Chapter Text
Arthur Naga C-S Supports
[C]
Old Woman: Ohh thank you, kind sir. I don't know what I'd have done without you!
Arthur: You're quite welcome, miss! It is my pleasure to dish out help to all in need!
OW: Oh but dear your head is bleeding! You must have hit yourself on a rock when you dived in that lake to save me!
A: Ah, but this is only a minor wound! A life has been saved, and as far as I am concerned, Justice is served!
OW: Oh, how chivalrous! Are you sure there's nothing I can do to repay you?
A: Oh, there is no need, I assure you. Simply knowing my actions saved the life of an upstanding citizen is more than enough for me!
OW: Oh my, a true Hero! Well I thank you mister Arthur. May the goddess bless the ground you walk on.
...
A: Ahh.... must make it... back to the castle... This head injury is far more severe than I thought... I can even see the castle! Just.... a long... walk....
*THUD*
Naga: ......Ah. It seems he's passed out. *chuckle* Perhaps I'll lend him a small hand.
[ARTHUR AND NAGA HAVE ATTAINED C-SUPPORT]
-------
[B]
A: Ah! Where am I?! .....Eh? My room? I don't remember getting back-
N: Finally awake, are you?
A: GAH! You... Goddess Naga! What are you doing here? You surprised me!
N: Did I? Ah, my apologies. You had passed out, bleeding a fair walk from the castle. I decided to help you home, and to treat that nasty gash on your head.
A: Hm? Oho, so you did! Forgive me for sounding surprised. It seems I had bitten off more than I could chew, not getting that treated right away.
N: Indeed. Though I found the circumstances peculiar. You saved an elderly woman from drowning, yet suffered a fairly gruesome injury due to what I can only assume to be some unfortunately placed rock near the bank of the lake where you dived. While unlucky, what surprised me was you willingly turning away not only treatment, but any reward at all. Is there any particular reason for that?
A: You saw that, hm? Well, not to brag, but being a hero is about more than simple rewards! A true hero has no need for them. The most important thing to me is that the weak and innocent are protected, and the evildoers--be they living beings, or forces of nature--are delivered the justice they deserve!
N: ....You are quite the curious one, Arthur. Your words carry a strong conviction to them, more so than many others. I'd be lying if I said you haven't piqued my curiosity. However, there are things I must be taking care of myself, now that I can be sure you are alright. Our chats will have to wait. Would you be open to chat another time?
A: Of course! A chat with a goddess is quite rare indeed! I look forward to it!
[ARTHUR AND NAGA HAVE ATTAINED B-SUPPORT]
---------
[A]
A: -and THEN there was the time I was struck by lightning twice in the span of 20 minutes while escorting a pregnant woman home through a thunderstorm!
N: My my. How fascinating. Even I did not realize one could be cursed with such bad luck. Yet I cannot notice that neither your heart nor your conviction have waivered from any of this.
A: Well what hero would I be if I were to get discouraged at every failure in life? One must simply take life by stride and do the best they can with every day!
N: I think many people could learn a few things from you.Very rarely do I see someone so positive in life when they go through even a fraction of what you do.
A: Well that is just one thing I try to distill within others. Evil will always be matched, and then overcome!
N: .....Fascinating. I can see within your heart that nothing thus far has even begun to taint your dedication to justice. Such a pure heart is rare, even among history's greatest heroes. Tell me, Arthur, what do you think of the gods?
A: I beg your pardon?
N: The gods and goddesses in the world. Do you find yourself feeling... resentment towards them for cursing you with the luck you have found yourself with?
A: Not at all! I'd never trade my luck for anything. The way I look at things, my luck never seems to directly hurt others. Sometimes, it even helps them. That, and I see my luck as a test of my mettle. If I can survive the things my own luck--or lack thereof--throws at me, then that makes me an even truer hero!
N: ....Well said, Arthur. Sharing these chats has given me new light with which to look upon humanity. I only wish the world had more people like you.
A: Forgive me for saying this, but as do I. I'd love more sidekicks in the name of justice!
[ARTHUR AND NAGA HAVE ATTAINED A-SUPPORT]
---------
[S]
A: Ah! Naga, wonderful timing! I was hoping you'd come up here.
N: So I heard. I saw your letter by my chambers. Is there any particular reason for wanting to meet upon the roof of the castle?
A: Erm.... There was something particular I wished to ask you. Something that I've wanted to ask for some time over the past few weeks we've talked.
N: Oh? Well then I am all ears.
A: Hmmm.... this is difficult to ask now that the time is actually here.
N: Relax, Arthur, it is alright. Just think if you need. I will not leave unless you ask me to do so.
A: Ah, excellent. That's a wonderful relief to hear. Tell me, does being a goddess like yourself get... lonely?
N: Lonely? .....What an interesting question. In a sense, I suppose it does. Dragons already tend to live almost infinitely longer lives than most humans, so forming attachments to them can prove rather difficult and painful in the end. Yet my daughter Tiki has gone on record saying that strong bonds with humans, though often short-lived, can create some of the fondest memories that could never hope to be replaced.
A: I see. That makes my decision easier, but.... Have you formed a particularly strong bond with a human before?
N: A friendship?
A: That, or possibly... anything more?
N: More, hm? Well, there was not many opportunities for me to do so until I appeared here in Askr. As I am revered as a goddess, it is difficult for me to form close bonds with many people without that sort of rift between me and them. Our chats were among the few times I've ever been able to simply talk with a human without feeling like the difference in status drives a wedge further and further between us.
A: I could not agree more! Perhaps at the beginning I may have seen you as more of a goddess than a human, but I am glad we've had our chats. Justice does not let societal differences come between friendships, after all!
N: There's more to what you wanted to say just then, wasn't there?
A: Hm?
N: There's a specific reason you invited me up to the castle roof, is there not?
A: Ah you... are quite perceptive, Naga. Yes, I admit there is. A rather heavy confession that perhaps I have no place making.
N: Oh? Then do tell. You have my attention.
A: How to say it.... I've come to enjoy our chats greatly. Not because of the topics per se, but I find your company in particular to be a relaxing and enjoyable one. It's become something I've looked forward to. And the reason I called you up here today was to show you my personal favorite view in all of Askr.
N: A view of the sunset... it would be nice, if those clouds weren't rolling in.
A: I was hoping tonight would be a clear sky, but... it seems my luck has struck again. I was hoping to tell you something important in view of the sunset.
N: Then why not say it now?
A: ....Perhaps. Naga.... I find myself wanting a different kind of time with you. You said your existence was rather lonely, yes? Well I wish to offer myself to help ease that burden.
N: I don't understand. Are you... suggesting what I think you are, Arthur?
A: Indeed I am. You are a kind soul, as far as I have been able to see. And it pains me to imagine one like you as being lonely in life. So....
N: ....... *chuckle*
A: Naga?
N: Appologies. I just didn't expect this in the slightest. Are you proposing a relationship with me, Arthur?
A: Well....
N: Fascinating. That is the only word I can think to describe this. To think I would have a human falling for me, and that it'd be the human I've found most interesting in a long time.
A: Is that true? I am the most interesting human?
N: In some time, yes. There we're many others like you, but these days they are few and far inbetween. Which makes you unique to me. And special. Very few would have the guts to even consider approaching me with such a proposition. Yet here you are, doing exactly that.
A: I find it's easier to imagine you not as a goddess, but as a person, just like anyone else. I thought that is more along what you would want.
N: You figure correctly. Perhaps... you could assist me in helping the others come to view me as you do?
A: Oh but of course! It would be my honor to introduce you properly to Lady Elise and Effie!
N: You know... I think I'd like that. Very much so. Your life may be but a few weeks in comparison to my own, but I think I would like to be there for what I can of your life.
A: That sounds wonderful! And I shall do my best to leave a mark on your life, and give you a life only a true ally of justice could ever hope for!
N: Justice... I think I very much would like to experience that kind of life. Come, shall we go and meet Effie and Elise together now?
A: Indeed, we shall!
[ARTHUR AND NAGA HAVE ATTAINED S-SUPPORT]