Fates Supports/Kaze Effie

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C Support

Kaze: Ahh, another night watch complete. And now for some well-earned rest. Hold on, what's this? The base of the watchtower has been damaged! Solid granite...shattered! Almost as if it were struck by a boulder... Well, I'd better reinforce the structure before... Wait, who's there? Show yourself!

Effie: Uh...hello there.

Kaze: Effie? What are you doing out here so late?

Effie: Oh, just sneaking in a little extra training. One can never be too fit! Oh, who am I kidding? This is all my fault!

Kaze: What are you talking about? The damaged watchtower?

Effie: Yes...but I can repair it! I just got so angry thinking about the last battle... Grr! The mistakes I made! I suppose I must have smacked this tower out of frustration.

Kaze: With...with your bare hand? Gods...

Effie: I'm so sorry. Here, let me just patch this part...

Kaze: No need to apologize. I'm still technically on watch...so it's my duty to help you fix it.

Effie: Why, thank you, Kaze! You're too kind.

Kaze: Nonsense. I am merely performing my duty.

Effie: No, really. This means a lot to me. I'm so tired of breaking everything...

Kaze: Hmm, perhaps I can help channel your strength into something more...productive.

Effie: Really? That's so thoughtful! I feel like giving you a great big bear hug!

Kaze: That's quite all right! Let's just finish this repair and try to salvage some rest. (And my ribs...)

B Support

Kaze: Good day, Effie.

Effie: Hello, Kaze! Thanks again for your help the other night...fixing that watchtower.

Kaze: Of course. Actually, that's why I'm here now. I have an idea for you.

Effie: Oh? I'm all ears. I'm so tired of leaving a path of destruction in my wake.

Kaze: Yes, well, it's not the most sophisticated plan...but I believe it may help. Have you ever heard of whittling?

Effie: Carving small pieces of wood? Yes, of course. But I hardly think...

Kaze: Behold! I have obtained the trunk of a mighty redwood! I thought it might provide a worthy outlet for some of your energy.

Effie: You want me to whittle it? But what should I make? A giant pointy stick? Does that really seem like something I should possess?

Kaze: Er, no, of course not. I thought, perhaps, you could make something meaningful. A statue, perhaps. A project like that would require tremendous strength AND focus... Do you have any ideas?

Effie: Actually, yes! I could make a statue of Elise! Or...would that be that weird?

Kaze: Weird? Er...no. I think it would simply be a grand token of your loyalty.

Effie: Then it's settled. I'll carve with all my might for Elise's glory. Here I go! Hnnnng!

Kaze: (Gods, what have I done?)

Effie: Hi-yah!

Kaze: Miss Effie!

Effie: Whew! This is invigorating!

Kaze: Please! Slow down. I believe you may need to use a...lighter touch...in some areas.

Effie: You're right. And now I've gone and ruined this beautiful log, just like everything else...

Kaze: No! It's not ruined. It's just...perhaps I could assist you with some of the details.

Effie: You'd do that for me?

Kaze: Yes, well, this whole thing WAS my idea. It's the least I can do. Of course, if you feel I'd be getting in the way...

Effie: No, of course not. I'd love for you to help me, Kaze.

A Support

Effie: Ugh...

Kaze: Effie? What's wrong?

Effie: Oh, Kaze. It's the statue of Princess Elise that I've been working on...

Kaze: Yes, it was really shaping up the last time I saw it! Have you shown it to Elise yet? What did she say?

Effie: Yes, I have. She was polite...but she asked me to stop working on it.

Kaze: Oh. I'm terribly sorry. That must be disappointing.

Effie: You know...it WAS starting to feel a little creepy. The face was so accurate. It was almost like the eyes were following me no matter where I went. Of course, I didn't tell Elise that you mostly carved that part...

Kaze: Er...

Effie: Anyway, I feel worse than ever. This was supposed to make her happy. And it was supposed to help me avoid breaking stuff. Well, now I feel like doing a million burpees and then sparring with real weapons. LET'S GO!

Kaze: Effie, please! We must conserve our strength for battle. And I think perhaps we can salvage some good from this situation.

Effie: Oh? How, exactly?

Kaze: Does any of the leftover wood remain, er, unshattered? Perhaps you could craft a less ostentatious gift for Elise. Think... What might she enjoy?

Effie: Hmm. Well, she loves jewelry...but she already has so many beautiful pieces. And I'm not sure I could do much with this wood...

Kaze: What about some sort of container for her jewelry? Oil-rubbed redwood polished smooth would make a fine jewelry box.

Effie: That...actually sounds beautiful. Yes! But will you help me with some of the more intricate work? I've accidentally crushed far sturdier stuff than hardwood with these hands...

Kaze: It would be my pleasure, Effie.

S Support

Effie: Hello, Kaze! Nice to see you!

Kaze: Effie! You seem in good spirits. To what do I owe the pleasure?

Effie: Oh, Kaze, I can hardly believe it. Elise adores the jewelry box we made for her. And what's more...she's been showing it off, and now EVERYONE wants one!

Kaze: That's tremendous, Effie! I'm so glad everything worked out.

Effie: There's just one thing. I wanted to give you something as a thank-you.

Kaze: That's too kind, Effie. Really, you needn't—

Effie: Oh, but I already have! I made a statue of you!

Kaze: You...you have?

Effie: Yeah, see? It was easy, I just started with that old statue of Elise... Isn't it remarkable what one can do with a little glue and a pile of wood shavings?

Kaze: It is...hauntingly accurate. And I see that the eyes are unchanged... But, as much as I appreciate the sentiment, you must remember that I am a ninja. It would be difficult to remain stealthy while carting a 14-foot statue of myself around.

Effie: I suppose that's true...

Kaze: But please, Miss Effie, don't mistake my pragmatism for rejection. In fact...I have an alternative proposal. What if we were to sculpt something together? Something more meaningful than any statue.

Effie: You mean like a trebuchet? Because I've been thinking we could really use—

Kaze: No! Damn, this is harder than I thought it would be. I...I want to craft a life together. A life with you at my side. As my loving partner.

Effie: Your loving partner?

Kaze: Yes. I may seem stoic, but my heart surges every time I see you. Will you do me the great honor of standing beside me in life...as you do in battle?

Effie: Oh, Kaze! I'm so happy, but I don't know what to say...

Kaze: Gods, I hope I haven't misjudged...

Effie: No! Kaze, I love you—it's just that I'm at a loss...

Kaze: But don't you see? That's it! You just said you love me...and I love you. Nothing more need be spoken.

Effie: Except maybe... I do.