Gilbert & Catherine B / houses.fedatamine.com

Gilbert, Catherine enter the scene

Why'd you summon me so formally? Not going to confess your love, I hope.

I have something I must ask you.

That's...a bit ominous. What is it?

Will you be going home?

Ah. That's what this is about.

There must be those who, even now, wait for you. Believe in you.

Now that Lord Lonato is dead, I can think of no one who would stop you from returning.

I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss my friends and family back in Faerghus.

But no, I'm not going back. The person I used to be no longer exists.

The life of a noble, tied down by rules and etiquette? No thanks. Not for me.

My future is here, with the Knights of Seiros, as Thunder Catherine.

I understand. In fact, that is the answer I expected from you.

So why did you ask?

Five years ago, you chose to leave the knights...

I'm guessing you don't regret that choice.

I do not.

But you have caused me to realize something about myself.

The sight of you, swinging your sword to fulfill your duty, your birthplace left behind...

It reminded me of my life before. Of the day I swore my vows and was made knight to my king.

You think I'm just fulfilling my duty, huh? I'm not as virtuous as you make me out to be.

I fight because I want to. That's it.

We are the same in that respect. On the day my liege bestowed upon me my sword...

I knew protecting this man, fighting battles in his name, would be an irreplaceable joy.

King, country, family, friends, beliefs. My list of what I longed to keep safe grew.

Hence my realization. I did not become a knight so I could pray. I did so to fight.

It seems we've come to an agreement, then.

So what are we doing standing around here chatting?

Good point. We should end the idle talk. Will you spar with me, Catherine?

I believe it is much too early for me to lay down my lance forever.

Now we're talking! Oh, also, Gilbert...

You look much better now that you have some fire in your eyes.

Hah. I am honored you think so.

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