Enduring Friendship

## Introduction

**Reyn:** Every time we come here, it brings back memories. Same for you, right?

**Shulk:** Yep. We’ve been through a lot together, you and me.

**Reyn:** Oh yeah! You remember that time? You know, that one time!

## Gain (+8)

**Shulk: *[When we had that big fight?]***

**Reyn:** That’s the one. It’s easily the biggest bust-up we’ve ever had. In all the years I’ve known you, nothing else has come close.

**Shulk:** It was bad, all right. I’m just glad we made up afterwards.

**Reyn:** You know, for such a big argument... I don’t even remember what it was about.

**Shulk:** We were really young. It was probably just some silly kid thing.

**Reyn:** You’re probably right. Hey, Shulk... Do you ever think about it? Without me bringing it up, I mean.

**Shulk: *[Of course.]*** I think about it sometimes. If we’d never had that argument, I don’t think we’d be friends now.

**Reyn:** That’s just what I was thinking! We must have said some pretty harsh things to each other... But it was worth it, right? It’s why we’re such good mates now!

**Shulk:** Yeah, it was definitely worth it. You know, it’s funny how we think alike sometimes. I’d have figured you were still angry.

**Reyn:** Nah, not anymore. But you did get on my nerves a bit back then. You were just too clever, man. It got under my skin.

**Shulk:** And I thought you were just this big, dumb brute. Hey, I guess that’s what we were arguing about.

**Reyn:** Yeah, that sounds about right. But after all that fighting, we came out stronger. And we learnt about each other.

**Shulk:** You know, I don’t say this enough. Thanks, Reyn. I couldn’t ask for a better friend.

**Reyn:** No problem, Shulk. And remember, you don’t have to hold back. You can call me a big, dumb brute anytime you like. I’ll take it on the chin!

## Net 0 (+4, -4)

**Shulk: *[When we had that big fight?]***

**Reyn:** That’s the one. It’s easily the biggest bust-up we’ve ever had. In all the years I’ve known you, nothing else has come close.

**Shulk:** It was bad, all right. I’m just glad we made up afterwards.

**Reyn:** You know, for such a big argument... I don’t even remember what it was about.

**Shulk:** We were really young. It was probably just some silly kid thing.

**Reyn:** You’re probably right. Hey, Shulk... Do you ever think about it? Without me bringing it up, I mean.

**Shulk: *[Nope, never.]*** What difference does it make if I think about it or not?

**Reyn: What d’ya mean? Are you saying it don’t matter if we ever became friends or not?**

**Shulk:** No! That’s not what I mean at all. I’m just saying... I don’t have to think about it every day. We’re friends now, and that’s what matters. Not some silly argument.

**Reyn:** Oh, right. Now I get you. I guess it’s different for me. I’m stupid, so I just forget stuff if I don’t keep thinking about it.

**Shulk:** You say the funniest things. I bet I’m just as bad though. There are probably tons of important things I’ve forgotten.

**Reyn:** Maybe, maybe not. The point is, we got everything off our chests back then. And now we hardly ever argue. Pretty great, huh?

**Shulk:** And even if we do have another fight, I know we’ll survive it. We’ll be true friends forever. At least, that’s what I’m hoping.

**Reyn:** Me too, man. Me too.

## Net 0 (-4, +4)

**Shulk: *[When Dunban told us off?]***

**Reyn:** Hold on a minute, Shulk. Be honest now. You’re remembering it wrong.

**Shulk:** I am?

**Reyn:** Well, not... wrong exactly... But that’s not the important part, man! Think harder!

**Shulk:** What do you mean?

**Reyn:** You remember why he got angry with us, right?

**Shulk: *[Of course I do!]*** You and me... We made Fiora cry!

**Reyn:** Exactly! And... wait, why was she crying again?

**Shulk:** Reyn! How can you have forgotten already? You’re the one who was reminding me! Anyway, if I think back... Weren’t we having a massive argument?

**Reyn:** Oh yeah! That was it. Not often we fight that bad.

**Shulk:** It’s rare all right. In fact... We could count the number of times we’ve fought on one finger!

**Reyn:** It kind of makes me smile, though. If it weren’t for that fight, I don’t think we’d be mates.

**Shulk:** I was thinking the same thing. It’s amazing how we think alike sometimes. I’m glad we’re friends.

**Reyn:** Me too, Shulk. Friends to the end, that’s us!

## Loss (-8)

**Shulk: *[When Dunban told us off?]***

**Reyn:** Hold on a minute, Shulk. Be honest now. You’re remembering it wrong.

**Shulk:** I am?

**Reyn:** Well, not... wrong exactly... But that’s not the important part, man! Think harder!

**Shulk:** What do you mean?

**Reyn:** You remember why he got angry with us, right?

**Shulk: *[Why was it again…?]*** I... just can’t remember. Sorry.

**Reyn:** Shulk? You seriously telling me you forgot?

**Shulk:** I kinda remember... us having a fight or something?

**Reyn:** That’s the exact reason! And there’s you saying you don’t remember. She took one look at us going at it, and she burst into tears!

**Shulk:** Is that what happened? I’m still a bit fuzzy on the details. But I do know that if we hadn’t had that argument... We probably wouldn’t be friends.

**Reyn:** You can say that again. Dunban was all angry, and then you made a joke and we laughed!

**Shulk:** Oh, now I remember! Even Fiora got caught up in it. She started laughing even though she was still crying. It was great!

**Reyn:** Let’s just make sure we keep on laughing. Even when we get on each other’s nerves!

**Shulk:** Couldn’t have put it better myself. That’s what being best friends is all about!