Path to the Future/Tanya: Dagdar's Kid


Tanya	So many Heroes, all in one place... Askr's awe-inspiring!
Hi there, Tanya! Making the rounds in the castle, I see.		Sharena
Tanya	Oh, Princess Sharena! Yep! I was just marveling at the gathering in the great hall. All those Heroes...and every one of them as famous and accomplished as Lord Leif! They're all so different too. Seeing someone change into a bird right before my eyes never gets old!
As one of the people responsible for assembling these Heroes into that great hall, I can assure you... The novelty doesn't wear off.		Sharena
Tanya	I'll bet it doesn't! Who could get used to feeling like they're in a storybook?
Not I! That said, Tanya, try not to be too starstruck. One of the chapters in that storybook is yours, after all!		Sharena
Tanya	It doesn't feel that way to me, to tell you the truth. I'm just a girl with a bow and decent aim. I'm nothing special. Standing shoulder to shoulder with Lord Leif, with famed knights and noble rulers... It doesn't feel right.
Given time, it will. In the meanwhile, just do your best, OK? I'm expecting great things from you!		Sharena
Tanya	Hearing you say that, how can I not? Don't worry, Princess Sharena. I won't let you down. I'll just...have to do my best. Yeah.


Tanya	Draw, aim, loose. You've done it a million times. Just...focus. Relax. Ugh! No! I can't hit anything today!
Hello, Tanya. Honing that marksman's eye of yours?		Sharena
Tanya	Princess Sharena... I don't feel much like a marksman today, unfortunately.
We all have our off days. Why don't you come have tea with me? Get your mind off it awhile.		Sharena

Tanya	This tea is incredible! And the cakes... Ah, I've never had anything so sweet!
Help yourself. We've plenty more.		Sharena
Tanya	Is this how nobles and royalty eat every day? I'm jealous! ... Most of the Heroes are probably used to eating this well, huh? It's no wonder I don't fit in.
Tanya, the Heroes here come from all walks of life. Soldiers, mercenaries...some even came to Askr straight from the farm.		Sharena
Tanya	But all the most prominent ones I've seen have been royalty. They must... command more respect, right? I said before that I was nothing special, but...it's actually worse than that. My dad was a bandit.
None of that matters, Tanya. Wherever you come from, whatever your circumstances... No matter who you are or why you fight... You're a Hero. And we're honored to have you.		Sharena
Tanya	That's just what I thought you'd say, Princess Sharena.
Well, since you're such a good guesser, have some more cake as a reward!		Sharena
Tanya	Don't mind if I do! I'm still feeling a little insecure, but... Thank you—for both the cake and the reassurance.


Sharena	Glad to see you back to it, Tanya. You've certainly put that bow through its paces.
Yep. When it's your livelihood, you learn to maintain it. The string just needs some—ow!		Tanya
Sharena	Are you OK?!
Ugh... Yeah, the string was just too loose... Ow...		Tanya
Sharena	Sit tight. I'll find someone with a healing staff.
No need for that, Princess Sharena. It's only a shallow cut. This salve will take care of it.		Tanya
Sharena	That's a relief. You're well prepared. Do you carry that medicine with you all the time?
Oh, yeah. Force of habit. My dad always insisted. You know, it's weird. He'd never do anything more than spit on his own injuries, but... Whenever I got even the least bit hurt, he always made sure there was something to put on it.		Tanya
Sharena	That's not weird. It just means he loves you!
I guess that's one way to look at it... He's crude, and yells a lot, but...yeah. He did always worry.		Tanya
Sharena	That's adorable!
Adorable? Hah! That's...not usually how people who've gotten a good look at him describe him.		Tanya


Osian	Heard you were acting weird, but you look the same as ever. Must be your usual weirdness.
Hey! What's that supposed to mean?! What's it to you, anyway?! I never asked you to check up on me!		Tanya
Osian	Yup, same old Tanya. Don't skip out on training today, OK?
Well, you should skip your nap, or you might miss practice altogether! Ugh... Askr sure hasn't made that moron any nicer...		Tanya
Sharena	That was a heartwarming exchange.
Very funny, Princess Sharena. Osian just likes to remind me that he's a jerk and I'm stuck with him.		Tanya
Sharena	Maybe you don't like to admit it, but it seems to me you two have a bond. Heroes are connected to each other by invisible bonds. That's what `【Summoner】` says, at least.
I guess being annoyed by someone is kind of a bond.		Tanya
Sharena	I'm glad to see you back to your old self, Tanya.
Yeah. Sorry to make you worry. I was ashamed about my dad being a former bandit and all, but... Whether he's royalty or a common crook, he's the only dad I've got. Dagdar's past doesn't matter. I'm proud to be his daughter.		Tanya
Sharena	I'm so glad to hear that! It's obvious to me that the bond you share is a special one. Maybe someday Dagdar will find his way to Askr too!
Hah! Be careful what you wish for. I did warn you he yells a lot. Might liven up the place a bit, though. Yeah, I guess it might be nice...		Tanya