=== Veyle & Mauvier === --- C --- [Mauvier] Lady Veyle, I've found you. [Veyle] Oh, I didn't know you were looking for me. [Mauvier] I was, indeed. [Mauvier] Perhaps you don't realize, it is not safe for you to walk through town alone. [Veyle] Not safe? [Veyle] Why do you say that? This town is full of good people. [Mauvier] Considering what we have done, some of these good people might rightfully want revenge. [Veyle] If that happens, then I'll apologize. We did...truly awful things. [Mauvier] An apology might well not be enough. If something were to happen to you... [Veyle] I'm not a child. I can take care of myself. Now stop following me. [Mauvier] Wait. Please! [Veyle] No. I have something I need to do...on my own. [Veyle] [Mauvier] There she goes. [Mauvier] She has no idea what she is risking. --- B --- [Veyle] ... [Veyle] [Mauvier] Lady Veyle seems safe enough. For the time being anyway. [Mauvier] I must not be noticed following her. I will stay back and observe without being seen. [Mauvier] I cannot imagine explaining to Marni that I allowed harm to befall Lady Veyle. [Mauvier] [Veyle] Mauvier! I see you following me. [Mauvier] Lady Veyle?! [Veyle] So, you don't think I can take care of myself? Is that what this is? [Mauvier] No. Or, rather, yes. I mean, I know you are very capable. But I also worry. [Mauvier] It is my duty as a knight to keep you safe. [Veyle] You're not just a knight, you're also my friend. Instead of worrying about me, try trusting me. [Mauvier] A friend? I did not know. [Mauvier] If that is the case, please tell me why you walk through town alone. [Mauvier] As your friend, I am concerned for your safety. I want to understand why you would do that. [Veyle] ... [Veyle] I do it to atone for my sins. [Veyle] A lot of people were hurt because of me. I need to find something good I can do for this town. [Mauvier] Lady Veyle... Since that is the case, it is important that I be by your side. [Mauvier] As one of the Four Hounds, I also committed sins for which I must atone. [Mauvier] You are not alone in your feelings...or your goal. [Veyle] You have such a good heart, Mauvier. [Veyle] And I'm lucky to have you as a friend. [Veyle] So, will you help me? Can we find something good to do for this town together? [Mauvier] Of course, Lady Veyle... --- A --- [Veyle] Oh, the townsfolk seem so pleased! I can barely believe all the thanks pouring in. [Mauvier] Yes, the people do seem most appreciative. But our work has only just begun. [Veyle] I hope they know our feelings are genuine and that we mean them well. [Mauvier] I was concerned they would hold a grudge. Revenge makes more sense than forgiveness. [Veyle] I told you. The people here are good. [Mauvier] Indeed. You were right. [Mauvier] It is wonderful that they welcomed us so. [Veyle] ... [Veyle] You know, there's something I've been thinking about. [Veyle] I wonder if Marni would have ever been willing to walk through these streets with us. [Mauvier] Lady Veyle... [Mauvier] I do not dare to guess. But this much I know... [Mauvier] If Marni would have fought on this side, she'd have been a knight beloved by the people. [Veyle] Oh yes, they would have loved her. [Veyle] If it weren't for Marni, I would have never had this chance to make things right. [Veyle] It's impossible to express how grateful I am for what she did. [Mauvier] She would have loved to hear your praise. [Mauvier] Let the two of us live to save as many people as we can. For Marni. [Veyle] I like that. [Veyle] We have so many wrongs to make up for. I don't know how we'll ever balance the scales. [Veyle] I guess we'll just have to add as much good to this world as we possibly can. [Veyle] Will you help me, Mauvier? [Mauvier] Of course. As a knight...and as a friend. [Mauvier] We do this together, Lady Veyle. --- S ---