human
Prisca:  "Fool."
gpt
Prisca:  Prisca flicked Arakiya on her drooping forehead, causing tears to brim in her eyes. Prisca found the sight rather endearing, but she repeated "Fool" once again.
human
Prisca:  "I am neither stupid nor mad enough to hold on to tools that are of no use to me. Remember that, Arakiya: It is not your place to denigrate my tools."
gpt
Arakiya:  "Even…myself?"
human
Prisca:  "Do you believe that you are your own?"
gpt
Arakiya:  That drew a wide-eyed look from Arakiya, who quickly shook her head. Her ears flopped with the motion, almost as if she was wagging her tail. And indeed, the tail on her behind was wagging energetically, so perhaps she was feeling better.
human
Arakiya:  "Then, Lady Prisca, what is…pruning?"
gpt
Prisca:  "Pruning means to allow plants or trees to grow by cutting away unnecessary leaves and branches. In a word, it’s a chore that will have to be done to seize control of the Rite of Imperial Selection. I have no intention of involving myself in such trifles, but…"
human
Arakiya:  "Yes, Lady? What is it?"
gpt
Prisca:  "I think it’s the first thing Lamia will do. That’s just how vulgar she is."