Awakening Supports/Cherche Ricken

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C Support

Ricken:
Hey, Cherche! Can I ask you for a big, humongous favor?

Cherche:
Well, you can ask, but I can't make any promises.

Ricken:
Can I pet your wyvern?

Cherche:
What?

Ricken:
Aw, nuts. I can't, right? I knew it...

Cherche:
Hold now. I was just surprised, is all. You can pet her as much as you like. Minerva IS very cute. I'm surprised more people don't ask to play with her.

Ricken:
Cute? More like utterly terrifying!

Cherche:
Terrifying? MY Minerva?!

Ricken:
Er, uh, right! Cute it is, then! ...Also totally scary.

Cherche:
Well. I suppose she is a little bit scary. But you still want to pet her anyway?

Ricken:
Yep! I love animals. I'm like a monster whisperer or something. I've never touched a wyvern before, but I bet we'll be best friends anyway. In fact, I think I have the makings of a first-class wyvern rider!

Cherche:
Oh, do you now?

Ricken:
Yep! For a monster whisperer like me, riding a wyvern should be easy as pie!

Cherche:
Ah, the arrogance of youth...

B Support

Ricken:
Thanks for letting me play with Minerva again today.

Cherche:
Yes, she seems to be growing used to your visits.

Ricken:
Yeah. I think I'm ready to get my own wyvern and become a wyvern rider! I mean, Minerva loves me, so I'm sure other wyverns would go crazy for me too!

Cherche:
I'm going to be blunt because I want to save you future disappointment. If I wasn't around to calm Minerva, she likely would have eaten you by now.

Ricken:
Soooo, what you're saying is, we're NOT forming a bond and becoming best pals?

Cherche:
No, I'm afraid not. Why are you so fixated on becoming a wyvern rider anyway?

Ricken:
I dunno. I guess because I feel kind of useless in battle. I mean, I can use magic and stuff, but that's all I'm really good at. So I thought that maybe riding a wyvern would make me...more helpful.

Cherche:
I understand you want to be an important part of the army. But the way to do that is to specialize in one particular area. Do you dislike your magic studies and training?

Ricken:
No, I love it!

Cherche:
Well, there's your answer. You should strive to be the greatest mage you can be! If you love what you do, you're already halfway to mastering it.

Ricken:
Yeah, I guess you're probably right. Thanks for the advice, Cherche!

A Support

Ricken:
Hey, Cherche. Do you mind if I try touching Minerva again?

Cherche:
Of course. In fact, I probably don't even need to be there this time. She's taken quite a shine to you.

Ricken:
Really? That's great! Maybe I won't ever be a wyvern rider, but at least I'll have a wyvern friend!

Cherche:
And while we're on the subject, I'm sorry I spoke so negatively about your prospects.

Ricken:
Hey, it's always better to hear the truth and make your peace, right? I have to learn how to be stronger and more powerful so I can help everyone. Can't very well do that if I waste all my time chasing stupid dreams!

Cherche:
I don't think it's stupid, Ricken. Just a tad unrealistic.

Ricken:
My ultimate goal is to become Chrom's right-hand man and most trusted ally. His stalwart aide and the mightiest arrow in his quiver! Then maybe people will start looking up to me and my family.

Cherche:
Do people disparage your family? But, I thought you were...

Ricken:
What, a noble? Oh, sure. We've got fancy shields and a castle and all that. It's just that in recent years we've fallen on hard times, moneywise.

Cherche:
So all your efforts at self-improvement are to uphold the honor of your house? ...Perhaps I haven't given you enough credit, Ricken.

Ricken:
Aw, shucks. It's not like I've actually done anything yet.

S Support

Cherche:
Ricken? I made you a new hat. Would you like to try it on?

Ricken:
You made duds just for me?

Cherche:
Well, you're always trying so hard to do your best, I thought you deserved a reward.

Ricken:
Wow, thanks so much, Cherche! No one's ever done anything like this for me before!

Cherche:
Well, I'm glad you're pleased.

Ricken:
So, um, I have something for you, too.

Cherche:
Oh? This is a surprise.

Ricken:
Yeah, so, um...here.

Cherche:
What a beautiful ring! But—

Ricken:
It's my most treasured heirloom. It's been in our family for generations.

Cherche:
Ricken, I can't possibly accept such a precious gift.

Ricken:
No, you don't understand. It has to stay in the family forever. ...Forever.

Cherche:
Oh, heavens.

Ricken:
Wait, lemme guess. You're going to laugh now, right?

Cherche:
Of course not. Such a serious proposal demands a serious reply. You do realize that marrying me involves...different responsibilities, yes?

Ricken:
Oh, I know. And I promise that I'll look after you AND Minerva. My best years are still ahead of me, you know?

Cherche:
I've no doubt you will go on to do many amazing things, Ricken. And Minerva and I would very much like to be a part of it.

Ricken:
So does that mean you'll say yes?

Cherche:
You have grown into a fine man, Ricken. And we will have a spectacular wedding!