Fates Supports/Kaden Hinoka

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Kaden: Hm hm-hm hmmm-hmmmm ♪ Who's a good girl? You're a good girl! Yes you are!

(Kaden leaves)

Hinoka: Huh? Is that Kaden? Hey! Kaden! What are you doing over there with all those pegasi?

Kaden: Hey, Hinoka! I'm just grooming them.

Hinoka: That explains all the brushes. Huh? I've never seen that kind before. And here I thought I knew my stuff when it came to pegasus grooming.

Kaden: Heh. Yeah, I had to request them special from the stable managers. I think these ones feel way better than the ones we were using before. Here, I'll show you how to use them. You just wash away the muck with this one, and then brush the hair out with that one... And...ta-da! Look how shiny and beautiful it looks!

Hinoka: Impressive...

Kaden: I think I've got a pretty good feel for which spots are the best. Guess grooming yourself every day will do that for ya, huh?

Hinoka: Heh... They DO seem much happier than usual.

Kaden: Haha. I know—I'm amazing, right? If you'd like, I can give you a few pointers on how to brush your own pegasus.

Hinoka: That sounds great! I'll bring her around sometime soon.

Kaden: I can't wait!

B Support

Kaden: OK! So! Pegasus Grooming 101!

Hinoka: Heh. I'm listening.

Kaden: First, use the hard-bristled brush gently to untangle the hair and loosen up the muck. Like so! *brush brush* Next, change to the coarse-bristled brush to remove the finer pieces of dirt! *ksh ksh ksh* And lastly, you use the short-bristled brush to add glossiness to the coat! *rub rub rub* And voila! You're finished!

Hinoka: Wha— Kaden, I'm sorry, but could you go over that again? That was way too fast for me.

Kaden: Oh! Sorry about that! Guess it's just second nature to me by now.

Hinoka: *sigh* It's OK, I just need you to go a little slower. But you really are very skilled. I can't believe how quickly you cleaned her!

Kaden: Yep! I've honed my technique down to the finest details, so I waste no time! But skill isn't the most important thing for grooming an animal.

Hinoka: Oh? Then what is?

Kaden: Love, of course! Without love, all the technique in the world won't help you. I'm pretty sure this ol' girl would much rather have you groom her than me.

Hinoka: Haha. Yeah, maybe. Thanks, Kaden. I appreciate your help. I'll try my hardest to be the best student possible!

Kaden: I'm glad to hear it. And your pegasus seems happy about it too! Haha. You guys spend a lot of time bonding, don't ya?

Hinoka: You bet! She's my partner, after all. Without her, I don't know where I'd be.

Kaden: It warms my heart to hear you say that. So! Ready to try again?

Hinoka: Absolutely!

A Support

Hinoka: Hey, Kaden!

Kaden: Oh, heya, Hinoka! How's your pegasus buddy doing?

Hinoka: That's actually why I'm here. I wanted to show you the results of your lessons! See for yourself. What do you think of her coat?

Kaden: Wow! She's gorgeous! And she looks so happy. Seems like you're a natural, kid.

Hinoka: I feel like she and I are closer than ever. And it's all thanks to you, Kaden.

Kaden: Heh. I was happy to help. Just let me know if you ever need anything else!

Hinoka: Well, actually...I was wondering if I could give you a ride on my pegasus sometime. Consider it my way of saying "thanks."

Kaden: Huh? You're going to let me ride her? Are you sure?

Hinoka: Of course. It's the least we can do for you. Isn't that right, girl?

Kaden: Yahoo! I can't wait! I bet with her strength, you could practically get us to the moon!

Hinoka: Maybe not that high, but we can get pretty far up there. How do you feel about going as high as we can...at top speed?

Kaden: Huh? Top speed?

Hinoka: She always takes her flying seriously. That won't change just because you're with us. You'll have to hang on tight, though. I don't have a second saddle.

Kaden: What?! N-no, that's OK! Let's not! Let's just fly normally. Please? Look, even Miss Pegasus isn't happy about it! Er, right, girl? Miss Pegasus?

Hinoka: Ha ha! I'm only kidding. Don't worry. We'll have a nice, leisurely cruise. Won't we? It'll be just like floating down a river!

Kaden: Yeesh. No need to scare me like that! I do think you two make a really great team though. You're quite the sight in a fight! Miss Pegasus must be very proud to have a rider like you!

Hinoka: Ha ha. I'm happy to hear that. ...I hope that one day we'll be able to fly wherever we want without fear. Then she and I could spread our wings and fly to our hearts' content.

Kaden: Yeah. It's not just people who are affected by this war. We're fighting for our animals too.

Hinoka: Yep! We're all in this together.

S Support

Hinoka: Hey, Kaden, you got a sec?

Kaden: Sure. What's up?

Hinoka: I have a gift for you. Here, take it.

Kaden: Oh my gods. It's beautiful! Where did you even FIND a brush like this?

Hinoka: You've been putting so much care into grooming the pegasi. So I thought I should get you something you could use to groom yourself. I take it you like it?

Kaden: Are you kidding me? I love it!

Hinoka: Perfect! My pegasus will be glad to hear it too.

Kaden: Huh?

Hinoka: The bristles. They were made using her hair. The stuff that fell out naturally while I was brushing her, of course.

Kaden: Whoa! No way! I'll have to treasure it even more now!

Hinoka: Haha. Yeah, you'd better.

Kaden: Thank you so much! You're such a good- hearted person. You know that, Hinoka? You're kind, and beautiful, and bright, and strong, and just all-around wonderful!

Hinoka: K-Kaden? Where did that come from?

Kaden: I don't know. It just felt right to say. Whenever I see you with your pegasus, it reminds me of how gentle you are. I don't think most people see that side of you. But that's the Hinoka I've grown to really love.

Hinoka: Wh-what?! What is this nonsense?

Kaden: You mean...you don't like me?

Hinoka: Th-that's not it. I don't know. I'm confused. To be honest, at first I thought you were just a happy-go-lucky airhead. But I've come to see that you really do care deeply for those around you. And...I don't know.

Kaden: I knew it! You DO like me!

Hinoka: H-hey! I didn't say that!

Kaden: Oh, come on! It was written all over your face! I know you do!

Hinoka: Well, OK, fine. You might be right. A little bit.

Kaden: Awww. You're so cute when you're embarrassed! So, what do you say? Will you be mine?

Hinoka: I suppose I will be. Heehee, I gotta admit, I'm excited to see what's next for us.

Kaden: Me too! Let's start by giving this new brush a test run!