Edelgard & Hubert B

Edelgard
We've come such a long way.

Edelgard
After all, I was only four years old when we first met.

Hubert
From your perfect memory, Lady Edelgard, I expect nothing short of the utmost precision. Do go on.

Edelgard
Please don't mock me with such frivolous praise. I can hardly recall that day.

Hubert
Forgive me.

Hubert
I suppose I must have been six at the time. I have no recollection of it.

Hubert
My earliest memory of you is of when you were injured.

Hubert
I recall being scolded most sternly by my father. "You are Lady Edelgard's servant!" he said. "You must protect her with your life!"

Edelgard
I had no idea.

Edelgard
But House Vestra has served House Hresvelg for generations...

Edelgard
Given that, I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.

Hubert
Indeed. After that, I made certain to accompany you wherever you went.

Hubert
That is, until...the incident.

Edelgard
Ah, when my uncle, Lord Arundel, defected to the Kingdom and took me with him.

Hubert
The sensation of loss that overcame me on that day defies all description.

Hubert
It was as horrific as if I'd lost all my limbs. I left the city in a mad rush to rescue you.

Hubert
My father sent soldiers to capture me. I fought them off for three days, but they did finally manage it.

Hubert
Of course, I was only ten. I never would've reached Fhirdiad.

Edelgard
I've never heard that story before. So there are things you've never told me.

Hubert
It wasn't important.

Edelgard
That's beside the point. I wish to know these things.

Edelgard
If there's anything else you're keeping from me, please tell me at once.

Hubert
Respectfully, I decline.

Edelgard
Why? It's a simple order. I really must kn—

Hubert
Speaking of your orders, there was a task you gave me earlier which I have yet to carry out. Excuse me.

Edelgard
Wait just a moment!

Edelgard
I just hope he's not hiding anything too worrisome...