=== Pandreo & Mauvier === --- C --- [Mauvier] ... [Pandreo] Mind if I pray with you? [Mauvier] I fight alongside you, yet it does not mean my faith in the holiness of the Fell Dragon is lost. [Mauvier] You are a cleric of the Divine Dragon. It would be improper for us to pray beside one another. [Pandreo] We believe in different things, but we're both men of the cloth. Why sweat the details? [Mauvier] "The details" are what bind us to our faith. [Mauvier] It is unconscionable that you would consider your vows to be nothing more than "details." [Pandreo] Tell me something. What were you praying for just now? [Mauvier] ... [Mauvier] We live in an unhealthy world. Prayers for peace are required. [Pandreo] Well, what do you know? I was about to pray for the exact same thing. [Pandreo] The content of our prayers is the sameā”€even if the gods receiving them aren't. [Mauvier] Hm... [Mauvier] I have never met a cleric who thinks as you do. [Pandreo] Hahaha! Me neither. [Mauvier] Very well. You may pray next to me. [Pandreo] Good. Come on. If both of us pray for world peace, they'll have to make it happen. --- B --- [Pandreo] Hey, Mauvier. It's been a while. Want to grab a bite somewhere? [Mauvier] No, thank you. [Pandreo] Oh, uh, OK. Got other plans? [Mauvier] No. [Pandreo] Then come on! You need to eat, don't you? We can talk about things. [Mauvier] I have better ways to spend my day than further discussion of our religious beliefs. [Pandreo] What if we discussed our hobbies or childhood stories? The stuff normal people talk about. [Mauvier] ... [Mauvier] You would waste time speaking of trivialities when there is suffering in the world? [Pandreo] Last I checked, clerics are allowed to take a break every now and then. [Mauvier] And while we rest, suffering continues. I must remain dedicated to my cause. [Pandreo] Uh-huh... How about, just for a lark, you mix things up today? Do things my way? [Pandreo] Come on. Those suffering people will still be there in an hour, I promise. [Mauvier] ... [Mauvier] Your humor lands on deaf ears, Pandreo. Still... I will share a meal with you. This one time. [Pandreo] Huh! That was easier than I expected. [Pandreo] I know just the place. It's gonna be great. --- A --- [Pandreo] So, what do you say? It was kinda nice to relax and break bread together, wasn't it? [Mauvier] The company was, surprisingly, as wonderful as the food. [Mauvier] I understand now how you think. It is important to relax from time to time. [Pandreo] Didn't I tell you? [Pandreo] In that case, let's eat together tomorrow. [Mauvier] I am sorry, but no. [Pandreo] What? Why? [Mauvier] Because it is your turn to experience my approach to life. [Pandreo] Huh? [Mauvier] I shall teach you the art of devoting yourself entirely to helping others. [Pandreo] Well, you did try my way. I guess it's only fair that I try your way. [Pandreo] Who knows. Maybe I'll learn something. [Pandreo] But after that, you'd better come eat with me again. [Mauvier] I agreed to only the one meal. [Pandreo] Now I'm thinking we should switch off. My way one day, your way the next... [Mauvier] And on and on forever. [Pandreo] Exactly! Now, let's join hands and pray again for world peace. [Mauvier] Hah, you are persistent. --- S ---