You hail from an Alliance? Let me guess - a multitude of different personalities, all stubborn and prideful and so very human? The tribes in my country are like that. They've only just recently figured out how to work together - and even that can be a stretch some days.
[though he sounds fond, regardless. ah, those quirky nobles.]
Fufu, then I'll trust in that - I'm glad you can look after yourself.
Even if war is a terrible thing, that ought to be avoided... [he hums thoughtfully] The battles at the edges of my country have primarily been to re-establish borders in order to fend off new invasions from neighboring countries.
It's unfortunate that even to maintain the peace, you need displays of force so that others don't mistake your peace for weakness.
(Oh. It's interesting how things work out sometimes. Of course, Claude wants nothing more than to return to Fodlan. After all, there were things he needed to do. A war to dance around, an alliance to keep together, an empire to fight off, and well... that other thing.
But he doesn't regret coming here, especially when he can meet people like Soo-won.
He smiles, thoughtful and terribly amused to himself, )
Interesting... It would appear our situations aren't too dissimilar . (Not exactly the same, of course,) In fact, you remind me of someone.
(As to who? He doesn't say.)
It's a shame we had to find out under these circumstances.
[he wonders what the similarity is - but even so, he huffs a breath out at that]
You mean with the fate of the universes in the balance of everything we do? Certainly there are better places to meet people. I personally enjoy over tea.
(Just going to give Soo-won a wink. It'll be Claude's secret for now. Just another one to add to his ever present list.)
Ah... another thing we have in common. (This really is kind of hilarious. He has to wonder if this is coincidence or the work of something higher.) I'll tell you what.
Let's focus on the immediate problem in front of us. We'll find Hajime's killer, figure out what to do with them, and get some answers about this place.
... I realize that's a lot to ask for but I'm sure if we work together, we can accomplish it.
(There he goes again. It's the same thing he'd said Wednesday night. "Working together.")
After, I'd like to pick your brain a bit. See what you think.
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You hail from an Alliance? Let me guess - a multitude of different personalities, all stubborn and prideful and so very human? The tribes in my country are like that. They've only just recently figured out how to work together - and even that can be a stretch some days.
[though he sounds fond, regardless. ah, those quirky nobles.]
Fufu, then I'll trust in that - I'm glad you can look after yourself.
Even if war is a terrible thing, that ought to be avoided... [he hums thoughtfully] The battles at the edges of my country have primarily been to re-establish borders in order to fend off new invasions from neighboring countries.
It's unfortunate that even to maintain the peace, you need displays of force so that others don't mistake your peace for weakness.
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But he doesn't regret coming here, especially when he can meet people like Soo-won.
He smiles, thoughtful and terribly amused to himself, )
Interesting... It would appear our situations aren't too dissimilar . (Not exactly the same, of course,) In fact, you remind me of someone.
(As to who? He doesn't say.)
It's a shame we had to find out under these circumstances.
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[he wonders what the similarity is - but even so, he huffs a breath out at that]
You mean with the fate of the universes in the balance of everything we do? Certainly there are better places to meet people. I personally enjoy over tea.
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(Just going to give Soo-won a wink. It'll be Claude's secret for now. Just another one to add to his ever present list.)
Ah... another thing we have in common. (This really is kind of hilarious. He has to wonder if this is coincidence or the work of something higher.) I'll tell you what.
Let's focus on the immediate problem in front of us. We'll find Hajime's killer, figure out what to do with them, and get some answers about this place.
... I realize that's a lot to ask for but I'm sure if we work together, we can accomplish it.
(There he goes again. It's the same thing he'd said Wednesday night. "Working together.")
After, I'd like to pick your brain a bit. See what you think.