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Ah, Annette. Good day to you.
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Hey, Lorenz. Did you need something?
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Yes, there is something I simply had to tell you.
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Please don't say you want to ask me out.
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Perish the thought! I merely wanted to praise you for your diligence, as it has clearly been paying off.
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Uh...thanks, I guess? What's all this about?
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I have borne witness to your magnificent exploits both on and off the battlefield.
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Such achievements could only be possible through tireless effort.
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That kind of brilliance is impressive, no matter if you're a noble or a common lass of the lowest birth!
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Is something the matter? You look like a pigeon that's just been struck in the face with wind magic.
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It just came out of the blue, is all. I wasn't really expecting you to...compliment me.
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Ah, but I am wounded. Is receiving a compliment from me truly so shocking?
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I merely wanted to express my heartfelt admiration, not least of all because of the misunderstanding which has long stood between us.
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I thought it best to speak my mind before fate's fickle hand separates us yet again.
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Pffft! You are so odd sometimes!
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And now you laugh at me. Might I inquire as to why? I see nothing odd about praising a dear colleague!
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Sorry, I'm sorry. It just hit me that you're actually totally sincere about all this.
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Had that not been apparent? How could I be anything less than sincere in my desire to mend our previously strained relationship?
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Well, I'm glad you appreciate all of my efforts, Lorenz. I really am.
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Because, when you called me a child back then, it felt like you were dismissing all the hard work it took to make it into the school of sorcery.
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I think some part of me has wanted to win your approval ever since, so it feels great to finally have it happen.
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You're a better judge of character than I gave you credit for, Lorenz.
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Naturally. It is a noble's sacred duty to stand above others and correctly evaluate their worth, after all.
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Well then, as something of a noble myself, I guess I could stand to learn more about that from you.
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That would be splendid! Well then, from one noble to another, perhaps you might join me for a meal so we might discuss issues of—
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Let's not. I wouldn't want to spoil my newfound appreciation for you.
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Is that so? How unfortunate. Perhaps some other—
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Whoa, look at the time. I better get going! I need to do something with all this extra motivation!
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Hrm.
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Well, no matter. I need only follow her example and work tirelessly toward my goal.
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For I, Lorenz Hellman Gloucester, must aspire to nothing less!
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Ahahaha!