Keepers of Faith/Eirika: Pledged Restorer


Eirika	I believe it was fate that I was summoned here to Askr. If the people here need help... Then I will fight with all I have to protect them.
Thank you, Princess Eirika. We’re lucky to have you on our side!		Sharena
Eirika	The pleasure is all mine. I will do everything in my power to help Askr.

A new girl, huh? She looks like she could use a friend.		Sylvain
Gatrie	Or two! That’s Princess Eirika. She was summoned here from another world!
She’s pretty cute, isn’t she? Right? Did you see her hairstyle?		Laslow
Soleil	Yeah, it looks amazing on her! She’s so stylish...and pretty... If my heart skips any more beats, I might actually die.
Ugh. Fate can really be cruel... If I’d been born in her world, I could have met her a lot sooner!		Sylvain
Soleil	Kee hee, I just passed by Princess Eirika a moment ago. She smelled SO good! Oh, but you probably shouldn’t walk so close to her, Dad. It would be weird if you did it.
Hey, now!		Laslow
Gatrie	That’s an interesting father-daughter dynamic...
Let’s focus on what’s important: Princess Eirika! I’m seriously in love. How about we celebrate this latest summoning by discussing Princess Eirika’s many charms?		Sylvain
Gatrie	Sounds like a plan! Maybe we can figure out what kinds of gifts she likes...

......		Seth


Ephraim	I see... Well, I suppose Eirika has always been beloved, though perhaps not so...openly.
They are all Heroes who have proven their virtue. There is no need to worry. Although... In the unlikely event that anything untoward does happen, I will fulfill my duty.		Seth
Ephraim	There is not yet enough reason to give it much thought. By the way, Seth, have you noticed how Eirika is dressed? It’s almost like...
Yes. She quite closely resembles you, Your Highness.		Seth
Ephraim	Why, I wonder...?
Perhaps it would be best to ask Lady Eirika herself. If I may speak plainly, you are also dressed differently, my lord. What were your reasons?		Seth
Ephraim	That’s a fair observation. Well... Worry as I may about disappointing my father, I wanted to wear this to be closer to him... Even if only slightly.
I understand, my lord. King Fado was a great king. He earned the trust and respect of his people.		Seth
Ephraim	Seth. What do you see when you look at me? Not my appearance, but my ability to lead. My valor, my wisdom... My vision for our country... Am I...getting closer to my father?
That is for the people to decide, Lord Ephraim. But if you want my opinion... You’re still just halfway there. It’s up to you to keep going.		Seth
Ephraim	You’re just as critical as ever, But that’s precisely why I can trust in your words. I will become a great king, just like my father. By wearing this... I won’t lose sight of that goal. As for Eirika...


Eirika	Hyaaa!
Oof! ...Hrr-RAH!		Ephraim
Eirika	Yaa!
I think that’ll be all for today, then. You’ve gotten stronger, Eirika.		Ephraim
Eirika	Ah, well, it’s all thanks to you, Brother. I appreciate your guidance.
Don’t push yourself too hard, though. You’re such a gentle soul... I know how you feel about war. If there is fighting, I will be there to protect you.		Ephraim
Eirika	Thank you, Brother. But it’s all right. This is what I want. You always protect me...and everyone else. I... I want to gain the strength to protect others too. Just like you, Brother.
I see... I feel the same way about you and your kindness, Eirika.		Ephraim
Eirika	You do?
Don’t you remember? You once asked me—if men understand the futility of fighting, why do we do it? Back then...		Ephraim


Ephraim	Back then, when you asked me that question... I said I understand why people fight.
Ah...		Eirika
Ephraim	That answer probably disappointed you. Whether it is my nature, or because I was raised to fight... I have a lust for battle that cannot be stilled.
I remember...		Eirika
Ephraim	But in the midst of battle... I can sometimes see that sad look on your face. I want to become compassionate and kind...like you, Eirika. You are beloved by anyone who lays eyes on you. If I am to become a truly great king, learning your kindness is a necessity.
Brother...		Eirika
Seth	Lady Eirika. Lord Ephraim. If I may... The late King Fado possessed both the kindness of Lady Eirika and the strength of Lord Ephraim. Kindness without strength is far too easy to take advantage of. Strength without kindness leads to tyranny and misery. The king who possesses both qualities is the kind of king the people want.
Seth...		Eirika
Seth	You both are still two separate halves of that whole. Without that balance, the greatness of a king like your father remains out of reach. It’s up to you to find that balance. If you nurture those missing qualities... One day, you will each possess both the strength and kindness befitting a great leader.