Thaw of Knowledge/Hortensia: Little Charmer

Hortensia: Little Charmer - C

Hortensia	Now that I’ve conquered cuteness completely, and I’m here in a new world, let’s change things up. I think it’s high time I took on a protégé. Someone to mentor in the ways of cuteness. Yes—a darling little sister for me to mold in my mature and enlightened image. I love it! Now, to find a suitable candidate...
*humming*		Annette
Hortensia	Aha! Now who do we have here? Obviously younger than me, from the sweet innocence in her eyes. Naturally adorable, tasteful hairstyle... She’s perfect! Ahem, hello there!
Huh? Me?		Annette
Hortensia	I am Hortensia, second princess of the kingdom of Elusia in Elyos. What’s your name?
Oh, gosh, a princess! I’m Annette. Annette Fantine Dominic.		Annette
Hortensia	Annette! What a cute name! Is that a school uniform? I attended an academy back home too. We’re like two peas in a pod, aren’t we? Y’know, Annette, you look like you could use someone to show you the ways of the world.
Um, I do?		Annette
Hortensia	Yeah, someone to show you around! Finding the best deals at the market, picking the best tea for parties... I could do all that for you. Consider me your honorary sister!
Wow, um, all right. I didn’t think I looked so lost, but I certainly can’t refuse a princess... In that case, I would be honored, Princess Hortensia!		Annette
Hortensia	Excellent! I have so much to teach you. This’ll be fun!
I should tell you that I’m, um, pretty clumsy. I tend to make a mess of things...		Annette
Hortensia	Hey, now, you shouldn’t be so hard on yourself! We’ll need to work on your confidence. Just relax.
Oh, I can’t relax. The second I get comfortable, that’s when I spill the pots and shatter the teacups! It’s one thing to embarrass myself, but now I have my royal mentor’s reputation to think about!		Annette
Hortensia	Sounds like this is putting a lot more pressure on you than I thought... I don’t want my mentorship to be a chore. How about this, Annette? Why don’t we start with just being friends?
That would be wonderful, Princess Hortensia! Why don’t you start by calling me Annie?		Annette

Hortensia: Little Charmer - B

Hortensia	Kind of a rocky start with Annie earlier, but we did end you becoming friends, so that’s something! But I do still need to find someone to take under my wing... Wagh!
Oh! I-I didn’t mean to bonk into you! I was just chasing a butterfly is all...		Fae
Hortensia	My goodness! Look at you! You just might be the most adorable creature I’ve ever laid eyes on! What’s your name?
I’m Fae.		Fae
Hortensia	Even your name is cute! It’s nice to meet you, Fae. I’m Hortensia.
Hortensia... Your name’s cute too!		Fae
Hortensia	Her natural cuteness is almost too much, even for me! I think I’ve found the perfect pupil. Besides, look at her pink hair! You can practically see the family resemblance between us. Hey, Fae. What would you say to me teaching you some stuff? We could be like sisters!
Sisters? OK!		Fae
Hortensia	Splendid! I’m so happy we met. And you’re gonna be so glad to have a big sister like me!
No, I’m the big sister.		Fae
Hortensia	Appreciate your gusto, kid, but no need to grow up so fast. Take it from me—enjoy childhood.
But I am grown up. I’m hundreds of years old.		Fae
Hortensia	Uh...come again?
I’m a Divine Dragon, silly! And if I’m older than you, that makes me the big sis and you the little sis!		Fae
Hortensia	Guess I can’t argue with that logic. I never thought you might be a dragon. Wait, did you say “Divine Dragon”?! Does that mean you’re related to our Divine Dragon from Elyos? Please accept my humblest apologies for speaking to you so rudely, Divine One!
Aw, it’s OK! I’m not mad. I could never think my cute little sis is rude!		Fae
Hortensia	The kindness, the charm... Never have I faced such a powerful foe. Well, Father, it looks like I have another older sister to look up to...

Hortensia: Little Charmer - A

Hortensia	I didn’t expect it to be so difficult to find a pupil when there’s so many Heroes here...
Ooo, look, Sakura! Isn’t her hairstyle just the cutest?		Elise
Sakura	It is. And it’s got two colors, like yours. I think the two of you would look like sisters standing next to each other.
Huh?		Hortensia
Elise	Hi! Your hair is so cute, I couldn’t help but want to introduce myself. I’m Elise, from Nohr!
I’m Sakura from Hoshido. Pleased to meet you. Are you new to the Order of Heroes?		Sakura
Hortensia	Yep, just summoned. My name’s Hortensia. I’m the second princess of Elusia.
You’re a princess?! We are too! Let’s be friends!		Elise
Hortensia	Aha! Looks like fate has presented me with two strong contenders... Um, really quick, you aren’t dragons, are you? Or some other magical hundred-year-being?
Um, n-no. I have dragon blood, but it doesn’t give me an especially long life or transformation abilities...		Sakura
Hortensia	Excellent! In that case, I would like to cordially invite you two to be my disciples in cuteness! I could show you the ways of the world, like an older sister would.
Oh, you mean like playing pretend? Sounds fun!		Elise
Sakura	U-um, all right... I suppose it’d be OK to have another sister for a while.
Yes! Thank you! After a long and arduous search, I’ve finally found two adorable princesses to take under my wing!		Hortensia
Elise	Shh, hold on. Do you hear that? Enemy footsteps...
What?!		Hortensia
Sakura	We did receive warning earlier that the Order may have been infiltrated... Please stay back, Hortensia!
Absolutely not! As your mentor, I should take point.		Hortensia
Elise	Nope, sorry! We’re the veteran Heroes here. It’s our responsibility to protect the newer recruits. So you can go ahead and leave this to us, OK?
I may not look the part of a seasoned fighter, but I won’t let any harm come to you. Please get back!		Sakura
Hortensia	Wow...
Let’s do this, Sakura!		Elise
Sakura	I’m with you, Elise!
And I had the audacity to proclaim myself their mentor... What was I thinking? It’s clear that I’m the fledgling Hero here. I could learn a lot from them...		Hortensia

Hortensia: Little Charmer - S

Hortensia	My plan to find someone to mentor has suffered defeat after defeat... Hrrg, but I feel like I’m so close to finding someone!
Good day, Princess Hortensia.		Céline
Hortensia	Princess Céline! Ugh, as cute as always, I see... Do you need something?
I heard rumors you were looking for a Hero to take under your wing, like a sister of sorts. So I wanted to check in with you to see how it’s going.		Céline
Hortensia	Is that so? Well then...prepare to be astounded! I’ve made FOUR new friends! One of them even agreed to be my sister. Even if she is a bit of a, um...dragon.
I’m glad you’ve been able to make so many friends! But it sounds like you have yet to find someone to mentor. How would you feel about taking me on as your pupil?		Céline
Hortensia	You?! As much as I hate to say it, you’re more of an...equal. Anyway, aren’t you older than me?
Age is unimportant when it comes to sisterhood, wouldn’t you agree? For example, if you and Alfred were to marry, you would become my older sister, effectively.		Céline
Hortensia	Uh, whoa. Heck of an example. Your logic is sound, but it’s still a no for me. No matter how you slice it, no one would believe I was your mentor.
I see... In that case, I think I’ll learn from your example and seek out someone to mentor, myself.		Céline
Hortensia	Huh? Really?
Truth be told, I’ve been longing for a little sister for some time. Someone like you, Princess Hortensia. But I would never force such a relationship upon someone who does not want it.		Céline
Hortensia	A likely story... Why do you even want a relationship like that in the first place?
It would be so nice to have someone to share delicious tea with, bake sweets with... And someone to tickle or have silly contests with.		Céline
Hortensia	Wait, wait, wait. That’s stuff we did in Elyos together. Are you saying you’d have a softness contest without me?!
If you do not wish to be my sister, I fear I have no choice.		Céline
Hortensia	... Fine.
Come again?		Céline
Hortensia	I said FINE! I concede. I’ll be your sister...but just for now, all right? So that means you better not have softness contests with anyone else, got it?
Hahaha, you have my word.		Céline
Hortensia	OK... It’s a deal, then.
I am honored to call you my sister, Princess Hortensia.		Céline
Hortensia	You, um... You too, Princess Céline.
This means a great deal to me. Thank you. Now then, shall we celebrate with a tea party? I’ve prepared an aromatic rose-hip brew today.		Céline
Hortensia	Ooo, that sounds lovely! Hold on, don’t try to distract me from the fact that I’ve lost to you in both cuteness and maturity! You’re a formidable foe, indeed... But I will learn your secrets and defeat you one day, Princess Céline! In the meantime, though, that tea sounds great...

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← Kagetsu		Rosado →
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Kagetsu	Hortensia	Rosado	Ivy

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