Valentine's Orion/Stories

General Stories Misc

Quotes

On Sortied

Up for a new flavor of love?

On Entering a Room

A special escort for today!

When Quest Begins

With the aroma of roses in the air, we are off!

Is your heart prepared?

Response to Beginning of a Quest

I will enchant even our foes!

Let me first confess my love! ...Kidding! Only kidding.

When Controlling Character in Quest

My love is open to all.

When Receiving a Heal

Ah, I feel the love...

Much better.

When Entering a Boss’ Room

This is the last of the pesky third wheels.

I'll show you my spirit!

Response to Entering a Boss’ Room

Yes, let us be rid of this unromantic foe!

Sweetly does it!

Upon Getting to Low Health

I'm not even serious yet...

This is nothing compared to the battlefield of love.

Upon Opening A Chest

Could it be chocolate? Or perhaps...?

If there's any love inside, let's bring that home.

Boss on Low Health

Just a little more now!

It's been fun, but it's about time we split up.

Boss Enters Break State

This is a chance to confess my feelings—I mean, attack!

Looks like the enemy is heartbroken. Poor thing.

Rare Enemy Spawns

Ooh! A special foe!

Could this fiend be bespoke?

Upon Death

Heartbreak! Better luck next year, perhaps...

Your voice is...so distant...

Upon Revival

I still have feelings I must share.

When Using Weapon/Shared Skills

Damage: Let's sweeten the deal.

Buff Self: I'm being serious here.

Buff Ally: Allow me.

Debuff Enemy: Let me punish you.

Heal Ally: Aha, sweet relief.

Heal Self: Hmm, this is nothing.

Player Uses Damaging Skill

Your skills are enchanting.

Such joyous technique!

When Shape Shifting is Ready

The dragon wants to confess its feelings!

Ah! I can't hold the dragon back!

Shape Shifting into Dragon

A dragon for you!

Idle During Quest

It appears I've been stood up... No, not by fiends!

Oh! There's my rose...

Quest Clear

My approach is masterful.

Quest Failure

Augh, what a bitter day.

Home Screen Walking

All my love to you!

Care for a rose?

I'm seeing lots of couples today.

How can I hold back my feelings...?

A new approach, is it?

Perhaps I'm just not very tactical.

Home Screen Inside

All I want is a life without regret—in work AND love.

A special season demands a special outfit! This just goes to show how serious I am.

I bet the person who came up with Valentine's day was very much like myself.

I like caring for roses; It takes a lot of time and effort to get them to bloom.

This outfit represents how sincere I am, for style without substance will impress no one!

I drew a heart in my hot chocolate. Attractive, don't you think?

Home Screen Portrait

A special season makes one want to don an equally special outfit.

I'll become the man who gives you a most elegant bouquet.

Hmm... What do YOU think makes a good present for the ladies?

I cannot hold back. My feelings CRY to be let out!

I know now how important it is to fullfil that which you feel is right.

Collection Portrait

This is a custom outfit. I'd be happy to design one for you, if you'd like.

I would rather be dead than hold back love.

Sometimes women don't understand how serious I am.

I'm learning patience from those around me, but I'm seriously low on hot chocolate.

Uh, this is the holiday where we give out candy hearts, yes? ...No? Wrong one?

At The Halidom

'Tis the season of love!

Somewhere suited for confessing feelings... Hmm...

Have you perchance seen a cocoa tree?

On Promotion to 4 or New Mana Circle Unlocked

New love makes me stronger!

On Promotion to 5 or On Mana Circle Fully Unbound

A garden of love filled with wondrous light... A perfect present for yours truly!

Adventurer Story Episodes

Episode 1

Unlucky in Love

The whole town is in a Valentine's mood, and ready to reveal their deepest feelings. Naturally, Orion is equally excited for this auspicious occasion. Ah, Valentine's! You are truly the most exciting time of the year! The ladies who walk the streets shine more radiantly than ever—and so shall I! I've even prepared a new outfit just for the occasion—all I need now is a partner. ...Excuse me! Young lady! You talkin' to me? Ah, your beauty increased the moment you turned to face me. I think I'm in love! What say you to joining me for a cup of tea, fair maiden? What say you to a knuckle sandwich?! I got no interest in guys what got nothin' between the ears! Now scram before I wipe the floor with yer face! Goodness, but she was aggressive! Ah well. Can't expect to win them all, right? But soft! Another beautiful damsel walks the streets! ...Excuse me, fair lady? M-m-me...? Ah, what a lovely voice you have. My heart threatens to tear itself from my very chest at your tremolo! Might you do me the honor of accompanying me on a date? Wh-what? You don't even know me! Are you a crazy person or something? Halp! Haaaaaalp! Oh my. That...could have gone better? I seem to be off my game today; I'm receiving naught but rejection! But it's too early to be giving up! I simply need to keep searching for more fateful encounters. ...A-ha! There she is now! Euden! Are you here?! Hello, Orion. Er, what's wrong? You look really pale. My dear friend, you must help me. My very life itself is in danger! No matter how many women I invite on dates, not a single one accepts! Are ya daft? 'Course yer gonna get some rejection if ya ask out every single person ya see! But I was rejected by ALL of them! Every one, to a man! ...Er, woman. Is such a thing even possible? Yes. I do not accept this! There is simply no conceivable way I could be turned down by that many women in a row. There's mischief afoot. Mischief, I say! I've never seen such a run of foul luck! Everyone else is getting more and more into the spirit of Valentine's, and yet poor Orion sits rejected and alone. I think I understand the problem. Might I have a moment, Orion? Certainly! I think the issue lies in how you are approaching all of these women. Whatever do you mean? They don't think you are serious. Surely you jest! I've spent time with you here in the castle, so I know that deep down—VERY deep, mind you—you are actually quite sincere. But if you suddenly call out to people on the streets who don't know your nature, they're naturally going to be suspicious. Alas! Alas and alack! Oh, but this is MOST vexing, Cleo. What should I do?! How about givin' the whole date thing a rest for a little bit, champ? I couldn't possibly! How would I LIVE?! There must be SOMETHING I can do to make the world stop spinning widdershins upon its axis of love! ...... I can see you're serious about this. I have never been more so. Well, in that case... Your Highness, you can't possibly be thinking of HELPING this cad! I can't ignore a friend in need. So if he truly needs my help, I'm going to give it. Oh, very well. If someone is going to do this, it should be me. What? What this man needs is to learn more about what women think—which means he needs to learn that FROM a woman. Is this acceptable to you, Orion? Naturally! I would never pass up an opportunity to learn from a member of the fairer sex! Well then, here's lesson one: DON'T USE THE TERM "FAIRER SEX"! Cleo, this is madness—but if you insist on doing it, you must permit me to help. I appreciate it. I hope something good comes of this. But I have to admit, I'm worried...

Episode 2

Slow Study

Suddenly finding it rather difficult to get dates, Orion seeks help from his Halidom companions. Though hesitant, Cleo and Elisanne volunteer to help him understand how women think. Women have rather high ideals, Orion. I hope you know what you are getting yourself into. I would be happy to learn anything you have to teach me, fair maiden. I shall reach ANY ideal the ladies of the world wish of me. You see? Just that answer reveals how very far you have to go! First things first: No one will be won over by a man who pursues any woman unlucky enough to enter his field of vision. I know that if I were on the receiving end of such behavior, I would be not charmed, but wary. And I'm certain the vast majority of women agree with me in this. But I do not simply call out to any woman who happens to wander by! From what I've seen, you call out to literally every woman you see. Because I fall in LOVE with every woman I see! Every meeting I have is ordained by fate, which means they are all deadly serious! You seem to think this is flippant, but I assure you, it is not. You may truly believe that, but I promise you are the only one who does. Impossible! I'll not stand here and listen to this another minute! This is no time to be sulking, Orion. Instead, hear what I have to say. *sigh* Very well. My breast is bared. Unleash your cruelest arrows, milady. You are far too impulsive. If you act the instant an idea enters your head, it will never resonate with people. This is actually something you need to apply to your life in general as opposed to simply your romantic endeavors. You are a bodyguard—you have the ability to build relationships over time. Do that. But must a man not strike while the iron is hot?! If I pass on a first opportunity, there is no promise of a second! Patience is often a virtue when it comes to making lasting relationships. Truly? Truly. And on that note, it's time to practice. Then we are going into town? Ha ha! NOW I'm excited. Let us make haste! No. You are going to pretend to be escorting one of us—WITHOUT any hint of flirting or romantic attachment. Ah! Excellent! So which of you will it be? Cleo? Or Elisanne? Noootte! What is UP, my dudes? It's too soon to let you loose on the town, Orion. It would only end in tragedy. Oh, and we're going to be judging you SUPER strict, so take this seriously. I shall behave as a model gentleman. Just so we are clear, there will be NO thoughtless invitations or flirting during this exercise. Fear not, my ladies! Right, here we go. Ahem! Mi mi miii... "Gee willikers, Orion! Thanks so much for escorting me today!" (Think, man! Think of the perfect response for this situation!) "Well, this is my stop. Thanks again!" (What is the perfect thing one can say in this moment...? Yes, of course!) "It was nothing, my sweet maiden. I'm simply pleased you came to no harm." Hmm. I suppose we have to count that as a passing grade, coming from yo— "And yet! It would be such a shame to let this chance meeting go to waste. Join me for tea, and I will satisfy your every wanton—" BZZZZT! FAIL. But that was sheer perfection! You invited me for TEA, you idiot! ...And wontons, maybe? But I waited a moment before doing so! An acceptable thing to say in this situation is "I would be happy to escort you again." I quite agree. You should start as friends before attempting to become more. I never would have thought of that. Oh, I feel my confidence slipping away! NOW do you understand what you need to be focusing on? At the very least, resist the urge to flirt with people the literal second after you meet them. If you can master that, it'll go a long way. Hmm... Resisting the urge to do something isn't really my way. But ladies are going to see you much more favorably if you DO. You want to turn your bad luck around, right? Then give this a shot! Well, if you say so... I will take responsibility for my words and show you just how serious I am! Do not let this lesson go to waste. I won't. Next time, you will see a new me! But first I need to find someone to show my patience WITH—so I'm going to find a woman in need of an escort! Ta taaa! Well, he certainly went off in high spirits. Mmm? I'm not so confident. You can do it, Orion! We believe in you! ...For the most part. ...I think?

Episode 3

A Noble's Request

Hey, Orion. I heard today's job is a bit special? Indeed. Ever since I started working out of the Halidom, my reputation has soared. And today I have a direct request from the daughter of a noble! Well, that certainly sounds important. Are you sure you want me along? Our dear Cleo insisted upon it, actually. She seems to think I'm going to muck up the works—which HURTS, may I add? Heh. I remember her saying your form had been a bit...lacking lately on account of how much you've been trying to hold back. I can't believe you all have so little faith in me. I'm a professional! I won't foul up a job simply because I'm changing the way I approach my clients. And today, I prove this to all! That's the spirit! Ah. It looks like we're here. Good afternoon. Are you the two who will be escorting me? Indeed, milady. I am Orion, and this is my assistant, Euden. It's nice to meet you. I've HEARD of you! You preside over the Halidom, do you not? Ha ha ha! Yes, as you can see, you are in the safest of hands. It's just a short way to town now. How are you feeling, milady? I'm all right at the moment, but I hear this area is particularly dangerous. Supposedly there's a band of thieves in the area that has enslaved fiends to their wills. Please do be careful! Be they fiend or thief, none will lay a hand—or slimy claw—on you this day! Ah, but once we ARE safely in town, I would love it if you would— Psst! Orion! No! I m-mean, I would love it if you wooould... Watch me dance with fiends! Yes, that's it. A...fiend...dance. Is that right? What a most singular talent, sir. Ha ha! I'd not be a professional if I couldn't handle a blade or dance wit— Ho! Who goes there?! Graaaaagh! Bwaaa ha ha! This 'ere's a dangerous place what for rich ladies! Good heavens! It's the thieves! So it seems. Stay behind me— and stay close. I'll not let them hurt you. ...Euden? I'm on it. Cor, these two got some life in 'em so they do! Get em, boys! Ugh! There's so many of them... I need help! I'm coming, Euden! Hah! Hraaagh! ...Hmm? (Something is off here. They don't seem to be trying to abduct her at all. Well, no time to ponder it. I must protect my charge!) Bwaaa ha ha! Eat this, fancy man! Get down, Euden! Sweet Protection! Gah... I'm g-glad I could protect...you... Are you...well...milady? Yes, I'm fine. But you... You took a pretty serious blow for us back there, Orion. You going to be okay? As long as the two of you are safe, nothing else matters. Now then, we're almost at our destination. We can talk there. I'm glad I was able to see to your wounds. And I am glad to finish the job with you unharmed. I'm so sorry you were hurt for my sake. The reward you were promised simply isn't enough to cover what you went through. Is there anything else I can do? ...I know! I will hold a party in your honor! Sorry, can you repeat that? It is the least I can do to thank the two of you for what you have done. Oh, but you simply MUST come! I wouldn't miss it for the world. However... Perhaps we could enjoy a rendezvous of dreams just amongst ourselves instead? Orion! That's the kind of thing you're not supposed to say anymore! Blast! I spoke without thought again! ...Are you angry with me, milady? No, not at all. However, I'm afraid I might be a bit... nervous with a guest list of just two, so I would prefer the party to be something of a more grand affair. Is that all right with you? I shall do whatever you like, milady. (Whew! That was close. I almost ruined everything...) I am quite looking forward to it.

Episode 4

Unlikely Brilliance

After escorting a young noblewoman to her destination, Orion and the prince are invited to a party in their honor. This was the location of the party, right? It was, yes—but something feels off. Where IS everyone? Ah, there's the woman who invited us. Excuse me, over here! Thank you both for coming. This way, please. Euden, look out! We're surrounded! What's going on?! It's the thieves from the other day! Is the noblewoman all right?! They only seem to have eyes for us. I did not want to believe it, but it seems my instinct was right. What do you mean? Young lady, please stop this. I don't want to fight you. Wh-what are you saying, sir?! You can drop the act. I know what you want. ...Euden's life. My life?! These thieves are in your employ. They have been from the start. You merely used me to get close to him. What?! How could you even say such a thing?! You think I'm in league with THIEVES?! That's a deeply hurtful thing to say. I wish I didn't have to say it, but it makes too much sense. Hmph. This game grows tiresome. Get 'em, boys! You heard the lady! Let's get to cuttin'! We'll discuss the particulars once we deal with this rabble Euden. Right. *pant* *pant* That's the last of them... All that remains is the young lady. Milady, this is enough. Renounce your evil ways, and I swear to save you from this life. I can't believe the two of you took out my entire gang...but this isn't over! Graaaagh! What?! Eeeeek! Those thieves were controlling the fiends. But now that they're gone... Someone, help me! Graaaagh! Milady! Take this! Spinning Brûlée! Aaaaagh! Wha? I'm...I'm all right? *cough* *splutter* Thank goodness... You...you saved me. But WHY? I just tried to kill both of you! I did not want to have any regrets. I don't... I remembered how I always put my life on the line when I was in love. THAT is what feels right. When I'm doing what I feel is right, I charge ahead and damn the consequences! So even if you are my enemy, I will protect you. Gyaaa! Stop talking! Your words HURT me! Why did I finally have to meet a kind man like...like THIS?! Milady? Never mind. You have bested me. Do with me as you will. You must atone for your mistakes. But when that atonement is done... I hope you will do me the honor of allowing me to squire you about town! You really are a strange man. But when that time does come... perhaps I will.

Episode 5

Orion's Answer

La la laaa... Oh, 'tis the season for love— and I sense another wonderful meeting on the horizon today! Has something happened, Orion? You seem unusually happy. Come to think of it, what happened to changing how you approach women? You looked pleased—albeit injured— when you returned from your escort job the other day. Did something happen during that job? Or have you simply given up on change? Fine questions, my darlings! Aaaaand there it is. I've not given up on changing my approach at all. I have merely established the way most suited to my particular person. Oh, this should be good. I would be happy to show you, if you like. Come, let us hurry into town! I wasn't expecting you to drag us along on this little adventure. Seriously! I left half a ham back there! What are we doing here anyhow? I think we're about to find out. Look! Orion is speaking with someone! Good afternoon, my lovely lady. Um...can I help you? You most certainly can—for when you passed, I knew we were fated to meet! I cannot bear for this to be the last time we ever lay eyes upon each other. Might you join me for some tea? Yeaaaaaaaah...no. A shame—but I am happy nonetheless! Huh? I was able to honestly convey my feelings, and THAT is what matters. I pray you also live a life equally full of self-honesty. Um, thanks? I'm going to...go now. Well? What do you think? 'Bout what? I thought you were going to stop acting on impulse. I saw no evidence of such a thing in that absurd display. You moved in immediately, and were shot down just as fast. And yet...you look unusually happy. Are you over becoming depressed whenever you are rejected? YES! You see, all of this has taught me that holding back simply isn't who I am. So that's why I will keep going up and speaking to women as I did before— if anything, I will do it MORE! But that means that your chances of rejection are going to INCREASE. And I can live with that. From now on, I'm going to do what feels RIGHT. If it doesn't work out, I can live with that! Holding back on doing what feels right and regretting it is much more painful than any mere rejection. Well, if...that's what you want. I feel like this entire adventure has ended up right back where it started. 'Cept he's even MORE sure of himself. Hang on, everyone. It sounds like Orion put a lot of thought into this decision. He seems a lot happier for it, too. This feels like a good outcome. I knew you would understand, Euden! Ha ha! I see spending time with me has given you a better understanding of love. Speaking of which, aren't you ready for an honest romance of your own? Huh? Well, I... I mean, it's a bit early for me to be thinking about such things. HOW DARE YOU, SIR! His Highness is far above such frivolous nonsense! It would hardly do to have our leader inviting literally every woman he sees out for a cup of tea. Although he already invites everyone he meets to stay at the freakin' castle... You're all so overprotective towards him! Do not worry, Euden. Pay no heed to what the others say. Our hearts know what is best. Don't worry, Orion. I'm going to keep doing what I feel to be right. Well said! ...Oh, but if you ever DO need advice on romantic matters, I'll happily lend you an ear. You tried to help me with my love life— it's only fair to return the favor!