Fates Supports/Hinoka Caeldori(PC)
C Support
Caeldori: Hm. The advance troops have just received fresh recruits, so they'll be needing tents. And a larger shipment of grain. Have the quartermaster make the arrangements.
Hoshidan: At once, milady. And would you like him to resume his duties managing the armory?
Caeldori: No. I will continue to oversee the armory personally. On that note, please go to the smiths and issue a requisition for the items on this list. Delivery is expected within the fortnight.
Hoshidan: Yes, milady. Right away, milady.
(Hoshidan leaves)
Hinoka: Well, someone's been busy, huh?
Caeldori: Oh, Mother! How can I help you?
Hinoka: I heard the supply division was short of hands and thought I could help. But it looks like you've got it all handled. Whoever appointed you really knew what they were doing, huh? It's a good fit for a workhorse like you.
Caeldori: You flatter me, but I've got a lot of room for improvement yet. I'm still very new to this kind of work.
Hinoka: Yeah, yeah, enough with the false modesty, kiddo! Now, what can your ma help with? Any heavy lifting in need of doing?
Caeldori: Thank you, Mother. I appreciate your offer, truly, but I have nothing for you to do. All I've left is the inventory.
Hinoka: Then I'll help with that! With an army this size, it's got to take a while for one person to count everything.
Caeldori: Well, see, about that—
Hinoka: Here, show me the list. We just need to make sure the numbers match, right?
Caeldori: I— Er. Please give that back. It's important.
Hinoka: Huh? This isn't a log. What is it? Some kind of map?
Caeldori: Er, something like that, yes. It's a plan for the armory I drew up a little while ago. If the supplies are stored according to the plan, they can be counted very easily. It takes a fraction of the time and...only one person. I'm sorry, Mother.
Hinoka: I see... So you're sure there's nothing else I can do?
Caeldori: Well, I've prepared some tea for just such an occasion. Please, help yourself. Over there.
Hinoka: Uh. OK. Sure. Sounds delicious... (Am I...am I being coddled? Who does she think she is?)
Caeldori: Hmm? Did you say something, Mother?
Hinoka: N-no. Nothing, dear.
B Support
Caeldori: All right, these crates are fully loaded. Have we moved the damaged weapons yet?
Hoshidan: Yes, milady. They are en route to the smiths as we speak.
Caeldori: Perfect. Then all that is left is to deliver the new ones to the front. See to it.
Hoshidan: Understood, milady!
(Hoshidan leaves)
Hinoka: ...Boo.
Caeldori: Wah! M-Mother! I didn't see you there! Was there something you needed?
Hinoka: Oh, no. Don't mind me. I was just watching you work.
Caeldori: Is something wrong? You seem a little odd today.
Hinoka: Oh, no. I'm fine. Nothing's wrong. Why would anything be wrong? Hahahaha! I just came to offer my help again, but it looks like you still don't need it. I'm impressed, to be honest. No hesitation. Precise, rapid orders. Intense focus. You were so impressive, in fact, that I had absolutely nothing to offer you. So I guess I'll just sit over here and drink my tea while you work. Again. *siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiip*
Caeldori: Mother...
Hinoka: You really take after your father, don't you? Intelligence, charisma, skill, and—heh— beauty. You've got all his gifts. Not too much motherly resemblance though, huh?
Caeldori: I— Mother...
Hinoka: Don't worry. It's a good thing. Really, it is. I don't want to get in your way, so I'll be going now. Keep up the good work!
(Hinoka leaves)
Caeldori: Mother! Oh, ginger taps! She's gone.
A Support
Caeldori: There you are, Mother!
Hinoka: Oh! Uh...hi, Caeldori.
Caeldori: Do you have some time? I wanted to speak to you about something.
Hinoka: S-sure, of course. What do you need?
Caeldori: Well, the last time we talked, you said that I was just like Father. But I don't think that's true. Fighting, riding, speaking—it all comes to him as naturally as breathing. I'm not like that.
Hinoka: Huh? What do you mean?
Caeldori: I mean that...I have never seen Father work hard at anything. But I have seen you do so. I know that you trained for years to acquire your skills. It was your work ethic that gave me the courage to improve myself. You made me understand that I didn't need to be naturally perfect to succeed in life. So thank you, Mother. I would not be who I am without you.
Hinoka: Caeldori... Thank you. It makes me so happy to hear you say that. Gah, I feel so stupid! Getting this emotional over something so silly.
Caeldori: No, Mother, it's all right. Just...please, never think you are not as important a part of me as Father, OK?
Hinoka: OK. OK. You're right. Heh. How did I get so lucky, to have a daughter like you? I'm so proud of you, Caeldori. Thank you.
