Dimitri & Ingrid B

Dimitri
Ingrid... I've been doing some thinking, and it occurs to me that I owe you an apology.

Ingrid
What? Why do you seem so serious?

Dimitri
In a just world, you would be happily married to Glenn.

Dimitri
He...he truly loved you. And it's clear that you cared deeply for him as well.

Dimitri
But on that awful night, he died right before my eyes. I could do nothing to prevent it.

Dimitri
In a way, I'm responsible for you losing the joyous future that should have been yours. I know my words can change nothing, but... I'm so sorry, Ingrid.

Ingrid
No, Your Highness. There's...there's no need to apologize.

Ingrid
Glenn's death... It still doesn't feel real.

Ingrid
I always looked up to Glenn. He was the very picture of a perfect knight—noble and virtuous.

Ingrid
In the end, he laid down his life—the ultimate sacrifice. I feel proud of him in ways that words can't quantify.

Dimitri
Proud? Truly?

Ingrid
That's right. I feel proud that he died for those he was sworn to protect. Proud that he passed from this realm to the next as a perfect knight.

Dimitri
Are you really trying to turn his needless death into an ideal to uphold? Gah, you and he are so alike.

Ingrid
Needless death? How can you say that?

Ingrid
Glenn gave his life for you—for everyone—and this is how you speak of his sacrifice?

Dimitri
You weren't there. You didn't witness his last moments. If you had, you wouldn't feel that way.

Ingrid
I don't care to hear your interpretation of his final moments! He was and will always be an ideal knight!

Dimitri
You would do well to rethink that ideal, my friend.

Ingrid
Pardon me?

Ingrid
He served in your guard! He took great pride in what he did—in protecting you!

Ingrid
The very least you can do...is not spit on his memory!

Ingrid
If you'll excuse me.

Dimitri
What is the matter with me?