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Look who's here! It's been forever! Did you do something with your hair?
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Nah, probably just lost some weight since you last saw me.
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Nah, probably just lost some weight since you last saw me.
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You must not be eating enough! Those arms are like chicken bones!
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I imagine you've been doing a lot of mercenary work. You probably haven't had time for proper meals, what with the way things have been going.
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Time's not the issue here, money is. And it's been really quiet in the Alliance, despite what's been going on elsewhere.
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The last two years have been hard on us mercenaries. It's not easy to land jobs when there's nobody to fight.
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Sounds like that's all gonna change, at least. So, uh, what are you all doing here?
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Sounds like that's all gonna change, at least. So, uh, what are you all doing here?
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At the last roundtable conference, each of the Five Great Lords agreed to contribute soldiers and officers to the Alliance army.
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That's why I'm here. I'm guessing it's the same for you, Marianne?
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Yes. My adoptive father sent me...
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I'm in the same boat. Count Gloucester arranged my transfer.
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Oh, that's right, you're doing the whole knight thing for Lorenz's father now.
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Raphael, didn't I hear your family started an inn? What are you doing here?
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Claude sent me a letter, asking me to come. And there was no way I'd miss this!
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Same here. I guess Claude wanted to get all the Golden Deer back together, huh?
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Just look at all of us! I guess Claude wanted to get the Golden Deer House back together.
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That pretty much sums it up. There's no way I'm getting through this war without friends I trust by my side.
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And there's Claude! Now our little reunion's complete!
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Well... We are missing Lorenz.
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Yeah, Count Gloucester sent one of his newest knights in Lorenz's place.
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Um, yes, I suppose I should apologize for that.
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Heh, I have no doubt Lorenz has his hands full protecting the border right about now.
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And I'm guessing you're not exactly thrilled to see me instead of my brother.
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I just wish my brother could've made it too!
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For the time being, I've asked Holst to see to our defenses in case Almyra decides to take another run at our borders.
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Besides, I'm not about to let the Empire see our best card on the first play!
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It's always been my plan to have you all here. And I'm sure we'll be reunited with Lorenz before long.
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After all, we'll be passing through Gloucester territory very shortly.
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The Airmid River serves as the border between the Alliance and Empire. I imagine we'll want to fortify its banks and close off the Great Bridge of Myrddin.
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That is the plan, yes, Claude?
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Does that mean we're going to the Great Bridge of Myrddin?
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That's right. There are many large bridges spanning the Airmid, but the terrain on the eastern bank is less than ideal.
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The Great Bridge of Myrddin is the only one suitable for crossing into the Alliance with a significant military force.
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So if the Empire's looking to attack us, blockading the Great Bridge will severely limit their options.
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Of course, that means the enemy will do everything in their power to take control of it.
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So while I'm happy to see you all again, I'm afraid we don't have time to reminisce.
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He's right. We need to get ready to move out.
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He's right. We need to get ready to move out.