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That you, Claude? What're you doing in a place like this?
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That you, Claude? What're you doing in a place like this?
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Oh, hey. I'm not up to much, just shirking my duties for a little bit.
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Your plan's going well, huh? We've managed to corral most of the Imperial forces that are still in the Alliance.
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Your plan's going well, huh? We've managed to corral most of the Imperial forces that are still in the Alliance.
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Everything's moving like clockwork. At this rate, it won't be long before we've finished off the entire enemy force.
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You don't seem too happy about it.
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You don't seem too happy about it.
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Hasn't this whole war been unfolding exactly the way you thought it would?
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Hasn't this whole war been unfolding exactly the way you thought it would?
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So far, yeah. But it's not over yet.
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Unless we find a way to stop them, the Empire is going to make another play for the Great Bridge of Myrddin.
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And when that happens, we'll be taking on Count Bergliez himself. It'll be a brutal fight, no matter how many angles we try to play.
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And even if we pull it off, what then? Do we invade the Empire, or just stay on the defensive?
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We don't know what's going on with the Kingdom and the church, and the Almyrans could decide to drop in on us again at any time.
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There are limits to how far I can map things out, but the Alliance won't survive unless I account for every possibility.
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I'm dancing as fast as I can here, but there's no end in sight. And these feet are starting to get tired.
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Claude, if anyone can do this, it's you. You'll figure something out, just like you always do. I know it.
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Claude, if anyone can do this, it's you. You'll figure something out, just like you always do. I know it.
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I only hope that happens before I flat out collapse.
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Guess that would be a problem, yeah.
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Guess that would be a problem, yeah.
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You don't have to shoulder all that weight by yourself. I'm sure we can figure out a plan if everyone puts their heads together.
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You don't have to shoulder all that weight by yourself. I'm sure we can figure out a plan if everyone puts their heads together.
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Now there's an idea... Hey, would you be willing to hash it out with me?
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Me? Oh, uh, I'm not sure there's anything all that useful knocking around in my head.
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Me? Oh, uh, I'm not sure there's anything all that useful knocking around in my head.
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Speak for yourself. I, for one, have plenty of wisdom to share. Perhaps I should grant you some?
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I probably won't be much help, but on the off chance I do get a flash of inspiration, I'll be sure to let you know.
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I probably won't be much help, but on the off chance I do get a flash of inspiration, I'll be sure to let you know.
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Excuse me? I've placed myself at your disposal, yet you claim there's only an "off chance" that I'd have a good idea? I'd appreciate a little more credit!
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Y'know, I'm really glad you're the one who hired me, Claude.
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Y'know, I'm really glad you're the one who hired me, Claude.
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You've got vision. You think about all these things that'd never even occur to me. Plus, I know you'll always pay me on time.
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You've got vision. You think about all these things that'd never even occur to me. Plus, I know you'll always pay me on time.
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Hah, well, thanks for the vote of confidence. Sorry to make you listen to all my griping.
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But you know what, I feel a bit better now. Maybe it's not such a bad thing to let it all out now and then.
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Well, if all you need is someone to vent to, I'm here. I'll even give you a real good rate on it.
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Well, if all you need is someone to vent to, I'm here. I'll even give you a real good rate on it.
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Wait, you're charging me for this? You mercenaries sure know how to bleed a guy dry, don't you?