Part 786: Laurent A

Ugh, I'm sore... Guess I went a little overboard out there.

Yarne!

G-go easy, Laurent! I actually tried my--

You were superb!

...What, that's it? No lecture?

What's to lecture about? Your performance was beyond reproach. You were unanimously pronounced the hero of yesterday's battle.

Hey, all I did was play decoy. Everyone else did the real work.

You're too modest! Yours was the most critical role, and the most dangerous. And you saw it through brilliantly. Truly, an impressive performance.

Well hey, if you say so! It feels pretty good to hear that from you.

I knew that you could manage any challenge if you shed your habit of running.

And I said I was a great fighter when I really got serious!

I'm pleased that day has finally come. Now you need only to preserve this momentum for future battles!

Future... battles?

Just so. Anyone able to execute orders as exacting as yesterday's is a great asset. I'm certain Chrom will be making extensive use of your skills in the days to come.

Er, but... what about days when my stomach's acting up?

Worry not. I've already given word to everyone on the cooking rotation. You'll be served a special gruel specially prepared for maximum ease of digestion.

Bleagh... Wh-what about my insomnia? My migration headaches?!

I'll be by your tent each night to put to bed. By magic or blunt trauma, as needed. Also, "migration headaches" aren't a thing.

My trick liver!

...Can be removed.

Eek!

Now, now. Cheer up, Yarne. And walk while you do it or we'll be late for today's battle.

I get the feeling staying angry won't be hard with you around, Laurent...