Part 204: Frederick A

Hmm... What to do, what to do...

Hello, Frederick. Is something wrong?

Ah, Sumia. Yes, something IS wrong!

This horse escaped the paddock during the night. I managed to catch it by the bridle, but the foul beast refuses to be led back!

Oh, is that all? Here, let me try.

No, milady, it's too dangerous! The brute is practically frothing at the mouth!

Oh, don't be silly... There, what a nice horsey... Shhhhhh... Auntie Sumia won't hurt you, I promise. But if you stay out here, the wolves might get you. Let's go back to your friends.

By the nine heavens! It's moving!

We'll be fine, Frederick. I'll make sure this brave guy gets back safe.

You have a gift, milady. I thought the creature would die on this very spot.

Oh, he just needed some encouragement is all. It's kind of like how you aid and motivate Chrom! Humans and horses both need friends to lean on sometimes.

Still, you performed a great service, and I am in your debt.

Oh, really, it's not a big-

Do not be modest, milady! I might have wrestled that beast all day without you!

Yes, possibly. Except, well, the thing is... See, last night, I fed the horses. And you know the latch on the gate? The one you're supposed to close? Weeell, there's a teensy-tinesy possibility I might have left it... kind of... open.

By the gods! So it was you who let this demon beast free!