Hey, Lorenz! What's wrong? If that frown was any
[cdb]lower it'd be falling off your face.
Hm? Ah, hello, Hilda.
Have you been sleeping enough? Your body can't
[cdb]survive off grumbling and worry, you know.
I appreciate the concern, but I'm afraid I have no
[cdb]choice in the matter.
Between the two of us, it appears as though my father
[cdb]is preparing to pass down the title of count to me.
As you're already aware, I have inherited the title
[cdb]of Count Gloucester from my father.
As such, I must find a suitable partner to be my wife.
It is an issue of utmost urgency.
Yeah, that does sound like a lot. Is that why you
[cdb]look so crabby?
I don't know, though. I don't think you need to
[cdb]worry. I'm sure you'll find the right person in no time.
If only I had your confidence. The conditions for
[cdb]marrying into the distinguished House Gloucester are
[cdb]quite strict indeed.
My partner must not only be willing to live alongside
[cdb]me as a proud noble, but share in the responsibilities
[cdb]that house leadership entails.
I hope I can find such an ideal woman. Ah, but how is
[cdb]the situation in House Goneril?
My house?
Your father has chosen Holst to carry on the family
[cdb]name, has he not? He will soon receive the title to
[cdb]the house, if that is to go by.
I was simply wondering what course of action you
[cdb]were planning to take once that happens.
Your father recently passed leadership of House
Goneril along to your brother Holst, did he not?
I was simply wondering what course of action you
[cdb]were planning to take in the matter.
Well...I don't know! I mean, the stuff my brother's
[cdb]up to doesn't really have much to do with me.
Hmmm. If I had to pick, maybe I'd go traveling?
I've always wanted to see the world.
I'll go all over the place, taking in the sights,
[cdb]eating the best food Fódlan has to offer.
Obviously not till the war's over and everything's
[cdb]cooled off, though.
Traveling, hm? Quite an unexpected answer.
Though I must say, earning permission from your
[cdb]father or Holst will be no easy feat.
Grand adventures such as those are fraught with
[cdb]danger at every turn. I can only imagine the perils
[cdb]you might face with disease or scornful local lords.
If you'd like my opinion, I believe settling down and
[cdb]pursuing a life of leisure much better suits your
[cdb]carefree personality.
Maybe, but there's a time and place for everything,
[cdb]you know? I can travel first, then spend my days
[cdb]relaxing later!
And besides, Holst and my dad both spoil me rotten,
[cdb]so I don't think convincing them's going to be too big
[cdb]a deal.
Oh, but I probably shouldn't go anywhere that gets
[cdb]too hot or too cold.
Extremes aren't really my thing.
In that case, I know the prime location.
There is a wonderful little place within Leicester
[cdb]borders, with boundless forests and crystal-blue
[cdb]rivers, and the most exquisitely comfortable climate.
It's also rather close to Goneril territory, so your
[cdb]family will be able to rest at ease.
Let me guess, is it Gloucester?
Ah, you're quick to catch on. It is one and the same,
Hilda.
Thought so. I guess I wouldn't mind adding it to the
[cdb]itinerary.