Niles/Supports


 * Note: Bolded text are voice clips from S-Support CG confession scenes.

C Support

 * Avatar: Oh, hello, Niles. What are you up to?
 * Niles: Ah, Lord Avatar. What a pleasant surprise. Tell me, what do you suspect I am up to?
 * Avatar: Well, I can't really tell from here.
 * Niles: Then you should come a little closer. Don't worry, I don't bite.
 * Avatar: OK...
 * Niles: Meow!
 * Avatar: Gah! What was that for?
 * Niles: Sorry, I just felt like teasing you. I'm all done now. So if you are genuinely curious about what I'm doing... Please, feel free to come a little closer...
 * Avatar: Well...
 * Niles: Scared of what I might do next? I don't blame you. I haven't yet earned your trust. It's smart of you to be skeptical.
 * Avatar: No, no... I trust you.
 * Niles: You do? How foolish! After all, I don't yet trust YOU.
 * Avatar: What?! Why not?
 * Niles: Because we barely know each other, milord. Trust is often borne out of a violent confrontation or traumatic experience. I suppose you must have had some kind of blessed childhood, free from worry.
 * Avatar: I don't remember anything of my childhood.
 * Niles: My apologies. Clearly a sore subject. Of all people, I should know better than to probe the secrets of a troubled history.
 * Avatar: What do you mean by "of all people"? What happened to you?
 * Niles: Oh ho! You offer nothing and expect juicy gossip in return. Sorry, child, but you'll have to do better than that.

B Support

 * Avatar: Niles, do you have a moment?
 * Niles: Still fishing for a story about my sordid past, are you?
 * Avatar: No, it's not that. I think because my memories are so limited... I'm always curious to hear about other people's backgrounds.
 * Niles: I see. You know, I do believe you are genuinely curious.
 * Avatar: I am. So, would you be willing to share a little bit of your past with me?
 * Niles: Very well. But you should know up front that it's not all lollipops and puppy dogs. Since I was a child, I've had to do a lot of unsavory things just to survive. Steal, beg, kill—just another Tuesday for li'l Niles, sadly.
 * Avatar: Gods...
 * Niles: Surprised? I haven't even gotten to the good stuff.
 * Avatar: I'm so sorry. I think I've heard enough for now. I should have known better than to pry.
 * Niles: Please, it's all in the past. But you should know that if we continue, there is a nonzero chance you may faint.
 * Avatar: I'm so sorry. You're putting on a brave face, but I can't imagine...
 * Niles: No. If anything, I should apologize to you. You asked so sweetly, and here I am teasing you again. My past was troubled, and I certainly suffered a great deal. But it is all in the past, and I don't mind sharing. At least, I don't mind sharing with someone whose motives are pure. As I believe yours are.
 * Avatar: Well, thank you. Perhaps we could chat again another time...
 * Niles: Certainly, Lord Avatar. Let me know when you're in the mood for another trust-building session.

A Support

 * Niles: Hello, Lord Avatar.
 * Avatar: Niles? Is something wrong?
 * Niles: No, of course not. I just thought I'd offer you the pleasure of my company.
 * Avatar: Oh. Heh! Yeah, that sounds good. It's been a while since we've chatted.
 * Niles: Oh? A chat? With a near-infinite array of more stimulating activities available to us?
 * Avatar: Do I dare ask for an example?
 * Niles: Oh, let's see... How about low-friction tactical grappling and strategy?
 * Avatar: Uh...I've never heard of that. What's involved?
 * Niles: Oh, it's a valuable training technique. First, we simulate the conditions of low friction by applying oil to our bodies. Then we practice various situational grappling techniques.
 * Avatar: Niles, that just sounds like oil wrestling. I don't think I'm ready for that.
 * Niles: Very well! Then I suppose we'll just have to have a VERY stimulating chat.
 * Avatar: Yes, that sounds good.
 * Niles: Hmm...
 * Avatar: ... Niles?
 * Niles: You know, I'm afraid I'm fresh out of stimulating topics of conversation.
 * Avatar: Oh...I see.
 * Niles: Isn't that peculiar? There's nothing I wish to discuss, and yet I approached you today. Why is that?
 * Avatar: I...I couldn't tell you.
 * Niles: Perhaps I just wanted to see that flustered look on your face again. No, that's not it... Perhaps, in a twisted sort of way... I wish to connect with you as a person.
 * Avatar: Heh. Niles, there's nothing twisted about that. It's normal.
 * Niles: Well! That's the first time anyone's ever used that word to describe me. Would you mind terribly if we try this whole "human connection" thing again later?
 * Avatar: Of course not. Please, be my guest.

S Support

 * Niles: Good day, Lord Avatar.
 * Avatar: Hello, Niles. How can I help you?
 * Niles: Well, this might seem out of character, but I was hoping we could have a serious chat.
 * Avatar: Oh, that doesn't sound good. Is something the matter?
 * Niles: Hmm. I suppose it depends. On how you respond to the topic at hand.
 * Avatar: All right... So, what did you want to talk about?
 * Niles: I was just wondering...if you believe a person can be irreparably damaged.
 * Avatar: You're talking about yourself. Is that how you feel about yourself?
 * Niles: No. But I was wondering if that's how you perceive me.
 * Avatar: Where is this coming from?
 * Niles: Do you believe a person with a broken past can build a real future?
 * Avatar: Well, I certainly hope so. If you'll recall, my past isn't exactly a fairy tale.
 * Niles: Oh, I know! So given two people with equally complex histories... What do you think would happen if they joined to create a new future together? As a married couple.
 * Avatar: A married couple?!
 * Niles: Yes. I've done a lot of thinking about this. You and I have so much in common. You're the first person I've ever met who has shown genuine empathy for me. And I don't believe that's a coincidence.
 * Avatar: This is a lot to take in.
 * Niles: Do you think you could marry me? I want you to take this ring.
 * Avatar: Niles...
 * Niles: You seem hesitant. Very well, I was aware that my chances were slim...
 * Avatar: You speak too soon, Niles.
 * Niles: Hmm?
 * Avatar: In truth, I've become fascinated with you. You've overcome so much. Our past is out of our control and irrelevant. You've shown me how to move forward. So...yes. I will marry you.
 * Niles: Ah, I knew I was right about you. How splendid! Well, now that the boring, sappy part is out of the way... We don't have to act so reserved.
 * Avatar: Wait, this is your "reserved"?
 * Niles: Oh ho! You haven't seen anything yet.
 * Niles: Do you have any idea what you're getting into? I sure hope not...

C Support

 * Avatar: Oh, hello, Niles. What are you up to?
 * Niles: Ah, Lady Avatar. What a pleasant surprise. Tell me, what do you suspect I am up to?
 * Avatar: Well, I can't really tell from here.
 * Niles: Then you should come a little closer. Don't worry, I don't bite.
 * Avatar: OK...
 * Niles: Meow!
 * Avatar: Gah! What was that for?
 * Niles: Sorry, I just felt like teasing you. I'm all done now. So if you are genuinely curious about what I'm doing... Please, feel free to come a little closer...
 * Avatar: Well...
 * Niles: Scared of what I might do next? I don't blame you. I haven't yet earned your trust. It's smart of you to be skeptical.
 * Avatar: No, no... I trust you.
 * Niles: You do? How foolish! After all, I don't yet trust YOU.
 * Avatar: What?! Why not?
 * Niles: Because we barely know each other, milady. Trust is often borne out of a violent confrontation or traumatic experience. I suppose you must have had some kind of blessed childhood, free from worry.
 * Avatar: I don't remember anything of my childhood.
 * Niles: My apologies. Clearly a sore subject. Of all people, I should know better than to probe the secrets of a troubled history.
 * Avatar: What do you mean by "of all people"? What happened to you?
 * Niles: Oh ho! You offer nothing and expect juicy gossip in return. Sorry, child, but you'll have to do better than that.

B Support

 * Avatar: Niles, do you have a moment?
 * Niles: Still fishing for a story about my sordid past, are you?
 * Avatar: No, it's not that. I think because my memories are so limited... I'm always curious to hear about other people's backgrounds.
 * Niles: I see. You know, I do believe you are genuinely curious.
 * Avatar: I am. So, would you be willing to share a little bit of your past with me?
 * Niles: Very well. But you should know up front that it's not all lollipops and puppy dogs. Since I was a child, I've had to do a lot of unsavory things just to survive. Steal, beg, kill—just another Tuesday for li'l Niles, sadly.
 * Avatar: Gods...
 * Niles: Surprised? I haven't even gotten to the good stuff.
 * Avatar: I'm so sorry. I think I've heard enough for now. I should have known better than to pry.
 * Niles: Please, it's all in the past. But you should know that if we continue, there is a nonzero chance you may faint.
 * Avatar: I'm so sorry. You're putting on a brave face, but I can't imagine...
 * Niles: No. If anything, I should apologize to you. You asked so sweetly, and here I am teasing you again. My past was troubled, and I certainly suffered a great deal. But it is all in the past, and I don't mind sharing. At least, I don't mind sharing with someone whose motives are pure. As I believe yours are.
 * Avatar: Well, thank you. Perhaps we could chat again another time...
 * Niles: Certainly, Lady Avatar. Let me know when you're in the mood for another trust-building session.

A Support

 * Niles: Hello, Lady Avatar.
 * Avatar: Niles? Is something wrong?
 * Niles: No, of course not. I just thought I'd offer you the pleasure of my company.
 * Avatar: Oh. Heh! Yeah, that sounds good. It's been a while since we've chatted.
 * Niles: Oh? A chat? With a near-infinite array of more stimulating activities available to us?
 * Avatar: Do I dare ask for an example?
 * Niles: Oh, let's see... How about low-friction tactical grappling and strategy?
 * Avatar: Uh...I've never heard of that. What's involved?
 * Niles: Oh, it's a valuable training technique. First, we simulate the conditions of low friction by applying oil to our bodies. Then we practice various situational grappling techniques.
 * Avatar: Niles, that just sounds like oil wrestling. I don't think I'm ready for that.
 * Niles: Very well! Then I suppose we'll just have to have a VERY stimulating chat.
 * Avatar: Yes, that sounds good.
 * Niles: Hmm...
 * Avatar: ... Niles?
 * Niles: You know, I'm afraid I'm fresh out of stimulating topics of conversation.
 * Avatar: Oh...I see.
 * Niles: Isn't that peculiar? There's nothing I wish to discuss, and yet I approached you today. Why is that?
 * Avatar: I...I couldn't tell you.
 * Niles: Perhaps I just wanted to see that flustered look on your face again. No, that's not it... Perhaps, in a twisted sort of way... I wish to connect with you as a person.
 * Avatar: Heh. Niles, there's nothing twisted about that. It's normal.
 * Niles: Well! That's the first time anyone's ever used that word to describe me. Would you mind terribly if we try this whole "human connection" thing again later?
 * Avatar: Of course not. Please, be my guest.

S Support

 * Niles: Good day, Lady Avatar.
 * Avatar: Hello, Niles. How can I help you?
 * Niles: Well, this might seem out of character, but I was hoping we could have a serious chat.
 * Avatar: Oh, that doesn't sound good. Is something the matter?
 * Niles: Hmm. I suppose it depends. On how you respond to the topic at hand.
 * Avatar: All right... So, what did you want to talk about?
 * Niles: I was just wondering...if you believe a person can be irreparably damaged.
 * Avatar: You're talking about yourself. Is that how you feel about yourself?
 * Niles: No. But I was wondering if that's how you perceive me.
 * Avatar: Where is this coming from?
 * Niles: Do you believe a person with a broken past can build a real future?
 * Avatar: Well, I certainly hope so. If you'll recall, my past isn't exactly a fairy tale.
 * Niles: Oh, I know! So given two people with equally complex histories... What do you think would happen if they joined to create a new future together? As a married couple.
 * Avatar: A married couple?!
 * Niles: Yes. I've done a lot of thinking about this. You and I have so much in common. You're the first person I've ever met who has shown genuine empathy for me. And I don't believe that's a coincidence.
 * Avatar: This is a lot to take in.
 * Niles: Do you think you could marry me? I want you to take this ring.
 * Avatar: Niles...
 * Niles: You seem hesitant. Very well, I was aware that my chances were slim...
 * Avatar: You speak too soon, Niles.
 * Niles: Hmm?
 * Avatar: In truth, I've become fascinated with you. You've overcome so much. Our past is out of our control and irrelevant. You've shown me how to move forward. So...yes. I will marry you.
 * Niles: Ah, I knew I was right about you. How splendid! Well, now that the boring, sappy part is out of the way... We don't have to act so reserved.
 * Avatar: Wait, this is your "reserved"?
 * Niles: Oh ho! You haven't seen anything yet.
 * Niles: Do you have any idea what you're getting into? I sure hope not...

C Support

 * Niles: Lady Azura, might I entice you over here for a little chat?
 * Azura: Uh...
 * Niles: What's the matter? You don't look busy right now. Surely you can spare a moment.
 * Azura: It's not that. It's just... What in the world do you and I have to discuss?
 * Niles: Why, we could talk about any number of things!
 * Azura: Niles, I'm not trying to be rude, but you have a reputation for being inappropriate!
 * Niles: That I do! But fear not, milady. I swear to keep my tongue under tight reign with you. I would never want to bring you disgrace by exposing those lovely ears to my filth.
 * Azura: Are you being serious?
 * Niles: You have my word.
 * Azura: I have to confess. I'm a little shocked. I never knew you could be such a gentleman.
 * Niles: Well, give me a chance sometime. There's more I'd like to explain, but not just yet.
 * Azura: Alright, Niles. I'll wait.

B Support

 * Niles: Lady Azura, I'm sorry I left you hanging the other day.
 * Azura: Our conversation ended on a mysterious note, didn't it?
 * Niles: Let me explain. You see---I believe that you and I are cut from the same cloth.
 * Azura: Do you? And HOW exactly is that?
 * Niles: Well, you don't have to look so horrified. At least, allow me to finish! You and I have both experienced real suffering unlike most of the idiots we know.
 * Azura: What do you mean?
 * Niles: As a child, I was abandoned by my parents and had to fend for myself in the slums. Before Lord Leo accepted me as his retainer, I was literally living in the gutter...
 * Azura: I had no idea!
 * Niles: It left me with a low tolerance for people who lack compassion. I cannot stand shallow people! I try to avoid them at all costs.
 * Azura: I understand.
 * Niles: I know you do. I can tell that you are different from the others, milady. In fact, I get the impression that your childhood was no picnic either. You keep your distance by being aloof, while I actively drive people away. The more people I offend, the fewer I have to put up with. See? We're quite the same.
 * Azura: You have a point there.
 * Niles: I thought we should be friends since we've got so much in common.
 * Azura: I'm a little surprised by all this, but I'm glad to give you a chance.
 * Niles: Good. We'll talk soon then. I look forward to it.
 * Azura: Me too, Niles.

A Support

 * Azura: Niles, so we meet again.
 * Niles: Yes.
 * Azura: So...
 * Niles: Ah...
 * Azura: ...Hmm. This is awkward. I have no idea what we should talk about! I usually try to avoid making idle chitchat.
 * Niles: I know what you mean. I can think of a hundred ways to make someone cringe. But when it comes to small talk, I'm at a loss. *sigh* We're like porcupines--- aren't we?
 * Azura: Porcupines?!
 * Niles: Yes. We've armed ourselves with barbs to drive other people away. Even if I wanted to get close to someone, I'd probably stab them on accident.
 * Azura: I'd prefer to think of myself as a rose, not a porcupine--- but I see what you mean.
 * Niles: Making friends is hard, isn't it?
 * Azura: It doesn't have to be.
 * Niles: No?
 * Azura: Honestly, Niles, I feel closer to you already. You've shown me another side to you. I think we're doing well for two porcupines! Any closer, and we'll only injure each other.
 * Niles: Ah, that's fair. We should probably keep a safe distance then.
 * Azura: Yes. Perhaps we should discuss the weather. Isn't that what others do?
 * Niles: I believe you're right. Hmm... I rather enjoy sunny days like this. Don't you?
 * Azura: Yes! But my favorite are snowy winter mornings. I get up early and make cocoa...

S Support

 * Azura: Niles, is something wrong? You have a very serious look on your face.
 * Niles: I need to be honest with you.
 * Azura: Hold on right there! Is that what I think it is?!
 * Niles: This? It's a ring.
 * Azura: That better not be a wedding ring!
 * Niles: Would that be such a problem? Lady Azura, you're all I can think about...
 * Azura: Let's slow down a minute and discuss this like two reasonable adults. Niles, I do have feelings for you, but we've barely managed to discuss the weather! It's like you said... If we get too close, we'll only end up hurting each other.
 * Niles: Who says we have to get any closer?
 * Azura: But you said---
 * Niles: I don't want to ruin what we have now, and neither do you. This ring is a sign of my commitment to you. I want to be with you forever... even if it must be from a safe distance.
 * Azura: Do you really mean that? I am so grateful we found each other. I'll treasure this ring---and you---always.
 * Niles: Thank you, milady. I never expected to find such happiness.

C Support

 * Felicia: And... there. Plated the soup without a hitch. Now to serve it to everyone...
 * Felicia: *quiver*...*shake*... Ah... aaaah...! N-nooo!
 * *Plate Shatters*
 * Niles: ...
 * Felicia: Niles! Oh no! Oh gosh! Are you all right? I'm so sorry! Let me wipe that off right away!
 * Niles: They told me about this, but I didn't believe them.
 * Felicia: Huh?
 * Niles: About your ineptitude below and short of the call of duty, I mean. But to experience it for myself, up close and personal, is something else. Did you want my clothes off so badly that you'd spill hot soup on them?
 * Felicia: I-it was an accident, I assure you!
 * Niles: ... *sigh* I guess you're too flustered for the implications to sink in. Well, no matter. I'd just better change my clothes now.
 * Felicia: Again, I am so, so sorry!
 * Niles: Right here in the middle of the room is as good a place as any. Don't you think?
 * Felicia: Wh-whatever you think best!
 * Niles: And you understand that before I can put the new clothes on... I'll have to strip down out of these soiled, filthy ones.
 * Felicia: I'll take them straight to the laundry!
 * Niles: ...
 * Niles: You know, it's not as much fun when you don't take the bait. Forget it. I don't need to change- it's not even enough to leave a stain.
 * Felicia: Oh! So you're not upset? Whew...

C Support

 * Niles: Mozu?
 * Mozu: Gah! Oh, it's just you. Phew! You scared the tar outta me.
 * Niles: What are you doing in this dump?
 * Mozu: Hey! Don't call my village a dump. It's not it's fault it's all shabby and run down. I mean...yeah, it's seen better days, but...
 * Niles: You still haven't answered my question. Why would you come here alone?
 * Mozu: I came looking for something. In all the confusion of the Faceless attack, I left something important behind.
 * Niles: Oh yeah? Is this "something" valuable?
 * Mozu: It surely is. It was our sacred treasure. A round ball, about yea big. And not just any old ball, but one with the harvest god's power stored up inside. Thanks to that thing, we were blessed with a good harvest year in and year out.
 * Niles: Interesting...sort of. It must have been very important to them. And yet, now they're all dead. Oh well.
 * Mozu: ... Yeah. You're right.
 * Niles: ...
 * Mozu: Guess I'd best give up the search for today and head on back.

B Support

 * Niles: You're still at this?
 * Mozu: Can't find the dadblamed thing anywhere. Could you lend me a hand?
 * Niles: I have a better idea... Why don't you give up already?
 * Mozu: Huh?
 * Niles: There's nothing here but rubble anymore. I guarantee looters have made off with anything of worth by now. If that ball of yours had any market value, it's long gone.
 * Mozu: You're... probably right. *sigh* It's kinda sad. I... How come I was the only one left alive...?
 * Niles: Does it really make you that sad that everyone is dead?
 * Mozu: Of course it does! That's my family you're talking about.
 * Niles: ...
 * Mozu: Haven't you ever been upset when someone passed? Don't you know that knot in your gut when you lose someone?
 * Niles: ...That's neither here nor there. I prefer not to dwell on those things. Better to live on the pleasure of the now. I could give you a demonstration, if it would take your mind off things.
 * Mozu: Th-this is hardly the time!
 * Niles: If you want to wallow in pain and misery in the ruins of your home, suit yourself. But my offer still stands if you'd rather have some fun instead.
 * Mozu: You...you're horrible...
 * Niles: And you're boring, which is worse. It wouldn't take much for me to make you feel better. Believe me, I know lots of ways. But I can see you'd rather be miserable so carry on without me.
 * Mozu: Wh-what a self-centered jerk...

A Support

 * Niles: Still down in the mouth, I see.
 * Mozu: Just go away, Niles...
 * Niles: This would't happen to be the orb you were searching for, wouldn't it?
 * Mozu: What the?! That's it! Holy heck! Where'd you find it?!
 * Niles: Crossed paths with a certain bandit who had it on him.
 * Mozu: A bandit, huh? So you were right---it did get stolen. But how'd you convince him to give it back?
 * Niles: I was part of a gang of thieves once. I still have sine connections I can tap. Lucky for you, it fell into the hands of a thief who owed me one. So I got it back for you without much fuss.
 * Mozu: Wow...this means so much for me.
 * Niles: Anything to make you less boring.
 * Mozu: Haha, I'm too happy to care why you did it. Thank you, Niles! Seeing this ball again takes me back to those festival days...
 * Niles: A festival? Now you've got my interest.
 * Mozu: Yup. We'd put up a great big pedestal in he village square and place the ball on top. Then we'd all get in a big circle and dance around it.
 * Niles: It sounds like quite the production.
 * Mozu: Those were the good days. Hey, you wanna give it a try?
 * Niles: Hm? Can you be more specific?
 * Mozu: Let's you and me bop around the village square, for old times' sake.
 * Niles: Oh, no. No no no no no.
 * Mozu: Hey, don't knock it before you try it! You and me are pals now. I'm sure the harvest god wants to see you dance too!

C Support

 * Niles: Lady Camilla, just the person I was looking for.
 * Camilla: Oh? Did you want to ask me something?
 * Niles: Yes. I'm curious... Why do you shower so much affection on Lady/Lord Avatar?
 * Camilla: What do you mean? I love Avatar! He/She's a sweetie! Plus, she had a terrible childhood. I think he/she deserves a little kindness now!
 * Niles: As I suspected! Your so-called love is nothing more than pity. You're probably one of those people who brings home lost puppy dogs too.
 * Camilla: Of course I would! Who would leave a cute, little puppy out in the cold?
 * Niles: Heh heh...
 * Camilla: *gasp* You would, wouldn't you?! Niles, you're terrible!
 * Niles: There's a reason you fixate on helping poor, pathetic creatures!
 * Camilla: Is that so? And what's that?
 * Niles: You live a pathetic existence. You're trying to make yourself feel better! (*Niles leaves*)
 * Camilla: Niles? Get back here! You can't say something like that and run away! Coward!

B Support

 * Camilla: Niles! I've been looking everywhere for you! It's time for you to explain yourself!
 * Niles: Ah, I love it when you get all feisty. Your cheeks are turning red! Were you saying something? I can barely concentrate when you're like this!
 * Camilla: Enough! You better explain what you meant the other day when you said I was pathetic!
 * Niles: Fair enough. Lady Camilla, do you know why people love puppies?
 * Camilla: Because they're cute...?
 * Niles: No! It's because people want to be loved.
 * Camilla: Huh?
 * Niles: They want companionship -- a person to come home to, and if they can't get it... They'll settle for a furry creature who'll greet them and slobber on their shoes. This is the same relationship you have with that lost, little puppy -- Lady/Lord Avatar. You're miserable, so you shower her/him with affection, and that puppy slobbers back!
 * Camilla: Are you calling Avatar a dog? That's disgusting!
 * Niles: Oh, I like that hostile look on your face. It's giving me chills! Do you want to know where I came up with this theory? I'll tell you!
 * Camilla: You better!
 * Niles: My parents abandoned me in the slums of Nohr. I was raised by thieves and criminals. I learned fast. I did what had to be done to survive! So forgive me if I'm a little jealous. When I see someone who is oblivious to suffering, I like to give them an education. That moment when they discover their first taste of pain is pure bliss!
 * Camilla: Niles, you're a sad person.
 * Niles: Am I? For someone so sad, I'm having an outrageously good time!

A Support

 * Niles: Lady Camilla, I heard you were looking for me. You know I adore being summoned.
 * Camilla: The other day, you said you like to prey on people who've never known suffering.
 * Niles: Oh, yes. I like where this is going.
 * Camilla: Well, you were wrong to pick me!
 * Niles: Huh?
 * Camilla: I know what you thought! She's royalty! She must be happy! Her life is perfect! You're wrong! I wasn't born in the slums, but my childhood wasn't all roses either.
 * Niles: What?
 * Camilla: Oh. Didn't you know? Xander is the only one of my siblings born to the queen. The rest of us -- Leo, Elise, and I -- we're all children of King Garon's mistresses. Different mistresses, I might add. He loved to pit our mothers against each other.
 * Niles: I had no idea.
 * Camilla: Our mothers were the lowest of the low, trying to claw their way to a better status. Naturally, they used us as bait in all of their conflicts.
 * Niles: Lady Camilla, I'm-
 * Camilla: You said I was pathetic, and you were right! My mother loved me, but only as a pawn. Do I dote on Avatar? Yes, I do! I remember what it feels like to be alone!
 * Niles: I'm so sorry. I was wrong about you! You disguise your pain well. I didn't realize.
 * Camilla: I didn't tell you all this so you could apologize. I want you to think twice before you judge someone else so unfairly!
 * Niles: I'm so ashamed. You must beat me! Here, I deserve to be punished.
 * Camilla: I'm not going to beat you!
 * Niles: Please, strike me across the face. I'll wait.
 * Camilla: Seriously, Niles. I'll pass. If you want to be flogged, you'll have to do it yourself.

S Support

 * Niles: Lady Camilla, I found you! I wanted to tell you how sorry I am-
 * Camilla: Niles, this is the fifth time you've apologized! I told you! We're fine!
 * Niles: I'm afraid I have another matter to beg your forgiveness for.
 * Camilla: Huh?
 * Niles: I lied. I never thought you were pathetic. I asked you all of those questions about Lady/Lord Avatar because I was jealous.
 * Camilla: Jealous?
 * Niles: Here you were showering all of that love and attention on Lady/Lord Avatar...I wanted it to be me.
 * Camilla: Oh? Is that all?
 * Niles: What? You're not mad? I said terrible things about you and Lady/Lord Avatar!
 * Camilla: Niles, there's plenty of love to go around!
 * Niles: But I tormented you!
 * Camilla: And your childhood was full of torment! It all makes sense. I feel very protective over Avatar, and I've started to feel the same way about you. Funny, isn't it? I actually think you're kind of cute.
 * Niles: Huhhhhh?!
 * Camilla: What's the matter?! Cat got your tongue?
 * Niles: Yes! I mean, no! I mean, wait! Oh! What's wrong with me?!
 * Camilla: I think you're like an adorable little puppy I just caught chewing on my shoes! Know that I know your story, I don't mind your rough talk. ...It's kind of amusing.
 * Niles: Well, Lady Camilla, there's plenty more where that came from!
 * Camilla: I hope so.
 * Niles: Come over here. I'll whisper more of these naughty, little words in your ear.
 * Camilla: Niles!
 * Niles: Was that too much?

C Support

 * Leo: Good day, Niles.
 * Niles: Lord Leo. What is your command?
 * Leo: At ease. I was just making conversation. You looked like you were deep in thought. Thinking about anything in particular?
 * Niles: Not really. Just reminiscing about the past. I suppose.
 * Leo: Oh? I thought your past was rather unpleasant.
 * Niles: Oh, yes it certainly was. But it doesn't make me sad to think about it. I mostly wish I could string together more memories...
 * Leo: How do you mean?
 * Niles: I only have fleeting visions of my youth. I can picture ad old brick. A field mouse. Torrential rain. Some kind of... horribly disfigured man. A pile of money. The taste of blood.
 * Leo: Gods...
 * Niles: Those fragments rattle around in my head from time to time.
 * Leo: I see.
 * Niles: It's not exactly... painful. But it isn't pleasant, either.
 * Leo: Well. I'll...leave you to it.

C Support

 * Niles: Hm? Where do you think you're going?
 * Elise: What do you mean?
 * Niles: The war council is assembling in a few minutes. Aren't you supposed to be there?
 * Elise: Yeah, but I'm not going.
 * Niles: Oh? Why is that?
 * Elise:  'Cause everyone just treats me like a kid. Even if I go, they won't listen to me.
 * Niles: The best way to get treated like an adult may be to think of yourself as one. Or perhaps to simply act like one by actually attending your meetings?
 * Elise: But everything they talk about always goes right over my head. I can never follow what they're saying.
 * Niles: That's no excuse. You could try studying more between these meetings. Lord Leo attended such meetings when he was much younger than you are now.
 * Elise: He did?
 * Niles: Sure, probably.
 * Elise: Huh?
 * Niles: I said, "sure, milady."
 * Elise: OK. Well, I guess you're right. I should probably get going, then...
 * Niles: I'm happy you've come to see the light, milady. Attending these meetings can only help both you and Nohr. If nothing else, you will learn more simply by being present.
 * Elise: OK. I'll do my best!

C Support

 * Arthur: Hello, Niles! I don't believe we had the pleasure of conversing before.
 * Niles: That's correct. Which Iv'e always found strange, since we were both stationed at the palace.
 * Arthur: Yes, well...your reputation precedes you. I suppose I never went out of my way to make your aquaintance...
 * Niles: Because of my past? How shallow of you. I suspected as much, however, which is why I never bothered to meet you, either. Nothing irritates me more than a smug little goody-goody. I'm talking about you, in case you didn't catch my drift.
 * Arthur: Oh dear, there's that sharp tongue you're known for. Look. I didn't mean to get off on the wrong foot like this...
 * Niles: Just another failure to add to your list, I suppose.
 * Arthur: Um...
 * Niles: Heh. You're already speechless? How cute. How about I say something REALLY offensive? Blow those cute right ears off your head?
 * Arthur: This is... unpleasant. I would like to end this conversation now.
 * Niles: Very well. I'll let you off the hook once. But be prepared to fend for yourself if you wish to speak with me again!

C Support

 * Niles: Effie, what's with the cold stare?! It's giving me the chills... I find it oddly thrilling.
 * Effie: SIT DOWN, YOU CREEP!
 * Niles: O-ho! Where is this fit of passion coming from?
 * Effie: I hear you've been teaching filthy words to Lady Elise!
 * Niles: ...Not true. Why would I waste time doing that?
 * Effie: Don't you even think about lying to me! I can tell. I've heard Lady Elise say some things I will not repeat--things I have heard from you!
 * Niles: Really?! How fascinating. Do you have any examples?
 * Effie: Yesterday, she invited me to her "secret lair" and offered me some "saucy snacks." When I told her I must decline, she said, "Why are you always such a tease?" It's obvious where this is coming from...YOU!
 * Niles: It's sort of adorable when you think about it...Wouldn't you say?
 * Effie: It's absolutely appalling! You will not repeat dirty language in front of Lady Elise again!
 * Niles: Oh, really?!
 * Effie: ...OH, REALLY. You do that again, and this happens.
 * (Crunching/clattering sound)
 * Niles: I'm sorry. Did you just crush an apple with your bare hand? It sort of looked like--
 * Effie: Keep your filthy tongue away from Lady Elise, or next time, it will be your head!

B Support

 * Effie: Niles, I can't believe you! After all that, you still can't keep your word! Why don't you tilt your head a little to the left? It'll make for a cleaner blow.
 * Niles: Wha? Effie...w-wait! There seems to be some confusion...
 * Effie: There's no confusion! You've been saying filthy things in front of Lady Elise again. I'm about to make applesauce!
 * Niles: Effie, STOP! Let's talk this over. Is it really so bad if Lady Elise sounds a bit like me?
 * Effie: Lady Elise is a member of the royal family. She's a princess of Nohr! She can't go around talking like a hoodlum! As her retainer and friend, I won't allow it!
 * Niles: Oh, I see. Now she's your friend...?
 * Effie: Don't even try to change the subject!
 * Niles: No, this is fascinating. Do you give her tasty, little presents on her birthday?
 * Effie: Of course! I always give Lady Elise a gift.
 * Niles: I see. ...And how do you know what to buy?
 * Effie: I ask her for hints.
 * Niles: Oh, so now it's a guessing game! ...And if she says, "Just get me anything"...?
 * Effie: Then I take it as my personal mission to do some research. I take stock of all her possessions, noting favorite colors and such... I write down ideas every time we shop. What things did she linger over?
 * Niles: Oh...lingering? I like this.
 * Effie: We're getting really off track. What exactly are you up to?
 * Niles: Nothing... Nothing at all! I'm just leaving now. I'll be on my best behavior. Promise!

A Support

 * Effie: Niles! I can't believe the things you've been saying in front of Lady Elise! Did you forget everything we talked about?
 * Niles: Now, wait a minute, Effie! There's no need to jump down my throat! I was just helping Lady Elise with her little problem...
 * Effie: What problem?
 * Niles: Lady Elise needed help picking out a gift for Lord Leo's birthday. She asked for my help. I AM his retainer after all.
 * Effie: Oh. So you weren't teaching her naughty words then?
 * Niles: No. I was merely giving her advice. She picked up some of my phrases on her own. I've never paid attention to Lord Leo's interests, so Lady Elise and I talked often. That is, until you gave me a few ideas. They were most helpful. I'm in your debt.
 * Effie: Wow. I should apologize. I had no idea you had such redeeming qualities. Niles, tilt your head this way.
 * Niles: What? I thought we agreed! There's no need to give me the apple treatment!
 * Effie: I'm going to give you a little peck.
 * Niles: WHAT?! Wouldn't a handshake be more appropriate?
 * Effie: Yes, it would. But the last time I shook a man's hand, I crushed it by accident.
 * Niles: How about we leave it at "Thanks." No crushed apples. No broken bones...
 * Effie: Alright. Thank you, Niles. You're a more honorable man than I realized...

C Support

 * Niles: We have a job to do, Odin.
 * Odin: Do tell, my umbral friend!
 * Niles: Our army is thinking of developing some new weapons. They need the weapons named.
 * Odin: Weapons?! Named?! Those that you hold?! What a perfect task for me---to anoint those with my mystic tongue!
 * Niles: Before you start drooling all over them, you need to know one more thing. They're calling for name possibilities from everyone in the camp. Not just us. As Lord Leo's retainers, you and I must contribute our ideas.
 * Odin: Hmpf. I'm not used to auditioning with amateurs. But I'll do my best. Feel free to bow out of this scene now. I've got this.
 * Niles: Fine by me.
 * Odin: Now, where to start? Ooh, that sword looks like it's begging for the Odin treatment. It should be a strong name. Hmm. Maelstrom, perhaps? No, that doesn't sound half as fierce as this blade demands. I'll put it aside for now. What's next? Ah, a powerful staff, white and streaked with red. The Scarlet... something. No, that's crummy too. How about...?
 * Niles: How about you wrap this up, Odin? We don't have forever.

B Support

 * Odin: NILES! How DARE you?!
 * Niles: Sorry, I didn't quite catch that. Maybe shout it... directly into my ear?
 * Odin: Oh, you heard me, traitor. You didn't wait for me to name those weapons. You submitted your own---and your names are just plain bad. Why, every one of them is charmless, rigid, and stiff! Was this some sort of joke?
 * Niles: One of us had to do something, or we'd look like fools.
 * Odin: What?!
 * Niles: You were at risk of missing the deadlines. We represent Lord Leo here. That would have made him look bad. So I turned in some names. Crisis adverted.
 * Odin: You know nothing of naming. It's FINE to be late...if the names are perfect. It's you who've made Lord Leo look like a chump.
 * Niles: You were going to blast past that deadline as if it was years away. And, just like always, you'd come up with names that are nonsense.
 * Odin: Excuse me? But your names are the very stuff of which senses are made non! Lord Leo will be sorely displeased.
 * Niles: What a big talker you are, Odin. Pretty suspicious, given that you're a man with no past.
 * Odin: Oh? Tried to dig up a little dirt on your friend Odin, eh?
 * Niles: When a man like you shows up to serve Lord Leo---of course I do. I look into the past of anyone and everyone who comes into his life. And I found...nothing.
 * Odin: And our conversation is...over.

A Support

 * Odin: I have to apologize for how rude I was to you the other day, Niles.
 * Niles: But Odin---
 * Odin: Please, no. Not a word of apology from you, I won't have it. Besides, you don't know how right you were, submitting your own weapon names. They're being seriously considered for the final choices.
 * Niles: Oh, really?
 * Odin: What's more, everyone is saying how un-Odinish our names are. Hard to believe it, but they mean that as a compliment. Everything you said was true---I would have been late, and with names they'd hate. So, we haven't brought shame on Lord Leo's name at all.
 * Niles: Look. I really just wrote down the first words that came to mind. But I do need to apologize. Not for that. I shouldn't have looked into your past.
 * Odin: You were just doing your duty by Lord Leo. That you didn't find any past at all must have alarmed you. But I swear, there's nothing in my... past...that would harm Lord Leo.
 * Niles: Say no more. If Lord Leo put his trust in you, so should I. Even if you had a dark past, it couldn't be more troubling than mine.
 * Odin: What matter is that you care deeply for Lord Leo.
 * Niles: That I do. As do you.
 * Odin: In which case, we must band together better than we have been. You and I often squabble. We shouldn't.
 * Niles: I agree. Les put away any troubles and embrace each other as friends.
 * Odin: Done deal. Just one more thing.
 * Niles: Yes?
 * Odin: I've head the camp is going to be naming some new armor next. Help me with my names. People love the ol' Niles touch!
 * Niles: Nope. You are on your own.

C Support

 * Peri: Ooh, it's Niles! I heard you can make anyone feel bad using only words. I wanna hear it for myself. Do me! Do me!
 * Niles: *sigh* How unfortunate that this is what my reputation has become. I'm sorry, Peri, but I don't take requests like that.
 * Peri: Aww, why not? Why won't you insult me?
 * Niles: Because I only insult people who deserve it. If you do something to deserve my scorn, you'll get an earful. Don't worry about that.
 * Peri: Grr! Fine!
 * Niles exits
 * Peri: Wait! There was something else I wanted to ask you!
 * Niles: Now I'm getting irritated. You're on the right track if you want some insults. What is it?
 * Peri: Did you ever break into my house when I was a kid?
 * Niles: How in the world would I know? I broke into a lot of houses.
 * Peri: Well... I lived in a really big mansion. It was kind of hard to miss. And my parents told me that someone broke in once! So I was wondering if it might have been you.
 * Niles: That's still pretty vague. Maybe I did, maybe I didn't. If it was me, what are you going to do about it?
 * Peri: Woah! Nothing! I'm just curious. I just thought it would be kind of a cool coincidence, that's all.
 * Niles: Hmph.

C Support
killing I do, that I'm a skilled tracker. I was behind you every step of the way. I must say, it was a very pleasant view. Now, you and I both know that slum is a prime source for contracts. If you're planning to kill someone, I advise you come clean to me about it right now.
 * Niles: Well, well, Beruka.
 * Beruka: ...
 * Niles: Still haven't given up the assassin trade, I see.
 * Beruka: What do you want?
 * Niles: Been visiting Nohr, have we? A slum wouldn't be my first choice of vacation destination, but different strokes.
 * Beruka: You followed me?
 * Niles: People forget, what with all the thieving and
 * Beruka: Strange. If you're so skilled at tracking, then you should already know my business there.
 * Niles: W-well, I...
 * Beruka: Just admit it. You tried to follow me, but my trail went cold. That wasn't an accident.
 * Niles: You--!
 * Beruka: I'm not your average mark, Niles. I have a sixth sense for the street.
 * Niles: Tch...
 * Beruka: But rest easy. I wasn't doing anything I shouldn't have been. So you can stop toying with me.

C Support

 * Kana: Hey, Papa. There's something I wanted to ask you about.
 * Niles: Yes?
 * Kana: It's Mama. I feel like she's always treating me like a child.
 * Niles: Well. It's only natural. You're her son, after all. And you ARE still quite young.
 * Kana: I know, I know. I just mean... I'm not as much of a child as I used to be. I want to help out and stuff. But whenever I try, she just tells me to go play with my friends instead.
 * Niles: I see. You want a few responsibilities of your own now, eh?
 * Kana: Right! I want to show her she can rely on me. Can you think of any special things that I could do for her?
 * Niles: Well, I usually give her one of my patented, world-famous massages. Guaranteed to rub the cares out of all major joints and muscle groups!
 * Kana: Oh...
 * Niles: Hm? Is something the matter?
 * Kana: I guess I was just hoping for things that I could do for her too... I don't know how to do massages like you, Papa.
 * Niles: Ah, yes. I can see how that would present quite the pickle for you. After all, these fingers were molded over years and years of intense practice! An amateur could never match such skill. Perphaps there is something else...
 * Kana: Oh, I know! Let's have a contest, Papa!
 * Niles: A contest?
 * Kana: Yeah! We'll have a contest to see which of us can make Mama happier! Between the two of us, I'm sure we can come up with all sorts of things! Whoever Mama thanks the most wins!
 * Niles: A father-son competition, eh? Sounds splendid! I accept your challenge.
 * Kana: Really? Yay!
 * Niles: But remember: I am Lady Avatar's soul mate. I know her heart like no other. Besting me will be no easy thing. I do not intend to compete by half measures.
 * Kana: That's OK with me, Papa. I'm gonna beat you fair and square!
 * Niles: Very well. May the best man win!

B Support

 * Kana: Hey Papa! I've been making a ton of progress on our contest! How about you?
 * Niles: Well, I haven't done anything too special, but I've gotten quite a few thanks. I've got a tally right...here. Read it and weep.
 * Kana: WOW! That's a lot! You got all of these already?
 * Niles: Heh. Yup! All in a day's work for ol' NIles.
 * Kana: Hmph. Well I'm still not going to lose! Here, see! I recorded all mine too! And the total is...um...
 * Niles: Wh-what is this?! You've got the same number as me!
 * Kana: I do? I do! Haha! Kana's gonna beat you big time, Papa! I don't have to work like you, so I can start spending all day doing things for Mama!
 * Niles: You've got me there. What exactly have you been doing anyways?
 * Kana: Mostly I've been trying to help out around camp. I spend each morning making arrows for the fletchers. Then at lunch I chop the bear meat and hand out food to the soldiers. Oh, and at night I make sure the mounts are all fed and outfitted for the next day. Plus I do a bunch of other little things whenever I have the time!
 * Niles: That's quite a lot of work. I'm impressed. You really have been growing up, haven't you?
 * Kana: Huh?
 * Niles: Oh, just a thought. Wasn't so long ago you were still in your swaddling clothes. Now, all of a sudden, you're making real, important contributions to the army. Perphaps I've been treating you like too much of a child as well.
 * Kana: Heehee. Yeah, I've been working real hard. Soon there'll be nothing I can't do.
 * Niles: I believe it. And I bet your mother is very proud all your hard work.
 * Kana: I hope so! And I'm gonna work even harder for her tomorrow! I won't let this end in a draw, Papa!
 * Niles: And you'd be crazy to expect anything else from me! Heh. Looks like things are going to be getting interesting.

A Support

 * Kana: *grumble*
 * Niles: Hello. Kana.
 * Kana: Hi, Papa...
 * Niles: Eh? What's the matter? I'd have expected you to still be exulting over your little victory the other day. Or has besting your old man already lost its novelty?
 * Kana: Oh, no. I'm still happy about that, I guess. It's just that I was trying to do things for Mama earlier, and she made me stop. She said I should be spending more time playing around with my friends. She still thinks I'm just a kid. Haven't I shown her I can do all this stuff too?
 * Niles: I see. Well. I wouldn't worry. It's not you. You're doing good work. I promise.
 * Kana: Then why doesn't she want me to help with anything?
 * Niles: I think your mother knows full well you're capable of handling these things. But seeing you acting so grown-up makes her feel sad.
 * Kana: Huh? Why?
 * Niles: Well, she doesn't want to lose her baby boy. She is so very proud that you're growing up and working so hard. But at the same time, she's worried it means you won't need her anymore. It's a bit of a contradiction. I know. Parents can be funny like that.
 * Kana: So then what am I supposed to do?
 * Niles: I'd say to keep helping out around camp, but don't work yourself quite so hard. Take breaks to see your friends, play games, go on adventures. You know. And try to spend some quality time with your mother every now and then. Think you can handle that?
 * Kana: But...
 * Niles: Hm? Do you not want to spend time with your mother?
 * Kana: No, that's not it! It's just... I feel like that stuff is for babies.
 * Niles: No, Kana, it's not for babies. It's for children. And your mother wants you to stay a child for just a little while longer. We both do.
 * Kana: Papa...
 * Niles: You've become such a good kid, I doubt anyone would believe you were mine. So don't worry too much about relaxing every once in a while.
 * Kana: OK. Thanks, Papa. I'll think real hard about everything you said.
 * Niles: Good! You know... I think it would be good if you spent the night in with your mother. I'll go talk to her about it now.
 * Kana: Wait! What about you?
 * Niles: Me? No, I've got plans to---
 * Kana: But, Papa! Don't you need a break sometimes too? I thought you wanted me and Mama to be happy!
 * Niles: Buy I--- All right. When you put it that way... Yeesh.
 * Kana: Yaaay!
 * Niles: Heh. Never thought I'd be spending a night in with a family of my very own. So this must be happiness, huh? Maybe it's something worth protecting after all. Looks like Kana's not the only one who's changing...

C Support

 * Niles: Shigure, you're painting again?
 * Shigure: Oh, Father. I didn't hear you come in. I'm sorry... I know I shouldn't be focused on trivial things like artwork. I haven't forgotten that we're at war.
 * Niles: Son, you didn't do anything wrong. And trust me, I know a thing or two about indiscretion... Granted, your paintings aren't my thing, but I find them oddly entrancing. I think your work might turn a few heads. You shouldn't be afraid to show off your talent a little more.
 * Shigure: That's kind of you to say.
 * Niles: It's easy to forget about your troubles when you look at these paintings... Listen, maybe I'm crazy, but I think you should share your work with the world.
 * Shigure: Father, I don't know...
 * Niles: Wait, I have an idea... Have you ever thought about trying to do some kind of show?
 * Shigure: What do you mean?
 * Niles: You know. Hang up all your work... Like a solo exhibition, I mean.
 * Shigure: A-an exhibition?! I could never do something like that! Our troops are on the advance. War is still raging... Honestly, the setup alone would be more trouble than it's worth.
 * Niles: It's not like we have to build a gallery. Think a little smaller. All we have to do is borrow a tent and get some soldiers and townsfolk to volunteer. We could throw this together in no time.
 * Shigure: But it seems vain to use a whole tent just for my personal use...
 * Niles: This isn't just personal use. Why don't you open up and share your talent? People can always use a dose of beauty during harsh times.
 * Shigure: Father, I'm not sure...
 * Niles: Inside, I think you want other folks to see your work. That eagerness is just beneath the surface. But I'm not gonna force you to do anything if you're against the idea.
 * Shigure: OK, fine... The idea makes me nervous, but I'll do it. We can throw the exhibition.
 * Niles: Hehehe, excellent. You just leave the preparations to me, understand? I'm gonna head out and recruit some helpers. Keep your fingers crossed.
 * Shigure: Thank you, Father.