Three Houses Supports/Felix Ingrid

C Support

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Ingrid: Felix, there you are. I've been looking all over for you. Time for our tactics lecture. You'll be there, won't you?

Felix: Those things are such a waste of time.

Ingrid: The war council congregates soon. You'd better come.

Felix: Not sure why you need me. I don't know the first thing about strategy-- just how to use a sword.

Ingrid: Nonsense. You're going to be there.

Felix: Must I?

Ingrid: Why is this such a chore? You went last time. Though you did all you could to disrupt things, as I recall. Brazenly rambling on about clear-cutting a nearby forest to secure a marching route. And attacking an enemy base, stealing their horses. You were incredibly disruptive and even rude.

Felix: I was offering my honest opinion.

Ingrid: Then, you left before we were finished! What do you suppose happened after that?

Felix: I have no idea.

Ingrid: Well, the conversation got quite lively. We all began breaking down the viability of your somewhat maniacal plan. And apparently, similar tactics have been used to turn the tides of historic battles.

Felix: That may be an exaggeration.

Ingrid: Successful armies must be able to handle unexpected situations. That starts with weapon mastery and creative tactics. If you didn't have so much battlefield experience, you wouldn't be capable of such unique strategies. Which is why we need people like you-- people who think creatively-- to lead the army.

Felix: Now you're just massaging my ego.

Ingrid: When have you ever minded? We need you there. Just come on.

Felix: Mm-hmm.

B Support

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Ingrid: ...

Felix: Hello.

Ingrid: Oh, hello. Have you been there long? I was absorbed in this book.

Felix: Another silly legend?

Ingrid: First of all, they're not silly. And second of all, no. It's an essay that speaks to uncommon and challenging battle scenarios. I've been researching such things since you proposed your unique strategy. Listen to this-- "Your commander gives orders that put your hometown in extreme danger. Do you carry out the orders or protect your hometown?"

Felix: What nonsense. I was talking about real-world tactics, not some dumb ethical question.

Ingrid: Whatever your personal feelings on the matter, I see similarities between such tactics and these "dumb" ethical questions. I haven't read beyond this one, but I think the obvious answer is to follow your commander.

Felix: ...

Ingrid: The duty and pride of being a knight demand that you follow orders, regardless of your own feelings. But if I were put in such a position, I don't know how I'd fare... In fact, were someone to carry out those orders, I know that I'd attempt to stop them.

Felix: Stop bothering with all this. You're not meant to be a knight. Go find a husband.

Ingrid: Excuse me?

Felix: You heard me.

Ingrid: I know you hate the ideals of chivalry and pride.

So much so, you prefer to escape your duty as your family's heir.

(Pre-TS) So much so, you ran away from your duty as your family's heir.

(Post-TS) You have no right to criticize me for my ideals.

Felix: Perhaps not. At least I know not to heedlessly obey orders. I know not to romanticize blind obedience. My brother taught me to think for myself.

Ingrid: Don't you dare bring Glenn into this...

Felix: You're right. Forget it.

A Support

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Felix: Why are you taking over my cleaning responsibilities?

Ingrid: You're wounded, and you're going too slowly. I couldn't stand to watch.

Felix: You're still fretting over me, are you? I'm fine now. Really. It wasn't even serious. I could have handled the situation alone. That enemy wasn't much of a threat.

Ingrid: Yes, yes, we all know you could've. But I also didn't want to risk something unforeseen befalling you. I've been doing some thinking. I feel a bit lost-- I don't know that I'm cut out to be a knight after all. Without fulfilling that dream-- without being a knight-- I've been asking myself where my place is in the world. And I think... I think I've found my answer. I don't want to lose anyone anymore. So I want to protect those I hold dear.

Felix: That's why you were protecting me, huh? What a fool you are.

Ingrid: Foolish to act in line with what I value most? Were I to die, I would die knowing I followed my heart-- my truest calling. I've been reading through more of that book I was telling you about. Recall the hypothetical question it posed? "Do you carry out the orders or protect your hometown?"

Felix: You've been reading that garbage again?

Ingrid: The book never specified that one should prioritize the commander's orders. Instead it suggested that one should follow their heart in the matter. That's what a knight-- that's what anyone being true to themselves-- should do.

Felix: That's just the editor's opinion.

Ingrid: Of course. And I find value in that opinion. Glenn died following his heart. Not heeding the commands of the country or even the royal family. His death pains me to this day. It was a tragedy. But had he survived, I think he would have suffered. I will follow his example. No matter the outcome, no matter the circumstance, I believe in myself.

Felix: Hmph! You know nothing.

Ingrid: What is it that you know, then? What is it you fight for, Felix?

Felix: My own beliefs. I see no difference from my own stance. You don't understand.

Ingrid: You fight to be stronger than everyone, that you might protect those you care for. Correct?

Felix: OK, fine, you do understand. My point is, don't let this happen again. If you died, I'd be...annoyed. To avoid annoyance, then, I suggest you continue to grow stronger. If that happens, I might allow you to protect me too.

Ingrid: You're insufferable.