Seteth & Catherine B / houses.fedatamine.com

Seteth, Catherine enter the scene

Hey Seteth, I've been meaning to ask you. What is your relationship with Lady Rhea?

That is certainly an abrupt question.

You're much closer to her than anyone else in the entire church.

Certainly you're a good, upstanding person, but I can't help but feel there's something more to it.

Supporting the archbishop is my sole professional interest. Personally, I consider her to be something akin to a companion.

A companion?

Yes. As in a traveling companion. Friends who walk the same path, toward the same destination.

Hmm, companion, huh? A companion. I guess that does sound about right, now that you say it.

Though, I'll confess to being quite jealous! Not many people can call themselves companions of Lady Rhea.

I do not know how she feels about it.

Oh, come on. You must trust that she feels the same about you.

There is no need for that sort of trust. My duties are the same regardless of her perspective.

I consider you to be a companion also.

A companion in fighting for the archbishop?

Certainly. Our goals are firmly aligned when it comes to that, are they not?

You're right, they are. I suppose you and I could be considered companions in that sense.

I am pleased to hear my sentiment reciprocated.

I rely on you a great deal, after all. More than most.

Whoa there, what's all this now? Flattery won't win you any prizes with me, Seteth.

I do not flatter. I merely want you to understand why it matters to me that you be more cautious in battle.

As your companion, it is my wish for you to be safe.

Oh good, we're back in familiar territory—with you admonishing me. Don't worry, I'll be careful.

I'll always try to live up to your expectations. So don't expect too much, or you'll wear me out!