Awakening Supports/Avatar(F) Gerome

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C Support

Robin:
Hello, Gerome.

Gerome:
Robin.

Robin:
What are you doing here all alone?

Gerome:
I'm doing nothing in particular. As for being alone, that's my normal condition.

Robin:
Um, please don't take this the wrong way, but... If you really want to be left alone, why do you wear such a conspicuous mask?

Gerome:
The two are unrelated.

Robin:
Are they now? Hmm...

Gerome:
Why are you so obsessed with what I do, anyway?

Robin:
Oh, I wouldn't say obsessed. Maybe...concerned. I just think you could do a better job of getting to know your comrades-in-arms.

Gerome:
Why? I'm not like them. I don't share their convictions. I didn't travel back here to try and relive some lost golden age of peace.

Robin:
Well, I don't think that's why any of you came back.

Gerome:
Enough. I'm done talking about this. ...And with you. I'm trying not to associate with anyone from this era unless necessary in battle.

Robin:
Fair enough. I'll leave you to it, then.

Gerome:
......

B Support

Robin:
How are things, Gerome?

Gerome:
I thought I was clear that I didn't wish to associate with others.

Robin:
Supper is ready. Or are you eschewing food as well as company?

Gerome:
...I eat alone.

Robin:
...Don't you think meals are more enjoyable in the company of friends?

Gerome:
Food is fuel for the body. Nothing more.

Robin:
I disagree. Mealtime is much more than just filling some physical need. It's an opportunity to get to know your allies: learn their habits, their quirks. Such things can prove very useful when you step on the battlefield together.

Gerome:
Bah. I've fought well enough without such knowledge until now. The pack doesn't need the lone wolf, and he doesn't need them.

Robin:
I'm not so sure...but we can leave it there. Hold on a moment, and I'll bring your meal out here.

Gerome:
Didn't I make myself clear? I don't need your help in this matter, or any matter. I'm capable of getting my own meal.

Robin:
Good heavens, but you are a stubborn one. All right then. I'll leave you be. ...But I expect to see that plate clean. I won't have anyone wasting food. Not even the "lone wolf."

Gerome:
......

A Support

Robin:
Hello, Gerome.

Gerome:
What do you want, Robin?

Robin:
Heh, you sound so pleased to see me! Am I interrupting your training?

Gerome:
Yes. Whenever I'm alone, I work through a set of muscle-strengthening exercises. I'm always trying to make myself stronger.

Robin:
Very admirable. Well, I don't want to get in your way. I'll leave you to it...

Gerome:
You can remain if you like.

Robin:
I thought you preferred to be alone.

Gerome:
Most of the time this is true. But recently... Well, perhaps the idle chats you all engage in aren't a complete waste of time...

Robin:
Oh? Are you saying you'd like to have one of those idle chats with me?

Gerome:
That would be...acceptable.

Robin:
Well, this IS a surprise!

Gerome:
It's not like you would leave me alone anyway, am I right?

Robin:
Heh, perhaps not.

Gerome:
That's what I thought. So go on then. You want to talk? Talk.

Robin:
Heh heh, right then. So, what do you think about the...

S Support

Robin:
Thank you so much for attending the war council yesterday, Gerome. You made some excellent suggestions. It was nice to hear you speak up.

Gerome:
After our chats, I realized there's no point in going only to say nothing. I used to think councils were held so you could hear the sound of your own voices. But I was wrong. Exchanging views, deciding issues, getting to know your comrades... A lot of good happens around the great map table.

Robin:
I'm thrilled I had a part in your change of heart. And I'm even more thrilled that you're comfortable enough with me to say so!

Gerome:
Just because I enjoy solitude doesn't mean I don't know how to be grateful.

Robin:
You know, you're quite adorable when you let your guard down...

Gerome:
Wh-what's that supposed to mean?

Robin:
Heh heh, your neck is turning red... Are you blushing under that mask?

Gerome:
H-how absurd!

Robin:
Then you won't mind if I take it off and have a look.

Gerome:
NO! Stay away from me!

Robin:
Gracious, Gerome! What has gotten into you?

Gerome:
...Er, I'm not sure. I'm sorry, but I'm always...on edge when I talk to you. I get delirious and...light headed...

Robin:
Oh?

Gerome:
...Blast. I might as well just come out and admit it. You see, Robin...

Robin:
Gerome? Y-your mask! What are you doing?!

Gerome:
There. Now I can look you in the eye and tell you exactly how I feel. I've always tried to be strong so I can fight alone on the battlefield. And I still want to be strong, but now it's for a different reason. ...I want to be strong for you.

Robin:
For... For me?

Gerome:
These feelings are...new to me. But I know they run deep. If you don't feel the same, I'd just ask that you say as much now.

Robin:
Oh, Gerome! I care for you, too, so deeply...

Gerome:
Music to my ears.

Robin:
And to prove it, I'll make myself stronger so I can help you as well. Together we can build a better future for everyone!

Gerome:
Yes, for everyone. My life of solitude ends today.

[Confession CG scene]
From today on we'll hone our edges, together. We'll carve a path to happiness through whatever fate may bring.