Awakening Supports/Panne Ricken

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C Support

Ricken:
Hey, Panne. Panne? ...Hey! Panne!

Panne:
Stop shouting, you cretinous whelp. My ears are highly sensitive.

Ricken:
Oh, gosh. Sorry! I thought you couldn't hear me.

Panne:
I was trying to ignore you.

Ricken:
Why? Didn't you realize it was me? I bet you thought I was someone else and—

Panne:
I have no interest in associating with you.

Ricken:
Hey, why not? Because I have, like, a hundred questions for you! Like, can you see in the dark? And how sharp are your claws? Oh, and what—

Panne:
Keep pestering me, and you'll learn firsthand how sharp my claws are.

Ricken:
Look, can we be friends? If we were friends, you'd have to talk to me, right? Yeah, you would! So I'm just gonna stick to you like glue!

Panne:
...This bizarre child appears to be utterly without fear. Very well. You may tag along with me. ...If you dare!

Ricken:
H-hey! You're not allowed to change into a monster!

B Support

Ricken:
Hey, Panne!

Panne:
Curses. The whelp.

Ricken:
Phew, that's a relief. I looked for ages, but I couldn't find you anywhere.

Panne:
I was hiding. From you.

Ricken:
Sheesh. Why are you so mean to me? What did I ever do to you?

Panne:
Nothing yet. But you will. In time, you'll learn hate and scorn just like all the others of your kind.

Ricken:
No I won't. I'll always be your friend.

Panne:
You say that now, but humans change.

Ricken:
Listen. I used to be bullied, too. I know what it feels like. In my hometown, the local noblefolk always picked on my family. We were nobles, too, but we'd fallen on hard times. The other families really hated us for that.

Panne:
......

Ricken:
Panne, I know you and the taguel had it way worse than I ever did. But my father said we had to keep our pride or else the bullies would win. And if there's one thing I hate, it's bullies!

Panne:
Your family problems have nothing to do with me.

Ricken:
Er, yeah. I suppose not.

Panne:
And frankly, I'm tired of you following me around like a lovesick puppy. But if that's what you really want to do, then fine. I give permission.

Ricken:
R-really?

Panne:
Don't think this makes us friends. Follow me at a distance. ...And quietly.

Ricken:
Brilliant! Thanks, Panne! Okay, I've got a few questions...

Panne:
*Sigh* This whelp only hears what he wants to hear...

A Support

Ricken:
Say, Panne. I heard taguel can turn into all kinds of animals. So what else can you become besides a big bunny?

Panne:
......

Ricken:
Hey, Panne? Did you hear me? I asked what other animal—

Panne:
You just won't take stony silence for an answer, will you? I've met some taguel who become lions, and others who turned into wolves.

Ricken:
No way! That's great! I bet they were really strong!

Panne:
A long time ago, my mother used to tell me the tale of a certain tribal leader... This was back when taguel ruled the world and lived in an earthly paradise. Before everything changed and our way of life was wiped out forever.

Ricken:
*Sniff, sniff* Waaaaaah!

Panne:
Why are you crying?

Ricken:
I'm sorry. It's just...I feel so bad for you... You and the taguel lost so much! You'd have been so much better off if it wasn't for us humans.

Panne:
I... I have never seen a man-spawn cry for our sake... Tsk. Here, here. Wipe away the tears and cheer up.

Ricken:
*Sniff*

S Support

Panne:
Ricken.

Ricken:
Oh, wow! You actually said my name! Thanks, Panne! This is such an honor!

Panne:
Are you being sarcastic? I can't tell. And are you sure I've never said your name?

Ricken:
Yep, this is the first time! So what can I do for you?

Panne:
I was thinking about the other day, when you cried over my story. I am very worried.

Ricken:
Worried? About what?

Panne:
You are a young man in possession of a naive innocence that will one day vanish. And when that happens, I fear that one of us is going to get hurt. I think we need to stop spending so much time together.

Ricken:
No, don't say that! Not when I just bought you this...

Panne:
Is this a ring?

Ricken:
I really like you, Panne. I want us to swear to be each other's friend, forever and ever.

Panne:
This crest on the ring—does it symbolize the pact?

Ricken:
It's my family crest. My father said I'm supposed to... Well, I'm supposed to give the ring to the person I want to marry.

Panne:
Marriage? I have heard of this human custom. Are you sure about this? I am a taguel, after all.

Ricken:
Of course I'm sure!

Panne:
All right, Ricken, you've convinced me. We shall be friends for life.

Ricken:
Yes! This is the best day ever! You won't regret this, Panne!