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Kaze: *sigh*

Avatar: Is something wrong, Kaze? And, um... what's with all those radishes?

Kaze: Ah, Lady Avatar. Greetings. A young lady gave me these radishes as thanks for helping her find her way.

Avatar: Looks like we're having a radish feast tonight! That's pretty great, right?

Kaze: I must disagree. It is not "great."

Avatar: No? What's the matter? Do you have something against radishes?

Kaze: It feels wrong being rewarded for such a simple kindness as giving directions. This is not the first time something like this has happened, either...

Avatar: It's...not?

Kaze: I can't figure out why, but... I find I'm often approached by women who wish to speak with me or give me things.

Avatar: Oh, is that so?

Kaze: It gets worse. If I speak even a few words, they'll often start shrieking or hugging me. Sometimes they'll give me letters or garments of clothing or, like today, food. None of our allies act that way, of course. Just strangers. It's...frustrating.

Avatar: Heheheh, it sounds to me like you're just popular with the ladies!

Kaze: Popular? With...the ladies?

Avatar: Exactly. Those women are just... well, they're curious about you. It's because you're kind yet mysterious. Being a ninja doesn't hurt either. In fact, when I was in town the other day, I overheard one of the local women. She said, "That sorrowful look on Kaze's gorgeous face is waaay too dreamy!"

Kaze: Argh, I wish you hadn't told me that. I appreciate the praise, but... I would prefer to focus on my duties and keep such silly distractions to a minimum.

Avatar: Hahaha, you're so serious all the time. Most men dream of this kind of attention!

Kaze: I'm simply behaving as any self-respecting ninja should. That's all there is to it. In any case, they are mistaken. I'm not a good man.

Avatar: Why would you say that?

Kaze: ...It's nothing. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have an urgent matter to attend to.

(Kaze leaves)

Avatar: Gone, just like that! Ninja are so cool... But I wonder what he meant by that... Why does he think he's not a good man?

B Support

Avatar: Kaze, I have a request. I'd like to follow you around town.

Kaze: Ah, Lady Avatar. You know I don't mind your company, but may I ask why? Have I done something amiss?

Avatar: No, no! Nothing like that! I thought it would be a good way to point out all the charming things about you!

Kaze: Er... And why would you like to do that, exactly?

Avatar: I've been worried about you... Ever since you told me you weren't a good person. It sounded like something's really been bothering you, and I want to help. I want you to see the good in you!

Kaze: That's...

Avatar: So! What do you say?

Kaze: I thank you for your concern, but I am fine, really. Now, if you'll excuse me...

(Kaze leaves)

Avatar: Kaze! Hang on! Aaand he's gone. Hm... But I bet he's still close by... I'm not gonna give up so easily! Kaze! Kazeeee! Where aaaare youuuu?! Kaze! Come on! Don't just leave me out here!

(Avatar leaves)

Kaze: Hmph.

(Kaze leaves)

Avatar: KAAAAAAAZEEEEE!

Kaze: Lady Avatar.

Avatar: There you are! Ha! I knew you couldn't hide from me!

Kaze: I would prefer it if you didn't scream like that. What if there were enemies nearby? Never give away your position when isolated from the main body of the army. Please, for all our sakes, try to refrain from such behavior in the future.

Avatar: You're right. I'm sorry. I just wanted to find you so badly... Thank you for coming back. I know you did it because you were worried for my safety. Which just goes to show how good of a guy you are!

Kaze: Why do you insist on saying such things?

Avatar: Huh?

Kaze: Please, stop. Just leave me alone.

Avatar: Kaze!

Kaze: ... Erg...my apologies, milady. I should not have spoken to you so rudely.

Avatar: No, no, this is all my fault. No one likes being pestered like this. I'm sorry, Kaze.

(Avatar leaves)

Kaze: Lady Avatar! ...

A Support

Kaze: Lady Avatar. I wish to apologize for hurting your feelings the other day.

Avatar: Huh? Oh, you mean when you got mad about me following you around? Don't worry about it. It was my fault anyway. I'm sorry I bothered you, Kaze.

Kaze: ...You have a kind heart, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: You think so?

Kaze: ...

Avatar: Kaze?

Kaze: Lady Avatar, there's something I haven't told you about myself. Something for which I cannot be forgiven, no matter how much I wish to repent.

Avatar: Huh?

Kaze: I am a worthless servant. It is my fault that you were kidnapped and taken to Nohr.

Avatar: Your fault? What did you do, Kaze?

Kaze: We had all traveled to Cheve that day, and I noticed Nohrian forces in the city. The same forces that would later kill Sumeragi and take you away. But I was young, and I didn't know what their presence meant...so I said nothing.

Avatar: It's not your fault, Kaze. You were a child! How could you have known what would happen?

Kaze: I come from a long line of ninja that have always served the Hoshidan royalty... I began my training at an early age. If anyone should have known, it was me. For such incompetence, I should have paid with my life. There's no way I can ever heal the suffering I've caused you and your birth family. I should not even be allowed to speak with you... I am so sorry, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Stop! You did nothing wrong! If anything, I should be apologizing to you!

Kaze: Milady?

Avatar: I'm so sorry, Kaze. You must have been tortured by this for years... I never knew...and I've acted so inconsiderately toward you. But...I believe now is the time for us to forgive and move forward. We cannot allow the rest of our lives to be defined by past mistakes. Besides, you were the one who returned me, were you not?

Kaze: Returned you?

Avatar: Yes. It was you who traveled to the Flame Tribe to come get me. And you were the one by my side when I returned to Hoshido. It was you, Kaze. You gave me a chance to be with my birth family again.

Kaze: But—

Avatar: Kaze, you are not at fault. And even if you were, you have repaid your debt to me. So, please, let us never talk of this again. Will you promise me that?

Kaze: ...

Avatar: Well?

Kaze: ...Yes. I promise.

Avatar: Good.

Kaze: Heh.

Avatar: Are you...laughing at me?

Kaze: It's just...you remind me so much of Lady Mikoto. It warms my heart.

Avatar: I remind you of my mother? How so?

Kaze: When Lady Mikoto became queen, she forgave me and allowed me to serve her. I wonder if she somehow foresaw that her child would do the same one day. Perhaps you are the one I was always meant to serve.

Avatar: Hm? What do you mean?

Kaze: As you must have noticed, all members of Hoshido's royal family have two retainers. These retainers are chosen from the best of the castle soldiery. When the time is right, they pledge their allegiance to a single lord. For example, Orochi and Reina both served the late Queen Mikoto. Subaki and Hana serve Lady Sakura. Hinata and Oboro serve Lord Takumi. Azama and Setsuna serve Lady Hinoka. And Kagero and my twin brother, Saizo, serve Lord Ryoma.

Avatar: Yes, I'm aware. Wait. So that means...

Kaze: Yes. Though I have served the royal family for some time, I have no single master. I've always been troubled by this fact, but perhaps Lady Mikoto arranged it... so that someday, when the time was right, I would serve you, Lady Avatar. If you will have me, then I will pledge myself to you.

Avatar: I—

Kaze: Do you accept?

Avatar: Kaze... I do. I accept your offer.

Kaze: Now, as your retainer, I hereby vow to protect you with my life.

Avatar: Thank you. I pray it never comes to that, my friend.

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Kaze: Lady Avatar. Where are you headed?

Avatar: Hello, Kaze. I was just going out for a little stroll.

Kaze: If you don't mind, I would like to come with you.

Avatar: Oh, Kaze, don't be silly. Spending a few seconds alone won't get me kidnapped.

Kaze: ...Lady Avatar, I have realized something since I became your retainer. You find immense satisfaction in teasing others about their past failures.

Avatar: I wouldn't say "immense" satisfaction... Besides, I've hardly had a moment alone since you made your pledge. If we couldn't introduce a little levity to our relationship, I think I'd go crazy.

Kaze: ...

Avatar: Oh, quit your pouting.

Kaze: I am not "pouting."

Avatar: Heehee, are you sure? I think I'd know better. I AM your liege, am I not?

Kaze: Haha, I suppose you are.

Avatar: I really am blessed.

Kaze: Pardon?

Avatar: I feel I've gotten to see a whole new side of you, spending all this time together. You smile so much more than I thought you would. And you can be pretty funny. And...when I see you fighting so hard for me...I feel so grateful. You are such a loyal, good man, Kaze.

Kaze: ... You are a cruel mistress, milady.

Avatar: What? But I was complimenting you!

Kaze: You make me want to say things... Things best kept to myself.

Avatar: Oh? Like what?

Kaze: I have pledged myself to you as retainer. I am your servant and your bodyguard. Therefore, under no circumstances am I allowed to say what I am about to. I love you, Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Oh!

Kaze: I have sworn to serve and protect you. And I would give my life to preserve your own. But...while duty would be enough, it is not for duty alone that I made these vows. I made them because I do not think a life without you would be worth living. Is there any chance that you would honor me with your love?

Avatar: *sniffle*

Kaze: Lady Avatar?! Why are you crying?

Avatar: I'm sorry... I'm just so filled with joy, I can't help it.

Kaze: Joy?

Avatar: Yes! Don't you see? I feel the same way about you! I want to be with you. I love you, Kaze. I will consent to be yours if you will be mine in return.

Kaze: I will, milady. Gladly.

(Confession)

Kaze: My liege...my love... I adore you with all my being. I promise to treasure you forever... and to keep you in my heart, always.