=== Diamant & Amber === --- C --- [Amber] Prince Diamant! Check this out. I got my hands on a legendary secret potion! [Amber] One whiff of this baby is supposed to make you spill your deepest, truest feelings... [Diamant] Amazing. We could use this to extract plans and information from enemies. Well done, Amber! [Amber] Thanks! I'll go put it somewhere safe. I would hate for something to happ─ [Amber] Waaagh! [Diamant] Oh. There goes that bottle. You OK? [Amber] Ugh... [Amber] Prince Diamant... I... I must tell you how I feel. [Diamant] Oh no. You must have caught some of the fumes from that potion. [Amber] Prince Diamant... Thank you so much for letting me be your retainer. [Amber] If it weren't for you...I'd probably be on an alpaca ranch. [Amber] I'm so grateful to you and respect you so, so much. Like, really a lot. [Amber] I think you're the greatest, because...b-because you...ugh. Ugh. [Amber] Huh? [Diamant] Amber? [Amber] What's up, Prince Diamant? Wait, was I just talking a bunch? My head feels fuzzy. [Diamant] You don't remember? The potion worked. You were pouring your heart out just now. [Amber] Whoa! No way! What did I say? [Diamant] Well...it would be embarrassing to repeat, to be honest. Let's talk about this later. [Amber] Oh. Sure. Understood. I'll, uh, talk to you later. --- B --- [Diamant] Hey, Amber. I'm ready to talk about that secret potion incident. [Amber] Oh, right! I can't wait to hear what I said. [Diamant] So, you said you're grateful to me and you respect me─an extreme amount, apparently. [Amber] Haha, is that all? Aw, you knew that stuff already! [Diamant] True. You're not shy about that. You've gone out of your way to save me many times. [Diamant] But there was something else you said... [Diamant] Something about how, if it weren't for me, you would probably be on an alpaca ranch? [Amber] Yeah, that checks out. My family owns an alpaca ranch back home. [Amber] That's all my hometown has─alpacas and cliffs. To become a big hero, I knew I'd have to leave. [Amber] You opened a path for me to become that hero as your retainer. That's why I'm so grateful. [Diamant] I see. Well, it's a shame that secret potion is gone, but at least it wasn't a total loss. [Diamant] I was a bit embarrassed in the moment, but I got to hear your deepest, truest feelings. [Amber] Yeah. I'm kind of embarrassed too, but I'm glad I got a chance to share my appreciation. [Amber] Was that it? Did I say anything else? [Diamant] Now that you mention it, there was one last thing before you snapped out of it. [Diamant] You said you thought I was "the greatest," but trailed off before explaining why. [Diamant] What were you going to say after that? [Amber] Hm. That's a tough one. I do think you're really great, Prince Diamant...for lots of reasons. [Amber] I'm not sure what the deepest, truest reason is... Can I think about this for a while? [Diamant] Please do. --- A --- [Diamant] Amber, please don't leave me in suspense any longer. I need to know what you meant before. [Amber] You mean about the "deepest, truest" reason why I think you're the greatest? [Diamant] Indeed. [Amber] I think I've got it. I was gonna say, "You're the greatest...because you're like a human alpaca!" [Diamant] What? An alpaca?! [Amber] Yeah! I've felt that about you since day one, so that has to be it. [Diamant] Since day one? [Amber] It was the day of the tournament, remember? My family didn't want me to enter, but I did. [Amber] I lost to Jade...but got second place! Folks back home called it the "alpaca-country miracle." [Diamant] I don't remember you being quite as thrilled at the time. Didn't you leave the arena weeping? [Amber] Yeah... I wanted to be the champion so bad. [Amber] I was sobbing in a corner when you walked over and asked me to be your second retainer. [Amber] You were smiling down at me so gently... That was when it hit me. [Amber] This man...has the soul of an alpaca. [Diamant] THAT was what hit you? [Amber] I decided, right then and there, to stand beside you and protect you. [Diamant] ... [Amber] What's up? Why the funny face? [Diamant] I'm just...not sure which parts of me make you think of an alpaca. [Amber] Oh. Well, it's a few things. How can I explain... [Amber] You're kind, you put me at ease, and I want to protect you. And you're all light and fluffy! [Diamant] Did you just call me...light and fluffy? [Amber] I know. High praise. Not everyone understands how strongly I admire alpacas. [Diamant] So, it's a compliment... [Amber] Totally. [Diamant] Huh. OK... I'll track down another secret potion. Then I'll know if you're being honest with me. [Amber] Huh?! [Diamant] Haha! I'm joking. If you say you feel that strongly, I believe you. [Diamant] It's an honor to be held in alpaca-level regard. I'm glad you're my retainer, Amber. [Amber] Thanks, Prince Diamant. It's an honor to stand with you. That's the truth─no potion required! --- S ---