I had hoped you would say as much. Suffice it to say that, by my recollection,
[There's really no gentle way of saying it, is there?]
the war was exceptionally cruel to the Kingdom. To you and the other Blue Lions, especially. You seem a far more reasonable man here but some things are not so easily forgotten.
[ ... ah, of course. By now, he knows about all these different timelines, these versions of Fódlan that are the same as he knows but also not, but... this might be the first time anyone actually shares anything about him, directly to him. And what he learns from Lorenz is... well. Not unexpected. ]
I understand, truly. Several moons ago, I might have been something closer to the Dimitri you recall, more beast than man. And if my assumption is true, I cannot fault you for being cautious, or wary of me.
But for what it is worth, I give you my word I mean no harm to anyone on this island, from Fódlan or otherwise. On my honor as a knight, I will protect my people.
[Honestly he probably should not have said anything at all. But of all the things from the war losing Ferdinand and then seeing Mercedes fall so soon after... were easily two of the things that weigh on him the most.]
I would also appreciate it if you didn't mention this to her. If you please.
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[There's really no gentle way of saying it, is there?]
the war was exceptionally cruel to the Kingdom. To you and the other Blue Lions, especially. You seem a far more reasonable man here but some things are not so easily forgotten.
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I understand, truly. Several moons ago, I might have been something closer to the Dimitri you recall, more beast than man. And if my assumption is true, I cannot fault you for being cautious, or wary of me.
But for what it is worth, I give you my word I mean no harm to anyone on this island, from Fódlan or otherwise. On my honor as a knight, I will protect my people.
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[Honestly he probably should not have said anything at all. But of all the things from the war losing Ferdinand and then seeing Mercedes fall so soon after... were easily two of the things that weigh on him the most.]
I would also appreciate it if you didn't mention this to her. If you please.
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As for telling Mercedes, worry not. For as long as I have a say in it, this stays between us.