Fates Supports/Xander Elise
C Support
Xander:
Hello, Elise. What is that you're reading?
Elise:
Oh, this? It's a book about peace.
Xander:
Peace? Go on.
Elise:
It gives advice for how to make the world a more peaceful place!
Xander:
Oh? An ambitious endeavor, indeed. What sort of things does it suggest?
Elise:
It says it's important to never fight when it's possible to avoid it. And to always have compassion for others, even for your enemies. AND to hold hands often! For bonding and stuff!
Xander:
Hold hands? Are you sure you read that correctly?
Elise:
Hey, don't make fun of it!
Xander:
I'm not, I assure you. It just sounds... strange.
Elise:
I know, I know, it's not like your fancy military or history books or anything. But I agree with what it says.
Xander:
I see. Well, they are points worth keeping in mind, at least. Though I doubt we can use compassion to combat the recent spate of pirate attacks.
Elise:
I guess that's true... But I still think kindness and compassion are super important for achieving peace!
Xander:
Of course. We need more of both in the world.
B Support
Elise:
Xander... you called for me?
Xander:
Yes. I'm sure I don't have to tell you why.
Elise:
...
Xander:
Not long ago, we received reports that pirates attacked a city on the coast. The town guards managed to fight them off, by some miracle. The pirates they managed to capture were jailed. Justice had been done. But I'm told they received a visitor no less esteemed than the young princess herself.
Elise:
Y-yes. I was there.
Xander:
What were you thinking?! If you hadn't decided to heal the lot of them, they'd never have escaped!
Elise:
...
Xander:
Well? What do you have to say for yourself?
Elise:
I...I'm sorry I was bad. Please don't be mad at me, Xander.
Xander:
Was this because of that damned book?
Elise:
Huh?
Xander:
The one you told me about. Preaching compassion and kindness for all.
Elise:
...
Xander:
Elise. I will not forbid you from reading such things. But you must face reality. Force must be met with force. That is the immutable law of the world. In healing indiscriminately, you've done a terrible injustice to those townspeople. Think of those whose loved ones were murdered by those dastards. I expect you to be more mindful of the consequences of your actions. Now, I am going to visit the town. Perhaps I can give them some consolation.
Elise:
Yes, Brother. I'm sorry...
A Support
Xander:
Elise. There is something I wish to discuss with you. It regards the escape pirates you healed. Do you recall? It seems that since they escaped... the town has not been attacked.
Elise:
Huh?
Xander:
Prior to the healing incident, that particular town suffered from regular raids. Being a moderately wealthy port town, it was a prime target for plunder.
Elise:
But then... why have the attacks stopped?
Xander:
I wondered the very same thing. That's why I sent some scouts to the pirates' hideout. They reported back that the number of pirates there has dropped dramatically. It seems a great many of them had a sudden change of heart and left. This could very well be a result of the kindness you showed them.
Elise:
...
Xander:
"Force must be met with force." Perhaps that is not so immutable a law after all.
Elise:
Brother...
Xander:
Elise, I have a favor to ask of you. Would you lend me that book you were reading?
Elise:
Really? You want to read it?
Xander:
I do. It appears that it may contain some valuable insight after all.
Elise:
...Does this mean you'll show kindness to all of our enemies from now on?
Xander:
Let's not get carried away, Elise.
Elise:
Hmph! Then I'm not gonna lend you my book.
Xander:
Elise, please. Don't behave like that.
Elise:
...
Xander:
*sigh* Very well. If it brings you solace, I promise to try.
Elise:
You mean it? YAY! Here, it's all yours. There are lots more where that came from too! Fighting Wars on Dance Floors is great! Oh! So is World Peace through Song. Or, actually, I've got a whole stack in my room, if you wanna look and pick a few!
Xander:
Ah. Thank you, Elise. I shall peruse them at once. For the sake of Nohr.
Elise:
YAY! You're the best person in the whole world, Xander!
