Felix & Ashe C

Ashe
Hm. I must have left it in the library...

Ashe
Oh. Is that Felix?

Felix
...

Ashe
Hey, Felix! This is a surprise. I didn't think you had much interest in books.

Ashe
I'm already finished with that one. You can borrow it, if you'd like.

Felix
No need. I was just curious who it belonged to.

Ashe
Why not read a few pages, at least, while you've got it open? I think you'd really like it.

Ashe
The plot is pretty different from a typical knight's tale, but it's still really good.

Ashe
Do you like stories about adventure and chivalry?

Felix
No. I despise them.

Ashe
Yeah, well... Have you tried reading any? You might find them really interesting. I know I do!

Felix
What do you find so interesting?

Ashe
Well, for one thing, the knights in these stories are always gallant and brave.

Ashe
And they always value things like friendship, loyalty, and justice. That's the kind of knight I want to be.

Felix
Ridiculous.

Felix
Friendship, loyalty, justice. Only fools allow their lives to be ruled by such nonsense.

Felix
Fools who get themselves killed for nothing, only to be celebrated as heroes in books like this.

Felix
Writers of these stories are worse than tyrants. They seize control of people's thoughts.

Ashe
That's a little much. I was only interested in—

Felix
I don't care.

Felix
Such blind enthusiasm is dangerous. Be more moderate in your passions.

Ashe
You know something, Felix?

Felix
...

Ashe
You are exactly like the knight in this story!

Felix
Excuse me?

Ashe
On the surface, he's sarcastic and intimidating. But underneath, he's kind and cares for his friends.

Ashe
In the end, they become heroes together and conquer all obstacles!

Felix
Disgusting. Stop looking at me like that.

Ashe
Oh! See? Right there! That's just what I mean! You sound exactly like him!

Felix
...

Ashe
I'm going to lend you this book. Really, I insist. Just give it a read, all right?

Ashe
Trust me. And you can tell me what you think when you're done.

Felix
Why is this happening...