Fates Supports/Takumi Mozu

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C Support

Takumi: Wow. This field has enough crops to feed our army for a month! I wonder who's been tending to it. Hmm... Is that Mozu heading this way?

Mozu: Shoo! Get out of there!

Takumi: I'm sorry. Did you just shoo me?

Mozu: Surely did! But it's too late. You've trampled all of my sprouts!

Takumi: Huh? You mean these spindly little things?

Mozu: Yep! Those spindly little things you're stepping on are as good as dead. Poor dears, they never stood a chance. Not with you trampling all over 'em!

Takumi: Mozu, I'm really sorry. Maybe you should have put up a sign! You still have time to plant some more, don't you?

Mozu: Ha! You mean, after I finish all my other chores? I'm glad you think it's so easy!

Takumi: Well, let me help you. It's at least partly my fault.

Mozu: It's kind of you to offer, milord, but I've had enough of your help for one day! The truth is, you royal folk make lousy farmers!

Takumi: Excuse me?! Now, it's on! I'll farm circles around you, Mozu. Just watch!

Mozu: Oh dear. This isn't gonna go well, is it?

B Support

Takumi: Whew! Well, I'm glad that's finished! The farming is finally done for the day!

Mozu: Done?! Hah! You must be forgetting about the weeding.

Takumi: The wha?

Mozu: Oh, yeah. You gotta do the weeding! Then there's the raking and the watering!

Takumi: Watering? *gulp* You mean we have to carry that enormous water jug again?

Mozu: You're not tired already, are you?

Takumi: No, of course I'm not tired! ...Who am I kidding? I GIVE UP! You're right! I'm not cut out for this! My legs hurt. My arms hurt. My back hurts. I'm completely covered in mud! I hate this!

Mozu: Heehee... I tried to tell you! You royal folk and farming don't mix! Go on. I'll finish up.

Takumi: Are you serious? I don't know how you do this every day!

Mozu: Well, I've had a lot of practice. You get used to it. But now I love it! You pour a little of yourself into the land and hope it gives something back. It doesn't always work out, but you gotta keep trying!

Takumi: What do you mean, it doesn't always work out? You do all this, and you can still fail?

Mozu: Oh, sure! Nature's gotta do her part too. You can plant a whole field of crops... But if a big storm comes and wipes 'em all out, you gotta start over! So far, we've had some good weather. My fingers are crossed we get a nice harvest! Now, if you'll excuse me... I better get back to work.

Takumi: Mozu, wait! Is there something else I can help with?

Mozu: Well, sure. Why don't you start plowing this field here? You don't have to dig deep. See? Just turn over the topsoil to make a nice, soft bed for these seeds.

Takumi: Like this?

Mozu: Yeah, like that. You know...you might make a good farmer after all.

Takumi: Thanks, Mozu. Go on. I'll take care of this part.

Mozu: Thanks, Lord Takumi. It's real nice to have some help.

A Support

Takumi: Mozu, did you notice these leaves? I think insects are getting to the tomato plants! Should we use some more of that organic pesticide?

Mozu: Yeah. That would be great!

Takumi: Also, we're getting full sun over here. I was thinking we need a canopy for shade.

Mozu: That's a good idea!

Takumi: Are you sure? You're giving me a funny look.

Mozu: Oh, it's nothing.

Takumi: If you disagree, just tell me! Maybe you think these plants need more water?

Mozu: No, it's not that. I was just thinking you're becoming a real natural. You've got all your friends looking nice and happy.

Takumi: I'm sorry. Did you just refer to the vegetables as my "friends"?

Mozu: Surely did! These guys are looking good! If they could talk, they'd be saying, "Thanks." A garden's like a mirror. It'll reflect the same amount of care you put into it.

Takumi: I can see that. These plants are like moody, little children! Not enough water, and they dry out. Too much water, and they wilt. So picky!

Mozu: Heehee! Yep! And the harder you work, the happier you'll be when harvest time comes.

Takumi: Isn't that the truth?! Thanks, Mozu. I've learned so much from you. I never gave much thought to farming before. That was someone else's job. But I want to be a royal who understands his subjects and the challenges they face.

Mozu: I wanna thank you too, milord. I was rude at first, but I'm glad I gave you a chance.

Takumi: I want you to promise to always tell me the truth—even if it sounds rude!

Mozu: Haha! All right. I promise. I'll tell you the truth even if it stings a bit!

Takumi: Good! I'm glad to hear it!

S Support

Mozu: Lord Takumi, I made a promise that I'd always tell you the truth...

Takumi: Of course. What is it?

Mozu: You see... I decided a long time ago that my partner's gotta be dependable.

Takumi: Your partner?

Mozu: Yeah. My man's gotta be able to pull his own weight around the farm. When you first started helping me, I didn't expect much, but you did all right!

Takumi: Uh...thank you?

Mozu: Well, that's about it. You're royalty, and I'm a country bumpkin, so it hardly matters! I just wanted to tell you the truth. Every day you look more like the man of my dreams. It's a real shame some dreams are so far away.

Takumi: Wait, Mozu. What if they didn't have to be?

Mozu: Huh?

Takumi: I don't think I've ever been as happy as I am out there in the fields with you. You taught me that there's joy in watching something grow...even when it's hard work.

Mozu: Do you really mean that?

Takumi: Yeah. I feel like you've been teaching me to be a gentler, more patient person. You've had to pull a lot of weeds and clear away some stones! But now, our relationship is starting to bloom...and I love you!

Mozu: Really?

Takumi: Yes! I don't care what other people think! I want to be that man you described.

Mozu: Oh, Lord Takumi, you already are! I'm so happy...I reckon I could cry!