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RINKAH: So... Yeah, that about does it for our history.

FLORA: That... It is rather fascinating. I'm a little amazed you managed isolation for that long.

RINKAH: We did what was necessary for our safety. Our God deals in absolutes.

FLORA: Hmm... Then I'm sorry it's come to this.

RINKAH: Come to what now?

FLORA: Forging an alliance. That can't be easy for you.

RINKAH: It is. But make no mistake, it's my choice.

RINKAH: The alternative is risk being invaded ourselves... And I'll be damned if I let that happen to my tribe.

FLORA: ...

RINKAH: Uh... Sorry. But that wasn't you, right? You were a kid. It was all on your father.

FLORA: Himself a man I love and hold great respect for.

RINKAH: I... Yeah, OK. I can understand that.

FLORA: You can?

RINKAH: My father made me fight for Hoshido. He broke our vow of neutrality but passed all the consequences off to me...

RINKAH: To fight for a side that wasn't even right. But I still respect him.

FLORA: That doesn't sound particularly honorable.

RINKAH: Honor isn't the issue. I'm doing the same thing now. He just did it haphazardly to avoid taking responsibility himself.

FLORA: That's what I mean isn't honorable. Did he even admit to the tribe you fighting was on his order?

RINKAH: No. But that would have undermined his moral standing. It's up to a chief to keep order. Surely you must understand that.

FLORA: It... Forgive me, but it sounds like your father threw you under the wagon, so to speak.

RINKAH: He did what was best for the tribe. The midst of war is the worst time to officially break neutrality.

FLORA: I can't agree with that. But even if I did, he hurt you.

RINKAH: Do I look hurt?

FLORA: I... I suppose not. My apologies.

RINKAH: Eh, it's fine. Sorry.

FLORA: No, I'm the one who should be sorry. I'm just projecting my own insecurities.

RINKAH: Hm?

FLORA: You're saying you want an alliance with me to protect your tribe... But why would you trust me?

RINKAH: You think I shouldn't?

FLORA: What makes you think I wouldn't sell you out the moment it's convenient for myself?

RINKAH: What makes you think you would? That's the last thing I'd expect from you.

FLORA: Lady Corndog.

RINKAH: You expect me to treat what you did like it was a bad thing?

FLORA: I did. I'm loyal to nobody but myself.

RINKAH: You're loyal to your tribe. The same as I am. That's a big difference. If I were forced to choose between my tribe and her...

RINKAH: I'd have killed her myself without thinking.

RINKAH: And I don't even have any resentment like you do.

FLORA: What does that say about you, then?

RINKAH: That I value my tribe and the people in it. You're willing to make difficult decisions to help them.

RINKAH: That's exactly what I'm looking for in an ally.

FLORA: Rinkah...

RINKAH: Look, I know this is a touchy topic for you.

RINKAH: But from one tribeswoman to another... I understand you.

RINKAH: Hell, I bet you're one of the few people here who understands me.

RINKAH: Just don't be ashamed of what you've done, OK? You made the right choice.

FLORA: I... Thank you.