Part 721: Ricken (Father) C

This is yours, I presume, Father? I found it lying on the ground. Do try to better secure your belongings in the future.

Ha! You sound just like your mother, Laurent.

Naturally. She IS my mother.

Well, yes, but still... You two are so alike, I sometimes wonder if you inherited anything from me.

Don't be absurd, Father. Of course I did.

Oh? Like what?

Like... the color of my hair.

Er, well, that's true, but it's not exactly what I was talking about. Anything more substantive? Maybe your hat blows off a lot like mine?

Hmm, no. My bearing in that respect is profoundly normal. Very much to my relief, if I might be perfectly frank.

See, that's what I mean. You're always so serious and wordy... You could stand to loosen up a bit. Maybe act a bit more your age.

We're at war, Father. Acting like a child is hardly behavior to be encouraged. Besides, I'm a grown man. Older than Lucina at this point, I suspect.

Wait, how could you be older than Lucina? She's already been born here, but your mother and I still haven't had you.

I... I fear I've no more time to chat today. Now, if you'll excuse me. (leaves)

Laurent, wait! ...What was all that about?