Fates Supports/Avatar(M) Effie

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Effie: *nom* *nom* *nom* Mmm...

Avatar: Ah, Effie. Hosting a feast, are you? Who else is invited?

Effie: Oh, hello, Lord Avatar. No, why do you ask?

Avatar: Um...because you have enough food for twelve people laid out here.

Effie: Twelve people? Goodness, no. This is simply my lunch—nothing more. I expend a great deal of energy in the course of my training, you see. Afterward, I must refuel. All in the name of protecting Lady Elise, of course!

Avatar: I see. Well, Elise is lucky to have someone like you on her side.

Effie: Thank you for the kind words! I do hope I'm doing an adequate job for her. After all, I owe her everything...

Avatar: Is that so? How do you mean?

Effie: Oh, yes. I wouldn't be the person I am today without her.

Avatar: That sounds like an interesting story. Care to fill me in?

Effie: I suppose I could...but it's a long story, and I'd like to eat while my lunch is hot.

Avatar: Of course! Pardon me.

Effie: Thank you, Lord Avatar. *nom* *nom* *nom*

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Avatar: Effie, there you are! I've been looking all over for you. Wait, what are you doing?

Effie: Oh, Lord Avatar! I'm just patching up this wall. After it rained the other day, I noticed that a few of the boulders were loose. We can't have that, can we?

Avatar: I don't understand. What kind of repairs can you possibly—

Effie: Here, I'll show you. HRRRRGH!

Avatar: Unbelievable! How can you lift that rock with your bare hands?

Effie: Aw, it's nothing. Just years of training in service of Lady Elise.

Avatar: That's right... You were going to tell me a story about her the last time we spoke. Are you still willing to share?

Effie: Certainly. But would you mind terribly if I continue working while we speak?

Avatar: Not at all.

Effie: Very well. I'll start at the beginning. I was born into extreme poverty—a child of the streets. And yet Lady Elise herself would often visit my slum in disguise.

Avatar: Really? I had no idea.

Effie: Oh, yes. Now, let me just grab another rock... HRAAAAAAA! Anyway, as I was saying, Lady Elise visited frequently, and we became fast friends. Hyup. HRRRRRGH! Whew! One day, while we were playing, some guards began harassing us. Lady Elise was forced to reveal her identity to get them to leave us alone.

Avatar: I see.

Effie: Her glory was so blinding at that moment that I can hardly describe it. YAAAAAHHHH!

Avatar: Pardon me, Effie, but your repairs are becoming too distracting!

Effie: How do you mean?

Avatar: I've never seen such feats of strength. It's all I can do to refrain from applauding! Perhaps you can finish telling me the story another time.

Effie: Sure, I suppose so, Lord Avatar. Although...I have a favor to ask of you.

Avatar: Certainly. Name it.

Effie: All this lifting is making me hungry. I know it's not your place, but... Would you mind terribly bringing me something to eat? A whole lot of something, preferably.

Avatar: Of course, Effie. I'll return shortly.

Effie: Thank you, Lord Avatar! Bring as much food as you can carry, please!

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Avatar: Hello, Effie. I've been dying to hear the rest of your story. Is now a good time?

Effie: Of course, Lord Avatar. Now, where did I leave off?

Avatar: Some guards were harassing you, and Lady Elise was forced to reveal her identity.

Effie: That's right. It was sad, because we both realized we wouldn't be able to play together anymore. I sat sobbing in the street for hours, until I realized how I could see Elise again!

Avatar: Go on...

Effie: Well, I realized that I must become a palace soldier.

Avatar: Of course. It all makes sense.

Effie: If I could make it as a soldier, I'd get to spend time at the palace. And to even be in the presence of Lady Elise once again seemed intoxicating. From that day onward, I gave everything in my quest to become a soldier. Fortunately, I turned out to have some aptitude for the profession.

Avatar: Yes, I'd vouch for that...

Effie: Anyway, it wasn't long before my dream came true. Lady Elise took me on as a retainer. And that's where things stand today. She brought me hope in my darkest days. I would do anything for her. So, uh, that's my story...

Avatar: Effie, thank you so much for sharing this with me. I may have said this before, but Elise is truly lucky to have you as her retainer.

Effie: Thank you. That's nice to hear.

Avatar: But? What's wrong?

Effie: Lord Avatar... I feel a bit conflicted. Because lately, you've become so important to me.

Avatar: And this upsets you?

Effie: Yes—I mean, no! It's just that...well...Lady Elise is always my first priority. But at the same time, you've been so helpful in battle. And you've taken such an interest in my humble life story...

Avatar: Effie, there's nothing to worry about. I understand your feelings for Elise. I would never want to get in between you and her. I know that she comes first.

Effie: I'm so relieved to hear that! Because we do seem to be such a good team... On the battlefield.

Avatar: Yes, of course. On the battlefield.

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Avatar: Effie! I've been looking all over for you.

Effie: Lord Avatar? What's going on? Why are you carrying that roast turkey?

Avatar: Well, Effie, I figured you might be wrapping up a workout and in need of sustenance. So, I had one of the cooks prepare a meal for us to share.

Effie: Aww, that's so thoughtful, Avatar! I mean...Lord Avatar.

Avatar: Please, just call me Avatar.

Effie: If you say so, Avatar. Anyway, can we start eating? I'm famished. Ooh, those dinner rolls look like they're fresh out of the oven. And you even have soft butter! Gimme!

Avatar: Effie, wait!

Effie: *crunch* *CRUNCH* *ptooie* What am I eating? This one has gravel or something in it. Yuck!

Avatar: Oh dear...

Effie: Omigosh...is this a ring?

Avatar: Was. It WAS a ring.

Effie: What?!

Avatar: Well, I suppose this is my moment, ring or not. Effie, will you marry me?

Effie: But...but... You're a prince! And I'm just a humble retainer.

Avatar: I don't care about such things. Why should it matter?

Effie: Well, perhaps it doesn't. But do you even know what you'd be getting into? When I'm not working out, I'm eating, resting, or guarding Elise. There isn't much room for anything else. Could you live like that?

Avatar: Effie, the last thing I'd want to do is disrupt your lifestyle. I know how important Elise is to you. But just think...if we were to marry, she would become your sister.

Effie: Elise...my sister? I think I'm going to faint...

Avatar: Yes, well, sister-in-law, I suppose. But still. Your bond would be closer than ever.

Effie: Then...I will. I will marry you, Avatar! Let me just put on this ring— Oh.

Avatar: Yes. It was rather pretty, I can assure you! But don't worry. It appears as though the gem has split evenly in two. We can have a blacksmith craft two matching rings. One for each of us.

Effie: That sounds perfect. I love you, Avatar!

(Confession Scene)

Effie: Nothing is stronger than my love for you. Except my biceps...