Ferdinand & Hilda A

Hilda
Oh dear, I'm thirsty again. If only I had a drink.

Ferdinand
I have some tea. You are welcome to drink some.

Hilda
Oh dear! I forgot to get my—

Ferdinand
I found it. Here it is.

Hilda
Oh dear! I didn't return my library book!

Ferdinand
I returned your book a little while ago.

Hilda
Oh. Thank you.

Hilda
Ferdinand, how did you get so good at doing things for me? It's like you know what I need before I do.

Ferdinand
I have lots of practice fielding your requests.

Ferdinand
All I need to do is think for a bit, and I know what you need. I can practically read your mind.

Hilda
Oh, you know what it's like in here, huh? OK. Tell me what I'm thinking about right now.

Ferdinand
Hmm... You want a snack.

Hilda
Sorry! Nice try. Actually, I was thinking...

Hilda
I've become quite fond of you.

Ferdinand
I suppose that is inevitable. I am rather fond of you as well. I find your laziness endearing.

Hilda
Hey, the "fond" thing was just a joke! Really I was thinking about tea. Kinda thirsty.

Ferdinand
I admire you, Hilda.

Hilda
You what?

Ferdinand
I said, I admire you.

Ferdinand
You are gifted and accomplished. I used to underestimate you.

Hilda
I said I was kidding, didn't I? This is all a bit—

Ferdinand
You feign sloth to obscure the considerable breadth and depth of your talents.

Ferdinand
Such delicate discretion, such noble prudence! If only I could emulate it.

Hilda
I've never been called prudent before, but...I like hearing you say it. Thank you.

Hilda
You're good at giving compliments.

Hilda
In return for all your help, I promise that I'll keep being prudent.

Ferdinand
I appreciate that. Shall we go?

Hilda
Huh? Go where?

Ferdinand
I thought you wanted some tea! The dining hall is the place for that.

Hilda
Oh, Ferdinand! You're too kind.