But everything had its time. While in a period of relative calm Catharsis could have devoted time to additional exercises, in recent days events had a tendency to unfold at a dizzying pace, leaving the knight little free time. Lord Cartridge once again required her skills, and Alaria had no intention of keeping her liege waiting.
Kaleido Cartridge met his knight, as in most other cases, inside his study — he was the kind of man who disliked wasting time, especially on hierarchical rituals. Today, besides himself, another person was present in the room.
- Alaria, this is Sir Noxis. As of recently, he has agreed to bolster the combat capability of our forces with his presence.
- I am most grateful for the opportunity to meet you, my lady. Though I am not a noble knight of Tezoth, to the best of my modest abilities I shall strive not to disgrace the honor entrusted to me.