Fates Supports/Hana Effie
C Support
Effie: HUP! And...there we go. Whew! That's some really deep mud. How'd you manage to get stuck like that?
Nohrian: Thank you, Miss Effie! I...I don't know. I must have been getting sleepy... The carriage just drifted a little bit. Thank goodness you were here to lift us out. And using only one arm! Goodness!
(Nohrian leaves)
Effie: Oh, it's nothing.
Hana: Hello, Effie! I couldn't help but notice you helping those folks.
Effie: And you are...Hana?
Hana: Yes. It's a pleasure to meet you! I'm Lady Sakura's retainer. And you serve Princess Elise, is that right?
Effie: That's right. How can I help you?
Hana: Well...pardon me if I'm mistaken, but I believe we have a great deal in common. Lady Sakura and Princess Elise are both young royalty... As such, we appear to play similar roles. So, I'd like to ask a special favor of you.
Effie: And what might that be?
Hana: Simply put: I want to be stronger. I have heard of your legendary strength and now witnessed it for myself. Please share the secret of your superstrength with me! I only ask in the interest of better serving Lady Sakura.
Effie: I'm afraid there is no secret. I simply train my body diligently.
Hana: Oh, come on. The feat of strength I just witnessed was superhuman! I train as hard as anyone, and yet I have not reached a similar level.
Effie: You train as hard as anyone, do you? Very well, I'd be happy to work out with you sometime. I'm always looking for someone to push me in my sparring sessions.
Hana: Excellent! I think you'll find that I'm an extremely dedicated pupil. Starting now, I'm going to completely immerse myself in the Effie lifestyle. You know... I'll eat what you eat, do the same workouts... Hmm, I should even get on the same sleeping schedule... Let me just go grab my tent so I can set up next to yours. Oh, this is gonna be fun!
Effie: Uh...
B Support
Hana: Ugh...I can't do this. Please, take the plate away!
Effie: Gladly! You're really not going to eat those eggs? Suit yourself. *nom* *nom* *nom*
Hana: Oh...watching you eat those is making me sick...
Effie: Oh, Hana. I'm just getting started. I've got another three bowls of rice on the way. I really love this new type of rice you introduced me to, by the way.
Hana: Three more bowls? Where do you put it?
Effie: Right into my muscles, of course. It's important to eat after working out.
Hana: Well, I know THAT, but I never dreamed of eating this much food at once. All right, Hana. You can do this. Do it for Lady Sakura. Gimme a big scoop of that rice, Effie! I'm going for it!
Effie: Are you sure, Hana? You've got to work your way up—
Hana: GIMME! *OM* *NOM* *NOM* This is nothing! I am stronger than the rice! I am winning! I am... I am... Oh gods...
(Hana leaves)
Effie: Good effort, Hana. Shake it off.
A Support
Hana: You...you really wear all these weights while you run? I can barely lift my legs!
Effie: Well, sure! My muscles won't get any stronger unless I challenge them. So, I was thinking we'd do an easy 15 or so... How does that sound?
Hana: You run 15 minutes with all this stuff on? I'm not sure I can make it 15 seconds.
Effie: Er, I was actually thinking 15 miles...
Hana: That's it. I give up. You're not even human. You've outeaten me, outlifted me, and straight up outworked me in every way. I guess I'm just not in your league, Effie.
Effie: That's not true, Hana.
Hana: Please. I don't want your pity.
Effie: And I would never offer it. Hana, you are simply overlooking your own strengths. It's admirable that you're trying to improve your physical fitness. But you have other skills and advantages that I could never dream of attaining. You move so swiftly and wield your weapon with such ferocity... And I wish I were half the quick thinker you are.
Hana: Keep talking...
Effie: Plus, it's not like you haven't been working as hard as I do. We've been training together. I've seen your blood, sweat, and tears. But it's tough for me to watch you push yourself until you truly suffer. And I'm sure Princess Sakura would feel the same way.
Hana: You're probably right. I can be pretty hard on myself sometimes.
Effie: Yes. Unfortunately, I'm guilty of the same thing. But that gives me an idea... We must support each other! When I'm feeling down, you can step in and remind me how terrific I am. And vice versa, of course. If we combine our strengths, we can protect Lady Sakura and Lady Elise forever!
Hana: You're right, Effie. Thank you for helping me get some perspective. I'll keep doing the things I'm good at doing. And you do the same. Together, we'll be unstoppable!
Effie: That's the spirit! Now, if you'll excuse me, I do still need to run 15 miles...
