021 francine.arthur

///C
Arthur:
Working hard, Francine?
Francine:
Yes, sir. I have to say it is an honor to be fighting by your side again.
Arthur:
Well, I'm not really fighting anymore. I doubt I could keep up with you or the others now.
Francine:
You still look very fit for your age. I'm sure you could still hold your own in a fight.
Arthur:
Hmph, if only... I can't even maintain balance without this staff supporting me.
Francine:
Speaking of which, I didn't know you could use magic.
Arthur:
My family is full of people capable of using magic. I never had much use for it when I was Knight Commander.
Francine:
Even so, you're something else, Sir Arthur. It's rare to be gifted in both blades and magic.
Arthur:
It's too bad my physical prowess has waned over time. But that's part of getting older, I suppose.
Francine:
...
Arthur:
Don't look so down. It happens to all of us.

///B
Arthur:
Been keeping an eye on the duke, Francine?
Francine:
He makes it hard to do at times, but I manage.
Arthur:
Good. Orion has a good heart, but I fear this war may have started a change in him.
Francine:
I see what you mean.
Arthur:
Of course, change isn't always bad. Only time will tell. I see he still tries to handle everything himself, though.
Francine:
Ugh, I know. No matter how much I try to do my job, he'll jump in and do it for me when he can.
Arthur:
War or not, some things never change. He'll always been like that. He gets that from his parents, you know? Though, I'd say he takes it to the next level.
Francine:
I'll say.

///A
Arthur:
Francine, you aren't going to keep this position long, are you?
Francine:
What are you talking about?
Arthur:
You've got business back home in Florencia, don't you?
Francine:
...
Arthur:
You hesitate talking about it.
Francine:
I worked hard to get where I am now. But...
Arthur:
In the end, you're still Florencian royalty. I understand. Just be sure to settle your affairs before you leave. And be sure to find a replacement.
Francine:
You talk about it so casually...
Arthur:
I'm just saying. It is what it is.
Francine:
Still, I feel guilty about it.
Arthur:
If you have other pressing matters to attend to, there isn't a problem. Everyone will understand.
Francine:
...
Arthur:
But you should instead be focusing on what is happening now. Think more on this later, alright?
Francine:
Yes...