Part 346: Maribelle C

Now see here, Gaius. What do you think you're playing at, hovering around me like a persistent fly? It disturbs me to see your leering visage, particularly when I'm in the midst of battle.

I'm sorry, Twinkles. I just thought... Well, if I can atone for what I did, then maybe-

Maybe what? I might FORGIVE you? We might become oh-such-good friends? You broke into the royal treasury with the intent of stealing from the realm. And then you did it AGAIN!

Look, I know I did wrong, and I feel lousy about it. Gods strike me down if I don't.

Ha! You must be a stone idiot if you think I'll believe a thing you have to say! Or have you forgotten the first time you were caught raiding the treasury? You claimed my FATHER was behind it! My poor, decent, innocent father!

He was hauled in front of the magistrate and almost put to death because of you!

Actually, the thing about that is... L-look, I said some things I'm not proud of in an attempt to avoid the noose. But I'm a changed man now, and if you'll just let me, I'm sure I can-

Oh, enough. If I want a dog and pony show, I shall attend a carnival.

No tricks, Twinkles. I speak from the heart on this one.

The blackened heart of a brigand is hardly worth listening to!