Fates Supports/Azama Arthur
C Support
Arthur
Greetings! You must be Azama, right? Tell me, what do you do in Hoshido?
Azama
Huh? You mean my job? I'm a retainer under one of the princesses of Hoshido, Lady Hinoka.
Arthur
Princess Hinoka you say? So you support this lady in some fashion or another?
Azama
Hahaha. Me? Support her? Listen, I barely do anything. SHE supports me. You're not likely to meet a tougher customer anywhere in the world.
Arthur
This makes no sense! Why would your mistress help you? That's all backward!
Azama
I suppose it is unusual, but everyone seems happy. Who do you work for?
Arthur
I humbly serve Lady Elise.
Azama
Lady Elise, huh? That must be rough. I bet she's a real handful to take care of.
Arthur
What an incredibly awful thing to say! How dare you be so rude? Clearly the cultures of Nohr and Hoshido are quite different. As are their values. But I can't blame you for not understanding her excellence.
Azama
I really don't think Nohr and Hoshido are all that different at the end of the day. We just invent ways to alienate each other. If our countries fell, it wouldn't matter. The world would go back to being simple. Quiet, like before the kingdoms existed.
Arthur
Where did that bleak comment come from? Don't you care about protecting your home country, Azama?
Azama
I'm just being realistic.
Arthur
Where is your patriotism? Your pride?!
Azama
Hahaha, why are you so bent out of shape about something totally hypothetical? You Nohrians are fun. Hey, if we both live, let's try and talk again sometime. I'm outta here.
(Azama leaves)
Arthur
Wait! Stop, Azama! I'm not done speaking with you yet! I said sto— Aiieek! Who dug a hole all the way out here? Somebody hhhheeeeellllppppp!
B Support
Arthur
How do we keep bumping into each other on the battlefield? Doesn't that seem strange?
Azama
Indeed. I wonder why fate has brought us together once again. It's a mystery to me. Say, I wanted to ask about something. It might be apocryphal, but do people really call you the Hero of Justice in Nohr?
Arthur
They certainly do! I protect the weak and strive to vanquish evil! For I am Arthur, Hero of Justice!
Azama
Hahaha, you actually said it! That slogan of yours is a real hoot. I've also heard that you have a notoriously terrible luck. Some even say that ill fortune follows you around like a black cloud.
Arthur
I've got a reputation for that? Why must they discuss my cursed luck instead of my many heroic feats?
Azama
Hahaha. You Nohrians are so entertaining. What a bunch of characters!
Arthur
It's true. If only there was a way to escape my horrible luck. I can't stand having this tainted reputation.
Azama
Well that's understandable. But I think it's probably impossible. Maybe you've been cursed by the gods.
Arthur
C-cursed? What do you mean?
Azama
It's pretty straightforward. They're teasing and tormenting you. For fun, it would seem.
Arthur
Do you really think so?
Azama
What else could cause a string of bizarre accidents? It seems obvious to me.
Arthur
But that can't be! I live a life dedicated to truth, justice, and the Nohrian way. How could the gods ever be so cruel?
Azama
Hahaha. I can see why that might be confusing. But can you think of another explanation?
Arthur
I hate to admit it, but perhaps you're right. I just don't understand why the gods would forsake me.
Azama
Hey, cheer up. There's no reason to be depressed about it. The good news is that cursed or not, we're all going to die someday. The only variable that matters is how you end up going out. Why not try to be more positive about this whole situation? The gods are obviously watching you very closely, right? But maybe they're doing that for a reason. What if they're jealous of you?
Arthur
Jealous? Are you serious?
Azama
Why else would you keep getting blasted by lightning or falling into traps? If I were you, I'd try to take it in stride and not let it bring me down. Cheer up already!
Arthur
You truly are a bizarre man, Azama. Does every Hoshidan think like you?
Azama
Hahaha, of course not. If that were the case, Hoshido would be much better. Or worse... I'm honestly not sure.
Arthur
Why in the world did Lady Hinoka hire you?
A Support
Arthur
I discovered why Lady Hinoka has employed your services, Azama.
Azama
Is that so?
Arthur
The rumor is that you were the second son to a family that ran a shrine for many years. You were a troublemaker who loved to mouth off about everything. But after trekking through the woods, you discovered the ascetic lifestyle. And eventually you settled down enough to be suitable for monkhood. Is that all true?
Azama
Hahaha. It's surprisingly fun to be regaled with your own history.
Arthur
I also heard that when you were training in the mountains, you met a pegasus rider. She had fallen and injured herself. That rider was Lady Hinoka.
Azama
Yes, it's true. I haven't thought of that day in some time. Milady had badly hurt her leg, so I saw to her wounds. She kept trying to thank me. Pay me back somehow...
Arthur
But you left and refused her offered reward.
Azama
I would never assist someone for a few pieces of gold. I simply wanted to help.
Arthur
She was so impressed with your conduct that she searched high and low to find you. When she finally did, she requested that you become her retainer. In fact, I heard that you're the only person she named to the palace guard.
Azama
Well well, aren't you quite the sleuth. I'm almost impressed. The truth is, milady also named Setsuna as a retainer. Though like me, she's not exactly a typical retainer by any means.
Arthur
I see. My point is, you're a remarkable fellow. I'm sorry if I was rude to you before.
Azama
Don't worry. I never get caught up with the things people say to me. That would be a total waste of time.
Arthur
It's strange talking to you. It's almost like we're complete opposites. I strive to be heroic in action and deed, while you exist peacefully. You don't seek out anyone's favor or strive to become a legend.
Azama
I'm obviously no great man. But I appreciate your kind words.
Arthur
I can't help but think of Hoshido in a new light now that I know you. I hope that we can continue our friendship, regardless of heritage.
Azama
I'd like that, Arthur.
