Awakening Supports/Avatar(M) Yen'fay

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C Support

Robin
Yen'fay? Might I have a word?

Yen'fay
Ah, Robin. ...What is it?

Robin
I'm trying to understand how you are different from the Yen'fay I once met. If you're willing, I'd know more of you and the cruel future from whence you came.

Yen'fay
What is there to say about me? Past or future, I am little more than a ghost.

Robin
A ghost? Yes, perhaps so... But do you not carry any memories imprinted in your soul? Can you not tell me of wars fought, dynasts lost, missions accomplished?

Yen'fay
...Yes. I had a mission once. I swore to protect a grave.

Robin
A grave?

Yen'fay
The grave of my beloved sister, she who died for my foolishness.

Robin
...I'm sorry. I don't mean to remind you of painful events.

Yen'fay
The deeds are done—it is only right I pay the price for them. In any case, you need not concern yourself with my feelings. I care for nothing. I yearn only for the day when I, too, can crawl into my tomb.

Robin
Yen'fay, you mustn't think like that! You've traveled to the past, and now fate is in your hands. With our help, you can change the future of the world!

Yen'fay
Like a ballad sung to an empty theater, your exhortations are wasted on me. ...There is no fertile ground here for your kindness to take root. My heart is barren.

Robin
Yen'fay...

B Support

Yen'fay
HAH! YAH!

Robin
Yen'fay, are you still out here practicing?

Yen'fay
Yes, Robin. Practicing and thinking. Perhaps I can use this unwanted lease on life in the service of you and your allies.

Robin
That is a fine thought, and we're grateful, but you must allow yourself rest. You've been on the training ground since daybreak.

Yen'fay
To grow strong, it is necessary. The pain felt by this vessel of flesh is nothing to me. If I can make it serve a greater cause, then for a short time my soul might know peace.

Robin
...... You did more than just protect graves, didn't you, Yen'fay?

Yen'fay
How do you mean?

Robin
I mean, you don't seem the type to waste his talent on such a duty. You're the kind of man who always tries to aid others, even in a benighted future.

Yen'fay
Robin, you are perceptive indeed. Yes, I defended villagers and farmers from the Risen—or at least, I tried. Dead though my soul was, the corporeal flesh still demanded its daily sustenance. I was no hero, but a sellsword taking bread from any who couldn't fight themselves.

Robin
Come now! Surely you fought for more than a handful of coin... Was it because you couldn't bear to ignore the plight of the innocent?

Yen'fay
You overestimate me. Back then, I barely had the will to live, let alone save others.

Robin
If you say so, perhaps. But I believe you're better than that. You're still fighting to help people, just as you always have.

Yen'fay
It seems you're hell-bent on thinking the best of me, no matter what I say.

Robin
I can be stubborn that way. But we can continue this another time. Until then, farewell.

Yen'fay
......

A Support

Robin
Yen'fay? What are you doing so far away from camp?

Yen'fay
The frivolities and easy conversations of camp are distractions I must avoid. I dedicated myself to becoming stronger. Until then, I pledge not a moment's respite. Say'ri died because of me. Such a thing must never happen twice.

Robin
You speak of Say'ri in the future.

Yen'fay
Yes. Sweet, innocent Say'ri, cursed with a coward of a brother who let her die. I loved her more than anything—yet even so, I did not save her. I am disgraced.

Robin
...... Tell me this, Yen'fay. Say'ri of the future loved you as you loved her, yes?

Yen'fay
I believe it so.

Robin
Then if she could speak to you now, you know exactly what she'd say. She'd tell you to keep living. To forgive yourself. To find what joy you can.

Yen'fay
She was the kindest person I ever knew. Everything she did was for me. I loved her—I STILL love her—with all that remains of my heart...

Robin
Then you owe it to her to not give up.

Yen'fay
...Yes. Of course you are right. If she saw me wallowing in self-pity, what a scolding she would deliver!

Robin
It's high time you picked yourself up, dusted off, and started living life again. In your future, Say'ri is gone... I can only guess at the pain that must bring. But here in the present, you have countless comrades who need you.

Yen'fay
You speak the truth, Robin. How selfish I have been. I have become a burden when I should have been acting as relief.

Robin
You are a stalwart ally, Yen'fay. I only want you to open your eyes.

Yen'fay
Rest assured, you've pried them open. I see the truth at last.

Robin
Excellent. Now, why don't you come back to camp with me?

Yen'fay
Yes. It is high time I took my proper place in the ranks of this army. Thank you, Robin...my friend.

Robin
It's my pleasure, friend.