linkFerdinandvolume_up
Ah, but this tea was simply tremendous. A truly fitting find for nobles such as ourselves!
linkLorenzvolume_up
Yes, but I fear it pales in comparison to the teacakes you so thoughtfully procured.
linkLorenzvolume_up
And yet, far more than the provisions themselves, it is your noble self who deserves the greatest measure of praise for organizing this most festive occasion.
linkFerdinandvolume_up
My dear Lorenz, you flatter me.
linkFerdinandvolume_up
Yet I must once again return to this lovely tea which has soothed my weary soul. Truly, it is a testament to your impeccable character and taste!
linkLorenzvolume_up
Why, Ferdinand! Now it is you who flatters me!
linkFerdinandvolume_up
Ah, but my hackneyed words could never do justice to a pinnacle of nobility such as yourself.
linkLorenzvolume_up
Nay, those hackneyed words have become pure poetry by the alchemy of your noble idiom!
linkConstancevolume_up
My, what fine examples of nobility you are. The two of you shine brighter than any sun, and make my own visage all the sadder as a result.
linkConstancevolume_up
Yes, well, there was something I wanted to ask you.
linkConstancevolume_up
Though I fear it's a rather difficult question.
linkLorenzvolume_up
I have all confidence the two of us are up to the challenge.
linkFerdinandvolume_up
Indeed, there has not been a question yet posed that could stump the two noblest of nobles!
linkConstancevolume_up
In that case—and again, please forgive my impudence—but...
linkConstancevolume_up
I noticed you both complimenting each other regarding your suitability to your noble stations.
linkConstancevolume_up
But it is an impossibility for the two of you to be perfectly equal in this. One must be the most suited— the most noble. So which of you is it?
linkFerdinandvolume_up
I fear you misunderstand. This is not a competition, and would be unbecoming of nobles to compare ourselves in such a manner.
linkConstancevolume_up
But are you not constantly comparing yourselves?
linkConstancevolume_up
"You are the most noble!" "Nay, it is clearly you, sir!" Etcetera, etcetera.
linkFerdinandvolume_up
Hmm. You know, you may be right.
linkLorenzvolume_up
Now hold just one moment. It is true that we compare each other in a purely literal sense, but it is only so we might take pride in our collective peerage.
linkLorenzvolume_up
And in that we are equal, for there are no degrees of true nobility.
linkConstancevolume_up
Again, forgive me, but it sounds as if there are indeed differences—you merely turn a blind eye to them in order to avoid unseemly competition.
linkConstancevolume_up
In any case, if that is the stance you both wish to take, I'll not press the matter further.
linkConstancevolume_up
Enjoy your shared throne at the pinnacle of nobility.
linkLorenzvolume_up
No! Wait a moment! You make it sound as if we refuse to compete because we fear losing to the other!
linkFerdinandvolume_up
Indeed! I had assumed we were sharing a large divan, but if we are actually squeezing ourselves into a single seat, that is another matter entirely.
linkConstancevolume_up
Not at all. You both are wonderful, perfect nobles.
linkFerdinandvolume_up
I cannot back down from this challenge. Doing so would disgrace my very name!
linkLorenzvolume_up
Indeed! We must determine for good and all who of us is the noble most true!
linkConstancevolume_up
A splendid turn of events, and one I am most undeserving of. I knew I could count on the two of you to reach the appropriate conclusion.
linkShezvolume_up
In that case, how about we use the results of the next training battle? That should be pretty clear cut.
linkShezvolume_up
In that case, how about we use the results of the next training battle? That should be pretty clear cut.
linkLorenzvolume_up
Hmm, yes. A lord must be able to command their soldiers, after all.
linkLorenzvolume_up
An exemplary measure of a noble's worth!
linkFerdinandvolume_up
And you will also bear witness to our personal prowess as well, for a true noble must be able to safeguard themselves from injury above all else.