Darkness to Light/Mareeta: Astra Awakened

Mareeta: Astra Awakened - C

Mareeta	Lord Shannan! I just knew you would be here in Askr too!
I don’t mean to be rude but...have we met someplace before?		Shannan
Mareeta	It's me! Mareeta! You taught me how to use the Astra technique.
I...what? I taught you the legendary technique of House Isaach? I’m certain I would remember that...		Shannan
Mareeta	R-really? ”Put you heart into it.” That’s what you told me, and it helped me learn how to use Astra.
I see. I have no memory of this, but... maybe I taught you in a different world than the one I am from. Or perhaps I shall encounter you in the future of my world.		Shannan
Mareeta	Hm... Perhaps. Talking to you now, something about you does seem different from when we met before. Even so, I just know that it was you, Lord Shannan! It was only a brief meeting where you hinted at the key to Astra, but you helped me become who I am now!
A hint? I left the lesson unfinished? To be able to use Astra from only a hint, you must be truly talented. If you would like to continue growing as a swordswoman, you would do well to visit a woman named Ayra. She is my aunt, but also my teacher.		Shannan
Mareeta	Really?! Thank you very much, Lord Shannan! I’ll go to see her right away!

Mareeta: Astra Awakened - B

Larcei	Shannan, who is this?
This is Mareeta of Fiana. She was only recently summoned here. There are other Heroes here already that share her same spirit. You’ve met them, haven’t you, Larcei?		Shannan
Larcei	Yes, several times in passing, I believe. She is... That is, I’ve heard that she is from the Ribaut family line.
You know the Ribaut family was devastated by our own House Isaach.		Shannan
Larcei	Exactly. So I imagine she must harbor ill feelings toward our house.
I believe her intentions are pure. She only wants to improve her sword skills. Do you doubt that?		Shannan
Larcei	Oh! It’s not that at all!
She seeks to draw out her true potential as a swordswoman. I recommended that she seek out Ayra. She can show Mareeta what she still needs to learn.		Shannan
Larcei	Mother? Yes, she would be the best.
Yah! Hah!		Ayra
Mareeta	So that’s Lady Ayra. Even just watching her train, her spirit seems so powerful.
You there... If you have business with me, show yourself.		Ayra
Mareeta	Lady Ayra, I am Mareeta, daughter of Eyvel of Fiana! I humbly ask you to guide me in the way of the sword!

Mareeta: Astra Awakened - A

Mareeta	Lady Ayra, I want to get stronger and faster with my blade! I was really hoping you could teach me.
You may choose to bow you head to me, but I am only halfway through my own path. Concentrating on my personal growth is already a great deal to handle.		Ayra
Mareeta	I know that I’m asking for a lot, but it would mean so much to me...
If you are looking for an instructor, Shannan would be a better choice. My own daughter, Larcei, has shown much improvement under him. You could learn from him too.		Ayra
Mareeta	It was his guidance that made it possible for me to learn Astra.
You...learned Astra?		Ayra
Mareeta	I cannot say that I was ever truly a student of his. Still, he was kind enough to give me advice. I met him again here in Askr. He said that if I wish to improve I should look for a woman named Ayra.
You were able to use Astra from Shannan’s words alone? All right, Mareeta. Show me your Astra. Hold nothing back.		Ayra
Mareeta	I won’t disappoint you, Lady Ayra! Put my heart into it... All right, here I come!
Ah! I understand now what Shannan must have seen in you. However... Don’t start thinking that you have mastered House Isaach’s legendary technique yet! Hah!		Ayra
Mareeta	Th-this is...Lady Ayra’s...Astra!

Mareeta: Astra Awakened - S

Mareeta	Yah! I can still fight!
It’s true...that your form is of Astra, but it appears to be self-taught. You are a long way from finding its limits!		Ayra
Mareeta	Grrrah! Hah! Hah! She’s so strong! Such precise movement and perfect swordwork...
It is not perfect. I told you before, I’m still learning. The journey to perfect my swordsmanship is not complete. The gap between our skill is not that pronounced. If I could point out one difference, it would be our resolve.		Ayra
Mareeta	Lady Ayra?
When Shannan was younger, I was determined to fight to protect him. I risked my life to build that resolve. And because of my resolve, I was able to complete my mission.		Ayra
Mareeta	Lord Shannan told me to put my heart into my technique. Lady Ayra, you put more than just your heart into your technique—you put your resolve into it too.
When you will do anything to protect someone dear to you, that feeling becomes part of your strength.		Ayra
Mareeta	Mother... I understand now. You would do anything to protect me, Nanna, and the others...and that was what made you strong.
If you understand that, then there’s nothing more I can teach you. Keep your devotion and you will do fine.		Ayra
Mareeta	Thank you very much, Lady Ayra. I must thank Lord Shannan as well. Goodbye, for now!
Larcei, Scáthach...and now Mareeta. Just as blood is passed on, so is the sword. Passed on for a new future...		Ayra
Mareeta	I still have a long way to go, but I know there is potential for growth, and my path is clear. I must temper my heart, put resolve into my technique, and protect what is important to me!

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