Fates Supports/Silas Kagero

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Silas: Hm? What's all this? I see stems and scissors... Kagero, are you working on a flower arrangement?

Kagero: Yes.

Silas: Where I'm from, flower arranging is an art mainly practiced by noble ladies...

Kagero: You're from a noble family, aren't you?

Silas: Yes, I am.

Kagero: As am I. I've been studying flower arrangement since I was a little girl.

Silas: Interesting. I suppose it is no surprise that Nohrian and Hoshidan nobles share many hobbies. So, what sort of arrangement are you creating? I'm curious how different— What...what is this?!

Kagero: Is something wrong?

Silas: Is this...really what a Hoshidan-style flower arrangement should look like?

Kagero: I'm Hoshidan, so...yes. Why do you ask?

Silas: I couldn't really see it from far away, but now that I'm closer... How should I put this? ...It looks sinister. It's like sorrow and pain interwoven in a flowery form. Needless to say, this is very different from a Nohrian flower arrangement.

Kagero: I...see.

Silas: This has been a...valuable experience. Hoshidan culture truly is foreign to me. Thank you for sharing, Kagero. I must confess I'm curious to see your next work. Though a little scared, too...

B Support

Silas: Hello, Kagero. What are you up to now? Oh, I see. Continuing with more traditional hobbies. Is this ceremonial tea?

Kagero: Yes. Like flower arranging, tea preparation was a part of my childhood upbringing.

Silas: I've heard that traditional tea preparation in Hoshido is very intricate. Can I watch for a bit? And perhaps try some when you're... ... What have you created?!

Kagero: Is something wrong?

Silas: ...Um...what...what is in that cup? At first I thought it was tea, but now that I'm up close...

Kagero: It is tea.

Silas: You can't be serious!

Kagero: Does tea look different in Nohr?

Silas: Yes—no one would even consider calling this tea where I'm from. That aroma is like nothing I've ever smelled before... It fills me with such an intense feeling of dread.

Kagero: So you think so too...

Silas: Hm? What? You've heard this before?

Kagero: My teacher once said something similar to me... I must admit her tea didn't look anything like mine.

Silas: It seems like the process you follow to prepare tea may be a bit...flawed.

Kagero: Most likely. I've been told that I have a unique artistic sense...

Silas: That would explain your flower arrangement the other day...

Kagero: Anyway, as long as you're here, would you like to try a cup?

Silas: ...You can't be serious.

Kagero: Of course I am. You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

Silas: ... Sorry. I...uh...just remembered that I drank a ton of water a little bit ago. I couldn't possibly drink anything else.

Kagero: That's too bad. Perhaps next time then.

A Support

Silas: Kagero, is that a brush in your hand? Are you painting something?

Kagero: Yes.

Silas: What kind of painting is it? Let me see. ...I can't tell what this is. It looks like there's something ominous writhing in the middle of this black circle...

Kagero: That's you.

Silas: What?

Kagero: I'm painting a scene featuring you.

Silas: Oh...no, no, no. That's not funny at all. There's no way that could be me. I don't look anything like that! For starters, my face looks nothing like that monster you've painted there!

Kagero: Are you going to insult each of my hobbies? First my flowers, then my tea... It seems like you're working hard to be rude...

Silas: I swear I'm not! If anything, I actually feel your pain.

Kagero: What do you mean?

Silas: As a member of Nohr nobility, I also studied painting from a young age. Despite my best efforts, I'm horrible at it. Depressingly so. At least your work reflects artistic intent. There's nothing at all redeemable in mine.

Kagero: I don't know if that's true...

Silas: I swear! Here, I'll prove it to you with a demonstration. Let me borrow your brush.

Kagero: All right.

Silas: ...*sigh* That's the best I can do. My goal was to paint your likeness. What do you think of the result?

Kagero: This is the first time I've ever seen such a horrible crime committed on canvas. That's not me. That's not even human. Maybe a demon, but even then...

Silas: See? My artistic ability is virtually nonexistent.

Kagero: It really is. However, it's reassuring to find that we are more alike than I originally thought. This is the first time I've looked at art that wasn't mine and felt this way.

Silas: I'm not sure how I feel about that... You're welcome?

S Support

Silas: Kagero, thanks for coming.

Kagero: What do you want? Don't tell me you've asked me here to offer more criticism of my art...

Silas: No, not today. I called you here because I want you to have something.

Kagero: Wait, this is...

Silas: An engagement ring that's been in my family for a very long time.

Kagero: I don't understand...

Silas: Kagero, I'm crazy about you. I want you to marry me.

Kagero: ......

Silas: I hope that your silence isn't a no...or is it?

Kagero: No, I'm happy...

Silas: Then...

Kagero: It's not that simple. While we're both of noble birth, our kingdoms are often at odds. How can we overcome that conflict?

Silas: I had a feeling you'd bring that up. However, I think my family will have no objections.

Kagero: Why do you say that?

Silas: I've been writing to them about you. I wrote of your flower arrangement, the tea you made, and your painting the other day. Recently I got a response from them. They are very interested in you and the art you create.

Kagero: That is actually kind of troubling... What kind of artistic sense do your parents have?

Silas: I thought it was strange at first, too. But my parents would like to meet you and experience Hoshidan culture...

Kagero: What do you mean?

Silas: They...may have decided that your art is representative of Hoshidan culture. From what they've written, they're very excited to meet you. Excited enough, in fact, that they sent me this ring to show their support.

Kagero: I didn't think anyone would appreciate my art, much less someone from Nohr...

Silas: That seems to be the case, though!

Kagero: I will accept your ring.

Silas: Really?!

Kagero: Yes. My initial fear was that the differences in our cultures would be too much. But if your family is as open to me as they are to my art... I feel I'd be able to call them my in-laws without a conflicted heart...

Silas: I'm glad to hear that.

Kagero: It would be rude for me to visit them empty handed. I know. I'll bring a painting most representative of my work. Lady Mikoto said it was truly astonishing and brought tears of pain to her eyes.