Lorenz & Catherine A

Lorenz
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Catherine
Let's put the match on hold for now, Lorenz. Or if you can't wait, we'll say you won.

Lorenz
No, let us resume it later. You haven't yet had the chance to use Thunderbrand.

Catherine
You weren't using a Relic either. If you had been, you would have won easily.

Catherine
Even without it, you're stronger than I expected. You seem to be fighting more intensely than usual.

Lorenz
Under ordinary circumstances, I'd have surely lost. But I had a vested interest in testing your character.

Lorenz
If your swordplay relied at all on the dirty tricks of a fugitive, I would have felt compelled to defeat you.

Catherine
Are you saying you fought more ably because you had a sense of purpose?

Lorenz
Not as such, although I admit that when we crossed blades I became envious of your strength.

Lorenz
I caught a glimpse, in your elegant swordsmanship, of an aspect of the noble ideal that I yet lack.

Lorenz
That envy is perhaps what drove me to fight so hard.

Catherine
Interesting...

Lorenz
I was also able to satisfy my curiosity. You are no criminal, but rather a lady of great conviction.

Catherine
That might be an exaggeration. I've done some things I'm not proud of.

Lorenz
Modest as ever. Another of your noble qualities.

Catherine
Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm no longer a noble.

Lorenz
Whatever your title, the responsible use of power is the very hallmark of nobility.

Lorenz
Deny it all you like, but the way I see it, you are indeed a true noble.

Catherine
I don't want to be a "true noble." I won't be tied down by any stuffy idea of nobility.

Catherine
Although, if this is your way of flirting with me, perhaps I can be persuaded otherwise.

Lorenz
That's rather sudden.

Catherine
Tell me, Lorenz. Do you often woo noble women?

Catherine
As a "true noble," I must be an ideal target for a fellow like you.

Lorenz
Since you put it that way, I... Apologies, but I confess you've quite rendered me speechless.

Catherine
Lighten up! I'm just teasing. You're clearly not ready to woo me.

Lorenz
Not ready?! Do I not suffice for you?! Is there some flaw that I could conceivably correct?!

Catherine
You're more open-minded than you used to be. But you're still so hung up on status and lineage.

Catherine
If you became a more tolerant person, maybe it would work out.

Catherine
What matters isn't someone's blood. It's what they want, what they fear, what they accomplish.

Catherine
When you understand that, let me know, and I might just fall for you.

Lorenz
Just wait and you shall see, Catherine! I fully intend to live up to the very highest of your standards!