Leonie & Alois A

Leonie
So, that's it. I'm going to be a great mercenary just like Captain Jeralt!

Alois
Hah! You skipped right to the conclusion. That's exactly what Jeralt would do.

Leonie
I know! I picked that up from him too.

Alois
That might not be the finest trait of his to emulate. In the end, it comes down to combat skill.

Alois
Regardless, I'm happy to hear you say all this.

Leonie
Why's that?

Alois
I've strived to become a knight at the level of Captain Jeralt.

Alois
But I'm an old man. I've come to accept that... I will never be his match.

Leonie
No, don't say that! You can't give up!

Alois
No, no. It's quite all right. I know myself and what I'm capable of.

Alois
But you're still young. Youth is a weapon of the utmost power. Infinite possibility.

Alois
We are both inspired by Captain Jeralt, so I hereby bequeath to you my lofty ambitions.

Leonie
That's— Wow. I'm sorry, I don't know what to say...

Alois
No need to cry, Leonie. I'm relieved. My dream is in good hands with you.

Alois
Captain Jeralt is looking down proudly on you, I'm sure. Will you carry on his legacy?

Leonie
Of course I will. Definitely.

Alois
Leonie... Uh...

Alois
Do you remember the story I told you once, about what happened at the inn?

Leonie
The hatchet throwing? Sure, I remember. Why?

Alois
Jeralt ran up quite a tab with all his drinking, and he left without paying. Now his debt is due.

Alois
And, as you have declared that you'll carry on his legacy...

Alois
You see where I'm going with this.

Leonie
Wait, what?! That's got nothing to do with me!

Alois
Nothing to do with me either. I don't drink. Even so, all this time, I've been paying it back little by little.

Alois
And it's not just that one place. He owes money in towns all over Fódlan.

Alois
I haven't been able to step into a tavern anywhere without being badgered for payment. So exhausting!

Alois
But now I can say that the debts are for you to cover! You're still young, so I'm sure you'll manage in time. Thank you, Leonie!

Leonie
Hold on! That's a joke, right?! Hey! Get back here!

Leonie
Take your lofty ambitions back! I don't want your stupid debts!