Alear
C Bond:
Sigurd: I am thrilled to be your compatriot. I swore to Lumera that I would defend you with my life.
Alear: Thank you, Emblem Sigurd. I’m…I’m glad to have you on my team too.
B Bond:
Sigurd: You are as family to me. We shall walk the same path and fight the same battles.
Alear: I feel safer with you on my side. In every battle, I can feel our hearts beating in sync.
A Bond:
Sigurd: You have fostered close friendships among your allies. That, in turn, led to my presence.
Alear: I couldn’t have made it this far without all the others who walked beside me.
Alear: That includes you, Sigurd. I’m so grateful that you’ve been such an ally to us all.
Sigurd: Our bonds will persist even unto the far future. We shall end this fight united.
Vander
C Bond:
Vander: It pains me so that I was unable to protect Queen Lumera. I am ill with the guilt of it.
Sigurd: Gone she may be, but the will of Lumera lives on. Bringing her wishes to fruition is our duty.
B Bond:
Sigurd: What handicraft you display. The ability to knit such an elaborate lace must be uncommon, no?
Vander: I suppose I have developed some skill at the art. In truth, it is only a hobby I enjoy in idle hours.
A Bond:
Sigurd: “An outstanding Steward of the Dragon,” that is what Lumera said of you. Did you know?
Vander: It was my privilege to serve the queen. Though I assumed it would be she who would bury me.
Vander: I admired Queen Lumera. It was a true joy to have served as her attendant for so long.
Sigurd: And she, I am sure, was happy to have you. Now, together, let us continue her work.
Clanne
C Bond:
Sigurd: You rather admire the Divine Dragon, do you not, Clanne?
Clanne: Yeah! I waited so long for the Divine Dragon to wake up. It’s like I’m living in a dream!
B Bond:
Clanne: I talked to the Divine Dragon so much today! Lord Sigurd, I’m so happy I could faint.
Sigurd: Fainting during conversation? Some would think that rude. Strive to remain upright, Clanne.
A Bond:
Clanne: I want to help the Divine Dragon, so I should be strong. How do I get strong, Lord Sigurd?
Sigurd: A knight’s duty is to aid their people. That alone was the inspiration I needed to train daily.
Sigurd: Yet it is not enough, strength. Compassion must be a regular practice as well. Study the heart.
Clanne: The heart… Huh. OK. Thank you, Lord Sigurd. I’m going to think about this.
Framme
C Bond:
Sigurd: Lumera spoke highly of you. She said you moved to the Somniel at her personal request.
Framme: Queen Lumera mentioned me?! I’m so honored! I promise I won’t fail her or you, Lord Sigurd.
B Bond:
Framme: I decorated the Divine One’s bedchamber once. It looked so good! But Vander got mad at me.
Sigurd: Surely your intentions were respectful. Doing an extra kindness like that is commendable.
A Bond:
Framme: I’m writing a letter to my family back home. I miss them so much.
Sigurd: I never received a letter from my child, although it would have pleased me greatly if I had.
Framme: Aww, that’s sad. Lord Sigurd, would it be OK if I wrote you a letter sometime?
Sigurd: That is very kind of you, Framme. Receiving a letter from you would please me immensely.
Alfred
C Bond:
Alfred: I visited the Divine Dragon lots of times over the years. We’re practically family.
Sigurd: A persistent presence can form bonds deeper even than blood. They are to be cherished.
B Bond:
Sigurd: My sister thought me reckless for bolting into battle for the sake of my friends. What say you?
Alfred: My sister’s always calling me a barbarian for the same reason. A good jog puts it behind me.
A Bond:
Alfred: My father died in an epidemic when I was little. Both he and I were frail─I was lucky to survive.
Sigurd: I grieve for your father, leaving behind a young child. I know the feeling all too well.
Alfred: It made me want to get tough, though! I have a weak body, but a strong will to improve it.
Sigurd: Then I see no upper bound to what strength you may achieve. You shall surpass your father!
Etie
C Bond:
Etie: Hey, Sigurd. Having a nice day? I sure am, after my jog just now.
Sigurd: Ah, that would explain why you are the way you are. Uh…I mean only that you are well-built.
B Bond:
Etie: Do you like tea, Sigurd? And if you do, want to go have a cup with me?
Sigurd: When you offer, how can I decline? I cannot partake of the tea, yet I will savor the company.
A Bond:
Etie: Out of all my siblings, my parents were strictest with me. I used to worry they hated me.
Sigurd: They expected much because they saw much potential. You learned discipline from this, yes?
Etie: Well, they gave me a body to run with, and running is how I ease my mind. So there’s that.
Sigurd: Naturally, parents wish to protect their children. The reasons may elude the child, however.
Boucheron
C Bond:
Sigurd: Let us take up arms to defend the people. It is by our bonds that we shall change the world.
Boucheron: “Bond” is a good, strong word. I could get used to having an Emblem on my side.
B Bond:
Boucheron: Huh? Is this back where I started? How do I get out of here?
Sigurd: I did wonder if you lost your way. Come, I shall guide you. I had wanted a conversation partner.
A Bond:
Boucheron: Is it true you have a son, Sigurd? I bet he’s an outstanding knight.
Sigurd: Indeed, he was a glorious knight. After my death, alas.
Boucheron: Oh! I…I didn’t know that. I’m very sorry to hear it.
Sigurd: Worry not. The bond between he and I endures beyond time and space. He is his father’s son.
Céline
C Bond:
Céline: It is an honor to speak to you, Emblem Sigurd. Might I invite you to tea?
Sigurd: That would be a delight. I am no longer able to drink the tea. Still, your stories would enchant.
B Bond:
Sigurd: I have little doubt your father would rejoice to see what a fine royal you have grown into.
Céline: I work hard in honor of his memory. Even after the war, my nation will need careful tending.
A Bond:
Céline: I would go to any lengths necessary for my nation. A royal’s duty is nothing less.
Sigurd: A royal has many duties. You must consider carefully which is most important.
Sigurd: Align yourself with your people and their needs, or you may begin an endless cycle of hatred.
Céline: Thank you for that perspective, Sigurd. Your hard-won experience is invaluable.
Chloé
C Bond:
Chloé: I’m so excited to fight alongside you, Sir Sigurd. You’re like a knight right out of a fairy tale!
Sigurd: I am no storybook hero. Only a man who fights for the people. Something we both believe in.
B Bond:
Chloé: Sigurd, look! I found some extra-special folk food made from dried and fermented fish.
Sigurd: The smell is…overwhelming. This is food, you say? It must be an acquired taste indeed.
A Bond:
Chloé: You’re taking breaks now and then, right, Sigurd? Even Emblems need rest…I think.
Sigurd: Hm. My yearlong stay in Silesse was the last time I felt truly at peace.
Chloé: That long, huh? Why don’t you rest a minute? I’m told my shoulder is an excellent pillow.
Sigurd: I must decline, due to my incorporeal nature. Perhaps I may tell you a story instead.
Louis
C Bond:
Sigurd: You are a natural people pleaser, are you not? I could stand to learn that kindness from you.
Louis: I simply enjoy being of service. It makes me happy to be present while others interact.
B Bond:
Louis: I’ve learned a great deal by observing you, Sigurd. I hope to become just as great a knight.
Sigurd: Knights must fight on behalf of their people. Let us support each other to keep them safe.
A Bond:
Louis: Did you know that I once made a living selling my home’s famous grape drinks and candies?
Sigurd: Ah, the fruit of the vine. I once enjoyed it myself, sharing dreams with my close friends…
Louis: I would love to join you in revelry sometime. There is so much I wish to ask, Sir Sigurd.
Sigurd: It might be pleasant to dredge up a memory or two with you. I accept your invitation, Louis.
Yunaka
C Bond:
Yunaka: Zappy! How goes it, Sigurd? Ready to face the day? Show the world who’s boss?
Sigurd: I have not the faintest idea what you mean, but I am in fine spirits, if that is your question.
B Bond:
Yunaka: Say, Sigurd. Would you mind giving me a teensy peek at your priceless treasure of a weapon?!
Sigurd: Sharp eye─this sword is indeed a treasured heirloom, passed down to me by my father.
A Bond:
Yunaka: I learned to survive from a guy I used to work for. I had no say in it, but I guess I’m grateful.
Sigurd: Important lessons to learn, from the sound of it. Did you rise to the standard of your teacher?
Yunaka: Rose to and exceeded, just like he planned. He was the closest I ever had to a father.
Sigurd: I am sure he was proud of you in that moment, as any parent would be.
Alcryst
C Bond:
Alcryst: Aah! Forgive me, Lord Sigurd! I wanted to say hello, but I’m not worthy of your time, and yet…
Sigurd: No need for concern, Alcryst. I am just another ally of the Dragon Divine like you.
B Bond:
Sigurd: You may not have realized this, Alcryst, but you are loved. Your kindness invites such fondness.
Alcryst: Oh… I’m not worthy of your words. Th-thank you so much, Lord Sigurd… It’s an honor.
A Bond:
Sigurd: You have a natural talent for spotting the best qualities in others. I hope you recognize that.
Alcryst: I wouldn’t say I’m talented at it… It’s just a simple fact that everyone is better than I am.
Sigurd: Haha, so certain! I hope you manage to turn that keen eye toward yourself someday, Alcryst.
Alcryst: Thank you, Lord Sigurd. I can’t promise that will happen, but…I’ll try.
Citrinne
C Bond:
Citrinne: It’s wonderful to meet you, Sigurd. May I offer you some cake? I just bought a whole bakery!
Sigurd: I cannot possibly eat that much cake─or any cake at all, actually. Still, I appreciate the offer.
B Bond:
Citrinne: I love Brodia, and Brodia has loved me in return. Its people, its land… Its everything.
Sigurd: Hold on to that love, Citrinne. Let it guide you in protecting your kingdom…and your people.
A Bond:
Citrinne: I have to thank you, Sigurd. Your power helps me protect those I love…and I love so, so many.
Sigurd: Your time among our allies has formed lasting connections─some even stronger than blood.
Citrinne: You’re right. I do feel connected to everyone. And that goes for you too.
Sigurd: Indeed! Bonds forged through battle are even stronger…and ours will last far into the future.
Lapis
C Bond:
Lapis: You’re a prince and a knight, right, Sigurd? And I’m just a lowly commoner. Oh, I’m so nervous…
Sigurd: It matters not from whence you hail, Lapis. We are united by our cause.
B Bond:
Lapis: Mmm, nothing beats a potato from home… Ah! Sigurd! Did you…catch all of that?
Sigurd: Why such a panic, Lapis? By all means, feast! One cannot win a battle on an empty stomach.
A Bond:
Sigurd: I lost my most important battle, and left my son Seliph behind. I had so much to teach him…
Lapis: That sounds so hard─for you and for your son. War causes so much pain and suffering…
Sigurd: Any battle might be your last. If you have words to share with someone, never hesitate to do so.
Lapis: Yeah… You might not get another chance, huh? Thank you, Sigurd. That’s an important lesson.
Diamant
C Bond:
Diamant: It’s an honor to fight alongside you, Sigurd. I’ve heard you’re a hero who faced great hardships.
Sigurd: This is true─yet my friends helped me achieve much in my time. They were heroes as well.
B Bond:
Diamant: Sigurd… I struggle with magic. I’m held back by a painful childhood memory that involved Fire.
Sigurd: Curious. I carry a painful memory that involves fire as well… I will never forget that terrible day.
A Bond:
Diamant: When this war is over, Sigurd, I hope you’ll join us in Brodia. I could learn so much from you.
Sigurd: A high compliment from a man with your skills… Still, the Dragon Divine must approve.
Sigurd: No matter what, you and I now share a deep bond. Near or far, that bond will never break.
Diamant: Well said, Sigurd. With your help, I will see this battle through to the end.
Amber
C Bond:
Amber: You’re a holy knight, right, Sigurd? Man, that is so cool! I can’t believe I get to talk to you!
Sigurd: I am touched by your enthusiasm, Amber. Still, we are friends now. You may relax. Please.
B Bond:
Sigurd: I hear you are the son of a farmer. You must have worked hard to ascend to knighthood.
Amber: Kinda! I did a lot of horseback training. I wish it had been alpacaback…but they’re too small!
A Bond:
Sigurd: I was slain in battle with my dreams unfulfilled… Fortunately, my son finished what I began.
Amber: Whoa… I hope I can fight as well as your son. I want to become a true alpaca-hamlet miracle!
Sigurd: Haha… It must be wonderful to see one’s child grow into a hero. Pursue your passions, Amber!
Amber: I will! I have a lot to learn from you, Sigurd. I hope you’ll stick around.
Jade
C Bond:
Jade: I swear to uphold my honor at your call, Sigurd. When you need an iron wall, I will be there.
Sigurd: Thank you, Jade. Let us join together to protect our allies in the fashion of true knights.
B Bond:
Sigurd: Who placed this armor here, upright and alone… Ah! Jade! I failed to see you in there somehow.
Jade: Sorry, Sigurd. I was just meditating. Heh, I will admit, your reaction was very satisfying.
A Bond:
Jade: Sigurd? Would you mind if I wrote a story about your life? I’d like to capture your experiences.
Sigurd: You wish to put me in a novel? There are many figures with tales much happier than mine…
Jade: That may be true…but I’d still like to write yours in particular. If you’ll allow it, that is.
Sigurd: Very well. We must spend much time together so I can best tell you my story.
Ivy
C Bond:
Sigurd: I regret that we could not save your father. The pain of a grieving child is… I know it well.
Ivy: You need not concern yourself. I am the crown princess of Elusia. I know my duty.
B Bond:
Ivy: Though I may not say so as a princess of Elusia, I worship the Divine Dragon in my personal life.
Sigurd: This may be my first glimpse of your true self. I must say, I like what I see.
A Bond:
Sigurd: We know each other rather well by now, and yet I do not think I have ever seen you happy.
Ivy: Happiness and duty are often mutually exclusive for a princess.
Ivy: When I was a mere student at the academy, I had many joyful experiences among friends.
Sigurd: Then I shall endeavor to be a friend to you, that you might someday recapture that joy.
Kagetsu
C Bond:
Kagetsu: Sigurd! I trust you are well? It is important to me that all my friends are healthy and happy.
Sigurd: I am quite well, but thank you for the concern. I intend to hold fast until this war is won.
B Bond:
Kagetsu: I did not wish to live all my life seeing only my own country. That is why I fled my homeland.
Sigurd: Do you write to your parents, at least? Surely they would appreciate it. They must worry.
A Bond:
Kagetsu: You have such admirable strength. Will you come show it to my homeland after this war?
Sigurd: Where I journey next is up to the Divine One, but I would be happy to teach you my skills.
Kagetsu: I understand and happily accept your offer. I have dreamed of studying your technique!
Sigurd: Then it will be my pleasure to teach you everything I know.
Zelkov
C Bond:
Sigurd: No need to keep busy at all times, Zelkov. Why not take rest where you can find it?
Zelkov: I find no peace in the idleness you call rest. I prefer to *remain* occupied.
B Bond:
Zelkov: As an Emblem, you do not age. Does the prospect of such long life not *frighten* you?
Sigurd: I do not fear a long life. But knowing I must bid farewell to so many I care for does unsettle me.
A Bond:
Sigurd: My son, Seliph, fought to avenge my death, but our foe considered his own actions to be just.
Zelkov: I often wonder if it is the *same* with the man who killed my father.
Sigurd: Moral truth is not simple or objective. We each have our own view of what is right and wrong.
Zelkov: Your empathy is *humbling.* I see now why they call you the holy knight.
Fogado
C Bond:
Fogado: I’m about to throw an epic feast. Nothin’ stuffy, just good times ‘n’ good friends. You in, Sigurd?
Sigurd: Thank you, Fogado, I would be happy to attend. I am eager to socialize with my compatriots.
B Bond:
Fogado: You’d never leave someone who was in trouble, would you? The same goes for me, you know?
Sigurd: The duty of a knight is to protect their people above all else. I am pleased you feel equally so.
A Bond:
Sigurd: I prefer to leave politics to politicians. And on the battlefield, I rely on well-versed strategists.
Fogado: Yeah, I hear you. We all have different strengths, right? I myself make an excellent Sentinel.
Fogado: You gotta find folks who make up for the skills you lack. That’s how you build a good team.
Sigurd: Agreed. And I shall sharpen my skills and wield them mightily wherever we go, Fogado.
Pandreo
C Bond:
Pandreo: You’ve known the Divine One for a long time, right? I’m so glad you’re here to fight for us.
Sigurd: I am simply protecting those who need it the most. And right now, this world is in great need.
B Bond:
Pandreo: I thought you’d be more…rigid, since you’re a holy knight and all, you know? But you’re not.
Sigurd: More rigid? Yes, well, my little sister used to chastise me for being quite slovenly.
A Bond:
Pandreo: Lord Sigurd, what kind of battles have you been in? I’d love to hear some of your war stories.
Sigurd: I fought for my people and died for my effort. But my son and his friends saved our world.
Sigurd: The bonds we forged then gave us strength. And so it is now. We are powerful together.
Pandreo: We have forged powerful bonds of our own, haven’t we? Yeah, we’ll win this fight together!
Bunet
C Bond:
Bunet: I can imagine you as a splendid ingredient, Sigurd. Something akin to seafood, perhaps.
Sigurd: I am…honored? Yet I wonder why you think so. Perhaps it is because of my colors?
B Bond:
Bunet: Have you ever felt regret after a battle? The wind tastes and smells bitter to me after a fight.
Sigurd: I am well familiar with regret. Solace is found in remembering why I fought, and for whom.
A Bond:
Sigurd: Am I to understand your family restaurant was destroyed by bandits, and your parents killed?
Bunet: That’s correct. I swear I will rebuild it for them and for Fogado, who made me his retainer.
Bunet: I’m here because he and others supported me. I perfect my cuisine and combat skills for them.
Sigurd: That is most noble. I am certain your parents would be proud to see you carry on their dream.
Timerra
C Bond:
Timerra: Having you here is the best, Sigurd. I’d say this calls for one of my ♪signature soooongs!♪
Sigurd: Ahem, that is a most…how to put this…unique way of welcoming me. Truly one of a kind.
B Bond:
Sigurd: My younger sister thinks me quite slovenly. I have tried to improve myself, alas…
Timerra: If anything, you’re too uptight. My dad traipses around the queendom without a worry. Try it!
A Bond:
Sigurd: I envy the royal family of Solm. You seem so close-knit. Alas, my family was taken from me.
Timerra: Oh, that’s so sad, Sigurd. I can’t imagine not being able to see my family.
Timerra: I know it’s not the same, but I hope you’ll think of us as your family now.
Sigurd: Thank you, Timerra. That warms my heart. I shall never forget the bonds between us.
Panette
C Bond:
Panette: It is a great privilege to meet the esteemed knight Sir Sigurd. I do hope I may be of service.
Sigurd: Esteemed? No need for such formality. I am among equals. We fight together!
B Bond:
Panette: When I am unhappy, I find that a ride on my wolf clears my head. Care to join me sometime?
Sigurd: Ride a wolf? How intriguing. Were I to possess a physical body, I would most like to join you.
A Bond:
Sigurd: I misunderstood you at first, Panette. I see now that your intentions are quite genuine.
Panette: What do you mean by this? Be warned, flattery will get you nowhere.
Sigurd: I meant that you do not have to try to impress me. You need only be yourself.
Panette: I-I am not trying to impress you. I simply treat you like a kindly elder brother who I admire.
Merrin
C Bond:
Sigurd: You have stared at me for some time now. If there is something to say, be out with it.
Merrin: I’m sorry, I was just observing how you move. Sir Sigurd, you are the epitome of cool.
B Bond:
Merrin: Sir Sigurd, please tell me… What should I do to become a knight as impressive as you?
Sigurd: It is the duty of a knight to protect their people. Keep this fire lit in your heart always.
A Bond:
Merrin: All I ever wanted to be was a knight, but it was my princess who made that dream a reality.
Merrin: She asked me once if that’s what I truly wanted. I nodded and have been in her service since.
Sigurd: Timerra must have seen something in you and known you were meant for the job.
Sigurd: You must match these expectations. So we shall fight side by side, as knights, for all to see.
Hortensia
C Bond:
Sigurd: My deepest condolences for your father. To see any child bereft of a parent fills me with grief.
Hortensia: Thank you, Sigurd, but it’s OK. I’m grown-up enough to keep focused on rebuilding Elusia.
B Bond:
Hortensia: You’re so dignified and gallant. I’ll bet you were a charmer back in your world.
Sigurd: I thought little of such things. There was only ever one woman I was interested in charming.
A Bond:
Hortensia: I will do whatever it takes to bring Elusia back to its former glory. Consider it an oath.
Sigurd: Your father would be proud to see you swear it. And he would be confident of your success.
Hortensia: Thanks. I’d like to ask for your help too, Sigurd. But I guess that’s up to the Divine Dragon.
Sigurd: Indeed. But wherever our paths may take us, I will always think of you as a friend.
Seadall
C Bond:
Sigurd: I understand you guarded an Emblem Ring for us. I thank you for looking after my friends.
Seadall: This praise will go to my head if you’re not careful. But truly, I am glad I could do my part.
B Bond:
Seadall: Tell me about the world you lived in. I love to hear about far off places I’ve never been.
Sigurd: My world was filled with conflict and war. Still, it was a world worth protecting with my life.
A Bond:
Seadall: I have two fathers─my blood father and the one who raised me. But both are dead now.
Sigurd: Losing parents…is difficult. It pains me deeply to imagine how a child feels after such a thing.
Seadall: The father who raised me─my master─died saving me from bandits. You remind me of him.
Sigurd: Sacrificing himself for you… I have no doubt your master cared for you as he would a son.
Rosado
C Bond:
Rosado: Hold still a second, Sigurd. I’m gonna draw you. Give me a nice big smile, OK? Perfect.
Sigurd: Astonishing! How do you draw with such accuracy and speed?
B Bond:
Sigurd: I hear you risked your life to return a ring to the Divine Dragon. What a brave and selfless act.
Rosado: I’m glad I was able to help…and that we all got out of there.
A Bond:
Sigurd: I grieve the lost chance of sitting for a portrait with my family. A picture can mean so much.
Rosado: It’s nice to have a keepsake, sure. But either way, you’ll always have your memories.
Sigurd: True. With no portrait to leave my son, I can only trust that the memory of me will endure.
Rosado: I’ll bet that’s much more precious to your family than a picture could ever be.
Goldmary
C Bond:
Sigurd: Please continue to help us fight the Fell Dragon, Goldmary. The people of this world need you.
Goldmary: With a sweet entreaty like that, how could I possibly refuse?
B Bond:
Goldmary: Befriending Hortensia at the academy in Elusia was perhaps my life’s greatest turning point.
Sigurd: I, too, met my dearest friends at an academy. Our bonds carried us through a great deal.
A Bond:
Sigurd: After all that has transpired, Goldmary, I have come to deeply cherish your friendship.
Goldmary: I see. So not even Emblems are immune to my stunning charm.
Sigurd: You are indeed graceful and highly skilled in battle. It is a pleasure to have you as an ally.
Goldmary: Of course. I’m sorry if the standard set by my talent is unfair to all your other friends.
Lindon
C Bond:
Lindon: Got a moment, Sigurd? I’m about to start an exciting experiment, if you’d care to participate.
Sigurd: I admit to some curiosity about scholarly pursuits such as yours. By all means, show me.
B Bond:
Lindon: My wife was a beauty beyond compare. I can prove it too! Have a look at this portrait.
Sigurd: She is truly marvelous to behold. Ah, my own wife was lovely and kind as well.
A Bond:
Lindon: I haven’t seen my children much since retiring. It’s a lonely life, but what can you do?
Sigurd: The prospect of seeing them when peace has been restored is one more reason to fight.
Sigurd: And a reason to stay alive, as well. Our time is short, and we must seize all of it that we can.
Lindon: You have suffered greatly, Sigurd. I can see it in your eyes. May we fight to our very last.
Saphir
C Bond:
Saphir: As a royal soldier, there’s no higher honor than to fight side by side with a knight like you.
Sigurd: The honor is mine, Saphir. Let us work together to bring peace to this world.
B Bond:
Saphir: After seeing what you can do, I get why they call you the holy knight. Consider me convinced.
Sigurd: It was not my effort alone that earned the title. Without allies by my side, I would have nothing.
A Bond:
Saphir: My parents would have loved to see me become a knight. Elusian soldiers took that from them.
Sigurd: To leave a child behind is the greatest pain a parent can know. I speak from experience.
Saphir: It’s been a long road, and I only made it this far thanks to them. I wish I could tell them that.
Sigurd: By realizing your dream, you are carrying on their legacy. That is all the thanks they need.
Veyle
C Bond:
Veyle: Sigurd, I’m so sorry I made you fight the Divine One. It was a terrible thing to do.
Sigurd: No one here blames you, most certainly not me. You are a precious friend. Never forget that.
B Bond:
Sigurd: You are smiling more often, I see. Bonding with friends is a good way to banish fears.
Veyle: Yes, it is. And having you here to fight beside us makes me less afraid too. Thank you, Sigurd.
A Bond:
Veyle: We’ve been in many battles together, Sigurd. So, I wonder…can I request something of you?
Sigurd: You are someone who knows and understands the grief of others. How could I refuse?
Veyle: Thank you. But what I want to ask is…would you consider being my friend?
Sigurd: Gladly, Veyle. More than gladly. And I promise, our bond of friendship shall remain for eternity.
Mauvier
C Bond:
Mauvier: You accept me although I once served the Fell Dragon. Thank you for such unearned respect.
Sigurd: Your shame has no value in this world. I choose to fight alongside you because you are worthy.
B Bond:
Mauvier: I was an orphan in the church in Elyos. So, I saw something of myself in Veyle.
Sigurd: And so a bond was formed between Veyle and yourself, and a friendship grew. What a blessing.
A Bond:
Mauvier: Marni’s death must be avenged. As it stands, her soul may never find rest…
Sigurd: This vicious cycle you propose… I am afraid sadness is its only reward.
Sigurd: Grief is worthy of introspection. Accept the pain of it, and your truest enemy will be felled.
Mauvier: Your words strike my heart, Sir Sigurd. I shall hold them there as I try to find my way.
Anna
C Bond:
Sigurd: I must say, Anna, I balk at the notion of allowing one so young on the battlefield.
Anna: Relax! I can handle it. And we’re way too close for you to call me anything but Lady Anna.
B Bond:
Sigurd: Having seen more of your performance in battle, I admit my prior mistake. You are a staunch ally.
Anna: I’m pretty good, huh? Glad you noticed. With that out of the way, wanna see what’s for sale?
A Bond:
Anna: Hey, Sigurd! Do you know what holiday it is?
Sigurd: Is it a holiday? I suppose my ignorance is obvious. None spring to mind, at any rate.
Anna: Don’t feel bad. I just made it up! Today is officially “Anna-Sigurd Friendship Day.”
Sigurd: Oh? That has a nice ring to it. I shall remember to celebrate each time the day arrives.
Jean
C Bond:
Sigurd: War is a cruel thing. Should one so young as you be exposed to its horrors?
Jean: Young or old, it’ll touch all our lives anyway. I can make a stand, so I will.
B Bond:
Jean: My father is the only doctor on our island. I want to follow in his footsteps.
Sigurd: He must be proud to know his legacy will endure. But do not be so quick to grow up…
A Bond:
Jean: What made you become a knight, Sigurd? Was your father one too?
Sigurd: My lineage was a factor, yes. More than that, I wished to use my might to protect the people.
Jean: Yeah, that makes sense. I want to help people too. Medicine is my way of doing that.
Sigurd: You have a heart noble as any knight. Let us swear together to watch over our countrymen.
Nel
C Bond:
Sigurd: I hear that you are as stout of heart as you are strong. I look forward to working with you, Nel.
Nel: The same to you, Emblem Sigurd. I have heard tell of your great skill and nobility as a knight.
B Bond:
Sigurd: Your close bond with the Four Winds reminds me of many of my own friendships.
Nel: I would be curious to hear tales of your friends and allies, if you are willing to indulge me.
A Bond:
Sigurd: I heard you held strong through quite a terrible hardship. You have my sincerest respect.
Nel: I would do anything for the sake of my brother. I do not consider it to be a terrible hardship.
Sigurd: Familial bonds are strong and everlasting. I know that all too well.
Nel: Let us ensure that our bond will be equally powerful and enduring, Emblem Sigurd.
Rafal
C Bond:
Sigurd: I hear you are a dragon warrior from another world. I thank you for aiding our cause.
Rafal: I am no hero. But for the sake of what you have done for my sister, I will do what I can.
B Bond:
Sigurd: I oft recall my son from my former world. I regret I was unable to meet him in his youth.
Rafal: So you are a father. Worry not─doubtless your son follows dutifully in your storied footsteps.
A Bond:
Sigurd: In this world and my own, I have seen siblings on opposing sides in war. It truly is a tragedy.
Rafal: Are you hinting at something? Because I am in no mood to be lectured.
Sigurd: No. You made a mistake, and you corrected it. I believe that strength will guide us.
Rafal: I did not do it alone. There is something to be said for friendships such as ours, I must admit.
Zelestia
C Bond:
Sigurd: From the look in your eyes, I can tell you are a warrior with a strong, just heart.
Zelestia: I’m honored to hear that from a knight like you, Sigurd. I’ll do my best not to disappoint you.
B Bond:
Zelestia: I failed to protect my friends in the past. I won’t lose anyone that way ever again.
Sigurd: And yet despite that pain, you continue on. I am sure they watch over you, even now.
A Bond:
Sigurd: The resolve of the Four Winds fighting for peace is inspiring. I could learn from you all.
Zelestia: Mauvier founded the Four Winds, and it became a family. I treasure it with all my heart.
Zelestia: Such bonds don’t disappear. Even if we lose someone, we will always be the Four Winds.
Sigurd: Having bonded with you myself, I’m proud to fight beside you. I will give all to end this war.
Gregory
C Bond:
Sigurd: The animal doll I saw you staring at earlier was rather charming. Is it a gift for someone?
Gregory: No, um, that’s for me. I like cute things. Like your horse, Sigurd! It’s the cutest horse ever.
B Bond:
Gregory: I think that sometimes…escaping is as important as fighting. It’s better to live than to lose.
Sigurd: A wise battle tactic, albeit…not always possible. You have clearly seen the brutality of battle.
A Bond:
Sigurd: You must have had a charmed childhood, to be gifted with such a pure and honest heart.
Gregory: That’s…far from true. My childhood wasn’t kind at all.
Gregory: I became who I am because of the Four Winds… and from meeting real heroes like you.
Sigurd: I am honored to hear you say that, Gregory. May our paths remain intertwined.
Madeline
C Bond:
Sigurd: I hear you single-handedly defended your town. It’s comforting to have such a knight with us.
Madeline: It is a knight’s duty to protect their people! I swear to prove myself worthy of your praise.
B Bond:
Sigurd: Your spirit befits a knight. It shows in your behavior, and most of all, in your skill in battle.
Madeline: It’s an honor to receive such praise from you. I aspire to become a knight like my parents.
A Bond:
Sigurd: Your parents must have been fine knights. Was it always your goal to be a knight like them?
Madeline: Yes. I admired them greatly, and I wanted to honor that legacy by following in their path.
Sigurd: You are a splendid knight, whom I trust to have my back. Let us end this fighting together.
Madeline: Gladly! Let the strength of our bond pave a new road for the future.