human
Geuse:  “When that time comes, the spirits shall lend Lady Emilia their strength.”
gpt
Fortuna:  “But I don’t want to subject my sweet Emilia to something that could be so dangerous…”
human
Action:  The issue of Emilia’s education had shifted into an argument between the pair. Upon seeing this, Emilia swiftly circled behind Geuse and stuck her tongue out at Fortuna.
gpt
Emilia:  “I’m on Geuse’s side today! I’m definitely gonna become whatever a spirit mage is!”
human
Fortuna:  “Now look—you’ve gotten her all worked up about this. Geuse, how are you going to take responsibility?”
gpt
Geuse:  “Ah. What should…? Um…well, this has gotten rather serious…”
human
Action:  Emilia was headstrong; meanwhile, Fortuna was wiping her hands of the whole thing. Caught between the pair, Geuse seemed overwhelmed, a sight that made Emilia go “hmm?” as she narrowed her eyes.
gpt
Emilia:  “Somehow, Mom and Geuse seem like a mom and dad…”
human
Fortuna:  “Wha—? !” Action: When Emilia spoke those words with a guileless face, her statement made Fortuna’s face flush beet red. Nervously waving a hand, the woman then stroked Emilia’s head seemingly at random.
gpt
Fortuna:  “N-now, just a minute, Emilia, don’t say strange things like that. Geuse and I have known each other a long time already, that’s all. We don’t have a relationship that could be described in those words, all right?”
human
Geuse:  “That’s correct, Lady Emilia. Lady Fortuna and I have both lived long…… To one as long-lived as I, even Lady Fortuna is like a little child to me.”
gpt
Fortuna:  “Hmph…”
human
Action:  Geuse gently covered for the rapidly speaking Fortuna. However, Emilia could tell that for some reason, his words had put Fortuna in a sour mood. Geuse didn’t notice.
gpt
Fortuna:  “No matter how you slice it, little child is excessive. Do you even know how old I am right now?”
human
Geuse:  “Er, ah, it was a figure of speech. Of course I have a firm and accurate grasp of your age, and Lady Fortuna has grown too tall and beautiful to be called a young child, but…”
gpt
Fortuna:  “Hmmmm… Very well, then. I forgive you. But you should really reflect on it.”
human
Geuse:  “Haaa…” Action: As Geuse inclined his head, Fortuna folded her arms and pressed him to reflect on his actions. But Emilia realized that Fortuna had brightened again. Geuse really wasn’t keeping up. And still wearing a face that showed no clear understanding, Geuse nodded Emilia’s way.
gpt
Geuse:  “The topic strayed somewhat, but Lady Fortuna and I have been acquaintances for quite a long time now. Indeed, ever since the time Lady Emilia’s father and mother were in good health…”
human
Fortuna:  “—Geuse!”
gpt
Geuse:  “…I am so sorry.” Action: When Geuse tried to return to a gentler topic, the color of Fortuna’s face changed as she scolded him. The peaceful exchange from just before had vanished. Geuse’s expression became pained in reaction to his own slip of the tongue.
human
Emilia:  “Father and Mother…?”
gpt
Fortuna:  “I’m sorry, Emilia. We’ll speak about that another time… More importantly, it’s time for you to return to your room."