#I made a quick joke some years ago about him and rhea being similar on a surface level
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byleth/shamir
c-s support + paired endings
c
Shamir: Hey, Professor.
S: The students seem to like you.
>Not that much.
S: It doesn't make sense. You don't come across as particularly friendly.
>It would seem that way.
S: Hah! And you're not modest about it. I like that.
S: Still, I can't deny that you've got skills. It's a little strange, to be completely honest.
S: I had my doubts, but they were right to make you a professor.
>I was surprised too.
S: I'd be suspicious of their true intentions, if I were you...
S: But what's it matter? Seems like it turned out just fine for you.
>I knew I could do it.
S: Oh? You're an odd one.
S: But what's it matter? Seems like it turned out fine for you.
>I'm still not sure...
S: Regardless, seems like it turned out fine for you.
S: I'll admit, it's unbelievable that you used to be a mercenary.
S: I was a merc before coming here, but I can't imagine pulling off your fancy tactician act.
S: I freeze up near royals and nobles.
>You were a mercenary?
S: I was. My family had nothing when I was growing up.
S: There were too many mouths to feed, so I left. Joined up with some mercs for the pay.
S: The work suited me, but I never liked having to bow and scrape to our noble employers.
>You're not a fan of nobles?
S: You deal with a lot of nobles when you're a merc.
S: I didn't mind putting my life on the line, but I never liked having to bow and scrape to our noble employers.
S: That's what I like about being a Knight. I get to punch all the nobles I want.
S: Hah! I'm joking. But the knights do make a good business partner.
>Business partner?
S: I don't believe in the Church of Seiros. It makes me a bit of an anomaly among the knights.
S: Rhea took me in, so I became a knight to repay my debt to her.
S: I may be a knight, but it still feels like I'm doing the same things I did as a merc.
S: Who knows though? Maybe you and I will end up working together. (pre-skip?)
S: Who knows though? Maybe you and I will end up working together again, like at Derdriu. (post-skip)
S: Us knights are a pretty tough crew...
S: I'm guessing you'd run circles around us though.
S: I'm interested to see where your path leads you.
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b
S: Thanks for your help out there. Battles tend to go smoother with you around.
>The same to you.
S: Heh. I think you did most of the heavy lifting.
>Smoother?
S: I can count on you doing most of the heavy lifting.
S: It may be unwise to think this way on the battlefield...
S: But I feel I can trust your commands without question.
>Why's that?
S: Not sure.
S: I might have an idea, but... Never mind.
>I still make mistakes.
S: Don't we all?
S: But, judging by the results of our recent battles, you're clearly good at this.
S: I've also noticed that you've been putting me in more precarious situations lately.
S: Almost like you know I won't question your orders.
>My apologies for that.
S: No need. I'm glad you trust me to get the job done, but still...
>I know I can rely on you.
S: Hah! I'm glad you trust me to get the job done, but still...
S: I knew you were doing it on purpose.
S: You're in a very important position, now that you're leader of the Imperial army. (black eagles route)
S: You're in a very important position, now that you're leading the charge against the Empire. (other)
S: Funny to think you used to just teach at the Officers Academy.
S: Your old students still call you "Professor."
S: That's no title for the commander of an army.
>There's no harm in it.
S: Relax. I was just having fun.
>I actually like it.
S: You'll always be their professor, huh?
S: You sure are an interesting one.
S: My people lost the war and I was left to wander Fódlan alone, but I guess meeting you was my prize.
S: You look confused. Did you not know any of this?
S: I was living in my homeland of Dagda, up until the Imperial army destroyed it 10 years ago.
S: But, being a mercenary, I have no real allegiance. That's why I'm working here now.
S: Don't worry though. I don't plan to turn on you.
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a
S: It's been 10 years... Can I move on yet?
S: Never mind. I know what you'd say.
>Were you talking to someone?
S: In a sense. Someone who's long since passed.
>What are you doing here?
S: I was just thinking about someone I used to know.
S: Another mercenary I fought alongside.
S: They were killed ten years ago when Dagda was in conflict with the Empire.
S: It's all I can focus on lately...
>Why do you think that is?
S: To be honest, I blame you.
S: Heh. I'm just teasing. I know it's not your fault. You just remind me of him.
S: You give off a similar air... It's uncanny.
S: You even have the same inflection, which makes no sense because we only ever spoke Dagdan.
S: I don't know what it is, but you feel the same to me.
S: I guess you just remind me of the past.
>I'm sorry.
S: Please. It's not your fault.
>I can't really help it...
S: That's fair. It's not your fault.
S: It's my fault for getting caught up in memories.
S: Still, you always remember your first love, right?
S: That's enough of that. There are more relevant topics to discuss.
>I suppose.
S: There's no point in dwelling on the past. Let's talk about the future.
>What will you do after the war?
S: Good question. The world is completely open to me.
S: Your next move seems apparent...
S: But...who knows where I'll end up.
S: I left Dagda, crossed through Brigid, and came all the way to Fódlan on my own.
S: I think I'll be just fine navigating this world, wherever I decide to go.
S: Though, I may have done enough traveling for one lifetime. I like the idea of having a permanent home.
S: And after all my time here, I've grown quite fond of Fódlan.
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s
S: Sorry for making you wait. Negotiations went long.
>That took forever.
S: Hah. Not curious about the contract?
S: They wanted me to stay on as a mercenary, but I said no.
>Negotiations?
S: Nothing to worry about. They tried convincing me to stay on as a mercenary, but I said no.
S: I've been considering a different kind of commitment instead.
S: Less of a contract, more of a promise.
>I'd like that.
S: Good. I thought you might want to follow Fódlan tradition and exchange rings.
S: Right. That's that. Shall we be off?
>That was quick.
>Is there anything else?
S: What's wrong? Were you expecting more?
S: We've been fighting together for so long. No need for words.
S: I've said enough... Right?
>This is a special occasion!
S: I can see this is important to you...
S: Fine then. I vow to stay with you through all of life's many hardships.
S: I will stay by your side, and you'll stay by mine.
S: I left Dagda, crossed through Brigid, and came to Fódlan on my own.
S: I chose the life of a mercenary, alone and free to live wherever and however I pleased...
S: Now I'm choosing to remain here, to live the rest of my life...with you.
S: Is that enough? Now I'm just embarrassed.
>That was...wonderful.
>I'm embarrassed too...
S: Look at us! We have no idea what to do with ourselves.
S: But you're right. This is a special day.
S: Now then. Are you ready to go?
>Let's stay a little longer.
S: Fine. We can stay.
S: I've already made a fool of myself. No point in trying to avoid it now.
S: So, what else is there to talk about?
S: Oh, right. Remember when I mentioned how much you have in common with my old partner?
S: I don't think that's actually true.
S: I didn't want to admit that I was attracted to you, so I convinced myself that I was just pining for the past.
S: I was worried that revealing those feelings would ruin our friendship...
S: Anyway. It's your turn to talk.
S: Tell me about your past.
>There isn't much to tell...
S: Hmph. You're lucky I love you, otherwise I wouldn't let you get away with an answer like that.
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paired endings
Byleth announced his marriage to Shamir shortly after becoming leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan. While the king focused on the rebuilding effort, Shamir became his bodyguard and confidant. She even acted as captain of the royal guard, and became known as a watchful and trustworthy queen. As a couple, their daily lives were busy indeed, and both were famously taciturn, but it is said that they cherished their quiet time together—especially once they began to have children. (golden deer + church route)
Byleth announced his marriage to Shamir shortly after being named archbishop of the Church of Seiros. While the archbishop focused on the rebuilding effort, Shamir became his bodyguard and confidant. She even acted as a deputy captain of the Knights of Seiros, and in that capacity, became quite popular. As a couple, their daily lives were busy indeed, and both were famously taciturn, but it is said that they cherished their quiet time together—especially once they began to have children. (blue lions route)
Shortly after Byleth and Shamir had finished their modest and stately wedding ceremony, the struggle against those who slither in the dark began in earnest. The pair fought in many battles together, and Shamir lent her talent and experience as a sniper for the Knights of Seiros to the cause of lasting peace for Fódlan. As a couple, their daily lives were busy indeed, and both were famously taciturn, but it is said that they cherished their quiet time together—especially once they began to have children. (black eagles route)
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