Just Like Old Times
Erm, Shulk...? Can I ask you a favour? Just a little one.
Absolutely. If you think it’s something I can help with, I mean.
Yes! It has to be you!
This sounds important... What do you need me to do?
Never mind. It's fine.
Are you sure, Fiora? I don't mind what it is. Just ask if you need to.
You sure you won't mind?
Something’s really bothering you. You never used to hide stuff from me back at the colony.
I know I didn't, but... that was a long time ago, Shulk. And if I tell you, I know you'll get angry.
Maybe, maybe not. But you'll have to ask to find out. So... what's it to be?
OK. Here I go.
Just don’t get mad. Please. We talked about this before, but... if my body doesn't last...
Fiora! Stop right there! You said you wouldn't worry.
That's why I told you not to get mad! I know this isn’t the first time the subject's come up. But how do you know I'll ever be like I was before all this?
I don’t care about any of that. None of it matters as long as I get to be with you. You'll always be my Fiora.
What about everyone else? You're fine with it, but other Homs… I know what they'll think of me. And I don't want them to tar you with the same brush.
Then we’ll move somewhere they can’t look at you. Reyn and Dunban would follow us. I know they would.
Shulk... Thank you. Hearing you say that makes me happy inside. But I can't drag everyone away from their own lives.
Maybe not. But I'll be there with you either way.
Really? You’d leave everyone else... for me? You're not just saying that to make me feel better?
No. I promise I'll never leave you. So you have to promise me that you'll never forget it.
I'm sorry. I can't
It's all right, Fiora. If it's too difficult you don't have to worry.
I want to tell you... but I think you might get mad. Promise me you won't get angry. Promise me, Shulk.
Ok, OK. I promise. Whatever you tell me, I won't get mad at you.
So... the thing is... you know I have a Machina body. And I was wondering about... us. We won't be able to grow old together, like old people do.
I hadn't thought of that... But so what?
That's why I wanted to tell you... You need to find someone you CAN grow old with.
What? I don’t care about that. You know I don't care, right?
But listen to me, Shulk. You've been good to me, and I have feelings for you but... It’s getting complicated and...
Fiora, it’s all gonna be OK. I'll look after you for as long as we're both alive. No matter what happens to us, my feelings for you won’t change.
Do you really mean that? Then I won't keep going on. I'm sorry I said those things. Knowing that you'll stay with me for as long as possible... It makes me very glad.
I know it won't be easy. It's a rocky road ahead. But as long as we're honest with each other, I know we'll be fine.
I won't forget that. Thank you, Shulk!
When I get my real body back...
Oh, is there something special you want to do?
Yeah. I want to come back here and hang out with you. It'll be great! Will you come with me?
I'd love to! It would be really nice to come here again.
Oh, it'll be wonderful, Shulk! We’ll see this beautiful shore again and just... dive right in!
I've thought about it too. We can all come here together as soon as we've finished fighting!
You mean... with the others?
Is something wrong, Fiora? You look a little... upset.
Shulk, you stupid... Oooh, you just can’t take a hint, can you? I meant just the two of us!
Oops! Sorry.
Yes 'oops'! Oops indeed! When are you going to realise? A lady needs careful attention.
S-sorry, Fiora. I'll bear that in mind from now on.
Will you? Then tell me... What should you say next?
Umm... I know this one. I would be honoured if you, Fiora, would accompany me here again.
Hmm... I'll give you 7/10. Nice try. For you that's a pass, though. Next time you'd better bowl me over with a 10/10.
Wh-what? Well, umm... OK. I'll do my best to put a big smile on that beautiful face of yours.
Hehe. I shall be waiting, Shulk. You'd better not disappoint!
Y-yeah. If you like...
You look a bit off-colour. Are you sure you’re feeling all right?
I don't feel ill, if that’s what you're asking. I just wondered why we can't come here... you know... together.
Just me and you?! But that would mean...
What, Shulk? Has a little light switched on in that big brain of yours?
Oh, I get what you mean. You love the seaside too much to share!
I cannot believe it. You still don't get a thing. I'll spell it out for you. You know how you travelled Bionis without me while I was gone? I thought we could sneak away together, like when we were kids. Do some travelling on our own.
When you put it like that, I can't wait. I wish we could go sooner. But we'll always be together, so there's plenty of time.
Yeah, that’s true. We'll have loads of time to spend together. So... let's make the most of it! Heehee!
Don't worry, we will! I'm gonna drag you to so many places you'll get sick of it!
Haha! Is that a promise? It sounds like a lot of fun!
