"Purely to vex you specifically."

She sticks her tongue out at Eliese.

Heh.

"More skills should be like fighting and singing."

"Oh, you're a singer?"

"Of course."

"How lovely. I can carry a tune, but never found any great passion for the exercise."

"Maybe I can give you some instruments and you can back me up."

"I'm more of a visual artist."

"What kinds?"

"Oil painting, most recently, though I've experimented with a number of media."

"I'd love to see it."

"I'll have to do a sketch for you at some point."

"You should paint me."

"I'll need supplies for that."

"I'll get you some once we're done here."

"Very generous. Don't forget to plan the perfect outfit."

"Oh, I always do."

"I'll look forward to it."

Smirk.

"Though admittedly, this is somewhat a tangent from the question of Four."

"Seriously. We're getting close."

"Indeed. So, while I could blast off the top of the castle, that would not leave me much margin for the fight before setting off the curse."

"I can pin her if you can set me down near her."

"What about her aide?"