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As I told you before, I do not have a Crest.
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Why do you insist on hiding it? It can only mean your Crest is somehow—
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Please, stop!
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What's going on here?
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Lysithea!
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What were you saying about Crests? Go on.
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I study them every day without fail, so this is extremely relevant to my interests.
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I do hope you have proof of your theory, though. Spewing out unfounded platitudes will just lead to consequences you definitely don't want.
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I might not look it, but I'm a general in this army.
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Ah, well. We were just finishing our conversation. Now, if you'll excuse me.
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Um, thank you, Lysithea.
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Think nothing of it. I stepped in of my own accord.
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...
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You appear to hold a secret or two regarding Crests.
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Um, well...
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No need to answer. We all have things we prefer to keep hidden.
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...
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Still, your situation hits rather close to home for me. Perhaps too close.
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What?
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So if you ever need assistance, don't hesitate to ask. We secret keepers need to hold strong with each other, after all.
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Oh, and I'm not saying this because I pity you.
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But you clearly find your secret painful.
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In light of this, maybe I've been...a bit too harsh on you in the past.
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Oh, no. You haven't been harsh at all.
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I'm merely envious of how strong and level-headed you always appear to be.
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I never would have guessed you hold a closely- guarded secret just as I do.
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I'm not gonna tell you, if that's what you're after.
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Yes, I suspected as much. Still, perhaps you would be willing to hear mine one day?
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I feel like being around you gives me the courage to finally set it free.
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I would be happy to hear you out—and also to help rectify the situation, if possible.
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I know quite a bit about Crest scholarship. That fool talking to you earlier couldn't hold a candle to me!
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Thank you, Lysithea. I already feel a little bit braver.
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I'm offering you the full might of my assistance. I hope you can do better than "a little."
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Um, I mean a lot! I know I'm going to feel a lot braver!