Fates Supports/Arthur Effie

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C Support

Arthur: Greetings, Effie! Can you spare a moment to discuss something of dire importance?

Effie: Arthur? What's going on? Is Lady Elise OK?

Arthur: Haha! Er, yes, of course. Sorry, I didn't mean to alarm you. But what I say next may shock and disturb you to your very core!

Effie: Well, what are you waiting for?!

Arthur: Effie, I believe we need to have a chat.

Effie: We are having a chat right now! Now will you hurry up and get to the point?

Arthur: Certainly. Effie, I believe that I am falling behind in my Elise-guarding duties. I see your dedication to her in every aspect of your life, and I am envious. Please, I must know your secret!

Effie: There's no secret. But what you said about my dedication is accurate. I'm more than just her retainer. I'm her best friend. Everything I do is for her. But that doesn't mean you should feel bad. You're her hero, you know?

Arthur: It warms my ears to hear such praise, but I fear it is not enough. Our battles grow fiercer by the day! I must know the secrets of your strength!

Effie: Oh! Well, my strength comes from my training. You're welcome to join me for a workout or a sparring session anytime.

Arthur: Fantastic! I look forward to battling to the death—

Effie: WHAT?

Arthur: —of my energy. To the death of my energy. Is that not a common expression? Oh ho! My mistake.

B Support

Effie: Arthur, I've been thinking about our talk the other day. And I realized the reason you feel you're not doing enough for Lady Elise... is because you're always doing so much for everyone else. You're far more generous than I.

Arthur: Generous? Oh ho ho! Yes, yes, I suppose I'm reasonably generous. But not any more than you!

Effie: Are you kidding? You're always putting other people before yourself. Anytime you see someone in trouble— anyone in trouble—you rush in. Me? I'd snatch a cup of water from a guy who was on fire if Lady Elise were thirsty.

Arthur: Oh ho! Remind me not to catch on fire in proximity to Elise during the warm months! But seriously, I do see your point. Perhaps I do spend too much time helping old ladies cross the path. And I should probably stop making silly faces at crying babies until they laugh...

Effie: Arthur...no. You shouldn't ever change. That wasn't what I meant. The world needs a hero like you. A hero who stands up for justice, no matter what. A hero who always takes the little guy's side, even at his own expense.

Arthur: Well...thank you, Effie! This conversation has been tremendously illuminating. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to resolve this minor identity crisis like a hero. With an extra dessert and some snuggling with my fuzzy blanket. Cheerio!

A Support

Effie: Arthur...we need to talk.

Arthur: Oh? How may I be of service, fair maiden?

Effie: Well, to be blunt... What's wrong with you?

Arthur: How do you mean?

Effie: Well, in our last battle, you seemed a bit listless. You looked tired.

Arthur: Is that so? Well, I have been experimenting a bit with my training...

Effie: Experimenting? What have you been up to?

Arthur: Ah! It's more a question of what HAVEN'T I been up to. You see, I've decided to try focusing more on our Lady Elise. Like you! So, to that end, I haven't helped any little old ladies cross the street. And I haven't rescued any cats from any trees or rooftops in a very long time. Instead, I have spent hours thinking about Lady Elise...just like you! I have pledged total allegiance to her, just like you! And I have begun bench-pressing tree trunks. Er, kinda just like you. How DO you manage to make it look so easy?

Effie: Oh, Arthur. You didn't need to change anything you were doing. Forget bench-pressing tree trunks. That's MY thing. Go back to rescuing cats and cheering up crying babies. That's the selfless Arthur we all know and love. Because whatever you're doing now...it sure isn't working.

Arthur: Terrific! I mean, oh.

Effie: Oh, please don't be upset, Arthur. It's just that we each have our way of doing things. It's not like one is better than the other. We're both good at what we do. Honestly, I think the best thing you can do for Elise is to just be yourself.

Arthur: Stupendous!

Effie: Yes, that's the Arthur I know!

Arthur: And love?

Effie: Er, yes.

Arthur: Haha! OK, then.

Effie: (That was weird...)

S Support

Effie: Hello, Arthur. What is it you so urgently needed to see me about?

Arthur: Greetings, Effie! I apologize for imparting a false sense of urgency to this meeting. Because, unfortunately, my goldsmith has failed me...

Effie: Does it have anything to do with this box?

Arthur: Where did you get that?

Effie: It just showed up at my place with both of our names on it. There's some kind of ring inside, see?

Arthur: You opened it? Oh, no...

Effie: I'm sorry, I thought I should see what was inside—since my name was on the box.

Arthur: Oh, that's quite all right. Er...yes. In fact this will be quite splendid. Indeed! Oh ho! Fantastic! Er... Come on, Arthur, pull yourself together...

Effie: Arthur! Are you OK? What is all that muttering? Have you become possessed? Oh dear. Quickly—blink twice if you're possessed!

Arthur: *blink* *blink* *blink* *blink* *blink*

Effie: I...I don't know what to make of that.

Arthur: AHEM. Apologies, milady. I believe I have gathered myself adequately. So. The reason I called you out here today was to see if you would accept this ring.

Effie: Oh. Well, obviously, I already did.

Arthur: Well, yes, I suppose that's technically accurate. The best kind of accurate! But, er, I was hoping that you would accept it as a symbol of our marriage.

Effie: Our marriage?! What did you do, Arthur? Did you get us legally married without consulting me?

Arthur: Haha! No, of course not.

Effie: Oh, thank goodness. Because I don't think I can marry you, Arthur. Not because I don't find you handsome...or enjoy spending time with you. It's just... I'm basically already married to Lady Elise. She's everything to me. I don't know if there's room in my life for you!

Arthur: Oh, Effie. Marrying me would in no way impact your duties to Elise. In fact, I believe it would make us even more valuable to her. As you said once before, we each have our own way of doing things. But our skills appear to be complementary! It's only natural to team up.

Effie: Well, I suppose it does make a lot of sense... We've been working so well together on the battlefield. And you're already such an important part of my life. You're dependable and heroic...and I know that you'll always be there for me. So...I do! I will marry you, Arthur!

Arthur: Fantastic! No, wait, fantastic doesn't begin to cover it... Super...uh...splendid...uh...magnificent... Just, uh, give me a moment here, sweetheart...

Effie: You're trying too hard, Arthur. C'mon, let's just go tell Elise the good news.

Arthur: Haha! Of course. After you, my love.