[Dimitri's expression turns melancholy as he listens to what Claude experienced. He's curious about what he means by saying his and Edelgard's ideals were shared, but he's not sure how to ask him about it. But, at any rate, hearing about Edelgard's death in another world still wasn't easy.]
It does seem that way. It's unfortunate. I can't help but wonder if she saw me as a representative of the status quo, and perhaps that's why she resisted me harder than she did you. Or perhaps it was because I put our advance on hold, thus giving her more time to prepare.
I suppose I could ask Edelgard here and see if she would give me her input, but even she would only be able to theorize. Not to mention that asking her about the death of a counterpart of hers would be...well, callous at best. And it's all in the past now -- I don't think getting an answer to that question would change anything.
[He pauses a moment to take another sip of tea. He then looks back up toward Claude, making eye contact with resolve in his gaze.]
There was a time when I gave little thought to the future, but that time is behind me, as well. I want to make sure that the Fódlan I know stays peaceful. Professor Byleth told me some things about those who slither in the dark -- and about the Church of Seiros -- that I wasn't privy to prior to talking to her. While I don't doubt her story, I do worry that, especially regarding the Church and her feelings toward it, her perspective may be slanted.
[That may be do to his own view of the Church, though, and he knows it. While he is very aware of its flaws, he also sees the positive aspects that it has, and is more reform-minded in how to approach it. Plus anything he learns could be used to help the Byleth he knows, since he's succeeded Rhea as archbishop.]
Will you tell me what you have learned? I would greatly appreciate your perspective based on what you know.
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Date: 2022-02-25 03:00 am (UTC)It does seem that way. It's unfortunate. I can't help but wonder if she saw me as a representative of the status quo, and perhaps that's why she resisted me harder than she did you. Or perhaps it was because I put our advance on hold, thus giving her more time to prepare.
I suppose I could ask Edelgard here and see if she would give me her input, but even she would only be able to theorize. Not to mention that asking her about the death of a counterpart of hers would be...well, callous at best. And it's all in the past now -- I don't think getting an answer to that question would change anything.
[He pauses a moment to take another sip of tea. He then looks back up toward Claude, making eye contact with resolve in his gaze.]
There was a time when I gave little thought to the future, but that time is behind me, as well. I want to make sure that the Fódlan I know stays peaceful. Professor Byleth told me some things about those who slither in the dark -- and about the Church of Seiros -- that I wasn't privy to prior to talking to her. While I don't doubt her story, I do worry that, especially regarding the Church and her feelings toward it, her perspective may be slanted.
[That may be do to his own view of the Church, though, and he knows it. While he is very aware of its flaws, he also sees the positive aspects that it has, and is more reform-minded in how to approach it. Plus anything he learns could be used to help the Byleth he knows, since he's succeeded Rhea as archbishop.]
Will you tell me what you have learned? I would greatly appreciate your perspective based on what you know.