Context: Post - Chapter 18: Siblings Blade
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Lucina: ...*sigh* (Lucina is sitting on a log, beside a campfire. She was looking up to the starry night sky above)
Robin: ...? (Robin just happened to pass by, walking back towards his tent)
Lucina: (mumbles softly...)
Robin: Hello, Lucina. Can't sleep tonight? Is there something you thinking of that is keeping you awake?
Lucina: Huh? Oh hello, Robin. No... I am just gazing at the beautiful stars at the night sky this evening. I used to watch them every night with my family in the future.
I loved how the stars twinkled so brightly like a diamond under the cover of darkness.
I also enjoyed the shapes and their meanings that Mother and Father used to told me about.
Robin: ...Oh? I didn't know you fond of star gazing. That's nice to hear from you.
Lucina: Really...? Is it that surprising of me?
Robin: Not exactly... I guess it is because I don't know much about you and your life before Grima. You have always told Chrom and I about the horrors of the consequence if Grima is to return once again.
Lucina: I see...
Robin: Lucina. I know that you worry about the future of this timeline - whether or not we can save it from its destruction. But... One person could only hold so much weight on their shoulders. You need to know that you are not alone.
I have seen countless courageous warriors among the Shepherds fall under stress.
Believe me when I say it, I have seen your father was on the verge of collapsing under the pressure in the first few months of being the Exalt.
At times, you just have to let go of some of your troubles.
If not, I fear that you will collapse under the stress.
Lucina: I-I could handle it. I promise you that I won't fall so easily.
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I didn't know you care so much about us.
Robin: ...?
Lucina: I thought you told me once that you used to keep your emotions to yourself, and that you kept contact with the Shepherds to the minimum. Why the sudden change, Robin?
Robin: ...It is because of you.
Lucina: ...?!
Robin: I know it is sounds strange but... Let me explain.
I used to think that as a tactician I had control over the lives of a army of recklessly brave soldiers, generals and ...even a important leader to the people. They are willing to die to protect the people and the home they hold dear.
I could sacrifice anyone under my command, while ensuring that it was the best possible solution. It was the reason why I chose to personally caring as few people as possible, so that it won't hurt so much to me when I have to order their deaths.
Lucina: Then... What did I do to make you change that?
Robin: You showed me everyone's lives are important, no matter you know them or not. I have seen how much you truly care of the people around you when you spoke of the future. Your family, your friends, the soldiers that you had led into battle and the homeless villagers - your people.
Your determination and perseverance to challenge Fate despite the harsh truth shocked me.
It made me rethink carefully of the choices I made when drafting a battle tactic. It made me care their lives... Every single soldier that I lead.
Lucina: ...Robin... (A thin smile formed on her lips)
Robin: You are strong and brave woman, Lucina. I can't help but to look up to you and do my part as the grandmaster of the Ylissean League. From now on, I won't let this army, Chrom and this world fall under the fell dragon's grip once again. I can promise you that.
Lucina: You shouldn't think of me so highly, Robin.
Robin: ...?
Lucina: Some parts of me changed because of you too. I wouldn't be so confident and level-headed without your influence.
Robin: ...Is that so?
Lucina: Yes. I played the role of a pessimist before I joined the Shepherds. I worried constantly about my actions and impact on this world. Had I not done enough to change the flow of time? If I had done this instead of that, how would it affect it? If had I been there in time, would it be different?
Life is so fragile. You can lose at any second once you are careless or let your guard down.
I am afraid of that possibility of losing it again.
Robin: ...
Lucina: However, ever since I met you and fought by your side, everything changed.
Robin: ...?!
Lucina: I got to see my entire family and friends alive again. The people I knew would be dead are still living even today. You have made so many miracles happen - from keeping the kingdom of Ylisse safe to helping those who are unable to defend themselves. You gave me hope that there is a bright future in this timeline ...and Grima will not be revived once again to take away the peace from this world.
Everyone will be happy once this is over... Everyone.
Robin: Then how about you, Lucina?
Lucina: Huh?
Robin: We are close to ending this treacherous campaign against Walhart. We are going end to this conflict. Peace is just around the horizon. What will you do once this is over?
Lucina: I... I-I am not sure. I initially planned to leave and go back to my time, while my younger self grows up in this peaceful world. However, now I am caught in a dilemma. I am lost.
Robin: Then stay here, Lucina.
Lucina: ...?! But...!
Robin: The Chrom and Sumia in this timeline may not have raised you, but they are still your parents. They love you as much as the 'Lucina' back at the castle. They definitely would want a daughter they are proud of to stay here.
Lucina: B-But I... I-I am afraid that I would just give them tr-...
Robin: Do you trust me, Lucina?
Lucina: W-Wha...?
Robin: I repeat. Do you trust me, Lucina?
Lucina: Yes. Yes, I do. I trust my life to you.
Robin: If you say so, then listen to me. Stay.
Lucina: ... ... ... I will consider it, Robin.
Robin: ... (A ghost of a smile was on his face)
Robin: Now that we are here alone together... I would like to get to know about you without any interference.
Lucina: ...! (Blushes slightly) I guess so... What would you like to know about me?
Robin: Everything... More specifically your life before Grima. There must be some happier memories about your childhood, no?
Lucina: Yes... Yes, I do.
Robin: I would love to hear it.
Lucina: ... ... ... (Thank you for everything, Robin)
~Robin and Lucina spend a long time with each other~
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Robin and Lucina attained A support
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