=== Alear & Seadall === --- C --- [Seadall] ♪Hmm hmm hmm...♪ [Alear] Practicing your dancing tonight, Seadall? [Seadall] Ah, Divine One. [Seadall] It's not so much practice as it is performance. I have an audience tonight, after all. [Alear] But there's no one around. [Seadall] There's the moon. [Alear] The moon? [Seadall] That's right. The silver light shining in the dark above. [Seadall] And the multitude of stars too. I perform for them all tonight. [Seadall] Divine One, did you know that when people die, they leave their form behind and become stars? [Seadall] My teacher is up in that sky. [Alear] This teacher of yours died then? [Seadall] He did. These dance steps were the ones he loved most. [Seadall] ♪Hmm hmm hmm...♪ [Alear] It's beautiful, Seadall. Every single movement is just...gorgeous. [Seadall] I give up many of life's pleasures in pursuit of perfecting the craft of my dance. [Seadall] It's not easy. I practice my steps intently, and I am vigilant about what fuels my dance. [Seadall] My dancing skills are renowned in Solm. Complacency and mediocrity are not an option. [Alear] You're so disciplined. I respect that. [Alear] And there's something otherworldly about you. Sometimes I'm not sure I should get too close. [Seadall] May I resume dancing now? [Alear] Oh! Yes, of course. I'm sorry I interrupted you. --- B --- [Seadall] Spirit of the cards! Moon and stars above! Cast your divine light and answer me! [Alear] Seadall? What is he trying to divine with such...desperation? [Seadall] I beg you to tell me...will this food offer the perfect fuel for my dance? [Seadall] I yearn for more than merely food. I crave the savory! Please, spirit of the cards! [Seadall] Ugh! That was not the answer I wanted! [Alear] Uh...he's not acting like he did before. Not at all. [Alear] Please, calm down, Seadall. [Seadall] Divine One! [Alear] I don't know what this is about, but this isn't like you at all. Crave...the savory? [Seadall] Are you trying to tell me that eating this will provide the perfect fuel for my dance? [Seadall] It's dough fried in butter and then bathed in an oil sauce...and it's incredibly delicious. [Alear] Oh, I had one of those. It was delicious, all right. I'd think it'd be extra fuel for your dance. [Seadall] Are you making that up? [Alear] Well... [Seadall] Or just guessing? I'll need to consult the cards for the real answer. [Alear] I mean, I think I do know! [Alear] You're doing all that dancing. It's got to be good fuel and tasty too! [Seadall] You don't understand. A dancer of my caliber must be disciplined. [Seadall] On the battlefield, I must inspire all with my perfect dancing. So I must eat only perfect food. [Seadall] If I'm careless, if my dancing suffers and someone dies... I can't allow that. [Alear] Seadall, I'm sorry... [Seadall] Now, I must retreat to the fortune shop, and to a meal that is not fried. --- A --- [Alear] Seadall, please, hear me out... I think your dancing is perfect. [Alear] And enjoying the things you love every now and again won't change that. [Seadall] What's this all about? [Alear] I understand that your dancing is as beautiful as it is because you're so disciplined. [Alear] But if you eat only to fuel the dance, you're not thinking how savory feeds the soul. [Seadall] Savory feeds...the soul? [Alear] Your inner joy surely must also be part of your dance, right? [Alear] When you danced in the moonlight thinking of those who had died...that was truly beautiful. [Alear] I'm sure that dancing while dreaming of savory foods must be distracting. [Seadall] You're trying to tell me my dance is less perfect because of this? [Alear] Fuel your dance with things that bring you joy─we will feel the joy too. [Alear] I understand that you want to dance perfectly to protect your friends in battle. [Alear] All the more reason to fuel your moves with savory food too. [Seadall] Divine One, you don't understand. [Seadall] If I fuel my dance with just anything I want, that's playing with fire. [Seadall] My life as a dancer has always put function before flavor. [Alear] ... [Seadall] But...I am starting to see what you mean about savory feeding the soul. [Seadall] You're very thoughtful and that makes me happy. Thank you. [Alear] You're welcome. [Seadall] And given you are the Divine One, I will take your advice to heart. [Seadall] In fact, that fried dough bathed in oil sauce from the other day─it's been on my mind. [Alear] Then let's go order some! [Seadall] Now the question is, how much savory is too much savory for one sitting? [Alear] Perhaps we should consult the "spirit of the cards"? [Seadall] Ah, you saw my reading the other day. [Seadall] Divine One, I'm afraid you've only seen my undignified side lately. [Alear] I've seen your charming side as well. [Seadall] I promise you this, from now on you'll see a better me. [Seadall] I realize now the dance is both an inside and outside dance. Expect perfection! [Alear] I'm happy if you're happy, Seadall. --- S --- [Seadall] Divine One, I've been waiting for you. I'd like to perform a special dance for you tonight. [Alear] A special dance? [Seadall] That's right. It's a dance meant for an audience of one─for you alone. [Seadall] Let me begin. [Alear] Seadall, that was incredible. I'm genuinely moved! [Seadall] I did what you said. I fed my soul with savory dishes and let it move me. [Alear] Haha! I'm really glad to hear that. But why the special dance? [Seadall] First, let me tell you what the dance means. [Alear] Yes, please. [Seadall] The dance is a promise─a promise I can perform for one person only. [Seadall] You are very special to me, . [Alear] ... [Seadall] I'll say it plainly. I've cared for you ever since we met at that fortress. [Seadall] Others hold you dear, I know. How could they not? But their feelings can't compare to mine. [Seadall] So I wonder, is it possible you feel something like I do in return? [Alear] Seadall, let me explain. [Seadall] I'm sorry, that was incredibly forward of me. [Alear] No, I'm happy you said it. I'm even happier you feel that way. Because I feel the same. [Seadall] You do? [Alear] I do. In fact, I've been thinking that this ring... would look perfect on you. [Seadall] The Pact Ring? [Alear] The very one. [Seadall] I feel like the moon and all the stars have lit up inside my chest. [Seadall] I promise you, I will work hard and make you proud to have me standing by your side. [Alear] Hehe, you shine so brightly, I only hope I can add a bit more glow. [Alear] Seadall, I'm so happy we get to walk this path together. [Seadall] ... [Seadall] Nothing in this lovely, mysterious world could keep me from you.