Hubert & Ferdinand A+ / houses.fedatamine.com

Ferdinand enters the scene

Hubert enters the scene

Hubert

Hello, Ferdinand. Wait—that aroma...

Ferdinand

Your nose is as sharp as ever, Hubert. Yes, it is a bag of fresh coffee beans.

Hubert

Why did you buy coffee? You said you don't care for it.

Ferdinand

My stance has not changed. Drab, bitter, with that muddy texture. If I have even a sip, my hands start to tremble.

Hubert

Rather harsh. What are you doing with it, then?

Ferdinand

Well, you see— Wait a moment. What is that? Is that an imported tea from the east?

Hubert

It is indeed. Keen eyes.

Ferdinand

Flaunting my favorite drink, right in front of me! And you do not even drink tea. Fiendish.

Ferdinand

It is for Edelgard, I assume?

Hubert

Before I answer that, I would like to know what you are doing with the coffee.

Ferdinand

Well, I...

Hubert

Is it a gift? Perhaps for someone you fancy?

Ferdinand

A gift, yes. For you.

Hubert

Hm. Who is the unlucky— Did you say for me?!

Hubert

This coffee is a gift for me? Have I heard you correctly?

Ferdinand

Yes. That is what I said. A noble does not go back on his word. Just take it.

Hubert

I should decline.

Ferdinand

Why?

Hubert

The thought of receiving a gift from you, unbidden and unreciprocated, fills me with revulsion.

Hubert

Therefore...accept this tea. As a gift. From me.

Ferdinand

For me? Are you certain? I would hate to deprive the intended recipient of such a fine tea.

Hubert

That would be difficult to do, since I bought it with you in mind.

Ferdinand

Oh, in that case, thank— What?

Ferdinand

You were planning to give this to me all along?

Hubert

That is what I said.

Ferdinand

Really? I... Hahaha!

Hubert

Hahaha

Ferdinand

Only one thing to do. We must take a tea break.

Hubert

Very well. But tea is not what I will be drinking.

Ferdinand

Of course. I will make you some coffee.

Hubert

Then I will prepare the tea.