human
Subaru:  Even with the door gone, it still looked exactly the same as the path they had been walking before. There wasn’t anything different about it other than the fact that there had been a door there. But—
gpt
Subaru:  “That door had to be here for a reason. And it opened for some reason— Isn’t it kind of hard to imagine it being anything other than the direct path to the Sage’s watchtower?”
human
Anastasia:  “That’s a little too optimistic. But I’m not going to suggest we turn back, either.”
gpt
Anastasia:  Anastasia put her hand to her lips and chuckled a little at Subaru’s positive interpretation, but she wasn’t against what he was saying. “Of course, I intend to advance. Even if we go back now, there’s no guarantee there won’t be a similar door on the other route.”
human
Subaru:  “So might as well take the invitation of the first one that opened? I can agree with that.”
gpt
Ram:  With Ram’s acknowledgment, they were all in agreement.
human
Subaru:  “All right then.” Subaru brushed off his knees and started to walk forward, but—
gpt
Subaru:  “—Patlash?” Patlash didn’t follow after Subaru. The black land dragon’s yellow eyes narrowed, and it stared down the path in front of them. It was a smart dragon with good instincts. It was possible Patlash was sensing something they couldn’t notice. There was a moment’s hesitation, but…
human
Subaru:  “I know you have always been trying to protect us. But there is no safe place in a situation like this. Sometimes, you just have to roll the dice, and this is one of those times.” Subaru met Patlash’s gaze. The dragon was quiet for a moment, then she lowered her eyes slightly and made a soft noise. She understands. Or I guess it’s probably closer to say she was willing to concede for my sake.
gpt
Ram:  “Patlash has you whipped.”
human
Subaru:  “I figure it’s better her than a woman.”
gpt
Ram:  “How lewd.”
human
Subaru:  “That’s not how I meant it when I said that joke!” Subaru heaved a sigh as Ram poked fun at his bond with Patlash, then started walking again. He reflected on the resolution he had just voiced. —Right now we just have to roll the dice.