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Your Majesty, about tomorrow's drills... Ah, apologies! I did not mean to interrupt.
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It's fine, Ingrid. We had just finished.
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That was the leader of the Duscur forces, yes? What were you talking about?
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We were discussing various tactics and formations. We must be aligned if we're to fight together.
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The way Duscur soldiers operate is quite different from our knights. I must also be...mindful of how I deploy them to avoid undue conflict.
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Yes, I hear there have already been a number of small quarrels in the encampment.
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It's not a problem easily solved. I'm sure each side finds it difficult to adjust to the other.
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And you, Ingrid? Do you still hate the people of Duscur?
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I no longer have reason to hold onto that hate.
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Yes, a few of them were involved in the Tragedy, but I cannot blame the rest for that. There were many other forces at work. I understand that now.
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Yet I used to focus all my negative feelings on the people of Duscur, and for that I am ashamed.
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In a way, I now find myself scared of interacting with them at all.
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You needn't blame yourself. The fault lies with me for not speaking to you about it more six years ago.
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I hesitated because I didn't wish to confuse the matter, not knowing the full truth of it.
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But you were forced to grapple with many painful feelings as a result. Clearly, my priorities were not in order.
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You had enough to deal with six years ago. So many knights were expelled from the castle, and almost none but Lord Rodrigue would set foot in the capital.
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Even my father prevented me from going to see you.
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Yet I still could have sought you out—and I had countless chances to discuss the matter at the academy.
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I do not think I would've taken it well even if you had.
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I was convinced that Glenn died saving you from irredeemable villains.
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I forced myself to believe that. If I hadn't, I fear I may have gone mad.
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I was in a similar position.
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But once I finally opened the lid on that box, I realized just how many were involved. Including members of our own Kingdom.
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But once I finally opened the lid on that box, I realized that even my own stepmother was involved. Not to mention Faerghus nobles.
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In the end, I knew I had to reconcile with reality.
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And I must also accept the reality that stands before me now.
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We are allied with the people of Duscur, which means I can no longer avoid them.
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I have an idea. It may not help, but...I'd like to take you somewhere.
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The father of that man I was speaking with earlier opened an inn last year, and it's not far.
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Would you care to join me there for a meal? Word has it he's quite skilled at making all manner of food.
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Of course, if this is all too much and too soon, I understand.
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Not at all! I would love to accompany you.
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Though it shames me to admit it, I likely lack the courage to go alone.
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But with you at my side, I think I can take that first step.
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In that case, let us make haste. Oh, and this will be my treat, so keep your pocketbook shut tight!