Fates Supports/Ryoma Rinkah

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Ryoma: Rinkah, do you have a minute? I'd like to talk.

Rinkah: What's with you guys?! Hoshidans talk SO much! Can't I get some peace and quiet?

Ryoma: I'm sorry if I disturbed you. I wanted to learn more about the Flame Tribe.

Rinkah: Forget it! I'm not sharing any of my tribe's secrets with you!

Ryoma: Come on, Rinkah. You know that's not what I meant! We're lucky to have the Flame Tribe as an ally. I'd like to thank your people. When the war is over, I plan to make an official trip. I could use your help preparing.

Rinkah: Oh, I see. You think we'll be impressed by some prince showing up?

Ryoma: Of course not. This isn't a formality. I want our people to understand each other. For example, your tribe has a unique style of fighting. We could learn from you!

Rinkah: What do you mean by style?

Ryoma: Rinkah, on the battlefield, you fight like a raging inferno! Does everyone in the Flame Tribe bring such heat to battle?

Rinkah: Every single time! We always say, "Offense is the best defense!"

Ryoma: I can see that. You erupt into battle with such violence! The enemy loses heart! ...But forgive me for saying this. Sometimes you seem a bit reckless!

Rinkah: Reckless?!

Ryoma: It seems once that spark is lit, you can't stop until the fire has burned itself out.

Rinkah: That's how an inferno works! I won't stop until every last enemy is finished!

Ryoma: Isn't that dangerous?

Rinkah: I guess so... One time, I flew into such a rage that I ended up getting captured.

Ryoma: See? You have to learn to control your temper!

Rinkah: Hmph! I don't remember asking for your opinion! Now if you'll excuse me...

Ryoma: Rinkah, wait!

B Support

Rinkah: Hey, Ryoma. The other day you said I needed to stay calm during battle.

Ryoma: I thought you didn't want my opinion.

Rinkah: I'm not asking for your opinion. I'm asking you for strategies! I can tell you are a passionate fighter as well, and yet you keep a level head.

Ryoma: That's because I have a secret.

Rinkah: Oh?

Ryoma: Yes. I've got one word for you: meditation.

Rinkah: Meditation?! Are you kidding me?!

Ryoma: Meditation calms your spirit and heightens your focus. I meditate every morning. The effects last all day...even in the midst of battle. You should give it a try.

Rinkah: Hmm...OK. So what do you do? Cross your legs and hum?

Ryoma: Just sit however is most comfortable for you.

Rinkah: Uh...OK. Like this?

Ryoma: Sure. Now empty your mind. Focus on your breathing. In! Out! In! Out! Ahhh!

Rinkah: This sounds boring.

Ryoma: Empty your mind! You must learn to silence those thoughts. Simply observe.

Rinkah: ...OK. ...In. ...Out. ...In. ...Out. ARE WE DONE YET?!

Ryoma: What's wrong?! Why are you shouting?

Rinkah: This is hard!

Ryoma: It takes time to master the art of meditation. You must start slowly. Over time, you can work up to longer sessions. I meditate for two hours a day!

Rinkah: What are you? Some kind of hermit?!

Ryoma: Hardly! I'm sure you'll do just as well once you get the hang of it.

Rinkah: I'll take your word for it.

Ryoma: Let's stop for today. How about we try again later?

Rinkah: That sounds good. I'll need all the help I can get!

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Ryoma: Rinkah, I'm impressed. Your meditation skills have really improved!

Rinkah: *shrug* Piece of cake.

Ryoma: Haha! Now the trick is to channel that focus during battle so you can stay calm!

Rinkah: Right. I will feel the fire, but I won't let it consume me anymore.

Ryoma: Good.

Rinkah: Well, it's thanks to you, Ryoma. I never thought I'd be getting help from a prince! And I never thought I'd take meditation lessons from a hermit either!

Ryoma: It was my pleasure. It's good for hermits to spend time together.

Rinkah: What?! Who are you calling a hermit?

Ryoma: Well, you're the one who wanted to keep her tribe isolated from everyone. If that's not hermit-like, I don't know what is!

Rinkah: Haha! I guess you have a point.

Ryoma: The important thing is, we were able to break down some of the walls between us.

Rinkah: I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm glad.

Ryoma: Me too. I know you're a very dignified, independent person. I respect that.

Rinkah: Thank you.

Ryoma: I hope we can strengthen the bonds between Hoshido and the Flame Tribe.

Rinkah: Absolutely! You've shown me how to pursue peace not just on the battlefield but within. You have my loyalty. My strength is yours!

Ryoma: Good. Let us continue fighting side by side!

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Ryoma: Rinkah, did I catch you meditating again?

Rinkah: I was just finishing up. I think I'm an addict now. I can't stop!

Ryoma: Haha! Sorry about that. I should have warned you.

Rinkah: You apologize far too much! Do you know that?

Ryoma: Well, I should be saying, "Thank you."

Rinkah: What for?

Ryoma: Now that you've started meditating, you seem more at ease. I've even caught you smiling a few times.

Rinkah: Never!

Ryoma: Haha! Relax. I'm sure I'm the only person who saw it. You're much easier to approach now, and I'm grateful.

Rinkah: Grateful?!

Ryoma: I wanted to get close to you, but I was afraid. Imagine that! Prince Ryoma afraid! Now that you're so much calmer, I feel I can finally ask you—

Rinkah: Whoa! Stop right there!

Ryoma: I'm sure you would prefer a man from the Flame Tribe as your partner... ...But I can't lie to someone I am fighting next to in battle. Rinkah, I love you.

Rinkah: You too?

Ryoma: What do you mean?! You too?

Rinkah: How dare you profess your feelings like that! Hmph!

Ryoma: Now stay calm, Rinkah. Remember what we practiced. In! Out! In! Out! I didn't mean to offend you!

Rinkah: I can't believe you'd say something like that! I'm the one in love with you!

Ryoma: Really?! But this is amazing! We both feel the same way!

Rinkah: Yes, we do!

Ryoma: Oh, Rinkah. I promise to stay by your side forever!

Rinkah: Absolutely not! I am the one who will stay by your side!

Ryoma: Haha! Yes. Have it your way, Rinkah! That will be just fine.

Rinkah: Hmph! Good!