Fates Supports/Shura Kana(M)(PC)
C Support
Kana(M): Hey, Papa. There's something I wanted to ask you about, if it's OK...
Shura: Hey, Kana. What's been eating you?
Kana(M): Well, see, it's Mama. She's always treating me like I'm a little kid.
Shura: It's only natural. You are her son, after all. And last I checked, you're not that old yet. I was there when you were born, and I've kept a close eye on your age, you know.
Kana(M): Yeah, I know. I still have some growing up to do. But I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be. I want to help out more. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play with my friends instead.
Shura: Ah, I see. You want some responsibilities.
Kana(M): Right! I want to be someone she can rely on. Do you have any ideas on what I could do to make her happy?
Shura: Hm... Well, I guess I just tend to tell her about my life stories. Adventures I went on, people I met, exotic and stinky foods I've ingested, you know.
Kana(M): And that makes her happy?
Shura: Oh, yeah. Your mother loves new experiences. I think she was a born adventurer in some ways. Her eyes always have a sparkle in them when she listens to my stories.
Kana(M): Oh...
Shura: Eh? What's wrong?
Kana(M): I guess I was just hoping for more ideas. You know, stuff that I could do too.
Shura: Hm. You do have a point there. Let me think...
Kana(M): Oh, I know! Let's make it a contest, Papa!
Shura: A contest? What kind of contest?
Kana(M): We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier! Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things! Whoever gets thanked the most wins! Heehee.
Shura: Interesting. A friendly competition between you and your old man, huh? Sounds like it could be fun. Count me in.
Kana(M): Really? Yaaaay!
Shura: Remember, though: you're facing the man who won your mother's heart. Defeating me will be no easy task. Are you sure you're ready for this? I'm warning you now, I'm not going to go easy on you.
Kana(M): That's OK with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!
Shura: Heh. All right, then. Let the best man win!
B Support
Kana(M): Hey, Papa! I've been doing so well for our contest! How about you? Has Mama been thanking you very much lately?
Shura: Yeah, actually. Although I don't think I've been doing much different. Here's my tally so far...
Kana(M): WOW! That's a lot! And you got all these without doing anything special? That's crazy!
Shura: Yeah. I guess I never paid attention to it before, but she thanks me quite a lot. I do more for her than I realized. Haha.
Kana(M): Hmph! Well I'm not gonna let that stand between me and victory! Look, I counted all mine, too. Read them and weep!
Shura: You've got the same number as I do... H-heh. Um. Well done, kid.
Kana(M): Mhm! Say good-bye to your crown, Papa! Kana's going to beat you big-time! After all, I don't have a job, so I can spend all day helping out for Mama!
Shura: Well mold my onions, you're a clever one, aren't you? Heheh. Gotta respect that. Just out of curiosity, what all is it you've been doing for her, anyway?
Kana(M): I've mostly been helping out around camp. In the mornings, I help make arrows for the archers. Then at lunch, I chop vegetables and help give out the food. And at night, I bring Mama her maps and books for planning the war strategy. And I do a bunch of little stuff throughout the day whenever I have time!
Shura: Heh. That's pretty impressive. You're really growing up, aren't you?
Kana(M): Huh?
Shura: Oh, just a thought. I think I might have been treating you like a child too, is all. It doesn't seem that long since you were still soiling your underclothes. And now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important contributions to the army.
Kana(M): Hehehe! I've been working real hard. There's nothing I can't do now!
Shura: Oh, yeah? We'll see about that. I bet Avatar has been very pleased with all the good work you've been doing.
Kana(M): Hm... I just realized she hasn't actually been saying "thank you" very much. She just tells me I did a good job whenever I finish something. Maybe I haven't been helping her as much as I thought I was...
Shura: Hey, now. Don't get down about it. It's probably nothing. I'm sure you're helping her out a ton. More importantly, this means you've been cheating, you little ogre! I knew you couldn't match my score fairly!
Kana(M): Heheh! I guess you're right. I'll just have to work even harder for Mama tomorrow! I'm not gonna lose to you, Papa! I won't sleep until Mama thanks me twice as much!
Shura: Hrk... This might be closer than I expected...
A Support
Kana(M): *grumble*
Shura: Hey there, Kana.
Kana(M): Hi, Papa...
Shura: Hey, what's with the long face? Where's the smiley Kana we all know and love? Our last tally had you in the lead. Shouldn't you be basking in the glory of your victory?
Kana(M): I am still happy about that, I guess, but... I was trying to help out for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm just a kid. Haven't I shown her that I can help with stuff too? Or am I messing up? Is she just pretending I'm doing a good job?
Shura: Ah, so that's what it is. Well, don't worry too much about it, yeah? I know your mother really does think you're doing a wonderful job. And I'm sure she's very proud of you.
Kana(M): But she told me she'd rather me not help with anything...
Shura: Of course she would. But it's not because you're not doing good work. Avatar is very happy that you're growing up, but she's also very sad.
Kana(M): Why would she be sad?
Shura: She doesn't want you to miss out on being a child. Lots of people are never given the chance to have much of a childhood. And beyond that, she wants to be able to take care of you. See, parents are fickle creatures. It might take a lot of effort to raise a kid, but it's also a little sad when you realize that they don't need you anymore.
Kana(M): I still don't really get it...
Shura: To be honest, neither do I. But that doesn't mean it's not true. How about this: keep helping your mother, but don't work for hours on end every day. Take breaks and see your friends, play some games, do whatever. Show her that you can still be a child sometimes, too. If you do that, I'm sure your mother will be very happy. It might even help if you asked to sleep in our bed sometimes, too.
Kana(M): B-but...
Shura: Hm?
Kana(M): It's just...only babies need to sleep with their parents. I don't want to be a baby.
Shura: No, Kana, that's just it. It's not for babies. It's for children. And she doesn't want you to grow up too fast. Neither of us do...
Kana(M): Papa...
Shura: Kana, we know you're growing up and that you want to be reliable. You're going to be a great man, someday. Everyone knows it. But for now...just relax. Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here and there.
Kana(M): OK. Thanks, Papa! I'll think about everything you've said.
Shura: Good! You know... I think maybe you and your mother should spend some time together tonight. Have a relaxing night in, just the two of you.
Kana(M): Wait! Aren't you going to stay with us too?
Shura: Me? Oh, no no no. I've got plans with some of the others in camp, and—
Kana(M): But, Papa! Don't you need to take a break sometimes too? And I thought you wanted me to be happy!
Shura: ...Hmph. All right. Fine.
Kana(M): Yaaay!
Shura: Staying in as a family, huh? I never really saw myself as that kind of guy. Heh. I guess little Kana isn't the only one who's starting to change.
