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Gilbert, Catherine enter the scene
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Catherine
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Why'd you summon me so formally? Not going to confess your love, I hope.
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Gilbert
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I have something I must ask you.
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Catherine
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That's...a bit ominous. What is it?
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Gilbert
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Will you be going home?
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Catherine
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Ah. That's what this is about.
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Gilbert
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There must be those who, even now, wait for you. Believe in you.
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Gilbert
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Now that Lord Lonato is dead, I can think of no one who would stop you from returning.
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Catherine
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I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss my friends and family back in Faerghus.
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Catherine
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But no, I'm not going back. The person I used to be no longer exists.
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Catherine
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The life of a noble, tied down by rules and etiquette? No thanks. Not for me.
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Catherine
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My future is here, with the Knights of Seiros, as Thunder Catherine.
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Gilbert
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I understand. In fact, that is the answer I expected from you.
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Catherine
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So why did you ask?
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Catherine
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Five years ago, you chose to leave the knights...
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Catherine
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I'm guessing you don't regret that choice.
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Gilbert
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I do not.
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Gilbert
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But you have caused me to realize something about myself.
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Gilbert
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The sight of you, swinging your sword to fulfill your duty, your birthplace left behind...
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Gilbert
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It reminded me of my life before. Of the day I swore my vows and was made knight to my king.
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Catherine
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You think I'm just fulfilling my duty, huh? I'm not as virtuous as you make me out to be.
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Catherine
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I fight because I want to. That's it.
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Gilbert
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We are the same in that respect. On the day my liege bestowed upon me my sword...
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Gilbert
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I knew protecting this man, fighting battles in his name, would be an irreplaceable joy.
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Gilbert
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King, country, family, friends, beliefs. My list of what I longed to keep safe grew.
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Gilbert
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Hence my realization. I did not become a knight so I could pray. I did so to fight.
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Catherine
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It seems we've come to an agreement, then.
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Catherine
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So what are we doing standing around here chatting?
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Gilbert
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Good point. We should end the idle talk. Will you spar with me, Catherine?
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Gilbert
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I believe it is much too early for me to lay down my lance forever.
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Catherine
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Now we're talking! Oh, also, Gilbert...
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Catherine
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You look much better now that you have some fire in your eyes.
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Gilbert
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Hah. I am honored you think so.