Pursuit of the Sun 1.2

– It seems I haven't lived up to your expectations, my lady, – Gautier watches intently as the falling snow covers the crimson drops of blood on the arena. – Well, every defeat, except the last and irreversible one, is just an obstacle on the way to the top. How boring would the world be if it didn't sometimes deliver a blow when you least expect it.

– Wounds can be healed, injuries can be treated, nerves can be strengthened, and the spirit can be filled with new meaning, but once you're left to swallow the dust, – my lady glances at the site of the duels, – there is nothing more to be done, and there is nothing and no one to hope for. I'm glad you returned from there unharmed, and I hope that despite the result being different from your expectations, you still managed to have a good day.