Julietta

Fiend: Graaawwwrrr!
Julietta: ......
Fiend: Rwaaaaghhh!
Ranzal: Aw, crap! We gotta do somethin', and fast! Those fiends have that lady surrounded!
Julietta: Hyaaaah!
Euden: Huh. Looks like she's got it under control.
Julietta: *pant* *pant* That...was terrifying...
Euden: Are you all right?
Julietta: Gaaah! S-scared? Who said I was scared? I wasn't scared!
Julietta: Uh, I mean...pardon me, but you are...?
Ranzal: Ranzal. This is Euden.
Julietta: Hold on—the man who lives in the castle? PRINCE Euden?
Euden: One and the same. May I ask your name?
Julietta: Oh, where are my manners? I am Julietta, a Paladyn.
Julietta: My Paladyn father bade me find you and join your cause. If you'll have me, of course.
Euden: Absolutely! We could definitely use someone of your skill.
Julietta: ...Is that it? No tears of joy? No falling to your knees in thanks that such a powerful Paladyn would align herself to—
Fiend: Graaaaggghhhhh!
Julietta: Aaaahhhh! D-did you hear that?!
Ranzal: More fiends. Looks like ya missed a few.
Ranzal: But yer strong enough on yer own, so ya probably don't need our help takin' 'em down. We'll just be goin', then.
Julietta: H-hold on just a moment! I...I can't leave you to fend for yourselves! Allow me to see you safely through the—
Ranzal: Aw, don't worry about us; we can take care of ourselves.
Julietta: I said wait! I b-bet you're just acting tough, when in fact you're as helpless as a newborn babe! I'll accompany you—
Euden: Really, we'll be all right. We need you to take care of the fiends here more than we need a bodyguard. Until we meet again—
Julietta: WAAAAAIT!
Euden: Gaaah! Y-you'll pull my arm out of its socket if... Huh? Why are you crying?
Julietta: I'm not *sniff* crying. *sniff*
Euden: But there are tears streaming down your face...
Julietta: Just...just stay here and fight by my side!
Euden: Um, all right?. But let's do it quickly so we can catch up to Ranzal.
Julietta: You...you mean it? Oh, thank the goddess...
Julietta: I...I mean, just try not to get in my way!

Elisanne: Julietta, do you have a moment? I wish to ask you something.
Julietta: Elly! I...I mean, Elisanne! Of course. What is it?
Elisanne: Have we met somewhere prior to your arrival at the castle? Your name has such a familiar ring to it.
Julietta: Well, that much is understandable. We are both Paladyns, after all.
Elisanne: Oh—that's it! You are the one who turned heads making the Paladyn trial look like morning warm-ups. You have a bright future ahead of you.
Julietta: A bright future! Er, I mean...h-honestly, that ＂trial＂ is hardly difficult enough to merit the name.
Julietta: Besides, such tests with the Paladyns matter not. I will demonstrate my worth more directly.
Elisanne: Well, I'm glad that we can now count a knight of your caliber among our allies.
Julietta: Hmph! Has it taken you this long to realize my ＂caliber＂?! Now, if that will be all, I have other things to tend to!
Elisanne: She takes it for granted that she should prove herself directly rather than rely on her past reputation. I foresee a bright future ahead of her.
Julietta: I can't believe Elly actually knows who I am!
Julietta: I finally spoke with my hero face-to-face...
Julietta: But why...why did I say those things?!
Julietta: She must despise me now... Oh, Goddess, my stomach hurts...
Euden: Um...
Julietta: Gaaaah! Y-Your Highness?! How long have you been there?!
Euden: Since you and Elisanne started talking. Sorry, I really didn't mean to eavesdrop.
Julietta: I—you—whatever you think you heard, you are mistaken! I don't admire Elisanne, or any such—
Euden: Admire?
Julietta: What?! I... Oh... F-fine! I admit it! I admire her!
Julietta: In the past, there was a time when something weighed greatly on my heart, and Elly... She saved me.
Julietta: I admire her greatly and was ecstatic when she came to talk to me...
Julietta: Yet I acted like such a haughty fool... *sigh* It's laughable, isn't it?
Euden: I'm not laughing.
Julietta: W-well, maybe not outwardly, but I'm sure on the inside you're in stitches...
Euden: And I'm sure I'm not.
Euden: To me, it seemed Elisanne was truly impressed with your skills as a Paladyn.
Euden: I don't think you need to be worried about her hating you or anything like that.
Julietta: I... *sob* I just... Thank you, Prince Euden...
Euden: What? Why are you crying?! What did I say?!
Julietta: N-nothing... *sniff* I'm just... *sob* Just so relieved!

Julietta: Was that the last of the fiends? They certainly didn't put up much of a fight.
Ranzal: Nicely done as always! Our battles've been a breeze since ya showed up.
Cleo: Indeed. Hardly anyone has gotten injured since you joined us, either.
Julietta: Hmph. Such compliments ring hollow with foes so feeble.
Julietta: Now that the battle is won, I'm going back to the castle to clean off all this blood.
Elisanne: ......
Julietta: Elly— I mean, Elisanne! What is it?
Elisanne: That was a splendid fight, Julietta.
Elisanne: I hope you will fight by our side for a long while. That...that is all I wished to say.
Julietta: You... You needn't have wasted your breath. That has always been my intention. Now, if you'll excuse me...
Euden: Huh? She looks pale...
Julietta: Owwww, ow ow ow...
Euden: Julietta? What's wrong? Are you injured?
Julietta: Prince Euden... Why are you here...? Owww...
Euden: Your face told me something might be wrong. If you're hurt, I can get Cleo to come and heal you—
Julietta: W-wait! Don't call anyone over! It...it's only a stomachache...
Euden: Are you sure?
Julietta: I'll be all right... Stress always wreaks havoc on my stomach...
Euden: I'm sorry to hear that... What is it that's causing you stress?
Julietta: Everything! People's expectations, fighting fiends—all of it! I feel so scared and helpless, all I want to do is cry.
Julietta: Whenever someone invests any sort of faith in me, I can't help but think...what if?
Julietta: What if I fail next time? What if I disappoint them?
Julietta: Please, Prince Euden... Please don't tell anyone...
Euden: If you don't want me to, I'll respect that... But wouldn't it help you if everyone knew?
Julietta: Perhaps, but I will never know. Divulging that truth may shatter everyone's faith in me—and the fear of that is paralyzing.
Julietta: It's a secret I've kept since I was a child, because I was born into a prestigious family of Paladyns.
Julietta: But the Julietta everyone looks up to? I am leagues away from her.
Julietta: I never want to be a source of disappointment, so I always put on a brave face. Despite the pain it brings my stomach... Ow!
Euden: Julietta?! You should rest—
Julietta: D-don't coddle me! This pain is noth— Owwwwwwwie!
Euden: Very well. I promise I won't say anything to the others. Just tell me you'll rest a little before we return.

Elisanne: *pant* I fear we may have overextended ourselves... There are just too many fiends!
Julietta: Don't tell me you're yielding already, Elisanne!
Elisanne: You're right, Julietta. We have not lost yet. Let us rally and... Oh no.
Elisanne: Another pack of fiends is closing in! We cannot let them join forces!
Julietta: My legs are already weak with fear...
Julietta: But I must help Elly!
Julietta: Leave them to me, Elisanne!
Elisanne: What are you talking— Hey! Julietta! Where are you going?
Julietta: I can handle that pack on my own! I'll draw them away from you!
Elisanne: Wait! Not even you are strong enough to handle that many on your own!
Julietta: If you're so worried, dispatch those other fiends quickly and come help me!
Julietta: Though there may not be much left for you to do by then!
Fiend: Graaaggghhh!
Julietta: If you want a shot at Elly, you have to go through me first!
Euden: *pant* *pant* Good... We made it... I think we've defeated all the fiends in this area!
Elisanne: Only the pack Julietta took on remains! We must hurry, Euden!
Julietta: Hngh... I hope...everyone is okay... I need to finish these fiends, fast...
Julietta: Gah! My leg!
Fiend: Raaawwggghh!
Julietta: Ah—
Euden: Julietta! Are you all right?!
Elisanne: Thank the goddess we made it in time.
Julietta: Elly... Prince Euden...
Julietta: *sniff* I... I... ELLLLY! *sob*
Elisanne: Julietta?!
Julietta: I w-was so s-scared! *sob*
Cleo: Seeing Julietta cry like this is...unexpected.
Ranzal: Ya can say that again. She always seems so tough, ya know?
Julietta: *hiccup* *sob*
Elisanne: Um... What do I... Er, Julietta? You...you did great!
Elisanne: You saved us all! Um... I-it's okay now, I'm here...

Euden: All right, everyone! We'll be heading out to hunt down fiends again this afternoon, so make sure you're prepared.
Julietta: Ugh... Again...?
Euden: It's all right, Julietta. You can stay in the castle if you're scared.
Julietta: Wh-who said I was scared?! I mean... I am, but just a tiny bit!
Julietta: S-still, you can't just leave me here... It makes me feel so...so useless...
Ranzal: What happened to the girl what never even blinked before chargin' into danger?
Julietta: She broke down in sobs before her peers, that's what.
Julietta: One doesn't recover from that.
Ranzal: I still can't wrap my head around it. How can someone as strong as you actually be scared'a fiends?
Cleo: To think you harbored such fear and still drew that pack of fiends away by yourself...
Julietta: That surprised even me. But I could think only of protecting Elly...
Julietta: And yet, in the end, I only managed to break down and cause more trouble.
Euden: Nonsense. Fighting so hard to protect us, despite being scared, was incredibly brave.
Elisanne: His Highness is right. And besides, everyone is scared of battling fiends.
Julietta: What? Even you, Elly?
Elisanne: ＂Elly＂? That is not... Ahem. Yes. Even me.
Euden: And me. There hasn't been a single battle I've fought where fear hasn't played a part.
Elisanne: If anything, it seems you both act more recklessly the more frightened you are.
Euden: I... Uh, well, that's because sometimes you have to act in spite of your fear. Right, Julietta?
Julietta: R-right... Certainly!
Elisanne: Honestly... I wish you would at least give some thought to the trouble your actions cause those who have to watch your back.
Euden: Ha ha! I do, I swear!
Julietta: Um... Prince Euden?
Julietta: I know I've caused you all enormous trouble, but...please don't make me leave the castle.
Euden: I wouldn't dream of it. You're welcome here as long as you wish to stay.
Elisanne: Julietta, I know I said before that your future as a Paladyn was promising... But I was mistaken.
Elisanne: You are already an excellent Paladyn. I am glad to have you fighting by my side.
Julietta: W-well... Of course you are! If anything, you all ought to be begging me to stay—
Julietta: I...I mean... Oh, Goddess...
Euden: Ha ha! Old habits die hard, I suppose.

Elisanne: Ahhh, but this sea breeze does feel divine. It has been one battle after another lately; we've scarce had time to catch our breath. Is it so terrible a thing to take a moment of rest and relaxation when one can?
Summer Julietta: *sigh* Oh, how beautiful Elly looks surrounded by all that sand. No summer bloom can match the beauty of my Elly—nay, not even the sun itself!
Elisanne: *siiigh*
Summer Julietta: Was that a sigh? Is she weary?! She certainly has every right to be; the path of a Paladyn is a harsh one. And she has walked that path for years and years—a heavy burden indeed! We'll not be at the shore for long, so it is essential she be able to enjoy this hard-earned holiday. But what can I do to bring Elly the relief and relaxation she so richly deserves? Perhaps she'd enjoy an ocean swim? ...No, that might only exhaust her further. Clearly sunbathing is the answer! ...Ah, but what if she gets burned? Blast! I fear this is beyond me. Hmm... I see she has yet to remove her top outer layer. As a Paladyn, she might consider it immodest to show more skin than absolutely necessary. ...Yet by the goddess, look at ME! She must think me a vulgarity of the highest order to be dressed so! I specifically brought my finest suit so as not to embarrass myself in front of Elly, yet perhaps it was still a mistake. Am I too ostentatious?!
Euden: You've been mumbling to yourself for a long time now, Julietta. Everything okay?
Summer Julietta: Gaaaaah! Y-Your Highness! How long have you been standing there?!
Euden: I just walked over now, actually. You looked sort of distraught, and I wanted to see if I could help.
Summer Julietta: D-distraught?! I am not distraught at all! I'm perfectly traught! One hundred percent!
Euden: Soooo I DIDN'T just overhear you say something about your swimsuit maybe being too ostentatious?
Summer Julietta: Y-Your Highness, I am a Paladyn! I would not trouble myself with such trivial concerns! It would not even occur to me to worry if Elly thought I looked like the lowest village guttersnipe in this suit! That thought is literally the furthest thought from my mind.
Euden: Wait, is THAT what you're worried about? Well, I think you can relax. Elly told me earlier that she likes your suit.
Summer Julietta: E-Elly said that?!
Euden: Yep. So hopefully that helps.
Summer Julietta: M-might I trouble you with a query, Prince Euden? Do you know what manner of holiday Elly enjoys?
Euden: Actually, I don't think it's ever come up. She's not much for...relaxing.
Summer Julietta: (This is even worse than I thought... She must be in fearsome need of a break!)
Euden: Why do you ask?
Summer Julietta: M-merely because I want to be certain that Elly enjoys our summer holiday!
Euden: It's nice to see how much you care about her.
Summer Julietta: I owe her my very life. I would do absolutely anything for her. And yet, I fear I have no idea what constitutes a proper relaxing holiday.
Euden: It's not that complicated—people just want to hang out and be together.
Summer Julietta: I require more tangible advice than that!
Euden: Look, have you ever been to the beach?
Summer Julietta: Of course. My family went on vacation to the beach every year. I have many happy memories of those times.
Euden: Then why not invite Elisanne to do the things you remember enjoying?
Summer Julietta: Because she may not find them as enjoyable as I did. And what if she turns me down entirely?!
Euden: Julietta, Elly LIKES you. She's not the sort to refuse an invitation from a friend.
Summer Julietta: Very well, Prince Euden. I will take your advice and extend an invitation to Elly this instant!
Euden: That's the spirit. Good luck! I really hope this turns out well for... Huh. She's coming back.
Summer Julietta: Y-Your Highness, what should I DO?!
Euden: Uh, talk to Elly? That WAS the plan, right?
Summer Julietta: Yes, but I got so nervous when I approached that I turned tail and fled!
Euden: Well, I guess I can...come with you? *sigh* What am I getting myself into?

Summer Julietta: I beg your pardon, Elisanne, but... Well, if you are not busy, might you care to join me for a game of volleyball?
Elisanne: I'm not familiar with that particular game.
Summer Julietta: Volleyball is actually a rather popular beach activity. It is a simple game where two teams try to hit a ball into the other's court. With the conditions being that you cannot hold the ball or let it fall on the sand.
Elisanne: I see. That does sounds like fun. If you're sure I would be an adequate choice, I would love to try it.
Summer Julietta: R-really? I'm so happy that... Uh, I mean, of COURSE it will be fun! It was my idea, after all.
Euden: Well, it looks like this all worked out. How about I keep score?
Luca: Gettin' a game of volleyball going, eh? Count me in—I'm a spike MACHINE!
Summer Julietta: What?! Er, I mean...that's fine, Luca, but we need an even number of players.
Euden: Looks like I've just been drafted. You mind keeping score, Notte?
Notte: You betcha! Who's on what team?
Luca: Dunno. Guess we could draw straws?
Summer Julietta: We are NOT drawing straws! Elly and I will be a team, and that's...
Luca: ...Elly?
Summer Julietta: Uh... I mean... *ahem* My apologies. I had a bit of sand caught in my throat there. I believe Elisanne would be most comfortable teaming up with a fellow Paladyn. ...Which would be me. For what is sport, but battle in miniature? This is a perfect opportunity to practice cooperative combat tactics! Therefore it only makes sense that we Paladyns should be on the same team.
Elisanne: I suppose that does make a certain amount of sense.
Euden: Are you sure about this, Julietta?
Summer Julietta: Why wouldn't I be?
Euden: No, it's just... You're not going to panic and get a stomachache or something?
Summer Julietta: Ah, yes. That. ...Er, but I also don't think I could ever face Elly as an opponent!
Euden: Well, if you're sure...
Luca: Hey, enough with the hushed whisperin'! Pick teams already and let's get this show on the damn road!
Euden: Okay, Luca, looks like it's you and me.
Elisanne: Then Julietta and I will be the other team. It is a pleasure, Julietta.
Summer Julietta: The pleasure is all mine. Let us show them what we Paladyns are capable of!
Notte: I don't have a whistle here, so... TWEEEET! Game on!
Summer Julietta: So, Elly—er, I mean, Elisanne... Volleyball is all about teamwork. If you set me up, I will do the rest. Your victory was all but assured the moment I joined your team!
Elisanne: Your confidence is certainly inspiring. I shall give my all, but put my faith in your skills to carry the day.
Summer Julietta: (Elly is putting her faith in me?! Augh! S-such pressure! Owwww... N-no! This is no time to be getting a stomachache!)
Euden: (Uh oh. Julietta is really cringing. Looks like a stomachache coming on. I'd better go easy on them with this first serve.)
Euden: ...Hah.
Elisanne: Julietta, get ready!
Summer Julietta: Here comes the Paladyn Attack!
Luca: What the hell?! I've never SEEN a return like that before!
Notte: That's one point for Team Paladyn, and NO points for Team Chump!
Summer Julietta: What did I tell you, Your Highness? Sports are battles in miniature! And while I appreciate your concern, I will not stand for you giving anything less than your finest effort on this court.
Euden: Judging by what you just did, I don't think I needed to bother.
Luca: Hey, step it up, Euden! I ain't gonna lose this match!
Euden: Got it. Preparing to counterattack!
Summer Julietta: Let us see if you can handle this serve... HAAAAAAAAH!
Luca: Now, Euden! Attack!
Euden: Got it! Heeeyah!
Summer Julietta: I've got the block!
Euden: Bwuh? She blocked that?!
Notte: Another point for Team Paladyn, and more shame for Team Chump!
Elisanne: Well done, Julietta! Most impressive!
Summer Julietta: This is mere child's play to me.
Summer Julietta: (EEEEEEEE! Elly just PRAISED me! I have to keep this up!)
Luca: All right, my turn to serve. Taaake...THIS!
Summer Julietta: Mediocre!
Luca: She just slammed it right back! Damn it, I gotta try that again!
Summer Julietta: Hwah! Heeyah! Attaaaaack!

Notte: That's game, set, aaaaaand match! Elisanne and Julietta win my praise, while Team Chump will be booed until my throat is sore! Boooooo!
Elisanne: You won the day for us, Julietta. You have my thanks.
Summer Julietta: Heh. You needn't thank me for that. I barely broke a sweat.
Euden: *pant* *heave* Should've known better... than to go up against Paladyns...
Notte: *huff* *puff* Yeah... Especially Julietta... She's a one-woman wreckin' crew!
Summer Julietta: "One-woman"?
Luca: Well, yeah! I mean, you just did pretty much everything over there. It's sorta amazing how you were able to cover the entire court by yourself.
Summer Julietta: By...myself? Er, Elisanne? You DID get a chance to handle the ball there, yes?
Elisanne: No, the opportunity did not really present itself—but it is hard to shine when paired with a true veteran like yourself!
Summer Julietta: Whaaaaaat?!
Elisanne: Er, is something wrong?
Summer Julietta: A THOUSAND apologies, Elisanne! That was the basest form of ball hoggery! Forgive meeeeeeeeeee!
Elisanne: I am very confused right now.
Euden: She probably thinks she ruined the game for you by monopolizing the ball.
Elisanne: Oh, but I don't care about that one whit! Julietta, come back! ...Julietta?

Summer Julietta: What was I thinking?! The entire point of the game was for Elly to enjoy herself! It accomplishes nothing if I am hogging all the fun. Perhaps volleyball was a bad idea; it got my competitive juices flowing. But there might yet be a way for me to get Elly into the vacation spirit!
Elisanne: ...Oceanside afternoon tea?
Summer Julietta: That's right. It's about that time of day, wouldn't you agree? It's something I make a point to enjoy whenever I visit our private beach. Here, permit me to fill your cup.
Elisanne: This is...black tea?
Summer Julietta: Ah, but not conventional black tea! This has been ice brewed. It's an especially refined and extravagant way of making tea in which the leaves are steeped by water from melting ice in order to extract a fuller flavor.
Elisanne: Well, that DOES sound extravagant! I am eager to try it. *sip* My, it's much sweeter than normal tea!
Summer Julietta: That is because of the ice brewing. By steeping it slowly and at extremely low temperatures, one can prevent the usual bitterness from emerging.
Elisanne: And all the extra time and trouble results in a superior flavor. Yes, I quite like it. Thank you for introducing this to me. I shall have to try making some myself.
Summer Julietta: I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. ...But then again, it WAS my idea, so that comes as little surprise.
Summer Julietta: (I did it! Elly REALLY liked it! This experience will surely ease her into a state of relaxation that... Huh?!)
Elisanne: *sniff* What IS that enchanting smell? And is that smoke I see over there?
Summer Julietta: *sniff* It has a savory aroma. Almost like...barbecue?
Summer Ranzal: Okay, we're just about ready! Dig in, Euden! We got plenty!
Summer Julietta: Wait, there actually IS a barbecue? Oh, this is horrible! The delicate flavor of my tea can't possibly compete with this! Er, shall we move upwind, Elisanne? I fear the smoke here is beginning to interfere with the aroma of the tea.
Elisanne: A fine idea.
Summer Julietta: This should do! Now I'll just lay out the tea again and...
Elisanne: Ah! The wind is picking up!
Summer Julietta: AND it has shifted directions!
Euden: Whoa, that caught me by surprise! You okay there, Ranzal?
Summer Ranzal: What matters is that the GRUB is all right. Time to throw the next batch on the grill!
Summer Julietta: And now the smoke is in our faces again. That's it—I am going to complain!
Elisanne: I don't think that is necessary.
Summer Julietta: But it is! You can't possibly enjoy the aroma of the tea under such conditions!
Elisanne: I don't mind, Julietta. Truly.
Summer Julietta: Euden! Ranzal!
Euden: Hmm? Something wrong, guys?
Elisanne: Honestly, it is the most minor of—
Summer Julietta: We need you to stop your barbecue. The smoke is unacceptable.
Summer Ranzal: Ya can't have a barbecue without smoke, yeah? Ain't much I can do about that.
Summer Julietta: Yes, that's why I'm asking you to stop. Moreover, scarcely any time has passed since lunch! Is your goal to see everyone become gluttonous hogs who must roll about the beach in order to perambulate?!
Summer Ranzal: Bwaaa ha ha! Hell, we're an active bunch; we'll just work off what we eat. So how come ya want us to stop NOW? I didn't hear any complaints from you at lunch.
Summer Julietta: There's a time and a place for barbecue, but it is not NOW. All of your smoke has completely ruined the aroma of my ice-brewed tea!
Euden: "Ice-brewed tea"? What's that?
Summer Ranzal: Ya mean the stuff ya got there? *sniff* Hey, that smells pretty good!
Summer Julietta: Well then, perhaps I should take this opportunity to introduce you to my special summer tea recipe. Once you appreciate the delicate charms of ice-brewed tea, you will understand the damage caused by your filthy smoke! Let us begin by outlining the steps required to properly prepare it...

Summer Julietta: ...And that is how you ice brew tea. Now do you have a better appreciation for the intricacies involved?
Summer Ranzal: Damn, that was a long explanation. My throat's dry as a bone!
Euden: I didn't realize that there was so much involved in brewing tea.
Summer Julietta: Knowledge is at the root of refinement. I'm glad you had this chance to learn.
Elisanne: You are a fine teacher, Julietta, and most knowledgeable in the subject matter.
Summer Julietta: Oh, it's not an especially difficult topic. But if you are interested, there is a great deal more I could teach you about tea, such as how the leav—
Summer Ranzal: All right, we get it! Just lemme guzzle down the damn tea before my withered husk dries up and blows away!
Summer Julietta: Tea is not a beverage to be "guzzled," sir! First, you must breathe in the aroma and— Oh!
Elisanne: Was that your stomach growling, Ranzal? There truly is no end to your appetite.
Summer Ranzal: Ain't me—my gut is full to burstin' with sweet barbecue.
Euden: It wasn't me, either. Maybe someone... Uh, Julietta? Why are you blushing?
Summer Julietta: C-certainly not because it was ME! I am a woman of refinement. ......
Summer Ranzal: If yer hungry, just say so.
Euden: Did you not have much to eat at lunch?
Summer Julietta: W-well, I...
Summer Julietta: (He's right—I was so preoccupied with Elly that I completely forgot to eat!)
Euden: Maybe you should have a little barbecue with your tea.
Summer Ranzal: Damn straight! Ain't nothin' better than fine chow washed down with tea.
Summer Julietta: Were you not listening when I explained how barbecue smoke ruins the aroma? ......
Elisanne: Let's just have some, Julietta. You clearly need to eat.
Euden: Here you go! Fresh off the grill.
Summer Julietta: I... Um... Thank you.
Summer Julietta: (It wasn't supposed to happen like this... But next time, I will—Yeowch! That's hot!)

Summer Julietta: Oh, but I am a fool! Letting my stomach growl in front of Elly, of all people?! Clearly my own body has a few lessons to learn in propriety! Elly's probably had it up to here with me. Oh, whatever am I going to do? ...No. Don't give up yet, Julietta. There's still a chance to turn this around! It was a mistake to think of relaxation ideas that involved crowded public spaces. However, this is no time for regret; it is a time for action!
Elisanne: ...You wish to take me somewhere? Er, might I ask where?
Summer Julietta: You will see when we get there. Come!

Elisanne: Hmm. It seems we have arrived at an abandoned cove.
Summer Julietta: Exactly so! I discovered this myself, so I don't think many people know of it. It's quiet, and there's a lovely breeze. The perfect place to take a nice walk and unwind, don't you think?
Elisanne: I suppose so. But why bring me here?
Summer Julietta: Oh, uh... So we can concentrate! After all, a Paladyn must preserve her composure at all times. I figured a quiet cove would be the perfect place to take a walk and calm both our hearts and our minds.
Elisanne: You are truly a model Paladyn, Julietta.
Summer Julietta: Eeeeee! *cough* Er, I mean... I am nothing so special as all that. I simply strive to consistently maintain proper Paladyn standards of behavior.
Elisanne: A very admirable attitude. You focus on proper Paladyn behavior even amidst the frivolity of the shore. I could stand to learn from your example. I fear I have become entranced by the beauty of this place and forgotten myself. Why, just now, my head is filled with silly thoughts about how one might discover mermaids in this cove.
Summer Julietta: I wouldn't have taken you for a romantic.
Elisanne: W-well, as I said, it was a silly thought. All this time at the beach must have unmoored my mind somewhat.
Summer Julietta: And there is nothing wrong with that! We all need to allow ourselves the luxury of relaxation from time to time, no?
Summer Julietta: (I never would have imagined that Elly would engage in such flights of fancy! I'm so glad I brought her here and was able to witness this new, softer side. Also, she said I was a model Paladyn, AND she seems more relaxed!)
Elisanne: This cove really is charmi—
Fiend: Grrrrawwrrr!
Summer Julietta: A fiend is emerging from the sea! That...that isn't supposed to happen!
Elisanne: We must take up arms and stop... Oh, fie! We forgot our weapons!
Summer Julietta: Get to safety, Elisanne! I will deal with the beast!
Elisanne: No, it's too dangerous. We must fall back.
Summer Julietta: I will permit neither man nor beast to ruin your holiday! Angry Paladyn Kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick!
Fiend: Gurk!
Elisanne: You took it down in a single blow! Simply incredible...
Summer Julietta: Ha! That's what you get for trying to ruin the holiday of MY Elly!
Fiend: G...grrr... Grraawwrr!
Summer Julietta: Hmm? Oh, what now?
Elisanne: It's in its death throes, Julietta! Look out!
Summer Julietta: Guh?!
Fiend: Grrraawwrr!
Elisanne: Not on my watch! ...Aaaugh!
Summer Julietta: She took the blow intended for me... And now the fiend is trying to drag her underwater! Stop right there, vile beast! Your reign of terror ends now! I shall save you, Elly! Haaaaaaaaah!

Summer Julietta: *huff* *puff* I managed to pull Elly from the fiend's grasp, but...
Elisanne: ......
Summer Julietta: Elly? ...Elly, open your eyes! Please!
Elisanne: ......
Summer Julietta: She won't wake up! What should I do?! Okay, okay. Easy. You know what to do... Hold on, Elly! I'll bring you back to life with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation!
Elisanne: ......
Summer Julietta: (Wait. But that means I have to... My mouth... Hers... Us... No! I couldn't possibly subject Elly to such a base affront! But if I don't...she could die.)
Summer Julietta: Okay. Okay, I'm going to do it. Deep breath...and...NOW.
Elisanne: Nnnngh... J-Julietta...?
Summer Julietta: Elly?!
Elisanne: D-did you just call me...? *cough* *hack*
Summer Julietta: N-no! Elisanne is DEFINITELY what I said. Regardless, are you all right?
Elisanne: A little water in the lungs, but...yes. I think I will be all right.
Summer Julietta: Oh, what a relief! I didn't know what to do when you wouldn't wake up!
Elisanne: Did you...save me? I'm sorry, I must have worried you terribly for you to be studying me at such close proximity.
Summer Julietta: Y-yes, I was merely looking for signs of life! CERTAINLY not on the verge of giving you mouth-to-mouth! And besides, I didn't save you, it was... Ummm... A mermaid! Yes, that's it. A mermaid leapt from the ocean waves and saved you. And that's that, so let's just go back and forget any of this ever happened!

Summer Julietta: Ugh. Could I BE more pathetic? I can't even entertain the one person I admire most in all the world. Owwwww... And now my stomach pains are even worse!
Euden: Hey there, Julietta. Is your stomach hurting again?
Summer Julietta: I will be fine. Please just leave me alo—Owwwww!
Euden: I'm not going to leave you alone when you're clearly suffering.
Summer Julietta: Please, just go. Don't make me feel worse than I already do. I am fully cognizant of the fact I am worthless and pathetic, thank you. The only way I could be more pathetic is if you started to pity—Owwwww!
Euden: I'm not going to pity you, Julietta; but I also won't leave you like this. If your stomach hurts so much that you're nearly in tears, there's clearly something serious going on.
Summer Julietta: Prince Euden... *sniff* I'm sure Elly is completely disgusted with me.
Euden: Oh? And why is that?
Summer Julietta: All I wanted to do was give her a chance to relax from fighting. But all I DID was ruin her holiday! I was trying to give her a good time, but ended up only thinking of myself. I caused her no end of stress, and even put her life in danger! What kind of holiday is that? I've made her more tired than ever! She must find me utterly exhausting.
Euden: She told you all that?
Summer Julietta: Well, no. Not with words, anyway. But I am certain she thinks it.
Euden: I know how much you adore Elisanne, and I understand why you would. So tell me: does that REALLY sound like something she would say?
Summer Julietta: Well...
Euden: If you're this concerned about it, you should ask her yourself. Don't put words in her mouth; hear them for yourself. I think she's well aware of how hard you've worked to make her happy.
Summer Julietta: Even though all my plans failed?
Euden: Let Elisanne be the judge of that. Look, she's right over there.
Elisanne: Julietta! I have been looking everywhere for you! I tried making ice-brewed tea earlier, just as you taught me. I was hoping you might try some and... Wait... What's wrong? Why are you crying?
Summer Julietta: Y-you were looking for me?
Euden: Go on, Julietta. Ask her.
Elisanne: Oh, are you worried about something? Perhaps I can be of assistance.
Summer Julietta: W-well, Elisanne... I was wondering... How was today for you? Do you feel like you were able to relax? Like you were truly on holiday? Did you...enjoy spending time with me?
Elisanne: Certainly!
Summer Julietta: Do not lie to make me feel better! I know the truth of the matter! All of my plans were utter disasters.
Elisanne: This is no lie—I truly enjoyed myself. I could tell how much thought you put into ensuring I had a good time. And I very much appreciated the chance to let my hair down and relax a little.
Summer Julietta: R-really? For true?
Elisanne: I swear it by the goddess Ilia; you gave me a wonderful holiday.
Summer Julietta: A wonderful... *sniff* Oh, what a relief! *sniff* *sniiiiiiff* WAAAAAAAH!
Elisanne: J-Julietta?!
Summer Julietta: Oh, but I have been SO worried! I thought you had a horrid time! I was worried. *sniff* So worried...
Elisanne: You have nothing to worry about. I enjoyed all of our activities—volleyball, tea time, AND the walk at the cove. The only thing I don't like is seeing you cry on my behalf just now. After all, if I am having fun, I want you to have it with me.
Summer Julietta: Oh, I am so... *sniff* J-just stop already! I want to stop crying! First tears of sadness, now tears of relief... *sniff*
Elisanne: Here, use my towel. If you were so worried about whether I was having a good time, Julietta, why didn't you simply ask? Can you not even trust me with that?
Summer Julietta: N-no! It's not like that at all! *sniff* Oh, I'm so sorry... It is as Euden said... I was putting words in your mouth and worrying myself sick over them. I need to trust people more, Elisanne. I need to trust YOU more.
Elisanne: Nothing would make me happier. After all, I trust you a great deal.
Summer Julietta: Elly... trusts me...?! (Dancing across the battlefield, our lives in each other's hands, trusting each other completely... And there I am, ever at Elly's side! Yes... Yes, I like it very much!) I won't give up! I swear it!
Elisanne: I'm not quite certain what that means, but I'm glad to see you feeling better.
Euden: Me too. And now that we've settled that, perhaps now is a good time to try that tea you made, Elisanne.
Summer Julietta: Oh, yes! I want some, very much! There's no time to lose. Let's hurry back! Oh, what a fine day this turned out to be!