Fates Supports/Saizo Kagero

Back

C Support

Kagero: Saizo, may we speak about the guard assignments?

Saizo: Of course. I also wanted to discuss them.

Kagero: We need to consider who is protecting the royal family.

Saizo: I will assume that honor. The quality of our security has been lacking in recent days. The new recruits are likely to blame.

Kagero: In that case, I should take over. A subordinate's failure reflects both on the soldier and his or her superior.

Saizo: You are referring to me.

Kagero: Saizo... You are far too direct and merciless in your training approach. "Be prepared to sacrifice your life for your liege" is the first thing you say? That would scare any fresh recruit. I doubt any of them slept well. By the time they were assigned to guard duty, they were too sleep deprived to work. Remember—when one waters the plants, one must be careful not to drown the roots.

Saizo: Hmph. Those unable to handle the stress of their duty have only themselves to blame. Besides, I believe their failings are a result of their inexperience. A battle-hardened warrior is prepared to give everything...

Kagero: Never mind. This discussion is going nowhere. I will command the royal family's guard detail. Agreed?

Saizo: ...Very well.

B Support

Kagero: Saizo. Can we talk?

Saizo: What do you need, Kagero?

Kagero: In the battle the other day, you gave orders to the troops that put them at risk. Our goal was important, but there were less dangerous ways to accomplish it.

Saizo: This is an old conversation between us. Some objectives are important enough that they demand a certain level of sacrifice. I understand why you want to avoid that, but our path in life sometimes demands it. In these dark times, we often have no say in the matter.

Kagero: ......

Saizo: Why do we always discuss this? Neither of us will change our stance. That we couldn't adapt to one another is why we broke up.

Kagero: It was definitely a factor. You think only of protecting Lord Ryoma, whereas I weigh the cost of doing so. We're walking to the same destination, just taking a different road to get there.

Saizo: True. At least we only differ slightly and thus can still work together as retainers. Our vow to not let the end of our romance distract us from our duty was important. I'm glad we've held to it.

Kagero: We made that vow so long ago, and yet it still feels like yesterday.

Saizo: Indeed. Seeing each other daily makes it easy to forget that time passed.

Kagero: There is truth in that...

A Support

Saizo: Kagero, can we discuss our recent battle?

Kagero: Yes, of course. I wanted to talk about it as well.

Saizo: When I turned over command of our forces to you, I thought I knew the outcome. I had to lead the sneak attack, and I was sure you wouldn't lose any ground. I didn't expect both of us to reach the main objective at nearly the same moment.

Kagero: My larger force was able to hold the attention of the enemy. Which helped your dangerous mission to succeed as well. It was an excellent demonstration of synergy between the two of us.

Saizo: Indeed. We won't budge on our tactics, and I know that neither of us is wrong, but...

Kagero: In the end, our goal is the same—to serve those it is our duty to defend.

Saizo: Yes... I know I can count on you, Kagero—despite our difference of opinion in battle. I couldn't ask for a better comrade.

Kagero: Agreed.

S Support

Saizo: Kagero...

Kagero: What is it, Saizo? You seem very solemn.

Saizo: Our conversation the other day stirred up old memories. It pains me to bring it up again, but...

Kagero: But what?

Saizo: I pondered your perspective more, and I realized something. It seems like our relationship ended because we could not reconcile our tactics. But I think what really divided us was not being able to see past that difference.

Kagero: ...What do you mean?

Saizo: We were too busy trying to convince each other to change... And missed that the reason we were trying so hard was out of love for each other.

Kagero: It's... It's a bit embarrassing to hear you say that, really. Because it's true. It seems so obvious. So...now what? Are we past that hurdle now that we see the other's perspective? Did you bring this up as a way to suggest we get back together and try again?

Saizo: I...would rather not say it.

Kagero: Ha. For someone who prefers the risky route, you can be too cautious sometimes... But I understand your meaning, and I feel the same as you.

Saizo: I believe we can make it work this time. Even people who have different opinions... can still walk through this life together.

Kagero: I agree. Let's walk together again, Saizo.