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Sorry, but do I have this right? This person just enrolled at the academy and now they have become a member of our house?
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Yeah, that's pretty much the deal. Right, Professor Jeritza?
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Yes.
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I love how you can bump into someone in the woods one night and suddenly you're living under the same roof the next. I knew we had a thing!
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Anyway, welcome to the Golden Deer House, where the only rule is "make your own rules." Kidding, of course—or am I?
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The point is, you're one of us now, and it's very good to have you here.
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While the term's only just started, the church must really like you if they're letting you join partway through.
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You have to be pretty skilled to get that kind of treatment.
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Well, I believe it! I mean, how many people our age can cut it as full-fledged mercenaries?
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I definitely see why the church was interested, and I can't wait to train together.
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And I can't wait to eat together! Or work out. You wanna go work out?
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Seriously, you need to put some muscles on that coat rack you call a body. Bulk up—like me!
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Hmm, I don't think the "strained shirt buttons" look is for everybody. Any more meat on those bones and our friend here would be downright scary.
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Our new friend's build is perfect as is. Wouldn't you agree, Marianne?
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Oh! Well, I don't... Um.
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OK, OK, everyone just loosen up. And hey, it's not like we haven't met already, so just sit back and make yourself at home.
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I would not take after Claude if I were you, new blood. Honestly, if you wish your time here to be fruitful, you would do well to follow my lead.
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Um, I think Professor Jeritza wants to say something.
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Remember your mission?
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Every word, Professor: We are to crush what remains of the Iron King's Thieves who attacked our camp.
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And with their boss Kostas out of the picture, the runts that are left should be easy pickings.
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They can't be anything too special if we're getting them as homework.
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Good. Prepare yourself.
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Of course, Profe—Oh. He's gone.
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Of course, Profe—Oh. He's gone.
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Yeah, so that whole Jeritza up-and-vanishing thing? Best to just get used to it.
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Well I, for one, am excited to show off my skills by beating up on some bandits.
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I don't suppose I could be excused, or, um?
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We're all in this together, Marianne. Don't worry, you'll be fine!
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Besides, the newbie here already sent them packing once, so this should be easy-peasy!
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So long as I'm here, this will all work out just fine.
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So long as I'm here, this will all work out just fine.
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Are you sure? Oh, that's a relief.
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We should proceed with caution—though if we keep our heads on straight, there's nothing to be afraid of.
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We should proceed with caution—though if we keep our heads on straight, there's nothing to be afraid of.
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Now that's what a battle-hardened mercenary should sound like! Maybe I'll just hang out in the back and let you handle all the hacky-slashy stuff.
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But you're a melee— You know what? Never mind.
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Anyway, we're all participating in this mission. Church's rules. I didn't make them, so the only thing we can do is work together.
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And we're gonna lean pretty heavy on our mercenary buddy here. Hope that's OK.
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I won't let you down.
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I won't let you down.
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Hey, lean all you want—just make sure I get the credit at the end.
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Hey, lean all you want—just make sure I get the credit at the end.