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| 2 | Can I ask you something? | |||||||||
| 3 | When you found me collapsed and without memory, why did you take me in? | |||||||||
| 4 | That's it? Pity was your reason? | |||||||||
| 5 | Did you never stop to consider if it was some kind of trap? | |||||||||
| 6 | But why didn't -- | |||||||||
| 7 | No, of course not. I'm thankful for what you did, I truly am. But it scares me all the same. Chivalry and longevity don't often go hand in hand. | |||||||||
| 8 | I can only offer advice, I'm afraid. You really should be more careful in the future. | |||||||||
| 9 | But-- | |||||||||
| 10 | I... I understand. If that is your decision, then so be it. Just do try and be careful. For my peace of mind, if not your own? | |||||||||
| 11 | Are you all right?! | |||||||||
| 12 | I heard you were attacked behind the mess tent! | |||||||||
| 13 | You challenged him alone?! | |||||||||
| 14 | By the gods! Please, I beg you, do not take any more of these foolish risks. | |||||||||
| 15 | I don't fear anyone besting you head-on; I fear you being stabbed in the back! Many of our enemies do not share your sense of honor. | |||||||||
| 16 | Shall I list every hero who said that before being poisoned, sniped, or snared? | |||||||||
| 17 | You're our COMMANDER, Chrom... Battlefield victories mean nothing if an army loses its leader. You are no longer simply your own man. You stand for all of us. | |||||||||
| 18 | I hear you've been going on patrol with the couple of the men. | |||||||||
| 19 | ...You know what I'm going to say, don't you? | |||||||||
| 20 | But if you know this, then why -- | |||||||||
| 21 | So why not send your men to search for these hapless innocents?! | |||||||||
| 22 | Becauuuse...? | |||||||||
| 23 | ...Probably not. | |||||||||
| 24 | Bonds? Between who? | |||||||||
| 25 | It's hard to argue when you use me as your example. But at least let me come with you. | |||||||||
| 26 | ...Zzz... | |||||||||
| 27 | Snnrk! Zzzzzzz... | |||||||||
| 28 | Nh...gnnkh...nnrrrgh...! BWARGH! Wha--?! Risen! Wolves! Risen riding wolves! They're...all... Wait a moment... | |||||||||
| 29 | Gods bless it... I was fast asleep! | |||||||||
| 30 | Who does such things? Is that really how your parents raised you?! | |||||||||
| 31 | Oh... Oh, right. That was... Er... | |||||||||
| 32 | Whatever it is, I'm sure I can forget it if you can forgive my heartless comment... | |||||||||
| 33 | WHAT?! But that was a rare text! I had just started to... ...Er, *ahem* I mean... It's... It's fine. Accidents...happen. | |||||||||
| 34 | Phew! I am beat... | |||||||||
| 35 | ...What are you plotting now? | |||||||||
| 36 | How do you figure? | |||||||||
| 37 | You...think so? | |||||||||
| 38 | Well, that is nice to hear... | |||||||||
| 39 | Okay, I accept! I accept! ...Thanks. | |||||||||
| 40 | ...Aaaaaah, yes, right there... Oooh, that feels amazing... | |||||||||
| 41 | WhaAAAAGH! Cold! Cold and slimy and coooooold! AUGH! IT MOVED! WHAT DID YOU DO? WHAT IN BLAZES WAS THAT?! | |||||||||
| 42 | I'm pretty sure it did NOT! And weren't you just saying yesterday that frogs make you 'all pukey'? | |||||||||
| 43 | Well, that makes one of us! | |||||||||
| 44 | Get away from me, she-devil! | |||||||||
| 45 | Ha! Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice...don't talk to me again. | |||||||||
| 46 | Of course I'm mad! You dumped a toad down my collar. | |||||||||
| 47 | I'm pretty sure I don't care! | |||||||||
| 48 | ...You're really sorry? | |||||||||
| 49 | And you SWEAR you won't do it again? | |||||||||
| 50 | ...Well...all right. In that case I suppose I can forgive you... Let's just shake hands and put this silliness behind us. | |||||||||
| 51 | A snake? Oh, no. I'm pretty sure this is a worm. ...Gotcha! | |||||||||
| 52 | Uh huh... Why don't you show me what's in YOUR hand, then. | |||||||||
| 53 | ...Sorry, you were saying something about hypocrites? | |||||||||
| 54 | I'd have to be blind not to at this point. | |||||||||
| 55 | And next time I'll seriously stop talking to you. | |||||||||
| 56 | Till you grow up? | |||||||||
| 57 | *Groooaaan* | |||||||||
| 58 | All those pranks, and you're still bored? | |||||||||
| 59 | I do a rubbery thing with my face? | |||||||||
| 60 | *Sigh* All right. I give you permission to prank me again. I won't hate you for it, I promise. | |||||||||
| 61 | BUT! On one condition... You have to open this box first. | |||||||||
| 62 | ...Perhaps. It's up to you. I'm not forcing you. | |||||||||
| 63 | I...I love you. I love your loyalty, I love your candor, I love your spirit... Gods bless me, I think I even love your pranks! | |||||||||
| 64 | So...what do you say? Will you be my wife? | |||||||||
| 65 | Are you crying?! Don't cry! I'm sorry! You can say no; it won't hurt my feelings! | |||||||||
| 66 | What?! Really? ...Since when? | |||||||||
| 67 | Lissa, you could have talked to me about anything, anytime... I can't believe I never noticed... | |||||||||
| 68 | ...I thought the pranks were just to get my attention. And if we're getting married, I'd say you got my attention. Sooo... | |||||||||
| 69 | What?! Hey! I'm not sure I... Ah, well. If that's what it takes to make you happy...then so be it. Just go easy. | |||||||||
| 70 | We won't have all the time in the world together if I die of a heart attack. | |||||||||
| 71 | Ready! | |||||||||
| 72 | *Huff, huff* Th-thanks... I feel like...I've got the basics *huff* down now... But... S-so tired... *huff* I think I'm dying... | |||||||||
| 73 | I suppose...but I'm exhausted nonetheless... But you... You've hardly broken a sweat? | |||||||||
| 74 | Well, I'm impressed. You must train hard to build such endurance. | |||||||||
| 75 | So that's why... I always thought it was just a fixation with pebble collecting... | |||||||||
| 76 | Er, nothing important! But I owe you for this training session, so let me help you with tomorrow's fire. | |||||||||
| 77 | It'll be a snap with my magic. Find a tree, hit it with a lightning bolt, and presto! | |||||||||
| 78 | Oh! Well, yes, I suppose that...could happen... In any case, I do still owe you a favor. | |||||||||
| 79 | Whatever you like -- name it and it's yours. You needn't decide today, of course. | |||||||||
| 80 | Think it over for the next time we meet. | |||||||||
| 81 | The favor? Oh, good! What'll it be? Just say the word. | |||||||||
| 82 | I remember that night! Lissa was in a froth. Said it smelled like...old boots, was it? | |||||||||
| 83 | Wait, so you didn't eat any, either? | |||||||||
| 84 | True, and even the finest knight isn't much use on an empty stomach... All right, then, you're on. Let's get you eating some bear! | |||||||||
| 85 | Um, no, nothing. Don't worry about it. So, you don't have a problem with more common meats, you you? | |||||||||
| 86 | Then let's start simple. Take a bite of this jerky. | |||||||||
| 87 | It's bear. Leftovers from the same bear we ate that night, in fact! I saved some. | |||||||||
| 88 | Animal or savage, indeed. How rude of him... Guess he wasn't joking about his aversion to bear, though... | |||||||||
| 89 | Hey there! I've got some new cured meat for you to try... | |||||||||
| 90 | Oh? I thought you were serious about getting over this. | |||||||||
| 91 | Look, I'm not a monster. I prepared a whole series of meats in order of gaminess. We can take it slow. | |||||||||
| 92 | All right then. We'll start with chicken, then pork, then beef. | |||||||||
| 93 | It starts to get a little tricky here. | |||||||||
| 94 | You're doing great! | |||||||||
| 95 | ...By which I mean bear. | |||||||||
| 96 | Oh, stop exaggerating! Otherwise you won't last long on the battlefield. | |||||||||
| 97 | Whoa. I just had intense deja vu. | |||||||||
| 98 | You talked yourself back into it? Impressive. | |||||||||
| 99 | And perhaps a little disturbing... Ah, well. Whatever works. | |||||||||
| 100 | Let's finish this! Open wide! | |||||||||
| 101 | What are you mumbling about? ...And why are you holding your side? | |||||||||
| 102 | Is everything all right? | |||||||||
| 103 | You look anything but fine. You're not hurt, are you? | |||||||||
| 104 | What? Are you sure? You look great to me -- same as ever. | |||||||||
| 105 | Well, this is a side of you I've never seen. | |||||||||
| 106 | Well, I just... didn't think you were the kind of person to worry about their figure. | |||||||||
| 107 | Eeeep! I mean, um, yes! Of course! I get it! ...P-please don't hurt me... | |||||||||
| 108 | *Ahem* Well, if you ARE worried about weight redistribution, you could try this. | |||||||||
| 109 | It's a rare form of dried seaweed, actually. I bought it back in town. | |||||||||
| 110 | The shopkeeper said it contained 'insane quantities of fiber.' Then he just kept saying 'insane' and cackled while doing a little dance... Quite an odd fellow, really. | |||||||||
| 111 | Well, I know how brave you are... | |||||||||
| 112 | Great! To tell the truth, I've put on a few pounds myself lately... I've been meaning to try the seaweed but was too scar -- er, busy! Too busy. | |||||||||
| 113 | Oh, gods, what's wrong?! You look like a corpse! | |||||||||
| 114 | ...And your skin -- it's GREEN! Have you been poisoned? What have you eaten lately?! | |||||||||
| 115 | Wait...did you say...the WHOLE bag? | |||||||||
| 116 | You're supposed to tear off a tiny piece and rehydrate it with water first. The chunk I gave you was a month's supply. | |||||||||
| 117 | Oh, dear heavens. | |||||||||
| 118 | I am so, so sorry! I should have explained in more detail! | |||||||||
| 119 | You must let me help you somehow. I just feel so awful about this. | |||||||||
| 120 | ...Yikes, that did not sound good... | |||||||||
| 121 | Looking good! Feeling better, I take it? And just LOOK at those muscles! | |||||||||
| 122 | Where? Here? | |||||||||
| 123 | Um, that's not fat. That's loose skin. | |||||||||
| 124 | I knew something was weird when you told me you were worried. | |||||||||
| 125 | You train harder than anyone I know. | |||||||||
| 126 | It's probably a result of the seaweed. You lost a lot of weight during your trial and the muscle is still filling in. | |||||||||
| 127 | Give it another week of combat and eating right, and it'll disappear soon enough. | |||||||||
| 128 | Trust me. You're in perfect shape. I should know -- I've been training with you all week! | |||||||||
| 129 | I guess that means you win our contest. My belly hasn't shrunk an inch. | |||||||||
| 130 | Er...heh heh, n-no, that would be a foolish thing to -- HuuuRRRRRRGH?! | |||||||||
| 131 | ...Uh-oh. | |||||||||
| 132 | I h-had to...catch up... | |||||||||
| 133 | I think the storm has passed, thank goodness. Plus all the training's starting to pay off! | |||||||||
| 134 | My muscles are hard as rocks! Just look at them! Rrrrrr... | |||||||||
| 135 | Er... | |||||||||
| 136 | N-no, I just... L-last time I touched you, you threatened to take my hands off. | |||||||||
| 137 | No...? In that case, maybe it's time I gave you this... | |||||||||
| 138 | I love you! I can't think about anything else! | |||||||||
| 139 | When we started out, I just saw you as this intimidating stranger... | |||||||||
| 140 | But the more we trained, the more I saw what an amazing person you really are. | |||||||||
| 141 | So wh-what do you say? | |||||||||
| 142 | YES! Oh, I'm so happy! I can finally quit all these workouts... | |||||||||
| 143 | What do you say, shall we have a few pies to celebrate? | |||||||||
| 144 | So if the cavaliers spread out in a fan... And the pegasus knights sweep in from the flank... | |||||||||
| 145 | I'm practicing strategies and scenarios on this game board. After a hundred forced marches, these pieces are still ready for more. | |||||||||
| 146 | It saves me from running everyone ragged with training exercises. | |||||||||
| 147 | Well, as long as I control friend and foe alike, it's not as effective as I'd prefer. After all, I can't plan for the unexpected when I know all the moves ahead of time. | |||||||||
| 148 | Because swans are...good defenders? | |||||||||
| 149 | Er, never mind. I accept. | |||||||||
| 150 | So then. We'll take turns moving units until one of us claims the other's commander. Agreed? | |||||||||
| 151 | Hold! I need to retract my last move. | |||||||||
| 152 | ...Blast! I hate to admit it, but I am well and truly beaten. | |||||||||
| 153 | More like a chicken and the far end of a horse! I'm no noble lord, but your strategy wasn't exactly what I'd call honorable. | |||||||||
| 154 | Still, I appreciate the practice. Thank you. | |||||||||
| 155 | Ho! Care for a rematch? I have a method to defeat you this time for certain! | |||||||||
| 156 | And my heart has no room for a grown man in a bib. | |||||||||
| 157 | ...Sounds fancy. Your move? | |||||||||
| 158 | Do your worst! | |||||||||
| 159 | Blast and blast again! Why can't I beat you?! | |||||||||
| 160 | I'll not speak to your fashion sense, but you have a real knack for strategy. | |||||||||
| 161 | Perhaps you should be giving orders instead of me. | |||||||||
| 162 | Ah... | |||||||||
| 163 | That was almost...kind. Perhaps even sensible. | |||||||||
| 164 | Are you feeling well? You're starting to sound like a normal person. | |||||||||
| 165 | I'd sooner you put an arrow through my head... | |||||||||
| 166 | *Sigh* I lose. ...Again. | |||||||||
| 167 | ...Ah, I see. Because that left my vanguard's flank exposed. | |||||||||
| 168 | You really are excellent at this. I just can't compete. | |||||||||
| 169 | Any strides I've made have been due to your patience. Thank you for working with me. I've really come to look forward to our matches. | |||||||||
| 170 | The sad part is, unless I manage to best you at least once, I have trouble sleeping! | |||||||||
| 171 | ...And I am burdened. Sometimes I feel as if I could drown on dry land. The army relies on me to plan their every move and tactic. | |||||||||
| 172 | I lack the experience for such responsibility. It's enough to make a man flee in terror. | |||||||||
| 173 | I don't know what to say... Thank you. I'll do my best to remain worthy of your trust. | |||||||||
| 174 | Now, what would he want more than anything? Hmm... Maybe a sword? | |||||||||
| 175 | Wait, what am I thinking? He already owns the most treasured sword of all... | |||||||||
| 176 | He's hardly 'old'... But yes, I am. And to be honest, I'm at a bit of a loss for ideas. | |||||||||
| 177 | Buying for royalty would be hard enough, but we're in the middle of a war. | |||||||||
| 178 | It'd have to be small, to transport easily with the caravan, and nothing excessive... | |||||||||
| 179 | You mean like a potion or tonic? I didn't know you dabbled in such! | |||||||||
| 180 | Homemade gifts are always the best! | |||||||||
| 181 | Would that I possessed any such talents... | |||||||||
| 182 | Perhaps I could help gather them? | |||||||||
| 183 | Perfect! We can solve both our problems in one fell swoop. | |||||||||
| 184 | Chrom loved the gift! | |||||||||
| 185 | Thanks so much for letting me chip in. | |||||||||
| 186 | Oh, come now. Don't think I'll fall for that old trick... | |||||||||
| 187 | You helped me and just made it seem like I was helping you. I don't know how you do it, but I'm grateful nonetheless! | |||||||||
| 188 | On the contrary, I think being sensitive to others is a precious skill indeed. | |||||||||
| 189 | And you can always read these thoughts? | |||||||||
| 190 | That's a remarkable talent! Truly. | |||||||||
| 191 | That's every bit as impressive as magic. | |||||||||
| 192 | I bet you're always one step ahead of your rivals, on the battlefield and off. | |||||||||
| 193 | Like how you read my mind when I was wondering what to get Chrom... | |||||||||
| 194 | Was I? Oh! Ah ha ha... | |||||||||
| 195 | What's wrong? You sound a bit down. | |||||||||
| 196 | You're always doing things like that, aren't you? Helping others with their problems. | |||||||||
| 197 | Most of us are too busy looking after ourselves, but you always find the time. | |||||||||
| 198 | Ha! And now you're acting humble and deflecting praise from yourself. | |||||||||
| 199 | Not annoying, no. But you should stand up for yourself from time to time, too. | |||||||||
| 200 | For example, you could start by telling people that today is your birthday. | |||||||||
| 201 | I found out, yes, but not from you! | |||||||||
| 202 | Friends should be able to tell each other that much. | |||||||||
| 203 | War may be raging around us, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun sometimes. | |||||||||
| 204 | You spend so much time looking after other people that someone has to look after you. | |||||||||
| 205 | And I've decided that someone is going to be me! | |||||||||
| 206 | So, here. Have a couple of fried fig cakes in honor of your birthday. | |||||||||
| 207 | What are you up to out here? | |||||||||
| 208 | ...Okay, now I KNOW you're up to something. | |||||||||
| 209 | Liar. You're trying to see who's bathing in the spring over there. | |||||||||
| 210 | Don't play dumb with me! Now stop leering and get back to camp. | |||||||||
| 211 | No. I don't. ...Thank the gods. | |||||||||
| 212 | That's Sully's horse isn't it? Gods, but it's a fierce-looking brute. Do you see how it's glaring at us? It's almost as if it thinks... | |||||||||
| 213 | B-but I didn't do anything! Gyaaaaaa! | |||||||||
| 214 | Meddling little...what? | |||||||||
| 215 | For that lie to work, you actually need to have a four-leaf clover. | |||||||||
| 216 | You were spying on bathing women again, weren't you?! | |||||||||
| 217 | Don't deny it! | |||||||||
| 218 | I was collecting elderberries. For tea. | |||||||||
| 219 | Not that it's any concern of yours! Now keep your voice down! You might wake up Sully's devil steed. | |||||||||
| 220 | Not anymore, thanks to you! | |||||||||
| 221 | Ever since that time I caught you snooping, the beast has made me its sworn enemy. If I get within half a league, it's after me like a hound from hell! | |||||||||
| 222 | Frankly, being tarred with the same brush as you is punishment enough. | |||||||||
| 223 | In any case, neither of us want to be here if that horse wakes up. Come on, let's get back to camp. | |||||||||
| 224 | D-don't turn around... It's right...behind you... | |||||||||
| 225 | WHY MEEEEEEEEE?! | |||||||||
| 226 | Hey. Why the long face? | |||||||||
| 227 | It's not like you to be so introspective. Why does it worry me... | |||||||||
| 228 | Huh. | |||||||||
| 229 | Well, that does sound unpleasant. Even if you only have yourself to blame. | |||||||||
| 230 | One might call it... Oh, what's the word? Ah, yes: ironic! | |||||||||
| 231 | In any case, can we please assume that you've finally learned your lesson? | |||||||||
| 232 | Good. I think when you look back on this later, you'll be glad it happened. | |||||||||
| 233 | But, come. No use moping about what's done. | |||||||||
| 234 | The Shepherds need their Teach. | |||||||||
| 235 | They need his passion and his willingness to take on anything or anyone, damn the odds! | |||||||||
| 236 | You...consider me a friend? | |||||||||
| 237 | Favors? Well, I suppose if there's something -- | |||||||||
| 238 | Pudding? Honestly? | |||||||||
| 239 | That looked like a pretty bad spill. Are you hurt? | |||||||||
| 240 | Everything you were carrying went flying. I see your herbs, some papers, a... What is this? A book? A journal? | |||||||||
| 241 | Sorry! Sorry. I didn't realize it was so important. | |||||||||
| 242 | Wow. Who wrote it? A famous mage or something? | |||||||||
| 243 | Ah, that explains the rough binding. Er, no offense intended. Still, that's amazing. | |||||||||
| 244 | Was your mother a mage as well? Or perhaps a scientist? | |||||||||
| 245 | You mean, why do I ask? Er, I don't know. ...I'm curious? | |||||||||
| 246 | Wouldn't most people be? | |||||||||
| 247 | Um, did I say something strange? | |||||||||
| 248 | ...I really think you're reading too much into this. | |||||||||
| 249 | Oh, blast! My item pouch is gone. I must have dropped it somewhere... | |||||||||
| 250 | Ah, yes! My thanks. | |||||||||
| 251 | I keep it tied to my belt, but it's always falling off for some reason. | |||||||||
| 252 | So, um, can I have my pouch back now? | |||||||||
| 253 | S-Sorry! ...Didn't mean to startle you. | |||||||||
| 254 | Er, sorry... | |||||||||
| 255 | Wait! My...pouch... | |||||||||
| 256 | Um... What are you doing with my item pouch? | |||||||||
| 257 | H-hey! I had a lot of fragile things in that pouch! Potions and baubles and... *Sigh* | |||||||||
| 258 | You know what? Keep it. | |||||||||
| 259 | Sometimes I wish you'd show half as much interest in people as you do in science. | |||||||||
| 260 | Me? Why me? | |||||||||
| 261 | Are you still talking to me? | |||||||||
| 262 | Er, you're not going to tell me not to disrupts your thoughts again? | |||||||||
| 263 | N-no, thanks. | |||||||||
| 264 | I'm just happy to know I wasn't a bother, I guess. | |||||||||
| 265 | O-kay. I just don't like to think that I'm bothering a friend. That's all. | |||||||||
| 266 | Why not? I think it must have happened somewhere along the way, right? ...No? | |||||||||
| 267 | Ah! | |||||||||
| 268 | Oh, no. I bought it in town a ways back. It was too pretty to pass up. I figured if I ever found someone to marry, I could...give it to them. | |||||||||
| 269 | Er...Actually, how about you keep it? | |||||||||
| 270 | That's kind of my point actually. | |||||||||
| 271 | Well, that's one way to think of it, sure... | |||||||||
| 272 | But yes, that's the idea. | |||||||||
| 273 | You do have a choice in the matter, you know? | |||||||||
| 274 | Heh, well we've got the rest of our lives to figure it out. | |||||||||
| 275 | ...And the rest of my life to try and understand what the heck you're saying. | |||||||||
| 276 | That's a lot of books you've got there. Are you going to read all of them? | |||||||||
| 277 | What a good idea! I always find it relaxing to do a little light reading in the evening. | |||||||||
| 278 | You don't mind? | |||||||||
| 279 | I'm not sure. What do you recommend? | |||||||||
| 280 | Er, thank you, but I don't like to read scary stories before bed. | |||||||||
| 281 | I'm not really that into animal nonfiction... | |||||||||
| 282 | ...Do you perhaps have anything a bit more...literary? | |||||||||
| 283 | Oh, goodness! Please don't cry! | |||||||||
| 284 | I didn't mean to imply... | |||||||||
| 285 | I've always wanted to read that one! I mean, it has terror at high noon and everything, right? | |||||||||
| 286 | You, uh, can't beat that... | |||||||||
| 287 | Pretty sure I have to at this point... | |||||||||
| 288 | It was actually pretty interesting. | |||||||||
| 289 | The encounter at high noon was epic! I stayed up far too late reading it.E | |||||||||
| 290 | So, what are you reading now? | |||||||||
| 291 | I've never heard of it. Is it a novel? | |||||||||
| 292 | You don't say? | |||||||||
| 293 | Novels are good. Although I suppose I read a little bit of everything. | |||||||||
| 294 | I know what you mean. | |||||||||
| 295 | I always feel a bit sad when a good story comes to an end. | |||||||||
| 296 | So then? What are you planning to read next? | |||||||||
| 297 | Oh. Well, that certainly sounds...like...a thing... | |||||||||
| 298 | Well, I didn't... | |||||||||
| 299 | A-are you feeling all right? Perhaps I should summon a healer... | |||||||||
| 300 | Yes, it's actually very weird. | |||||||||
| 301 | You don't need to pretend to be someone else. You're perfect as you are! ...Well, maybe not perfect. But pretty good. | |||||||||
| 302 | Of course I would! | |||||||||
| 303 | Er, I think you're missing the point of -- | |||||||||
| 304 | Yes... Yes, I suppose it is. | |||||||||
| 305 | I can't help but notice that you aren't carrying a book. | |||||||||
| 306 | Oh? What brought this on? | |||||||||
| 307 | You're not hopeless. | |||||||||
| 308 | I am being honest. I've been thinking of you ever since we started sharing books. | |||||||||
| 309 | In truth I... I think about you all the time. And I've grown incredibly fond of you. | |||||||||
| 310 | I bought a ring! ...For you, I mean. | |||||||||
| 311 | I'm a simple man with little in the way of wealth or land or social opportunity. | |||||||||
| 312 | Oh, I'm so happy! It's like we're in a storybook of our very own. | |||||||||
| 313 | The others claim it's a ghost, but I refuse to put stock in such things. | |||||||||
| 314 | WAAAAAAAAAAH! ...Oh! It's you! You surprised me. | |||||||||
| 315 | Well, there IS something troubling me... | |||||||||
| 316 | The men are reporting strange incidents -- baffling phenomena that defy explanation. | |||||||||
| 317 | Well, for example, whenever a group of us gather, drinks materialize on the table. Also, there's always one more cup than people present. | |||||||||
| 318 | But everyone denies that they brought the cup or served the drinks! It's most peculiar. | |||||||||
| 319 | So peculiar, in fact, that some are claiming it to be the work of spirits... | |||||||||
| 320 | Oh, of course it's not. I just don't know what it could possibly -- | |||||||||
| 321 | You? ...But wait. Why would you bring one cup too many? | |||||||||
| 322 | What?! That's almost as absurd as the ghost theory! | |||||||||
| 323 | Ah, yes, of course -- now I see you. Thank you for the drink! | |||||||||
| 324 | Not at all! I was just taken aback when the cup seemed to appear at my elbow... | |||||||||
| 325 | You know, if you want people to notice you more, you should speak up. | |||||||||
| 326 | Well, if that's your plan, I have to say you are succeeding brilliantly. | |||||||||
| 327 | Heh, so that WAS you... | |||||||||
| 328 | Half the camp refused to come out of their tents for fear of the 'ghost'! | |||||||||
| 329 | Stop being sorry! It's their own fault for being such superstitious hens. | |||||||||
| 330 | Splendid idea! That's the spirit! We'll get you noticed yet. | |||||||||
| 331 | It's for you. | |||||||||
| 332 | The trick is to squint and look sideways. I've been working on it here and there. | |||||||||
| 333 | Anyway, you're always so helpful to everyone else, I wanted to return the favor. | |||||||||
| 334 | Not at all. It's the least I can do. | |||||||||
| 335 | What in the... How did he DO that?! He just vanished! | |||||||||
| 336 | ...Oh, right. Of course. I knew that. | |||||||||
| 337 | It's just that you gave this enigmatic smile, turned to the left, and then...disappeared! | |||||||||
| 338 | Almost as if you'd achieved enlightenment and transcended this mortal plane! | |||||||||
| 339 | Ha ha. Yes, well...perhaps I've read a few too many morality plays as of late. | |||||||||
| 340 | In any case, forget the axes for now -- everyone is waiting to see you. | |||||||||
| 341 | They all want to apologize for making such a fuss about the supposed hauntings. | |||||||||
| 342 | Sometimes, we all have to stand up and be noticed. | |||||||||
| 343 | Ah-HA! I KNEW IT! | |||||||||
| 344 | What are you trying to do? | |||||||||
| 345 | Ah, yes. It needs a barb on the inside. | |||||||||
| 346 | Here, may I? ...There we go. | |||||||||
| 347 | Oh, just something I read about at one time or another. | |||||||||
| 348 | Not much, I'm afraid. | |||||||||
| 349 | Perhaps you'd teach me some basic traps sometime? | |||||||||
| 350 | Sure, sounds great! | |||||||||
| 351 | Just look at the size of this thing! | |||||||||
| 352 | Goodness, I think we're going to have leftovers tonight. | |||||||||
| 353 | Boar jerky? My mouth's watering just thinking about it... | |||||||||
| 354 | You should come by and take a look. | |||||||||
| 355 | Ha ha, listen to us! We're obsessed. | |||||||||
| 356 | We should be, the way we're stockpiling provisions. | |||||||||
| 357 | I know! Ah ha ha! | |||||||||
| 358 | Do you cook? | |||||||||
| 359 | I've only poisoned myself twice! | |||||||||
| 360 | Do you want to have a go? At cooking it, I mean? | |||||||||
| 361 | I'll bet if the two of us put our heads together we could up with something. | |||||||||
| 362 | Gah! The fish! You're burning it! | |||||||||
| 363 | HOOOOOOT! Hot! Hot! Hot! | |||||||||
| 364 | Ow... Y-yes, I think so. It's just a little burn. | |||||||||
| 365 | Ahhhhhhhhh... | |||||||||
| 366 | Still, I'd say it was worth it. At least I got to learn something about you. | |||||||||
| 367 | You've got a cool head in a crisis. You were quick on your feet and kept it together. | |||||||||
| 368 | Don't be so modest. | |||||||||
| 369 | I think the harm is starting to outweigh the benefit now. | |||||||||
| 370 | Er, and perhaps we'll not mention this to anyone else, eh? | |||||||||
| 371 | Oh! Sorry. I just got caught up watching you practice. | |||||||||
| 372 | Your style is a perfect blend of accuracy, power, and speed. They really know what they're doing up in Regna Ferox. | |||||||||
| 373 | Would you mind teaching me a few moves? | |||||||||
| 374 | Oh, I already am. | |||||||||
| 375 | But with the two styles being so different, why not learn what both can offer? | |||||||||
| 376 | It's possible a mix of the two would be stronger than either one alone. | |||||||||
| 377 | Wait, we're jumping right into sparring? | |||||||||
| 378 | So be it! | |||||||||
| 379 | Thank you, but no. I'm still recovering from the last one... | |||||||||
| 380 | I'll say this -- I'm glad we're not at war with Ferox! | |||||||||
| 381 | I find that hard to believe. You're a beast! | |||||||||
| 382 | But he's given you something to strive for. I'm envious, really. | |||||||||
| 383 | I will, thanks. | |||||||||
| 384 | Did you need something? | |||||||||
| 385 | Yes. I have to balance training my sword arm with honing my tactician's eye. | |||||||||
| 386 | We're a small force up against a big army. We need to fight smart to survive. | |||||||||
| 387 | Then I choose to be the first man to pick both. I want to keep my friends safe. And the townspeople and everyone else, too. | |||||||||
| 388 | So when my sword won't reach, I'll protect them with my tactics. | |||||||||
| 389 | Is that what said really so revolutionary? | |||||||||
| 390 | Was it bad news? Nothing serious, I hope. | |||||||||
| 391 | Then why are you so strapped for a reply? | |||||||||
| 392 | There're plenty of things you could write about! Especially after that last battle. | |||||||||
| 393 | Oh. Right. Well, why not tell them about that fight against the Risen? | |||||||||
| 394 | How about just a few words to let them know you're all right? | |||||||||
| 395 | Well, if they could've heard you just now, they already would be. | |||||||||
| 396 | You could always just head back. | |||||||||
| 397 | I'm not saying to drop everything and go tomorrow, but once things settle down. | |||||||||
| 398 | Why not? | |||||||||
| 399 | Ha ha, I'm just teasing. | |||||||||
| 400 | Today I saved the life of my beloved, and the field ran red with the blood of my foes! | |||||||||
| 401 | I'm helping. | |||||||||
| 402 | So did you finally figure out what to write? | |||||||||
| 403 | No tales of glory? No brave words? ...No dismemberment? | |||||||||
| 404 | But it IS great news! I'm sure it'll put their minds at ease. | |||||||||
| 405 | No, by telling them you know your limits and you're working to overcome them. | |||||||||
| 406 | That's a very mature way of thinking. I'm sure they'll be proud. | |||||||||
| 407 | I guarantee it! You did great. | |||||||||
| 408 | What did that mean again? | |||||||||
| 409 | Oh, hello. Just reading a bit. | |||||||||
| 410 | Did you just drop by to look down your nose at me, or was there something else? | |||||||||
| 411 | Er, all right. I take it back. But was there something you needed? | |||||||||
| 412 | Me? Why me? I'm not that interesting, you know. | |||||||||
| 413 | No, I don't object, per se. But...weren't we already friends? | |||||||||
| 414 | Heh! You really can be sweet sometimes. | |||||||||
| 415 | Well then, ask away. If I know the answer, I'm happy to tell it. | |||||||||
| 416 | ...I take back what I said, and then I take back the take-back before that. | |||||||||
| 417 | Ah, you mean about my lessons on the language of the great unwashed? | |||||||||
| 418 | Wait, you used that slang? Out loud? In public? | |||||||||
| 419 | Yeeees, both of those are technically true. | |||||||||
| 420 | The examples I taught you are reserved for intimate friends. | |||||||||
| 421 | I'm sorry! It was all in good fun! I never thought you'd actually -- | |||||||||
| 422 | Uh... | |||||||||
| 423 | No, that's... I don't... | |||||||||
| 424 | Stop! Please! I can literally hear everything you stand for screaming and dying in agony! | |||||||||
| 425 | Look, I'll clear things up with everyone. Okay? I'll take the blame. | |||||||||
| 426 | Thank you. | |||||||||
| 427 | ...Wait a minute. I didn't teach you that. Damnation! | |||||||||
| 428 | What is that, exactly? | |||||||||
| 429 | Am I not really standing now? Because it feels like I'm standing. | |||||||||
| 430 | Let's see. Straight spine... Invisible thread... Like this? | |||||||||
| 431 | It happens naturally when I force my head up. | |||||||||
| 432 | Is this better? | |||||||||
| 433 | So like...this? | |||||||||
| 434 | You think? Wow, I never -- | |||||||||
| 435 | Er, you really don't have to -- | |||||||||
| 436 | Heeeeelp meeeeeee! | |||||||||
| 437 | I was hoping you could teach me one more thing... | |||||||||
| 438 | How to give a present to a lady. | |||||||||
| 439 | For a while now, actually. | |||||||||
| 440 | Oh, good. Come here, then. | |||||||||
| 441 | Your hand. Give it here. | |||||||||
| 442 | Aaand, there! ...It looks good on you. | |||||||||
| 443 | A proposal. | |||||||||
| 444 | Then your answer is yes? | |||||||||
| 445 | I barely know a thing about them, and I thought... I mean, if you don't mind... | |||||||||
| 446 | I don't know, I guess I just didn't imagine you saying yes so easily. I was all ready to argue my case. | |||||||||
| 447 | N-no, neither! Nothing like that. It's just... I thought you might not take kindly to me asking. | |||||||||
| 448 | Alright. | |||||||||
| 449 | You can hear my heartbeat? | |||||||||
| 450 | Heh. Remind me never to play cards against you... | |||||||||
| 451 | Can we talk again soon? | |||||||||
| 452 | I... I didn't mean to... | |||||||||
| 453 | Oh... Um, well, what do you like to eat? | |||||||||
| 454 | I'm on kitchen duty tonight - I'll cook whatever you want. | |||||||||
| 455 | It was me being nosey that made you sad, right? Let me cheer you back up! | |||||||||
| 456 | Not a widely held opinion, but thanks. | |||||||||
| 457 | I suppose it is warm, at least... | |||||||||
| 458 | Not a very high bar, is it? | |||||||||
| 459 | It's a ring. I want you to marry me. | |||||||||
| 460 | You mean so much to me. It tears me up to think of you being alone... | |||||||||
| 461 | ...Let me be your family. | |||||||||
| 462 | If you'll let me, yes. | |||||||||
| 463 | Not for as long as I lived. | |||||||||
| 464 | If you want, sure. | |||||||||
| 465 | Well I should HOPE I'm better than that! | |||||||||
| 466 | I am SO sorry about earlier! I had no idea you were in the bath... | |||||||||
| 467 | Yes, but... I still may have seen more than you intended. | |||||||||
| 468 | It's the one they use to mark convicted criminals, isn't it? | |||||||||
| 469 | Do you have any books? Strategy books, specifically? | |||||||||
| 470 | I've been hoping to expand my tactical knowledge to better serve the Shepherds. However, I can't find a single volume in these parts. | |||||||||
| 471 | It really is most strange... | |||||||||
| 472 | ...Oh, you're back! That was fast. | |||||||||
| 473 | Did you buy every tome in the market?! | |||||||||
| 474 | Sometimes I wonder why I even try... | |||||||||
| 475 | Hey, that's a handsome cloak. Looks warm, too. | |||||||||
| 476 | Then I must refuse. I can't accept such an extravagant gift. | |||||||||
| 477 | YOU made this? But, it's magnificent! | |||||||||
| 478 | But why did you -- | |||||||||
| 479 | ...Oh, very well. I was hoping it wouldn't come to this. I have something important to tell you. | |||||||||
| 480 | It's a secret. A very embarrassing one. | |||||||||
| 481 | Ah, but I did. And now you are the only one who knows. | |||||||||
| 482 | In that case, I accept. | |||||||||
| 483 | What to do, what to do... | |||||||||
| 484 | You did? Ah, that's great. Thank you. | |||||||||
| 485 | You never miss a detail, do you? | |||||||||
| 486 | Wait, you keep track of EVERYONE'S equipment?! ...All in your head? | |||||||||
| 487 | ...Gods. I can certainly see why everyone calls you a genius. | |||||||||
| 488 | Oh, I'm sorry... I meant no offense. | |||||||||
| 489 | Oh... | |||||||||
| 490 | Gracious! | |||||||||
| 491 | I assure you, when I called you a genius, I meant it only as a compliment. | |||||||||
| 492 | Well, if you ever need to talk, just let me know. | |||||||||
| 493 | Er, I meant if you ever need to talk about... Never mind. | |||||||||
| 494 | You MADE one? | |||||||||
| 495 | As in, you forged it yourself? | |||||||||
| 496 | I think that I wasn't expecting you to go and fashion a whole javelin from scratch! | |||||||||
| 497 | You really ARE a genius! | |||||||||
| 498 | Oh, I... Sorry. | |||||||||
| 499 | Anyway, I'm glad I was able to help. If there's anything else I can do... | |||||||||
| 500 | Doing what? What wrong idea? | |||||||||
| 501 | ...Oh. I thought you were going to say something else... | |||||||||
| 502 | Er, but why would that be so bad? | |||||||||
| 503 | We are friends...aren't we? | |||||||||
| 504 | Of course. Why not? | |||||||||
| 505 | That's...so very sad. | |||||||||
| 506 | Heh, I guess they would be... | |||||||||
| 507 | Don't thank me! You're the one who went out and learned smithery. | |||||||||
| 508 | I'm just glad it all worked out. | |||||||||
| 509 | Eh, the afterlife? | |||||||||
| 510 | Gracious, no! I mean, I knew that some of them... I just... | |||||||||
| 511 | I'm sorry. I didn't fully understand until this moment. | |||||||||
| 512 | Not clever, no. | |||||||||
| 513 | Just blessed with the kind of insight close friends share. Because I AM a close friend now, and I'll always be here for you. | |||||||||
| 514 | What are you doing? | |||||||||
| 515 | You'll never see it again! | |||||||||
| 516 | ...I daresay you're right. | |||||||||
| 517 | Er, you are skilled at many things. | |||||||||
| 518 | Oh, er... Right. Ha ha! I'd forgotten about that... | |||||||||
| 519 | Er, actually... | |||||||||
| 520 | I know, but... Um... You were right. | |||||||||
| 521 | No...I'm not joking. In fact I've never been more serious. | |||||||||
| 522 | Truly?! Th-that's wonderful! | |||||||||
| 523 | Hmm? What is it? | |||||||||
| 524 | I don't need medicine. I feel fine. | |||||||||
| 525 | Well, now that you mention it, my throat has been a little sore... | |||||||||
| 526 | You must have a terrific sense of hearing to notice that over the din of combat. | |||||||||
| 527 | I daresay you're right. | |||||||||
| 528 | Oh. That sounds easy enough. Any other tricks? | |||||||||
| 529 | This sounds interesting. | |||||||||
| 530 | I beg your pardon? | |||||||||
| 531 | An extra blanket will do just fine, thank you. | |||||||||
| 532 | But I think it gave me strange dreams. | |||||||||
| 533 | Er... | |||||||||
| 534 | We weren't in a bed! We were flying through the air... | |||||||||
| 535 | Then we landed...on the sun, I think. | |||||||||
| 536 | And I rested my head on your knee... | |||||||||
| 537 | Gods, it was horrible... | |||||||||
| 538 | Since then, I haven't slept in days! Days! | |||||||||
| 539 | I have ch-chills up my back even as we speak... | |||||||||
| 540 | No! Stay away from me! | |||||||||
| 541 | Er, yes, actually. | |||||||||
| 542 | R-really? It's that serious? | |||||||||
| 543 | Good, thanks to you. | |||||||||
| 544 | Heh, yes, I'll certainly pay closer attention from now on. | |||||||||
| 545 | What? Is something troubling you? | |||||||||
| 546 | Not anymore, thank the gods. | |||||||||
| 547 | A performance fee? For a dream?! That's ridiculous! | |||||||||
| 548 | I assure you, I will be watching my health very carefully. | |||||||||
| 549 | Yeowch! | |||||||||
| 550 | You mean, apart from this lump on my head? | |||||||||
| 551 | What is this you threw at me? | |||||||||
| 552 | If it's so precious, why are you tossing it around? | |||||||||
| 553 | ...So you're hunting game? With a rock? | |||||||||
| 554 | Here, let me try. | |||||||||
| 555 | Casting magic or hurling stones, it's all about focus and control. And you have to lead your target... Like... THIS! | |||||||||
| 556 | Well, I have my moments. | |||||||||
| 557 | All right. First of all, you want to grip the stone like this... | |||||||||
| 558 | My, that's a big snake! Did you catch it yourself? | |||||||||
| 559 | But...this is your shiny rock. Your most treasured possession? | |||||||||
| 560 | Well, that's...very generous of you. Thank you. | |||||||||
| 561 | Well, how about trying your hand at field cooking? You know, campfire cuisine? | |||||||||
| 562 | Frederick has just started teaching me the basics, so I'm not very good yet but... | |||||||||
| 563 | With that kind of enthusiasm, we just might, heh heh... | |||||||||
| 564 | ...Well, it looks...edible? At least? | |||||||||
| 565 | The proof is in the flavor. Which, I don't know... | |||||||||
| 566 | Er, right. H-here goes nothing. *Munch, munch* | |||||||||
| 567 | It did, didn't it? Thank goodness Frederick is such a good teacher. | |||||||||
| 568 | Don't say that. You've got time to learn all kinds things. And of course I'll help, if you like. | |||||||||
| 569 | So you split the blade of grass, cup it in your hands like so, and blow... FfffffvvvVVVVVVWWWEEEEEE! | |||||||||
| 570 | Here, why don't you try? | |||||||||
| 571 | Er, probably not a good idea. We don't want to start a wildfire. | |||||||||
| 572 | Look, I'll help you practice until you've got it. Sound good? | |||||||||
| 573 | Let's just try it my way, okay? | |||||||||
| 574 | So there is. And it's quite a bit bigger than the last one you caught... | |||||||||
| 575 | Er, what are you doing? | |||||||||
| 576 | You hit him right between the eyes! | |||||||||
| 577 | That must be the biggest snake I've ever seen taken down by a single rock. | |||||||||
| 578 | The Shepherds will eat well tonight! ...If we can haul that thing back to camp. | |||||||||
| 579 | Er, you didn't just use it to knock out that snake, did you? | |||||||||
| 580 | It's all right. We just have to search a little. I promise I won't leave until we've found it. Alright? | |||||||||
| 581 | You mean searching for the dragonstone? Not at all. I'm just glad we found it. | |||||||||
| 582 | Listen, I actually wanted to talk to you about something else... | |||||||||
| 583 | Yes, right. That's what I thought. | |||||||||
| 584 | Oh, so you DO know the custom? Good. I was afraid I'd have to explain. | |||||||||
| 585 | Heh. Right, sorry. | |||||||||
| 586 | But if you know this ring...then you also know what it means to accept it. | |||||||||
| 587 | Then my only regret is not doing so earlier. | |||||||||
| 588 | Y-Yes... Thank you, Chrom. | |||||||||
| 589 | No, actually. I... It's strange... Your name, it just...came to me... | |||||||||
| 590 | My name is... It's... Hmm? | |||||||||
| 591 | I'm not sure if... I'm sorry, but where am I, exactly? | |||||||||
| 592 | B-But it's the truth! | |||||||||
| 593 | Wait just one moment. Do I have a say in this? | |||||||||
| 594 | What will you do with me? Am I to be your prisoner? | |||||||||
| 595 | Is that where we are? Ylisse? | |||||||||
| 596 | Shepherds? You tend sheep? ...In full armor? | |||||||||
| 597 | I understand, sir. I would do no less myself. My name is Robin. ...I just remembered that. How odd. I suppose that's one mystery solved. | |||||||||
| 598 | But what about-- Hmm... | |||||||||
| 599 | Wait! | |||||||||
| 600 | I...I'm not certain myself. But I'm armed, and I know my way around a fight, if you'll have me. | |||||||||
| 601 | I...believe so? I suppose I should check. | |||||||||
| 602 | No, I can control it. I'm sure. Now, how did this work again? Ah, yes... | |||||||||
| 603 | Indeed. Timely use of a staff or a vulnerary should prevent the worst. | |||||||||
| 604 | Hmm... It's strange. Here on the battlefield, I can... Well, I can 'see' things. | |||||||||
| 605 | The enemy's strength, their weaponry, the flow of battle... I must have studied this somewhere. | |||||||||
| 606 | Yes, it would seem so. And perhaps more, if I apply myself... | |||||||||
| 607 | I'm fine, Chrom. Don't worry. | |||||||||
| 608 | Thank you, but...I think there's more to it than that. | |||||||||
| 609 | I believe there's a tactical advantage to fighting side by side... It's fuzzy... Wait, yes: working in pairs improves strength, defense, speed... Yes, yes, I'm sure of it! | |||||||||
| 610 | Well, that's the end of that. | |||||||||
| 611 | I understand your skepticism, Sir Frederick. And I cannot explain why only some knowledge has returned to me. But please, believe me. I have shared all that I know. | |||||||||
| 612 | Th-thank you, Chrom. | |||||||||
| 613 | I would be honored. | |||||||||
| 614 | Plegian? What's that? | |||||||||
| 615 | You've quite the stern lieutenant there. | |||||||||
| 616 | Duly noted. | |||||||||
| 617 | Heh heh. | |||||||||
| 618 | We should probably think about food. I don't know about you, but I'm starving. | |||||||||
| 619 | *Munch, munch, slurp* | |||||||||
| 620 | Are such horrific creatures commonplace in these lands? | |||||||||
| 621 | Hmm? Are those... | |||||||||
| 622 | Then we should take shelter in them whenever possible. No doubt they will offer distinct advantages in battle. | |||||||||
| 623 | Not much for conversation, is he? | |||||||||
| 624 | So this is Ylisstol, capital of Ylisse... I've never seen so many people! | |||||||||
| 625 | The exalt is your ruler, yes? | |||||||||
| 626 | Is it safe for her to walk among commoners like this? | |||||||||
| 627 | Then the Ylissean people are indeed lucky to have her. | |||||||||
| 628 | Yes, I imagine she... Wait, what? She's your... But wouldn't that make you and Chrom... | |||||||||
| 629 | You said you were 'shepherds'! | |||||||||
| 630 | C-Chrom... I mean, Prince Chrom! Sire! Forgive my dreadful manners! | |||||||||
| 631 | The prince and princess... That explains why Frederick tolerates all the teasing, eh? | |||||||||
| 632 | Not at all, milady! | |||||||||
| 633 | Milady. | |||||||||
| 634 | I'm sure I have much to learn in the belching arts, 'Teach.' | |||||||||
| 635 | In any case, it's a pleasure to make your acquaintances. | |||||||||
| 636 | Regna Ferox? | |||||||||
| 637 | Your name is Stahl, right? | |||||||||
| 638 | 'Risen'? | |||||||||
| 639 | Well, what do we have here? | |||||||||
| 640 | How did she calm it so quickly? | |||||||||
| 641 | So this is the fortress? | |||||||||
| 642 | The khan is away? | |||||||||
| 643 | A warrior ruler, eh? I can picture him now... | |||||||||
| 644 | A giant of a man of unparalleled thew, his broat chest covered in hair, heheh... | |||||||||
| 645 | Huh? | |||||||||
| 646 | Sounds like Marth's got at least one fan... | |||||||||
| 647 | I'm glad you're safe. | |||||||||
| 648 | Yes, I know you're not especially fond of me, but it's a relief just the same. | |||||||||
| 649 | Chrom? What are you doing out so late? | |||||||||
| 650 | Such an experience would change anyone. | |||||||||
| 651 | It must have been so hard... | |||||||||
| 652 | You know the place, Chrom? | |||||||||
| 653 | The assassins should scatter if we can defeat their leader. | |||||||||
| 654 | Hmm... An excellent question. She was here a moment ago... | |||||||||
| 655 | Sorry, what's a taguel? | |||||||||
| 656 | I don't understand... | |||||||||
| 657 | My legs feel like pudding... Your endurance astounds me, Chrom. | |||||||||
| 658 | Chrom, who is that? | |||||||||
| 659 | I can't quite put my finger on it, but something feels... | |||||||||
| 660 | Yeah... Not sure 'innocent baby' is how I'd describe it... | |||||||||
| 661 | Beg pardon, but who are the Grimleal? | |||||||||
| 662 | I...see. | |||||||||
| 663 | So far, yes. But tomorrow will be the true test... | |||||||||
| 664 | I hope you're right. | |||||||||
| 665 | ...AAAAAH! | |||||||||
| 666 | Is...that what it was? Y-yes, it must have been... | |||||||||
| 667 | I'm sorry, what brings you here, Lissa? Was there something you needed? | |||||||||
| 668 | ...Risen?! Oh gods, no! | |||||||||
| 669 | Chrom! There are Risen everywhere! | |||||||||
| 670 | No no no... | |||||||||
| 671 | Chrom! You can't trust him! | |||||||||
| 672 | That's right. Don't give up! There hast to be a way... | |||||||||
| 673 | Oh gods... | |||||||||
| 674 | Chrom, please! | |||||||||
| 675 | Chrom, is that all of them? | |||||||||
| 676 | Hmm... | |||||||||
| 677 | Their greatest strength is their cavalry, which puts us at a disadvantage...on land. | |||||||||
| 678 | But if we were to catch them at SEA... | |||||||||
| 679 | Plegia! | |||||||||
| 680 | Chrom, will you reconsider? | |||||||||
| 681 | Indeed. | |||||||||
| 682 | I know! He looks just like the assassin that came after Emmeryn... | |||||||||
| 683 | You know of me, sire? | |||||||||
| 684 | I know but... The resemblance... it's uncanny... | |||||||||
| 685 | Chrom? What should we do? | |||||||||
| 686 | ...So you lead the people in worship? We were just discussing religion earlier... | |||||||||
| 687 | ...I'm sorry, have I said something to offend you? | |||||||||
| 688 | ...Huh? Beg pardon, were you talking to me? | |||||||||
| 689 | What?! | |||||||||
| 690 | He looks just like... me. | |||||||||
| 691 | She looks just like... me. | |||||||||
| 692 | It's no use. I can't sleep. Who was that man? How could he bear my same face? | |||||||||
| 693 | It's no use. I can't sleep. Who was that woman? How could she bear my same face? | |||||||||
| 694 | Huh? Who's there?! T-there's no one. I'm alone... | |||||||||
| 695 | Nngh... This voice is... in my head? Who are you?! What's happening?! | |||||||||
| 696 | V-Validar? | |||||||||
| 697 | You were... calling me... Augh! My head! Get out of my mind! | |||||||||
| 698 | ...My what? | |||||||||
| 699 | No... Get... out... | |||||||||
| 700 | Nngh... Ahh... Ahh... I-I think so... Yes, Chrom, thank you. I'm... I'm fine. | |||||||||
| 701 | ...King Validar, he... He spoke to me... in my mind. He said I was his... his son. | |||||||||
| 702 | ...King Validar, he... He spoke to me... in my mind. He said I was his... his daughter. | |||||||||
| 703 | I don't know... But I also don't know it's a lie. Loath as I am to say it, I felt a... a strange connection, between us. | |||||||||
| 704 | I... I'm sorry, Chrom. I can't remember... But if I'm being honest... it would explain much... I'm not even sure I want to know the truth of my past anymore. | |||||||||
| 705 | ...Thank you, Chrom. | |||||||||
| 706 | Yes... yes, I think so. | |||||||||
| 707 | Chrom, look out! | |||||||||
| 708 | It's just that... You two are out here alone, and Marth is... crying. This is how ill rumors are born. I trust you, Chrom, but is there a reason you and Marth need to be alone? | |||||||||
| 709 | Lucina?! | |||||||||
| 710 | ...What?! Have you gone mad?! | |||||||||
| 711 | Ah! You have the Brand! | |||||||||
| 712 | Lucina's eye bears the exact same pattern... | |||||||||
| 713 | ...No, no I can't say that I do. If this is Lucina, what has befallen our baby back at the palace? | |||||||||
| 714 | You mean... the future? | |||||||||
| 715 | ...No. Impossible. | |||||||||
| 716 | She has the Brand! | |||||||||
| 717 | Your daughter's is the same pattern... | |||||||||
| 718 | ...The future? | |||||||||
| 719 | But why? What happens in the future?! | |||||||||
| 720 | Chrom? ...Our whole company? All of us? Dead?! | |||||||||
| 721 | ...I...I don't know what to say. | |||||||||
| 722 | My daughter... | |||||||||
| 723 | You have grown into such a strong and beautiful woman... Chrom and I are truly blessed. | |||||||||
| 724 | Of course not! I love you with all my heart! | |||||||||
| 725 | You are the finest daughter a woman could hope for, Lucina. | |||||||||
| 726 | Ah, take it all in! Breathtaking... Somehow our troubles feel a lifetime away out here. | |||||||||
| 727 | Nngh! Ah... | |||||||||
| 728 | M-my head... I don't... F-forgive me. I'm fine. | |||||||||
| 729 | Hmm... Perhaps he could. | |||||||||
| 730 | Hmm... Perhaps she could. | |||||||||
| 731 | Hmm... Unless we WANT our ships caught in the blaze... | |||||||||
| 732 | Chrom, I have an idea. | |||||||||
| 733 | But for my plan to work we'll need to disrupt their chain of command... Our strongest team would need to board their lead ship and kill their general. | |||||||||
| 734 | As our best captain I'd have you head the squad, but you ARE the prince, so... | |||||||||
| 735 | Then this plan truly stands a chance. | |||||||||
| 736 | ...No, Chrom. Not destiny. | |||||||||
| 737 | We're not pawns of some scripted fate. I believe we're more. Much more. | |||||||||
| 738 | There's something between us all. Something that keeps us together... | |||||||||
| 739 | Like...invisible ties, connecting us. Giving us strength... WE forged these ties. WE strengthen them. | |||||||||
| 740 | If we preserve them, or break them, it will be by our choices, not some 'destiny'... | |||||||||
| 741 | All right, all right -- perhaps enough philosophy for one day... There are still details to discuss. | |||||||||
| 742 | The Resistance could unite around her. Where is the Voice being held? | |||||||||
| 743 | We owe you a great debt, milady. | |||||||||
| 744 | I do? | |||||||||
| 745 | But a man like Walhart will not roll over dead at the first sign of trouble... | |||||||||
| 746 | Divisions, are they? Hmm... | |||||||||
| 747 | If we could divide their divisions -- disrupt communications, supplies, et cetera... Then introduce misinformation to add to the confusion...a whisper here and there... The panic would spread on its own...and all the quicker for their great number. Such a giant force could collapse under its own weight. | |||||||||
| 748 | ...Chrom? | |||||||||
| 749 | We need to leave here right away. | |||||||||
| 750 | When the other armies arrive, then we'll be trapped for a certainty. If we intend to escape, now is our best chance. | |||||||||
| 751 | By striking at either Walhart or Yen'fay before they join strength. | |||||||||
| 752 | I agree...which is why we attack both. | |||||||||
| 753 | ...I didn't say by half. Chrom would lead our strongest troops against Yen'fay. Meanwhile, a smaller force could attack Walhart. | |||||||||
| 754 | ...I didn't say we'd defeat him. We only need to distract him. | |||||||||
| 755 | This is no time for japes, Basilio. The stakes could not be higher. | |||||||||
| 756 | Godspeed, Basilio. | |||||||||
| 757 | We should hasten south to meet them, and distance ourselves from Walhart. This battle will be challenge enough without the Conqueror breathing down our backs. | |||||||||
| 758 | Hmm... | |||||||||
| 759 | Only if you're wondering how quickly we can reach the volcano. | |||||||||
| 760 | I'm saying your opportunistic former friends wouldn't dare risk following us. And we can use the flames as barriers, to limit how your brother's army approaches. | |||||||||
| 761 | WE'RE the Resistance now, and we've yet to lose a battle! Yen'fay would be proud. And he'd also want us to fight on...to make sure his sacrifice has meaning. And fight we will, Say'ri. Until this land is free. | |||||||||
| 762 | Retreated?! | |||||||||
| 763 | We have Basilio to thank for it. For all of it. His sacrifice made it all possible... If only there had been some other way... | |||||||||
| 764 | Hmm... | |||||||||
| 765 | And his soldiers... They look ready to die before they'd surrender. One must admire their loyalty, at least. | |||||||||
| 766 | He inspires that in SOME people. | |||||||||
| 767 | I know that face... Dueling with unpleasant thoughts, are we? | |||||||||
| 768 | Hey, remember when Lissa first brought me here? When I met all the Shepherds? And Sumia... Ha ha! Oh, what a day! | |||||||||
| 769 | Actually, that's my first memory, in a way. | |||||||||
| 770 | I know... So much needless bloodshed. So many days of pain and doubt and fighting... We would have never made it without you there to guide us, you know. | |||||||||
| 771 | I guess we really are two halves of the same whole. | |||||||||
| 772 | Psst! Chrom! | |||||||||
| 773 | I saw armed soldiers hiding in the shadows as we were shown in... | |||||||||
| 774 | Chrom, this way! Quickly! | |||||||||
| 775 | Nngh! Ahh... | |||||||||
| 776 | Nngh, no, I... Aarrrgh! | |||||||||
| 777 | Ah! Nngh...ahh... What have I done?! | |||||||||
| 778 | Chrom, I'm sorry! I don't know what came over me... I'm so sorry! | |||||||||
| 779 | ...Understood. | |||||||||
| 780 | What I did... It's...it's unforgivable. | |||||||||
| 781 | No, I... You must leave me behind. He could use me again... I can't be trusted! | |||||||||
| 782 | This cursed blood in me must somehow give...my father...dominion over me... | |||||||||
| 783 | Chrom, you...you put too much faith in me. | |||||||||
| 784 | But you're not listening! I told you, I'm not-- | |||||||||
| 785 | ...Lucina. What is it? | |||||||||
| 786 | I see... | |||||||||
| 787 | I understand. You love him. ...We all do. | |||||||||
| 788 | Lucina?! | |||||||||
| 789 | What?! What madness is this?! | |||||||||
| 790 | No! That's insane! Why would I kill Chrom? | |||||||||
| 791 | Lucina, wait. | |||||||||
| 792 | Lucina, you don't have to-- | |||||||||
| 793 | I do love Chrom, Lucina. But I cannot just let you kill me. | |||||||||
| 794 | ...Very well. I forfeit my life. | |||||||||
| 795 | I do forgive you, Lucina. You needn't speak of it again. | |||||||||
| 796 | I understand. You love him. ...As do I | |||||||||
| 797 | ...I love him as much as you, Lucina. But you ask too much. | |||||||||
| 798 | I would rather die than point a blade at my own daughter. | |||||||||
| 799 | Lucina, you and Chrom and I are family. And you only get one of those. We are going to stay together, and we are going to survive! | |||||||||
| 800 | Lucina? | |||||||||
| 801 | My poor girl... There's nothing to forgive. | |||||||||
| 802 | My life is yours. It always has been. | |||||||||
| 803 | I would give my life for Chrom. ...And for you. | |||||||||
| 804 | I know you will be quick about it. I love you, Lucina. | |||||||||
| 805 | ...I'm ready. Do what you must. | |||||||||
| 806 | I love him as much as you, Lucina. But you ask too much. | |||||||||
| 807 | I would rather die than point at a blade at my own wife. | |||||||||
| 808 | Lucina, I love you beyond words. I would give my life for you, and gladly. But I would also give anything to be WITH you. Do you understand? | |||||||||
| 809 | Of course, my love. Of course. | |||||||||
| 810 | Just...promise me you'll find someone else who cares for you. Promise you won't be alone... I want you to be happy, Lucina. That's all I've ever wanted. | |||||||||
| 811 | Easy now. Easy. It's all right... | |||||||||
| 812 | I'll never understand minions like you and Excellus. No lives of your own... Living only to serve at the beck and call of your masters. Pathetic. | |||||||||
| 813 | Then you've confirmed my theory. | |||||||||
| 814 | Here I thought him the lowest form of slime imaginable, but you win handily... | |||||||||
| 815 | If we all stand on a great stage, I'll be happy to assist with your exit! | |||||||||
| 816 | Before I 'ripen'? | |||||||||
| 817 | Chrom, first I have a favor to ask... | |||||||||
| 818 | It's not...though I did consider it. I can't hurt you if I'm not there in the first place. But...I can't run from Validar forever. And if I'm going to overcome him, my best chance is with you by my side. | |||||||||
| 819 | But therein lies the favor... If Validar somehow does gain control over me... Promise me... Promise me you'll cut me down. | |||||||||
| 820 | I'll resist him with all that I am. I promise you. But there are other people involved here -- too many people to ignore... You have a duty to protect them as well. | |||||||||
| 821 | I'll try. You know I will. | |||||||||
| 822 | ...Oh, gods. He means me. | |||||||||
| 823 | No! Never! I'll die first! | |||||||||
| 824 | ...Wh-what?! I'm Grima? I'M the fell dragon?! | |||||||||
| 825 | N-no... | |||||||||
| 826 | Nngh... | |||||||||
| 827 | C-Chrom, I... I don't know. | |||||||||
| 828 | They're more than just words! | |||||||||
| 829 | My life did not begin with you. It began the day Chrom found me in that field. I have been all over this world, and I have helped change it -- for the better. | |||||||||
| 830 | I have fought and laughed and bled with my friends, and THAT is what matters! | |||||||||
| 831 | The ties we forged, the bonds we share -- they are of a power greater than Grima. | |||||||||
| 832 | We do agree on one thing: my life so far has all been in preparation for this moment... When I kill you or die trying! | |||||||||
| 833 | ...Not your god -- not today. | |||||||||
| 834 | Let's do it. I'm ready to see what our true future has in store. | |||||||||
| 835 | You! | |||||||||
| 836 | What do you mean?! | |||||||||
| 837 | Another version of me? But how...? | |||||||||
| 838 | Th-the headaches... The voices... It was you! | |||||||||
| 839 | We are not yet the same? | |||||||||
| 840 | What?! | |||||||||
| 841 | What, you mean THIS Fire Emblem? | |||||||||
| 842 | I stole it from you once, remember? The least I could do was steal it back. | |||||||||
| 843 | Nngh... We must prepare for battle! Grima has sent servants here. I can sense it. They'll be on us soon! | |||||||||
| 844 | It can only put him back to sleep... | |||||||||
| 845 | So you know of my lineage? | |||||||||
| 846 | ...I may know a way. | |||||||||
| 847 | The other me claimed the dragon and I were the same, yes? If I strike the final blow, he'd be killed by his own hand... | |||||||||
| 848 | ...I realize that. I am ready. | |||||||||
| 849 | Chrom, wait. You're not thinking clearly. Think about what your sister would have wanted. | |||||||||
| 850 | What is one life, when weighed against millions? | |||||||||
| 851 | You have been so very kind to me, Chrom, always... But this is my decision. | |||||||||
| 852 | ...You're right, Chrom. I'm sorry. | |||||||||
| 853 | As ready as I will ever be, Chrom. Let's finish this! | |||||||||
| 854 | We're not dead yet! | |||||||||
| 855 | No... | |||||||||
| 856 | ...I... | |||||||||
| 857 | Do you think me a fool? You'll kill them anyway! | |||||||||
| 858 | Aaarrrrgh! | |||||||||
| 859 | Where am I? | |||||||||
| 860 | No... I won't let you! | |||||||||
| 861 | All right! I'll do as you wish! Just...let them live. | |||||||||
| 862 | First, let my friends go... You promised to spare them. | |||||||||
| 863 | You... | |||||||||
| 864 | No... I won't let you! | |||||||||
| 865 | So dark... A sea of black... I have...no final strategy... No cards left to play... | |||||||||
| 866 | He/She has...won... Ah... I c-can't see... I can't hear... I feel...nothing... | |||||||||
| 867 | ...Huh? | |||||||||
| 868 | I...hear something... A voice... | |||||||||
| 869 | C-Chrom? Chrom! Chrom, I can hear you! | |||||||||
| 870 | I can hear them... I hear my friends! | |||||||||
| 871 | Chrom! I'm coming, Chrom! Hold on! | |||||||||
| 872 | For once, I'm glad you and I are the same. Now I can give my life to protect those I care for... | |||||||||
| 873 | I would and I will. The evils you would visit on this world are unthinkable... In some way, I -- we share the blame. It's only right we meet our end together! | |||||||||
| 874 | Thank you, Chrom. For...everything... Tell the others...my last thoughts were of them... May we meet again, in a better life... | |||||||||
| 875 | Huh? Oh... Hello, Chrom. | |||||||||
| 876 | How can I not question it? I could have ensured my bloodline never threatens us again. But instead... | |||||||||
| 877 | I'm just one man, Chrom. |