068 horton.freesia

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Horton:
...
Freesia:
Son of man, it is no good hiding from me. I know you are there.
Horton:
...
Freesia:
That's better. What do you want?
Horton:
Lady Freesia, I would first like to say it is an honor to meet you. I am Horton, explorer, historian, researcher, and archeologist.
Freesia:
Well met.
Horton:
I'm sure you know why I am so interested in you. You've been alive for hundreds of years! Incredible...
*moves behind her*
Mmm...
*moves in front of her*
Ahh...
*moves behind her again*
Oho!
Freesia:
...
Horton:
*moves in front of her again*
Oh my, my apologies, My Lady. I must be stepping far out of my place.
Freesia:
Yes, you are. I do not appreciate being looked at as if I'm some artifact.
Horton:
My apologies, once again. I'm sorry to say I can barely contain my excitement! I mean no disrespect, I assure you.
Freesia:
......... It is fine.
Horton:
Then... Could you answer some questions for me?
Freesia:
If I said no, I feel like you would collapse from despair. Very well.
Horton:
Oh, where to begin, where to begin...

///B
Horton:
.........
Freesia:
Well?
Horton:
Lady Freesia... I'm sorry to say... I've got so much I want to ask... But I have no idea what I want to ask you! It's like they're all trying to fit through the same door at once!
Freesia:
...
Horton:
W-What about you? Do you have any interesting things to say?
Freesia:
I could tell you countless stories, if you're willing to listen. ... But I have no idea where to begin, myself...
Horton:
Oh my... What a disaster... Wait, I know! Hold on!
Freesia:
...
Horton:
Lady Freesia! Look at this pot I discovered a few years ago! I grabbed it out of some ruins a few years ago. These ruins originally belonged to the church, but they've long abandoned the place. The design is most certainly unique. I've never seen anything like it before. I don't suppose you know what it was used for?
Freesia:
Ah, I haven't seen one of those in a while...
Horton:
Ahh!! So you do know!
Freesia:
Yes... Everyone just put water in it.
Horton:
Huh? Just water? What of the intricate design??
Freesia:
Just water.
Horton:
Oh... How mundane... but it is still a piece of history...

///A
Horton:
Lady Freesia... Another question. This one is... special.
Freesia:
Ask away.
Horton:
The enemy has the Sanguine Codex in their possession. It was originally kept in that dark shrine where you live...
Freesia:
Yes.
Horton:
There are old books out there, you know? They say that tome was destroyed at the end of the War of Darkness.
Freesia:
...
Horton:
So the question remains... Why did you have it?
Freesia:
You... are sticking your neck out far more than necessary.
Horton:
I am a seeker of truth. Such risk is necessary.
Freesia:
Hmph... Very well. I will reward your bravery. The answer is quite simple, really. The codex is a dangerous tome of immense knowledge... I spread the word it was destroyed to stop anyone from pursuing it. The Sanguine Codex grants too much power to mere humans. It is my duty to safeguard them from such things.
Horton:
Yet you kept it. You must have wanted to use it for yourself, didn't you?
Freesia:
...
Horton:
.......
Freesia:
You are correct. I did. The codex itself has black origins... But that does not mean its power can only be used for evil. I have used it sparingly. But the land of Brauma has only benefited from it. That is, until it was stolen from me. You only need to look at this war to know that.
Horton:
Mmm...
Freesia:
All the more reason it must be returned to me. Horton, will you continue to aid me in this?
Horton:
Yes, Lady Freesia.