Oh, there is no need for that — but I'll not refuse a glass of your finest so long as you partake in some of our Coerthan red.
[this answer is given jovially, though it is just as cautious as it is reckless. their countries are neither at war nor at peace, and francel should not, in general, accept drinks from foreign dignitaries, particularly as poisonings are not uncommon in ishgard. but francel does not think himself important enough to be poisoned, nor does he think asahi foolish enough to visit ishgard merely to assassinate the youngest son of a single high house.
so it should be fine.]
We can use the office on the second floor. Though I do hope you won't be too winded by the stairs...
[sure enough, one rather long staircase later, francel ushers asahi into a modest but well-furnished office on the second floor of monument tower, where they might have some privacy.]
Here we are — this is where I normally receive guests. Please, make yourselves comfortable.
no subject
[this answer is given jovially, though it is just as cautious as it is reckless. their countries are neither at war nor at peace, and francel should not, in general, accept drinks from foreign dignitaries, particularly as poisonings are not uncommon in ishgard. but francel does not think himself important enough to be poisoned, nor does he think asahi foolish enough to visit ishgard merely to assassinate the youngest son of a single high house.
so it should be fine.]
We can use the office on the second floor. Though I do hope you won't be too winded by the stairs...
[sure enough, one rather long staircase later, francel ushers asahi into a modest but well-furnished office on the second floor of monument tower, where they might have some privacy.]
Here we are — this is where I normally receive guests. Please, make yourselves comfortable.