Fates Supports/Benny Effie

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C Support

Effie: Grrrr! Huuaaaagh!

Benny: Uh...what are you doing?

Effie: Isn't it obvious? I'm lifting rocks.

Benny: Right. I guess I was just wondering why.

Effie: Um, it's called strength training. I'd think that you of all people would understand!

Benny: Well, you sure are dedicated. But...you're already pretty strong. This seems like a lot of work, and I can't imagine you getting any stronger...

Effie: Are you kidding me? I have SO much further to go! Hurrrrrrrrgh!

Benny: Er, look. You're struggling. Let me just help you a little bit...

Effie: No! I...well...OK. Whew.

Benny: Looks like you maxed out. It's good to push yourself, but we need you healthy. So just make sure you don't overdo it, OK?

Effie: How can you say that? Overdoing it is the secret to my success! Are you telling me that you never push yourself BEYOND your limits?

Benny: Well, technically, no.

Effie: Well, thanks anyway, I guess. I'll see you on the battlefield.

Benny: Sure.

B Support

Benny: Hmm...

Effie: Benny? What's the matter?

Benny: Effie...I've been thinking. You should sit out the next battle.

Effie: What? Are you mad? I live for battle! I thought you knew me better than this.

Benny: That's just it. I think the battles are consuming you. It's almost like you have no fear of death.

Effie: And?

Benny: "And?" That's all you have to say? You're making my point for me. You need to think about how your death would affect everyone else.

Effie: I'm sorry, but my life will always come second to those I protect.

Benny: You mean Elise.

Effie: Yes, Elise, but everyone else too! Even you, Benny. I can only be at peace when I know my friends are safe. If someone were hurt, and I hadn't done everything in my power to stop it... I couldn't live with myself.

Benny: I understand. It's just...

Effie: What? I've seen you take way more than your fair share of risk on the battlefield too! What would happen if you died? Don't you think about that?

Benny: I try not to.

Effie: We're not that different, Benny. We put others before ourselves. But we're also both very good at what we do. We're not going down without a fight!

Benny: You're right. I apologize.

Effie: It's OK. You were just trying to protect me. I get it!

Benny: I...I suppose. Please, forget I said anything.

A Support

Benny: Effie...do you have a moment?

Effie: Of course, Benny. What's on your mind?

Benny: I have something for you. A mere trinket, but perhaps it may aid you in battle.

Effie: Oh...it's like a little charm! Did...did you make this, Benny?

Benny: Yes...

Effie: Well, it's lovely. And you say it may aid me in battle. How...exactly?

Benny: Well...let me put it this way. It would reassure me if you would wear it. The charm itself possesses no power. It's more of a reminder to stay safe.

Effie: I see. Benny, don't you remember our last conversation?

Benny: Yes, of course. We're both sworn to protect others.

Effie: Right. And that means...

Benny: That we are almost always in harm's way. Yes, of course, Effie. I understand. It's just that...I feel we've become close, and I couldn't bear to watch you die.

Effie: I feel the same way, Benny. But...perhaps there's something we can do about it.

Benny: What do you suggest?

Effie: Exercise, of course! We can become sparring partners! We're probably the two strongest warriors around... Working together, we'd be practically unstoppable!

Benny: Heh. I should have known. All right, Effie, we can train together. But you should be aware...I'm not known for pulling punches.

Effie: Pfft. You'll be lucky to pull your own weight when I'm through with you. EN GARDE!

Benny: Oof! Heh. That was a good one, Effie. Now, take off the kid gloves and let us dance! HYAAAAAH!

Effie: Teehee! This is fun!

S Support

Benny: Ah, Effie. There you are.

Effie: Hey, Benny! Ready to run some laps?

Benny: Er, no. Will you marry me?

Effie: Sorry, what was that? It almost sounded like you asked me to marry you...

Benny: Er...yes. That's exactly what I just did. I just noticed that you're holding an axe, and rather tightly, I might add.

Effie: BENNY!

Benny: So, er, is that a yes?

Effie: You can't just blurt a marriage proposal out like that!

Benny: Why not?

Effie: Grr!

Benny: You, uh, just cracked the handle of that axe. Might want to send it for repair—

Effie: Benny. Are you being serious right now? Because if this is a joke...

Benny: Oh, I'm quite serious! I even have a ring.

Effie: That's...actually beautiful. Here, let me just try it on... Oh, it might be a size or two too small. Maybe if I twist it just a little bit... RRRRGH!

Benny: Effie! Stop! Fingers aren't supposed to bend like that!

Effie: *sigh* Fine. That would have worked if you hadn't stopped me. Anyway...yes.

Benny: Yes...you'll marry me? Oh, that's a relief.

Effie: There's just one condition. And it's kind of weird, so get ready.

Benny: I'm listening.

Effie: I want you to hug me as hard as you can. And in return, I will hug you back.

Benny: That's it? Whew, I thought it was going to be something horri—

Effie: IF YOU SURVIVE, we can get married. We got a deal?

Benny: Yes. I can take it. Just give me one moment to gird my loins...

Effie: YAAAAAH!

Benny: HRRRRGH!

Effie: Oh, Benny! You're alive! I'm so happy!

Benny: Am...am I alive? *huff* *huff* Yes, yes, I suppose the pain is a good sign...

Effie: I've always wanted someone to hug with all my might...I'm so happy!

Benny: Me...too. *cough* *cough* Really, me too. I love you, Effie.