Principled Acts/Guinivere: Princess of Bern

Guinivere: Princess of Bern - C

Zephiel	Pardon me, but you wouldn't happen to be...
Brother!		Guinivere
Zephiel	Ah! So it truly is you, Guinivere. And a grown-up future Guinivere no less!
Yes. I suppose I am a different Guinivere from the one you knew. From an entirely separate world...		Guinivere
Zephiel	Of course... Perhaps I ought to call you by your proper title then.
Please, just call me Guinivere, Brother—or perhaps I should say Prince Zephiel.		Guinivere
Zephiel	To see you all grown up like this, Guinivere... I must admit it has stirred feelings from long ago. I recall the Guinivere I knew always calling after me, "Brother! Brother!" following me everywhere I went. That is how I remember Guinivere.
That was a long time ago now...but I'm glad you remember those days fondly. I had nearly forgotten.		Guinivere
Zephiel	I wonder... Have you met the grown Zephiel yet? I believe one has been summoned to this world as well... I have yet to meet him myself.
The grown-up version of you? Then...he is from my time?		Guinivere
Zephiel	I imagine so. I do hope I turned out as well as you seem to have. I hope I was able to serve the people of Bern well, free from shame or embarrassment.
...		Guinivere

Guinivere: Princess of Bern - B

Guinivere	Where— How did I wind up here? It feels as if I was led here...
...		Zephiel
Guinivere	Brother!
...		Idunn
Guinivere	And the Dark Priestess... So, you've come to this world as well.
It has been quite some time, Guinivere...		Zephiel
Guinivere	Do not tell me you detest the people of Askr and seek the destruction of this world as well, Brother.
As a Hero, I do not rule here. I have no intention of devoting effort to freeing the people of this world.		Zephiel
Guinivere	...
When finally I return to Bern, however, I will stand true to my conviction and silence the world.		Zephiel
Guinivere	Is there nothing that can sway you? Why must people fight each other? We need to support each other in order to build a better future.
There have been countless opportunities, each of them squandered, wasted. By surrendering the continent to dragonkind, a world of peace will rise in its place. That is my life's work, my purpose.		Zephiel
Idunn	...
If you must protest, Guinivere, you may attempt to stop me. And we will see whose ideals win out. The future I envision cannot coexist with the world you would seek to create. The only way to decide what will come to pass is through conflict.		Zephiel
Guinivere	But, Brother! Wait—don't...go! ... It seems conflict may be unavoidable. ...Are people truly so despicable?

Guinivere: Princess of Bern - A

Guinivere	Princess Sharena, do you have a moment to talk?
Of course! Should we do so over tea? That seems like the proper way for two princesses to bond!		Sharena
Guinivere	I appreciate the invitation, but some other time, perhaps. I was hoping to ask you something... It's about the young Prince Zephiel who has joined the ranks of Heroes... Do you think it possible that he could take a path other than King Zephiel's, and envision another sort of future?
Hmm... I wonder... I think if it's possible for him to walk the same path, it's equally likely for him to take an entirely new direction. I think I've heard something like that from 【Summoner】, at least.		Sharena
Guinivere	...
Oh, right! I've seen it in an entry recorded in the library of Askr as well. I remember now. The histories we've recorded from other worlds are each just one of many possibilities. And the possibilities are endless!		Sharena
Guinivere	So then that means that it's possible there's a world in which King Zephiel does not bring upheaval to Bern? If I share Bern's fate with the prince and convince him of another course... could we avoid such tragedy?
I don't see why not! Although, I can't say I know for sure. But even if you talk Prince Zephiel out of following in King Zephiel's footsteps, you never know... It could grow into a situation you never foresaw. You could cause an entirely new tragedy!		Sharena
...All this thinking about different worlds and histories is making my head spin.		Sharena
Guinivere	My apologies, Princess Sharena. Now, I've taken up enough of your time... ... Even if I can create a future where my brother does not seek to bring despair to the world... I cannot know if something even worse will be created as a result. If I try to change Prince Zephiel's future, will I have done something good for his world?

Guinivere: Princess of Bern - S

Zephiel	Hello there, Guinivere.
Oh, Prince Zephiel. Taking part in today’s training exercises, were you?		Guinivere
Zephiel	I was. I am just another Hero here, so I join them in order to improve my swordsmanship. I find I often learn more than just sword technique. It’s a chance to take in ideas from other worlds… It has been a good way for me to expand my outlook…
That…is wonderful to hear, Zephiel. Use this opportunity to learn from as many people as you can. And let what you learn guide your future.		Guinivere
Zephiel	I hope to do just that. I am happy to have the opportunity to learn from the Heroes of so many worlds. My being summoned here, joining the other Heroes…there are many lessons to take away. I hope I can make use of those lessons to the benefit of Bern and its future. I will not to waste this. After all, you have grown up to be a good person, Guinivere. I must live up to that. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to start preparing for the afternoon training session. Be seeing you!
…		Guinivere
Sharena	Oh, Princess Guinivere! What were you speaking to Prince Zephiel about just now? Was it…what we discussed before?
His eyes… There’s still hope for humanity there, shining through. He may very well come to form new and different beliefs without any need of convincing from me.		Guinivere
Sharena	You think there’s a possibility he arrives at a different future than the one you know?
The brother I know put all human life at risk to exact his plans. Even if the prince’s experience here leads to some great tragedy, that is not anything I can prevent. I cannot rip the root of his beliefs from him. He must do that himself.		Guinivere
Sharena	Princess Guinivere…
But I do believe his time in Askr will grant him new perspective. With that, he will know there are other choices.		Guinivere
Sharena	Wonderful! I’m happy to hear his future is not set in stone just yet!
…Our world was changing such that we would never understand each other, even in the very end. But I have to believe there’s a chance that we can coexist without hatred dividing us. I pray Prince Zephiel chooses a path more gentle than the king I knew. One founded on his own principles. I hope that light of hope stays with him, whatever his future holds.		Guinivere

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