Edelgard

Expedition

Invite on an Expedition

Only you would ask the emperor out on an excursion.
I'm excited to be off. These jaunts with you are such a wonderful diversion.

Plains

I rarely go riding, but find it to be quite liberating.
A beautiful panorama stretches out before you, as far as the eye can see.

Pick a flower and hand it to them.
Oh, what a lovely flower... Still, perhaps it would've been best to leave it be.
Catch a bug and hand it to them.
Trying to startle me? Sadly for your little prank, I'm perfectly used to all manner of insects.

Forest

I love the scent of the forest—it makes me feel so far away from all of my other commitments.
Everything is silent—deeply, utterly silent. The forest knows true calm.

Say you don't sense anyone around.
Knowing Hubert, I doubt you're right. But we can pretend that's the case, if you want.
Confess you've lost your way.
You can't be serious. Should I call for help?

Mountains

I believe any mountain can be conquered, including the great task I've set myself.
As you walk along the mountain path, you find yourself losing your footing! You fall to the ground, struck by a horrible pain.

Give yourself first aid.
I'm glad you can handle it, but I wish you'd be more careful. It seems you're always nursing some wound or another.
Ask them for a piggyback ride.
Me? Well, I suppose. But just this once.

Waterfront

Do you enjoy the sound of the water? I find it tends to bring up bad memories.
There's a wooden fish toy floating by the shore, solitary and dejected like a lone sailor lost at sea.

Ask if they like fish.
I suppose I can take or leave them, although there is a particular seafood dish that's near to my heart.
Look for the toy's owner.
Truly? Well, I suppose I'll come along—if only to watch the owner's jaw drop when the emperor delivers it personally.

Talk

Though I don't see them, I know Hubert's people are out there somewhere, watching us.
- Nod calmly. - Dislikes
- Suggest you look for them. - Likes
- Be shocked. - Dislikes
I thought outings like this were a noble pastime, but I see you're an expert at it as well.
- Be humble. - Dislikes
- Say that you're just acting like one. - Likes
- Act cocky. - Dislikes
Do you ever wish you could be completely and utterly alone? It is a daily dream for me.
- Say yes. - Dislikes
- Express concern for her. - Likes
- Say no. - Dislikes
The sun is so warm on my skin. I see why people pine for it so.
- Agree. - Dislikes
- Say you're one of those people. - Likes
- Say rainy days have their charm too. - Dislikes
There are hunting grounds near Enbarr that the Imperial family uses for outings.
- Express interest. - Dislikes
- Invite her to hunt with you. - Likes
- Worry about getting lost on them. - Dislikes
Tell me if you see any pretty flowers. Not to pluck, mind you—just to admire.
- Ask why. - Dislikes
- Promise you will. - Likes
- Say you'd want to pluck them. - Dislikes
What are you thinking about? You look as if your mind is a dozen leagues away.
- Say you're thinking about battles. - Dislikes
- Say you're thinking about dinner. - Likes
- Dodge the question. - Dislikes

Ask a Question

Ask about their likes.: I adore nature, which is precisely why I treasure days such as this.
- Be pleased. - Dislikes
- Smile. - Likes
- Be shocked. - Dislikes
Ask about their dislikes.: I dislike convention. I can't stand missing a good opportunity simply because I'm "not supposed to."
- Agree. - Dislikes
- State your thoughts. - Likes
- Look confused. - Dislikes
Ask about dreams for the future.: My dream is to sit about and simply do...nothing. Sadly, there's so much demanded of me it will likely remain a dream until my final days.
- Be shocked. - Dislikes
- Give a pep talk. - Likes
- Laugh. - Dislikes
Ask about their worries.: Oh, I could go on and on about all of my intractable problems. How much time do you have?
- Gently reject that. - Dislikes
- Act dependable. - Likes
- Laugh. - Dislikes
Ask about their family.: I'd rather not talk about that right now. Perhaps some evening, when sleep eludes me.
- Acquiesce. - Dislikes
- Let that sink in for a moment. - Likes
- Refuse to drop it. - Dislikes
Ask about memories of the past.: Have I told you about the boy who gave me the dagger? I called him "Dee," which is all I really remember about him.
- Listen politely. - Dislikes
- Be envious. - Likes
- Remain silent. - Dislikes
Ask about their friends.: I'm lucky they're all so capable, as are you. I do hope you see that.
- Blush. - Dislikes
- Give a pep talk. - Likes
- Look confused. - Dislikes
Ask about preferred fighting style.: I don't object to swords or magic, but an axe has always felt most natural in my hand. I'm not sure why.
- Laugh. - Dislikes
- Ask for more details. - Likes
- Explain the risks. - Dislikes
Ask what they think of you.: I hope I'm paying you adequately for your service. The Imperial army would be lost without you.
- Blush. - Dislikes
- Act dependable. - Likes
- Express discontent. - Dislikes
Ask what they think of you.: I hope you'll continue to lend me your strength long after this war is over.
- Be unsure. - Dislikes
- Be shocked. - Likes
- Refuse. - Dislikes
Ask about any personal news.: Me? Oh, I suppose I can't complain.
- Show appreciation. - Dislikes
- Express worry. - Likes
- Be relieved. - Dislikes
Ask about any personal news.: Don't worry, I'm taking care not to overwork myself.
- Be doubtful. - Dislikes
- Express worry. - Likes
- Nod. - Dislikes

EXTRA TIME

There are gaudier crowns, but I like this one best.
Do you like my hair? It used to be darker, years ago.
I'm not adequately prepared for such examination.
Your eyes are such a pretty color—like someone has locked all the light of dawn inside.
I'm going to assume you're looking for a crack in my armor where a blade might slip through.
When this war is over, I want to doff this armor for good and explore the world unencumbered.

Return to Camp

Back to work, then. You and I both have a mountain of things to do, after all.
That was delightful! I'll go out any time you ask.
Leave it to me.