Part 152: Sully B

Hey, Ruffles. I saw you in that battle.

Then you've seen the fearsome beast that lurks within this lover's tender bosom! I only pray it did not frighten you, gentle lady. And I trust it proved that I am the hero fated to keep you safe!

Was it also fate that you chickened out of that duel?

That was common sense and nothing more! What reason had I to accept?

Running from a duel is hardly heroic...

At the very least I am that man's hero! By turning down his offer I spared his life.

I think we have a different idea about what the word "hero" means.

You wound me, milady! I assure you, I am no craven. Had that cur but glanced at you, no force in this world could have stayed my hand.

Pfft. You've always got some clever answer ready...Talking to you is like dancing. It's exhausting and sweaty and I hate it.

I speak only the truth, milady. Whether or not you believe me is your prerogative.

Great. Then I don't believe you.

Y-you might at least have paused a moment to consider before-

Har! Easy, Ruffles. I'm just teasing. Sure, you fled the duel, but you actually looked passable the rest of the time. Looks like you're still in the running to be Mr. Hero. I'm looking forward to next time.

All shall gaze upon my might and tremble, milady! This I swear!