Amanda/Supports

## Amanda and Chase

### C Support

* **Amanda**: Hey, Chase, do you think you could help me with something real quick? I'd really like it if you could.

* **Chase**: Oh no! I was almost 95% sure I wasn't missing another battle. Where's the enemy? Who's hurt? Grace? If so I think you can manage...

* **Amanda**: Ha, it's nothing to do with a battle! There are no enemies here...okay, well, there kind of are but I already took care of those.

* **Chase**: Oh good, I think I can help then.

* **Amanda**: Awesome! It requires healing some poor souls so I think it'll be great practice for you!

* **Chase**: I suppose that's all I'm really good for. Where are these poor souls exactly?

* **Amanda**: They're this way, come with me and I'll show you.

* **Chase**: Oh...they're children.

* **Amanda**: Yeah, of course they're children! Poor things, some bully was picking on them pretty bad.

* **Chase**: This wasn't quite what I had in mind...ew is that one drooling?

* **Amanda**: They're kids, of course that one's probably drooling. Can you just do some quick healing on them with me? Skinned knees are no joke.

* **Chase**: I guess...there.

* **Amanda**: Why are you so hesitant? They're kids! They just need the love and care.

* **Chase**: Yeah, kids, woo. Here, that one's good too. Anything else?

* **Amanda**: ...Nope, that's it. You can go, I guess, I'll finish up with them.

* **Chase**: Alright, see you around. (Hopefully with no children next time.)

### B Support

* **Amanda**: Hey Chase!

* **Chase**: Oh, hello again Amanda. What can I help you with?

* **Amanda**: I know some kiddos wanted to thank you for helping them out before, so I decided to bring them around so they could do that!

* **Chase**: Oh that's nice-wait what?!

* **Amanda**: They really wanted to thank you.

* **Chase**: Oh...that's so...great...

* **Amanda**: Why don't you sound happy about this?

* **Chase**: I-I am! I love being thanked. You're all...so welcome...

* **Amanda**: Aw, Chase! I'm never going to hear the end of this from these kids! You're a sweetheart!
* **Chase**: Yeah...I see this one still has that drooling problem. Here let me get that... Oh my god ew he just spit up on me!
* **Amanda**: Hey, that's not nice, but don't yell about it!

* **Chase**: Ew ew ew ew ew! Okay Amanda I think I've been thanked properly enough. You can take them home or whatever.

* **Amanda**: You're being awfully dismissive...

* **Chase**: Look I didn't want to be mean because clearly you feel the exact opposite, but...I'm not the biggest fan of children...or babies...or anyone who isn't technically an adult.

* **Amanda**: Oh. I...get it. I'll take them back and ask someone else to help with them next time.

* **Chase**: \*sigh\* Thank you Amanda...

* **Amanda**: ...Yeah, no problem.

* **Chase**: Hm...I feel like there was a better way to handle that situation...oh well. Got to clean this spit off my shirt.

### A Support

* **Chase**: Er...Amanda?

* **Amanda**: Hm?

* **Chase**: Is now a good time? If not I can surely come back later.

* **Amanda**: It's a fine time, what do you need?

* **Chase**: I just wanted to apologize for how I acted when you needed my help with those kids. It was highly unprofessional.

* **Amanda**: I shouldn't have brought them around in the first place, you did nothing wrong.

* **Chase**: Still, they clearly meant a lot to you, and even though they meant very little to me I should never have turned down gratitude from someone that's benefited from my healing.

* **Amanda**: They didn't mind too much about it, don't worry. They're just kids.

* **Chase**: That doesn't make me feel any better. You love kids and the others seem to at least somewhat enjoy them. I on the other hand, do not. It's rather polarizing.

* **Amanda**: ...When did I say I love kids? I love helping them, watching them grow, being there for them, but I don't necessarily love them.

* **Chase**: Does helping something, watching it grow, and being there for it not constitute for love? As I said, I don't harbor many feelings toward children so I wouldn't know. I've delivered babies and cured runny noses, but that's as far as the extent of my interactions go.

* **Amanda**: It's a different kind of love, I suppose. I want to see them become wonderful adults who can protect others, like I've protected them. But I don't care if they're babies or kids or nearly adults, I just want them to get to grow up. That's all I want from them, from doing this "helping" thing I do.

* **Chase**: I guess I didn't really think...of course it makes sense...kids have so much potential when you put it that way. And even when they're grown, they're still the kids they once were, just older.

* **Amanda**: Exactly. And I've watched so many kids be robbed of that potential that I don't want to see it happen again.

* **Chase**: Ah...I think I have a better understanding of it now. I still wouldn't choose to surround myself with so many children, however. Does that make you think less of me?

* **Amanda**: Honestly, no. There are things you do involving kids that I could never ever bring myself to do, and there are things I do that you wouldn't. It's just how we are.

* **Chase**: That's good, I suppose your opinion on it was one of the more pressing things on my mind. Thank you for resolving that.

* **Amanda**: No problem!

## Amanda and Grace

### C Support

* **Grace**: grr…

* **Amanda**: Uh, don't mean to intrude, but are you okay?

* **Grace**: What do you think?

* **Amanda**: With you, I can't ever tell. Anything you want me to do for you?

* **Grace**: Of course not, you blonde—ahem, no. I can handle it myself.

* **Amanda**: Well if you insist, I'll just be on my way then. Good luck handling this yourself!

* **Grace**: Wait what?

* **Amanda**: I don't want to fight with you over this, you don't want me here and I'm not going to argue.

* **Grace**: So… you're not gonna stubbornly stand by my side and wait for me to ask you to heal myself? Or… wait… you're not…?

* **Amanda**: Uh, yeah, I said I don't want to fight you over this. Fighting's not exactly my favorite thing to do.

* **Grace**: Yeah, I'm sorry, I thought you were… never mind. I'll be on my way.

* **Amanda**: You thought I was someone?

* **Grace**: I s-said, never mind!

* **Amanda**: ...Right.

## Amanda and Green

### C Support

* **Amanda**: Um, hey there Green. Got that...sword thing again?

* **Green**: Oh, hello Amanda. Sure, here it is.

* **Amanda**: No, please! I don't want anything to do with that, thank you very much!

* **Green**: Oh, alright. Is something wrong with it?

* **Amanda**: Not...exactly.

* **Green**: Well, uh, then what's going on? You get very on edge around it.

* **Amanda**: It's nothing, I swear.

* **Green**: Well, okay. So, you're a healer, but you can fight? How does that work?

* **Amanda**: How does it work? Like...what do you mean?

* **Green**: As in, do you hold your axe in one hand and staff in the other, or what? That Hammer can't be easy to wield, I would imagine.

* **Amanda**: Oh! I try to only hold one at once, but it's hard to manage now that I don't have something so lightweight as my weapon.

* **Green**: Oh, I see. Oh yeah, I remember you throwing axes before you got that Hammer. What happened to that?

* **Amanda**: That throwing axe was a hand-me-down and basically useless to me. I needed something better!

* **Green**: Understandable. So what do you do with the weapon you're not using?

* **Amanda**: Well, if it's not the staff or weapon I'm actually using, I just kind of put it in my bag if I can. Or tie it to my back. But I like putting it in my bag.

* **Green**: Your bag? It must be pretty inconvenient carrying that around as well.

* **Amanda**: Heh...yeah. It's impossible to get into when I'm dressed. This skirt is so cumbersome.

* **Green**: Yeah, that skirt does look pretty bulky. But why is your bag hard to get to because of it? You don't just carry it over your shoulder?

* **Amanda**: No way, why would I? I've looped it into my hoopskirt so that it's out of the way! Always have to ask someone to help me out, but...

* **Green**: Oh, r-right.

* **Amanda**: It's not so bad once people figure out where it is, haha!

* **Green**: Yeah, I guess you're right, haha.

* **Amanda**: You don't sound so sure of that...

* **Green**: Huh, really? Of course I believe you! (Under her skirt?)

* **Amanda**: Say, um, would you mind getting in there for me...? I, uh, clearly can't right now.

* **Green**: Oh, uh, right now?

* **Amanda**: Yeah. Right now.

* **Green**: I, uh... What am I looking for?

* **Amanda**: ...Um. I forget...?

* **Green**: Well, that's okay, I have training to get to, heheh. I'll see you around!

* **Amanda**: Oh, okay! Bye now!

### B Support

* **Green**: Hey, Amanda.

* **Amanda**: Oh! Hi there, Green! What brings you around?

* **Green**: Just wanted to talk some more, since we seem to get along fairly well. Is that alright?

* **Amanda**: Definitely! I enjoy talking to you. A lot.

* **Green**: A lot? Well, I'm glad someone likes talking to me. I'm not really great at conversing, haha. But I enjoy talking to you as well.

* **Amanda**: You're just so nice to me, and while I think everyone's usually nice to me, you're just...you're super nice, I guess!

* **Green**: Well, I do try to be nice to my friends, so it's nice to hear someone think that about me. I think you're a nice person, too. You really look out for everyone.

* **Amanda**: I totally do. I've got everyone's best interests in mind, but especially those of people who matter to me. Like you.

* **Green**: I... matter to you? That means a lot to me. I can't say that I feel as strongly about you, but you're good to me, and that makes you a friend.

* **Amanda**: A friend...ha! That's all I could ever ask for in someone is being their friend!

* **Green**: Well, that's good to know. Having friends is really nice, and having a friend like you is even better.

* **Amanda**: Aw, don't make me blush...

* **Green**: Blush? I'm not trying to do that, I'm just saying what I see. You're a good person, and I'm glad that you're willing to give someone like me a chance to be your friend.

* **Amanda**: Ha, yeah okay...goodness you're really flattering me...

* **Green**: Well, I don't want to overwhelm you, so I guess I'll let up, haha. Um, since we're friends, can I ask you about something?

* **Amanda**: ...Yeah, go ahead and ask me anything!

* **Green**: I was just wondering why you don't seem to like swords that much? I couldn't help but think about the way you reacted to my kodachi, and you seem a bit uneasy with sword-wielding enemies.

* **Amanda**: It's about swords. I thought it would be something else, heh. But swords! Right! I...had a bad experience with one once.

* **Green**: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realise...

* **Amanda**: It's fine, it's not something I tell everyone all the time! Let them think I'm just scared of swords, don't let them know why that is. It's what I do.

* **Green**: Alright, I see. I don't want to impose or bring up bad memories, so you don't have to tell me.

* **Amanda**: No, a true friend tells her friends what makes her tick. And what makes me tick is swords. Because...well, once you get stabbed by one when you couldn't do anything to stop it, you don't forgive or forget it.

* **Green**: Oh, that sounds awful. I'm sorry that happened to you.

* **Amanda**: It's in the past, it's all good! Just some scars and a fear it's going to happen again when I see swords, but...

* **Green**: I can imagine it must be hard to be reminded of that every time you step on the battle field...

* **Amanda**: ...I'm going to go now. I...my sides hurt and I need to go lay down or something.

* **Green**: I'm really sorry. I hope you can forgive me for bringing up something so traumatic for you.

* **Amanda**: I can forgive you, just...let me go and handle this.

* **Green**: Okay, see you later, then. I hope you feel better after some rest.

### A Support

* **Green**: Hey, Amanda!

* **Amanda**: Oh, hey there! What's up?

* **Green**: I just finished training, and I wanted to come over and talk to you. Are you free?

* **Amanda**: I'm almost always free, so yes.

* **Green**: Oh, okay! So how are you doing today?

* **Amanda**: I'm fine, like usual. Why are you asking me how I'm doing? This is new.

* **Green**: Is it? Anyway, I just want to make sure that you're happy and not injured, stuff like that. Don't want you to get sick on us now.

* **Amanda**: I'm really fine, don't worry! Trust me, everyone would know if something was wrong.

* **Green**: I'm glad to hear it.

* **Amanda**: Why are you being all caring like this right now?

* **Green**: Because you're the person I'd consider my closest friend in this army. The others are cool, but I haven't really clicked with them.

* **Amanda**: Aw, but there are some nice people we have around us. Why get close with me over any of them?

* **Green**: I guess I just find it a bit hard to start conversations with them, but with you it comes naturally, y'know?

* **Amanda**: It...does? Oh cool!

* **Green**: Yeah, it does. You're just easy to talk to because you're such a nice and friendly person.

* **Amanda**: I like the sound of that, heh.

* **Green**: I'm glad to hear it. I don't really get much of a chance to be so open with people, here or back home.

* **Amanda**: Well you can be as open with me as you want! I love listening to my friends!

* **Green**: Yeah?

* **Amanda**: Oh yeah.

* **Green**: Good to know that you'll be there if I need to talk to someone about something. And you know that I'll listen to you too, right?

* **Amanda**: I hoped it would go both ways, especially since you've already listened to me so much.

* **Green**: Of course! I'd be more than happy to help you out!

* **Amanda**: Aw, you're so sweet. Like, really super sweet.

* **Green**: You think so? I'm just trying to be a good friend. (And maybe...)

* **Amanda**: Hm? You're already a good friend!

* **Green**: Yeah, I know, but I just want to be as supportive as I can.

* **Amanda**: Aaah, that's just so sweet!

* **Green**: Okay, you're starting to make me blush, heh...

* **Amanda**: Oh, why are you blushing...?

* **Green**: Because you're showering me with praise, and I feel like it's too much.

* **Amanda**: It's never too much if you deserve it. Which you do.

* **Green**: Oh, th-thank you.

* **Amanda**: ...Are you okay?

* **Green**: Yeah, I'm fine, why?

* **Amanda**: You stuttered there a bit.

* **Green**: Oh, haha. Sorry about that.

* **Amanda**: Is something wrong?

* **Green**: No, of course not! Everything's fine with me. (Except my heart is racing...)

* **Amanda**: Are you suuuuure?

* **Green**: Yeah, I'm seriously fine. Don't worry about it.

* **Amanda**: If you insist...

* **Green**: I'm glad that you're concerned about me, though. It warms my heart.

* **Amanda**: And your face, apparently.

* **Green**: ...Oh, really? (This is so embarrassing...)

* **Amanda**: Well, yeah. You mentioned blushing.

* **Green**: Heh, I-I guess I did, huh?

* **Amanda**: Yes, yes you did. There's that pesky stutter again, huh?

* **Green**: Oh, I'm so sorry. I don't know what's come over me all of a sudden. (That's a lie.)

* **Amanda**: Is there anything I can do to make it better? Anything at all?

* **Green**: Um, I don't think so? (After all, you are kinda the cause of it...)

* **Amanda**: Hm, okay...well, if you think of aaaaanything...

* **Green**: Yeah, I'll tell you, haha. Anyway, I love- uh, enjoyed talking to you today, but I think I might be off now.

* **Amanda**: Oh, if you insist...bye, I guess!

* **Green**: Yeah, we'll definitely talk again soon! (I need to pull it together, wow...)

### S Support

* **Amanda**: Green! Hey there!

* **Green**: Hello, Amanda! How are you doing today?

* **Amanda**: I'm a lot better now that I'm talking to you, ha! How are you?

* **Green**: I'm doing well. Sweet of you to say that. My day gets better when I talk to you, too.

* **Amanda**: How much better? I bet it's like a teeny-tiny amount, isn't it?

* **Green**: No, quite a large amount actually, especially when you're happy.

* **Amanda**: And I'm always happy when I'm talking to you, so...oh wow I probably make your day all the time.

* **Green**: You're catching on, haha. You make me really happy, Amanda. I hope you know that.

* **Amanda**: I don't see why that would be, but it makes me happy to hear it.

* **Green**: What do you mean by that?

* **Amanda**: I mean, I'm not that great, am I? Especially not for someone as amazing as you...

* **Green**: Oh, please. If you weren't great, I wouldn't have fallen for you, now would I?

* **Amanda**: Um, I guess not. I...really like hearing you say that.

* **Green**: In fact, I've come to a decision about something.

* **Amanda**: About something? You're not going to leave me, are you?

* **Green**: Haha, no. The opposite, in fact. I want people to know that we're together!

* **Amanda**: You...what?

* **Green**: Uh, I want people to know about us. Is... that okay?

* **Amanda**: Y-yes! That's more than okay!

* **Green**: Oh, I'm glad. I just feel that we shouldn't have to keep it secret any more.

* **Amanda**: Not like it was ever that great of a secret...

* **Green**: Heh. I suppose you're right. Anyone watching us together would have known something was going on.

* **Amanda**: We weren't exactly the best at keeping our, um, attraction to ourselves.

* **Green**: Haha, we weren't. But that's alright, because so what? We're in love, and we deserve to be happy, even if that involves being affectionate in public.

* **Amanda**: Affectionate...? So like, cutesy names and getting close to each other?

* **Green**: Yeah, and holding hands, putting arms around each other... Maybe even kissing, if it feels right.

* **Amanda**: O-oh. I was not expecting you to say that part.

* **Green**: Well, it obviously won't be all the time, I know how cringy couples that are all over each other are. Just... maybe after something special?

* **Amanda**: Define "something special". Like, after not seeing each other for a while, or after having a good battle, or...?

* **Green**: Yeah, things like that. There's also another occasion that I can think of.

* **Amanda**: Hmmm...mind telling me what it is? Because all the occasions I can come up with totally don't make sense.

* **Green**: Well... How about making the decision to go public?

* **Amanda**: Oh. I see. I could maybe be okay with that, maybe.

* **Green**: And since we've made that decision recently...

* **Amanda**: Um, are you asking...

* **Green**: Well, would that be okay?

* **Amanda**: I think it would be! You know, to celebrate?

* **Green**: Yeah, I definitely think this is a time to celebrate!

* **Amanda**: Then what's stopping us then, huh?

* **Green**: Nothing, really. We could kiss at any time we wanted to.

* **Amanda**: ...Like...now?

* **Green**: Like now.

* **Amanda**: Right now?

* **Green**: Right now. ...At this rate it's not gonna happen, haha.

* **Amanda**: I'm just bracing myself for this. Not every day you get to have your first kiss with the man of your dreams.

* **Green**: Of your dreams, huh? You flatter me, woman of my dreams.

* **Amanda**: Oh wow...um. Bracing myself, right!

* **Green**: Haha, just tell me when you're ready. I'm feeling a little nervous myself, if I'm being honest.

* **Amanda**: That's because this is really nerve-wracking! Here, I'll...make the move. Sh-shall we kiss?

* **Green**: Yes, we shall kiss.

## Amanda and Kody

### C Support

* **Kody**: Hello, Amanda. I dropped by to ask you a question, if you won't consider it prying.

* **Amanda**: A...question? Hm, I won't say if I'll answer it or not, but you're more than welcome to ask anything you want!

* **Kody**: Hmm, very well. I wanted to know what it is that makes you so protective over the rest.

* **Amanda**: Oh, um, I would rather not get into that. Bad...bad memories, you see.

* **Kody**: Bad memories, eh? Suit yourself if you wish not to speak of it. I'll just launch a... small investigation. Does that sound good?

* **Amanda**: I would rather you not! Why are you so insistent on knowing what makes me how I am?

* **Kody**: The more things I know, the better. And I won't be putting myself in danger by not having the scoop. \*sigh\* I've said too much.

* **Amanda**: Said too much? I don't think you said enough. Want to run that all by me again?

* **Kody**: No way.

* **Amanda**: Please?

* **Kody**: Nope, not happening. Good day to you.

* **Amanda**: Um, okay, I guess? Sheesh, thinking he can come asking about personal things? Who does he think I am?

### B Support

* **Amanda**: Hey Kody. I, uh, came by to ask you something, if that's okay with you.

* **Kody**: ...Go ahead.

* **Amanda**: Why did you want to know anything about me without offering to share about you in exchange?

* **Kody**: I see the point you're trying to make.

* **Amanda**: Oh, I was trying to be vague about it...

* **Kody**: You were? My apologies.

* **Amanda**: Nothing slips by you, does it?

* **Kody**: I wish that were the case, but it's not true.

* **Amanda**: ...You want to explain that?

* **Kody**: Why should I? If I get something in return... I might think about it.

* **Amanda**: I'll give you something in return if you tell me!

* **Kody**: Like what?

* **Amanda**: I don't know, maybe what you've come asking for before?

* **Kody**: Oh, that works. Fine, I'll share a little.

* **Amanda**: Okay, so...?

* **Kody**: When I was young, I was the son of some crime bosses. We had partners all over the town,

though we were wanted by authorities. Should I keep going?

* **Amanda**: ...If you want, yeah.

* **Kody**: Hmm, well, to cut a long story short, we were sold out. My parent were quartered in the town square, and I took it upon myself to keep my eye on everyone around me to prevent more betrayals. Does that satisfy your curiosity?

* **Amanda**: Um...yeah. Yeah it does.

* **Kody**: Your turn, milady.

* **Amanda**: I...I...my side hurts. I don't think I can stand around talking to you about this right now. Maybe next time? I hate to just disappear like this, but...

* **Kody**: You can take a seat, no problem.

* **Amanda**: No, you don't understand...

* **Kody**: You may leave, but you will live up to your end of the bargain.

* **Amanda**: I will, I promise.

### A Support

* **Kody**: Good to see you again, Amanda.

* **Amanda**: Kody, hey there.

* **Kody**: So... about the other day, do you feel better?

* **Amanda**: Y-yeah, I feel a lot better.

* **Kody**: That's good to hear! Does that mean you'll fill me in on your story now?

* **Amanda**: Uh, yeah, I can do that. You really want to hear this?

* **Kody**: I mean... you're not obligated, just this once. I would still like to hear it, though.

* **Amanda**: Well, if you insist, I can tell you. But if it starts hurting I'm going to stop.

* **Kody**: That is acceptable.

* **Amanda**: I was witness to an attack on a bunch of kids one time. We were...out with these kids, playing with them and being their parental figures, me and all these other healers. And someone, some nasty person, decided to bring their gang to attack.

* **Kody**: Oh my.... What happened next?

* **Amanda**: Kids were killed. None of us big people knew how to attack back so we were stuck healing anyone and everyone we could, while someone ran to get help. I...I was trying so hard to keep all these kids alive, Kody! They were dying!

* **Kody**: I'm so sorry.

* **Amanda**: I might have been able to move past that eventually if I wasn't given my own physical reminder about that day.

* **Kody**: Physical reminder, you mean your sides?

* **Amanda**: Yeah, exactly that.

* **Kody**: That explains it. Thanks for trusting me with something so troubling.

* **Amanda**: You're welcome. Glad you liked hearing about the time I ended up living despite having a sword put through me.

* **Kody**: I definitely didn't enjoy it, but okay.

* **Amanda**: You listened the whole way through.

* **Kody**: Yeah.

* **Amanda**: Means you had to have some sort of investment in it.

* **Kody**: Perhaps I just care about you? Though I did ask the same thing ages ago.

* **Amanda**: You care about me?

* **Kody**: We've grown considerably closer over the past few days, or was that just me?

* **Amanda**: ...I would say I agree, yes.

* **Kody**: So, I didn't enjoy that story. In fact, I wish it never happened.

* **Amanda**: I wish it never happened too. Just like I wish yours never happened.

* **Kody**: What doesn't kill us makes us stronger I suppose.

* **Amanda**: Yeah, stronger.

* **Kody**: ...Let's let this be the beginning of our friendship, does that sound okay? I don't have many of those.

* **Amanda**: I'm okay with that declaration, no worries.

* **Kody**: Phew. Well, I'll be seeing you around?

* **Amanda**: Of course!

## Amanda and Lorelei

### C Support

* **Amanda**: Oh, would you look at who I've found. It's you.

* **Lorelei**: It appears so. Now, be gone.

* **Amanda**: No. I'm here for a reason.

* **Lorelei**: The way you put it made it seem like you had just happened to find me. Interesting. What do you want?

* **Amanda**: I'd been looking for you, actually. And as bad as this sounds, I need you to help me with something.

* **Lorelei**: I'm listening.

* **Amanda**: ...Oh. You're actually going to let me say this.

* **Lorelei**: Having second thoughts? I have studies I could be attending to right now, you know.

* **Amanda**: I'm just...dreading your reaction.

* **Lorelei**: Out with it already.

* **Amanda**: I need you to help me become more alluring.

* **Lorelei**: Oh, so I was right. You really aren't confident with your relationship.

* **Amanda**: I am confident in it! I just, y'know, want to make sure it stays perfect.

* **Lorelei**: In that case, explain why you've come to me of all people.

* **Amanda**: Because you're attractive and know what you're doing?

* **Lorelei**: In other words, you think I can teach you to be like myself.

* **Amanda**: I think so, yes.

* **Lorelei**: First, you must know the three pillars of being an alluring woman.

* **Amanda**: Which are?

* **Lorelei**: Confidence. Authenticity. Wit.

* **Amanda**: Okay, and then what?

* **Lorelei**: Then, I can lend you a few books I have at my disposal. "How To Make Him Fall For You In A Fortnight" is one you may enjoy for your estimated reading level.

* **Amanda**: Yeah, I don't know if reading some trashy book's really what I need...

* **Lorelei**: We will start with the basics. How much confidence would you say you have?

* **Amanda**: Enough to...realize I might be in over my head on this one. Can I back out now?

* **Lorelei**: No, you are my new experiment. I'm going to walk, and I want you to watch. Pay attention to my hip movements; they are vital! This is the way a woman with confidence holds herself!

* **Amanda**: Uh, got it... (This was a horrible idea! But it's all worth it for my love, I hope!)

## Amanda and Paisley

### C Support

* **Amanda**: Paisley! Just who I was looking for! I've got something for you, and I was hoping finding you wouldn't take forever.

* **Paisley**: You've got something for me? That's not usually something I hear outside of creepy advances.

* **Amanda**: Yes, I've got something for you! I got this candy thinking I'd like it, and it turns out it's not anything close to what I'd ever want, but I figured someone in this army's got to like it, so I started with you! Here, take it, it's all yours!

* **Paisley**: Hmm, what kinda candy is this? I'm not usually the kind to put foreign objects in my--OM...

* **Paisley**: Hmm, super chewy!! I can make this last a while! Hmm, yum.

* **Amanda**: It was way too chewy for me to really like it, so I'm glad you do!

* **Paisley**: Hmm, excuse my talking with my mouth full. \*chew\* Thanks, but what's the catch, though?

* **Amanda**: Catch? Paisley, you're a friend! There's no "catch" anywhere! Now...hm. Turn your head for me, will you?

* **Paisley**: Turn my...head? Alright...say, what are you up to?

* **Amanda**: I wasn't up to anything, but it looks like you've got a...here, let me try and get this giant clump out of your hair real quick.

* **Paisley**: O-oh, thanks! Oooh, that feels good...excuse me if I start kicking. Dog thing, you know.

* **Amanda**: Thanks for the warning! I just don't want you to have to deal with this later on your own...

* **Paisley**: Oh yeah, that's the spot. I really owe ya...a couple, actually. I don't think I like that. What do you want?

* **Amanda**: I don't want anything.

* **Paisley**: ...Are you sure? Completely, totally, absolutely, one hundred percent... \*chew\* Sure?

* **Amanda**: Yes, I'm positive. I don't need anything in return for being a decent person.

* **Paisley**: Hmmm, doubtful. Nobody ever does anything for me without wanting something in return, so what is it?

* **Amanda**: I said I don't want anything, so "it" is nothing.

* **Paisley**: Uh, huh. Or are you just saying that so when you get indebted to some Kanto-nese mafia, good old Paisley will have to pay you back by biting the arrow for you?

* **Amanda**: Why are you jumping to that conclusion? I don't want anything from you, now OR later.

* **Paisley**: Likely story! I've never met someone that nice before in my life!

* **Amanda**: ...Oh, I'm so sorry. I figured you'd been through some stuff, but not to this point...here, will a hug cheer you up?

* **Paisley**: So you can use something else against me? Hah, no thank you. I'll take your word for it for now, but when you inevitably ask me for a favor, I'll just say I told you so. Good day, and I take both of my thanks back. ...I'm keeping the candy though.

* **Amanda**: Hm, whatever you say, Paisley! I'm really not going to ask you for anything, promise!

## Amanda and Shed

### C Support

* **Shed**: \*Clank Slash\* HYAAAAAAA

* **Amanda**: Oh hey look, it's Shed! And he's practicing...ah! Hey, Shed!

* **Shed**: Whoa! Almost took your head off there. You gotta watch it when you sneak up on someone with an axe, you know.

* **Amanda**: I...I know, but I just wanted to say hi. Didn't think you'd try taking a swing at me because I was being friendly.

* **Shed**: Ah, I see. Well, uh... sorry for almost beheading you and stuff. What's up?

* **Amanda**: Nothing's up, just saw you practicing and wanted to watch you, but looks like I ruined that, doesn't it?

* **Shed**: Nah, nah, it's all good. I just get a little too into the zone sometimes. As a fellow axe user I'm sure you understand. It's a pretty rad weapon.

* **Amanda**: Oh I totally understand! Part of why I chose to use it, you know.

* **Shed**: Right? We should totally spar sometime, see who the real axe master is.

* **Amanda**: I think we could do that sometime, sure! As long as you don't nearly take my head off again.

* **Shed**: Don't worry, it won't happen again... probably.

### B Support

* **Shed**: \*Clank Slash\* HYAAAAAAA

* **Amanda**: Oh, there's Shed practicing again! Hey Shed, wanna le--oh! Oh!!

* **Shed**: Oh hey, Amanda! You like the shiny new weapon I picked up? Being a Hero has its perks.

* **Amanda**: I don't like it, thanks though!

* **Shed**: Aww, but why, though? Sure it's no axe, but they're actually kinda fun to use now that I've gotten to try them.

* **Amanda**: No, not changing my mind.

* **Shed**: Come ooooooon, it's not so bad. Here, I'll even let you try out my sword if you want.

* **Amanda**: No! I won't touch your sword, sorry, but that's just how it is.

* **Shed**: What's wrong with my sword? Are you scared of it or something?

* **Amanda**: Yes, actually. Have you never seen me in battle? I crumble in the presence of swords.

* **Shed**: Oh. Uh, I didn't know. Sorry for scaring you with my sword, then.

* **Amanda**: It's...fine. I mean, I'm used to seeing them now but they still make me a bit uneasy when I'm not super familiar with the hands wielding it.

* **Shed**: Guess I don't qualify yet, eh? So uh, if you don't mind me asking, why IS it that you're afraid of swords?

* **Amanda**: Not quite, nope. And, um, near-death experience, barely pulled through, that kind of thing.

* **Shed**: Well darn. I'll be sure to make a mental not to watch it on the battlefield. Axes are still bueno though, right?

* **Amanda**: Axes are my life, dude.

* **Shed**: Hells to the yeah, sistah. High five for axes being the best!

* **Amanda**: High five!

### A Support

* **Shed**: AW SHIT

* **Amanda**: ...Oh dear gods why does it sound like someone's being murdered. Is everything okay?

* **Shed**: Yeah, yeah, it's nothing. Just almost cut my foot off with my axe. Turns out hooks can be slippery.

* **Amanda**: You should be careful with that. No losing other limbs, you hear?

* **Shed**: Eh, I could probably just get a peg leg or something. But you right. You know, losing a hand has given me a whole new appreciation for the axe.

* **Amanda**: Care to explain? I thought someone like you'd already have a pretty great appreciation of such a wonderful weapon.

* **Shed**: Of course, axes Fucking rock, my dude. But using one has always come so easy to me. But it's not so easy when one of your hands is just a small metal pointy boy that ain't even got a thumb.

* **Amanda**: I'm going to ignore that you just referred to your hook as a pointy boy. You're learning how to cope with wielding an axe one-handed, more or less, aren't you?

* **Shed**: Exactamundo. It really puts into perspective what a powerful and demanding weapon it is. It's rewarding to use, but you gotta have the right stuff.

* **Amanda**: So you've never learned how to one-hand wield an axe before this?

* **Shed**: Some of the smaller ones, but over time I grew more accustomed to the big ass two handed axes. Little did I know one of my hands was on borrowed time. My dominant hand, no less. RIP me if I ever want to write a letter again.

* **Amanda**: I'm sure someone can help you out. But, now I'm honestly curious. You think you could use my hammer with one hand?

* **Shed**: Maybe. Might be a challenge. Hence why I'm trying to get the hang of using my hook as a replacement hand.

* **Amanda**: Hmm, that sounds like a challenge I think I'd like to see.

* **Shed**: Hm. Well I'm a bit pooped for the day but I guess I got no choice but to accept the challenge next time. And hopefully not fuck up my toes in the process.

* **Amanda**: Don't worry, it's not that heavy if you know what you're doing. Which you do. I believe in you.

* **Shed**: Thanks, bruh. High five for axes being dope? \*Holds up hook\*

* **Amanda**: Er, I'll pass, but I do agree with you on that.

## Amanda and Will

### C Support

* **Will**: Hey, uh, Amanda. You're pretty understanding! Do you think I could... talk to you about an issue I'm having?

* **Amanda**: I'm always all ears for issues! What kind in specific, though?

* **Will**: Well... I feel rather... useless and unappreciated? I realised I kind of felt like this after I talked to Chase, who seems to think he's useless, when really he does a lot for everyone, and then when I realised I've only had one person actually appreciate me for the work I've done. And you're pretty wise, so I decided maybe you'd be able to give me some guidance?

* **Amanda**: Some guidance on feeling less useless? I think you've come to the right person. After all, do you know what I've gone through to get where I am?

* **Will**: Well, becoming a promoted healer does seem really hard. So I'm gonna guess a lot?

* **Amanda**: I had to be the single most useless healer ever, duh! It's hard always having to rely on others to survive. I bet you know that, though, don't you?

* **Will**: Oh, God. Of course I know that. And I just... ugh, it sucks because everyone's being all cool and action-y and doing a better job than me.

* **Amanda**: They're not doing a better job than you.

* **Will**: They are, though. All I do is jiggle around and move my hands a lot.

* **Amanda**: And that's what you're supposed to be doing! You can't get good without doing what little you can!

* **Will**: Well... when you put it that way... You're right, I guess. I just have to do my part as best I can.

* **Amanda**: It's hard, but it'll be worth it, I promise!

### B Support

* **Will**: Uh, hi Amanda. Do you think I could, uh, talk to you... again?

* **Amanda**: Oh, of course! Anyone's welcome to talk to me whenever they need it. What's up?

* **Will**: Well... sometimes I feel like I'm being too mean, and I'm trying to be nicer and I don't know how to do it, to be honest.

* **Amanda**: I see, I see. Hmmmmm, what have you tried already?

* **Will**: I've tried just not speaking, which I can't do. I've tried just glaring at people when I want to say something, which isn't really very nice either. I've tried just being nice, and it worked, but it's so exhausting.

* **Amanda**: Being nice isn't easy, I'll definitely agree with you on that. But, hm, I don't know if I'm the best person for asking about this? It takes a lot to make me stop being nice...

* **Will**: Hm... Maybe I just need to keep trying?

* **Amanda**: Trying's the best way to do anything, yeah! Can't get anywhere without giving it a good try or twenty.

* **Will**: I guess... so? But what can I possibly do that's "nice"?

* **Amanda**: Have you given gifts to anyone?

* **Will**: Uh... no.

* **Amanda**: There's a good place to start. It's always nice to get gifts.

* **Will**: Hm... what gifts could I give people?

* **Amanda**: I don't know. If you were asking about me, I'd say flowers. I really enjoy getting flowers. But others enjoy other stuff. Just make it matter.

* **Will**: Flowers? Flowers are nice. I wish I could get everyone a duck, but... I doubt that I can find enough ducks.

* **Amanda**: Ooh, ducks! Scratch what I just said, if you could find me a duck I'd love that more than anything! But we're not talking about giving gifts to me, you coming to me for advice is the best gift ever.

* **Will**: If I can find you a duck, I shall indeed get you a duck.

* **Amanda**: You don't have to...

* **Will**: Well, if I find ducks I'm not gonna like... hog the ducks, you know? Everyone needs a duck.

* **Amanda**: Will, listen to yourself. You're thinking nice.

* **Will**: Oh... I guess I am! Thanks!

* **Amanda**: You're welcome! Keep it up!

## Amanda and Aimee

### C Support

* **Amanda**: Mind me asking a couple questions?

* **Aimee**: Sure thing. I know seeing me must still be a real surprise for you.

* **Amanda**: Oh yeah! And seeing me would be one too, right?

* **Aimee**: …I don’t think so.

* **Amanda**: Ri-i-ight. Sight references. Not okay.

* **Aimee**: I’m used to them, sadly. And besides, seeing you isn’t a surprise, it’s really just being with you again that is.

* **Amanda**: What do you mean?

* **Aimee**: You, er, other you? would send me pictures every so often when I was in training, so I

could always bring you close enough to see your face.

* **Amanda**: Aw that’s cu—wait, you were sent away?

* **Aimee**: Chose to go. Thought it was best for me.

* **Amanda**: I don’t understand how I would allow that…or how your dad would allow it either.

* **Aimee**: It was a tough time. You both had other things to focus on. Didn’t need you losing your life trying to protect me when I could just learn to protect myself.

* **Amanda**: But you can’t really do that, can you?

* **Aimee**: I made it through my training without any issues, so I so can.

* **Amanda**: Okay, well, that answers, like, a couple of my questions, but—hey now, where are you going? Or, uh, trying to go?

* **Aimee**: Elsewhere. Bet there’s someone else wanting to play questions with me too. Bye.

* **Amanda**: Gosh, wish I knew what her problem there was. She seemed fine until I doubted her healing ability. But I’m a healer, I know what it takes to do the job. Someone who can’t see her way around can’t do it, can they?

### B Support

* **Aimee**: Mom. You asked me questions before, now I’m going to ask them to you.

* **Amanda**: Er, okay, I guess. What are you going to—

* **Aimee**: Stand right there. Don’t move.

* **Amanda**: Why?

* **Aimee**: I can see your face clearly if you’re right there and I’m right here.

* **Amanda**: Ah, that makes sense.

* **Aimee**: …Gods, Mom, you’re so young compared to my mom. So young and so beautiful.

* **Amanda**: Thanks? What are you going to ask me, now that you’re flattering me like this?

* **Aimee**: Right! I was! I need to know a thing about you, that MY you wouldn’t ever tell me even though she’d mention it all the time.

* **Amanda**: And what’s that?

* **Aimee**: When you got stabbed, did you almost die?

* **Amanda**: Did I…what? Aimee!

* **Aimee**: I said she wouldn’t ever tell me. I’ve wanted to know ever since I knew you were hurt as a kid.

* **Amanda**: Well, uh, I guess I did almost die. But what happened to me clearly wasn’t as bad as everyone thought it was, if I somehow managed to have a rude child like you in the future!

* **Aimee**: Rude? I was just asking an important question! I have others to ask too! Like, if you’re a healer, why didn’t you heal yourself when it happened?

* **Amanda**: Aimee, you’re asking sensitive questions, and I’d rather not…thinking about that kind of…it hurts…

* **Aimee**: Oh, Mom, I didn’t mean to make you start crying…

### A Support

* **Aimee**: Mom, I’m sorry.

* **Amanda**: Sorry doesn’t fix what you’ve done, you know.

* **Aimee**: Yeah, my version of you said that to me a lot too.

* **Amanda**: She…what?

* **Aimee**: I wasn’t an easy kid to raise, that’s for sure. I know my sister could tell you about this better because she watched it all happen, but I was such a bad kid.

* **Amanda**: Sounds like you’re making excuses.

* **Aimee**: I’m not! Promise!

* **Amanda**: You are, you’re trying to get me to forgive you by blaming past things that I don’t even actually know about and—

* **Aimee**: Freeze! Right there!

* **Amanda**: --what?

* **Aimee**: You really are so much prettier than my actual mom. You look like you’re so happy, and so young, and like you have so much to live for. MY mom just lived to survive.

* **Amanda**: She lived in a bad time.

* **Aimee**: She wanted to put everyone else first.

* **Amanda**: By “everyone else” do you mean literally everyone, or her family?

* **Aimee**: …Whichever it was, I wasn’t included in it. Because I wasn’t much more than a problem for the whole family and the world.

* **Amanda**: Hey now, don’t talk like that.

* **Aimee**: I was a bad kid because I wanted the attention, Mom. I wanted to be noticed for things that weren’t my lack of vision. I wanted to matter!

* **Amanda**: Well you certainly matter now, don’t worry.

* **Aimee**: But I didn’t matter then, I didn’t grow up feeling like I mattered, I did bad things to get what I wanted and now I…I don’t matter to my dead parents.

* **Amanda**: If your dead parents are anything like your living ones, I can tell you that you mattered to them as well, but even if you didn’t, so what? You matter to us, right now, and we love you, even if you’re difficult as hell to deal with.

* **Aimee**: It’s not the same, and it never will be the same, but thanks for being here, Mom. I love you.

## Amanda and Bridgette

### C Support

* **Amanda**: You wouldn't mind if I hit you with a quick request, would you, Bridgette? It won't take long, I don't think...

* **Bridgette**: Oh, hi Mum! Of course not, I'm happy to listen.

* **Amanda**: Ha, don't sound so eager. I was just curious about what kind of parent I was to you, since I'm not exactly sure how I'd be to any kid.

* **Bridgette**: It's only natural you'd be curious; not every day people claiming to be your children from the future come along, haha. Well, you were kinda busy with the war and everything, but you still made time for me and Aimee. I tried to stay out of your way if you were busy, but otherwise you looked after us and made us feel loved.

* **Amanda**: And I didn't, oh, I don't know, act weird about you or anything? How unlike me.

* **Bridgette**: What, you mean like how you acted when we first met here? Of course not, there was no doubt that I was your child.

* **Amanda**: Well yeah, I know I wouldn't have acted like that with you. I'm talking more like just kind of grabbing you and sitting with you and acting like I was in complete disbelief you existed. Because that's something I'd want to do with you right now if I could.

* **Bridgette**: Oh, that's what you mean. Yes, I was quite a shock to you and Dad both when it was discovered you were with child. I'm sure you probably did when I was first born, but I don't remember that.

* **Amanda**: Hearing you mention that makes me...oh, it's whatever, I'm getting deeper into this than I had intended to. Would you mind if I, uh, stuck with you for a bit and admired you for what you are, my child?

* **Bridgette**: Of course I don't mind, you're my mum and I'd never turn you away.

* **Amanda**: Then you keep doing whatever you want and just let me be with you while you do it.

* **Bridgette**: Okay! I was going to mend some of my clothes soon, so I can do that now.

* **Amanda**: ...You mend your own clothing? Did you learn that from me?

* **Bridgette**: Yes, actually. I thought it'd be a useful skill to learn, and you always used to mend my clothing when I tore them when I was younger, so I asked you one day and you were happy to teach me. When I was in training, I'd even mend some of the other's clothing, too.

* **Amanda**: So much for just admiring you, now I'm going to watch and make sure you're doing it right! Get to mending!

* **Bridgette**: A-Alright, let me just grab my sewing kit... And now to fix the seam of this blouse.

### B Support

* **Amanda**: I still can't believe you know how to sew! And you're actually not bad at it!

* **Bridgette**: Thanks! As I told you, I learned as well as I could, and I've had plenty of time to practice, what with all the tears that happen during fights.

* **Amanda**: Same way I got all my practicing in. Of course, not everyone has a breakdown whenever their clothes rip, but...eh, learning's learning.

* **Bridgette**: Your clothing must be very important to you. Unfortunately, I didn't really have the time to get attached to my clothes before they had to get replaced for something better.

* **Amanda**: Replaced? You actually replaced your clothes?

* **Bridgette**: Yeah, I typically had to do it to disguise myself from our enemies, or because we got hold of more protective gear.

* **Amanda**: ...Huh, interesting. And you never, I don't know, kept your old things around? You just tossed them away?

* **Bridgette**: No, not tossed, but we gave them to the less fortunate. You know, people that didn't really learn how to fight and instead had to hide.

* **Amanda**: I suppose that's a good way to dispose of things. Helps people out.

* **Bridgette**: Yeah, that's what we thought. We tried to make sure everyone was cared for. Now that I'm here, though, I think I can let myself get attached to my current clothes.

* **Amanda**: Eh, you don't have to. You can do whatever you want in regards to them, especially since you're so used to getting new things all the time.

* **Bridgette**: Getting new things? Nothing that we got was completely brand-new. Some of the things that we got needed a lot of mending to be functional.

* **Amanda**: Then what was even the point of getting them? Sewing's a great skill to have, but you shouldn't have to mend things you've just received. Easy as that.

* **Bridgette**: Because some of the things we got provided more protection than our current gear. If you wear a sweater, but it's full of holes, it's pretty useless, right? In the winter months, we took as many as we could get, holey or not.

* **Amanda**: But then you're just spending more time fixing things than actually using them!

* **Bridgette**: At the time we didn't know how long things would last, so we fixed them, no matter what. It helped us at the time, and I'm sure it helped the people that the clothes went to. What's your suggestion, that we go and buy the best things so that we would never have to change?

* **Amanda**: No, my suggestion would be to not spend all your time doing something that isn't necessary when there's so many other options!

* **Bridgette**: Like what?!

* **Amanda**: Like finding things that are actually decent!

* **Bridgette**: You don't think we tried? We tried so hard to find good things, but in our time, most things were already ruined. We were trying to survive, and we've done a pretty good job of it!

* **Amanda**: Hm, if you say so.

* **Bridgette**: I do say so! I'd like to see you try living how we did, on the move every day and fighting for our lives almost constantly! ...Whoops, I didn't mean to seal the arm of that shirt shut. Damn it!

* **Amanda**: Maybe you're not as good at this as I thought you were, if you're making mistakes like that. (Of course, maybe I shouldn't have said what I said to make you mess up, but...)

* **Bridgette**: Only because you're ticking me off! I have to fix this, and I'm going to do it without you criticising the way we had to live to survive. See you later, *Mother*.

## Amanda and Justine

### \*C Support

* **Amanda**: Justine! May I have just a moment of your time, please? I want to ask something.

* **Justine**: Of course! I want you to be comfortable with approaching me if you ever need anything. I know the whole "future daughter from a ruined world" thing can be off putting. So go ahead, ask away.

* **Amanda**: Yeah, okay, so obviously you care a lot about me. We've talked about this. But...why?

* **Justine**: It's strange to find myself having to explain something that's always been a constant, but I do understand. Where do I begin? Well, whenever my fathers needed a responsible eye to watch over me, they would come to you first.

* **Amanda**: Sounds reasonable, I suppose. Did you enjoy being with me, or did you force yourself to like it?

* **Justine**: It began when I was an infant, so I suppose there wasn't any room to dislike it. I grew up around you.

* **Amanda**: Hm, that makes sense too. Did I enjoy having you around?

* **Justine**: Considering you saw me as an extra daughter, I would say so.

* **Amanda**: ...Something that this me has neglected to do, huh?

* **Justine**: That would be true, yes, but I know the two of you aren't really the same person. One was there with me as I grew up, and the other will only know me in my present maturity.

* **Amanda**: Hm, are you going to be able to handle that? Me not being the me you know and love?

* **Justine**: In all due respect, the one I knew and loved died years ago. Although it is heartbreaking to recall, I take solace in having an opportunity to connect with you again.

* **Amanda**: But...why? What about me makes it worth doing that?

* **Justine**: You've always been motherly, and I know this because you were like a mother to me. I can say with certainty that a large fraction of my upbringing took place in your home instead of dad's.

* **Amanda**: I just can't fully believe that. I mean, you're not lying to me, I hope, but it doesn't make sense to me. What kind of person was I to raise someone else's child like that?

* **Justine**: You became infatuated with me when I was an infant, or so I've been told. That's not to say that I didn't come to you under my own volition when I was older.

* **Amanda**: Okay, that's something I don't see happening. Maybe you are lying to me a bit.

* **Justine**: ...If it's something you find inconceivable, then please ponder upon it further on your own time. I only speak what I know to be true.

* **Amanda**: Sure thing, I'll keep that in mind. Something here isn't adding up and I don't know how much I like this.

* **Justine**: Fair enough. I hope I'll see you around?

* **Amanda**: Maybe, who knows.