Fates Supports/Odin Effie
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C Support
Effie: 852...853...854... Hrrrrgh!
Odin: Effie. We need to talk.
Effie: 855...856...857...
Odin: Are...are you listening to me? I said we need to talk!
Effie: 858...859...860! Whew!
Odin: EFFIE!
Effie: WHAT? WHY ARE WE YELLING?
Odin: I heard you've been spreading rumors about me. Telling people I'm "weird." How dare you!
Effie: 861...862...863...
Odin: Hey! I'm talking to you. Stop squatting that tree trunk, will you?
Effie: Huh? Sorry, I'm kind of in the middle of something. Can we talk later?
Odin: No! This is important. Why did you tell people that I was weird? Or do you deny it? Answer me!
Effie: Oh... Yeah, I said that. So what? It wasn't meant as an insult. Just an observation. I mean...you are weird. Or do YOU deny it? Anyway, can I get back to my squats now? I'm really behind on my training.
Odin: I'm not weird... I'm hypernormal! So normal that normal people can't even understand me! Which...I guess...means that they probably think I'm weird. DAMN IT. Well, glad we could clear that up. Oh, I was also gonna tell you about a new training technique I've been working on. It's practically doubled my strength! But, it seems like you're busy, so...
Effie: Doubled your strength? Well, now you've got my attention...
Odin: Sorry, gotta run!
B Support
Effie: Odin, do you have a moment? I've been desperate to speak with you. The last time we met, you mentioned a certain training technique...
Odin: Training technique? Doesn't sound like anything I'd be interested in.
Effie: Stop joking around! You told me you were using a special technique... Something that doubled your strength! How could you forget something like that?
Odin: Oh, right. Of course! Heh. The art of exponential strengthening. Or, as I like to call it...F.L.A.M.E.!
Effie: F.L.A.M.E.?
Odin: Yes! It stands for Furious Lifting: Art of Muscle Enhancement.
Effie: Yes, that's what I want to learn.
Odin: Well, I suppose I could help you out...but what are you going to do for me?
Effie: Name your terms. Training is my highest priority. All else is secondary.
Odin: Oh ho! Can I think about it and get back to you?
Effie: Certainly, as long as you teach me the technique first.
Odin: Deal. Now, still your heart and concentrate. I will begin the incantations...
Effie: Wait, I thought this was a training technique!
Odin: It's more of a...blessing. Look, do you want to learn or not?
Effie: Yes, yes, get on with it!
Odin: Very well. Hear me, oh spirit of F.L.A.M.E.! Give strength to this soul. May her muscles enhugeify twofold, and may her lifting be ever immaculent! F...L...A...M...EEEEEEEEEE! Whew. The spell is complete.
Effie: Those aren't even words. I'm not so sure about—
Odin: Oh, you poor soul. The power of F.L.A.M.E. relies not on mere "words." Anyway, if you don't like it, I can go ahead and remove the blessing. You may experience some temporary shrinkage in the muscle region, of course...
Effie: No, no! I believe you! Just don't deactivate F.L.A.M.E.!
Odin: Excellent. Now remember, the power of F.L.A.M.E. requires unconditional belief.
Effie: The things I do for Lady Elise...
A Support
Effie: Odin, look at this.
Odin: Effie? What's up? You look so serious. Is this about F.L.A.M.E.? Because I have something to confess...
Effie: Look at this rock I'm holding. It looks like granite, right? HYAH!
Odin: You...you just crushed that rock with your bare hands!
Effie: I know! Ever since you cast the F.L.A.M.E. spell on me, I've been able to do this. The spirit of F.L.A.M.E. is flowing through my body. I can feel it!
Odin: Er...hang on a minute. How did you actually do that?
Effie: It's F.L.A.M.E.! Listen, normally I can only do about a thousand pull-ups. But with F.L.A.M.E., I can do two thousand!
Odin: Two THOUSAND?!
Effie: Why are you so surprised?
Odin: I...uh...I'm not surprised. F.L.A.M.E. is very powerful, after all... I should know that better than anyone. Yes, yes, of course. Uh...
Effie: So, I just have one question. Why haven't you shared the power of F.L.A.M.E. with anyone else? Can you imagine? If everyone fighting on our side had access to this power?
Odin: I, uh, don't think that would be a good idea, Effie.
Effie: Why not?
Odin: It's just that...well...I crafted F.L.A.M.E. especially for you. It would anger the spirit if we shared its power with everyone. Thus, your power would weaken! And we can't have that, can we? Yeah, that's the ticket.
Effie: I see. Well, as much as I'd like to share, I can't endanger Lady Elise like that. I'll keep F.L.A.M.E. for myself. Thank you, Odin.
Odin: Yes, of course. Anything for you, Effie.
S Support
Odin: Effie, thank you for coming to meet with me today.
Effie: What's the matter, Odin? You look troubled. If you were wondering how F.L.A.M.E. is working...you can relax.
Odin: Oh, thank goodness. I'm glad you finally realized—
Effie: It's working better than ever! I ran 65 miles and did 1,200 burpees this morning. At times, I feel as though I can actually SEE the spirit when I'm working out.
Odin: Wait, really? Perhaps you should seek medical attention... But anyway, I didn't ask you here today to talk about F.L.A.M.E. Rather, I had something more romantic in mind. Effie...will you marry me?
Effie: *gasp*
Odin: This whole F.L.A.M.E. thing has showed me that you have an unsullied heart. Your soul is as clear as a rushing stream on a crisp spring morning. And I am but a helpless bird who has fallen into your waters.
Effie: ...
Odin: To put it colloquially, I love you, Effie.
Effie: Um, Odin?
Odin: Yeah?
Effie: I feel the same way. I'm in love with you. Your strange genius has captivated me. But...there's something I must confess.
Odin: Oh, me too!
Effie: F.L.A.M.E.—
Odin: Isn't—
Effie: Real!
Odin: You...you know? But how?
Effie: Oh, Odin. I knew from the very beginning that there was no such thing.
Odin: Whaaaaaat?!
Effie: Well, it's obvious, isn't it? I knew the whole thing was a game. But the part about "unconditional belief" really struck a chord with me. I realized that I just need to believe in myself and be confident in my training!
Odin: But...you crushed a rock! An actual rock... With your hand!
Effie: Yeah, but that's no big deal. See? Still, in a weird way, your hoax actually helped me. And...I guess I just went along with it so we could spend more time together.
Odin: Well, Effie...you are truly amazing on so many levels. I might even go so far as to say you're the immaculate incarnation of the purehearted.
Effie: I don't know what that means, and I'm 95 percent sure it doesn't mean anything... But I am under your spell, Odin. So, the answer is yes. I will marry you.
Odin: Then as long as we are together, I shall be the world's greatest mage.
Effie: Yes, and you will be with me forever, right? Shouldn't we have a symbol—
Odin: Allow me to present you with a special charm—in the shape of a ring! Now, this charm will grant the wearer a number of special powers. First! The power of invisibility. Second—
Effie: Oh, what a beautiful ring. Thank you, Odin. Now...please stop talking.
