E7 - A Lullaby Like the Beat of a Heart

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[00:01] Rishe
    Thank you.
[00:04] Rishe
    I heard that Sir Kamil and
    Elsie won't receive punishment.
[00:09] Theodore
    It's nothing to thank me for.
[00:12] Rishe
    While I'm thinking of it, I heard that
    the policies for improving the slums
[00:15] Rishe
    are going to move forward under
    your leadership, Prince Theodore.
[00:21] Theodore
    My brother asked me if I wanted to do it.
[00:24] Rishe
    Then, does that mean the both of you
    will be attending to official matters?
[00:29] Theodore
    Well, I suppose it does.
[00:32] Theodore
    Now, you didn't take the trouble to
    come here just to say that, did you?
[00:37] Rishe
    Actually, I have a favor to ask of you.
[00:43] Theodore
    What?
[00:44] Rishe
    This is something which will be
    essential for your brother as well.
[00:48] Theodore
    What do I do? I have no idea
    what my sister-in-law is saying.
[00:53] Rishe
    Please, Prince Theodore.
[02:30] Diana
    The preparations are complete.
[02:34] Rishe
    I'll be off now.
[02:36] maids
    Yes, my lady!
[02:42] Oliver
    An official letter from the
    Kingdom of Coyolles has arrived.
[02:57] Arnold
    Come in.
[03:01] Rishe
    How are you faring, Prince Arnold?
[03:03] Rishe
    Thank you for granting me your
    time in spite of how busy you are.
[03:08] Arnold
    What sort of business brings you here?
[03:10] Arnold
    You seem too tense to have come
    simply to see your fiancé's face.
[03:20] Rishe
    A room has been prepared for you
    at the villa, Your Highness.
[03:24] Arnold
    What?
[03:25] Rishe
    If you have the time, may I
    show you the room now?
[03:29] Arnold
    Why would this errand make you so nervous?
[03:32] Rishe
    My maids have worked
    eagerly and diligently on it.
[03:36] Rishe
    It's almost like a graduation exam for them.
[03:39] Rishe
    However, I can confidently assert that the
    room they've prepared is quite lovely.
[03:45] Arnold
    I had thought it was your wish
    to live in that villa alone.
[03:49] Rishe
    Of course not!
[03:51] Rishe
    I want to live there with you, Prince Arnold.
[03:56] Arnold
    I see.
[03:58] Arnold
    It seems you're plotting
    something amusing yet again.
[04:01] Rishe
    You make me sound awful!
[04:04] Arnold
    Very well.
[04:05] Arnold
    I'll go along with your scheme.
[04:07] Arnold
    Thanks to you, my mood has improved.
[04:10] Rishe
    Your mood?
[04:12] Arnold
    Let's go.
[04:19] Oliver
    Thank you.
[04:25] Rishe
    This is your private bedroom, Your Highness.
[04:28] Rishe
    What do you think? It's a
    splendid room, isn't it?
[04:31] Arnold
    Very impressive.
[04:33] Arnold
    This villa has been left
    abandoned for many years.
[04:36] Arnold
    You've been here a mere three weeks.
[04:39] Arnold
    To think you've already
    improved it this much.
[04:40] Rishe
    Thank you!
[04:42] Arnold
    You taught the novices starting
    with the basics, didn't you?
[04:44] Rishe
    Yes. Once they've learned a trade, they'll
    be able to make their living anywhere.
[04:48] Arnold
    And they'll gain something else, too.
[04:52] Arnold
    Pride.
[04:54] Arnold
    When they accomplish their work
    and earn the praise of another,
[04:57] Arnold
    it will give them a sense of pride.
[04:59] Arnold
    That sort of pride can help a person
    make the most of themselves.
[05:02] Arnold
    You have a talent for giving
    people a sense of self-respect.
[05:10] Arnold
    That's the expression you
    make when I compliment you?
[05:14] Rishe
    You're teasing me, aren't you?
[05:17] Arnold
    It may not seem like it,
    but it's heartfelt praise.
[05:19] Rishe
    Well, it's just too bad for you.
[05:21] Rishe
    Even if it's a lie, receiving a compliment
    from you makes me very happy.
[05:28] Rishe
    Out of the whole villa, this
    room gets the best light.
[05:38] Rishe
    The wind feels wonderful
    when you open the window,
[05:40] Rishe
    so it's perfect for an afternoon
    nap, don't you think?
[05:43] Arnold
    I never return to my chambers during the day.
[05:46] Arnold
    This room is next to yours, isn't it?
[05:48] Rishe
    Yes. I thought that would
    make it easier for the guards.
[05:52] Arnold
    And for me.
[05:54] Rishe
    What?
[05:54] Arnold
    Because I'll get wind of your
    reckless behavior beforehand.
[05:57] Rishe
    I'm planning to spend my time lazing about,
    so I won't be doing anything reckless.
[06:02] Rishe
    Not much, anyway.
[06:04] Arnold
    Idiot.
[06:06] Arnold
    You're free to do what you want,
[06:07] Arnold
    but don't do anything as reckless
    as you did the other day.
[06:10] Rishe
    I'm very sorry.
[06:13] Rishe
    Speaking of which, do you remember what we
    talked about at the party the other evening?
[06:17] Arnold
    What do you mean?
[06:18] Rishe
    When you said that you wanted
    to try sparring with me.
[06:23] (Flashback) Arnold
    It might be worthwhile for me to
    try sparring with you one day.
[06:26] (Flashback) Rishe
    I would like that very much!
[06:29] Arnold
    Yes, we did say that.
[06:32] Rishe
    Just once would be enough.
[06:33] Rishe
    Would you instruct me?
[06:35] Rishe
    Teach me using the special training methods
    Your Highness and the imperial knights use.
[06:41] Arnold
    What makes you say that they're special?
[06:44] Rishe
    Since coming to this palace, I've watched
    everyone train a number of times,
[06:48] Rishe
    but Your Highness' and the imperial knights'
    movement is clearly different from the rest.
[06:56] Arnold
    All right.
[06:57] Rishe
    What? Are you sure?
[07:00] Arnold
    I did promise to do anything
    you wished, after all.
[07:05] Rishe
    Oh, um... Thank you.
[07:08] Rishe
    That makes me incredibly happy.
[07:11] Arnold
    Happy?
[07:13] Rishe
    As far as I know, your sword work is the
    most beautiful, most powerful in all the world.
[07:22] Arnold
    In all the world, huh?
[07:24] Rishe
    Th-That's just a turn of phrase, of course!
[07:27] Arnold
    A skill that's only meant for killing
    people can't possibly be beautiful.
[07:32] Rishe
    Your Highness...
[07:35] Arnold
    I'll head to the practice
    grounds ahead of you.
[07:37] Arnold
    Change into some clothes
    that you can move in.
[07:43] Rishe
    Is this how you always practice?
[07:46] Arnold
    Not always.
[07:48] Arnold
    Once you've acquired an incorrect habit,
    it's too late to do anything about it.
[07:52] Rishe
    The arm and leg restraints are meant to
    help closely mimic battlefield conditions,
[07:56] Rishe
    so that you can continue to fight
    even if you've lost a limb.
[08:00] Rishe
    That's what this training is for, isn't it?
[08:03] Arnold
    As usual, your observations are impressive.
[08:06] Arnold
    Even if my arm is ripped off,
    I'll keep swinging my sword.
[08:09] Arnold
    Even if my leg is shattered,
    I'll continue to advance.
[08:12] Arnold
    And even if I should lose both my eyes,
[08:14] Arnold
    I'll keep looking, to the very last,
    for a path to cut down my enemy.
[08:18] Arnold
    Doing that will lead to
    a way for me to survive.
[08:21] Rishe
    I've heard that a knight's path
    pursues nobility and beauty.
[08:27] Rishe
    However, they will find a way to survive, no
    matter how unsightly their struggles may be.
[08:31] Rishe
    It's to survive that they kill their enemies.
[08:34] Rishe
    That way of thinking comes from
    Your Highness, doesn't it?
[08:38] Rishe; internal
    It's no wonder I was no match for him.
[08:40] Arnold
    Don't worry.
[08:42] Arnold
    I have no intention of injuring an opponent
    who's preparing for their marriage ceremony.
[08:49] Rishe
    If I win, will you give me an answer
    to one question, no matter what it is?
[08:55] Rishe
    In exchange, if I lose, I'll grant one wish
    of Your Highness', no matter what it may be.
[09:02] Arnold
    Very well.
[09:04] Rishe
    Then, if you would.
[09:07] Kamil
    Begin!
[09:11] Rishe; internal
    The longer our exchange of blows lasts,
    the greater my disadvantage.
[09:20] Rishe; internal
    A frontal attack!
[09:26] Arnold
    What's wrong? Is that all you've got?
[09:30] Rishe; internal
    My center of balance is unstable.
[09:32] Rishe; internal
    My instincts are trying to make me move
    the way I do when I can use my left arm.
[09:36] Rishe; internal
    If I adjust my center of
    balance... my reach will change.
[09:41] Rishe; internal
    I'll have to step in closer!
[09:45] Arnold
    Your movement's dulled!
     Don't rely on strength alone!
[09:48] Arnold
    Your footwork is growing careless!
[09:50] Arnold
    Make use of your nimbleness.
[09:52] Arnold
    Step in farther!
[09:54] Arnold
    Another step.
[09:55] Arnold
    Still not there.
[09:56] Arnold
    You see?
[09:59] Rishe; internal
    He really is impressive.
[10:01] Rishe; internal
    In this short exchange of blows,
[10:03] Rishe; internal
    he's telling me exactly what
    points I need to improve upon.
[10:09] Kamil
    It's only been a little while since Lady
    Rishe crossed swords with His Highness, but...
[10:14] Dennis
    You're right. In the blink of an eye,
    her movements have already improved.
[10:26] Rishe; internal
    Next, he'll come from above!
[10:34] Rishe; internal
    The same move as back then.
[10:38] Rishe; internal
    But even if I understand what's
    happening, my body can't keep up.
[10:43] Arnold
    Earlier, you said that my sword
    was the most powerful, didn't you?
[10:47] Arnold
    But that movement just now was that of
    someone who knows of a person stronger than me.
[10:53] Arnold
    Even as you're sparring with me, you're
    thinking of that person, aren't you?
[10:59] Arnold
    How enviable.
[11:02] Arnold
    I'm on the verge of becoming jealous.
[11:06] Rishe
    You jest.
[11:08] Rishe
    As I told you, you are the strongest
    person I know, Prince Arnold.
[11:15] Rishe; internal
    It's true. The prince of five years in the
    future was even stronger than he is now.
[11:20] Rishe; internal
    He was cruel and overwhelmingly formidable.
[11:25] Arnold
    Come at me.
[11:27] Arnold
    Focus on me a just little more.
[11:48] Rishe
    I'm not done yet!
[12:04] Arnold
    Very impressive.
[12:06] Arnold
    I wasn't planning on moving a single step.
[12:10] Rishe
    It seems you limited yourself
    quite a bit for my sake.
[12:14] Arnold
    Though it appears I greatly
    underestimated you.
[12:18] Rishe
    Thank you for your instruction.
[12:22] Arnold
    You'll do any one thing
    I want, is that right?
[12:26] Rishe
    Yes. Ask whatever you like of me.
[12:28] Rishe
    I won't go back on my word.
[12:31] Arnold
    Then, clear your afternoon
    for two days from now.
[12:34] Arnold
    We're going into town.
[12:35] Rishe
    Into town? To do what?
[12:39] Arnold
    I'll tell you when the time comes.
[12:44] Arnold
    What's wrong? Stand up.
[12:49] Rishe
    Um...
[12:52] Rishe
    I'm going to stay like this a little longer.
[12:54] Rishe
    Please go ahead and return without me.
[12:57] Arnold
    Why?
[13:00] Rishe
    The truth is... due to our sparring just
    now, my arms and legs are shaking.
[13:06] Arnold
    What?
[13:07] Rishe
    It seems my body wasn't able to keep up.
[13:10] Rishe
    So I'm going to rest a little.
[13:15] Rishe
    Your Highness?
[13:16] Arnold
    I'll only be touching you through my
    gloves, so it won't be a problem, right?
[13:21] Rishe
    What?
[13:21] Rishe
    What? Wait, Your Highness!
[13:31] Arnold
    Stop struggling. You'll fall.
[13:32] Rishe
    Um, it's just that this is...
[13:34] Arnold
    You can't stand, right?
[13:35] Rishe
    I can stand! I will stand!
    Please put me down!
[13:38] Arnold
    I can't go back and just leave
    my fiancée behind, can I?
[13:40] Rishe
    That may be true, but...
[13:45] Arnold
    While I'm thinking of it,
    what did you want to ask me?
[13:48] Rishe
    What?
[13:49] Arnold
    You said that if you won, I'd have
    to answer one question, right?
[13:54] Rishe
    Do you really think I
    can ask you like this?
[13:57] Rishe
    You're laughing?
[13:58] Rishe
    I knew it! You're having fun
    watching my reactions, aren't you?
[14:02] Arnold
    Am I?
[14:03] Rishe
    Then, when is your birthday?
[14:05] Arnold
    The 28th day of the 12th month.
[14:08] Rishe
    Oh, so you were born in the winter!
    Next, what are your interests?
[14:10] Arnold
    I don't have any in particular.
[14:12] Rishe
    What sorts of things do
    you like, Your Highness?
[14:14] Arnold
    I've never really thought about it.
[14:16] Rishe
    What type of woman do you prefer?
[14:17] Arnold
    And what are you planning
    to gain by asking that?
[14:32] Rishe
    Master Oliver.
[14:34] Oliver
    Well, well. Lady Rishe.
[14:36] Rishe
    Are you moving the office now?
[14:38] Oliver
    Yes. Thank you for preparing such
    a wonderful room for His Highness.
[14:43] Rishe
    Not at all.
[14:44] Rishe
    By the way, where is the prince?
[14:47] Oliver
    Actually, last night he suddenly had
    to take command of the night watch,
[14:50] Oliver
    so he hasn't slept yet.
[14:52] Rishe
    What?
[14:53] Oliver
    I've implored him to take a nap, but
    he has his official duties to perform.
[14:57] Oliver
    He doesn't show any signs of resting.
[15:03] Rishe
    Please rest, Your Highness.
[15:06] Arnold
    Oliver said something unnecessary, didn't he?
[15:09] Rishe
    Staying up all night
    will take its toll on your body.
[15:11] Arnold
    I won't be able to sleep anyway.
[15:13] Arnold
    During the day, I can feel all sorts
    of people's presences in the palace.
[15:20] Rishe
    All right.
[15:24] Rishe
    Then I shall lull you
    to sleep, Prince Arnold.
[15:28] Arnold
    What?
[15:36] Rishe
    Now then, I will stay by your side,
    so please don't worry, just rest.
[15:44] Arnold
    Sometimes you say things
    that make no sense at all.
[15:48] Rishe
    If I'm here, I don't think you'll
    be distracted by far off presences.
[15:53] Arnold
    You're right about that.
[15:55] Rishe
    Then please, get some rest.
[16:23] Rishe
    This doesn't seem to be working.
[16:29] Rishe
    May I lie by your side?
[16:38] Rishe
    Pardon the intrusion.
[16:53] Arnold
    What are you doing?
[16:56] Rishe
    Imitating a heartbeat like this is a
    technique for calming the heart and mind.
[17:03] Rishe; internal
    In my life as a maid, I
    often used to do this for my lady.
[17:08] Rishe
    If you do this for a young child,
    they'll quickly fall asleep.
[17:13] Arnold
    A young child?
[17:18] Arnold
    You're probably the only person
    who would treat me like that.
[17:44] Arnold
    If you're curious about
    it, do whatever you like.
[18:02] Arnold
    Stop that.
[18:04] Arnold
    You really...
[18:05] Rishe
    I-I'm sorry. That must have tickled.
[18:11] Arnold
    If we were going to do this,
    then I should have worn gloves.
[18:14] Arnold
    If I had, then I could
    have made a counter-stroke.
[18:18] Rishe
    It isn't as though touching me with gloves
    or through cloth makes it all right!
[18:24] Arnold
    It was a joke.
[18:32] Rishe; internal
    His Highness is so sincere
    and oddly conscientious.
[18:38] Rishe; internal
    While I, on the other hand...
[18:46] Rishe
    Please go ahead.
[18:49] Arnold
    And do what?
[18:51] Rishe
    I felt I wasn't being fair.
[18:54] Rishe
    If it would make Your Highness feel better,
[18:56] Rishe
    then you should touch me
    and have your reven—
[18:59] Arnold
    Are you doing this on purpose?
[19:02] Rishe
    Honestly, Your Highness!
[19:08] Arnold
    For my revenge... I'll show mercy and
    settle for that expression of yours.
[19:14] Arnold
    You're a strange one.
[19:16] Arnold
    You think nothing of sleeping beside me,
[19:18] Arnold
    but meeting my eyes when we're
    this close unsettles you.
[19:23] Rishe
    I wanted to put a charm on you.
[19:25] Arnold
    A charm?
[19:26] Rishe
    This palace isn't a battlefield.
[19:29] Rishe
    It's Your Highness' home, isn't it?
[19:31] Rishe
    That's why I hoped you would feel even a
    little more at ease so that you could sleep.
[19:37] Arnold
    Then stay here until I fall asleep.
[19:42] Arnold
    It's far more pleasant than an empty room.
[19:48] Rishe
    All right.
[20:04] Arnold
    You're awake?
[20:11] Rishe
    Your Highness...
[20:16] Rishe
    Prince Arnold, why are you here?
[20:19] Arnold
    Don't you remember climbing
    into this bed yourself?
[20:24] Rishe
    W-Were you able to sleep?
[20:26] Arnold
    That's the first thing you want to know?
[20:30] Rishe
    In any case, I do beg your pardon.
[20:32] Rishe
    I'll leave your room right
    away. Please don't worry.
[20:34] Arnold
    Wait.
[20:35] Rishe
    Huh?
[20:36] Rishe
    Wha—
[20:39] Oliver
    Excuse me, Your Highness!
[20:40] Arnold
    Stay quiet for just a little while.
[20:47] Arnold
    Come in.
[20:50] Arnold
    What's wrong?
[20:52] Oliver
    We've received reports. Were you sleeping?
[20:56] Oliver
    Lady Rishe spoke to you, then.
[20:59] Oliver
    If you're able to spend time
    comfortably in your new chambers,
[21:03] Oliver
    then that's wonderful.
[21:04] Arnold
    Keep it brief. I'll listen to it here.
[21:07] Oliver
    As you command.
[21:12] Oliver
    Then, I'll go back to work.
[21:15] Oliver
    Please be sure to rest thoroughly.
[21:17] Arnold
    Stop nagging.
[21:18] Arnold
    I understand, so hurry up and go away.
[21:20] Oliver
    Yes, of course.
[21:21] Oliver
    Well then, good night.
[21:29] Arnold
    It's all right now.
[21:31] Rishe
    I-I know.
[21:33] Rishe
    I know, but...
[21:44] Elsie
    Welcome back, Lady Rishe.
[21:47] Rishe
    Thank you, Elsie.
[21:49] Elsie
    A package has arrived from
    the Aria Trading Company.
[21:52] Rishe
    Thank you.
[22:01] Rishe; internal
    Starting tomorrow, I'm going to be very busy.
[22:07] knight captain
    That will be the ten day training schedule
    for all of you knight candidates.
[22:13] knight captain
    I have high hopes for your progress.
[22:15] Lucius; knight candidates
    Yes, sir!