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We've finished the cleanup and inspection of the walls, sir.
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We also cleared out the Knights of Seiros's base at the foot of Garreg Mach.
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The enemy has been routed, and is now engaged in a full retreat.
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Well done. That should keep us secure for the time being.
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Still, you will want to remain vigilant, Count.
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But you just said we are secure!
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True, I do not expect our enemy to launch any military offenses in the near future.
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But if not military... Ah, of course!
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Care to let the rest of us in on your little secret?
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Care to let the rest of us in on your little secret?
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I mean only that the enemy will not soon attack using pure military might.
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However, I fully expect them to continue making attempts on Count Varley via less virtuous means.
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Disguising themselves as merchants or the like and then driving a blade between his ribs, for example.
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I get it. They'll be sneaking through the back door instead of trying to knock down the front gates.
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I get it. They'll be sneaking through the back door instead of trying to knock down the front gates.
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I imagine another assassination attempt is already in the works. Probably something cowardly like poison or a dagger in the ribs.
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I imagine another assassination attempt is already in the works. Probably something cowardly like poison or a dagger in the ribs.
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I shudder to think of those zealots out for my blood.
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I entreat you to protect me, Baron Barnabas!
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After all, I won't always have the Minister of the Imperial Household here to save me.
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The war has reached a critical stage, and his wisdom will soon be needed elsewhere.
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As steward of Garreg Mach, my life is in your hands!
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I will do what I can, of course.
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To start, I want you to confirm the identity of every single person entering and leaving the monastery.
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Also, the gatekeeper must hear of these new attempts on my life, and ensure he keeps his watch most keen! That one is far too casual for my liking...
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Yes, well, enough of this. I must be off.
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Of course, Count Varley.
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Weird guy, huh?
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Weird guy, huh?
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Stronger than he looks—though not inclined to fight.
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He is reminding me of certain woodland creatures.
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Though he is a fighter of much weakness, he has a talent for remaining alive.
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When you put it like that, he comes off like some sort of mastermind.
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When you put it like that, he comes off like some sort of mastermind.
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But I guess all Imperial nobles are crafty in some way or another.
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But I guess all Imperial nobles are crafty in some way or another.
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Crafty, is it? Hm.
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...
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Sure. I mean, the two of you are nobles, and I'd say you're as cunning as they come.
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Sure. I mean, the two of you are nobles, and I'd say you're as cunning as they come.
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Yes. Hubert and Jeritza are both nobles full of cleverness.
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Don't forget to include yourself among that number.
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After all, I specifically selected the craftiest soldiers I could think of for this mission.
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When the enemy is neck-deep in skulduggery, I need soldiers who are adept at thinking on their feet.
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Yeah, I really don't feel like me and Petra have the same kind of wiles you Imperial nobles do.
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Yeah, I really don't feel like me and Petra have the same kinda wiles you Imperial nobles do.
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And honestly, I'd rather not get lumped in with you.
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And honestly, I'd rather not get lumped in with you.
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In that case, consider my statement retracted.
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You think I'm like you? Really? That's great!
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You think I'm like you? Really? That's great!
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Only a jest, I assure you. But since it clearly pleases you so, I must admit there was some truth behind it.
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Good. Glad we got that settled.
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Good. Glad we got that settled.
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I tire of this. Farewell.
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He sure knows how to make an exit.
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He sure knows how to make an exit.
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We should be going as well. It lacks wisdom to be far from the base for too long.
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But if you wish to be joining me for a small hunt, we will be passing through woodlands on the way back.
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Sure, if it's on the way.
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Sure, if it's on the way.
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This is filling me with happiness. We will be landing a nice catch, then return home. Maybe a bear or a boar!
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Yeah, that's not really what I'd call a "small" hunt.
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Yeah, that's not really what I'd call a "small" hunt.
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Petra? Hey, wait up!
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Petra? Hey, wait up!
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Heh. It seems we truly are a crafty group after all.
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...
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Still, facing Catherine and Shamir time and again is a great burden to bear.
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But I must shoulder it if I am to protect Her Majesty.