Jolteon: Leo! May I have a moment of your time? I want you to know I'm grateful you finally told me how you feel. I have something to tell you as well. Leafeon: ... Jolteon: When we were both young, only beginning to find our feet on the battlefield... I was relieved the day you chose to walk the path of magic instead of the blade. Leafeon: I don't understand. Why would you be relieved? Jolteon: Before then, I always felt you at my heels, pushing me. Pressuring me. Leafeon: Pressuring you? Me? Jolteon: You're so precocious, Leo. It was only a matter of time before you caught up to me. You say you were envious of me, but the truth is, I felt the same way about you. Leafeon: ...That's nice of you to say, Xander, but I don't need your empty flattery. Jolteon: Sullen Leo... You still don't get it. Leafeon: Get what? Jolteon: You were so concerned about being inferior to me in any way... But of course you were. You were younger and much less experienced. You said that when we were young, I excelled at everything. Leafeon: You did. You were unstoppable. Jolteon: That's only because I had already been training for years! It's only natural. Yet even with my advantage, you were closing the gap between us so quickly... If you had bested me, the eldest prince... I would have failed as your brother. That's part of why I tried so hard. As your brother, it's my job to stay one step ahead. Leafeon: I...I don't know what to believe. Jolteon: I have only spoken the truth, Leo. In your heart, you must know that. I value you more than you know. So there's no reason to be shy around me, is there? I implore you to speak your mind boldly in our war meetings, for the benefit of us all. Leafeon: ... As you wish, Xander. From now on, no more holding back my opinions. In fact, you better watch yourself, or I may be nipping at your heels again soon. Jolteon: Ha! I dearly hope so. I'm proud of you, Leo. Leafeon: Thanks, Xander. But enough brotherly bonding... Let's talk strategy!
