Not really. According to the Church's doctrine, the borders of Fódlan should remain closed. [ please do not ask me about this, i'm going off 1 line from canon ] It's rare to see foreigners around.
[ He also looks curious. ]
I'm interested in what your world is like as well... considering how amazed you were by the sun when you first arrived.
[ Nier doesn't ask, though his vibes are like "that's so weird." ]
... Mm. That's right. We don't see the moon or stars, either, since there's still light at night. I remember people saying it might be because something happened to the moon so the earth's axis is off? It's supposed to explain why we don't really have seasons.
[ Though Nier doesn't buy it entirely... Not that he thinks it's important. ]
I can only really tell you about the places around my village and not much more.
[ Considering how much Nier has apparently been lied to, Claude doesn't really believe it either. He just nods, glancing out across the campus for a moment. ]
Well, for as harrowing as being here is, at least you get to experience nature full force. How're you liking the change in seasons?
[ His mood dims slightly as he thinks of Fódlan. ]
I don't know that you'd want to take your sister to a place filled with war. [ He looks up, thoughtful. ] But if we really do get a wish at the end of this... I don't think travelling to different worlds is that bad of an idea.
Hmm, maybe I'll pop over to your world with a couple wyverns to introduce the concept.
[ It's a fictional future, but he seems warmed by it nonetheless. ]
You did. But I have a very powerful bodyguard back who'd be very upset if you stole her job. [ ... ] Well, actually, she'd probably be glad, but I like to think she is actually invested in my safety.
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But he thinks about it for a moment, feeling a little put on the spot, before eventually answering. ]
My real name is Khalid. [ He raises a hand before Nier can reply. ] But keep calling me Claude.
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Why another name?
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[ He shakes his head. ]
Fódlan isn't exactly fond of any outsiders regardless of where they're from, if I'm being honest.
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[ what is racism ]
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[ He also looks curious. ]
I'm interested in what your world is like as well... considering how amazed you were by the sun when you first arrived.
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... Mm. That's right. We don't see the moon or stars, either, since there's still light at night. I remember people saying it might be because something happened to the moon so the earth's axis is off? It's supposed to explain why we don't really have seasons.
[ Though Nier doesn't buy it entirely... Not that he thinks it's important. ]
I can only really tell you about the places around my village and not much more.
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Well, for as harrowing as being here is, at least you get to experience nature full force. How're you liking the change in seasons?
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[ Nier also looks out and it's SPRING. Love in the air, yadda yadda. ]
The only chilly place nearby my village was the Aerie, but their houses were attached to the cliffs. Still no snow there.
[ Mountains cold, so... ]
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[ stupid fond feelings. ]
And interesting home you have... It seems very static. Do you miss it?
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[ And that’s where his heart is. A lot of unconditional love. ]
When she’s cured, I’m thinking we’d go traveling.
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Travelling? To all those lands you've never seen?
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[ He is landlubber. ]
It’s too bad we can’t visit you.
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[ His mood dims slightly as he thinks of Fódlan. ]
I don't know that you'd want to take your sister to a place filled with war. [ He looks up, thoughtful. ] But if we really do get a wish at the end of this... I don't think travelling to different worlds is that bad of an idea.
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[ It might not ever be. The mention wishes has him curious, maybe excited, to travel around after he finds a cure for Yonah. ]
Maybe after the war, then? Though I did promise to protect you.
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[ It's a fictional future, but he seems warmed by it nonetheless. ]
You did. But I have a very powerful bodyguard back who'd be very upset if you stole her job. [ ... ] Well, actually, she'd probably be glad, but I like to think she is actually invested in my safety.
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[ Nier is fortunately not scared of heights. He snorts. ]
You're worrying me.
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[ Following his words is a sudden well of grief and sadness, but he's quick to realize his mistake, shifting his attention elsewhere. ]
But I think we've dawdled enough. I think it's about time I took a nap.
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Sleep well, Claude.