Felix & Seteth B

Seteth
Hello, Felix. Training alone again, I see.

Felix
Spying on me again, I see.

Seteth
It is not my intention to spy. I am merely concerned about you.

Seteth
I do not think you have been keeping your friends at a distance because you dislike them personally.

Seteth
Rather, I think what bothers you is their concept of proper knighthood. Is that not so?

Felix
Hmph. You really have been watching me closely.

Felix
You're correct. I don't understand why they revere knighthood.

Felix
I won't be friends with anyone who believes in that nonsense.

Seteth
Do you feel that way because of what happened in the Tragedy of Duscur?

Seteth
I have heard the story. Your brother was one of the royal knights. He gave his life to defend the prince.

Felix
My brother was doing his job. My father is the real problem. When my brother's armor was brought back to the castle, do you know what he said?

Felix
"He died like a true knight."

Felix
Chivalry begets the worship and glorification of death. Am I alone in finding that grotesque?

Felix
I suppose you'll excommunicate me for blaspheming like this.

Seteth
Not at all. I am not a knight, so I have no intentions of lecturing you about chivalry.

Seteth
So long as one's conduct is consistent with the teachings of the goddess, it is up to the individual to decide right from wrong.

Felix
In that case, I'd like you to formally pardon me for not having friends.

Seteth
You require no such pardon. This is merely advice from an old man to a younger one.

Seteth
As unwavering as your convictions may be, the others also feel strongly about their beliefs.

Seteth
If you hate all those whose beliefs are different from yours, you will hate everyone eventually.

Seteth
People with exactly the same beliefs as you simply do not exist.

Felix
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Seteth
You do not have to change your beliefs, of course. But you do have to accept that others feel differently.

Seteth
That is my advice to you. I will speak no more of it.

Felix
Seteth. Can I ask one thing?

Felix
Why are you going out of your way to tell me this? Why bother with me at all?

Seteth
Because I trust you. Now that I have heard what you have to say, I trust you even more.

Seteth
I am also a rather eccentric person. I thought you and I might get along.

Felix
I see.

Felix
You've gone to so much trouble, I may have to start making an effort as well.

Seteth
Good. Do not take this the wrong way, but I hope you will surpass my expectations.