Three Houses Supports/Petra Ashe

C Support

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Ashe: Oh, is that Petra? Looks like she's out shopping.

Anna: Hey there, young lady! Are you looking to buy or would you rather cry? Just so you know, there's no beating my prices!

Petra: Cry...beating... Are you wanting to battle me? As in a battle of wills?

Anna: Trust me, kid, you don't want to waste your life trying to beat me at... Huh?

Petra: Sword or bow... Which are you fighting with? You have skill with both, I am thinking.

Ashe: Petra! What are you doing?! Why are you fighting? Wh-what did she say?

Petra: I was asked to be coming here and do the shopping, but then this merchant gave me her challenge!

Ashe: Huh? This has to be a misunderstanding. Look, I'll help you. What were you trying to buy?

Petra: We are needing vulneraries. Many people make use of them and our stock is lowly.

Ashe: Got it. Just leave this to me. Come on, isn't that price a little high? Surely you can afford to go a bit lower.

Anna: Are you kidding? This is even lower than my usual bargain rate.

Ashe: Really? Because the shop over by the gates is selling the same item for a little more than half that. Guess I'll have to head back there, after all.

Anna: Hey! Let's all take a deep breath. Here's the deal. I'll give you...another 10 percent off. How's that?

Ashe: Make it 20 percent and you've got a deal.

Anna: Hmph. You drive a hard bargain. Fine, 20 percent. But you better be grateful!

Petra: The shopping was successful. You have my gratitude, Ashe.

Ashe: Not a problem. I'm used to this sort of thing.

Petra: Bargaining for prices in Fódlan is...complicated. I am thankful for this bargain. Now the extra can be given back to our professor. I had learnings about the customs of Fódlan. I have gratitude for that too.

Ashe: Ah, I wouldn't call it a custom, exactly. It's just a trick we commoners use to save money.

Petra: Efficiency with money is a wonderful culture.

Ashe: I promise you, it's really nothing special.

B Support

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Petra: Ashe, I need to give you more gratitude for the commoner techniques you showed me.

Ashe: Commoner techniques? Oh! You mean when I haggled for you.

Petra: Yes. It has made for many savings. I was telling the professor. We both are so happy.

Ashe: Really, it wasn't a big deal. But I'm glad the professor was pleased.

Petra: Hmm...

Ashe: Uh, what is it? Do I have something on my face?

Petra: For a lot of time, I was living in the Imperial capital. Then I came here, to the monastery. Both places contain many nobles and many chances to be learning noble customs.

Ashe: That's true. When you're surrounded by new people, you naturally pick up all kinds of stuff. Though with nobles, there's a lot to learn. All the etiquette is overwhelming.

Petra: Not to mention the dancing. Ahh, I just keep stepping on my partner's feet! In Fódlan, the nobles are training for dancing since their youth. They have much skill.

Ashe: When I was a kid, I spent most of my time helping out at my parents' restaurant and playing with my brother and sister. Back then, I never dreamed I'd ever be studying at a proper academy with all these nobles. I have learned many customs of the nobles but few of the commoners.

Petra: I am hoping you will teach me. Techniques, secret skills, anything. All of the things.

Ashe: Secret skills? Haha, I don't think I know anything that fancy.

Petra: That is not the truth. The technique for money saving could be helpful even for nobles. It has use for all the world!

Ashe: I don't know about that. Really, I don't have any special secrets.

Petra: Commoner wisdom is only to be shared with commoners, then? I have understanding. Forbidden knowledge. Ashe, how about we make a bargain? We can be trading information. In Brigid, powerful curse techniques are passed down. And we can speak with the spirits. I can be teaching you these things.

Ashe: What?! C-curses?! No, no, no, no, no! I-I don't need any dangerous information like that! But if you really insist, I guess I could teach you a few things about what life is like on the streets. Would that be enough?

Petra: You will be showing me the secret techniques? I cannot be waiting!

Ashe: Uh, that's not what I meant...

A Support

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Ashe: Over here, Petra!

Petra: Ashe... I do not have familiarity with this alley.

Ashe: That's all right. This is the place I was talking about. It's not much to look at, but the food's incredible!

Shopkeeper: Here you are, friends. Enjoy your meal!

Ashe: Mmm, looks great! Let's dig in!

Petra: OK... I will be giving this my try. Oh! It has a delicious flavor! Ashe, what is this dish being called?

Ashe: Uh, I'm not sure it has a name. They just kind of throw together whatever they've got. But that means you never eat the same dish twice. Not knowing what you'll get is part of the fun!

Petra: A dish of infinite varieties...

Ashe: You would not be finding such a wonder in a restaurant for nobles. A commoner technique, indeed!

Petra: I give you my gratitude, Ashe. I have learned a great many things about the commoner techniques.

Ashe: No need to be so formal. I like showing you around. Not many people want to come to places like this.

Petra: But I am feeling that our deal has been very... one-sided. Are you sure you are not needing anything in exchange? If you are not wanting any curses, I can offer other information in trade...

Ashe: Hey, come on. Stop that.

Petra: Stop that? What am I stopping?

Ashe: Talking about payment. You don't owe me anything. We're friends, aren't we? Friends don't pay each other for the time they spend together.

Petra: You and I...are friends? Are you speaking truth?

Ashe: I hope so, at least! So, why don't we just talk about whatever we'd like, OK?

Petra: I have understanding. I will now be speaking whatever I wish! You are my friend. There are many things I am wishing for you to know...

A+ Support

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Ashe: What is it, Petra? Something catch your eye?

Petra: Yes. The architecture of this cathedral is very grand. Fódlan craftsmanship always makes me astounded. I have been hearing that all of its adornments have meaning and are all honoring the goddess.

Ashe: I heard that too. I'm not sure of the details though. That reminds me, I've been wondering...do you worship the goddess in Brigid?

Petra: The goddess does not reside in Brigid. There are, however, many spirits there. Earth spirits, water spirits, wind spirits... Spirits dwell in all things. The ocean, for an example... The spirit of the ocean is with two faces. Its kind face is bestowing bountiful blessings... but its terrifying face is bringing disaster.

Ashe: I guess it's natural for the ocean to have spiritual significance to you when you're surrounded by it. Since Brigid's made up of islands, your people must have a lot of experience with boats too.

Petra: Yes. I have great skill at sailing. However, to be swimming is what I really love.

Ashe: Swimming in the ocean? I've never had the chance! What's it like?

Petra: The ocean can feel shallow or deep, bright or dark... and it is filled with many creatures. There are always new things for discovery. On sunny days, I like to be diving under the clear surface of the ocean and to be looking up at the sky from below... Those moments are my favorite. The sun shining through the blue water... It can be making even the water sparkle like gems.

Ashe: That sounds amazing. I can't even imagine it. You must really love it though. Your description just now was very poetic. It makes my time swimming in rivers and lakes feel pretty small in comparison.

Petra: I am having an idea. When this war is over, we should be going to Brigid...with each other.

Ashe: Oh! Well, I'd definitely like to visit... It's not the right time for me to travel though. My duties as a knight will have to come first.

Petra: A knight... Very well. I will be establishing an order of knights for you in Brigid.

Ashe: Wait, what?! A whole knightly order, just like that?!

Petra: I am going to become the queen of Brigid. Ashe... You will become my guardian knight. Do not have fear. I will be making your dream come true.

Ashe: I don't know, Petra. This is really ambitious. We will be diving into the ocean with each other, and be gazing up at the sky from behind the waves.

Petra: I give you this promise. I hope you are understanding.

Ashe: All right, all right. That smile of yours has gotten to me. I don't think I can refuse!