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Now, time for a break! Let us concentrate our efforts on rousing conversation!
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Afterwards, I say we reward ourselves with a gripping training session, and crown the evening with a meal well-deserving of our ravenous appetites.
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Ugh.
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Is something amiss?
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I dunno, it feels like you might be leaning a little too hard on the whole "giving your all" thing. You didn't used to be like this.
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I know you want to do your best, but it's starting to feel like I can't even relax when I'm with you.
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Perhaps you are right. I have been feeling rather restless lately.
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I suppose seeing my father locked away in that dungeon made me feel the need to...accomplish something.
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Had I only the conviction to execute him, he would not have escaped. A fair share of the responsibility lies at my feet.
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My father disappeared during the raid on Enbarr, as you know. I have no idea where he is or what he is doing at this moment.
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Had I only the conviction to execute him, he would not have escaped. A fair share of the responsibility lies at my feet.
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At times like these, devoting myself fully to what few things I can do is all that keeps me going.
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Otherwise, I would simply succumb to the reality of how powerless I truly am. The pressure is...immense.
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Sorry, er, that wasn't really the path I was hoping this would go down.
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But when you put it like that, I can certainly understand where you're coming from.
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I wouldn't worry about your father, though. I know you'll find the right solution.
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Now that you mention it, I think I finally know what was feeling off about you.
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It's that pressure, forcing you to keep your guard up. Like you're constantly braced for the worst.
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Take your "breaks," for example. It never looks like you're doing anything even resembling relaxing.
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I wouldn't worry about your father, though. I know you'll find the right solution.
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I appreciate your counsel. I feel as though I have gained some valuable new insight into myself.
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After all, one can hardly notice the changes they undergo as they happen.
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It seems partnering with you was the right decision. Your advocacy for maximal effort continues to be an inspiration.
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Oh, I wasn't really trying to give you advice or anything. And that's definitely not what I'm advocating for.
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But if what I said helped...then I'm glad I could be there for you.
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I just hope you can start cutting yourself a little slack. Your future's bright, Ferdinand.
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A veritable wellspring of advice, as always. I am deeply obliged.
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As long as you're feeling better. I mean, war councils are grim already, but they'd be practically unbearable with you sulking around the place.
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And really, it was nothing. Just here to help.
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Nothing?! Pah! If ever there is a time to give it one's all, it is when expressing gratitude!
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It seems you could learn something from me, as well. And just you watch. I swear on the Aegir name, I will surpass my father in the most stunning fashion!
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He's never gonna learn, is he?