Xander: Celica, there you are. I've just heard quite an interesting rumor about you.
Celica: Oh no... What was it?
Xander: Nothing egregious, of course. Just that you come from a royal bloodline.
Celica: That's true, Xander. You didn't know that I'm the princess of Zofia?
Xander: Oh...my apologies. I did not mean to offend. It's just your demeanor... Rather than dignified and stoic, you are m-merciful and compassionate.
Celica: Well, for the most part I was raised in a monastery. So maybe that's what threw you off.
Xander: Perhaps. Tell me--how did a member of a royal family come to live at a priory?
Celica: By the time I was born, the Kingdom of Zofia had already become unstable. I was forced to leave the palace, but luckily I met a protector of sorts. I stayed with him awhile--until I was forced to go into hiding.
Xander: I don't know what to say. I'm...I'm sorry for bringing up this terrible experience.
Celica: Don't be. If it hadn't happened, I never would've found my calling as a priestess.
Xander: Really? I assumed you chose that path because your royal status put you at risk.
Celica: Not at all. If people knew I was still alive, they'd start a war on my behalf. But Desaix would destroy them... I have no interest in starting another war.
Xander: I cannot believe this... Lady Celica! You are willing to watch your kingdom fall into ruin just to avoid bloodshed? That's a betrayal of your people! If a kingdom is in chaos, it is the duty of a royal to put an end to it.
Celica: Even if that means asking people to risk their lives and everything they have?
Xander: Of course. A royal must not only protect the kingdom, but the future of its people.
Celica: No... I couldn't bear to see the people I love be sent off to their certain demise.
Xander: It's not easy. But neither is condemning them to a life of sadness and oppression.
Celica: That's not what I'm trying to do...
Xander: You hate war and respect peace and kindness. Those are good qualities. Yes, war leads to death, but some causes are worth the sacrifice. You were born to carry the weight of that responsibility.
Celica: You're right... Maybe I've turned my back on my kingdom for too long. Thank you for reminding me of who I am. And of my duty to my people.
Xander: I hope I haven't overstepped too much... Even I need to be reminded of my royal responsibilities every now and again. In fact, this conversation has made me anxious to get back to my kingdom.
Celica: I don't blame you...but there are people who need saving here first.
Xander: True. If I can't save this kingdom, then I will never be able to save my own.  Until we return home, I'm honored to fight by your side, Lady Celica.
Celica: And I'm honored to fight beside you. But now...we should rest while we can.