Heroes of Light and Shadow Base: Astram and Midia
Base conversations
Astram and Midia 1
Astram:
...You continue to improve. I'm glad I've had the opportunity to see that for myself, Midia dear.
Midia:
You too, Astram... I'm amazed at your technique. I can barely defend myself as I am now.
Astram:
It's a pity Altea's finances are sorely lacking. We can barely afford to equip ourselves with what little we have now. A war of attrition will only serve to destroy us. In short, unless each and every soldier continues to improve, we have no chance of victory.
Midia:
You speak truly. The battle will likely grow more fierce with each passing day.
Astram:
Although... the rate at which everyone is improving fills me with this strange sense of anxiety. I can't quite explain it. It seems as though if I were to become complacent, then I would fall far behind.
Midia:
As a knight of Archanea, t'would be a passing shame if we could not surpass these foreign knights.
Astram:
If we are to lead the vanguard, and rescue our fair queen... we must be focused.
Midia:
That task... That one task is one we cannot entrust to any other.
Astram:
Oh, Midia... Should we rest a short while? We're both out of breath.
Midia:
No, please, allow me to continue. I'm not entirely satisfied with myself thus far.
Astram:
...Very well. Come, Midia!
Midia:
Hah!
Astram and Midia 2
Astram:
...Not good enough!
Midia:
Ugh... Kyaaa!
Astram:
Ah... Midia, are you okay!? Forgive my carelessness...
Midia:
Mm, I'm fine. 'Tis just a scratch... Don't worry. Teeheehee. I just remembered... our first duel.
Astram:
Eh...?
Midia:
Ahaha, that time, you sent me flying across the room! I was pretty roughed up that time.
Astram:
I-I'm sorry...
Midia:
I sobbed into my pillow all night. I really, really despised you. Heehee, it was a big moment for me. I'm the way I am now thanks to that loss. I trained so much harder, just to reach your level. Besides...
Astram:
Besides?
Midia:
You had such an ice-cold look on your face at the time. Now? Your eyes are so much softer... It makes me really happy.
Astram:
Midia...
Midia:
I'll see if I can find myself a vulnerary. Please wait a moment.
Astram:
That reminds me, we... We've been training all the time, haven't we? I should learn to take it easier with her...
Astram and Midia 3
Midia:
...Phew. Shall we stop for now?
Astram:
Mm. Let's call it a day. Err, Midia... May I... hold your hand?
Midia:
Eh? Yes... Of course.
Astram:
...They're so silken... It's hard to believe these are the hands of a battle-hardened warrior...
Midia:
It's been some time since we've sat together like this, and just held hands. It's kind of ticklish.
Astram:
Indeed. We've done nothing but train since our reunion...
Midia:
What's wrong, Astram? Are you alright? Why are you so insecure? You can hold me as tightly as you want, whenever you want. It makes me happy. We'll always be together, no matter what... Isn't that right, my love?
Astram:
Yes... I know that a lot of people say I'm too hard-nosed. Even though I've finally got you here in my arms, I've done naught but train. I don't believe I've spoken a single word of comfort to you. Even though we're in the middle of a campaign, I thought I should give more value to the time I spend with you. I'm sorry...
Midia:
My, you don't need to apologize. I wanted to train with you too. We'll have all the time in the world to whisper sweet nothings after the war. And I think... that would be for the best.
Astram:
I see... Then, we're both stubborn fools.
Midia:
Teehee, indeed. Then, can I ask for one last spar?
Astram:
Alright. ...I won't hold back, okay?
Midia:
Of course.
