserve all your little gifts.

Kana: This is amazing! Really, really amazing! Oh! And look! These are the
daisies I gave you the other day! I hadn't realized how many flowers I'd
given you. Oh, Mama... Thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I
gave you.

Midori: No, thank YOU for all of the flowers! I love them so much.

Kana: You're welcome!

Midori: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day. But I
think we'll hang on to that memory for a long time to come. And I hope we'll
have lots more memories like that. How about you?

Kana: Me too, Mama! I love you so much!

Midori: And I love you very much too, Kana!
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D2. Sophie C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Sophie: Hey, Kana! What is it?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Sophie: Oh, wow, thank you! These daisies are wonderful!

Kana: Do you like them?

Sophie: I love them! But what's gotten into you lately? You seem to be
bringing me an awful lot of flowers these days...

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Sophie: Oh, that's so sweet! But...I do have a favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Sophie: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things too? Well,
when you pick them, it hurts them, and they start to wither away.

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting them?! It was an accident! I'm sorry, flowers!
I've been such a big meanie...

Sophie: Don't worry, Kana. I'm sure the flowers know you weren't trying to
hurt them. You just need to promise not to pick any more flowers, OK?

Kana: OK! B-but...if I do that, then how can I show you the neat flowers I
find?

Sophie: Hmmm... Next time you find some, just come and get me. Then we can go
look at them together! How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Sophie: Of course not! I'm never too busy for you.

Kana: OK, it's a deal! We'll go see all of the pretty flowers together!
That's a promise, Mama!
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Sophie B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Sophie: Aw. You're in such a good mood today, Kana! I think I'm starting to
catch a case of your smiles!

Kana: Of course I'm in a good mood! I found some great flowers for us to go
look at! You're going to love them, I'm sure! Look! There they are, Mama!

Sophie: Oh, these are so pretty! And what a wonderful shade of gray, too.

Kana: Yeah! They reminded me of you, Mama.

Sophie: What?! O-of me...?! I don't know if I'm as pretty as these.
But...it's sort of nice being compared to a flower. Thanks, Kana!

Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! Flowers are pretty, but not as pretty as
your smiles!

Sophie: Oh? Well, I think your smiles are even prettier than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Sophie: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Sophie: Teehee, calm down. I don't have it right now, but it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! That way I'll be even more surprised when you
have it.

Sophie: Ooh, good idea! I guess I'll just have to keep it a secret until next
time.

Kana: Oh boy! I can't wait!
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Sophie A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where is that thing you wanted to show me?

Sophie: Hey, Kana! It's over here! Ta-da! Feast your eyes on this!

Kana: Oh wow! This is such a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where
did you get them?

Sophie: These are all of the ones you've been bringing me! I dried them out
and pressed them between the pages to preserve them. I thought that a book
like this would be the perfect way to store all your little gifts.

Kana: This is amazing! Really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how many
flowers I'd brought you, either. Look, there are the yellow daisies I gave
you the other day! Mama, thank you for taking such good care of them. This
makes me so happy!

Sophie: No, thank YOU for all of the flowers. They've been an enormous
comfort to me. And with this book, I'll be able to cherish them for a long
time to come.

Kana: You're welcome!

Sophie: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But we
did make some nice memories when we went to go look at them. I want us to
have many, many more memories like them. How about you?

Kana: Me too! I love you so much, Mama!

Sophie: I love you too, Kana.
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D2. Caeldori C

Kana: Mama! Mama!

Caeldori: Yes? What is it, dear?

Kana: I picked some flowers for you, Mama! Some pretty yellow ones!

Caeldori: Oh, these are beautiful. Thank you!

Kana: Do you like them?

Caeldori: I love them. You seem to really like bringing me flowers, though.

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Caeldori: I'm happy you remembered. That's quite some memory you've got
there. But I do have one small favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama! What do you need?

Caeldori: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things too? Well,
picking them hurts them, and they start to wither away. So I think it would
be better if you didn't pick the poor little things from now on.

Kana: Oh no! You mean I've been hurting them the whole time? I'm sorry,
flowers! I've been such a big meanie...

Caeldori: It will be all right, dear. As long as you understand, I'm sure
they'll forgive you. You just need to promise not to pick any more in the
future, OK?

Kana: OK! But then how will I show you the neat flowers I find?

Caeldori: Hm... Next time you find some, come and get me, OK? Then we can go
look at them together!

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Caeldori: Of course not! This way I get to see them AND go on an adventure!

Kana: OK! Then next time I find some, we'll go and see them together! That's
a promise, Mama!
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Caeldori B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Caeldori: My, my, aren't we in a good mood today?

Kana: Of course I'm in a good mood! I found the best flowers for us to go
look at. I can't wait for you to see them! ...Ah! There they are, Mama! Over
there!

Caeldori: Ooh, you mean those red flowers? You were right. They're very
pretty, in a dignified, stately sort of way.

Kana: Yeah! They reminded me of you, Mama!

Caeldori: M-me? I don't know how flowerlike I am, Kana. But...well...it is a
bit flattering to be compared to one. Thank you.

Kana: Heehee. I might love flowers, but I love your pretty smiles even more!

Caeldori: Oh? Well I love your pretty smiles even more than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Caeldori: Oh, that's right! There's something that I wanted to show you.

Kana: What is it? Is it something good?

Caeldori: Heehee. It's great! I don't have it now, but it's a-

Kana: Wait! No! I don't want to spoil the surprise!

Caeldori: Haha. OK, then. I guess I'll just have to keep it a secret until
next time.

Kana: Yay! I can't wait!
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Caeldori A

Kana: Hey, Mama! Do you have that thing you wanted to show me?

Caeldori: Mhm. It's right here. Take a look.

Kana: Wow! This is such a big book! And look at all the flowers! Where did
you get them?

Caeldori: These are all of the ones you've been bringing me. I dried them out
and pressed them between the pages to keep them safe. I figured it was the
perfect way for me to preserve all your little gifts.

Kana: This is amazing! Really, really amazing! Oh! And look! These are the
daisies I gave you the other day! I hadn't realized how many flowers I'd
given you.

Caeldori: Yup! I was surprised by how many there were when I was looking
through them.

Kana: Oh, Mama. Thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I gave
you.

Caeldori: No, I'm the one who should be thanking you. You brought them all to
me. And more than that, you brought me a bunch of love, each time.

Kana: You're welcome!

Caeldori: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But
I think we'll hang on to that memory for a long time, regardless. I hope
we'll have many, many more memories like that. How about you?

Kana: Me too, Mama! I love you so much!

Caeldori: I love you, too, Kana!
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D2. Mitama C

Kana: Mama! Mama!

Mitama: Kana, what is wrong? / You breathe like a winded dog / Take a moment
now.

Kana: I picked some flowers for you, Mama! Some pretty yellow ones!

Mitama: Oh! I expected / A catastrophe perhaps / Maybe spouting blood? This
is much better. Thank you!

Kana: Do you like them?

Mitama: Their beauty astounds / But you brought me so many / What are you up
to?

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Mitama: So sweet. / My heart. / I cannot poem. But I have a favor to ask of
you.

Kana: Hm? What's that?

Mitama: The hand that picks them / Darkens their silky petals / With the hug
of death.

Kana: Oh no! You mean I've been hurting them? I'm so sorry, flowers! I didn't
mean to! I've been such a big meanie...

Mitama: It should be OK / In sorrow, understanding / Besides, they are dead.
You just need to promise not to pick any more in the future, OK?

Kana: OK! But then how will I show you all the neat flowers I find?

Mitama: Walking together / We will see them in full bloom / Without the
picking. Agreed?

Kana: Really? You'll come with me?

Mitama: I might be tempted to take a few breaks, but I think I can handle it
for my little Kana.

Kana: OK! I'll take that as a promise, Mama. A promise!

Mitama: Heehee. Yes, OK, I promise...
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Mitama B

Kana: La lalala-la la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Mitama: Running children slip / Break skin, bones, and mothers' hearts / Walk
slower, dummy.

Kana: But I'm too excited, Mama! I found the best flowers for us to go look
at! You're going to love them! I'm sure of it! Ah! There they are, Mama!

Mitama: Oh! These are beautiful, Kana! Did you know that these are considered
sacred in some parts of the world? Their purity is unmatched by any other
plant. I must write a haiku to commemorate the occasion! White without a
stain / Unblemished alabaster / Queen of all green things.

Kana: Aren't they beautiful? They reminded me of you, Mama.

Mitama: Huh? O-of me? I am not worthy of such beauty! But, still, I am
flattered to hear it. Thank you, Kana.

Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! These flowers might be pretty, but your
smile is even prettier!!

Mitama: Oh, yeah? Well, I think your smile is even prettier than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Mitama: Oh! That's right! I have something I wanted to show you.

Kana: Ooh! Ooh! Is it something good?

Mitama: Of course! I don't have it now, but-

Kana: Wait! No! Don't tell me! I don't want to spoil the surprise.

Mitama: Then have it your way. / I will secrete no secrets. / Well, until
next time.

Kana: Yay! I can't wait!
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Mitama A

Kana: Hey, Mama! Did you have that thing you wanted to show me?

Mitama: Oh, hello, Kana. I have it right here. It's heavy, so please be
careful...

Kana: Oh wow! What a big book! And look at all the flowers! Where did you get
them?

Mitama: I got them from you. / And I loved them all so much / I smushed them
in this. I think they turned out rather well, considering.

Kana: They're amazing! Really, really amazing! Oh! Look! These are the yellow
daisies I got you the other day! I hadn't realized how many flowers I'd
brought you...

Mitama: Yes, they really piled up! But even I didn't really notice until you
mentioned it now. Teehee. I guess I enjoyed pressing them so much that I
didn't pay attention.

Kana: Oh, Mama. Thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I gave
you.

Mitama: No, I should be thanking you! Kana, such kindness / Deserves a
thousand poems / Twinkling for all time. Your gifts have made me so happy,
even my compositions can do it no justice.

Kana: Really? Yay! You're welcome!

Mitama: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But I
think we'll hang on to that memory for a long time. I hope we'll have many,
many more memories like that. How about you?

Kana: Me too! I love you so much, Mama!

Mitama: Heehee. I love you too, Kana. And they made a vow. / A mother and
daughter's bond / Lasts for a lifetime.
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D2. Rhajat C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Rhajat: Yes, Kana? What is it?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Rhajat: Heehee. Thank you. These daisies are beautiful.

Kana: So you like them?

Rhajat: Oh, yes. Very much so. But what's gotten into you lately? You've been
bringing me an awful lot of flowers.

Kana: I just remembered that when I was real little, we'd go looking at
flowers together. And when we did, you smiled a lot. And I think Mama's
smiles are the best! So I decided to start bringing you lots and lots of
flowers so you'd smile more!

Rhajat: Aw, that's sweet. But I do have a favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Rhajat: Remember how Mama sometimes needs special ingredients for her
incantations? Well, sometimes those ingredients are pretty flowers of some
sort. And if you keep picking so many, Mama may not be able to find enough
later on.

Kana: Oh no! I'm so sorry, Mama... I didn't know...

Rhajat: Don't worry, Kana. I'm sure there are still plenty of flowers out
there for us. You just need to promise not to pick any more, OK?

Kana: OK! B-but...if I do that, then how can I show you all the neat flowers
I find?

Rhajat: Hmmm... Next time you find some, just come get me. Then we can go
look at them together. How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Rhajat: For you? Never.

Kana: OK! Then it's a deal, Mama!
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Rhajat B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Rhajat: My, you're in a good mood. Why so happy today?

Kana: Why wouldn't I be happy? I found some great flowers for us to go look
at! You're going to love them, I'm sure of it! Look! There they are, Mama!

Rhajat: Ooh. Flowers that shade of black are extremely rare, and prized for
their beauty. They represent death, destruction, despair, and many other
terrible d-words. They say that none who gaze upon this flower will ever know
joy again.

Kana: I love them! They reminded me of you, Mama!

Rhajat: ...

Kana: ...

Rhajat: That's the kindest thing anyone has ever said to me, Kana! Thank you!

Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! I love flowers, but I love your smiles even
more!

Rhajat: Heh. So much flattery today. Well, little miss, I love your smiles,
too!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Rhajat: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Rhajat: Now, now. Calm down. I don't have it right now, but it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! That way I'll be even more surprised when you
have it.

Rhajat: Very well, then. I'll keep it a secret until next time.

Kana: Oh boy! I can't wait!
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Rhajat A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where's that thing you wanted to show me?

Rhajat: I've got it right here. Come look.

Kana: Oh wow! This is such a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where
did you get them?

Rhajat: These are all of the flowers you've been bringing me. I dried them
out and pressed them between the pages to preserve them. I figured it would
be the perfect place for me to keep your little gifts safe.

Kana: This is amazing! Really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how many
flowers I'd brought you, either. Look, there are the daisies I gave you the
other day!

Rhajat: Mhm! I was going to put them all in my stores so I could use them as
the need arose... But whenever I looked at one, I remembered the time you
gave it to me. So I decided the best thing to do would be to put them in this
book instead.

Kana: Mama, thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I got you.
This makes me so happy!

Rhajat: And thank you, Kana, for all the love you've given me. And for the
flowers, of course. I'll cherish them for a long time to come.

Kana: You're welcome!

Rhajat: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But we
did manage to make some nice memories, didn't we? I hope we have many, many
more like them.

Kana: Me too! I love you so much, Mama!

Rhajat: Heehee. And I love you too, Kana.
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D2. Selkie C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Selkie: Hey, Kana! What is it?

Kana: Look! I picked some flowers for you! They're yellow like the sun!

Selkie: Ooh! Daisies are so pretty! *sniff* *sniff* And they smell great too!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Selkie: Yep yep! You've sure been bringing me a lot of flowers these days,
though. What's got into you?

Kana: I just remembered that when I was real little, we'd go looking at
flowers together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So
I decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Selkie: Aw, I'd completely forgotten about that! That's so sweet of you to
remember! But...I have a favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Selkie: Remember how flowers are living things? Well, when you pick them,
they die, 'cause they can't drink or eat anymore. Sometimes we kill animals
when we're hunting, but that's for food. It's necessary. But we don't eat
flowers. And you should never hurt anything if it isn't necessary. Your
father taught me that.

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting them?! It was an accident! I'm sorry, flowers!
I was such a big meanie...

Selkie: Don't worry, Kana. I'm sure the flowers know you weren't trying to
hurt them. You just need to promise not to pick any more, OK?

Kana: OK! But...if I do that, then how can I show you all the neat flowers I
find?

Selkie: Hmmm... Next time you find some, come and get me. Then we can go look
at them together! How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Selkie: For you? Never!

Kana: OK, then it's a deal, Mama!
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Selkie B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Selkie: Heh. You've sure got a spring in your step today, Kana.

Kana: Of course I do! I found some great flowers for us to go look at! You're
going to love them, I'm sure of it! Look! There they are, Mama!

Selkie: Oh, you were right! These are so pretty! I could roll around in them
all day!

Kana: Yeah, they're great! They're so soft and yellow... They reminded me of
you, Mama.

Selkie: Of me?! No way! I'm not this pretty! But, it's very nice of you to
say so. Teehee. Thank you, Kana!

Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! Flowers are pretty, but your smile is even
prettier!

Selkie: Oh? Well, I think your smiles are even prettier than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Selkie: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? What is it, Mama? What is it?

Selkie: Well, it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! I want it to be a surprise!

Selkie: OK, I guess I'll just have to keep it secret 'til next time, then!

Kana: Oh boy! I can't wait!
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Selkie A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where's that thing you wanted to show me?

Selkie: Heehee... Are you ready? Ta-da!

Kana: Oh wow! This is such a big book. And look at all these flowers! Where
did you get them?

Selkie: These are all of the flowers you've been bringing me! I had someone
show me how to press them like this so I could preserve them. I thought it'd
be the perfect way for me to keep all your little gifts safe.

Kana: Whoa! This is amazing! Like, really, really amazing! I hadn't realized
how many flowers I'd brought you, either. Look! There are the yellow daisies
I gave you the other day!

Selkie: Yeah! Aren't they neat? I was so bad at this when I started. You
shoulda seen my first try. It was, uh... Well, let's just say that you
shouldn't try to smush a bunch all on one page. But I'm improving! And those
daisies are some of my very best yet!

Kana: Oh, Mama... Thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I gave
you.

Selkie: Awww, don't thank me. I just didn't wanna see 'em all go to waste!
You worked so hard to find and bring them to me. I should be thanking YOU,
Kana!

Kana: You're welcome!

Selkie: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But we
did make some really nice memories. I hope we have many, many more like them!

Kana: Me too! I love you so much, Mama!

Selkie: And I love you too, Kana!
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D2. Ophelia C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Ophelia: Hark! What trouble beckons from the deep?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Ophelia: Oh! Thank you for this bounty, little one. Do I sense some kind of
magic at work? It must be, for I find them...enchanting. What a rare gift-
magic flowers!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Ophelia: I do! What's come over you, though? You've been bringing me so many
flowers lately.

Kana: I just remembered that when I was real little, we'd go looking at
flowers together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So
I decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Ophelia: Aww, my little chosen one, your lambent face could lighten even the
inkiest night. I have to ask for a favor, though...

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Ophelia: Remember how I told you that flowers breathe also the mystical
breath of life? Well, when you pick one, this breath is smothered. And we
don't want to plunge the pretty flowers into infinite darkness, now do we?

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting them?! It was an accident! I'm sorry, flowers!

Ophelia: No, Kana! Stay thy daisy-dimmed tide of sorrow! The flowers suffer
no longer. I just need you to promise not to pick any more flowers, OK?

Kana: OK! B-but...if I do that, then how can I show you all the neat flowers
I find?

Ophelia: Hm... Next time you find a floral gem such as this, come to me. I
will go with you, and we can bask in its brilliance together! Would you like
that?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Ophelia: Perish the thought!

Kana: OK, then it's a deal! We'll go look at all the nice flowers together!
That's a promise, Mama!
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Ophelia B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Ophelia: Well, you certainly look happy today, Kana!

Kana: Heehee! Yup! It's 'cause I just found some of the best flowers for us
to look at! You're going to love them. I'm sure of it! Look! There they are,
Mama. Right over there.

Ophelia: Oh, my! These wild glories must contain some dark power. They draw
me in against my will... No, Ophelia! No! Stay thy hand! Do not pick them!
Even though they're... so...beautiful... Ooooh.

Kana: I know-and I love this color! It's so pretty, and the petals are so
soft... They reminded me of you, Mama.

Ophelia: Aww, shucks... I mean, um, your kindness brings song to my blighted
heart, Kana.
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Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! I might love flowers, but I love you even
more!

Ophelia: And I love YOU even more than that! Your smiling face is prettier
than a thousand blossoms!

Kana: Wow! Really? Yay!

Ophelia: Oh, this reminds me: I have something special to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Ophelia: Teehee! Now, now, sweetie, you must calm the beast of anticipation.
I don't have it right now, but it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! I don't to ruin the surprise!

Ophelia: OK, OK. I'll just keep it stashed away in my magic vault until we
can look at it together!
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Ophelia A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where is that thing you wanted to show me?

Ophelia: Behold!

Kana: Oh wow! This is such a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where
did you get them?

Ophelia: These are all the flowers you've been bringing me! I pressed them
between the pages and dried them to shield them from evil spirits!

Kana: This is amazing! Like, really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how
many flowers I'd brought you. Look! There are the yellow daisies I gave you
the other day! Thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I gave you.

Ophelia: And thank you for all the flowers and love you've given me! With
this book I'll be able to bask in their splendors for a long time to come.

Kana: You're welcome!

Ophelia: You know, we didn't pluck those flowers we saw together the other
day... But we did pluck something of a much higher value. We plucked
memories! Sweet brain jewels to be treasured for all time. And I only hope we
find many more just like them.

Kana: Me too! I wish we could be together forever, Mama. I love you so much!

Ophelia: And I you! I vow to shield you from evil until the end of time. Now,
come, we must away! Our quest for new flowers has only just begun!
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D2. Nina C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Nina: Oh, hey, Kana. What's going on?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Nina: Oh, these daisies are perfect, Kana! Thank you!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Nina: Of course! You seem to be bringing me a lot of flowers these days,
though. What's got into you?

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Nina: Aw. That's very sweet of you. But I do have a teensy favor to ask of
you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Nina: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things, just like us?
Well, when you pick them, you hurt the poor little guys. And if they're hurt,
how can we make them kiss each other?

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting the flowers?! It was an accident! I'm sorry,
flowers!

Nina: It's OK, Kana. I'm sure they'll forgive you so long as you're sorry.
You just need to promise not to pick any more flowers, OK?

Kana: OK! B-but...if I do that, then how can I show you all the neat flowers
I find?

Nina: Hmmm... Next time you find some, come and get me. Then we can go see
them together! How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Nina: Too busy for my little Kana? Never!

Kana: OK, it's a deal! We'll go look at all the nice flowers together! That's
a promise, Mama!
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Nina B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Nina: Teehee. Your cheerfulness is infectious sometimes, Kana. What's got you
so smiley today?

Kana: I just found some great flowers for us to go look at! You're going to
love them. I'm sure of it! Look! There they are, Mama. Right over there.

Nina: Oh, wow! These are beautiful! And such a pretty color! (Ooh, and Mr.
Flower over there seems to have eyes on Mr. Petals over here...)

Kana: I know-I love this color. It's so pretty, and the petals are so soft...
They reminded me of you, Mama.

Nina: Huh? Of me? Aww. I don't think I'm very flowerlike. Maybe if flowers
could have fantasies... About other flowers... Long, detailed fantasies...
*ahem* But thank you, Kana. That's very kind. If also a little embarrassing-
in a good way!

Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! I love flowers, but I love your smiles even
more!

Nina: Well, I love your smiles even more than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Nina: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Nina: Heehee, calm down. I don't have it right now, but it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! That way I'll be even more surprised when you
have it.

Nina: All right. I'll keep it safe until we can sit down and look at it
together.

Kana: Yay! I can't wait!
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Nina A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where is the thing you wanted to show me?

Nina: Oh, hey, Kana! Come on over here. Look at this!

Kana: This is such a big book! Oh wow! Look at all these flowers! Where did
you get them all?

Nina: These are all the flowers you've been bringing me! I dried and pressed
them between the pages so they'd always be safe. Now I can keep them all safe
and snuggly together in this neat little guy! And they can spend as long as
they want together, kissing and hugging and-

Kana: This is amazing! Like, really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how
many flowers I'd brought you. Look! There are the yellow daisies I gave you
the other day!

Nina: Yup! I pressed every flower you've given me. Seeing them all in one
place like this makes me realize just how many there were.

Kana: Mama, thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I gave you.
This makes me so happy!

Nina: And thank YOU for all the flowers and love you've given ME! I'll
cherish them for a long time to come.

Kana: You're welcome!

Nina: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw together the other day...
But we did make some great memories when we went to go look at them. I hope
we can have a lot more memories like them. I'm so glad you're here.

Kana: Me too! I love you so much, Mama!

Nina: I love you too, Kana.
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D2. Soleil C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Soleil: Awwww! Hiya, Kana. What's up?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Soleil: Oh, wow, thank you! These daisies are wonderful!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Soleil: I love them! But what's gotten into you lately? You seem to be
bringing me an awful lot of flowers these days...

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Soleil: Oh, that's so sweet! But...I do have a favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama! What do you need?

Soleil: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things too? Well,
when you pick them, it hurts them, and they start to wither away.

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting them?! It was an accident! I'm sorry, flowers!
I've been such a big meanie...

Soleil: Don't worry, Kana. I'm sure the flowers know you weren't trying to
hurt them. You just need to promise not to pick any more flowers, OK?

Kana: OK! B-but...if I do that, then how can I show you the neat flowers I
find?

Soleil: Hmm...that's a good point. Let me think. Oh! I know! Next time you
find some, just come and get me. Then we can go look at them together! How
does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Soleil: Of course not! I'm never too busy for you.

Kana: OK, then it's a deal! We'll go see all of the pretty flowers together!
That's a promise, Mama! A promise!
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Soleil B

Kana: La lala lala la-lime ? And now guess what? It's Mama time!

Soleil: Aw. You're in such a good mood today, Kana! I think I'm starting to
catch a case of your smiles!

Kana: Of course I'm in a good mood! I found some great flowers for us to go
look at! You're going to love them, I'm sure of it! Look! There they are,
Mama!

Soleil: Oh, these are so pretty! And what a wonderful shade of gray, too!

Kana: Yeah! They reminded me of you, Mama.

Soleil: What?! Of me? I don't know if I'm as pretty as these. But I'm
flattered. Thank you so much!

Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! Flowers are pretty, but not as pretty as
your smiles!

Soleil: Wh-where did you learn a line like that?! You sound like your
grandfather! Well, I can do one better! I think your smiles are even prettier
than mine!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Soleil: Oh, that's right! I've got something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Soleil: Heehee, calm down. It's not here, but-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! That way I'll be even more surprised when you
have it.

Soleil: Ooh, good idea! I guess I'll just have to keep it a secret until next
time.

Kana: Oh boy! I can't wait!
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Soleil A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where's that thing you said you wanted to show me?

Soleil: Hey, Kana! It's over here! Ta-da! Feast your eyes on this!

Kana: Oh wow! This is such a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where
did you get them?

Soleil: These are all of the ones you've been bringing me! I dried them out
and pressed them between the pages to preserve them. I thought that a book
like this would be the perfect way to store all your little gifts.

Kana: This is amazing! Really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how many
flowers I'd brought you, either. Look, there are the yellow daisies I gave
you the other day! Mama, thank you for taking such good care of all of them.
This makes me so happy!

Soleil: No, thank YOU for all of the flowers. They've been an enormous
comfort to me. If you only knew how much they helped me after every battle.
Just looking at them breathed new life into me. And with this book, I'll be
able to cherish them for a long time to come.

Kana: You're welcome!

Soleil: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But we
did make some nice memories when we went to go look at them. I want us to
have many, many more memories just like them. How about you?

Kana: Me too! I love you so much, Mama!

Soleil: I love you, too, Kana. You'll always be the most precious thing in my
life.
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D2. Velouria C

Kana: Mama! Mama!

Velouria: Yes, Kana?

Kana: I picked some flowers for you, Mama! They're yellow like the sun!

Velouria: Oh! Thank you.

Kana: Do you like them?

Velouria: I love them. You know how much I enjoy collecting treasures. But
why have you been bringing me so many flowers lately?

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Velouria: Oh? You remembered that, huh? Well, thank you. But I do have a
favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama! What do you need?

Velouria: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things too? Well,
when you pick them, it hurts them, and they start to wither away. So I think
it would be better if you didn't pick the poor little things from now on.

Kana: Oh no! You mean I've been hurting them? I'm so sorry, flowers! It was
an accident! I've been such a big meanie...

Velouria: It's OK, Kana. I'm sure the flowers will forgive you. You just need
to promise to leave them be now, OK?

Kana: OK! B-but...how will I show you all the neat flowers that I find, then?

Velouria: Hmm... Next time you see a pretty flower, come and find me. Then we
can go see it together! How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Velouria: Of course not! I'd love to go out ranging with you.

Kana: Yay! OK, then. We'll go see all the pretty flowers together! That's a
promise, Mama!
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Velouria B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Velouria: Kana, if you keep jumping around like that, you're going to hurt
yourself.

Kana: But I'm so happy! I found us the best flowers to go look at! You'll
love them, Mama. I'm sure of it. Oh! There they are!

Velouria: Oh, they're red as blood. How pretty...

Kana: Mhm! I love them! They reminded me of you, Mama.

Velouria: Of me?! I don't know how flowerlike I am, Kana. Still...it's nice
to be compared to a flower sometimes. Thank you.

Kana: Heehee. I love flowers, but I love your smile even more!

Velouria: Oh? Well I love your smiles even more than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Velouria: Oh, I just remembered: I have something I wanted to show you.

Kana: Is it something good? What is it, Mama? I have to know!

Velouria: I don't have it right now, but I can tell you it's a-

Kana: Ah! Wait! No! Never mind! I don't want to spoil the surprise!

Velouria: Mm. Good idea. I guess I'll just have to keep it a secret until
next time.

Kana: Yay! I can't wait!
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Velouria A

Kana: Hey, Mama! Did you have that thing you wanted to show me?

Velouria: It's right over here, Kana. Take a look.

Kana: Wow! This is such a big book! And look at all the flowers! Where did
you get them?

Velouria: These are all of the ones you've been bringing me. I dried them out
and pressed them between the pages to keep them safe. I figured it was the
perfect way for me to preserve all your little treasures.

Kana: This is amazing! Really, really amazing! Oh! And look! These are the
daisies I gave you the other day! I hadn't realized how many flowers I'd
given you.

Velouria: Heehee. I was surprised too, when I was looking through it earlier.
It didn't seem like so many as I was making it.

Kana: Oh, Mama... Thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I gave
you.

Velouria: No, Kana, I should be thanking you... You have no idea how much
comfort these have brought me. Each time I see one, I remember the moment you
gave it to me. It's like having a book full of wonderful memories! I think
this is my favorite treasure yet.

Kana: You're welcome! I'm glad you liked them so much.

Velouria: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But
I think we'll hang on to that memory for a long time, regardless. And I hope
we'll have many, many more memories like that. How about you?

Kana: Me too, Mama! I love you so much!

Velouria: And I love you too, Kana!
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D2. Reina C

Kana: Mama! Mama!

Reina: Kana? What's the matter?

Kana: I picked some flowers for you, Mama! Look! They're pretty yellow
daisies!

Reina: You did? Aw, how lovely. Thank you very much.

Kana: Do you really like them?

Reina: I do. You sure do seem to like bringing me flowers, you know.

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Reina: You're so thoughtful, Kana. But...can I ask you a favor?

Kana: Anything, Mama! What do you need?

Reina: Well, flowers are living things, just like you and me. And picking
them causes them to wither away and die. We don't show mercy to our enemies
on the battlefield, but flowers are innocent. And we never hurt innocents,
OK?

Kana: Oh no! You mean I've been hurting them this whole time?! I'm sorry,
flowers! I didn't mean to! I've been such a big meanie...

Reina: It's OK, Kana. I'm sure the flowers would forgive you. You just have
to promise not to pick any more, OK?

Kana: OK! But then how will I show you all the neat flowers I find?

Reina: Not a problem! Next time you see some, just come and find me. We can
go look at them together!

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Reina: Never for you, dear.

Kana: OK! I'll take that as a promise, Mama. A promise!

Reina: Haha. All right, then. I promise.
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Reina B

Kana: La lalala-la la ? And now it's Mama time!

Reina: Heehee. You certainly seem excited today.

Kana: Of course I'm excited! I found the best flowers for us to go see!
You're going to love them, I'm sure of it! Oh! There they are, Mama!

Reina: What a lovely, deep shade of blue. They look so peaceful.

Kana: Don't they? They reminded me of you, Mama!

Reina: What? Me? I can't remember the last time someone told me something
like that. It's little embarrassing, but thank you, Kana.

Kana: Heehee. Those flowers are pretty, but your smiles are even prettier!

Reina: My... You're just full of flattery today. Well, you know what? Your
smiles are a hundred times prettier than mine!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Reina: Mm, that reminds me: I have something I wanted to show you later.

Kana: Ooh! What is it? Is it good?

Reina: It is! It's not here, but you'll really like it. It's a-

Kana: Wait! Never mind! Don't spoil the surprise!

Reina: Haha. OK. I suppose I'll just have to keep it a secret until next
time.

Kana: Oh boy! I can't wait!
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Reina A

Kana: Hey, Mama! Where is that thing you wanted to show me?

Reina: Hello, Kana. It's right here. Take a look.

Kana: Oh, wow! What a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where did you
get them?

Reina: These are all the ones you've been bringing me. I dried them out and
pressed them between the pages to keep them safe. I figured it was the
perfect place for me to keep all your little gifts.

Kana: This is amazing! Like, super amazing! Oh! And look! These are the
daisies I gave you the other day! I hadn't realized how many flowers I'd
given you.

Reina: Heehee... It wasn't easy at first. The ones at the front didn't come
out so well. But I think those daisies are some of my best work yet.

Kana: Oh, Mama... Thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I gave
you.

Reina: No, Kana, thank you for bringing me so many little treasures.

Kana: You're welcome!

Reina: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day. But I
think we'll hang on to that memory for a long time to come. I hope we have
many more just like that. How about you?

Kana: Me too! I love you, Mama!

Reina: And I love you too, Kana!
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D2. Scarlet C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Scarlet: Yes? What is it, Kana?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow, like the
sun!

Scarlet: Oh! Thank you!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Scarlet: Of course I do. But what's got into you? You've been bringing me a
lot of flowers.

Kana: I just remembered that when I was real little, we'd go looking at
flowers together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So
I decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Scarlet: Heh...that's very observant of you, Kana. But I do have a favor to
ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Scarlet: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things too? Well,
when you pick them, they can't eat or drink anymore, and they die. Flowers
are defenseless little things. And we never harm the defenseless. OK?

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting them?! It was an accident! I'm so sorry,
flowers! I've been such a big meanie...

Scarlet: Don't worry, Kana. I'm sure the flowers know you weren't trying to
hurt them. You just need to promise not to pick any more, OK?

Kana: OK! But...if I do that, then how can I show you all the neat flowers I
find?

Scarlet: Hmmm... Next time you find some, come and get me. Then we can go
look at them together. How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Scarlet: You think I'd ever be too busy for an adventure with my little Kana?
Never!

Kana: OK. Then it's a deal, Mama!
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Scarlet B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Scarlet: Oy, Kana! I know you're excited, but you'll hurt yourself skipping
around like that.

Kana: But I'm so happy! I found some great flowers for us to go look at!
You're going to love them, I'm sure of it! Look! There they are, Mama!

Scarlet: Oh, these are interesting. Bloodred. Not dainty little things,
either. Strong.

Kana: Yeah! They reminded me of you, Mama.

Scarlet: Haha! I've never been compared to a flower before! I think I like
it, actually. It's nice. Thanks, Kana.

Kana: Heehee! You're welcome! I might love flowers, but I love your smiles
even more!

Scarlet: Oh? Well, I love YOUR smiles even more than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Scarlet: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Scarlet: Now, now. Calm down. I don't have it right now, but it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! That way I'll be even more surprised when you
have it.

Scarlet: Good point. Well, then, I guess you're in for a surprise!

Kana: Oh boy! I can't wait!
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Scarlet A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where is that thing you wanted to show me?

Scarlet: Here you go. Come on, don't be shy. Open it.

Kana: Oh wow! What a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where did you
get them?

Scarlet: These are all of the flowers you've been bringing me! I dried and
pressed them in this book to preserve them. It seemed like the perfect way
for me to keep all your little gifts safe.

Kana: This is amazing! Like, really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how
many flowers I'd brought you. Look! There are the yellow daisies I gave you
the other day!

Scarlet: At first I thought I'd use them to decorate my weapons and armor...
But I figured they'd just get torn up, and it seemed like such a waste. So I
started putting them in this book, and before I knew it I'd filled it up!

Kana: Thank you for taking such good care of them. It makes me so happy!

Scarlet: What are you talking about? I'm the one who should be thanking you.
Your flowers have given me more peace than anything else in this war. Every
time I look at one, I see perfectly in my mind the moment you gave it to me.
Thank you, Kana.

Kana: Wow! Really? I had no idea you liked them so much. You're welcome!

Scarlet: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But
we did manage to make some nice memories, huh? I hope we have many, many more
just like them.

Kana: Me too! I love you so much, Mama!

Scarlet: I love you too, Kana.
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D2. Flora C

Kana: Mama! Mama!

Flora: Hello, Kana. What can I do for you?

Kana: I picked some flowers for you, Mama! They're yellow! Like the sun!

Flora: Oh, my, thank you! These daisies are beautiful!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Flora: Of course. I love them. But may I ask why you've been bringing me so
many flowers lately?

Kana: I just remember that when I was real little, we'd go looking at flowers
together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So I
decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Flora: Heehee, I'm glad you remembered that. You're a very attentive young
girl. ...But grateful as I am, I do have one small favor to ask of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Flora: Remember how I told you that flowers are living things too? Well, when
you pick them, it hurts them, and they start to wither away. So I think it
would be better if you didn't pick the poor little things from now on.

Kana: Oh no! You mean I've been hurting them? I'm so sorry, flowers! It was
an accident! I've been such a big meanie...

Flora: It's OK, Kana. I'm sure the flowers will forgive you. You just need to
promise to leave them be now, OK?

Kana: OK! B-but...how will I show you all the neat flowers that I find, then?

Flora: Oh, dear...I'm not sure. Hmm... Next time you see a pretty flower,
come and find me. Then we can go see it together! How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Flora: Of course not! I'd love to go with you.

Kana: Yay! OK, then. We'll go see all the pretty flowers together! That's a
promise, Mama!
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Flora B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Flora: Heehee. Well, you're in a good mood! I think I'm even starting to
catch it.

Kana: Of course I am! I found us the best flowers to go look at! You'll love
them, Mama. I'm sure! Oh! There they are! Over there!

Flora: Oh, you mean those icy-blue ones? They've got a cool, gentle look to
them.

Kana: Mhm! I love them! They reminded me of you, Mama.

Flora: Wh-what?! Of me?! P-please-don't tease me! I'm not pretty enough to be
one of those... But...um...it is very sweet of you to say. If also a little
embarrassing...

Kana: Heehee. I love flowers, but I love your smile even more!

Flora: Ah! Stop it! I'm so embarrassed I could die. But, you know, I think
YOUR smile is even lovelier!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Flora: Oh, I just remembered: I have something I wanted to show you.

Kana: Is it something good? What is it? What is it, Mama? I have to know!

Flora: Heehee, I can tell you what it is if you want...

Kana: Ah! Wait-no! Never mind! I don't want to spoil the surprise!

Flora: Oh, good idea. I guess I'll just have to keep it a secret until next
time.

Kana: Yay! I can't wait!
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Flora A

Kana: Hey, Mama! Did you have that thing you wanted to show me?

Flora: Mhm. It's right here. Go on, open it.

Kana: Wow! This is such a big book! And look at all the flowers! Where did
you get them?

Flora: These are all of the ones you've been bringing me. I dried them out
and pressed them between the pages to keep them safe. I figured it was the
perfect way for me to preserve all your little gifts.

Kana: This is amazing! Really, really amazing! Oh! And look! These are the
daisies I gave you the other day! I hadn't realized how many flowers I'd
given you.

Flora: Heehee. I was surprised, too, when I was looking through it earlier.
It didn't seem like so many when I was making it.

Kana: Oh, Mama... Thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I gave
you.

Flora: No, Kana, I should be the one thanking YOU... You have no idea how
much comfort these have brought me. Each time I see one, I remember the
moment you gave it to me. It's like having a book full of wonderful memories!

Kana: You're welcome! I'm glad you liked them so much.

Flora: You know, we didn't pick those flowers we saw the other day... But I
think we'll hang on to that memory for a long time, regardless. And I hope
we'll have many, many more memories like it. How about you?

Kana: Me too, Mama! I love you so much!

Flora: And I love you too, Kana!
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D2. Anna C

Kana: Mama! Hey, Mama!

Anna: Hey, kiddo! What's up?

Kana: Look! I picked some pretty flowers for you! They're yellow like the
sun!

Anna: Or gold! Oh, these daisies are perfect! Thank you!

Kana: Do you really like them?

Anna: I do! You seem to be bringing me an awful lot of flowers lately,
though.

Kana: I just remembered that when I was real little, we'd go looking at
flowers together. You always smiled so much. And I love your smile, Mama! So
I decided to start bringing you lots and lots of flowers to help you smile!

Anna: Oh! That's so sweet of you, honey. But I do have a teensy favor to ask
of you.

Kana: Anything, Mama. What do you need?

Anna: Remember how I told you that flowers need time to grow big and strong,
just like us? This means that when you pick them, you don't let them grow
properly.

Kana: Oh no! I've been hurting them?! It was an accident! I'm sorry, flowers!

Anna: Don't worry, Kana. That's not the problem! You just can't pick them too
soon. If you pick them before they mature, you can't sell them at full price!
So you just need to promise not to pick any more baby flowers, OK?

Kana: O-OK! B-but...if I do that, then how can I show you all the neat
flowers I find?

Anna: Hmmm... How about if you find some, you come and get me. I'll come with
you to see if they're ready for picking. How does that sound?

Kana: Really? You won't be too busy?

Anna: As if! I'm never too busy for you, dear. Especially not when there's
money to be made!

Kana: OK, it's a deal! We'll go look at all the nice flowers together! That's
a promise, Mama!
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Anna B

Kana: La la lalala-la-la ? And now it's Mama time!

Anna: Oh, Kana. It just jingles my purse to see you so happy.

Kana: Why wouldn't I be happy? I just found some great flowers for us to go
look at! You're going to love them. I'm sure of it! Look! There they are,
Mama!

Anna: Oh, you were right, dear. These are such a lovely shade of red, too.

Kana: I know-I love this color. It's so pretty, and the petals are so soft...
They reminded me of you, Mama.

Anna: Aww. That's very flattering, but I don't know how flowerlike I am...
Still, thanks, Kana!

Kana: Don't be embarrassed, Mama! I love flowers, but I love your smiles even
more!

Anna: Well, I love your smiles even more than that!

Kana: Really? Yay!

Anna: Oh, that reminds me: I have something to show you.

Kana: Oooh, is it something good? Can I see it right now? What is it?

Anna: Heh heh heh... Well, it's-

Kana: Ah! Wait! Don't tell me! That way I'll be even more surprised when you
have it.

Anna: All right. I'll keep it safe until we can sit down and look at it
together.

Kana: Yay! I can't wait!
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Anna A

Kana: Mama, I'm here! Where is the thing you wanted to show me?

Anna: Oh, hey, Kana! Over here!

Kana: Oh wow! This is such a big book! And look at all these flowers! Where
did you get all of them?

Anna: These are all the ones you've been bringing me! I dried them all out
and pressed them between the pages so they'd be safe. It's the perfect place
for me to keep all your little gifts. And it's got the best binding money can
buy!

Kana: This is amazing! Really, really amazing! I hadn't realized how many
flowers I'd brought you, either. Look, there are the yellow daisies I gave
you the other day! Mama, thank you for taking such good care of the flowers I
gave you. It makes me so happy!

Anna: And thank you for all the love you've given me. And for the flowers!
With this book, I'll be able to cherish them for a long, long time.

Kana: You're welcome! I'm glad you liked them so much!

Anna: You know, we didn't pick those red flowers we saw the other day... But
we did make some nice memories when we went to go look at them. Here's to
many more like them!

Kana: I love you so much, Mama!

Anna: Heehee. I love you too, Kana!
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E. Sibling Supports

Male Kana~

E1. Dwyer C

Kana: Hey, Dwyer! Wanna go on patrol with me?

Dwyer: Huh? You mean right now?

Kana: Mhm! I want to help everyone out as much as possible! Which for now
means patrolling as much as possible! Are you in?

Dwyer: Sure, I think I can do that.

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Dwyer: Er-wait. You mean just us?

Kana: Yup! You'll be OK, though. I've been training a whole lot.

Dwyer: I'm not worried about myself...

Kana: It's fine, it's fine! With our special sibling powers, we can take on
anything!

Dwyer: Heh. All right. Fine. But you better stick close to me, OK? I guess
it'd be a pretty big pain to get more people to help, anyways...

Kana: Woohoo! We should go patrolling every day!

Dwyer: E-every day?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyways. Why not by us?

Dwyer: Every...day...

Kana: Is something the matter?

Dwyer: Oh, no. Just thinking of how terrible it'll be to go patrolling every
day, is all.

Kana: So you will? Yay! Thank you so much, Dwyer! Now let's go!
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Dwyer B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me today, Dwyer!

Dwyer: No problem, Kana. I've been enjoying it. It's nice watching my little
brother grow into a capable young man.

Kana: Really? You mean it?!

Dwyer: Sure. I bet you don't even need me. You've got a natural talent for
this sort of thing.

Kana: Heehee. Thanks! What about you? Do you have any special talents?

Dwyer: Me? Well...I dunno about special talents... But I've done some
training in unarmed combat, so I'm pretty good at that.

Kana: Wow, Dwyer, that's amazing! I bet if we combined our talents, we'd be
unstoppable!

Dwyer: I'm not so sure about that. But who knows?

Kana: I do! Now, we should get moving. We're burning daylight here! We've
still got a long ways to go if we're gonna be the best patrollers in camp.

Dwyer: K-Kana? Kana! Hey, wait for me!
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Dwyer A

Kana: Dwyer! Guess what time it is! That's riiiiiiiiight! It's patrol time!

Dwyer: OK, sure. Let's go!

Kana: Er, but...first, I wanted to ask you for a favor.

Dwyer: A favor? What kind of favor?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Dwyer: Huh? What do you mean?

Kana: Like, that stuff about unarmed combat you were talking about before!
'Cause I'm the youngest kid in camp, right? So there's a lot I still can't
do. But if I learn a bunch of new skills, maybe I'll be of more use to
everyone! Besides, I've always wanted to learn something from my big brother!
I used to wonder a lot about what it would be like to spend more time with
you.

Dwyer: Kana...

Kana: So now that I can, I want to learn as much from you as possible! ...Is
that OK?

Dwyer: Of course it's OK. I'm glad you asked. I'll teach you everything I
know.

Kana: Thank you so much!

Dwyer: But I'm not gonna let you get ahead of me that easy. I want to learn
from you too. Let's make it a competition. To see who can grow stronger the
fastest.

Kana: OK, but I'm not gonna be the one to lose! That's a promise!

Dwyer: Heh. Me either! All right, then. Today is patrol duty. Tomorrow, the
real training begins.

Kana: Sounds good to me!
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E1. Midori C

Kana: Hey, Midori! Wanna go on patrol with me?

Midori: Huh? You mean right now?

Kana: Mhm! I want to help everyone out as much as possible! Which right now
means patrolling as much as possible! Are you in?

Midori: Sure! What kind of big sister would I be if I weren't?

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Midori: Wait. You mean just the two of us?

Kana: Yeah, just us! You'll be OK, though. I've been training a whole lot!

Midori: I don't know...

Kana: It'll be fine, it'll be fine! With our special sibling powers, we can
take on anything!

Midori: O-OK... I guess when you put it like that...

Kana: Woohoo! We should go patrolling every day!

Midori: E-every day?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyways. Why not by us?

Midori: Every...day...

Kana: What's the matter, Midori?

Midori: Oh, nothing...just thinking about how hard it'll be... Let's just
focus on today, OK?

Kana: OK!
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Midori B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me today, Midori!

Midori: No problem! I've been having a lot of fun on these patrols. They're
not so scary when you're with me! You're so grown-up and reliable! Heehee.

Kana: Really? You mean it?!

Midori: Yeah! You're getting better and better every day. I think you've got
a natural talent for this sort of thing!

Kana: Heehee. Thanks! What about you? Do you have any special talents?

Midori: Me? I'm pretty good at making medicines, I guess.

Kana: Heh. I bet if we teamed up, we'd be unstoppable!

Midori: Heehee. Yeah, you're probably right!

Kana: Of course I am! We should get moving, though. We're burning daylight
here! We've still got a long ways to go if we're gonna be the best patrollers
in camp!

Midori: K-Kana? Kana! Hey, wait for me!
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Midori A

Kana: Midori! Guess what time it is! That's riiiiight! It's PATROL TIME!

Midori: Heehee. OK, Kana. Let me just grab my pack, and we'll be on our way!

Kana: Oh, but...first I wanna ask you a favor.

Midori: A favor? What kind of favor?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Midori: Huh? What do you mean?

Kana: Like, how to make medicines and stuff! 'Cause I'm the youngest kid in
camp, right? So there's a lot I still can't do. But if I learn a bunch of new
skills, maybe I could be more useful... Besides, I've always wanted to learn
something from my big sister! I used to wonder a lot about what it would be
like to spend time with you.

Midori: Kana...

Kana: So now that I can, I wanna learn as much from you as possible! Is that
OK?

Midori: Of course it's OK! I'm so happy you asked!

Kana: So you'll teach me a lot of things?

Midori: Of course! I'll teach you everything I know!

Kana: Thank you so much, Midori!

Midori: But I'm not going to let you get ahead that easily. I want to learn
from you too! How about we have a contest to see who can grow stronger the
fastest?

Kana: OK, but you better be ready to lose!

Midori: We'll see about that! OK, then! Today, patrol duty. Tomorrow, the
real training begins.

Kana: Sounds good to me, Sis!
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E1. Sophie C

Kana: Hey, Sophie! Wanna go on patrol with me?

Sophie: Huh? You mean right now?

Kana: Mhm! I want to help everyone out as much as possible! Which for now
means patrolling as much as possible! Are you in?

Sophie: Sure. What kind of big sister would I be if I weren't?

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Sophie: Er-wait. You mean just us?

Kana: Yup! You'll be OK, though. I've been training a whole lot.

Sophie: I'm not worried about myself...

Kana: It's fine, it's fine! With our special sibling powers, we can take on
anything!

Sophie: Heehee. All right. Fine. But you better stick close to me, OK?

Kana: Woohoo! We should go patrolling every day!

Sophie: E-every day?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyways. Why not by us?

Sophie: Every...day...

Kana: What's the matter, Sophie?

Sophie: Oh, nothing. Just saying good-bye to all of my free time for the
foreseeable future!

Kana: OK! Neat! Thank you so much, Sophie!
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Sophie B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me today, Sophie!

Sophie: No problem, Kana. I've actually been enjoying these patrols a lot!
It's nice watching my little brother grow into such a capable young man.

Kana: Really? You mean it?!

Sophie: Sure do! I think you've got a natural talent for this sort of thing.

Kana: Heehee. Thanks! What about you? Do you have any special talents,
Sophie?

Sophie: Me? I don't know. I don't think I've got any super-amazing skills or
anything. But you COULD say I have a gift for looking on the bright side of
things! Whenever I get discouraged, I always bounce right back!

Kana: Wow, Sophie! That's amazing! I bet if we combined our talents, we'd be
unstoppable!

Sophie: You know what, Kana? I think you're right! We're a force to be
reckoned with!

Kana: Mhm! Now, enough chitchat. We should get moving! We're burning daylight
here! We've still got a long ways to go if we're gonna be the best patrollers
in camp.

Sophie: K-Kana? Kana! Hey, wait for meeeeeee!
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Sophie A

Kana: Sophie! Guess what time it is! That's riiiiiiiiiiight! It's patrol
time!

Sophie: OK, sure. Let's go!

Kana: Er, but...first I wanted to ask you for a favor.

Sophie: A favor? What is it?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Sophie: Huh? What do you mean?

Kana: Like, how you said you always bounce back after getting discouraged!
'Cause I'm the youngest kid in camp, right? So there's a lot I still have to
learn. But if something's hard to learn, I can't just give up. So I want you
to teach me! Besides, I've always wanted to learn something from my big
sister! I used to wonder a lot about what it would be like to spend more time
with you.

Sophie: Kana...

Kana: So now that I can, I want to learn as much from you as possible! Is
that OK?

Sophie: Of course it's OK! I'm so happy you asked me!

Kana: Thank you so much!

Sophie: But I'm not gonna let you get ahead of me that easy. I want to learn
from you too. Let's make it a competition to see who can grow stronger the
fastest!

Kana: OK, but I'm not gonna be the one to lose! That's a promise!

Sophie: Heh. Me either! All right, then. Today is patrol duty. Tomorrow, the
real training begins!

Kana: Sounds good to me, Sis!
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E1. Shiro C

Kana: Hey, Shiro! Wanna go on patrol with me?

Shiro: Hm? You mean right now?

Kana: Mhm! I want to help everyone out as much as possible! Which for now
means patrolling as much as possible! Are you in?

Shiro: Sure! What kind of big brother would I be if I weren't?

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Shiro: Er-wait. You mean just us?

Kana: Yup, you'll be OK, though. I've been training a whole lot.

Shiro: I know I'LL be OK. It's you I'm worried about.

Kana: It'll be fine, it'll be fine! With our special sibling powers, we can
take on anything!

Shiro: Heh. All right. Fine. But you better stick close to me.

Kana: Woohoo! We should go patrolling every day!

Shiro: E-every day?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyway. Why not by us?

Shiro: Every...day...

Kana: What's the matter, Shiro?

Shiro: Oh, nothing. Just saying good-bye to all my leisure time for the
foreseeable future.

Kana: OK! Neat! I can't wait for tomorrow's patrol. Thanks, Shiro!
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Shiro B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me today, Shiro!

Shiro: No problem, Kana. I've actually been enjoying these patrols quite a
bit. It's nice watching my brother grow into such a capable young man.

Kana: Really? You mean it?

Shiro: Yeah. I think you've got a natural talent for this sort of thing.

Kana: Heehee. Thanks! What about you? Do you have any special talents, Shiro?

Shiro: Me? I'm a pretty good duelist. I've never lost a one-on-one battle.

Kana: Wow! That's amazing! I bet if we combined our talents, we'd be
unstoppable!

Shiro: Haha. Keep dreaming, little guy.

Kana: All right, we should get moving. We're burning daylight here. And we've
still got a long ways to go if we're gonna be the best patrollers in camp!

Shiro: K-Kana? Kana! Hey, wait for me!
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Shiro A

Kana: Shiro! Guess what time it is! Thaaaat's right! It's patrol time!

Shiro: All right, sure. Let's go.

Kana: Er, but...first I wanted to ask you for a favor.

Shiro: A favor? Sure, what is it?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Shiro: Huh? What do you mean?

Kana: Well, you said you were really good at dueling, right? I wanna learn to
do that! 'Cause I'm the youngest kid in camp, right? So there's a lot I still
can't do. I know I can't just become a grown-up, but I can try to learn lots
of different skills. Besides, I've always dreamed of learning something from
my big brother! I used to wonder a lot about what it would be like to spend
more time with you.

Shiro: Kana...

Kana: So now that I can, I want to learn as much as possible from you! Is
that OK?

Shiro: Of course it's OK. I'm glad you asked.

Kana: Thank you so much!

Shiro: But I'm not going to let you get ahead of me that easy. I want to
learn from you too. Let's see which of us can become stronger the fastest.

Kana: OK, but I'm not gonna be the one to lose! That's a promise!

Shiro: Heh. Me either. All right, then. Today is patrol duty. Tomorrow, the
real training begins!

Kana: Sounds good to me!
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E1. Kiragi C

Kana: Hey, Kiragi! Wanna go on a patrol with me?

Kiragi: Huh? You mean right now?

Kana: Mhm! I want to help everyone as much as I can! Which for now means
patrolling as much as I can! Are you in?

Kiragi: Sure. What kind of big brother would I be if I weren't?

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Kiragi: Er-wait. You mean just us?

Kana: Yup! We'll be OK, though. I've been training a whole lot!

Kiragi: But if it's just the two of us...

Kana: It'll be fine! With our special sibling powers, we can take out any bad
guys that come our way!

Kiragi: Heh... All right. But just stay near me, OK?

Kana: Sure... Hey, Kiragi?

Kiragi: Hm?

Kana: How about we go on patrol every day?

Kiragi: E-every day?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyway. Why not us?

Kiragi: Every day...

Kana: Is something the matter?

Kiragi: Ha... No, I was just thinking about how long it would be until I got
to hunt again...

Kana: OK, good! I can't wait for tomorrow's patrol! Thanks, Kiragi!
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Kiragi B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me again today, Kiragi!

Kiragi: No problem, Kana. I've been enjoying it more and more lately. And
it's been really great seeing how strong and reliable you've gotten.

Kana: Really? You mean it?!

Kiragi: Yep! I think you've got a natural talent for this sort of thing.

Kana: Aw! Thanks! What about you? Do you have any special talents, Kiragi?

Kiragi: Nothing secret, really. I'm just good with a bow.

Kana: Yeah, but you're really, really good with it! I bet with our skills
combined, we're unstoppable!

Kiragi: Yeah, probably!

Kana: Heehee. OK, now let's get moving! We've still got a ways to go if we're
gonna be the best patrollers in camp.

Kiragi: K-Kana? Oy! Kana! Wait for meeeeeee!
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Kiragi A

Kana: Kiragi! Guess what time it is! That's right, it's patrol
tiiiimmmmeeeeee!

Kiragi: Haha. All right, all right. Let's go.

Kana: Er, but first...I wanted to ask you a favor.

Kiragi: A favor? Sure, what is it?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Kiragi: You want to be like me? What do you mean?

Kana: I mean I wanna learn how to shoot a bow like you do!

Kiragi: Huh? Where's this coming from?

Kana: Well, see, I'm the youngest kid in camp, right? So there's a lot I
still can't do. I know I can't just become a grown-up, but I CAN try to learn
lots of different skills. Besides, I've always wanted to learn something from
my big brother. I used to wonder a lot about what it would be like to spend
more time with you...

Kiragi: Kana...

Kana: So I want to learn as much as possible from you, now that I can! Is
that OK?

Kiragi: Of course it's OK.

Kana: Thank you so much!

Kiragi: But I'm not going to let you get ahead of me that easy. I want to
learn from you too. So let's compete to see who can become stronger the
fastest!

Kana: OK, but I'm not gonna be the one to lose! That's a promise!

Kiragi: All right, then. Today is patrol duty. Tomorrow, the real training
begins!

Kana: Sounds good to me!
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E1. Caeldori C

Kana: Hey, Caeldori! Wanna go on a patrol with me?

Caeldori: Hm? You mean right now?

Kana: Mhm! I want to help everyone out as much as possible! Which for now
means patrolling as much as possible! Are you in?

Caeldori: Sure. What kind of big sister would I be if I refused?

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Caeldori: Wait. You mean just the two of us?

Kana: Yup! You'll be OK, though. I've been training a whole lot.

Caeldori: I'm not worried about myself.

Kana: It'll be fine, it'll be fine! With our special sibling powers, we can
take on anything!

Caeldori: Heh. All right, fine. But you better stick close to me, OK?

Kana: Woohoo! We should go patrolling every day!

Caeldori: E-every day?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyways. Why not by us?

Caeldori: Every...day...

Kana: What's the matter, Caeldori?

Caeldori: Oh, nothing. Just trying to figure out when I'll find time for my
usual drills. I suppose I don't really need sleep on Mondays... Anyways,
let's go.

Kana: Neat! OK!
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Caeldori B

Kana: Thanks for coming on the patrol with me again today, Caeldori!

Caeldori: Oh, no problem, Kana. I've been enjoying these little patrols. It's
neat seeing my little brother grow into such a capable young man.

Kana: You mean it?!

Caeldori: Mhm. I think you've got a natural talent for this sort of thing.

Kana: Heehee. Thanks! What about you? Do you have any special talents?

Caeldori: Me? Well, I'm not sure about talents, but I have become proficient
with the lance.

Kana: Heh. I bet if we teamed up, we'd be unstoppable!

Caeldori: Well, I'm still no match for Father, but we'd be formidable, for
sure.

Kana: Yeah! Now we should get moving. We're burning daylight here! We've
still got a long ways to go if we're gonna be the best patrollers in camp!

Caeldori: K-Kana? Kana! Hey, wait for me!
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Caeldori A
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Kana: Caeldori! Guess what time it is! That's riiiiight! Iiiit's PATROL TIME!

Caeldori: OK, Kana. Let me just grab my pack, and we'll be on our way.

Kana: Oh, but...first I wanted to ask you a favor.

Caeldori: Oh? What kind of favor?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Caeldori: Hm? What do you mean?

Kana: You're just so amazing, Caeldori! You can do, like, anything! And,
well, I'm the youngest kid in camp, right? So there's a lot I still can't do.
But if I learn a bunch of new skills, maybe I could be more useful. Besides,
I've always wanted to learn something from my big sister! I used to wonder a
lot about what it would be like to spend more time with you...

Caeldori: Kana...

Kana: So I wanna learn as much from you as possible! ...Is that OK?

Caeldori: Of course it's OK. I'm so glad you asked! I'll teach you everything
I know.

Kana: Thank you so much!

Caeldori: But I'm not going to let you get ahead of me that easily. I want to
learn from you too. How about we have a contest to see who can grow stronger
the fastest?

Kana: OK, but you better be ready to lose!

Caeldori: We'll see about that! So, then-today, patrol duty. Tomorrow, the
real training begins.

Kana: Sounds good to me, Sis!
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E1. Asugi C

Kana: Hey, Asugi! Wanna go on patrol with me?

Asugi: Huh? You mean right now?

Kana: Mhm! I want to help everyone out as much as possible! Which for now
means patrolling as much as possible! Are you in?

Asugi: Sure. What kind of big brother would I be if I weren't?

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Asugi: Er-wait. You mean just us?

Kana: Yup! You'll be OK, though. I've been training a whole lot.

Asugi: I'm not worried about ME...

Kana: It'll be fine! With our special sibling powers, we can take on
anything!

Asugi: Heh. All right. Fine. But you better stick close to me.

Kana: Woohoo! We should go patrolling every day!

Asugi: E-every day?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyway. Why not us?

Asugi: Every day...

Kana: What's the matter, Asugi?

Asugi: Oh, nothing. Just trying to figure out if I can carry my candy vault
on patrol...

Kana: Um. OK! I can't wait for tomorrow's patrol! Thanks, Asugi!
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Asugi B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me today, Asugi!

Asugi: Not a problem, Kana. I've actually been enjoying our little patrols
together. It's nice to watch my brother grow into such a capable young man.

Kana: Really? You mean it?!

Asugi: Yeah. I think you've got a natural talent for this sort of thing.

Kana: Heehee. Thanks! What about you? Do you have any special talents, Asugi?

Asugi: Me? Hm. I guess it would be espionage. I can get into just about any
old place without getting caught.

Kana: Wow! That's amazing! I bet if we combined our talents, we'd be
unstoppable!

Asugi: Heh. Yeah, I could see that.

Kana: OK, then, let's get moving! We've still got a long ways to go if we're
gonna be the best patrollers in camp!

Asugi: K-Kana? Kana! Hey, wait for me!
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Asugi A

Kana: Asugi! Guess what time it is! That's right! It's patrollll tiiiiime!

Asugi: All right, sure. Let's go.

Kana: Er, but first...I wanted to ask you a favor.

Asugi: A favor? Sure, what is it?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Asugi: You mean, like, how to spy?

Kana: Well, I'm the youngest kid in camp, right? So there's a lot I still
can't do. I know I can't just become a grown-up, but I can try to learn lots
of different skills. Besides, I've always dreamed of learning something from
my big brother! I used to wonder a lot about what it would be like to spend
more time with you...

Asugi: Kana...

Kana: So I want to learn as much as possible from you, now that I can! Is
that OK?

Asugi: Heh. Of course it's OK. I'm glad you asked.

Kana: Thank you so much!

Asugi: But I'm not going to let you get ahead of me that easy. I want to
learn from you too. Let's see who can become stronger the fastest.

Kana: OK, but I'm not gonna be the one to lose! That's a promise!

Asugi: Me either. All right, then. Today is patrol duty. Tomorrow, the real
training begins!

Kana: Sounds good to me!
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E1. Mitama C

Kana: Hey, Mitama! Wanna go on patrol with me?

Mitama: Little Kana asks / I ask him something in turn / Must we leave right
now?

Kana: Mhm! I want to help everyone out as much as possible! Which right now
means patrolling as much as possible! Are you in?

Mitama: Blood to blood, our tie / I cannot refuse the call. / Your sister
will come.

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Mitama: You mean just we two? / A patrol of two children / Two ants to be
crushed.

Kana: Yeah, just us! You'll be OK, though. I've been training a whole lot!

Mitama: Foolish foolish fool. / Foolish foolish foolish fool. / Fool, foolish
foolish. I am not worried about myself, dummy.

Kana: It'll be fine, it'll be fine! With our special sibling powers, we can
take on anything!

Mitama: So adorable! / Fine, you may have your way, then. / I will go with
you. But you had best stick close to me, you hear? No wandering.

Kana: Woohoo! We should go patrolling every day!

Mitama: E-every day?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyways! Why not by us?

Mitama: Every...day...

Kana: What's the matter, Mitama?

Mitama: Well...I think I'd rather sleep than spend every day patrolling.

Kana: Oh. Well, I guess that's OK too. It just means I'll have to enjoy today
even more!
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Mitama B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me today, Mitama!

Mitama: It is no problem. / I would rather be sleeping. / But this is good
too. It is quite fun seeing my little brother grow into such a capable young
man.

Kana: I'm growing? You mean it?!

Mitama: Of course. Do you not remember how you carried me around after I fell
asleep the other day? Mitama dozed well / On the walking Kana bed / Thank
you, little cot. I think you've got a natural talent for being a bed. And for
patrolling, of course.

Kana: Heehee. Thanks! What about you? Do you have any special talents?

Mitama: One for poetry. / One for the catching of Zs. / And none else beside.
I guess I'm OK at treating the wounded as well.

Kana: Heh. I bet if we teamed up, we'd be unstoppable!

Mitama: Ha ha. I am not so sure. But we would be formidable, at the very
least.

Kana: Yeah! Now, we should get moving. We're burning daylight here! We've
still got a long ways to go if we're gonna be the best patrollers in camp!

Mitama: Kana? K-Kana! He's flying away / Fading into a small dot / Shrinking
from my sight. ...Perhaps I should start walking now.
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Mitama A

Kana: Mitama! Guess what time it is! That's riiiiight! IT'S PATROL TIME!

Mitama: Very well. Allow me to grab my things.

Kana: Er, but...first I wanted to ask you a favor.

Mitama: A favor? What kind?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Mitama: You want me to teach you how to sleep a lot?

Kana: Yeah! I mean no! I mean-I want to learn how to heal people like you do!
'Cause I'm the youngest kid in camp, right? So there's a lot I still can't
do. But if I learn a bunch of new skills, maybe I could be more useful...
Besides, I've always wanted to learn something from my big sister! I used to
wonder a lot about what it would be like to spend more time with you...

Mitama: Kana...

Kana: So now that I can, I wanna learn as much as possible! ...Is that OK?

Mitama: Of course it's OK. / My heart blooms a thousand times / Hearing your
question. I will teach you everything I know.

Kana: Thank you so much, Mitama!

Mitama: Heh. If you get good enough, you won't need to rely on me anymore.
Which means more naps for Mitama, of course. You know what that means, right?
It means I'm going to work you to the bone. Now, prepare yourself. We have a
long 72 hours ahead of us.

Kana: OK! I'm not gonna let you down, Sis!

Mitama: Pray you do not. So, then-today, patrol duty. Tomorrow, the real
training begins.

Kana: Sounds good to me!
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E1. Rhajat C

Kana: Hey, Rhajat! Wanna go on patrol with me?

Rhajat: Hm? You mean right now?

Kana: Mhm! I want to help everyone out as much as possible! Which for now
means patrolling as much as possible! Are you in?

Rhajat: I suppose I can accompany you. I am your big sister, after all.

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Rhajat: Er-wait. You mean just us?

Kana: Yup. You'll be OK, though. I've been training a whole lot.

Rhajat: I'm more worried about you. You're still just a kid.

Kana: It'll be fine, it'll be fine! With our special sibling powers, we can
take on anything!

Rhajat: Heh. All right. Fine. But you had better stay close to me.

Kana: Woohoo! We should go patrolling every day!

Rhajat: E-every day?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyway. Why not by us?

Rhajat: Every...day...

Kana: What's the matter, Rhajat?

Rhajat: Oh, nothing. Just...mentally preparing myself.

Kana: OK! Neat! I can't wait for tomorrow's patrol. Thanks, Rhajat!
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Rhajat B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me again today, Rhajat!

Rhajat: No need to thank me, Kana. I've been enjoying these little walks.
It's...nice...watching my little brother grow into a capable young man.

Kana: Really? You mean it?!

Rhajat: Yes. I believe you have a natural talent for this sort of thing.

Kana: Heehee. Thanks! What about you? Do you have any special talents,
Rhajat?

Rhajat: Me? Well...I murder people with my brain. Dark magic.

Kana: Wow! That's amazing! I bet if we combined our talents, we'd be
unstoppable!

Rhajat: Yeah. Probably.

Kana: OK, anyways, we should get moving! We're burning daylight here. And
we've still got a long way to go if we're gonna be the best patrollers in
camp!

Rhajat: K-Kana? Kana! Hey, wait for me!
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Rhajat A

Kana: Rhajat! Guess what time it is! Thaaat's right! It's patrol time!

Rhajat: All right, sure. Let's go.

Kana: Er, but...first, I wanted to ask you for a favor.

Rhajat: A favor?

Kana: Yeah! I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Rhajat: Huh? What do you mean?

Kana: Well, you said you were good at dark magic, right? I wanna learn to do
that! 'Cause I'm the youngest kid in camp, right? So there's a lot I still
can't do. I know I can't just become a grown-up, but I can try to learn lots
of different skills. Besides, I've always dreamed of learning something from
my big sister! I used to wonder a lot about what it would be like to spend
more time with you...

Rhajat: Kana...

Kana: So now that I can, I want to learn as much as possible from you! Is
that OK?

Rhajat: Heh. Yes. Yes it is. I'll teach you everything I know.

Kana: Thank you so much!

Rhajat: But I will not allow you to surpass me. You will have to teach me, as
well. Let us see who is really the stronger one.

Kana: OK, but I'm not gonna be the one to lose! That's a promise!

Rhajat: Heh. Me either. All right, then. Today is patrol duty. Tomorrow, the
real training begins.

Kana: Sounds good to me!
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E1. Hisame C

Kana: Hey, Hisame! Wanna go on patrol with me?

Hisame: Huh? You mean right now?

Kana: Mhm! I want to help everyone out as much as possible! Which for now
means patrolling as much as possible! Are you in?

Hisame: Yes, I believe I can do that. What kind of elder brother would I be
if I said no?

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Hisame: Er-wait. You mean just the two of us?

Kana: Yup! You'll be OK, though. I've been training a whole lot.

Hisame: I'm not worried about myself...

Kana: It'll be fine, it'll be fine! With our special sibling powers, we can
take on anything!

Hisame: Heh. All right. Fine. But you must stick close to me, all right?

Kana: Woohoo! We should go patrolling every day!

Hisame: E-every day?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyways. Why not by us?

Hisame: Every...day...

Kana: What's the matter?

Hisame: Oh, nothing. Just giving up all hope of free time for the foreseeable
future.

Kana: Oh, OK. Yay! Let's get moving!
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Hisame B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me today, Hisame!

Hisame: No problem, Kana. I've been enjoying these little patrols. It's neat
seeing my little brother grow into a capable young man.

Kana: You mean it?!

Hisame: Of course. I think you've got a natural talent for this sort of
thing.

Kana: Heehee. Thanks! What about you? Do you have any special talents?

Hisame: Me? I'm not sure if I do. I am, however, very practiced in the use of
the blade.

Kana: You're amazing, Hisame! I bet if we combined our powers, we'd be
unstoppable!

Hisame: I'm not so sure about that. But perhaps we would be formidable, yes.

Kana: Yeah! Now, we should get moving. We're burning daylight here! We've
still got a long ways to go if we're gonna be the best patrollers in camp.

Hisame: K-Kana? Kana! Hey, wait for me!
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Hisame A

Kana: Hisame! Guess what time it is! That's riiiiiiiiiight! It's patrol time!

Hisame: Very well, then. Let us go.

Kana: Er, but...first, I wanted to ask you a favor.

Hisame: A favor? What is it?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Hisame: Hm? What do you mean?

Kana: Like, how to use a sword! 'Cause I'm the youngest kid in camp, right?
So there's a lot I still can't do. But if I learn a bunch of new skills,
maybe I can be more useful! Besides, I've always wanted to learn something
from my big brother! I used to wonder a lot about what it would be like to
spend more time with you.

Hisame: Kana...

Kana: So now that I can, I want to learn as much from you as possible! ...Is
that OK?

Hisame: Of course it's OK. I'm glad you asked. I'll teach you everything I
know.

Kana: Thank you so much!

Hisame: But I'm not going to let you get ahead of me so easily. I want to
learn from you too. Let's make it a competition. To see who can grow stronger
the fastest.

Kana: OK, but I won't lose! That's a promise!

Hisame: We shall see. So then, today is patrol duty. Tomorrow, the real
training begins.

Kana: Sounds good to me!
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E1. Selkie C

Kana: Hey, Selkie! Wanna go on patrol with me?

Selkie: Huh? You mean right now?

Kana: Mhm! I want to help everyone as much as I can! Which for now means
patrolling as much as I can! Are you in?

Selkie: Sure! What kind of big sister would I be if I wasn't?

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Selkie: Er-wait. You mean just us?

Kana: Yup! We'll be OK, though. I've been training a whole lot!

Selkie: I know I'LL be OK, but you're just a kid!

Kana: It'll be fine! With our special sibling powers, we can easily take out
any bad guys we find!

Selkie: Oh. I guess that sounds plausible. OK!

Kana: Yahoo! We should do this every day!

Selkie: Every...day?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyway, right? Why not
by us?

Selkie: Every day...

Kana: What's the matter, Selkie?

Selkie: Oh, nothing. Just saying good-bye to my afternoon naps...

Kana: OK, good! I can't wait for tomorrow's patrol! Thanks, Selkie!
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Selkie B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me today, Selkie!

Selkie: No problem, Kana. I've been having a lot of fun on our little
adventures lately. It's neat to watch my brother grow into such a strong and
reliable young man.

Kana: Really? You mean it?!

Selkie: Uh-huh! I think you've got a natural talent for this sort of thing.

Kana: Thanks! What about you? Do you have any special talents, Selkie?

Selkie: Me? Hmmmm... Well, people tend to say that I'm super fearless. Does
that count?

Kana: Of course it does! That's amazing! I bet that combined, we'd be
unstoppable!

Selkie: Absolutely! We're a force to be reckoned with. Heehee.

Kana: Heehee. OK, let's get moving! We've still got a long ways to go if
we're gonna be the best patrollers in camp!

Selkie: K-Kana? Kana! Hey, wait for me!
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Selkie A

Kana: Selkie! Guess what time it is! That's right! It's patrol
tiiiiiimmmmeeeee!

Selkie: Haha. All right. Let's go!

Kana: Er, but first...I wanted to ask you a favor.

Selkie: A favor? Sure, what is it?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Selkie: You want to be like me? What do you mean?

Kana: I mean I wanna learn to be as fearless as you!

Selkie: Huh? Where's this coming from?

Kana: Well, see, I'm the youngest kid in camp, right? So there's a lot I
still can't do. I know I can't just become a grown-up, but I can try to learn
lots of different skills. Besides, I've always wanted to learn something from
my big sister. I used to wonder a lot about what it would be like to spend
more time with you...

Selkie: Kana...

Kana: So I want to learn as much as possible from you, now that I can! Is
that OK?

Selkie: Of course it's OK! I'm so happy you asked. Heehee.

Kana: Thank you so much!

Selkie: But I'm not going to let you get ahead of me that easy. I want to
learn from you too. So let's compete to see who can become stronger the
fastest!

Kana: OK, but I'm not gonna be the one to lose! That's a promise!

Selkie: Me either! All right, then. Today is patrol duty. Tomorrow, the real
training begins!

Kana: Sounds good to me!
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E1. Siegbert C

Kana: Hey, Siegbert! Wanna go on patrol with me?

Siegbert: Hm? You mean right now?

Kana: Mhm! I want to help everyone out as much as possible! Which for now
means patrolling as much as possible! Are you in?

Siegbert: Sure. What kind of big brother would I be if I weren't?

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Siegbert: Er- Wait. You mean just us?

Kana: Yup! You'll be OK, though. I've been training a whole lot.

Siegbert: I'm not worried about myself...

Kana: It'll be fine, it'll be fine! With our special sibling powers, we can
take on anything!

Siegbert: Haha. All right. Fine. But you better stick close to me.

Kana: Woohoo! We should go patrolling every day!

Siegbert: E-every day?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyways. Why not by us?

Siegbert: Every...day...

Kana: What's the matter, Siegbert?

Siegbert: Oh, nothing. Just trying to figure out how I'm going to find the
time for my studies... I suppose I could probably do without sleep on Monday
nights...

Kana: OK! Neat! I can't wait for tomorrow's patrol. Thanks, Siegbert!
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Siegbert B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me today, Siegbert!

Siegbert: No problem, Kana. I've actually been enjoying these patrols quite a
bit. It's nice watching my brother grow into such a capable young man.

Kana: Really? You mean it?

Siegbert: Yeah. I think you've got a natural talent for this sort of thing.

Kana: Heehee. Thanks! What about you? Do you have any special talents,
Siegbert?

Siegbert: Me? Hm. I wouldn't say I'm spectacular at anything. But I suppose
I've done a lot of studying on how to command an army in battle.

Kana: Wow, Siegbert, that's amazing! I bet if we combined our talents, we'd
be unstoppable!

Siegbert: I don't know about unstoppable... But formidable? Definitely!

Kana: All right, enough chatting. We should get moving. We're burning
daylight here! We've still got a long ways to go if we're gonna be the best
patrollers in camp.

Siegbert: K-Kana? Kana! Hey, wait for meeeee!
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Siegbert A

Kana: Siegbert! Guess what time it is! That's riiiiiight! It's patrol time!

Siegbert: All right, sure. Let's go.

Kana: Er, but...first I wanted to ask you for a favor.

Siegbert: A favor? What is it?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Siegbert: Huh? What do you mean?

Kana: Like, all of that tactics stuff you were saying you were good at!
'Cause I'm the youngest kid in camp, right? So there's a lot I still can't
do. I know I can't just become a grown-up, but I can try to learn lots of
different skills. Besides, I've always wanted to learn something from my big
brother! I used to wonder a lot about what it would be like to spend more
time with you.

Siegbert: Kana...

Kana: So now that I can, I want to learn as much as possible from you! Is
that OK?

Siegbert: Of course it's OK. I'm glad you asked me.

Kana: Thank you so much!

Siegbert: But I'm not going to let you get ahead of me that easy. I want to
learn from you too. Let's make it a competition to see who can grow stronger
the fastest!

Kana: OK, but I'm not gonna be the one to lose! That's a promise!

Siegbert: Heh. Me either. All right, then. Today is patrol duty. Tomorrow,
the real training begins!

Kana: Sounds good to me!
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E1. Forrest C

Kana: Hey, Forrest! Wanna go on a patrol with me?

Forrest: Huh? You mean right now?

Kana: Mhm! I want to help everyone out as much as possible! Which for now
means patrolling as much as possible! Are you in?

Forrest: Sure! What kind of big brother would I be if I weren't?

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Forrest: Wait. You mean just the two of us?

Kana: Yup! You'll be OK, though. I've been training a whole lot.

Forrest: I'm not worried about myself...

Kana: It'll be fine, it'll be fine! With our special sibling powers, we can
take on anything!

Forrest: Heehee. All right. Fine. But you better stick close to me, all
right?

Kana: Woohoo! We should go patrolling every day!

Forrest: E-every day?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyways. Why not by us?

Forrest: Every...day...

Kana: What's the matter?

Forrest: Oh, nothing. Just saying good-bye to all my tailoring projects for
the next few months...

Kana: Oh, OK. Neat! Let's get moving!
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Forrest B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me today, Forrest!

Forrest: No problem, Kana. I've been enjoying these little patrols. It's neat
seeing my little brother grow into such a capable young man.

Kana: You mean it?!

Forrest: Mhm! I think you've got a natural talent for this sort of thing.

Kana: Heehee. Thanks! What about you? Do you have any special talents?

Forrest: Me? I'm pretty good at healing others, I guess.

Kana: I bet if we combined our powers, we'd be unstoppable!

Forrest: I'm not so sure about that. But we'd be formidable, for sure.

Kana: Yeah! Now, we should get moving. We're burning daylight here! We've
still got a long ways to go if we're gonna be the best patrollers in camp.

Forrest: K-Kana? Kana! Hey, wait for meeeeee!
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Forrest A

Kana: Forrest! Guess what time it is! That's riiiiiiiiiiiiight! Iiiit's
PATROL TIME!

Forrest: OK, Kana. Let me just grab my things, and we'll be on our way.

Kana: Er, but...first I wanted to ask you a favor.

Forrest: Oh? What kind of favor?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Forrest: Hm? What do you mean?

Kana: Like, how to heal people! 'Cause I'm the youngest kid in camp, right?
So there's a lot I still can't do. But if I learn a bunch of new skills,
maybe I could be more useful. Besides, I've always wanted to learn something
from my big brother! I used to wonder a lot about what it would be like to
spend more time with you.

Forrest: Kana...

Kana: So now that I can, I want to learn as much from you as possible! ...Is
that OK?

Forrest: Of course it's OK. I'm so glad you asked! I'll teach you everything
I know.

Kana: Thank you so much!

Forrest: But I'm not going to let you get ahead of me so easily. I want to
learn from you too. Let's make it a competition to see who can grow stronger
the fastest!

Kana: OK, but you'd better prepare to lose!

Forrest: We'll see about that! So, then-today, patrol duty. But tomorrow, the
real training begins.

Kana: Sounds good to me!
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E1. Percy C

Kana: Hey, Percy! Wanna go on a patrol with me?

Percy: Huh? You mean right now?

Kana: Yep! I want to help everyone out as much as possible! Which right now
means patrolling as much as possible! Are you in?

Percy: Sure! A Hero of Justice never shrinks from danger when duty calls!
Besides, what kind of big brother would I be if I weren't?

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Percy: Yeah, let's do it! Er, but if it's just the two of us, won't someone
get mad?

Kana: Nah. I've been training real hard. We're perfectly safe. I'm sure
they'll understand!

Percy: I don't know, Kana. You're still just a kid...

Kana: It'll be fine, it'll be fine. With our special sibling powers, we can
take on anything!

Percy: You know what? You're right! Beware, evildoers! We've got a couple of
heroes on patrol! Dun nun nun na!

Kana: Woohoo! We should go patrolling every day!

Percy: E-every day?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyways. Why not by us?

Percy: Every...day...

Kana: What's the matter, Percy?

Percy: Oh, nothing. Uh, let's get going!

Kana: OK! Let's go!
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Percy B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me today, Percy!

Percy: Of course, Kana! I always enjoy making the rounds with a fellow
comrade. Plus it's neat seeing my little brother become such a capable young
hero.

Kana: Really? You mean it?!

Percy: Yup! You've been getting better every day. I think you've got a
natural talent for this sort of thing!

Kana: Heehee. Thanks! What about you? Do you have any special abilities?

Percy: Me? I'd probably say it's my Daring Double-Dragon Facebreaker! Ooh, or
maybe it's my Righteous Roundhouse Kick! Or-or my Heroic Hurricane Hip Toss
to Gut Slam combo!

Kana: Wow! Those all sound so amazing! I bet if we combined our powers, we'd
be super strong!

Percy: Super strong? No, we'd be unstoppable! A hero's justice is as
inexorable as the tide! And two heroes combined would be like... like,
um...two tides! Er, of two oceans! Both of which are inexorable!

Kana: Yayyy! I'm inexpertible! Come and get me, villains!

Percy: K-Kana? Kana, no! Wait for me!
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Percy A

Kana: Percy! Guess what time it is! That's riiiiiiiight! It's PATROL TIME!

Percy: Yeah! Let me just grab my stuff, and we'll be on our way!

Kana: Oh, but...first, I wanted to ask you a favor.

Percy: A favor? What kind of favor?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Percy: Huh? What do you mean?

Kana: I mean like showing me all those cool attacks you talked about last
time! Like your Dripping Donut Facetaker! Or your Riotous Ramble Blouse Kick!

Percy: Er...those aren't quite the right names... Anyway, why the sudden
interest?

Kana: 'Cause I'm the youngest kid in camp, right? So there's still a lot I
can't do. But if I learn a bunch of new skills, maybe I could be more useful
to everyone. Besides, I've always wanted to learn something neat from my big
brother! I used to wonder a lot about what it would be like to spend time
with you...

Percy: Kana...

Kana: So now that I can, I want to learn as much from you as possible! Is
that OK?

Percy: Course it's OK! I'll teach you everything I know!

Kana: Thank you so much!

Percy: But I'm not going to let you get ahead of me that easy! I want to
learn from you too! How about we have a contest to see who can get stronger
the fastest?

Kana: OK, but you better be ready to lose!

Percy: Oh yeah? We'll see about that! All right, then-today, patrol duty.
Tomorrow, the real training begins!

Kana: Sounds good to me!
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E1. Ophelia C

Kana: Hey, Ophelia! Wanna go on patrol with me?

Ophelia: You mean right now?

Kana: Mhm! I want to help everyone out as much as possible! Which for now
means patrolling. Are you in?

Ophelia: Of course! I never refuse the call to wander. The wild beckons!

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Ophelia: Indeed. Er- Wait. Do you intend for us to venture forth alone?

Kana: Yup! We'll be OK, though. I've been practicing a whole lot.

Ophelia: Kana, I may be a chosen one, but you are a child! It is too
dangerous for you to be patrolling without a larger escort.

Kana: I'll be fine! No bad guys can threaten us as long as we have our
Special Sibling Powers!

Ophelia: Special Sibling Powers...? Oh! Yes! The ability to manipulate the
occult forces that bind our blood! A family line cursed with a dark power,
forbidden in the realm of mortals... We shall need to work on the name,
though. I propose "The Kin-Blot"!

Kana: Heehee. Does that mean you're OK with going on patrol?

Ophelia: Yes. This patrol will be a trial by fire for you. Your gate to the
path of the warrior. Kana, ahead of you stands your destiny! Do you dare
seize it?!

Kana: Yes, ma'am! But I was actually thinking we could go patrolling every
day... Does that mean I'll become a new kind of warrior every day too?

Ophelia: E-every day? Are you sure?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyway. Why not us?

Ophelia: O-OK! Fine! Every day it is then! A chosen one can never show
fatigue!

Kana: Is something the matter?

Ophelia: Oh, nothing. I'm just...relishing the thought of spending every day
ranging the country for foes! Yup, just can't wait to go on patrol!
Every...single...day.

Kana: Heehee! This is gonna be fun!
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Ophelia B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me today, Ophelia!

Ophelia: No need to thank a chosen one, Kana. We do what we must to stem the
dark tide. Besides, I've begun to enjoy myself on these patrols. The more we
go, the more I get to see my little brother improving! Your edge is keener
every day... As is to be expected from one of my own blood.

Kana: Really? You mean it?!

Ophelia: Of course. I think you've got a natural talent for this.

Kana: Wow! Thanks, Ophelia! What about you? Do you have any special talents?

Ophelia: Well, I suppose I have a secret move, if that counts: The Heavenfire
Musclebreaker! It rends the flesh of my target with the combined forces of
light and darkness! It's a type of magic I like to call the Dialectical
Synthesis of Ultimate Death.

Kana: Wow, Ophelia, that's amazing! With your skills, we'll be unstoppable!

Ophelia: Yeah. Pretty much.

Kana: Heehee. OK, let's get moving! We've still got a ways to go if we're
gonna be the best patrollers in camp!

Ophelia: Hey, you can't just run off like-gah! Wait for meeeeeeeee!
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Ophelia A

Kana: Ophelia! Guess what time it is! That's right, it's patrol
timmmeeeeeeee!

Ophelia: Heehee. OK. Let us away, then!

Kana: Er-wait! I actually had a favor to ask of you first.

Ophelia: Yes?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Ophelia: You want to be like me? What do you mean?

Kana: You said you had a secret move. I wanna learn how to do it too!

Ophelia: Ohhh. You mean my Heavenfire Musclebreaker? Teehee. Why do you want
to learn that? The knowledge might drive you mad!

Kana: Well, see, I'm the youngest kid in camp, right? So there's a lot I
still can't do. I know I can't just become a grown-up, but I can try to learn
lots of different skills. Like your Hubblefear Missiletaker! Besides, I've
always wanted to learn something from my big sister! I used to daydream lots
about what it would be like to spend time with you.

Ophelia: Kana...

Kana: So I want to learn as much from you as possible now that I can! Is that
OK?

Ophelia: Of course it's OK, silly! I'm so happy you asked.

Kana: Thank you so much!

Ophelia: But don't think I'm gonna let you get ahead that easy. I want to
learn from you too. So let's compete to see who can become stronger the
fastest!

Kana: OK! But I'm not gonna be the one to lose! That's a promise!

Ophelia: Heehee. All right, then. Today is patrol duty. Tomorrow, the real
training begins!

Kana: Sounds good to me!
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E1. Nina C

Kana: Hey, Nina! Do you want to go on patrol with me?

Nina: Oh, hey, Kana! Right now?

Kana: Mhm! I want to help everyone out as much as possible! Which, for now,
means patrolling as much as possible! So are you in?

Nina: Sure! What kind of sibling would I be if I said no? Heehee.

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Nina: OK. Er- Wait. Is it just us?

Kana: Yup! We'll be OK, though. I've been practicing a whole lot.

Nina: Kana! I know that I'll be fine, but you're just a kid...

Kana: Don't worry so much, Sis. If we use our special sibling powers, we can
take down any bad guys that cross us!

Nina: Well, if you've got your heart set on it... OK.

Kana: Yahoo! You know what, Nina? I think we should go patrolling every day!

Nina: E-every day? Are you sure?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyway. Why not us?

Nina: Every...day...

Kana: Is something the matter?

Nina: Just thinking about how much...um...fun it will be to go
every...single...day... (Oh gods above, deliver me.)

Kana: Heehee! This is gonna be fun!
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Nina B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me again, Nina!

Nina: No problem. I'm actually starting to have fun. And the more we go, the
more I feel I can rely on you. You're improving all the time!

Kana: You mean it?!

Nina: Mhm! You've been getting much stronger. And I can see you're more
comfortable. You're doing very well, Kana. I think you've got a natural
talent for this.

Kana: Haha! Yay! Thanks, Nina! What about you? What are your natural talents?

Nina: Me? I'd have to say reconnaissance, I guess. I can size up an enemy
army in a few minutes, given the right vantage point.

Kana: Wow, Nina, that's amazing! With your skills, we'll be unstoppable!

Nina: Heh heh. Thanks, Kana! You might just be right.

Kana: All right! Let's get moving! We've got a ways to go if we're gonna be
the best patrollers in camp!

Nina: H-hey, wait up! Kanaaaaaaaa!
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Nina A

Kana: Hey, guess what, Nina? It's patrol time!

Nina: Heh. OK. Let's go!

Kana: Er, wait. First I had a favor to ask of you.

Nina: Yeah? What do you need?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Nina: You want to be like me? What do you mean?

Kana: You said that you're real good at reconnaissance, right? Well, I wanna
learn how to do that too! I'm the youngest kid out of everyone, right? So
there's a lot I still can't do. I know I can't just be a grown-up, but I can
try to learn lots of different skills. Besides, I've always wanted to learn
something from my big sister! I always wondered what it would be like to
spend time with you.

Nina: Kana...

Kana: So I want to learn as much from you as possible now that I can! Is that
OK?

Nina: Of course it's OK! I'm so happy you asked.

Kana: Thank you so much!

Nina: But don't think this is going to be one- sided. I want to learn from
you too. So let's compete to see who can become stronger the fastest.

Kana: OK! But I'm not gonna be the one to lose! That's a promise!

Nina: Heehee. All right, then. Today is patrol duty. Tomorrow, the real
training begins!

Kana: Sounds good to me!
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E1. Soleil C

Kana: Hey, Soleil! Wanna go on patrol with me?

Soleil: Hm? You mean right now?

Kana: Mm-hm! I want to help everyone out as much as possible! Which for now
means patrolling as much as possible! Are you in?

Soleil: Sure, I'll come along. We didn't spend time together growing up, so
let's make up for that now!

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Soleil: Oh, I thought... You're sure just the two of us is enough for a
patrol?

Kana: Yup! You'll be OK, though. I've been training a whole lot.

Soleil: I'm not the one I was worried about...

Kana: It's fine, it's fine! With our special sibling powers, we can take on
anything!

Soleil: OK, I'm sold! I'm sure it'll work out.

Kana: Woohoo! We should go patrolling every day!

Soleil: Every day? No breaks at all?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyways. Why not by us?

Soleil: But...there's a reason these things are usually done in shifts...

Kana: What's the matter, Soleil?

Soleil: Oh, uh, nothing! Nothing's wrong! Every day...all right! Let's do
this!

Kana: OK! Neat! Thank you so much, Soleil!
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Soleil B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me today, Soleil!

Soleil: I've really started looking forward to our afternoons on patrol. I
always know I have trusty backup in you!

Kana: Really? You mean it?!

Soleil: Yep! You've really gotten the hang of it, especially these last few
trips.

Kana: Heehee. Thanks! What about you? Do you have any special talents,
Soleil?

Soleil: Me? Hmm...and my way with the ladies doesn't count, I assume? Well, I
never get discouraged, no matter what. That's something, right?

Kana: Wow, Soleil! That's amazing! I bet if we combined our talents, we'd be
unstoppable!

Soleil: Yeah, no doubt.

Kana: Mm-hm! Now, enough chitchat. We should get moving! We're burning
daylight here! We've still got a long ways to go if we're gonna be the best
patrollers in camp.

Soleil: Uh-now hold on! Kana, wait up!
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Soleil A

Kana: Soleil! Guess what time it is! That's riiiiiiiiiiight! It's patrol
time!

Soleil: Ah, there you are! I'm all set to go.

Kana: Er, but...first I wanted to ask you for a favor.

Soleil: Whatcha need?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Soleil: You mean how to stay optimistic?

Kana: Yeah! You said you always bounce back after getting discouraged! 'Cause
I'm the youngest kid in camp, right? So there's a lot I still have to learn.
But if something's hard to learn, I can't just give up. So I want you to
teach me! Besides, I've always wanted to learn something from my big sister!
I used to wonder a lot about what it would be like to spend more time with
you.

Soleil: Oh...gosh, Kana.

Kana: So now that I can, I want to learn as much from you as possible! Is
that OK?

Soleil: Sure it's OK! That's real sweet of you.

Kana: Thank you so much!

Soleil: But you won't be the only one learning. I'm sure I have a lot to
learn from you, too! Wanna see who can improve fastest?

Kana: OK, but I won't lose! That's a promise!

Soleil: Then let's finish up today's patrol so we can start our new lessons
tomorrow.

Kana: Sounds good to me, Sis!
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E1. Ignatius C

Kana: Hey, Ignatius! Do you want to go on patrol with me?

Ignatius: Kana. Right now?

Kana: Yep! I want to help everyone as much as possible! Which, for now, means
patrolling as much as possible! So are you in?

Ignatius: All right. We are brothers, after all.

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Ignatius: OK. Wait-are we going by ourselves?

Kana: Yup! It'll be OK. I've been practicing a whole lot!

Ignatius: But...we don't know what's out there. And with just the two of
us...

Kana: It's fine, it's fine! If we use our special sibling powers, we can take
down any bad guys that cross us!

Ignatius: Well, if you've got your heart set on it... OK. (What's the worst
that could happen? It's just one routine patrol.)

Kana: Yahoo! You know what, Ignatius? I think we should go patrolling every
day!

Ignatius: Every day?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day. Why not us?

Ignatius: Every...day...

Kana: Is something the matter?

Ignatius: ...Nothing. Let's go.

Kana: Heehee! This is gonna be fun!
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Ignatius B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me again, Ignatius!

Ignatius: No problem. They're becoming sort of fun. And the more we go, the
more I feel I can rely on you.

Kana: Wow! You mean it?!

Ignatius: Yes. You've been getting much stronger. And I can see you're more
comfortable with patrolling in general. You're doing very well, Kana. I think
you've got a natural talent for this.

Kana: Haha! Yay! Thanks, Ignatius! What about you? What are your natural
talents?

Ignatius: I'm not sure, really. I can't think of any particular talents to
speak of. But I guess I'm good at defensive combat. And I don't have much
trouble standing on the front lines if it's to protect my friends.

Kana: Oh, wow! That's pretty brave of you, you know.

Ignatius: Heh. I-I guess you're right...

Kana: Yup! I am. All right! Let's get moving! We've got a ways to go if we're
gonna be the best patrollers in camp!

Ignatius: H-hey, wait up! Kana!
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Ignatius A

Kana: Hey, guess what, Ignatius? It's patrol time!

Ignatius: Heh. OK. Let's go.

Kana: Er, wait. First I had a favor to ask of you.

Ignatius: Yeah? What do you need?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Ignatius: You want to be like me? What do you mean?

Kana: You said that you're real good at defensive combat, right? Well, I
wanna learn how to do that too! I'm the youngest kid out of everyone, right?
So there's a lot I still can't do... I know I can't just be a grown-up, but I
can try to learn as many skills as possible. Besides, I've always wanted to
learn something from my big brother! I always wondered what it would be like
to spend time with you.

Ignatius: Kana...

Kana: So I want to learn as much from you as possible now that I can! Is that
OK?

Ignatius: Of course it's OK. I'm very happy you asked.

Kana: Thank you so much!

Ignatius: But don't think this is going to be one- sided. I want to learn
from you too. So let's compete to see who can become stronger the fastest.

Kana: OK! I'm not gonna be the one to lose! That's a promise!

Ignatius: Heh. All right, then. Today is patrol duty. Tomorrow, the real
training begins.

Kana: Sounds good to me!
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E1. Velouria C

Kana: Hey, Velouria! Wanna go on patrol with me?

Velouria: Huh? You mean right now?

Kana: Mhm! I want to help everyone out as much as possible! Which for now
means patrolling as much as possible! Are you in?

Velouria: Sure. What kind of big sister would I be if I said no?

Kana: Yay! Let's go!

Velouria: Wait. You mean just the two of us?

Kana: Yup! You'll be OK, though. I've been training a whole lot.

Velouria: I'm not worried about myself...

Kana: It'll be fine, it'll be fine. With our special sibling powers, we can
take on anything!

Velouria: Heh. All right, fine. But you better stick close to me, OK?

Kana: Woohoo! We should go patrolling every day!

Velouria: E-every day?

Kana: Yeah! I mean, patrols need to be done every day anyways. Why not by us?

Velouria: Every...day...

Kana: What's the matter?

Velouria: Oh, nothing. Just imagining how terrible that sounds.

Kana: Oh, OK. Neat! Let's go!
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Velouria B

Kana: Thanks for coming on patrol with me today, Velouria!

Velouria: Oh, no problem, Kana. I've been enjoying these little patrols. It's
neat seeing my little brother grow into such a capable young man.

Kana: You mean it?!

Velouria: Yup! I think you've got a natural talent for this sort of thing.

Kana: Heehee. Thanks! What about you? Do you have any special talents?

Velouria: Me? Um...I can detect danger sooner than most people, I guess. Even
for a wolfskin, I have a keen sense of smell and hearing.

Kana: That's amazing, Velouria! I bet if we combined our powers, we'd be
unstoppable!

Velouria: I'm not so sure about that. But I think we'd definitely be
formidable!

Kana: Yeah! Now we should get moving. We're burning daylight here! We've
still got a long ways to go if we're gonna be the best patrollers in camp!

Velouria: K-Kana? Kana! Hey, wait for me!
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Velouria A

Kana: Velouria! Guess what time it is! That's riiiiiight! Iiiiit's PATROL
TIME!

Velouria: OK, Kana. Let me just grab my things, and we'll be on our way.

Kana: Oh, but...first I wanted to ask you a favor.

Velouria: Oh? What kind of favor?

Kana: I want you to teach me how to be like you!

Velouria: Hm? What do you mean?

Kana: Like, how you said you were really good at sensing danger! I wanna do
that! 'Cause I'm the youngest kid in camp, right? So there's a lot I still
can't do. But if I learn a bunch of new skills, maybe I could be more useful.
Besides, I've always wanted to learn something from my big sister! I used to
wonder a lot about what it would be like to spend more time with you.

Velouria: Kana...

Kana: So now that I can, I want to learn as much from you as possible! ...Is
that OK?

Velouria: Of course it's OK. I'm so glad you asked! I'll teach you everything
I know.

Kana: Thank you so much!

Velouria: But I'm not going to let you get ahead of me that easily. I want to
learn from you too. Let's have a competition to see who can grow stronger the
fastest!

Kana: OK, but you better be ready to lose!

Velouria: We'll see about that! So, then-today, patrol duty. But tomorrow,
the real training begins.

Kana: Sounds good to me!
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Female Kana~

E2. Shigure C

Kana: Hmm... Where did Shigure go? I don't know why he'd be out in the
forest, but he was nowhere to be found at camp.

Shigure: *singing*

Kana: There he is! I wonder what he's doing in a place like this. It's odd to
see him sitting out here on a tree stump. Who are all those people gathered
around him? WHAAAT?! Th-those aren't people! Wow, they're a bunch of forest
animals! Rabbits, squirrels...even wolves! I've never seen critters sit so
quietly. It's almost like they're all trained...

Shigure: I think that's enough for one day. How did you all like it?

Kana: Are you...telling them a story?

Shigure: Ah! Who's there?! Wait! No! Don't go!

Kana: Ack! I made all the animals run for the hills. Sorry about that,
Shigure.

Shigure: You just startled them, Kana. Frankly, you startled me too! But
don't worry about it. They can't help being a little shy. So tell me-what are
you doing way out in the woods?

Kana: I was just looking for you! Growing up separately prevented us from
ever really bonding. We may be siblings, but I almost feel like we're
strangers. I would really like to know you better!

Shigure: O-oh, I see... I don't know what to say. I'm really not the most
interesting person around... You might have a better time talking with
someone more outgoing.

Kana: No way! That's not true at all. I want to hang out with you.

Shigure: You shouldn't feel obligated to be my friend just because we're
related. And to be honest, I'm not in the most social mood right now. Please,
excuse me...
(Shigure leaves)

Kana: W-wait a minute, Shigure! Geez, what a big meanie...
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Shigure B

Kana: Shigure's gone missing again today. I bet he went back to that clearing
in the woods again. He's probably having a great time playing with all of his
animal friends. Ha! Looks like I was right. Hello, Shigure!

Shigure: Kana?! What are you doing here? Ah! Wait! Don't go!

Kana: Not again! Sorry for scaring off the animals. I keep messing up and
getting in your way.

Shigure: N-no, don't worry about it. They aren't used to other people being
around here. It's easy to startle them.

Kana: O-oh, I get it... It's amazing how well you get along with all of these
unique critters. We may have the same parents, but I didn't inherit the same
talents!

Shigure: Why were you looking for me again? Did you need something?

Kana: I sure do. I really wish we knew each other better. Don't you want to
spend a little time together? We should be friends!

Shigure: I see... Listen, I'm sorry for being cold the other day. The truth
is, it makes me happy that you care about our relationship so much. I'm your
brother, and I don't want to let you down.

Kana: Yaaay! You mean it? So it's OK if I stay here to play with you and the
animals? Go on, call them back!

Shigure: Honestly, I don't think they would be comfortable around you.

Kana: Oh really? Why not? You get along with them so well though. If I put in
a lot of effort, can I make friends with them too? How did you learn to tame
them anyway?

Shigure: Hmm... It's not really about taming them. I'm not sure if this will
help, but... Animals are highly attuned to the feelings of people around
them. Most likely, they detected something in you that drove them off.

Kana: Like what? I don't have any bad feelings toward those creatures.

Shigure: They can sense what you were thinking. Were you sizing them up to
figure out which one might make a tasty dinner? Even just for a moment?

Kana: Don't be silly, Shigure!

Shigure: Of course not, I'm sorry. That's just the biggest reason I could
think of for them to run away. I appreciate how sincere you are about </pre><pre id="faqspan-29">
befriending them. I'll try to think of what can be done to make them feel
safe around you. There's got to be a way to help out my adorable sister.

Kana: Heehee, really? I sure hope so!
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Shigure A

Kana: Sh-Shigure!

Shigure: What's wrong, Kana? You look upset.

Kana: Um, well... I can't stop thinking about those animals...

Shigure: Oh? Did you want to go pay them a visit? I was just about to head in
that direction if you want to come along. Are you ready to prove that you
don't mean them any harm?

Kana: That's the problem. I was reflecting on the last time I saw them. You
were right. I think they picked up on me feeling unhappy when I bumped into
you.

Shigure: What do you mean?

Kana: Well, when I saw how happy you were with them, I got jealous... You're
my big brother, and yet you barely wanted to see me. So I got upset. In the
moment, I just wanted them to all go away. I think that's why they thought I
was their enemy... I was just being a selfish meanie.

Shigure: Kana, I'm glad you thought about this and talked to me.

Kana: There's no way that I'll ever get along with the animals the way you
will... So I've decided never to return to that place again.

Shigure: Don't say that! I think you should definitely go back. You've opened
up, and the animals will be able to tell you've changed. I think they'll be
more welcoming.

Kana: I don't know...

Shigure: Well I do. You didn't have to tell me you were feeling jealous, but
you did anyway. That tells me that you've got a good soul inside of you.
They'll be able to tell, too. Look! There's a rabbit coming this way!

Kana: Eek! Wait, what should I do?

Shigure: Just calm down... Relax, and take a breath. Quiet your mind, and be
peaceful... Think about how you want to be friends with the furry critter.

Kana: O-OK, I'll give it a shot... H-he's letting me pet him! Shigure, look!
Will you be my friend, Mr. Rabbit...? He's so cute!

Shigure: See? I told you it would all be fine.

Kana: Heehee! You were right!

Shigure: Now all of us can get along, including you and I. Why don't we
wander down to the clearing. All your new friends will be waiting for you!

Kana: How exciting. Thanks, Shigure!!
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Kana's Lover Supports

Male Kana!

F1. Midori C

Midori: *sigh* Hrmmm...

Kana: Wow, that must be a tough book, Midori. You've been staring at the same
page for a few minutes now.

Midori: Oh, Kana! Yeah, it's pretty confusing. I'm studying up on acupuncture
points.

Kana: Acupuncture points? What are those? Are they sort of like Dragon Veins?

Midori: No, it's nothing like that. They are pressure points on your body. It
kind of hurts when you press them, but it also feels really good. And it
helps heal damaged or achy muscles. It's really interesting.

Kana: Wow, that's awesome. I've never heard of that before.

Midori: According to the book, you can heal sickness if you do it right.
Apparently these spots are all over your body. It's just a matter of finding
them. If I can learn to do this, then I won't have to rely solely on medicine
to heal people!

Kana: What a great idea, Midori. Say, I have a thought! Why don't you use me
as your guinea pig? You can practice on my pressure points!

Midori: That's very generous of you to offer. Here, hold out your hand. Let's
see what happens when I press between your thumb and index finger...

Kana: Ack! Ahahahaha!

Midori: Huh? Why are you laughing? Did I do something funny?

Kana: Ahahaha...! Th-that tickles! Hahaha!

Midori: Wait, what? It does? I thought I was hitting the right spot... Fine,
I'll try somewhere else. Maybe I should try a spot on your neck. I think it's
right over here...

Kana: Hahaha! Stop! Stop! You're tickling me!

Midori: What? It can't be! Maybe I'm not pressing hard enough. Let me try one
on your head now.

Kana: Ahahahaha! AHAHAHA!!

Midori: Arrrrrggg! No! Why isn't this working? I'm gonna try the one in your
shoulder. Hang on, I'm gonna press really hard. Hyah! Hiiiiiyah!

Kana: BAHAHAHAHA!!!

Midori: Ugh, come on! That's not the reaction I was looking for at all. What
am I doing wrong? This should be working perfectly... Fine, I'm trying your
feet next. Hyah!

Kana: AHAHAHA! Stop, stop! I can't take any more, Midori. I can barely
breathe... HAHAHA!

Midori: ARGGG!!!!! Dang it, Kana!
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Midori B

Midori: Kana, there you are! Can I practice on you again today? I think I
know what to do differently now.

Kana: You want to try finding my pressure points again, huh? Sure, I'm happy
to help.

Midori: You're the best, Kana! After last time didn't work, I've been
practicing on myself. I know I'll get it right this time. Let's start with
your wrist, OK? Hah!

Kana: Ahahahaha!!

Midori: Hm, it still tickles, huh? I wonder what I'm doing wrong...

Kana: Maybe you're being too easy on me?

Midori: Maybe unconsciously... This should be working. Let me think.

Kana: Feel free to put all your strength into it. I can stand the pain.

Midori: Sure thing! I will. Get ready! HIYAH!

Kana: AHAHAHAHA! Stop, stop! Sorry, Midori. It still tickles like crazy.

Midori: *sigh* What am I doing wrong? Maybe I'm just not cut out for
acupuncture.

Kana: Don't say that! It's not true! There must be something blocking you
from learning this. Maybe if we work together, we can figure out what that
is.

Midori: I'm not so sure...

Kana: I know I've been laughing nonstop, but I'd really like to do whatever I
can to help. Don't you want to get to the bottom of this?

Midori: Yes, I do. Thanks, Kana. I'm sure together, we can sort this out.

Kana: Of course! Which point did you want to try out next?

Midori: Hm, good question. Wait, I have a great idea. Maybe I need to
practice on other people too. That way I'll probably improve even faster.

Kana: Great idea. Hey, I could even help you recruit some people. Let's get
started, Midori!

Midori: OK!
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Midori A

Kana: Listen, I'm really sorry, Midori...

Midori: What for, Kana?

Kana: Well, I couldn't stop cracking up when you started working on my
pressure points. At the end of the day, I was just too ticklish for it to
work on me, huh? I feel really bad that I put you in such an annoying
situation. I just wanted to help.

Midori: Oh, don't worry about it. Honestly, it wasn't your fault. People
can't help but respond differently with physical therapies. It happens with
medicine too. It's only natural that acupuncture would be the same way.

Kana: I still feel like I held you back...

Midori: Not at all. I wouldn't have improved without your assistance. You
were so committed to helping me any way that you could. I really appreciate
that!

Kana: That's a relief to hear. It's funny, but everyone else you helped
seemed to love their treatments. They all said it felt great.

Midori: Oh, stop it! You're just trying to flatter me.

Kana: If only I could control my ticklishness... Then I'd be able to enjoy
your treatment without laughing my head off. It's not fair.

Midori: Kana, don't be sad. After our last try didn't work out, I did some
research. As I was flipping through one of my books, I found a clue!

Kana: Really? What did it say?

Midori: You have to relax as much as possible. Then I just have to press down
as hard as I can, and you'll gradually get used to it! At least that's what
the book said.

Kana: Wow, interesting...

Midori: Hopefully I can actually give you a treatment this time. So what do
you say? Want to give it another shot?

Kana: Sure, why not? It's really kind of you to work so hard just for me!

Midori: Heehee, of course! Why don't we try out the new method right away.
Sit down and relax, Kana...

Kana: O-OK, I'll try.

Midori: Ready? How's this? Hiyah!

Kana: Ahahaha! Wait a minute... What's happening? Wow, this doesn't tickle
nearly as much this time!

Midori: Really? It's working?! I'm gonna keep going then. Ha! Hiyah!

Kana: Yeah! Give me your best shot!
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Midori S

Kana: Midori, would you mind giving me another acupuncture treatment today?

Midori: Sure, Kana, no problem. I'm happy to help. I'm glad to see that
you're coming around. It was worth all that hard work after all!

Kana: Yeah, you're totally right!

Midori: Heehee. Let's start with the pressure point on your lower back, OK?
Get ready... Hiyah!

Kana: Wow, that feels so good. All the tension in my spine is totally gone.
These treatments are amazing. I wish you'd do this for me every day. My back
would never hurt again!

Midori: Heehee, you're so silly. Stop trying to to flatter me.

Kana: What do you mean?

Midori: You're obviously just trying to make me feel good, Kana.

Kana: No, I'm being serious! I'm really impressed with how hard you work.
Every time you set your mind to learning something, you succeed. It's very
impressive.

Midori: Really? I just like to learn new things and help people. I've never
thought about it that way before.

Kana: It's the truth! I'm so glad we've gotten to spend this time together,
Midori. I feel like we're becoming great friends.

Midori: We are, Kana. These last few days with you have been really fun.

Kana: Umm, do you mind if I ask you something? It's a little embarrassing...

Midori: Of course, you can ask me anything.

Kana: Will you be my best friend? I want to hang out with you all the time!

Midori: Of course, silly! You and I make a great team, don't you think?

Kana: Yeah, definitely!

Midori: Heehee! Want me to work on the pressure point in your hand next?

Kana: That would be great. Thanks, Midori!

Midori: You bet. Get ready... Ha! Hiyah!
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F1. Sophie C

Sophie: Geez, you sure eat a lot, Avel.

Kana: Hello, Sophie!

Sophie: Hi, Kana. What brings you out here?

Kana: Just walking around. Wow, that's a lot of grass. Is Avel going to eat
all of that?

Sophie: He sure is. That horse is such a glutton that he can munch this up in
seconds.

Kana: Wow, all at once? That's impressive. Do you think he's gonna keep
getting bigger and bigger?

Sophie: Stand back, Kana! Don't get too close to Avel!

Kana: What? Why not?

Sophie: This is really embarrassing to admit, but Avel doesn't really like
people very much. Honestly, he barely even listens to what I tell him to do.
He might try to bite you if you don't keep your guard up.

Kana: I think it will be OK. Right, Avel? Can't we be friends?

Sophie: Huh? How is that possible?

Kana: Hehehe, Sophie, look! He's letting me pet him! Aren't you, boy? See?
He's so friendly!

Sophie: N-no way! That's impossible!

Kana: I think he really likes me. And he clearly loves to have his nose
rubbed. You should try it, Sophie!

Sophie: UGH! I have! Whenever I try to pet him, he just shakes his head and
stomps away.

Kana: Hmm, how odd. I wonder why that is?

Sophie: Maybe he's just in a good mood for once.

Kana: It looks like he's enjoying himself. Why don't you try and pet him?

Sophie: O-OK... I guess I'll give it a shot. There now... Good boy, Avel...

Kana: Hmm, he keeps trying to dodge your hand. How strange. He likes it when
I pet him.

Sophie: Why... Why, Avel?! What have I ever done to make you hate me so much,
you stupid horse!

Kana: Geez, calm down! You're just going to scare him by yelling like that.
Aah, see? He went and ran away.

Sophie: Oh no! I forgot to tie him up! Avel, come back! I have to go after
him!

Kana: Let me help you, Sophie!

Sophie: I'm sorry about this, Kana...

Kana: Don't worry about it. I was curious what it was like to look after
Avel, anyway!
(Kana leaves)

Sophie: I wonder why he likes Kana so much. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.
This is really weird...
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Sophie B

Kana: Hi, Sophie! Do you mind if I play with Avel for a little while?

Sophie: I don't mind, Kana. The real question... is if Avel does.

Kana: I bet he'd be happy to. We got along really well the other day, right?

Sophie: True. But there's a chance that it might have just been a
coincidence. I don't understand why he would love you right away. I'm with
him night and day, and he clearly doesn't like me at all.

Kana: Yeah, I'm not sure. I just wanted to be his friend, and he came around
naturally. Hey, look! He's letting me pet his nose again. Aww, you're so
cute!

Sophie: What did I ever do to you, Avel?

Kana: Hmm? Quiet. Do you hear that noise?

Sophie: Hear what exactly?

Kana: Shh! Listen! I can hear shouts coming from over in that direction. Oh
no! Smoke is pouring out of that shed!

Sophie: You're right! That's the armory, isn't it? I'll run to make sure no
one's trapped inside!

Kana: What?! You can't go alone! It's way too dangerous!

Sophie: Don't worry about me. I'll ride Avel over. He's nimble and strong, so
we can make an easy escape if something happens.

Kana: But you told me yourself that he never listens to you, Sophie!

Sophie: Th-that's true, but there's no time to wait. Just this once, I need
you to listen to me, Avel. Please! Innocent people's lives are at stake here.
We have to help!

Kana: He lowered his head! I think he's trying to tell you to get on his
back.

Sophie: Oh, thank you, Avel! There's no time to waste. Let's go!

Kana: Please, be careful!

Sophie: Don't worry! We will!
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Sophie A

Kana: Sophie! You were so amazing the other day! I can't stop thinking about
it.

Sophie: Huh? I was? What do you mean?

Kana: How could you forget? I'm talking about how you and Avel went blazing
into the armory while it was on fire!

Sophie: Oh, that! Sure, I remember, hahaha. That was pretty scary for a
minute there, but everything turned out OK.

Kana: It was awfully lucky that no one was trapped inside. We even got the
fire out pretty quickly too.

Sophie: Honestly, there wasn't time to really think when I saw the fire. I
was frantic. I don't remember the details of what happened all that well.

Kana: Really? But you seemed so calm and cool.

Sophie: That's probably because I had Avel with me at the time. I could feel
that he wouldn't let me down.

Kana: And he didn't! He was listening to everything you said.

Sophie: *sigh* I just wish that he acted like that normally. He's so
stubborn.

Kana: When push comes to shove, I think he does want to help you.

Sophie: Huh? What do you mean?

Kana: I have a feeling that if something like that happened again, he
wouldn't let you down. Even if I begged, Avel would never let me ride him.
You're his owner, Sophie. That's why he was willing to charge into the fire
with you. Your bond is unshakeable.

Sophie: I don't know...

Kana: I'm sure of it. In Avel's head, I'm just his friend. You're his master
though. That's a different type of connection, don't you think?

Sophie: Heehee, maybe you're right, Kana. I'd never really thought of it like
that before. It's funny, but that makes me feel a little more confident.

Kana: You should be beyond confident. The other day, you were so incredibly
cool.

Sophie: Stop it-you're embarrassing me! Heehee... So you really think that
Avel will help me out if something else happens?

Kana: Yeah! I have no doubt. Uhh, Sophie, watch out! Behind you!

Sophie: What? Eeeek! Stop it, Avel! Why do you always try to chew on my hair?
Youch! That hurts!

Kana: Hahaha! Maybe Avel was feeling just a little embarrassed too!

Sophie: Maybe, but this really hurts! OW! Hey, cut it out already!

Kana: Hahaha, I don't know what you're talking about, Sophie. It seems like
you guys get along great!

Sophie: Kana, stop laughing and help me! Ouch!
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Sophie S

Kana: Hello, Sophie.

Sophie: Oh, Kana, it's you. Did you come to play with Avel again?

Kana: N-no, not today. Actually, there was something I wanted to talk to you
about...

Sophie: Oh really? What is it?

Kana: Avel is great and all, and I really like playing with him. But the
truth is I mostly just come around so that I have an excuse to talk with you.

Sophie: I-I had no idea! I like talking to you too...

Kana: R-really? You mean it?!

Sophie: Why are you being all fidgety? Did I say something wrong?

Kana: No, it's not that. The thing is, Sophie... I think I like you.

Sophie: Oh, OK. Wait... WHAT DID YOU SAY?!

Kana: Yeesh, don't scream like that! My ears are ringing.

Sophie: B-but you just said that you liked me!

Kana: It's the truth. I can't help but love your adorable smile... Or how
gentle and sweet you are with Avel in spite of his annoying nature. And how
graceful yet steely you are while riding into the heat of battle.

Sophie: Stop it, Kana! You're embarrassing me!

Kana: I can't help it! I just want you to know why I think you're amazing!
There are so many reasons why I want to be with you. Please, won't you be my
girlfriend?

Sophie: G-girlfriend?!

Kana: This is going worse than I thought. You don't like me, right? That must
be it...

Sophie: Just hold on a minute. This is all happening so fast. I haven't had
any time to think yet. I need to take a deep breath. Inhale... Exhale... OK.
I think I'm calm enough now. Brace yourself, Kana. I'm going to tell you how
I feel.

Kana: O-OK...

Sophie: The truth is I like you, but only as a friend.

Kana: Oh... I see.

Sophie: But being your friend makes me so happy! Do you remember when I was
upset about Avel recently? You were so reassuring. All my anxiety and sadness
just disappeared. Spending time with you always cheers me up, Kana.

Kana: I had no idea you felt that way, Sophie.

Sophie: I understand why Avel took to you so quickly. You're a great person.

Kana: So are you, Sophie. Can we be best friends forever?

Sophie: Of course!
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F1. Caeldori C

Caeldori: This is a nightmare...

Kana: Caeldori, what's wrong? You look really upset. Did something happen?

Caeldori: My skin is breaking out really badly today. It's so depressing... I
can't even focus on training when I look like this. My heart's just not in
it. I don't know what to do.

Kana: Oh, that's it? Your skin?

Caeldori: You're probably wondering why something so trivial would bother me,
right? Maybe you just can't understand since you're so young... but having my
face be all splotchy drives me crazy.

Kana: Ahh, I understand. Wait, I have an idea! Here, take this piece of
fruit. It's supposed to be excellent for curing breakouts. It also tastes
really great too!

Caeldori: Kana, I couldn't. This fruit belongs to you. It would be rude to
eat your snack.

Kana: Not at all. Really, I want you to have it. I'll just grab more later
today.

Caeldori: That's very thoughtful of you, Kana. Thank you.

Kana: No problem. I hope it makes your skin clear up!

Caeldori: You and me both, heehee!

Kana: I'm a little surprised to see you like this. You're always so energetic
and happy. I've never seen you depressed before.

Caeldori: Everyone has a bad day occasionally, right? I assume you do too
once in a while.

Kana: Yeah I guess so. Sometimes I just want to run around and play all day.
But then sometimes it will be rainy and I can't talk to anyone, so I get sad.
Is that what you mean?

Caeldori: Yes, exactly. If things were always perfect, we wouldn't appreciate
the truly good days. Anyways, I'm going to eat this fruit now. Would you like
to split it with me?

Kana: But I just gave it to you...

Caeldori: I don't think it will be less effective if I don't eat every bite.
Really, I'd be more than happy to share.

Kana: Hmm, that's a good point. I guess I will have a bite. But only if you
don't mind.

Caeldori: I don't at all. It's decided then. Just give me one second to get
this open.

Kana: OK!
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Caeldori B

Caeldori: There you are, Kana. I've been wanting to ask you something.

Kana: Oh yeah? What is it?

Caeldori: Where did you get the fruit you gave me the other day? I'm dying to
know.

Kana: Fruit? Oh, you mean the one that I thought might help clear up your
skin, right?

Caeldori: Exactly! After I ate it, my skin tone was back to normal in no
time. I wanted to try eating it again. Maybe that way, my skin won't break
out again.

Kana: Oh, well there were a ton of them piled up in a food storage shed. I
bet if you ask the guard nicely, he'd probably give you some.

Caeldori: Hmm, OK. Good to know.

Kana: Why don't you and I go together? We could probably get a whole bunch of
fruit if we teamed up!

Caeldori: Sure, that's a good idea. Thanks, Kana.

Kana: No problem! I'm glad that I could help. It's a little embarrassing to
admit, but I've always admired you.

Caeldori: What? Really? I had no idea.

Kana: It's the truth. You almost have a shining aura around you. You're so
cool in every way. The way you ride into battle or even just make a simple
meal is amazing. I've always thought so. There's just no one else like you
around!

Caeldori: What? I'm shocked to hear you say that. No one has ever talked
about me like that before.

Kana: Seeing you in action always makes me want to work harder to improve.
Talking about all this makes me feel a little bashful, hahaha.

Caeldori: Heehee, I feel the same way. You're very sweet, Kana.
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Caeldori A

Caeldori: I appreciate you helping me out the other day, Kana. Thanks to you,
I managed to get a whole bunch of fruit.

Kana: No problem. I'm glad that I could help out. We did get quite a haul.

Caeldori: I just realized how much time we've spent chatting together
recently. It seems like we're really on our way to becoming good friends.
Don't you think?

Kana: Haha, you think so, huh? I guess we have been supporting each other
lately. Needless to say, I'm always happy to help you any way I can.

Caeldori: I appreciate that, Kana. I've been feeling a little guilty about
asking for your help all the time. Is there anything I can do to pay you
back?

Kana: Huh? You don't need to repay me, Caeldori. Like I said, I was happy to
help!

Caeldori: No, you don't understand. I want to. It would mean a lot to me for
us to be even. Doesn't that make sense?

Kana: Sure, I guess so. But off the top of my head, I can't think of
anything. Hmm... Wait a minute-I know!

Caeldori: You thought of something?

Kana: Sure did! I've been studying a ton lately. But I can't wrap my head
around some of the subjects. It's really frustrating. Would you be willing to
be my tutor? I don't want to fall behind...

Caeldori: Of course. That's no problem at all. I'm always studying anyways
and have a knack for explaining tough concepts. Feel free to ask me as many
questions as you like!

Kana: I knew I could count on you, Caeldori!

Caeldori: You sure can. I'm just relieved that we can be square now. So what
did you need my help with? Math? Battle tactics? Or is it history, perhaps?

Kana: All of the above. But maybe we should just start with math. With your
help, I bet studying will be all kinds of fun! We should get started right
away!

Caeldori: You're going to be a math genius in no time, Kana.
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Caeldori S

Kana: Hey, Caeldori! Wait up!

Caeldori: Why hello, Kana. Why are you so cheerful today?

Kana: My studies have been a breeze since you began tutoring me. I've been
tackling subjects I never thought I could handle before. Even my mama has
noticed how much I've improved. And it's all because of you!

Caeldori: Heehee, that's wonderful to hear!

Kana: You're so amazing, Caeldori. I hope that you'll be my teacher forever!

Caeldori: That's sweet of you to say. But you flatter me too much, Kana.

Kana: It's the truth though! I'm always having fun when we're together. You
even make studying a blast! So um... W-will you be my girlfriend?

Caeldori: Oh, Kana. I can't be your girlfriend, silly! But I'll always be
your friend.

Kana: *sigh* OK... Promise you'll be my friend forever?

Caeldori: Of course. I wouldn't trade that for anything.

Kana: I feel a little embarrassed...

Caeldori: Don't be! You just surprised me a bit, but I'm not mad. It was very
sweet, in fact.

Kana: Phew, that's a relief.

Caeldori: It's rare to find people who you can relax and be yourself around.
When we're together, I'm always laughing and having fun.

Kana: I feel the same way! Would you mind helping me with a math problem?
This one is really tricky.

Caeldori: Of course!
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F1. Mitama C

Kana: Hey, Mitama. Say, what are you doing with all that paper?

Mitama: I'm just working on a new poem, Kana.

Kana: You really love writing poetry, huh? Why is it so interesting to you?

Mitama: Well, it's always been my passion. I couldn't really tell you why
exactly.

Kana: Isn't it really hard though? I couldn't write a pretty poem to save my
life.

Mitama: You never know... You are still too young / To understand the beauty
/ That is poetry...

Kana: I just don't think that it's my thing, honestly.

Mitama: How is that possible? No one can resist the beauty of a carefully
constructed verse.

Kana: I've never really enjoyed reading or listening to poems though.

Mitama: Well it's clear that my tutelage is needed for you to actually
appreciate poetry.

Kana: Huh? What does "Too-ta-lidge" mean anyway?

Mitama: It means I'm going to teach you all about the world of poetry. To
begin, I think you should try your hand at writing one. There's no better way
to understand how divine the written word can be.

Kana: You want me to write poetry so that I'll be able to appreciate it more?

Mitama: Precisely. When we meet next, I'll prepare a brush and paper for you.
Then we can try to work on some poems together. What do you say?

Kana: OK, sure! This is actually pretty exciting.

Mitama: That's wonderful to hear, Kana. I'll come and fetch you when I've
collected all of the supplies. See you soon.

Kana: I can't wait!
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Mitama B

Kana: *sigh* Hmm...

Mitama: Kana, you've been staring at that blank piece of paper for 20 minutes
already. Can you hurry up and write something already? My patience is wearing
thin.

Kana: But I can't think of anything. What am I supposed to do? I knew this
would be too tough for me...

Mitama: Don't be so dramatic. You're making this harder than it needs to be.
Begin by looking deeper into the subject of your poem. Reach into that river
of emotion that rushes within you. Take a deep breath... And put all those
feelings into words. It's that simple.

Kana: No it's not! This is really hard! Don't you understand, Mitama? That's
why you're so amazing! Writing doesn't come naturally to everyone. Wait a
second-I have an idea. Could I maybe start with something easier?

Mitama: Easier? What do you mean exactly?

Kana: Hmm. Well, poems are similar to word puzzles, don't you think? If
that's the case, why not just turn it into an ABC game? That might help me
get the ball rolling.

Mitama: So you think that determining a starting letter will make writing a
poem simpler?

Kana: Exactly! Let me give you an example. I'll use the letters in your name.
Hm, OK... M stands for "My heart is filled with joy!" I stands for "I
appreciate your help, even though you're a little intense." T stands for
"Treating everyone with respect and love."

Mitama: You call that a poem? First off, there are way too many syllables.
And second, it's not truly coming from your heart, Kana.

Kana: What do you mean? Is it really that bad?

Mitama: That's just not how poems should work. Don't just throw out words
randomly. Take the time to cultivate them. Let each thought come together
naturally. By restricting yourself to a syllable limit, each word is filled
with precision. Each word means something.

Kana: Hmm, I've never thought of it that way...

Mitama: My father once wrote a poem for me many years ago. I found it quite
moving.

Kana: What kind of poem was it?

Mitama: It went like this... I have promised you / That I would come to see
you / But each time, I can't. I hope that one day / I can look upon your face
/ And smile once again... When I received this poem, I hadn't seen my father
for some time. But through his words, I could feel a wellspring of emotion
and sadness. It was actually difficult to believe at first. It seemed unlike
him. I was so taken aback that it actually made me laugh!

Kana: Wow, I had no idea that poems could move someone so deeply.

Mitama: It's a bit like magic or alchemy, I suppose.

Kana: I'm sorry, Mitama. I promise I'll try harder from here on out!

Mitama: Excellent. I'll do everything I can to help guide your progress.
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Mitama A

Kana: Hey, Mitama! You gotta listen to this!

Mitama: Calm down, Kana. What's gotten you so excited all of a sudden?

Kana: Remember how you were teaching me about poems the other day? Well, I
put on my thinking cap and came up with one all on my own! Wanna hear it?

Mitama: This isn't another of your strange word- puzzle poems, is it?

Kana: No way! This is an honest-to-gods poem! Just let me read it before you
judge me. Ahem... My pal Mitama / Is great at writing poems / And she's
amazing! See? Wasn't that great?!

Mitama: Well, that was an improvement... But I'm afraid you still have a
great deal of work to do.

Kana: What do you mean?! That was way better! Are you saying it's still not
good enough?

Mitama: It's no good, Kana / No, as a matter of fact / It's no good at all.
Do you really think you'll move someone's heart by making a simple statement?
Wake up, Kana. That's not real poetry.

Kana: M-maybe you're right...

Mitama: Don't lose heart. You clearly are improving.

Kana: Huh? Do you mean it?

Mitama: Yes, of course. I wouldn't lie to you.

Kana: Yaaayyy! Mitama complimented me. I did it! Hooorraayyy!

Mitama: Don't start celebrating just yet. There's one thing that every true
poet must accomplish. You have to be able to write a genuinely moving piece.
It doesn't matter if it's romantic or simply about deep friendship. But it
must come from a place of love.

Kana: Oh, I see. I guess I'll just have to keep working with you!

Mitama: Heehee, so you want to keep going, eh? I'm impressed. I thought you'd
give up by now. Perhaps I underestimated you.

Kana: Yeah, maybe so. Umm, Mitama, why are you making that scary face all of
a sudden?

Mitama: I'm just having a moment of inspiration. My mission is to guide you
within the world of poetry. I will dedicate myself to helping you on your
journey!
(Mitama leaves)

Kana: O-OK... Wow, she seems so motivated. I hope this ends up being fun!
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Mitama S

Kana: There you are, Mitama. I've been working on another poem. Wanna hear
it?

Mitama: Oh, it's you, Kana. Sure, I'd love to hear it. You've made great
strides, so I'm curious to see what you've come up with.

Kana: I think you'll find this one really moving. OK, here it is... If I put
my heart / For you into this poem / And read it to you... would you do me the
honor of being my friend?

Mitama: Kana, how sweet!

Kana: I wanted to read you my poem and give you this flower I picked to thank
you. Even though it was difficult, you helped me learn about how pretty poems
can be. I had no idea before, and it's like I see everything differently now.
I really put my heart into writing this for you, Mitama. Do you like it?

Mitama: How can this be? Though simple, your poem did touch my heart. I
simply can't deny it...

Kana: Really?! You found it touching?!

Mitama: I did, Kana. It might not be perfect, but it came from your soul.
Well done.

Kana: I'm so happy! Thanks, Mitama!

Mitama: While this was a great first step, you must keep striving to improve.
Every great poet has to work tirelessly to improve their craft.

Kana: Hmm, I guess that makes sense. So do you still work on writing every
day? How do you know when you've actually become a real poet?

Mitama: That's difficult to say. I write each and every day. But am I a
master? No, not yet. And perhaps I never will be. But my heart beats for
nothing else.

Kana: Well I just know you're going to be the greatest writer of all time!

Mitama: You're far too kind, Kana. Say, I've got an idea. Would you like to
hear it?

Kana: Of course! What is it?

Mitama: Why don't we go for a nice long walk. We can find a nice quiet
clearing and work on our writing together. How does that sound?

Kana: Awesome! I already have my brush and paper ready to go!

Mitama: Excellent. Follow me then, young poet in training.
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F1. Rhajat C

Kana: Urrrgh...

Rhajat: What ails you, dragonspawn?

Kana: Urrg... Hi, Rhajat.

Rhajat: Your face is twisted in pain. Please tell me you're under a curse. If
so, I will break it. I would relish the chance!

Kana: Sorry, no. It's my tooth.

Rhajat: Oh. How dull. You have a cavity.

Kana: My tooth is throbb-urggh!

Rhajat: Well, dragonspawn, I will take care of your toothache. If you swear
to come to me the next time you get cursed. I get so bored here. Here, apply
this charm to your cheek. Near to the tooth, yes?

Kana: OK, OK... Ooooog! ...... The pain! It's going...away!

Rhajat: An elementary problem. By which I mean basic, not of elements. Now,
come to me sometime when you're more interesting...

Kana: Wait, Rhajat! Thank you so much! You're a miracle worker.

Rhajat: The sparkle of your eyes right now. Such gladness. How awful.

Kana: Awful? Why?

Rhajat: You shouldn't be glad to see the most mundane magic. You should
expect TRUE miracles of me. The greatest and darkest of them. But if you're
feeling better, I'll take my leave of you.
(Rhajat leaves)

Kana: Aw, where are you going in such a hurry, Rhajat? I don't know why she
was so disappointed. She really is amazing!
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Rhajat B

Kana: ......

Rhajat: ......

Kana: ...Hi.

Rhajat: Stop following me, Kana. I'll put a nasty hex on you if you keep it
up. You thought a toothache was bad? Wait until you start coughing frogs.

Kana: How'd you know I was following you?

Rhajat: I sensed it one hundred years ago.

Kana: Heh? Really? Darn.

Rhajat: Why are you plaguing my existence?

Kana: I want to see you do more miracles, like curing cavities. You're
amazing!

Rhajat: I said that it was paltry stuff-beneath the dignity of my darkness.

Kana: No way. It was neat.

Rhajat: What do you know of this thing you call "neat," Kana? Besides, you
already have one much closer to you who is "neat." I mean Avatar, of course.

Kana: Huh? Mama?

Rhajat: That's right. There is a woman whose achievements are worth
reverence.

Kana: Mama is neat, I guess. Wait. Are you fond of Mama?

Rhajat: Fond? Fond isn't even a drop in the bucket of it. I watch her like a
goddess walking among us. Her prowess in battle! Her grace under pressure!
She is perfection personified!

Kana: Mama makes me brush my teeth.

Rhajat: And did you? If you had, maybe you wouldn't have gotten that cavity.
You're so fortunate to have her in your life, while I must watch from afar.

Kana: You can ask her for advice anytime, you know. Mama's nice. Except when
she says it's time for me to go to bed! But if you want me to pass along any
questions for Mama, I'm glad to help.

Rhajat: A go-between? Intriguing. Hmm, what question should I put first into
the hands of my little courier...?

Kana: Is that a smile on your face, Rhajat? Er, and a drop of sweat?

Rhajat: Yes, I'm happy. Deliriously so. A chance to see behind the curtain of
Avatar's life? I look forward to our next meeting, dragonspawn. Hee hee hee!
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Rhajat A

Kana: Rhajat? Hello? You here? I'd swear I saw her come in here. She hasn't
chosen a question for me to ask Mama yet!

Rhajat: I am here, Kana. Quite the little bloodhound, aren't you?

Kana: I'll follow you anywhere, if I can only see more of your fun miracles.

Rhajat: That's fine. I'm getting used to you. Now, what can I help you with?
Have another toothache? Or did someone put a tricky curse on you? I've been
looking everywhere for something interesting to do today.

Kana: No cavity. No curse. But, uh, Rhajat? I've come to get that question
for Mama. But can I ask some things of you?

Rhajat: Things? Yes, ask.

Kana: Really? I didn't think you'd agree. I was getting the idea you didn't
like me much. Wait, is this a trick?

Rhajat: No, Kana. You see, I've had time to think since our last chat. I
admire your mother so much. Why shouldn't I like her dragonspawn?

Kana: Oh, sure. I guess.

Rhajat: Did I say something to upset you?

Kana: You don't like many people. But you like Mama. And now me. But you
wouldn't pay any attention to me at all if I wasn't her son.

Rhajat: Hmm. True. And yet, not. Your candor catches me by surprise. And
so...? I think you're unusual enough to hold my interest all on your own.
Maybe. Anyway, I'm sorry if I made you feel bad. That wasn't my intention.

Kana: Really?

Rhajat: Besides, it isn't all bad that you think it's neat that I can cure a
toothache. Some shy away from the dark majesty of Rhajat. You seek me out. I
welcome your friendship.

Kana: You mean it? We're...we're friends?

Rhajat: Said the spider to the fly. Just kidding. But yes, friends. I can
show you my most unsavory spells.

Kana: Fun, Rhajat! I knew I'd see some neat miracles if I got to know you!
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Rhajat S

Kana: Ha ha ha!

Rhajat: What are those sounds coming from you? Like the dirge of a bell-but
happy.

Kana: I guess I am happy.

Rhajat: And that eerie expression on your face. Are you cursed?

Kana: Just smiling.

Rhajat: Whatever could be the cause of this manifestation of mirth?

Kana: I like being around you. It's like having a second shadow. I feel so
happy! I didn't even know I was laughing. I'll stop if it bugs you.

Rhajat: Oh, no. Don't.

Kana: You sure?

Rhajat: I am. I can think of no...nicer...thing than to be your second
shadow.

Kana: I'll be your other shadow too. If you want, Rhajat.

Rhajat: You're more the sun that helps me cast my own shadow. We're as
different as they come. And yet, close.

Kana: It's strange because I like shadows. But you don't like light. Right?

Rhajat: You know me too well. Yet maybe it's only the sun of a summer day
that I despise. And yes, spit on. But you, Kana, you're something special-
like a sun from another world. I'm glad to bask in your light.

Kana: People say I'm different, all right. Well, whatever it is... I'm just
glad we met. I think we'll be friends forever and ever.

Rhajat: Forever is a long time, Kana, and Rhajat is an ever-shifting shadow.
But if pressed to predict our outcome? We'll go to our graves together. So,
yes. Friends forever and ever.

Kana: Neat! But, wait. You're sure this isn't just because you adore my mama?

Rhajat: It's not, Kana. I'm glad to stand a little closer to her. She's a
wonder.

Kana: ......

Rhajat: But so are we.

Kana: Yay, Rhajat! Can I see you do a hex now? Or a curse?

Rhajat: No. I have a request of you.

Kana: Name it! Anything!

Rhajat: Teach me how to make that sound you were making before. That, er,
laughing.

Kana: Easy, Rhajat! Ha ha ha! The trick is to put a little smile into it.

Rhajat: Ha. Ha. That's enough being sunny for today. Back to the shadows for
me...
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F1. Selkie C

Selkie: Hi, Kana.

Kana: Er, why are you staring at me?

Selkie: You're neat.

Kana: Huh? I am?

Selkie: Of course! When you turn into a dragon, anyway. Then you look so big
and tough. And you ARE big and tough!

Kana: Stop! You'll make me blush. I think you're neat, too, when you turn
into a fox.

Selkie: You think so?

Kana: You can jump super high and run really, really fast. I can't do that.

Selkie: You, jealous of me? When here I've been jealous of you?

Kana: I guess so. How weird. How about sometime you turn into a fox, I'll
turn into a dragon, and you can ride me.

Selkie: What? That sounds like the most fun thing ever.

Kana: No way. There's got to be some way we can make it even more fun.

Selkie: We'll do that and go hunting. I'll listen for prey-you can swoop in
on it!

Kana: You've got that amazing sense of hearing, after all.

Selkie: I know! So between your wings and my ears, we'll catch lots of game.
We'll feast for days.

Kana: Let's meet up in the forest soon.

Selkie: I know a great hunting spot.

Kana: This plan just keeps getting better and better, Selkie. I can't wait.

Selkie: There's nothing better than fresh meat, except for lots of it. See
you soon!
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Selkie B

Selkie: I can't believe how well our hunt went, Kana!

Kana: A fox riding a dragon-how could that NOT go well? Of course, you knew
exactly where I should go next.

Selkie: My ears were made to pick up on the sounds of easy meat. But the way
you attack-so fast- there's no time for prey to escape.

Kana: We're a great team. And tonight we'll have a well-deserved feast.

Selkie: I can't wait to go hunting again.

Kana: I wonder what else we could do, since we work so well together?

Selkie: What else?

Kana: I bet we'd be great in battle. I mean, no enemy would be able to
survive against us.

Selkie: I could use my hearing to find out who we should attack next.

Kana: And then I could unleash my dragon attacks. Perfect!

Selkie: More strategic, right?

Kana: Right. Everyone's going to be so jealous of what we can do!

Selkie: Hmm. I wonder what other fox-dragon techniques we can come up with.

Kana: We should come up with a bunch of dual attacks.

Selkie: We'll invent 'em the next time we go out hunting.

Kana: We're unstoppable.

Selkie: And hungry-time to eat?

Kana: Let's use our dual chewing techniques!
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Selkie A

Selkie: Everyone loves our dual techniques, Kana.

Kana: We're really getting noticed.

Selkie: We deserve it. We practiced all those new fox-dragon moves so hard.

Kana: When you weren't chasing birds.

Selkie: I only did that once. Besides, even you said that it's more fun to
hunt than battle.

Kana: I did? Yeah, I guess I might have said that.

Selkie: I mean, no matter what we do, it's super fun.

Kana: It's nuts how fun it is.

Selkie: I think that makes us pretty much inseparable.

Kana: Inseparable?

Selkie: OK, best friends then.

Kana: Best friends.

Selkie: So, are we going to focus on hunting or battling from now on?

Kana: Both, Selkie. I'm just lucky that I know a smart fox like you.

Selkie: And that I know a great dragon like you!
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Selkie S

Kana: Hey, Selkie-have a second?

Selkie: For you? Always. But there's something funny about you today... What
is it?

Kana: F-funny?

Selkie: Not haha. More like weird. And weird in a weird way.

Kana: Er, well. I've been keeping a secret from you.

Selkie: Tell me! Tell me!

Kana: We've been hanging out with each other a lot.

Selkie: Oh-oh. Too much, you think?

Kana: No! Not enough! I think I sorta...like you.

Selkie: Like me? Oh, wait. You don't mean like THAT, do you? LIKE me, like
me?

Kana: Don't say it like it's a bad thing. We have a lot of fun together,
right?

Selkie: I...I was just caught by surprise, that's all. The thing is I sorta
like you too.

Kana: What? Like, LIKE me, like me?

Selkie: Yep. How could I not? You're a dragon. I'm a fox. We're best friends.
We laugh a lot too. We don't mind being completely silly in front of each
other.

Kana: I...I didn't even think of that. But it's true, isn't it!

Selkie: So fine. We'll be girlfriend and boyfriend from now on.

Kana: But we'll be just the same, right?

Selkie: Just the same.

Kana: So, how about we go hunting?

Selkie: Perfect. I can hear all that scurrying prey from all the way here.

Kana: Then let's go. Get ready to jump on my back-I'm going to transform.

Selkie: Let's catch a whole heap of meat to celebrate with a feast tonight!
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F1. Ophelia C

Kana: Errrrgh... Errrrgh...

Ophelia: Kana! You're going to put out your back, carrying that chest!

Kana: It's worth it. I've got to keep my treasure with me at all times. Wanna
see inside?

Ophelia: Ooooh! Quite a collection of gemstones you have there! Each one, a
miracle of the earth! Born of rocky gestation! Each with an aura of splendid
color and rarified quality!

Kana: Er, right. But what do you mean, my gems have auras?

Ophelia: You know, like halos. Each of those stones has uniquely radiating
energy.

Kana: I don't see it. They're not glowing. Maybe if I squint? Anyway, you
like gemstones too, huh, Ophelia?

Ophelia: Gems speak to the deepest part of me. The mystic me! The eternal me!
To you, that looks like a sapphire. And that one? Quartz. But to my eyes,
that is an Ultimate Heart of Blueness! The other? That is a Stone of
Scintillating Fortuosity! Your whole chest contains such mystical gems.

Kana: Wow. I thought they were just pretty. Actually, this is my collection
of potential dragonstones. Anything that looks like it might be a
dragonstone-plop, into the box! They almost never turn out to be one. It's
nice to have a chest of gems though.

Ophelia: They may not be dragonstones, but they all possess special
qualities. Only I can sense it.

Kana: Really? Then would you like to come on my next gem hunt with me?

Ophelia: You'll show me where you've found all of these stones?

Kana: Of course. As long as you help me see the stones through your eyes!

Ophelia: A fair trade of expertise.

Kana: I'll grab you the next time I go.

Ophelia: Oh, fair finger of fate, thank you for pointing me toward dear Kana!
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Ophelia B

Kana: Here's the canyon where I find all of my gemstones, Ophelia.

Ophelia: Oooh! Look at them, peering out of the rock like bright, little
eyes. But I can feel many more underground. Their energies serenade my soul.

Kana: I tend to find red gems over there. I think I see one.

Ophelia: Ah-a Scarab Bloodberyl!

Kana: Blue ones are over there. See 'em?

Ophelia: Lovely! Their energy signature is like thunder on the windowpane of
my heart! I've never seen the like, but they are surely imbued with spirits.

Kana: Hey! There's a new one. It's sort of shaped like...a star?

Ophelia: An Imperial Celestialstone? Hmm...maybe. We should take it for sure.
Ha ha! I need to do my part to find some stones on my own. I made something
to help me locate them-a dowsing rod of sorts.

Kana: Neat. Let me see!

Ophelia: It's this pendant. You hold it in your hand...and then...watch it
swing. Its pendulous motion is influenced by the presence of powerful stones.

Kana: No way!

Ophelia: The closer you get to a stone-?

Kana: The faster it swings? Amazing.

Ophelia: Why don't we turn this into a game? You search your way. I'll search
with mine.

Kana: You're on, Ophelia. Let's start!

(fade to black)

Ophelia: Ha ha! I've found a bountiful harvest of gemstones.

Kana: Wow. That pendant of yours really does the trick.

Ophelia: And these stones all positively throb with power. They'll be very
useful.

Kana: It seems that you've won. But I don't care. I'm just happy you're
happy.

Ophelia: I can barely contain my happiness at this moment. I may burst. Thank
you for showing me this special place, Kana.

Kana: Of course. It's been fun!
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Ophelia A

Kana: Ugh...

Ophelia: Your spirits seem crushed to dust, Kana. Whatever could be wrong?

Kana: You know all those gemstones we found? Mama said I could keep only one.

Ophelia: One?! A travesty!

Kana: My treasure chest broke, and all of my other gems spilled out too. So
Mama said I've got to pick just a single stone out of all of them.

Ophelia: Well, all is not lost.

Kana: What do you mean?

Ophelia: Pick your favorite. Then I'll use my magic on all the other ones.
I'll draw out their energy and then imbue your favorite with them. Then you
can do your mama's bidding, returning all the stones to nature. Yet you'll
still hold the essence of them all in your hand.

Kana: That's not the same at all. And it sounds complicated.

Ophelia: A hundred gems in one? That's better, Kana! A truly unique gem.

Kana: All right. I get it now. What a great idea, Ophelia! How do you think
up such great stuff?

Ophelia: Scribes could write for a year of notions in my head-and still have
years to go. Now, pick your favorite gem.

Kana: This one! This one! The star-shaped one we found!

Ophelia: A fine choice. Now, prepare to witness magic unparalleled in this
world or any other... Oh, earthen deities! Hear my plea! Divest these gems of
their eternalness! Swirl their essences into a rainbow blenditude-pour it
into this one stone!

Kana: Is it working?

Ophelia: Oh, wasn't it obvious? Yes. Your stone is now a virtual treasure
chest of gems.
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Kana: It is? Thanks, Ophelia! Is there anything you can't do?

Ophelia: I humbly say...that there isn't. I'm glad to help you, Kana, with
anything you ever need in this life or any other.

Kana: Thanks, Ophelia!
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Ophelia S

Kana: Hey, Ophelia! Here!

Ophelia: What? Oh, it's that star-shaped gem I imbued with all your other
gems!

Kana: I want you to have it.

Ophelia: What?! But this is your special gem!

Kana: It's OUR special gem. I realized that it will be even more valuable to
you than me. It's stuffed with all that mystical energy, right?

Ophelia: H-how thoughtful. Thank you from the nexus of my eternal being. I've
never received such a precious gift from anyone.

Kana: Hee hee. Really?

Ophelia: I knew that the fair finger of fate pointed me in your direction for
a reason. You and I are bound by destiny. I don't know how. Or when. But we
are hurtling through existence toward a moment of true wonder! I felt
something special when we were gathering gemstones together. I dismissed it
as a hiccup of cosmic energies though. My mistake.

Kana: What does it all mean, Ophelia?!

Ophelia: You and I are fated to be the best of friends forever. Beyond that,
who knows?

Kana: Fate is scary.

Ophelia: The finger knows what the finger knows. And we must follow its
direction.

Kana: Well, I'm sure if you're sure.

Ophelia: Oh, I am. Can you not feel it too? What fun we have together? Fun is
the sun shining on two lives. May we never be burned.

Kana: I don't always get what you're saying, Ophelia-but it is fun figuring
it out! And all this, just because I wanted you to have the gem. Neat!

Ophelia: Yes, neat.

Kana: Well, since we're fated to be friends forever and everything... Let's
put that gem on a ring so you never lose it!

Ophelia: I would never misplace this. But, yes. That would be infinitely
neat. After all, the fair finger of fate brought us together-let us put a
ring on it.

Kana: Yay!

Ophelia: Together forever?

Kana: Forever!
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F1. Nina C

Kana: Nina! Nina! Hey, Nina!

Nina: Whoa there, kiddo! You've sure got energy today. What's up?

Kana: I wanted to ask you some questions about you!

Nina: Huh? What about me? Er...your questions don't have to do with
my...ah...people-watching stuff, do they? Oh, man, I am not the one who
should be explaining this... Where are your parents?

Kana: Huh? No, I just heard you're one of those noble thief people! You steal
from the rich to give to the poor and all that stuff, right? That's so
awesome!

Nina: Oh! Yeah, that's me! Teehee!

Kana: But...my papa and mama told me it was wrong to steal... Is that true?

Nina: Well, see...the thing is...

Kana: I'm sorry! You don't have to answer if you don't want to.

Nina: No, no, it's OK. You're right-stealing is wrong. But the world's a
complex place. Some things are less wrong than others. Sometimes just doing
things that look right will make the world worse. You know?

Kana: Um...I guess so...

Nina: In this world, doing the right thing doesn't always mean you'll be
rewarded. In an imperfect world like this, you have to make imperfect
decisions. Sometimes stealing is the best way you can help people.

Kana: OK, I think I understand. So...being a noble thief is the best way to
help people?

Nina: Well, not always, and not for everyone. Different people have different
talents. Stealing, however, is mine! And I DO think I've helped lots of
people with it. Many more than I might have otherwise.

Kana: Hmm. So when you help people, do they give you stuff?

Nina: Sorta! But maybe I'll tell you about that stuff some other time. For
now, I've got to go. I think I just spotted a blacksmith and his apprentice!
Later!
(Nina leaves)

Kana: OK! Bye-bye, Nina! Wow, she can run so fast! Heehee. What a funny lady.
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Nina B

Kana: Nina! Ooh, what're those?

Nina: These, my dear, are letters! Letters from all of the people I've helped
with my skills.

Kana: Wow! But you've got so many! Can I read some of them? "Now I can live
with my family again. Thank you so much!" What did you do for this one?

Nina: Ah. That was from a man who'd been forced to leave his family by his
employer. There was no other work around, and he didn't have the money to
move them. So I nicked a few trinkets off a corrupt duke to set them up with
a new home!

Kana: They couldn't live together...because of money?

Nina: Yes. And we both know how painful it is to be separated from your
family, right? They didn't have any other way to fix it or make it better,
either. He would have died before he saved up enough money. And that's why
noble thieves like myself exist. To right these wrongs.

Kana: Oh, OK. I think I got it now!

Nina: But, I don't want you misunderstanding, Kana. It's still stealing. It's
still wrong. It's just that sometimes doing nothing is more wrong. You know?

Kana: Mhm! You know, you're really amazing, Nina!

Nina: Aww. Thanks, Kana! I wish everyone felt that way... I know my father
certainly doesn't...

Kana: Huh?

Nina: He doesn't approve of me. Even though he was a thief himself, once.
Ever since I was little, he's been telling me I should never steal, no matter
what. I know why he does...but what he says and what he does are two
different things. I couldn't have respect for someone like that. We...fought
over it. A lot.

Kana: Hmm...well... I think as long as people are grateful for what you do,
then it's a good thing!

Nina: Teehee. You're the best, Kana. Thanks!

Kana: No problem!
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Nina A

Kana: Hey, Nina. Can I talk to you about something?

Nina: Sure, Kana. What is it?

Kana: Well, it's just...I was thinking about our conversation the other day.
You said that you didn't have respect for people like your papa. And...it
made me really sad to hear that...

Nina: Ah, yeah...I guess I can see why it would upset you. You get along so
well with your parents, it must have been shocking to hear. But...you don't
need to worry or anything. It's not at all as bad as it used to be. We just
don't see eye to eye. That's all.

Kana: I dunno...

Nina: Huh?

Kana: I mean, I know you don't see eye to eye with him. But I'm not sure you
disliked him as much as you think you did. And you might even have more in
common than you think!

Nina: Wh-what do you mean?

Kana: You said before you became a noble thief 'cause that's where your
talents lay. But it's not like you were born a thief. You probably became one
to be like your dad! I think, deep down, you really do respect him a lot, and
you want his approval. Which is why you argue so much over your noble thief
stuff! After all, if you really didn't care, you wouldn't argue, right?

Nina: Kana... You're very perceptive for a kid your age, you know that?
*sigh* But when you're right, you're right. Thanks, Kana. You've given me a
lot to think about. I'm not sure how easy it'll be to repair our
relationship... But you've shown me that the seeds are already there. Thank
you.

Kana: Mhm! Glad I could help!
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Nina S

Kana: Nina! Nina! I got something for you!

Nina: Hm? What is it?

Kana: Here, here, hold out your hands! Ta-da!

Nina: A book? What's it about?

Kana: Oh, y'know, it's just about the lives of all the most famous noble
thieves in history! I saw it in town and thought you might want to give it to
your dad! I figured if he read it, he might start to understand your point of
view better.

Nina: Kana...this is... Thank you. Thank you so much. And,
um...please...never change.

Kana: Huh? What do you mean?

Nina: I was just thinking...you're just a kid now, but you're going to grow
up soon. And I wonder if you'll be the same person as you are now. It makes
me sad. Because the best things about you are your kindness, and your
honesty... And those are always the first things to go.

Kana: Don't worry, Nina! I promise I won't change!

Nina: It's not that simple... You'll see, I guess. Just give it time.

Kana: Nope! Not gonna change! Not me! A Kana-promise is unbreakable!
But...um...if I did change... We could still be friends, right? Because
you're my best friend, Nina...and I don't want to lose you.

Nina: Huh? Oh, Kana, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to upset you! Of course
we'll still be friends! No matter what! That's a Nina-promise! You're my best
friend too. I wouldn't let you get away that easy! Heehee.

Kana: Good to know! Let's stick together forever, Nina.

Nina: Sounds good to me!
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F1. Soleil C

Kana: Hi, Soleil! Were you heading into town?

Soleil: Oh, sorry, Kana. I actually just got back from town. Did you need me
to run an errand for you?

Kana: No, it's not that. I was wondering if you might be willing to introduce
me to some of the girls in town...

Soleil: WH-WHAT?! Wait a second... You really want to chat up some ladies,
huh?

Kana: Chat up? What does that even mean?

Soleil: Oh, sorry. Did I misunderstand you?

Kana: Not exactly. I just want to learn how to pay people nice compliments
like you do.

Soleil: So that's what you think I'm doing? You're so young, Kana...

Kana: I know, that's why I need your help! Whenever I see you around, you're
always being so friendly to everyone. It seems like people are always happy
when they're hanging around with you. How do you do it?

Soleil: Ohh, so that's what you're talking about! I never mean to compliment
people, but I can't help it when I see a cutie walk by. So it's not quite
right to say that I'm just being friendly exactly...

Kana: Well I still think it's amazing! Please, teach me how to be like you!

Soleil: You're silly, Kana. But we can go to town if you really want to. I'll
introduce you to some people, and maybe you'll find someone you like.

Kana: Really? You mean it? I can't wait to go! This is going to be so much
fun. I can't wait to learn from you.

Soleil: You're too sweet. I'll let you know when I'm going into town.

Kana: Great! Thanks, Soleil!
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Soleil B

Soleil: *sigh*

Kana: What's wrong, Soleil?

Soleil: Ugh, it's nothing. I'm just annoyed because I fainted again. When I
saw that cutie in town, I couldn't help but get excited... Then I just saw
stars. This is so embarrassing...

Kana: That was pretty crazy. But, Soleil, you were amazing! You really have a
way with words! Like when you said, "You're lovelier than a garden meadow."
No one flatters people better than you!

Soleil: That may be, but the girls all seemed to love you even more! They
were all ruffling your hair and pinching your cheeks. And all the
compliments... "Look at his baggy cloak. Oh my gods, that is adorable!" "Your
haircut is way too cute!" They just couldn't get enough of you. I never
thought that your youth would be such a valuable asset. I wish those girls
had said nice things about me too.

Kana: But the thing is, I didn't really do anything all that special. I just
wish that I could be more like you. You have such a great way with words.

Soleil: If you're complimenting someone, it's important to be really honest.
Otherwise, why bother doing it in the first place? You're really growing up
fast, Kana.

Kana: Hm, I don't know...

Soleil: I'm impressed. You're a natural with the ladies. I mean it! The only
reason they were flattering you is because they thought you were so cute.
Believe in yourself!

Kana: Thanks, Soleil. I'll try! Say, can I join you again when you go back
into town?

Soleil: Haha, so you're up for round two already? Hopefully I don't faint
this time.

Kana: I'll be there for you!

Soleil: Thanks, Kana! This will be fun!
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Soleil A

Soleil: Those girls we met in town today were so ridiculously cute.
Especially that tall one with the long hair. Oh, I have an idea. Maybe I
should buy a ribbon for her hair!

Kana: You're in such a great mood, Soleil. Talking to all those ladies really
cheered you up, huh?

Soleil: Duh! Cuties always make me happy! By the way, I think you've gotten
way better at talking to girls, Kana. I'm impressed.

Kana: Thanks! I've been trying to be really friendly with the people we've
met. It's kind of hard to make conversation sometimes though. I guess I'll
just have to keep practicing!

Soleil: You're doing just fine. Just be true to yourself. Girls love that
kind of thing. Words are great and all, but your actions are always more
telling!

Kana: Hm, I'd never really thought about that.

Soleil: Then there's all kinds of other stuff. Your facial expression, tone
of voice... Even your body language can be important. Just use everything you
have to show how interested you are in someone!

Kana: Wow, that's amazing advice, Soleil! I'm excited to keep practicing with
you. Thanks for everything!

Soleil: You're very welcome! We should go back into town soon!

Kana: All right! Thanks, Soleil!
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Soleil S

Kana: Umm, Soleil? Can I talk to you about something?

Soleil: Sure, Kana. What's on your mind?

Kana: I-I just wanted to say thanks. You've been so helpful and friendly
lately.

Soleil: What do you mean?

Kana: Well, you've taught me how to really talk to people, not just
compliment them. And it seems like you're really good at everything. It
doesn't matter if you're caring for a sick friend or charging into battle. I
just think you're a really special person. So I just wanted to let you know
and to say thanks for everything. Hanging out in town with you has been so
much fun.

Soleil: Haha, are you trying to practice your complimenting skills on me now?

Kana: N-no, I was just trying to be honest and tell you how I feel. Is that
bad? You told me to be true to myself, remember?

Soleil: No, no, it's not a bad thing. You're a sweetie, Kana. I was just
surprised to hear you say so many kind things about me.

Kana: I just felt like I needed to say something. I-I should go...

Soleil: Hey, wait a second! Don't storm off. I hope you're not embarrassed.

Kana: No... Well, maybe a little bit.

Soleil: I've been having so much fun with you too! It's good to tell your
friends that you like spending time with them. It's funny-there was something
I've been wanting to say to you too...

Kana: Huh? What is it?

Soleil: Since we've been hanging out, it almost feels like you're my little
brother. Don't you think?

Kana: Wow... I guess you're right!

Soleil: Clearly you've learned a lot from hanging out with me. But the truth
is, I've also learned a whole bunch from being around you!

Kana: Wow, really? I had no idea.

Soleil: Yeah! The way you talked to those cuties in town really blew me away.
I think I've gotten even better at complimenting girls thanks to you!

Kana: Let's stay friends forever, Soleil!

Soleil: It's a deal! So, what do you think. Should we go back into town? I
still have to give that tall girl the bow I bought for her hair.

Kana: OK! Let's go!
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F1. Velouria C

Velouria: *sniff-sniff* Mmm, that smells just right. Aaaaaahmp... *om nom
nom*

Kana: V-Velouria?! What are you doing? How could you eat that bread? I
watched it fall on the ground!

Velouria: Oh, it's you, Kana. It sure did. I hope it wasn't yours. If so, I'm
very sorry. I'd give it back, but it's already in my tummy.

Kana: Of course it wasn't my bread. That's not the point! It's bad to eat
things you picked up off the ground. You'll make yourself sick that way.

Velouria: What are you talking about? No I won't. I've never gotten sick
before, and I do this all the time.

Kana: That may be, but you're tempting fate by eating tainted food.

Velouria: It's sweet that you're so concerned, but I have a system down. I
can always tell if something is dirty just by looking at it. I should say if
it's dirty enough. What's the point in eating something that isn't dusty?

Kana: Somehow, I'd forgotten about this aspect of your personality...

Velouria: If it were up to me, all the army meals would be nice and grimy.
But you can't have everything, I guess.

Kana: Yeesh. I could never eat what you do. Just the thought makes my tummy
ache...

Velouria: I have a very sensitive nose. I always know when something is too
nasty to eat. It's really not a problem. You don't need to worry about me!
That's how I knew the bread was totally fine for me to eat.

Kana: You sound confident in what you say, but I still can't believe it.

Velouria: Well if that's true, why don't you go scavenging with me sometime?
Normally I'm not that fond of strangers... But maybe we'd have fun together.

Kana: Whaat?! Are you serious? Hmm... I am concerned about your, umm, unique
eating habits. OK, sure. Why not? I'll join you on your next scavenging trip.

Velouria: Excellent. I'll come fetch you soon then.
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Velouria B

Velouria: Are you ready to go scavenging, Kana? You must be so excited,
right?

Kana: Yeah, I guess so. I'm going to pay very close attention to everything
you pick up.

Velouria: That's fine. Look over there. Generally lots of fruit gets dropped
down on this road here.

Kana: Wow, you're right! We've already found a treasure trove. Relatively
speaking at least.

Velouria: *sniff-sniff* This fruit just fell recently. It clearly hasn't been
on the ground long.

Kana: How can you tell again, exactly? I don't understand...

Velouria: The smell makes it obvious. Personally, I like it when the fruit is
a bit more shriveled up and mushy... But beggars can't be choosers! *munch*

Kana: AAAHHH! Wait a minute! What are you doing?! Don't eat that!

Velouria: What is it, Kana? Oh, right. I should have let you have a taste
too. Sorry for being thoughtless. That's why you're here, after all.

Kana: No, you don't get it! I wanted to stop you from eating that! That fruit
might not have been moldy, but it was still covered with mud. Can't you at
least wash that before you eat it?

Velouria: Ehh, wiping it off is good enough for me. See? *om nom nom...*

Kana: I cannot believe that you just bit into that.

Velouria: Erk!

Kana: Wh-what's wrong?! Are you OK?

Velouria: Uuurgh! Oww, that hurt.

Kana: What hurts? Are you OK?

Velouria: I think there was a twig stuck inside the fruit. I didn't see it...
I just cut the inside of my mouth a bit.

Kana: Are you sure that you're fine, Velouria? I told you we should have
washed it first. If you had done that, then you would have seen the twig,
right?

Velouria: I'll admit, that's a fair point.

Kana: The most important thing is that we tend to your cut right away. Come
on. We should head back.

Velouria: OK, I guess you're right.
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Velouria A

Kana: There you are, Velouria. How is your cut doing? Did it heal up OK?

Velouria: Oh yes, it's much better today. That was a stupid mistake.

Kana: It was just an accident... But I still think it would be smart to stop
eating things you pick up from the ground.

Velouria: I thought of a simple solution for this problem already. Here, take
a peek.

Kana: Hmm? Is that a canteen?

Velouria: Yes. I'll carry water with me while I walk. I also have a knife, so
I can wash and peel any yummy-looking fruit that I find. What do you think?

Kana: Well, you're clearly committed to foraging.

Velouria: Well of course I am. It would be terrible to waste such delicious
food! How could I pass it up?

Kana: I understand your point and all, but it still seems like a bad idea.
Won't you reconsider?

Velouria: I'm a wolfskin, Kana. This is all perfectly natural to me. I'm just
scavenging, like a sensible animal. But the truth is that cleaning my food
makes food flavorless to me.

Kana: Listen, I'm not going to stop you. But you should let me help you
choose which things to eat. That way I can stop you from biting into anything
that might be dangerous. Or just really gross.

Velouria: So you want to be my companion, huh? That might be interesting.

Kana: What? I just wanted to help keep you safe. And I'm definitely not
eating anything we find on the ground!

Velouria: Heehee, I like this idea, Kana. I bet everything will taste better
if we're together.

Kana: You're really not hearing me at all... But taking a walk together does
sound awfully fun. Fine. You're on, Velouria. Let's take a stroll and see
what we find.

Velouria: OK... I'll lead the way.
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Velouria S

Velouria: Heehee, I've been enjoying all these walks we've been going on
lately. I really look forward to them.

Kana: Me too. We always end up having the most interesting chats. I have to
give you some credit. It's amazing how you can determine if something is
rotten just from its smell. Your senses are amazing.

Velouria: Thanks, Kana. You don't have to praise me so much. I'm flattered
though...

Kana: Have you ever tried working on your cooking skills at all? I was
talking to one of the army chefs, and he made a good point. Your talent for
knowing if food is still good would be particularly valuable these days. With
the scarcity of supplies, they could really use your unique gift.

Velouria: That doesn't interest me. I love my food to be nice and raw!

Kana: That's so weird. Everything tastes better when it's been cooked.

Velouria: Hmm, I have an idea. Maybe you can cook for me sometime? I can find
all the ingredients, and you can whip something up. Then we can put this
cooked food theory of yours to the test.

Kana: That's not a bad idea. Umm, Velouria... I have to tell you something.

Velouria: Oh? What is it?

Kana: Being around you all the time made me realize something... I think I
have a crush on you.

Velouria: Wait, what? Kana, I don't know what to say. This is...surprising.
You're like a little brother to me. I really don't want to hurt your
feelings. You know that I always enjoy spending time with you, right?

Kana: I-I know... I'm sorry, Velouria. Maybe I should have kept that to
myself... I've just felt really happy lately, and it's all thanks to you. But
I realize that I shouldn't have said anything. I'm sorry.

Velouria: Please, don't apologize. You were just being honest. It was kind of
sweet.

Kana: R-really? Do you wanna keep hanging out? We could even start making
food right now if you wanted to. I'll cook, and you can scrounge up all the
ingredients. I bet we'll make a great team!

Velouria: Sure, OK. I guess I'm fine with that.

Kana: Great! But can you do me a favor? Please don't bring me a bunch of
rotten stuff you found on the ground.

Velouria: Why are you still hung up on that?

Kana: Please, don't look at me with your sad eyes, Velouria. I have a
compromise. You can pick up food from the ground, but you have to wash it
really well. And if it actually looks edible, then I will use it in my
recipe. OK?

Velouria: That sounds fair. Leave it to me, Kana. I promise, you won't be
disappointed.

Kana: I'm counting on you, Velouria!

Velouria: I'm counting on you too. I hope this meal turns out yummy...
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Female Kana!

F2. Shigure C

Kana: Hmph!

Shigure: What troubles you, Kana?

Kana: Papa can't play with me. I'm bored.

Shigure: I'm surprised that your father ever has any time to play. He's
endlessly busy.

Kana: Your mama's just the same.

Shigure: Yes, true. Your father and my mother both carry such heavy burdens.
I can hardly blame them for not having much time to spend with us children.

Kana: B-b-but doesn't my papa know how bored I get around here? I can't stand
it sometimes. Don't you feel the same exact way?

Shigure: No. I've outgrown that sort of thinking.

Kana: What?! You don't want to play with your mama anymore?

Shigure: I love spending time with her. But if she can't, I don't get upset.

Kana: How can you not? You just don't like playing with your mama! You must
be one of those awful things I've heard about! You're a...a... TEENAGER!

Shigure: Yes, I'm of a teen year. But a teenager? I just don't think of
myself that way.

Kana: You are! You're a teenager! That's worse than having cooties! Run away!
RUN AWAY!
(Kana leaves)

Shigure: What the-?
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Shigure B

Kana: Oh, it's you, Shigure.

Shigure: Kana, please, about our last talk...

Kana: What, teenager? Still hate your mama, teenager?

Shigure: No, please. I don't. You've misunderstood.

Kana: It seems clear to me.

Shigure: When you get to my age, it's natural not to be tied to your mother's
apron strings.

Kana: What does that even mean?

Shigure: In the journey from childhood to adulthood, we all gain some
distance from parents. That's how we become independent.

Kana: Independent? But I need my papa. We've only just been reunited! Am I
wrong for wanting to have fun with Papa even once I'm an adult too?

Shigure: Of course not. I want to spend lots of time with my mother as I grow
older. But children maintain a healthy distance with their parents as time
goes on.

Kana: What sort of distance is healthy?! Who told you this junk?! Admit it,
Shigure! You've become one of those evil monsters! A teenager! Why can't you
just say it?!

Shigure: I don't like that label.

Kana: And you hate your parents! Just admit that you do!

Shigure: But I don't. I just don't cling to them.

Kana: Teenager, teenager!

Shigure: You're acting like more like a teenager than I am, Kana.

Kana: Me?! Take it back!

Shigure: I mean that you're behaving like a brat right now.

Kana: That's not what being a teenager is! You're one. Not me! I hate you,
Shigure. You hear me? I HATE YOU.
(Kana leaves)

Shigure: Wait, Kana! I don't hate my parents. And I don't hate you! Why are
you taking all of this so wrong? Ugh. I'm really digging myself a hole
here...
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Shigure A

Shigure: Kana, if I could have a word?

Kana: Spare me your evil teenspeak!

Shigure: I need to tell you how much it hurts my feelings when you say things
like that. I also want to apologize for saying that you were being a brat.

Kana: Yes? Go on.

Shigure: With my apology? I thought I just did that. But, er... All right.
You love your parents. I shouldn't have told you it's natural to separate.
That may be my way. But it won't be the same for everyone.

Kana: I'm glad to hear it, Shigure. But, uh, I'm sorry too.

Shigure: You have nothing to apologize for, Kana.

Kana: I've given it some thought. Maybe I'm starting to be one of THEM. A
teenager, like you said. But I'm going to hold on to my papa for dear life,
no matter what!

Shigure: We all go through a rebellious phase.

Kana: Rebellious phase?

Shigure: Or so I'm told about growing up. I think I may have skipped it
accidentally. Maybe by being in my Deeprealm, I grew up out of step with my
parents. Maybe my rebellious phase is still coming.

Kana: You think?

Shigure: Our parents walk with us on the path from childhood to adulthood.
For the first part anyway. But did ours? Now and then. But mostly...not.
Maybe you and I are more alike than we realized. Will we rebel? Or won't we?

Kana: I vote for no. I don't like fighting.

Shigure: Then you might be in luck. Maybe you'll skip being a teenager, Kana.

Kana: Maybe you will too! You don't seem like you enjoy fighting either.

Shigure: Perhaps.

Kana: What a relief! That's all behind us. We're friends now, right?

Shigure: We always were, Kana!
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Shigure S

Kana: Shigure!

Shigure: Good friend, what's wrong?

Kana: Er, Shigure...

Shigure: Yes? Come on. We don't need to keep anything from each other.

Kana: I...I think I might be turning into one of those teen creatures! Maybe?

Shigure: Do you? You were hoping to skip the whole rebellious phase. You
didn't rebel against your father in some way, did you?

Kana: No, of course not! But after you and I last spoke about that rebellious
phase... I can't stop thinking about it. I've got to do something to rebel-
just a little! I want you to join my very small rebellion, Shigure.

Shigure: You want me to join your cause? How far we've come. It seemed that
once you hated me.

Kana: I never did. I just hated the idea of changing. You were always my
friend.

Shigure: Then I will join your little rebellion, Kana. Just the two of us?

Kana: Sure, I think that's best.

Shigure: I suppose, since we both know what it was like to grow up in the
Deeprealms.

Kana: We survived that! And we'll survive this rebellious phase too!

Shigure: An ideal plan, Kana. We'll come out the other side as incredible
adults! Our parents will be proud that we've managed it all on our own.

Kana: Ha! My papa and your mama won't even recognize us! Let's go!
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F2. Dwyer C

Kana: Dwyer! Dwyer! Dwyer!

Dwyer: Uh, er, whuh?

Kana: You're good in a fight, right?

Dwyer: Depends.

Kana: Depends on what?

Dwyer: On whom you ask. Are you asking me? Then, yes-I'm good in a fight. I'm
a master of flailing wildly. But one must use that power wisely.

Kana: Aw, come on. I heard you were trained in martial arts. Teach me! Teach
me!

Dwyer: Must I?

Kana: I want to be strong enough to protect everyone. You have to!

Dwyer: Well then, here's the one thing I have to teach. Never confront anyone
in battle. Stay back. Out of harm's way. Think long and hard before you get
involved. Only then will you be enlightened... to let others do the dirty
work.

Kana: Are you saying I should be a tactician? But I want to battle! Please,
Dwyer? Teach me. I'll be the best martial-arts dragon ever!

Dwyer: You don't take a hint, do you? I don't want to get involved with this.

Kana: Pretty please? I know I can do it, whatever you throw at me!

Dwyer: Whatever, eh?

Kana: Anything to be a master of the martial arts!

Dwyer: You're not going to let this go, are you? Then it is time that I step
out of the shadows and take a student.

Kana: Yay, thanks! See you tomorrow!
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Dwyer B

Kana: Master Dwyer! Master Dwyer! I'm ready for my first martial-arts lesson!

Dwyer: Heh. Then commence running.

Kana: Sure thing, Master Dwyer! How far?

Dwyer: Until you get tired?

Kana: Until I get tired! Yes, Master! See you later, Master!

(Dwyer leaves)

Kana: I'm...I'm...I'm back, Master!

Dwyer: Zzzzzz...

Kana: Master? Are you sleeping?

Dwyer: Zzz-znorfle?! Wha-wha-? Are you back already?

Kana: You were napping!

Dwyer: No, my student. I was practicing the ancient art of maximum shut-eye.

Kana: What? How's that not a nap?

Dwyer: Napping anywhere is easy. But on a battlefield? That takes practice.
That was today's lesson.

Kana: I see! You're the best, Master! I can't wait to learn even more!

Dwyer: Wait! Is it past dinner? How did it get SO late?!

Kana: You said to run until I got tired. It's been...hours.

Dwyer: Hmm. You really follow orders to the letter, don't you?

Kana: Yes, Master! To the letter!

Dwyer: That changes everything. You'll be ready to learn slappyface sooner
than I thought.

Kana: Slappyface? Is that a martial-arts technique?

Dwyer: Uh, yes. And yet, no. One thing you must learn, Kana, is that
slappyface is neither slappy nor face.

Kana: Yes, Master!

Dwyer: You are well on your way. Next time, I will reveal more.

Kana: Thank you, Master Dwyer!
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Dwyer A

Kana: Master Dwyer! Master Dwyer!

Dwyer: You again?

Kana: I'm ready for my next lesson.

Dwyer: Listen closely, Kana. You have already achieved all you need to. Today
is your last day of training.

Kana: Yes, Master. But no, Master! I've hardly learned a thing yet.

Dwyer: You have. And yet you haven't. Do you see now? Have your eyes opened?

Kana: No! They haven't. I won't stand for this. You've got to teach me the
martial arts.

Dwyer: Huh. You're smarter than you look.

Kana: Yes! So start my next lesson.

Dwyer: Ah, the lesson has already begun. I put up a wall of indifference. You
broke through it. Now you're one step closer to being ready to learn
slappyface. It is a technique passed from master to student for ages untold.
My father taught it to me. I will teach it to you.

Kana: Ready, Master.

Dwyer: Oh, not today.

Kana: Whatever it takes! Whatever steps I must climb, Master! I appreciate
you taking the time to help me.

Dwyer: It does cut into my nap time. But you're worth it.

Kana: I'll do my best.

Dwyer: Good, good-I know you will. Now, begin running.

Kana: Wait a second. Are you just going to take another nap?

Dwyer: Running is the key to the door that is you being elsewhere. As soon as
you return though, I'll teach you something or another.

Kana: Yes, Master. I'll go run around the lake once. Back in a flash.

Dwyer: Make it twice, Kana... No, three times... Or even...zzzzz...
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Dwyer S

Dwyer: Hi, Kana.

Kana: What's wrong, Master Dwyer? You look more...?

Dwyer: More shady than usual? Well, it's been quite a lesson getting to know
you. You're just too nice to keep fooling. I'm really sort of a lazy fool.

Kana: No, Master!

Dwyer: Drop that Master stuff. You're not my student. I've been deceiving
you.

Kana: I know.

Dwyer: You do? Then why did you do all that running to learn slappyface?

Kana: I'm hoping that if we become real friends, maybe you'll teach me real
things.

Dwyer: Really? Oh, look, Kana! There's a giant house made of candy over
there!

Kana: Candy house? Where?!

Dwyer: Yes, see? Made you look. I'm a liar. I won't teach you real things.

Kana: You didn't make me look. I decided to look to make you feel like a
jerk.

Dwyer: You what now?

Kana: Did it work?

Dwyer: Hmm, yes. It did.

Kana: Sorry. I said that I wanted to protect everyone. I'm starting with you.

Dwyer: Protecting me from what?

Kana: Yourself! You're your own worst enemy. You need a good friend.

Dwyer: And, what, you think you can do the job?!

Kana: I have been. You feel like a big jerk for making me run laps for no
point, right?

Dwyer: Yes, I admit it!

Kana: There then. You'll be less of a jerk from now on.

Dwyer: I didn't realize you were on to me.

Kana: Ha! Of course! I can tell there's a heart of gold underneath all that
murky goo!

Dwyer: You won't tell anyone, will you?

Kana: No, you can act like you're a jerk if you want-just not to me.

Dwyer: It's a deal, Kana.

Kana: And I'll be me too. I'm not as ditzy as you thought.

Dwyer: (Wish I'd known that earlier.)

Kana: What was that?

Dwyer: Wish I'd known you earlier!

Kana: Now let's put away all this master and student silliness, OK? We're
best friends from now on.

Dwyer: Was this your plan this whole time? To ensnare me as your bestie?!

Kana: Heh. YES!
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F2. Shiro C

Kana: Hmph! Bad apple, BAD!

Shiro: What? Who's a bad apple, Kana?

Kana: Oh, Shiro! No, I mean that apple. Up there. In this tree.

Shiro: I getcha. What'd that apple do that was so bad?

Kana: It won't drop into my hands. I've yelled and yelled. But, nothing. I'd
turn into a dragon and bite it off the tree, but I don't have my dragonstone.
So now I'm stuck.

Shiro: Good thing I came along.

Kana: Why? You can't reach it either.

Shiro: But you can if I hoist you up on my shoulders.

Kana: Do it! Do it! Wheeee! Do it!

Shiro: Ha! You're game for anything, huh? OK, up you go!

Kana: Whoa! I feel like a giant! Or I guess you and I are a four-armed ogre!
RRRAWR! You can't escape us, you bad, bad, bad apple! Got it!

Shiro: No one can stop our ogre power!

Kana: Thanks, Shiro! You can put me down now. I wanted this for my papa.

Shiro: You're really a good kid. You really love that Avatar, don't you?

Kana: Yep! Papa's the best. But I'll split this apple with you. Here, take a
bite.

Shiro: Huh? But that's your dad's! I shouldn't get my slobber all over it.

Kana: Oh, don't worry. Apples are for eating. Here. See? I'll take a bite
too.

Shiro: All right then, hand it over. Any worms in there, Kana?

Kana: Mffle-mphh-mffpt!
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Shiro B

Kana: Thanks for helping me get that apple the other day, Shiro! Riding on
your shoulders was fun. Being a four-armed ogre was great!

Shiro: That apple was tasty. Was there any left by the time you got it to
your dad?

Kana: Almost half. So I was thinking that we should pick more for everyone! I
brought my dragonstone, so I don't have to ride on your shoulders this time.

Shiro: All right, let's head to the apple tree. Sure you don't want to ride
on my shoulders on the way?

Kana: Can I? Really?

Shiro: Up you go!

Kana: RRAWR! The four-armed ogre lives again. No apple is safe.

Shiro: You are one crazy kid.

Kana: It's fun riding on someone's shoulders!

Shiro: Yeah, come to think of it, I used to think that was pretty neat too.

Kana: Nothing more fun!

Shiro: Nothing? That sounds like a challenge.

Kana: What do you mean?

Shiro: Has your dad ever grabbed you by the hands...and whirled... you
around...like this?

Kana: Wheeeeee! I feel like a windmill!

Shiro: Fun, right? Hang on. I'll go faster.

Kana: Eeeeeee! Faster, faster!

Shiro: No, no, no-that's enough. I might just lose my lunch if I keep
spinning.

Kana: Don't worry, Shiro. If you lose your lunch, we'll pick more apples. You
know, you're sort of the best playmate ever!

Shiro: Aw, come on. You're just saying that.

Kana: No, I'm serious. Now, spin me again! Faster, faster, faster!

Shiro: All right. Hang on tight. And yell "stop" if you get too dizzy, all
right?

Kana: Whooooo! Faster, faster, faster!

Shiro: Did you hear me, Kana? I said to yell "stop" if you get too- Oh, fine.
Here you go!

Kana: Wheeeeee! Faster, Shiro! FASTER!
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Shiro A

Kana: Shiro, Shiro!

Shiro: Well, if it isn't the other half of my four-armed ogre! How are you,
Kana? We going to pick more apples today?

Kana: No, I'm bored with that.

Shiro: Ha! Bored, huh? Then grab my hands and I'll spin you around!

Kana: Maybe later. I want to play Walk One Pace behind Me Because I'm a
Princess!

Shiro: Uh, that's a long name.

Kana: Is it? I heard it's a game that girls play. It sounds kinda dumb,
though. But I'll give it a try if you will.

Shiro: That doesn't sound very fun for either one of us.

Kana: I know. But I heard that's the game that princesses play.

Shiro: But what am I in that game? Am I your captive-some monster you caught?

Kana: I think you're a servant?

Shiro: I don't mind being that. But it still doesn't sound fun. Besides, you
are a princess. And I'm a prince. Where's the fun?

Kana: Huh? I didn't think of that, I guess. It's boring being a princess.

Shiro: Being a prince too.

Kana: Well, let's try it.

Shiro: All right. How many paces? One? Behind you? Like this?

Kana: I think so?

Shiro: Kana...

Kana: I know. I know. Boring.

Shiro: Super boring.

Kana: Anything is better than this. Why is this even a game? Am I supposed to
feel special or something?

Shiro: Ha! What am I again? A servant?

Kana: Maybe? What's so funny?

Shiro: I think I know what this game really is. I think you're a bride. And
I'm following behind you, carrying your bridal train. I'm your handmaiden.

Kana: Bridal train? Handmaiden? What IS this dumb game, Shiro?! Some wedding
aisle thing? I don't want to play this anymore.

Shiro: Hmm? Why not? I was going to throw some flower petals at you.

Kana: How about we stick to what we like? Spin me around, Shiro. Just once-
then I have to run.

Shiro: Hang on tight. Ready?

Kana: Wheeee! WHEEEE! Thank you for the lovely dance, my prince!

Shiro: And to you, my princess. Until next we spin-farewell!
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Shiro S

Shiro: So, Kana, remember that dumb game we played the other day? Where I was
walking down the wedding aisle, carrying your bridal train?

Kana: Let's never play that again. Walking behind people is stupid.

Shiro: Not so fast. What if we change the game? You know, make it more
interesting.

Kana: Like how?

Shiro: You'll be a great knight. I'll carry all of your weapons. It's called
Walk One Pace behind Me Because You're My Squire!

Kana: And you're the squire? But I don't know how to be a knight.

Shiro: You will by the end of our game. It might take a while to play. Maybe
a day. Or a week. Or a year.

Kana: A year?

Shiro: What, that doesn't sound like fun?

Kana: Of course it does! I just didn't think you'd have that much time to
goof around.

Shiro: For you, Kana...? I'll always make time to goof off!

Kana: You promise?

Shiro: Sure. What would I be without you anyway, except half a four-armed
ogre?

Kana: Ha! Then you couldn't pick apples!

Shiro: Or you. See? We're better than anyone at playing games.

Kana: All right then. It's ogre time.

Shiro: Then up you go...alley-oop!

Kana: Hear me roar! RROWWR! Wow, Shiro! Am I louder than before or what?!

Shiro: What?! I can't hear you! My ears are ringing! I think you're louder
than before!

Kana: After this, let's try that whole knight-and-squire game!

Shiro: You're on, Kana!
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F2. Kiragi C

Kana: Oh, Kiragi! There you are!

Kiragi: Whatcha want, Kana?

Kana: I want to learn how to use a bow. I was hoping you could show me. But
you know, I looked everywhere. Where were you?!

Kiragi: Er, I was in the woods for a bit.

Kana: The woods? You're sure?

Kiragi: Um, yeah!

Kana: I thought you might be there hunting. So I looked in the woods.

Kiragi: Uh, you did?

Kana: Yep. I walked all over. No Kiragi. I flew over the woods too. Guess
what?

Kiragi: Uh, no Kiragi? Yeah, well, who knows? I could have been anywhere! I'm
small. Easy to miss. Like a needle in a haystack, right?

Kana: You're hiding something.

Kiragi: Wh-who, me?

Kana: Yes. You.

Kiragi: Ha, Kana! What would I be hiding? I've got nothing TO hide! Now, what
was that about archery lessons? Glad to help! Let's go before any of those
pesky adults need us for anything.

Kana: Oh? Oh. Right. My lessons. Yes, let's go!
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Kiragi B

Kana: Now I'm sure that Kiragi is hiding something from me. I'll just follow
him into the woods... Keep going, Kiragi... Keep going... Keep...

Kiragi: Not far now.

Kana: How far's he going to go?

Kiragi: Is that it? Yeah, that's it.

Kana: Wowie! What a big tree! Is this where he's been sneaking off to? No
wonder I didn't see him from the sky! This tree's like a ginormous parasol,
dark as dark can be down here! Whuh? Where'd he go? Oh, there he is, that
rat! Scampering up the branches... Fine then. Up I go... Ha! Nowhere to run,
Kiragi... ... Whoa. Nice tree house!

Kiragi: Kana?!

Kana: Er, hi!

Kiragi: Wait, did you follow me?!

Kana: Maybe.

Kiragi: I'm impressed! I didn't hear you once. You know me-I can hear a bear
burp from the other side of a forest. Being a hunter and all.

Kana: Neat tree house.

Kiragi: Yeah? You think? Thanks. This is my secret hideout.

Kana: That's neat. What's all this stuff scattered everywhere?

Kiragi: My hunting gear!

Kana: You need more than just a bow?

Kiragi: My bow's fine for battle. But a hunter needs lots of other tools. I
also hang out here when I just gotta get away.

Kana: You're so lucky.

Kiragi: I'm heading out to check on some traps I set around the woods. Wanna
come? Or, uh, you can stay here if you want.

Kana: I've never been in a tree house before. I'll stay, if you don't mind?

Kiragi: Totally fine. Just watch out for the sharp stuff. Be back soon.

Kana: See ya!
(Kiragi leaves)
Kana: Oooh! I wish I had my own tree house. Now I see why it was such a
secret. But what'd he mean, he's just got to get away? I hope he didn't mean
from me!
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Kiragi A

Kana: Kiragi! You ARE here!

Kiragi: K-Kana?! Whew! You scared me. I thought someone found my tree house!
I mean, besides you.

Kana: I'm the only one who knows?

Kiragi: Yep.

Kana: Last time you said that sometimes you've just got to get away. Your
tree house is great, but why go to all this trouble to keep it secret?

Kiragi: Um, well... When I'm with everyone else, they treat me like I'm part
of the royal family.

Kana: But you are.

Kiragi: Yeah, but I hate how people are putting me on a pedestal. Or worse,
telling me to do royal stuff. No one lets me...be me. So I come here.

Kana: I never thought much about what it'd really be like to be royal.

Kiragi: What? But you're one of us.

Kana: Oh, I guess so. But no one's ever treated me like I need to be put on a
pedestal.

Kiragi: What?! Not even when you were growing up in your Deeprealm?

Kana: Nope. Not even a little. Actually, I always dreamed of being a
princess. Here you are, a prince who dreams of being...uh, not one!

Kiragi: Ha! Weird. That's sorta funny.

Kana: I'm just glad it wasn't me you were trying to get away from. I'd
be...sad about that.

Kiragi: What? You thought I was-? Oh, yeah. I wasn't. You're welcome here
anytime. Didn't I make that obvious?

Kana: Good! I love visiting your secret hideout!

Kiragi: Uh, Kana? It's OUR secret hideout.

Kana: You're the best, Kiragi!
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Kiragi S

Kiragi: Uh, Kana?

Kana: What? I'm all ready to head off to our secret tree house.

Kiragi: Yeah, about that. I can't go today.

Kana: Aw, really? Then tomorrow-right?

Kiragi: About that too. I've been thinking that we shouldn't run off to the
hideout anymore.

Kana: I love going there! But I...I get it. It's your secret place. Not mine.

Kiragi: Oh, what? That's not why. It's just that I don't need to run off. Not
for being treated like a royal. You said that people don't treat you like
you're any different, Kana. But they do. How could they not? You just don't
let it get to you. I can't hide. I need to be like you. Water off a duck's
back!

Kana: Uh, maybe?

Kiragi: Well, you don't run off anyway. I've got to stay-and be me no matter
what. So, er, since you've helped me be me... I want to help you be you.
Remember what you said about always wishing you were a princess?

Kana: Sure! Castles and tiaras and stuff? I love all of that!

Kiragi: Maybe, um, when we're older? Would you be my princess?

Kana: ...... Wait, wait, wait! Are you asking me if I'd marry you?!

Kiragi: Not now! Later! Much later! When we're old as rocks!

Kana: Oh, sure.

Kiragi: Uh, you don't have to say yes that fast either. Maybe take a day to
think about it.

Kana: Well, who knows what will really happen. But we like spending time
together. A tree house now? A castle later? Sure, I can see it.

Kiragi: I see. Well, I'll do my best to be worthy of the honor!

Kana: Now don't go making it all serious. Just promise me one thing. We'll
keep running off to our secret base, OK? It's our castle in the sky.

Kiragi: Ha! I guess it is. Well then-to the future, my princess!

Kana: To the future, my prince!
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F2. Asugi C

Kana: Asugi! Asugi! Let's play hide-and-seek!

Asugi: Whoa, slow down. Play what now?

Kana: I want to play a game...in which one person hides...and the other
seeks. That's what it's called-

Asugi: Yeah, yeah. Got it. Hide-and-seek. Why you asking me?

Kana: Because it's fun!

Asugi: No, ME. Why you asking ME?

Kana: You're a thief.

Asugi: Yeah? So what?

Kana: Thieves are supposed to be great at hiding, right?

Asugi: True enough. I am, anyway.

Kana: Then you're a worthy foe. Because I am really good at hide-and-seek. I
need someone just as good to challenge for the title of Best Hide-and-Seeker
Ever!

Asugi: You gotta be kidding me. Hmph. Fine then. I can't have someone showing
me up in the fine art of stealth. I accept your challenge.

Kana: Thanks, Asugi.

Asugi: Who's gonna hide first?

Kana: You hide! You hide! I'll count to 100, and then I'll come seeking! Wait
until I start, OK?

Asugi: ......
(Asugi leaves)

Kana: Wait! Uh, one, two, three...
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Asugi B

Asugi: Where IS that girl? Ugh, that Kana can't show me up. Not again. Last
time we played hide-and-seek, she found me right away. Is she just as good at
hiding too? Ugh, or am I off my game? Forget this. I'm not going to keep
running in circles. All right, Kana! I admit defeat!

Kana: That's two for two.

Asugi: EEEEP! Where'd you-? Wait! Were you in that hole?! Where'd that hole
even come from?!

Kana: Told you I'm good.

Asugi: Yeah, good at digging holes! Is that even allowed in this game? How'd
a little twerp like you even DIG such a big hole?

Kana: I turned into a dragon, clawed myself a burrow, and then stayed put.
Ta-da!

Asugi: That has GOT to be against the rules.

Kana: You have your skills. I have mine. Ta-da!

Asugi: All right. Fair enough. And you can stop with the ta-da. It's giving </pre><pre id="faqspan-31">
me a headache. I've lost twice in a row. But next time it's my turn to hide.
You won't find me.

Kana: Yes, I will.

Asugi: Nope. Not with the title of Best Hide-and-Seeker Ever on the line.

Kana: Until next time then, Asugi!
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Asugi A

Kana: Where's that darn Asugi? I thought I knew all the good places to hide.
He'd better be here somewhere. I bet he just went off and left me. Are you
even HERE, Asugi? You can't just QUIT! Ugh, that dummy.

Asugi: Dummy, huh?

Kana: Ack! You...you...you... You were a tree!

Asugi: Heh. That's about the size of it, Little Miss Dragon. Not all of us
can transform. So I made myself a tree costume.

Kana: That's brilliant! I must have walked right by you a million times!

Asugi: Yep. You did. I could barely stop myself from laughing.

Kana: If you can hide like that, then I don't stand a chance. You really are
a master thief!

Asugi: Eh. You're not half-bad yourself. But I'm still down by one loss.
Let's go again. You hide.

Kana: Sure! But we know each other's secret tricks now.

Asugi: I've always got more tricks up my sleeve, Little Miss Dragon.

Kana: All right. Start counting!
(Kana leaves)

Asugi: Heh. One, two, three...
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Asugi S

Kana: Asugi! Asugi!

Asugi: EEEEP! KANA! Er, I mean, it's not a good idea to surprise a master
thief, Kana. You wouldn't sneak up on a viper in the grass, would ya? I mean,
I hope you wouldn't.

Kana: Of course not. But your back was turned, so I...couldn't help myself!

Asugi: I suppose you want to play hide-and-seek again. We're still tied for
the title of Best Whatever Ever.

Kana: No, I'm not up for a game today. I just came over to say thanks.

Asugi: For what?

Kana: For playing hide-and-seek with me!

Asugi: Nah. No thanks needed. It's been fun. A way to keep my skills sharp
too.

Kana: And, uh, there's another thing... I'm wondering if, er... if we can
keep playing for the title of Best Hide-and-Seeker forever!

Asugi: What?! Then what's the point?!

Kana: We're always tied for the title. So I think we should play until we're
old. After a lifetime, we'll finally know which of us is truly best.

Asugi: Uh, that's quite a commitment, Kana.

Kana: But you want to know, right? Which of us is the absolute master?

Asugi: Huh. Yeah. I do. I guess. All right then. Challenge accepted. A game
of hide-and-seek for life.

Kana: I said until we're OLD, Asugi. I want a few years to enjoy my victory!

Asugi: Eighty years from today then. That sounds about right. Right, Kana?

Kana: Eighty years it is.

Asugi: We'll meet every day for a game. No, two games.

Kana: Yes! We'll each take a turn hiding. And in eighty years we'll know...

Asugi: ...Yeah, which of us is TRULY the Best Hide-and-Seeker Ever.
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F2. Hisame C

Hisame: Hey-ha! Ya! Hey-ha!

Kana: Can I watch you practice, Hisame?

Hisame: Of course, Kana. Hey-ha! Ya! Hey-ha!

Kana: Hisame? Sorry to be a pest. You're really good with a katana.

Hisame: I'm fair. I hope to get better.

Kana: Let's have a sword fight.

Hisame: What? But I'm in the middle of practice.

Kana: Aw, come on. Just for a little while? If you win, I'll leave you alone.

Hisame: All right. Just this once.

Kana: Yay! All right, let me get ready... This shouldn't take long...

Hisame: W-wait, Kana!

Kana: What? Why?

Hisame: You were getting ready to turn into a dragon, weren't you!

Kana: How else are we going to play dragons and knights?

Hisame: You said a sword fight.

Kana: You'll be fighting me with a sword. Just like in this storybook I saw
yesterday. There was a picture of a dragon and a knight-but the knight was
winning. Storybooks always show the knight beating the dragon. But I'm going
to WIN my battle with you!

Hisame: I said I'd do one quick sword fight with you, Kana. Not...not... Not
this dragon and knights game.

Kana: We'd just be playing, Hisame. I won't really hurt you.

Hisame: I'm not playing this game, Kana.
(Hisame leaves)

Kana: Hey! Don't just walk away!
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Hisame B

Kana: I found you, Hisame! All right then, ready for our sword fight?

Hisame: I thought I made myself clear. I'm not playing your game. If we both
have swords, yes. But I won't play out some scene you saw in a storybook.
Dragons and knights, indeed. That is simply courting trouble.

Kana: But knights always beat dragons in stories. I want the story to go my
way for once!

Hisame: But stories are only stories.

Kana: What?

Hisame: A story of a knight is one that leads him through ever increasing
challenges. Until he faces his ultimate one-slaying a dragon. It's just how
stories of knights go. It's not real-only a story of courage. You shouldn't
take it personally.

Kana: What?! Easy for you to say. You're not a dragon.

Hisame: In any case, if you want to act out that scene from a storybook, I
can't. I would never attack you with such zeal. Even that is only the stuff
of stories. I'm a real person. So are you. End of story.

Kana: Wow, thanks for explaining all that for me, Hisame!

Hisame: You're...you're not disappointed?

Kana: You're just looking out for me. That's sort of neat.

Hisame: Er, really?

Kana: But now it's time for our sword fight.

Hisame: Wait, but I just explained-

Kana: Come on. I'll show you how the story really ends.

Hisame: But I don't want to. Besides, you're... you're going to go full
dragon on me!

Kana: How else will I change the way things turn out?

Hisame: But I don't want to fight you, Kana. Not today.

Kana: OK, then next time. I'll give you a little more time to practice for
our battle!
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Hisame A

Kana: Time for our sword fight, Hisame!

Hisame: How many times do I have to say it? I won't fight you if you're in
dragon form.

Kana: But it has to be you.

Hisame: Me? Why me?

Kana: Wait, didn't I explain that part?

Hisame: No. You said you saw some story in a book about a knight and a
dragon. Which has made you unhinged. But why me? There are others here who
might not refuse.

Kana: Because you look like the knight from the picture in my book.

Hisame: I do?

Kana: You look exactly as dashing as he does! So swingy with your blade!

Hisame: You...think I look dashing?

Kana: As much as he is, anyway. So it has to be me-dragon against you-knight!
Now that you know everything, you've got to agree to do it.

Hisame: Me...dashing? All right then, Kana. I'll give you your sword fight.

Kana: Yay!

Hisame: But you have to use a katana too. You can't turn into a dragon.

Kana: I have to! I want to prove that the story can end with the dragon
winning.

Hisame: I will show you a different story. Knight versus knight. That story
has a bitter end too. Someone always loses.

Kana: Well, it's a start.

Hisame: We will use special blades used in practice. No one gets hurt.

Kana: OK! No one gets hurt.

Hisame: Now this isn't a trick, right? You're not going to turn into a
dragon?

Kana: No, not this time. It's nice just to play a game with you instead of
arguing.

Hisame: Agreed. Let's go find those practice blades, Kana.

Kana: Right behind you, Hisame!
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Hisame S

Kana: Thanks for that sword fight the other day, Hisame.

Hisame: It was fun, wasn't it? More fun than practice normally is.

Kana: I wanted to show you that storybook I keep mentioning. See, look!

Hisame: Ah, the picture of the knight slaying the dragon that's got you so
upset...

Kana: See? That's you! And that's me!

Hisame: Didn't you say I looked like him? I'm...not half as dashing as he is.

Kana: You're twice as dashing, Hisame! No! Five hundred times more! Still, it
makes me sad looking at pictures like this. The knight ALWAYS wins.

Hisame: I think I finally understand. I feel...less than I am, looking at
that knight. But, Kana! Look! There's another role in this picture! On the
side!

Kana: Where? Oh, you mean that girl stuck in the tower.

Hisame: Yes! The princess who waits to be rescued by her knight! You're a
princess, Kana. Why not think of yourself as her-not the dragon?

Kana: Are you crazy? Being a dragon is great! Who'd want to be trapped in a
tower?

Hisame: Ha! I see what you mean.

Kana: Then again, the princess gets to live happily ever after with her
knight.

Hisame: That's how the story in this book ends anyway. Hmm.

Kana: But what if the dragon was the one trying to save the girl from the
tower?

Hisame: And the knight was evil...?

Kana: And it's a boy in the tower! Then I could come and save you! Happy
ending!

Hisame: Wh-whoa, I didn't imagine it turning out that way.

Kana: Don't you like that ending?

Hisame: I...I... That is... That ending is amazing. How'd you even think of
that?

Kana: I don't know. I just did! It was such a sad ending the way it was. I
mean, dragons have to win some of the time-somehow.

Hisame: And you save me... I didn't see that coming.

Kana: So, you liked it? I'm glad! I didn't think you would!

Hisame: I guess your father would like it too, Avatar also being a dragon.

Kana: Should I, uh, tell you more stories my way?

Hisame: I think I'll savor that ending today. But from now on, let's not
bother with the swordplay.

Kana: Then what will we do?

Hisame: More stories. I'll just sit and listen. Better yet, maybe I'll write
them all down.

Kana: And we can make our own book? That could take the rest of our lives!
But I'm up for it if you are.

Hisame: I'll bring the quill and paper, Kana. Now this IS a happy ending.
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F2. Siegbert C

Kana: If I have 400 apples...and 15 horses...? And I divide the apples
equally among my horses...? Ugh. How much duller can these math problems get?

Siegbert: Hello, Kana. Studying?

Kana: Hi, Siegbert! I'm trying to-but these math problems aren't very
interesting. I mean, why split all your apples among the horses... when you
should just make a bunch of apple pies and have a horse party?

Siegbert: Please invite me if you ever have that party, Kana. But as far as
math problems go, they really are good for mental exercise. Look at how many
you've already done. You must have a knack for this!

Kana: Thanks-I sort of do. But it'd all be more fun if it were a math party.

Siegbert: I understand completely.

Kana: Hey! How about you and I have that party?

Siegbert: The horse party with the pie?

Kana: No, silly. A math party-just the two of us!

Siegbert: I'd love to attend. So, if you have one cake with 12 candles...and
we each get half the cake...?

Kana: Save it for next time, Siegbert!
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Siegbert B

Kana: If I have 400 apples...and 15 horses...? And I divide the apples...?
Wait, Siegbert. Isn't this the same math problem from last time? The answer
is 24 apples per horse. No! It's 26.

Siegbert: Yes, 26.

Kana: I thought this math party of ours would spice things up. But I think
the problem is that whoever is writing these doesn't get out much.

Siegbert: I think you're right-nothing against horses or apples. There must
be some way to make it more fun though.

Kana: Er, maybe...

Siegbert: Come on, I know you're going to think of something great!

Kana: How about we turn it into a real game? Like, um, tag?

Siegbert: Perfect. What are the rules?

Kana: Well, there are two of us, so... Er...

Siegbert: Maybe another game. Tag doesn't seem to have much math in it.

Kana: I'll come up with something good for our next math party. We've done
enough math for today anyway.

Siegbert: But you guessed all the problems! I didn't have a turn.

Kana: Sorry, Siegbert. I can't help it. It's like I have an abacus in my
head. The answers just come to me!

Siegbert: All right then. How about I come up with the math game for next
time then? Something that will really trip you up!

Kana: Y-y-you want to trip me?

Siegbert: No, Kana! I mean that you need a math game that really challenges
you.

Kana: OK then. Challenge accepted!

Siegbert: Hmm, if not tag, then what...?

Kana: Ha! I'm not going to solve that problem for you, Siegbert. Surprise me.
(Kana leaves)

Siegbert: Kana, wait! Can't you give me a hint about what you're bad at? How
about square-root problems? Ugh. How am I going to stump her? I'd better come
up with something good.
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Siegbert A

Siegbert: All right, Kana. I've figured out the perfect game for our math
party. Something that will really challenge you!

Kana: Eeeeep! What is it?

Siegbert: It involves catching spiders. Hundreds of them.

Kana: Uh, all right. But where's the math? How will we catch them?

Siegbert: Ha! I thought you'd be afraid of spiders! You aren't?

Kana: No, why? Was that your idea of a challenge?

Siegbert: You're good at math, so I had to come up with something tricky.
Something you'd find creepy!

Kana: Um, horses eating apples is a little creepy. What if they eat ALL the
apples? Then there wouldn't be any more.

Siegbert: True enough.

Kana: Let's just catch those spiders. It sounds fun.

Siegbert: All right. You asked how math came into that, right? Once they spin
their webs, we'll use geometry to-

Kana: Er, geometry?

Siegbert: What's wrong?

Kana: I...I haven't learned that yet.

Siegbert: Oh, geometry is the best.

Kana: Then let's get some spiders, Siegbert.

Siegbert: Ah! I actually came up with a fun challenge for you? Then let the
Great Spider-Web Geometry Extravaganza begin.

Kana: Yay! An extravaganza!
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Siegbert S

Siegbert: All right, Kana, it's your turn to come up with a game for today's
math party.

Kana: I've got one. It's called the Castle of Math Problems. We need to pick
roles. I'll be the princess.

Siegbert: Oh! I see. Then I'll be, hmm, the castle watchman.

Kana: No, you can't be that. Not for this game.

Siegbert: Ha! What should I be then? Moat swabber?

Kana: Not that either!

Siegbert: Then I shall be...the master of the kitchens! Beware, pot roasts!

Kana: No. I'm the princess, and you're the...?

Siegbert: Servant? OK.

Kana: No, no, no! If I'm the princess, that means you have to be the...?

Siegbert: Wow. This is harder than math problems. Can you give me multiple
choice?

Kana: Just fill in the blank, Siegbert! It's obvious.

Siegbert: If you're the...?

Kana: Princess!

Siegbert: Then I'm the...? Oh.

Kana: Yes, you're my prince. That's what I want. For you to be my prince!

Siegbert: Ohhhh!

Kana: Finally! Now, let's begin playing the Castle of Math Problems.

Siegbert: Hold on. We need something more.

Kana: What are you doing to those dandelions, Siegbert?

Siegbert: Making them into rings! Here, I'll wear mine. You'll wear yours.
I'm your prince, right?

Kana: I...I guess so.

Siegbert: Then we'd have rings on, right? Wait, don't you like these? I
suppose I could ask around camp for some...

Kana: No, that's OK. They're kind of cute, actually.

Siegbert: All right, now we're ready for some math. Got some algebra for me?

Kana: I did. But now I have a different math problem for you, Siegbert.
What's me plus you?

Siegbert: Er, what?

Kana: Me plus you. Tell me the first answer that pops into your mind!

Siegbert: Uh...math friends forever!

Kana: Close enough. I accept, Siegbert. I will be your Princess of Math. And
you will be my...?

Siegbert: Prince of Math? Ha, sure! This is a fun game, Kana. I think we can
play this for a long time!
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F2. Forrest C

Kana: *sniffle* Where are they all the time? They're always busy... *sniff,
sniffle* Papa...Mama...

Forrest: What's wrong, Kana?

Kana: Nothing. I'm all right. Don't worry.

Forrest: All right, if you say so. I'll be on my way then, Kana.

Kana: No, wait, Forrest!

Forrest: Yes?

Kana: Don't tell anyone you saw me crying. Please, Forrest. Promise me.

Forrest: Very well. It'll be our secret.

Kana: Th-thanks...

Forrest: I understand though.

Kana: What?

Forrest: I used to cry now and then too, growing up in the Deeprealms. I'd
hide away somewhere no one could find me and cry my eyes out.

Kana: You'd hide to cry?

Forrest: I did. Sometimes that's what a good cry requires. But other times
it's important to talk to a friend. So seek me out anytime you need to talk
out your tears, all right?

Kana: I...I will. Thanks, Forrest.
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Forrest B

Kana: *sniffle* Why did I come here? They never have any time for me!
Papa...Mama... *sniff, sniffle*

Forrest: Hello, Kana. I don't mean to intrude. But I need some help.

Kana: Fr-from me?

Forrest: I think you're the only one I know who can help me with this! I'm
embroidering a tapestry. My hands are too big to do the most delicate work.

Kana: But I don't know a thing about sewing.

Forrest: I'll teach you a basic stitch. You'll be perfect at it.

Kana: You really think so?

Forrest: No doubt. You'll be the best for this. Ready to learn the stitch?

Kana: Y-yes, I think so.

Kana: How do these stitches look, Forrest?

Forrest: Beautiful work!

Kana: You really think so?

Forrest: I do. I fear you'll be a better embroiderer than even me before
long. I bow to your excellence, Kana.

Kana: Now you're just being silly.

Forrest: I'm serious! Few people can sew this well on their first day. Even
fewer are able to transform their tears into beauty as you just did.

Kana: Huh?

Forrest: Sorrow is the wellspring of art, Kana. Let me share a secret with
you. When I was young, I missed my parents terribly. I cried and cried. For
years, it seemed. One day I found a needle and thread. I began sewing. Every
tear, a stitch. Soon I had a beautifully sewn line. I had also stopped
crying. Was it a distraction? Perhaps. But I like to think I turned my tears
into stitches. And so, sewing became my constant companion.

Kana: So that's why you really asked me to sew a little... Thanks for letting
me help, Forrest. That cheered me up.

Forrest: Oh, you think you're done? We have a LOT more embroidery to do.

Kana: R-really? All right, Forrest!
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Forrest A

Kana: Forrest, Forrest!

Forrest: Hello, Kana. Ready to help me with more embroidery?

Kana: Yes! I can't wait to get started.

Forrest: I'll teach you a new technique today. Ready?

Kana: Let's get sewing!

Kana: The chain stitch isn't nearly as hard as I thought.

Forrest: Well, it's exactly as hard as it looks. You're just a natural, Kana.

Kana: You're a good teacher.

Forrest: I'm lucky to have such a good student. You'll be inventing your own
stitches soon.

Kana: Uh, Forrest? Can I say something?

Forrest: Anything, Kana.

Kana: I think I'm done crying over Mama and Papa having so little time for
me.

Forrest: There's nothing wrong with a good weep now and then. But if you're
glad to be done crying, then I'm glad too.

Kana: I'm not so lonely anymore, I mean, now that you've taken me under your
wing. I never knew I could embroider.

Forrest: I'm happy to have someone to work with me on these projects. Maybe
we'll start sewing a bigger project soon. Wouldn't that be fun?

Kana: Yes, yes, yes!

Forrest: Ha! Then I will take that as a yes.

Kana: You've been so nice to me, Forrest.

Forrest: Nonsense. I needed a sewing partner. I'm delighted to have found
one.

Kana: Hee hee! OK, Forrest.

Forrest: I bet you'll be teaching me stitches soon enough, good friend.

Kana: Maybe I will!
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Forrest S

Kana: *sniff, sniffle* Mama...Papa...

Forrest: Having a good cry, Kana?

Kana: I still need to...sometimes. But do you want to start on a new
embroidery project?

Forrest: I think so. But I don't want to rush a good weeping session.

Kana: I...I'm done.

Forrest: Please don't stop for my sake. Let it all out, I say. It seemed that
I went through a few lakes of tears when I was young. Growing up in the
Deeprealms felt so awfully isolating at times.

Kana: B-but you told me that you turned all your tears into stitches.

Forrest: It didn't happen overnight. I sewed large tapestries in my
Deeprealm.

Kana: So how do you sew now, if all your tears are gone?

Forrest: Who said they're gone? I need them now more than ever!

Kana: What?

Forrest: My tears belong to me. They're a source of inspiration. I plan to
sew beautiful things for the rest of my life.

Kana: Will I?

Forrest: I'd say cry when you need to and sew when you want to. You'll be so
proud of yourself in time. I know I am.

Kana: Th-then you won't be embarrassed if I cry right now?

Forrest: Will you mind if I sew while you do?

Kana: Go...go right ahead. *sniffle, sniff* W-W-WAAAH!

Forrest: Let it all out, Kana...

Kana: You were right, Forrest. I feel much better now.

Forrest: Good. And I've just started a new tapestry.

Kana: Really? Let me see! What's it going to be when it's done?

Forrest: You tell me.

Kana: Huh?

Forrest: These stitches are just a few ideas for a border. I need your help.
I want to make the most majestic tapestry ever. It could take years to
finish! I don't know what images to sew into the tapestry. You choose!

Kana: I...I don't think I know how... I mean, of course I will. I'll come up
with some ideas. With you as my friend, I think we'll make something really
beautiful.

Forrest: I think we already have, Kana. Friendship forever?

Kana: Forever, Forrest.
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F2. Percy C

Percy: Forward thrust! And sideways! And slashity-slap!

Kana: Percy! You're training without me. No fair.

Percy: How's that not fair?

Kana: If you're training all the time, then you're going to get really
strong.

Percy: So? Isn't that the point?

Kana: But then you'll get stronger than I am.

Percy: Then train with me.

Kana: Really? You won't mind?

Percy: Two train better together anyway. We'll get so powerful that our dads
won't even recognize us. I'll be a hero for justice that's even more heroey
and justicier!

Kana: And I'll get strong as my papa. Let's train around the clock, Percy.

Percy: Our dads won't know what hit 'em.

Kana: Yay! Let's get started!
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Percy B

Percy: All right. Time to train, Kana!

Kana: Yay! What will we work on today?

Percy: Upper-body strength. Nothing better for that than chopping wood.

Kana: Whoa! We'll be superstrong by dinner!

Percy: I've made two piles of logs. Here's your axe. I've got mine. Let's get
chopping.

Kana: We should make it a game-a race to finish first.

Percy: Let's do it! No way you'll beat me though.

Kana: I'll beat you in half the time. Just you see!

Percy: I'm not going to go easy on you. On your marks? Get set? Go!

Kana: Woohoo! Take THAT. And THAT. And THAT.

Percy: Er, you are good... But you, log, you won't escape justice. Choppity-
CHOP. And one more CHOP. And a third CHOP for justice!

Kana: Whoa, you're good, Percy! But now I'll show you what I can really do!
Eeeee! My axe got stuck! It's wedged in tight!

Percy: One more chop and-? DONE! Hey, Kana! Why'd you stop? You would have
won.

Kana: My axe is stuck! I still can't get it out. No matter how I pull and
pull- Oh. It came out. That was dumb.

Percy: Sorry, Kana. My fault. That always happens.

Kana: What does?

Percy: I just get really lucky when I do stuff. Way, way lucky. So whenever I
try to win some game, something nuts happens. And the other person loses.

Kana: Hmpf...

Percy: You would have won, though. So...you did!

Kana: What?! No, you can't just give me the win. That's like I cheated.

Percy: But I'm the one who sorta cheated. I should have warned you.

Kana: No, just take your win, OK? I'm just going to keep training until I can
overcome your weird luck thing.

Percy: All right then. Let's chop another pile of wood. Try your hardest.

Kana: Game on, Percy!
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Percy A

Percy: Ready to train, Kana?

Kana: Sure am. What are we doing today?

Percy: We'll run around the lake to build strength and stamina.

Kana: How about we make this one a game too?

Percy: Of course! First to do a lap wins?

Kana: Neat. Now don't go easy on me because of your lucky-duckness.

Percy: You'll have to race even harder. I can't promise my good luck won't
kick in. No matter what-keep running.

Kana: Keep running, no matter what? Sure. I'm no quitter.

Percy: On your mark...get set...GO!

Kana: Wheeeee!

Percy: Woooooo!

Kana: You're fast. But I'm going to win! Keep running, keep running...

Percy: Whoa. Kana's almost caught up... She's going to pass me!

Kana: HEY! STUPID WIND! STOP THAT! I CAN'T SEE WITH ALL THESE LEAVES!

Percy: What's she shouting back there?

Kana: STUPID, STUPID LEAVES! Ugh. Whatever. Just keep running... keep
running... I've got to win!

Percy: Huh? Kana, you're passing-? You've passed me!

Kana: Keep running, keep running!

Percy: She's left me in the dust!

Kana: Wheeee! Finish line! I WON!

Percy: Whoa, you beat me fair and square, Kana. Even with that freak gust of
wind!

Kana: I just followed your advice, that's all.

Percy: No, you've grown much stronger since we started training all the time.

Kana: You think so? Then we should train even more.

Percy: Of course. We're the best training partners ever. We'll be as strong
as our dads before much longer.

Kana: Even stronger, I bet!
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Percy S

Kana: Darn jar! Open already! Urrrrgh!

Percy: What's wrong, Kana?

Kana: I can't get the lid off this stupid jar of honey.

Percy: Honey jars are the worst! I don't know why you're even trying.

Kana: Give it a try.

Percy: Well, OK. But I doubt I can get it open if you couldn't.

Kana: Come on, Percy. Put some muscle into it!

Percy: Grrrrgh! Wow, you weren't kidding. This lid's all gummed up!

Kana: One more twist!

Percy: Grrrrgh! GRRRGH...AAAH!

Kana: You did it!

Percy: Nearly ripped my hands off...

Kana: Your lucky-duckness kicked in, Percy!

Percy: No, Kana. I just didn't want to disappoint you.

Kana: What? That's how you got it open?

Percy: Sure. I always want to do my best when I'm around you.

Kana: Really? I feel the same way.

Percy: You're always trying harder, so I want to try harder, and then you try
harder... It's like we're dancing together or something! Er, I mean...wow, I
don't even know how I mean... Forget what I said.

Kana: Huh? Why are you blushing? Is this some game to see who can blush best?

Percy: Ha! No.

Kana: You're weird but pretty fun, Percy. Well, if we're always pushing each
other like we're in some sort of dance... then I'd say we're perfect dance
partners. Let's dance together forever, OK?

Percy: You mean, like now? We dance until one of us falls down?

Kana: No, silly. I mean we keep on training together-forever! We'll be the
strongest in the world if we keep pushing each other.

Percy: Yeah! Super-duper strong! But, uh, Kana? Forever is a long time. Sure
you won't get sick of me?

Kana: Oh, you big dope! No way.

Percy: Then forever it is!
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F2. Ignatius C

Kana: Wow, Ignatius! You were so amazing in that last battle! You're not
scared of anything, are ya?

Ignatius: Uh, I wouldn't go so far as to say THAT, exactly...

Kana: But you always fight on the front lines, don't you?

Ignatius: Er, yeah, I guess, but-

Kana: That's so brave! Super Ignatius Man, charging the enemy lines head-on!
I wish I could be more like you. I still get scared all the time!

Ignatius: That's only natural, Kana. Everyone gets scared sometimes.

Kana: Not you! You're the bravest person I know!

Ignatius: No, I'm really not-

Kana: So how do you do it? Teach me! Teach me! How do I not feel scared
anymore? I have to get stronger if I'm gonna learn to protect everyone like
Papa does!

Ignatius: I really couldn't tell you the first thing about being brave, Kana.
But...hm... You said you want to get stronger? I think I can help with that.

Kana: Really?! You can?! Oh boy! I'd love that! Thank you so much, Ignatius!

Ignatius: Perfect. Come see me tomorrow, and we'll get started on your
training, OK?

Kana: Yahoo!
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Ignatius B

Kana: Ignatius! Here, look at this!

Ignatius: Kana? What's with the bag? Wait! Did it just wriggle?!

Kana: Don't worry, it's all a part of my plan! I know how we can learn to not
be scared! I found a whole buncha scary creatures and put 'em in this bag!

Ignatius: C-creatures?! Like what?

Kana: Let's see...I got some bugs, and some slimy snakey things, and...ooh!
Leeches! Oh yeah, and those spiders that can shoot their hairs at you!

Ignatius: That's terrifying... How did you even manage to collect all of
them?

Kana: I dunno. I guess I just got lucky! Anyway, let's get to practicing!
We're gonna be fearless in no time!

Ignatius: Er...just what did you have in mind?

Kana: What else? I'm gonna open it!

Ignatius: You're just going to open it?! Right here?! Right now?!

Kana: Mhm! They're gonna be so mad, they're bound to come straight for us,
too! But we're gonna be brave and stand our ground, just like heroes do,
right?

Ignatius: H-hang on a minute there, Kana. I'm not so sure this will work.

Kana: Sure it will! Now, are you ready?

Ignatius: Kana, stop! I only offered to help make you stronger. Not to make
you fearless. It's not even possible. Trust me.

Kana: But when YOU'RE on the battlefield, you're never scared!

Ignatius: That's where you're wrong. I'm terrified. Always. I can barely
stand it! Even now-just being near that bag is making me tremble! K-Kana?
Kana, wait, don't hold it like that or they'll start getting out-UWAAAAAH!
(Ignatius leaves)

Kana: I-Ignatius? He ran off! H-hey, Ignatius! Wait for meeeeeeee!
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Ignatius A

Ignatius: Hey, Kana. I'm sorry about the other day. I didn't mean to run off
like that. I was just so scared by that bag you had. I didn't know what to
do.

Kana: Huh? Oh, that's OK. But I did want to ask you about something you said.
You said it's not possible to get rid of fear, right?

Ignatius: Yes.

Kana: So then how do you always look so brave when we're fighting the enemy?

Ignatius: It's simple. I learned to fight even when I was afraid. The
important thing isn't to get rid of your fear. It's to make sure it doesn't
rule you.

Kana: But how do you do that? I feel like I lose all control when I get
scared. I don't think I'll ever be strong enough to make it go away...

Ignatius: That's not true. You can do it, Kana. I know you can. You're one of
the most determined people I know. Plus, you'll have a great teacher-me!

Kana: Gee, Ignatius. You'd really do that for me?

Ignatius: Of course. I used to be the same way. Sometimes I'd get so scared
just sparring that I could barely hold my weapon. But I realized that people
need me. And I can help them best by fighting for them. When I focus on that,
I'm able to overcome my fear...

Kana: Hm... OK! So I just need to keep in mind who I'm fighting for? I can do
that!

Ignatius: Yes. But I don't want to give you the wrong idea. The fear doesn't
go away. It just gets pushed back a little. You still might freeze up a bit
until you get used to it.

Kana: OK. I'll try to keep that in mind. Thank you so much, Ignatius!

Ignatius: Glad I could help!
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Ignatius S

Kana: Hey, Ignatius! Some of the townspeople around here just told me a neat
story! Wanna hear it?

Ignatius: Sure, I'm in the mood for a good story. Let's hear it.

Kana: All right. Here goes! A long, long time ago, there were two people!
They were the best of friends, and they loved and trusted each other very
much! But, they noticed that as they got older, they kept losing their
friends. Some moved away, some they just stopped talking to, and a few even
died. And so the two started to worry that they'd grow apart too. But then
they heard a rumor about a type of magic flower called the Partner's Promise!

Ignatius: Partner's Promise? I've never heard of that kind of flower before.

Kana: That's 'cause they're so super rare! They only grow at the top of a
huge mountain! But if two people pluck one together, then they stay together
the rest of their lives!

Ignatius: I see. So they wanted to get this flower then, right?

Kana: Yup! So they decided to climb to the tallest part of the mountain. But
all sorts of scary stuff happened to them on the way up! They were attacked
time and again by giant evil monsters! And then there were the earthquakes,
fires, lightning, ghosts-even mosquitoes!

Ignatius: S-say it isn't so! That's horrifying!

Kana: But nothing could stop them! They protected each other the whole way
up. And, after many weeks, they reached the top!

Ignatius: That's incredible. To come through all that and be unscathed... So
I take it they got their flower?

Kana: Nope!

Ignatius: Huh? Why?

Kana: 'Cause! There weren't any there!

Ignatius: You mean after all that...they were lied to?

Kana: That's what I thought! But the townspeople said not to be so sure. The
flowers might have just died out or been picked by someone else. But hang on!
I haven't even told you the weirdest part yet. Even though they didn't get
the flower, they stayed best friends forever after!

Ignatius: Really?

Kana: Yep! And that's the end of the story! So...um, I wanted to ask you why
you think they stayed best friends. Because I'm not sure I really get it... I
mean, they didn't get the flower. Were they just never going to drift apart
anyway, and it was all a waste?

Ignatius: Heh. I guess we won't know unless we try it ourselves. Maybe we
should do that. You and I, someday.

Kana: Huh? But that would mean we'd never be parted from each other again...
Are you sure that's what you'd want?

Ignatius: Why not? Isn't that already the case? You're like family to me,
Kana. How would you feel about it?

Kana: Are you kidding me?! That sounds awesome! I've always wanted a best
buddy like you, Ignatius! You're the greatest!

Ignatius: Haha. Then it's settled. Someday, we'll find this mountain and
climb it. Together.

Kana: Perfect! That's a promise, right? You can't go back on it!

Ignatius: Haha. Yes. It's a promise.
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G. Kana's Buddy Supports

Male Kana+

G1. Shiro C

Kana: Hmph!

Shiro: Got your hmph-face on, huh, Kana?

Kana: It's raining, Shiro. It's been doing that lots lately.

Shiro: Probably not going to stop anytime soon either.

Kana: I'm going to go crazy if I can't get outside to play soon.

Shiro: Oh, I gotcha. Then how about we whittle ourselves some rain-go-away
figures?

Kana: That's not a thing.

Shiro: Sure it is. You get yourself some logs. Whittle some heads on 'em.
Make the faces angry looking so they scare off the rain. Blammo!

Kana: You sure that works?

Shiro: Sure! Come on. I'll help you make a whole bunch of 'em.

Kana: So what do we do with all of these rain-go-away figures, Shiro?

Shiro: Put 'em in doorways, windows, anywhere the rain clouds can see their
angry faces.

Kana: I don't think the faces are angry enough... I really need this to work.

Shiro: Well, what if we make 'em all look like our parents?

Kana: Yeah! I know I always do whatever Mama and Papa say when they look
angry.

Shiro: Whoa. You're just scribbling all sorts of stuff on those faces, aren't
you!

Kana: I draw pretty well. Here, I'll do your face on this one.

Shiro: Pretty good, pretty good... Make me look tougher though.

Kana: What? All right. I'll just make the eyebrows darker.

Shiro: Whoa! I don't have a unibrow!

Kana: You don't? Oh, I guess you don't. Too late. Come on, Shiro. Let's stick
these figures in these windows.

Shiro: I bet we're going to have some great weather tomorrow, Kana!

Kana: I'd be scared off too, seeing all of these super-mad figures!
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Shiro B

Kana: Hmpf!

Shiro: You know, if you keep making that hmpf-face, it'll stay that way.
What's got you down now?

Kana: Our rain-go-away figures only scared the rain away for a day. It's
gross again.

Shiro: It has to rain sometime. But our figures did work, right?

Kana: Yes, but Mama made me stay inside that day and do chores. And then it's
been raining ever since.

Shiro: Maybe the rain's getting back at you for putting up all those
figures... Just kidding, little man. This is just how life goes when you're a
kid. Always waiting for the rain to stop.

Kana: I'll never be able to play outside ever again!

Shiro: Yeesh-I remember that feeling now. Horrible.

Kana: It IS horrible!

Shiro: Hey, let's just go outside.

Kana: Now? But we'll get wet.

Shiro: So what if we get wet? Just think of it as swimming without a lake.

Kana: But won't my parents-?

Shiro: Just tell me-does it sound like fun or not?

Kana: Uh, yes?

Shiro: Darn right, yes. Let's go right now. We'll have a race somewhere
muddy.

Kana: Ha! Yes! Let's go!

Shiro: Ready, little man? You lead the charge. I'll be right behind you.

Kana: You're going to follow me? OK then... CHARGE!
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Shiro A

Shiro: So, hey there, Kana.

Kana: Hi, Shiro!

Shiro: Sorry I got you in trouble for running around in the rain and mud. I
heard Avatar was furious.

Kana: She was mad, all right.

Shiro: Yeah, and I said it was OK to go out. Sorry again.

Kana: What? That was the best time ever. I'm glad you thought of it.

Shiro: You are? Huh.

Kana: Jumping in puddles, racing around in the mud. It was THE BEST.

Shiro: Oh! Glad you had fun. I guess I did too.

Kana: Wish it was raining right now.

Shiro: What, getting yelled at once isn't enough?

Kana: But it was so fun.

Shiro: I guess we could just go outside and roll around in the dirt.

Kana: That doesn't sound that great. Besides, we don't have to worry about
getting yelled at. We'll just ask permission.

Shiro: Now THAT doesn't sound that great. Asking to go out and play in the
rain?

Kana: I guess that was half the fun... Ugh! When will it rain again?!

Shiro: Hey, buddy. Here's a plan. Let's take all those rain-go-away
figures... And we'll throw 'em all in the lake. That could convince the rain
to come back. We'll stand at the water's edge... And we'll throw those darn
figures as hard as we can. Sound good?

Kana: Where do you come up with these ideas, Shiro?! Sure! Let's go, big
buddy!
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G1. Siegbert C

Siegbert: Enough studying for one day...

Kana: Wow, Siegbert! I barely saw you behind all these books!

Siegbert: I have made quite a mess, haven't I? Sorry, I'll tidy up.

Kana: No, I mean I can't believe that you are actually reading all of them!

Siegbert: You'll find me here every day, studying every topic under the sun.
I have time for only three hours of reading-I know it's not enough.

Kana: Three hours?

Siegbert: Then I have to rush off to train for three hours in whatever skills
I'm lacking in. After that, three more of physical fitness. Not my favorite,
but it must be done.

Kana: I didn't realize you're so busy. Makes me look lazy.

Siegbert: I don't mean for it to make anyone look any which way. It's just my
habit. If I don't stick to a strict schedule, I feel adrift-a little spacey.
Really, I suppose my schedule is simply a crutch.

Kana: I could never do that. My brain would be mush in one hour!

Siegbert: You'd be surprised. Time flies when you busy yourself from dawn to
dusk.

Kana: Th-that's all day long. You do this from the time you wake up?!

Siegbert: Yes, of course. How else will I grow up to be who I want to be-if I
don't make the most of me? Sorry. I didn't mean that to rhyme. It sounds more
fussy than I wanted. Note to self: study elocution tomorrow.

Kana: Um. Maybe I should try this schedule thingy?

Siegbert: I'm glad to help, if you'd like.

Kana: That'd be neat, Siegbert!

Siegbert: Delighted to help a fellow achiever, Kana!
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Siegbert B

Kana: Zzzzz...

Siegbert: Pardon, Kana?

Kana: Zzzz... *snore*

Siegbert: KANA!

Kana: Whurrrk? What? Who? Oh. Did I nod off, Siegbert?

Siegbert: I'm afraid so. You must be tired.

Kana: Er, yes. Extremely.

Siegbert: I'm not surprised with your new schedule. Waking at dawn, morning
chores. Then battle tactics-both land and sea. Even equestrian training. I'm
impressed, Kana. You've taken on a lot!

Kana: I just wanted to live and learn as fully as you do... But, uh... *yawn*
I'm...I'm...

Siegbert: Your elocution is curtailed when articulating through a yawn? Is
that what you meant?

Kana: Uh, no. But I've got to keep on trying to pack more into my day,
Siegbert.

Siegbert: I think you dove in headfirst. Try dipping your toe in. A lighter
schedule at first might be a better start.

Kana: *yawn* All right.

Siegbert: Oh, I know. How about no schedule at all, but instead keep a daily
log? If you write down all the things you do, you'll want to do more to write
down! I think that would be a much better way for you to begin all this.

Kana: I should write on a log?

Siegbert: In a log-you know, a booklet! It's the perfect motivational tool.

Kana: Then I can show it to Mama too. She'll see how hard I'm trying!

Siegbert: Oh? Every bit of motivation helps. Now, let's find you a log so you
can start.

Kana: Let's go! Let's go!
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Siegbert A

Kana: I've been so busy since dawn, Siegbert! I've filled a page of my got-
done log!

Siegbert: Really? It's amazing how much more one gets done if one wakes
early.

Kana: I helped Mama make breakfast and did all the laundry myself too.

Siegbert: Soon you'll be ready to put together a schedule that makes you
happy.

Kana: I've already done that too. Tomorrow I'll be studying battle tactics at
this time! I don't know what I did all day long before I used your get-more-
done tips.

Siegbert: Looks like I've created a monster!

Kana: Yes! I'm a goblin of productivity. Thanks for helping me, Siegbert.

Siegbert: Ha! I just hope you have time in your new schedule to spend time
with me.

Kana: Of course! I've penned you in for a quarter to noon tomorrow. Just 15
minutes, but I'm sure we can make the most of it.

Siegbert: A short jog, perhaps?

Kana: Twice around the lake! Be sure to write me into your schedule though so
you don't forget. I know how busy you are. I'm not nearly the do-it-all
master you are.

Siegbert: Soon I'm sure the student will outdo the master. I look forward to
it!

Kana: Oh, gosh. I don't mean it to be a competition. But if I'm a goblin of
productivity, you'd better watch your back, Siegbert!
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G1. Percy C

Percy: OK, Ace! Looks like the coast is clear over here too. Let's get going!
(dragon roar)

Kana: Hey, Percy! What are you doing out here? Taking an evening stroll?

Percy: Hey there, Kana! No, Ace and I are just on guard duty right now.

Kana: Really? I thought it was someone else's turn to go on patrol tonight.

Percy: I volunteered. We'd all be in danger if the enemy suddenly crept up on
us, right? So I figured I could chip in by watching over the camp with Ace.
Together, we are the super-secret defender squad!

Kana: Wow... That sounds amazing! You guys are awesome!

Percy: Heheheh, thanks. I thought of the idea while I was watching Pop. He's
always out on some heroic mission or another. I want to be just like him!

Kana: You're off to a great start! Umm, why are you holding on to that bag?
Is that for your patrolling duties too?

Percy: It's a garbage bag. I realized that I might as well pick up litter
while I'm out. That way, I can make the camp prettier while also keeping
everyone safe. Plus with Ace by my side, we can reach trash down here or up
in the trees.

Kana: Wow! What a great plan. That's smart thinking.

Percy: We've already filled a whole bag today. I think it's probably because
of all the strong winds we've been getting lately.

Kana: I never knew that this kind of thing mattered to you so much. You're
becoming a hero, just like your dad!

Percy: Hahaha, stop it-you're embarrassing me. I'm nowhere near as brave as
him. Hopefully I can be someday.

Kana: Hey, I have an idea. Can I come on patrol with you? I don't want to
step on your toes, but I'd love to help out. Plus it might be even more fun
if we teamed up and worked together. What do you say?

Percy: That's a good idea. We'd make a ton more progress if you pitched in.
What are we waiting for? Let's go!

Kana: OK!
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Percy B

Percy: OK, it's time, Kana! You, me, and Ace are going out on patrol, just
the three of us! Are you ready?

Kana: You bet! Let's go! Hahaha!

Percy: Wow, you're really energetic.

Kana: I sure am! Patrol duty is usually not this much fun. I guess it's
better because I get to spend a bunch of time with you two, right?

Percy: Heheh, you're probably right. I feel the same way. I'm glad to have
another friend.

Kana: Thanks for letting me join the super-secret defender squad. The only
thing better than helping people out is being part of a cool team!

Percy: Right?! I totally agree. I was pretty proud of myself when I came up
with that name. But there is so much more I want to do. Eventually, I hope to
become a brave knight so that I can protect everyone around me.

Kana: That makes sense. After all, your papa inspired you to create the
squad, right? It seems like you're on the path to greatness. These voluntary
patrols and cleanup trips are bound to aid your journey!

Percy: I hope so. Our duties are supposed to help us become great heroes!

Kana: Neat! What other activities did you have planned?

Percy: All kinds of stuff! We can take care of the dragons and pegasi...
deliver packages to people. That kind of thing. Hopefully we can improve our
strength and riding skills all at the same time.

Kana: That's a great plan, Percy. I just know that you'll be the strongest
warrior ever someday. Say, where did you get that mask? It's so cool looking!

Percy: Thanks! This mask symbolizes my unending quest for justice!

Kana: Oh, that makes sense. It's almost like you're the commanding officer on
our team.

Percy: C-commanding officer? Really?

Kana: Well, you are leading the charge and planning all the activities,
right? So you totally are the commander!

Percy: Hahaha, I guess you're right. That makes me pretty happy!

Kana: I'll do whatever I can to help you, Commanding Officer Percy!

Percy: If I'm the commander, then you're my sergeant. I'm counting on your
help!

Kana: Yes, sir!
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Percy A

Kana: Ready for our patrol, Percy?

Percy: Of course! It's been great having you around to help out. Ace thinks
so too.

Kana: I'm just glad to be part of the team.

Percy: I've never met someone who works harder than you. Whenever we have to
help out and do heavy lifting, you make it look easy. I'm really impressed!

Kana: No way, you're the impressive one. Your dynamic with Ace is amazing.
It's like you can read each other's minds! It doesn't matter if you're
picking up trash or delivering parcels. You two do everything perfectly.
That's why you make such a perfect commanding officer, Percy.

Percy: Thanks, Kana. It's crazy how well you and Ace get along. He never gets
along with strangers. When I saw how much he likes you, I realized you're not
an ordinary person.

Kana: Geez, we sure have been complimenting each other a lot lately.

Percy: Hahaha, you're right! I guess we're becoming good friends, huh?

Kana: Yeah! Even though it can be exhausting, cleanup and patrols are a
blast. Hey, I've been wondering about something. Why do you think we get
along so well?

Percy: Hm... Maybe because we're both pretty adventurous and brave!

Kana: Yeah, good point. We should keep being pals, don't you think?

Percy: Of course! We should get back to our duties soon. Do you want to ride
on Ace's back today?

Kana: Wow! That sounds awesome! But if I ride with you, would we be too heavy
for Ace? Wait, I know what to do! I'll transform into a dragon and follow you
guys. If people see two dragons side by side, any enemies who see us will be
sure to flee! C'mon, let's go!

Percy: Great idea! Follow me!
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Female Kana+

G2. Midori C

Kana: Blaargh. La, la, blaargh.

Midori: Wow, you sound terrible, Kana. Have a sore throat?

Kana: Yep. Hurts.

Midori: Have you taken some medicine for that?

Kana: Yep. Still hurts.

Midori: Was it some of my medicine?

Kana: Yep. Same you made last time. You know. For my fever, cough, stuff I
had last time. Blaargh.

Midori: Oh, please stop trying to clear your throat, Kana. You'll hurt
yourself. Well, the fact is that you shouldn't take medicine that's too old.
I'll whip you up something fresh.

Kana: Blaaaargh.
(Kana leaves)
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Midori: That girl! I wonder what she has? It sounds really...strange. I'd
better mix her up something to soothe her throat and get it to her-fast!
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Midori B

Midori: Kana! How's that new medicine I mixed up for you working out?

Kana: ... Blaaaaarg.

Midori: I see. Throat's still sore.

Kana: Worse now.

Midori: What? Impossible. The fact is, I used herbs that work wonders on a
sore throat!

Kana: Got worse after... ...last battle.

Midori: Wait, you've been in a battle? You should be resting.

Kana: Blaarg.

Midori: I see. I see. Tell me, Kana, did your throat start hurting after a
battle?

Kana: Uh, maybe? Yes.

Midori: Well, that explains everything! I'll just run off to make you some
medicine that I absolutely KNOW will work.
(Midori leaves)

Kana: ... Blaarg?
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Midori A

Kana: Midori! Midori!

Midori: Ah! Well, I see that my patient is doing much better now.

Kana: My throat isn't sore anymore!

Midori: I'm glad I was able to finally figure it out.

Kana: What'd you mix up for me? I mean, the old medicine didn't work. And the
new-old medicine either. The new-new medicine did!

Midori: The fact is that I'd been giving you medicine made for people.

Kana: Huh?

Midori: Then you said your throat got sore after battle and then worse after
another battle. It was related to something that you ARE in battle. A dragon.

Kana: What? Then the new medicine...

Midori: Is for dragons, yes. I did tweak the formula so it wouldn't be
harmful to people though. You do switch back and forth, after all.

Kana: Wow! Thank you, Midori!

Midori: You're very welcome!

Kana: There's no better friend than you are, keeping me healthy!

Midori: And no better friend than you, for being such an interesting patient!
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G2. Mitama C

Kana: Mitama! Mitama! Why are you always hiding behind that piece of paper?

Mitama: This? I'm always writing haiku. Everything I see is poetry. My paper
in hand / My brush refreshed and ready / A haiku soon blooms.

Kana: Oooh! Did you just write that? Let me see! Let me see! It's so
beautiful...

Mitama: The paper I use is beautiful, isn't it? The ink too. I'm particular.

Kana: I mean the way you make the letters. They're even prettier than your
poem.

Mitama: Oh, my calligraphy. Yes, thank you for noticing. A poet must strive
to write her haiku in the most graceful lettering she can.

Kana: I could never do that. I've tried. My letters are all splotchy.

Mitama: It's not that hard. Watch. Fine calligraphy / Twisting and spitting
cobra / Be calm in my hand.

Kana: Eeeee! How'd you do that! It flowed from your brush like it's no big
deal. Teach me! Teach me! I want to make nice letters like yours.

Mitama: Poets must be free. / A student is a shackle. / My answer is no.

Kana: What? But you have to! Please, please, PLEASE!

Mitama: Kana, it takes years to learn the art of calligraphy. But I suspect
you'll pester me until I consent. Iron ball and chain! / Your links refuse to
be cut? / I'll carry the ball.

Kana: Yay! I'm the iron ball, right? That means you'll teach me? Let's start
right away, Mitama!
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Mitama B

Kana: I'm trying my best, but I can't do this calligrafallopolly as well as
you.

Mitama: It would help if you'd say it correctly. Calligraphy. Now, hold your
brush firmly, and try to write a few more letters.

Kana: All right. Here goes...

Mitama: Kana, hold your body perfectly still. You move far too much. Feel
each letter's movement deep within. Then they'll dance right onto the page.

Kana: UGH! I can't do it! I hate this!

Mitama: Try again.

Kana: It's boring. I just practice letters. Maybe if you let me try whole
sentences?

Mitama: Oh, you're not ready for that. Toddler that stumbles. / Do not run a
marathon. / You'll fall on your face.

Kana: Oh, fine. Then let me take a break.

Mitama: But we've only just started.

Kana: A drawing break then! See what else I can do with this brush? Drawing!
Drawing! Look, here's a picture of my daddy!

Mitama: Is that what that is? Please focus, Kana. You need to take this much
more seriously.

Kana: But aren't you the one who's always trying to sneak off to sleep?

Mitama: True, yes! Between every meal! That's why you need to work harder.
I'm skipping naps for you.

Kana: You are? I had no idea. You're really that interested in helping me?

Mitama: I wasn't at first. But now that I've taken you under my calligraphic
wing...? I want to see you fly.

Kana: All right. I'll try again.

Mitama: Fresh start then. New sheet of paper. Ink your brush-but not too
much. Iron ball and chain! / We cut the links together. / Be a cannonball. By
that I mean, I know you'll go places if you keep practicing.

Kana: Yay! I'm a cannonball!
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Mitama A

Kana: Mitama! Mitama!

Mitama: What is it, Kana? You're beaming! Oh, wait. I see a haiku in your
face... Happy cannonball! / Soaring through a sunny sky! / Where will Kana
land?

Kana: I did like you said and practiced my calligraphy a whole bunch. I tried
writing a letter to my daddy. Look! Look!

Mitama: Let me see... Oh, Kana... This is excellent work. Oh, distant target!
/ Oh, cannon and cannonball! / Explosive success! This is a big leap forward,
Kana.

Kana: Thanks, Mitama. That means a lot coming from a master like you. I've
got a long way to go, but I know I can do it.

Mitama: I'm much surer than I was before. But, what's this? Your name is
written better than everything else.

Kana: Well, it's my name. So I practiced that the most.

Mitama: It shows.

Kana: Look-I practiced your name too. See how well I did?

Mitama: Truly, yes. But why would you practice my name as much as yours?

Kana: Well, I'm not sure I'll be much of a poet, but now I can write letters!
I'm going to write lots of them in my best calligraphy...to you!

Mitama: Oh, I sense you have the heart of a poet, Kana, but I do love
correspondence.

Kana: I'm going to write you a letter every day. Then you can check my
calligraphy.

Mitama: Oh, little Kana! / Sister in calligraphy! / Correspond with me! In
other words, I look forward to getting my first letter tomorrow.

Kana: The first of many, Mitama. Thanks so much for being my teacher!

Mitama: I'm glad you made me.
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G2. Selkie C

Kana: Eeeee! All this darned rain! Best to take cover in here until this
storm stops.

Selkie: Hi, Kana.

Kana: Selkie! What a downpour, right? You manage to stay dry?

Selkie: Yep, yep! I smelled the rain coming. Got in here just in time. Er,
almost. My ears are soaked. And they're full of water.

Kana: That must be a lot of water. Your ears are so big!

Selkie: I do not have the ears of a pig!

Kana: BIG. I said BIG. Your ears must be totally plugged up, Selkie! It must
feel awful having such wet ears. Oh, I know! We should find you something to
protect your ears in bad weather.

Selkie: Like what?

Kana: A hat?

Selkie: I hate hats. They never stay on my head when I run around.

Kana: How about a hood? You could tie it under your chin. A hood would be
totally play-proof.

Selkie: That might work. But only if we find a really cute one.

Kana: We'll make one. There's a town with a fun shopping street not far off.
We'll find the perfect fabric. Then you'll have the hood of your dreams.

Selkie: A hopping street? Yes, yes! Count me in!

Kana: No, SHOPPING.

Selkie: Oh. Sure, I like that too. It's like a hunt. But for stuff. Let's go
the next time we can get away from here. And when it's not raining.

Kana: Done deal!
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Selkie B

Kana: All right. Here we are, Selkie-the best shopping street I know of. Or
nearest, anyway.

Selkie: All these crowds, all these shops! I don't know where to start. Wait,
what are we here for again?

Kana: Fabric. For your hood. Which we're going to make. I think that fabric
store is just over there-past that toy store.

Selkie: Oooh! Let's get over there. I think I see some velvet in the window.

Kana: You like that, huh? Oh, wait, Selkie.

Selkie: What? Why? Let's hurry there before someone buys it.

Kana: This toy store here-isn't that doll adorable?

Selkie: The one in the red dress? And hood? I love it. Come on, though. We
gotta get that velvet.

Kana: But I just want to pop into the toy store just for a second.

Selkie: Oooh! What's that over there? Candy store? Yeah! CANDY STORE!

Kana: It all looks yummy.

Selkie: I can SMELL the chocolate from here.

Kana: Really?

Selkie: REALLY really. Let's duck in there for a snack.

Kana: After the toy store.

Selkie: How about you go to your store and I'll go to mine?

Kana: There ARE lots of people in both stores. Yeah, good idea.

Selkie: Let's meet back here!

(fade to black)

Selkie: Oh, Kana... I got out of control at the candy store. All my money is
gone.

Kana: Me too. I bought the doll and a gift for my papa. I don't have anything
to lend you for that velvet.

Selkie: Ugh. I should have known better. But I can't resist candy. I JUST
CAN'T.

Kana: Sorry, Selkie. I shouldn't have spent all my money before we got that
velvet.

Selkie: It's my fault. Not yours.

Kana: Well, we'll try again next time. The velvet might not still be here,
but I bet we'll find something just as good.

Selkie: OK, next time then!
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Selkie A

Selkie: Kana, Kana, Kana!

Kana: What, what, what?

Selkie: Remember that hood we're going to make? To cover my ears? I told my
daddy that I needed fabric for it. And look what he gave me!

Kana: Is that your papa's scarf?

Selkie: No. I mean, yes. It's my daddy's scarf. Not my papa's. I mean, you
call your daddy papa. But I call mine daddy. Whatever. But he couldn't stand
that I was getting water in my ears. So he gave me his spare scarf. Now we'll
match!

Kana: What a happy ending to our hood quest!

Selkie: I know. I KNOW! I can't wait for it to rain. Even though I hate the
rain. So I can wear the hood!

Kana: No one will look better in a storm than you, Selkie.

Selkie: Mainly, I just don't want my ears to plug up with water anymore. But,
uh, Kana? I still want to go shopping again with you.

Kana: What, need something else for your hood? Maybe string?

Selkie: No, I'm set. I just like that I found a shopping buddy. Yeah,
mostly...? Mostly I just liked having an adventure with you.

Kana: Yes, I'm always up for adventures.

Selkie: As long as some are misadventures. They're even better.

Kana: Misadventures, then? All right, Selkie. Count me in anytime.
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G2. Velouria C

Kana: Velouria! Velouria! Play with me!

Velouria: No.

Kana: Why not? Too busy?

Velouria: Playing sounds like work.

Kana: Playing isn't work, silly.

Velouria: Tag, tug-of-war, hide-and-seek... What drudgery.

Kana: What do you mean?

Velouria: Chasing my tail would be more fun than any of those things.

Kana: Oh, when you put it that way...

Velouria: Children's games are bad enough. But playing them with a child? I'd
rather kick a hive of bees.

Kana: Why would you do that to bees? Wait. Are you calling me a child? I am
NOT a child! Take that back!

Velouria: Oh, I see. You're not. Thanks for setting the record straight.
Good-bye, Kana.

Kana: Wait! I can tell when someone's treating me like a child! You'd better
start treating me like an adult or...or...ELSE!

Velouria: I wasn't. You said you weren't a child. And you're not. Clearly.
Just like you're not having a temper tantrum now. Can I leave?

Kana: Yes. Of course. You're an adult. You can do what you like.

Velouria: Very mature of you.

Kana: Thanks. Bye-bye, Velouria!

Velouria: She is such a child.
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Velouria B

Kana: Velouria, Velouria!

Velouria: What today, Kana? A game of pin the tail on the donkey? No thanks.

Kana: Huh? No! That's cruel to donkeys!

Velouria: How mature of you to think so. Well then, good-bye.

Kana: It makes me sad that you don't want to play with me.

Velouria: Does it? Well, you'll recover. Adults always do.

Kana: They do?

Velouria: They do. Good-bye.

(Velouria leaves)

Kana: OK, if you say so. Bye-bye, Velouria!

Velouria: Wait. What's that in your hand?

Kana: This? Just a toy. One of my childhood treasures, actually. But I've
outgrown it.

Velouria: What a nice doll! I've never seen a more beautiful one.

Kana: I don't want it anymore. So I'm going to town to give it to a little
girl. Bye-bye, Velouria!

Velouria: W-wait, Kana!

Kana: Huh? What's wrong?

Velouria: That doll-may I have it?

Kana: Very funny. You almost got me again. But I know you hate childish
things. Bye-bye!
(Kana leaves)

Velouria: No, that doll-that precious, little, adorable supercutie... I
should have pounced on it!
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Velouria A

Kana: Velouria, Velouria!

Velouria: Hello, you. Give away any more precious dolls lately? Dolls that
deserve GOOD homes?!

Kana: No, but here!

Velouria: You said you were going to give this doll to some wretched girl in
town!

Kana: I almost did. But halfway there, I finally realized that you really did
want it.

Velouria: You're right.

Kana: Ha! Thought so! Anyway, it's yours. Take good care of it for me!

Velouria: It will be my most precious treasure. I swear it on my life, Kana.

Kana: Neat!

Velouria: I'm...I'm sorry.

Kana: Er, for what?

Velouria: I guess you really aren't a child.

Kana: I'm not?

Velouria: No. You saw into my heart and sensed my needs-despite what I said.
No child could put her own selfishness aside to see that.

Kana: Yay! I'm finally an adult?

Velouria: In my book, definitely.

Kana: Then you won't mind playing games with me?

Velouria: Whatever you like. Let's play.

Kana: All right, then... TAG, YOU'RE IT!

Velouria: I walked right into that.
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Contact Information and Credits

Contact information:
Contact me at: [email protected] or on the Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
Board.

Email any typos, conversations to contribute or anything that will help this
script.

Credits:

Intelligent Systems, for making this game.

Nintendo of America, for localizing the game to America.

Whoever had all the text files ready to be compiled.
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