Nils stood by, watching as Lady Lyndis and Eliwood took on the morph that resembled Uhai. His heart fell when he noticed the tears in Lyn's eyes as she dealt the final blow to the nomad. He hurried over to her and played his little song, so that she was able to hurry on and assist Guy in finishing one of the last snipers. Mark shouted something to Athos and Lucius, and he called the others to return to the center of the room. Nils glanced over his shoulder at Lyn, but hurried toward the center as Mark had directed.

It wasn't until later that Nils was able to talk to Lyn with a bit more privacy. "Lady Lyndis, you're crying again," he whispered to her as he stepped in front of her, using his scarf to dry her face. She merely relaxed, allowing his cloth to rub against her for a little bit, but she grasped his hand and held it for a moment. Nils' shoulders' sagged with sorrow.

"Nils, I'm sorry... I-I should not be doing this during a battle." She tried to smile, but it would not come. "It would demoralize the troops." Nils sighed inwardly, not knowing what to say to her. "Uhai and Brendan were great men..." His voice trailed off as he noticed her shaking her head. "That is not... why I cry..." She whispered, bringing her hands, and his, between them, so that she could better clasp them. She offered a small, sad smile. He looked at her questioningly, but did not ask of her it. "Whenever you wish to speak of it... I am here." He smiled brightly, hoping to cheer her up.

She returned the smile, though her eyes remained sad, yet hopeful. "Nils, may I request of you something?" When he nodded in reply, she inquired, "May you dance... for me?" He blinked at her, displaying an expression of curiosity, but he nodded, still smiling. "Yes, Lady Lyndis! If it will make you feel better, I would do anything!"

His heart was filled with joy as he started to play his flute and dance for his liege. He cast occasional glances at her, to make sure that she was enjoying it. The entire time, she watched him with a dreamy look in her eye and a smile on her face. She looked so happy now... and he hoped that she would remain that way.

When he finished, Lyn got to her feet and approached him. "That was wonderful Nils! ...Thank you." She blushed, hoping he would not notice. He flashed a smile. "You're welcome, Lady Lyndis!" She chuckled, placed a hand on his shoulder, and then a small kiss on his forehead. When she withdrew her lips, she noticed how quickly his face turned red; but he was smiling. She nodded to him and hurried away to help continue fighting, leaving the teal-haired boy with his thoughts.