Fates Supports/Laslow Nyx

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C Support

Laslow: Hi, Nyx. What are you doing sitting by yourself?

Nyx: Hmm? Oh. Nothing much of anything, really.

Laslow: Well then! If you're not busy, do you want to head into town? I found this wonderful café where we could get a cup of tea together.

Nyx: I'm sorry... I don't enjoy crowds much.

Laslow: Ah, that's a shame. How about I keep my eye out for a cozy little café instead? One of those places off the beaten path, with a small but devoted clientele. Would you come with me there?

Nyx: Hmhm...are you that intent on having tea together?

Laslow: Why wouldn't I be? There's nothing sweeter in life than sharing a cup of tea with a beautiful woman. And if you were to smile as we sipped our tea, why, that would be sweeter still.

Nyx: Then ask some other girl. I'm not beautiful. I'm scarcely even a woman. I'm a monster.

Laslow: Nyx...?

Nyx: I've things to do elsewhere.

(Nyx leaves)

Laslow: Damn...

B Support

Laslow: Nyx!

Nyx: Yes...?

Laslow: Good news. I found a new café since the last time we spoke. It's quiet, out of the way, and very relaxing. Doesn't that sound nice?

Nyx: I'm not in the mood, Laslow.

Laslow: Haha...have I done something to turn you against me?

Nyx: No...it's nothing you've done. I just don't want...attachments. Entanglements.

Laslow: What a shame. It's a tragic waste of a pretty face.

Nyx: Stay. If you knew my crimes, you would call me monster, as others have before you.

Laslow: Crimes, eh? I don't know just what it is you've done, Nyx... But if you ask me, no one in this world is truly innocent. And "monster" is an awful thing to call oneself...

Nyx: It depends on the crime. Mine was a particularly grave one...

Laslow: ... And if I'd done the same?

Nyx: Such as?

Laslow: Let's say I'd done something so cruel that I never wanted anyone to find out. If, say, I'd neglected a great many people... let them all die... Would you call me monster, too?

Nyx: ...

Laslow: Hahaha, my apologies. It was a strange question.

Nyx: No, I...

Laslow: I came here determined to make you happy, but I was ill equipped, it seems. I'm sorry, Nyx. I'll take my leave for today.

(Laslow leaves)

Nyx: Laslow...

A Support

Nyx: Laslow...

Laslow: Ah, Nyx. What can I do for you?

Nyx: I apologize for the other day. I stirred up something in you I shouldn't have.

Laslow: Oh, it's nothing. It's I who should apologize for doing so little to improve your mood.

Nyx: ... I wouldn't call you a monster.

Laslow: Oh?

Nyx: Whatever you may have done... you are one of my allies. I could never think of you as a monster.

Laslow: And the same is true for me, Nyx. No matter your crimes, committed long ago... I wouldn't consider you a monster. You're a steadfast ally, and that's all.

Nyx: You're kinder than I deserve.

Laslow: So...how about that cup of tea?

Nyx: Hmhm...that was a deft change of subject.

Laslow: Thank you. You really do look best when you're smiling, you know. No one who's called you a monster could possibly have seen the way you smile.

Nyx: Laslow...

Laslow: You're losing it! Come now, smile! Yours is a face built for it.

Nyx: Hmhmhm. So persistent... I should revise my opinion of you.

Laslow: Such high praise! You'll make me blush.

Nyx: Oh? I didn't realize you were so shy. That face you're making could fool anyone into thinking you're not a monster.

Laslow: ...

Nyx: ...All right. I'll have tea with you. We can tell each other about ourselves. No judgments.

Laslow: Sounds like a good time. Shall we?

S Support

Laslow: Nyx, I have a question for you.

Nyx: Hello, Laslow. What is it?

Laslow: With all the things that change in this world, are there any constants?

Nyx: Is this a remark about my condition?

Laslow: I—oh gods, I'm sorry! I didn't mean it that way...

Nyx: Hmhm, I know. I can't help but tease you.

Laslow: Ugh... I've blown it. I should have waited...

Nyx: Haha! Don't worry. It didn't bother me. Now what was it you were saying?

Laslow: Right! Constants. I found one... Something in this world that never changes.

Nyx: And what might that be?

Laslow: The feelings I carry for you.

Nyx: Laslow...

Laslow: I love you, Nyx. And I want to know... Would you marry me?

Nyx: A constant love, hm?

Laslow: I swear it's true.

Nyx: How can you be sure that these feelings will never fade?

Laslow: They're much too intense for that.

Nyx: ... I have feelings for you as well.

Laslow: Nyx...

Nyx: I love you so much that...I think I could give you my whole heart. But even so, we cannot marry.

Laslow: What...?

Nyx: I don't want to burden you with my crime.

Laslow: You mean all those people you say you've killed?

Nyx: Yes...

Laslow: Well, much as I might want to, I can't bear your burden. Nor could I expect you to bear mine. But with burdens so heavy...don't you think we could lean on each other a bit? My calling in life from now on is to put a smile on your face. And I don't think there's anybody in this world who could make me smile but you.

Nyx: ... Haha. Look at me, lost for words before such a young man...

Laslow: Nyx. Won't you please marry me? We make each other laugh. Isn't that a good enough foundation to start on?

Nyx: I think so. Yes, Laslow. I will marry you.