Fates Supports/Odin Leo
C Support
Leo: Odin.
Odin: Yes, milord? Have you a new task for me? Perhaps a forbidden object to recover, or the destruction of an ancient foe?
Leo: Not exactly, no.
Odin: Oh. Then what do you require of me?
Leo: It is about your guarding of the supply lines. I heard there was an incident.
Odin: Ah, yes! I remember it well. An enemy raiding party came upon us at dawn. They swept over the hill like a crimson tide, but at the last moment I struck. Blinded by the radiance of my magic's light, they broke off their charge. And as they regrouped, I put them down, one by one. Kapow! One down! Boom! Another! Until all were returned to the unforgiving soil. Well...I might be embellishing. There was a small attack, but it was no big deal.
Leo: That isn't what I heard. I hear the enemy cornered you, but you triumphed. Perhaps not quite alone, and not in such a heroic fashion, but still, you prevailed. Our people credit you with the fact they still draw breath at all. You did well, Odin. You have my gratitude.
Odin: Your words do me far more honor than I deserve.
Leo: No, they do you far too little. There is no one I count on more than you. I very much look forward to your continued service. But we will talk more of this later. There are, unfortunately, urgent matters I must attend to. You are dismissed.
(Leo leaves)
Odin: Milord!
Leo: Yes, Odin?
Odin: Was, um...was that all?
Leo: Hm? Yes, I believe that will do.
Odin: I-I see. I guess I'll be off, then...
(Odin leaves)
Leo: Hm. That was odd. He looked so dissatisfied. I wonder what that was about. He's not the sort to crave rewards...
B Support
Leo: Odin, may we speak for a moment?
Odin: Of course, milord. Is something wrong?
Leo: I was about to ask you the same question. You seem despondent of late.
Odin: Huh? No, I'm fine.
Leo: See? Right there. That's not how you would usually answer that question. Normally you'd say "My soul surges with power!" or "The blood...it rages!" There must be something wrong. Are you dissatisfied with your missions?
Odin: Dissatisfied? I don't know. These missions have been very reasonable. It's just...
Leo: Just what?
Odin: They aren't exciting. But I know they're important, and I'll not neglect my duties.
Leo: Exciting? Have I given you orders that were exciting in the past?
Odin: You have. When I first became your retainer, for example. Those missions were the stuff of legends!
Leo: Wait, you enjoyed those? We're thinking about the same missions, right? Where I sent you to find a lodestone "imbued with the essence of darkness." Or to defeat the spirits that slept in the Woods of the Forlorn.
Odin: Yes! That's exactly what I'm talking about!
Leo: ...Really?
Odin: Yes, legendary feats! Missions worthy of a true hero of darkness! Those are the types of missions that make my blood boil with exhilaration!
Leo: I see.
Odin: I won't ask you to give me those sorts of missions all the time, but...please. Give me more like them! I haven't had a good adventure in ages! A hero needs more than fetch quests and escort missions.
Leo: All right, Odin. I'll think it over.
Odin: Thank you, milord! I go now into the world with renewed purpose! FELL purpose!
(Odin leaves)
Leo: Huh. That certainly put the spring back into his step.
A Support
Odin: You called, milord? What is it? Is it time for one of your special missions yet? Just give me the order! What heroic deed do you require of me?
Leo: I'm sorry, Odin. I thought long and hard, but there's nothing I can give you. I simply can't send you out on missions like that anymore.
Odin: You...can't? But why not? Have I displeased you, milord?
Leo: No. Quite the opposite, in fact.
Odin: I'm afraid I don't understand.
Leo: When I used to give you those dangerous missions, I did so to prove a point. It was nothing personal. You must think about it from my perspective at the time. Here was a complete stranger my father was forcing me to accept as my retainer. So I assigned you impossible tasks, hoping you'd hate me and run away.
Odin: I...see.
Leo: I didn't think I could trust you, Odin, and it seemed like the only way to be rid of you. But you were so competent, you completed even the most impossible quests. At least a few of them were things I made up on the spot. I'd never even heard of a lodestone imbued with the essence of darkness. It doesn't even make sense! But you found one all the same.
Odin: Well, I DO know a thing or two about darkness, milord.
Leo: And the legends of the spirits haunting the Woods of the Forlorn are terrible...
Odin: Eh, they're not so bad. Better than the Risen.
Leo: Risen?
Odin: ...Wild animals from my homeland.
Leo: I see. Well, the point is, I never expected success on your part. These were futile errands, things I'd never send even our best soldiers to do. That's a large part of why I came to trust and value you as a retainer. Which is why I can't send you on those sorts of missions now.
Odin: Ah, so that's why you warmed up to me seemingly out of the blue.
Leo: Yes. I was impressed by your skill and drive. Before long, it was clear I had found in you an invaluable ally. And because of this, I cannot send you on such dangerous and pointless missions. Now do you understand?
Odin: Yes, milord, but—
Leo: No arguments, Odin. I don't know what I would do if I lost you. I need you and Niles by my side. Even after we've restored peace to this world. That is, after all, when the real work will actually begin.
Odin: Even after we've restored peace?
Leo: Of course. Is there a problem?
Odin: No, milord. But...suppose I were to vanish after the fighting was over. You would take on a new retainer, would you not?
Leo: ...Yes, I suppose I would. I would have no choice.
Odin: Good. I'm glad to hear it.
Leo: But there aren't many like you. I think it would be much harder to go on. Any successes might even feel a little... hollow, without you there. Bittersweet.
Odin: Milord...
Leo: So I'd much prefer you remain my retainer forever. Let's say you do disappear. Fall through a void and into another world. I would still like you to carry your title with you. That way, I'll know there will always be some connection between us. And then, when we begin our peacetime work, I'll know I have your blessing.
Odin: Another world, eh? Hm. Thank you, Lord Leo. It would be an honor to remain your retainer for life. I would follow you into the jaws of oblivion and back, were it not for... Well, anyway. Thank you.
Leo: No, Odin. Thank you. You have ever been a loyal retainer to me. But, more importantly, you have always been a good friend. I will always remember you as such.
Odin: And I you, milord.
