Dawning Reality/Charlotte: Wily Warrior

Charlotte: Wily Warrior - C

Rinkah	Hey there, pal! So you finally came to join me in Askr, huh? Took you long enough.
Don’t call me that! Someone might hear you. And it’s not like I’m here because I want to be.		Charlotte
Rinkah	I see your bark is still as strong as your bite. What happened to the cutesy act?
Just shut your mouth! If someone overhears you, my dream is as good as dead.		Charlotte
Rinkah	I’m just speaking the truth. It’s not my fault if you don’t like it.
Well, if it isn’t Rinkah and Charlotte! I didn’t know you two were close.		Sharena
Charlotte	Oh, um... How wonderful to see you, Princess Sharena! You are quite perceptive. Rinkah and I are indeed besties! Heehee!
We started off on the wrong foot, but now we see eye to eye. She’s a trusted friend.		Rinkah
Sharena	That’s great to hear. I hope you’ll be able to say the same of me someday soon! I shouldn’t keep Alfonse waiting for long, though. Take care, you two!
Hah. “Besties,” was it?		Rinkah
Charlotte	I said shut it! Even I know how ridiculous this act is. I do get tired of it now and then.
Then why do it?		Rinkah
Charlotte	Isn’t it obvious? Men can’t help but be attracted to a damsel in distress. Even if the damsels they want to swoop in and save only exist in fairy tales...
The Order of Heroes works with plenty of princesses who are more than meets the eye. I’ll ask Commander Anna to introduce us to one. I bet it’ll be a real eye- opener for you.		Rinkah

Charlotte: Wily Warrior - B

Caeda	Nice to meet you. I’m Princess Caeda of Talys. I look forward to our sparring session today.
(Ugh. That smile is too perfect. How does she get her teeth so white?)		Charlotte
Caeda	Um... Is something amiss?
Oh, uh... No! Not at all! The pleasure is all mine. I’ll do my best today. Heehee! (So this is a bona fide princess, huh? You may think you’re better than me, but I’ll show you!)		Charlotte
Caeda	Oh my. Charlotte, are you hurt?
I’m—ugh—fine! I just, uh, might have sprained my ankle. Teehee, I’m such a klutz!		Charlotte
Caeda	Don’t push yourself too hard. Let’s take a break, shall we? Here, I have a blanket you can lie down on. I’m glad I had it with me! It caught my eye in town the other day. I hope it’s as comfortable as it looks! Anyway, I’ve been told you’ve only recently arrived in Askr. Please don’t be afraid to ask me anything.
Why, thank you, Princess! Truly, your benevolence knows no bounds!		Charlotte
(Who is this girl? She doesn’t seem to have a single conceited bone in her body...) (There’s no way someone this pure can exist outside of fairy tales. No way!) (I’m gonna get to the bottom of this mystery if it’s the last thing I do...)		Charlotte
Caeda	Oh, I hate to impose, but we’re about to prepare dinner and could use a hand if you’re feeling up to it.
Think nothing of it—I’m feeling better already! Just point me to the kitchen and I’ll gladly get to work! (This hoity-toity royal can’t possibly hope to match my cooking skills.) (I’ll show you that your silver spoon’s got nothing on a lifetime of hard work!)		Charlotte

Charlotte: Wily Warrior - A

Charlotte	My, what a wonderful assortment of fish! Please, Princess, allow me to prepare—
Oh, that’s quite alright. Talys is an island kingdom, so I’m more than comfortable cleaning fish.		Caeda
Charlotte	What?! Er, I mean—Princess, surely you’ve never dirtied your hands with such menial work...
Everyone in Talys must learn to treat the ocean’s bounty with care and respect. As a child, I hated being cooped up in the castle, so I went out of my way to go on adventures. I was a bit of a wild child, much to the chagrin of my minders... But what I learned was priceless.		Caeda
Charlotte	Uh, I see... Well, why don’t I set the table while you work on the fish? (Shouldn’t get too far away, though... I think I can spy on her from here.) (What the—that was the most masterful cut I’ve ever seen! Not a scrap is going to waste!)
Gather round, everyone! Get it while it’s hot!		Caeda
Ross	Oh, is Princess Caeda making dinner tonight? I knew I smelled something amazing!
You said it. This is a meal fit for a king...made by none other than a princess!		Gatrie
Ross	There’s this loving warmth to it that I just can’t put my finger on. I bet this is close to what my mom’s cooking would have tasted like had she been around to cook...
I’m telling you—you find someone with cooking skills this good, you better put a ring on that finger!		Gatrie
Caeda	Now, now, let’s focus on the present, shall we? Please help yourself, Charlotte.
Sure... (Hmm...) (Hmm?!)		Charlotte
Caeda	Is it not to your liking?
N-no, it’s just... How do I put this? This dish feels kind of like a warm embrace...		Charlotte
Caeda	Oh, good. I was afraid the extra herbs might have affected the taste. I added them to your stew to help that sprain heal a bit faster.
(This woman is no princess... She’s a goddess! A saint! A living fairy tale!) (I doubted Rinkah at first, but I just might have to eat my words...)		Charlotte

Charlotte: Wily Warrior - S

Rinkah	So, what do you think? Princess Caeda is the real deal, huh?
Yeah, yeah. I can’t deny everything I heard and saw. She’s something else, all right.		Charlotte
Rinkah	She definitely has the grace and looks of a princess, but she also backs it up with actions. I hear she can even convert enemies into allies with just a short chat. Incredible, right?
Geez. Talk about raising the bar. (Then again... If she really is all she’s cracked up to be...)		Charlotte
Rinkah	It’s time to face facts: an imitation will never surpass the real thing. Isn’t that all the more reason to drop the act and just be yourself?
Ha. Ahahaha! Oh, Rinkah, dear, sweet Rinkah... Why would I stop now when I’ve found the perfect model to emulate?		Charlotte
Rinkah	Hang on, what?
Princess Caeda is grace and charisma personified! No eligible bachelor could ever resist that! If I follow her example, they’ll be eating out of my hand as happily as they ate her stew!		Charlotte
Rinkah	That wasn’t really the lesson I was hoping you’d learn...
Thanks, Rinkah! The rich and royal better watch out, because I’m back on the hunt!		Charlotte

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← Benny		Flora →
Dawning Reality
Nyx	Charlotte	Orochi	Benny

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