Part 673: Chrom A

I'm ready for today's training, Father.

Before we begin, I have a question.

Oh?

It's something I'd been meaning to ask for some time now. Once this war is over, will you be able to return to your own world?

...I don't know. Even if it were possible to cross the bounds of time again, my world itself may be lost. Naga said as much before we left.

I see.

But don't worry, Father. Once peace is returned, I'll leave you to your life.

What? Why?

I understand I don't belong in this time. I'll not have myself become a burden.

Lucina! I never want to hear you say such a thing again!

Father?

I've told you before, you are no burden. You could never be a burden!

But...

I fear I'm not very adept at putting these sorts of things into words... But it's clear you need to hear something, so listen well.

...All right. I'm listening.

Lucina...I am so very grateful for you. Grateful that you were born... That you grew into such a fine and noble woman... Grateful you withstood terrible hardship and risked all you knew to come here... I haven't the words to express how much it all means to me. None, save "thank you."

Father...

You're my daughter and my friend. You will always have a place at my side.

Father, I... Th-thank... Oh, Father! *sob*

Shhh, it's all right, Lucina. There, there, it's all right now. Daddy's here for you...