Fates Supports/Gunter Kana(M)(PC)

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Kana(M): Hey, Papa? There's something I wanted to ask you about, if that's OK...

Gunter: Ah, Kana. What is it, my boy?

Kana(M): Well, see, it's Mama. She's always treating me like a child.

Gunter: Of course she is. You're her son. It doesn't matter how old you become, she will always think of you as her child.

Kana(M): I know, I know. I just mean I'm not as much of a child as I used to be. I want to help out more. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play with my friends instead.

Gunter: I see. You want some responsibilities of your own.

Kana(M): Yeah! I want to be someone she can rely on. Do you have any ideas for things I could do to make her happy?

Gunter: Hm... I'm not sure... I'm afraid I'm not very creative in how I show my affection for her. I simply attend to all her personal needs and concerns, as I always have.

Kana(M): And that makes her happy?

Gunter: Oh, yes. Not a day goes by that she does not express her gratitude to me.

Kana(M): Oh...

Gunter: But I suppose that that wouldn't be of much use to you, would it?

Kana(M): No... Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!

Gunter: A contest?

Kana(M): Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier! Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things! Whoever gets thanked the most wins!

Gunter: Hmpf. A father-son competition, eh? Very well, then! I accept your challenge.

Kana(M): Woohoo!

Gunter: But you should keep in mind that I am your mother's husband. And I adore Avatar more than life itself. I will not go easy on you.

Kana(M): That's fine with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!

Gunter: Heh... Then let the games begin!

B Support

Kana(M): Hey, Papa! I've been making so much progress on our contest! How about you?

Gunter: Well, I've not yet done anything special, but I have received many thanks, as usual. Let us see...ah. Here it is. My tally. Each mark represents one "thank you."

Kana(M): WOW! That's a lot! You got all of these already? That's crazy!

Gunter: Yes, I suppose I never noticed how frequently she thanks me for my duties. Seeing it laid out before me like this is such a wonderful experience. This little piece of paper reassures me that all my efforts have been worthwhile.

Kana(M): Well...I'm still not gonna lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine, too. And the total is...um...

Gunter: Oh! You have the same number as I do... I am impressed, Kana. Well done.

Kana(M): I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you, big-time! After all, I don't have to work, so I can spend all day doing things for Mama!

Gunter: Quite the clever one, aren't you? And what all have you been doing for her, exactly?

Kana(M): Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning making arrows for the fletchers. Then at lunch I chop the bear meat for the cooks and hand out the food. Oh! And at night, I make sure the mounts are all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little things whenever I have time!

Gunter: That is quite a lot of work. And you've been doing this every day? You really have grown up, haven't you?

Kana(M): Huh?

Gunter: Oh, just a thought. Perhaps I have been treating you like too much of a child as well. It wasn't that long ago that you were just a little babe in swaddling clothes. And now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important contributions to the army.

Kana(M): Heehee. I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I can't do!

Gunter: I believe it. Truly, I do. I imagine Avatar is very grateful for all the good work you've been doing.

Kana(M): "Good work"... Hm. I just realized...Mama hasn't actually been saying "thank you" to me very much. She just tells me "good work" and smiles. It's kind of a sad smile, come to think of it...

Gunter: Mm. I wouldn't overthink it too much. You truly are doing good work, and I am very proud of you.

Kana(M): I guess you're right. I'll just have to work even harder for Mama tomorrow! I'm not gonna lose to you, Papa! I won't sleep until Mama thanks me twice as much!

Gunter: (I suppose I'll have to redouble my own efforts as well if I'm to keep up...)

A Support

Kana(M): *grumble*

Gunter: Hey there, Kana.

Kana(M): Hi, Papa...

Gunter: What is the matter? I would have expected you to be in good spirits after your little victory the other day. Or has beating your father in a contest already lost its novelty?

Kana(M): Oh, no, Papa. I'm still happy about that, I guess, but... I was trying to do things for Mama earlier, but she made me stop. She said I should be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm just a kid! Haven't I shown her I can help out with stuff too? Am I messing up? Is she just pretending I'm doing a good job?

Gunter: Ah, so that's all it is? Well, don't worry too much. It isn't anything you've been doing.

Kana(M): Then why doesn't she want me to help?

Gunter: I believe that your being so responsible makes her feel...lonely.

Kana(M): Lonely?

Gunter: Yes. She doesn't want to lose her baby boy, you see. She is very happy that you are growing up, but at the same time it makes her very sad. She worries that you won't need her anymore.

Kana(M): But...I'm just trying to be responsible. I don't get why that would be a bad thing...

Gunter: Haha. As well you shouldn't. I have a suggestion for you, however. Continue helping your mother, but don't work yourself quite as hard. Take breaks to see your friends and play games and the like. And every now and then, try to spend some quality time with her. Think you can handle that?

Kana(M): B-but...

Gunter: Hm? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?

Kana(M): No, that's not it! It's just...I feel like that stuff is for babies.

Gunter: No, Kana. It's not for babies. It's for children. And she wants you to be a child for just a little while longer. Both of us do.

Kana(M): Papa...

Gunter: Kana, we know you are growing up and that you want to be relied upon. You're going to be a great man someday. Everybody knows it. But for now...just relax. Enjoy yourself. At least a little bit, here and there.

Kana(M): OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you've said.

Gunter: Good. You know... I think it would be good if you spent some quality time with your mother tonight. Have a relaxing night in, just the two of you. In fact, I think I'll go tell her right now.

Kana(M): W-wait! Aren't you gonna stay with us?

Gunter: What? Oh, no, I have too much wor—

Kana(M): But, Papa! Don't you need to take a break sometimes too? I thought you wanted me and Mama to be happy!

Gunter: Well, when you put it like that... I suppose I can take the evening off.

Kana(M): Yaaay!

Gunter: Spending a night in as a family... It's been so very long. I hope to never lose such happiness ever again...