#he's still got some of that s0 spite I love him

[capucapo]

I love Duel Links Mokuba I love him so much THIS is the inspiration. I'm so so so glad this dumb game let him keep his bratty little gremlin side and his constant dragging Yugi and the fangs that the anime never let him have

[three-houses-text-files]

byleth/marianne

c-a support + paired ending + night of the ball

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Marianne: Dear Goddess, I ask for guidance... M: ... M: … M: Professor! I suppose you came by to pray too?

>That's right.

M: I see. That's why I'm here too.

>Just passing by.

M: I see. Well, that's why I'm here.

>What were you praying for?

M: Oh, um. Nothing specific. M: I only call upon the goddess to give thanks, or perhaps to ask for protection. M: Anyhow, I should be on my way.

>Do you have a moment to chat?

M: Um. OK... M: ... M: I'm sorry. I don't really know what to say. M: I'm not very good at talking to people. M: The truth is, I didn't interact with people too often before I came here.

>Why is that?

M: Oh, um, no particular reason. M: I'm simply not very good at it. That's just how I am.

>Don't worry about it.

M: Ah! Um. Thank you.

>I'm sorry to have disturbed you.

M: No! No need to apologize.

M: I'm sorry. You shouldn't waste your time worrying about me. M: Please, just ignore me. I, um, have to be going now. Good-bye, Professor!

>...

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b

M: Um... Professor! M: There's something I need to say...

>I'm happy to listen.

M: Thank you.

>This isn't like you.

M: Ah, sorry...

M: How should I put this... M: I don't seem to be getting along with everyone. I don't contribute much either. M: Am I a nuisance to you, Professor? If so, I'll leave. M: Of course, my adoptive father may not understand, but if I must...

>Your adoptive father?

M: Oh, my adoptive father is one of the new nobles of the Alliance. His territory is to the north. M: He was a distant relative who took me in after my parents vanished. M: He's blessed with great drive and ambition. Some may go so far as to call it avarice. M: He wishes to marry me off to a powerful noble. That's why he sent me to the academy. M: He hopes that if I contribute to the war effort, it will benefit our family's standing. M: If I left now, I'm sure he'd have a strong opinion about it. M: Ah, sorry. I strayed away from the topic. I'm not good at telling stories either.

>I understand.

M: Ah, good. I'm glad.

>You were saying?

M: Oh, of course. Where was I?

M: So, as I was saying... Are you sure I'm not bothering you, Professor?

>You're no bother at all.

>I'm not complaining.

M: Oh! I'm so grateful to hear you say that. M: But, um... M: What I'm trying to say is...you should keep your distance. I'm more trouble than I'm worth.

>I won't agree to that.

M: You only say that because you don't know the real me. M: I'm sorry. I have to go!

>...

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a

M: Dear Goddess, I ask for guidance...

>...

M: ... M: Professor. You're always watching over me, aren't you?

>Of course.

M: I've spent my entire life avoiding people. M: Speaking to others was so difficult for me, so I made a point to always be alone. M: Animals and the goddess were the only ones I could really open up to. M: I've spent my life avoiding people so I wouldn't have to expose them to this horrible burden of a Crest. M: My father was born with it as well. He's the one who told me to avoid others as much as possible. M: He said it would be the cause of great unhappiness to both myself and everyone around me... M: After some time, I was only truly comfortable opening up to animals and the goddess. M: Do you remember the time you asked what it was I prayed for?

>Thanks and protection?

M: Yes, but that wasn't the case. M: Back then, I felt that my life served no purpose and that I was nothing more than a burden. M: In truth, I was begging the goddess to take me to her. M: That was my daily prayer. M: But now I fear the idea of dying and being left alone. M: I have friends who accept me for who I am now, in spite of my Crest. And I have you watching over me. M: I've finally learned to accept the kindness and warmth of others. M: It's because of you, Professor. Because of you, I've decided to live. M: ... M: I'm sorry to have worried you, but I'm all right now. M: I'm still not ready to tell everyone about my Crest, but I feel that the burden of my curse has been lifted. M: Even if I'm separated from you or any of my friends... M: The memories I've made here will give me the strength to continue on!

>You should look to the future instead of the past.

M: Um...

>From now on, we'll look to the future...together.

M: Oh! I'm sure I'll have the strength to move forward if we're together!

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s

M: I apologize for chasing after you. M: I really need to speak with you, but I can come back if now is not a good time.

>No, now is fine.

M: Thank you. M: You've always been so accepting of me. You've never rejected me for my flaws. M: You have given me the strength and courage to look forward to my future. M: But I won't know what to do with myself when the war has ended. M: When I'm gone, will I keep moving forward or back?

>What do you want to do?

M: Well, my adoptive father wants me to return home right away. M: Though he put all that talk of marrying me off to a powerful noble on hold...for now. M: Apparently I'm being hailed as a hero back home. Can you imagine that? Me, a hero! M: And now my family wants me by their side so they can flaunt my new status about town. How silly. M: Even so, it is nice that my relationship with my adoptive father has improved. It is starting to feel as though I am a true daughter to him at last.

>Will you return home as requested?

M: No. I've been considering what would be the best course for my future and... M: Well, here! Please...won't you take this?

>...

M: I'm sorry for surprising you with this so suddenly. In truth...I've surprised even myself. M: It's unthinkable that someone who spent their entire life avoiding people could offer you a ring... M: But who I am now... It's all thanks to you. You've shown me a strength I didn't know I could possess. M: I wanted you to see how far I've come, and how much I've grown... M: I guess...I wanted you to see me show a little bravery. M: I'm not asking you to marry me here and now. That would...be a bit much, perhaps. M: Maybe we can just think of this as a promise...that you will always be in my heart.

>Marry me, Marianne.

M: What?! Really? M: You would want to marry me? Even with all my flaws?

>I love you just as you are.

M: You know... M: I'm stronger now, but I can grow even more if you stay by my side. M: I'll do everything in my power to support you...and I hope you will continue to support me as well! M: I...I love you. So very deeply. Thank you for giving me the world.

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paired endings

S0 announced an engagement to Marianne shortly after being named leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan. Before they were officially wed, Marianne first returned home to prepare for the ceremony and to study oration and management under her adoptive father. She returned under the Great Tree Moon, and became queen of a restored Fódlan in a grand wedding. The kingdom experienced remarkable growth thereafter, and while S0 became known as a leader of incredible wisdom, few people of the time understood the depth of the queen's influence. (golden deer + church route)

S0 announced an engagement to Marianne shortly after being named archbishop of the Church of Seiros. Before they were officially wed, Marianne first returned home to prepare for the ceremony and to study oration and management under her adoptive father. She returned under the Great Tree Moon, and became the archbishop's wife in a grand wedding. The Kingdom experienced remarkable growth thereafter, thanks to the church, and while the archbishop became known for his incredible wisdom, few people of the time understood the depth of his wife's influence. (blue lions route)

Almost immediately after S0 and Marianne had celebrated their engagement, the struggle against those who slither in the dark began in earnest. Together they fought tirelessly to bring the war to an end so that Fódlan could have lasting peace. Afterwards, they left the Imperial army and were officially wed in Edmund territory. In time, the pair grew into first-rate politicians under the tutelage of Margrave Edmund himself. With the emperor's blessing, they annexed part of Riegan territory, including Derdriu, and used their influence to improve relations and expand trade with foreign nations. Their work greatly contributed to the restoration of the Empire. (black eagles route)

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night of the ball

M: Please be patient! I'll be done with my prayer in a moment... M: Dear Goddess, I beg thee... M: Oh! M: Professor?

>Is someone else here?

M: No... I'm the only one here. M: Umm... M: Well, more accurately, I'm the only human present. My bird friend is here as well.

>You're talking to a bird?

M: No! Well. It's more like the bird is...doing me a favor. M: They say if a man and a woman pray here, on this night, their wish will come true. M: At least, that's how the legend goes.

>And the bird?

M: It's a pigeon. A...male pigeon. At least, I think so. I thought he might count as a man.

>...

M: ... M: Well, I'd better be leaving. It seems my pigeon friend got impatient and flew away.

>I'm sorry...

M: No, it's fine. The goddess probably wouldn't accept a male pigeon anyway.

>I'll take his place.

M: Oh? Um. M: Are you saying you'll pray with me, Professor?

>...

M: Thank you! M: If you have a wish for the future, let's pray for it, OK?

>What is your wish?

M: Who, me? Oh, nothing in particular. Let's pray for your wish. M: There must be something you want. Well?

>Peace in Fódlan.

M: Very well. Let us pray.

>Only to see you smile.

M: Hey, no need to tease me...

M: Professor? I must be going now, but...I'm glad I ran into you.