Awakening Supports/Sully Miriel

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C Support

Sully:
Miriel! Just the girl I wanted to see.

Miriel:
Greetings and salutations, Sully. Are you in need of assistance?

Sully:
You're an egghead, right? You like researching and investigating things?

Miriel:
Why, yes. Unlocking the mysteries and wonders of the natural world gives me—

Sully:
Yeah, yeah, whatever. Look, I have a favor to ask.

Miriel:
...You wish me to develop a new weapon? Something of that ilk?

Sully:
Naw, nothing like that. I want you to study ME!

Miriel:
You? Well, that would be most unusual... I confess, I had never considered you as a possible field of research, but...

Sully:
Yeah, well, maybe it's time you consider it. You might have noticed that I'm not like other women, right?

Miriel:
If you are speaking of your martial prowess, then yes, it is a known quantity.

Sully:
Er, yeah! Right! That! ...And some other stuff, too. Look, I just want you to figure out what's so different about me. I mean, I TRY to fit in, I really do, but something sets me apart.

Miriel:
I see. You wish me to observe your social interactions and verbal communications. In this way, I might see behavioral signifiers that differentiate you from the group norm.

Sully:
That is probably exactly what I'm saying! ...I think.

Miriel:
I need time to prepare my queries and form a control group. Is this acceptable?

Sully:
Er, sure. Whatever you just said. Whatever it takes.

B Support

Sully:
Hey-ho, Miriel! How's the research project going?

Miriel:
I have many such projects underway, but I assume you refer to your personality study. Since we talked, I have been observing you with fierce scientific rigor.

Sully:
Wait, really? I didn't even notice.

Miriel:
If the subject is aware of the observation, the results would be compromised. It was vital that I observe you in your natural habitat.

Sully:
Oh yeah? ...So? Any conclusions?

Miriel:
During the observation phase, two main points came to my attention.

Sully:
...Well what the hell are they already?!

Miriel:
The first is your language. The second is your general bearing.

Sully:
You mean the way I walk and talk and crap like that?

Miriel:
Your clothing and armor are unexceptional and fit within Shepherd social norms. However, your use of language—especially vulgarity—is quite irregular. Also, you tend to carry yourself in a very aggressive manner.

Sully:
O-kay.

Miriel:
If you wish to fit in with others, I would recommend change in these two areas.

Sully:
Aw, come on! That's horse plop!

Miriel:
I assure you my conclusions were reached via scientifically proven methods.

Sully:
I've had people tell me this before! "You have to do this!" "You gotta act like that!" It never works! I pretend for a week or so and then just give it up. Who says we all have to act the same, anyway? Who made all these damn rules?

Miriel:
I believe they are based on social mores as opposed to a natural law.

Sully:
Well, hell... I'm gonna have to think on this one for a bit. Thanks for doing the observation stuff. Hope I didn't waste your time.

Miriel:
Not at all. It was quite fascinating.

A Support

Miriel:
Ah, Sully. Might I have a moment?

Sully:
What's up, Miriel?

Miriel:
Have you considered enacting my suggestions from our recent conversation?

Sully:
You mean about the way I speak and behave and all that? Yeah, I've thought about it plenty, but I still don't know what to do...

Miriel:
I wonder then if you might care to participate in a small experiment?

Sully:
It doesn't involve rats, does it? Can't stand those things...

Miriel:
Nothing so crude, I promise. First, I am going to ignite this pile of dry twigs...

Sully:
Oh-kay. And?

Miriel:
Now then. Suppose you need to extinguish this fire. How would you do it? You are allowed to use anything you see around you.

Sully:
Er, I guess I'd use that bucket of water.

Miriel:
You would pour water on the fire?

Sully:
Well, sure. Water on fire, fire goes out. Right?

Miriel:
Very well. Please go ahead.

Sully:
Ha! See you in hell, fire! WHOA! That made the fire twice as big! What the heck did you do?!

Miriel:
The fluid in the bucket is a substance commonly known as "kindling water." It is a mysterious liquid that emerges from the ground near distant mountains.

Sully:
Kindling water?

Miriel:
Just now, you made the assumption that water always douses fire. However, you failed to consider that there may be different kinds of water. It may also interest you to know that people who live near kindling water find it useful.

Sully:
...I get it. It's different than regular water, but still useful to some folks. And people who are different may still have useful roles to play.

Miriel:
Precisely. My research indicates that you should be happy just the way you are.

Sully:
Heh. Thanks for the pep talk, Miriel. I feel better already. Although, I do still have one question...

Miriel:
Yes?

Sully:
How the hell are you planning on putting out this fire?!