human
Fourier:  “He isn’t as weak as you fear, nor so soft as to want protection from you and me.”
gpt
Fourier:  “—” Then Fourier crossed his arms and coughed again briefly. His face was red.
human
Crusch:  Crusch was silently thankful for his words.
gpt
Fourier:  “Your Highness, I must apologize. I seem to have given you the wrong impression. What I wish to ask from you is not that you get any breaks for Ferris in his unit.”
human
Crusch:  “Oh? It isn’t?” Fourier was startled to find that his passionate outburst had been misdirected. Crusch didn’t press the point but assumed an attitude of imploring respect.
gpt
Crusch:  “Your Highness, I understand I’m asking a great deal, and I’m prepared for you to reprimand me. But if it is possible, should you see Ferris at the royal castle, I ask that you would speak with him.”
human
Crusch:  “…That I speak with him? That’s all?”
gpt
Crusch:  “Yes. You understand Ferris’s position. He isn’t likely to be welcomed.”
human
Crusch:  “I don’t doubt his strength of spirit. But everyone has their limits. Even he may not realize how emotionally fatigued he’s become. If he could have a kind word from you before that happens…”
gpt
Crusch:  “You think a familiar face will ease his mind…? Is that it?”
human
Crusch:  “Yes.” Crusch let out a breath, glad that she had gotten her point across. Then she smiled and stretched her neck gently.
gpt
Crusch:  “However much I may care for Ferris, I am not quite so overprotective as to rely on your rank for favors.”
human
Crusch:  That was what she asked of Fourier.
gpt
Fourier:  Now that Fourier understood what she really wanted, he frowned and looked askance at her. “But even so, Crusch—”
human
Crusch:  “What is it, my lord?”
gpt
Fourier:  “I think you’re quite overprotective just the same. Better you admit it to yourself.”
human
Crusch:  She had by no means expected Fourier to make such an allegation, and it left her dumbfounded.
gpt
Fourier:  Her reaction caused Fourier to burst out laughing, slapping his knees in amusement. “Excellent! I shall let your most unusual reaction just now persuade me. Anyway, the royal guard has quite a bit of free time when they’re not on duty.