Seteth/Supports

With Felix

C Support

• Felix: May I help you, Seteth?
• Seteth: Finally noticed me, I see. Good to see that you are so dedicated to your training.
• Felix: Do you have need of my sword?
• Seteth: No, this is not a military matter. I would like to discuss the distance you seem to be keeping from the others.
• Felix: "Distance"? I don't follow.
• Seteth: I have noticed that you like to keep other at arm's length. And in most cases, quite a bit further.
• Felix: Hmph. Keeping a close eye on me. They don't share my values. That's all.
• Seteth: Is that why you train alone? Because your friends do not share your values?
• Felix: You seem displeased. I suppose you're going to tell me, "To defeat your enemies, you must have dependable allies."
• Seteth: That's not exactly how I would phrase it, but having good relationships with your allies is essential in combat. I am sure you realize that it is easier to bond with people when you interact with them more. There are limits to what one person can do alone. Great things cannot be achieved without allies.
• Felix: You sound like my father. You're saying it's in my own interest to make friends?
• Seteth: To put it simply, yes. As much as you possibly can. To be honest, I envy you. Because I know what it is like to not have many people to call friends.
• Felix: I wouldn't have guessed that. There are so many devout believers.
• Seteth: I am talking about friends. People to speak with on equal terms. You have many friends here. You should take care to attend to them.
• Felix: I'll consider your advice, but I'm not usually one to change my mind.

(Felix walks off screen)

• Seteth: Ah, to be young.

B Support

• Seteth: Hello, Felix. Training alone again, I see.
• Felix: Spying on me again, I see.
• Seteth: It is not my intention to spy. I am merely concerned about you. I do not think you have been keeping your friends at a distance because you dislike them personally. Rather, I think what bothers you is their concept of proper knighthood. Is that not so?
• Felix: Hmph. You really have been watching me closely. You're correct. I don't understand why they revere knighthood. I won't be friends with anyone who believe in that nonsense.
• Seteth: Do you feel that way because of what happened in the Tragedy of Duscur? I have heard the story. Your brother was one of the royal knights. He gave his life to defend the prince.
• Felix: My brother was doing his job. My father is the real problem. When my brother's armor was brought back to the castle, do you know what he said? "He died like a true knight." Chivalry begets the worship and glorification of death. Am I alone in finding that grotesque? I suppose you'll excommunicate me for blaspheming like this.
• Seteth: Not at all. I am not a knight, so I have intentions of lecturing you about chivalry. So long as one's conduct is consistent with the teachings of the goddess, it is up to the individual to decide right from wrong.
• Felix: In that case, I'd like you to formally pardon me for not having friends.
• Seteth: You require no such pardon. This is merely advice from an old man to a younger one. As unwavering as your convictions may be, the others also feel strongly about their beliefs. If you hate all those whose beliefs are different from yours, you will hate everyone eventually. People with exactly the same beliefs as you simply do not exist.
• Felix: ...
• Seteth: You do not have to change your beliefs, of course. But you do have to accept that others feel differently. That is my advice to you. I will speak no more of it.
• Felix: Seteth. Can I ask one thing? Why are you going out of your way to tell me this? Why bother with me at all?
• Seteth: Because I trust you. Now that I have heard what you have to say, I trust you even more. I am also a rather eccentric person. I thought you and I might get along.
• Felix: I see. You've gone to so much trouble, I may have to start making an effort as well.
• Seteth: Good. Do not take this the wrong way, but I hope you will surpass my expectations.

With Ingrid

C Support

• Ingrid: ...
• Seteth: Is something bothering you, Ingrid?
• Ingrid: Oh! Seteth! You seem to have caught me when I thought nobody was around.
• Seteth: Perhaps I can help, if you would like to share.
• Ingrid: I wouldn’t want to bother you with my trivialities.
• Seteth: I will not pry, of course. But if you keep it to yourself, no one will be able to help you.
• Ingrid: That’s true. It’s regarding my father.
• Seteth: Count Galatea? I have met him, once or twice.
• Ingrid: Well. you have likely heard that House Galatea’s financial situation is precarious. Many regions of Faerghus are harsh and infertile, but our lands especially so. There were several years of fruitless harvests— it nearly ruined us. We could barely feed our troops. Then I was born bearing a Crest, after generations bore none. Suddenly my family hung its future on me. My father had hopes that with my Crest, I’d be married into a noble family and that House Galatea’s financial troubles would be a thing of the past.
• Seteth: Ah, I see. And the other house would benefit from the addition of your Crest-bearing blood. It seems to me you have suffered much for the misfortune of being born with a Crest.
• Ingrid: I beg your pardon?
• Seteth: I know Crests are highly valued, but they are also a burden. My feelings are mixed.
• Ingrid: You truly think so? But you’re so devoted to the goddess. I’m surprised to hear you say such a thing.
• Seteth: Perhaps one day I will expound upon my opinion of Crests in greater detail to you. For now, let it suffice to say that whether or not you bear one is secondary to your identity. You are a person, first and foremost. And you should be permitted to grow as a person, Crest or not.
• Ingrid: I agree. Thank you for listening.
• Seteth: If you ever wish to discuss this again, consider me available whenever you please.
• Ingrid: Thank you so much!

With Flayn

C Support

• Seteth: Flayn! There you are. I've been looking everywhere for you.
• Flayn: You worry too much, Brother.
• Seteth: think a kidnapping is good cause for concern! I was so worried about you I nearly fainted.
• Flayn: Had that not happened, I would have never been allowed to join the professor's class. Even from something so dire, some good did come of it.
• Seteth: That is a dangerous attitude. This world is full of peril. You must be more vigilant! Please understand, I allowed you to enroll here only because I thought it best for your safety.
• Flayn: I am very much aware of that. You wanted to speak to me of something?
• Seteth: Yes, my dear little sister. You are kind beyond all measure, and you are the very picture of innocence. But, precisely because of these very fine qualities, I worry about your interactions with the others here. This year's students are... particularly eccentric. As your brother, it is my duty to help you with any concerns you may have.

(Alternative, Seteth recruited) The youths of our army are...particularly eccentric. As your brother, it is my duty to help you with any concerns you may have.

• Flayn: I do appreciate the offer, but all the students and professors have treated me exceptionally well.
• Seteth: Even so, there must be at least some worry. Please, you need not conceal anything from me.
• Flayn: You worry far too much. There is truly nothing to share. And nothing for you to fret over!
• Seteth: Are you absolutely sure? The idea of you suffering in silence is unbearable to me.
• Flayn: Enough! I made it clear that nothing is wrong. I stand by my word. Well, there is one concern that comes to mind...
• Seteth: What is it? Tell me! I will help however I can!
• Flayn: There is a certain somebody who seems determined to get in the way of my friendships with my classmates.
• Seteth: What?! That's horrible! Fear not, I will handle this scoundrel for you. Just tell me his name.
• Flayn: It is you, Brother. Now then, I must be on my way.
• Seteth: ... What was Flayn getting at just now? Let's see... I was speaking to her, I asked her to share her concerns, and... Was there something else? No matter. Fear not, Flayn. Your brother will protect you from all harm!

B Support

• Flayn: Brother!
• Seteth: Flayn, is something the matter?
• Flayn: I thought I made it clear that I do not want you meddling in the affairs of me and my friends!
• Seteth: I am not quite sure what you are referring to. But I promise you, I would never try to stand in your way.
• Flayn: It has come to my attention that you have been running around asking people what they think of me. Asking everyone!
• Seteth: Well of course I have. It took me quite some time. But for you, it was well worth the effort. I was able to confirm that you are getting along well with everyone. It was very reassuring.
• Flayn: I cannot emphasize enough how embarrassed I was when I found out. And you have caused such a stir for those whom you questioned! Why, one person even said he feared for his life when you cornered him in the dining hall!
• Seteth: The dining hall? Ah, I know the fellow you are referring to. Yes... I have seen the way he looks at you. I recognized in an instant that he had impure feelings for you. As your brother, I took it upon myself to test his resolve. I nearly asked him if he was prepared to lay his life on the line for my beloved sister.
• Flayn: He is nothing more than a friend! Kindly keep out of my social business in the future.
• Seteth: I am happy to see that you are making friends. But you should weigh your options more carefully.
• Flayn: Who I befriend is absolutely none of your business! Do you know what they call people like you? Overprotective meddlers! I am no longer a child. Are you incapable of trusting me, even a little?
• Seteth: Of course I trust you. But, as an elder brother, I have a certain responsibility...
• Flayn: As my brother?
• Seteth: Obviously.
• Flayn: Oh, never mind it, if you'll excuse me.

(Flayn leaves)

• Seteth: ...

A Support

• Seteth: Flayn.
• Flayn: Here to pester me, Brother?
• Seteth: No, I think I'm the one who ought to be pestered.
• Flayn: Regardless of what I say to you, it is not as though it has any effect in reducing your worry over me.
• Seteth: That is true. No matter where you are, and no matter what you're doing, I will always worry. But that's only because I treasure you so very much. Please understand. I'm not trying to hurt you.
• Flayn: Of that I am well aware. I am touched that you care so deeply. When I think of it, it is my own fault that you have become so overprotective. I cannot blame you.
• Seteth: No. The fault is entirely mine. You were still so young. I placed far too much strain on you, and our lack of resources was no excuse. Worse, I failed to watch you during the battle. Your mother too. We...lost her because of me. Afterward, it broke my heart to see how much you would need to rest just to survive. I swore that I would dedicate every moment remaining in my life to your protection.
• Flayn: Ever since then, I have been afraid of falling asleep. My fear of sleeping is outmatched only by my fear of spending my life alone. Even if it cannot last, I want to live among my peers as one of them—as an ordinary person. Similar to how you and Mother coexisted with your own comrades back then, fighting side by side.
• Seteth: Quite right. I know you must leave the nest someday. No matter how many ages our lives may span, I know that's the way of it.
• Flayn: Father...
• Seteth: Don't.
• Flayn: Nobody is listening, Father. Let me address you as such just this once. I have valued the quiet days you and I have spent alone together. But I am no longer a child. Just as you and Mother met one another, and eventually I was brought into the world, I—
• Seteth: I know. Please, no more. No matter what happens, you're my daughter. It gives me great joy to see you grow. But please, at least until this war is over, let me continue to worry. You're the most precious person in my life. I can't bear the thought of losing you.
• Flayn: It seems I have no choice in the matter. I shall allow you to worry about me enough for yourself and Mother both. But only that much and no more, my dear father, Cichol.
• Seteth: Thank you, Cethleann.

With Hanneman

C Support

I know you are there, Hanneman. Well, uh... Say, are those Crest documents? Ah, Seteth! Have you finally decided to cooperate with my research?! Absolutely not. For 16 years, I have refused your requests. I have no intention of changing my mind. Absolutely not. For 21 years, I have refused your requests. I have no intention of changing my mind. But I will lend you these documents I have found, on the condition that you stop following me. I am quite tempted by the offer, but your cooperation would be of much greater value. Your Crest, the Major Crest of Cichol, is so rare. As far as I am aware, Seteth, you are the only person ever confirmed to bear that particular Crest. How did you come to possess it? My answer is the same as every other time you have asked. I do not know. I was born a commoner, with no connections to any Crests. There are no records of my lineage. Oh, please. That thin explanation could never discourage me! You must understand, I will dig until I find the truth. No matter how long it takes. You are wasting your time. I cannot give you the answers you seek. Even if you were to discover the reason why I bear the Major Crest of Cichol, I doubt it would satisfy you. That is for me alone to decide. And even if you are correct... That confirmation itself would be a valuable discovery. Such is the way of research, yes? I am afraid I cannot attest to that. I am no scholar. In any case, if you really have no need for the documents, you will not mind if I dispose of them. Let's not do anything hasty now! I will leave you alone—for now—but I am taking these documents with me! Once I complete my research on these papers, it'll be your turn, Seteth. I will learn the truth of your Crest! It is a pointless endeavor. You will learn nothing from me, no matter how much you try. Perhaps his stubborn nature is one of the effects of his Crest? Now that would be an interesting discovery... The first stage of my research will be to decipher his personality...

B Support

Good day to you, Seteth. Persistent, aren't you? If this is about my Crest... No, no. I thought we might speak of something else for a change. Is that so? Indeed. I am quite fond of conversation, even just for the sake of conversation. Just listen to an old man's worries, eh? Very well. Go ahead. Perhaps it's due to my age, but I've been troubled by lower back pain lately. Right now I'm in the process of finding a good way to treat it. Ah... If it is an ointment you are after, I think Manuela would know more than me. An excellent suggestion. Yes, I'm sure she will be able to help me with the pain itself, but... Doesn't it make you nervous to rely on Manuela? I do not mind asking her about the pain itself, but... What are you trying to say? Oh, nothing. I'm only lamenting the fact that I am getting old. It is a pastime I'm not sure I enjoy... Yet I can't help but notice time hasn't taken such a toll on you. The signs of age may not write themselves plainly on my face, but I feel the strain of years as much as you. Is that right? But then, that doesn't explain your sister... Ngh... Your sister, Flayn, was born around the time I came to the monastery from the Empire, yes? In all that time, I never knew you to pay her a visit or to write her letters... Yet, somehow, the two of you seem very close. Like a family who has spent years together. Could this not suggest a different interpretation? Perhaps, like you, she has— You will not pry into Flayn's business. If you interrogate her—no, if you even so much as inquire where she has been or what she has done... I will never forgive you. Never. Investigate me all you wish. I will even cooperate, if I must. But Flayn... Calm down, Seteth. I have no intentions of approaching Flayn. Do I have your word on that? You have my word as a scholar, and as a man. I do apologize for using your sister's name in that way. Using her? What do you— Oh, that is low. You promised me just now... “Investigate me all you wish,” you said. “I will even cooperate,” you said. Do you deny it? Those words were all I needed to hear. Now I have no cause to approach your sister. It seems I have no choice. To think I have been played the fool by a man of your age. I'll let that slight go, now that I have your cooperation. Even with my cooperation, there is no guarantee you will reach the truth. Oh, Seteth. Searching for the truth is what I do. And I will find it. I promise you that. Then I suppose I will have to look forward to the day you prove your claims.