=== Vander & Framme === --- C --- [Vander] FRAMME! [Framme] Ahh! [Vander] Why are you loafing about? I told you to sort through the offerings. [Framme] Oops! I completely forgot. [Vander] Grant me the patience... How do you manage to bungle even the smallest task? [Vander] This is exactly why I fear for your future. [Framme] I meant to do it, honest. It just kinda...slipped my mind. [Vander] You know I will not credit that excuse. Forgetting is the same as doing nothing at all. [Vander] Imagine how disappointed your parents would be if they found out. [Framme] Aw... [Vander] Framme, I have high expectations for you and your brother. You are my successors, after all. [Vander] For my peace of mind, and to honor the mother and father who left you in my care...do better. [Framme] Yes, sir! [Framme] This is the last time I let you down, Vander. Promise! [Vander] Very good. --- B --- [Framme] Uh... Oh no. Oh no! [Framme] I forgot where I'm supposed to take this package. [Framme] Ugh... Vander's gonna kill me. [Vander] Hello, Framme. [Framme] AH! [Framme] Vander, hey! So I was on my way to deliver that package like you asked, and, um... [Framme] I messed up. Again. You can go ahead and yell at me now. [Vander] Grant me the patience... No matter. It wasn't terribly urgent. [Framme] You're...you're not mad? [Vander] Why should I be? You admitted your error and apologized. [Framme] But I promised to stop messing things up. [Vander] Growth takes time. The Somniel wasn't built in a day. [Framme] That's true... [Vander] Try breaking tasks into pieces and going through them step by step. That works for me. [Framme] OK! Next time, I'll get it right for sure. You're gonna be so proud! --- A --- [Vander] All right, Framme. What is it this time? [Vander] I presume there has been some trouble with the task I assigned you. [Framme] Wrong! Hehe, I'll take care of that in a sec. [Vander] Well, then? [Framme] Here. This is for you. [Framme] It's my way of thanking you for, y'know, expecting the best of me. [Vander] What is this? A pack of..."Frickets"? [Framme] Yup! Short for Framme Tickets. Think of 'em as a big sorry for all the grief I've caused you. [Framme] If you're ever feeling tired, or there's a chore you don't wanna do, or whatever...use a Fricket! [Framme] Day or night, no matter what it is, I'll zip right over and help you out. [Vander] Framme... [Vander] While I have no children of my own... [Vander] I imagine this is how it feels to be a proud parent. [Vander] Thank you. I will be sure to use these Frickets sparingly. They are quite precious, after all. [Framme] Hehe, you got that right! As for me, I'll keep trying my best to make you proud. [Framme] I'm gonna make mistakes sometimes, but with your help, I know I can get better. [Framme] So keep teaching me to be the very best steward I can be! [Vander] Of course. Though you appear to be well on your way already. --- S ---