Annelise Steiner
"Don't be your own worst enemy. If anything, there's only one person in this entire world who's expectations you have to live up to: your own. You are no more Beatrix or Adelbert than Robert is me or Fratley. You need to carve out your own future, whatever that mat be. If you do what you feel in your heart is the right thing to do and you can look back and have no regrets, then it doesn't matter what other people expect of you. Believe in yourself and in your friends. Just like I tell all of my subordinates, no one fights alone."
Anne looked back at Freya, then put her hand on her heart as she continued.
"Believe me, I know what failure feels like. I was unable to save Burmecia, Cleyra or Puck's father, and when I finally found Fratley, I discovered that he had suffered amnesia so severe that he couldn't even remember his own name, much less me. But despite all of that, I still had friends. Zidane and Vivi were there when I needed them the most. Quina was, well, Quina and too concerned about eating. They gave me new strength. That's why friends are so important. If anyone says you're inferior, chances are it's because they're afraid you'll surpass them and they want to demoralize you. Never let yourself believe it. Never fall into that trap."
To be honest, hearing that from a close friend like her was a bit uplifting. Although she overheard herself to be the top of her class, she was always looked down upon by many of her comrades. Being the sole daughter of Adelbert and Beatrix Steiner would do that to you. But for someone to actually try to invoke confidence in her felt...good.
Anne smiled back at Freya, a bit more confident than when she first talked. "Thank you, Lady Freya."
A Moogle, flying in the direction of Cleyra came touching down by the Burmecian Gates, walking up towards the two women. "Greetings, kupo! Is one of you by any chance, Annelise, kupo?"
"That would be me yes." Annelise said, fluffing the moogle's pom-pom.
"Please don't do that, kupo!" The moogle said, shaking his head. "Anyway, I have a message for you from Lan, kupo." He handed a peace of parchment paper, which the Alexandrian knight took and began to read.
New Six General Leading airship assault.
Name is Pirate. Current abilities unknown.
Suspected plan of attack is through air strike.
Current objective for attack is unknown. Will find out more.
Lan Ester
This new Lord-General meant that Anne and her comrades would have met at least 4 of the 6 by now. This new one, the Pirate...she would have to be careful, considering the track record of how skilled they are.
"Thank you, I'll be sure to respond to Lan after the battle."
The moogle nodded then walked off to the local vendor to see if they had kupo nuts.
Anne turned towards Freya and said, "I forgot to mention, Lan, one of the Genomes who took part in the rescue mission in Cleyra is currently acting as a spy and has attached himself to the Oeilvert Army."
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The Twinsword
Theme-Memories of What Once Was
"And why are you here? Planning to give me similar treatment to what she gave out?"
"Maybe." The Twinsword said, smiling as she slowly walked up towards Ricard. "But first I wanna know something."
Her smile turned to that of dissapointment and shame. As she sat down on his bed, Twinsword said, "When we fought...back in Cleyra...you shielded yourself to protect me. Your enemy, you could've left me to die, so...why?"
"Don't be your own worst enemy. If anything, there's only one person in this entire world who's expectations you have to live up to: your own. You are no more Beatrix or Adelbert than Robert is me or Fratley. You need to carve out your own future, whatever that mat be. If you do what you feel in your heart is the right thing to do and you can look back and have no regrets, then it doesn't matter what other people expect of you. Believe in yourself and in your friends. Just like I tell all of my subordinates, no one fights alone."
Anne looked back at Freya, then put her hand on her heart as she continued.
"Believe me, I know what failure feels like. I was unable to save Burmecia, Cleyra or Puck's father, and when I finally found Fratley, I discovered that he had suffered amnesia so severe that he couldn't even remember his own name, much less me. But despite all of that, I still had friends. Zidane and Vivi were there when I needed them the most. Quina was, well, Quina and too concerned about eating. They gave me new strength. That's why friends are so important. If anyone says you're inferior, chances are it's because they're afraid you'll surpass them and they want to demoralize you. Never let yourself believe it. Never fall into that trap."
To be honest, hearing that from a close friend like her was a bit uplifting. Although she overheard herself to be the top of her class, she was always looked down upon by many of her comrades. Being the sole daughter of Adelbert and Beatrix Steiner would do that to you. But for someone to actually try to invoke confidence in her felt...good.
Anne smiled back at Freya, a bit more confident than when she first talked. "Thank you, Lady Freya."
A Moogle, flying in the direction of Cleyra came touching down by the Burmecian Gates, walking up towards the two women. "Greetings, kupo! Is one of you by any chance, Annelise, kupo?"
"That would be me yes." Annelise said, fluffing the moogle's pom-pom.
"Please don't do that, kupo!" The moogle said, shaking his head. "Anyway, I have a message for you from Lan, kupo." He handed a peace of parchment paper, which the Alexandrian knight took and began to read.
New Six General Leading airship assault.
Name is Pirate. Current abilities unknown.
Suspected plan of attack is through air strike.
Current objective for attack is unknown. Will find out more.
Lan Ester
This new Lord-General meant that Anne and her comrades would have met at least 4 of the 6 by now. This new one, the Pirate...she would have to be careful, considering the track record of how skilled they are.
"Thank you, I'll be sure to respond to Lan after the battle."
The moogle nodded then walked off to the local vendor to see if they had kupo nuts.
Anne turned towards Freya and said, "I forgot to mention, Lan, one of the Genomes who took part in the rescue mission in Cleyra is currently acting as a spy and has attached himself to the Oeilvert Army."
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The Twinsword
Theme-Memories of What Once Was
"And why are you here? Planning to give me similar treatment to what she gave out?"
"Maybe." The Twinsword said, smiling as she slowly walked up towards Ricard. "But first I wanna know something."
Her smile turned to that of dissapointment and shame. As she sat down on his bed, Twinsword said, "When we fought...back in Cleyra...you shielded yourself to protect me. Your enemy, you could've left me to die, so...why?"
