Heroes of Light and Shadow Base: Gordin and Chris
Base conversations
Gordin and Chris 1
Gordin:
Hmmm...
Chris:
Sir Gordin, is something troubling you?
Gordin:
Oh, hey Chris. It's nothing important, but... Chris, how do I look?
Chris:
Huh? I'm not exactly the best person to ask for fashion advice...
Gordin:
No, I was just thinking... I've never really had any presence.
Chris:
Presence? You mean, like Sir Jagen?
Gordin:
Yeah, the kind of presence people recognize from a glance: the kind that makes you nervous even when you've done no wrong. I've got a kiddy face, so I don't look like a senior knight much. The worst part is when I look even younger than you...
Chris:
Indeed...
Gordin:
It was like that the last time I watched the new knights training. When the young apprentice knights passed by me in the castle, they'd say "you do your best, too!" I can't help but think they mistook me for an apprentice like themselves...
Chris:
S-so you've experienced that.
Gordin:
That's not all, some even wanted me run errands for them... Because of things like that, I want to become respected. Chris, could you tell me if you ever find a good way?
Gordin and Chris 2
Gordin:
Chris! Training again today, huh?
Chris:
S-sir Gordin?
Gordin:
Good work! That's what an Altean knight is made of! But don't think I'll be left in the dust!
Chris:
... ...What's the matter? Do you have a fever?
Gordin:
What? No... Sorry. Was I really that weird?
Chris:
If you must ask... Yes, you were.
Gordin:
I-I knew it... I thought I'd become more dignified by changing the way I speak... So I tried to mimic the tone of a senior knight I respect, but...
Chris:
I see...
Gordin:
I guess I really can't be somebody I'm not. Chris, do you have any ideas on what I should try next?
If Chris is male
Chris:
I don't know if it'll help, but... What do you think about changing your looks?
If Chris is female
Chris:
Hmm... What do you think about changing your looks?
Gordin:
Hey, good idea. I should make myself look more imposing... Maybe I ought to grow a beard. Chris, do you think I'll look dignified with a beard?
Chris:
... ...Pff!
Gordin:
D-did you laugh? You imagined me with a beard and laughed, didn't you?
Chris:
S-sorry. I didn't mean...
Gordin:
No, it's fine. I guess it really wouldn't suit me... What am I supposed to do...?
Gordin and Chris 3
If Chris is male
Gordin:
Hey, Chris. You training too?
Chris:
Yes, are you as well, Sir Gordin?
Gordin:
Yes. I decided to leave the "presence" matter for now, and do my best on training. I figured that if I became more useful in battle, I'd naturally look more imposing.
Chris:
So that's why. I noticed you've been fighting far better as of late, Sir Gordin.
Gordin:
R-really? That makes me happy. So do I look dignified now?
Chris:
Not really.
Gordin:
I-I see...
Chris:
However, isn't it fine for you to stay like this, Sir Gordin?
Gordin:
Eh?
Chris:
I think your approachability is a quality others lack. I believe the reason they greeted you, being anxious new knights themselves, was because you left them at ease.
Gordin:
I-is that so?
Chris:
Yes. Also, when people have worries that they find hard to divulge... They feel like they can discuss them with you, Sir Gordin. For instance, say... If somebody is distressed about romance... Were they to thoughtlessly talk to Sir Jagen about their problems...
Gordin:
Ahaha, that wouldn't do. He'd flay them alive! I can hear him already: "You forget your duty as a knight!" You're right! B-but keep this a secret from Sir Jagen, would you? Don't tell him I said that. If this leaks out, he'd flay ME alive...
Chris:
Haha. Of course, Sir Gordin.
If Chris is female
Gordin:
Hey, Chris. You training too?
Chris:
Yes, are you as well, Sir Gordin?
Gordin:
Yes. I decided to leave the "presence" matter for now, and do my best on training. I figured that if I became more useful in battle, I'd naturally look more imposing.
Chris:
So that's why. I noticed you've been fighting far better as of late, Sir Gordin.
Gordin:
R-really? That makes me happy. So do I look dignified now?
Chris:
Not really.
Gordin:
I-I see...
Chris:
However, isn't it fine for you to stay like this, Sir Gordin?
Gordin:
Eh?
Chris:
I think your approachability is a quality others lack. I, too, feel at ease when you're by my side, Sir Gordin. I believe the reason they greeted you, being anxious new knights themselves, was because you left them at ease.
Gordin:
I-is that so?
Chris:
Yes. Also, when people have worries that they find hard to divulge... They feel like they can discuss them with you, Sir Gordin. For instance, say... If somebody is distressed about love... Were they to thoughtlessly talk to Sir Jagen about their problems...
Gordin:
Ahaha, that wouldn't do. He'd flay them alive! I can hear him already: "You forget your duty as a knight!" You're right! B-but keep this a secret from Sir Jagen, would you? Don't tell him I said that. If this leaks out, he'd flay ME alive...
Chris:
Heehee. You have my word, Sir Gordin....
