Kagero/Beruka C-S Support

Kagero: ...
Kagero: Hmm... now for the finishing touches...
Kagero: ...
Kagero: And... done.
Kagero: An easy painting, but nevertheless.
Kagero: ...
Kagero: I know that somebody's there.
Beruka: (pained)
Beruka: (eyes closed, sweat) My apologies. Here I am.
Kagero: I will advise you in future instances that, as a ninja,
Kagero: I am very attuned to detecting unannounced presences.
Kagero: That being said, I certainly didn't expect you!
Beruka: A-again, my apologies. I will take my leave.
Kagero: Oh, by all means, I'd prefer if-
*Beruka leaves the screen*
Kagero: Oh.
Kagero: (pained) What a shame.
Kagero: What was she doing, I wonder?

B-Support

Kagero: Hmm...
Kagero: I think that...
Kagero: ...
Kagero: It's no use. It's unsalvageable. Damn it.
Kagero: You can come out now, Beruka.
*Beruka appears*
Beruka: !!!
Beruka: I-I'd hoped to be more subtle, and yet now you have memorized my presence.
Kagero: Yes. Not only is the mess tent very empty at this time of day,
Kagero: You are very light, and I notice that you come and go as if to keep from disturbing me.
Beruka: It seems as though I've failed in that regard. Pardon me, I'll-
Kagero: (pained) Beruka, please.
Beruka: (pained) ...
Kagero (normal): You haven't been a disturbance at all. I simply notice these things.
Kagero: It is as ingrained as a thought in my mind, and often just as negligible.
Beruka: Fascinating.
Kagero: In all likelihood, it isn't.
Kagero (smiling): But I’m glad that you think so.
Beruka (blushing): O-oh.
Kagero: Hmm...
Kagero: (Her behavior is odd... I was told to expect the opposite from her. And yet...)
Beruka: May I ask what this is?
Kagero: O-oh!
Kagero (blushing): A... painting?
Beruka (eyes closed): Yes. It is. Of what?
Kagero (pained): ...to be honest, I'm not sure. I think I've lost the plot.
Kagero: Not that anyone has been able to read my plots...
Beruka: What a shame. It is a very lovely painting.
Kagero: Wh- You think so? I'm... very surprised.
Beruka: It is understandable. I have never shown interest in the arts.
Kagero: Oh, that wasn't what I meant.
Kagero: Not many people show interest in the art that I provide at all.
Beruka: Hmm...
Beruka: To be honest, it is a miracle that I connect with your work.
Beruka: With art like this, I usually...
Beruka (pained): Don't.
Beruka: Perhaps your work is just made for people like me to understand.
Kagero (sweat): ...is it now?
Beruka: I apologize, it isn't much to offer, but-
Kagero: No, no, I appreciate it! I just... did not consider that.
Beruka: I admit that my grasp on these things is... limited.
Beruka: Yet when I train, it is to better myself as a fighter.
Beruka: Perhaps, then, it would be best to paint for yourself. You are excellent...
Beruka (pained, blush): A-as a painter and all.
Kagero: I'd never considered that option. Thank you very much, Beruka.
Kagero: I must admit, I'd not expected such great art advice from you.
Kagero: No offense, of course.
Beruka (blush): None taken. Such bursts of inspiration are rare indeed.

A-Support

Kagero: Beruka.
*Beruka appears*
Beruka: As I expected. Nothing gets past you.
Kagero: I'm flattered, Beruka. Come, I'd just finished this painting.
Beruka: Is that the one that you were working on when we last met?
Kagero: Very perceptive. Yes, it is.
Kagero: In fact, I'd meant to discard it before we talked.
Beruka (sweat): Oh! I'm glad I showed up, then!
Kagero: As am I. Your comments gave me the motivation to finish.
Kagero: I simply needed to embrace my own vision.
Beruka (blush): I'm very flattered. May I see it?
Kagero: Absolutely! I could use a second opinion!
Beruka: …
Beruka: There is something… cold about it. It is very structural.
Beruka: The flowers have a very… metallic feel. It is like the armor I wear.
Beruka: And yet… they are flowers. Unmistakably so.
Beruka (sweat): I hope.
Kagero: Thank you, Beruka. Usually, people do not recognize the intent of my work.
Beruka: It is no problem. It feels… within my understanding.
Kagero: Within your understanding? Does… that include my past works?
Beruka: Of course! I've always been drawn to-
Beruka (blush): ...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to shout.
Kagero: You always have? I…
Kagero (sweat): I've… goodness, Beruka. You've left me speechless.
Beruka: You are? Surely I'm not alone in this.
Kagero: Not… alone, I suppose. Others… respect my art.
Kagero: Orochi uses my pieces in fortunes. Others have been… respectful.
Kagero: But you are the first person to understand.
Kagero: Though it leaves me feeling vulnerable, I appreciate it.
Beruka: ...vulnerable? Do they make me…
Kagero: Beruka? Are you okay?
Beruka: Yes. I am just thinking about why I have such a reaction.
Beruka: I often see things through a lens of practicality over feeling.
Beruka (blush): Even things that are, objectively, quite beautiful and comforting.
Beruka: It is not a flaw, necessarily; at least, I don't think.
Beruka: Though I'd recently thought that to be an undesirable way to view things.
Beruka: Perhaps it is. Yet even then…
Beruka (smile): I am grateful that you have validated it.
Kagero (sweat, pained): …
Beruka: I didn't expect to make you cry. Please forgive me, Kage-
Kagero: Beruka.
Kagero: I'd like you to keep this.
Beruka (sweat): Are you sure? Surely there are better things to do with it.
Kagero: I do enjoy painting for friends. Besides…
Kagero: I doubt anyone will appreciate this as much as you do.
Beruka (sweat): I…
Beruka (smile): Thank you, Kagero

S-Support

Kagero: Ah, Beruka! You showed!
Beruka: Of course.
Kagero: And in person this time!
Beruka: Ah... yes. What did you expect?
Beruka: (How did she not sense me hiding beforehand?)
Kagero: Oh, nothing… I’m just surprised, I suppose.
Beruka: Think nothing of it.
Beruka (blushing): Lady Camilla insisted that I attend.
Kagero (blushing): Lord Ryoma did the same. He said that it was great that I finally had another friend.
Kagero: I’d rather he not have used the word "finally".
Beruka: That was akin to what Lady Camilla told me.
Beruka (blush): Though I was apprehensive at other words she used.
Kagero: Anyway! All that is to say…
Kagero: I hope you were not... skeptical of meeting me at the hot springs.
Beruka: Lady Camilla attends them frequently, always with Selena and I in tow.
Beruka: I'm used to this location. I see nothing wrong with it.
Kagero: I'm glad. I wanted to use this time to get to know you.
Kagero: I figured that you would prefer to do so while letting you rejuvenate.
Kagero: So you are back in prime and alert form for your Lady.
Beruka: Perceptive. But I've grown to expect no less.
Beruka: Shall we?
…
Beruka (sweat): In essence, I had… overreacted, but at least I learned what a prank was.
Kagero: Orochi can be quite the prankster.
Kagero: She tells me she won't rest until she has gotten everyone in the army.
Beruka: I would love to see her try to pull one on Lady Camilla.
Kagero: Luckily, she learns her place quite easily.
Kagero: I remember how, as a retainer, she tried once to pull a fast one on Queen Mikoto.
Kagero (pained): Once.
Beruka (sweat): If nothing else, I admire her bravery.
Beruka: Too bad it's for an idiotic cause.
Beruka (shock): N-no offense, of course!
Kagero: Hee hee! What she doesn't know won't kill her.
Kagero: Besides, I quite like it when you get bold.
Beruka (blush): Is that so, Kagero?
Kagero: It is, and I do.
Beruka: Then… I hope that you will appreciate this.
Beruka (blush, smile): ...
Kagero: Oh!
Kagero (blush): ...
Kagero: Oh my.
Beruka: Forgive me. I'm not used to displaying affection.
Beruka: Lady Camilla prefers to dote on Selena and I often, but I've gathered so little.
Beruka: I hope this was sufficient.
Kagero: Oh! No, I enjoyed it, Beruka, but...
Kagero: ...I do not think this kiss was just out of boldness.
Beruka (sweat, blush): ...
Kagero (blush): Perhaps you should tell me more.
Beruka: V-very well. As you say.
Beruka: Kagero, I have very… powerful feelings for you.
Kagero: M-me?
Beruka (blush): I thought reading people was your specialty.
Kagero: Forgive me, I just… this took me by surprise.
Beruka: Just as well, I suppose- hiding my feelings from you was difficult.
Beruka: I have… admired you for a long time.
Beruka: It was strange, to feel such strong feelings about a person I did not know.
Beruka: I'd assumed it was just because I respected you.
Beruka: You are a skilled fighter and a dedicated retainer.
Beruka: However, as we started to talk, these feelings became more… personal.
Beruka: I didn't just admire you as an entity but as a person.
Beruka: I admired what you were doing to me.
Beruka: You've done more for me than anyone else ever has.
Beruka: And for that, I began to see you as part of who I was.
Beruka: I know this will sound sudden, but I do not wish to part from you in my lifetime.
Beruka: Rather, I'd prefer for us to grow closer.
Beruka (blush, pained): ...I hope that was acceptable.
Kagero: I'm so grateful that you told me this, Beruka. I love you too.
Beruka: ...of course, that's probably what it is. I love you too, Kagero.
Beruka: I apologize. There's so much that I don't know.
Kagero: Don’t worry. I'm not perfect either, but we can learn together.
Kagero: For now, let's take it slow. We have a war going on, after all.
Beruka: And charges to serve and protect. Understandable.
Kagero: Still… I've never met someone who understands me how you do.
Kagero: I'm used to being… just there. I truly feel connected to you.
Kagero: And I feel like my life will be best spent at your side.
Beruka: Do you think that these feelings will last? This… love?
Kagero: Oh, Beruka…
Kagero (smile): I'm sure of it.