Study in Crimson/Fiora: Airborne Warrior

Fiora: Airborne Warrior - C

Fiora	Hello, Princess Fjorm. May I speak with you?
Of course, Fiora. What's the matter?		Fjorm
Fiora	Perhaps it's not my place to say, but I have made some...observations. About you. Specifically, I've observed that your skirt is quite...revealing.
Revealing? You think so? I hadn't even considered...		Fjorm
Fiora	It may not be too much for you, personally, but it is unbecoming of a military commander.
How could my skirt possibly be relevant to my...command?		Fjorm
Fiora	The Order of Heroes has an image. The troops need to know they can take their leader seriously.
That's...true enough...		Fjorm
Fiora	Others among our forces, like the dancers, can dress to their taste and mood, but you are royalty. Now that I think of it, there are others among the nobility I may need to speak to about this as well.
Um, right...		Fjorm
Fiora	This MUST be corrected! Think of... Think of the example it sets for my younger sisters! Ah... Forgive me, Princess. Perhaps I've gotten a little carried away. I will take my leave now. Farewell.
Fiora's quite a...serious person. Even so, I wonder whether she may have a point...		Fjorm

Fiora: Airborne Warrior - B

Fiora	Princess Fjorm, may I have another moment of your time?
Oh, Fiora. I...suppose there's no harm in that...		Fjorm
Fiora	What are your feelings regarding interpersonal relationships among our Heroes? Do you think these relationships can affect their performance in battle?
Yes, of course. Friendship and trust help them fight more effectively. It's nice that everyone gets along...		Fjorm
Fiora	I agree that trust is essential among soldiers on the battlefield. But when it goes beyond friendship... When it becomes...romantic... There is a problem of dual loyalty.
Um, Fiora... You don't need to stand so close... I can hear you just fine...		Fjorm
Fiora	Apologies. I've gotten carried away again. My point stands, however. Love affairs between Heroes only court tragedy at the expense of the mission at hand.
I think that...probably depends on the couple, doesn't it?		Fjorm
Fiora	No, Princess Fjorm. Love is absolute. When your love is in danger, you'll do anything—anything!—to save them.
I suppose you may have a...point? Fiora, you're breathing in my face...		Fjorm
Fiora	Apologies. But you can see the need for stricter regulation on romantic partnerships, can you not? We must take steps to make sure that those who have...feelings for one another remain...separated. Yes, we must make absolutely certain no one attempts a reckless, romantic rescue in the heat of battle! Princess Fjorm, will you join me in scouring this castle for the slightest sign of illicit romance?!
What?!		Fjorm

Fiora: Airborne Warrior - A

Fjorm	So, um... How exactly do we...scour this castle for any sign of illicit romance, as you put it?
Simple. We search for pairs of people who are getting too friendly with one another, and we break them up. I have a big, loud whistle that's sure to do the trick. Let's start with those two, right there!		Fiora
Shigure	Askr's art never ceases to amaze. There is such soul, such depth of feeling in these images...
I feel the same way. Artists in Ylisse are talented as well, but we have nothing approaching this...verve.		Libra
Fiora	Do you see this brazen intimacy?! It's enough to make you jealous! I mean furious! We must intervene!
Hold it right there! I've been waiting AGES to witness this perfect pairing! Don't you DARE interrupt!		???
Fjorm	This day was already weird...but now there appears to be a talking barrel...
This is the juiciest, steamiest moment and I won't have you ruin it! Back off!		???
Fiora	This is what we came here to ruin. A romance this beautiful cannot be permitted to exist!
Please don't argue with the talking barrel... You're only encouraging it...		Fjorm
???	I will not be deprived of the love of these MASCULINE DELIGHTS!
Honestly, I think Shigure and Libra are just having a deep conversation about art...		Fjorm
Fiora	Truly? Well, in that case, I rescind my objection. Wait a second—no! Art is one of the most romantic conversation topics in existence! This cannot stand!
I think you're too late, Fiora. They're already gone. And the talking barrel seems to have disappeared as well...		Fjorm
Fiora	Then it seems we're all alone here, doesn't it? Well... Well—we cannot allow such disarray to plague the Order of Heroes! Come along, Princess! We have work to do!

Fiora: Airborne Warrior - S

Fjorm	I can't help but notice, Fiora, that after all these trips around the castle, you haven't blown that whistle once.
Indeed. Before I interrupt, I wish to be certain. It wouldn't do to mistake a pair of siblings for a couple...		Fiora
Fjorm	That is true. We must also remember that the Heroes come from a wide variety of worlds and cultures. It is difficult to judge the nature of a relationship by appearances alone.
Perhaps you have a point... All the same, I...		Fiora
Fjorm	Fiora... Love is perfectly natural. And it can be one of the most wonderful things in the world. Don't you think it's a bit harsh to try to forbid it entirely?
You think it's...wonderful?		Fiora
Fjorm	Of course! And it can be empowering to be in love with someone, both on and off the battlefield. Look at Lord Pent and Lady Louise, for instance. They are much stronger fighting side by side.
Yes, I...suppose that's so. Perhaps I have simply been too focused on imposing regulations.		Fiora
Fjorm	Have you begun to reconsider then?
Thanks to you, Princess Fjorm... Yes, I believe I have. Incidentally... If you'll indulge my curiosity... You seem quite confident about the empowering nature of love. Do you have much...experience in the matter? Is there, perhaps, someone who has caught your eye? Someone you are developing feelings for as we speak?		Fiora
Fjorm	What? N-no! I was just...speaking in broad terms, that's all. My heart is... not yet ready to give itself away...
Fjorm	In any event, it was very nice talking with you, and I'm glad you've finally come around, so, um... Farewell!

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