Fates Supports/Xander Selena

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Selena: Lord Xander!

Xander: Yes, Selena?

Selena: What were you doing in there?!

Xander: You mean in the war council meeting? Was my behavior amiss?

Selena: Well, not more than usual. But...yes. Ugh. I guess if no one else will tell you, it's up to me. You're way too rigid! There, I said it.

Xander: Too...rigid? Is that so?

Selena: It's OK to be a little bit uptight now and then, but that's all you ever are! What you need is a sense of humor.

Xander: I apologize if my...rigidity has offended you. I simply do not have time to concern myself with such frivolities. All of my efforts must be focused upon improving the welfare of my people. Is a sense of humor really necessary for that?

Selena: Yes, it is! Big-time! How else will you make your people love you?

Xander: I'm more concerned about their well-being than about winning their favor. I value strength and integrity. There is no need for me to pander.

Selena: You wouldn't be pandering. You'd just be showing another side of yourself. Besides, subjects want to love their kings. They'll be happier if you let them.

Xander: Hm. I suppose those are fair points...

Selena: So we've just got to find your funny bone. It will be a great boon for Nohr. I'm sure of it.

Xander: Hmph. If you say so.

Selena: If you'd like, I can give you a lesson or two. Just think about it, yeah?

Xander: Very well. I shall take it under consideration.

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Selena: You came! Beautiful! Ready for day one of comedy class?

Xander: ...

Selena: Hey, c'mon! Let's turn that frown upside down! I'm proud of you, working so hard to please your kingdom like this. Once you've got your comedic talents up to snuff, nothing will stand in your way! All of Nohr will worship the ground you walk on!

Xander: I'm not sure that's necessary to—

Selena: OK, let's get started! First, imagine we're in another war council meeting and someone says, "Hold it!" What would you say? Remember, answer with humor.

Xander: I'd say... "Hold what?"

Selena: Not quite... You should say something more like, "Hold it? But my hands are full!" Did you get it? It's funny because they don't mean "hold" like that! Get it? Do you get it? Tell me you get it.

Xander: ...Do people truly find such things funny?

Selena: Hey, who's the comedy teacher, here? I said it's funny, so it's funny, right? Anyway, you say that and everyone will see that you're human too. You'll charm the whole room!

Xander: I'm not so certain. I think they would be angry I was wasting time with jokes. How can I sit here and jest while my people are miserable? I am their prince. So long as a single Nohrian is suffering, I mustn't allow myself to engage in levity.

Selena: Riiight. Look, just trust me on this. Can you do that for me? Just give it a shot! Everyone will love it!

Xander: Hm... Well, if you're certain, I suppose I shall try to keep your recommendation in mind.

A Support

Selena: Lord Xander! How goes your humor practice? Have you tried to tell any jokes to anyone?

Xander: Yes. I tried your joke about being unable to hold things with my siblings.

Selena: Really? That's great! How did it go?

Xander: Terribly.

Selena: Huh?

Xander: I abandoned all shame and said it exactly as you told me to, gesticulations and all. But then everyone got quiet and Camilla looked extremely concerned. Leo and Avatar ran off to find a healer. Elise was crying and saying something about my poor head. I knew immediately that I had made a grave mistake. So I told them I was just feeling silly after having a little too much to drink. It was humiliating, an emotion unbefitting a prince, and one I'm quite unfamiliar with.

Selena: Oh. I'm sorry it went so poorly. I mean, that this is my fault. It was probably your delivery. The joke is hilarious! Right? Right. Gets me every time. But I see why it happened. You're always so stern, it must be odd to see you joke.

Xander: If it's so odd, then why did you make me try it in the first place?

Selena: Well, that's why I'm apologizing! I should have known better. It's just...you always look so upset. I've never seen your brow unfurrowed. I thought that if I taught you a few jokes, it might help relieve some of your stress. But it looks like I failed miserably.

Xander: You mean...this wasn't for Nohr? You just wanted me to be happier?

Selena: D-don't get the wrong idea! You just looked so ridiculous, I had to intervene! I didn't do it for you. Or Lady Camilla. It's not that I thought she'd like to see you smile... ... She worries about you all the time, you know?

Xander: So that's what this is about. Selena...

Selena: Bah! Don't start with me.

Xander: I just want to thank you. Camilla is blessed to have a retainer like you in her service.

Selena: But...Lady Camilla didn't like my joke either, did she?

Xander: Er...no.

Selena: Ugh. I guess that's that. I'll have to think of something else. But don't think I'm letting you off the hook that easily. Your days of being a stuffy, joyless prince are numbered. You hear me?

Xander: Haha. All right. I look forward to hearing your next suggestion. Thank you, Selena.

S Support

Selena: Lord Xander. There's something I need to apologize for.

Xander: Oh, so you're finally apologizing for your "hold it" joke, hm?

Selena: No. Well, there's that too, I guess. But— Wait, was that a joke?! Anyway...I wanted to say I'm sorry for trying to change you. In fact, I think it might be better for you to stay just the way you are.

Xander: Better? Even though everyone thinks I'm stiff and intimidating?

Selena: Er...about that. You know how I said everyone felt that way? They don't. Or, they might, but I've never heard them say it. It's just...how I felt.

Xander: Oh?

Selena: I mean, when I first came to the castle, I thought you'd never stop glaring at me! How was a poor, gentle maiden such as myself supposed to feel?

Xander: A poor, gentle maiden? You?

Selena: *ahem*

Xander: Ah, apologies. Please continue.

Selena: Lady Camilla told me you were neither scary nor stuffy. She said that you're a compassionate, kind man who puts his family and friends first. Now I know beyond a doubt that she was right. And that's enough. You don't have to learn to be goofy or funny. You just have to be you.

Xander: Thank you. It makes me very happy to hear you say that. It also makes this next part easier.

Selena: Next part?

Xander: Yes. Please, give me your hand. Selena...will you marry me?

Selena: C-come again?

Xander: You're the only one in the whole world who speaks so openly with me. I don't think that any other woman is as fit to be the queen of Nohr as you are.

Selena: But...Xander... I can't be the queen of Nohr!

Xander: Preposterous. Whyever not?

Selena: Well, I have to go home eventually...

Xander: Home?

Selena: But if I left...I'd never see you again... No, I just can't think about that now! OK. I'll do it. Come what may. Very well, Prince Xander. I will gladly accept your hand in marriage.

Xander: You will?

Selena: How can I say no when you have that dreamy smile on your face? When you smile, you're cool AND cute. A girl could get used to that face! But honestly, I like you best as you usually are, stern looks and all. You're the unconquered prince with a kind heart. The man...the man I love. There's no need for you to be anything else. At least, not with me.

Xander: Thank you, Selena. Let us go tell the others our happy news.