Diamant x Citrinne



C Support:

Diamant: Hah! Hyah!
Citrinne: There you are, Diamant. I thought I might find you here.
Diamant: Citrinne. I don’t remember telling anyone where I was going to be training.
Citrinne: Well, I know this is your preferred escape when something is bothering you.
Diamant: Heh. Can’t hide from you. Guess I haven’t changed much since I was a kid.
Citrinne: We used to play in these castle gardens all the time, remember?
Citrinne: I would try to play princess, but you always turned it into a game of tag.
Diamant: Of course. Tag makes for good training.
Diamant: So…
Diamant: Is this about that letter from the nobles?
Citrinne: Indeed. They’re eager for a response.
Citrinne: I’ve been sent here to ask you directly about your stance on future military campaigns.
Citrinne: These nobles are acquaintances of my family. As a noble myself, I can’t ignore their demands.
Diamant:
Citrinne: Diamant, don’t send me back empty-handed. I don’t have the energy for tag anymore.
Diamant: War is profitable. The nobility is expecting to line their pockets for years to come.
Diamant: I, on the other hand, do not intend to wage any wars during my reign as king.
Citrinne: I’m so glad to hear that. The nobles won’t like it, but you can leave them to me.
Diamant: Sorry to make you the messenger.
Citrinne: It’s fine. I’ll take this over the diplomatic battles you must survive in the royal court any day.

B Support:

Diamant: Citrinne! Thanks again for giving the nobles my answer. It’s been nice to have that off my back.
Diamant: Sorry if it was a hassle.
Citrinne: There is no need for royalty to apologize to a simple retainer, Prince Diamant.
Diamant: “Prince” Diamant? You never call me that. Is everything OK?
Citrinne: Everything is fine. Please excuse me, my prince. I have an errand I must attend to…
Diamant: Hold it. Tell me what’s going on.
Citrinne: Please, Diamant, I’m in a very awkward position.
Diamant: What do you mean?
Citrinne: It’s dangerous for me to be seen speaking so casually with the heir to Brodia’s throne.
Diamant: We’re cousins. We’ve known each other our whole lives. Where is this coming from?
Citrinne: The nobles did not care for your response. I must be cautious in my exchanges with you.
Citrinne: Rumors are quickly spreading that my family has been colluding with Brodia’s future king.
Diamant: Ah…I see.
Diamant: I placed more of a burden on you than I ever could have imagined, Citrinne.
Citrinne: It’s quite all right, Prince Diamant. I─
Diamant: I shouldn’t have asked you to do my job for me. I’m going to clear this up. Right now.
Citrinne: No! You’ll only complicate things further.
Diamant: I have no choice. I’ve been robbed of my cousin and have to get her back.
Citrinne: Ooh…
Citrinne: Very well. I surrender.
Citrinne: I’ll resume our usual, casual banter…like making you promise not to kick down any doors.
Diamant: That’s more like it. And don’t worry.
Citrinne: “Don’t worry” is not a promise, Diamant. I need to hear you say it. Do not make things worse!
Diamant: I promise. Trust your cousin, OK?

A Support:

Citrinne: What am I going to do…
Citrinne: Does Diamant even understand how a future king should behave?
Diamant: I heard my name. Did you need me for something, Citrinne?
Citrinne: Oh. No, I was just…talking to myself. Do you need me for something?
Diamant: I just came by to let you know that I sent the nobles a letter.
Citrinne: You did what?! Why? You promised you wouldn’t make things worse!
Diamant: Don’t panic. I didn’t mention you at all.
Diamant: I made it clear that I won’t wage any wars, but will prioritize a prosperous future for Brodia.
Citrinne:
Diamant: That should put a stop to the rumors, right? No more whispers of collusion.
Citrinne: Yes, I believe that will do it…
Citrinne: I’m sorry you had to resolve this, Diamant.
Diamant: No, I should have sent a reply myself. I’m sorry that I passed my duty on to you.
Citrinne: And I should have been more direct. It was my attempted sweet-talking that led to the rumors.
Citrinne: I hope things settle down soon.
Citrinne: I miss dancing my cares away, and it’s starting to feel like I’ll never attend another formal ball…
Diamant: That depends on how well I do my job.
Citrinne: You mean how well we do our jobs.
Diamant: You’re right. We’ll need everyone to work together to bring peace to Brodia.
Diamant: I hope you’ll keep pushing me forward, Citrinne.
Citrinne: Of course I will. We are close cousins, after all. Practically siblings.
Diamant: Yes, it has felt that way. I hope that never changes.
Citrinne: Diamant, would you like to play a game of tag? Just like we used to?
Diamant: Are you sure you wouldn’t rather play princess?
Citrinne: No, I’m in a rare mood for tag─and this time, you’re it!