Faf/Stories
A young dragon named Faf feels threatened by Light's presence and popularity at the guild, despite the champion's disinterest in taking up the mantle.
???: Haven't seen you around these parts. You new here?
Light: A-a dragon?! And you speak the language of humans?
Faf: Well, I ain't no lizard, I can tell you that! You can call me Faf. What's your name?
Light: I go by Light. I'm the champ—er, an adventurer, or more like a chaperone of sorts.
Faf: Huh. I don't really get it, but that means you're lookin' for quests and stuff to take on, right?
Light: That's correct. What do you know?
Faf: Heh, gotcha covered. This way!
Light: I must ask... Are you here alone? Do you not have any companions?
Faf: I guess I'm more of a free spirit. I can't restrict myself to just one party, you know?
Faf: Not to mention the people in the guild officers here feed me for free!
Faf: People probably think I'm supposed to be the guild mascot or something. I guess I'm just too cute for my own good, huh?
Light: So you've made this place a home of sorts.
Faf: Yep! I'll take living it up here over flyin' out in the cold outside any day!
Guild Staff: Well, aren't you just the CUTEST widdle adventurer I've seen! Are you wooking for a widdle quest to go on?
Doting Adventurer: He's so FWUFFY! You just have to join my party! I'll make sure you're well taken care of, too!
Faf: Uh-oh. Here, this way!
Light: ...That was a close one. I must thank you for helping me again —
Faf: What's the big idea? You tryin' to take my spot?
Faf: Listen up, buddy. You're in my house, so don't get cocky just because you have some fluffy bunny ears!
Faf: Don't underestimate me just 'cuz I'm cute! I'm still a dragon, you know!
Light: Ahaha... I assure you, that was not my intention.
Light: But perhaps I should've been more considerate toward you, seeing as you are an esteemed dragon. Please allow me to apologize.
Faf: Heh! I guess I got a little heated, but I'm glad SOMEONE around here knows how to show some respect!
Alk: There you are. Dinner's ready, so I thought I'd check up on you. Find any good quests?
Light: I've hit a small snag of sorts, now that you mention it.
Alk: ...! Aw, aren't you just a cute little thing! Do you live here?
Faf: Yup! I guess you could say I'm the mascot around here! Play your cards right, and I might even let you pet me!
Light: Well, now that my companion is here, I ought to be going. Thank you once again for earlier.
Alk: I think you're really gonna like tonight's dinner, Light. It might just be my magnum opus!
Light: Sounds like the perfect opportunity for us to work up an appetite with some questing!
Faf: What's with those two? They're awfully chummy.
Faf: Companions, huh?
Faf: H-hey! Wait up for me! Can you take me with you?
Light: ...? I thought you were happy playing the mascot.
Faf: Not ALL the time... Sometimes even I get in the mood to join a party now and then, you see?
Faf: And all this talk of a yummy dinner got me hungry!
Alk: Sure, uh...
Light: Faf. Faf the dragon. Just let me handle this one.
Faf: You won't regret this, I promise!
As they both share small and adorable qualities, Light and Faf naturally become friends. Light finds Faf's interest in humans curious, given the bloodstained history of their relations in Palpebra.
Faf: The guild's pretty spiffy, but it's got nothing on a place like this!
Faf: There's so much room! Not to mention Alk's crazy good cooking! And on top of that, people here actually respect me as a dragon!
Light: I'm glad you've found this place to your liking.
Faf: Yup! You and your crew are set, now that you've got DRAGON power on your side!
Faf: Anyone who even THINKS about stepping up to us is toast!
Faf: I mean, who would even try to fight a dragon, right?
Faf: Just the mere mention is enough to send most people home!
Light: True. The history of dragons in Palpebra is one rooted in vast destruction.
Light: And yet, some defied the dragons, taking them down and claiming the title of Dragon Slayer.
Faf: Yeah, well... I bet they had some totally epic battles!
Light: I just found it to be curious that you had chosen to live with the guild as their "mascot" for so long.
Faf: I mean, isn't it obvious? Humans are fascinating!
Faf: They're supposed to be weak, right? Compared to dragons, at least.
Faf: But when they work together, they can overcome all sorts of adversity! I just think that's neat.
Faf: And there's no better way to learn about them than living among them, right?
Light: Are you not resentful of the actions of their ancestors?
Faf: You really think I'm that petty?
Faf: And besides, I've always been around them ever since I hatched.
Light: I see.
Light: You've learned the importance of having loyal comrades.
Faf: I guess you could say that. But sometimes I'm not so sure.
Faf: But didn't you used to be super powerful or something? Why do YOU need comrades?
Light: Oof... That wound's still a little fresh.
Light: The truth is, it was Alk and the others who taught me the importance of camaraderie.
Faf: I thought that might've been the case. I guess that's why you're training him, right?
Light: Training? Who, Alk?
Faf: You're training him to be your successor, right?
Light: N-no, that isn't my intention, but—
Light: The burden I carry is not for the faint- hearted. I don't think he's anywhere near ready to be something like—
Faf: But you want him to become stronger, don'tcha?
Light: Well, that is true, but...
Faf: That's a good enough reason if you ask me! Right?
Faf: And if you ask me, the title of Dragon Warrior is WAY cooler than Dragon Slayer!
Light: I suppose it wouldn't hurt to oversee his potential.
Faf: Yeah, we're comrades. And comrades stick together!