#HEAD IN MY HANDS AS I WAIL !!!! I ADORE THEM SO MUCH WAHHHHHHHARHGHGHGGH

[fellpurpose]

She's sure she looks a mess, covered in bandages and half dragging herself through the crowds of people gathered throughout the med tent. He has seen her look far worse, at least, but her pride is certainly still a little bruised.

But, win or lose, she knows they would never think any less of one another. As the unmistakable figure of her cousin comes into view, it's suddenly much harder to feel bad about her failure.

"I liked the sign," she knocks her shoulder against his, halfhearted and gently enough not to reawaken any still angry wounds. "It'll be me cheering you on next year, alright?"

it comes as no surprise to see lucina soldiering on. odin winces sympathetically at the sight of her injuries, though he refrains from showing any expression other than one of encouragement. wounds of the flesh are easy to patch — what matters most is that her spirit remains unscathed.

he greets her with a large grin, arms outstretched to declare her a victor nonetheless. "hark, cousin! your foes should consider themselves blessed, for you allowed them the privilege of witnessing RAW, TRANSCENDENT POWER~!"

the blond loops an arm around lucina's shoulders and gently leads her away from the crowds. "dare i say it, but even the most powerful warriors find themselves bested in battle on the rare occasion. at least you've now given your foes the bloodlust to face you in combat again. the next time you meet, i have no doubt you'll show them how a TRUE hero battles their enemies into the scintillating light of day!"

spoken approval earns her a bright-eyed look. odin perks up eagerly, his smile growing wider by the minute. "really? heh. i'm glad to hear it."

then without warning, he uses his free hand to grip the hilt of an imaginary sword. in a fluid motion, odin draws an invisible blade from its sheath and swings the phantom weapon for her to see. "i would know no greater honor," he says, before adding with a laugh, "though honestly? i'd rather have you fighting by my side. what do you say? we could come up with joint moves specifically for it!"