![]() ![]() Alear: The embroidery on this is exquisite.Alfred: I said I'd stop going overboard when it comes to you, but I can't help myself.Divine One? I want us to be closer than that. Plain ol' friends isn't going to cut it with me anymore, sorry to say. I can't be a coward when it comes to this of all things. Alfred: I'm the crown prince of Firene.Alear: Don't tell me you're back to feeling unworthy of my friendship again.Alfred: Remember when I said I wanted us to be plain ol' friends?.This time, if I act without thinking, I might end up destroying a perfectly good friendship. ![]() Alfred: But for the first time in maybe ever, I'm dragging my heels getting something done.Alfred: You could tell, huh? I'm dealing with a lot of emotions right now.Is something troubling you? You look a little upset. Alear: Now wait just a moment! I haven't even agreed! Alfred! Alfreeeeed!.Alfred: No time like the present! Off we go!.Alear: Laps? As in, running? Right now?.As my totally regular friend, what do you say we do laps around the atrium together? So when you finally did wake up, I was so excited that I went completely overboard. I did feel close to you, y'know, even before you woke up. Alfred: You first friend, huh? That's got a real ring to it! Thank you.It would pain me if my first friend didn't spend time around me anymore. You know.you were the first friend I made after I awoke. Alear: You already do so much for me, Alfred.How could I possibly still call myself your friend? So, please, don't ever say things like that again. We ended up here because you were trying so hard to help me, which I do appreciate. Alear: Well, I disagree with what you said.I didn't think hard enough about your feelings, and I made a pest of myself. Do you recall when you said you weren't "worthy" of my friendship? Alfred: I always try to keep things light, but I feel awful right now.Maybe I'm not worthy of being your friend. I am so sorry! I had a hard time telling when you were asleep, so I just kept going. The song continued into the late hours, and it started invading my dreams. Your playing is quite lovely, but I'd like for you to stop doing that as well. Alear: Ah, I thought that was your silhouette outside my sanctum.Just making sure the Divine One gets a good night's rest. Alfred: Yeah! That's me playing a lullaby.Every night, as I'm fading into sleep, I hear the haunting song of a flute. I thought my friend would enjoy waking up to healthy, yummy breakfasts. I just feel bad that you've gone out of your way to do this for me every morning. Alear: To be honest, they do have a ton of meat.Alfred: Oh no! They've been too heavy on the meat, haven't they? I just wanted you to get strong.Alear: I appreciate the beautiful breakfasts you've been bringing me in the mornings.Alfred: Sure do! Whatever you need-I'm all ears.Alear: Our friendship makes me happy too, Alfred.And knowing you wanted to be friends just tickled me. Before you left Lythos, you asked me as a friend to teach you things-to help you adjust. But if there is something, well, I want to be the first to know. No, there's nothing bothering me at the moment. There's bound to be a lot you're adjusting to. Alfred: See? Me too! But look, isn't there anything I can do for you? You've been awake a while, but it must be hard.Alfred: Who's teasing? Wouldn't you be just as happy to wake up at the sight of a friend?.And the cherry on top? I get to see your bright and shining face. ![]()
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