[ He has to wonder what he'd been holding onto his anger and hatred for. How many times had he thought about how things might've turned out differently if they'd spoken more in Fódlan. If they could've avoided war.
But now, given the opportunity, he'd squandered it. ]
... Well, if it's your very first request, then I can't refuse after lecturing you.
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But I don't hold it against anyone.
[Although it can feel lonely.]
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You never act selfishly, do you?
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she exhales a stream of air, line of sight drifting a little bit, and shakes her head.]
I'm not sure I know how.
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Ask yourself: what would make your life better? Easier? Happier?
Nothing comes to mind?
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But that doesn't mean I want to do it.
[...]
There's not time for me to be selfish yet.
[Even here.]
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I've never seen you fail at anything. What makes you think you can't do this?
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But just like all things, it will take practice.
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[ ... ]
You've given a lot for others. You can spare a little concern for yourself.
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she gifts claude a small smile.]
Thank you.
Does that mean I should be asking you for something?
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But the question catches him by surprise. ]
If you want.
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He looks down. ]
That's not what I could call being selfish.
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My own selfish desire to see you live and thrive.
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But now, given the opportunity, he'd squandered it. ]
... Well, if it's your very first request, then I can't refuse after lecturing you.
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But I'm glad you didn't.
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... What would your Fódlan look like? With Dimitri?
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Peace is my goal.