Fates Supports/Laslow Orochi

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Orochi: Hello, Laslow. Fancy meeting you here.

Laslow: Ah, the beautiful Orochi. My day just got even lovelier.

Orochi: So, I've heard you're one of the most accomplished swordsmen around. It must be true. You're one of the most valued retainers of the Nohrian royals. You're surely the most stylish swordsman I've ever seen. And I've been watching.

Laslow: Oh, have you? But, please, no more praise. It'll go to my head.

Orochi: And what a darling blush has come to your cheeks. Such a cutie.

Laslow: Cutie now, am I? One might prefer to be called handsome, but—

Orochi: Any man can be handsome, Laslow. But one in a million is a cutie. Now, may I ask something of you? I am thinking of creating an act.

Laslow: An act? You mean, some little trifle of the stage?

Orochi: Yes, though I hope my act will be unforgettable, not trivial. Which brings me to my question: Would you join my act? Just imagine! You and I...Hoshido and Nohr...enemies, now allies! And I have a feeling that you and I would get on like fire and oil. Quite a spectacle—our audiences couldn't take their eyes off of us!

Laslow: A bit of entertainment might be nice for our army. I'll say...yes. What sort of act did you have in mind, Orochi?

Orochi: I'm not sure. Anything spring to mind, Laslow?

Laslow: Hmm. I've heard—from a woman or two—that I'm an excellent dancer. How about you and I show 'em Nohr and Hoshido, dancing cheek to cheek.

Orochi: I cannot dance, Laslow. Besides, that might be too saucy for some.

Laslow: Just a suggestion.

Orochi: Perhaps something that will give our audiences good fortune?

Laslow: Ah, perfect. Let's give it some thought. I'll dream my biggest dream.

Orochi: You do that. Oooh, I can't wait to see what comes of this!

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Orochi: Why, if it isn't my new stage partner! Think of anything for our act?

Laslow: Many thoughts. But alas, none that will affect audiences the way you want.

Orochi: To give them good fortune? Well, I'm glad you're taking it seriously. I really do want that for our act. But I've come up with nothing too. What if...I read our fortunes?

Laslow: Will that work? Don't we need to think up our act before it's in our future?

Orochi: My fortunes see all. What is. What could be. My fortune-telling cards are perfect for feeling out could be. Here, I'll lay them out, six in a row...

Laslow: Oh, my. A flower card. And another? And...six flowers in a row?

Orochi: Ooh! Our future is all flowers. Very fortunate. You and I have much potential!

Laslow: But the fortune didn't tell us what our performance should be. Perhaps your cards are telling us to use lots of flowers in our act?

Orochi: We're overthinking it. Why, you people of Nohr...I bet your good ideas come out of nowhere. Just like that—BOOM.

Laslow: Boom, eh? AHA!

Orochi: Have an idea?

Laslow: I recall seeing a show long ago that employed fires of all colors. Oh, I cannot quite describe it. Half inferno, half rainbow! The secret to the flames' vivid colors involved burning different things.

Orochi: My cards were showing us flowers, and yet you saw flames?

Laslow: Flames, flowers—I see a connection in my imagination, Orochi. Oh, I finally can envision what our show will look like! But for now, I'll have to leave you in the dark. I need to research this.

Orochi: Do I sense a bit of mischief, Laslow? It's usually Orochi who does the toying. Still, I'm intrigued. Hmm, yes. You've got me on the edge of my seat. Tell me soon, will you?

Laslow: Of course, Orochi. Go—invite everyone. I promise we'll give 'em a show they'll never forget.

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Orochi: Laslow! I've got everyone coming tonight for our big act. But what are you doing, sitting around making dumplings? We've got a show to put on—and I still have no idea what it is!

Laslow: Trust me, my dear. I'm making these for our show.

Orochi: How cute your dumplings are. You're pinching them shut so exactly. Oooh! In the shape of flowers. So that's how my flower cards inspired you. Your dumplings are in so many colors. Are they as tasty as they are pretty? Gimme!

Laslow: No, Orochi. Don't eat that!

Orochi: But I can't resist pretty, tasty things.

Laslow: They're not meant to be eaten. We need them for our show.

Orochi: All right. I suppose I'll just go gather up Lord/Lady Avatar and the others.

Laslow: Just one moment. Could you please cast a spell on these? A good-luck spell.

Orochi: Piece of cake. Stand back, Laslow.

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Laslow: Thank you, Orochi dear. I've a few more preparations. See you tonight?

Orochi: I'll have everyone here at nightfall...

(Night falls)

Orochi: Everyone's gathered. And STILL you haven't told me what we're doing.

Laslow: I will now. Let's begin.

Orochi: What? Way over here? But all of our friends are over there!

Laslow: Now it's your turn to stand back, Orochi. I don't want you to get burned.

Orochi: Hmpf. A candle flame? Not a very exciting act, Laslow. You sure about this? I don't want our friends to boo us.

Laslow: If I light...each of the...dumplings... Yah! Now! Stand back, I said! Our show is starting!

(Fireworks)

Orochi: Fireworks!

Laslow: Wheeee! Yes, fireworks! Your flower cards brought back an old memory of a fireworks show. Flowers, painted across the night sky!

Orochi: The dumplings...

Laslow: Indeed—bundles of ingredients of a most incendiary nature. I've never seen fireworks bloom so well though—must be your spell at work.

Orochi: Oh, Laslow, you crafty dog. This is simply the best.

Laslow: I never would have thought it up without you, my dear. And I have to admit... I like this even more than the thought of you and I, dancing cheek to cheek.

Orochi: Well, perhaps we'll save that act for another day, Laslow. Let's join Lord/Lady Avatar and the others. I do love the sound of oohs and aahs.

Laslow: I'll join you soon. I want to make sure the last of these go off.

(Laslow leaves)

Orochi: Ah, that's that. Such pretty flowers. Too many to choose a favorite. I guess I'll just have to ooh and aah at ALL the lovely beauties...

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Orochi: Great news, Laslow. Lord/Lady Avatar gave rave reviews of your fireworks show. It was the perfect thing to celebrate the dream of Hoshidan-Nohrian unity.

Laslow: It was our show, my dear.

Orochi: I added a little magic to the mix. That's all.

Laslow: I think you underestimate how perfect we were together. And so, if I may ask?

Orochi: No need to tiptoe, Laslow. Just ask!

Laslow: Recall how you spread out your cards to tell our future? We asked to know about our act. But might it not mean...

Orochi: Yes?

Laslow: That you and I... Oh, please, my dear. Surely you have wondered the same.

Orochi: I haven't a clue.

Laslow: That we might have a future... beyond our act... Oh, enough! Here, Orochi. Just take this already.

Orochi: A bouquet of flowers. Oooh, look at them. Six in a bunch. How nice. I'll put them in a vase.

Laslow: Urggh. Really? You don't see IT... the thing...right THERE?

Orochi: What a pretty bow. Who knew you could tie it so fancifully? But...what's that you've tied up in the knot? A ring?!

Laslow: Marry me, Orochi.

Orochi: Is this some new act? A skit? A comedy? Hold on. You're serious.

Laslow: Er, yes? But if you don't find the idea of you and I...

Orochi: Oooh, such a cutie. Just look at you squirm.

Laslow: Please, don't mock my affections. I'm not one for permanent proposals.

Orochi: Oh, come now, Laslow. No need for the sudden chill. I'm flattered that you've read so much into our fortune.

Laslow: You don't need to let me down slowly. In fact, let me retract—

Orochi: Now, now. Listen. My fortunes can be nebulous. It's risky to see marriage in a row of six flowers. Better to base a proposal of love on the here and now. Which is why my answer is...

Laslow: Yes?

Orochi: Exactly.

Laslow: Wait—was that a yes?

Orochi: Of course. I really felt fireworks the last time we were together, didn't you?

Laslow: So I did, you clever woman, you. And I promise to give you fireworks for the rest of your life.

Orochi: Didn't you say it was our fireworks show, Laslow? I think you and I will light up the sky every night—together!