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You know, a fleeting thought flashes across my mind every time I see you reflect upon my father.
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It feels as though you aspired not just to stand beside him in life, but to meet death with him as well.
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Don't overthink it, Your Majesty. I'm a pretty stubborn guy, you know.
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No, I didn't wish for my own death when Lambert passed.
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But sometimes I think that if I have to die to honor my promise to him... I would be satisfied with that.
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I won't allow you to throw your life away, Rodrigue. I'll not have you stolen from me by that promise!
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Losing you would be almost like losing my father for a second time.
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If you were to die because of me...it would destroy me.
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You may say that, but a subject lives by the example their king sets for them. And I know well enough that you don't value your life, either.
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So if you'd like me to place more importance on my life, I urge you to do the same, Your Majesty.
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You're right. I have no excuse.
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No, I should apologize. That came out rather more harsh than I intended.
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You sounded so much like Lambert just now, I simply couldn't hold myself back.
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In truth, that's something I've wished I could have said to him for a long time now, yet you were the one who had to bear the brunt of it.
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I suppose I can hardly poke fun at Matthias for holding onto that sword all those years, can I?