Dawning Future/Micaiah: Dawning Maiden

Micaiah: Dawning Maiden - C

Micaiah	I’ve had this strange feeling in my chest ever since I arrived in Askr... But I am certain it is not an omen. Rather, I get the sense it will lead us toward something good here...
It’s you, the one who was summoned just the other day to Askr.		Ash
Micaiah	Yes. I am Micaiah, of the Dawn Brigade from Tellius.
My name is Ash. I belong with the Order of Heroes. My apologies if you knew that already. Don’t take this the wrong way, but... You look lost. Are you looking for someone or something? That is to say, I just sensed you searching and thought perhaps I could impose on you to help.		Ash
Micaiah	Oh no. This place... It’s just unfamiliar to me, so I’m just wandering around and observing all Askr has to offer.
Is that so? I must say, I am glad you are not in any sort of trouble.		Ash
Micaiah	Thank you for your concern... May I— Are you a laguz? I only ask because I see you have horns...and a tail! And where are you from? Gallia? Or perhaps Hatari?
Oh, I do apologize that my appearance misled you. I must admit that while my ears and tail are not human, my origins differ from that of the laguz... For I am the retainer to Askr, the god of openness, after whom this country is named.		Ash
Micaiah	You are?! How rude of me. I am so sorry...
No, no. There is no need for you to be sorry. Your confusion is quite understandable. Like the laguz, I transform into a cow during battle to make full use of the power I possess.		Ash
Micaiah	Really? A cow? Just like the laguz... Are there others like you in this world?
Why yes. There are Heroes from all sorts of different worlds here in Askr. There are many who can transform into animals or dragons like the laguz from Tellius. On top of that, there are the small dvergar, the tall jötnar... Even álfar from the realm of dreams.		Ash
Micaiah	So in Askr it is possible to overcome the barriers of distinct origins and fight together...

Micaiah: Dawning Maiden - B

Micaiah	So that’s what I heard from Ash.
I see... So there are many others here in Askr who are similar to laguz... I’ve been investigating the Order of Heroes for quite some time, and I’ve met people from all walks of life. The winged álfar caught me by surprise, as well as the Heroes riding iron horses.		Sothe
Micaiah	Such sights would astonish the beorc in Tellius, who make a big scene when they spot a laguz there.
If you concern yourself with everyone’s differences, I imagine you wouldn’t last long here. Even just among the beorc, there’s a lot of different clothing styles and weapons.		Sothe
Micaiah	Yet, despite their differences, they all work together toward the common goal of saving Askr.
Far from how it is in Tellius, where origins can be a source of conflict.		Sothe
Micaiah	Hehe... You’re right.
This is precisely why we need to be on guard more than ever.		Sothe
Micaiah	Hm? Why is that?
If all these Heroes from different worlds are needed to accomplish this goal... Well, it means our foes are just that powerful, that they require our full solidarity to take them down. We should prepare for a brutal fight here.		Sothe
Micaiah	I think you’re right, Sothe. And I appreciate your concern. Don’t push yourself too hard out there.

Micaiah: Dawning Maiden - A

Sothe	Hyah! Hrrrah!
Sothe	All right. We’ve cleared this area of all enemies. Micaiah... Are you hurt?
I am fine, but... You’re injured, aren’t you? Just...hold still a moment.		Micaiah
Sothe	This? It’s just a scratch. Don’t use your Sacrifice on me. You should conceal your power here.
But I...		Micaiah
Alfonse	Listen up, everyone! This battle may have ended in victory, but I’m afraid I have bad news. The fortress protected by Sharena bore the brunt of an aggressive strike, and now it lies in danger. I would like to depart immediately to save her.
I’ll go on ahead. With taguel legs, I’ll get there in no time. I will ambush the enemy from behind and buy some time for you and your forces to arrive, Prince Alfonse.		Panne
Yarne	Yeesh! Are you serious, mother?! Fighting alone... Ambushing... We’ll soon go extinct!
Not to worry. I won’t let you hog all the glory. We kitsune will aid you.		Kaden
Selkie	Yeah! We’ll even race you there. I’ll bet you we win!
We won’t stand by silently either. Prepare to see what a wolfskin can do!		Keaton
Velouria	If you’re going, I’m going too!
Me too! I can even keep up with you on my Gullinbursti!		Reginn
Alfonse	Thank you, everyone. We’ll be right behind you. Just buy us as much time as you can!
What amazing unity! They’re already advancing!		Micaiah
Sothe	A band of beasts and iron horses dashing head-on into the wind... Sure is a sight to behold.
It is a unique characteristic of the Order of Heroes that defines them. Or I suppose I should say defines us.		Ash
Micaiah	Ash... It’s just as you said. They are unified, no matter their origins.
Each and every one of us utilizes our uniqueness for the betterment of all. I believe it is in this culmination of our abilities that our strength lies.		Ash
Micaiah	Yes... Their differences become their strengths. It’s truly wonderful.

Micaiah: Dawning Maiden - S

Micaiah	...
What’s wrong, Micaiah? The battle’s over, but you... You look solemn.		Sothe
Micaiah	I’ve just been thinking... Look, Sothe...
That’s...		Sothe
Micaiah	It’s my brand, the origin of my power, and proof of my mixed laguz and beorc blood...
What made you think of that?		Sothe
Micaiah	Those branded like me are oppressed in Tellius, so I always concealed it, to hide my unusual powers. But here in Askr, maybe I don’t need to hide any longer. I can proudly show my true self.
Micaiah...		Sothe
Micaiah	In Askr each individual uses their differences to save people... They are so brilliant, so amazing, I can’t keep my eyes off them.
...		Sothe
Micaiah	Just because we’re different, doesn’t mean we should treat each other with prejudice. We should be proud of our differences, and use them to our advantage. Just like they do here. So... I’ve decided to stop concealing my power also... I will use every ounce of it to fight for peace in Askr.
It is true, you can use your full power in Askr without fear of what others think, but...		Sothe
Micaiah	I know... You’re worried about me, aren’t you?
It’s not that I think the people here will discriminate against the Branded. But...great power will attract our enemies, making you a target. I fear you’ll be exposed to more danger...		Sothe
Micaiah	It’s OK, Sothe. You know the feeling I had in my chest when I arrived in Askr? I believe it’s because of this... A great change awaits down this path, all for the better.
If that’s what you’ve decided, I won’t stop you. But I will do one thing. I will protect you until the end.		Sothe
Micaiah	Oh Sothe... Thank you... But please, do not push beyond your limits. I cannot lose you. We will support each other and survive... No matter what...

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