Three Houses Supports/Ashe Ingrid

C Support

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Ingrid: Hi there, Ashe! Here to do some reading as well, I take it?

Ashe: ...

Ingrid: Uh, Ashe?

Ashe: Ah-- Ingrid! You gave me a start! How long have you been standing there?

Ingrid: Not too long. Apologies for startling you. Must be a great book, for you to be so deeply engrossed in it. What has you so captivated?

Ashe: Oh, ah, it's quite an old book. One of the really old legends of Faerghus.

Ingrid: Aha, it must be the "Sword of Kyphon," then, yes?

Ashe: Oh, so you know it!

Ingrid: Oh, yes. I know it quite well. I read it often as a child. In fact, I read it so much that my personal copy fell apart. I brought it everywhere with me. I adore that book.

Ashe: The tale of the warrior Kyphon, whose devotion and loyalty enabled his best friend, Loog, to become king. He went to great lengths to see things through.

Ingrid: Exactly! I love the image of him charging forward into the fray, ready to take on any obstacle in the name of his king!

Ashe: Indeed! He was the very picture of the perfect knight. In my opinion, the best chapter is right around the middle of the book...

Ingrid: Ah, the part about the War of the Eagle and Lion? That's my favorite part! "In a flash, Kyphon's sword flew from its scabbard. The knight parried the assassin's blade mere inches from the spine of his king." "Kyphon's blade hummed like the wind, slashing the enemy's throat. In mere moments, their forces lay vanquished-- decimated by his mighty blows." Hehe, I can recite the entirety of it, if you like. I never grow weary of that tale-- the pinnacle of knighthood, with all its struggles and glory. I know just what you mean!

Ashe: I never get tired of it. Some people laugh at me for reading these old tales, but I'll never outgrow them. I'm glad to find someone who shares my enthusiasm!

Ingrid: I'm glad of it as well. Tell me, what other books do you enjoy, Ashe?

Ashe: Well, the first one I ever read was Loog and the Maiden of Wind.

Ingrid: Ah, you have fantastic taste! That story is another favorite. The final chapter makes me tear up every time...

Ashe: I know! When I first read it, I just couldn't get that ending out of my head.

Ingrid: It seems we have much in common. I look forward to chatting again sometime.

Ashe: I'd love to! Yes, let's!

B Support

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Ashe: Do you know this legend, Ingrid? It's about the battle of Fódlan's Throat.

Ingrid: Oh, yes. I know it like the hilt of my sword.

Ashe: With so many valiant knights appearing in this story, I couldn't help but wonder which was your favorite.

Ingrid: I really like this one-- the one in the middle. The knight who stands in defense of the duke. Such a wonderful knight-- one of my favorites as well. That makes sense. He's so noble and virtuous. In fact, he kind of reminds me of you.

Ashe: I...thank you. You remind me of him as well.

Ingrid: You are honest, as is he.

Ashe: Ah, no... I'm nowhere near as great. Maybe someday. Maybe if we work hard together, we can both become knights as glorious as the one in this story!

Ingrid: Together, yes... Now wouldn't that be something? If only we could.

Ashe: Huh?

Ingrid: Ashe. The legends are exactly that-- legends. They're not indicative of real life. The cards we are dealt are what they are. We can work with what we have, but we can't change what's in our hand.

Ashe: What's that supposed to mean?

Ingrid: I long to serve His Highness as a knight-- the sort of knight that legends are written about. But I was born bearing a Crest, and with that comes responsibility. Whether I like it or not, I am the "last hope" of House Galatea. I am the only one who can carry on the family bloodline and restore our lost fortune. To do that means setting aside my own dreams and ambitions. Though I've turned my back on House Galatea, what is expected of me as a Crest bearer has not changed.

Ashe: You still have the right to pursue your dreams.

Ingrid: Ashe... I must ask something of you.

Ashe: Yes, of course. Anything.

Ingrid: My dream...is aligned with your own. Please, for both of us, promise to see yours through.

Ashe: That doesn't seem fair.

Ingrid: I'll never be able to see my dream through. Doing so would mean...terrible misfortune for others. So...I am bound by honor not to follow through on my own dream. But...I can help you achieve yours.

Ashe: Come on, this isn't like you at all. Please... Don't smile when your eyes are so sad...

A Support

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Ashe: There you are, Ingrid!

Ingrid: Whoa! Uh-- Hi, Ashe. You seem excited. What's that you're holding?

Ashe: A book I found in town. I bought it for you!

Ingrid: For me? Ashe, this looks very costly.

Ashe: Antique books like this are never cheap...

Ingrid: Wow. The cover is stunning. And the binding is still in fantastic condition.

Ashe: I drove a hard bargain. Still, I'll probably have to cut back on my spending for a while.

Ingrid: Why did you go to so much trouble?

Ashe: It wasn't easy, but as soon as I came across this legend, I knew you had to read it too.

Ingrid: Well then, I will read it. Oh, the knight on the cover looks striking.

Ashe: Fascinating, right? I was captivated from the moment I laid eyes on the cover. There's an aura of stoicism intermingled with beauty-- even amid a gruesome battle.

Ingrid: Wait! Looking closer at the face... This knight is a woman!

Ashe: Yes! And she was a real historical figure! She was born into a noble family and bore a Crest, but she was accepted into the king's service as a knight. She fought in many battles at her king's side, serving him all her life as his right hand. Oh, sorry. I-I've said too much! I didn't mean to spoil the story for you. I'm just so excited. I hope you enjoy it too.

Ingrid: Thank you for the encouragement, Ashe. Living as a knight is certainly not an easy task.

Ashe: I know it will mean much pain, strife, and heartache. But I still want to pursue that dream.

Ingrid: Talking to you has reminded me... I'm not the type who gives up easily.

Ashe: That's the Ingrid I know!

Ingrid: So to start, I'm going to read this book.

Ashe: Great. When you're finished, and freshly inspired, we'll talk about becoming knights! Not the ones in stories either. The real thing!

Ingrid: I look forward to it, Ashe.