Ah, this is one of my favorites! How did you know?
How thoughtful of you. Shall we feast together, then?
I'm ashamed to admit I've never been too fond of this,
[cdb]though I do appreciate the gesture.
Sorry to keep you waiting. Shall we?
I'm honored by the invitation. So, where are we off to
[cdb]today?
I feel like I can finally breathe easy. Do you come
[cdb]here often?
What a charming little forest. Different from those in
Fraldarius territory, of course, but nice all the same.
Phew, we're even higher than I realized! Do watch
[cdb]your footing—one wrong step could be your last.
A lovely place. If it were up to me, I'd spend the
[cdb]whole day casting my line and hauling up fish.
Impressive. I don't think the stray notes I string
[cdb]together can even be called singing, as such.
Then we should stop for a snack. It's hard to enjoy an
[cdb]outing like this on an empty stomach, you know.
Ah, see that mushroom? I know it looks horribly
[cdb]poisonous, but it's completely safe—and takes on the
[cdb]most exquisite flavor when you toss it over a flame.
Let's not take any more than necessary. The creatures
[cdb]of the forest need to eat too, after all.
Don't hesitate to ask for help. I have my white magic
[cdb]at the ready whenever you want it.
I don't mind—I used to carry Felix on my back all the
[cdb]time when he was young. I almost miss it.
You'll never improve without hard work and
[cdb]dedication. Why not start now?
I suppose those who do get seasick get it quite bad.
Are you prone to such ailments?
In our Kingdom, a rigorous procedure must be
[cdb]followed before one can implement sweeping change.
I had my first taste of Duscur wine the other day.
It was almost like nectar from the goddess herself.
During our time at the Officers Academy,
His Majesty Lambert and I would often skip out on
[cdb]classes in search of adventure. Fond memories indeed.
Lambert's aptitude for magic was...subpar, to say the
[cdb]least. So, I decided to master it myself instead.
I believe it's the duty of elders such as myself to
[cdb]support the younger generation as they build the
[cdb]foundation for a brighter tomorrow.
The margrave is a cunning man, yet has great
[cdb]difficulty expressing his emotions. This is especially
[cdb]true of the events surrounding Miklan.
I've always encouraged Felix to pursue the path of
[cdb]the blade, but I never expected he'd take to it with
[cdb]such devotion.
There's nothing better than sharing a drink with old
[cdb]friends. Though that's more of an adult pastime,
I suppose.
Sweets, if I had to pick something. It's not that I
[cdb]dislike them per se, but I rarely find myself craving
[cdb]such saccharine pleasures.
Hmm. The dreams I held dear as a child have either
[cdb]already come true...or never will.
Fraldarius territory is never far from my thoughts.
I know I needn't worry myself, but at times I can't
[cdb]help but do just that.
My wife and my brother have faced great hardship
[cdb]in my absence, all for the sake of our territory.
For their sacrifice, I am forever grateful.
One night when he was far too many flagons of
[cdb]wine deep, the margrave said to Lambert... Ah,
[cdb]my apologies. It would be rude of me to go on.
Thinking of all the fine people who chose to fight
[cdb]beside us fills me with nothing but the utmost pride.
In my prime, I always used to love engaging the
[cdb]enemy face to face, but as the years pass I've begun to
[cdb]understand the joys of barking orders from the rear.
I only hope you'll continue to let me assess the extent
[cdb]of your power.
The Kingdom and its army would be nothing now if
[cdb]not for that fateful day you saved His Majesty's life.
I've made efforts to learn some more of Duscur's
[cdb]language of late. Once I've mastered that, I'll move
[cdb]on to the tongue of the Sreng region.
I'm more interested in how you are. Felix hasn't been
[cdb]giving you any trouble, has he?
Hm? What is it? You'll make an old man blush if you
[cdb]keep staring like that.
I care little for my appearance when I'm not on duty,
[cdb]but rest assured, I dress properly when out in public.
The years have begun to take their toll on me.
Every time I glance in the mirror, the man staring
[cdb]back grows less and less familiar.
Felix is a rather handsome young man, don't you
[cdb]think? I suppose the apple doesn't fall far from the
[cdb]tree. Hahaha!
Now that I've relinquished my title, perhaps it's time
I pass my cloak down to Felix as well.
Hm, is my cloak soiled in some way? Pity, I only just
[cdb]washed it.
I had a wonderful time today, thanks in no small part
[cdb]to your company. I appreciate it.
Let me know if you have another moment to spare.
I'd be glad to accompany you again.