Curilla: What do you wish today?
Oh, you have San d'Oria Trust permit? I see...
So you have succeeded in drawing forth Trust magic, then.
No, I cannot admit to being surprised. A man/woman of your talents is capable of much in these dark times.
Let me guess--you wish to see if you can summon my alter ego, do you not?
Attempt the ritual with Curilla?
- Yes.
Both Prince Trion and the Jeuno Institute of Magical Studies had the same words for me when this experiment began. "Think of the glory, Curilla." Yet to be honest, I am quite unsure of myself. I fear my skills are yet inferior. What good can an alter ego be when the original remains weak? Try as I might, I cannot help but picture people pointing and laughing as I falter. A leader who cannot command respect is no better than a king with no country. And further, I have never been one to fight for fame or personal gain. Not since I lost my eye in exchange for victory in the tourneys. I recall discussing this with you when I asked you to bring me water from the spring atop Horlais Peak. You proffer that I should think not of glory, but of...helping others? ...You are correct, of course. Yet another sign that I have much to learn. Anyway/A-anyway, let us return to the subject of Trust. I will consent to engaging in this ritual with you.
Please, close your eyes...
- No.
I must confess, my heart is not in this, either. Prince Trion insisted that I participate, though, and I cannot deny him.
Curilla: A grand success! Perhaps now I can repay my debt to you and the citizens of this great nation. May our paths cross again and our friendship deepen further.
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