0. Is it much further, Mercedes? We'll likely need to [cdb]rest soon.
1. We're just about there. See? It's right over that hill.
2. I had no idea there was a village here.
3. Actually, I used to live in this village once upon a [cdb]time. You can see the church where I stayed in the [cdb]distance.
4. It is a place of stunning beauty and quiet. It almost [cdb]feels like coming home somehow.
5. Oh, Mercedes! It's been so long! Come to visit [cdb]your mother, have you?
6. It has been a while, hasn't it? And no, I'm mostly here [cdb]to show my friend around.
7. My, what a handsome young man! Are you with the Knights of Seiros?
8. What? Oh, um, no. I'm the Kingdom's... Er, I'm a [cdb]member of their army.
9. You don't say? Guess that means you work closely [cdb]with our Mercedes here!
10. Well, if you've got the time, go pop into the church. I'm sure the priest and little ones will be delighted [cdb]to see you!
11. Absolutely. Also, I do want to say hello to Mother, [cdb]since we've come all this way.
12. I always find it nerve-racking to meet friends of [cdb]friends.
13. Oh, she's harmless. She works over at the church. My mother and I owe her a lot.
14. There are many people there who share similar [cdb]circumstances to our own—too many, I'm afraid.
15. Still, the priest accepts anyone and everyone who [cdb]comes to him for aid.
16. Such open-mindedness is rare in these times. I wonder if it's because of the church's teachings.
17. You know...this village would look very different had [cdb]you not accepted the Central Church.
18. Well, I've heard the most unpleasant rumors about [cdb]the Southern Church, and I don't know how to [cdb]govern all these villages myself.
19. I realize you know far more than me when it comes to [cdb]things like politics and war...
20. But I still thought it was important for you to see [cdb]what you're protecting with your own eyes.
21. Which is why you insisted I accompany you.
22. To be honest, I have no idea how the war will [cdb]change Fódlan.
23. But I will do everything in my power to protect this [cdb]place and all others like it.
24. Thank you, Dimitri.
25. Let's head on over to the church. There are some [cdb]wonderful views on the way there!
26. There are fields of flowers, beautiful brooks... Goodness, so many things I want to show you!
27. Oh, and I need to say hello to my mother and the [cdb]priest while we're at the church.
28. I suppose I should give them my regards as well, [cdb]considering I hold your life in my hands as your [cdb]commanding officer.
29. My, you're so nervous! Perhaps you should let me [cdb]handle the introductions.
30. I'll just tell them you're someone very important [cdb]to me.
31. Wait, Mercedes. That may lead to some [cdb]untoward conclusions!
32. Sorry. It was just a joke, I promise. I didn't mean to [cdb]fluster you.
33. Still, I much prefer this Dimitri to the scowly one I [cdb]always seem to see.
34. You are a master of catching me off balance, Mercedes.