075 chandra.ashley

///C
Ashley:
Hello there! Aren't you the cutest thing!
Chandra:
Well, that's a first.
Ashley:
I can see why the duke wanted me to keep an eye on you. So tiny and fragile looking.
Chandra:
Lord Orion put you up to this, did he? Alright... Though I would have preferred... N-Nevermind...
Ashley:
You would have preferred him over myself, correct? Well, just so you know, they call me Lady Orion.
Chandra:
... I'd rather not call you that.
Ashley:
I'm not too fond of it myself. I'd like it if you called me Ashley.
Chandra:
And you can just call me Chandra.
Ashley:
Mmm, a pleasure to be working with you, Chandra.
Chandra:
Same to you.

///B
Ashley:
Nice day, isn't it, Chandra?
Chandra:
... You don't have to be so bubbly around me, you know?
Ashley:
Sorry, that's just how I am. I make it a point to be positive in whatever I do.
Chandra:
Heh, we're certainly ill matched...
Ashley:
I don't think so. I think you enjoy our time together.
Chandra:
Ngh...
Ashley:
It's okay to admit it! Don't be shy!
Chandra:
You know I am from the Dark Sect, right? Do you really want to be so friendly with me?
Ashley:
I can't bring myself to hate anyone. The Dark Sect may be a bunch of bastards, but I don't hate them. And besides, you aren't part of that group anymore anyway.
Chandra:
You are one naive woman, you know that?
Ashley:
That's not true... I know how terrible things really are. But what is the point being depressed about it all? I'd rather spend my life trying to make others smile.
Chandra:
... You put up a convincing mask... Had me totally fooled. Sounds like there is more to you than meets the eye.

///A
Chandra:
I do not understand you and Lord Orion...
Ashley:
What do you mean?
Chandra:
You face great tragedy and yet you all still find a way to smile. I may no longer be part of the sect, but I still agree life is suffering. It... It makes me jealous.
Ashley:
...
Chandra:
I want that optimism for myself... Even if it seems foolish...
Ashley:
Why not stick around us a little longer then, Chandy? We'll bring you on the right path. You're already with us, so you've got a head start already.
Chandra:
...
Ashley:
I know you've had a rough life. The Dark Sect could only have been born in a bad situation. But nothing is impossible...
Chandra:
So tell me then, what has motivated you to be like this?
Ashley:
My father. He always told me to never give into despair. He was killed by some terrible people a long time ago...
Chandra:
...
Ashley:
It took me a while to understand... For a while, I was a pretty sad person myself. But then I realized what my father meant... There's enough suffering in the world. Why not try to make it a better place? Even if it is just a little... A tiny pebble can make ripples.
Chandra:
So that's your reasoning, huh...?
Ashley:
Haha, you know, you kind of remind me of myself, Chandra. You were quite gloomy at first but I can tell you love me!
Chandra:
Heh, you're so annoying...