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Jakob accosts Fred: posted:
JAKOB: Hey, jerk. What's the big idea?!
FREDERICK: Are you talking to me? What have I done to earn such rudeness from you?
JAKOB: Huh? You're the one being rude! You keep looking at Lady Corndog like she's up to no good!
FREDERICK: I am only doing my duty in protecting milord from any kind of harm. It is only natural to be suspicious of a person I have never met.
FREDERICK: As a royal knight, I cannot afford to simply react to danger. I must anticipate and stop a situation before it can become dangerous.
JAKOB: What you say makes sense, though I resent you seeing Lady Corndog as a threat.
JAKOB: So long as we are being honest...I've been wondering if your "liege" is really a brigand.
FREDERICK: What?! You dare insult milord? Does your tongue know no bounds?
JAKOB: You should not be so concerned with how I handle myself! Do we need to resolve this with more than just words?
FREDERICK: Hah, surely you jest. I would never take part in such shameful behavior here. I mustn't lose my head in a sign of devotion.
FREDERICK: After all, it would be no contest-none can rival my devotion as a retainer.
JAKOB: You seem to be mistaken yet again. I am far more devoted than you could ever be. For example, I've created a custom blend of tea exclusively for my lady.
FREDERICK: Ha! That's nothing. The needs of my liege are never, ever far from my mind.
FREDERICK: When milord decides to travel, I travel ahead and clear any obstacle. Not even the smallest pebble shall trouble milord.
JAKOB: All through the night, I make sure that my lady's rooms are the ideal temperature.
JAKOB: Too cold and I add another log to the fire. Too hot and I will quietly crack a window. I do this every night.
FREDERICK: Hah, you still do that? I overcame the need to monitor milord's room years ago. I did so by engineering windows that would crack themselves if a room grew too warm.
FREDERICK: I also personally chop the logs used in Chrom's fire. The size is never insufficient in providing warmth. They are also pleasing to the eye.
JAKOB: ...
FREDERICK: ...
JAKOB: That's a really good idea, actually.
FREDERICK: Thank you. That's kind of you to say.
JAKOB: I'm not sure how I feel about your liege yet, but I think we'll get along fine.
FREDERICK: I also feel a sort of kinship with you now. You are the first person I've met that I can call my equal. If this wasn't a battlefield, I'd be compelled to continue this conversation.
Jakob and Fred have a lot to talk about. As you can see, Fred is Jakob but less abrasive.
Corndog x Frederick posted:
FREDERICK: Hm... I wonder...
CORNDOG: Frederick, was it? Did you need something?
FREDERICK: Corndog, are you truly royalty?
CORNDOG: I am, yes.
FREDERICK: I see. Would you mind if I asked you to show me something to prove your lineage?
CORNDOG: You want proof?! I don't think I've ever been asked that before...
FREDERICK: Anything will do. You could share the names of key people in your kingdom... If you have a brand proving you are royalty, you could show me that as well.
CORNDOG: A brand? I don't have one... I don't really think I can name key people, either...
FREDERICK: If that is the case, I'd ask that you please avoid contact with milord and milady.
CORNDOG: E-excuse me?
FREDERICK: Keep at least 10 spears of distance between you and them at all times. It can be difficult to keep track in the heat of battle, but try to hold to that limit.
CORNDOG: You want me to stay that far away in the middle of a fight?! That's crazy!
FREDERICK: You should consider yourself lucky I'm only imposing 10. I could have said 20! I simply can't allow a complete stranger to compromise their safety!
CORNDOG: Ugh, I know you don't know me, but I think you're taking this too far!
CORNDOG: Maybe I can give you something as a sign of friendship? I have some delicious jerky...
FREDERICK: Jerky? Not a good start... Pray tell, what beast is this jerky made from?
CORNDOG: It's bear meat!
FREDERICK: AHHHHHHHH! No! Never! Get it away!!
CORNDOG: Wha-Hey! Where are you going?!
CORNDOG: Man, he really hates me. All I want is to be friends...
Frederick hates bear meat. This is part of his support with Robin.
Corndog x Lissa posted:
CORNDOG: How are you holding up, Lissa? I'm sorry you got pulled into this mess.
LISSA: Don't worry about me! I'm just fine.
LISSA: I'm grateful to have this opportunity to fight side by side with someone like you. We don't have anyone in the Shepherds, besides my brother, who can lead like you.
CORNDOG: Hahaha... You flatter me.
LISSA: Hey, I really mean it!
LISSA: Say, Corndog. When we're done here, it'd be great if you joined us!
CORNDOG: I appreciate the offer, Lissa, but I have some important things waiting back home.
LISSA: I'm not surprised. Sorry for putting you on the spot like that. You are a princess after all. I'm sure you're busy running your kingdom and stuff.
CORNDOG: Something like that... Thanks for inviting me, though. If fate had brought us together at another time, I could see myself joining your group.
LISSA: Corndog...
CORNDOG: Never fear, though! I'm sure that you'll meet many new people on your adventures.
LISSA: You really think so?
CORNDOG: I do.
LISSA: Well, if you say so, then I have a feeling it just might happen! Thanks, Corndog!
Lissa recognizes a main character when she sees one.
Chromdog posted:
CORNDOG: Thank you for supporting us, Chrom. It's encouraging to have allies here.
CHROM: I should be thanking you for warning us about this danger. Corndog... Can I ask you something? You're a princess, correct?
CORNDOG: More or less.
CHROM: As I mentioned before, I am royalty as well.
CORNDOG: Really? I wasn't sure I'd heard you correctly earlier.
CHROM: I'm part of the Halidom of Ylisse.
CORNDOG: But...isn't it dangerous for you to be out doing patrols?
CHROM: Perhaps, but no more dangerous than you chasing beasts in an unfamiliar forest.
CORNDOG: Hah, fair enough.
CHROM: Speaking of unfamiliar...where do you come from, Corndog? I know royal families from many neighboring kingdoms, but I've never heard of you.
CORNDOG: I doubt you've heard of my lands, actually... Hoshido and Nohr aren't likely to appear on your maps...
CHROM: Did you say Hoshido and Nohr? The mythical kingdoms?
CORNDOG: Mythical?
CHROM: I doubt there are many people who haven't heard a story about Hoshido and Nohr.
CORNDOG: I don't... I'm not sure how to respond.
CHROM: You don't have to explain things to me if you'd rather not. I won't pry into your affairs.
CHROM: After all, we're going to have to trust each other if we're going to get through this.
CORNDOG: He's trusting... Most people wouldn't accept a claim of royal heritage without proof.
CORNDOG: He and I share a faith in others, I guess.
CORNDOG: But what did he mean when he called Hoshido and Nohr mythical kingdoms? Where are we?
Chrom's willingness to put faith in others is something the game explores as both a flaw and a virtue. I feel like it comes across as more mature than Corndog's seeming naivete though, especially as he can see when things are suspicious but opts to risk it for hope of less conflict and for political positioning.
Battle Convos:
Fred Falls posted:
FREDERICK: I've overextended myself... For the sake of my liege, I must withdraw. I have no choice but to rely on you, Corndog.
Lissa Engaged posted:
LISSA: Is this one of those strange creatures Corndog was talking about?! I can't see it very well, and Corndog said it was very dangerous...
LISSA: Won't you please leave me alone? I can't hurt you!
She really can't.
Lissa Dies posted:
LISSA: Augh!! These beasts are way more than I can handle! I'm sorry, everyone! I can't risk more wounds. I have to retreat while I can...
Chrom Engages posted:
CHROM: Strange beasts indeed... I can sense something is in front of me, but I can hardly see it.
CHROM: Prepare yourself, creature! I will not permit you to threaten this land!
Chrom Dies posted:
CHROM: Gods...hngh... Sorry, Corndog. I need to fall back.