Fates Supports/Saizo Azura

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C Support

Saizo: ...

Azura: Um, Saizo? Is there a reason you keep staring at me like that?

Saizo: (For once she and I are alone. If I'm ever to tell her, now is the time...) Milady, since you insist, I shall tell you something I should have told you sooner. To be blunt, I don't trust you.

Azura: Oh. I see...

Saizo: You've always been beloved by the royal family, particularly Queen Mikoto. Yet even so, I simply can't trust someone from the kingdom of Nohr.

Azura: I always suspected as much. Your distrust is practically written all over your face.

Saizo: Is that so? I had no idea. If you knew, then why haven't you told anyone? If Ryoma found out, he would not hesitate to banish me from the kingdom.

Azura: I don't wish to cause you any harm. I understand why you feel that way. I am also well aware of my situation...and of the hatred I must inspire in some people.

Saizo: Very well. I suppose there was no reason to stay silent about it for so long. Be warned that I am watching you. If you ever step out of line, I will stop you.

Azura: Fair enough. I shall keep that in mind.

B Support

Saizo: Argh! How could I be so careless? Someone got a hit in on my foot, and now I can hardly move...

Azura: Are you OK, Saizo?! Oh no, your foot! You shouldn't have come to my aid like that. Besides, I thought you didn't trust me. Why did you risk your life to protect me?

Saizo: Regardless of how I feel, keeping you safe is my responsibility. That's all there is to it. In any case, we're wasting time. Go now. Hurry and return to safety.

Azura: No, I can't. I won't leave you here. I think we're safe, for the moment. Our enemies have retreated, thanks to you. So please, let me tend to your injury.

Saizo: This is no shallow scrape, milady. To stay would put you in danger, so leave. NOW.

Azura: Just as I thought, the cut runs deep. You're losing a lot of blood. And if you can't move it without pain, you might have broken a bone. I'm going to have to bandage this up before it gets any worse.

Saizo: Gwaaaaahhh!

Azura: You must be in so much pain. If only I had some bandages... ... Here, this will have to suffice...

Saizo: Wh-what are you doing, woman?! Why are you tearing your clothes apart?

Azura: You need first aid but I don't have access to bandages, so I'm using this for now.

Saizo: Milady... Why would you do such a thing for me after what I told you? Huh?! Th-that scar! Where did you...?

Azura: Oh, that. I apologize if it makes you uncomfortable. I usually keep it hidden...

Saizo: No, it is I who should apologize. I didn't mean to stare. It's just... That scar looks very painful.

Azura: ... Will you sit quietly while I tell you a story? That might help distract you from the pain. I got this awful scar during my time in Nohr. Sadly, it was no accident.

Saizo: What do you mean? Did someone actually do that to you?!

Azura: There were some noble children who were older than I. They cornered me, and... They thought it was funny, teasing the outcast, but it went too far. Anyway, that's how I got the scar. A token of my broken past.

Saizo: ... After what they did, do you hold a grudge against them...and against Nohr?

Azura: I'm not quite sure myself. It's complicated, but I'd be lying if I said all is forgiven. Though really I think the world as a whole needs to change, not just one part of it.

Saizo: I see...

Azura: OK, all done. This should hold until we can get you back to camp. Can you stand?

Saizo: Y-yes, kind of...

Azura: Here, hold on to my shoulders. I know you don't like me, but please accept my help so we can get you to safety. Come on then, let's head back to where everyone else is before they get worried.

Saizo: ...

A Support

Saizo: Um... Hello, milady.

Azura: Hello, Saizo. What brings you here?

Saizo: I wish to apologize for what happened on the battlefield. I should not have asked about your scar and made you relive painful memories. I'm deeply sorry for causing you pain...

Azura: Please don't be sorry—you didn't do anything wrong. Is that all?

Saizo: That is all. I just felt the need to apologize for what happened. Good day...

Azura: Wait! I don't need your apology, but isn't there anything else you want to say?

Saizo: Something else? I...I'm not sure what you mean by that.

Azura: I didn't open up to you so you would feel sorry for me. That's not what I want at all. An ally fell on the battlefield, and I helped him through his pain by sharing my past. No big deal, really. Instead of apologizing, maybe you could just say thank you.

Saizo: Oh! Um, I'm sorry... I... Milady...

Azura: Hahaha, there you go apologizing again.

Saizo: I apolo-... That is to say, I... *deep breath* Thank you, Azura. You did whatever was necessary to help me, and all without thinking twice. I truly appreciate your kindness, though I still feel I owe you an apology... My behavior toward you was unforgivable. I just didn't know...the whole story.

Azura: Please, think nothing of it. Honestly, you're even more uptight than I am! No matter what you do or say, you'll always be an irreplaceable ally to me. But if you still feel sorry for me, perhaps you can do me a favor to set things right. If you wouldn't mind, maybe we can put aside our differences from now on. I'm not great at opening up to people, but I promise to try my hardest if you will too. What do you think?

Saizo: I'd like that very much, milady. From now on, I shall regard you as a valued ally both on and off the battlefield.

S Support

Saizo: Hello, milady.

Azura: Saizo, why the long face? Please don't tell me you're here to apologize again!

Saizo: No, not quite. Though I would like to offer a token of gratitude for what you did... Back home we have a special salve that can completely heal any scar. If you will allow it, I would like to bring you some to help erase your painful past.

Azura: That's really nice of you, but I'd rather you save it for somebody who really needs it. Like you, for example. That scar on your eye is much deeper than mine...

Saizo: Ah, yes, but this scar is a part of me now. To remove it would feel wrong. Besides, it's expected for men to have scars. Women must remain delicate.

Azura: That sounds kind of silly to me. Are you always this sexist?

Saizo: So I've been told. Even still, I hope you'll consider what I'm about to ask... Milady, I cannot shake the desire to take responsibility for you.

Azura: What do you mean by taking responsibility?

Saizo: Milady, may I...stay by your side?

Azura: Huh?! I-I'm not sure I heard you correctly...

Saizo: I've learned much from you. Your kindness in the face of cruelty has inspired me. I need to be near you. My feelings are a surprise even to myself, but they run deep. I shall ever be in the service of my liege, Lord Ryoma. That shall never change. But I wish to serve you as well, and to be the man to keep you safe now and forever.

Azura: Y-you're not doing this to atone for not trusting me all these years, are you?

Saizo: I'm not sure how or why I came to love you, milady. All I know is that I love you. I hope that is sufficient...

Azura: Saizo... *sniff* You've made me so happy today! Having your love and your trust means the world to me.

Saizo: Wait, does that mean...?

Azura: I love you too, Saizo. Please stay by my side, always.

Saizo: I've never been so happy. From now on, your heart is mine to protect.

Azura: I feel the same way.