- Heh. I see someone has been digging into my
[cdb]culinary preferences. Well, who am I to say no?
- Well, well. Should I be questioning your motives,
[cdb]or merely thanking you?
- I know you mean well, but I do have standards.
- An excursion? Very well. The shorter a leash,
[cdb]the better.
- Keep an eye on you? Nonsense. This is strictly for
[cdb]my own pleasure. Heh.
- There is no better place for a ride than an open space
[cdb]where one's horse can run free. Do you not agree?
- Ah. Woods are the perfect place for an ambush.
One never knows what—or who—might be lurking
[cdb]among the trees.
- What is the saying? You can lead a horse to a cliff,
[cdb]something-something fall to their death?
- Once, two souls took a boat out on the water...
Only one returned. A fine story, yes?
- You excel at identifying wildlife, hm? All I know
[cdb]is which ones are likely to kill me.
- That? Just the random scribbles of an insignificant
[cdb]individual, I trust. Leave it where you found it.
- Your point? Do you have some nefarious plan in mind
[cdb]once we are by our lonesome?
- Yes, I thought that might happen, so I kept track of
[cdb]the way. You are rather notorious for becoming lost,
[cdb]after all.
- Terribly sorry for the trouble. Ugh, and how
[cdb]mortifying that I need your help.
- I'm sorry, you want to...carry me? Ah, I see.
Clearly, my taking a spill is only the beginning
[cdb]of my endless humiliation.
- And you actually pictured us going for a boat ride?
Oh, but that is simply charming.
- Do such ailments often befall you? I fail to see how it
[cdb]is any worse than riding a horse.
- When I told Her Majesty about today, she expressed
[cdb]a wish to come along. You should invite her.
- You do love inviting me on excursions. You must be
[cdb]quite fond of them...or me.
- If I were planning to kill me, this would be the
[cdb]perfect opportunity.
- Have I ever mentioned how you would fit right in at
House Vestra? Heh.
- Are you ever suddenly struck with a brilliant strategy
[cdb]on expeditions such as this?
- In the beginning, there was no goddess in Fódlan.
That is scripture, by the way—not sacrilege.
- You always seem to be enjoying yourself. Not to say
I am miserable, of course.
- I enjoy clever people who are committed to serving
Lady Edelgard—and I am certain you wish me to
[cdb]include you in that number.
- I have an entire laundry list of loathings, but if I had
[cdb]to pick one, it would be reminiscing.
- Dreams retain their luster when you keep them
[cdb]private—though feel free to guess if you like.
- Oh, you wish to help me with my troubles? In that
[cdb]case, simply tell me how to dispose of you.
- My father is dead, as you know. As to the rest?
Ah, but that is a fascinating subject indeed...
- Ah, I have one. Do you remember when we first met
[cdb]and I thought, "Great, another worthless scoundrel"?
- Her Majesty acts more liberated of late. I think it is a
[cdb]wonderful thing.
- Why be choosy? All that matters is that the enemy is
[cdb]dead and you continue to draw breath.
- I would classify you as a threat, frankly—so do not
[cdb]expect me to take my eyes off you anytime soon.
- I would say you are a person of extreme importance
[cdb]to Her Majesty—or at least extreme utility.
- I am well—and please do not join the chorus of
[cdb]wailers who claim I look pale as the grave.
- I am quite tired, if we are being honest. Hence the
[cdb]need for little reprieves such as this.
- This brain is packed with secrets only I know.
I imagine you would quite like a peek inside, mmm?
- I have considered trimming my hair of late. And on
[cdb]that subject, you simply must do something about
[cdb]those wretched bangs of yours.
- A gaze that piercing is enough to unnerve even me.
- Are you waiting for me to make a funny face?
You will be waiting a long time, if so.
- Looking for a concealed weapon, are we? Well,
[cdb]you will not be finding it there.
- I am not draped in this color because I like it.
I simply find it hides the bloodstains best.
- That was a fascinating diversion—as was the chance
[cdb]to study you up close.
- Heh. I find every moment with you to be utterly
[cdb]engaging. Feel free to call on me whenever you like.
- I will finish it summarily.