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Still, we have no idea when those who slither in the dark might try to interfere again.
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But what about those who slither in the dark? They're definitely back, and they're not going away without a fight.
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Honestly, it kinda feels like there's more I should be doing to help. Like I'm just floating around without a purpose or something.
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Very well. What do you propose?
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Hmm. If I had to pick something, I'd say protecting you would be my top priority.
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Everyone's got a bone to pick with you—especially the church and those who slither in the dark—and they won't rest till they have your head.
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After all, the Imperial army's not gonna lose if we've got you at the top handing down orders.
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And I figure Hubert'll stay off my back as long as I put my energy into keeping you safe.
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Then you can lead us to victory and we'll all live trustfully ever after.
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Perhaps. But I think you're forgetting something.
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The only way to protect me is by staying at my side— and therein lies a conundrum.
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Allowing you that close to me would in itself be proof of my trust, without which you would've never earned such an opportunity in the first place.
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In the meanwhile, I'll tell Hubert... Well, I'm not entirely sure what I will tell him.
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At the very least, we know those who slither in the dark are able to shape-shift at will.
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So in a way, it doesn't matter who I choose to surround myself with. They could just as well turn out to be someone wholly different.
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Thanks, Edelgard. I honestly could've sworn you were gonna say no.
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Wait, are you sure? I know I'm the one who asked and all, but...really?
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Of course. What I truly want to know is why you'd risk your life just to earn my trust.
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Do you really have to ask? You reshaped my entire life.
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Before I met you, I had nobody. I was nobody. But you still chose me of all people to command one of your armies.
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Now I can't walk down the street without people yelling my name—and I've got a great life surrounded by amazing friends. All of it possible because of you.
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That's not true. You would not have earned this post if you lacked the talent.
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Maybe now, but before you came along nobody in the Empire gave a pegasus's backside about talent. You gave me a seat at the table when no one else would.