Hilda & Seteth A+

Seteth
Ah, Hilda. Business in town?

Hilda
Yes! I'm buying some art supplies.

Seteth
Oh! To replenish what you used on our book, I presume? Allow me to compensate you.

Hilda
No, no need! I use them for my own crafting and accessory making too.

Hilda
By the way, your tales seem quite popular! I saw a big crowd of kids at the church.

Seteth
Wonderful to hear! We made the right choice, leaving it there.

Hilda
I also heard a mother scolding her child by saying, "If you keep lazing around, you'll turn into a fox!"

Hilda
Though as long as there's a friendly squirrel around, being a fox doesn't sound so bad.

Seteth
Hmm. That was not my intention. Perhaps the story was better off in its original form, after all.

Hilda
Anyway, I guess you've got something to keep you busy after the war.

Hilda
Originally these stories were for Flayn, but now there are lots of people who love them.

Hilda
The kids are looking forward to your next release. You don't want to disappoint them.

Seteth
I do wonder how appropriate it is to sit around and write children's books in an era of great change.

Hilda
"An era of great change." Isn't that exactly when kids need something to hold onto?

Hilda
They're the future of Fódlan, after all!

Seteth
Astute observation! But if I am to continue in this trade, I will require more of your assistance.

Hilda
Really? You're a successful author, and you still want to use my lousy illustrations?

Seteth
I need an artist who can appreciate the message and who can draw pictures that resonate with children.

Seteth
Your art has a certain careless quality that I feel matches my work splendidly.

Hilda
A "careless quality"? That doesn't sound like a compliment.

Seteth
Did you not purchase those art supplies today in the hopes of continuing with this work?

Hilda
Well, yes. I guess I can stick with it until the war is over.

Seteth
Such lukewarm commitment—no matter. We can consider the post-war situation when we come to it.

Hilda
Hm. I'm pretty fond of being a fox, but becoming a squirrel wouldn't be the worst thing.

Hilda
I'll admit, I like seeing Seteth pour his heart into these stories...

Seteth
What was that?

Hilda
Didn't say a word! Let's get to work on that sequel!