Melia's Imperial Villa
This is the Imperial Villa. I spent my childhood here with my mother.
Oh, I’m sorry. If I'd known, I wouldn’t have barged in.
Don't be silly. It's quite all right. In fact, I'm glad that you in particular have come to see it.
Thanks!
That means a lot to me. And it really is a lovely home!
I'm glad you think so.
But... something about it seems... sad. Lonely, almost.
You think so too. This place has always had a lonely feel to it...
So it's not just me then...
I'm sorry, Melia. I didn't mean to say anything that would upset you.
You did nothing of the sort. The truth is, my mother passed away some time ago. It's probably because of that.
Oh... That means you're just like me. My mother died when I was young as well.
Your brother told me.
My mother's room is still as it was. Full of memories, but so empty. I somehow get the same sense from this place.
Not everyone has had that kind of experience. No wonder you can recognise the feel of this place.
I hope you'll always look after this place. The garden's amazing. I would love to hang out here again. It's really growing on me!
And I'd love for you to visit again. I'm glad it’s made such an impression on you. 
Oh, sorry. I was just kidding!
Wait, you mean it's true? Wow! I wasn't being serious.
That was meant to be a joke?! What kind of joke is that?! I suggest you keep such jokes to yourself in the future.
Sorry. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. You really think it feels lonely here?
I do, yes. My mother passed away some time ago, but her memories remain. I suspect that's the reason.
I didn't know. That's sad. I lost my mother too. It was when I was quite young... So we have more in common than you might think.
I'm glad we can be so open with one another, Fiora.
Me too! Do you wanna chat some more? I'd love to know about your mum.
Really? That would be nice. I don’t often get the chance to talk to anyone about her.
Really?
I mean, we're sort of friends now, but we only just met.
Oh... So you don't value the short time we've spent together? I know I do.
Melia... I... No. You're right. I shouldn’t have said that. You know, Melia, you're... something else.
Something else? How maddeningly vague!
What I meant was...
You never mince your words and you're always upfront.
You really think so? I've never thought about myself that way before.
It's just like you said. We've only spent a short time together, but it's meant so much.
I did say that. But it was obvious enough already. What point are you making?
That's it! Right there. You speak your mind to anyone, and people respect you for it. You're everything I ever imagined a princess to be.
I am? Your words fill me with a sense of pride in my upbringing. But I find myself jealous of you.
Jealous? Really?
Oh... forget I said anything. Hmm, perhaps a change of scenery is in order. The next room is...
You don't know what I meant?
There's no need to be modest.
But... I wasn't! I simply did not understand your point!
But it was you that said the most important part. That we've only spent a short time together, but it's meant so much.
I did say that, yes. But what of it? I was merely stating the obvious.
That there! That’s what I mean! It's the way you’re brutally honest. I'm the total opposite. I hope you don't mind me saying so, but I think you're kind of cool.
I must admit, no one has ever told me that. You're an interesting character yourself, Fiora.
I am? I've never really felt like that. But thank you all the same!
Hmph. So carefree... I think I'm beginning to see what Shulk likes about you.
