Part 596: Stahl B

Tents? ...Check. Stew meat? ...Check. Firewood? ...Uh-oh. Low on firewood.

Is something the matter?

Oh hey, Cherche. No, nothing's the matter, per say.

Is that so? You look worried. Furrowed brow and all that.

Oh, you can just ignore that. My brow furrows pretty easily.

Being naturally frowny must cause many a misunderstanding, hah! Or perhaps it just makes people feel more solicitous toward you...

Hah! I'd never thought of it as an advantage before.

You know, it seems like every time I see you, you're engaged in another chore.

I volunteer a lot. I just enjoy keeping things... tidy, I guess. Plus, you don't want some of those axe slingers going anywhere near your laundry...

Well, I think it's very admirable. Perhaps you could use a hand?

Well, I WAS just about to head out to collect more firewood... Perhaps you'd care to accompany me to the forest? I can use your talents if we stumble across any fell beasts.

Back in my village, an invitation to collect firewood indicates romantic interest. Something to do with firewood igniting the flames of passion in the girl's heart...

Wha-?! G-good gracious, truly? I... I meant no offense. I swear! ...Also, that is a really weird first date. I'm just saying.

Heh heh. Oh, it's quite all right. How were you to know? In any case, I'll help out, and you can tell me more about the culture of Ylisse.

Sounds like a plan.