Part 325: Chrom C

Gaius, do you have a moment?

What's up, Blue?

...Blue? Er, right. Well, you must have traveled a lot in your old line of work, yes?

Sure did! Us thieves tend to outstay our welcome in a hurry.

The reason I ask is that I've had little chance to see the world properly. I've journeyed on diplomatic business, but that's pretty much it. And frankly, one majestic court looks very much like another. I've often wondered what it would be like to roam the world free of royal burdens.

Ha! You royals up in your pointy towers really don't have a clue! You think us commoners are free to just spend our days sauntering along! Think we pick daisies and gaze at tourist attractions and eat bonbons all day!

Look, that's not what I was implying at all. ... And I think you know it.

So what's the problem? Tired of silk pants and the undying adoration of the masses?

I try to appreciate my situation, but being a royal can be incredibly...stifling. It's a comfortable prison, true, but a prison nonetheless.

Sounds like a serious case of not being able to count your blessings.

It's true-I'm never hungry, I've a hot bath and a warm bed, people leap to my aid... Perhaps you're right. What right have I to complain of such a life?

Bingo.