When Edelgard offered her condolences, Dimitri had to close his eye and take a deep breath to avoid bursting into tears of relief. Just hearing her say those words helped to wash away any lingering doubt he previously had -- he now knew beyond a doubt that she was innocent in the affair. He felt like he could truly close that chapter of his life. "That means a lot to me. Thank you."
At least he was able to maintain his composure enough to listen to Edelgard's question. He, too, had found that many students from the other houses joined his cause, and while they were likewise there for Byleth first and foremost, they also helped him in his cause and he tried to learn what he could about them, as well. "The Crests themselves are...well, I lack the ability to simply make them cease to exist. And they have utility -- such as how invaluable the Crest of Gautier has been in protecting our northern border from incursions from Sreng. But the prestige they grant...I do wish to do away with that. I want people to be rewarded for what they do, not who they are."
Dimitri locked his eye with Edelgard's. There was a sense of purpose within his gaze. "I will move power away from the aristocracy and toward the people. I am tired of watching the strong trample upon the weak, and thus will give the weak what they need to balance the scales. I want commoners to participate in politics. They should have the ability to seek redress for their woes, regardless of who or what is responsible for them. I want to ensure their voices will be heard, and that their will shall have influence." He then closed his eye again briefly, before opening it and adding, "And I have no doubt that the Byleth of my world will work together with me to achieve that goal. I would move mountains for him, and I know he would return the favor."
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Date: 2022-04-18 12:52 am (UTC)At least he was able to maintain his composure enough to listen to Edelgard's question. He, too, had found that many students from the other houses joined his cause, and while they were likewise there for Byleth first and foremost, they also helped him in his cause and he tried to learn what he could about them, as well. "The Crests themselves are...well, I lack the ability to simply make them cease to exist. And they have utility -- such as how invaluable the Crest of Gautier has been in protecting our northern border from incursions from Sreng. But the prestige they grant...I do wish to do away with that. I want people to be rewarded for what they do, not who they are."
Dimitri locked his eye with Edelgard's. There was a sense of purpose within his gaze. "I will move power away from the aristocracy and toward the people. I am tired of watching the strong trample upon the weak, and thus will give the weak what they need to balance the scales. I want commoners to participate in politics. They should have the ability to seek redress for their woes, regardless of who or what is responsible for them. I want to ensure their voices will be heard, and that their will shall have influence." He then closed his eye again briefly, before opening it and adding, "And I have no doubt that the Byleth of my world will work together with me to achieve that goal. I would move mountains for him, and I know he would return the favor."