Nina/Sophie C-S

C

Nina: Ugh, don't they know I'm busy? This had better be important...

Sophie: Nina! There you are!

Nina: Sophie? Corrin put you on this mission too?

Sophie: Actually, I volunteered! Once I heard about what was going on, I knew I just had to get involved!

Nina: OK, so can you explain what I'm doing here? What's this mission all about anyway?

Sophie: Have you heard of the Silver Sparrow?

Nina: ...Who hasn't? He's that thief that's been hounding the local nobles, right?

Nina: *sigh* Wish that was what I was doing right now.

Sophie: Exactly! But so far no one's been able to catch him!

Sophie: Honestly, it's a little impressive considering that he sends a calling card before each heist.

Nina: That takes stones. What kind of thief snitches on his own robbery?

Sophie: Anyway, the merchant's guild asked Corrin if he could unmask the Sparrow.

Sophie: I think they're worried they might be his next target.

Nina: Wouldn't be surprised. Sources tell me that guild is pretty heavy in the coinpurse.

Nina: Wait, so Corrin asked me to help out because-

Sophie: We need to think like a thief to catch a thief!

Nina: Why didn't he ask Niles?

Sophie: Maybe he thought you'd be a better choice?

Nina: Hmm... I am a little less gross than Dad is.

Sophie: Whatever his reasons are, I'm glad you and I get to take point on this one!

Nina: You said you volunteered, right? Why?

Sophie: Well...it's a little embarrassing...

Sophie: There was a book I read when I was little about a phantom thief, just like the Sparrow.

Sophie: The thief in that book was stopped by a knightess, but it turns out that the thief was actually in the right the whole time.

Nina: THAT'S why you want to catch the Sparrow?

Sophie: I want to ask him why he steals. I want to know if he's like the thief in my book!

Sophie: And...this situation is so close to that story that I couldn't just walk away.

Nina: Sophie, you're weird.

Nina: But from here out, I guess we're partners. Let's go catch ourselves a bird!

B

Sophie: Nina! NINA!!

Nina: Ugh, Sophie...? Why are you shouting at me?

Sophie: It happened! The Sparrow really sent a calling card to the merchant's guild!

Nina: I guess it was safe to assume they were his next target.

Nina: Did the card have any details in it?

Sophie: You bet it did! Let me read it out to you.

Sophie: "Several days from now, I will rid you of your golden burden. All but one coin will be gone by first light. I, the Silver Sparrow, promise this to you."

Nina: A little wordy, don't you think?

Nina: "Hey, I'm gonna rob you two days from now," would have worked just fine.

Sophie: It gives us a timeframe to work with!

Sophie: I'm so excited.. I can't wait to unmask the Sparrow!

Nina: We still need to catch him, Soph.

Nina: I thought you wanted to judge his ideals? What's with excitement about "unmasking him?"

Sophie: Well, that is... I...

Nina: Oh no. Don't tell me, in that book of yours...

Sophie: It isn't what you think!

Nina: ...

Sophie: ...

Nina: It's a romance novel, isn't it?

Sophie: No! The knightess and the thief just share a close bond, that's all!

Nina: You want to catch the Sparrow so you can have a whirlwind romance, don't you?

Sophie: No! I want to know if he's just...

Sophie: But, if it happened to go the way it does in the book, maybe the Sparrow could be a good ally for us!

Nina: Gods, Sophie... Let's just focus on catching him first?

Sophie: Right, absolutely!

A

Sophie: This is it... The Sparrow will strike tonight.

Sophie: I've made all the preparations, staked out the whole building...

Sophie: All that's missing is Nina. She would never miss something so important...

Sophie: I'm worried about her, but there's no time to lose.

NPC: Captain Sophie, we have a report from the west side guard!

NPC: The window has been forced open! The Silver Sparrow is here!

Sophie: Notify the corridor watch!

NPC: Right away!

Sophie: Hmm...that seems too obvious, especially for the Sparrow.

Sophie: Nina always says that the more obvious an entry, the more likely it's a diversion!

Sophie: I have to get to the east side entrance!

*fade*

Sophie: (I was right... There are forced entry marks on the this door!)

???: Now, let's see how much I can get out of here in one go...

Sophie: (A woman's voice?)

Sophie: I've got you! Come out with your hands up!

???: ...!

*arrow sfx*

???: If you know what's good for you, you'll turn back now!

Sophie: Never! I- Wait a minute, that voice...

Sophie: NINA?!

Nina: Ah... Surprise?

Sophie: You've been the Silver Sparrow this whole time?!

Nina: ...Yes. I have.

Sophie: You- You tricked me!

Nina: I never tricked you! I just didn't...tell you.

Sophie: I... I have to turn you in, Nina.

Nina: No, you don't! Help me, Sophie!

Nina: This whole guild has been taking huge cuts of the merchant's profits! The merchants can't afford to leave the guild because they'll lose their protection.

Nina: Don't you see? I'm on the side of justice!

Sophie: I...!

Sophie: I won't tell anyone. But you need to leave, Nina.

Sophie: If one of the patrols catches you, I won't be able to vouch for you.

Nina: Sophie...thank you.

S

Nina: Sophie, hey. Long time, no see.

Sophie: Nina... The Sparrow hasn't left another calling card in a while.

Nina: To be honest, I'm half afraid you'd show up to my next heist.

Sophie: Maybe I would.

Nina: I'm surprised you didn't tell Corrin. Or my dad...

Sophie: I promised I wouldn't turn you in, Nina.

Sophie: Besides, I checked in with the guild's records, and they were just as crooked as you said they were.

Nina: Not to brag, but I do actually do some research before I decide to rob someone.

Sophie: ...

Nina: Sophie...I'm sorry I didn't tell you.

Nina: And, I'm sorry I wasn't some dashing man like in your book.

Sophie: Well, um...maybe it's better this way.

Sophie: After all, I...I did still fall in love with the phantom thief.

Nina: Hey, that's good at lea- HUH?

Nina: S-Since when?!

Sophie: Um...to be honest, I've had a little bit of a crush on you for a while.

Sophie: But that night...I saw a whole different side of you.

Sophie: You were so serious and cool!

Nina: Sophie, I don't know what to say...

Nina: I can't believe you actually- I mean-

Nina: (Calm down, Nina. You can do this.)

Nina: Let's write an even better story!

Sophie: ...Huh?

Nina: I mean...wouldn't it be romantic if the knightess joined forces with the thief?

Sophie: You want me...join you?

Nina: Exactly! You could be the Silver Sparrow's accomplice!

Nina: And...my girlfriend?

Sophie: Oh, Nina... I...

Nina: Maybe just the second part if you don't want to be a phantom thief! That's OK, too!

Sophie: I'll be your sidekick!

Sophie: I can cover for you with the authorities, we could have an epic rivalry, and-

Nina: Whoa, slow down!

Sophie: I won't get a cool nickname like yours, but I can live with that!

Nina: *giggle* Sophie, you're way too cute.

Nina: I can sense this is the beginning of a very long partnership!