Alois & Catherine A

Catherine
C'mon, just one, please. I'll pay for it next time.

Anna
No can do. Do you have any idea how much is on your tab? More than you're worth is my bet.

Catherine
Ugh... It's been a long day. I just need a little drink.

Anna
So long as my pocket stays empty, your glass stays empty. Don't cross me.

Alois
I couldn't help but overhear. Hello, Anna. How much does she owe?

Anna
Hi there, Alois. Are you asking because you intend to pay this lady's tab? I can't even begin to understand that level of stu...um, that level of kindness.

Catherine
Alois, what're you doing?

Alois
I'm in your debt, Catherine. You've saved me countless times.

Alois
Besides, you warned me about those scams. You kept me from getting cheated out of my money.

Alois
So I'll take care of this. How much does she owe?

Catherine
Thanks, Alois. Are you sure you don't regret doing that?

Alois
Of course I don't! Think nothing of it. I used to pay old Jeralt's tabs all the time.

Alois
I'd have been happy to buy you a drink, you know.

Catherine
Nah, that's generous of you, but I couldn't accept.

Catherine
You're a good guy, Alois, you know that?

Catherine
Not only paying my tab, but offering to buy me a drink too.

Alois
Jeralt would've kept drinking. He was certainly shameless about it.

Catherine
Did he ever pay you back for bailing him out?

Alois
Sometimes. Honestly, off the battlefield, he was disorganized about everything.

Catherine
That sounds like him. And to be honest, it...well, sounds like you too.

Catherine
You're probably not bothered when it comes to my debt, but I want you to know I'll pay it back.

Alois
I appreciate that, but there's no rush.

Alois
I trust you. You're a colleague, a friend.

Alois
And that's true whether or not you pay me back!

Catherine
You're hopeless! But you know what, Alois? That's how I like you.

Catherine
Next time a con artist tries to bilk you, I'll be sure to save your backside!