Why...was Ephiram made king and Eirika not queen? Was it because that had to be wed and merge other kingdoms? That was...another reason why Connor found it hard to understand monarchy.
Through Eirika's efforts, she was not made queen...because? Was it that she was a woman? How could society be so jaded? Connor had met women who could take charge of more than the world gave them credit for. Eirika most of all.
Though he said nothing there. After all, he knew Eirika would do whatever for her people even if it meant not getting credit. Connor...did the same in his land. As much as he didn't want to set a double standard, he couldn't help but feel like the woman he grew to adore to this extent deserve the best out of her life. Whatever that was.
Then would Ephiram really send her off against her will to marry? He couldn't do that either, should he? Eirika expressed loving her brother, surely he wouldn't.
He heard her finish though, and his thoughts stopped.
He knew what to say now.]
I never thought I could have the pleasure or the privilege to feel how I do now.
[He set down the brush and laid down her hair so it could flow freely. Spreading it across her back. Connor noted to himself that it really was long hair. Very long. But it was perfect. It suited her.]
I would only want you to follow your own heart, Eirika. Do what makes you happy. That is all I ever wanted for you. No matter what, above all else.
I cherish you for who you are, not what you are. When you speak your mind, I find myself seeing the brave, bold spirit within you.
I could listen to your thoughts, your feelings...I could listen to every word. Because I know they are yours.
I do not want this to change. I will not let anything take this away from me so easily.
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Why...was Ephiram made king and Eirika not queen? Was it because that had to be wed and merge other kingdoms? That was...another reason why Connor found it hard to understand monarchy.
Through Eirika's efforts, she was not made queen...because? Was it that she was a woman? How could society be so jaded? Connor had met women who could take charge of more than the world gave them credit for. Eirika most of all.
Though he said nothing there. After all, he knew Eirika would do whatever for her people even if it meant not getting credit. Connor...did the same in his land. As much as he didn't want to set a double standard, he couldn't help but feel like the woman he grew to adore to this extent deserve the best out of her life. Whatever that was.
Then would Ephiram really send her off against her will to marry? He couldn't do that either, should he? Eirika expressed loving her brother, surely he wouldn't.
He heard her finish though, and his thoughts stopped.
He knew what to say now.]
I never thought I could have the pleasure or the privilege to feel how I do now.
[He set down the brush and laid down her hair so it could flow freely. Spreading it across her back. Connor noted to himself that it really was long hair. Very long. But it was perfect. It suited her.]
I would only want you to follow your own heart, Eirika. Do what makes you happy. That is all I ever wanted for you. No matter what, above all else.
I cherish you for who you are, not what you are. When you speak your mind, I find myself seeing the brave, bold spirit within you.
I could listen to your thoughts, your feelings...I could listen to every word. Because I know they are yours.
I do not want this to change. I will not let anything take this away from me so easily.