Awakening Supports/Avatar(M) Gaius
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C Support
Robin:
Gaius, I am SO sorry about earlier! I had no idea you were in the bath...
Gaius:
Aw, no worries. At least I hadn't taken off my smallclothes yet, eh?
Robin:
Yes, but...I still may have seen more than you intended.
Gaius:
WHAT?! You saw THAT?! Gods, how embarrassing... It's just...uh...some poison oak I got into the other day, I swe—
Robin:
I'm talking about the tattoo on your arm. It's the one they use to mark convicted criminals, isn't it?
Gaius:
Oh, that? Yeah, I got caught once doing a favor for a mate. Paid the price. But, uh, I'd appreciate it if you kept that little nugget under your hat, Bubbles.
Robin:
...Did you just call me Bubbles? Er, but don't worry. I won't tell any—
Gaius:
You'll tell everyone, you say? So it's to be blackmail, is it? Fine then. I can understand taking an opportunity to line your pockets. You can have my portion of dinner tonight, okay? Will that slake your greed for now?!
Robin:
Er, one helping of bear is already more than enough, thanks. Also, I'm not blackma—
Gaius:
You drive a hard bargain, Bubbles! Very well. Take this custard pie!
Robin:
...No, thank you. I'm not—
Gaius:
If you are looking for ransom, I can assure you I don't have any money. But what I do have are a very particular set of honey cakes...
Robin:
Look, I don't want any treats from you, all right?! I'll keep your blasted secret!
Gaius:
Whoa, easy there, Bubbles! Here, maybe a little sweet wine will put you in a better mood...
B Support
Robin:
Gaius? I didn't know you ran a market stall...
Gaius:
Oh, sure. I like to get out, meet the common folk, sell the odd trinket... Speaking of which, see anything you fancy? I've got silk smallclothes from exotic ports, genuine leather belts, top-quality figs...
Robin:
Do you have any books? Strategy books, specifically? I've been hoping to expand my tactical knowledge to better serve the Shepherds. However, I can't find a single volume in these parts. It really is most strange...
Gaius:
Strategy books, is it? Wait right there, Bubbles!
Robin:
Huh? Where'd he go? ...Oh, you're back! That was fast.
Gaius:
Take a gander at this lot, and tell me if any of 'em tickle your fancy!
Robin:
By the... Gaius, this crate is FULL of books! Did you buy every tome in the market?!
Gaius:
Sort of. Here, they're yours. Every last one, my gift to you! But that makes us even about the whole "wink-wink" thing!
Robin:
Gods, but you are pigheaded. For the last time, Gaius, I am NOT blackmailing you! Now please, return these books. I can't take them in good conscience.
Gaius:
Oh, I see! Books aren't good enough? Still holding out for something better?!
Robin:
Sometimes I wonder why I even try... Hey, that's a handsome cloak. Looks warm, too.
Gaius:
You like that cloak? I can buy it for you!
Robin:
GAIUUUUUUS!
Gaius:
Guess not!
A Support
Gaius:
Here, Bubbles. I got you something.
Robin:
Is this...a belt? With stones inlaid? Er, thank you, Gaius, but—
Gaius:
Yep. Just a plaaaaaain old belt that's worth a big sack of gold down at the market.
Robin:
Then I must refuse. I can't accept such an extravagant gift.
Gaius:
All right, maybe I stretched the truth, just a little... It'd be worth a sack of gold IF they paid for sentimental value, see? ...'Cause I made it myself.
Robin:
YOU made this? But, it's magnificent!
Gaius:
Pleased you like it, Bubbles. Makes all the effort worthwhile.
Robin:
But why did you—
Gaius:
Oh, no particular reason! None at all! Just...one good turn and all that.
Robin:
You're trying to bribe me again, aren't you?! I've already told you a hundred times, I'll keep your secret! I gave you my word, and that should be the end of it!
Gaius:
Look, I trust you. Honest and truly. It's just that in my business, there's no such thing as a free lunch. Guy who says he'll do something for nothing? Well, he's the first one wanting payback down the line!
Robin:
...Oh, very well. I was hoping it wouldn't come to this. I have something important to tell you.
Gaius:
Important?
Robin:
It's a secret. A very embarrassing one. You see... *whisper, whisper*
Gaius:
BWAAA HA HA HA! And the cow...?! Oh, you did NOT do that!
Robin:
Ah, but I did. And now you are the only one who knows. So in return for you keeping it safe, I promise to safeguard YOUR secret. Do we have a deal?
Gaius:
...Heh, I see what you did there. And...I appreciate it. All right. Deal. ...But you have to keep the belt! It's not a bribe, now. More like a... I don't know... A thank-you gift.
Robin:
In that case, I accept.
