Meta Month 19 - What a Charmer.

[amielleon]

Inspired by an exchange on raphiael's post on Eliwood.

A brief compilation of some things that main lords have said to their canonical love interests.
You should totally help me fill this out with better lines if you know them.

I didn't bother with Celice because the FE4 Gen 2 approach to romance is decidedly sparse. I counted all marriages and support-preceded living-together situations.

Character	Love Interest	Sweetest Line(s) (outside of climax)	At the climax of their most romantic scene
Marth	Caeda	Don’t be silly. It’s only because I had Sheeda that was I able to reach this day. Things will be more difficult from now onwards. The seven kingdoms of Akaneia are going to be unified, and everybody is going to hand responsibility to me. But, such a task I cannot possibly do by myself. Sheeda, I hope you can help me. I really need you.	When I said I would go to Altea, I... Well, I had meant... I hoped you would be at my side. / As you said, we have not spoken much since Talys. With you, I felt I never had to say a word. If the battle started to take its toll, you were always there...close by...I would see you there, so beaut- ahem, so brave... and I would, um,....derive! Yes, derive great strength! Derive... ....Ugh, why is this so difficult?! Shiida, I'm just trying to tell you I-
Alm	Cellica	When we were little, we grew up together like siblings. Always playing together, just the two of us. Cellica, when all of a sudden, you were no longer there -- At that time, I... I held a serious grudge against Gramps.	I'm definitely going to save you! I'll definitely save you, so believe in me.
Sigurd	Diadora	Diadora... She's so beautiful. / Sir, please. I'm serious. There was something about her... I hope to meet her again.	I don't know why you're so afraid. If we both feel the same for each other we've nothing to fear. I... I believe I've fallen for you, Diadora.
Leaf	Nanna	"Yes, you did. We grew up like brother and sister, but you were always the one helping me. I was able to come this far because you were always there for me, to support me and cheer me up. Nanna, once this war ends, I'll go look for Lachesis as well. And when I find her, I'm going to ask her directly...for your hand, Nanna..." (FE5)	That's the plan. My father's dream was to bring peace to the Thracia Peninsula and create one nation. I intend to bring his dream to life, and I'll need your help to see it through, Nanna. (FE4)
Roy	Lilina	"Lilina... You don't have to hold back in front of me." / "It's okay... I'll be here for you."	"I'm glad to hear that you'll be staying in Ostia." / "Because if you're Ostia, then I can go meet you any time I want." / "Lilina... I don't know when, but some day... I'll go pick you up."
	Sue	N/A	I was just thinking that if you don't have any place to go, you can come to Pherae.
	Thany	N/A	Oh, I was just wondering if you wanted to come to Pherae. / ... Sure. If you like it, you can stay as long as you want.
	Lalam	"All right, we'll help you. We'll rescue the rebels and the people being forced into labor!" / "Whoa! M-Miss Lalam!"	Well, mostly Lalam's talking and Roy's responding...
	Cecilia	"General Cecilia!" /... "I am relieved that you are alive... But what of your wounds? Are you all right?"	I was just wondering if you could teach me again once the war has ended.
	Sophia	"...In any case, it's probably true that her village is under attack by Bern. We should help them. We owe Sophia anyway because she helped General Cecilia."	I want to see you smile more than your power. I'm sure we'll face more hardships as we go along... But the least we could do is keep our spirits up, right? Let's go!
Eliwood	Ninian	I don’t care what your secret is-- I will still feel the same. If something troubles you, let me sweep it away. Please, don’t cry anymore. I would do anything to see you smile again. You are the first woman I have ever felt this way about, Ninian.	(Conversation at the end of F-Light if A support - I can't find a transcription.)
	Lyn	When I first saw you in Khathelet, I thought, what strength she has in her eyes, that woman. I seem to remember, Lyndis, back then, you didn’t know what to think about your noble Lycian blood, but the Sacae blood in you... for that you had nothing but the purest pride. Remember how you felt. You don’t have to be like anyone else, Lyndis.	(Conversation at the end of F-Light if A support? I can't find a transcription.)
	Fiora	I would like you to stay nearby, by my side. So that I can... So that I may protect you.	(Conversation at the end of F-Light if A support? I can't find a transcription.)
Hector	Lyn	Hmph... I’m not this way to just anyone, you know...	I can’t smack a woman I’ve lost my heart to.
	Florina	You know... I’d better keep an eye on you. Don’t leave my side on the battlefield. Gotta keep you from getting into trouble.	>(Conversation at the end of F-Light if A support? I can't find a transcription.)
	Farina	Will you just calm down? You shouldn’t be running around for a while. Just, don’t leave. I want to be here if you collapse again, eh? /... Ready? This is no problem. I’m stronger than the others. I’m helping you cause I want to, got it? So just you relax.	>(Conversation at the end of F-Light if A support? I can't find a transcription.)
Lyn	Hector	Yes, I know. ...Thanks. I didn’t think you cared so much about how I felt. Or is Hector gentler at heart than Hector looks? You’ve certainly done much for my courage today.	Hector… I’m certain…that… you did not…cry… So, I will… This…is your share…of tears… Don’t say…anything. Just, for a little while, let me lean on you. For a little while…
	Rath	I see… You haven't changed at all. It's... good to see you again	When I'm with you, I feel safe. I can sense your... strength .... Please, Rath. Let me stay here, just for a while.
	Eliwood	Thank you, Eliwood. If not for your help, I don’t know where I’d be right now.	When I was on the plains, I used to despise the nobility. But I’ve changed. I think it happened a year ago, when I met you. You... you believed in me. You helped me.
	Kent	You know me too well. Have you been watching me all this time?	Yes, of course. And not as Lyndis, but as Lyn. Yes, Kent, stay by my side, always...
	Florina	When we lived on the plains, I was always her protector. I know I shouldn’t feel sad, and yet...	I do, and someday when I return to the plains... Come with me, won’t you? I may not be able to pay you like I do now... But I would like you with me, Florina, as a friend.
Eirika	Ephraim	Brother... Brother...please promise that you won't ever leave me alone. Please...promise...	Ephraim... I understand. I will take your place until you return. I will wait for you in Renais, Brother.
	Seth	I would that were so, Seth. Please do not overextend yourself. I beg this of you. Without you, I may not be able to continue this quest...	That night... We fled from the soldiers of Grado... You held me tight, keeping me safe from the enemy's blades... Perhaps...I did feel something more for you then. But...it was improper for a queen of Renais. And with my father dead, I suppose that is my station. I am a queen, and you are a knight in my service. If I do not keep this in mind, then I will never be able to rebuild our kingdom.
	Saleh	Thank you, Master Saleh. Your stories always give me the courage to fight on.	When we have to fight no more, please, let me visit you in Caer Pelyn. I would like to know more about your home. About Valega and Nada Kuya.
	Forde	Would you ever consider... doing a portrait of me?	Thank you... I'm very grateful to you, Forde. It feels like this war might never end, and our people give in to despair quickly. But thanks to people like you, who smile in the face of sorrow, they can be saved.
	Innes	And I appreciate that. It's nice to know that, when I cross swords with the enemy, you're never far from me, with your bow close at hand.	Innes! What an...infuriating man! Why does he have to be so...
Ephraim	Eirika	You looked a little upset... I thought I would stroke your face like I used to...	I know better than anyone how you feel, dear sister. Ever since we were born... No, even before... We two have always been together. And together... we will always stay.
	L'Arachel	Yes, well, that's why you're here, isn't it? We're counting on you. We fight with confidence only because we have your healing skills.	...I just do NOT get her. She is rather cute, though.
	Tana	Tana... All right. If it's what you want. We'll go together.	... Tana, you're still just a child at heart, aren't you? / No, I meant it as a compliment. Because you're so young, your words have such a simple, honest purity... I do appreciate your affection.
Ike	Soren	No. It doesn't change anything. You're still you, Soren! You're a capable officer of our army. And my friend. We can't keep going unless you are with us. (Jp: ... Nope. I see nothing particularly strange. Senerio is Senerio. You're my group's capable staff officer. When you're not here, all at once we become unable to keep going.)	Soren... Don't cry. / Soren, you're smart, but you're no good when it comes to your emotions. Come over here. / Come on. / Then I'll come over to you. (Jp: --Sheesh, you're such a pain.) It's all in the past, Soren... (Jp: There.)
	Ranulf	Ranulf, what are you saying? Don't you trust me? / I trust you.	You can come talk to me anytime you want. Don't think you're alone in all this.
Micaiah	Sothe	Sothe, you don't have to do this. I heard that your friend Ike is fighting on the side of the Laguz Alliance. Go, fight with them. Or don't fight at all. But don't let me force you into anything.	Yes, I'm fine. How about you, Sothe? Are you all right? You're not hurt? / Show me your hand. / Look at your hands. They're so big... They were so small when we met.
MyUnit	Katarina		Just kidding!

Roy's four-conversation approach to marriage:
1. Save their ass!
2. Make idle chatter!
3. Compliment their personality!
4. Invite them home!
MARRIAGE.

Least Romantic Lord Award: Hector?

Most platonic pre-marriage interaction: Micaiah/Sothe.

Most rushed romance, outside of Roy: Sigurd/Diadora

Most in need of a decent transcription: FE7!

Comments

[amielleon]

Whoops. I think I never considered Lyn a true lord because the main plot never takes her angle and doesn't concentrate on her struggles at all.

But yeah, if you could get those that'd be great. :D

[raphiael]

Okay, at a cursory glance, Lyn's (chapter numbers all from Eliwood's route:

Lyn/Rath:
Sweetest: "I see… You haven't changed at all. It's... good to see you again." (Lyn to Rath, chapter 21)
Climax: "When I'm with you, I feel safe. I can sense your... strength .... Please, Rath. Let me stay here, just for a while." (A support)

Lyn/Kent:
Sweetest: "You know me too well. Have you been watching me all this time?" (I had trouble finding much from Lyn about Kent - most of the in-game was Kent about Lyn.)
Climax: "Yes, of course. And not as Lyndis, but as Lyn. Yes, Kent, stay by my side, always..."

Lyn/Florina:
Sweetest: "When we lived on the plains, I was always her protector. I know I shouldn't feel sad, and yet..." (chapter 15)
Climax: "I do, and someday when I return to the plains... Come with me, won't you? I may not be able to pay you like I do now... But I would like you with me, Florina, as a friend."

Lyn/Eliwood:
Sweetest: "
Thank you, Eliwood. If not for your help, I don't know where I'd be right now." (the closest thing I could find to romance outside their A support, fffff), from Chapter 15
Climax: "When I was on the plains, I used to despise the nobility. But I’ve changed. I think it happened a year ago, when I met you. You... you believed in me. You helped me."

Lyn/Hector:
Sweetest: "Yes, I know. ...Thanks. I didn’t think you cared so much about how I felt. Or is Hector gentler at heart than Hector looks? You’ve certainly done much for my courage today."
Climax: "Hector… I’m certain…that… you did not…cry… So, I will… This…is your share…of tears… Don’t say…anything. Just, for a little while, let me lean on you. For a little while…"

[hooves.livejournal.com]

lol the same line for lyn/eliwood and lyn/hector

she's such a playah

[hooves.livejournal.com]

dammit you fixed it too fast! /shakes fist

[raphiael]

>8D
too sloooowwwww, Manna~