Then you know my food preferences? But how?
No, it matters not. You have my thanks.
I appreciate your consideration, and will endeavor to
[cdb]repay this kindness.
This is... No, it is not your fault. Perhaps I am just
[cdb]too picky.
Now then, where shall we be off to?
I shall leave our destination to your discretion.
Wherever you choose to go, I follow.
This seems to be a fine location for a large skirmish...
Ah, my apologies. That was a boorish thing to say.
This forest is as beautiful as it is tranquil. How good
[cdb]to see such a place spared from the fell machinations
[cdb]of human greed.
How foolish of man to mar such a solemn and
[cdb]majestic landscape with the scars of war.
This reminds me of a place I used to live... Ah, but I
[cdb]feel waves of nostalgia washing over me.
That species is not often seen in this area. A stray,
[cdb]perhaps? Hm. This could be the start of a fine fable.
A mysterious note in a field with nary a settlement
[cdb]in sight? Interesting. Let us hold onto it, just in case.
Yes, it seems we are alone. As such, this may well be
[cdb]the safest place in Fódlan.
There is no need for concern—my sense of direction
[cdb]is second to none.
Your kindness is beyond reproach.
I appreciate the sentiment, but an injury of this
[cdb]degree is nothing to fret over.
I, too, enjoy time spent in quiet contemplation with a
[cdb]fishing rod in hand.
With all due respect, I must decline.
Just as nobility must abide by their duty, my position
[cdb]demands certain responsibilities of me.
The Holy Church of Seiros is the sole reason behind
Fódlan's long period of peace.
I consider the archbishop to be a kindred spirit and
[cdb]intend to continue supporting her however I can,
[cdb]no matter what trials may come.
Many think me rigid and unapproachable, but it is
[cdb]better to be feared than played for a fool.
Garreg Mach Monastery has been the heart and
[cdb]soul of the church for over a thousand years.
I cannot defend every tenet of church doctrine,
[cdb]but the vast majority are worth adhering to.
I know what it is like to have one's parentage
[cdb]shrouded in mystery. Of course, in my case, it is
[cdb]because I choose not to make such details public.
Did you know I compose fables in my spare time?
I used to read them to the children at the monastery.
I despise half-hearted efforts. If something is worth
[cdb]doing, it is worth giving it your all!
So long as I can fulfill my duty when the time comes,
[cdb]that is sufficient.
I have no time to spare ruminating upon my personal
[cdb]tribulations. Rather, I must focus all my attention
[cdb]towards our surviving this war.
My dear sister Flayn has a troubling physical
[cdb]ailment. I often find myself reminding her not to
[cdb]overexert herself.
I had a wife once. I lost her long ago, but her smile
[cdb]remains in my mind to this very day.
I once stood beside one I could call a true friend.
I trust he is still out there somewhere, alive and well...
While personal prowess is important, clever strategic
[cdb]maneuvering is what makes or breaks a battle.
I was not expecting you to invite me out like this.
It appears there is yet much I do not understand
[cdb]about you.
Were it not for that mysterious power of yours,
[cdb]perhaps... No, forgive me. I should not say such
[cdb]things.
I remain as busy as ever. Even during such times,
[cdb]the archbishop works tirelessly—and so must I.
There is no time for weariness—though I must admit
[cdb]a desire to decompress now and again.
All of my bloodline share a similar hair color.
I have never been one to properly care for my hair.
Perhaps you might consider trimming it for me?
Many claim my face lacks amiability. Do you agree?
I would like to present an affable expression to you,
[cdb]but I fear this is the most I am capable of.
Given the immense amount of clerical work I do,
I fear my physical fitness has begun to atrophy.
I find it difficult to overwork my body as I once did
[cdb]when I was young. As you get older, you will also
[cdb]come to understand this sad fact.
That was a welcome respite from my duties.
Please invite me again should the opportunity arise.
It has been quite some time since I have been able to
[cdb]relax like that. I look forward to another opportunity.