true to his word,
eduan-ssi really signed himself
in every mission i partook
(which i appreciate,
but does this not seem
rather excessive?)

fortunately, it did not pose
an inconvenience for the team
since he had become notorious
over the years for doing
whatever he wanted,
much to lady arlene and
gustang-ssi's dismay.

but, to be perfectly honest,
i like eduan-ssi
the way he is now—
more confident, cunning,
a tad reckless,
but free.

that must be one
of the reasons why
i cannot seem to ask him
to tone it down.

because he has what i do not have.

, V.