Ferdinand & Hilda C+

Hilda
Wow I am thirsty. I could really go for something to drink.

Ferdinand
Hilda! There you are.

Hilda
Hey, Ferdinand. Thanks for your help earlier.

Ferdinand
I do not desire your gratitude. I have a bone to pick with you.

Ferdinand
At the library, you pawned your job off on me!

Hilda
Actually, I never asked you to do the whole thing. You started teaching me how, and got carried away.

Hilda
Meanwhile, I was just awestruck by your cleverness and generosity.

Ferdinand
Ah, well... Hey, wait a moment! Your charms won't work this time. You were just using me.

Hilda
Aw, that hurts my feelings. I really was awestruck.

Hilda
If I had to arrange all the library supplies on my own, I'd have been there past nightfall.

Ferdinand
With a steady pace, you would have finished by twilight at the latest.

Hilda
Oh, no. I'm not competent enough, honestly. I don't even know how to make a cup of tea.

Ferdinand
You're quite a defeatist, Hilda. I... H-hold a moment. Did you just say you cannot make tea?

Hilda
That's right. I can't touch things that get hot. I'm always scared of getting burned.

Ferdinand
Trust me, it is not difficult. You just need to be cautious as you are pouring. I can teach you.

Hilda
Really? Great! Please teach me, Ferdinand.

Ferdinand
This is a crucial skill for nobles, Hilda. If nothing else, you must learn the art of tea brewing.

Ferdinand
Look here. You bring the water to a boil, and you put the leaves in here...

Ferdinand
All right, that should be enough time steeping. Now we can drain the water, pour the tea, and enjoy.

Hilda
That took longer than I expected. Well, thanks. Bottoms up!

Ferdinand
You may have to steep it for more time or less, depending on the leaves. From now on, you can—

Hilda
Mm. That really hit the spot! Thanks. I'm a slow learner, so I hope you'll teach me again sometime.

Ferdinand
She...she fooled me again! That was the last time, I swear it!