Rollett's Intimacy story

Master, I'd like you to recommend the rarest dish you offer here at the banquet hall.

It's ridiculous to be scared of the price when you're after delicious food. Hehe.

I've heard that in some places, that's a sign of the restaurant's food being bad. Are you sure about that?

Hors d'oeuvres, main course, and dessert! Let's follow the proper course structure.

It's a fine sight to see someone grow. I really enjoy it.

I'm not only talking about visible growth. A sprout can grow inside a seed, after all.

You have to look at it over a long stretch of time. Isn't living ultimately about growing?

Hmm, neither is easy in Elias. And that's despite all the eating that goes on.

Don't you have something that's smooth and slightly bitter, yet sweet at the same time?

I'll have you know, I have great teeth. Thanks for worrying about them, though.

Hmm. Conflating the entire flavor spectrum like that isn't becoming of a chef.

Is that so? Wouldn't the Master of the World Tree Order be able to get their hands on something like that?

Witches appreciate fine dining too, you know. It's not like we eat just anything.

Finding the beauty of flavor within healthy food, that's fine dining. They're not so different.

You know Her Majesty's tastes too? The banquet hall seems like a surprisingly confidential place, huh?

Hmmm. Eating because you enjoy it, not just out of necessity—that means you have a knack for fine dining.

Master, the couturier's tailor shop is quite a fine boutique. Have you ever been?

Cou-tu-ri-er. Hard to follow? Perhaps I should just say "Chloe's"?

Ah, Sebastian. Chloe's dear friend. It seems you know them well too.

Isn't it only natural to your friends? You speak as though you have no friends, Master.

There's a saying that the dimmer the mind, the stronger the body. What do you think?

To think you share my view on the relationship between intellect and strength! How delightful.

My, my. I wouldn't recommend the witches' training methods, but it does seem they might do you some good.

Très bien! Strength and wisdom can coexist, but the wise have no need to resort to strength.

What kind of act would you like to see at the circus?

That's not so difficult. Even if the body can't fly, the feeling of soaring through the sky is easy enough to experience.

Balancing on a ball is a bit too ordinary, isn't it? Seems a little dull.

It seems you have a taste for the spectacular. Say, would you mind if I made use of the kitchen?

A napkin, please. Something with elegant embroidery would be lovely.

This looks like the work of my friend. Is this what you consider elegant?

Elegance can be interpreted in many ways. Cuteness can be a form of elegance too.

Sacré bleu! What on earth are you doing? You call this a napkin?

The ringmaster of the circus must have great stamina. She always has to face the most ferocious of opponents.

Ferocious opponents can be found anywhere, but I was merely speaking metaphorically...

Ah, some audience members may feel they didn't receive their moneys worth from my performance. What will it take to truly move such people?

Hmmm. You have a sharp eye for the practical side of things. Once the show ends, that's when the real battle begins.

What do you think the difference is between a bard and a jester?

That's far too simplistic! Someone who sings can also dance, and someone who dances can also sing!

Making the audience laugh, cry, and feel moved! At their core, they might just be the same thing.

You can be surprisingly materialistic sometimes, Master. That aspect is quite interesting to me, too, though.

Hmm. That was good, but I still need more. Another order of melon bocconcini. Right now.

Don't get annoyed with me and think about my words.

You caught on already? Master isn't to be taken lightly.

My, my, now that's an unexpected turn of events!

My first encounter with the Sprite Queen left... quite the impression.

Oh, come to think of it, wasn't that also when you first appeared?

Heheh, I'll admit I was a bit... enthusiastic. I'll own up to it.

I didn't mean it negatively. Having a strong personality is something to be celebrated.

Isn't it rewarding to share your work with others?

Attention-seeking? Wanting to be in the limelight isn't such a bad thing.

Exactly! And if it also influences other's choices... there's nothing better than that.

Of course! There's nothing wrong with finding this type of work rewarding too!

How about it—want me to show you a magic trick?

Don't you think that's a bit shortsighted? Just because wheels exist, does that mean track and field disappears?

A pencil trick? That's not a bad idea, actually... What's with the serious look?

Hehe, alright. Pick one of these cards.

Everything I wear is handmade. It's the kind of fashion you'd only find in a boutique. Can you tell?

I've never seen an Apostle give a tip before. Are you not ripping me off?

Aha! Quite a sharp observation, Master. Still, you can't deny it's fancy, right?

Think of it the other way around. Elegance is what attracts money.

Witch society is truly dull. Utterly simple, through and through.

I'm not talking about social complexity. Witch society has evolved to a high degree, but it's so predictable it practically makes you yawn.

How kind of you. That was remarkably friendly advice.

You understand, don't you? There's never a dull moment on the surface.

Is miming a dying art form now? Is there nothing out there that can really grab people's attention?

Hmm, you mean express my true self? I'll give it some thought.

What a brilliant idea! But elf goods tend to be awfully complicated. Could you lend me a hand?

A protest, hmmm... I saw plenty of those in Witch Kingdom. Those participating usually ended up in the Bottomless Pit.

I have high hopes for you, Master. If you're cooking up something fun, won't you give me a little heads-up?

...I'll pretend I didn't hear that.

Life never goes exactly the way you want it to. Isn't that what makes it interesting?

Wait! Actually, you don't need to give me a heads-up. I think I'd like to be surprised too.

That Mayo, she's such a character. I would really like to get to know her better. One might say I felt a certain kinship.

Don't worry, I'm not a witch who bullies others for no reason. But what does she do, exactly?

Quick on the uptake! Wouldn't it be more polite to say we have keen observational skills?

What are you talking about? Why are you suddenly backing away?!

(Rollett is sitting and staring straight ahead in a peculiar pose.)

Well? It's a new miming act. You couldn't help but say something, right?

(Rollett breaks into a cold sweat and begins watching Master's every move.)

Wait! My, my... could you not have played along a little more? You're such a bad sport.