Fates Supports/Rinkah Kagero
C Support
Kagero: Hello there, Rinkah. Have you heard the rumors about the latest camp interest?
Rinkah: What rumors, Kagero?
Kagero: Apparently, the entire camp is trying to determine who the strongest fighters are. There are no clear winners among the men, the women, or both combined.
Rinkah: Hmph. I don't distract myself with idle gossip.
Kagero: Oh? Even though word is you and I are top candidates?
Rinkah: We are? Very well. Tell me more.
Kagero: They say that you and I both possess incredible strength. That you are powerful while I am tactical. There is some intense disagreement as to which of us is the stronger fighter.
Rinkah: Hrm. Normally I dislike people talking about me behind my back, but... I must admit, it's nice to have my strength praised after working so hard in training.
Kagero: I feel the same way. I dislike the gossip, but having my skills acknowledged is a pleasant feeling.
Rinkah: Hmmm. What do you think of going a few rounds, Kagero?
Kagero: You mean...to determine who the superior fighter actually is?
Rinkah: Exactly.
Kagero: I cannot say that I personally oppose the idea... However, I serve Lord Ryoma. I cannot risk getting seriously injured. To do so and be unable to serve would be a grievous betrayal.
Rinkah: Then...perhaps we could do so with a friendly sumo match instead?
Kagero: I've heard of it, but remind me how sumo works...
Rinkah: There is no armor and no weapons. It's a test of pure skill and strength. A fighter tries to push her opponent either out of a ring or to the ground.
Kagero: Interesting... Very well—I accept your challenge. Since you selected the sport, I'll select the place and time. I'll let you know.
Rinkah: Excellent. I look forward to showing you what I'm made of!
B Support
Kagero: Rinkah, I wanted to talk about our sumo match the other day...
Rinkah: Ugh, why did you have to mention it. Just remembering it gets my teeth grinding. How was it that we could be so perfectly matched that neither of us could win? And the chaos that resulted from it being declared a tie...
Kagero: How did all of those people even hear about our match?
Rinkah: Someone must have followed one or both of us. That's the only way they could know. And they were so loud. You'd think it was an exhibition match with how people acted. I'm pretty sure I even saw someone selling snacks to the people watching.
Kagero: I suspect all of those distractions made it impossible for you to concentrate... I know I was unable to. Of course, considering how highly they'd evaluated us, their excitement makes sense.
Rinkah: That's true... It was a good match until about halfway through, in any case. It's been a long time since I've had such a good sumo match, to be honest.
Kagero: Is it a sport the Fire Tribe plays often?
Rinkah: It is, though usually it is restricted to just the men of the tribe. Occasionally I was able to compete in a match or two, though.
Kagero: Really? You seem like you're quite capable. Why would they limit your time in the ring?
Rinkah: Because I was so capable; I kept absolutely destroying my opponents. I only got to fight when someone thought they could defeat me. As soon as I proved them wrong, they refused any future matches. Bunch of wimps.
Kagero: Hah. So what you were missing was a true challenge.
Rinkah: Exactly. That's why I'm happy that we're able to compete against each other.
Kagero: I'm honored. Let's continue to challenge each other and push our limits.
A Support
Rinkah: *phew* That was a workout. Let's take a break.
Kagero: I agree. As always, your ferocity in the match was impressive.
Rinkah: I'm constantly surprised by the new moves you improvise in our matches. I feel like I'm learning from you each time we go into the ring.
Kagero: You know, we've been having sumo matches for some time now. I can tell that I've grown physically stronger as a result.
Rinkah: I've had allies mention that my skills on the battlefield appear to have improved, too.
Kagero: It seems our matches have greatly benefited both of us...
Rinkah: It's funny that our matches began as a way to see who was stronger... yet they resulted in both of us growing even more powerful!
Kagero: I can't complain about the results. Although it means that the crowds that gather remain unsatisfied.
Rinkah: I don't care about them! Plus, I think their desire to see a deciding battle just drives both of us to improve. I know I don't want to be on the losing side of things!
Kagero: Nor I. Another match, then?
