Note: Originally this was one chapter but I have since decided to break it down into 2 chapters.

Author's Note:This is for Fire Emblem Awakening for the 3DS. It's all dialogue and is a super extended version of Chrom's marriage proposal, based off actual game content. Some crazy, possibly OOC moments from both charcters mixed in with the serious stuff. Also has a few non-Fire Emblem references hidden throughout
(no clues to what they are sorry).

Spoiler warning: contains dialogue from the game and references to storyline events and extra content – the support conversations- for more than one character.

Disclaimer: This story contains actual text from the gameplay support conversations, which I don't own, but I am giving credit to. Anything in italics is directly from a transcript of Chrom and the main female character's level "S" support conversation which triggers their marriage. Text denoting actions, which normally would be in italics are therefore underlined. I'm using the character's default name, Robin to make things simpler.

Side note – I didn't pair the playable Avatar with Chrom when I played the game. When I let my friend borrow the game she did and read the exchange aloud. Our commentary on it is what inspired this story months later.

Chapter 1: His Proposal

Robin: Chrom! There you are. Just the man I wanted to see. You are becoming a hard man to track down. We need to talk before you go running off again.

Chrom: *Gulp* R-Robin?! I didn't hear you approaching.

Robin: Yes me. Anyway, it's about the route you drew up for tomorrow's march. Seems a little ambitious for what we are capable of at the moment. I was looking at the map and I noticed... Chrom? *waves hand in front of Chrom's face* Hello? You in there? Ylisse to Chrom. Are you listening to me? This is only a potential matter of life and death afterall.

Chrom: Er, oh, uh yeah. Of course I'm listening! A map of life and death marches, got it. Guessing that's not right by that look on your face. OK, well…me listening … well ...Actually, no. I kind of had something to...do.

Robin: Chrom, you're acting very strange and it's bothering me. Are you hiding something from me? You know you never were good at hiding things from me.

Chrom: H-hide? You mean, HIDE hide? Why would I hide something? Oh, gods, no! N-nothing at all... Nope. Not a thing, not me. This is me not hiding anything from Robin.

Robin: Then why are you fidgeting like you've got a squirrel in your pantaloons? Did you get with a mage's spell during their practice time again? Should I fetch Lissa or another healer?

Chrom: I-I'm not fidgeting! And really, I'm fine, truthfully I am. I'm perfectly relaxed. ...And, er, normal, no squirrels here. I was far from the mage's practice range this time, I swear it. No need to bother Lissa. Just look at me.
*turns in circle* - See all good.

Robin: Then why are you refusing to meet my eye, like you are guilty of something. Listen, Chrom. Didn't you say that we're close friends, with no secrets between us? Not even our bodies are a secret from each other since those bathing incidents. Wait a minute, were you peeping again? On second thought, never mind that last comment. You did it mean when you said we were close friends? Tell me the truth and I won't get mad or hurt you *under her breath* much.
If you are honest this will make things easier for both of us.

Chrom: N-no! I mean, yes! Wait, not to the peeping … to the close friends thing. I mean... I swear, it's not like that! I haven't accidently peeped since that one time, honest. What I meant was ….

Robin: Uh huh. *Sigh* I know you've been avoiding me recently. And don't go denying it. I'd like to know why, Chrom. Sooner rather than later. I think I deserve an explanation. A clear, direct explanation, with no more talking in circles and dodging questions. Please. Haven't I earned that much at least? I can't go on pretending there's nothing wrong. Something is different, no doubt about it. Do you dislike my company now? Or is it I am no longer doing well as chief tactician? Are my strategies that unacceptable as of late?

Chrom: D-dislike you?! Me? What makes you think that? Egads, Robin, of course I don't dislike you! I could never dislike you. Nothing could be further from the truth.
And your strategies? No they have been better than ever. I couldn't ask for more.

Robin: Then why are you avoiding me as Lissa avoids bear meat, or Gaius vegetables?

Chrom: Er... Uh …. Well … you see ….there's a reason … a good one … It's just …. Just … um …. um …

Robin: Chrom? Out with it already before you bite your tongue floundering around like that.

Chrom: D-don't look at me like that... with that disapproving look you give the new recruits who can't follow your strategies … It's just that...we've been fighting a lot together. We're always side by side.
Inseparable really, to the point where everyone expects to see us together. When we are apart it makes some of the soldiers nervous we have had a fight.
At first, I thought of you as an ally, then a comrade, and finally a friend. A treasured friend I feel as if I've known my whole life. I've felt the bonds of trust grow between us, stronger and stronger, day by day until I felt they could be unbreakable. And then I realized...you were more than just a friend. Far more than that, far more than I've ever let on.

Robin: ...What do you mean? You're not being very clear. You aren't dying are you? Chrom you're worrying me.

Chrom: I mean I care about you, Robin. As a man, and you as a woman.

Robin: Yes you are a man and I'm a woman. Unless crossing dress and masquerading as the opposite gender runs in the family and you have something you need to confess.

Chrom: What?! No it doesn't, that I know of… How could you even say something like that? Am I not manly enough? … And you have seen me naked! Shouldn't that haven't proven it?!

Robin: How should I know? I barely looked and I mostly saw your back.

Chrom: Now you have gotten me far off track. You've made me come this far, and now I'm going to say my piece if you would just stop interrupting. This is important and can change our relationship forever.

Robin: ...How can I not interrupt? Hold that thought. *Holds up her hand to stop him* When you're worked up like this, you might say something you regret. Please think through what you are about to say.

Chrom: I did think this through, very thoroughly and for some time. I've been grappling with this for days. I don't care anymore what the others might say! I've tried to keep this bottled up, for so long and I can't do it anymore. I just can't. It's practically killing me. I'm going to tell you how I feel, even if your head explodes in embarrassment, but hopefully it won't. That would be far too awkward.

Robin: O-kay? *starts fidgeting nervously*

Chrom: All right, deep breath... FHOOOOOO! ...Hold...and out... HAAAAAAAAAAAAH. Once more... FHOOOOOOOOO! Holding...holding...and out... HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH.
Right, I'm as set now as I'll ever be ….I think. Here goes nothing. Prepare yourself, because I'm going to say it! And this may shock you.

Robin: Good gods Chrom you sound like a pregnant woman ... Then say it already and end this madness!

Chrom: Robin ... I'm truly, madly, deeply, in love with you. There I said it. I can't believe I finally said it.

Robin: ...Oh. OOHHH! I was far off the mark. Gods I really thought you said you were going to say you were dying and to look after Lissa for you. I am not ready to handle pseudo-motherhood right now.

Chrom: Robin! This is no time to be worried about Lissa! Nothing is going to happen to me anytime soon. I swear to you. Do you realize the seriousness of what I just said? I Love YOU. I have loved you since the very first moment I laid eyes on you as you woke up in that field. I just didn't realize it until the last little while with all that's been going on with the war and all.

Robin: ... Well you are a little slow at times …. And a tad bit oblivious.

Chrom: Hey! I am not and you are ruining the mood here. Look, I know this is sudden and I'm coming on to you like a wyvern in heat. But I'm not trying to force you into a decision, at this time, believe me. Whatever your answer, whenever you answer, I shall abide by it — no matter how painful it may be for me. And come what may, we'll always be friends, comrades, and soldiers at arms. That I promise. I would still need you as my tactician. *mumbles* But I may peep on you again, you are that beautiful to me.

Robin: Hold on you lost me at wyvern in heat …. That's the worst phrasing of a confession ever. Now this is awkward. And did I hear something about peeping or did I imagine that? I'm re-thinking the accidently walking in on me in the bathing tent incident now. Don't make me sic Sully or Cherche on you. I'll do it or maybe Maribelle, she can be vicious with that parasol when angry.

Chrom: This isn't how I pictured this panning out. And that one time was an accident, seriously, please don't get any of those women after me. I'll be bruised for weeks. Uhh Robin …. You're zoning out over there.

*Robin thoughts wandered …. She was picturing Chrom as a wyvern. Then, because Cherche treats hers like a pet dog she pictured Chrom as a wyvern/dog hybrid. Next, an image of Maribelle smacking the wyvern/dog Chrom on the backside with her parasol as if it was a rolled up news scroll while he was fleeing from the bathing tents with his tail between his legs. Robin starts laughing hysterically.*

Chrom: What's so funny?

Robin: Sorry … can't breathe … too funny … … *tries to compose herself* OK I'm good now. I'll tell you later honest. Now in all seriousness ….

Chrom: Go on …..

Author's end note: I wrote this in 2 hours as it came to me, filling in around the transcript of the real dialogue, no real plan, and grasping at memories of that long ago conversation. I didn't edit this either so hopefully it came out well. I might rewrite other support conversations or write what happened next, still not sure so no promises. If I did they would get their own story rather than be added on to this one.

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