1. Hm. I will need to settle this matter posthaste.
  2. Hey, Lorenz! What's wrong? If that frown was any [cdb]lower it'd be falling off your face.
  3. Hm? Ah, hello, Hilda.
  4. Have you been sleeping enough? Your body can't [cdb]survive off grumbling and worry, you know.
  5. I appreciate the concern, but I'm afraid I have no [cdb]choice in the matter.
  6. Between the two of us, it appears as though my father [cdb]is preparing to pass down the title of count to me.
  7. As you're already aware, I have inherited the title [cdb]of Count Gloucester from my father.
  8. As such, I must find a suitable partner to be my wife. It is an issue of utmost urgency.
  9. Yeah, that does sound like a lot. Is that why you [cdb]look so crabby?
  10. I don't know, though. I don't think you need to [cdb]worry. I'm sure you'll find the right person in no time.
  11. If only I had your confidence. The conditions for [cdb]marrying into the distinguished House Gloucester are [cdb]quite strict indeed.
  12. My partner must not only be willing to live alongside [cdb]me as a proud noble, but share in the responsibilities [cdb]that house leadership entails.
  13. I hope I can find such an ideal woman. Ah, but how is [cdb]the situation in House Goneril?
  14. My house?
  15. Your father has chosen Holst to carry on the family [cdb]name, has he not? He will soon receive the title to [cdb]the house, if that is to go by.
  16. I was simply wondering what course of action you [cdb]were planning to take once that happens.
  17. Your father recently passed leadership of House Goneril along to your brother Holst, did he not?
  18. I was simply wondering what course of action you [cdb]were planning to take in the matter.
  19. Well...I don't know! I mean, the stuff my brother's [cdb]up to doesn't really have much to do with me.
  20. Hmmm. If I had to pick, maybe I'd go traveling? I've always wanted to see the world.
  21. I'll go all over the place, taking in the sights, [cdb]eating the best food Fódlan has to offer.
  22. Obviously not till the war's over and everything's [cdb]cooled off, though.
  23. Traveling, hm? Quite an unexpected answer.
  24. Though I must say, earning permission from your [cdb]father or Holst will be no easy feat.
  25. Grand adventures such as those are fraught with [cdb]danger at every turn. I can only imagine the perils [cdb]you might face with disease or scornful local lords.
  26. If you'd like my opinion, I believe settling down and [cdb]pursuing a life of leisure much better suits your [cdb]carefree personality.
  27. Maybe, but there's a time and place for everything, [cdb]you know? I can travel first, then spend my days [cdb]relaxing later!
  28. And besides, Holst and my dad both spoil me rotten, [cdb]so I don't think convincing them's going to be too big [cdb]a deal.
  29. Oh, but I probably shouldn't go anywhere that gets [cdb]too hot or too cold.
  30. Extremes aren't really my thing.
  31. In that case, I know the prime location.
  32. There is a wonderful little place within Leicester [cdb]borders, with boundless forests and crystal-blue [cdb]rivers, and the most exquisitely comfortable climate.
  33. It's also rather close to Goneril territory, so your [cdb]family will be able to rest at ease.
  34. Let me guess, is it Gloucester?
  35. Ah, you're quick to catch on. It is one and the same, Hilda.
  36. Thought so. I guess I wouldn't mind adding it to the [cdb]itinerary.