Devotion to Protect/Eirika: Resolute Princess

Eirika: Resolute Princess - C

Eirika	Ephraim...thank goodness I was able to find you here in Askr.
It is a mysterious thing to see your face in this other world.		Ephraim
Eirika	I had faith I would find you here. Our whole lives, we have always been by one another’s side.
You have grown mightier than the Eirika I know. I surmise you are Eirika from a world other than mine. Or maybe another future?		Ephraim
Eirika	Wherever we each hail from, my desire to support you remains steadfast.
I see. Then I shall count on you, Eirika. Now then, how about you tell me about that axe you’re carrying.		Ephraim
Eirika	Well, as you have noticed, I am not yet as familiar with it as I am a sword. Have I caused you worry by wielding an unfamiliar weapon?
Not at all. I simply wondered if there was a reason you chose an axe.		Ephraim
Eirika	A reason? Well... I...suppose...
You need not think too much on it. If it’s impossible to put into words, I understand.		Ephraim
Eirika	Y-yes. Of course. I’m...sorry...
Eirika	I wanted to support you. That’s what motivated me. Still, did the weapon I chose need to be an axe, I wonder? Might it be that I took the axe too casually? This is a confusing idea to say the least. I will not find an answer thinking on it alone.
Gwahaha! She ponders in uncertainly, yet with axe in hand! We shall give her the push she needs!		???

Eirika: Resolute Princess - B

Eirika	Who are you?!
No need to be so on guard! We’re just a bunch of passersby who deeply adore axes!		Bartre
Arthur	If you have something on your mind, we shall aid you. No need to restrain yourself on our account!
You seem confused by this sudden turn of events. You may feel better putting your confusion into words.		Dorcas
Eirika	You are passersby who admire axes? Why be so generous with your time and energy for my sake?
You don’t think we share connection? How about you take another look at what you’ve got in your hand!		Bartre
Eirika	This...axe?
Yes! As a fellow adorers of axes, we’ll happily listen to your troubles.		Arthur
Eirika	Adorers...of axes? I suspect I lack the qualifications to properly avail myself of your generosity.
Qualifications?! You hold an axe, and you don’t adore it? I don’t believe a word you say.		Bartre
Dorcas	Now, there are people like that out there, you know...
Axes draw souls together. There must be a reason you took one up! Why?		Bartre
Eirika	I had no answer when Ephraim asked me either. That is what troubles me.
Hmph. From where I stand it appears you have yet to open your heart to the weapon.		Arthur
Bartre	Have a conversation with your axe. Let your heart face it head on!
That sounds important, maybe even meaningful, but I don’t understand it any better than you do.		Dorcas
Eirika	Y-you don’t?
Luckily there are many in the Order of Heroes who wield axes. You may learn something from them that can lead you to the answer you seek.		Dorcas
Eirika	Thank you. All of you. I might finally know where to start.

Eirika: Resolute Princess - A

Eirika	I cannot express my gratitude enough to those axe adorers earlier. I asked many people why they took up axes, and they each had their own reasons...
Why did I choose to wield an axe? Because they’re cool, of course! Also, hmmm... I suppose my father influenced me. Yeah. I think that was a big part of it!		Ross
Gonzalez	Um, I think axe...exciting! So I use axe. I hear I not need armor when use axe. I just train body... then axe gets stronger too.
Haha. You pose a very interesting question, Princess Eirika. Well... Because it seemed like it’d make me popular with the ladies? I mean, I look absolutely valiant. I’m happy to explain it some more. Maybe over some tea?		Sylvain
Eirika	By listening to what they had to say, I felt I was able to approach the axe differently than before. Out of all of the people I spoke to, the one that left the biggest impression was...
I’m a woodcutter. Axes ain’t just for harming people—they can also be used for creating many different things. You can clear space in a forest and shape the logs from that to build a home, furniture, even a bridge. Axes are useful to people. That’s my answer.		Atlas
Eirika	I had the same reason. Because they are useful. That is why I took the axe in hand. I am so glad to have spoken to everyone.

Eirika: Resolute Princess - S

Eirika	Why did I choose an axe, out of all the weapons that exist? I chose it because I wanted the strength to support Ephraim... I was sure I could be strong for him if I could wield such a heavy blade. That is why I took it in hand! Oh?! Is this what it means to speak with my weapon? I’m so happy I met the people who said they adored the axe.
Hahaha! Most excellent! She has managed to converse with her axe thanks to our advice.		Arthur
Bartre	Yes! Let us proceed with the next step...recommending she join CHOP!
Hm? Wait, that’s...		Dorcas
Eirika	You’re with HACK?
Yes, that is our name. I can feel your determination, and see the belief in your eyes when you hold that axe.		Edelgard
Azura	In secret, we elevate the axe’s worth.
Axes are noble weapons. Won’t you swing that axe alongside us?		Frederick
Eirika	I am still new to the axe. You would accept me despite my inexperience?
How long you have held an axe is meaningless. What matters is your strength of resolve. Now, walk with us. Let us grow stronger in the axe together.		Edelgard
Eirika	I look forward to working together!
...		Bartre
Arthur	...
We missed our chance to recruit her because HACK got her first.		Dorcas
Arthur	They were surprisingly of the same mind.
It’s OK! She found her answer!		Bartre
Dorcas	If you’re OK with it, then I have no reason to be concerned.
We were able to help along yet another promising axe wielder!		Arthur
Bartre	Indeed! All is well! Hahaha!

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