Ashe & Ingrid A

Ashe
There you are, Ingrid!

Ingrid
Whoa! Uh— Hi, Ashe. You seem excited. What's that you're holding?

Ashe
A book I found in town. I bought it for you!

Ingrid
For me? Ashe, this looks very costly. Antique books like this are never cheap...

Ingrid
Wow. The cover is stunning. And the binding is still in fantastic condition.

Ashe
I drove a hard bargain. Still, I'll probably have to cut back on my spending for a while.

Ingrid
Why did you go to so much trouble?

Ashe
It wasn't easy, but as soon as I came across this legend, I knew you had to read it too.

Ingrid
Well then, I will read it. Oh, the knight on the cover looks striking.

Ashe
Fascinating, right? I was captivated from the moment I laid eyes on the cover.

Ingrid
There's an aura of stoicism intermingled with beauty—even amid a gruesome battle.

Ingrid
Wait! Looking closer at the face... This knight is a woman!

Ashe
Yes! And she was a real historical figure!

Ashe
She was born into a noble family and bore a Crest, but she was accepted into the king's service as a knight.

Ashe
She fought in many battles at her king's side, serving him all her life as his right hand.

Ashe
Oh, sorry. I-I've said too much! I didn't mean to spoil the story for you.

Ashe
I'm just so excited. I hope you enjoy it too.

Ingrid
Thank you for the encouragement, Ashe.

Ingrid
Living as a knight is certainly not an easy task.

Ingrid
I know it will mean much pain, strife, and heartache.

Ingrid
But I still want to pursue that dream. Talking to you has reminded me...

Ingrid
I'm not the type who gives up easily.

Ashe
That's the Ingrid I know!

Ingrid
So to start, I'm going to read this book.

Ashe
Great. When you're finished, and freshly inspired, we'll talk about becoming knights!

Ashe
Not the ones in stories either. The real thing!

Ingrid
I look forward to it, Ashe.