Fates Supports/Leo Hinoka

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Hinoka: Hah! Hai-yah!

Leo: Now that I've seen your commitment to your training... I can understand how your battle prowess became so well known.

Hinoka: Prince Leo? I'm sorry, I didn't know you were watching.

Leo: No problem, Princess Hinoka. It's quite interesting to see how both you and Prince Ryoma train. It's no surprise that you were both able to turn the tide of a battle on your own. I used to consider you both incredibly dangerous as enemies... It's reassuring now to have such strong comrades to fight alongside.

Hinoka: Prince Leo, I think you're exaggerating our skill just a little bit...

Leo: That is unlikely—the power you wield is undeniable. My only critique would be that your style is difficult to build a strategy around.

Hinoka: I don't understand what you mean.

Leo: I'm having trouble creating a plan that accounts for your aggressive attitude. Since you charge the enemy head-on, it'd be best to have a plan that supports you. But I find it hard to predict how you will behave when battle begins.

Hinoka: Ahhh. Heh, I see what you're saying. A gifted strategist like yourself would be concerned with how things look on paper. I'm more concerned with how strong I am when steel meets steel. I'll leave you to your board-game strategies.

Leo: ...

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Leo: Princess Hinoka... I've been thinking more about the way you fight. I've concluded that it is far too reckless.

Hinoka: Thanks for your thoughts, but I don't need any advice from you. I'll fight how I please.

Leo: I must ask, though... As a princess and one of the leaders of Hoshido, why fight so dangerously? There must be ways to fight that don't constantly put you in danger.

Hinoka: I'm sure there are, but none of those ways are how I prefer to fight. I won't sneak about, attempting to deceive or outflank my foe. Just give me my weapon and point me in the right direction. I'll meet them head-on.

Leo: Perhaps you'd consider following a plan I've come up with, then? It accounts for your crazy charges by shifting troops to support and protect you. It has no downside, so you'd have to have a really good reason to refuse...

Hinoka: I'll follow your strategy if the situation calls for it. But the only thing I put my faith in is my own power. It's just my nature. It doesn't matter how many troops I've got supporting me.

Leo: Really? I'm actually a little surprised by that.

Hinoka: How do you mean?

Leo: From what I've seen, many of your retainers and subordinates put all their faith in you. But you in turn only trust in your own capabilities...

Hinoka: ...

Leo: You can't possibly believe that you can win this war all by yourself.

Hinoka: I don't...

Leo: Hrm. I apologize if I spoke out of line. Please excuse me, Princess Hinoka.

(Leo leaves)

Hinoka: I don't know what to make of you...

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Hinoka: Prince Leo...

Leo: Hello, Princess Hinoka.

Hinoka: Do you remember what you said to me the other day?

Leo: You mean about you trying to win the war all by yourself?

Hinoka: Yes. But... It's not my intention to fight alone. I'm aware that the people who fight at my side have put their faith in me. It isn't that I choose not to trust in those people. It's not that at all. But I can only know my own limits. I can't be sure of other people's.

Leo: What are you saying, Princess Hinoka?

Hinoka: I'm saying that I'm afraid of depending on other people too much. That's why I prefer to fight alone.

Leo: But isn't part of the reason for having retainers so that you can depend on them?

Hinoka: It is, and in day-to-day events, or for minor tasks, I can depend on them. But when I think about the idea of ordering someone into harm's way... I couldn't bear to do that, so instead I take on those duties myself.

Leo: In other words, you'd sooner put yourself in danger than someone else.

Hinoka: Yes... Is that really such a fault?

Leo: Not in the least. On the contrary, it's a rather noble mind-set. It also explains why people put such trust in you—they believe you'll protect them.

Hinoka: Having them around to protect does drive me to be stronger... Prince Leo, I apologize that my style makes it difficult to plan tactics.

Leo: Now that I've thought about it, it doesn't seem like as big a problem... You've actually motivated and encouraged me to fight by your side as well.

Hinoka: R-really?! Well, I'm glad to hear it, Prince Leo!

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Leo: Hey, Princess Hinoka. I apologize if this seems incredibly random... But have you given much thought to relationships?

Hinoka: P-Prince Leo! Why are you bringing this up all of a sudden?! Anyway, aren't we all incredibly busy? It seems there are other things to focus on...

Leo: There is no reason that love should fall by the wayside, even in times of war.

Hinoka: There is some truth to that, I'll admit...

Leo: I'm sorry if this seems rude, but you have not answered my question...

Hinoka: If you're going to be so persistent... W-well... I am human... Of course I've thought about relationships. Who hasn't? But even if there was someone I was in love with... I couldn't risk confessing my feelings and then losing him in battle.

Leo: I understand what you're saying, but I feel a little differently... I don't think I can afford to risk losing the woman I love without admitting my feelings.

Hinoka: What are you trying to say?!

Leo: Princess Hinoka. I am in love with you. I'm telling you this because I want to know if you feel the same.

Hinoka: You...you love me... Is this really true? You aren't messing with me, are you? This isn't some brand of Nohrian humor?

Leo: I promise you, I'm not making any sort of joke. I adore you from the depths of my soul. I've felt drawn to you for a while, but when you said you'd risk yourself before others... Well, your courage and kindness won my heart.

Hinoka: Prince Leo... I love you too. But wouldn't a relationship between us be difficult, since we're both royalty? I'm sure there's some complicated process for royals to become involved... And an even more complex one for royals from kingdoms at war!

Leo: That may be true, but I won't let it hold me back if you won't. What do you say, Hinoka?

Hinoka: ...You know that this wouldn't change how I am, on or off the battlefield? I'll still drive forward into the enemy, still risk myself before I risk my friends... If you can accept that, then...

Leo: If that's all you wish, then I'd gladly relent. I know what kind of person I fell for. Though I won't stop forming strategies that offer you support in battle.

Hinoka: Heh... I wouldn't have it any other way.