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Cynthia/Quotes (Awakening)

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Event tile and Barracks event quotes

'I am Cynthia. Now, die in the name of a Brighter Future!' ...Oh, that's good!
— Cynthia, when gaining experience from an event tile or in the Barracks.
See that? The practice session of champions! I'm so strong now, it's scary.
— Cynthia, when gaining weapon experience from an event tile.
Ooh, free stuff! I call dibs!
— Cynthia, when finding an item on an event tile or in the Barracks.
What a killer day I'm having! The forces of evil will stay home if they're smart.
— Cynthia, when getting a surge in the Barracks.
Is my pegasus losing feathers? Is that a thing? ...Should I be worried?
— Cynthia, when failing to get a reward in the Barracks.

Barracks greeting quotes

Good morning, Robin! Is it break time already?
— Cynthia, during the morning.
Robin! You bored? It’s kind of early in the day for a break.
— Cynthia, during the afternoon.
Evening, Robin! About time you took a breather!
— Cynthia, during the evening.
It’s the middle of the night, Robin! Please go to bed soon.
— Cynthia, at night.
Happy birthday, Robin!
— Cynthia, on Robin's birthday.
Hello, Robin! Isn't it a great morning? I'm ready for anything!
— Cynthia, during the morning, if married to Robin.
Hello, Robin! It's great to see you. Got plans for the day?
— Cynthia, during the afternoon, if married to Robin.
Hello, Robin! Time sure flies, doesn't it?
— Cynthia, during the evening, if married to Robin.
Hello, Robin... Zzzz... Aaah! I was drifting off there.
— Cynthia, at night, if married to Robin.
Isn't it your birthday, Robin? We have to celebrate!
— Cynthia, on Robin's birthday, if married to Robin.
Good morning, Father! Is it break time already?
— Cynthia, during the morning, if Robin is her father.
Father! You bored? It’s kind of early in the day for a break.
— Cynthia, during the afternoon, if Robin is her father.
Good evening, Father! About time you took a breather!
— Cynthia, during the evening, if Robin is her father.
It’s the middle of the night, Father! I hope you’ll be in bed soon.
— Cynthia, at night, if Robin is her father.
Happy birthday, Father! How old are you again?
— Cynthia, on Robin's birthday, if Robin is her father.

Event tile and Barracks conversation quotes

General quotes

You look happy. Did you cook up a slick new catchphrase?
— Cynthia, when asking a question about mood
Nuh-uh! I came up with a new heroic battle stance. You want to see it?
— Cynthia, when answering a question about mood
How do you spend your free time? We should take whatever breathers we can.
— Cynthia, when asking a question about hobby
I make sure everyone is safe! Seeing another crisis averted makes me happy.
— Cynthia, when answering a question about hobby
So, what do you dream of doing one day?
— Cynthia, when asking a question about dreams
I dream of becoming someone's hero! I want to protect the people who matter.
— Cynthia, when answering a question about dreams
You really stand out on the battlefield! We should fight bad guys together.
— Cynthia, when asking a question about fighting together
Sure! I can spare a little extra oomph for you. Leave the toughies to Cynthia!
— Cynthia, when answering a question about fighting together

Quotes specifically with a lover

You're my shining prince, <lover>. I will always love you.
— Cynthia, her "I love you" quote
I love you, too. I want to just hug you into tiny little pieces!
— Cynthia, responding to her lover’s "I love you" quote
You are such a stud, <lover>! The legends just won't do you justice.
— Cynthia, her "You're beautiful" quote
Really? That's so sweet of you to say! Every heroine needs a dash of cute, right?
— Cynthia, responding to her lover’s "You're beautiful" quote
Don't get too close to the front lines, <lover>. I don't want to lose you!
— Cynthia, asking her lover not to leave her
Don't worry. Heroes never die. They keep YOU from dying.
— Cynthia, answering her lover when asked not to leave him
What have you got there, <lover>? You shouldn't hide stuff from your lady.
— Cynthia, when offering her lover a gift
This? It's a handmade brooch to hold a cape on! See? I made different colors.
— Cynthia, when her lover offers a gift

Quotes specifically with her father

It’s nice to spend some quality time, Father. Tell me about your life so far!
— Cynthia, when asking a question about her father’s life before they met
My life in the future? Well, I cared for Mother’s pegasus after she...you know. And I trained hard and learned how to fight! ...It was tough without a dad to teach me. But now that we’ve got the chance, why don’t we practice together?
— Cynthia, when answering her father’s question about his life
Father, you look less than heroic today. Are you okay? Are you getting old?!
— Cynthia, asking her father if he is ill
Huh? I'm totally fine. But thanks for worrying about me, Father.
— Cynthia, answering her father asking if he is ill
Can I get you anything, Father? I want to you you happy!
— Cynthia, when offering her father a gift
How about a father-daughter special move? One that will make a foe's knees knock!
— Cynthia, when her father offers a gift
Father, you look so heroic today! Let's have a practice match.
— Cynthia, when asking her father to train
A fated battle between father and daughter? How I’ve longed for this day!
— Cynthia, when her father asks to train

Quotes specifically with Sumia

Mother, what was your life like before we met? You don’t mind telling me, do you?
— Cynthia, when asking a question about Sumia’s life before they met
Even in the future, I wanted to be a hero. I think it stemmed from having a klutzy mom. But when it really counted, I wasn't able to protect you. You protected me. I never forgave myself, so I decided to train myself silly and never let you get hurt again!
— Cynthia, when answering Sumia’s question about her life
Aaaugh! Mother, your arm is bleeding! Are you gonna make it? Help! Someone!
— Cynthia, asking Sumia if she is ill
I'm fine, Mother. Don't get carried away. I can take my share of pegasus spills!
— Cynthia, answering Sumia asking if she is ill
Mother what do you want for you next birthday? It was our tradition in the future!
— Cynthia, when offering Sumia a gift
A new cape! Something that flutters in the wind and whispers the cause of justice.
— Cynthia, when Sumia offers a gift
Mother, I challenge you to see whose flower-petal readings are more accurate!
— Cynthia, when asking Sumia to train
All right, but I won’t pull any punches just because it’s you. Heroes play for keeps!
— Cynthia, when Sumia asks to train

Quotes specifically with a female Morgan child

I would love to know more about your future, Morgan. Do I end up a big hero?
— Cynthia, when asking a question about Morgan’s life in the future
I mostly just worked on being heroic. A blend of power and swagger, you know? My big gimmick was that I came from the future, but that's no so special anymore... Hmm. Maybe I'll be a fighting mama now! Could you pretend you're in distress?
— Cynthia, when answering Morgan’s question about her life
Morgan, you look tired. Are you all right? Heroes have to stay in top form!
— Cynthia, asking Morgan if she is ill
What?! A pale avenger? Oh no! I'd better put on makeup. ...Or a mask!
— Cynthia, answering Morgan asking if she is ill
Morgan, do you need anything? I want to come through for my daughter!
— Cynthia, when offering Morgan a gift
I need someone to take up my mantle after I'm gone. Interested in a career in heroics?
— Cynthia, when Morgan offers a gift
You look like you've got hero potential, Morgan. But let's see if you can outdo me!
— Cynthia, when asking Morgan to train
A challenge? Trying to surpass your mom, is that it? Bring it on, kiddo!
— Cynthia, when Morgan asks to train

Paired battle quotes

You can do it!
— Cynthia
I'm here for you!
— Cynthia
Easy peasy!
— Cynthia
Leave it to me!
— Cynthia
Who do you think you are?!
— Cynthia
Let's get it on!
— Cynthia
All right!
— Cynthia
Here goes nothing!
— Cynthia
Just try me!
— Cynthia
Go! Go! Go!
— Cynthia
Too slow, bro!
— Cynthia, performing a Dual Strike.
Ha ha!
— Cynthia, performing a Dual Strike.
Here I come!
— Cynthia, performing a Dual Strike.
Eyes on me!
— Cynthia, performing a Dual Strike.
Haaaahhh!
— Cynthia, performing a Dual Strike.
Nah ah!
— Cynthia, performing a Dual Guard.
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
— Cynthia, performing a Dual Guard.
Wait, it's over?
— Cynthia, if her partner defeated the enemy.
Whoa...
— Cynthia, if her partner defeated the enemy.
Whew, thanks!
— Cynthia, if her partner defeated the enemy.

Critical quotes

Time to pay!
— Cynthia
This is the end, friend!
— Cynthia
Hope you're ready!
— Cynthia
Okay. You got this!
— Cynthia

Level up quotes

Eek... Being a hero is harder than I thought.
— Cynthia, when one or fewer stats grow in a Level Up.
A journey of a thousand miles and all of that!
— Cynthia, when two or three stats grow in a Level Up.
Woo-hoo! Feeling good!
— Cynthia, when four or five stats grow in a Level Up.
Look upon my might, ye wicked, and despair!
— Cynthia, when six or more stats grow in a Level Up.
I guess a long career of heroing has paid off!
— Cynthia, when her stats are mostly capped and one or no stats grow in a Level Up.

Class Change quote

Ooh, that was certainly heroic!
— Cynthia, when changing class.

Shop quotes

I could spend all day just admiring the wares.
— Cynthia, when buying items at a shop.
Can we actually sell things brought from the future?
— Cynthia, when selling items at a shop.
I want a weapon fit for a hero like me!
— Cynthia, when forging weapons at a shop.

Defeat quotes

I'd...always wanted...to be...someone else's hero...
— Cynthia, if defeated as an enemy in paralogue 9.
No! I...I won't give...up... I still believe...this world...can...
— Cynthia, as an NPC in The Future Past 1.
I just...wanted to be a hero...
— Cynthia's death quote in Classic mode.
Oh, crackers... I hate to do this, but I'm done for the day. Good luck!
— Cynthia's retreat quote in Casual mode.

Battle quotes

Victory quotes


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Endgame: Grima quotes

Come on! You need to fight with us!
— Cynthia
Now I know what it really means to be a hero... But heroes always come back to fight again...don't they?
— Cynthia, if Robin sacrifices him/herself to kill Grima.
Truth and justice win again! Woooooo!
— Cynthia, if Chrom lands the final blow on Grima.
Father! Promise we'll be together always! Pinky-swear it! Come on!
— Cynthia, if Chrom lands the final blow on Grima, and if she is Robin's daughter.
Heroes have to put other people first, but I still don't want to lose you. I love you! And a dead husband is frankly no good to me at all!
— Cynthia, if Chrom lands the final blow on Grima, and if she is married to Robin.

Against Ares in Lost Bloodlines 1

Cynthia: Aha! Now here's a worthy foe! *Ahem* In the name of truth and justice, I, Cynthia, challenge you-
Ares: What obnoxious patter is this? Do you want me to swat you, fly?
Cynthia: Hey, you have to let me finish my intro! Those are the rules!

Against Ares in Lost Bloodlines 3

Cynthia: Hear me, wrongdoer! Today you answer to the forces of justice. The forces...of me! ...Holy wow! You're the first enemy to listen to the whole speech.
Ares: The least I can do is grant your last words.

Against Perceval in Smash Brethren 2

Cynthia: Aha! Sir knight! You look more chivalrous than most. I choose you to face me in a clash of two heroes! Draw your blade!
Perceval: Then who am I to refuse, miss? Have at yo—Huh?
Cynthia: Ta-da! Hero pose!
Perceval: ...What happened to our clash?

Against Perceval in Smash Brethren 3

Perceval: Withdraw your forces, or face the might of our army.
Cynthia: Oh yeah? Well I'll... I'll... Rats. I used up all my witty retorts in the last fight.
Perceval: ...Your what?

Against Eirika in Rogues & Redeemers 2

Cynthia: You there! They call me Cynthia, punisher of evil! Never have I faced a worthier foe.
Eirika: ...Really? Thank you.
Cynthia: You're welcome. ...Wait! No you're not! You're supposed to respond with some kind of epic retort!
Eirika: Er...if you say so. ...Can we just fight now?

Against Eirika in Rogues & Redeemers 3

Cynthia: Hold it right there, infidel! The mighty Cynthia has come to—
Eirika: Hyaaa!
Cynthia: Wh-whoa! What are you doing? I'm still monologuing!
Eirika: But...wouldn't it be faster to just clash and be done with it?
Cynthia: Faster ISN'T better!

DLC battle quotes

Return the stolen gold, you putrid purloinrers! 'Cause if you don't, I might just have to lose my temper! Grrrr! ... Aw, c'mon, please? Those are my special hero savings!
— Cynthia, in The Golden Gaffe.
You know what happens to monsters who ruin other people's property? I happen - that's what! Those onions were like FAMILY to the farmers! *Sniff* It just brings t-tears to my eyes. Oh, you're gonna pay!
— Cynthia, in EXPonential Growth.
I'm sorry, have we met? In the future, maybe? ...Er, my future? You just seem so darn familiar.... Oh well! It's probably my subconscious concocting a heroic backstory.
— Cynthia, in Infinite Regalia.
In the future, they taught us never to think about our foes' former lives. No matter where a monster's origins lie, it's a hero's duty to see it vanquished! So please...don't make this any harder. If my resolve were to falter, I...I'd be lost.
— Cynthia, in Death's Embrace.
Cut it out, you jerks! Leave those poor merchant girls alone! They've got families to get back to... Not to mention a business to run! Picking on the defenseless is about as unheroic as you can get. Now back off!
— Cynthia, in Five-Anna Firefight.
So my foes know all my secrets? Wow! Having secrets is so totally hero-like! Wait, what am I talking about? I don't have anything to hide! Um... Well, whatever. Prepare to taste justice, dastardly secret thieves!
— Cynthia, in Roster Rescue.
How dare you sow your terror here. I won't allow your evil on this beach! You can't just take this place and turn it into your own private playground! Hm... That does sound kinda nice. No noise, no crowds... B-but evil! Now die!
— Cynthia, in Summer Scramble.
Suddenly a silhouette emerges from the steam. Who is this striking figure?! *Gasp* Could it be? The Spitfire of the Springs? The Beauty of the Baths? YES! 'Tis Cynthia, and thy doom has come! Ooh, I got the whole line out for once!
— Cynthia, in Hot-Spring Scramble.