[More than anything else, Edea wants to finish the rest of that parfait. It looks delicious, it probably tastes amazing, but some combination of her bloated stomach and Ringabel's poorly hidden worry cause her to leave out a sigh and set her spoon down.]
Alright, Ringabel. You win.
[There's a hint of exasperation to her voice, but also a kind of passive resignation. She won't make an issue out of this. Not yet, anyway.]
[He's caught completely off guard, not having ever truly believed that Edea wouldn't finish. What... what just happened here? Is this real life? Quick, he needs to say something witty to recover the mood!]
Well... naturally, of course! But it's alright, I promise I won't tell anyone you threw the competition to spend more time with me.
[Ringabel, she is just giving you such a look right now.]
Wrong again, Ringabel. But itseems that dinner filled me up more than I expected it to... If I eat any more, I'm afraid that I really will make myself ill.
[She's just listening to his advice and not making herself sick for the sake of avoiding having to go out on a date with him, okay...]
Well I know you're just being sensible, I'm just trying to consider your reputation! You wouldn't want people to know a meal - even one such as that - defeated Edea Lee, would you?
[He smirks, relishing the look he's getting]
And since my charms are known far and wide, it makes sense that you would throw the competition to spend time with me. Ergo, for your sake, Edea, I'll gladly spread that story to all I know.
[She is just side eying you so hard right now, Ringabel.]
I'd much rather take my chances with others knowing that I had lost a bet. Were they to mistake me for having fallen for you, my reputation would suffer much more for it.
[She folds her arms over her chest.]
Besides, do you truly wish to explain to father how you charmed me so? I'm sure that he would love to hear the story.
[On the one hand, the Grand Marshall is always a bit of a weak point of his, and he's sure she knows it. On the other hand, it's not as though he has anything to fear from him - he's already like a father as is, so...]
Why Edea, I relish the thought! The story of how I stole your heart, how we fell in love and I became a true son to him - I'm sure he'd love to hear it. It seems a bit out of order though, aren't I supposed to get you a ring first?
Unless... you're saying you'd like to go shopping?
[Why yes, he is a glutton for punishment, thank you.]
[She is just giving the biggest sigh right now. Of course, he would counter with something like that... He's probably about the only one who could get away with that sort of thing, too, even as a joke.]
No, Ringabel.
[She pauses, considering where they are,]
Though I have heard that Florem's style has changed since we last came here. Perhaps we should go shopping after all.
[For clothes, that is. Good thing you've already got your wallet out, Ringabel--you're going to need it.]
[No no no! ABANDON SHIP! Ringabel may be many things, but he's no fool. He knows what she means, and he can already hear his poor wallet weeping. What's worse, he knows there really isn't any way to get out of this one. He dug his grave, and now he must lie in it.]
[Ah well. At least he'll get to see her try on cute clothes.]
Well, I... I suppose if you really do wish to go shopping...
[Even with the upside though, he doesn't have to look happy about it.]
Even at a glance, I can see that Florem as fashionaaabluh as it was on our journey.
[Just as fashionable, but with far less damaging trends. The spirit hair pins and petal hues have already been forgotten, replaced by by charms and other trinkets, though the Sage's outfits remain as popular as ever.
She giggles after a moment. She's still not quite comfortable with the idea of a date, but the prospect of shopping has lifted up her mood. If she has to do it one way or another, why not make the best of it?]
A girl has to look her best when she's going out. I'm sure I will be able to find the perfect outfit for our date.
[Though naturally, if she could help it Ringabel wouldn't be seeing that one beforehand.]
Well... when you put it that way, I suppose it would be best to stay fashionaaabluh. I owe it to the world to look as good as possible.
[So what if he's being played and this shopping trip is likely to bankrupt him? Edea is actually acting enthusiastic about their date! That alone makes it worthwhile. And it it puts a smile on her face? So much the better.]
I suppose you already have shops in mind? Simply lead the way, and your loyal Ringabel shall follow!
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Alright, Ringabel. You win.
[There's a hint of exasperation to her voice, but also a kind of passive resignation. She won't make an issue out of this. Not yet, anyway.]
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[He's caught completely off guard, not having ever truly believed that Edea wouldn't finish. What... what just happened here? Is this real life? Quick, he needs to say something witty to recover the mood!]
Well... naturally, of course! But it's alright, I promise I won't tell anyone you threw the competition to spend more time with me.
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Wrong again, Ringabel. But itseems that dinner filled me up more than I expected it to... If I eat any more, I'm afraid that I really will make myself ill.
[She's just listening to his advice and not making herself sick for the sake of avoiding having to go out on a date with him, okay...]
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[He smirks, relishing the look he's getting]
And since my charms are known far and wide, it makes sense that you would throw the competition to spend time with me. Ergo, for your sake, Edea, I'll gladly spread that story to all I know.
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I'd much rather take my chances with others knowing that I had lost a bet. Were they to mistake me for having fallen for you, my reputation would suffer much more for it.
[She folds her arms over her chest.]
Besides, do you truly wish to explain to father how you charmed me so? I'm sure that he would love to hear the story.
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Why Edea, I relish the thought! The story of how I stole your heart, how we fell in love and I became a true son to him - I'm sure he'd love to hear it. It seems a bit out of order though, aren't I supposed to get you a ring first?
Unless... you're saying you'd like to go shopping?
[Why yes, he is a glutton for punishment, thank you.]
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No, Ringabel.
[She pauses, considering where they are,]
Though I have heard that Florem's style has changed since we last came here. Perhaps we should go shopping after all.
[For clothes, that is. Good thing you've already got your wallet out, Ringabel--you're going to need it.]
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[No no no! ABANDON SHIP! Ringabel may be many things, but he's no fool. He knows what she means, and he can already hear his poor wallet weeping. What's worse, he knows there really isn't any way to get out of this one. He dug his grave, and now he must lie in it.]
[Ah well. At least he'll get to see her try on cute clothes.]
Well, I... I suppose if you really do wish to go shopping...
[Even with the upside though, he doesn't have to look happy about it.]
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[Just as fashionable, but with far less damaging trends. The spirit hair pins and petal hues have already been forgotten, replaced by by charms and other trinkets, though the Sage's outfits remain as popular as ever.
She giggles after a moment. She's still not quite comfortable with the idea of a date, but the prospect of shopping has lifted up her mood. If she has to do it one way or another, why not make the best of it?]
A girl has to look her best when she's going out. I'm sure I will be able to find the perfect outfit for our date.
[Though naturally, if she could help it Ringabel wouldn't be seeing that one beforehand.]
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[So what if he's being played and this shopping trip is likely to bankrupt him? Edea is actually acting enthusiastic about their date! That alone makes it worthwhile. And it it puts a smile on her face? So much the better.]
I suppose you already have shops in mind? Simply lead the way, and your loyal Ringabel shall follow!