Part 554: Stahl B

I'll just leave the letter here, Olivia. No rush.

I'll be sure to read it. And sorry again.

I've told you, it's no trouble at all.

Though it might be nice to have a leisurely conversation at some point. Anyway, so long as it's nothing personal, I'm not worried.

Oh, n-no! It's like this with everyone until I get used to being around them. I'm just... not good with strangers.

I see. So you can't talk to strangers, but you can talk to friends?

U-usually?

All right. In that case... *AHEM!*

Bwa ha ha! Aye, lass! Bring me some meat and mead! Let's rumble!

Er... what?

Well, since you've known Basilio for so long, I thought I could act like him. You know? To make you feel more at ease?

THAT was your Basilio impression?!

It sounded a lot better in my head...

Wow, that was seriously terrible! But you know what?

Seeing something that embarrassing has made me less embarrassed!

Well then, I guess it was worth it. Next time I'll try to come up with a plan that lets me retain a shred of dignity.

Hee hee. I'm looking forward to it.