Part 123: Lissa A

How goes the mission I gave you, Lissa?

It's over. I talked to everyone. I asked them all how I could be a better princess, just like you asked.

And what did they say?

A dozen different things! Some guy said I should be more calm and stop throwing tantrums. Another person said I should stop being so picky about what I eat, which was weird. Oh, and a certain someone told me to stick my pinky out when I drink tea! Ugh!

And the most common response?

What do you mean?

Surely some people had the same advice, right? What did you hear the most?

Um... Well, there were a whole lot of people who said "nothing."

So there you have it.

There I have what?

I told you you're fine just as you are, didn't I? And the people agree!

Yeah, but... I still don't feel like I'm contributing anything.

When you approached people, how did they react? And I mean before you said anything. I'd bet good coin they all smiled at you. ...Right?

What? No, they... Hmm... Yeah, I guess they did.

You make people happy, Lissa. You motivate and inspire them just by your presence. I might instill confidence, but I don't make them happy. And neither would Emmeryn.

You think so?

I KNOW so. And believe me, that talent is more useful than you'd think. Everyone else knows it, too. That's why they told you not to change a thing. So if you won't trust my opinion, how about theirs? You're their princess, after all.

N-no, I trust them. I do, but...

Then stop worrying! You're going to be a princess all your life. That's plenty of time to figure it out. Just be yourself and the rest will come naturally.

...Huh. That actually makes sense. Thanks, Chrom.