003 orion.mide

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Mide:
If you're going to hover around me, you better start talking.
Orion:
Sorry...
Mide:
What do you want from me, nobleman?
Orion:
I-I'm just interested in your sword technique is all.
Mide:
My sword technique?
Orion:
I have never seen anything like it. Well, I've read about similar things in books. But I've never seen something like it in real life.
Mide:
It's nothing special. Standard Kotanese swordplay.
Orion:
Really? I've read of a land off the eastern coast of Brauma, where people practiced similar techniques to yours.
Mide:
Hmm. Well, a long time, visitors from the sea came to Kotan... They say that is where our sword styles originated from. I guess that's the place you've read about.
Orion:
Wow...
Mide:
You seem rather interested in that...
Orion:
Well, I've always wondered about this mysterious land. The stories I've read of it inspired me to learn how to use swords.
Mide:
... You fight nothing like a Kotanese swordsmen.
Orion:
Ha, yeah, true. It's a long story. If we had more time, I'd explain.
Mide:
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm actually curious.
Orion:
Another time, maybe. For now, let's carry on.
Mide:
Mmm.

///B
Orion:
Inspired by what I read, I tried emulating the men from those stories. Unfortunately, I am just not limber enough for such fighting styles. But after meeting Ronaldo, he gave me some pointers... From there, I slowly started creating my own style. How I fight today is the result of all that.
Mide:
That's the stupidest crap I've ever heard.
Orion:
You're not the first to hold that opinion. "Whatever works" As Ronaldo tells me.
Mide:
Hmph... But there is some wisdom in that, I suppose. As ridiculous as your style is, you do indeed make it work. Maybe I could learn
something from you.
Orion:
I'd be honored if you did. I've watched you fight and I've learned a thing or two myself.
Mide:
... I never would have guessed I'd meet a nobleman like you. The ones I've met would never look to a nomad to improve themselves. The only ones I've ever met were like my employer, Alva. Shady and arrogant... You can't trust them. But you, you're like you're from another world...
Orion:
I have been told I am an odd duck amongst the nobles out there. It doesn't bother me though.
Mide:
As ridiculous of a person you are... It is a relief to know nobles like you exist.

///A
Mide:
Hmm, you've much improved since we first met. I'm impressed.
Orion:
You've gotten stronger too, Mide. It's good to know I had a hand in that too.
Mide:
Hmph...
Orion:
Mide, I've got a serious question for you. Do you have plans after this war is over?
Mide:
I don't have a plan exactly...
Orion:
You've still got something on your mind, I can tell.
Mide:
Mmm... I've been looking for someone. A man that needs to die.
Orion:
Is that right? What's his name?
Mide:
I don't know. I'm figuring that out now..
Orion:
I see...
Mide:
Were... you going to ask something of me?
Orion:
I was wondering if you would like to come to Ernterre. I've... improved much from fighting alongside you. I think you could teach my
knights a thing or two.
Mide:
Is that the only reason?
Orion:
W-Well...
Mide:
... I'll think about it. But only after my business is complete.
Orion:
I can't just let you face something so serious alone...
Mide:
This is a personal matter. I won't let you get involved.
Orion:
...
Mide:
If fate allows it... you will see me again. That is all there is to it.
Orion:
Mide...