=== Paralogue The Azure Twin === (Dark Ruins) A place of significance to Emblem Eirika. Here, the Divine Dragon will face an important trial. --- OP --- [Eirika] Look at this place! Oh my. It can't be... It's impossible! [Alear] What's wrong, Eirika? [Eirika] This looks almost exactly like... I'd swear to you, this is where everything changed forever. [Alear] Changed? How so? [Eirika] I was a member of the royal family of Renais. [Eirika] Our close neighbors, the Grado Empire, were our allies for centuries. [Eirika] Then with no hint of warning, the Grado Empire invaded. [Alear] That must have been difficult, if you were allies for so long. [Eirika] As the royal family, my brother and I fought together with our friends to protect our people. [Eirika] The final conflict took place right here. [Eirika] I know things only look similar, but it's very much like being back there. [Alear] You don't have to go on. I understand that it's a painful memory. [Eirika] I... I lost a very dear friend that day. [Alear] But you didn't lose hope─you fought on. Even when faced with losing a friend. [Eirika] I─ Would you spar with me? Here? [Eirika] Everything I feel about that day is bound up. My heart is full of grief... [Eirika] Perhaps fighting here will help overcome that. Though that sounds like my brother's thinking. [Alear] I would be glad to spar with you. However, I don't plan on losing. [Eirika] Well, you wouldn't last long if you didn't try to win. [Eirika] And if you do win, then our bonds will only become stronger. --- ED --- [Eirika] You've gotten stronger. You might even be able to defeat Ephraim, my brother. [Alear] Thank you! I guess you've always relied on your brother, haven't you? [Eirika] I wouldn't... I mean... We're siblings. And we always need one another's support. [Alear] I guess I hadn't thought of it that way. [Alear] You should know that I rely on you, Eirika. I trust your opinions and your skills. [Eirika] Thank you. I just want to be a help to your cause, the same as others helped me. [Eirika] I'm so very happy to be part of this and to help all of you. [Alear] You've saved me so often. I'm starting to think I'd be lost on my own. [Eirika] Hehe, you should have more confidence. [Eirika] As long as we both trust in our own skills, we can be there to support one another. [Alear] That sounds good to me. I hope you'll continue to be with us, Eirika. [Eirika] I hope so too, . I'm sure you can save this world. --- EV --- [Eirika] Relax [Eirika] Now let us begin, ! [Eirika] Hmm. I see no gaps in your defenses, but that doesn't mean you'll win easily. --- MOVIE --- --- BT --- [Eirika] Fighting you here... It feels so strange. [Alear] I feel it too. Facing you like this is making me stronger. [Eirika] Relax [Eirika] You've been strong from the start. Now, show me you have the skills to back up your strength. [Rosado] I didn't think we'd get to hang out this much, Eirika. It's been lots of fun! [Eirika] I'm glad that it's you who engaged with me. Every day is a new experience. [Rosado] Aw, thanks so much! Now you've got me blushing, though... [Eirika] Heh. Well, raise your weapon or I'll have to embarrass you further. [Goldmary] Well, Eirika, it's time to see which of us is more graceful in battle. [Goldmary] I'm sorry if my skill proves to be too much for you. [Eirika] No apology necessary. Seeing you grow as a warrior has been a pleasure. [Eirika] But that doesn't mean I plan on losing! --- DIE ---