Fates Supports/Silas Hinoka

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C Support

Hinoka: There you are, Silas. Just the man I was looking for.

Silas: Nice to see you, Princess Hinoka. What can I do for you?

Hinoka: I had some questions that I thought you could help me with. It's about the finer points of Nohrian cavalry tactics.

Silas: You've come to the right place, then. What do you want to know?

Hinoka: So, when your unit first sights an enemy...

Hinoka: Ahh...that explains a lot.

Silas: Did that satisfy your curiosity?

Hinoka: Yeah. Though I'm surprised by some of your answers.

Silas: In what way?

Hinoka: Apart from a few minor details, it's not that different from how we do things here.

Silas: A knight is a knight. A sword is a sword. There's only so much possible variance.

Hinoka: Hmm...yeah, maybe so.

Silas: "Maybe"? You still have some doubt?

Hinoka: No...not really. If you think of anything else useful, then you know where to find me.

Silas: Understood. I'm happy to be of service.

B Support

Hinoka: Question for you, Silas. During that last battle, your troop had an enemy unit cornered. One of them saw that all was lost and threw down his weapon, right?

Silas: Yes, I remember that.

Hinoka: You then ordered your troops to change course and attack another front?

Silas: Right. Our efforts would be wasted on the enemy who'd already surrendered. Why do you ask?

Hinoka: It never crossed your mind what a triumph it would have been to finish the other foe? You'd racked up a considerable count in that battle, after all. This would have been an easy way to add to the total.

Silas: Wh— I would never! He may have been our enemy, but he'd laid down his weapon. He posed no threat. What "triumph" would there have been in his death? It's cowardice, pure and simple!

Hinoka: Hmm...you're right.

Silas: I can't believe what I'm hearing. Especially from you, Princess Hinoka.

Hinoka: Don't misunderstand me. I wasn't saying that's what you should have done. And I didn't mean any insult by it. Though I'm relieved you reacted the way you did.

Silas: Relieved?

Hinoka: Yes. Now, I know I can count on you if we're fighting side by side. Just like I hope you'll count on me.

Silas: Yes...of course.

A Support

Silas: Princess Hinoka...

Hinoka: Yes, Silas?

Silas: I still can't make heads or tails of our recent conversation. So I came to ask you directly.

Hinoka: Refresh my memory?

Silas: You were questioning my decision not to attack an enemy who'd surrendered.

Hinoka: Oh, that. Sorry if it's still bothering you.

Silas: I was mostly wondering why you would ask me that. Which reminds me, you wanted to know before about Nohrian tactics. Are the two subjects related somehow?

Hinoka: The truth is, I wasn't quite sure how to fight alongside a Nohrian. It's not that I distrust you, but...

Silas: But what?

Hinoka: I was concerned that your perspective on the rules of engagement would be different. I mean...Nohrians murdered my father and kidnapped my brother/sister. So deep down, it's hard not to think of Nohrians as willing to stop at nothing.

Silas: Yes, but not ALL—

Hinoka: Right, of course. I'm not holding the whole nation to account for one man's actions. But that one man does lead the military. So for all I know, you've been trained to use any means necessary. And if you have, then we need to talk about that before we can work together in battle.

Silas: So you asked me those leading questions to provoke me into revealing myself.

Hinoka: Sorry. It seemed like the fastest way. You command a troop. I thought that your idea of tactics would be revealing.

Silas: And what did you discover?

Hinoka: I told you already, didn't I? I was relieved.

Silas: Then you think the two of us fight well together?

Hinoka: I do. You'll remember that I also already said I'll be counting on you.

Silas: Well then! With the air cleared between us, I'll be happy to help!

S Support

Hinoka: Silas...? Why did you ask to meet me all the way up here in the mountains?

Silas: Princess Hinoka. I'm glad you came.

Hinoka: Did you want to discuss strategy for the upcoming campaign? Or do you still have a bone to pick over our last conversation?

Silas: Neither, really. I wanted to get your opinion on some plans I've been making.

Hinoka: Oh?

Silas: Yes...I had a notion of establishing a new home here.

Hinoka: You'd build a house here? Way up on top of a mountain? Why...?

Silas: It might not be obvious, but we're standing on the border between Hoshido and Nohr. It's very safe, mind you—there's nothing here but the native wildlife.

Hinoka: Hmm. It's got quite a view, too.

Silas: Yes...*ahem* Pardon me as I summon up some courage to say this next bit. When the house is built, Princess Hinoka, I hope that you'll live here with me.

Hinoka: ...Here? ...Me? ...What?

Silas: As husband and wife.

Hinoka: D-did I hear that right?

Silas: Yes. I want you to marry me.

Hinoka: But... But that's impossible!

Silas: Why?

Hinoka: Isn't it obvious? I'm the high princess of Hoshido. And from what I understand, you come from a noble Nohrian family. A relationship between us needs more than a simple mountainside agreement to work!

Silas: Which is why I want to build a house here. It's not exactly in Hoshido or in Nohr. We'd live right on the line, in both senses... I, a Nohrian noble married to the high princess of Hoshido. You, the high princess of Hoshido wed to a Nohrian nobleman.

Hinoka: ...It could never hold. We'd be forced to commit one way or the other.

Silas: I don't think so. There is some precedent. Just look at Avatar, who embodies both Hoshido and Nohr.

Hinoka: ...

Silas: You know me well by now, and because of that, you've trusted me this far. When you put me to the test, you did so because you thought we were well matched. Isn't that right?

Hinoka: Yes...but I meant well matched on the battlefield. Not in life.

Silas: ...Oh. I fear I've made a serious mistake...

Hinoka: Don't be so sure. We know now that we make a good team in combat. And I think, now that you mention it, I'd like to see if we'd be a good team in life.

Silas: Then...

Hinoka: Yes. Consider your proposal accepted.

Silas: Well, if that's settled...would you care to stay here with me a little longer? It's a long way down the mountain, after all. Let's relax here awhile and talk about our future on the site of our new home...

Hinoka: Sounds like a pleasant evening. I'm open to hearing your ideas.

Silas: Good, because I've got a lot of them. So, first I was thinking...