Three Houses Supports/Hanneman Gilbert

C Support

Gilbert: Hngh! Hahh! Hyahh! Yahh!

Hanneman: Why, it's Gilbert. Training on a day off? That man will never change... nor rest, apparently. Is there any need to be so diligent when nobody is watching? Ah well, at least I can bear witness.

Gilbert: Hrngh! Hyahh! Hahh! Ungh! ... Professor Hanneman. Is there something you need?

Hanneman: Ah, you noticed me. No, no, not at all. I was simply observing. I apologize for disturbing you.

Gilbert: You've done nothing worthy of apology. Although I fail to understand why you would watch my training.

Hanneman: Oh, well, I watch because I find it quite interesting. Your movements are most refined, with no unnecessary motions. Elegant is the word, I think. I find it quite satisfying to observe. In fact, I might say I was mesmerized.

Gilbert: Is that so.

Hanneman: If only you showed a bit more emotion on your face, just to sell the rest of it. You come off a bit tense.

Gilbert: Training is difficult. A strain on the body. Surely it is natural for one to be... tense.

Hanneman: Oh, I know well how difficult training can be. But in your case, it's as though you're punishing yourself.

Gilbert: I am sorry. It's simply how I am.

Hanneman: No, no, what do I know of your training? My criticism was, perhaps, unnecessary. Still, I do feel you are too hard on yourself. Would it not be easier to live a little more freely? Find something that makes you happy and embrace it wholeheartedly. It would do you a world of good.

Gilbert: I thank you for your advice, Professor Hanneman. But I cannot live as you do. Such a way of life... is not permitted to me. Now, if you will pardon me, I will return to my training.

Hanneman: Not permitted? I think the only one not permitting you joy, dear Gilbert, is yourself.

B Support

Hanneman: Your face looks stiff as ever, Gilbert.

Gilbert: As I said before, I cannot change my nature.

Hanneman: Understood. And I suppose seeing you train with an expression of glee would be rather unsettling. Still, you've finished for the day, yes? Would you join me for tea, and perhaps a chat?

Gilbert: Professor Hanneman, may I ask a question first?

Hanneman: Certainly. Ask away. I'll answer whatever is within my power to do so.

Gilbert: Why concern yourself with me? I have no Crests. I am of no particular use to you.

Hanneman: Whatever are you talking about? I don't speak to you out of some ulterior motive. Certainly, I have previously approached others because of my research interests... That is not the case here. I merely wish to get to know you.

Gilbert: You wish to know me?

Hanneman: Yes! It is not often I have the opportunity to find friends my own age, you see.

Gilbert: ...

Hanneman: Well, regardless of how you feel, speaking for myself, I already consider you something of a friend. You must have heard of my tenacity. It will prove easier if you accept my offer of friendship now!

Gilbert: Ha.

Hanneman: Was that a laugh? A rarity for you, Gilbert. Can I take that to mean we are friends indeed?

Gilbert: I see no reason not to be so.

Hanneman: Well, I am honored. Then, as a first step, I would like it if we could find a common interest. A hobby to engage in. Something the younger folk would not appreciate, and may even be irritated by.

Gilbert: Haha, I look forward to it.

Hanneman: Another laugh! I must say we may make a better duo than I first expected.