Part 655: Lucina A

HIYARGH! YAH! Unnngh... GAH!

Working on your fencing, I see.

I was just finishing my drills.

I saw you helping out earlier, serving the soldiers their meals.

I had some free time, so I thought I'd pitch in.

And before that, you were helping unload the wagons...

Well, I'm stronger than I look. Those crates were no problem for me.

And before that, you went to market to purchase supplies. Honestly, it's hard to find a job or chore you're not helping out with. It's a fine thing you're doing, trying to build bonds of friendship and trust... But it will all be in vain if you work yourself into the sickbed.

Oh, I'm fine. Truly. I can handle it.

...You're trying to emulate King Marth, aren't you? By winning the trust of the other soldiers, you hope to become a great leader.

What? No! Not at all... Th-this is just how I am.

Besides, I doubt legendary warriors wasted time cooking stews and going shopping...

(...She builds trust and wins allies without even thinking about it... Could she truly be...?!)

I beg your pardon, Tiki? Were you saying something?

Apologies. I was lost in thought. But, Lucina, I must tell you something.Taking the name of Marth was a fateful decision of great import.

How so?

I cannot be sure of your intention in taking the name... But few dare compare themselves to a legend... and this set you on a path.

The name evokes envy and hope in others, and burdens you with their expectations. Like it or not, you carry that weight now. The only question is-- will it crush you?

I never realized...

Can you carry the hopes and dreams-- the demands of so many?

I... don't know. I know I can't ever be like the real Marth. No one can.

But if it's true what you say, and people have started to look up to me... Then I shall never rest until every friend has achieved their dream!

Good. You know the nature of your task-- this is the key to victory.

I have you to thank for opening my eyes. I won't let you-- or anyone--down.

I believe you mean this. But remember your allies when you face your greatest challenges! A true hero knows when to admit she cannot go it alone.

I will take your words to heart. We will all win this war, together.

Spoken as Marth might have himself...