Part 371: Gaius B

Gaius! Isn't that the same outfit you were wearing yesterday?

Yeah, but it was CLEAN yesterday. One extra day won't kill me, right?

And have you combed your hair?

Er, no. But I DID dunk my head in a watering trough a couple nights ago. Why do you care so much, anyway?

Because.

Er, because why?

By the way, don't think you can run off again in the middle of our conversation. I have my pegasus saddled and waiting, and we WILL hunt you down.

Crivens. Are all your chats this happy and carefree, or am I a special case?

No, just you. Now come over here and let me trim that hair.

I suppose I'm not getting out of this, am I? All right, do your worst. but you still haven't explained why you're so obsessed with my grooming.

Because you are one of Chrom's staunchest and most valuable allies. *Snip* Turn your head a little, please... Thaaaank you.

Staunchy ally, eh? I like the sound of that.

All right. Message received. I'll dress like a dandy so as not to make Chrom look bad. Oh, and I like the sides short, if you'd be so kind.

*Snip* Already on it. Oh, and before I forget, use this soap when you launder your clothes. You have stains dating back to the dark ages, but this should get them out.

I'll wash them so bright, it'll hurt your eyes to look at me...

We'll see.

Hey, now. How about showing a bit of trust for your staunchy ally?

Trust is earned, my dear Gaius. Especially when it comes to laundry.