Blemishine: Ready to Serve

Operator Record Ready to Serve	Blemishine
Maybe the essence of ideals lies in whether you believe.

Unlock conditions

• Raise Blemishine to Elite 2 Level 1.
• Have at least 50% Trust with Blemishine.

Characters

Blemishine Margaret Nightmare Knight Caster Operator Guard Operator Militiaman A Militiaman B Young Hunter Bandit Bandit Elder Hunter Militiaman C

Backgrounds

Village 1 Kazimierz Alley 2 Village Outskirts 3 Forest 4 Nearl Estate Living Room 5 Cabin 6

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On a field mission, Blemishine meets two brothers, and in these brothers, she seems to see some hint of herself and her sister.

”

<Background 1>
[Blemishine alongside a Rhodes Island caster and guard is in a village for a mission.]
Blemishine	A group of bandits who fled here... So Rhodes Island takes jobs like this too?
Caster Operator	Yep. Given our branch offices operate under all sorts of conditions all across the world, any weird and wild commission could come to our doors.
Guard Operator	But it IS usually just responding to some Infected or Originium. According to the info the office gave, the village militia'll help us with the operation. Says their chief's a pretty impressive one.
Blemishine	We already spent a chunk of time just getting here. I hope nothing happened in the meanwhile...
[A young hunter approaches Blemishine and co..]
Young Hunter	You're Rhodes Island, here to help us catch the bandits?
Blemishine	Yes, we are. You're the head of the village militia. Was Lanton the name?
Young Hunter	No, I'm his brother Landi. The thing with him, well... Not long ago, while he was leading a team on patrol, they got attacked. The others were alright, but he went missing. We've searched for ages without turning up any trace of him, so now it's up to me to lead the militia until we get him back.
Blemishine	I'm sorry. If we'd only come a bit sooner...
Young Hunter	It's not your fault. It takes time for Messengers to pass the word on, after all. I'm just hoping you can help out with catching those bandits. It'll take a weight off the village's shoulders.
Blemishine	Our intel says a group of bandits stole a merchant caravan's Originium weapons, and then fled this way. That tells us these bandits are no pushovers. Right now, it's highly likely they're eyeing the village, so all of you stay here to protect against potential raids.
Young Hunter	But––
[A local militiaman joins in.]
Militiaman A	They're going, so it's up to us. No harm in that.
Young Hunter	Gerain, those bandits are the reason my brother's missing now!
Militiaman A	And? Lanton's the strongest in the village. If they can send him missing, what good'll we do if we go? And what good'll you do, Landi?
Young Hunter	I don't want an argument with you. Only catching these bandits can bring peace to the village.
Militiaman A	How? With your "superior" command skills? No idea how we usually patrol, no idea how we even form our squads, is that all it takes? Or your "genius" leadership where you can't even remember all our names? You can't seriously think you're Lanton, can you?
Young Hunter	Come again?!
Militiaman A	That's my point for today. Do you think we see you as a decent stand-in for the captain? You're just a shame on Lanton, that's it. You've never drilled with us, all you do is hunt in the mountains all day. The idea of protecting the village's never even occurred to you. Lanton's gone, and you suddenly pipe up saying you'll be our militia chief in place of him? What good is you protecting the village going to do? What's going on in your head? Look, you even made a point of carrying Lanton's sword. Who are you fooling? Back me up here!
Militiaman B	He's right! I got fed up a long time ago.
Militiaman C	Damn straight. What gives you the right to boss us around, Landi?
Militiaman B	Alright, let's go, forget him!
Militiaman A	There it is. Enough, Landi. Leave it to these outsiders. They'll get a lot more done than you, that much's plain to see.
[The militiamen leaves.]
Young Hunter	......
Blemishine	......
<Flashback starts here>
<Background 2>
Nightmare Knight	Your dream is taken from another. Your conviction is borrowed. You use your young age as an excuse for your confusion... but what point is there? The world can laugh at the Radiant Knight's stubbornness, but no one may refute the strength in her actions. Yet you... you are not even a knight.
<Flashback ends here>
<Background 1>
Blemishine	Well...
Young Hunter	No bearing on me if they don't go. I'll be following you.
Blemishine	But...
Young Hunter	You'll need someone to show the way, right?
Caster Operator	Let him come with, Blemishine.
Blemishine	Alright...
<Background 3>
[The young hunter leads the way.]
Young Hunter	I haven't seen anyone fishy around this area, or any signs people stopped over.
Guard Operator	Not bad, dude. Didn't think you could actually walk it on top of talking it.
Caster Operator	If you can't think about what to say, I suggest you keep your mouth shut.
Young Hunter	It's alright. Hunting really is the only thing I'm good for. Let's go and check ahead. Also... I'm sorry. For that whole scene you had to see. It's not that they're unwilling to help you, they're just not willing to help me.
Blemishine	Why are they so opposed to you?
Young Hunter	Because... I guess because I've taken up my brother's post. My grandpa was the last militia chief. He trained Lanton and me when we were little. We're right on the border here. Bandits on the run, bounty hunters, you name it, they show up in droves. Once we were grown, Grandpa wanted us to protect the village from harm, together. But—I'm not even good at people like my brother is. I'm better off alone. It's like they said, I've never drilled with them. I just like hunting in the mountains on my own. Lanton understood how I felt, so he became militia leader. That was never a problem, up until he went missing.
Blemishine	......
<Background 4>
[A fight breaks out between Blemishine and co., and the bandits, which ends in the former's favor. The young hunter approaches Blemishine.]
Young Hunter	(Exhale)...
Blemishine	The sword you're using now—that's your brother's?
Young Hunter	Yes. It's his saber. Apparently, it was found close to where he went missing. I picked it up because I wanted to use it on those bandits who hurt him.
Blemishine	This sword's too heavy for you. It's not a good fit for you at all.
Young Hunter	That's alright. I'll use it to make the bandits pay.
Blemishine	But–– Watch out!
[Blemishine narrowly blocked an attack from one of the bandits...]
Blemishine	......! Hnph!
[...and countered it, spooking the young hunter.]
Young Hunter	Who are you?!
Bandit	Dammit.
[The bandit runs away...]
Young Hunter	Hold it!
[...prompting the young hunter to chase him...]
Blemishine	Wait, don't just run off!
[...just as more bandits showed up.]
Blemishine	Ugh, take them down first!
<Background 3>
[The young hunter cornered the fleeing bandit after a chase.]
Young Hunter	Stay where you are!
Bandit	......
Young Hunter	Lanton, it's you, isn't it?
Elder Hunter	...Landi.
Young Hunter	Lanton, your clothes. The bandits who attacked us were wearing these. Why?
Elder Hunter	You've always been smart. You should be able to guess.
Young Hunter	This means you're working with those bandits...
Elder Hunter	Right.
Young Hunter	Why?
[The bandit, who turned out to be the young hunter's older brother, grabs him.]
Elder Hunter	I don't want to be trapped in a remote hellhole like that all my life, Landi. I don't want to spend my whole life bossing around some idiots forever. That's all there is to it.
Young Hunter	Lanton!
[The older hunter releases the younger hunter from his grasp.]
<Background 4>
[Blemishine uses her Arts...]
Bandit	Guh...
[...to incapacitate one of the bandits.]
Blemishine	That's a decent number of targets...
Caster Operator	Blemishine, leave this to us. You go find Landi.
Blemishine	But...
Caster Operator	You probably have a bad feeling about this, just like I do.
Blemishine	Right.
Caster Operator	Then go. Don't wait around to confirm that feeling. Relax. We can handle this thing.
Guard Operator	Sure can.
Blemishine	Got it!
[Blemishine rushes off to catch up with the younger hunter.]
<Background 3>
Elder Hunter	Landi, why are you holding my sword?
Young Hunter	......
Elder Hunter	Didn't you always think my sword was too heavy? Always saying your dagger fit you better?
Young Hunter	You obviously know why. You weren't like this before.
[The elder hunter struck the younger with his sword.]
Elder Hunter	Oh, I wasn't? This is how I should be, then. I always had to protect the village, to be a role model. I never truly let myself loose. I never experienced what it's like to mouth off at people. And now I know! It feels amazing!
[The elder hunter landed another blow at the younger hunter.]
Young Hunter	Gngh...
<Background 4>
[As Blemishine runs through the woods...]
Blemishine	I hear them talking. They're right in front...
[...she makes haste upon overhearing the brothers.]
<Background 3>
[Blemishine catches up with the younger hunter amidst the confrontation with the elder hunter.]
Blemishine	Landi—
Elder Hunter	And you, Landi. ou know, I've always wanted to be like you, no one's lives on my back, just me looking after myself, going into the mountains to hunt, day in, day out, right? And now, I know how you feel. It's great, absolutely great! No wonder you never got sick of it!
Young Hunter	...... Lanton, was it my fault you had to take up all that responsibility?
<Flashback starts here>
<Background 5>
Margaret	Maria, tell me the truth. Did I rob you of your dreams?
<Flashback ends here>
<Background 3>
Blemishine	......
Elder Hunter	Maybe. All I can tell you is I plan to experience a hell of a lot I never experienced before. Steal a thing or two, burn a building or three. Maybe even... kill a couple people.
Lanton raises the knife in his hands, brandishing it at Landi without an ounce of hesitation. As if it wasn't his younger brother before him, but a simple logjam blocking his way.
Blemishine	Stop!
[Blemishine rushes to the younger hunter's side and blocked the elder hunter's attack...]
Elder Hunter	Hmph... your backup's here, huh.
Blemishine	You'd kill your own brother?!
Elder Hunter	Why not? I chose this path. He might be my brother, but right now he's in my way.
[...and bashes him away.]
Blemishine	Landi, get up! You're supposed to protect the village!
[The younger hunter rises up.]
Young Hunter	Lanton... I know this is partially my fault, that you turned into this. I'm so sorry. But if you're going to destroy the village over it... then I'll stop you. I'm going to protect our village!
[The young hunter strikes at the elder hunter, who countered it.]
Elder Hunter	Protect it? What are you talking about, Landi? When have you ever protected the village? What have you done for the village that gives you the right to talk yourself up like this? Do Gerain and the rest put any faith in you? Do you know how to assign them? Do you know what a militiaman should do? You know jack squat. And even then, you've got the nerve to come up to me and say you're going to protect the village?
Young Hunter	I'll learn how!
Elder Hunter	When? Now? Not going to happen, little brother.
Blemishine	Don't force your selfishness onto others!
[Blemishine channels her Arts...]
Elder Hunter	Stop her!
[...but the elder hunter summoned more bandits who surrounds the Pegasus knightess.]
Blemishine	Ungh.
Elder Hunter	Landi, you ought to carry on with your little life. And after I destroy the village, you ought to run. You, standing here now, all righteous while you tell me things I used to say, pretending the dream I had is now yours... You look absolutely ridiculous.
Young Hunter	Why?! Am I wrong for wanting to protect the village?!
Elder Hunter	You're not wrong, you're just— A little late to it.
With a "clang," the sword in Landi's hand breaks in two.
Young Hunter	Guh... ahh...
Elder Hunter	No more dreaming, Landi. Leave the village. Find somewhere new to live.
[The elder hunter leaves.]
Blemishine	Landi...
Young Hunter	...... Blemishine, am I really the one in the wrong? Was it my fault for not sharing some of my brother's responsibility a bit sooner? For being so selfish, just looking after myself?
Blemishine	......
How should I answer him? Should I tell him he's wrong? But is he really wrong? Should I tell him he's right? But does he really believe it?
[The R.I. caster and guard rushes to Blemishine and the young hunter's side.]
Guard Operator	Blemishine! Are you guys alright?
Blemishine	We're fine... what about over there?
Guard Operator	I caught two suckers, and shook the position of the bandit stronghold from them. We can head there now to sweep them up, no problem.
Caster Operator	There are more of them than we estimated. With just the few of us, we probably have no way of clearing them out in one go. We need to head back and mobilize that village militia.
Blemishine	Alright. Let's go, then.
<Background 6>
In a confined room, the sound of metal on metal rings with no respite. With a serious look, Blemishine beats away at a metal chunk reddening, as if what she hammers into shape is her own will.
Blemishine	...... Margaret, what he asked his older brother, it's—surprising, actually, how similar it is to what you asked me. "Did I rob you of your dreams?" But it's the other way round here, funnily enough. Honestly, I feel like it's a mutual question. I could say, in the past, it was me being obsessed with smithing that made you even more enthusiastic about the knight competitions. And when I say that, it's me blaming myself for losing you your right to choose. I could also say it was your enthusiasm for knight competitions that led me to get so much more obsessed with smithing. But when I say that, it seems like I'm blaming you for losing me my dreams. It's like it makes sense either way, and makes no sense either way. I kind of understand now. People only put it in terms like these when they're trying to settle accounts. In times like these, everyone's just trying to push the guilt onto the other side. They don't actually consider things to be that way. In reality, how do you even say things like this straight? We grew up together, we impacted each other. That's how we came to understand each other.
[The young hunter walks inside.]
Young Hunter	Blemishine, are you forging a weapon?
Blemishine	No, it's a sort of way to concentrate that I learned from a colleague named Vulcan. It's not to forge weapons, it's to purge my own distracting thoughts. Do you want to try it too? It's really effective.
Young Hunter	Ha ha, not this time. I came to pass on word. Most of the militia are willing to join the bandit clear operation. The village is readying supplies and weapons right now.
Blemishine	What about you?
Young Hunter	I...
Blemishine	...... To be honest, you're a lot like me. I have an older sister, myself. My sister's like your brother. She always shouldered a responsibility that, maybe, me and her should've taken on together. And I took her protection for granted, doing what I wanted to do. As a side note, what I like doing is smithing of all kinds, making all sorts of weapons and equipment. The armor I'm wearing now, I made myself. This hunk of metal's not bad. Let's go with it.
Young Hunter	......
Blemishine	It was all until one day, because of—certain reasons, my sister was forced to leave home, and go far, far away. It was only after that, I realized, how much she was shielding me. I'm like you, too, trying to take on the responsibility she once took on for me.
Young Hunter	Then... did you succeed?
Blemishine	I failed, eheh.
Blemishine	When I tried to take that responsibility, I got so much criticism, but out of it all, I think what most cut to the core was— Someone said my dreams were borrowed. I've never seen the sights my sister saw, and I've never walked the path she went. When things seemed like they were about to come crumbling down, it was only then I suddenly realized, oh—it seems like I should do something, and then I went to do it, and practically, I failed.
[Blemishine checks on the furnace...]
Blemishine	Hmm... this furnace is just too old! Once I'm done using it, I think I'll give it a revamp.
[...and resumes telling her story.]
Blemishine	My sister might say I did well, but I know in actuality, it was far from enough. The one way I'm luckier is... my sister came back in the end, and once again, she took up the responsibility she held before. And she does even more now, and even better.
Young Hunter	While my brother couldn't stand the burden, and chose to abandon his duty. I already failed. Why even tell me all this?
Blemishine	I've never regretted my obsession with smithing, and I don't feel my decision to pick up my sister's burden midway was wrong. I'm hoping I can pass those ideas onto you.
Young Hunter	......
Blemishine	I know I wasn't properly prepared, and I know I wasn't enough to walk the path she walked, in her shoes. But even if I've experienced, and confirmed that for myself, I still feel proud of taking that step. Maybe I couldn't get far down the way of the knight, but at least I know I didn't stray from my own beliefs.
Young Hunter	You're so strong.
Blemishine	Not at all. I'd crumple in training and beg Auntie Zofia to go easy on me, and I almost started crying when Margaret came back. And I had no time to work on my beloved smithing. But—I don't consider blood ties, or family, or whatever other bonds like that to be an obstacle. So, when I've got no option except to take up the responsibility, I don't feel anything wrong with that. That's my answer. I want to know yours.
Young Hunter	I always enjoyed all that my brother gave me, took it for granted too. When I saw him like that, I felt guilty. But I'm part of this village, and I still want to protect it. It doesn't matter if I was called a slouch. It doesn't matter if I'm not trusted... I don't want these things to bring me regret. So... I guess what I mean is it's the least I can do to fight off my brother. But I don't know what to do...
Blemishine	Hand that broken sword over, here. I'll forge you a weapon that fits you.
Young Hunter	Huh?
Blemishine	That sword's too heavy for you. It'll make your center of gravity wildly unstable, and you won't have a good hold over the power. You can't deploy your full strength using a weapon that doesn't suit you. If my sister was here, she'd head the charge on their camp. She'd topple every last one of them. But I'm a craftsman, and the way craftsmen help others, is by putting the best tools in their hands, making them stronger still.
Young Hunter	Okay!
[The young hunter leaves.]
Blemishine	...... Margaret, in some sense, aren't these brothers just us from another timeline? One where you renounced the path of knighthood, wandered the four corners of the land. And I took on your ideals for real, and I became a true knight. Wow, just what kind of world would that've been? I can't imagine you having fallen at all, and I can't picture me becoming a real knight either. But the knight novels have those sorts of knights too, who've fallen from grace while still holding fast to their creeds. That also seems really cool, in a way. Ugh. Purge my thoughts, purge my thoughts.
<Background 1>
[The elder militiaman approaches the young hunter.]
Militiaman A	......
Young Hunter	......
Militiaman A	I heard the story. Lanton's...
Young Hunter	Gerain, I'm sorry...
Militiaman A	What are you sorry for? He betrayed us, so now, he's the enemy. Simple as that.
Young Hunter	Gerain, from today, I'll be joining you for training.
Militiaman A	What's this? You can't still be treating yourself like Lanton now?
Young Hunter	I'm not treating myself like him. I'm just treating myself as this village's militia chief.
Militiaman A	Whatever.
<Background fades out and in>
Several days later...
[Blemishine and the young hunter are sparring.]
Young Hunter	Hah!
[The young hunter swings his new sword, which Blemishine blocks.]
Guard Operator	Whew, that's some tricksy blade.
Caster Operator	Can you block him?
Guard Operator	Sure. But those last few moves just now, at the very least they're closing on an investigative operator's standard. Blooming like this in just a few short days, we could refer him to join us if we get the chance.
Blemishine	Ohh, I'm having a little flashback to the time Auntie Zofia was training me... How did she throw moves at me, again... ah, right, like this, probably! Take this!
[Blemishine countered the hunter's attack...]
Young Hunter	Ngh...
Blemishine	Plus my own follow-up!
[...followed up by an Arts.]
Young Hunter	Blemishine, to be honest, I'm already more or less used to the effects of your Arts.
[The militiamen watches the sparring.]
Militiaman A	Look at him, he puts on a pretty good show when he fights serious.
Militiaman B	Seriously, what's Landi been doing coming to train with us the last few days?
Militiaman A	Hmph. It's what he should've been doing all along.
Young Hunter	Right here!
[The young hunter counters Blemishine's attack.]
Blemishine	Shame I already figured you'd gotten used to it. That's why I readied my posture way in advance! But you've shaped up massively, haven't you!
Young Hunter	Let's go again!
Blemishine	Hold on, come with me.
<Background 6>
[Blemishine shows a sword she forged for the young hunter.]
Blemishine	Here. It's the longsword I forged for you.
Young Hunter	It's just like Lanton's...
Blemishine	Yep, I made it according to that form~ Try wielding it a little.
Young Hunter	So light...
Blemishine	How is it? Feels a lot easier to use, right?
Young Hunter	I really don't know how I should thank you...
Blemishine	It's alright, don't worry! I'm just glad seeing you cheer up! Now then, let's set out, and get all those bandits dealt with!
Young Hunter	Okay!
<Background 3>
[The elder hunter stands ready...]
Elder Hunter	Hmph, you came after all.
[...as Blemishine and the young hunter showed themselves.]
Young Hunter	You don't seem surprised.
Elder Hunter	We need time to prep resources to attack the village, you need time to prep resources to wipe us out. It's a game of speed. You've won, that's all. Nothing to be surprised at there.
Young Hunter	Lanton...
Blemishine	Leave the others to us. He's yours, Landi.
Young Hunter	Right.
Elder Hunter	Looks like you chose to take on my burden... Here I thought, after breaking that sword, you could find some freedom too.
Young Hunter	I won't judge you, Lanton. But—I don't think you can truly gain freedom by running away from your responsibilities.
[The young hunter charges at the elder hunter and struck him...]
Elder Hunter	That's just because you haven't fled far enough. Haven't gone all the way.
[...and the two clashed with each other.]
Elder Hunter	Hm? Your weapon...
Young Hunter	A noble tailored it for me after reforging your sword. From here on, I'll use it to protect our village.
[The young hunter landed a blow on the elder hunter...]
Elder Hunter	Oh... good swordsmanship. You've improved some. Do you know what it means to take on those responsibilities? You'll become a symbol to all the people, a mouthpiece of so-called protection, a personification of justice, so on. The one thing not included is you yourself. Your life'll be a hundred times more painful than it used to be.
[...who also landed a blow on him.]
Elder Hunter	And none of this was yours. And it shouldn't be yours either. Since I was young, I've been determined to become that. And I chose to give up in the end, while you just lifted the ideal from my hands midway. How long can you bear it?
Young Hunter	I regret it a lot, Lanton. I should've talked with you sooner, shared in your feelings. And maybe, after we understood each other better, none of this would've turned out the way it has. You ask me how long I can bear it. I'm going to try my hardest to avoid using the word "bear." I'll strive to work hard with the others, and turn endurance into fondness, into enjoyment. I don't know if I can do it, but I want to try.
Elder Hunter	You want to say you'll do better than me.
Young Hunter	There's no reason to compare the two of us.
Elder Hunter	......
Young Hunter	......
Elder Hunter	Drop dead.
Young Hunter	I'm sorry.
[The brothers clashed for one last time...]
<Background fades out and in>
Guard Operator	Got them all tied up. That ought to put a bow on things.
Elder Hunter	...... So? What do you plan to do with me?
Young Hunter	Lanton, are you really not going to change your mind?
Elder Hunter	The moment I decided to do this, I became a different person. You can treat me like a stranger and off me. I love you, Landi, and that's the last thing I can do for you as your older brother. This whole month, I've done a lot of things I never did before. I've drawn a joy from it I never knew in the past twenty-something years. I may not be satisfied, but it's enough.
Young Hunter	... (Unties) Go, Lanton.
Elder Hunter	......
Young Hunter	The farther, the better. Don't look back, don't come back, don't regret it. Or else, I'll kill you.
Elder Hunter	......
[The elder hunter leaves...]
Young Hunter	...... Lanton.
[...but the young hunter goes after him.]
<Background fades out and in>
[The young hunter catches up to the elder hunter and landed a fatal blow on him.]
Young Hunter	I'm sorry, Lanton. If you looked back, I wouldn't have killed you. But if I really did just let you go like this, so many more people would've died.
Elder Hunter	It's how... it should be...
[The elder hunter collapses and dies.]
Blemishine	......
Caster Operator	He was in the right, Blemishine.
Blemishine	I know... I know. I just never imagined, things could—reach this point, between family.
Young Hunter	I'm sorry, Rhodes Islanders. I had to do this.
Caster Operator	We understand.
Guard Operator	Give him a proper burial.
Blemishine	...I'll help you.
<Background 4>
[The young hunter had finished burying the elder hunter in the forest.]
Young Hunter	Lanton, this was the place you loved to train with your sword. I'll bury you here. I don't know if I can become a militia chief as mighty as you were. But I'll try my hardest. I'm very thankful to all of you Rhodes Islanders. Without you, I really have no idea how things would've turned out.
Blemishine	The militia are all waiting for you. You've truly become their new leader. Go say a few words to them.
Young Hunter	Alright.
[The young hunter leaves.]
<Background fades out and in>
[The young hunter goes to speak before the militiamen.]
Young Hunter	Listen up, everyone. What my brother's done, I won't try to argue for him. The man I was is a far cry from him, you could see that, and I know that much. I was lazy, idle, and didn't do what I should've. But—I'm part of the village too. It's my wish to see the village improve, to protect it. From here on, in place of my brother, I'll take up the responsibility of protecting the village. I hope you will all support me!
Militiaman A	... (Clapping)
Militiaman B	I wasn't convinced before, Landi, but I think I've come over today!
Militiaman A	Landi, give it what you've got! I'll watch your back!
[Blemishine and co. watches the young hunter's speech.]
Blemishine	......
Guard Operator	Blemishine, what's up? Relief all over your face.
Blemishine	I always had some lingering fears. I always thought me and my sister getting along was as natural as anything, and it would carry on just like that. But now I know. I've just been lucky enough... If at the time, I actually did fluke my way into winning the whole thing, and when Margaret came back, I'd turned into an outstanding competition knight— Would I have become her enemy, maybe? I have no idea.
Caster Operator	Don't go thinking about it.
Blemishine	I know, I know. Standing where I am, I've already realized, what I was thinking would probably never happen... Because I'd never, ever end up in that position. The old me would say it's because she suits it better than I do. But now, I'd like to say it's because—I know that being where I am suits me better. I don't need the spotlight shone on me. If she can carry the equipment I've cast for her to stand in that light, that's enough for me. If she wants a sword, then I'll forge her the sharpest sword. If she wants a shield, I'll forge her the sturdiest shield. If she wants a way, then, well, I'll forge her the best tools to open it. That's all there is to it.