Céline/Supports: Difference between revisions

'''Kagetsu:''' Well, look what we have here. It is Princess Céline of Firene! I trust you are well today, Princess Céline?

Shall we take tea?<br>

'''Céline:''' Always brimming with energy, aren't you?<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' Naturally! My spirits are constantly rising. I have plenty of cheer to share!<br>

'''Céline:''' Unfortunately, I've just come from teatime. But I should be happy to take you up on that offer at a later date.<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' That is disappointing. Perhaps you will indulge me in a round of mock combat, then? Exercise is always good just after tea. Come now, show me your skill!<br>

'''Céline:''' Hahaha!<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' Hm? What is amusing to you?<br>

'''Céline:''' One moment you invite me to tea, and the next you challenge me to arms! There aren't many who would behave that way around a princess. You're a funny one.<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' Haha! Flattery will not get you anywhere!<br>

'''Céline:''' I shall pass on both the tea and the combat, but the two of us must sit and chat sometime.<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' Of course! That is what friends do.<br>

'''Céline:''' Indeed it is.

'''Kagetsu:''' Princess Céline!<br>

'''Céline:''' Greetings, Kagetsu.<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' Hahaha! I have heard some interesting things. I heard that, despite your royal position, you maintain excellent skill in swordsmanship. This makes me all the more intrigued. Will you indulge me now? I am eager to see your skill.<br>

'''Céline:''' I appreciate the spirit of your offer, but I have no desire to fight without good reason.<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' Disappointing. Do you feel no desire at all to test your strength?<br>

'''Céline:''' I keep myself on form to protect my nation, but I've never sought to train for its own sake.<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' To each their own, I suppose. Shall we take tea, at least?<br>

'''Céline:''' I would love to. However, I first have some official business to tend to. It's merely a letter I'm composing to send home. Would you mind waiting?<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' Princesses lead busy lives, indeed.<br>

'''Céline:''' We do. I mustn't shirk my responsibilities.<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' Do you not find this life to be constraining? I would not be able to withstand it.<br>

'''Céline:''' A princess's life is not without hardship, but I do take a certain joy in it.<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' Is that so? I confess, I find it difficult to believe.<br>

'''Céline:''' Then the next time we meet, I'll show you exactly where that joy can be found.

'''Kagetsu:''' Is this it?<br>

'''Céline:''' Yes. This is it.<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' I do not understand. How does this painting bring you joy? It is of your kingdom, and it is impressively made, but beyond that I do not see.<br>

'''Céline:''' As we discussed, a princess's life is not without its hardships. But I take great joy in the sight of my people living in peace.<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' The ones depicted here do seem peaceful and happy, I agree.<br>

'''Céline:''' If I can ensure that their lives are tranquil and prosperous, then my own struggles are worth it.<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' I see now you carry a deep love of your country.<br>

'''Céline:''' I most certainly do!<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' I now understand what brings happiness to princesses. For my part, I am much more happy to find opponents who match my skill in battle!<br>

'''Céline:''' Oh, yes... You wanted to spar with me. If you ever tried to harm Firene, you would find me to be a terrible and merciless opponent.<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' Much as I would like to see you terrible and merciless, I am unwilling to pay that cost.<br>

'''Céline:''' Haha, I am relieved to hear it.<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' Then if we cannot spar, let us take tea. You always choose excellent leaves.<br>

'''Céline:''' That is a much better option. One in which we can remain friends.<br>

'''Kagetsu:''' To remain friends is always the goal!