Just Like Old Times

## Introduction

**Fiora:** Erm, Shulk...? Can I ask you a favour? Just a little one.

**Shulk:** Absolutely. If you think it’s something I can help with, I mean.

**Fiora:** Yes! It has to be you!

**Shulk:** This sounds important... What do you need me to do?

## Gain (+8)

**Fiora: *[Never mind. It's fine.]***

**Shulk:** Are you sure, Fiora? I don't mind what it is. Just ask if you need to.

**Fiora:** You sure you won't mind?

**Shulk:** Something’s really bothering you. You never used to hide stuff from me back at the colony.

**Fiora:** I know I didn't, but... that was a long time ago, Shulk. And if I tell you, I know you'll get angry.

**Shulk:** Maybe, maybe not. But you'll have to ask to find out. So... what's it to be?

**Fiora: *[OK. Here I go.]*** Just don’t get mad. Please. We talked about this before, but... if my body doesn't last...

**Shulk:** Fiora! Stop right there! You said you wouldn't worry.

**Fiora:** That's why I told you not to get mad! I know this isn’t the first time the subject's come up. But how do you know I'll ever be like I was before all this?

**Shulk:** I don’t care about any of that. None of it matters as long as I get to be with you. You'll always be my Fiora.

**Fiora:** What about everyone else? You're fine with it, but other Homs… I know what they'll think of me. And I don't want them to tar you with the same brush.

**Shulk:** Then we’ll move somewhere they can’t look at you. Reyn and Dunban would follow us. I know they would.

**Fiora:** Shulk... Thank you. Hearing you say that makes me happy inside. But I can't drag everyone away from their own lives.

**Shulk:** Maybe not. But I'll be there with you either way.

**Fiora:** Really? You’d leave everyone else... for me? You're not just saying that to make me feel better?

**Shulk:** No. I promise I'll never leave you. So you have to promise me that you'll never forget it.

## Net 0 (+4, -4)

**Fiora: *[Never mind. It's fine.]***

**Shulk:** Are you sure, Fiora? I don’t mind what it is. Just ask if you need to.

**Fiora:** You sure you won't mind?

**Shulk:** Something's really bothering you. You never used to hide stuff from me back at the colony.

**Fiora:** I know I didn't, but... that was a long time ago, Shulk. And if I tell you, I know you'll get angry.

**Shulk:** Maybe, maybe not. But you’ll have to ask to find out. So... what's it to be?

**Fiora: *[I'm sorry. I can't]***

**Shulk:** It's all right, Fiora. If it's too difficult you don't have to worry.

**Fiora:** I want to tell you... but I think you might get mad. Promise me you won't get angry. Promise me, Shulk.

**Shulk:** Ok, OK. I promise. Whatever you tell me, I won't get mad at you.

**Fiora:** So... the thing is... you know I have a Machina body. And I was wondering about... us. We won't be able to grow old together, like old people do.

**Shulk:** I hadn't thought of that... But so what?

**Fiora:** That's why I wanted to tell you... You need to find someone you CAN grow old with.

**Shulk:** What? I don’t care about that. You know I don't care, right?

**Fiora:** But listen to me, Shulk. You've been good to me, and I have feelings for you but... It’s getting complicated and...

**Shulk:** Fiora, it’s all gonna be OK. I'll look after you for as long as we're both alive. No matter what happens to us, my feelings for you won’t change.

**Fiora:** Do you really mean that? Then I won't keep going on. I'm sorry I said those things. Knowing that you'll stay with me for as long as possible... It makes me very glad.

**Shulk:** I know it won't be easy. It's a rocky road ahead. But as long as we're honest with each other, I know we'll be fine.

**Fiora:** I won't forget that. Thank you, Shulk!

## Net 0 (-4, +4)

**Fiora: *[When I get my real body back...]***

**Shulk:** Oh, is there something special you want to do?

**Fiora:** Yeah. I want to come back here and hang out with you. It'll be great! Will you come with me?

**Shulk:** I'd love to! It would be really nice to come here again.

**Fiora:** Oh, it'll be wonderful, Shulk! We’ll see this beautiful shore again and just... dive right in!

**Shulk:** I've thought about it too. We can all come here together as soon as we've finished fighting!

**Fiora: *[You mean... with the others?]***

**Shulk:** Is something wrong, Fiora? You look a little... upset.

**Fiora:** Shulk, you stupid... Oooh, you just can’t take a hint, can you? I meant just the two of us!

**Shulk:** Oops! Sorry.

**Fiora:** Yes 'oops'! Oops indeed! When are you going to realise? A lady needs careful attention.

**Shulk:** S-sorry, Fiora. I'll bear that in mind from now on.

**Fiora:** Will you? Then tell me... What should you say next?

**Shulk:** Umm... I know this one. I would be honoured if you, Fiora, would accompany me here again.

**Fiora:** Hmm... I'll give you 7/10. Nice try. For you that's a pass, though. Next time you'd better bowl me over with a 10/10.

**Shulk:** Wh-what? Well, umm... OK. I'll do my best to put a big smile on that beautiful face of yours.

**Fiora:** Hehe. I shall be waiting, Shulk. You'd better not disappoint!

## Loss (-8)

**Fiora: *[When I get my real body back...]***

**Shulk:** Oh, is there something special you want to do?

**Fiora:** Yeah. I want to come back here and hang out with you. It'll be great! Will you come with me?

**Shulk:** I'd love to! It would be really nice to come here again.

**Fiora:** Oh, it'll be wonderful, Shulk! We'll see this beautiful shore again and just... dive right in!

**Shulk:** I've thought about it too. We can all come here together as soon as we've finished fighting!

**Fiora: *[Y-yeah. If you like...]***

**Shulk:** You look a bit off-colour. Are you sure you’re feeling all right?

**Fiora:** I don't feel ill, if that’s what you're asking. I just wondered why we can't come here... you know... together.

**Shulk:** Just me and you?! But that would mean...

**Fiora:** What, Shulk? Has a little light switched on in that big brain of yours?

**Shulk:** Oh, I get what you mean. You love the seaside too much to share!

**Fiora:** I cannot believe it. You still don't get a thing. I'll spell it out for you. You know how you travelled Bionis without me while I was gone? I thought we could sneak away together, like when we were kids. Do some travelling on our own.

**Shulk:** When you put it like that, I can't wait. I wish we could go sooner. But we'll always be together, so there's plenty of time.

**Fiora:** Yeah, that’s true. We'll have loads of time to spend together. So... let's make the most of it! Heehee!

**Shulk:** Don't worry, we will! I'm gonna drag you to so many places you'll get sick of it!

**Fiora:** Haha! Is that a promise? It sounds like a lot of fun!