0. Now, time for a break! Let us concentrate our efforts [cdb]on rousing conversation!
1. Afterwards, I say we reward ourselves with a gripping [cdb]training session, and crown the evening with a meal [cdb]well-deserving of our ravenous appetites.
2. Ugh.
3. Is something amiss?
4. I dunno, it feels like you might be leaning a little [cdb]too hard on the whole "giving your all" thing. You didn't used to be like this.
5. I know you want to do your best, but it's starting to [cdb]feel like I can't even relax when I'm with you.
6. ...
7. Perhaps you are right. I have been feeling rather [cdb]restless lately.
8. I suppose seeing my father locked away in that [cdb]dungeon made me feel the need to...accomplish [cdb]something.
9. My father disappeared during the raid on Enbarr, [cdb]as you know. I have no idea where he is or what he [cdb]is doing at this moment.
10. Had I only the conviction to execute him, he would [cdb]not have escaped. A fair share of the responsibility lies [cdb]at my feet.
11. At times like these, devoting myself fully to what few [cdb]things I can do is all that keeps me going.
12. Otherwise, I would simply succumb to the reality of [cdb]how powerless I truly am. The pressure is...immense.
13. Walk back your criticism.
14. Sympathize with him.
15. Sorry, er, that wasn't really the path I was hoping this [cdb]would go down.
16. But when you put it like that, I can certainly [cdb]understand where you're coming from.
17. I wouldn't worry about your father, though. I know [cdb]you'll find the right solution.
18. Now that you mention it, I think I finally know what [cdb]was feeling off about you.
19. It's that pressure, forcing you to keep your guard up. Like you're constantly braced for the worst.
20. Take your "breaks," for example. It never looks like [cdb]you're doing anything even resembling relaxing.
21. I wouldn't worry about your father, though. I know [cdb]you'll find the right solution.
22. I appreciate your counsel. I feel as though I have [cdb]gained some valuable new insight into myself.
23. After all, one can hardly notice the changes they [cdb]undergo as they happen.
24. It seems partnering with you was the right decision. Your advocacy for maximal effort continues to be [cdb]an inspiration.
25. Oh, I wasn't really trying to give you advice or [cdb]anything. And that's definitely not what I'm [cdb]advocating for.
26. But if what I said helped...then I'm glad I could be [cdb]there for you.
27. I just hope you can start cutting yourself a little slack. Your future's bright, Ferdinand.
28. A veritable wellspring of advice, as always. I am [cdb]deeply obliged.
29. As long as you're feeling better. I mean, war councils [cdb]are grim already, but they'd be practically unbearable [cdb]with you sulking around the place.
30. And really, it was nothing. Just here to help.
31. Nothing?! Pah! If ever there is a time to give it one's [cdb]all, it is when expressing gratitude!
32. It seems you could learn something from me, as well. And just you watch. I swear on the Aegir name, I will surpass my father in the most stunning fashion!
33. He's never gonna learn, is he?