Alear
C Bond:
Lyn: Don’t go thinking I’m some wishy-washy noble. I’m stronger than I look.
Alear: I never thought you seemed weak to begin with. I’d be nowhere without you, Lyn!
B Bond:
Lyn: This is a good world. Though it makes me miss the green, rolling plains of my home.
Alear: They sound beautiful. It would be nice if I could see them for myself someday.
A Bond:
Lyn: You look tired. If there’s something dragging you down, you can tell me. I’m a good listener.
Alear: I still hesitate sometimes in battle because I’m so inexperienced.
Alear: Then I second-guess myself afterward, thinking of all the things I should have done instead.
Lyn: Don’t worry about making mistakes. You have friends─and me─to guide you through them.
Vander
C Bond:
Vander: It is wonderful to see you full of energy, yet I fear you may catch cold in such light clothes.
Lyn: No, Vander, I’m fine. I’ve always worn… Now that you mention it, can Emblems catch a cold?
B Bond:
Lyn: It seems like you’d get tired standing up so straight all the time. Relax! Smile!
Vander: So be it, I shall indulge you. Behold. A smile. How is that? Better than you expected?
A Bond:
Vander: Such times are these. Queen Lumera, gone; the Divine Dragon, awake; and Lady Lyn beside me.
Vander: Life does as it will. I am but a passenger on this journey.
Lyn: A thousand years ago, I never imagined I’d be awakened from the ring again.
Lyn: I think you’re right. We’re passengers, but we’re also constantly blessed with new experiences.
Clanne
C Bond:
Lyn: Clanne, you look sad. Are your chores getting to you?
Clanne: Nope, I love doing chores for the Divine Dragon. In fact, I’m worried I might run out.
B Bond:
Lyn: You look a little down. Is there something you’d like to talk about?
Clanne: I miss my parents. Is that weird? Right now should be a happy time, not a sad one.
A Bond:
Lyn: I was born on the plains, and I’ve always missed them since I left.
Clanne: You get that way too? Wow, I do feel better. I thought I might be pathetic.
Lyn: No, it just means we love where we came from. When you can, go and visit your parents.
Clanne: Maybe I will. Right now, though, I can’t imagine being away from the Divine Dragon.
Framme
C Bond:
Framme: You’re such a huge help to the Divine Dragon. Almost as much as me. Almost.
Lyn: Your dedication is admirable. I promise, I’ll never come between you and the Divine One.
B Bond:
Lyn: Serving the Divine Dragon is hard work. And yet, you never seem to grow weary of it.
Framme: I don’t! Doing stuff for the Divine Dragon is super inspiring. I could keep it up forever.
A Bond:
Framme: Dragons live much longer than humans. So, one day, I’ll have to leave the Divine Dragon’s side.
Lyn: Framme, the more you love someone, the harder it is to imagine being apart from them.
Lyn: But if you spend your time fretting about it, you won’t enjoy the time you have together.
Framme: You’re right, Lady Lyn. I’m gonna enjoy every second I have with the Divine Dragon.
Alfred
C Bond:
Alfred: I didn’t expect there to be an Emblem like you in Elusia. I think we’ll get along famously.
Lyn: True, I may seem like a different type of noble, but I agree that we will find a common ground.
B Bond:
Alfred: Morning, Lyn! Smell that fresh, dewy air!
Lyn: Wait, it’s not even dawn. You have to let the night finish before you can say “good morning.”
A Bond:
Lyn: I’m an early riser too, so I think you were right when you said we’re a lot alike.
Alfred: Hahaha, you really think so? I knew it!
Alfred: What do you say we work out together? I bet you could get pretty buff with my routine!
Lyn: I don’t think I can put on any more muscle, but it sounds fun, so…why not?
Etie
C Bond:
Etie: You’re so graceful, Lyn. And with a little more training, you’d have muscles on top of muscles.
Lyn: I’m trained in the sword and bow, but I never thought about muscle training. Interesting idea.
B Bond:
Lyn: You’re exercising every time I lay eyes on you. What spurs you to work so hard?
Etie: I could get toned, or I could lie around doing nothing. It’s an easy choice.
A Bond:
Lyn: Working out is important to you, but I worry that you might be overdoing it.
Etie: Trust me, what looks like too much to you is just right for me. I know my limits.
Etie: Every session, I push them just a little bit further so I can reach new heights.
Lyn: If you say so. I’m not going to stop worrying, but I trust your ability to overcome anything.
Boucheron
C Bond:
Boucheron: I’m really enjoying our journey. Wherever we go, my friends keep me from getting lost.
Lyn: It’s nice, isn’t it─not having to put on a brave face. You can simply enjoy yourself.
B Bond:
Boucheron: I love reading stories. If there are any you could share with me, I’m all ears.
Lyn: I do have one story I could tell you, it’s about all the amazing things I experienced on my journey.
A Bond:
Boucheron: I’m still sniffling over that story you told me, Lyn!
Boucheron: I’ve decided that I’m going to do great things too, just like you.
Lyn: Thanks for listening. And I’d say it’s good to have a goal.
Lyn: Truth is stranger than fiction, after all. I bet your journey will be more thrilling than any story.
Céline
C Bond:
Céline: I’ve steeled myself to fight for peace, but I fear sometimes that this war will never end.
Lyn: Everything ends, one way or another. I know you’re nervous, but don’t lose faith.
B Bond:
Céline: I cannot help but envy you, Lyn. Your life seems so free, so unrestrained.
Lyn: Freedom goes hand in hand with danger. But I know some freedoms are worth the risk.
A Bond:
Céline: Thank you for taking tea with me. I always find great joy in our chats.
Lyn: So do I. We’ll do this again soon, I hope.
Céline: Of course. Hearing tales of your world makes me reconsider my own approach to life.
Lyn: Meanwhile, I’m learning a lot about tea. There’s so much beyond the plains I never knew.
Chloé
C Bond:
Chloé: I wonder what kind of food we’ll find in the next town. Do you have any favorite foods, Lyn?
Lyn: Good question. Meatballs, boar-meat dumplings, sausage… Most kinds of meat, I suppose.
B Bond:
Lyn: You’re always eating the juiciest-looking things. My mouth would water if it could.
Chloé: They’re all so good! I wish I could sample some things from your world too.
A Bond:
Chloé: Hey, Lyn! Look what I got─it’s gecko rolled in pepper and fried in frog oil.
Lyn: Oh, is that…for me? Oh no. What a shame. Emblems can’t eat food.
Chloé: Oh…I’m so sorry. I forgot. Here, I’ll describe every last detail of the taste to you as I eat.
Lyn: Every detail? No, thank you. Maybe some other time, when you eat something more common.
Louis
C Bond:
Louis: Apropos of nothing, do you have any friends with whom you let down your guard?
Lyn: The many friends I’ve fought alongside, for a start. Or is that not what you meant?
B Bond:
Lyn: There was one friend I had called Florina. She was adorable. We spent so much time together.
Louis: Perfect! That’s the precise sort of thing I had hoped for! Please, tell me everything.
A Bond:
Louis: There is such warmth in being surrounded by amiable friends. I’d disappear into it if I could.
Lyn: I’ve never met anyone who enjoyed watching people get along as much as you do.
Louis: Enjoyment comes in all forms, including this one. Now, shall we find you some new friends?
Lyn: Hey! That’s my ring! How many people do you plan on introducing me to?!
Yunaka
C Bond:
Yunaka: You’re so fierce and gorgeous, Lyn. I don’t know whether to surrender or buy you flowers.
Lyn: I have no idea how to respond to that. I’ll take it as a compliment, I think?
B Bond:
Yunaka: Your sword’s got a wicked edge. Oh, it looks so deadly. I’ve gotta try it. Can I?
Lyn: I’d love to say yes, but since it lacks a physical form, you’ll have to be satisfied with looking.
A Bond:
Lyn: Words have been attributed to me that I didn’t say. Do you know why that might be, Yunaka?
Yunaka: That was probably me. I may have done some impressions of you. It was only for a giggle!
Lyn: I knew it. That does it, young lady─no more impressions! Of anyone! Not even for giggles!
Yunaka: No! Come on, I’m sorry! You can forgive me, can’t you?! Friends forgive each other!
Alcryst
C Bond:
Alcryst: You’re the Emblem King Hyacinth once used… but now you’re an ally? This is hard to accept.
Lyn: Until you can forgive me, Alcryst, think of me only as an Emblem, not as Lyn.
B Bond:
Alcryst: Thank you for lending me your strength, Lyn. I’ve come to rely on your power…a lot.
Lyn: Thank you, Alcryst. I’ve come to rely on your power as well. You’re quite skilled!
A Bond:
Alcryst: Before…you told me to think you as “only an Emblem.” But…I don’t think I can.
Lyn: It’s still too difficult to fight alongside me? I see. We’ll ask the Divine Dragon if someone else─
Alcryst: No! You’re not “only” anything. The more we battle together, the more precious you become.
Lyn: Oh! Hm-hm, I’m so glad to hear that, Alcryst. We should talk more often!
Citrinne
C Bond:
Citrinne: How can I convince people my face isn’t scary? I try to pay it no mind, but it happens so often…
Lyn: Try to guide them out of their initial discomfort. A confident, steady smile might do the trick!
B Bond:
Citrinne: Lyn… I tried to follow your advice about smiling. People were even more terrified of me!
Lyn: Oh, I see. That is a tricky situation. Perhaps you shouldn’t take my advice on this one…
A Bond:
Citrinne: Wonderful news, Lyn! I’ve found a way to not be upset by frightened reactions to my face!
Lyn: That’s much different from your original goal. I like this one better. How did you do it?
Citrinne: I imagine that the other person is merely acting scared of my face. As a joke. And jokes are fun!
Lyn: If it works, it works. I don’t think you have to worry. You’re kind, and everyone knows it.
Lapis
C Bond:
Lyn: I was born on the Sacae Plains. Nature blessed us with her bounty in every direction.
Lapis: Oh! You’d never starve growing up on the plains. So much plant life to eat. All that grass…
B Bond:
Lyn: I think you may have misunderstood me before. There was more to eat than just the grass…
Lapis: Oh, that does make more sense. I guess I was too eager to relate with someone else…
A Bond:
Lapis: Hey, Lyn? Have you ever lost out on something even though you worked really hard for it?
Lyn: I have. Plenty of large animals have slipped away from me while I was hunting.
Lyn: I’d prepare so much, plan for every movement… and then it would just vanish. So frustrating.
Lapis: Heh, I guess you have to seize the moment sometimes. I’ll learn from your lesson, Lyn!
Diamant
C Bond:
Diamant: Emblem Lyn… King Hyacinth used your power to wound and capture my father. I… I can’t…
Lyn: I understand…and I’m sorry. I was under the Fell Dragon’s power. I know that’s of little comfort…
B Bond:
Diamant: There’s a familiar warmth to your power, Lyn. Your determination reminds me of my father.
Lyn: I’m honored to hear that, Diamant. I take it as a sign that we’re growing to trust each other.
A Bond:
Diamant: I apologize for my behavior, Lyn. I strive for peace, yet I held on to bitterness toward you.
Lyn: Don’t apologize, Diamant. I understand. If I had lost someone precious to me, I’d do the same.
Diamant: Starting today, I want us to be true comrades in arms─to fight side by side. Will you accept me?
Lyn: Of course! I would enjoy nothing more. We’ll be able to grow much stronger as a team.
Amber
C Bond:
Amber: If we had alpacas on our team, we would never lose! Think you could help me train a few, Lyn?
Lyn: I’ve never thought of recruiting alpacas. I guess they could be quite powerful under the fluff…
B Bond:
Lyn: Hmm. Strange. I used to think alpacas were odd, but now I wonder how I missed their charm…
Amber: Yeah! Alpacas are the best. They helped me survive a life in the countryside before this.
A Bond:
Lyn: Aww, I wish we had alpacas here… I want to pet one so badly. What am I saying?
Amber: Hahaha! Too late, Lyn. I heard that! You’ve been overwhelmed by alpaca power!
Lyn: I hate to admit it, but it seems you’re right…and I think I’ve come to appreciate your power too.
Amber: You have? Really?! But you’re so much cooler than me. I’m sorta stunned…but happy too!
Jade
C Bond:
Lyn: Such a stern expression, Jade… If I upset you in that last battle somehow, you must tell me.
Jade: No, you’re fine, Lyn. I was just admiring your smile. It’s…very refreshing.
B Bond:
Jade: I think laughter is the highest form of human expression. It’s mysterious and profound…
Lyn: I can see that you take laughter quite seriously. Your passion for comedy is inspiring.
A Bond:
Lyn: Your novel had me in stitches, Jade! I’m amazed at how well you hide your humorous side.
Jade: I get that a lot. Like you said, I’m always serious about laughter. Some people think I never laugh.
Lyn: Well, I, for one, think I’ve gotten much better at reading your happier expressions.
Jade: You have? Hmm. You’re a funny warrior, Lyn… but I guess it takes one to know one. Hm.
Ivy
C Bond:
Ivy: Your ring is something of an heirloom in my family. I suppose that makes things awkward.
Lyn: Not at all. I spent many years in your father’s company. King Hyacinth treated me well.
B Bond:
Ivy: I still find it odd to fight alongside a family heirloom─but I’m glad you’re here, Lyn.
Lyn: Elusia’s royal family has a special place in my heart. I’m happy to lend you my strength.
A Bond:
Lyn: Being an Emblem’s not so bad, but at times, I wish I could wander the world more freely.
Ivy: It took leaving my country altogether for me to realize how much I had been missing.
Ivy: I have no easy solution for you. Perhaps we could take walks together, for a start.
Lyn: Oh, that’d be great. Thank you, Ivy. I’m glad I can confide in you about things like this.
Kagetsu
C Bond:
Lyn: Hey, Kagetsu. You can see the future, right? Can you give me a prediction?
Kagetsu: Naturally! Let me see… Your homeland will have lovely weather tomorrow! Take my word for it!
B Bond:
Kagetsu: OK, this time I will predict something you can see yourself. Very soon, you will be frustrated!
Lyn: What a strange prediction. How am I supposed to… Oh, I get it. That was a joke, right?
A Bond:
Kagetsu: If you disbelieve my prophetic power, then try asking me your own question.
Lyn: If you insist. You usually predict small details, right? So, what’s for breakfast tomorrow?
Kagetsu: Ah. You will soon see that we will be eating… onigiri! Yes, I love onigiri!
Lyn: Sounds more like a plan than a prediction. Or maybe you’re just seeing what you want to see.
Zelkov
C Bond:
Zelkov: You grew up on the open plains, did you not? It must have been *fatally* boring.
Lyn: Not at all, actually. Nomads lead exciting lives. There’s always something going on.
B Bond:
Zelkov: You always seem so *leisurely.* I find it rather unsettling.
Lyn: A wanderer’s at home wherever she goes. If I show some “leisureliness,” that’s probably why.
A Bond:
Lyn: I wish you could see my homeland. It might ease your restless search for deeper meaning.
Zelkov: The plains? I told you before, I would find simply staring at nature *fatally* boring.
Lyn: What about talking to me? Is that *fatally* boring?
Zelkov: Hm-hm. Interesting point. I admit our conversations are *sufficiently* entertaining.
Fogado
C Bond:
Lyn: Are you truly a prince? Really? I’m sorry, it’s just I still find it hard to believe.
Fogado: Sheesh, when you ask like that, I start to doubt it myself. I mean, I am the prince of Solm, right?
B Bond:
Fogado: I’m not the sort to worry about acting all prince- like. That’s not my thing. Being me is my thing.
Lyn: Well, you have a lot of personality. I like it. It’s far better than having too little personality.
A Bond:
Lyn: I’m told you pretend to be an ordinary citizen so you can gather intel. Very clever. I should try it.
Fogado: Please. There’s no way someone as remarkable as you could pass for an average person.
Lyn: You think I can’t blend in? That’s funny. You would stand out in any crowd.
Fogado: Oh, I don’t know about that. My cover’s never been blown yet.
Pandreo
C Bond:
Pandreo: There’s a time for partying and a time for praying. In my church, we make time for both.
Lyn: Partying? I’ve never heard of such a church. I bet you’re calmer around the Divine Dragon.
B Bond:
Lyn: I heard you singing, so I stopped by to listen… and saw you flailing about so strangely!
Pandreo: Oh, that’s just my prayer dance. My friends call it the Dance of Darkness because it’s so awful.
A Bond:
Pandreo: What if my dancing isn’t awful? What if it’s just different from every other dance out there?
Lyn: Hmm, a new form of dance… Well, in that case, wouldn’t every human movement be a dance?
Pandreo: Yes, exactly! We’re all nonstop dancing and praying, each in our own way. And it’s all good!
Lyn: What a lovely idea, Pandreo. Next time I watch you dance, I’ll see it for how beautiful it truly is.
Bunet
C Bond:
Bunet: You have an air of earthiness about you, Lyn. If you were a food, you would be…a garnish.
Lyn: A garnish? Me? Bunet, I haven’t the slightest idea what you’re talking about.
B Bond:
Bunet: As a chef, I’m keenly aware of flavors as well as colors. And you, Lyn, could use more red.
Lyn: Do you think so? I should think garnishes come in many different colors.
A Bond:
Lyn: Is something wrong, Bunet? I’ve noticed you staring off into space quite a bit as of late.
Bunet: I’ve been thinking… What if everything in the world is just an ingredient in one giant dish?
Lyn: Well, I have no form, so I can’t be an ingredient. The same goes for the sky, wind, and clouds.
Bunet: I suppose the sun and stars are not ingredients either, then. Yes, I see now. Thank you, Lyn.
Timerra
C Bond:
Lyn: Your dress─it’s quite flamboyant for a princess. Does the entire royal family wear such attire?
Timerra: Freedom is kinda our thing, so we wear what we like. Some flashy colors would suit you too!
B Bond:
Timerra: You and me, we should go out and have some fun. I’ve even got the perfect outfit for you.
Lyn: I’m rather fond of what I’m wearing, but more importantly…Emblems can’t change clothes.
A Bond:
Timerra: I hate to say it, but at first, I didn’t trust you. I mean, King Hyacinth controlled you, ya know?
Timerra: But after we talked and fought side by side… What I’m trying to say is, I really like you, Lyn.
Lyn: Thank you, Timerra. I really like you too. You’re a princess and yet you’re so very genuine.
Lyn: We should go out and have fun! We can pretend I’m wearing that outfit you chose for me.
Panette
C Bond:
Panette: How is it that everyone finds insects and ghosts so frightening? I find them quite adorable.
Lyn: I myself am not scared of them. But I must ask, how do you know ghosts are adorable?
B Bond:
Lyn: I know you’re fond of ghosts, but is it wise to push your eerie pastime on everyone you meet?
Panette: Ghosts are delightful, I assure you. My true aim is to test my peer’s courage.
A Bond:
Panette: Alas, no one is brave enough to hunt for ghosts with me. Seems it’s just the two of us, Lyn.
Lyn: The two of us? I don’t remember agreeing to go. I’m not sure I want to meet a ghost.
Panette: Odd. You have so much in common with them. If I don’t return, know that I went down fighting.
Lyn: You’re going? All by yourself? You know I can’t let you do that. You win─I’ll be your escort.
Merrin
C Bond:
Merrin: Pardon my saying so, Lady Lyn… I can’t help but feel a sense of rivalry with you.
Lyn: Really? I hope that changes with time. I’m certain we’d make better friends than rivals.
B Bond:
Merrin: Lady Lyn, the way you move when you fight─ it’s very impressive. I envy you.
Lyn: And I envy you and the way you ride that wolf. How I wish I could ride one across the plains.
A Bond:
Merrin: We’ve been through so many battles together. We make a very cool duo, don’t you think?
Lyn: I agree. Our rapport is envied by many, I’m sure. But what made you think of this?
Merrin: Because I think it’s time we form an alliance. The two of us together, we’d be unstoppable.
Lyn: An alliance? Yes, I’m in! Just one important question: which one of us gets to be the leader?
Hortensia
C Bond:
Hortensia: Wow, you’re the Emblem from my father’s ring? You’re almost as cute as I am…
Lyn: That’s quite a compliment, considering how adorable you are.
B Bond:
Hortensia: I’ve been studying you, Emblem Lyn. I’ll bet you’ve had your share of gentleman callers?
Lyn: I’ve had a few suitors. They disappeared fast when I challenged them to swordplay, though.
A Bond:
Hortensia: Give me some advice, Lyn. How do I get people absolutely wrapped around my finger?
Lyn: Can never get enough attention, can you? I think you’re charming already, but let’s see…
Lyn: Back home, the popular folks were those who thought of nature and others before themselves.
Hortensia: You make a compelling point. OK, tell me more.
Seadall
C Bond:
Seadall: You move beautifully in battle. When I watch you, I see wind blowing across vast plains.
Lyn: You’re very perceptive, Seadall. You must be quite gifted to see my homeland like that.
B Bond:
Seadall: My patrons haven’t been satisfied lately. I dance then tell their fortunes…but it’s not enough.
Lyn: No, it’s too much. Try telling fortunes for some and dancing for others. Let each talent shine.
A Bond:
Seadall: Lyn, you said I shouldn’t dance for people who simply want their fortunes told.
Seadall: But when people are looking for answers, I think dancing might bring them the joy they seek.
Lyn: Hm… Well, you could say their fortune suggests they seek out a dance performance.
Lyn: Seadall, you truly care about your customers. And one day they will be happy, I know it.
Rosado
C Bond:
Rosado: I love the way your ponytail swishes around in combat, Lyn. Like it’s dancing!
Lyn: Thanks, but you should probably keep your eyes on more important things in battle.
B Bond:
Rosado: Ah, you have such smooth and healthy skin. What’s your secret?
Lyn: Exercise, perhaps? I haven’t given it much thought.
A Bond:
Rosado: Why are people so obsessed with war? We just take from each other, over and over.
Lyn: It’s rare for you to be so serious. Are you feeling all right?
Rosado: Rude! I’m a knight! But imagine what I’d be if beauty was the world’s obsession instead?
Lyn: A benevolent ruler, I’d like to think. That would be an interesting world, to say the least.
Goldmary
C Bond:
Goldmary: I envy how cool and intimidating you are in battle, Lyn. I’m much too charming for all that.
Lyn: No shortage of confidence in you, is there? It’s well earned, though. You work hard at it.
B Bond:
Lyn: You’ve refined your technique, Goldmary. I can’t wait to see it in the next battle.
Goldmary: Thank you. With my form honed to such elegant perfection, I won’t even need strength training.
A Bond:
Goldmary: I’ve put on a poor performance lately. Graceful technique just doesn’t seem to be enough…
Lyn: That’s what you get for cutting corners with your strength training.
Lyn: I know you’re busy, and training takes up time, but try to find a routine that works for you.
Goldmary: You’re right. Shortcuts are not my style anyway. Will you teach me a good routine?
Lindon
C Bond:
Lindon: Magic isn’t just for defeating your enemies. You can create things, cook, and so much more.
Lyn: That’s interesting. I can’t use magic myself, but hearing you talk about it makes me wish I could.
B Bond:
Lindon: It’s been so long since I unleashed magic on people rather than ingredients. I may be rusty.
Lyn: You integrated magic into your daily life, huh? Maybe one day I’ll chop food with my blade.
A Bond:
Lindon: I’m as rusty as I feared. My magic just isn’t what it once was.
Lyn: Don’t be absurd. You still contribute on the front lines. The enemy’s mages can’t touch you.
Lindon: Not so. I’m too used to everyday magic, which I’m always careful not to use at full power.
Lyn: Trust me, no one who sees your “everyday magic” would imagine you’re limiting yourself.
Saphir
C Bond:
Saphir: We should spar sometime. I feel like we’d be a good match.
Lyn: Agreed. I’ve fought enough tough opponents to know you’d be an interesting one.
B Bond:
Saphir: So you grew up as a nomad in the plains, huh? I’ll bet you’re a better hunter than I am.
Lyn: Probably. I’m a complete novice at fishing, though. You’d have to give me some tips.
A Bond:
Saphir: A battle’s not so different from a hunt. That’s probably why I’ve survived so many of both.
Lyn: Must have been tough living as a mercenary, wandering from one battlefield to the next.
Lyn: Much as someone like you must thrive in war, I hope you understand that peace is our goal.
Saphir: As a mercenary, I wouldn’t have. But I’m a royal knight now, and I do understand.
Veyle
C Bond:
Lyn: You look as if you have a lot on your mind, Veyle. Please, let me know if I can be of help.
Veyle: I don’t know if I’m worthy of your kindness, Lyn. But thank you for the offer.
B Bond:
Veyle: You’re amazing, Lyn. You’re so forthright and sure of yourself. I want to be like that.
Lyn: But you are, Veyle. You are living your truth despite everything stacked against you.
A Bond:
Lyn: Nothing can strengthen you more than finding someone to believe in─someone to trust.
Veyle: I think I have. But, Lyn… Do you believe in me?
Lyn: I do. I’ve survived many hard times because of people like you─people I could put my faith in.
Veyle: Thank you, Lyn. I’ll do my very best to live up to the faith and trust you put in me.
Mauvier
C Bond:
Mauvier: You have an air of freedom about you. I admit I am jealous.
Lyn: You’re jealous because you overthink what it means to have freedom. Loosen up a bit.
B Bond:
Mauvier: You’re so lively. Always talking with others. I keep quiet out of fear of being misunderstood.
Lyn: If you start sharing your thoughts with others, there’ll be fewer misunderstandings.
A Bond:
Lyn: You…don’t need to stand at attention when we talk. Stop being so stiff, and relax a little.
Mauvier: Relax… You mean like this?
Lyn: Your expression is still a little stiff… You know, “stiff” just might be who you are. It’s great.
Mauvier: My humor was unintentional, yet hearing you laugh does make me happy.
Anna
C Bond:
Anna: Step right up! All sorts of rare goods in one place for your buying pleasure! What’ll it be?
Lyn: Hmm. I know your face, don’t I? No, there’s no way. I must be imagining things.
B Bond:
Lyn: I appreciate that you keep up the sales pitch, even to an Emblem. Alas, I have no money.
Anna: Hey, no problem. If you don’t have hard currency, I’d accept working the price off.
A Bond:
Anna: Have you given any thought to working in my shop? I’d make it worth your while!
Lyn: What would I do? Sales? Security? If we were being robbed, I could only yell at the thief.
Anna: Au contraire! One mean look from you is worth a dozen hired brutes.
Lyn: Do you think so? Still, the answer is no. It’s you who makes this shop work, and no one else.
Jean
C Bond:
Jean: Everybody can tell right off that I’m from a Firenese island by my accent.
Lyn: That’s nothing to be ashamed of. You should wear the marks of your homeland proudly.
B Bond:
Lyn: I’d never heard an accent like yours before. I’m taken with its own particular rhythm.
Jean: Is that how we sound to outsiders? I’m glad you think we don’t seem silly.
A Bond:
Lyn: It’s hard imitating someone else’s speech. You can end up making yourself feel unwelcome.
Jean: I’ve tried to mimic the way everyone else talks too, but I couldn’t keep it up.
Lyn: It’s better that way. The things we can’t change about ourselves are what make us special.
Jean: Hmm, I will be helping a lot of people on this journey. They’ll all learn about my home!
Nel
C Bond:
Nel: You possess admirable composure, Lyn. I can tell that you have lived an authentic life.
Lyn: All I’m doing is following the sound of the wind in my heart. But thank you for the compliment.
B Bond:
Lyn: I have to admit, Nel, I’m a little taken aback by how much spicy food you eat.
Nel: I am sorry to alarm you. I cannot taste my food unless it has some heat to it.
A Bond:
Nel: Thank you for your aid in the last battle. Your ability to deal with foes at range is remarkable.
Lyn: We each have our skills. I’m happy to lend you mine whenever I can.
Nel: Your skill is so impressive to behold that it leaves me keenly aware of my flaws.
Lyn: I have my share of those as well. We all do. That is why we lean on each other.
Rafal
C Bond:
Rafal: Your skill with a bow is impressive. I am grateful never to have been your enemy.
Lyn: Thanks for that. You fought pretty incredibly as well.
B Bond:
Rafal: I am curious as to the source of your strength. Where did you learn your art?
Lyn: I think I just picked it up from living on the plains, dealing with all the animals and bandits.
A Bond:
Rafal: Anyone can improve with practice, but I believe a greater strength exists within your bow.
Rafal: Your strong spirit infuses your arrows. You are as much a part of your weapon as it is of you.
Lyn: That’s getting a bit deep for me, but you have a point. I don’t shoot well when I’m upset.
Lyn: Maybe I’m strongest when I have friends to rely on. That’s why I’m glad you’re around.
Zelestia
C Bond:
Zelestia: I get the feeling you and I are going to get along wonderfully, Lyn. My hunches are usually right.
Lyn: I was thinking the same thing. I like that your friends are so important to you, Zelestia.
B Bond:
Zelestia: Your archery is amazing, Lyn. Your arrows hit their target as if they’re pulled in!
Lyn: Thank you. I’ll do my best in the coming battles to have our enemies yank in even more!
A Bond:
Zelestia: I’m glad I’ve gotten to fight with you. We may be different, but I consider you a dear friend.
Lyn: Thank you. My friends are the reason I can be so strong regardless of the challenges we face.
Lyn: You feel that too, don’t you? It shows, how you care for the Divine Dragon and the Four Winds.
Zelestia: It’s heartening to know we both feel that way. I hope you know I care for you just as much.
Gregory
C Bond:
Gregory: I like this way of fighting. It’s far back enough that we can still run. We’ll definitely get along.
Lyn: I didn’t pick the bow because I intend to run away. But I’m glad you think we’ll get along.
B Bond:
Gregory: Even though you were with me, I still got scared. I’m sorry… I’ll always be a coward.
Lyn: I have never considered you a coward. I have seen your bravery shine through in battle.
A Bond:
Lyn: Gregory, I’ll tell you why I don’t consider you a coward and never will.
Lyn: You are cautious, but I see that you don’t fear battle. You fear putting your friends in danger.
Gregory: I… Thank you for watching me so closely. I don’t know if I can repay you for that, but…
Gregory: But I’ll do my best to prove you right. If you see me as courageous, I’ll try to be just that.
Madeline
C Bond:
Madeline: There’s a bug! But rest assured…I’ll, uh, handle it. Let me just take a deep breath first…
Lyn: No need to put on a brave face. I’m fine, but I know some people aren’t good around bugs.
B Bond:
Madeline: I heard that you were a nomad of the plains. That must be why you’re not scared of bugs.
Lyn: Through daily exposure, you come to learn if they’re dangerous. It’s a matter of familiarity.
A Bond:
Madeline: Lady Lyn. Under no circumstances should a knight lose their composure, and yet I…
Lyn: Is this still about your problem with insects? I don’t think you need to dwell on that.
Lyn: Weaknesses don’t matter. What matters is that you muster your strength and do your best.
Madeline: It’s a relief to hear you say that. If it’s truly about trying to do one’s best, I’m first-rate!