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[Adding more from Fodlan to their number has been both welcome and worrying— it is something Claude had spoken to both Petra and Sylvain about in the past, both wanting and not wanting to see familiar faces here. Their company, of course, was welcome, but the circumstances of their being here were less than desirable.
Petra has found herself feeling much the same, but for the time being, she is intent on focusing on the fact that she is glad to be reunited with friends, as well as doing her part to ensure they settle in comfortably. This particular afternoon brings her to Hilda's door, which she knocks at before leaning through with her bow slung over one shoulder.]
Hilda! I was hoping I would be finding you here!
Petra has found herself feeling much the same, but for the time being, she is intent on focusing on the fact that she is glad to be reunited with friends, as well as doing her part to ensure they settle in comfortably. This particular afternoon brings her to Hilda's door, which she knocks at before leaning through with her bow slung over one shoulder.]
Hilda! I was hoping I would be finding you here!
[ Hilda had always admired Petra. She thought that she was everything that made sense about a princess: smart, kind, strong, great hair. Was Hilda personally into the whole hunting thing? Not really. But she had always enjoyed listening to Petra tell tales about her childhood and how growing up in Brigid had been so different from her upbringing in Goneril.
So sure, they were in a completely different world. And they were apparently from different timelines. But Hilda was trying to look on the bright side of things: it really meant more time with someone that she liked and wanted to get to know better. When Petra finds her that morning she's in the process of combing through her freshly washed hair. She grins at her friend as she comes through the door. ]
Of course I'm here. It's you that I'd never be able to find; you're always up and about before I'm even up!
So sure, they were in a completely different world. And they were apparently from different timelines. But Hilda was trying to look on the bright side of things: it really meant more time with someone that she liked and wanted to get to know better. When Petra finds her that morning she's in the process of combing through her freshly washed hair. She grins at her friend as she comes through the door. ]
Of course I'm here. It's you that I'd never be able to find; you're always up and about before I'm even up!
[Well, she can hardly argue that. Petra has always been an early riser, and even a world away, that hasn't changed. She offers Hilda a warm, engaging smile in turn, stepping through the door proper at last.]
You are having an excellent point. I am also being very sneaky, when I want to be.
[She could make it pretty hard for most of her friends to find her, if it ever suited, though she can't imagine any reason for it other than maybe as part of an elaborate prank. Maybe a collaboration with Claude?]
I am not interrupting, am I?
[How long does it take Hilda to prepare for the day, she wonders? Her own hair takes some time to arrange first thing in the morning, but she thinks perhaps Hilda has her beat... she always seems to take great care with how she looks.]
You are having an excellent point. I am also being very sneaky, when I want to be.
[She could make it pretty hard for most of her friends to find her, if it ever suited, though she can't imagine any reason for it other than maybe as part of an elaborate prank. Maybe a collaboration with Claude?]
I am not interrupting, am I?
[How long does it take Hilda to prepare for the day, she wonders? Her own hair takes some time to arrange first thing in the morning, but she thinks perhaps Hilda has her beat... she always seems to take great care with how she looks.]
[ Sneaky was one way of putting it. Hilda didn't think she was exceptionally ignorant to her surroundings - she actually had a keen perceptiveness when she wanted to. And yet there had been a number of times during their academy days where she had been startled because of Petra quietly appearing out of nowhere with a cheerful grin on her face. ]
I used to tell Dorothea that I thought your hair was full of secrets. I bet you heard a ton of gossip with how quietly you were able to move around the monastery.
[ Her eyes glimmer good naturedly because it's really a compliment coming from her. She pats the bed for Petra to take a seat if she wants to as she shakes her head at her question. ]
Nope! I'm just getting my hair ready. Hair washing day always takes so much time, but it feels so good to have clean hair after. All of this sand is really doing a number on it. [ She resumes her brushing but tilts her head casting a curious glance towards her. ] Is everything alright?
I used to tell Dorothea that I thought your hair was full of secrets. I bet you heard a ton of gossip with how quietly you were able to move around the monastery.
[ Her eyes glimmer good naturedly because it's really a compliment coming from her. She pats the bed for Petra to take a seat if she wants to as she shakes her head at her question. ]
Nope! I'm just getting my hair ready. Hair washing day always takes so much time, but it feels so good to have clean hair after. All of this sand is really doing a number on it. [ She resumes her brushing but tilts her head casting a curious glance towards her. ] Is everything alright?
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Secrets?
[She is not so literal as to completely mistake what Hilda is trying to say, at least, and she laughs lightly.]
I am able to be keeping many secrets, indeed, but not in my hair— and it is always interesting to hear what people are saying when they think no one is around.
[Oh, she has absolutely heard her share of gossip. Her smile hitches wider as she moves to take the offered seat, letting her hands come to rest just above her knees as she settles.]
Everything is being fine! Actually, I am having a job out in the desert beyond the city today, but I am needing a partner for this one. I was hoping you would be joining me, but if you have just washed your hair...
[Hilda would likely be reluctant no matter what state her hair was in, Petra thinks, but she is prepared to convince her.]
[She is not so literal as to completely mistake what Hilda is trying to say, at least, and she laughs lightly.]
I am able to be keeping many secrets, indeed, but not in my hair— and it is always interesting to hear what people are saying when they think no one is around.
[Oh, she has absolutely heard her share of gossip. Her smile hitches wider as she moves to take the offered seat, letting her hands come to rest just above her knees as she settles.]
Everything is being fine! Actually, I am having a job out in the desert beyond the city today, but I am needing a partner for this one. I was hoping you would be joining me, but if you have just washed your hair...
[Hilda would likely be reluctant no matter what state her hair was in, Petra thinks, but she is prepared to convince her.]
[ An, "Oh good," was about to pass Hilda's lips but then her hair brushing stops, realizing what Petra is asking before she's even done saying it. At least she's polite enough to let her friend finish.
She had known that Petra had become a mercenary in Cadens to make money and fill the spare time; it made sense considering how handy she was with just about every weapon she touched but out of all the possible ways to make money that had been presented to Hilda, that was one she had quickly ruled out.
A relived laugh escapes her lips as she resumes her brushing. For a minute there she had thought Petra was about to ask her to go with her. ]
Exactly, you know how it is. Maybe you could bring Felix along. [ Felix sounded like the perfect fit for a mercenary job - far better suited for it than her. ] Is the job going to take the whole day? I was thinking that we could go for dinner tonight actually - I met someone who said he was happy to treat us because he owns the restaurant!
She had known that Petra had become a mercenary in Cadens to make money and fill the spare time; it made sense considering how handy she was with just about every weapon she touched but out of all the possible ways to make money that had been presented to Hilda, that was one she had quickly ruled out.
A relived laugh escapes her lips as she resumes her brushing. For a minute there she had thought Petra was about to ask her to go with her. ]
Exactly, you know how it is. Maybe you could bring Felix along. [ Felix sounded like the perfect fit for a mercenary job - far better suited for it than her. ] Is the job going to take the whole day? I was thinking that we could go for dinner tonight actually - I met someone who said he was happy to treat us because he owns the restaurant!
[Don't be so relieved just yet, Hilda.]
Felix is— preferring to be working alone, I think. He is not usually being one for company.
[Although of those from Garreg Mach that are currently assembled, Petra happens to know she ranks rather high on Felix's list of acceptable companions, mostly because he knows she'll do her part on the battlefield effectively and without complaint. They've always gotten along well enough.]
You, however, are always pleasant to spend time with— and it would only be taking the afternoon. We could easily be making that dinner you speak of!
Felix is— preferring to be working alone, I think. He is not usually being one for company.
[Although of those from Garreg Mach that are currently assembled, Petra happens to know she ranks rather high on Felix's list of acceptable companions, mostly because he knows she'll do her part on the battlefield effectively and without complaint. They've always gotten along well enough.]
You, however, are always pleasant to spend time with— and it would only be taking the afternoon. We could easily be making that dinner you speak of!
[ It takes all of Hilda’s power not to show her dismay when Petra continues with her request. The compliment didn’t go unnoticed of course. Felix would always be a better fit for a mercenary, but Hilda couldn’t deny that she thought she was better company. Sorry, Felix! It's all the prickliness, really. But if all it took was a compliment to sway her, she would have done far more work than she had up until this point in her life.
Petra looks so earnest though and Hilda hates it when her friend's earnestness was paired with a request of her. It makes wiggling her way out of those favours along with her fear of disappointing them that much more difficult. Inwardly she sighs but when she speaks up her voice is light as air. ]
What does the job entail exactly? [ More details about what the job was didn’t mean she was interested, not by a long shot. In fact, Hilda is already drawing lines around what she would and wouldn’t be willing to do. ] If it involves getting stung by a scorpion, count me out. I heard all about Sylvain and Claude's escapades.
Petra looks so earnest though and Hilda hates it when her friend's earnestness was paired with a request of her. It makes wiggling her way out of those favours along with her fear of disappointing them that much more difficult. Inwardly she sighs but when she speaks up her voice is light as air. ]
What does the job entail exactly? [ More details about what the job was didn’t mean she was interested, not by a long shot. In fact, Hilda is already drawing lines around what she would and wouldn’t be willing to do. ] If it involves getting stung by a scorpion, count me out. I heard all about Sylvain and Claude's escapades.
[Anyone who has known Hilda for any length of time and paid enough attention knows that there is always a great deal more going on in her head than what she says aloud— Petra is willing to guess that she is already deciding on the criteria of what would be acceptable.]
It is simply being an escort job. We would be accompanying a small group of merchants to one of the outposts. It is very possible you will not even need to lift your axe!
[That… may be a stretch. The desert wildlife can be quite aggressive, but Petra is offering her sweetest smile as she makes her proposition.]
It is simply being an escort job. We would be accompanying a small group of merchants to one of the outposts. It is very possible you will not even need to lift your axe!
[That… may be a stretch. The desert wildlife can be quite aggressive, but Petra is offering her sweetest smile as she makes her proposition.]
[ An escort job. On paper it sounds easy. But Hilda knew that could mean any number of things simply because it opened up the possibility for other factors to complicate it. How many times had she heard of an escort job or a simple supply run turn into a small skirmish or a wheel breaking? At least if it was the latter the worst that could happen was that she might break a nail.
There’s still a part of her that wants to say no and say that she simply can’t afford to get her hair dirty so soon after washing it, but Petra’s prior earnestness and the smile that Hilda knows herself all too well makes her relent. She lets out a sigh as she reluctantly gets up from the bed to place her hairbrush down and select something else to wear that would fare better in the desert than the current outfit she has on. ]
Just don’t expect too much out of me if I do have to swing an axe, okay? [ There’s the faintest of pouts on her lips as she dramatically opens the door to her wardrobe. ] I’m out of practice, and I’m not used to fighting in a desert.
There’s still a part of her that wants to say no and say that she simply can’t afford to get her hair dirty so soon after washing it, but Petra’s prior earnestness and the smile that Hilda knows herself all too well makes her relent. She lets out a sigh as she reluctantly gets up from the bed to place her hairbrush down and select something else to wear that would fare better in the desert than the current outfit she has on. ]
Just don’t expect too much out of me if I do have to swing an axe, okay? [ There’s the faintest of pouts on her lips as she dramatically opens the door to her wardrobe. ] I’m out of practice, and I’m not used to fighting in a desert.
[Petra claps her hands together once in a show of enthusiasm— gentle and positive persistence, she had learned during their academy days, was one of the best ways to convince Hilda to do something. Simply make it difficult for her to say no.]
Oh, I am knowing exactly how much to expect.
[Interpret that how you will, Hilda. The princess' smile persists, knowing and confident.]
It will be no trouble at all, I am assuring you. We will easily be done in time for dinner!
[She's definitely interested in that offer for a free meal that Hilda seems to have secured.]
We can be going as soon as you are done making ready! The cart will be meeting us at the south gate.
Oh, I am knowing exactly how much to expect.
[Interpret that how you will, Hilda. The princess' smile persists, knowing and confident.]
It will be no trouble at all, I am assuring you. We will easily be done in time for dinner!
[She's definitely interested in that offer for a free meal that Hilda seems to have secured.]
We can be going as soon as you are done making ready! The cart will be meeting us at the south gate.
[ Hilda knows what Petra is actually getting at but doesn’t say a word apart from shooting a pout over her shoulder before quickly picking out a pair of pants and sturdier (but fashionable!) boots for the day. Her fingers brush the fabric of the skirt she has on with a sigh. If they get back in time maybe she can wear it to dinner instead.
She isn’t one to be rushed but she doesn’t meander knowing that the request is a timely one. By the time she meets up with Petra with a hat that looks like she’s ready for safari. ]
Ready! I brought us some snacks and water too.
[ Hilda, coming prepared, clearly. If she was going out to the desert the least she can do is make the experience a little more pleasant. ]
She isn’t one to be rushed but she doesn’t meander knowing that the request is a timely one. By the time she meets up with Petra with a hat that looks like she’s ready for safari. ]
Ready! I brought us some snacks and water too.
[ Hilda, coming prepared, clearly. If she was going out to the desert the least she can do is make the experience a little more pleasant. ]
[Petra's gaze immediately moves to that hat, her smile pulling to one side. Oh.]
Being worried about the sun, are you? That is probably wise.
[Hilda may not be Sylvain, but is still fair enough that she's likely to burn.]
You are being very prepared! I am impressed.
Being worried about the sun, are you? That is probably wise.
[Hilda may not be Sylvain, but is still fair enough that she's likely to burn.]
You are being very prepared! I am impressed.
[ Hilda practically preens under the praise. While she may want little to do with the outdoors especially in this particular context, she’s always wanted to please her friends. And as someone as seasoned as Petra, the praise, however small, lands with her. ]
I would be a hypocrite if I lectured Sylvain about sun protection and didn’t practise it myself. [ The merchants seem anxious to go though and after introducing herself quickly she’s back by Petra’s side. Noticeably she still has yet to pick up a weapon. ]
I guess we should get going if we’re going to make dinner, right?
I would be a hypocrite if I lectured Sylvain about sun protection and didn’t practise it myself. [ The merchants seem anxious to go though and after introducing herself quickly she’s back by Petra’s side. Noticeably she still has yet to pick up a weapon. ]
I guess we should get going if we’re going to make dinner, right?
[A few compliments always seem to go a long way with Hilda, Petra has noticed— it's nice to know that some things never change. She beams as she gives her friend a nod of approval, gesturing towards the door.]
You are quite right. Time is being of the essence! Let's go.
[Petra wastes no time in leading her friend from their current residence and towards the south gate of the city. Along the way, she makes easy small talk, as though they're heading out for nothing more than a pleasant stroll, and before long, they're meeting with the day's clients. Petra handles the necessary discussion before they head out, introducing Hilda in the process, and before long they're on the road with both young women out front, leading the way in the direction of the outpost.]
See? This is hardly bad, is it?
[Just a walk in the desert, Hilda!]
You are quite right. Time is being of the essence! Let's go.
[Petra wastes no time in leading her friend from their current residence and towards the south gate of the city. Along the way, she makes easy small talk, as though they're heading out for nothing more than a pleasant stroll, and before long, they're meeting with the day's clients. Petra handles the necessary discussion before they head out, introducing Hilda in the process, and before long they're on the road with both young women out front, leading the way in the direction of the outpost.]
See? This is hardly bad, is it?
[Just a walk in the desert, Hilda!]
I guess it’s okay so far. It's definitely not a walk around the monastery grounds.
[ She still has yet to become fully accustomed to the heat of the desert, but with a considerable amount of shade provided by her hat along with some effort of visulizing that she isn’t in a hotter climate than she’s used to, she’s holding up alright. It would be a complete lie to say that she isn’t keeping an eye out for creatures that could sting or bite them. ]
Have you encountered anything while you've been out here?
[ She still has yet to become fully accustomed to the heat of the desert, but with a considerable amount of shade provided by her hat along with some effort of visulizing that she isn’t in a hotter climate than she’s used to, she’s holding up alright. It would be a complete lie to say that she isn’t keeping an eye out for creatures that could sting or bite them. ]
Have you encountered anything while you've been out here?
[That, Petra can hardly argue— but Hilda is handling all of this quite well by her standards, and so she will count that as a decisive victory.]
I have— the desert is full of all sorts of creatures, but the worst of them rarely come this close to the roads, especially when it is still being daytime.
[Well, there are juvenile sandskids, and Howlers, and other things, but... nothing that can't be handily taken care of with a well-aimed arrow and a sharp blade.]
Anything we might come across, I have no doubt we will be able to dispatch with ease! People are paying good money for parts, as well. They are useful for medicines, among other things.
[She's way too cheerful about this.]
I have— the desert is full of all sorts of creatures, but the worst of them rarely come this close to the roads, especially when it is still being daytime.
[Well, there are juvenile sandskids, and Howlers, and other things, but... nothing that can't be handily taken care of with a well-aimed arrow and a sharp blade.]
Anything we might come across, I have no doubt we will be able to dispatch with ease! People are paying good money for parts, as well. They are useful for medicines, among other things.
[She's way too cheerful about this.]
[ The truth of the matter is, Petra's presence is probably a good influence on Hilda. She had rarely — actually never — seen or heard her complain during their time at the academy and this morning's interaction still has yet to leave her mind. The thought of disappointing her bring about an all too familiar sense of anxiety she's quietly trying to squash. ]
Parts? [ Skinning and taking apart animal parts isn't unheard of back home but it still makes her balk at the thought of having to do the work herself. ] Do you normally do all of that [ Hilda motions vaguely as if to impress some kind of "skinning and taking apart" with her hand motions. ] yourself?
Parts? [ Skinning and taking apart animal parts isn't unheard of back home but it still makes her balk at the thought of having to do the work herself. ] Do you normally do all of that [ Hilda motions vaguely as if to impress some kind of "skinning and taking apart" with her hand motions. ] yourself?
Of course!
[Petra's answer is both bright and immediate, without pause. She turns to give her friend a sidelong glance, along with a warm smile.]
I have been hunting since I was being very young. Those skills are coming in very handy here!
[It's nice, being able to play to her strengths.]
I am leaving the politics to Claude and finding another way to be earning my place here.
[Petra's answer is both bright and immediate, without pause. She turns to give her friend a sidelong glance, along with a warm smile.]
I have been hunting since I was being very young. Those skills are coming in very handy here!
[It's nice, being able to play to her strengths.]
I am leaving the politics to Claude and finding another way to be earning my place here.
[ Watching Petra brighten immediately makes Hilda feel both proud of her friend for knowing her skillset while simultaneously feeling a little envious of her friend at the same time. It's an odd mix that she doesn't want to feel and she quickly brushes aside the latter feeling. She'd find her own thing in time, she hopes. Although being cared for didn't sound like an awful way to live either if she could ignore feeling guilty about being a total freeloader. ]
Well I'll leave all of that to you then. I don't have much of a stomach for that sort of thing. [ She lets out a little noise as she stretches before looping her arm loosely around Petra's cheekily looking up at her. ]
What else has happened that you need to catch me up on? Any fun gossip? I'm surprised Claude hasn't tried to lead all of you into some takeover of the city to avoid the -- [ She casts a glance towards some of the merchants who seem to be in their own world before lowering her voice cautiously anyway. ] war.
Well I'll leave all of that to you then. I don't have much of a stomach for that sort of thing. [ She lets out a little noise as she stretches before looping her arm loosely around Petra's cheekily looking up at her. ]
What else has happened that you need to catch me up on? Any fun gossip? I'm surprised Claude hasn't tried to lead all of you into some takeover of the city to avoid the -- [ She casts a glance towards some of the merchants who seem to be in their own world before lowering her voice cautiously anyway. ] war.
[Though Hilda's taking her arm is a momentary surprise, Petra does not object in the least, and comfortably settles into walking arm-in-arm with her friend as they lead their clients along the road into the desert. So far, the coast has been clear, though she does ensure she remains on the alert as they chat— she had been quite right, however, in assuming that company would make this job much more enjoyable.]
Fun gossip...
[She echoes her friend with a brief laugh.]
That is more being Sylvain's department, I am thinking, but I will do what I can! Claude has certainly been making his influence known throughout Cadens, though... I feel like I cannot mention him to anyone I meet without them saying they are already knowing him!
[Which is just his way, she supposes. She notes the way Hilda's voice drops, and lowers her own to suit.]
But... I am seeing your point. None of us are wanting to participate in a war that is not being ours to fight. I am thinking he is too busy charming every summoned and native he can to be staging a takeover, though.
Fun gossip...
[She echoes her friend with a brief laugh.]
That is more being Sylvain's department, I am thinking, but I will do what I can! Claude has certainly been making his influence known throughout Cadens, though... I feel like I cannot mention him to anyone I meet without them saying they are already knowing him!
[Which is just his way, she supposes. She notes the way Hilda's voice drops, and lowers her own to suit.]
But... I am seeing your point. None of us are wanting to participate in a war that is not being ours to fight. I am thinking he is too busy charming every summoned and native he can to be staging a takeover, though.
[ Hilda knows that Petra is probably on guard and she happily lets her own slip slightly. She had been promised a nice walk in the desert after all and that's exactly what she was going to get even if she had to will away any beasties that tried to ruin that.
She's unsurprised to hear that both of their friends were being social butterflies in their own rights. A little giggle escapes her lips at Petra's probably correct assumption. ]
Who says that's not him slowly building his way up to that though? Half the work is winning people over to your cause and side. [ The topic is tiptoeing dangerously close to topics from home though and she quickly tries to sidestep it. ]
But I want to hear about what things you've been hearing - and doing of course.
She's unsurprised to hear that both of their friends were being social butterflies in their own rights. A little giggle escapes her lips at Petra's probably correct assumption. ]
Who says that's not him slowly building his way up to that though? Half the work is winning people over to your cause and side. [ The topic is tiptoeing dangerously close to topics from home though and she quickly tries to sidestep it. ]
But I want to hear about what things you've been hearing - and doing of course.
[While under normal circumstances, Petra would prefer to deliver this gift in person, she has been trying to give Hilda a bit of space since their discussion in Luna— not ignoring her, of course, and being as friendly as she ever is, but understandably, their talk had brought some conflicting feelings to the surface, and so Petra has been aiming for caution.
On the afternoon of the third, Hilda will find a small box with a ribbon waiting on her pillow. Inside is a decorative comb and a short note in Petra's handwriting.]
Dear Hilda,
I wanted to be wishing you the happiest of birthdays. I know that this might not be the right time, but when you are feeling ready, I would like to be treating you to tea. I am hoping this finds you well— I can think of no one else it would look quite so lovely on. I found it during my last trip to Nocwich. Maybe next time, we can be visiting together.
- Petra
On the afternoon of the third, Hilda will find a small box with a ribbon waiting on her pillow. Inside is a decorative comb and a short note in Petra's handwriting.]
Dear Hilda,
I wanted to be wishing you the happiest of birthdays. I know that this might not be the right time, but when you are feeling ready, I would like to be treating you to tea. I am hoping this finds you well— I can think of no one else it would look quite so lovely on. I found it during my last trip to Nocwich. Maybe next time, we can be visiting together.
- Petra
[ On the morning of Hilda's birthday, there's a wrapped bundle waiting beside the door to her room waiting to be discovered by the birthday celebrant herself when she wakes.
The gift is two-fold, or perhaps more-fold depending on how one looks at it. Rather than it being bundled in paper and strings, a scarf with dyed flowers, eye-catching due to the bright colors and vaguely anemone-like, serves as the wrapping paper for the jewelry box inside. Said jewelry box could use a little attention and polish from someone who enjoys making things sparkle, and there's a flat space on the lid where it could be painted with a design should its new owner wish to decorate it further.
Inside the box there's a couple sachets of rose petal tea, a small set of jewelry tools, and another pouch full of different glass beads he's picked up here and there in the market which reminded him of ones Hilda used in her projects from before. On top of it all is a letter folded carefully into an envelope, with the script inside reading:
The gift is two-fold, or perhaps more-fold depending on how one looks at it. Rather than it being bundled in paper and strings, a scarf with dyed flowers, eye-catching due to the bright colors and vaguely anemone-like, serves as the wrapping paper for the jewelry box inside. Said jewelry box could use a little attention and polish from someone who enjoys making things sparkle, and there's a flat space on the lid where it could be painted with a design should its new owner wish to decorate it further.
Inside the box there's a couple sachets of rose petal tea, a small set of jewelry tools, and another pouch full of different glass beads he's picked up here and there in the market which reminded him of ones Hilda used in her projects from before. On top of it all is a letter folded carefully into an envelope, with the script inside reading:
Happy birthday, Hilda—The gift giver will be nowhere to be found at the time Hilda might find her gift, but: he will reappear later on to take her for a birthday lunch somewhere befitting this special occasion. ]
Though neither of us could have guessed we'd end up here - in many different ways - there's still no one I'd rather cause all kinds of mischief with than my best friend. That this is consistent despite everything else means more to me than you could ever know.
May this new year ahead bring both more of it and more memories yet to be created. (Next time we'll have to try something besides arm wrestling out on everyone else. I think they might be onto us by now.)
—Claude.
Hmm, you are having an excellent point. Being in everyone's good graces will serve him well if that is what he is deciding to do.
[It's only partly a joke, really— Hilda is absolutely right, it would be well within Claude's abilities to do so and the rest of them would obviously end up right alongside him if he did, but Petra also opts not to say anything more to that effect. Conflict won't be avoided here forever, things have already come to a head with the assault of Libertas, but—
Just for a little while, it would be nice to think that war isn't on their doorstep.
She lets out a soft hmm as they continue arm-in-arm, giving Hilda a brief conspiratorial look.]
Well, the Sarstina and Mag's Inn are both being excellent places to hear all kinds of things, but much of it is not meaning much to me without context. I have been keeping myself busy, with hunting and helping with relief efforts, but I have also been meeting some very interesting people. There are werewolves and vampires here, you know.
[It's only partly a joke, really— Hilda is absolutely right, it would be well within Claude's abilities to do so and the rest of them would obviously end up right alongside him if he did, but Petra also opts not to say anything more to that effect. Conflict won't be avoided here forever, things have already come to a head with the assault of Libertas, but—
Just for a little while, it would be nice to think that war isn't on their doorstep.
She lets out a soft hmm as they continue arm-in-arm, giving Hilda a brief conspiratorial look.]
Well, the Sarstina and Mag's Inn are both being excellent places to hear all kinds of things, but much of it is not meaning much to me without context. I have been keeping myself busy, with hunting and helping with relief efforts, but I have also been meeting some very interesting people. There are werewolves and vampires here, you know.
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