Part 209: Stahl B

Hey, Stahl?

Ah, there you are, Kellam! I was searching high and low for you.

Yeah, sometimes the sun glints off my armour and makes me hard to spot. And sometimes people just don't look hard enough.

Listen, do you remember our discussion from the other day?

About how I feel on the battlefield?

Right! I said you were unflappable and you said it wasn't true and so on and so forth.

Right. But you see-

Well, the thing is, I don't think I quite got my point across. I'm not just nervous out there, Kellam. I'm actually rather terrified! I even carry an extra fauld just in case- Well, just in case.

Yes, but you see-

But I have a plan! I'm going to study your behaviour and become just like you! I must know everything - your preparation, your training, AND your daily routine.

Bu, how will you-

By watching and observing! By engaging you in the most meticulous study one man has ever done to another!

Er, that might be a bit of a problem.

Dastard! Would you prefer I quake in terror on the battlefield?

Well, no. But if you want to watch me, you have to be able to SEE me. And most people have a hard time doing that.

Hmm...

Maybe you should follow someone else around. Frederick is pretty brave.

No, It must be you, and no other! And if you're that hard to spot, I'll just have to practice finding you!

I don't understand why it has to be me, Stahl.

Because we are the same, you and I! Meek and unassertive, yet clever! Why, if not for my devilish good looks, we could be brothers!

Um, okay?

Of all the Shepherds, you are the most suitable model for me to follow.

So, Kellam! Prepare to be watched!

I have a bad feeling about this...