conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  One would think being the imperial princess meant she could have all the sweets she wanted, but Dorothea disliked sweet foods, leaving Philine few opportunities to try them. I’d never imagined sweets would be the breakthrough we needed. I needed to thank Frieda later.
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “I’m glad to hear it. I’m actually fond of chocolates myself. It’s good we have something in common.”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “You are? Sweets are the best, aren’t they?”
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “Indeed.”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  We’d also succeeded in getting Claire and Philine to talk to each other.
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “I’m glad we could talk like this. You seemed to be afraid of me until just now.”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “Th-that’s…”
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “Am I wrong?”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “I’m sorry. I was afraid.”
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “It’s all right. It happens quite often. I seem to invite misunderstandings.”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “Rae, please be quiet.”
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  Yes, ma’am.
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “I really did want to talk to you, though. You remind me of my mother in some ways.”
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “Her Majesty Dorothea? Really?” Claire seemed perplexed. It was true, they did share some traits. They were both confident, arrogant, and strict, but I thought Claire was far and away more mature than Dorothea. Claire had respect, kindness, and virtue, none of which Dorothea possessed in any amount. In other words, Claire was a far more dazzling gem than Dorothea.
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “I’m honored to be compared to Her Majesty. On the other hand, you don’t take after her much, do you?”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “I get that a lot.” Philine laughed derisively. “I’m nothing like my mother. I’m nothing even compared to my siblings.”
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “Lady Philine…” Claire seemed hurt by Philine’s self-deprecating words. “How can I be more confident—like you, Claire?” Philine put on her bravest face as she asked.
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “Well… It isn’t easy, but you should focus on making small steps first. Try doing something you’re good at, or something you enjoy. You might fail, but as long as you keep trying, you’ll eventually improve and succeed.”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “I see…”
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “If you keep doing that, then eventually you’ll be confident enough to walk with your head held high.”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  Philine appeared to slowly absorb Claire’s words.
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “Nobody is confident right off the bat. And if they are, it’s an empty confidence.”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “That’s true…” Philine nodded. “Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and take that next step, that next leap. You can worry about what comes next afterward.”
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “I think I understand now.” Philine nodded deeply. “I may be shy, but I’ve been using that as an excuse for inaction. But if I don’t try, I’ll be like this forever.”
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “That’s right.”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “I think I get it now. Thank you, Claire.”
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “I’m glad I could help.” Claire took it and held it tight.
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “Would it be okay if we talked again sometime?”
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “Of course. Let’s be friends, Lady Philine.”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “Yes!”
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  And with that, we’d made a connection with Philine.
conversations.prefix: Rae: