Watching Over Them

## Introduction

**Dunban:** Sorry, Reyn. I know it’s a bit late to be striking up a conversation.

**Reyn:** It’s OK. No worries. Something you wanna talk about?

**Dunban:** This is difficult to ask, but... What’s your opinion of Fiora and Shulk, as a couple?

**Reyn:** Wh-what?!

## Gain (+8)

**Dunban:** ***[I’m being quite serious.]***

**Reyn:** Come on, man! Where did this come from? I figured I’d be the last person you’d ask!

**Dunban:** The three of you have been inseparable since... forever. Who else would I ask?

**Reyn:** OK, when you put it like that... I wouldn’t say they’re a couple, but they mean a lot to each other.

**Dunban:** That seems like a reasonable assessment.

**Reyn:** Yep. But lately I’ve been thinking... If you’re that close to someone, sometimes you miss the obvious.

**Dunban:** ***[I see you share my view.]***

**Reyn:** So we’re on the same page for once!

**Dunban**: We should not need to see this as a cause for celebration. I am and will always be your ally. You and I share the same goal.

**Reyn**: So! What are you gonna do about them two then?

**Dunban:** Absolutely nothing.

**Reyn:** What? Why ask me then?! I figured you were thinking it was time to step in.

**Dunban:** I want to know your opinions. It doesn’t mean we should act on it.

**Reyn:** You sure? If they’re not gonna do anything about it themselves...

**Dunban:** Knowing whether to intervene or not is something you must learn. Trust me when I say they are fine. Just continue looking out for them.

**Reyn:** All right, I get it. No point arguing I suppose! I’ll leave it to you, Dunban.

**Dunban:** Thank you, Reyn. After talking to you I feel more certain about how to handle them. And that means a lot.

## Net 0 (+4, -4)

**Dunban:** ***[I’m being quite serious.]***

**Reyn:** Come on, man! Where did this come from? I figured I’d be the last person you’d ask!

**Dunban:** The three of you have been inseparable since… forever. Who else would I ask?

**Reyn:** OK, when you put it like that... I wouldn’t say they’re a couple, but they mean a lot to each other.

**Dunban:** That seems like a reasonable assessment.

**Reyn:** Yep. But lately I’ve been thinking... If you’re that close to someone, sometimes you miss the obvious.

**Dunban:** ***[What of it?]***

**Reyn:** I do it. Shulk and Fiora do it. I know you’re clever ‘n’ all, but even you miss things sometimes.

**Dunban:** I can’t pick up everything. I’m busy worrying about how to keep Shulk and Fiora alive. Erm... was there a point you were making with this?

**Reyn:** Well, I dunno how relevant this is, but... It’s easy to filter out people’s bad points and only see the good stuff.

**Dunban:** Isn’t that a good thing?

**Reyn:** Well, yeah, it can be. But you might trust someone too much. Even when they’re bad. What if one of us trusts the wrong person? We’ll all be in trouble.

**Dunban:** I can see the sense in your words. Shulk is ever willing to give his life for friend and stranger alike.

**Reyn:** Yes! But it’s all right, ‘cos I’ve got a plan. We’ve all gotta look after Shulk if we wanna get through this.

**Dunban:** You couldn’t be more right. If we watch Shulk’s back, then we have nothing to worry about.

**Reyn:** Just what I was thinking! We stop Shulk from making a mistake before he does it. At least, that’s my job I guess!

**Dunban:** And my job is to prevent the enemy from reaching Shulk. If we work together, we cannot fail.

## Net 0 (-4, +4)

**Dunban:** ***[Speak your mind, Reyn.]***

**Reyn:** Speaking my mind normally means I just don’t say anything.

**Dunban:** Don’t be so sure. Something you say could go a long way to helping those two.

**Reyn:** I dunno anymore. I don’t know what to tell you. When we were kids it was different.

**Dunban:** ***[When you were kids?]*** I can see what you mean. I used to read those two like a book. Now, I’m not so confident.

**Reyn:** Oh! I thought it was just me!

**Dunban:** I can tell they care about each other deeply. But I can’t tell what’s going on beneath the surface.

**Reyn:** I know what you mean. I see them together, and I feel like it could go all pear-shaped.

**Dunban:** Maybe. I doubt it’s that bad. But I do wish they’d open up a bit more so we’d know.

**Reyn:** Those two smile when it rains! It’d be great if they’d tell us more, but don’t count on it.

**Dunban:** Then maybe our role is just to give them a friendly push. What do you think, Reyn?

**Reyn:** That’s it! You’ve got it, Dunban! If anything does happen, we’ll be there to help them. All right!

## Loss (-8)

**Dunban:** ***[Speak your mind, Reyn.]***

**Reyn:** Speaking my mind normally means I just don’t say anything.

**Dunban:** Don’t be so sure. Something you say could go a long way to helping those two.

**Reyn:** I dunno anymore. I don’t know what to tell you. When we were kids it was different.

**Dunban:** ***[Reyn, it would really help.]*** I know that I am asking a lot. But it would mean a lot to me if you’d give me your thoughts.

**Reyn:** You know me. If I could figure those two out, I would say so. But maybe it isn’t about thinking. Maybe we’re not supposed to know.

**Dunban:** You’re wrong. I know because... you already have the answer. I can see it in your eyes.

**Reyn:** Stupid me! I knew I couldn’t hide it from you. You got me. I know exactly what’s going on.

**Dunban:** Out with it, then. You don’t have to hide it from me. It will put my mind at ease.

**Reyn:** Umm... How can I put this? I really hope they don’t get hurt. And... they make a good couple... That’s about it really.

**Dunban:** Hmm... I see. In that case it seems our thoughts are in alignment.

**Reyn:** They are? Wow! I can’t believe it! Kinda feels like I’m all grown up!

**Dunban:** You are a man, Reyn. If you weren’t, no one would depend on you like Shulk does. Don’t worry yourself. Just worry about keeping them safe.

**Reyn:** You don’t have to tell me twice! I’m already on it. But you’ve gotta do it too, Dunban! It’s up to us to look after everyone. You and me!