~ Syalla and Hisari ~
Syalla: Circe, if you want me to was you off, you need to hold still... Flinging water everywhere isn't doing anyone any good. It just makes a mess that I'll have to clean up later.
Hisari: Hey, Syalla. I was wondering where yo-
Syalla: Circe!
Hisari: Ow! Water in the eye!
Syalla: My apologies. Is there something you needed?
Hisari: I just wanted to talk to you. Is there something wrong with that?
Syalla: Of course not. You're just not the type to do something like this. Is something on your mind?
Hisari: You know me too well. I was wondering... About what you're planning on doing after the war ends.
Syalla: After the war? Well, I'll probably stay with you and our brother... I don't know why I'd leave. I can't be sent off to another nation in a political marriage. Mother and Father can't force me to do that anymore.
Hisari: I see... In that case, I'm heading out. I don't want your wyvern to get more water on me. She's got enough on her now to soak me.
Syalla: Wait. Stay for a little longer.
Hisari: What?
Syalla: You rarely approach people unless you want something. I just mentioned this. Did you really think I was just going to let you go when I knew something was on your mind?
Hisari: I... I was sort of hoping, but I guess there wasn't much of a point to that. You never let these things go.
Syalla: You seemed to be worried about something to do with the war ending. Perhaps you are concerned as to what will happen afterwards.
Hisari: I-I'm not!
Syalla: Does it have something to do with where I'll be going once this concludes?
Hisari: I'm going to leave no-
*ROAR*
Syalla: Circe doesn't seem to approve of that.
Hisari: Shit... Fine, I'll stick around.
Syalla: Anyways, going on... I have to wonder... Are you worried that I'm going to leave?
Hisari: N-No!
Syalla: That stutter says everything you're not saying, you know.
Hisari: I-It's just... We've already lost so much in this war... Mother and Father died to the Thotians... Our country is in shambles, even more so than before. I don't want to lose anything else.
Syalla: I always knew you held this sort of sensitivity deep down, even if you refused to admit it.
Hisari: Don't tell anybody about it, though! I swear, if you say anything about it-
Syalla: I won't, I won't. I have nothing to gain from such a thing anyways. There wouldn't be a point.
Hisari: Thank the gods...
Syalla: Anyways, I'm glad that you opened up to me. I dislike it when we argue.
Hisari: Me too. It leaves me feeling bitter.
Syalla: You can leave now. I'm just going to finish up cleaning Circe and head back to camp.
Hisari: I'll go on and help. Why not?
~ Hisari and Syalla have attained support level B ~
~ Xavier and Gale ~
Gale: I hope he isn't around here... Gods, please tell me that he's finally dropped this subject...
Xavier: Gale! There you are! I've been looking everywhere for you!
Gale: *sigh* I suppose my prayers meant nothing in the end...
Xavier: I was wondering where you had gone off to after that last fight. Why are you all the way out here in the woods? You're pretty far from the camp.
Gale: I merely wanted some time alone. Is there something wrong with that?
Xavier: Nah. I come out here when I need a little time to myself too. Hunting out here always relaxes me when something is on my mind. Have you ever tried it?
Gale: No. Hunting never really piqued my interest. While it is a good excuse to be alone, I never thought of it as a hobby I could pursue.
Xavier: In that case, I have an idea! What about I teach you how to hunt?
Gale: Why would you do that?
Xavier: I want to be your friend, but we haven't had any basis other than simple conversation before now! If I teach you, then you'll have to hang out with me! Does that sound good to you?
Gale: I still don't understand why it is that you're so interested in being around me. Most people I know would have some sort of ulterior motive for doing such a thing. You know, sort of like how Anna really likes money and would do anything to get her hands on it.
Xavier: That's not the case with me. I'm nice and genuine. Not all people are like that. Some people just want to be friends with others, and that's what I'm like.
Gale: I see... Well, since I doubt I'll be able to get you off my back otherwise, I suppose it wouldn't hurt. When can you start teaching me?
Xavier: Anytime you want. I don't have many other things to do, so why not leave things open?
Gale: Alright... I'll come and see you a little later to talk to you about it. How does that sound?
Xavier: It sounds great to me! Let's do it!
Gale: Okay. In that case, I suppose that I'll be seeing you later.
Xavier: Yeah! Feel free to ask me whenever you're available! I'll be glad to help!
Gale: Bye. I'll see you around.
Xavier: Got it! Catch you later! Finally! I have my golden opportunity to hang out with him! The next friendship level has been reached! I've never been more excited for this! I'll have to go and grab my bow so that I'll be ready for when he wants to do this!
~ Gale and Xavier have attained support level B ~
Dubrovnik: I finally found something I can stick to! I'm glad you're liking it so far! The next chapter will have more character introductions, so I hope you're ready for that!
itsLALM: Hopefully most updates will come around about this time from now on. I pray.
111 Oats: I'm glad you're liking it!
Oh yeah. Quick warning for the next few weeks. End of course exams are starting in my school today so updates might end up being held off a week if I have to study a lot for things like biology and geometry. They won't be too long of breaks, but don't be surprised if they happen. I'm hoping they won't, but you never know.
I'm going to dash away now. I hope you guys enjoyed this update! It was a bit shorter, but since the next update is a story one, it'll be 5k words instead of 1k. Woo.
-Digital