- ...
- What's the matter, Ingrid? You sound exhausted.
- Oh, it is just that my father's work never ends.
- Writing battle reports, explaining our pegasus
[cdb]maintenance costs... There's always something
[cdb]that needs doing.
- I'm impressed that you, Felix, and His Majesty
[cdb]manage to stay on top of it all.
- Are you sure you're OK, Ingrid?
It isn't like you to be so worried.
- Perhaps I'm simply not suited for desk work.
Ugh. I sound pathetic.
- That's my cue to pitch in and help out...by treating
[cdb]a lovely lady to a fine meal!
- I thought you'd sworn off such flirtatious nonsense.
- Can't you just accept a generous offer for once
[cdb]instead of immediately disparaging the giver?
- Maybe you're right. In that case, I accept!
- I reached a good stopping point anyway,
[cdb]so I may as well eat on your coin.
- Phew! It has been some time since I've eaten
[cdb]this much.
- I've been so busy lately, my meals have consisted
[cdb]of whatever quick snack I can scrounge up in
[cdb]the moment.
- Well, that makes the incredibly hefty bill worth it!
- Also, it's been a while since I've been able to
[cdb]watch you eat. I think I kind of missed it.
- And what is that supposed to mean?
- Sorry! That came out all wrong!
- What I meant to say was that it's a relief to finally see
[cdb]you enjoy a decent meal.
- I mean, we're basically family, you know? And I'm
[cdb]sure Felix and Dimitri would feel the same way.
- Is that so?
- When we were talking earlier, you said something
[cdb]about how a person can't cling to the past forever.
- Well, I think that's why it makes us so happy when
[cdb]we realize some things never change.
- Some things never change, huh? Hmm...
- Hold on. That means you were still gawking at me as
I ate!
- Yeah, but can you blame me?
You are a fascinating eater.
- I mean, you're normally really serious, but when
[cdb]you eat, it's like your entire face lights up!
- Do you even hear yourself?
- Yes, well, speaking of things that never change,
I thought of an even more important one.
- What's that?
- Our friendship—the way we're there for each other
[cdb]through thick and thin.
- Even if our relationship changes, we will always hold
[cdb]each other dear.
- OK, that line is way too cheesy. Who taught you
[cdb]to say that? What rogues have you been hanging
[cdb]out with?!
- Stop complaining and come with me. I want to buy
[cdb]some treats for everyone.
- I'd follow you to the ends of the earth, my lady!