A Night-Time Chat

A Night-Time Chat is a Heart-to-Heart in Xenoblade Chronicles. It is located at the Ether Light on the Fallen Arm. This Heart-to-Heart can be seen only when Fiora and Sharla are at green affinity or above and if they are both in the active party.

Introduction
Sharla: Sorry to drag you away at a time like this.

Fiora: It's OK. What did you want to talk about?

Sharla: I didn't want to say this earlier, but... Until I met you, I thought Melia was the one for him.

Fiora: For who? Are you talking about Shulk?

Sharla: Yeah. Don't get me wrong. I don’t want to meddle. I'm just... an onlooker. I don't really mind which one of you gets the guy.

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'Fiora: [Thanks... I think.]'

Sharla: I know that you're a big deal to the boy, so don't worry. Lately that's been clear as can be.

Fiora: Lately...? You mean... after he found me?

Sharla: Yeah. Since you came back. I mean, Shulk looked out for everyone like the good guy he is. But he's definitely changed since you joined us.

Fiora: [I don't think he's changed.]

Sharla: That makes sense. You didn't see him until after you met up again.

Fiora: I know, but... Do you really think Shulk has changed that much?

Sharla: I don't mean it in a bad way. He's still basically the same guy.

Fiora: Well that's a relief. So he never stopped being kind and sweet...

Sharla: Not for a second. But that's not what I mean. It's subtle, but he's stronger now. I think it’s because he knows he has to protect you from now on.

Fiora: That’s reassuring! I'm glad he hasn't changed too much though. I would hate for Shulk to stop being Shulk.

Sharla: Maybe he tried really hard to stop himself from changing.

Fiora: That doesn't sound very practical.

Sharla: I mean, like, subconsciously. Maybe part of him really wanted to keep hold of who he was.

Fiora: You could well be right. Shulk's a kind enough person that deep down, he'd want to stay kind. Thanks for telling me about all this, Sharla.

Sharla: Don’t worry. No thanks needed. Just hang in there, OK?

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'Fiora: [Thanks... I think.]'

Sharla: I know that you’re a big deal to the boy, so don’t worry. Lately that's been clear as can be.

Fiora: Lately...? You mean... after he found me?

Sharla: Yeah. Since you came back. I mean, Shulk looked out for everyone like the good guy he is. But he's definitely changed since you joined us.

'Fiora: [He has? How do you mean?]'

Sharla: He doesn't seem so... grimly determined.

Fiora: Grim anything doesn't sound much like Shulk to me.

Sharla: He might not have even noticed the change himself. But I did. Dunban did... Riki might have done?

Fiora: But not Melia and Reyn?

Sharla: They saw him differently. Reyn's been going through almost the same thing as Shulk. And Melia...

Fiora: Melia what? What were you going to say?

Sharla: You'll have to talk to her if you want to find that out. I shouldn't be the one to tell you.

Fiora: Fair enough...

Sharla: But I'd still be happy to see either of you get together with Shulk.

Fiora: That's kind of you, Sharla. Wish me luck!

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Fiora: [Oh no!]

Sharla: Something up, Fiora?

Fiora: Something's definitely up! You see what my body's like now. Why would he pick me over Melia?

Sharla: Talk to me, Fiora. I'm a girl too, so I can relate.

Fiora: [You can?]

Sharla: Yes. And I want you to remember something. None of us look at you as someone who needs our pity or anything.

Fiora: How can you speak for everyone?

Sharla: Because... I see it in their eyes. Especially Shulk's. He deeply regrets that he couldn’t stop this happening to you. But his feelings for you are still clear as day.

Fiora: ...

Sharla: I'm sorry, that might make you worry that you're a burden to him. But you needed to know that. To know how he feels about you.

Fiora: I didn't realise any of this. I was convinced everyone just felt sorry for me, including him. I know you all care about me a lot. I guess I just read it a bit wrong!

Sharla: Well, it's hard for me to know for sure what everyone else is thinking. Or what you’re thinking about what they’re thinking...

Fiora: Even so... Listening to what you say makes me feel I was mistaken.

Sharla: Probably. But who can blame you for trusting what's in your heart?

Fiora: You're right! Thank you, Sharla! And if I ever look like I haven't understood something like this... Be sure to let me know!

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Fiora: [Oh no!]

Sharla: Something up, Fiora?

Fiora: Something’s definitely up! You see what my body's like now. Why would he pick me over Melia?

Sharla: Talk to me, Fiora. I'm a girl too, so I can relate.

Fiora: [No you can't!]

Sharla: Maybe that was a bit of a strong statement on my part.

Fiora: No, it's fine. Just... don't pity me or anything.

Sharla: I won't. I would never feel sorry for you. Wait, no. That came out wrong.

Fiora: Sharla, where are you going with this?

Sharla: I don't look at you and think you're someone that needs pity. But I care about you a lot, and I do worry about you. About your new body and... how things are going with Shulk. You probably think I should learn to mind my own business!

Fiora: Don't be silly! I don’t think that. You're so nice to me, Sharla. Here I am complaining and you're just worried I'm OK.

Sharla: It's who I am. I'm glad I got to tell you about it. And sorry that I pulled you away from you-know-who!

Fiora: That's OK! I enjoyed chatting to you. We should do it more often!