Warriors Supports/Rowan Xander

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• Rowan: Hiyaah!
• Xander: Hah! Such exertion for a simple move.
• Rowan: Gods!
• Xander: Oh ho! You still have much to learn. Attack with confidence!
• Rowan: Xander…you’re too strong. I can’t land a single blow! What’s your secret?
• Xander: There is no secret–only years upon years of hard training. If you wish to reach this level, you must never give up!
• Rowan: So…there’s hope? You think one day I could be your equal?
• Xander: Of course. With the right guidance, you could surpass me. But it will not be easy.
• Rowan: Oh, you’re kidding! Er, I mean…I find your support encouraging.
• Xander: …Tell me. What is it that motivates you? Why do you crave strength and power?
• Rowan: So I can protect the people I love!
• Xander: That is a noble aim. But what of your lineage? You will be king, will you not?
• Rowan: Not a chance. If my father taught me anything, it’s that kings are weak. I won’t end up like him, that’s for sure! My sister may take the crown for all I care. I’m focused on the sword.
• Xander: Are you so sure about your father?
• Rowan: Of course I am. I’ve been told that he was often sick and could barely fight.
• Xander: Ah, but have you considered that fighting is not the only way to wield power? Faith, conviction, and intelligence will always win over brute strength.
• Rowan: I don’t understand…
• Xander: When I imagine your father, I think of the villages and people who followed him. Why do you think they followed him, if he was so feeble physically?
• Rowan: I don’t care! If I don’t have the strength to protect everyone, I’m nothing….Forgive me. I understand your point, but I can’t look up to my father.
• Xander: One should not speak of one’s own father that way. I suggest you learn from his wisdom while cultivating the strength you crave. After all, there are kings both mighty and wise. Like my own father, King Garon.
• Rowan: So…your father is both a fearsome warrior and a wise leader?
• Xander: Yes. He isn’t perfect, but he has no lack of strength or conviction. That is why I am devoted to him, no matter what. I…I apologize. This is not about me. This is about your path to the throne. You would be wise to expand your goals beyond mere physical strength.
• Rowan: …Yes, you’re probably right. With that said…this lesson is not over.
• Xander: Come and get me!
• Rowan: All right! Put your guard up! I intend to actually land a blow this time…Yaaaaah!