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Another clear victory for the Empire in battle. You can surely guess who stole the show, yet again.
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Our mercenary friend? Always a force upon the battlefield, that one.
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Their approach on the battlefield is exceptional, yet their curious power has also proved quite the boon.
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It is deeply fascinating, isn't it?
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Something beyond the principles of magic, and yet different from the power of Crests.
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I might go so far as to say it veers close to the realm of dark magic, but I fear that's beyond my expertise.
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I am possessed of some small knowledge, yet still fail to understand the nature of that power.
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Then at present we can do nothing but throw our hands to the sky. And with that, I must be off.
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Oh? I thought you would be more curious about our mercenary ally.
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Would you truly raise the white flag merely because the matter lies outside your usual ken?
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What are you playing at, Hubert?
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If you want me to investigate a specimen, go ahead. Hook it and reel it in.
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Aha, but you are the better angler of the two of us.
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Furthermore, my method of "hooking" would... complicate our relationship with so valued an ally.
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An inducement from your lips would ensure things proceed more smoothly.
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Well, this is becoming a hassle. Can't you push yourself to learn some new "hooking" strategies?
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Like, I don't know, one befitting the elegance of a true nobleman. Involving fancy tea, perhaps.
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A positively hair-raising notion! Please do not speak it aloud again.
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Then maybe get in their face and pick a fight with them? You two could end up becoming fast friends!
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So you wish me to shout myself hoarse and swing my fists about like a common ruffian? I shall pretend I did not hear that suggestion.
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No? Then the only option left is aggressive persuasion, driven home at the point of an axe, let's say.
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Then maybe aggressive persuasion, driven home at the point of an axe, let's say. Surely that would win them over.
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Linhardt, who in the world are you talking about right now?
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I should think there is no one quite so barbarous in our own army.
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Hm? Oh, I didn't have anyone in particular in mind.
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I was just brainstorming new methods to ensnare our illustrious mercenary friend. Why, did they remind you of acquaintances of ours?
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In any event, let us leave this sleeping dog where it lies.
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I do not dislike conversing with you, but we seem to procure results of little benefit when we do.
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And with that, I have matters to attend to and must be off. Farewell.
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Until next time, Hubert.
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So when can I expect you to have reeled in our mercenary friend?
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So when can I expect you to have reeled in our mercenary friend?
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I suspect we'd make headway on the research if we engaged in it together.
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I'm afraid I've not the time to play along with your capricious whims, Linhardt.
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I will, of course, be cheering you on with some enthusiasm from the shadows, as you hook the subject yourself.