Sophie-Leo PC C-A

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Sophie: Hey, Papa? Can I ask you a question?

Leo: Of course, Sophie. What is it?

Sophie: What does it mean to be a princess?

Sophie: I know I am one, technically...

Sophie: But I don't feel like it!

Leo: Of course you don't, Sophie.

Leo: You've only just left your Deeprealm.

Leo: I would be shocked if you came out acting like a perfect princess.

Sophie: You don't get it, Papa!

Sophie: I have trouble just riding Avel!

Leo: Well, Avel takes after his parents.

Leo: Azelle was also a handful when I first started riding him.

Sophie: He was? I can't even picture it!

Sophie: He's so gentle now...

Leo: Admittedly, I didn't respect him as much as I should have. I had to earn his trust.

Leo: It took him throwing me off the saddle many times for me to learn that lesson...

Sophie: But you're a perfect prince now, Papa!

Sophie: You and Azelle are so graceful when you go riding!

Leo: Would you feel better about being a princess if we worked on it together?

Leo: I can teach you etiquette and poise, if that's what you're worried about.

Sophie: Oh, would you, Papa?!

Leo: Of course I would.

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Sophie: Alright, Papa! I'm all ready to start my princess training!

Leo: I can see that, Sophie. What would you like to work on first?

Sophie: Hmm... I guess I have a few questions.

Leo: Go ahead, then.

Sophie: What is a princess supposed to be like?

Sophie: Beautiful, like Aunt Camilla?

Sophie: Oh! Or maybe optimistic, like Aunt Elise?

Leo: Hmm... That's a difficult question to answer.

Leo: I think that the most important thing a princess can be is kind.

Leo: Of course, many princesses are beautiful.

Leo: They're brought up to be poised and perfect.

Leo: But images mean nothing if the kingdom doesn't actually approve of her.

Sophie: Hmm...Kind...

Sophie: I think I can do that, Papa!

Leo: Of course you can, Sophie.

Leo: You've always been a kindhearted girl.

Sophie: Aw, Papa...

Sophie: OK! Next question!

Leo: Yes?

Sophie: How do I ride side-saddle?

Sophie: The princesses in my storybooks always rode side-saddle!

Leo: *chuckle* How about we focus on staying on Avel, first?

Sophie: I can stay on Avel just fine!

Sophie: It's getting him to go where I want him to that's the problem.

Leo: Yet another similarity he shares with Azelle.

Leo: Alright, Sophie. How about you ride Avel, and I'll lead him?

Leo: That way you can focus on keeping your balance.

Sophie: Yeah! Let's try that, Papa!

Leo: Perfect. Now, watch closely...

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Sophie: ...

Leo: Sophie? You're looking down today.

Leo: Should we postpone our princess training?

Sophie: ...Papa, I've been thinking about something.

Leo: Hm?

Sophie: What if just being kind isn't enough?

Sophie: What if Nohr still doesn't like me?

Sophie: I don't want to disappoint you, Papa...

Leo: Oh, Sophie. You could never disappoint me.

Leo: I was afraid of things like that when I was your age, too.

Leo: That I wouldn't be good enough for the people of Nohr.

Sophie: But they love you, Papa!

Leo: Just as they'll love you.

Leo: In fact, they already do.

Sophie: Huh? How do you know that?

Leo: Take a look at the army around you, Sophie.

Leo: You're already surrounded by Nohrian citizens.

Sophie: Oh... I never thought of it that way.

Leo: These people already adore you, Sophie.

Leo: All you needed to do was be yourself.

Sophie: So all these lessons were for nothing?

Leo: Of course not. You can ride side-saddle now.

Leo: Jokes aside, it doesn't hurt to learn how to handle yourself properly.

Leo: But those things are all just fluff.

Leo: What people will really see is your heart.

Sophie: My heart... I think I'm starting to get it, Papa.

Leo: Good. When this war ends, I promise I'll lead you and Avel through the capital myself.

Sophie: Like a knight in shining armor?

Leo: Like a proud father of a perfect princess.