Part 103: Fiora

Support Conversations: Fiora

Fiora/Florina

Wind/Light

C - Attack + 1, Defense + .5, Accuracy + 5, Critical + 5, Critical Evade + 2.5
B - Attack + 2, Defense + 1, Accuracy + 10, Critical + 10, Critical Evade + 5
A - Attack + 3, Defense + 1.5, Accuracy + 15, Critical + 15, Critical Evade + 7.5

C Support

: Florina?
: Yes, Fiora, what is it?
: Try not to get too far ahead of the front line... You can always ride behind and back me up, you know...
: Thanks, Fiora. But...I... I have to do it my way. You can handle it out there alone, right? Well I need to make sure that I can, too.
: Oh... But I worry about you. When we were in training, you used to get so scared...
: Yeah, but I’m fine now.
: Really? But the Caelin knights are all men, aren’t they? I just think of you, all timid and scared among them... So, Florina... You really don’t mind it? Didn’t they give you a hard time for being a woman? Now if they did, I want you to let me know. Because I will tell them a thing or two...
: I-I’m fine. Lady Lyndis took good care of me... And everyone was really nice...
: Oh? Well, I still worry.

B Support

: Hey, Florina. When this is all over, we should go back to Ilia together once, you and I.
: Huh? B-But I’m still only...
: Having seen you fly, I’m sure they would promote you to pegasus knight first rank if we went back to Ilia. And I really want you to join me in the first division. Then I’ll be able to help you anytime you need it. I would feel much better that way.
: Fiora... Look...I...
: Don’t you want to fly by my side?
: Well, of course I do... It’s what I had always wanted... I would have been delighted to... But...
: You’ve got some reasons to decline, then?
: ...Ulp.
: If you are worried about Lady Lyndis giving you leave, I’ll talk to her...
: No, that’s not it. Well, I mean, I guess that’s part of it, but... It’s me... I just need time to...
: Fine. You can tell me whenever you’re ready. Go ahead, take your time deciding. It’s fine.

A Support

: Hey, Sis...
: Florina, what is it?
: Well, you see. I really love you, Fiora. And it would be great to be with you, to have you to protect me always...
: Florina...
: But... But... That wouldn’t be good for me... You’re so kind, you would probably protect me for the rest of my life... That’s the problem... If I rely on you forever, I’ll never become my own person. So...I’ve decided not to return to Ilia yet. It’s because I do love you... You see, I don’t want to always be the crybaby Florina who needs you to protect her... I want to be more like my sister, a fine pegasus knight.
: Florina... I...understand. That’s the first time I have ever heard you express yourself so clearly.
: I-I’m sorry...
: No, it’s a good thing! It means you’re all grown up now! At first I thought I would rather have you in my division so I could protect you, but... But now I know you’ll be fine on your own...
: ...Fiora.
: Then I just have one last thing to leave you with, as a senior pegasus knight... Listen closely... No matter what happens... ...even if you have to take a mission that you are sure you won’t return from... Never quit a mission that you have already accepted... We don’t just fight for ourselves... We fight for the pride of the entire Ilian pegasus knight brigade. This is something that you will learn quite well someday.
: Um, sure... I mean... Yes!
: Good response! ...And good luck, Florina!

Fiora/Eliwood

Wind/Anima

C - Attack + 1, Defense + .5, Accuracy + 2.5, Avoid + 2.5, Critical + 2.5, Critical Evade + 5
B - Attack + 2, Defense + 1, Accuracy + 5, Avoid + 5, Critical + 5, Critical Evade + 10
A - Attack + 3, Defense + 1.5, Accuracy + 7.5, Avoid + 7.5, Critical + 7.5, Critical Evade + 15

C Support

: So, Fiora, have you gotten used to being in our ranks?
: Yes. Thank you, my lord. We mercenaries are quick to adapt to new commands.
: Yes, you are of the Pegasus knights of Ilia, are you not? Seeing the way you fight, I can imagine their quality.
: Your praise is an honor. I will do my best not to betray your trust in my skills.
: Please, don’t worry about formalities with me. We are equals, fighting together for a common cause.
: Equals... But, my lord...
: I like to think of everyone in this troop as a friend, regardless of standing, gender, or age. All are friends, and all are irreplaceable.
: ...
: You seem surprised. “There goes another naïve lordling with his head in the clouds...” Something like that?
: No, never! But... I didn’t imagine that a lordling of Lycia could think that way for long.
: You speak the truth, of course. But what I said was no lie.
: Lord Eliwood! I... You see, I... Speaking personally, I like that way of thinking... I just do not believe it possible.
: I’ll take that as a compliment.

B Support

: Fiora, tell me... You are Florina’s elder sister, are you not?
: I am. She is a shy girl, always aware of other people’s eyes. When she went off for her apprenticeship I worried and worried.
: You are a good sister.
: I wish that were so.
: You are both knights, yes? That’s rare in Lycia.
: Yes, as children we decided that we would become Pegasus knights. I did not want to send my own child sister to war... But Ilia offered few options other than the mercenary way.
: I see. My father once told me of your homeland, long ago. The ground of Ilia is covered year-round in the whitest snow, he said, and it is a harsh life for the people who live there. Yet because many Ilians turn to being mercenaries, they are looked down upon-- without reason-- by other lands.
: Yes... But there is nothing to be done about it. No matter how many tears we shed, the snow will not melt. Better to fight for my homeland and win honor that way, as a member of the Pegasus knights of Ilia.
: Fiora, I can tell you have a strong sense of responsibility. But do not be too hard on yourself. Should you overwork yourself and fall, you will end up with nothing.
: Yes... I would say the same to you, Lord Eliwood.

A Support

: Fiora.
: Yes, Lord Eliwood?
: I had a thought while watching you fight. I feared you may be working too hard. Resting is as important as fighting, remember.
: Thank you, my lord. But... I am a Pegasus knight of Ilia. When I think of the people of my homeland, I cannot but fight harder.
: Still...
: My performance here reflects on all the knights of Ilia. The more tasks I complete, the bigger the reward I bring home, and the happier my people may live.
: What about happiness?
: What?
: I know your homeland of Ilia is a poor land. And I know thoughts of your sister weigh heavily in your mind. But do not forget you have a right to happiness, too. Were you to become a sacrifice for your country... that would not do. No one would be happy, then.
: Lord Eliwood...
: Forgive me, perhaps it is not my place. Still, watching you... I felt I had to say something. For someone as talented as yourself not to find happiness... Well, that would be the greatest tragedy of all.
: ...I must admit... That is the first time anyone has ever said something like that to me.
: ...
: But...let us not linger here overlong.
: Yes... Yes, of course.
: I beg your leave.
: Ah, wait a moment. Fiora!
: Yes?
: I would like you to stay nearby, by my side. So that I can... So that I may protect you.
: Lord Eliwood... Yes, I... I understand.

Fiora/Kent

Wind/Anima

C - Attack + 1, Defense + .5, Accuracy + 2.5, Avoid + 2.5, Critical + 2.5, Critical Evade + 5
B - Attack + 2, Defense + 1, Accuracy + 5, Avoid + 5, Critical + 5, Critical Evade + 10
A - Attack + 3, Defense + 1.5, Accuracy + 7.5, Avoid + 7.5, Critical + 7.5, Critical Evade + 15

C Support

: Are you Kent? It’s nice to meet you!
: Forgive my rudeness, but who are you?
: I am Fiora, the pegasus knight. You have been looking after my sister. Allow me to thank you.
: Oh, yes... When we were in Caelin, Florina spoke of you often...
: Oh, what did she say?
: That you...were a lot like me.
: Oh... In what regard?
: Well... I’m not really sure... I just remember her saying it. Well, Fiora. It is an honor. Let us fight together and ride on to victory.
: Yes, let’s. I think that, together, we can fulfill any duty.

B Support

: Fiora. I must speak to you...
: Kent, what a coincidence. I was just looking for you...
: Actually, it’s about this army... Do you ever feel that some here lack proper moral grounding?
: Yes, the same thought has occurred to me. As a hired lance, I thought it not my place to speak.
: Camaraderie in the field is one thing... But the men and women in the camp are altogether too...intimate...
: Indeed. Their minds are not focused on their duties...
: It is a problem.
: A problem indeed.
: I have decided to seek the counsel of Lady Lyndis in this matter. Perhaps she could issue some order limiting...interactions between the sexes...
: That is a good idea. It would be the best way to ensure the proper conduct of all.
: Of course, we would still need to iron out the details of such an order... I hope you would not mind lending me your assistance...
: Oh, but of course. It might be difficult to find time to discuss this on the battlefield. Perhaps later, when we can be alone...
: Yes, of course. I would be truly grateful to have the company of a morally pure individual like yourself...
: Indeed. I feel exactly the same.

A Support

: Kent.
: Fiora.
: I...
: You...
: ...Forgive me.
: No, it is I who should apologize...
: I...
: We... ...Why don’t you go first.
: No, please, you first.
: Well, then... Fiora, please stay with me. When you are near, I feel as if I fight more bravely, more keenly... I think we would fight well together... What do you say?
: Actually... I came to ask you the same thing...
: Really?
: Yes. It’s strange, isn’t it? I feel as if we have known each other from birth.
: Fiora... I must ask you one more thing. When this battle ends, if we both still live...
: Please...say no more. I...already know what you will ask... Of course. I feel the same way.
: Really? I am glad... But...about that policy I suggested... What should we do?
: Well... Perhaps... It can wait...

Fiora/Sain

Wind/Wind

C - Attack + 1, Accuracy + 5, Critical + 5, Critical Evade + 5
B - Attack + 2, Accuracy + 10, Critical + 10, Critical Evade + 10
A - Attack + 3, Accuracy + 15, Critical + 15, Critical Evade + 15

C Support

: Oh...! You are the Fiora I have heard so much about! You are even...three times lovelier than I had heard!
: I’m sorry? How do you know my name?
: Oh, but my dear... I have memorized the names of every woman in this army!
: ...I am Fiora, of the Ilian knights. May we fight with honor.
: I am Sain, of the Caelin knights! That’s S-A-I-N. Do not forget, my lovely!
: Right. Nice to meet you...
: Lady Fiora! Please, be at ease... I will protect you with all the strength and courage in my heart!
: ...
: Now come closer, don’t be shy!
: Please forgive me if I abstain. And I am capable of defending myself, thank you. Now if you will...
: Ahh...!? Fiora! Fly away from me if you must! But to shine so beautifully as you go! How cruel, my love! How cruel!

B Support

: Fiora!
: ...Sain.
: Yes, it is I! Your knight and protector, Sain!
: How...unexpected that we should meet again...
: Unexpected? Surely you mean destined! Don’t you, fair Fiora?
: Sain, I can fight on my own. So, if you don’t mind...
: That will not do, fair lady! For I am bound to... ...to...to...
: Hm? Are you all right? ...Are you injured?
: It is nothing! I am always the very picture of health!
: Enough of that! Just let me... Oh! Your forehead is burning! Have you been fighting like this all day?
: I am fine! I can overcome this with sheer willpower!
: You should rest... Look, just lay down here...
: B-But I can’t! I can still stand and fight!
: Don’t be a fool. Look at you...
: But... I have promised you. I must protect you!
: What...?
: It is the duty of all knights to protect women! In the face of that duty, this ailment is but a blush!
: ...Sain? Sain, wake up!
: Ah, I see...fields of flowers...

A Support

: Fiora!
: Sain... You look much better now...
: How could I not? Your love has brought me from the brink of death!
: You know, I think I liked you better near the brink of death... But...at least I have confirmed that you are indeed a knight.
: You have? Then, darling, come closer! Let this humble knight protect you with all his passion and love!
: ...I think I shall pass. I think being at your side presents its own, unique dangers...
: Ah, my dear, you cut me deeply! But lovely Fiora...you have flown into my heart! Ulp! Where do you find such embarrassing things to say?

Fiora/Geitz

Fiora/Pent