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Waugh!

Oh, it's you. You spooked me...

What are you doing? Are you running from somebody?

Terribly sorry, but now is not the time to discuss this.

Rosalind, why didn't you stay in the cabin?

Uh, I wanted some fresh air.

Got a problem with that?

Oh, not at all. Fresh air is a fine thing.

It's just—

...A shame. Seems we won't have much time for an explanation.

Rosalind, you go on back to the cabin—Wait, no, you can't. The Trilby Asher has already seen you.

(Besides, he said she looked 'familiar'...)

Trilby Asher? You mean your colleague with the weird hat?

Yes, exactly. That's him!

I ran into some small trouble, Rosalind.

Let me say this now. It was not my intent to bring you into this mess. However...

I don't want some strange man to come propositioning you because he's failed to find me.

Huh? Propositioning?

I just ignore those weirdos. And if they can't take a hit, I sock 'em right in the nose!

Not a bad idea. If ever you find the chance, please do.

But there are certain men who don't give up simply because they've been punched in the face by a young lady...

So, I'd like to offer you an invitation to the dining car, to sample the honey beverages there and evade the stubborn flirts.

Hm, so you mean you want to drink honey with me?

Yes, let us proceed to imbibe the honey drink.

And you want to run all the way there?

Hah, yes, let us proceed to run all the way there.

Heh, they've almost caught up to you, haven't they? I can hear their footsteps!

You really aren't hiding none of it.

I said as much. I would never lie to a lady.

Alright, I've got no idea what kind of ruckus you guys are stirring up...

But it sounds pretty fun. I'm in!

Pleasure to have you onboard.

Then, without further ado—

Now! Quick, we have to run!