World of Kindness

World of Kindness

• Related Event: The Hunt for Harmony/March 2019
• Release Date: March 31, 2019
• Featured Characters: Odetta, Louise, Cleo

Dialogue

Huh? Is that...? ...... (I'm pretty sure that's Odetta. She's always by herself.) (I can't just leave her alone. My sister senses are tingling...!) (She might not welcome my attention, but it should be fine if I just say hi, right?) Excuse me, Odetta? It's...Louise, right? Do you need something? Not really; I was just hoping we could talk a bit. Ah, I see. I looked sad, didn't l? W-well, maybe a little. I thought you might like some company. You needn't worry. I know solitude well, and I actually quite enjoy it. I often journey on my own, you see. Well then; farewell, Louise. She really just walked away. She might like being alone, but if she keeps pushing people away like that she'll ALWAYS be alone. Ugh, now I'm really worried. Maybe I'm being a teensy bit nosy, but...oh well! A few weeks later... There you are, Odetta! Are you hungry? I tried making your favorite. ...... Ooo, that's a serious face. What is your DEAL? You've been near me at my every waking moment—but did I ask for such attention? NO! Louise, I appreciate your concern. But as I said before, I LIKE being alone. Odetta... I'm sorry. I get overprotective sometimes. It's a bad habit. I got the message though; I won't try to talk to you again. ...Bye. Good, Odetta, you got just as you wanted. You are strong, and solitude is your most trusted companion. ...This is who you are. Ugh, why can't I sleep? (Have I been relying on Louise's lullabies lately?) Argh! ...Morning already? But the sun is so high in the sky... Did I oversleep?! But it was my turn to take the watch! Why didn't Louise wake me u—oh... (She's been waking me up lately... Did I grow accustomed to it?) *sigh* Is something amiss, Odetta? That was a mighty sigh. Actually, Cleo... I see. So, you can no longer live without Louise. Uh, I didn't go THAT far. Perhaps you should swallow your pride and apologize. I'm not sure it would matter. I wasn't exactly kind in my dismissal. Odetta, you are accustomed to thinking only of yourself, yes? This is not a slight; merely an observation. Louise is the opposite. She puts all others before herself—a trait she developed through caring for her younger brother. For you, I would think Louise's perspective to be an entirely new world. She is kind, and understanding. Do not be afraid; just speak with her. ...... Come in. Um, Louise... Oh, Odetta. Is something wrong? I came to apologize. I should never have spoken to you so harshly. I'm not accustomed to being cared for without expectation of reward, and I took my confusion out on you. Aww. You're a good girl, aren't you Odetta? Thank you for coming to apologize. ...Huh? Oh, excuse me. Patting people on the head is something of a habit of mine. You're...not angry? Not at all. I admit, I was a bit overbearing. Wow. We really are COMPLETELY different people. But that's why I'd like to know more about you—and I won't run away this time. Do you think we could be friends, Louise? What are you talking about, Odetta? ...Right. How foolish of me. No, silly. We're ALREADY friends! O-oh! Well, um, thank you. You truly are a marvel of kindness. The next day... Doo-de-doo, de-doo... You seem in good spirits, Louise. Did you make up with Odetta? How'd you know about all that? She told me herself. Hm, I see. What did she say? That she was confused by your mothering. I am glad to know you made amends—but may I say something? Sure. I understand you were met with some resistance from Odetta, despite your best intentions. But I also know you are much too stubborn to give up in the face of such opposition. You only did so because you believed it the most effective strategy—as if dealing with a rebellious child. Am I correct? Guilty as charged. Heh. Just as I thought. But that's okay, right? We ended up friends, and now I can take care of her— Is that so? Odetta! ...Are you angry? No. I already had some understanding of what sort of person you are. Your plan worked; you got me to leave my solitude of my own volition. Awwww! You are SO CUTE when you're honest! Let your big sis give you a big squishy hug! W-wait, no—stop! Come on, remember what happened the last time you kicked up a fuss? I'll raise you up good and strong. Just leave everything to me! I am already a grown woman, thank you very much! They do seem a perfect pair... All right—ALL RIGHT! Let go already! You can hug me, just not so tight. Say, Odetta? I know I can be a bit much, but can we still be friends? Considering the silly ordeal we just endured, and that we only came out closer to each other... I'd say we're already friends! Ha ha, you're right!