Theme 6: Obsession

Lissa seemed to follow Robin everywhere. Every step, every move was shadowed by the sprightly cleric. Every day, Lissa wouldn't leave his side. It would have bordered on creepy, but Tharja had already monopolized that part of Robin's life. Lissa simply laughed, played, and experienced life with the tactician by her side. The two were inseparable.

He never seemed to mind, however. As days filled with pranks and cloud watching and late-night firefly catching flew by, Robin grew happier by the moment. While he did notice Lissa's little obsession with him, he never objected.

Other people noticed the pair as well. Maribelle was the worst offender. The troubadour was obsessed with snooping on her friend's habits.

"Lissa dear, have another cup." Maribelle lifted the kettle and poured hot tea into Lissa's ceramic cup.

"Sorry Maribelle, I'd love to. But I gotta meet up with Robin. Today, we're-" Too late. Maribelle had already served Lissa.

"That's exactly what I would like to talk about, Lissa." Maribelle tipped the kettle, pouring herself a cup as well. "You've been spending an alarming amount of time with Robin, haven't you?"

Lissa sat back down in her chair, although reluctant. "I wouldn't call it 'alarming', but yeah, I guess I have. What's the big deal?" She added a large helping of sugar to her cup and took a sip of her tea.

Maribelle cleared her throat. "Well, darling…" She tried to find the words she needed. "Don't you think that your time with Robin is a little excessive? A man needs a break every now and then."

Lissa's expression fell. "I- I don't seem to understand, Maribelle." She brought the cup up to her lips but paused, and cracked a cheeky smile. "Oh, I get it. you're jealous."

"What?" Maribelle exclaimed quickly, her cheeks turning a bright red. "Why, that's blasphemous! I'm not jealous of our tactician? Why would you say such a thing, dear?"

Lissa stood from her chair and pointed at her friend, rather unladylike. "You are! I caught you! You're jealous that I spend time with him!" Lissa giggled.

Maribelle huffed, folding her arms. "I am not jealous. I am simply advising you to harbor your obsession."

Lissa pushed her chair in and skipped out of Maribelle's room. "Catch ya later, Maribelle! Robin and I are off to climb some trees!" With that, she dashed from the barracks, leaving Maribelle with her head in her hands.

"I swear… That girl sounds more like Nowi every day…"

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