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Needless to say, that is the only logical course of action! Uh, excuse me, are you even listening?
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Sorry, I got distracted and missed the last part.
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Something about your plan to restore House Nuvelle?
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That was where the conversation started! Clearly, you have not listened to a single word I've said!
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Uh, yeah, I totally am. You're gonna save this prince who's being held captive by some evil cult of sorcerers in order to restore House Nuvelle?
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That is not even remotely close to what I said! Where has your mind been this whole time?
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Creating new magic, charting unknown sorcery waters... Therein lies the means to make my dream a reality!
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To that end, I have decided that you will make a most fitting test subject for my research!
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No thanks.
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What reason could you possibly have to refuse? Do you not want the honor of helping House Nuvelle regain its former glory?
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I don't mind lending a hand, but I'm not so keen on being a test subject.
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You don't even know what'll happen. Wouldn't it make sense to experiment on yourself first?
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Huh. A rather astute deduction for one such as yourself.
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However, there is one critical flaw in your reasoning.
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Were I to do as you propose, I would be unable to properly observe the results with my own eyes!
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Well then, you'll just have to be patient until someone volunteers.
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We'd have a big problem on our hands if something happened to me before the next battle, right? Actually, that probably goes for everyone.
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I suppose you are correct. But then my research has reached an impasse!
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Hmm, I guess so. OK, how about this.
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Since we're at war, why not try and distinguish yourself in battle? You could still conduct your research at the same time.
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Combat's more my wheelhouse anyway. In fact, we could even start right now with some training. What do you say?
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Uh, I respectfully decline. While I am not entirely opposed to the idea of military prestige...
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I am unable to accompany you at this time. Training at night will surely suffice.
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At night? But you won't have enough time if you don't train during the day. You're not planning on pulling all-nighters, are you?
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Oh please, I am not that foolish. I simply do not wish to train at this very moment.
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If you work out at night, that means you're going to bed right after. That's gonna reduce the quality of your sleep.
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You'll wake up sluggish the next morning, which will drag you down all day. It'll turn into a vicious cycle. See what I mean?
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My! I never expected you to put forth such an eloquent counter argument.
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Be that as it may, I have my reasons. Reasons that I unfortunately cannot ignore.
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Are you sure? I'm not trying to force you, but there's no time like the present.
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This is your dream we're talking about, after all. Are you just gonna give up on it?
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I appreciate the encouragement, but there are extenuating circumstances at play!
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All right, I'm not gonna twist your arm. But I'm heading over to the training grounds, so feel free to come by if you change your mind.
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Very well. However, there are extenuating circumstances that prevent me from doing so.
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Nevertheless, I shall succeed in all my endeavors, be they magical or military! And I shall do it all in my own way!
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Ahahahaha!