Fates Supports/Rinkah Caeldori(PC)

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C Support

Caeldori: Hm...the advance troops have just received fresh recruits, so they'll be needing tents. And a larger shipment of grain. Have the quartermaster make the arrangements.

Hoshidan: At once, milady. Would you like him to resume his duties managing the arms and ammunition?

Caeldori: No, I will continue to oversee the armory personally. On that note, please go to the smiths and requisition the items on this list. Delivery is expected within the fortnight.

Hoshidan: Yes, milady. Right away, milady.

(Hoshidan leaves)

Rinkah: Well, you've been busy.

Caeldori: Mother! How can I help you?

Rinkah: I'd heard the supply division was short- handed and thought I could help out. But it looks like you've got it all under control. Whoever appointed you really knew what they were doing.

Caeldori: You flatter me, but I've got plenty of room for improvement yet. I'm still very new to this kind of work.

Rinkah: No need to be so modest. Now, what can I help with? Need any heavy lifting done?

Caeldori: Thank you, Mother. I appreciate the offer, truly, but I have nothing for you to do. All I've left is the inventory.

Rinkah: Then I'll help with that! With an army this size, taking inventory must take a while.

Caeldori: Well, see, about that—

Rinkah: Here, let me see the inventory. We just have to confirm the numbers match, right?

Caeldori: I— Hey! Would you please give that back? It's very important.

Rinkah: Huh? This isn't an inventory. What is it? Some kind of map?

Caeldori: Er, yes, something like that. It's a plan for the armory I drew up a little while ago. If the supplies are stored according to the plan, they can be counted very easily. It takes a fraction of the time and...only one person. I'm sorry, Mother.

Rinkah: I see... And you're sure there's nothing else I can do?

Caeldori: Um... Oh! I prepared some tea earlier. Please, have a seat and enjoy a cup or two! It's right over there! In the corner.

Rinkah: I— All right, fine. (Gods, I feel like a child...and made so by my own daughter, no less.)

Caeldori: Huh? Did you say something, Mother?

Rinkah: Me? Oh, no. Not a word.

B Support

Caeldori: All right, these crates are fully loaded. Have we moved the damaged weapons yet?

Hoshidan: Yes, milady. They are en route to the smiths as we speak.

Caeldori: Good. Then all that is left is to deliver the new ones to the front. See to it.

Hoshidan: It shall be done, milady.

(Hoshidan leaves)

Rinkah: ...Boo.

Caeldori: Wah! M-Mother! I didn't see you! Wait, what were you even doing?! It's dangerous to hide in there like that! We put weapons in those barrels!

Rinkah: I'm fine. I was just watching you work and didn't want to interrupt.

Caeldori: ...Is something wrong? You seem a little off today.

Rinkah: Oh, no. I just swung by to help out, but it looks like you still don't need any. I'm impressed. No hesitation. Precise, rapid orders. Singular focus. In fact, you were so impressive, I couldn't think of any way to contribute. So I guess I'll just sit right over here and drink my tea while you work. Again. *siiiip*

Caeldori: Mother...

Rinkah: You really have a lot of your father in you, don't you? Smarts, charisma, beauty. You've got all his gifts. Guess there's not all that much of your mother in you though, huh?

Caeldori: Mother, that's— You—

Rinkah: Don't worry about it, Caeldori. It's a good thing. Really, it is. Now, the very least I can do is get outta your way, so I think I'll be going. Keep up the good work!

(Rinkah leaves)

Caeldori: Mother! ...Oh, barnacles. She's gone.

A Support

Caeldori: There you are, Mother!

Rinkah: Oh, uh...hello there, Caeldori.

Caeldori: Do you have some time? I wanted to speak to you about something.

Rinkah: Of c-course. What's the matter?

Caeldori: The last time we talked...you said that I was just like Father. But I don't think that's true. Fighting, riding, speaking—it all comes to him as naturally as breathing. I'm not like that.

Rinkah: What do you mean?

Caeldori: I mean that...I have never seen Father work hard at anything. But I have seen you do so. I know that you trained for years to acquire your skills. It was your work ethic that gave me the courage to improve myself. You made me understand that I didn't need to be naturally perfect to succeed in life. Everything I have achieved, I have done through hard work. Not natural genius. So thank you, Mother. I would not be who I am without you.

Rinkah: No... Thank you. You've made me very happy. I...I don't know what to say.

Caeldori: There's no need to say anything. Just, please, never think you're any less a part of me than Father, OK?

Rinkah: Heh. OK. Sure. I promise. Caeldori...I'm so lucky to have a daughter like you.