Part 906: Lucina A

Perhaps I should apologize to Inigo... He works on my nerves sometimes...but I know he means well.

I suppose he'd tell me to just smile and forget about it.

...Hey, Lucina.

Inigo, I--

No, don't worry! Just passing through. I won't bother you, I promise.

Inigo, I actually wanted to apologize for before... I meant what I said, but my delivery was quite harsh...

I appreciate your desire for mirth, but I just don't think this is the time. If you can agree to stop asking me to smile, I pledge to never yell at you again.

Sure. No problem. Sometimes I forget that everyone's head isn't stuffed with rainbows.

Inigo, I didn't--

Don't worry about it. Consider it dropped. I'll stop bothering you now.

Inigo, wait...

Hmm?

S-sorry... I just thought... It looked like you were crying.

What, me? Ha ha! No, I'm not crying. I'm pretty sure I was smiling?

Yes, I suppose. Still, for a moment it looked like... Well, I looked at your face, and it just made my heart drop...

Oh, wow. Um...I'm sorry? I certainly didn't mean to make you upset.

No, don't apologize! It is I who needs to make amends. I was unable to understand your thinking when you expressed it in words. But when I saw your face just now, it all became clear to me. We influence the emotions of those around us...and a smile is a powerful thing.

That's it exactly, Lucina! And yours counts for double!

Heh. Thank you, Inigo.

By the gods! Finally, she smiles! ...Now was that so bad?

It's...easier that I thought.

You're a natural!

Perhaps you will see more of this in the future. I shall dedicate myself to lifting the spirits of all those around me.

Well, if you ever need help, you only have to ask!