Lorenz & Leonie C / houses.fedatamine.com

Leonie enters the scene

Lorenz enters the scene

Hey, Lorenz. Got a minute?

Certainly. I trust you're well?

Doing great! I found a load of old weapons. Just got done hauling them out of storage.

Old weapons, you say? If there are any interesting swords in there, I would love to see them.

They might only be good for training, but with a little care, who knows? Here, have some oil.

And...why exactly are you giving this to me?

Like I said, they need a little care. With a bit of maintenance, some of these will really shine!

Yes, I heard you. So why did you give me the oil?

It's for polishing, Lorenz. Don't tell me you've never polished a weapon before.

That is hardly a task befitting someone of my station.

If you had an exquisite blade, something of real historical significance to complement my noble heritage, that would be another matter.

In that case, appraise while you polish. You're bound to find something good, working through these.

This seems as fine an occasion as any to air my grievances.

I am a highborn noble. As such, it is my sworn duty to protect the commonfolk. I have no time for trivialities.

What's more, you seem to be under the misapprehension that you can order me about. Please think carefully about how you speak to me.

I'm not ordering you around. And I'm not talking to you as a noble either.

I'm asking you to help me with this. As a friend.

I am your friend, but I am also a noble. Those two qualities are not mutually exclusive.

Oh, good! Let's get to it, then, buddy!

Nnngh...