Part 796: Lucina C

...Pulse? Check. ...Arms? Check. ..Legs? Check! Whew! Looks like I'm all here. Ugh. Why do I keep fighting if I'm going to be such a coward?!

Yarne? Is something wrong? You look upset.

Oh, hey. No, I'm fine. I was just, uh... Reflecting on the horrors of war.

I often do the same. Thinking how everyone is suffering each day we let it continue... Farmers are slain in their fields, merchants are robbed, children become orphans...

Actually, I meant the part where everybody trying to kill me. My life's worth no more than the next guy's. I know that, but... It's still a lot of pressure being the last of entire race.

I can only imagine.

Don't get me wrong.... I'm scared, but I still want to help. I'll keep fighting. I just.... really don't... want to, is all. ...Heh. Pretty sad, I know.

So be it.

Er, so be what, exactly?

I will cover your back. From now, you need only worry about foes in front of you.

What?

I swear to keep you safe. That way, perhaps you can fight without fear.

Lucina, everyone else is out there fighting on their own. I feel terrible asking, but... That would be such a great relief! ...Thank you.

I'm happy to do all I can to ease an ally's mind. Thank you for opening up to me. I'm honored by your trust.

Not at all!

I should be going. I'll see you, Yarne. (leaves(

...Oh, what am I doing?! Gods, why not just ask her to babysit you, you big coward?! This is low, even for me...