My chief general and almost all of my commanders are present. I've made my wishes clear, so even if time does pass, I trust all of them to do the right thing.
[The Black Eagles are nothing if not compassionate people.]
She deserves to be taken care of. She seems to be the first and only Mirrorbound child, and that puts her in an especially precarious position, and all of us are not in the best place. I've...used my upbringing to begin building wealth through trade, so I feel like the right thing to do is to take care of those who can't really take care of themselves.
I will do my best. I... am not bound to any person here, by oath or otherwise, so I try to look out for the whole as best I can. But I will make sure that she, at least, earns some special attention.
[ She was never a good father. She never allowed herself to indulge in emotions.
If you like. Though, don't put yourself out over it.
[Edelgard's eyes flicker with an amused smile.]
I've managed to use the money that I made through initial odd jobs to invest in trade from Dorchacht, and one of their primary exports is alcohol. I have a fair bit of it on hand.
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[The Black Eagles are nothing if not compassionate people.]
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[ There's something there that reminds her of her own knights. Her inner circle, who she could rely on, almost without fail. ]
I know what it means to have people who will follow you to the bitter end.
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It's comforting, yes. Knowing people share your dream....
[She sighs, then shakes her head to ward off the melancholic spell.]
Sorry, I can't help but miss them, too. Even if it's better that they aren't here.
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[ She's curious. Genuinely so. ]
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[As much as she'd like to see them.]
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[ She takes a sip of her tea. Maybe something a bit more pleasant? ]
I'm... just glad that you are looking after Leslie. It seems you're managing to keep her well-off.
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She deserves to be taken care of. She seems to be the first and only Mirrorbound child, and that puts her in an especially precarious position, and all of us are not in the best place. I've...used my upbringing to begin building wealth through trade, so I feel like the right thing to do is to take care of those who can't really take care of themselves.
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[ It's a rhetorical question and Saber nods in approval. ]
I cannot watch over her myself, but I'm glad someone is. I try to keep an eye out for her, but... she does tend to wander, does she not?
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She does. [Edelgard smiles wryly.]
Though I feel like she's so friendly that most Mirrorbound look out for her.
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[ She breathes out with a low, soft sigh. ]
I... am admittedly not used to children, but I try to do what I can for her.
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[She laughs softly.]
Children are a lot of energy. But she's quite a darling.
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[ Saber manages a little smile. ]
Please do continue to look after her.
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[Not till she gets to send the girl home, hopefully better off than when she arrived.]
Please, continue keep an eye out for her as well.
[Something, something, child is like a garden.]
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[ She was never a good father. She never allowed herself to indulge in emotions.
Maybe she can make it up a little here. ]
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[Edelgard raises her cup.]
To...continuing an interesting acquaintanceship?
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[ She raises her cup in reply, a ghost of a smile tugging at her expression. ]
One day I would be interested in hearing about your philosophy regarding kings...
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[Just not now.]
Let's arrange a time, soon.
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[ She glances at her cup. ]
And perhaps best discussed over something other than tea.
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[Edelgard laughs softly.]
That's certainly manageable.
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Certainly. Although I would feel obliged to provide a bottle.
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[Edelgard's eyes flicker with an amused smile.]
I've managed to use the money that I made through initial odd jobs to invest in trade from Dorchacht, and one of their primary exports is alcohol. I have a fair bit of it on hand.
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[She finds them nice on her teeth.]
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[ An odd request, but she'll try to make it happen! ]