Three Houses Supports/Ingrid Seteth
C Support
Ingrid:: ...
Seteth: Is something troubling you,
Ingrid?
Ingrid: Oh! Seteth! You seem to have caught me when I thought nobody was around.
Seteth: Perhaps I can help, if you
would like to share.
Ingrid: I wouldn't want to bother you with my trivialities.
Seteth: I will not pry, of course. But
if you keep it to yourself, no one will
be able to help you.
Ingrid: That's true. It's regarding my
father.
Seteth: Count Galatea? I have met him, once or twice.
Ingrid:
Well, you have likely heard that House
Galatea's financial situation is
precarious.
Many regions of Faerghus are harsh and
infertile, but our lands are especially
so.
There were several years of fruitless
harvests-- it nearly ruined us. We could
barely feed our troops.
Then I was born bearing a Crest, after
generations bore none. Suddenly my
family hung its future on me. (Lion)
Yes, that's him. He and I have parted
ways now.
House Galatea was financially unstable
for a long time. We were hardly able to
support our soldiers and their
steeds... (Recruited)
My father had hopes that with my Crest,
I'd be married into a noble family and
that House Galatea's financial troubles
would be a thing of the past.
Seteth: Ah, I see. And the other house would benefit from the addition of your Crest-bearing blood.
Ingrid: That was certainly the idea.
But I broke ties with them.
I do wonder how they are doing back
home...
(Recruited, Post-TS)
Seteth: It seems to me you have suffered much for the misfortune of being born with a Crest.
Ingrid: I beg your pardon?
Seteth: I know Crests are highly
valued, but they are also a burden. My
feelings are mixed.
Ingrid: You truly think so? But you're
so devoted to the goddess. I'm
surprised to hear you say such a thing.
Seteth: Perhaps one day I will expound
upon my opinion of Crests in greater
detail with you.
For now, let it suffice to say that
whether or not you bear one is
secondary to your identity.
You are a person, first and foremost.
And you should be permitted to grow as
a person, Crest or not.
Ingrid: I agree. Thank you for
listening.
Seteth: If you ever wish to discuss
this again, consider me available
whenever you please.
Ingrid: Thank you so much!
B Support
Seteth: Ingrid. Are you familiar with the story of the King of Liberation, and the 10 Elites of Fódlan?
Ingrid: Of course! They were the heroes
who struck down evil with the power of
the sacred weapons, protecting our land
and people.
Their strength was passed down through
the ages, manifesting itself in the
Crests some of us are born with.
Seteth: Yes. The 10 Elites certainly
possessed great power. But does that
make them worthy of worship?
Ingrid: I imagine you ask because they later fought amongst themselves, turning on one another, ravaging the land.
Seteth: Precisely. Initially, Nemesis and the 10 Elites worked together to bring peace to Fódlan. But soon their ambitions got the best of them, and they clashed, using their sacred weapons on anyone they chose, strong and weak alike. What I mean to say is, possessing strength alone does not make one worthy of respect. Rather, one should be judged by how they choose to use that strength.
Ingrid: Yes, I agree.
If you follow that logic, then you
will see it also applies to those who
are born with Crests.
Seteth: Now, think of how your father
wishes to wed you to another family's
fortune on the basis of your Crest.
Ingrid: Yes? What of it?
Seteth: These are purely inherited
qualities.
Is it not foolish to judge a person's
value by some inherited fortune?
That is all a Crest is, really.
Ingrid: That's what I think too.
Seteth: Having a Crest or not has no
bearing on your worth as a person.
I understand that Count Galatea
believes he has the right to manage
your affairs.
I am certain he has his own share of
problems. And I do not wish to meddle
or lay blame.
But if there is anything I should like
to say to his daughter, it is this.
How you live your life is up to you.
Ingrid: Thank you for your counsel and wisdom, Seteth. I've been thinking a lot lately about what might happen after the war. Father's hopes were dashed long ago... I will take some time to reflect on what lies ahead-- my future.
A Support
Ingrid: ...
Seteth: Still contemplating, I see.
Ingrid: Without so much as a word,
you've read me through and through.
Since last we spoke, I've been
thinking a lot about my future. How I
want to spend my life.
It's a lot to think about, and I
haven't entirely sorted out where I'm
going. I think I need more time to
grow.
Seteth: On the contrary, you have given
this honest and sincere thought. I am
quite impressed, actually.
Ingrid: You're impressed with me?
Seteth: Worry about the future is not
unique to youth. It is human nature.
At the risk of being overbearing,
might I offer you one more piece of
advice?
Ingrid: Of course.
Seteth: Have you considered what your
life would be like had you not been
born with a Crest?
Ingrid: Hmm...
Seteth: Do you suppose that you would have been ordinary? Insignificant? I do not think so. Even without a Crest, such a promising young lady as yourself would have a bright future ahead of her.
Ingrid: Seteth, I...
Seteth: I am not typically inclined to
flattery, so I hope you will take my
words to heart. Have faith in yourself.
If you trade that faith for a misplaced pride in your Crest, I will have to reassess your character.
Ingrid: I've no intention of doing such
a thing.
It will take me time and experience,
but I will find my path and walk it
proudly.
Seteth: I am glad to hear it, Ingrid.
A+ Support
Note: This support level can only be reached in Blue Lions
Ingrid: Seteth! Do you have a moment?
Seteth: Certainly. Have you arrived at
a decision about what you would like
your future to be?
Ingrid: I think so. I was hoping I might ask for your opinion on the subject.
Seteth: I am flattered. Please proceed.
Ingrid: I want to serve as a knight and
protect my homeland.
I know this, through and through. It
has been my truth for as long as I can
remember.
However, I feel that I should choose a
path that would benefit my father.
I was raised by him in a happy home,
never wanting for anything, despite my
family's meager finances. I owe it to
him to choose a path he'd approve of.
Seteth: If that is the decision you
have reached after such careful
deliberation, then I have no
objections.
But may I ask you something?
Ingrid: Please, go ahead.
Seteth: Have you actually had a
conversation with your father about
this?
Ingrid: I have not. There hasn't been
time to pay him a visit.
He did permit me to join this war...
But I was brash about my departure.
I...I left forcibly.
Seteth: In that case, it is all the
more important that you speak to him.
Ingrid: Perhaps. My father is an
obstinate man. At this point, I'm not
sure he'd care to hear what I have to
say.
Seteth: I do not know the man well, so
perhaps it is not my place to judge.
However, I do know what it is like to
fret constantly over one's family.
If he is as doting a father as you
say, then he will want to know how you
truly feel.
I do not think he will refuse your
wishes if you share them with him
honestly.
Of course, if your decision remains the
same after speaking with him, then so
be it.
Ingrid: Seteth... Thank you.
You're right. I should talk to him.
I've spent so much time thinking about
how stubborn he is that I've neglected
to acknowledge my own part in all this.
Rather than blaming him, I need to
recognize how stubborn I myself have
been. Maybe if I open up and allow for
vulnerability, he will too...
Seteth: That is the way! Hold your head
up high, and stride forward into the
unknown!
Ingrid: I will!
And I will keep your words close to my
heart. Thank you for everything, Seteth.
