1. Felix? What are you doing here?
  2. I had business in the capital. Speaking of, I hear [cdb]you're that boar's knight now.
  3. Boar... Oh, you mean His Majesty?
  4. Yeah. Him. You must have it rough with a tiresome [cdb]man like that leading you.
  5. I think you're exaggerating, Felix. I wouldn't call him [cdb]that at all.
  6. In fact, he even does our jobs for us sometimes!
  7. Although he has been trying to rely on us [cdb]a little more lately.
  8. See, that's exactly why he's such a problem. You should steal your job back from him once [cdb]in a while. Use force if you have to.
  9. Felix, are you...
  10. Anyway, the castle has certainly changed in [cdb]the past...what, two years since he took over?
  11. For one thing, there are many more commoners [cdb]among the knights.
  12. You have a good eye to notice that! But yes, His Majesty says there are pros and cons to it.
  13. For example, knights from noble families tend to be [cdb]more polite and respectful.
  14. There were a lot of scuffles and misunderstandings [cdb]in the beginning, but things seem to be calming [cdb]down now.
  15. And which are you, noble or commoner? You became [cdb]a knight on Lord Lonato's recommendation, right?
  16. Yeah, my situation is kind of...strange. I'm almost [cdb]stuck right in the middle.
  17. Still, I feel like there are things only I can do precisely [cdb]because I don't fit into either box.
  18. But whenever I'm in real trouble, His Majesty and Dedue always come to my aid, so that's good!
  19. Dedue as well, huh?
  20. Yep. Even the knights accept him as one of us now.
  21. No one's a better cook or more skilled with their [cdb]hands. And he's a proper demon on the battlefield, [cdb]to boot!
  22. I hope to be more like him someday.
  23. Please, no. One of him is more than enough.
  24. Especially that blind loyalty. Imitate that and you'll [cdb]only end up throwing away your life on the [cdb]battlefield.
  25. Aw, are you worried about us? That's sweet, Felix.
  26. I always had the impression you cared for your [cdb]friends, and now I know I'm right!
  27. Excuse me?
  28. I mean, sure, the things you say are pretty harsh, but [cdb]you can't bring yourself to actually abandon someone.
  29. You always show so much concern for me, [cdb]and for Dedue, and even for His Majesty!
  30. Yeah, well, it'd be more work for me if anything [cdb]happened to you. That's all.
  31. I'm busy enough as it is. Can't afford to take on [cdb]more issues.
  32. Well then, I'll do my best not to add to your [cdb]problems.
  33. I doubt you'll need to try that hard. You do a decent [cdb]enough job of supporting folks already.
  34. So keep up the good work, and maybe I'll lend you [cdb]a hand someday. You know, if you need it.
  35. Thanks, Felix. I'll be counting on you.