0. What an adventure we've had! Hard to believe it all [cdb]started with one little dust-up in the woods.
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2. We've seen each other through so many battles, [cdb]and yet I know we've got a lot more to go.
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4. Chances are I'll stay and fight for this place, but don't [cdb]hold it against me if I slip away from time to time for [cdb]an adventure of my own.
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6. And while my future isn't set in stone, I know one [cdb]thing for certain—right here, right now, this is where I live and breathe.
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8. What an adventure we've had! Hard to believe it all [cdb]started with one little dust-up in the woods.
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10. We've seen each other through so many battles, [cdb]and yet I know we've got a lot more to go.
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12. Chances are I'll stay and fight for this place, but don't [cdb]hold it against me if I slip away from time to time for [cdb]an adventure of my own.
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14. And while my future isn't set in stone, I know one [cdb]thing for certain—right here, right now, this is where I live and breathe.
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16. It wasn't long ago that people knew me only as the Ashen Demon and looked at me with dread.
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18. But thanks to you, I now find myself surrounded by [cdb]friends with whom I share a common cause.
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20. Was I right to go down this path? I can't say.
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22. But I see a glimmer of hope at the end of it, and that's [cdb]more than enough reason to forge on.
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24. It wasn't long ago that people knew me only as the Ashen Demon and looked at me with dread.
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26. But thanks to you, I now find myself surrounded by [cdb]friends with whom I share a common cause.
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28. Was I right to go down this path? I can't say.
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30. But I see a glimmer of hope at the end of it, and that's [cdb]more than enough reason to forge on.
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32. Here we stand at long last. And with your help, [cdb]we have secured a historic victory.
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34. But while the war must go on, I must tell you [cdb]something from the very depths of my heart.
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36. Thank you for being a pillar of strength to us all. Thank you for carrying us this far.
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38. I know I will look to you again in the days to come, [cdb]for I can no longer imagine an Empire without you.
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40. I stand defeated. There. You have finally wrested the [cdb]truth from my cold, pale hands.
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42. Against all odds and reasons, your skill and spirit [cdb]proved enough to win my trust in the end.
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44. And while it goes without saying that the Imperial [cdb]army needs you, did you know I need you as well?
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46. So, please accept all of my gratitude and admiration [cdb]for never betraying our faith, even though I oft [cdb]betrayed yours.
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48. Well, we've certainly seen a lot, haven't we? So many wounded. So many dead.
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50. We could've easily been among them.
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52. But we survived. By cutting down countless foes, [cdb]and with the protection of our friends, we made it.
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54. So I choose to believe in this fate. The only question [cdb]now is, do you feel for me the same as I do for you?
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56. I can only imagine how shocked and honored you are [cdb]to receive a letter from Ferdinand von Aegir himself!
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58. Well, unslack your jaw for a moment, because I have [cdb]an even grander surprise for you—a confession.
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60. You have won my adoration, and I now stand rapt [cdb]before the power of your strength and character.
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62. May our partnership last now and forever—for it if [cdb]does, the Empire's strength and prosperity will be [cdb]assured for all time!
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64. So...thanks for everything. I mean it. I really [cdb]appreciate everything you've done for me.
65. So...thanks for everything. I mean it. I really [cdb]appreciate everything you've done for me.
66. The others tried to push me to be better, and I know [cdb]that came from a place of kindness.
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68. But you're the one who actually came through for me, [cdb]so I...wanted you to know that.
69. But you're the one who actually came through for me, [cdb]so I...wanted you to know that.
70. Just promise to check in on me now and then, OK? I'm going to do great things! Um, once I figure out [cdb]how to do average things. It's a process, you know?
71. Just promise to check in on me now and then, OK? I'm going to do great things! Um, once I figure out [cdb]how to do average things. It's a process, you know?
72. Hey, how are you? Me? I'm great—maybe even [cdb]amazing! You wanna know why?
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74. It's because I've realized we're unstoppable. All those [cdb]times we pushed and sweat and bled to be the very [cdb]best are about to pay off.
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76. There's no way we won't win—and if that's not a [cdb]reason to be happy, I don't know what is.
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78. The only question is which of us is gonna perform [cdb]the next great deed. Our epic rivalry continues!
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80. Once the Empire is claiming victory, I intend to [cdb]be returning home to Brigid.
81. Once our army is claiming victory, I intend to [cdb]be returning home to Brigid.
82. I was hoping you would accompany me. Have you [cdb]given this any more thinking?
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84. You are a fierce warrior, a reliable friend, and a dear [cdb]companion most of all.
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86. I am wishing for us to be together until the end. I hope you have understanding of this.
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88. So much has happened, I can hardly remember [cdb]how we got here.
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90. Honestly, the first time I saw you, I thought you'd be [cdb]just another passing stranger.
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92. But the fact that we've made it this far gives me hope [cdb]our relationship will carry on through the years.
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94. And one day, I'll get around to unraveling the [cdb]mystery behind you. That's a promise.
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96. Ours was a long and grueling battle, and I doubt I'd [cdb]have seen it through to the end alone.
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98. Mere words fail to express just how reassuring it feels [cdb]to have you by my side.
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100. But perhaps it's best for me to postpone such [cdb]sentiments, seeing as the rest of the war still [cdb]remains to be fought.
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102. For now, let me simply say that I am thankful to have [cdb]you, and hope with all my heart that you choose [cdb]to stay in the Kingdom.
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104. We are lucky you arrived.
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106. You have become indispensable. Not just to His Majesty, but to me as well.
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108. When the war ends, you must choose your next path.
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110. But should you see a place for me in that future, I will gladly walk by your side.
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112. I'm not big on sentimentality, but I guess it can't hurt [cdb]just this once.
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114. You either say what you feel or die wishing you had, [cdb]so let's get this over with.
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116. You make me strong. You challenge me to be better, [cdb]and convince me I'm capable of more.
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118. So in this final battle, let's claim both victory and a [cdb]brighter future, and let's do it together.
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120. I can't even count the times I was able to continue on [cdb]because of you.
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122. War takes and takes and takes. It is a selfish beast with [cdb]endless hunger. But you? You give.
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124. Whether you were inviting me to tea or watching my [cdb]back in battle, my mind is full of the most precious [cdb]memories of our time together.
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126. I hope we can make many more once the war is over.
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128. I know we had our moments, but I still couldn't be [cdb]happier to call you a friend.
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130. That's cliché, I guess, but it's also honest.
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132. No matter how hopeless the battle, I'll face it with [cdb]courage so long as you're there with me.
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134. You're a good friend, and I hope you stay that way for [cdb]the rest of my days.
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136. Thanks for always being there for me! You know [cdb]exactly how to cheer a girl up, and I really appreciate [cdb]that.
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138. And that's saying something, considering this slog of [cdb]a war and all the pain we've faced along the way.
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140. But you made it possible for me to keep going. I don't think anyone else could have done that.
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142. Anyway, I'm rambling, so just...don't be a stranger. Promise me, OK?
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144. Though the war's been long, the good times we spent [cdb]together have flown past like a cool summer breeze.
145. Though the war's been long, the good times we spent [cdb]together have flown past like a cool summer breeze.
146. I wondered if the time to tell you this was after the [cdb]fighting was done, but I would rather say a thing too [cdb]early then beg off and have it be too late.
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148. But even if your restless feet take you elsewhere, I have full faith that you and I will meet again.
149. But even if your restless feet take you elsewhere, I have full faith that you and I will meet again.
150. Just know that you will always have a home here in Faerghus, as well as old friends ready to greet you.
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152. There are so many things I want to tell you. I hardly know where to begin.
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154. The world has changed so fast, and at times I was [cdb]ready to let those winds carry me off.
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156. But you were always just a step away—a constant, [cdb]tethering us firmly to the earth. I'm grateful for that, [cdb]and I know the others are as well.
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158. So no matter where the winds of fate may take you, I know our hearts will always be connected.
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160. Our task may be unfinished, but we've made quite the [cdb]dent, and that's something to celebrate.
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162. I can't count the number of times you pulled me out [cdb]of the fire, or just listened patiently as I complained [cdb]about one annoying thing or the other.
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164. So if I haven't properly said it before, I want to say it [cdb]now. Thank you. Thank you for everything.
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167. The future is always a blank page, but I hope you'll [cdb]stick around to help me write it. What do you say?
168. Soon this war will end, and we will have achieved all [cdb]we set out to do.
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170. It was not by the strength of a ruler alone that [cdb]we prevailed.
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172. Rather, it was because you and I and everyone else [cdb]risked all to see it through. This mighty achievement [cdb]belongs to each and every one of us.
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174. It was my pride and my privilege to share the [cdb]battlefield with you. May our fellowship continue in [cdb]whatever is to come, in this world or the next.
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176. I've got fingers and toes crossed that this stupid war [cdb]is about to end, but who can really say?
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178. At least we're better off now than when we started.
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180. Our army is so lucky to have you. Thanks for [cdb]crushing out there!
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182. You can keep me safe any day of the week.
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184. I'm no expert, but if we win here, the war is over. Right? That's how it works?
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186. Anyway, I sure hope that's the case, because then [cdb]all of our hard work was worth it—even the little bits [cdb]that I managed to do.
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188. Oh, but don't worry! I know you did ten times what [cdb]anyone else did. I was watching the whole time.
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190. Anyway, let's make sure we stay friends. Oh, and [cdb]training buddies. Speaking of which, if you have any [cdb]free time right now, I'm ready to go!
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192. We may finally be able to turn the page on this war.
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194. That's not to say all our problems have been solved, [cdb]but at least there's a glimmer of hope now.
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196. And we have you to thank for that.
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198. However, there's plenty of work yet to be done, so I [cdb]hope you don't mind if I keep leaning on you for as [cdb]long as life allows me.
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200. Can you believe what we've done? I start shaking [cdb]every time I think about it.
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202. We changed the entire course of Fódlan's history! That's amazing!
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204. And it was all because of you.
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206. Well, I suppose the battle isn't quite over yet, [cdb]so let's make sure to do our best out there!
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208. It gladdens me beyond words to see your [cdb]accomplishments in this war, and to know [cdb]you made it through unscathed.
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210. History will judge whether or not our actions were [cdb]right.
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212. But no matter the case, you've given me the courage [cdb]to face the future anew.
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214. Thank you for everything, and please stay in touch.
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216. We really are a force to be reckoned with, aren't we? I mean, we actually managed to hack our way [cdb]through all that carnage and come out alive!
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218. Still, when I look at you, I realize just how far I have [cdb]to go before I can be considered a great mercenary.
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220. You've shown me that I'll have to keep working hard [cdb]if I ever hope to surpass Captain Jeralt.
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222. But if you stick with me, I won't let you down. Because with you, I don't have any limits!
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224. Yes, it's completely out of character for me to pen a [cdb]letter like this. Consider this an exception.
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226. We've been though all kinds of horror, but with that [cdb]all said and done, I can finally admit that fighting [cdb]with you was a good experience.
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228. There's a saying—something about handing out "thanks" and "sorries" while the handing's still good, [cdb]so I guess I'm just putting that into practice.
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230. Anyway, it looks like this is farewell for a bit. I hope [cdb]we meet again—but only if you're prepared to spend [cdb]the rest of your days with me!
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232. Ahahaha! Fortune smiles upon you this day!
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234. I have taken notice of your prowess during the war. Oh yes, Constance has been watching...
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236. And as a result, I intend to honor you with the chance [cdb]to perform an even more splendid deed!
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238. You will join me in restoring House Nuvelle to glory! It shall be done! Are we clear? Excellent! Ahahaha!
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240. Well, nuts. Here we are at the end of it all, and I still [cdb]can't repay the money I owe you.
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242. I'd better get busy before the war ends and no one [cdb]needs to hire mercenaries anymore.
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244. Anyway, if I come up short, I hope you don't mind [cdb]my working it off the old-fashioned way.
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246. Yep! Use me as you see fit! Tell me who to wreck [cdb]and I'll wreck 'em—or even just have me muck out [cdb]a stable or two. That's how much you mean to me.
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248. I never dreamed I'd be putting my feelings for you [cdb]down on paper like this.
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250. Don't get me wrong—I'll do it. It's just a bit [cdb]embarrassing is all.
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252. So. Thanks for all the help you've given me. You were [cdb]a true friend. Oh, and of course there's that whole bit [cdb]where you saved my life.
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254. People like you give people like me the courage to [cdb]face life and keep going.
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256. When I first gained awareness, I had nothing. Merely a vision of what I must do.
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258. Seeing the world through your eyes taught me what [cdb]it means to be happy. What it means to be sad. You gave me these things.
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260. And now I have a warmth resting in my chest. I don't [cdb]know what it is—I know only that it is wonderful.
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262. I truly couldn't have asked for a better partner in [cdb]destiny. You'll be with me always, and I with you.
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264. Fódlan is in the midst of a sea change.
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266. And though it came about by our hands, I don't have [cdb]the slightest idea what will become of us all.
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268. I should be worried. Panicked. But I'm not, because I have you.
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270. So do me a favor and stay close, all right? And when I [cdb]say close, I mean really close.
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272. I see a great light in our future, for this victory will [cdb]shift the state of affairs in all Fódlan.
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274. It was your diligence that brought us to this moment, [cdb]so let me take this opportunity to thank you.
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276. And let me also apologize for failing to give you my [cdb]trust from the outset.
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278. Will you continue to lend us strength? I have need of [cdb]it, as will Fódlan in the age to come.
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280. If this victory means we are nearing the end of war, [cdb]then I am glad for it.
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282. I have had my fill of a world where people insist on [cdb]hurting each other.
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284. But I would ask you this—stay with us. Please. Stay with us and help restore peace to this land.
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286. With you, I know that dream is within reach.
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288. It's strange how quickly time flies when you're not [cdb]looking. One moment you're knee-deep in battle, [cdb]and the next, the war is almost over.
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290. Not that I mean to sway you, but what are you [cdb]planning to do next?
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292. So long as you choose a path you can be proud of, I'll always be in your corner.
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294. Of course, there's a big part of me that will miss you. But if you love something, you set it free, right?
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296. This war was well-fought—for you and me both.
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298. Is everything settled? No. But we're near the end. And that's when a mercenary starts thinking about [cdb]what comes next.
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300. Will you keep fighting for the hand that feeds you, [cdb]or do you have other plans?
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302. You don't have to tell me. I'm fine with that. But I'll [cdb]be watching to see what you do all the same.
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304. These last few months have been one wild ride—and [cdb]more fun than I've had in years. So thanks for that.
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306. You never know what tomorrow might bring. That's what it means to be a merc, yet you and I chose to make this our fight all the same.
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308. Still, if things go south for me, I'm trusting you to [cdb]look out for the kid.
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310. Oh, but don't tie yourself in knots over it. You just do [cdb]your thing, and that's good enough for me.
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312. You are a puzzle.
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314. The stench of maggots surrounds you, but it was [cdb]never unpleasant. I even grew to like it.
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316. I doubt we'll ever cross paths again once the war [cdb]is done.
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318. But I'll never give you over to the demon inside me. I swear it.
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320. At last, the end is in sight—and I face it proudly, [cdb]knowing we fought for this moment together.
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322. You have been a bedrock of support to me and the [cdb]others, and I cannot thank you enough.
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324. But as this war seems likely to continue for a little [cdb]while longer, I would ask you not to be reckless.
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326. For the Kingdom—and for me—there are none who [cdb]could ever hope to fill your place.
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328. I'm finally starting to feel like the future Her Majesty [cdb]envisioned is within reach.
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330. And I know you're the reason why.
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332. I used to be jealous of the relationship the two of you [cdb]had—you were always just so close to her, you know? But those days are in the past.
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334. Now you mean maybe half as much to me as she does! Hey, that's not bad—take it or leave it, I say.
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336. All the things Fódlan has taken for granted are about [cdb]to be flipped on their head. This is likely the biggest [cdb]revolution in our history.
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338. We will be the architects of a new age. Just thinking [cdb]about it fills me with pride.
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340. And you should be proud, too! Your exploits are the [cdb]seeds of history that eventually blossom into legend.
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342. The world to come will need a person with your [cdb]strength, and I can't wait to see what you accomplish.
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344. You needn't pay any heed to the scribblings of a [cdb]subhuman vermin such as myself. Of that, I am [cdb]woefully aware.
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346. But mayhap one day you will see fit to grace me with [cdb]a gentle smile.
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348. And should that ever come to pass, I might find the [cdb]impudence to tell you of the deep feelings that cling [cdb]shamelessly to the innermost recesses of my heart.
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350. You welcomed me into your life—all of me, without [cdb]prejudice. And because of that, I am saved.
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