Linhardt & Annette A

Annette
Ahh, there's nothing like a morning stroll to take in the fresh air!

Annette
Hm? In the thicket there. Is that...a human foot?

Annette
Eeek! It moved! Someone, help!

Linhardt
Sorry, Annette...I was really out.

Annette
Hey! You shouldn't surprise people like that! I thought you were an undead corpse...

Annette
Why are you sleeping out here anyway? We're in the middle of a war! Doesn't that seem dangerous?

Linhardt
Middle of a war or no, you'll not defeat the master of dreams. He's a fiercely strong enemy.

Annette
Stop joking around! What are you even talking about?

Linhardt
No joking, I assure you. He is quite unstoppable. Or perhaps you know his weakness?

Annette
You really never change, do you?

Annette
You sleep just as much as ever... Do you even remember what I told you?

Linhardt
You told me something? When?

Annette
Of course you don't. I told you that putting in effort...

Linhardt
"...is how you grow." Is that the one?

Annette
So...you do remember?

Linhardt
Should I not have remembered?

Annette
No! Ugh. It's just...you should put your talents to use elsewhere, that's all.

Linhardt
The truth is I place effort in what brings me joy. I'm happiest that way.

Annette
No, that's not... OK, let me put it this way instead.

Annette
Working hard for other people helps you grow as a person.

Annette
Do you not get the urge to work hard for other people, like when you helped me before?

Linhardt
Not as such. Why would I go through that effort? For what gain?

Annette
Um, for the gain I mentioned...that it helps you grow as a person.

Linhardt
Oh, I see. Well then, continue working hard for my sake. For example, waking me up today.

Linhardt
And I suppose I will try to do a little bit more for you too.

Linhardt
I find working for others to be annoying, yet I wish to make an exception for you. I hope that's all right...

Annette
Just for me?

Linhardt
Indeed. You're the only person I'd bother helping. I could wear myself out helping you. Forever, maybe.

Linhardt
What about it? I'll be there for you, and you can be there for me.

Annette
Oh! What do you mean by that?!

Linhardt
What?

Annette
If we're doing our best for each other and all, then that's a bit like...just kind of like...like a marriage!

Linhardt
Huh. You know, I feel as if you might be able to wake me up every morning. No small feat, that.

Annette
Hmph! As though I would marry a man who can't even get up in the morning!