human
Subaru:  “Well, there’s no way incidents like that will just keep on happeni— Wait, was that an event flag just now? !”
gpt
Ferris:  “Unfortunately, healing the inside of your head is outside of Ferri’s specialization, meow.”
human
Subaru:  Subaru shuddered after Ferris verbally laid into him, realizing that they needed to bring the chitchat to an end. He reached out a hand toward Ferris.
gpt
Ferris:  “Meow?”
human
Subaru:  “You’ve been a big help. I don’t think I’ve ever addressed that properly. You healed my wounds and my gate, but more than that, I never would’ve made it past the White Whale and Sloth without you… Thanks for Rem, too.”
gpt
Ferris:  “…You probably didn’t mean that in a mean or sarcastic way, but that’s what it sounds like, meow.”
human
Subaru:  “The moment I said it, I thought it totally came off that way, too.”
gpt
Ferris:  Ferris remained silent, looking down at the hand Subaru had offered.
human
Ferris:  “…Your fingers are thin! Your hand’s super-small! Guess I can’t say, ‘Oh, your fingers are the only manly thing about you!’”
gpt
Subaru:  “Ferri is adorable, so why would you be hung up on something like that? !”
human
Subaru:  After a moment’s hesitation, they shared a handshake that left Subaru surprised by the feel of Ferris’s hand while Ferris wore a suspiciously charming smile.
gpt
Subaru:  “But, you’re still a guy. Damn it, what the hell…”
human
Ferris:  “Hey, it’s Lady Crusch who wanted Ferri to wear this. She said the outfit suits me and makes me shine the brightest… Besides, it reflects my entire body and spirit.”
gpt
Subaru:  “But that’s…” Subaru stopped himself midway.
human
Ferris:  Ferris knew that without Subaru’s having to say it.
gpt
Subaru:  “Regardless of what happens with the royal selection, I will protect Lady Crusch no matter what.”
human
Ferris:  "…Huh?" The unexpected cold words that rang in Subaru’s ears drove him into silence. Ferris’s head was lowered; Subaru couldn’t see his eyes past his hair.