0. You are always one step ahead of me—but today is my [cdb]time to shine!
1. Go easy on yourself, Ferdinand. You've nothing more [cdb]to prove to me.
2. Are you sure you're up to this, Ferdinand? Why don't [cdb]you let me take over for a bit?
3. Nonsense! My duty is to support you.
4. Just look at what we accomplished together! Let there be no question the Empire will flourish.
5. I hope so, although I'm not certain how much one has [cdb]to do with the other...
6. Even at my most generous, the food here is merely [cdb]adequate—but at least I get to share it with you.
7. You'd be lucky to go anywhere and find meals like [cdb]those that grace the tables of most noble households.
8. Heh. This reminds me of our younger, greener days. Perhaps I should challenge you to another speed- [cdb]eating contest?
9. Only if you want me to question your sanity. I'm glad we've learned to enjoy a meal in peace.
10. I am sure you could pick stronger opponents... but here goes everything!
11. Stronger than you? Who do you expect me to call on, Count Bergliez?