Part 797: Lucina B

...Ow! For a shallow cut, my arm sure doesn't want to heal up... Still really hurts, too. I knew I saw someone behind that tree, but nooo! I had to go charge in like an idiot...

Ah, well. I'm still alive, and the arm'll heal. I'll count my blessings.

Might I have a minute, Yarne?

Sure. What is it?

I wanted to see how you're recovering.

What, this? I'm fine, thanks.

I'm sorry you had to see me fall for such an obvious ambush. I was doing so well, too. But you know me! It's not a battle if I don't screw up...

That's not true at all... But I'm just glad you weren't more seriously injured. I promised I would watch your back, and now... I am so, so sorry, Yarne.

What?! No! Don't apologize. We're at war! Nicks and scratches are bound to happen!

Still...

It's very kind of you, Lucina, but I'm the one who needs to shape up, not you.

Heh, next time I'll show 'em this rabbit's no easy prey! Give 'em the ol' taguel one-two!

Just, please...

Hmm?

Please be careful. Don't do anything rash. In the last battle, it almost seemed like you were trying to protect me...? I'll be twice the fool if you get hurt trying to keep me safe while I try to keep you safe!

Well, I can't just sit back and let you do all the work. And I can't keep you all to myself. The others need your help, too. Plus, I want to keep you safe as much you want to keep me safe. We're friends!

No, of course. That's all true, but..

Believe me, I'm not eager to get hurt either. I'll do my best to stay out of trouble.

And I'll do my best to keep trouble away from you.