Common Virtues/Silque: Adherent of Mila


Alfonse	Thank you for all your hard work today, Silque. Without your aid, we would surely have been lost.
Ne need to thank me, Prince Alfonse. It is my sacred duty, as a servant to Mother Mila, to heal the injured.		Silque
Alfonse	Mila is the Earth Mother said to bless Valentia with prosperity, correct? Celica and Mae have said as much. I believe they were raised in a priory devoted to just such a goddess.
Indeed. I studied with them at that very priory, in a place called Novis. But Mother Mila's divine blessing knows no boundaries. It can even be found here, in this world. It is that blessing which empowers me to support those who need it. Of course, both Mila and I would prefer it if there were no injuries to heal in the first place.		Silque
Alfonse	I couldn't agree more. The Order of Heroes fights for a world in which that's so.
Your conviction is admirable. I could not help but notice that you lead personally from the front lines.		Silque
Alfonse	We may rely on Heroes from other worlds, but they would not follow us if we failed to fight for ourselves.
You are the picture of valor, Prince Alfonse. That said, I hope you bear in mind that we all have our limits. Please lean on me when you find yourself approaching yours.		Silque
Alfonse	I will remember that, Silque. Thank you.


Alfonse	Hello again, Silque. Finished with today's training?
Yes. Today I had the opportunity to compare techniques with healers of various worlds. Though the deities we serve may differ, our basic goal to heal those in need is happily the same.		Silque
Alfonse	Sounds like time well spent.
Apart from the strange warning I was given about the monk with the "smile on his smug mug," it went smoothly. The caution proved unnecessary. Everyone was very kind.		Silque
Alfonse	That's...good. I'm glad to hear it. Do you remember what I said when we last spoke, about the reasons I fight on the front lines? It isn't just to prove the convictions of Askr. If I'm honest, I also wish... to be an inspiration to my troops. If my presence on the field can raise their morale, even a little, then I will feel I've truly done my duty.
That is a worthy goal to have. I am certain your gallantly is inspiring to the Heroes, Prince Alfonse.		Silque
Alfonse	It may sound strange to say, but I think of it as recompense, of a sort. The Heroes are devoted to the cause. I want to repay that sincerity...even if it means I must risk my life. I just hope it is enough.
I admire your bravery. I am sure many a Hero takes heart at the sight of you charging forward and taking the battle head-on. But you do yourself disservice, for I have seen you inspire your troops even off the field of battle.		Silque
Alfonse	I'm...afraid I don't see how you mean.
Simplicity itself, Prince Alfonse. It is your smile.		Silque


Alfonse	You truly think that my smile can be as inspiring to my troops as a charge into the fray?
Of course. Granted, few things could be further from your mind than smiling in the heat of battle... But in quieter moments, a gentle smile can soften hearts and move people to greater deeds.		Silque
Alfonse	To greater deeds...
My travels in service to Mother Mila have brought me to many places. At every stop along the way, it was the smiles of those I met there that moved me to continue my work. And even in my darkest hours, it was the thought of bringing smiles to others' faces that gave me hope. Imagining the happiness I might find at the other end of my trial made failure feel unthinkable.		Silque
Alfonse	So it was not only the smiling faces you had already seen, but the hope of future ones that drove you?
Yes. Each memory of another smiling is like a precious keepsake to me. That's why I hope you'll never forget to smile, Prince Alfonse. No matter how arduous your road may be. Never forget that a warm smile is every bit as essential to those you fight beside you as your bravery.		Silque
Alfonse	It's true that I've been grateful more than once to Anna and Sharena for their optimism, in and out of battle. It's clear to me that bravery alone is not enough to inspire people. I see your point, Silque.
Good.		Silque
Alfonse	I will do my best to smile, even through the toughest times.


Alfonse	You've saved us yet again, Silque. We're all deeply in your debt.
I'm pleased to see everyone safe. Your efforts played no small part in that, Prince Alfonse. ... If I may... I do feel as if there's been a change in you. Your demeanor has become softer, somehow. You have always had a strictness about you, but now there is also a kind of serenity.		Silque
Alfonse	Until recently, I felt my royal duty demanded I always show strength first and foremost. But speaking with you has shown me that all the power in the world is for nothing if you lack a kind heart. No one wants to follow a leader who sulks and scowls all day.
That realization is plain to read upon your face. With a smile like that, you will never fail to warm the hearts of those who need it most.		Silque
Alfonse	You, ah... You think so? I'm not fully convinced of it, myself...
I do, Prince Alfonse. I think your kindness is an asset that will be treasured by your people. No matter what hardship may befall Askr or those you hold dear... Your kindness will be a beacon of hope to guide them through the dark.		Silque
Alfonse	Thank you, Silque. I'll do all I can to support the Heroes with strength and kindness in equal measure. One day, I hope to become a king who is remembered for his smile.
I believe you will. May Mother Mila guide you to be so.		Silque