045 eli.ardoome

///C
Ardoome:
Eli, my little friend! How goes it?
Eli:
Oh, Sir Ardoome. Well, things are going great! Your presence is greatly appreciated. I never thought you'd join us out here...
Ardoome:
What? What makes you think that?
Eli:
You're as powerful as an ox and as sturdy as a mountain... But you're...
Ardoome:
Hmm?
Eli:
You're quite slow.
Ardoome:
.........
Eli:
D-Don't take this the wrong way or anything, Sir! I only thought you were best suited to defend Ernterre!
Ardoome:
Hmph, you've become arrogant in my absence, Eli... Well, your timid side has become arrogant anyway. Am I going to have to set you straight again?
Eli:
W-What? N-No, Sir!
Ardoome:
Looks like I have to... It's back to basics for you!
Eli:
S-Stay away from me, you lunatic!
Ardoome:
AHAHAHA! This is going to be fun!

///B
Ardoome:
So, are you feeling the burn yet, Eli?
Eli:
How could I not? S-Sorry for underestimating you, Sir Ardoome...
Ardoome:
That's more like it. The last thing knights need to do is disrespecting their superiors.
Eli:
I... didn't know you could move so fast. Even during training days, you didn't seem so...
Ardoome:
If I had unleashed my full power on mere trainees, none of you would survive. Wouldn't be smart, would it?
Eli:
No, Sir...
Ardoome:
Though I have been working on my run speed...
Eli:
What was that?
Ardoome:
Well, it's nice to know you've learned your lesson. That aside, you have grown much since I last saw you.
Eli:
Thank you, Sir...
Ardoome:
You've a better shot with a bow than I am now. And you've got a better handle on your emotions... Perhaps you might make the cut....
Eli:
"The cut" Sir?
Ardoome:
Don't concern yourself about that for now. We should focus on what is in front of us now.
Eli:
Yes, Sir!

///A
Ardoome:
Eli, I believe it is about time to let you in on my secret plan.
Eli:
A secret plan?
Ardoome:
Yes, ever since Dracul's betrayal, I've been thinking of something. Our knights are mighty, it's true. But we can do better. I want to form an elite group within our order. One that can put down rebels and invaders with ease. I think you'd be a perfect addition to the team!
Eli:
Me? You think so?
Ardoome:
You've fought in the most legendary battles of this era. And you stand out with your skills and... dangerous side.
Eli:
Well, if you think so... I'd be honored to be a part of it.
Ardoome:
Yes, I'm happy to hear that. But there is one thing you could still work on.
Eli:
What's that?
Ardoome:
It's a crime a man of such dexterity doesn't pose often.
Eli:
Oh, no...
Ardoome:
But that will be easily resolved with me as your leader. Everyone will know our group as the most dangerous and most fabulous unit in existence! It's a bit to hectic to focus on such training now though. After we win this war, prepare for the most dazzling training of your life!
Eli:
What have I gotten myself into...