linkLorenzvolume_up
I think you're supposed to say "forgive my intrusion."
linkIgnatzvolume_up
Right, yes. Forgive me, Your Excellency!
linkLorenzvolume_up
Listen, Ignatz. I may have a title now, but you and I are still friends as we have always been.
linkLorenzvolume_up
All this formality is starting to make my skin crawl. Please just treat me the same as ever you have.
linkIgnatzvolume_up
Oh...right. Of course. Anyway, what do you need?
linkLorenzvolume_up
You've no doubt heard about the bandits who appeared in Gloucester, yes? The ones who are supposedly former mercenaries?
linkIgnatzvolume_up
They've been around for a while, right?
linkLorenzvolume_up
Yes. My men have been searching for their base for some time now, and I believe they have finally located it.
linkLorenzvolume_up
I took the opportunity to look into the provenance of these bandits anew, and it seems they were indeed a mercenary band—one in the employ of my father.
linkLorenzvolume_up
I attempted to discuss it with my father, but his only concern at present is finding me a proper spouse.
linkLorenzvolume_up
When I ask, he evades me and changes the subject.
linkIgnatzvolume_up
Hmm, yes. That's quite the conundrum.
linkLorenzvolume_up
Regardless, I cannot ignore these bandits, especially if my father had something to do with them.
linkLorenzvolume_up
Thusly, I have decided to deal with them myself, and I was hoping you might join me.
linkIgnatzvolume_up
Of course! I'm a knight of House Gloucester, after all.
linkLorenzvolume_up
Good. Oh, and as it would be a rather tall order for the two of us to take on a gang of brigands alone, I have called in some additional support.
linkRaphaelvolume_up
Heya, Lorenz! I came as soon as I could.
linkLorenzvolume_up
Just once, I wish one of my acquaintances could split the difference between absurd formality and dire nonchalance. I am a count now, you know?
linkRaphaelvolume_up
Wait, so are we not friends 'cause you're a count?
linkShezvolume_up
Look, enough with the titles. I'm a busy man, so let's get moving already.
linkShezvolume_up
Look, enough with the titles. I'm a busy woman, so let's get moving already.
linkLorenzvolume_up
I will have you know, a noble is nothing without their... Never mind. I asked you here because I need your help dealing with bandits in my territory.
linkRaphaelvolume_up
That's it? Well, sure! I'm happy to help!
linkLorenzvolume_up
Hm, that was easy. I suppose it does indeed pay to have some true friends in one's corner.
linkRaphaelvolume_up
Sure does! Besides, if just you and Ignatz try to do it, you're gonna get kicked into next moon.
linkLorenzvolume_up
Have you ever considered not saying the first thing that pops into your head? The two of us could easily handle this matter—I am simply being prudent.
linkLorenzvolume_up
Also, these are not some run-of-the-mill ruffians, but rather highly trained former mercenaries.