Alphinaud stood at the edge of the cliff, gazing out at the sprawling landscape of Coerthas. It was a peaceful afternoon, and the sun was shining brightly. He took a deep breath of the crisp mountain air and closed his eyes, enjoying the serenity of the moment.
Suddenly, he felt a presence behind him. He turned around to see Estinien, the Azure Dragoon, standing there with his arms folded.
"Alphinaud," Estinien said in his deep, rumbling voice. "What brings you up here?"
"Just enjoying the view," Alphinaud replied with a smile.
Estinien walked up to the edge of the cliff and stood next to Alphinaud, looking out at the landscape. They stood there in silence for a few moments, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.
"I have to admit, I never thought I'd see the day when the two of us would be standing here together like this," Estinien said, breaking the silence.
"Why is that?" Alphinaud asked, turning to look at him.
"You and I have had our differences in the past," Estinien said. "We come from different backgrounds and have different views on many things. But I can't deny that we've both been through a lot over the years."
"That we have," Alphinaud said, nodding in agreement.
"I've come to respect you, Alphinaud," Estinien said, looking over at him. "You've grown into a strong and capable leader, and you're always willing to do what's right, no matter the cost."