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Ah, you're back. I heard you went to Fraldarius territory?
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Yes, I had a bit of business to take care of there. I forgot how long it had been!
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What was it like to return?
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It was always like a second home to me, in a way, so being there brought memories flooding back.
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I found myself taking little detours everywhere, even though I knew I did not have time for such trifles.
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And what impression did it give in its current state?
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The region itself is quiet and peaceful.
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But lack of food has left the surrounding towns and villages in a precarious situation.
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It reminds me of when the people of Galatea territory fought over provisions during famine. If things keep on as they are, there could easily be an uprising.
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Perhaps we should ask the refugees to cultivate the land. Ah, but that isn't my decision to make.
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Thank you, Ingrid. I will let Felix know your thoughts on the matter.
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I would appreciate that. Oh, and it's not as if everything has changed for the worse.
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There were new shops around, and all of the roads were well-maintained.
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It's surprising to see how much has changed over the years.
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That's right, you used to visit multiple times a year when Glenn was still alive.
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I...I did, yes.
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Though I might never have visited again if I had not been presented with this opportunity.
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I am glad I decided to take it.
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Once this war is over, would you mind if I came to visit Fraldarius land as I once did?
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Not in the slightest. You can visit any time you like.
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I'm sure that Felix and the rest of my family would welcome you with open arms.
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We certainly owe you that much, considering all you've put up with from my sons.
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Not at all. If anything, they put up with me.
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My brothers are both so much older than me, so Glenn and Felix were among my few friends growing up.
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Thinking back on it, I feel like I was always ordering Glenn around...
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Well, if the time you two spent together helped you in even the smallest way, I am satisfied.
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And I know Glenn would be overjoyed.
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Those days are irreplaceable to me.
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They will live in my heart forever.
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Spoken like a true daughter of Count Galatea. You've grown strong, Ingrid.
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Thank you for saying so. Still, I want to keep moving forward as best I can.
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Yet it's good to acknowledge one's limits—people are allowed to show weakness, you know?
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Oh, look at me, talking your ear off while you're still covered with dust from the road. My apologies.
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No, I am grateful for the concern. Thank you.
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There's no need for thanks—after all, you're like a daughter to me.