Fates Supports/Azama Effie

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C Support

Effie: Ow. Heehee!

Azama: Effie, you just sustained a significant wound. Clearly, you're in pain. So, why are you laughing?

Effie: I'm just happy that we won the battle...and I was able to protect you.

Azama: Fascinating. So you value the lives of others more than your own. Truly, you're operating on an advanced karmic level.

Effie: I don't know. The way I see it, I'm just really good at fighting. I don't want to get hurt or die... But it would be even worse if a friend fell in battle and I survived.

Azama: Oh. How disappointing. I thought you had no regard for your physical body. That would be interesting! But I guess you're just a boring old soldier. As such, I'm bored. See you later!

(Azama leaves)

Effie: Um...

Azama: Oh, fine. I'll say it. Thank you for protecting me. I suppose I do appreciate the opportunity to keep this body alive a while longer.

Effie: Great! I'm happy you're still alive.

B Support

Azama: Ah, just as I suspected. I got word that one of our soldiers was badly injured while protecting someone. And who else could it be... The amazing selfless Effie—who has no regard for her own life!

Effie: Oh, Azama. Stop teasing and heal me, will you?

Azama: I can't believe you can maintain such a calm demeanor with an injury like that. You're even JOKING, for crying out loud! Do you even care whether you live or die?

Effie: Well, of course! I couldn't protect other people very well if I were dead, could I?

Azama: Do you realize that I have peered into the abyss of creation? And I can tell you that there are no guarantees in the afterlife. You could be reincarnated as a newt! So, I would caution you to take good care of your body in this plane of existence. I suppose you'd even sacrifice yourself for an enemy, wouldn't you?

Effie: No! No, no, no, no, no. Well...maybe. Only if the situation demanded it somehow.

Azama: You know, under certain circumstances you could be punished for saying that.

Effie: What?! My life's only goal is protecting Lady Elise. All I meant by that was that if I had to protect an enemy to save HER, somehow... I'd do it in a heartbeat.

Azama: Well. It's still treason.

Effie: Oh, please. As if Lord/Lady Avatar deals strictly in black and white... I'm sure he/she would understand the intent behind my statement.

Azama: You're right. I was just testing the depths of your philosophy. It's unlike any I've encountered before.

A Support

Azama: Effie! Are you in here? They said you sustained a lot of damage...

Effie: Yes. I'm here, Azama.

Azama: You are the most foolish person I have ever known! To think...we spoke in jest about defending an enemy...and then you actually did it! What were you thinking?

Effie: The so-called enemy in question was a child, Azama. He was abandoned by his comrades, and his foot was trapped under a log. Arrows were raining down from above. I couldn't just leave him...

Azama: But when you risk your life like that, you risk the lives of everyone in our camp!

Effie: Don't worry. I haven't met anyone or anything strong enough to kill me. Besides, you'll always be here to rush in and heal me, right?

Azama: Well, I... I wasn't RUSHING. I was briskly walking.

Effie: Heh. If you say so, Azama. In any case, thank you.

Azama: Hmpf.

Effie: Anyway, I seem to have lost a little blood, and it's making me...sleepy... ... Zzzzzz...

Azama: Yes, rest awhile. It'll help your wounds fully heal. *sigh* That look on her face while she's sleeping. It's so...naive. But...endearingly naive. Hmm...

S Support

Azama: Effie, do you have a few minutes to have a philosophical chat?

Effie: I suppose so...but you realize I don't have any injuries at the moment, right?

Azama: What does that have to do with anything?

Effie: Well, you know...it just seems that the only time we talk is when I'm hurt in battle.

Azama: Ah. Of course. Well, this does concern your habit of getting injured in battle, I suppose...

Effie: How so?

Azama: I want to...protect you.

Effie: What do you mean? You protect me all the time...by tending to my wounds.

Azama: I want to protect you BEFORE you get injured. Because I want to live a long and happy life...with you by my side.

Effie: Are you saying what I think you're saying?

Azama: Yes. At first, I was annoyed with your selflessness. It seemed impractical. But as I've come to admit to myself, it has a certain charm. I also admire your fearlessness in the face of unbelievable danger.

Effie: Azama...

Azama: Please, let me finish. I've never said this before—to anyone! I...I love you.

Effie: I was hoping you'd say that. I think I love you, too. You seemed a bit prickly at first... But the way you always rushed in to treat me before anyone else after a battle... I started thinking of you as my hero.

Azama: Well, that IS the word I'd most likely use to describe myself...

Effie: Shh, don't spoil the moment. Anyway, I spend so much time worrying and caring about Elise... it feels nice to have someone who feels the same way about me. So, thank you!

Azama: You're welcome. I would find this existence much less interesting if you were dead.

Effie: Erm...yes. You do need to work on both receiving and giving compliments...