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Is it much further, Mercedes? We'll likely need to rest soon.
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We're just about there. See? It's right over that hill.
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I had no idea there was a village here.
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Actually, I used to live in this village once upon a time. You can see the church where I stayed in the distance.
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It is a place of stunning beauty and quiet. It almost feels like coming home somehow.
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Oh, Mercedes! It's been so long! Come to visit your mother, have you?
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It has been a while, hasn't it? And no, I'm mostly here to show my friend around.
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My, what a handsome young man! Are you with the Knights of Seiros?
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What? Oh, um, no. I'm the Kingdom's... Er, I'm a member of their army.
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You don't say? Guess that means you work closely with our Mercedes here!
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Well, if you've got the time, go pop into the church. I'm sure the priest and little ones will be delighted to see you!
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Absolutely. Also, I do want to say hello to Mother, since we've come all this way.
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I always find it nerve-racking to meet friends of friends.
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Oh, she's harmless. She works over at the church. My mother and I owe her a lot.
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There are many people there who share similar circumstances to our own—too many, I'm afraid.
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Still, the priest accepts anyone and everyone who comes to him for aid.
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Such open-mindedness is rare in these times. I wonder if it's because of the church's teachings.
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You know...this village would look very different had you not accepted the Central Church.
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Well, I've heard the most unpleasant rumors about the Southern Church, and I don't know how to govern all these villages myself.
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I realize you know far more than me when it comes to things like politics and war...
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But I still thought it was important for you to see what you're protecting with your own eyes.
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Which is why you insisted I accompany you.
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To be honest, I have no idea how the war will change Fódlan.
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But I will do everything in my power to protect this place and all others like it.
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Thank you, Dimitri.
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Let's head on over to the church. There are some wonderful views on the way there!
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There are fields of flowers, beautiful brooks... Goodness, so many things I want to show you!
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Oh, and I need to say hello to my mother and the priest while we're at the church.
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I suppose I should give them my regards as well, considering I hold your life in my hands as your commanding officer.
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My, you're so nervous! Perhaps you should let me handle the introductions.
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I'll just tell them you're someone very important to me.
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Wait, Mercedes. That may lead to some untoward conclusions!
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Sorry. It was just a joke, I promise. I didn't mean to fluster you.
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Still, I much prefer this Dimitri to the scowly one I always seem to see.
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You are a master of catching me off balance, Mercedes.