Heroes of Light and Shadow Base: Minerva and Palla
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Base conversations
Minerva and Palla 1
Palla:
Do you have a moment, Commander?
Minerva:
Palla... Is something the matter?
Palla:
I wonder if I could receive some training from you?
Minerva:
Is there a special reason? A knight of your caliber should have no
need for any training I could give.
Palla:
I am... ashamed by my own weakness. It feels as though the feelings
hidden deep within my chest could leak out any moment... and it
frightens me.
Minerva:
...I understand. I shall inquire no further. I have only just
accepted what part of me I should cast away, myself. Let us spar,
for the first time in a long while.
Palla:
Thank you. Then... Here I come!
Minerva:
Though we're training, don't hold back. Cast the shadows of your
heart onto your spear and come at me. Let us battle!
Minerva and Palla 2
Minerva:
...
Palla:
Commander, Princess Minerva?
Minerva:
Oh, Palla. Training again?
Palla:
Yes, that was my plan, but... I shall refrain for today. But more
importantly, Commander. What were you pondering about, just now?
Minerva:
...I am sad to say, my own inexperience shames me. In the previous
war, we of House Macedon fought among ourselves and led the kingdom
into disarray. And this time, again... I lacked the strength to
bring order to the kingdom, and thus allowed the fires of rebellion
to burn.
Palla:
But that's...
Minerva:
It is fine. I know I force many troubles upon you, too. Forgive me.
Palla:
Commander... If you commit a mistake, isn't it enough to simply
correct it? During your reign... I joined your side because I
believed in your ideal. And even now, I'll continue to fight by your
side, with the best of my limited abilities. So please, please raise
your head.
Minerva:
...Thank you, Palla. Your words bring me comfort. In order to
rebuild our homeland as soon as we can, please lend me your strength
for a while longer.
Palla:
Gladly, Commander.
Minerva and Palla 3
Palla:
Commander. What will become of the Kingdom of Macedon now?
Minerva:
I do not know.
Palla:
Commander...
Minerva:
I'm sorry. I was irresponsible with my words. But, I want to be
honest with you. Our kingdom of Macedon is now at a turning point,
just like the day when it was founded by Iote. The many wars and
rebellions have left scars on the people and the land, and one who
can truly lead them is needed.
Palla:
Then, Commander, you...
Minerva:
I have thought long and hard about this. Whether I could really be
called the ideal choice. I couldn't govern as well as I could handle
a spear. I believe it's time I accepted my own powerlessness.
Perhaps my true duty is to help draw this war to a close as soon as
possible, and then retire.
Palla:
Are you saying you'll abandon your country?
Minerva:
There's no way I could do that. I love Macedon. If it's within my
abilities, I'll do anything and everything for it. However... I
believe new blood is needed for a new future. In order to truly
restore our beautiful homeland, we must breathe some new life onto
it. And for that purpose, the old blood--the royal family I'm part
of--must be weeded out.
Palla:
So you're prepared to go that far...
Minerva:
I haven't told anybody else about this yet.
Palla:
Then, why tell something so important to a person like me?
Minerva:
Heh... That, too, is my weakness. I wanted somebody to listen. No,
not just somebody. I wanted you to listen, for you're the single
person I trust the most.
Palla:
Commander...
