Fates Supports/Shura Avatar(F)

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Shura: ...

Avatar: Ah. So this is where you've been hiding.

Shura: Lord/Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Why are you way out here? You know that everyone else eats in the mess hall, right? You should come over and sup with us sometime.

Shura: I'm fine here, thank you. I appreciate your graciousness in allowing me to travel with you, milady. But as a former outlaw, I don't think I am fit to dine at your table.

Avatar: What? Of course you're fit to do so. And I'm sure the others would all agree.

Shura: That's very kind of you. Regardless, I would prefer to remain alone.

Avatar: Why?

Shura: It is best I remain in the shadows as much as possible.

Avatar: In the shadows? What are you talking about?

Shura: My face is not unknown. Many people recognize me as an outlaw. If it became widely known I was part of your group, it would damage your good names. Even if the mess hall is not exactly public, it is still large, and rumors spread. A soldier may write to their family, who would then tell their village, and so on.

Avatar: I don't think—

Shura: You cannot deny that the possibility exists, can you? I have no intention of allowing my presence to hurt your cause. Please try to understand.

Avatar: Shura...

Shura: Now, go rejoin your people. I am sure they are missing you.

Avatar: A-all right. I will. Good day.

Shura: Good day, milady.

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Shura: ...

Avatar: Alone as usual, I see.

Shura: You're very kind, Lord/Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Hmm?

Shura: You are very generous with your time and attention. Most royalty is not so giving.

Avatar: I-I don't— I mean, I haven't done anything special. You are an ally and as important to our cause as anyone else. I try to make sure I do not overlook any of the people we fight with.

Shura: Ally I may be, but I still must insist you avoid my company off the battlefield.

Avatar: Shura—

Shura: I only wish to ensure your honor is not tarnished.

Avatar: Do you really feel so much shame about your past as an outlaw?

Shura: Of course I do. You would feel the same. It's still strange to me...that I would wind up serving royalty after all I've done.

Avatar: But all you did you did to survive, right?

Shura: Do you think that excuses me? I murdered people for their coin. People who had done no wrong at all. A decent person would have chosen death over this.

Avatar: ...Shura, would you do me a favor? Spend some time talking to the others.

Shura: What for?

Avatar: I think it is important—more important for you than most—that you form new bonds.

Shura: New bonds?

Avatar: Yes. I feel it would do you a lot of good.

Shura: Have you not heard a thing I've said?

Avatar: Of course I heard. And I am giving you my judgment. I agree that it's important to remember and reflect on the mistakes we've made. However, sometimes it can become a weight too heavy for one person to bear. They need others to help them shoulder the load and carry on. At least, I know this was true for me.

Shura: For you?

Avatar: Yes. And for others as well. There are many in our company with pasts they would prefer erased.

Shura: Truly?

Avatar: Yes. And they have all found comfort and strength in their comrades.

Shura: I see. Well, if you insist, I will try talking with some of the others.

Avatar: I do.

Shura: Very well. Thank you for your advice, Lady Avatar.

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Shura: Lord/Lady Avatar, do you have a moment?

Avatar: Oh, Shura. What is it?

Shura: I tried talking with some of the others like you suggested.

Avatar: Oh? I'm glad to hear it! How did it go?

Shura: You were correct. I'm not the only one weighed down by the past.

Avatar: So you now understand why I asked you to talk to them?

Shura: Yes. I feel like I have learned anew the value of companionship. It helps you see things from other perspectives. You learn things. Seeing our comrades work through their struggles, I realized I could do the same. And that I in fact should do the same. I should not worry about damaging your honor or that of your comrades. I should be focusing upon what I can do to help.

Avatar: Shura...

Shura: After all, the walls of Kohga still must be rebuilt. And self-pity makes for poor bricks.

Avatar: I believe in you, Shura.

Shura: Heh.

Avatar: Something funny?

Shura: Oh, no. Not really. I just never expected to hear myself talk like this again. I sound like a bushy-tailed, optimistic little youngster.

Avatar: There's nothing wrong with a little optimism. Takes a little gray out of your hair, doesn't it?

Shura: Ha! I wish. Anyways, thank you for helping me to remember what's really important. If you ever need anything from now on, please know you can rely on me.

Avatar: Thank you. I will be counting on you.

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Shura: ...

Avatar: Shura? You look distressed.

Shura: Lord/Lady Avatar.

Avatar: Yes? You know you can tell me anything.

Shura: Yes, I know, but it's not...

Avatar: Er. Did you catch a cold, then?

Shura: No, I'm in perfect health.

Avatar: So what's bothering you?

Shura: Do you have a dream?

Avatar: A dream?

Shura: For a long time, I lost sight of my dreams. When you are so focused on survival, you don't have time for dreams. But after I met you, they came back to me, stronger and more vivid than ever. The dream of a reborn Kohga has filled me with new life. But there is another dream that has come to me as well. I know it is one that will never come true. And yet...I cannot seem to give it up.

Avatar: Shura, I don't believe there are dreams that can't come true.

Shura: That's very naive of you, if you don't mind my saying so, milady. I'm too old to believe in such fantasies.

Avatar: Then maybe you should have someone who isn't? Someone who believes in you. Someone who you can share your dream with.

Shura: Someone I can share my dreams with?

Avatar: Yes. Maybe even someone like...me. What is your other dream, Shura?

Shura: Avatar, will you be with me?

Avatar: Huh?

Shura: In my dreams, you are there with me when I rebuild Kohga. In my dreams, we live the rest of our lives together, in peace. You see...I have fallen in love with you. And I dream you will return my love.

Avatar: You what?!

Shura: Avatar, do you share this dream with me?

Avatar: Shura...

Shura: I-it is all right if you do not wish to. I understand—

Avatar: I think it's a beautiful dream.

Shura: Then...

Avatar: Yes, I would love to share in your dreams. I am yours, if you will be mine.

Shura: Avatar...thank you. We still have a long road ahead of us... But together, I know we have nothing to fear.

Avatar: I feel the same way.

Shura: I am glad to hear it. And I promise you, I will do whatever it takes to help your dreams come true.

(Confession Scene)

Shura: This dream was built to last. No matter where the future takes us...