120 arjun.alva

///C
Alva:
Ah, my glorious emperor...
Arjun:
I'm not an emperor, yet, Lord Alva.
Alva:
Nonsense. Look at you, standing bravely on the battlefield... Truly a leader worthy of pledging loyalty to...
Arjun:
Stop it. I haven't done anything to earn anyone's respect...
Alva:
Modest too! I like that... But my lord, why not leave the fighting to us lesser folk? You are the heart of Deimos, let me be your arms... ... and legs, if possible! Haha!
Arjun:
.... Honestly... I'd like nothing more than to let everyone else handle things. You're all much more experienced, and probably don't need me... But I made a promise. To myself... And to Lord Raum too.
Alva:
Huh? What could you promise to that man that seems so important!?
Arjun:
I told him I would take my throne back, one day. I promised myself I'll become stronger... I'll claim what is mine and be known far and wide.
Alva:
.........
Arjun:
Lord Alva?
Alva:
Sorry, you just... reminded me of something, is all.
Arjun:
Reminded you of something?
Alva:
Hey, I think [Tact] wanted you for something. Go see.
Arjun:
Oh... Yes...
*he vanishes*
Alva:
Claim what is yours, huh? .........

///B
Alva:
Working hard, again, Lord Arjun?
Arjun:
I'm trying anyway... I'm still no match for you or anyone else, though.
Alva:
Try not to do so much by yourself, okay?
Arjun:
But if I don't...
Alva:
Listen, boy... You act like you are holding the world up. Just stop... You actually have the luxury of strong allies. We went through a lot to save you after all. Can't have you killing yourself after all we've done.
Arjun:
Lord Alva? You've been acting different lately...
Alva:
What are you talking about?
Arjun:
No offense, but you came off as kind of a suck up.
Alva:
A-A suck up!?
Arjun:
Like you wanted something out of helping me... For a while, I thought that was true too. Lord Raum always did say you were trouble...
Alva:
And you believed him!?
Arjun:
I did. But you are genuinely showing compassion... Lord Raum told me once... Ultimately, you can only rely on your strength. But I don't think that's entirely true. One man can't rule a nation, let alone save the world. Able companions, strong hands... those are important as well. Lord Alva, I do not want you to do all the work for me. But would you help me endure the trial we're facing?
Alva:
Hmm... Of course, Lord Arjun...

///A
Alva:
Listen up, Lord Arjun... This world is a tough place. We're fighting a war to save the world... But honestly? It's just another day, same garbage!
Arjun:
Is... Is that so?
Alva:
... War is just another inevitable aspect of life. I wouldn't expect this one to be the last in your lifetime.
Arjun:
You think so?
Alva:
Oh, yes. And that aside, the more mundane work isn't pretty either. As a noble, we have to make life or death choices nearly on a daily basis!
Arjun:
Really...?
Alva:
The common folk really don't know... Sometimes you have to let good men die. Sometimes you'll have to completely destroy others to maintain peace and your own power... But, I'm sure you know this. You lived with Raum. I'm sure he told you all about the nomads.
Arjun:
Yes...  ......... It all sounds... really hard.
Alva:
It is... But eventually, you just stop feeling the pain.
Arjun:
.........
Alva:
It only gets worse from here, Lord Arjun. That is the fact of life. However... I may not be the best noble out there... Even people in this army think I am nothing but trouble. But I'll be there for you, whatever happens. I promise.
Arjun:
Why are you telling me this?
Alva:
Why? Heh, I guess it is because you remind me of myself. Despite having royal blood, you must seize your own destiny. I had no one... But you, you aren't so unlucky! Let me assist you when you become Emperor, and we can build a Deimos greater than anyone could imagine!
Arjun:
Lord Alva... I'd be a fool to deny you. Let's do it!