Fates Supports/Ryoma Rinkah
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C Support
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!
A Support
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!
S Support
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!