Part 259: Chrom C

Oh! Good day, milord.

Hello, Maribelle. ...And just Chrom is fine, please.

A-are you here all alone? Goodness, but there's a chill in the air today!

Would you care for a cup of tea?

Well, I won't say no. ...Thank you. You're very kind.

Oh, please! For a noblewoman of Ylisse, serving royalty is a high honor!

In times of peace, maybe. But this is war. Kings, nobles, and peasants alike are all just comrades-in-arms. So please, don't wear yourself out trying to look after me.

Yes, but-

You've been fighting as hard as any of us. You must be exhausted.

Well... I confess I sometimes find myself wishing for a respite. But then I remind myself how much harder it must be for you! Heavy lies the crown and all that, yes? So it's my duty to help you however I can!

Your dedication is appreciated, Maribelle. ...A bit extreme, maybe, but appreciated.

Just promise to look after yourself as well. Will you do that? ...For me?

Your wish is my command, milord. But first let me bring you that tea!

I'll take it. Thanks.

I so very much enjoy our time together... I pray we find opportunity to do it again.

I hope so, too.