ÿþFire Emblem Three Houses Byleth Support
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Change Log:
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2/28/2020 - Added supports for DLC
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Quick questions about this guide

Q. What is this about?
A. This is a script that compiles
dialogue with character interactions
with one another. Usually, they
converse about simple things or even
reveal parts of their backstory to one
another. 

Q. How do you gain these support
conversations?
A. First, check on the Support option
in the monastery to see if the
characters can support one another.
Then, you gain support points by
engaging in various activities with
both characters, such as eating
together or having them fight near one
another in battle. Check Support while
you're at the monastery to see if units
are ready to have a conversation.

Q. How do I get students from another
house?
A. Each student have requirements based
off a certain stat and proficiency that
your Avatar has. Once they're high
enough, they will offer to join your
house. Alternatively, having a B
support will occasionally have the
student request being added to your
class during the weekday without the
proficiency check(This method doesn't
work for Ferdinand and Caspar). Raise
their support levels by gifting them,
inviting them to tea parties, and
various other activities to lower their
requirements. Do faculty training in
order to raise your proficiencies. If
you're having trouble getting all the
students you want, New Game+ lets you
raise your weapon/support level from
previous playthroughs using renown.

Requirements:
Ferdinand - 10 Dexterity, D Heavy Armor

Bernadetta - 20 Strength, C Bow
Linhardt - 10 Magic, C Reason
Petra - 10 Dexterity, C Riding
Dorothea - 25 Charisma, B Authority
Caspar - 10 Strength, C Brawl
Felix - 15 Speed, B+ Sword
Sylvain - 25 Charm, C Reason (None if
Female)
Ingrid - 15 Dexterity, D Flying
Ashe - 15 Charm, C Lance
Mercedes - 15 Magic, C Bow
Annette - 10 Magic, B Faith
Hilda - 30 Charm, C Axe
Leonie - 15 Strength, C Lance
Ignatz - 10 Dexterity, B Authority
Lorenz - 20 Charm, C Reason
Raphael - 20 Strength, C Heavy Armor
Marianne - 10 Magic, C Riding
Lysithea - 15 Magic, B Faith

Hilda cannot be recruited into Black
Eagles if you side with Edelgard and is
only available to be recruited during
Chapter 12 in Church.

For faculty members, they only check
for your level and their time for
recruitment is tied to story progress,
though some of them aren't available on
certain paths.

Q. Can you recruit every student into
your house?
A. Yes, so long as you fulfill their
recruitment requirement, there isn't a
limit to how many students you can
recruit. However, the lords, Hubert and
Dedue cannot be recruited. The deadline
for recruiting characters is Chapter
12(11 if you choose to side with
Edelgard).

Q. I picked Black Eagles but couldn't
go on Edelgard's route. Why?
A. You must have a C+ support with
Edelgard by Chapter 11 and while
exploring the monastery that month, she
will invite you to go with her. Agree
to go(it ends the exploration for the
day and skips an instruction session so
plan accordingly) and at the end of the
chapter, a different choice will appear
and picking it will allow you to follow
her route. If you don't follow
Edelgard, you will go down a different
story path referred to as Church.

Q. What do the arrows above the support
mean?
A. It means another conversation is
needed to advance the support level.

Q. How come I can't initiate this
support conversation?
A. You need to progress further in the
game. Also, there are supports that
lock out if you wait too long, so be
sure to view them immediately.

Q. What does raising affection mean?
A. When a character's portrait appears
and the arrows go up, it means their
support points increase towards
reaching the next support level.
Actions such as choosing correct
dialogue choices in the story, gifting
items and instructing characters will
raise their support points with your
Avatar. Very rarely, there are some
dialogue choices that lower support
points and the arrows on the portrait
will go down.

Q. How does S support work?
A. In Chapter 10, you have to go to
Jeralt's room to recieve the ring. And
then near the end of the game(16 in BE,
20 in BL, 22 in GD, 21 in Church), you
will be prompted to pick whoever you
have at A-rank to further the support.
After defeating the final boss of the
route you selected, you will have an
S-support with the character you
selected. 

Q. When can I interact with Dimitri
again?
A. After Chapter 17.

Q. Why do some supports give better
bonuses than others?
A. Certain pairs will give more might
to their partners for their support
bonuses. They are characters that are
close to one another through
background, story or similarity. For
Byleth, the allies that give additional
bonuses are Edelgard, Dimitri, Claude
and Flayn.

Q. Lorenz/Ashe/Dedue aren't in my army
after the timeskip! What gives?
A. For Lorenz and Ashe, they appear
later on as an enemy and defeating them
gives you the choice to get them back.
For Dedue, complete his Paralogue and
he will rejoin later.

Q. What decides who shows up at the
Goddess Tower?
A. During Chapter 9, you have to talk
to the gatekeeper near the marketplace
while exploring the monastery and the
option to pick among the students
you've supported that can reach an
S-support will appear. You must have at
least a B support to have the option to
pick them(some can appear at C). If no
one is selected, then the character
with the highest support level will
show up at the tower by default.
Despite what the event states, whoever
shows up in the Goddess Tower doesn't
affect who you can S-support later.

Q. Who are the same-sex options?
A. For male, it's Linhardt, Gilbert,
Alois, Jeritza and Yuri. For female,
it's Edelgard, Dorothea, Mercedes, Rhea
and Sothis.

Q. Is there any point to gaining
support points with Jeralt?
A. Unless it's a place-holder for DLC,
no.

Q. How do I S-Rank Rhea?
A. First, she cannot be S-ranked unless
you pick Black Eagles and later choose
to not follow Edelgard. Second, you
need to have an A-rank with her before
Chapter 12(B support locks out after
Chapter 9) because she will not be
available afterwards. To raise her
support, always take faculty training
with her and gift her as much as you
can, as well as pick dialogue options
that she likes.

Q. Sothis only has one support
conversation?
A. Yes, but you have to pick her at the
end of the game and it is missable. Be
sure to talk to her every time when
exploring the monastery and pick the
dialogue choices she likes.

Q. How can I recruit the Ashen Wolves
in the main game?
A. First, you have to play through the
Cindered Shadows DLC and complete the
chapters from there. Progessing further
will allow you to recruit each of the
Ashen Wolves(Chapter 2 for Constance, 4
for Balthus, 5 for Hapi and 6 for
Yuri). Then, in the monastery, talk to
the shady merchant near your room and
go to the Abyss, where you can recruit
them. There are no requirements needed
to recruit them into your house. As
long as you have a save file of
Cindered Shadows that has progressed to
the chapters noted above, the Ashen
Wolves will be available to be
recruited for subsequent playthroughs.

Notes
Male/Female are the same, only opposite
genders have S-Supports (with some
exceptions)
Dialogue changes depending on route,
when support is triggered and other
conditions
There may be spoilers in certain
supports so read at your discretion
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Table of Contents

Use Ctrl+F and add a * to the end of a
character's name to skip to their C
Support

Byleth lines with line breaks represent
the choices you can make
Different Byleth choices changes the
dialogue slightly, but some don't
S-Supports with a * can be achieved as
the same gender

Black Eagles
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Edelgard
Hubert
Ferdinand
Bernadetta
Linhardt
Petra
Dorothea
Caspar

Blue Lions
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Dimitri
Dedue
Felix
Ingrid
Sylvain
Ashe
Mercedes
Annette

Golden Deer
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Claude
Hilda
Leonie
Ignatz
Lorenz
Raphael
Marianne
Lysithea

Church of Seiros
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Seteth
Flayn
Hannenman
Manuela
Gilbert
Alois
Catherine
Shamir
Cyril
Rhea
Sothis

DLC
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Jeritza
Yuri
Balthus
Constance
Hapi

Goddess Tower
Add ^ to the end of a student's name to
skip to their Goddess Tower dialogue

Character Endings
Type Byleth(Affiliation) to skip to
their solo ending. Ex. Byleth(Black
Eagles)
Type Byleth x (Character name) to skip
to their paired ending. Ex. Byleth x
Edelgard
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Male Avatar

Black Eagles

Edelgard* C

Edelgard: Uhh... Agh... Fath... Save...


Byleth: ...
Who could that be (1)
Is that a ghost? (2)

Sothis: 
A ghost, perhaps? No, that is surely
not the case. (1)
We are within a monastery! No ghost
would dare set foot in here... (2)
What is that look upon your face? I am
no ghost, if that is what was on your
mind!

Edelgard: No... Agh... Huh?! Who's
there?! Professor... What are you doing
here? 

Byleth: 
I heard something. (1)
I was restless. (2)

Edelgard: 
Oh? Perhaps I was talking in my sleep.
(1)
What could that possibly mean? (2)
In any case, please don't scare me like
that. 

Byleth: Bad dreams?

Edelgard: Ah... So you heard me then.
Yes, it was a nightmare. I've had them
since I was a child. Stupid, pointless
dreams I can't control... It's terribly
frustrating.  

Byleth: 
What are they about? (1)
Anything I can help with? (2)

Edelgard: 
Just... my childhood. A time before I
had realized who I was destined to
become. (1)
No. They're just worthless dreams of
the past. Talking about it won't change
a thing. (2)

Byleth: 
You can trust me with anything. (1)
It's none of my business. (2)

Edelgard: 
I had a feeling you'd say that. I
suppose I could try... (1)
Perhaps not. Still, here you are. Maybe
I can trust you with this... (2)
But only if you swear not to tell a
soul.  

Edelgard: I appreciate it. I dream
of... my older brother, paralyzed,
helpless... my older sister crying for
help that never came... the youngest
babbling words beyond meaning. I see my
family dying slowly, waiting in the
darkest depths for a glimmer of light.
I once had ten siblings, eight older
and two younger. Such a large family,
and yet I became the heir to the
throne. Do you know why? Every last one
of them was crippled by disease or lost
their mind or died. I was the only one
left who could inherit the throne. 

Byleth: 
That's awful. 
How could such a thing happen...

Edelgard: Things kept getting worse.
The darkness kept getting darker. In
the end, I was the only one who
survived. The nightmares are a
reminder... to never forget. To never
allow such terrible things to happen
again. 

Byleth: Never again...

Edelgard: Even now, I'm the only one
who can carry the weight of the
Adrestian Empire. The future of the
Empire... of everything... depends on
me. Hm... I shared more than I intended
to. I suppose there's something in the
air tonight. I've never told anyone
about my past before. Please... forget
I said anything. Sleep well, my
teacher. 
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Edelgard C+

Note: Viewing this support will give
you the option to go with her in
Chapter 11

Edelgard: Ah, it's you. Out late again,
I see. What brings you here? 

Byleth: 
I could ask you the same. (1)
Trouble sleeping? (2)

Edelgard: 
I just wanted some fresh air. There's a
lovely breeze tonight. I always wander
outside when sleep evades me. (1)
Is that obvious? I despise being cooped
up then sleep evades me. I just have to
get some fresh air. (2)

Byleth: 
I couldn't sleep either. (1)
I'm exhausted. (2)

Edelgard: 
So I see. Still, it's ill-advised to
stay up so late. (1)
Heh, I see. Well, don't let me keep
you. Hurry back to your room, my
teacher. (2)
I should get some sleep too, but...
Have you ever felt a sort of longing
for the outdoors? I have. There are
times I long for the warmth of the sun,
for a sweet breeze on my face... Do you
remember what I told you the other
night? About... my past? None of my
siblings had a chance fo lead the sort
of life they deserved. An ordinary
life. 

Byleth: 
Should I say I forgot? You asked me to
forget... (1) (Lowers Edelgard's
affection)
I remember. (2)

Edelgard: Hm. Well, perhaps if I tell
you more, it will come back to you. (If
1 was picked)
My siblings and I were... We were
imprisoned underground, beneath the
palace. The object was to endow our
bodies with the power of a Major Crest.
I have always possessed the Crest of
Seiros, inherited through the Hresvelg
bloodline. But it was only a Minor
Crest, and most of my siblings bore no
Crest at all. In order to create a
peerless emperor to rule Fódlan, they
violated our bodies by cutting open our
very flesh. Now here I stand, the fruit
of that endeavor: Edelgard von
Hresvelg! But that came at too high a
price... The others were sacrificed.
Ours weren't the only lives devastated
by that terrible process. Innocents
died as well, without even knowing what
they were dying for. And there you have
it, the truth of the Hresvelg's Empire.


Byleth: Who is to blame?

Edelgard: The prime minister and his
gaggle of nobles. They had the Empire
under their thumbs. My father, the
emperor, tried to stop them, but... it
was futile. My father was nothing but a
puppet on a string by then. He was
powerless to save us. I know how it all
sounds. 

Byleth: It's unbelievable.

Edelgard: It is. But when you see my
true strength, you will know I speak
the truth. I have kept it hidden all
this time, but... I will reveal to you
the power of my second Crest. It is the
same as yours... the Crest of Flames.
When it manifested for me, I swore a
silent oath. For the sake of my family
and for all the poor souls who lives
were traded for my existence... For
their sake, I will build a world where
such meaningless sacrifice is never
again sanctioned. As emperor, I will
change the world. I swear it. 
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Edelgard B

Edelgard: Ugh... I'm so sick of it all.
There is so much to be done, yet all I
encounter are new problems and
pitfalls. Ugh... Sometimes I wish I
could spend just one day doing
absolutely nothing and gorging myself
on sweets! 

Byleth: 
This isn't like you. (1)
Such are the burdens of an emperor. (2)
(Raises Hubert's affection)
Let's do just that. (3) (Raises
Edelgard's affection)

Edelgard: 
Even I have moments of self-indulgence,
you know.  (1)
You sound just like Hubert. Am I not
allowed a fleeting moment of
self-indulgence? (2)
Do you mean it? Just the thought makes
me happy. (3)
But... Hubert would never allow it.

Byleth: That's too bad.

Edelgard: Indeed. It may not be
possible now, but one day we will know
the joys of idling. Mark my words.

Byleth: ... 

Edelgard: Is that a smirk I spy? Is it
so amusing to you, me daydreaming of
free time? 

Byleth: 
It's pretty funny. (1) (Lowers
Edelgard's affection)
You misunderstand me. (2) (Raises
Edelgard's affection)

Edelgard: 
I see. I'm finally getting an idea of
what you think of me. (1)
Huh! Your silly grin says otherwise.
(2)
But let's put that aside for now. There
is something I've been meaning to tell
you. I'm afraid this might sound a
bit... sentimental. However... I want
to thank you. Because of you, I feel I
can walk my fated path without losing
myself. If I were alone, I might have
lost perspective and become a harsh
ruler with a heart of ice. But I'm not
alone. With you by my side, I'm somehow
free to be not only a leader but...
simply Edelgard. 

Byleth: 
I'm glad. (1)
You have many allies. (2)

Edelgard: True. I am fortunate to be
surrounded by many wonderful
companions. Nevertheless, you are...
different from the rest. (If 2 was
picked)
Until now, no. one has been able to
surpass me much less command me. I have
always been seen as an untouchable
princess or emperor. No one spoke to me
as an equal or met my gaze without
flinching. It was lonely. Terribly
lonely. The only person I could rely on
as I tried to claw my way out of the
darkness was myself. But you... you
have been a brilliant light. Somehow,
you have chased the darkness away. And
for that... I will always be grateful. 

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Edelgard A

Edelgard: Yes? Oh! It's you, Professor.
I was certain it was Hubert coming to
drag me back to my duties. "Your
Majesty, you must know your supreme
talents are needed at present. Why not
gaze at these documents instead of the
sky?" 

Byleth: 
That sounds like Hubert. (1)
That didn't sound like Hubert at all.
(2)

Edelgard: 
Doesn't it? And the worst part is that
he's always right, so I can't even
argue with him. (1)
No? Well then. And here I thought my
Hubert impression was second to none.
(2)
But that's enough about Hubert for the
moment. While I have your attention,
I'd like to thank you for your help in
that last battle. As you well know, I'm
perfectly capable of commanding the
army by myself. However, when you're
around, it's somehow different. I'm not
sure I can properly explain it. I
suppose your perspective on the
battlefield is simply sharper than
mine. When you're devising tactics and
tricks for us, it's almost as though
you can read the enemy's mind. There's
no getting around it. Your talent for
strategy far exceeds my own. I'm quite
jealous in all honesty. 

Byleth: 
You have many talents that I lack.
Sometimes, I'm jealous of you too.

Edelgard: Is that a fact? Well, if you
insist. I suppose a flower from
another's field is always more
beautiful. I'll admit, I think of you
as rather detached, so to hear that you
have emotions such as jealousy is...
something of a relief. 

Byleth:
I'm not detached. (1)
I could say the same of you. (2)

Edelgard: 
Oh, but you are! Don't even try to
argue. But I suppose I'm much the same.
I've also distanced myself from the
ordinary world. (1)
I can't deny it. Ever since I underwent
those... procedures, I've certainly
distanced myself from the ordinary
world. (2)

Byleth: It seems we were fated to be
friends.

Edelgard: Friends... That word somehow
doesn't seem adequate. Besides, we've
been friends for a long time, you and
I. By now, we're so much more than
that, at least in my mind. You know...
instead of Edelgard, you can call me
just El. If you so please. That's what
my parents and closest sisters used to
call me when I was little. Now there's
no one left who calls me El... But with
you, well... I think I could allow it.
In fact, it would mean a great deal to
me. 

Byleth: Why is that?

Edelgard: Why? Hmm... Well, you have
stored beside me and shared my burdens.
As I said, you are much more than a
friend. In truth, you are like family
to me. I suppose that's why.  
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Edelgard S*

Edelgard: The children of the goddess
have been defeated at last. The shape
of the world will be forever changed.
Humanity is free now. The world is ours
once again. Can you believe it? 

Byleth: 
I'm not sure. (1)
It isn't over yet. (2)

Edelgard: 
I see. Well, one thing is certain. The
fate of this world depends on the
choices we make. It's possible that
people would've been happier continuing
to mindlessly obey the goddess. Our
work is far from over. And we can't
ignore the possibility that our enemies
will resurface one day. (1)
True. There is still much to be done.
We can't ignore the possibility that
our enemies will resurface one day. In
the end, the fate of this world depends
on the choices we make. (2)
I don't know what the future holds,
but... come what may, will you stay by
my side? You chose to protect me at the
Holy Tomb. Will you choose me again?
What I'm trying to say is... I need
you. 

Byleth: El... Please accept this gift.

Edelgard: You called me El. That's...
I... That means more than I can say.
And this ring... It's lovely. Thank
you, my dearest friend. I will happily
accept it. I must admit, I feared my
feelings would be unrequited. So long
as I had you by my side, it never
mattered how many enemies I amassed.
You were all I needed. All this time, I
longed to share my feelings with you,
and it seems you wished for the same.
Now, our wishes have come true. This
feeling... it's overwhelming. 

Byleth: 
I promise to always be there for you.
(1)
Now, your burdens are mine to bear. (2)


Edelgard: 
I promise the same. Together, we can
achieve anything. (1)
Absolutely not I won't allow it! From
now on, we face the world and carry our
burdens together. (2)
We will crush those who slither in the
dark and restore peace and order to
Fódlan. I will then find a suitable
successor and hand over the reins of
the Empire. When all that is done, it
will be just the two of us. I look
forward to starting our life together
in the light of a glorious new dawn. 

Byleth: 
That seems a lifetime away. (1)
Let's make it happen. (2)

Edelgard: 
It will be a long and difficult path,
I'm afraid, but we must remain focused
on our goals. (1)
Yes, that is all we can do for now. We
must remain focused on our goals. (2)

(CG)
Edelgard: To think that I may truly
call you my partner and equal now...
The solitary reign of Edelgard has come
to an end. From now on, we walk this
path together. With time and care, the
darkness shrouding this world will be
lifted. You and I will become the light
that shines over Fódlan... just as you
have shined upon my life. 
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Hubert* C

Hubert: Hello, Professor. You seem to
be in good health.

Byleth: 
I am, yes. And yourself? (1)
Do you need something? (2)

Hubert: 
Of course. (1)
Indeed I do. (2)
Hm. Doesn't seem intimidated.

Byleth: Something wrong?

Hubert: No, not at all. It's just that
I find myself a little concerned for
your well-being. You see, Lady Edelgard
has taken something of an interest in
you.

Byleth: 
It seems so. (1)
I think not. (2)

Hubert: 
Don't be flippant. (1)
She has. And it's beneath you to be so
glib. (2)
There is something you need to
understand about the role I play here.
One of my many duties is to determine
potential advantages and potential
threats to He Highness. If you prove
yourself useful to Lady Edelgard, then
all will be well. If you pose a
threat...I shall have to dispose of
you.

Byleth: Dispose of me?

Hubert: Yes. This is no joke. While I
may be a student here, I am her servant
first and foremost. Therefore, if an
untimely demise is not to your liking,
you would do well to demonstrate your
utility with all haste. I should warn
you that I am far less compromising
than Lady Edelgard. Do not be at ease
merely because you stand in her good
graces for the time being.

Byleth: 
I'm not worried. (1)
I'm not sure about this. (2)

Hubert: 
Ha! Such confidence. I'm beginning to
see why you caught her eye. (1)
Don't be coy. If I were you, I would
take this more seriously. Your life is
at stake. (2)
My family, House Vestra, has been sworn
to House Hresvelg for generations.
Since the dawn of the Empire, we have
worked to protect the emperor by any
means necessary--both in the open and
in the shadows. If you incur our wrath,
you will see just what I mean. 
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Hubert B

Byleth: ... 

Hubert: It seems I am discovered. I
suppose that means assassination is out
of the question. At least for now.

Byleth: What do you think you're doing?


Hubert: Merely keeping an eye on you,
for the moment. Nothing to be concerned
over. Unusually watchful--difficult to
steal upon in slumber. Perhaps an
odorless, tasteless poison... 

Byleth: Assassination?

Hubert: Unusually watchful--difficult
to steal upon in slumber. Perhaps an
odorless, tasteless poison... Lady
Edelgard certainly took interest in a
difficult one this time.

Byleth: Why are you following me?

Hubert: I suppose that question does
warrant a response, considering it may
mean your life. The answer requires me
to explain some of the complex internal
politics of the Empire. Are you
familiar with Volkhard von Arundel? He
is Lady Edelgard's uncle. You may also
know him as Lord Arundel, the Empire's
Regent. Many years ago, he took Her
Majesty and fled to the Kingdom of
Fareghus. Then, after a time, he
returned to seize power. Joining forces
with Prime Minister Aegir and my
father, Lord Arundel rendered Emperor
Ionius IX...politically impotent. Lady
Edelgard is Ionius IX's daughter. I
cannot begin to fathom the depth of her
sadness at his betrayal. I see
something of Lord Arundel in you...
When I look at you, I feel I can almost
see a second self lurking beneath the
surface. It is as if you are in
constant dialogue with something inside
your heart--something with desires very
different from your own. Does that
description feel familiar to you at
all? Because to me you seem
unpredictable. As though you could turn
traitor at any moment.

Byleth: 
No, not familiar at all.
There might be something to that.

Hubert: The more I learn about you, the
less I like. I had thought you might be
of some use to Lady Edelgard. But now I
am beginning to think you may, through
no fault of your own, present too great
a risk. I hope you will prove me wrong,
Professor. I would hate for this to
come to bloodshed.  
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Hubert A

Hubert: Nice place, isn't it,
Professor? Standing here, you can
almost feel the goddess's absence.
Discounting what dwells within you, of
course. Do you think some punishment
would rain down from the sky if this
monastery were to be destroyed? Of
course not. Even if the so-called
Immaculate One came back here for
revenge... That would only be the
result of this war, not the work of a
deity.

Byleth: Do you hate the goddess?

Hubert: If it is between love and hate,
then I would choose the latter. The
goddess failed to properly govern this
world. That is why it is necessary for
Lady Edelgard to become the supreme
leader of Fódlan. Those with power must
use it wisely. Is that not a teaching
of the Church of Seiros? It's absurd to
preach to others what you cannot
practice yourself.

Byleth: 
Sometimes it's necessary. (1)
You're absolutely right. (2)

Hubert: 
That is logical, but I am afraid your
logic is informed by your humanity. (1)

Yes. It is our humanity that pushes us
to step up and take the lead should the
need arise. (2)
That is not the case for inhuman
creatures with lifespans well beyond
our own. We must fight to preserve what
makes us human. You are the one closest
to the enemy. I wonder if you will be
able to maintain your humanity to the
end.

Byleth: 
Of course I will. (1)
If I'm unable to... (2)

Hubert: 
You make it sound easy. I find myself
trusting you. Even with my life. (1)
Does that mean you know I will do what
must be done? You must trust me a great
deal. (2)
Heh. I've already dedicated my life to
Lady Edelgard. To throw my lot in with
you is inconceivable. But if I had two
lives to give... I might devote one of
them to you. We could be a couplet of
birds, flying along the sovereign of
Black Eagles... 
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Hubert S

Hubert: You've kept me waiting. Where
have you been? The war may be over, but
matters of the government, diplomacy,
and justice remain to be dealt with.
There is one problem in particular that
must be sorted first, however.

Byleth: What problem is that?

Hubert: You. Rather... you and me. To
think, I had rehearsed a long preamble.
Now, when it matters, it's all vanished
from memory as suddenly as the morning
dew. To the point, then. I... love you.
In fact, I wish to marry you.

Byleth: 
You what?! (1)
Yes! Gladly! (2)

Hubert: 
I know this must come as a surprise.
Especially in light of my devotion to
Lady Edelgard. (1)
Your candid sincerity is...
overwhelming. You must have known all
along that I had feelings for you. (2)
I've already spoken to Her Majesty
about this. She told me to follow my
heart. She seems to prefer that you be
with me rather than some dubious
individual. So, you could say that we
have her blessing.

Byleth: Then, this is yours...

Hubert: Is that... a ring? You came
here with the same idea? I cannot
believe I'm saying this. I am truly
happy. I am afraid you've outdone me.
I've brought no such token. Not much of
a suitor, am I? I've never done well
with gifts or flattery. Protecting you
is easy. But to be a good husband...

Byleth: No need to worry.

Hubert: Of course such a thing doesn't
bother you. I hope I can support you
with the same tenacity. Thank you for
doing me this honor.

(CG)
Hubert: I once thought that killing you
would be a great challenge, but... The
real difficulty was declaring my love. 

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Ferdinand* C

Ferdinand: Hello, Professor. May I
speak with you? You seem to hold
Edelgard in high esteem. That is my
impression, at least.

Byleth: She's a good student.

Ferdinand: Hm. She is certainly
talented. No doubt about that. But I
wonder... What is your opinion of me? I
am quite talented too, am I not? 

Byleth: She's got a lot to learn.

Ferdinand: Well now! That is not what I
expected you to say. You clearly have
high standards. And what is your
opinion of me? I am at least her equal,
am I not? Be honest. Do not hold back.
Pretend that I am just a regular
person, not the scion of a noble house.


Byleth: I think you two are evenly
matched.

Ferdinand: Evenly matched?! Me? With
her?! 

Byleth: I don't want to hurt your
feelings, but...

Ferdinand: You think she is better than
me?! I was just being modest before.
Honestly, I have always prided myself
on being superior to Edelgard. But
evidently that is not your perspective.
Hmm... I suppose there is only one
thing to do. I must demonstrate my
excellence!

Byleth: That's not necessary.

Ferdinand: Nonsense! You have entirely
underestimated my abilities! 

Byleth: I can't stop you.

Ferdinand: Precisely! You cannot stop
me! I will prove that you have
drastically underestimated me. You
think I could ignore such a slight on
my honour? Not likely. Come, Professor!


Byleth: ... 

Ferdinand: We will begin with battle.
Edelgard's skills in combat are no
match for mine. I heard that, just the
other day, she defeated a Demonic Beast
without assistance. Well, anything
Edelgard can do, I can do better -- and
in half the time! Professor, you can be
my eyewitness and timekeeper. Here we
go! Two at once? That's... Well, it
will be fine. Argh! I can't do it! It
seems you have saved my life. I...
Thank you, Professor. 
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=====================
Ferdinand B

Ferdinand: Hah! Haagh! Take that! Yaa!
Aaargh!

Byleth:
You're fighting more intensely than
usual. (1)
What's up? (2)

Ferdinand:
Yes. I am in a hurry. (1)
Oh, you know. There is always
something. It never ends. Lately, I
have been feeling uneasy. Impatient.
(2)

Ferdinand: Edelgard claims victory
after victory. She never stops. Five
years ago, she ascended the throne and
swept away the corrupt nobles. My
father included. I always thought I
would be the one to unseat him. But she
did it instead with all the ease and
indifference of someone cracking an
egg.
Now, as the head of House Aegir, I
serve Edelgard. I have to accept that I
am her subordinate, working beneath her
to unify Fódlan. (Eagle)
She put my father under house arrest.
She stripped House Aegir of its power.
Rather than accepting a role as her
puppet, I left. Now I fight to topple
the Empire. (Recruited)
The disparity between Edelgard and
myself is...obvious. She never stops
moving forward. Single-minded. Never
wavering. But where does that leave me?
Here, flailing about, going nowhere,
contributing nothing...

Byleth: That's not true.

Ferdinand: But it is! That is the
reality. Not once since our days at the
academy, have I exceeded Edelgard's
abilities. I saw her as a worthy
opponent. She did not even see me as a
contender. She did not even consider me
at all. As the head of the noble House
Aegir, I must be able to achieve
results. But all my efforts have come
to nothing. Results are everything. I
have not shown results, so I will be
stagnating here forever.

Byleth:
But you have achieved results! (1)
It's the journey, not the destination.
(2)

Ferdinand:
I appreciate your kind words, but you
are wrong. (1)
I appreciate that, but it is not enough
to persuade me. (2)
I know that I have a massive wall to
climb, and I must climb it alone. Even
so...may I ask a favor?

Byleth: Yes?

Ferdinand: Professor, please keep an
eye on my progress. I would appreciate
if you were always by my side, bearing
witness to my accomplishments. 
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Ferdinand A

Ferdinand: Hmm. What an interesting way
of looking at life. Ah, it is you! Just
at the right time.

Byleth:
You're working late. (1)
The right time? (2)

Ferdinand: Oh, is it nighttime already?
I must have gotten carried away. (If 1
was picked)
There is something I wanted to discuss.
Something about you... I am starting to
believe that you are a true hero. You
hold the lost Crest, you wield the
Sword of the Creator, and you lead
everyone in battle against great
enemies. Not only that, but you are a
strategist. You give everyone
direction, so they know what needs to
be done. You do not seem particularly
ambitious. And yet, you accomplish so
much.

Byleth:
That's high praise. (1)
That's true. I'm not ambitious. (2)

Ferdinand:
I am not exaggerating. Everything I
said is true. (1)
I am amazed that you can say so. (2)
I have been reading about the history
of Faerghus, you know. The Kingdom's
founder, Loog, the "King of Lions," had
two advisors. One of them was Pan, the
"undesiring strategist." According to
historical records, Pan wanted nothing
for himself. He devoted himself
entirely to Loog. He had tremendous
power, but he never seemed concerned
about his legacy. So, in the old
chronicles, there is hardly any mention
of Pan's deeds. All that we know is
that he helped Loog, his friend and
leader.

Byleth:
To think, someone could be so virtuous.

I've never heard of Pan. 

Ferdinand: It is not surprising that
you have never heard of him. I did not
even know his name until recently. But
when I watch how you conduct yourself,
I feel that I am seeing the unknown
deeds of Pan. It is only a thought, of
course, but it makes me feel rather
happy. Even if it is not in the pages
of a history book, a life can be full
of achievement! 
I know that I will never be greater
than Edelgard. She will always surpass
me. (Eagle)
I know that I will never prevail over
Edelgard. Even if I defeat her on the
battlefield... (Recruited)
I am what I am.  Like you and this
"undesiring strategist." I will do what
I'm called to do, even if no mark of me
remains in the history books. 
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=====================
Ferdinand S

Ferdinand: It has been a long, hard
road. Would you agree?

Byleth:
No, not really. (1)
It certainly has. (2)

Ferdinand:
Haha! You cannot humor me even a
little? Perhaps we can agree that every
long road comes to an end. (1)
Every long road comes to an end. (2)
That is when friends who have walked
together must go their separate ways.
You will guide Fódlan. I will return to
my position as Duke Aegir. Life will go
on. It must.

Byleth: So it seems.

Ferdinand: I once asked something of
you. I asked you to bear witness to my
achievements. But even if I achieve
nothing and there is nothing left of me
after I am gone... I still want you to
see me.

Byleth: What do you mean?

Ferdinand: I mean that I want you to be
my wife! I need you as much as I need
my next breath. More, perhaps. I hope
that you need me too.

Byleth: I understand.

Ferdinand: That is it? You hear noble
Ferdinand von Aegir declare his love
for you, and all you say is "I
understand"? This is torture! Please,
if you are going to refuse my proposal,
simply tell me.

Byleth: Need isn't a strong enough
word.

Ferdinand: I am not sure I
understand...

Byleth: I love you, Ferdinand.

Ferdinand: Really?! Ah, my head is
ringing with pure joy! Like a thousand
bells! It is even greater than the joy
of victory in battle. It is victory in
life itself!

Byleth: ...

Ferdinand: Ahem. Apologies. I got a
little carried away there. I am
shaking... I cannot control it. It
would be no exaggeration to say that my
whole life, everything I have done, has
led me to this moment. I am overjoyed!
Oh dear, I might faint...

Byleth:
I'm happy too.
You look pretty unsteady. 

Ferdinand: Give me a minute or two to
regain my balance before you say
anything too fantastic... Imagine,
making our way through life, side by
side. The whole world has taken on a
rosy hue. 

(CG)
Ferdinand: Ah, it is no use. I cannot
stay upright. Please, let me lean on
your shoulder. That is better. We are
as close as can be. From now on, we
will lean on each other. Thank you, my
love. 
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Bernadetta* C

Woman: Thank you, Lady Bernadetta. I
will take my leave.

Bernadetta: Oh, good. Bye! Uh,
good-bye! Finally...Oh, that was awful.
Just terrifying. 

Byleth:
What's going on? (1)
What's terrifying? (2)

Bernadetta: Ah! Please don't sneak up
on me like that! 
That lady asked me to show her around!
I tried to be polite but strangers are
just so nerve-racking. (1)
It was nothing big. That lady just
wanted me to show her around a bit. But
strangers are just so nerve-racking.
(2)

Byleth: You've never seemed scared of
me.

Bernadetta: Oh yeah? How about when I
first met you and I wouldn't come out
of the corner or even uncover my face?
Actually, now that you mention it, it's
funny. Once I started talking to you, I
stopped feeling scared. I wonder why...
You know, Professor, you might be the
first person I've been able to speak to
normally since I got here and I have no
idea why.

Byleth: I'm glad, regardless.

Bernadetta: I'm happy about it too!
When we first started out here, we had
to do drills...outside. I skipped those
every chance I got. It's a terrible
idea-- going out in the forest with all
these people you don't even know!
Thanks to you, though, I can actually
make it through class now. I'm grateful
for that. I don't know what I'd do...if
you weren't here...

Byleth: It's all right.

Bernadetta:: Sorry... I'm OK... I am
OK. I'm doing just fine. I feel safe
here, thanks to you.

Byleth: By the way, was that you
singing in the greenhouse?

Bernadetta: What? Y-you saw that? Why
would you see that?! You were watching
me?! That crosses the line, Professor!
Singing? Me?! Why would I be singing?
I'd never be singing! Ah! I've never
been so humiliated! Useless! Worthless!
Unmarriageable! Augh!

Byleth: ... 
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=====================
Bernadetta B

Bernadetta: Great weather today.
Perfect for shutting yourself inside,
don't you think?

Byleth:
I think I'll head outside, actually.
(1)
Definitely. (2)

Bernadetta: 
Oh, you go right ahead. I'll be right
here. The better the weather, the less
crowded it is in here. I can't pass up
having all this space to myself. (1)
I'm glad you get it. With great weather
like this, there'll be no one inside to
bother us. (2)
I love feeling like I'm all alone in
the world...

Byleth: What made you such a recluse?

Bernadetta: Oh, that. Well, I guess I
can tell you, Professor. My father's
obsessed with money. He's only ever
seen me as bait for a rich husband. To
train me to be a good, submissive*
wife, he'd do things like tie me to a
chair *and leave me there all day,
challenging me to stay quiet.* I tried
hard to do as he asked. Honestly, I
did. But before I knew it, I just
couldn't bring myself to leave my room
anymore.

*submissive, along with the latter part
of the line was removed in a later
patch

Byleth: Why not?

Bernadetta: I just had this
overwhelming feeling of fear all the
time. No matter how hard I tried, my
father never thought I was good enough.
After that, it was just constant
scolding. He couldn't say two words to
me without mentioning how useless I
was. An unmarriageable girl. My life
was isolated to say the least. I wasn't
allowed to play with other kids, let
alone make friends. Soon, I stopped
wanting that. I was happiest alone. But
even that made him mad. And when he
tried to drag me outside, I kicked and
screamed so much I seriously hurt
myself. He's calmed down a bit in
recent years. His constant torment was
replaced with complete indifference. He
mostly acts like I don't exist now.

Byleth: How did you end up at the
monastery?

Bernadetta: If you can believe it, I
was basically kidnapped. My mother
ordered an attendant to stuff me in a
bag while I was sleeping. By the time I
figured out what was going on, I was
already here. For a while, I was sure I
was going to die. But here I am. Look
at me...still breathing. Ah, I'm sorry!
I didn't mean to get you down, talking
like that about my past! Just forget
everything I told you. There's no point
in talking about myself anyway. Idiot!
Oh this is why everyone hates you,
Bernie!

Byleth:
Don't worry about it. (1)
Thank you for confiding in me. (2)

Bernadetta:
You're the only one who would ever say
such a kind thing to me, Professor...
(1)
What? N-no, it's not... Oh, Professor!
How can you be so kind to me?! I don't
deserve it... (2)
I'm sorry! Please don't look at me! 
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=====================
Bernadetta A

Bernadetta: I can't believe how long
it's been since I left home. Since I
was dragged out of the house, I mean.
Five whole years. It's weird to think
about.

Byleth:
Weird in what way? (1)
Do you want to go back? (2)

Bernadetta:
At first, I remember I was desperate to
go back, but now, it's the opposite.
(1)
No! But if you'd asked me that five
years ago, I'd have said the opposite.
(2)
I have friends here, and I have you.
The monastery's become a second home to
me. Back then, I never would've dreamed
a day like this would come.

Byleth: I'm happy for you.

Bernadetta: It's all thanks to you!
You've given me a second chance at
life! If not for you, I never would
have gotten used to leaving my room,
let alone the monastery. Maybe the
battlefield's just dulled my senses.
I'm much better with strangers and new
places now though. I don't panic nearly
as much as before.

Byleth:
Could you go somewhere new by yourself?
(1)
I have some independent work for you,
then. (2)

Bernadetta:
A new place? All on my own? (1)
What? Independent? As in, alone? (2)
That sounds like a tough assignment.
Where did this come from all of a
sudden? Hey, hold on... You're teasing
me, aren't you?! Please don't joke
around like that anymore! It's torture
for me!

Byleth:
All right, all right. (1)
I can't commit to that... (2)

Bernadetta:
You're still not taking me seriously! I
mean it. (1)
Come on, Professor! I'm begging you!
(2)
Promise me you won't do that again!
Friends respect each other's feelings,
don't they?

Byleth: OK. I promise.

Bernadetta: Good... I'll hold you to
that. You're absolutely not allowed to
send me out anywhere on my own! Got it?
You would need to come with me. If
you're with me, I can go anywhere in
the world.

Byleth:
I'll follow you at a distance.
I'll be with you in spirit.
We can ask another professor. 

Bernadetta: No, that defeats the
purpose! Why can't you get what I'm
saying?! Oh, that's enough. I need some
time alone... 
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=====================
Bernadetta S

Bernadetta: The Goddess Tower? What are
we doing here? This is it... We're all
alone... The perfect time... You're
going to kill me, aren't you?!
 
Byleth: I would never do that.

Bernadetta: All right, I've made my
peace, and for what it's worth, I'm
glad it's  Wait, you wouldn't? Of
course you wouldn't. I'm not even worth
killing, am I? I knew it all along.
I'll go lock myself away now...

Byleth: I love you, Bernie. I want you
to have this.

Bernadetta: Wh-what did you just say?
Is that...a ring?! Well, um... This is,
um... What kind of ring is this? When a
man gives a woman a ring, it usually
only means... Is that what this means?
I...I don't know what to say! I accept!
Of course I accept! This means...I'll
be able to shut myself away in peace
again. You can go off doing your hero
things, and I'll hold down the fort!

Byleth:
Don't I get a say in this?! (1)
That's not happening. (2)

Bernadetta:
What?! Don't tell me you'll want me to
keep leaving the house! Fine, but in
that case, I have a favor to ask. (1)
No, come on, please! You just won't let
me off the hook, will you? In that
case, I have a favor to ask. (2)
There's a reason I've been able to cope
with going out of the monastery so
much. It's because I've been with you.
I'll never completely get over my
anxiety...or my fear of strangers...or
my compulsive need to run and hide. So
whenever you tell me to go outside, I
want you to come with me. Wherever we
go, whatever we do...I want us to be
together, always.

Byleth: That sounds perfect.

(CG)
Bernadetta: Because when I'm with you,
I feel... Wait. Did you agree? You mean
it?! Ah, you're the greatest! I...I
love you so much! We're going to be so
happy together! 
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Linhardt* C

Linhardt: Well, hello, Professor. You
came all the way to my room to  Oh.
You've brought the materials from your
lecture I slept through. I appreciate
it. Thank you.

Byleth:
I won't do this again. (1)
Don't miss the lectures. (2)

Linhardt:
It's rare for a nice professor like you
to be so strict. Please, Professor. You
must understand how difficult it is for
me to fight the demon of drowsiness.
(1)
It's not that I want to miss
lectures...exactly. Drowsiness is my
archnemesis. For some reason I just
can't seem to win against it. (2)
Just talking about it makes me
sleepy... 

Byleth:
Let's wake you up with a bit of
training, then. (1)
A trip to town might help your mood.
(2)
You're not motivated enough. (3)

Linhardt:
Oh no, I couldn't possibly. I would
certainly injure myself if I tried to
train while drowsy. (1)
That sounds more than a little
exhausting. I think I'll stay in. (2)
It's not that I don't have enough
motivation. The problem is that I don't
have any at all. Not for useless
things. (3)
I must compliment you though. By this
point in most conversations, I'm bored
senseless. But I'm enjoying this. I
wonder why... What is it about you that
fascinates me so? You're definitely a
strange one. 

Byleth:
I'm not strange.
Maybe so. 

Linhardt: In truth, your very nature is
odd. You're definitely not a commoner,
but you don't seem like a noble,
either. You're...something else. Or you
could be a villain who came here to
enact some evil plot. That wouldn't
surprise me either.

Byleth:
I'm not a villain.
Is that what you think? 

Linhardt: Hey, Professor... Will you
ever allow me to investigate that Crest
of yours? It won't hurt a bit, I swear.
I'm sure I could find out all sorts of
things about your Crest...and you. Of
course, I'm not as experienced with
such research as Professor Hanneman,
but I do what I can. Someday, I think I
might like to become a Crest scholar.
You never know.

Byleth: Hm...

Linhardt: Oh, don't trouble yourself. I
didn't mean now. I've got a lot of
other research I'm working on at the
moment. I tend to start a project, get
bored, and then leave it be. I might be
ready to investigate your Crest soon.
I'd have to tidy up a bit first. On
that note... Goodnight, Professor. 
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Linhardt B

Linhardt: ...

Byleth:
What are you doing?
Are you thinking about the battle? 

Linhardt: It's just... I was wondering
why it seems as if no one values their
own lives. Why do we fight until we
die? Why do we kill without hesitation?
I hate it. I don't like taking lives or
even the sight of blood. In the last
battle, some of the soldiers under my
command died for foolish reasons. Those
soldiers could have pulled back...
Instead, they kept fighting...and were
overrun. Am I supposed to be satisfied
with the victory alone? Even at the
cost of such life?

Byleth:
No, I couldn't be satisfied with that.
(1)
Yes, I could be satisfied with that.
(2)

Linhardt:
Exactly. I don't see the point. Honor?
That's a foolish reason to give your
life. Glory? Even worse. (1)
Really? I  Trading someone's life for a
bit of honor and glory... You'll pardon
me if I say I find that repulsive. (2)
Just the thought frightens me. I'm not
suited for battle, Professor. 

Byleth:
That's not something you can control.
(1)
There are some fights you can't run
from. (2)

Linhardt:
I'm happy you feel that way, but... It
seems like so much in our world is
decided by who wins or loses a fight.
Very little is accomplished via
diplomacy or even simple decency. (1)
I suppose that's the nature of the
world, isn't it? (2)
Professor, you take the time to lead me
and teach me like this every day...
Could the reason be that you don't want
me to die on the battlefield? 

Byleth: As long as I'm here, I won't
let you die.

Linhardt: That's a bold statement,
Professor. But for whatever reason, I
want to believe you... You really are a
strange person, you know. Professor, I
wish to ask something of you. I...I
don't want to kill. I don't want blood
on my hands. I just want to lie on my
back and soak up the sun filtering down
through the trees... And I want you to
help me make that reality. 
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Linhardt A

Linhardt: Hmm... Ah, yes... Professor.
What brings you out so late?

Byleth:
I heard a strange voice. (1)
I could ask you the same. (2)

Linhardt: Oh, um... That was likely my
voice. (If 1 was picked)
I've been worrying about something... I
once asked you tot help me make this
the sort of world where I can simply
nap my days away. Then I thought, if
the world becomes a peaceful place, all
my Crest research might be for
naught...

Byleth: Why's that?
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Linhardt: Well, I don't see how Crests
have much use in times of peace.
Certainly there are Crests that make
you stronger and could be used in
engineering. And I suppose Crests that
increase magical abilities might help
doctors heal injuries... Still, the
possibilities seem limited. It's as if
Crests were designed to be used only in
times of war. Their power meant to
bring about death and destruction.

Byleth:
Maybe you're right.
I don't really understand. 

Linhardt: I cannot prove what I say is
true, but suppose for a moment that it
is...The longer this war goes on, the
more useful my Crest research becomes.
But if the war were to end today, we
would go on living, perhaps not using
the power of our Crests at all. It is
truly my dream to be a Crest scholar,
but I also dream of all the wonderful
naps peace would bring.
Saying it all out loud, it feels a
rather stupid thing to worry over.
Knowledge or peace? Sleep or war?

Byleth:
It's not stupid. (1)
You shouldn't worry about it if it's
stupid. (2)

Linhardt:
Thank you, Professor. I appreciate the
sentiment. (1)
You know, you're right. In the end,
maybe it's not that stupid after all.
It certainly isn't to me... (2)
Although, if I stop researching Crests,
I'll have one less excuse to spend time
with you.
Professor. Don't make faces like that.
People like you who listen to my
blathering and then nod and smile as
though I say matters? People like you
are very precious to me. 
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=====================
Linhardt S*

Linhardt: Professor, I've been waiting
for you.

Byleth:
How did you know I was coming here? (1)

You've livelier than normal. (2)

Linhardt:
How much time do you suppose we have
spent together? Enough that I believe I
can predict how you'll feel about
something. (1)
Oh, is it noticeable? (2)
The truth is... I want to ask you a
once-in-a-lifetime question.

Byleth: Once in a lifetime?

Linhardt: Um... Yes. I know that the
end of the war hasn't granted you
limitless free time.
But you must have more time on your
hands than you did during the war, yes?
Would you spend that time with me? I
want to know more about you. I want to
solve the mysteries that surround you.
I don't think I'll ever meet anyone
more intoxicating than yourself. I want
you to be mine and I want to be yours.
Here is proof of my desire. Will you
accept it?

Byleth: Of course. I love you,
Lindhardt.

Linhardt: Oh, thank goodness! I don't
know what I would have done with myself
had you turned me down. Though, I feel
like I've come to understand rather a
lot about you. So I didn't honestly
think you'd reject me.

Byleth:
Wow, you're very confident. (1)
Hmm... (2)

Linhardt:
Oh, just wait. I will understand you
even more. (1)
You doubt me? But I was proven correct
the very moment you took the ring. (2)
Our future together has only just
begun. Before I become bored of this
business, I wish to learn all there is
about your Crest and your strength. And
perhaps we'll even come up with ways I
could help you guide Fódlan. I as a
Crest scholar and you as a leader of
Fódlan...
We will take our first steps together
into this new world, the two of us
working as one.
Once things settle down, we can retire
to the countryside. A place where the
air is fresh, the lakes are full of
fish, the sun is warm, and where we may
nap deeply.

Byleth:
I should've known this was about naps.
I'm not into napping... 

Linhardt: Without naps, life is nothing
but work! I value you too much to let
you spend your whole life laboring for
others. You're the hero of Fódlan after
all. Besides, naps are the entire point
of retirement!

(CG)
Linhardt: It may be some time until we
can nap under a tree, peaceful sunlight
filtering through the branches... But
when that day comes? To have you there
lying by my side...
Paradise. And we will have made it so. 

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Petra* C

Petra: Professor. I am not
understanding where the meaning is
here... When and how is this expression
used... "I fell for it."

Byleth:
I fell in love? (1)
I fell ill? (2)

Petra:
No, that is what you say when you meet
the mate of your soul. (1)
No, that is what you say when your body
is feeling unwell. (2)
The expression is, "I fell for it!"

Byleth:
I don't understand... (1) (Raises
Petra's affection)
Allow me to explain... (2)

Petra:
Are you a stump? I mean...are you
stumped? That makes me surprised! (1) 
Thank you, Professor! I finally have
understanding. (2)
Can I ask you about another word? The
one that is written here... Hm? Is
something on my face?

Byleth:
You're so enthusiastic (1)
I admire you. (2)
Your cheeks are on your face. (3)
(Raises Petra's affection)

Petra:
I am without much time to study. I must
use my time with wisdom. (1)
... (2)
Yes, I know about that! That is a joke
of Fódlan! Right? (3)
Is that really what you are thinking?
Or maybe you have curiosity about the
mark on my face?

Byleth: The mark?

Petra: You are already knowing that I
am from Brigid. This is a mark from
Brigid. It is a prayer to the forest
spirits. A prayer to be protected.
Hunters ask the forest spirits to have
safe and bountiful hunting. There are
many spirits in Brigid. I have more
marks on my arms and back. They are
prayers for my family's health and
triumph. Are you wanting to see them?

Byleth:
I would love to. (1) (Raises Petra's
affection)
No, but thank you. (2)

Petra:
That gives me happiness. If there is
ever the chance, you will see them. (1)

Oh. I have understanding. (2)
I have much gratitude for you,
Professor. You always listen with
patience. I can read and understand the
language of Fódlan, but speak it...
gives me difficulty. I hope I will keep
having your support. And I will give
you my support too, with my whole
heart. I have things that I cannot fail
to accomplish.

Byleth:
Let's do our best. (1)
Don't overdo it. (2)

Petra:
Yes. We will keep walking forward. (1)
Overdo... Yes. I will not overdo. (2)
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=====================
Petra B

Petra: Hiya! Hm? Professor?

Byleth:
It's very late...
What are you doing? 

Petra: Please take my apologies. I lost
time while I was training. There are
not many chances for real fighting
here. My body is more weak than it was.
Weaker, I mean. I will keep training
now. I hope your night is good!

Byleth:
You should get some rest.
You're overdoing it. 

Petra: I need to have more training.
There are things that I have not done
yet. Things that have to be done. For
the future, I have to try with
hardness. Training, studying,
socializing... I will not always be
having time to do those things. And
speaking the language of Fódlan... I
worry I will never be doing it just
right.

Byleth: Why do you try so hard?

Petra: Why? Because... the position of
Brigid is weak. Fódlan and Dagda are
big. Brigid is a small island in the
middle of them. Brigid has great
beauty... but little power. We will not
have... will not survive, unless we get
more strength. I will lead Brigid, and
so I have responsibility. I have to
have more strength than anyone.

Byleth:
It doesn't have to be that way. (1)
Perhaps you're right. (2)

Petra:
Having more strength than anyone might
be un... impossible. But I have to give
it my best try. (1)
Yes. That is why I have to give it my
best try. (2)
I am an ally of everyone, and I have
belonging at the Officers Academy. That
is also why I try with hardness. You
can always be counting me. I mean...
counting on me. But you should know
that one of these days will be when I
return to Brigid. Before that day, do
not try stopping me from trying. And
please, keep watch... watching over me.
With you, I can try with more hardness
than I could alone. 
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=====================
Petra A

Petra: Professor... Please do not be
concerned. I just did too much
overworking and lost my strength.

Byleth:
Are you OK? (1)
You were overdoing it... (2)

Petra:
Yes! I have no problems. Accept my
apology for giving you worry. (1)
Yes... That is the truth. Please accept
my apology. (2)
I have sorrow... I mean, I am sorry to
be fainting at a time like this. Even
though I was not asking for your care
and attention, you gave it willingly...


Byleth:
It was the least I could do. (1)
You must stop pushing yourself too
hard. (2)

Petra:
I am thinking that is incorrect... (1)
Um... (2)
Will you have a listen to me? There is
something that I must be saying. I am
thinking you already have knowledge of
why I came to Fódlan... Not for
studying but as a hostage for the
Empire, so that Brigid would not be
rebelling anymore. It feels like...a
knife against my throat. That I am
making my grandfather obey the Empire.
Because I am a hostage, it is not an
option to be giving up. I must be
fighting and winning and staying alive.
I must do anything to be making life
better for Brigid. To be making Brigid
and the Empire stand as equals. (Eagle)

If I were running away from the Empire,
then Brigid would be defeated. I am not
having any options. To be living, I
must be fighting to win... For Brigid
to be living, the Empire needs to be
crushed. So I must be crushing the
Empire. (Recruited)
That is what my people are wanting from
me...and what my grandfather, the king
of Brigid, is wanting!

Byleth:
And what do you want? (1)
You must take care of yourself to
succeed. (2)

Petra:
My want? I...I am not knowing of that.
The wants of my people are something I
have power to achieve. Their wants are
my own. (1)
That is a truth. I wonder what I should
be doing... (2)
I want to be granting the wants of my
tribe... So, their wants are my own,
correct? 

Byleth:
Only you can know what you want. (1)
If that's how you really feel... (2)

Petra:
What I really want... (1)
How I really feel... (2)
I have understanding. Wait... No, I...I
actually do not have understanding.
Yet. What I am understanding is that
there is something I am not
understanding. When I know what my true
want is, I give you my promise that I
will be telling you first. 
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=====================
Petra S

Petra: We really had success! We got
the victory! The war is finished now!
But...there are still many, many
problems for solving. I... It is past
the time I should be returning to
Brigid.

Byleth: You're going back home?

Petra: Yes. My grandfather... I...I
can't be leaving him now. Our
relationship with Fódlan will be
changing. I am royalty of Brigid. There
are duties that I must be fulfilling.
But...I can't be sitting on the throne.
I will be choosing a new leader, and
then I will be returning to Fódlan.
This is what my heart is wanting.

Byleth:
So...that's what YOU want, then? (1)
What about Brigid? (2)

Petra:
Yes! I am meaning...no? I will try to
speak with more precision... If I were
staying away from Fódlan, then I could
not be having what I am wanting. (1)
There are others who can be working in
Brigid. I will always be protecting my
land of home, but from Fódlan. This is
where I have belonging. If Fódlan and
Brigid can be working together, then I
can maybe have what I am really
wanting... (2)
And that is... I will be telling you
now if you are wanting to hear it... I
am wanting to...to stay with you. I
have hopes that we can spend all of our
lives close to each other. I want us to
be supporting each other and live with
each other...in times of joy and times
of sorrow. In all of the times. Is
that... Is that a possibility?

Byleth: Petra... this is for you.

Petra: This is...a ring of promise. I
have understanding! And I am accepting
with all of my heart! Rings are for
promising weddings! I read all about
that custom from a Fódlan book! I have
never told my feelings to someone like
that before. I had so much nervousness!
You have made my heart fly with
happiness... I, Petra, give you my
promise! Spirits of Earth, please be
guiding us home for all of our days.
Spirits of Water, please be filling our
cups with kindness and good fortune.
Spirits of Wind, please be gifting us
freedom and divine protection. Those
are the words we are saying in Brigid
when we give someone our promise.

Byleth: I give you my promise too. I
love you, Petra.

Petra: There is one other thing to be
said...

Byleth: Yes?

(CG)
Petra: My beloved... You are the most
precious thing in the world to me. You
enchant and fascinate me, and each day,
you set my heart aflame.

Byleth: Petra... That was beautiful.

Petra: Did I give you a surprise? I
have been practicing those words with
great diligence. I am...so happy, You
have my deep gratitude... and all of my
heart. For now and forever. 
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=====================
Dorothea* C

Dorothea: Well, I had fun today. Of
course, you'll want to see me again,
yes?

Knight: O-of course! I'd love to,
Dorothea!

Dorothea: Well, until we meet again!
Oh! Hello, Professor. Were
you...watching that?

Byleth:
That's a different guy than I saw you
with yesterday. (1)
... (2)

Dorothea:
Yes... Is there a problem with that?
(1)
You look like you have something to
say, Professor. (2)
Look, I know what I'm doing. My acclaim
as a diva won't last forever, after
all. I must look to the future. You
might think about doing the same thing.
Your beauty - and you're gorgeous -
won't last forever.

Byleth:
We all feel anxiety about aging. (1)
Getting older doesn't bother me at all.
(2)

Dorothea:
You? Really? I never would have
guessed. (1)
I wish I could be that easy going. (2)
Anyway, I'm not just playing games with
these boys. This is for my future. You
have no right to object. I very much
want to find a good partner here at the
academy. Someone who will take care of
me for the rest of my life.

Byleth:
Do what you will. (1)
Is that really what you want? (2)

Dorothea:
I'm glad you understand.Not everyone
appreciates the necessity of taking the
initiative while you're still in your
prime. Or are you just saying that? (1)

Finding someone to take care of me? Of
course it is! Who could ask for
anything more? (2)
Anyway, I value your opinion,
Professor, but I won't have you
interfering with my plans. Unless you'd
like to take care of me into my old
age? That'd be something, eh? How about
it, Professor?

Byleth:
OK.
I don't think so. 

Dorothea: I wasn't   You aren't being
serious, are you? I was just teasing.
Or did you really just consider
spending your whole life with me? The
thought hadn't crossed my mind before,
but come to think of it...that might
sound pretty nice. You've gotten
awfully quiet... You might even be
blushing a bit. Have I embarrassed you?
If so, I'm very, very sorry. I should
be going anyway. I'll see you later...
Professor. 
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=====================
Dorothea B

Dorothea: ...

Byleth:
What's wrong?
Troubles with love? 

Dorothea: Professor?? I   Oh...don't
worry. It's nothing. ... Actually,
could we talk for a bit? Somewhere a
little more...private? ... I'm just
gonna come right out and say it. I find
you a little difficult to be around. I
know, I know. I'm your student and
you're just trying to watch out for me.
But the way you look at me
sometimes...it's like you're seeing
right through me.

Byleth:
I'm sorry. (1)
Seeing through you? (2)

Dorothea:
No, don't apologize. (1)
Don't worry. (2)
I know you don't mean anything bad by
it. I'm just self-conscious, I guess.
The thing is, I don't have anything to
call my own. No land, no birthright, no
fortune. Little knowledge or battle
skill. I think that's why I always
clung to my popularity as a diva. Even
after leaving the stage behind, I sort
of kept up the act. When I look at you,
it's like your eyes are accusing me...
Telling me that you see right through
it. That's what I mean when I say it's
difficult to be around you. Hey, uh,
this might be nuts, but maybe you could
show me some kind of weakness of yours?


Byleth:
Excuse me? (1)
I have no weaknesses. (2)

Dorothea:
You know my biggest fear. If I know one
of yours, maybe I'll feel less, I don't
know...vulnerable. (1)
Oh, come on, Professor. Everyone has
some kind of weakness. You know mine.
If I know one of yours, maybe I'll feel
less, I don't know...vulnerable. (2)

Byleth: Well, if it would really
help...

Dorothea: Excellent. Well then, don't
mind me. I bet I know your weakness.
It's not mental, is it? It's physical!
You're ticklish! Here, I'll prove it.
That's right. The next time you gaze
into my soul, I know just how I'll
retaliate! Um... Professor? What's with
you? Why aren't you reacting to
anything I'm doing? Come on! I thought
that was funny. I swear, it's like your
heart isn't even beating.

Byleth:
Sorry. (1)
Actually, my heart isn't beating. (2)

Dorothea:
That's all right. I didn't really think
a little tease like that would be
enough to get to you, anyway. Though I
was giving it my all. You're pretty
tough to resist that. (1)
Ha, don't be so silly... Huh? It really
isn't beating?! Is what I'd say if I
was more gullible. You're just fooling
around, Professor. I'm not sure how you
did it, but that was a good one. (2)
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=====================
Dorothea A

Dorothea: This may seem a bit sudden,
but...I want to thank you, Professor.
That is, for letting me live my life
the way I want. I've noticed you've
been giving me fewer of those
soul-revealing gazes lately. I
appreciate you making an effort to not
trouble yourself over who I spend my
time with.

Byleth: 
So, you found me out... (1)
I don't know what you mean. (2)

Dorothea: 
Well, of course. Did you think I
wouldn't notice? It's kind of sweet, in
its own way. (1)
If you say so... But I notice you doing
it all the same. It's kind of sweet, in
its own way. (2)
Professor, may I tell you a story about
when I was younger? I was an orphan,
living in the back alleys of Enbarr,
until one day I was overheard
singing... That was when my new life
began. I was suddenly a songstress in
the Mittlefrank Opera Company.
Performers, nobility...I met so may
people. But none of them ever really
knew me. I was just some young pretty
girl who could sing, a spectacle to be
admired. Even though everyone praised
my looks and my voice, and they
showered me with gifts... I knew, one
day, I'd be old. My looks would fade,
my voice would change, I wouldn't sound
the same. And I started to wonder, when
I did get old, what would I have left?
I'd be old, alone...and back on the
streets of the capital, right where I'd
started.

Byleth: 
I don't believe that's true. (1)
I won't let you be alone. (2)

Dorothea: 
You can never be certain about what the
future will bring. (1)
That's sweet of you, even if you are
just flirting. (2)
I never had much to begin with in life,
and I worry that one day, I'll be that
way again... That's why I keep
searching for someone who will love me.
Someone unaware of the songstress, who
can love a girl that used to be scared
and alone on the streets of the
capital... I wonder if such a strange
person can even exist. 
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=====================
Dorothea S

Dorothea: Oh, is this where you've
been? Everyone's looking for you. With
the war over, I'd like to think they's
at least give you a few days' rest.
Don't worry, I won't tell them you're
here. It's a rare occasion for me to
have you all to myself.

Byleth:
Not looking for a guy to share the
victory with? (1)
Did you ever find your "strange
person"? (2)

Dorothea:
No. I've given up on that. I realized
there was no point. Besides, maybe the
person I've been looking for is closer
than I realized. (1)
See...there is one person I must
confess I'm just a little bit
interested in. (2)

Byleth: In that case... 

Dorothea: What? Is that  That's a ring.
It would be embarrassing If I had the
wrong idea, so i have to ask... Are you
proposing? Here? Now? T-to me? I don't
know what to say. Are you sure? You
want to spend your life with...me? Even
though I'm not a songtress anymore? And
I don't come from a noble family or
have any wealth or land to my name? 
You won the war. You could pick anyone
in the world. Why would you... OK. I
mean, yes. Yes! I love you madly and
I'd be happy to marry you! But if we're
going to be married, I had better think
up a cute nickname for you. Don't you
think? Oh, I wonder what I should call
you now... Darling? My beloved? So many
options! I starred in so many operas
where I captured the heart of my
beloved... But I never dreamed that it
would feel this wonderful when it
actually happened. 

(CG)
Dorothea: A life singing for you in a
peaceful world... I love you. I could
never sing anything as pure as those
three little words. 
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Caspar* C

Byleth: ...

Caspar: Hey, Professor! What's going
on?

Byleth:
Quiet. (1)
There's a suspicious man... (2)

Caspar: 
Uh, OK. Why are we being so quiet
though? Ah! Look at that guy! He looks
pretty suspicious. (1)
A suspicious man? Where? Oh! Is that
him? (2)
What do you think he's up to? Never
mind that, let's get him!

Byleth:
Let's keep watch for now.
Suspicion isn't enough to go on. 

Caspar: Why not? We can figure out what
he's up to after we capture him. My
instincts tell me that he's up to no
good, and my instincts are never wrong.
C'mon, let's get him before he has a
chance to strike!

Byleth:
You need to calm down... (1)
That path he's walking leads to... (2)

Caspar:
There's no time to calm down! I'm just
gonna- Oh no! The path he's walking
down leads to the plaza where the kids
play... (1)
Huh? Ahh! It leads to the plaza where
the kids play! (2)
There's no way I'm letting this guy get
anywhere near those kids! Urgh...

Knight: Caspar. Why did you disobey
your professor?

Caspar: Ah. Well, I-

Knight: I am not seeking excuses from
you. I asked because I want you to
consider your actions and apologize for
them. It just so happens that you were
correct in your assumption that this
man was a villain. If that were not so,
he would not have chosen to take his
own life upon seeing you advancing
toward him.

Caspar: Great! So I was-
 
Knight: But because of your actions,
that is all we know. There is no way
for us to know who he was, what he was
planning to do, or if he has allies
lurking about. The only lead we have is
a scorpion tattooed on his arm. If this
indicates that he was a member of an
underground organization, we have no
way of dealing with it! Are you
prepared to be held responsible if his
group commits a serious crime?

Byleth:
It was my fault for failing to stop
him.
As his professor, I will take
responsibility. 

Knight: Oh, I couldn't possibly-

Caspar: What are you talking about,
Professor? We didn't do anything wrong!
Those kids might've been in danger if
we didn't act. I couldn't just stand by
and let that happen!

Byleth: ... 
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=====================
Caspar B

Caspar: Hey, Professor. Something's
been bothering me... Remember that
suspicious guy I chased after back when
I was a student? A knight scolded me
for it, but at the time, I really
thought I was doing the right thing.
Now that I've had more experience on
the battlefield though...

Knight: I've been looking for you.
There isn't much time, so I'll keep
this brief. The knights encountered a
band of brigands while out marching. It
was hard fought, but we prevailed. Our
soldiers are highly trained, but the
enemy was formidable and we weren't
expecting combat... There were a number
of casualties among our troops.

Byleth:
I pray for their souls. (1)
Why report this to me? (2)

Knight:
Much appreciated, but there's a reason
I need to bring this to your attention.
(1)
There is something I wanted to bring to
your attention... (2)
Do you recall the incident five years
ago involving a suspicious individual
in Garreg Mach? These brigands all bore
the same scorpion tattoo that we found
on the arm of that man.

Caspar: Oh no...

Knight: I thought that might be of
interest to you.

Byleth: Thank you.

Knight: Don't mention it. If you'll
excuse me, I need to get back to my
duties.

Caspar: Heh. Heck of a coincidence,
right? Soon as I mention that
suspicious guy, this happens...

Byleth:
... 
It's good to hear they've finally been
dealt with. 

Caspar: But some of the knights died in
combat. They died because of what I did
five years ago. This is my fault... If
I'd stayed quiet and tracked the guy
down like you said, we would've stopped
those brigands sooner. And I wouldn't
have blood on my hands... 

Byleth:
Not necessarily.
But he might have harmed the children. 


Caspar: But he probably wouldn't have!
Now those knights... They're not coming
back... 
We both know it... This is all my
fault... 
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=====================
Caspar A

Caspar: Do you have a minute,
Professor? I gotta talk to you. I've
been thinking a lot about those
brigands with the scorpion tattoos, and
I realized something... I mean, I'll
feel better if I get this off my chest,
right?

Byleth:
Let's hear it. (1)
You don't have to tell me. (2)

Caspar:No, I really want you to hear
this. I've never thought about
something so hard in my life! (If 2 was
picked)
OK. Listen. I think... I can't deny who
I am. I know you were right five years
ago when you told me not to chase after
that suspicious guy... But I still
can't get over the possibility that he
might have hurt those kids. I would
have regretted not stopping him for the
rest of my life. There's no way I could
forgive myself. It sounds awful to say,
but the safety of those kids is more
important to me than the knights we
lost. I'm sorry, Professor, but I can't
promise that I won't disobey your
orders in the future.

Byleth:
That's OK.
It's my job to take that into account. 


Caspar: I know. It's too big a risk to
keep me around... I won't cause a fuss.
I'll just pack my bags and- Wait. What?


Byleth: I think you misunderstood.

Caspar: I-I guess so! You're really OK
with me sticking around? Even if I
might not always follow orders? People
could get hurt if you let me keep doing
things my way.

Byleth: We'll make it work.

Caspar: Just like that? I almost can't
believe it... I really struggled to
come to this decision, you know! I want
to stand by your side, but I won't stop
standing up for what I believe in. I
know I might cause trouble for
everyone, but... I just... You know,
I... Oh, I give up. I've got nothing
else to say. I should've just kept my
mouth shut.

Byleth: It's OK. I'm counting on you.

Caspar: Yeah, I know. Thanks,
Professor. Thanks for accepting me for
who I am. I'm glad I get to keep
fighting by your side. 
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=====================
Caspar S

Caspar: Yes! We did it!

Byleth: Do you really need to shout?

Caspar: Huh? Oh! Professor! Um, what
are you doing here? Don't you have a
lot of important stuff to do? Unlike
me, who obviously has a little too much
free time...as you can see...

Byleth:
I can't stay away. (1)
I ran away for a bit. (2)

Caspar:
You can't stay away? What's that
supposed to mean? I know I can be a
little reckless, but I don't need a
babysitter! Oh... Do you mean that you
snuck out here 'cause you wanted to see
me? We can go train, if you want. The
training ground isn't too far, and-- 

Byleth: I love you, Caspar. I want to
marry you.

Caspar: You...what? ...

Byleth: ...

Caspar: ... I don't... I don't really
know what to say. I guess I never
thought about marriage. I mean, I never
had a reason to. Ugh, now I'm babbling.
I always secretly hoped I could spend
my life with you, but this is so
unexpected. Come on! You can't just
spring something like this on me! Now
I'm flustered and I can't think of the
right thing to say. I'm just...so
happy. And I can't stop grinning. I bet
I look like a real fool right now!

Byleth:
Just a little. (1)
You have a lovely smile. (2)

Caspar:
Well, whose fault is that?! I'm
just...this is all a bit much. (1)
Ugh. I knew it. I do have a silly grin
on my face. (2)
All right. Now that I've pulled myself
together, I want to tell you the same
thing you told me. I love you, and I
want to marry you! Listen, I know I can
be reckless, stubborn, and generally
difficult to be around at times... But
you once said you'd accept me, even
with all of my flaws. When you said
that, I made a promise to myself. I
promised that I'd always protect you.
And, well, sometimes you might have to
protect me from myself, but I intend to
keep my promise.

Byleth:
Thank you. (1)
Now I'm going to start grinning too...
(2)

Caspar: Hah! I'm the one who should be
thanking you! Putting up with me and
all... Phew! OK! I gotta let all these
emotions out... I know! You should
shout with me! Ready? 

Byleth: One, two, and...three!

(CG)
Caspar: I LOVE YOU FOREVER! Aww, come
on! You didn't do it! 
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_____________________________

Blue Lions

Dimitri* C

Dimitri: Perfect timing, Professor. If
you don't mind, I have a favor I'd like
to ask of you.

Byleth: What's the favor?

Dimitri: It's in regard to sword
training. Not for myself, but...
Well... To be honest, I've been
teaching swordsmanship to the orphans
at the monastery for a while now.

Byleth:
How unexpected. (1)
How did that come to be? (2)

Dimitri: I must agree. Frankly, I'm not
great with children. (If 1 was picked)
Some of them saw me sparring with the
knights one day. They started pestering
me to teach them. They were so
earnest... I couldn't help but oblige.
There's much I wish to show them, but
due to my own studies and training, I'm
afraid my time is rather limited. Which
brings me to my favor. Your
swordsmanship is unmatched. I hate to
ask this of you, but... Would you
consider lending me a hand?

Byleth:
You can count on me.
You leave me no choice. 

Dimitri: Thank you, truly. I am in your
debt. And I always repay my debts, I'll
have you know. All of these children
lost their families and homes to war or
illness. This may sound a bit arrogant,
but...I feel it's my responsibility to
help them. I lost my parents without
warning too. In that way, we're the
same. In Duscur, I lost my father,
stepmother, and closest friends. I
didn't have many allies at the castle
after that. In truth, I had only Dedue
for companionship.

Byleth:
Have you no other family?
Is there no one else you can trust? 

Dimitri: I'm afraid not. My birth
mother fell ill and died shortly after
I was born. And my uncle... suffice to
say we don't get along. I once had
people I could confide in. Family,
friends, instructors, even the royal
soldiers. But they were all taken away
from me four years ago. Ah, but there
were those outside the castle walls I
was close to. Such as Rodrigue!

Byleth: Rodrigue?

Dimitri: Heh, pardon my rudeness. I
meant Lord Rodrigue. He is my father's
old companion, and the father of Felix.
On the occasions he would visit the
capital, he'd take me out hunting or on
long horse rides. While Dedue is like a
brother to me, Rodrigue is more like a
second father. It might sound
ridiculous, but...he's the kind of man
I hope to become one day. Someone who
helps others... Someone who can reach
out and save a lost soul. Oh... Please
accept my apologies for boring you with
my life story. In any case, don't
forget your promise, Professor. I'm
counting on you. 
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=====================
Dimitri B

Dimitri: Thank you for your help the
other day, Professor. Please, allow me
to express my gratitude by taking you
to dinner.

Byleth:
It was nothing. (1)
I would be delighted. (2)

Dimitri: 
Nonsense. Your guidance was
magnificent. Just what I'd expect from
a professor at this esteemed academy.
(1)
Fantastic. Please think about what
you'd like to eat. After all, such
magnificent guidance must work up quite
an appetite. (2)
I've studied swordsmanship for some
time, but your mercenary skills are
something else entirely. Speaking of
which, there's...another question I
must ask you. Were you reconciled with
the reality of battle from your first
foray? With...the killing part, I mean.


Byleth:
I hadn't the luxury of questioning it.
No. It's never easy. 

Dimitri: I see.

Byleth: And you?

Dimitri: No... I do not carry that
burden well. I doubt that will change,
no matter how many years come and go.
The first time I led on the
battlefield, I was sent to quell a
rebellion in the west. It was not a
difficult fight. The enemy was not well
trained and their morale was low. A
swing of the lance, and your opponent
falls. A flash of your blade, and a
path opens up. That's the sort of
battle it was. Easy...right?

Byleth:
You did what you had to do. (1)
What caused the rebellion? (2)

Dimitri: That's one way to look at it.
(If 1 was picked)
The noble family from that area sought
to seize the throne after my father's
untimely death. The leader of the rebel
army was defeated and the rebellion
quelled. This was at the height of the
post war period. I recall coming across
a dead soldier's body. He was clutching
a locket. Inside was a lock of golden
hair. I don't know to whom it belonged.
His wife, his daughter...mother,
lover... I'll never know. He was a
soldier. An enemy. Someone we had cut
down without hesitation. But in that
moment, I realized he was also a real
person, just like the rest of us. Of
course, we cannot stand idly by and
allow anyone to commit senseless acts
of violence. Yet in dispensing what we
call justice, we take the lives of
cherished family members. Beloved
friends. Killing is part of the job,
but even so... There are times when I'm
chilled to the bone by the depravity of
my own actions.

Byleth:
It's normal to feel that way. (1)
I've felt the same way. (2)

Dimitri:
Is it? Perhaps you're right. I pray
that you are. (1)
That you feel the same way is more
comforting than you could know. (2)
Professor? May I speak freely? When we
first met, I thought of you as someone
who felt no strong feelings about
killing your enemies. I could never
trust someone who kills without batting
an eye. My heart won't allow it. But
after speaking with you and getting to
know you better, I can see you're not
like that. Now I know, with all my
heart, that I can trust you. Thank you
for that. 
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=====================
Dimitri A

Dimitri: ...

Byleth:
What are you doing? (1)
Still training? (2)

Dimitri:
Sleep evades me, so I thought I'd get
in some extra training. I was just
about to finish. (1)
Indeed. But I was thinking about ending
it here. (2)
Perhaps it is the gloomy weather, but I
am feeling the sting of wounds that
should have healed long ago...

Byleth: What wounds?

Dimitri: The injury I got when that
girl stabbed me after the battle at
Gronder. Her eyes were filled with
revenge...just as mine once were

Byleth: Who was she?

Dimitri: I don't know... But I have a
guess. ... Ah, I suppose I haven't told
you about that yet.

Byleth: What are you talking about?

Dimitri: I was attacked inside the
monastery the other day. It caused
quite the uproar. The ones who attacked
me...were some of the youths we taught
swordsmanship to, once upon a time.

Byleth:
Are you OK? (1)
Why did they do it? (2)

Dimitri: Of course. I could capture the
lot of them with my eyes closed. (If 1
was picked)
It seems they were raised by a group of
thieves who we put down five years ago.
I heard Lady Rhea took custody of them,
claiming that the children were
innocent. I have taken so many
lives...and with each one, I face
hatred. During the last five years
especially. My life was not so
different from that of a wild beast...
And that young girl's brother... At
some point, I must have... That is why
I thought it only natural that someone
would retaliate someday. Because I
hated, because I stole, and... because
I killed. But with those children, it's
different... We drew our blades with
the best of intentions, only to hurt
them in the end. I suppose this is yet
another thing we will just have to live
with.

Byleth:
It's part of the job.
I feel the same way. 

Dimitri: Yes... As one who chose to
fight, it is my responsibility to
confront this anguish and the true
nature of war... Until the day my life
comes to an end.

Byleth:
It is mine as well. (1)
We can confront it together. (2)

Dimitri:
Perhaps... (1)
Thank you... (2)
You know, Professor... There is
something that I only recently
realized. I never knew it could be
so...comforting to have someone
standing by my side... 
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=====================
Dimitri S

Dimitri: Come now, my friend. You must
stop staying up so late. Tomorrow is
yet another early morning. Then again,
I know that matters little. You cannot
sleep, can you? Neither can I, of
course. I... I want you to know I am
sorry for making you do so much when
your battle wounds aren't even
completely healed yet.

Byleth:
And what of yours? (1)
It's awful. (2)

Dimitri:
Do not worry about me... My shoulder
has healed nicely. I still have some
numbness in my hand, but it should not
hinder me too much. (1)
Well, I am truly sorry. I only ask that
you do not overexert yourself. But I am
afraid our burdens will only grow in
number. I hope you are prepared for
that. (2)
... It is a lovely night... Is it not?
How many years has it been since I was
kept awake by hopes for the future,
rather than by nightmares of the
past...

Byleth: Nightmares?

Dimitri: I have had the same nightmare
for nine long years. A nightmare in
which I am constantly tormented by
those who have died... They ask me why
I have not avenged them... Why I got to
live, yet they had to die... No matter
how many corpses I piled up for them,
in the end, their voices only grew
louder. Voices loathing me, calling out
to me... Their inescapable death cries
ringing in my ears...clinging to my
soul... Even now, I can always hear
them. I am certain I will be hearing
them until the day I die. But I will
not cover my ears. I will go on
living... and their voices will serve
as a warning. As a king...and as a
wretch who claimed countless lives...I
will build a Kingdom where the people
can live in peace. I am sure she would
laugh and call such talk foolish... But
I wish to change this world in my own
way. Well, Your Grace, things will be
busy from now on. Our first order of
business is tomorrow's coronation. Once
a professor and student... Now an
archbishop and a king. How very far we
have come.

Byleth:
We're still the same.
Only our titles have changed. 

Dimitri: That is true. To me, you will
always be the one who guided me so
kindly. My ally through all. My
beloved... Yes...my beloved.

Byleth: Dimitri...

Dimitri: Listen... There is something I
wish to give you before the coronation.
Give me your hand.

Byleth: ...

Dimitri: Please... I beg of you. Say
something! If you do not wish to accept
it, please just tell me. If so, I will
face the truth and walk away.

Byleth: That's not it at all...

Dimitri: What is this?

Byleth:
I love you, Dimitri. Marry me.
You beat me to it... 

Dimitri: ... Yes, I see. Right. In that
case, let us exchange them, shall we? 

(CG)
Dimitri: Your hands... Now that I hold
them within my own, I see how small and
fragile they are. These hands that have
saved me countless times... Thank you,
my beloved. Your kind, warm hands...
May they cling to my own forevermore...

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=====================
Dedue* C

Dedue: ...

Byleth: ...

Dedue: Did you want something?

Byleth:
Just to look at the flowers.
Nothing in particular. 

Dedue: I see. If you have the time,
then please assist me. I am to water
the flowers in the greenhouse. Thank
you. Only do not water the ones in that
corner.

Byleth:
Understood.
What kind of flowers are those? 

Dedue: They are from Duscur. They
require a dry environment. The roots
will rot otherwise.

Byleth:
They're beautiful. (1)
You seem to know a lot about them. (2)
They sound difficult to care for. (3)

Dedue:
Yes, they are. (1)
I know enough. (2)
That is what makes them worthwhile. (3)

...

Byleth: ...

Dedue: I owe you a debt of gratitude.
In both the extracurricular activities
here at the academy, and on the
battlefield... Your presence has been
instrumental in the defense of His
Highness. You have my sincerest thanks.


Byleth:
I did only what anyone would do. (1)
Think nothing of it. (2)

Dedue:
I see. (1)
To me, it is not nothing. (2)
...

Byleth: ...

Dedue: Was there something else you
wanted?

Byleth:
I'll go fetch the water.
No, that's all. 

Dedue: Then please, excuse me.

Byleth: (He's difficult to hold a
conversation with...) 
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=====================
Dedue B

Dedue: ...

Byleth: ...

Dedue: Here you are again.

Byleth:
I came to check on the flowers. (1)
I was just passing though. (2)

Dedue: I see. The flowers you helped to
water are now in bloom. Have a look.

Byleth: Aren t they lovely?

Dedue: Indeed. My sister was fond of
this one in particular.

Byleth:
Where is your sister now? (1)
I didn't know you had a sister. (2)

Dedue:
Dead. (1)
It never came up. (2)
Duscur is a dead land. Its flowers were
all trampled under the boots of
soldiers. But seeing this blossom
brings back memories. ... I do not know
why I am telling you all of this.

Byleth:
I'd like to hear more. (1)
You are unusually talkative today. (2)

Dedue:
There is little to tell. (1)
It surprises me as well. (2)
But if you are from Fódlan, you must
know what became of the people of
Duscur. The people who betrayed their
allies from Faerghus. The ones who were
punished for regicide. The Duscur are
shunned for their crimes, even now. It
would be in your interest to not spend
any more time around me than necessary.


Byleth:
Dimitri doesn't shun you. (1)
I don't care what other people think.
(2)
I'll spend my time however I like. (3)

Dedue:
His Highness is an exception. (1)
You may think little of it now, but
your reputation will eventually suffer.
(2)
But...to be completely candid... It
pleases me to be able to speak with you
like this. (3)
If you truly do not mind, I would be
glad to receive more visits from you in
the future.
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=====================
Dedue A

Dedue: ...

Byleth: ...

Dedue: Here for the flowers again?

Byleth:
That's right. (1)
Not particularly. (2)

Dedue:
I see. (1)
You might as well have a look, while
you are here. (2)

Byleth: ...

Dedue: ... I have two things to say.
First, I thank you for supporting His
Highness in my absence. But I must also
admonish you for taking your own
well-being too lightly. On several
occasions, I have seen you protect
others by putting yourself in harm's
way. I am grateful for your efforts,
but I feel you should place a higher
value on your own life. His Highness
relies on you... As do I.

Byleth:
You need not worry.
I understand.

Dedue: Then show that with your
actions. We cannot afford to lose an
invaluable asset like you. And...

Byleth: And?

Dedue: This greenhouse would be a more
lonely place without you in it. It
would not be fair to the flowers, to
leave me as their only caretaker. Hm.
Someday, I hope to show you a whole
landscape of these flowers in full
bloom.

Byleth: You mean Duscur?

Dedue: Yes. Once this conflict is over,
and His Highness ascends the throne, I
believe it can be done. You must live
at least until then. Understood?

Byleth:
Understood. (1)
Same to you. (2)

Dedue: That's true enough. (If 2 was
picked)
I had not thought much of my own life,
until now. Except that I would gladly
cast it aside for His Highness. That is
still true, but now I desire to see the
end of this war. Until I can show you
the fields of Duscur in bloom... I will
go on living. 
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=====================
Dedue S

Dedue: I've finally found you. It is a
fine night. The stars seem closer than
usual. Just like last time...

Byleth:
What are you doing here?
I thought you were in Fhirdiad. 

Dedue: I needed to speak with you.

Byleth: With me?

Dedue: Yes. When I left the capital, I
told His Majesty I would be leaving his
service.

Byleth: What?!

Dedue: He accepted my decision with a
smile. I do not think I have finally
accepted it myself yet, to be honest.

Byleth:
I can't believe it.
Why would you leave him? 

Dedue: It was all so that I could give
you...this. I have come to ask for your
hand in marriage... I adore you. I
understand that, as the new archbishop,
you cannot take marriage lightly. But
even in the face of rejection, I cannot
leave these words unspoken. May I have
your answer?

Byleth: I accept.

Dedue: You do? You...will marry me? ...


Byleth: ...

Dedue: I am not good with words. Would
you really have me, uninteresting as I
am?

Byleth:
I would have you just as you are.
I appreciate your brevity. 

Dedue: I see. Why are you making that
face? Is it so odd to see me laugh?

Byleth:
You have a wonderful smile.
Not at all. 

Dedue: I see. Well then... I have one
more request. I know it is sudden, but
will you prepare to depart on a
journey?

Byleth:
A journey?
This is so sudden. 

Dedue: I told you once before that I
would like to show you the fields of
Duscur in bloom. I know that you cannot
leave the monastery for long due to
your position, but...

Byleth: I can't wait to see them.

Dedue: I am excited also. 

(CG)
Dedue: To show you the flowers as they
are meant to be seen, in my homeland...
And to be by your side in all the days
to come. Yes... It is a fine night,
indeed. 
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Felix* C

Felix: I thought I heard someone. Are
you here to train?

Byleth:
Yes.
No, just watching. 

Felix: Care to train with me? Waving
this sword around alone is boring. And
I'm tired of crossing swords with
worthless opponents. But you seem like
a worthy adversary. 

Byleth:
Sure, why not? (1)
You think I'm a worthy adversary? (2)

Felix:
I've always been interested in your
technique. (1)
I don't know for certain, but you seem
skilled. (2)
You learned from the former captain of
the Knights of Seiros, and traveled
Fódlan fighting as a mercenary. Good
sparring partners like you don't grown
on trees. But know that I will beat
you, and I will surpass your strength.

Byleth: Why are you so focused on
becoming stronger?

Felix: Why? Hm. I never really thought
about that. I learned to thrust a sword
before I learned to write my name. Of
course, my upbringing wasn't unique.
That's how it is for all children in my
country. You're of no use if you can't
swing a sword, however mighty your
Crest might be. It was the perfect
environment for me. I could live free
of stodgy values and virtues. Grow
strong so you may live, and live to
grow stronger. That's what I was
taught.

Byleth:
Do you have any other ambitions? (1)
You remind me of myself. (2)

Felix:
Why should I? Nothing's as important as
the pursuit of strength. (1)
Now I'm intrigued by your fighting
style, and by who you really are... (2)

But that's enough idle chatter. Take
out your sword. My mind is emptied of
all but the thrill of the challenge! 
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=====================
Felix B

Felix: You're certainly not going easy
on me. You fight like a mercenary, not
a knight. You hunger for victory, pure
and simple. You may not be aware of it
yourself, but I see it.

Byleth:
Should I take that as a compliment? (1)

Should I take that as a criticism? (2)

Felix:
Indeed. (1)
No. (2)
Knight's ought to have some hunger.
I've always thought so. They depend too
much on their swords. Only when they're
wrested away do knights consider their
hands and feet as weapons. That's not
how it was for warriors of old. They
weren't limited by their tools. Victory
is what matters, not the method of
achieving it. That's the attitude to
adopt. I detect that in your style. It
is plain to see.

Byleth: That doesn't seem like
praise...

Felix: You may take it however you
like. I believe the difference between
us lies within that hunger. But where
does it come from? From the start, I
was aiming to win, yet I couldn't
defeat you. Then I remembered something
you said before...

Byleth:
About your aspirations?
About your upbringing? 

Felix: Indeed. I was raised to value
strength above all else. Whereas you
had a reason, an ambition, pushing you
toward that hunger. So, tell me. What
was the reason? Why were you driven to
become so strong?

Byleth:
To survive. (1)
To protect the people of Fódlan. (2)

Felix:
That's a mercenary's answer, to be
sure. (1)
Hah! Spoken like a knight. That's not
what I would have expected. (2)
So that is the source of your hunger. I
suppose I must find my own.

Byleth:
I'll help you.
We can find it together. 

Felix: Ah, if we're to get along, I
think not. I'll be content if you
continue to train with me. Perhaps it
will come to me as I swing my sword. 
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=====================
Felix A

Felix: Finally, I notched a win against
you.

Byleth: 
You crushed me. (1)
I almost had you. (2)

Felix: 
Oh, please. I scraped by. (1)
True. It was a narrow victory. (2)
When we spar, I feel like I'm
revisiting the past.

Byleth: Why?

Felix: It's like training with my
brother. He always won always and died
before I could win a single bout. From
the first time I held a sword, all I
wanted was to surpass him. And that's
what drove me to become so strong.
Perhaps it's absurd to say such a
thing, but... I've spent all these
years training for a duel with a
corpse.

Byleth: 
It's not absurd. (1)
You found an answer to my question. (2)


Felix:
Perhaps not. (1)
Yes. I suppose I did. (2)
I can never again spar with my brother.
Not unless he climbs out of his grave.
Still, I continue my endless pursuit of
strength. Maybe because I had a new
opponent to measure myself against.

Byleth: Who?

Felix: You. Obviously. I beat you this
time, but when we next cross swords,
who knows what might happen? It was a
close match, not a crushing victory. I
know that I can do better. I will
surpass you in strength, and then I'll
become stronger still.

Byleth:
And then? (1)
Don't count me out yet. (2)

Felix: 
And then, when this war is over, I
won't have as many chances to swing my
sword. I can hardly imagine that. (1)
Ha. Just what I was hoping you'd say.
(2)</pre><pre id="faqspan-3">
Anyway, thank you... for helping me
find an answer to the question you
asked, all those years ago. 
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Felix S

Felix: Finally, you came. Wars begin
and end, but this place never changes.
And you don't change either.

Byleth:
That's not true. (1)
Neither do you. (2)

Felix: 
Hmph... If there's been any change,
it's just that you're so busy, your
sword has grown dull. (1)
That's true, except the boar has thrust
the bombastic title of "duke" upon me.
(2) (Lion)
That's true. (2) (Recruited)
We fought to bring peace to Fódlan, but
peace is so boring. No more chances to
swing my sword at enemies. No more
life-threatening battles. I know that
these are positive developments, but
I'm still a warrior at heart. Here I
am, watching sadly as my blade grows
dull.

Byleth:
That's selfish. (1)
I feel the same. (2)

Felix: 
You're right. Damn, I can be a fool
sometimes... (1)
You do? That's a relief. We're cut from
the same cloth, you and I. (2)
And on that note, I'll tell you why I
asked you to come here. Take this.

Byleth: Felix...

Felix: Without a worthy opponent like
you at my side, not only will my sword
grow dull...it'll rust. So I had to
think of a way to make sure you'd
always be with me. This is what I came
up with. And...

Byleth: And?

Felix: You're pretty slow on the
uptake. Don't you know what this ring
means?

Byleth: 
No, I don't.
I want to hear you say it. 

Felix: If you keep messing around,
I'll... I'll... Fine! Listen carefully.
I'm not going to say this more than
once. I want you to be my wife. Please
say yes. Let's get married and stay
together until we die. I love you. ...
That's all.

Byleth: Wait! 

(CG)
Felix: What? You have something to
complain about?

Byleth: I love you too, and I accept.

Felix: Oh... OK, then. In that case,
I'd better start planning for the
future. My future...with you. 
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Ingrid* C

Ingrid: That's the third time this
month. Well, that's that. Father never
relents. Oh, Professor! Hello! Did you
need something?

Byleth:
Were you just hiding something?
What were you doing just now? 

Ingrid: Well, um, that is... I was just
tossing out something I have no need
of. It's important to keep our spaces
clean, after all! You'd do well to
remember that too, Professor! A clean
space makes for a clean mind...or some
such. Getting rid of things you have no
need for is the first step to managing
one's belongings in an economical way.

Byleth:
Could you help tidy my room sometime?
(1)
Are you the thrifty type? (2)

Ingrid:
Certainly, I'd love to. Just say when,
and I'll be there in an instant! (1)
Does that surprise you? Perhaps it
seems ill befitting of someone of noble
birth to care about such things. (2)
Despite my family's nobility, we've
never been particularly wealthy. So my
father raised me to be conservative in
my resources, paring down when
necessary. He also encouraged me to
keep my living spaces immaculate, so
the two go hand in hand, I suppose.

Byleth:
He sounds like a good father. (1)
He sets a fine example I'd be happy to
follow. (2)

Ingrid:
Yes. He's...a good person. Even when
managing our territory used up most of
our family's resources, he still went
out of his way to ensure my comfort.
(1)
I think he'd be happy to hear you say
that. (2)

Byleth: What was it you threw out,
anyway?

Ingrid: Oh...just a scrap of paper. It
was already written on, so no good for
note-taking. And obviously I can't use
it to clean my lance. So I tossed it.
No need to hand on to inconsequential
things, you know! Professor, did you
come to check on me for a particular
reason?

Byleth:
No particular reason, no.
I just wanted to talk with you. 

Ingrid: Ah. Well, if there's nothing
important, I'll be on my way then. I
still have some cleaning to take care
of, after all. Talk to you later,
professor. 
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=====================
Ingrid B

Ingrid: 
Ugh, will Father never learn?! All of
these useless letters are only creating
more rubbish in the world! (Pre-TS,
Lion)
It's strange to think I won't be
receiving any more letters like this...
(Post-TS, Recruited)

Professor? Ah, I didn't see you
standing there. My apologies.

Byleth: Was that a letter you were
disposing of?

Ingrid: Oh, ah... That paper? Well,
I...yes. Yes, it was. It was a
letter...from my father.

Byleth:
Are you sure you want to throw it away?

Isn't that important to you? 

Ingrid: I understand where you're
coming from here, but I have no need of
such things. It isn't like anything of
importance was written on it. Curious?
I suppose there's no harm in allowing
you to read it. Go on, then.

Count Galatea: My dearest daughter,
Ingrid, are you well? I trust that you
are behaving yourself and refraining
from causing trouble for others. Things
on the home front are in order. The
marriage proposal for you and the
viscount's son should be prepared soon.
Although I am quite certain there are
many superior candidates at Garreg Mach
Monastery. As you know, the very
survival of our family is dependent
upon whom you marry. You are the only
one left in the family who can make
things right. We are all counting on
you. Do not lose sight of what truly
matters.

Byleth:
This is...
A letter about marriage prospects? 

Ingrid: Yes. Perhaps you found it
somewhat entertaining. I've told you
that we've never been very well off,
financially. My noble family - House
Galatea - branched off from House
Daphnel in the Alliance. Shortly after,
we were lucky enough to receive the
support of the royal family, allowing
us to attain nobility...to some extent.
But the territory we watch over is
poor, its harvests meager. And our
noble blood, too, has grown thin.
Neither my father nor my brothers bear
a Crest. I, however, do bear a Crest.
Because of this, my father sees me as
our family's one hope for the future. A
Crest is highly prized among nobles.
Were I to marry into a greater noble
family, that financial support could
soothe our woes...

Byleth:
I can't believe he would use you like
that...
What an awful way for him to treat
you... 

Ingrid: Thank you, Professor. Your
sentiment alone is a great comfort to
me. Despite my own feelings, I
understand his approach to all this. It
isn't that he doesn't care for me. I
understand it very, very well. Which is
why I...I apologize, Professor. I must
be going. 
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=====================
Ingrid A

Ingrid: Apologies for bothering you so
late. I just...really wanted to speak
with you.

Byleth:
I'm happy to listen.
If you must. 

Ingrid: Thank you. You see, I've been
feeling conflicted. About my future. It
may seem petty to worry about such
things in the middle of a war like
this...

Byleth:
I don't think it's petty.
Let's hear it anyway. 

Ingrid: This isn't something I open up
about with many people. Feeling such a
sense of inner turmoil while a war
rages on and others are fighting with
all they have, well... It feels a
little selfish. The truth is, I've
wanted to be a knight ever since I was
a small child. Not just any knight,
like one you might find serving within
the castle guard, but a true knight -
one serving a master. However, my
father has always had different plans
for me. He wants me to marry, for the
benefit of the Galatea family.

Byleth: You don't have to do what you
don't want to.

Ingrid: Defying my father
feels...wrong. I've seen how he's
struggled over the years. His burden
has always been far greater than any
I've had to bear myself. While he fed
me extravagant meals, he subsisted on
meager portions and watered-down
soups... He never once complained -
even though he must have been starving.
Knowing his sacrifices, I've never been
able to tell him of my dream of
becoming a knight. Although ultimately,
I find myself betraying his wishes. Now
that I have parted ways with my father,
there is nothing to stop me from
pursuing my dream. But even if I do
become a knight, I feel an unease deep
within me. I fear I will never escape
this guilt I carry. That I have shunned
my duty as a noble.

Byleth:
Sometimes there's no avoiding such
complications. (1)
Could you not find a way to do both?
(2)
It's no use worrying about things that
are in the past. (3)

Ingrid:
Yes. I know. All I can do is accept
this inner turmoil. (1)
To follow both my dream and duty? I...I
had never considered that as an option.
Perhaps there is a way. (2)
Of course not. We cannot change what
has already come to pass. (3)
Even with the academy days long behind
us, you're still a professor, through
and through. Always listening to to
hers' troubles and offering up your
wisdom. I really am grateful for all
that you do for us, Professor. I hope
you'll always be here as a guide to
everyone. I know I myself would
appreciate that deeply... 
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=====================
Ingrid S

Ingrid: Is something the matter? You
seem lost in thought.

Byleth:
Just taking a little break. (1)
I was waiting for you. (2)

Ingrid:
I know you've been very busy lately.
It's wise to take breaks and rest.
Especially with all that is going on in
the world... (1)
(2)
Actually, I...um... I wanted to speak
with you about something. I-I promised
myself I would wait until the war was
over...

Byleth: What is it?

Ingrid: Well. Professor, I have
feelings for you. Of course, I respect
you as a person, and I'll understand if
you can't love me back, but...still, I
had to tell you. Though my focus has
ever been on my duty and training, I
cannot deny the feelings that have
arisen. My dream is to obtain
knighthood, but now I have a new dream
to hold tight to... That is to be with
you, always.

Byleth: ...

Ingrid: Um... I...

Byleth:
I have something for you.
There's something I want as well. 

Ingrid: Oh! Is this... I must say I'm a
little...inelegant with such matters.
Battle is all I know. Are you quite
certain? You truly desire to share you
life with me... I am so happy! I...I
worried that my feelings would go
unrequited. Now that all of that is out
in the open, I feel as light as a
feather! My love... I... I swear to
stay by your side, always. I swear on
the goddess above...and on you, here at
my side. You and I, together, entering
this new age. No matter what the future
brings, I will stand by you, as your
sword, your shield, and your dearest
companion. 

(CG)
Ingrid: There is nothing that brings me
more joy. It truly is all I need in
this world. I love you...so very much.
Ah, I'm sorry! I'm overcome. This may
take some getting used to. 
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=====================
Sylvain* C

Sylvain: You think I'd cheat? On you,
baby? Never. Come on, you should know
me better than that. You're the only
one for me. I swear. Hey, if ya don't
believe me, well... Oh, I get it. If
I'm not your type, do you want me to
introduce you to some other guys who
have Crests? They're all nobles, just
like me.

Girl: What?! That isn't why I'm - You -
You're worse than I thought!

Sylvain: I just want you to be happy.
You know, get what you're after. I hate
seeing a girl cry, especially one as
beautiful as you. So you know, maybe
we... ... So, Professor, do you enjoy
spying on people? You look like you've
got something to say. So say it.

Byleth:
You're a jerk. (1)
You broke her heart. (2)

Sylvain:
Hey, that was between me and her, not
you. (1)
Weren't you listening? I'm on her side!
She knows that. (2)
But you know how it is. Most
relationships, they end in heartbreak.
Anyway, I don't know why she's so upset
about me dating other girls. She didn't
care before she found out, why does she
care now? I really do hate seeing a
girl cry.

Byleth:
It doesn't seem that way.
Is that a fact? 

Sylvain: Come on. It's hard on me too!
If only I had someone to comfort me.
Professor? It's OK if you want to
console me... I happen to have some
exquisite tea back in my quarters. You
could come by, and...we could chat
about love. Calm down-it was only a
joke! You've really got no sense of
humor, you know that? 
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=====================
Sylvain B

Sylvain: ...

Byleth: What happened?

Sylvain: Oh, Professor. Heh, I didn't
realize you were there. If we keep
running into each other like this,
people will start to talk. Hey, don't
get mad! I was joking. Ah, forget it.
what do you need?

Byleth:
Girl problems, Sylvain? (1)
Another lover's quarrel? (2)

Sylvain: Well, you're not wrong. (If 2
was picked)
I fell for that girl recently, but I
just wanted to have some fun and leave
it at that. So I told her we should
break it off. I guess she was feeling a
little more serious than I was. She
started crying, and everything got a
bit...complicated.

Byleth:
You're complicated.
Jerk. 

Sylvain: Come on, Professor. Playing
around with girls is the most fun a guy
can have. Besides, I don't care what
you think of me. I don't intend to
change how I live my life. I'm a
good-for-nothing, if you haven't
noticed, but I'm still a noble with a
Crest. That's all anyone cares about.
It's best to avoid getting too serious
with fools like that. It only leads to
trouble. I'm gonna be forced into an
arranged marriage with some random
noble woman anyway. By the way,
Professor. You didn't know you had a
Crest, did you?

Byleth:
I never thought much about it.
My father never told me. 

Sylvain: I see. I suppose a mercenary
wouldn't be concerned with such things.


Byleth: What was your experience?

Sylvain: Most children who are born to
noble families are tested upon birth to
see if they bear one. Even descendants
of the 10 Elites, like myself, can't be
legitimate heirs without a Crest. That
means, as children, we're only accepted
if we're born with one. The heads of
most noble houses keep having kids
until they get one with a Crest. Those
children grow up to be heads of their
houses, and the vicious cycle
continues. Do you get it now? To all
these commoner girls, I'm just a
trophy. Or rather, a studhorse.

Byleth:
You mean they only want you for your
bloodline? (1)
That's cynical. (2)

Sylvain:
See? I knew you'd get it. These girls
don't love me. They love the potential
rewards of loving me. (1)
Perhaps, but that doesn't change the
fact that these girls don't love me.
They only love the potential rewards of
loving me. (2)
If I marry a girl and she gives birth
to a child with a Crest, that kid might
become the next head of House Gautier.
But nowadays, with the bloodlines
getting weaker, there are a lot of kids
like my brother...born with no hope.
For ages now, those of us with Crests
have been envied and desired but never
for who we are. I understand the value
of my blood. Believe me, I hate how
much I understand it. I know better
than to dream of being free from this
burden, I'm used to it by now. I used
to think I didn't have the right to
live freely.

Byleth: You don't think that way
anymore?

Sylvain: Heh heh... That's right. You
know what? I'm a bit jealous. The whole
time you were growing up, you never
knew you had a Crest. You were free.
Nobody pretended to like you. I kind of
hate you for that... You were a spoiled
brat who should pay for that Crest.
Maybe I'll collect the debt. Ha!
Gotcha! Wow, you shoulda seen the look
on your face just then. don't mind me,
Professor. After all, ladies love a
dark and brooding noble. 
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=====================
Sylvain A

Sylvain: Ugh, that hurts... Ah,
Professor! Thanks for stopping by.

Byleth:
How's your injury?
You got hurt protecting me... 

Sylvain: It's not bad. I was even told
I'd be cleared for service starting
tomorrow. Besides, I got this scar
fighting for you. It's almost like a
medal or something.

Byleth:
Didn't you want to kill me? (1)
Are you happy you protected me? (2)

Sylvain: I certainly meant it when I
said it, but... (If 1 was picked)
When I thought you were going to be
killed for real, my reflexes kicked in.
I reacted without thinking. It doesn't
mean I've stopped being jealous of you.
But, come on, I can't help looking up
to you. If I'd had the guts to run away
from home, I wonder if I would have
cared as little about my Crest as you
do yours...

Byleth: You didn't have the courage?

Sylvain: No... But if I thought I could
have escaped, I would have tried. I'd
leave behind House Gautier and the life
of a nobleman...and anybody who knew I
had a Crest. Our home is to the very
north of the Kingdom. Just across the
mountains from us is land inhabited by
foreigners to Fódlan. It once belonged
to Faerghus, but now that the Kingdom
has collapsed, it's only a matter of
time until fighting breaks out. Anyway,
that land has been contested for
centuries, and all that time, it has
fallen to House Gautier to protect it.
Actually, our Lance of Ruin has been
doing most of the protecting.

Byleth:
But it was stolen...
I remember. Five years ago... 

Sylvain: Those were dangerous times.
One wrong step and we would have lost
our Relic to the church. My father was
afraid that the church would try to
keep the lance, so he entrusted it to
me. If an emergency arose, I was
supposed to be called back home. I
guess those very situations are why my
family values Crests so much. Since I
bear a Crest, my parents made sure I
was never left wanting. My older
brother didn't have one, and so when I
was born, he was pushed aside. You know
he once shoved me in a well? He left me
on the mountainside in the middle of
winter too.

Byleth:
That's horrible.
You didn't try to get him back? 

Sylvain: Even as a little kid, I
understood why he was like that. My
mere existence stole everything from
him. I have no right to complain when I
am surrounded by people who would give
anything to bear a Crest but do not.
Now women smile at me for the same
reason my parents adored me...and my
brother wanted me dead. And I have to
meet them all with a smile and a wink
because I have a Crest.

Byleth:
So what you really feel toward women
is... (1)
You're wrong. (2)

Sylvain:
The women who just want to use me to
become nobility? Hatred's probably the
right word. Though, in the end...that's
just an easy answer. I don't even know
how I truly feel about it all. (1)
Yeah, yeah. It's late to admit it, but
I get you. It would be best to just
tell them to heap their empty praise
elsewhere. (2)
Anyway, it was pretty unreasonable of
me to resent you. I'm really sorry
about that. And I want to say thank
you, Professor. Seriously. Thank you.

Byleth: For what?

Sylvain: Before I met you, I'd gone my
whole life not knowing there was
another way for me to live. So from the
bottom of my heart...I'm glad we met. 
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=====================
Sylvain S

Sylvain: Professor, I've been waiting
for you awhile. I've just been out here
watching the sky grow lighter.

Byleth:
Sorry. (1)
You got here too early. (2)

Sylvain:
No, it's OK. I just got here way too
early. (1)
I woke up, and I couldn't get back to
sleep. And it's nice to spend a morning
like this sometimes. (2)
It's really just hitting me. For the
past five years we've been fighting and
fighting... But now the war's over.
It's time for a new way of life. So
I've decided I want to take
responsibility for my own fate.

Byleth:
Fate?
Responsibility? 

Sylvain: That's right. My Crest doesn't
decide my fate. I do. It's time for the
first step in the right direction. I
don't want to marry a girl who wants to
use me for my Crest or a girl who
someone else chose for me. I want to
marry someone I really care about. And,
you know, maybe I can't...but I'd like
to try.

Byleth:
...
Do you really mean it? 

Sylvain: You don't believe me? I
probably should have seen that
coming... In that case, I'll just have
to propose to you over and over
again...until you know I'm serious.
Marry me. I'd do anything for you. I'm
done lying, especially to myself.

Byleth:
If you cheat on me, you'll pay dearly.
I love you, so I suppose I have no
choice. 

Sylvain: You mean... If we're together,
I don't even care if I stay locked up
inside for the rest of my life. If you
told me you didn't want me to look at
another woman, I'd go blind for you.

Byleth: That's taking it a bit far.

Sylvain: Sorry about that. I got a
little excited. I've spent my whole
life relying on flowery language, so
it's a bit hard to rein it in. OK...
Calming down now. I'm just over the
moon about this. With you by my side,
I'm excited to find out what this new
way of life is all about. We fought
hard for today, and I'm beyond happy
just to be alive. And now, I'm engaged
to the perfect woman. Strike that. You
know what? My happiness isn't what I
care about today. 

(CG)
Sylvain: I'm going to spend the rest of
our lives together trying to make you
happy. I promise. 
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Ashe* C

Ashe: Phew-shopping took longer than I
thought. It's a good thing I had your
help, Professor! Looks like we've got
everything we came for. Time to head
back to the monastery. To tell you the
truth, I wasn't sure if the money that
knight gave us would be enough. We
managed to scrape by though! I'm glad
those shopkeepers were willing to
strike a few bargains.

Byleth:
Thanks to your bartering skills.
You are quite the shopper. 

Ashe: It's one of the few things I'm
really good at. I've got a lot of
experience living in the city. Money
was tight for me too. At least until a
kind noble adopted me into his family.
Come to think of it, you were
originally a mercenary, weren't you?
I'm sure you've traveled all over
Fódlan. That must have been a pretty
different life from regular folks like
me.

Byleth:
Not so different, actually. (1)
You're probably right. (2)

Ashe:
Huh, you think so? (1)
It sounds a lot more exciting though,
traveling the world, from conflict to
conflict! (2)
But a mercenary's whole job is
fighting, isn't it? Must be a pretty
tough way to live.

Byleth:
It was pretty tough. (1)
It wasn't so bad. (2)

Ashe:
I believe you. I can imagine! (1)
Wow, I guess you must get used to it.
That's really incredible though. (2)
Ah! I had no idea they sold this book
around here! I haven't seen this one
for ages!

Byleth: What's the book?

Ashe: Loog and the Maiden of Wind. It's
a well-known take of chivalry in
Faerghus. L-Loog is the King of Lions.
This book is full of his exciting
adventures! I've loved this since I was
a kid! It was what got me learning to
read.

Ruffian: Gimme that book!

Anna: Hey, creep! Don't touch the
merch! What the-?! Somebody catch that
thief! Cut him in half, like my prices!


Ashe: Please... Calm down, ma'am.

Anna: You calm down, kid! If he gets
away with that valuable merch, it'll be
a huge loss for me!

Ashe: Here, allow me to compensate you.


Byleth: Are you sure about that, Ashe?

Anna: Huh? Are you serious, kid? I mean
no objections over here, but that
sounds crazy.

Ashe: Don't you worry. That thief will
be paying me back, just as soon as I
catch him. Head on back to the
monastery, Professor. I'll take care of
everything here!

Byleth: ... 
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=====================
Ashe B

Ashe: Hey, Professor! Did I ever tell
you what happened with that thief?

Byleth:
Thief? (1)
No, you didn't. (2)

Ashe: You know, the book thief we
encountered in town. (If 1 was picked)
I went after him, and I did manage to
catch up, but...

Byleth:
He escaped? (1)
You couldn't get him to pay for the
book? (2)

Ashe:
Oh, no, I captured him easily. I'm
pretty quick on my feet, you know! But
I decided not to make him pay for the
book. (1)
Sort of. I actually decided not to make
him pay for it. (2)
My pockets were pretty empty after that
incident, if you want to know the
truth. What happened was, when I caught
him, I asked him why he stole the book.
He said he thought it would fetch a
good price, and that he really needed
the money. He had a sick kid, and
couldn't pay for medicine.

Byleth:
Sounds like a lie to me.
He didn't look old enough to have
children. 

Ashe: Maybe you're right. But if he
really did have a sick child, that
would be a matter of life and death. A
little money is nothing compared to
that. I'd rather believe a lie than
risk someone's life if I'm wrong. And
to be completely honest, there was a
time when I wasn't so different from
him.

Byleth: You were a thief?

Ashe: It was a long time ago, and I've
put all that behind me now, but yes. I
was. My parents died of illness, so I
had to provide for my little brother
and sister. I did my best to earn money
for them legitimately, but I wasn't
able to bring enough home. So I turned
to thieving. From people on the
streets. From shops. Even from
soldiers. I knew it was wrong, but
seeing my brother and sister's smiling
faces made me too happy to stop.

Byleth:
I can't imagine what that must have
been like.
It was definitely wrong. 

Ashe: I really regret that part of my
life. I was stupid. But shortly after I
turned nine, I crept into a local
noble's mansion, aiming to steal
whatever I could get my hands on. The
noble had all sorts of valuables, but
what really caught my eye was a book
with a fancy cover. That book was Loog
and the Maiden of Wind. The knight in
the illustrations was so impressive, I
just couldn't tear my eyes away.

Byleth:
You stole it because you liked the
cover? (1)
Go on. (2)

Ashe: Well, that was part of it. But
certain books are also really valuable,
you know. (If 1 was picked)
You probably see where this is going.
Moments after I grabbed the book, I was
caught in the act by the noble. And
that noble was none other than Lonato.
But Lonato was incredibly kind. Without
asking any questions, he gave me the
book-and money too. When I told him I
couldn't read, he invited me into his
mansion, along with my brother and
sister. He taught me how to read,
personally. So with the thief I caught
in town, I was trying to do the same
thing. To be like Lonato. I want to
make up for the bad things I've done.
To leave this world better than I found
it. That's why, even if it wasn't easy
on my pockets, I'm proud to say I
helped him.

Byleth:
Are you sure you did the right thing?
Isn't that a little self-indulgent? 

Ashe: I know what you're trying to say.
My contribution probably won't change
much. And it's not like I have the
money to help everyone who's suffering
from poverty. Even so-I can't bear to
stand by and do nothing. What else
could I have done, Professor? 
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=====================
Ashe A

Ashe: Oh! Hey, Professor!

Byleth:
You're chipper as ever.
Something going on? 

Ashe: Actually I ran into that thief
while I was shopping just now!

Byleth: Thief?

Ashe: Maybe you don't remember. It's
been quite a while. The man who stole
the book from that market stall. I saw
him on the street, with his kid. They
were both so grateful. It's a really
nice feeling.

Byleth: I'm glad it all worked out.

Ashe: Yeah! But, ah... It did seem like
they were still having trouble getting
by. I guess what you said to me back
then was right. My actions didn't
really solve the problem. I can't help
everyone, no matter how much I try. If
I had the money or power, maybe...but I
don't

Byleth: You'll get there. No need to
rush.

Ashe: You know, a long time ago, Lonato
said nearly the same thing to me. I
think it was when I tried to look after
the horses all on my own. I really
messed that up. He said, "You're not
quite ready for this yet. But there's
no need to rush." I know I can't help
very many people right now. But I think
doing what I can for those I see in
front of me is still worthwhile. I have
to believe that, at least.

Byleth:
That's a fine way to look at it.
That's just like you, Ashe. 

Ashe: Thanks. That's reassuring to
hear. What about you, Professor? Has
anything been troubling you lately? I'd
be happy to help, as long as it's not
looking after horses. You might not
want to trust me with that!

Byleth:
Nothing in particular has been
bothering me, no. (1)
Why? Do I look troubled? (2)

Ashe: Hey, don't be that way! There's
got to be something. It doesn't have to
be serious. (If 1 was picked)
I genuinely enjoy helping people. It's
a great feeling, making someone smile.
So if there's anything I can do for
you, I want to do it. Because I care
about you.

Byleth:
You care about me, huh? (1)
That's really kind. (2)

Ashe:
Ah, I...didn't mean it in a romantic
way. I just really look up to you! (1)
You think so? It's just what anyone
would do, really! (2)
So, what'll it be? How can I help?

Byleth:
Just chat with me a while longer. (1)
Want to help me cook? (2)

Ashe:
Happy to, if that's what you'd like!
(1)
Of course! I'd be glad to cook with
you! (2)
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=====================
Ashe S

Ashe: Professor! So, this is where you
went off to. You've been working so
hard, you deserve a break. Is there any
way I can lighten the load?

Byleth:
You're already a big help. (1)
Don't worry about me. (2)

Ashe:
Maybe, but I'm sure there's more I
could do. (1)
Easier said than done! Anyone can tell
you're pretty worn out. It's
practically written on your face. (2)
You need all the rest you can get. It's
only going to get more hectic from
here. Even I'm tired, and I haven't
done nearly as much. It's been a long
struggle.

Byleth:
Indeed it has. (1)
It's all happened so fast. (2)

Ashe:
Yeah... (1)
Really? At times I felt like the war
would never end. (2)
So many people have died. And far too
many of them were civilians. But with
the state we're in now, it might
actually be the survivors who have it
hardest. I want to help them. Like
Lonato helped me. And now that I'm a
knight, I feel like I actually can.

Byleth:
Together, we can do anything.
Let's take care of ourselves too. 

Ashe: Definitely! When I'm by your
side, I'm full of hope for the future.
And on that note...there's something
I've been meaning to give you.

Byleth: This is...

Ashe: I want to be with you for the
rest of my life. I want to be there for
every important moment. Every smile.
Every hardship. I know I'm just a
commoner and nothing special. I know I
don't have a Crest or a prestigious
family legacy. And I've done things I'm
not proud of. But if you'd be willing
to look past all that...I also know
we'd be great together.

Byleth: You mean...

Ashe: Yes! Sorry, I'm...I'm struggling
for the right words. It's funny. I've
rehearsed this so many times. But when
the moment actually came, it all just
ran right out of my head. What I mean
to say is... I love you and I want to
marry you.

Byleth: I feel the same way.

Ashe: You have a ring for me too?! Am I
dreaming? You really feel the same way
about me... Sorry, I'm kind of giddy.
This doesn't feel real. To go from a
life of stealing on the streets, to
marrying a wonderful person like you...
Am I even allowed to be this happy? I'm
worried it could all come crashing down
at any moment.

Byleth:
I guess it could. (1)
Don't be. (2)

Ashe:
Even so, as long as we're together, I
think I can handle just about anything.
(1)
You're right. We should enjoy what we
have, for as long as we have it. (2)

(CG)
Ashe: I'm looking forward to our
future. I know I have my shortcomings,
but I promise you I'll do everything I
can to make you happy! 
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=====================
Mercedes* C

Mercedes: Good evening, Professor.
Returning from work, I take it? 

Byleth: 
That's right. (1)
I'm still working. (2)

Mercedes: 
I commend you for working so late into
the evening. All of my days are
enriching, thanks to you. (1)
My goodness! It's so late in the
evening. That must be exhuasting. (2)
Try not to overtax yourself, all right?
I'm concerned for your health. We
wouldn't want you to wear yourself out.
The goddess won't smite you if you rely
on others for help, you know.

Byleth: Even so...

Mercedes: Listen here, Professor. You
might not like what I'm about to say.
To be perfectly honest, I had my doubts
when I first met you.

Byleth: 
That's surprising. (1)
Why's that? (2)

Mercedes: I don't want you to think
less of me for saying this, but here we
are. (If 1 was picked)
At first I thought you seemed too young
to be a professor. It is unusual, you
have to admit. Yet, you seemed very
composed and mature, despite your age.
You're strong-willed, encouraging, and
you go to great lengths to ensure that
everyone is cared for. But it almost
feels like you're trying too hard to be
a perfect role model for your students.


Byleth: 
I'm not trying too hard.
It comes with the territory.

Mercedes: If that's how you feel, then
I can't disagree. But I think it's
necessary to give yourself a break
every now and again. The mind has a
tendency to make mistakes when you've
exhausted yourself. In my case, I still
seem to make mistakes even when I'm
wide awake.

Byleth: Mistakes?

Mercedes: Oh, you know. I'm always
mixing up the dates for drills or
misplacing things. Just the other day,
I forgot to put on my uniform and
headed out to practice wearing only my-
Oh, um. Well, you can imagine how
embarrassed I was. My mind can be so
scattered sometimes. Anyway... where
was I? Ah, that's right. What I'm
trying to say is that you shouldn't
push yourself too hard. If you do, you
might end up in a pretty bad place.
That reminds me! Is there anything I
can do to assist you, Professor? If
it's alright with you, I'd like to help
in any way I can.

Byleth: 
Thanks, I appreciate it. (1)
I'm not sure about that. (2)

Mercedes: 
Whatever you need, just say the word.
(1)
It'll be fine! I might be clumsy, but
I'll get better over time. (2)
I look forward to helping you out. 
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=====================
Mercedes B

Monk: You there, youngster. Won't you
listen to this old man's troubles? I
was born and raised right here in this
town. I spent my whole life here. My
daughter lives in the Empire, and she
sent me a letter to ask if I was
keeping up with my daily worship.

Byleth: ...

Mercedes: Well, hello there, Professor.
Is this a friend of yours?

Byleth: I don't know him.

Mercedes: Is that so? I was sure you
two knew each other. Is there something
we can do for you, good sir?

Monk: Oh, what a lovely young lady! I
was just telling this kind soul a
story.

Mercedes: Really? What's troubling you?


Monk: Well, I was thinking of going to
daily prayer, but my leg's been acting
up and I can't walk properly.

Mercedes: How terrible! That's no good
at all. May I be of assistance? I'd be
happy to lend a shoulder and escort you
to the chapel.

Monk: Would you? Oh, I'd be most
grateful to you. Thank the goddess for
sending this young lady to me today!

Mercedes: We'll need your help too,
Professor. Here, sir, take my arm.
Splendid work, Professor. He really
seemed to appreciate our assistance.

Byleth:
We did a good deed. (1)
You helped me out too. (2)

Mercedes:I don't think I did anything
particularly deserving of praise. I'm
just happy that I could help. You did a
great job cheering him up on your own!
(If 2 was picked)
Putting a smile on someone's face
always seems to brighten up the day. Is
something wrong? You're giving me a
strange look.

Byleth: How did you know something was
bothering him?

Mercedes: Oh. Hmm... How should I put
this... I suppose it's just second
nature to me.

Byleth: What do you mean?

Mercedes: It's difficult to describe,
but I can usually tell when someone is
worried about something. Back there, I
could tell that both you and the old
man were in distress. I spent a good
amount of my life living in the church.
Maybe that's why I'm so good at
identifying these things?

Byleth:
Living in the church?
That's news to me. 

Mercedes: Did I not mention that
before? I spent nearly 10 years of my
life in the church of Faerghus. Many
came to us with their troubles. In my
own time of need, I once ran to the
church myself, and they helped me. May
I share something with you, Professor?

Byleth: What is your dream?

Mercedes: I'd like to work in the
church one day. I want to be like the
priest who helped me. Never mind. It's
not a very realistic dream. Please,
forget I said anything. If I were
someone else, perhaps a commoner
without a Crest or stature, maybe
things would be different. It's a bit
sad, but... this is the way things have
to be. After all, only the goddess can
decide our fates. 
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=====================
Mercedes A

Mercedes: Do you have a moment,
Professor? I need to speak with you.
Thank you so much. This is what I
wanted to address... This letter from
my adoptive father just arrived.

Byleth: Adoptive father?

Mercedes: Oh! Have I not mentioned him?
He's the reason I first came to the
Officers Academy. He's also the one who
dragged me from the church where I was
living just so he could use my Crest.

Byleth: I don't understand...

Mercedes: My Crest does not yet belong
to a house, so he plans to use it as
leverage to marry into the nobility.
He's a very greedy man who was a roving
merchant before adopting me, but now
he's in the capital. This letter says
that he's finally arranged to marry me
off to a wealthy noble. I know he's
just thinking of himself, but can't he
see that this isn't a priority when
we're at war?

Byleth:
My thoughts exactly. (1)
Maybe the war has pushed him to this?
(2)

Mercedes:
I suppose it's possible. He may be
worried about carrying on his
bloodline, but... (If 2 was picked)
Ugh! I don't know what to do about this
proposal!

Byleth: Will you accept?

Mercedes: I can't see any way around
it, so I fear that I must... I just
don't want to let go of the life that
I've made for myself. I know it's not
what my heart wants, but I don't have
the strength to say no.

Byleth: What does your heart want?

Mercedes: I believe I've mentioned this
before, but I want to work in service
of the church. Well, I suppose it
doesn't necessarily have to be the
church, but I want to help those in
need. If I were to marry a noble, I
think it would be difficult to realize
that dream...

Byleth: Why can't you decline?

Mercedes: It's just... I've always
allowed myself to follow the whims of
those above me. I convinced myself that
everything in life was at the will of
the goddess. I was blind to reality. I
believed it was her will to both pull
me from the church and guide me to the
Officers Academy. The decision to enter
this war was the first time I acted of
my own free will. My adoptive father
opposed this decision, but I somehow
managed to convince him. Still, I
couldn't free myself of him completely.
This letter is proof of that. It's not
that I'm scared of him, but there is
something that worries me...

Byleth: Severing your ties?

Mercedes: Ah! I knew you'd understand,
Professor. I've sat down to write a
reply several times, but I can't muster
up the courage, or the words. I was
hoping you could provide me with the
encouragement I need!

Byleth:
Why reply at all? (1)
You can't just give up on your dreams.
(2)

Mercedes:
If I don't, he'll go ahead with the
arrangement! I suppose I must aim
toward cutting him out of my life
completely... (1)
That's a very good point! We're only
given one life, so we must do all we
can to pursue our happiness! (2)
OK! I think that may have been just the
push I was looking for! I'll tell him
the truth. That I've found a life worth
pursuing and I must decline the
proposal! Maybe I should tell him I've
fallen for someone else?

Byleth:
Fallen for someone else?
Who might that be? 

Mercedes: Why, it's you, Professor!
Isn't that obvious? 

Byleth:
Excuse me?
I wouldn't say "obvious"... 

Mercedes: I'm just teasing! Now, I'm
off to write this letter and stand my
ground! Thank you for your
encouragement! 
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=====================
Mercedes S*

Mercedes: There you are! I apologize
for the short notice, but I'm so glad
you could make it! I'm sure you're very
busy, being the hero of Fódlan and all.


Byleth:
Yes, very busy. (1)
I have some time. (2)

Mercedes:
Then I'm afraid that what I'm about to
ask may come at an inopportune time.
(1)
What a relief! I have to ask you
something, but I'd hate to
inconvenience you! (2)
Do you mind hearing me out?

Byleth:
I'll listen.
I'd be happy to. 

Mercedes: Ah! Great! Here it is... I'm
going to Fhirdiad to meet with my
adoptive father, and I'd like you to
accompany me.

Byleth:
What for? (1)
Is it necessary for you to go? (2)

Mercedes:
I feel the need to set things straight
with him in my own way. (1)
I want proper closure. I'm going to
tell him face-to-face that this is
farewell. (2)
I've already decided exactly what I'm
going to say. I'm choosing to live my
life how I want, in pursuit of my own
happiness. I need you to accept that.
I'm in charge of my own destiny. Not
you, not anyone else. Just me. Ah...
I've waited so long to say all that.

Byleth: Why do you need me to accompany
you?

Mercedes: That's a very good
question... Where do I start? Remember
when I teased that I'd fallen for you?
The truth is... that wasn't entirely in
jest. I fell for you some time ago. I
fact, I'd very much like to spend my
life with you. Of course, that's only
if you'll have me...

Byleth: I had something similar in
mind.

Mercedes: Oh my goodness!

Byleth: I love you, Mercedes. Let's get
married.

Mercedes: Yes! Let's! You've no idea
what this means to me. This may be the
happiest I've ever been! I'm so glad I
could finally express my feelings. Now
we can live the rest of our lives
together! To think, I was able to
choose this path of my own volition,
and now I get to walk it with you!
Should one person be allowed this much
happiness? But still, you're only given
one life. Are you sure you want to
spend it with me? I may be quite
demanding at times as I'm intend on
pursuing my dreams. I want to help
those in need, wherever they may be.
And I won't give up on that.

Byleth: I'll always support you.

Mercedes: I thought that's what you
might say! Perhaps that's why I fell
for you. It's just the way you are. All
right, let's be off! It's no short
journey to Fhirdiad. Oh, something to
note...

Byleth: Yes?

(CG)
Mercedes: You should know that I can be
quite scatterbrained. And clumsy... But
I will do everything in my power to
help and support you too, whatever you
may need! What a wonderful life we will
lead together... 
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=====================
Annette* C

Annette: Hello, Professor. Do you have
a moment?

Byleth:
Of course. (1)
What do you need? (2)

Annette: Well, I have this book of
battle tactics that I borrowed from one
of the knights. There's one part that I
just don't understand. Do you think you
could explain it to me?

Byleth:
Leave it to me. (1)
I'm not sure I can. (2)

Annette:
Great! Thank you so much! It's about
this diagram here...(1)
Oh. Well, maybe we can figure it out
together. It's about this diagram
here... (2)
I don't get why the knights are
grouping up in that forest there. I
just can't see the advantage to a
formation like that. Yay! I finally get
it! You really are a great teacher.

Byleth:
I'm always happy to help. (1)
You're the one who did the work. (2)

Annette:
I knew asking you was the right idea.
(1)
No way. I couldn't have done it without
you. (2)
I just love learning new things. That's
why I came to the Officers Academy. I
want to learn magic, battle tactics,
martial arts, and, and... Well, all
kinds of stuff! I'm learning more now
than I have in my whole entire life!
Speaking of, I'd better go visit the
library for some research before magic
practice, which is just before sword
training...

Byleth: Don't overdo it.

Annette: That's just not possible! I
always find it's more tiring to laze
around doing nothing. I've never been
any good at that. I have to have
something to do. Like, on my days off,
I need to get up early and take care of
the cleaning first, or I just...can't
relax. Know what I mean?

Byleth:
Not really. (1)
I know the feeling. (2)

Annette:
But a day without accomplishments is
completely wasted! (1)
Oh, I'm so glad you agree! You'd be
surprised how rare it is to find people
like us. (2)
Mercie never sets foot outside her room
on her days off. I don't get that girl
sometimes. 
Not to mention... Oh wait... Oh no! I
was supposed to be on cooking duty
today! I completely forgot! Sorry,
Professor, but I have to run! Thanks
again for your help!

Byleth: ...

Annette: Argh! Who put this stupid
barrel here?

Byleth: ... 
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=====================
Annette B

Annette: I'm so sorry, Professor... I
somehow overslept and missed our
training session. I didn't mean to
cause you and the other so much
trouble. Imagine if that had happened
during one of our missions. It really
is inexcusable!

Byleth:
Don't worry about it.
You need to rest more.

Annette: It's just...when I'm studying
tactics, I lose track of time, and...
Oh, who am I kidding? I've always been
like this. Before I came to the
Officers Academy, I was a student at
the school of sorcery in Fhirdiad. Even
back then, I was pulling all-nighters
well before the exams. And I never even
noticed I was harming myself. I'm just
too focused on my goal. I know I've
already told you this, but I really
love to learn new things. It's a
passion of sorts. I first realized I
had the learning bug when I was about
four or five years old. My father was
so happy to see me using magic...
Seeing him happy made me happy too, and
that made me want to work even harder.
If only things could have stayed like
that...

Byleth: What do you mean?

Annette: When I was about 13, my father
left home. He was a devout man, so I
figured he'd gone to the monastery.
That's why I went to the school of
sorcery, so that I could eventually get
accepted at the Officers Academy. I
studied harder than ever, and sure
enough, I finally earned a referral.
Unfortunately, my passion for learning
became more of an obsession. I got so
focused, I kind of forgot how to relax.
It feels like I've been running in
circles ever since.

Byleth:
Rest is just as important as work. (1)
You're impressive just as you are. (2)

Annette:
That's true. Just look at today. If my
hard work stops me from working hard,
what good is it? (1)
No way! I still have such a long way to
go. Still, I guess I'm doing something
wrong if I'm working so hard I can't
even work hard anymore. (2)
OK, it's decided. From now on, I'll try
my best not to try my best!

Byleth:
You have my support. (1)
That's confusing. (2)
 
Annette:
Yay! With you on my side, I'm sure to
succeed! (1)
I'm sorry! All I meant is that I'll
try... I mean, I'll slow down a bit.
(2)
From now on, if you see me going
overboard, just let me know. I'm a new
woman, after all! 
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=====================
Annette A

Annette: ... Oh. Hi, Professor.

Byleth:
You look down.
Did something happen? 

Annette: Do you remember what we talked
about before? About doing my best to
not do my best? Well, I've been pretty
busy recently, and despite my best
efforts, I've been trying way to
hard... I was busy all day yesterday
with training and work. I just couldn't
help myself! That's why I decided to
take a day off today. It's just... Now
that I have a day off, I don't know
what to do with myself! Please, you
have to help me! What should I do?

Byleth:
Nothing. (1)
Have a nap. (2)

Annette:
I can't relax if I'm doing nothing! I
need something to keep me occupied or
I'll go nuts! (1)
I tried that! I couldn't calm down
enough to fall asleep. (2)
I'm sorry, but I don't think I'm cut
out for not doing my best... Oh! You're
a professor! You must know some secret
technique for deep relaxation, right?
If you do, please teach me! I'm begging
you! I'm at my wit's end! 

Byleth:
Have a cup of tea.
Have some sweets. 

Annette: Got it! I'll try that right
now! Mmm! This candy is so sweet and
delicious! And it goes so well with
piping hot tea! Ooh, and speaking of
the tea, your brewing skills are
incredible! I'd love to be able to make
such nice tea, but... Oh, Professor!
Will you teach me how to brew tea like
this? I'll do my best to learn, and
then I'll make delicious tea for you as
thanks!

Byleth: Is this doing your best...

Annette: Oh... Um, sorry. Back to my
old tricks, it seems... Oh! Why is it
so difficult to not do my best?! I try
and try not to try, but it just doesn't
work!

Byleth: Just be yourself.

Annette: Professor... You're right!
Doing nothing is just not my style! To
be myself, I've got to do my best every
day!

Byleth: That's the spirit!

Annette: OK! Then you really must teach
me how to make such delicious tea! You
will, won't you? Please! Oh, and
also... Well, thank you. You've
listened to me and helped me face my
troubles. Now I feel like I can talk to
you about anything. Honestly, I wish we
could go on drinking tea like this
forever... 
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=====================
Annette S

Annette: There you are! Everybody's
been looking for you. It must be hard
being so popular. I bet it's a whole
lot of work too... If I'm being honest,
I'm a little bit envious.

Byleth:
It's hard work. (1)
I like to keep busy. (2)

Annette:
Oh, but don't you enjoy keeping busy?
(1)
So do I! Like I said, I'm envious. (2)
After each battle, there's always more
to do, so every day is exciting in its
own way. Though it's true I haven't
been able to relax for a while...no
matter where I go or what I do. OK, so
I finally realized why it is I feel
this way. It's because...I need you.

Byleth: What do you mean?

Annette: When I'm with you, I feel like
I can be myself. It's not a matter of
doing my best or not doing my best...
What really affects my happiness is
whether I'm with you or not. Hehe! Um,
actually, I've practiced what I'm going
to say to you countless times... But of
course, now that it's time to say it,
I'm feeling shy. Terribly shy...

Byleth: I feel the same way.

Annette: You... You what?! Oh goodness!
You really mean it!

Byleth: I love you, Annette. Marry me.

Annette: Oh! I...

Byleth: Yes?

Annette: I'm sorry! Why am I crying
when I'm so happy? I've been so worried
about this! I was thinking of what I'd
do if...if...if you said no! But
then...you asked me! I didn't even have
to ask you! I'm just so relieved!

(CG)</pre><pre id="faqspan-4">
Annette: I love you! So very, very
much! We'll be together forever! And
ever! I promise to make you happier
than anyone's ever been, my darling! 
________________________________________
_____________________________

Golden Deer

Claude* C

Claude: Hey, Teach. I see you're as
stony-faced as usual. Hmm. I can't tell
if you're feeling resigned or if you're
just lost in thought. Or maybe you
simply don't care about anything that's
going on. Oh... Sorry. I really didn't
mean to be rude. I just find you
fascinating. Actually, there's
something I'd like to talk to you
about. Can you spare some time?

Byleth:
Sure. (1)
I'm busy. (2)

Claude:
That's just the sort of attitude I'd
expect from a new teacher! (1)
Is that right? Maybe this is news to
you, but teachers are supposed to
display an active interest in the
well-being of their students.
Students...like me. (2)
Speaking of, before you came here, you
were a mercenary, right? Always getting
your hands dirty on the battlefield and
whatnot? It's a bit unusual that you
suddenly decided to become a teacher
one day. In any case, I've been meaning
to ask. Did your father teach you how
to fight?

Byleth:
Yes, he did. (1)
No, he didn't. (2)

Claude:
I figured. Your father used to lead the
knights, didn't he? And I hear he was a
legendary mercenary as well. (1)
Is that so? Well, I'm sure you grew up
watching his fighting style, even if he
didn't teach you directly. (2)

Claude: It must have been hard on your
mother when you followed in your
father's footsteps and became a
mercenary too.

Byleth: I never knew my mother.

Claude: I see. I suppose you grew up
moving from battlefield to battlefield
with your father then. You know, for
someone who's right around the same age
as me, you certainly have an unusual
amount of composure. I guess it's only
natural that you'd be different from
young nobles who grew up in the lap of
luxury.

Byleth: You don't seem like a noble
either.

Claude: Ha! Well, even so, I am heir to
House Riegan, the leading family of the
Alliance. But I didn't exactly grow up
in luxury like most people of noble
blood. Hey, maybe that's why you and I
get along so well. Folks like us should
stick together. As house leader, I'll
do all I can to help you out. We can
start by making time for more little
chats like this. 
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=====================
Claude B

Claude: Hey, Teach! Hold on a minute,
OK? I'm gonna have this cleared up in
no time.

Byleth:
What are you doing? (1)
Need some help? (2)

Claude:
I came across a fascinating book about
poisons, and so I wanted to try mixing
one up myself. (1)
Nah, that's OK. I'll be finished soon.
I'm just in the middle of mixing up a
new poison. (2)
Aaand...done! What do you think of
that, Teach? A colorless, odorless
poison! Say...care to test it out for
me?

Byleth:
Sure. (1)
What does it do? (2)

Claude:
Whoa, really?! Heh, actually, I was
just kidding. If you drink this, in two
days' time you'll have terrible,
um...let's call it stomach trouble. (1)

In two days' time you'll have a
terrible case of...let's call it
stomach trouble. It's a peaceful
poison, so you'll live, but you'll
certainly be inconvenienced. (2)
I hear your silent question, Teach. Why
the delay? That's so it can be used
even if you don't have access to the
target when you need the poison to take
effect. Um, naturally, I have no
immediate plans for this stuff! I
suppose I just felt like broadening the
ol' horizons a bit. When devising
schemes, it's best to have as many
options at your disposal as possible.
Expanding those options is kind of a
hobby for me.

Byleth: Why such a dangerous hobby?

Claude: Well, I grew up in an
environment where it was necessary to
think that way. It's like I told you
before, I wasn't born into a life of
luxury. Ever since I was a child, I've
always been seen as...different from
those around me. An outsider of sorts.
I've been resented and hated. There
have even been attempts on my life. I
don't believe I've earned such
treatment, but that's how it goes for
people like me.

Byleth: I don't think of you as an
outsider.

Claude: Thanks, Teach. You know, in
many ways I'm just a normal person like
everyone else. But in the right
environment, anyone could be seen as an
outsider. It can become...overwhelming.
That's why I kept running. Kept
fighting. As a kid I spent a lot of
time licking my wounds and coming up
with schemes, trying to keep my nose
out of trouble while plotting against
my enemies. My parents always told me I
wouldn't grow stronger if I didn't
learn to fight my own battles. And so,
in the end, I did. And I grew up to be
as independent and self-reliant as my
parents always wished for me to be.
Lucky me, right?

Byleth:
You've been through a lot.
You grew up well. 

Claude: If anyone knows what I'm
talking about, it must be you. Eh,
Teach? I get the feeling you know what
it's like to be an outsider. The moment
I first laid eyes on you, I knew you
weren't like everyone else. People
don't care for folks like that... You'd
do well to watch your back. On the
bright side, that's also part of the
reason that I find you so interesting. 

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=====================
Claude B+

Claude: Hey, Teach. Do you believe in
gods? I don't necessarily mean the
goddess of the Seiros religion. Just...
gods in general. Do you believe that
incredible beings who control the fates
of all really exist?

Byleth:
I do. (1)
I do not. (2)

Claude:
Huh. That's not the answer I was
expecting. Though, honestly, I've
recently become a bit of a believer
myself. (1)
Yeah, I didn't think so. I never used
to believe in that sort of thing
either. (2)
I've always hated the idea of praying
to a god. After all, you can only
really rely on yourself. I still
believe that. You can't win a war by
leaving your fate in the hands of a
god. Only tangible facts can really
decide a war. Which side has the most
troops, the best tactics, the better
organization and planning. Of course,
miracles can happen. And by that, I
mean things that are completely outside
of your control. Things that only seem
to add up if you believe in the concept
of fate... Things like... well, meeting
you, for example.

Byleth: What do you mean?

Claude: You just seem sort of...
impossible. I think everyone would
agree with that. You can wield the
Sword of the Creator, you're a tactical
genius, and you have this strange
ability to earn the trust of anyone you
cross paths with. Before I met you, I
never imagined that it was possible for
someone like you to exist. And yet, now
that I know you, your presence in my
life has quickly become invaluable. In
fact, it's hard to imagine making my
dreams come true without your help.
Because of that, I can't believe for a
second that our meeting was just a
coincidence. That means it must have
been fate. Maybe it was a miracle. Or
maybe some god empathized with me and
my dreams.

Byleth: Some god?

Claude: Again, I don't mean the goddess
of Fódlan. Though... I suppose it may
be hard for you to grasp what I'm
talking about. People all over the
world have different ideas about who or
what the gods are, right? Even in
distant lands across the ocean or over
the mountains... They have gods who see
the world as a whole, who don't care
about Fódlan's borders... Who don't
meddle in our affairs. Who don't grant
life or take it away. And maybe,
sometimes, they'll make a miracle
happen. A god like that... That's the
sort of god I think I could believe in.


Byleth:
I don't understand. (1)
I think I understand. (2)

Claude:
Well, it doesn't really matter. Maybe
gods like that only exist in my own
head. (1)
Careful, Teach! You'll anger the
followers of Seiros if you say things
like that. (2)
I'm just speaking my mind, that's all.
I think people should be free to
believe in whatever gods they want. If
a person believes in a god and that god
becomes a support system to them,
that's a good thing. That's what a god
should be.  Anyway... Maybe I've
overstepped it.

Byleth:
It doesn't matter. (1)
You have. (2)

Claude:
I knew you'd understand. (1)
Sheesh, no need to take offense! I just
thought you might understand how I
feel. (2)
In any case, let's keep this
conversation between the two of us,
yeah?  
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=====================
Claude A

Claude: Oh, hey there. What are you
doing up at this hour?

Byleth:
I couldn't sleep. (1)
I could ask you the same question. (2)

Claude:
Is that right? I guess the more you
have to think about, the harder it is
to fall asleep. (1)
My brain's just... busy. Thoughts keep
moving around and around in there, and
meanwhile my eyes are wide open. (2)
At times like this, I just gaze up at
the stars to clear my head. I've been
that way since I was a kid. Looking up
at the big, starry sky makes my dreams
feel small... which makes it feel like
I can actually make them come true. I
didn't believe in gods when I was a
kid. Maybe that's because the night sky
took their place for me. Hey, Teach...
Will you talk with me a while? I bet
you've figured this out, but I wasn't
born in Fódlan. Where I come from, the
people of Fódlan are looked down on as
cowards. Technically, that cowardice
runs in my veins. On my mother's side,
anyway. That's why the people who were
around me when I was growing up thought
of me as an outsider. But I don't
believe the people of Fódlan are
cowards. That kind of perspective is
just based on ignorance. The person
from Fódlan who I know best is my
mother. She fell in love with a man
from the wrong side of the border and
had the guts to leave home to pursue
that love. I always threw that in the
faces of anyone who tried to make a
fool of me. My mother is proof the
people of Fódlan aren't all cowards.
Just saying that doesn't achieve
anything, though. I need to destroy the
prejudices that have taken root in my
homeland. That's why I came here, to
see Fódlan with my own eyes. I thought
I might be able to find a new
perspective that could help me change
things. And what did I find? That the
people here view anyone who's an
outsider as a beast of sorts. I was
shocked. Even though our cultures and
beliefs are completely different, our
two lands have that much in common.
That's when I realized the only way to
change things is to bring the whole
world together and start anew. That's
the dream I've been working towards
since I first entered the Officers
Academy five years ago. To unify the
Alliance, and then all of Fódlan, and
to bring a new set of values to this
new land of mine... After that, I'd
expand that vision to the rest of the
world. Break down the walls and let a
new perspective come rushing in! Start
all over! Do you think that's just a
crazy pipe dream? Or a brilliant
ambition?

Byleth:
Can you make that pipe dream come true?

Can you rise to the challenge of that
brilliant ambition? 

Claude: Not too long ago, I would have
said that it was too much for me to
accomplish on my own. But that's not
how I feel anymore. And that's because
I have you on my side now. Lately, I've
spent a lot of time thinking about how
I wouldn't have made it this far
without you. You and me, Teach. We can
go anywhere. Do anything. I hope you'll
always walk in step with me... At least
until the day comes when we can look
out at the peaceful world we've built.
Together. 
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=====================
Claude S

Claude: Sorry for calling you out here
like this. I wanted to talk, just the
two of us. First of all, I wanted to
say thank you for all your hard work.
It seems like our long struggle may
finally be coming to an end.

Byleth: Do you think it's really the
end?

Claude: The way forward will certainly
be rough. Right now, Fódlan is like a
newborn. Frail and easily upset. If we
don't create a new ruling system soon,
the Empire and Kingdom will descend
into chaos. The coronation ceremony is
the first step. Only then will Fódlan
truly be a single, united land. I'm
sorry that I won't be by your side at
such an important event, but I'm
certain you'll do great.

Byleth: You won't be there?!

Claude: I must return to my homeland.
As for ruling this new, unified land...
Well, I'll leave that to you.

Byleth: ...

Claude: The Fódlan blood that flows in
my veins... I've made use of it as best
I could. Now I've got to use my other
bloodline to change my homeland for the
better. I have royal connections there
too, insignificant as they may be. It's
time for me to struggle all over again
and see what good I can do. If I don't
change things in both Fódlan and the
lands beyond, I'll never set eyes on
the kind of world I've dreamed of
creating.

Byleth: I can't be a ruler.

Claude: You're the successor Rhea
appointed, aren't you? And now you're
also the hero who saved Fódlan. All
those weak people who have nothing to
cling to but their goddess... They'll
rely on you just like they used to rely
on Rhea. You'll be a leader all who are
struggling to survive in war-torn lands
can look up to. And I... I want a ruler
who can lay down a new set of values
for the people. Values that don't
exclude anyone for being different. I
know it's a lot to ask. But you're the
only one who can do it.

Byleth: ...

Claude: I have something else to ask.
Please... I hope you'll accept this.
When I first saw you wield the Sword of
the Creator, I wanted to use your power
to my advantage. I wanted to use you to
make my dream of a new world come true.
But before long, I realized what I
really wanted was to see that new
world... with you by my side. I still
feel that way, you know. I always will.
That's why I have to leave. But nothing
will stop me from coming back. There's
no way I'm gonna let you go. You know
that, don't you? Thank you... For
everything. I'll be back before you
know it. We'll only be apart for a
short while. And now... I'm off to
cross Fódlan's Throat.

(CG)
Claude: I love you. With everything I
am. And the next time we see each
other... it will be at the dawn of a
whole new world. A peaceful, happy
world. 
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=====================
Hilda* C

Hilda: Hey, Professor! What are you
doing, daydreaming in a place like
this? It's lucky. As spacey as you are,
you're always reliable in a pinch.

Byleth:
I wasn't daydreaming. (1)
You were daydreaming too. (2)

Hilda:
Sure. Then what were you thinking
about? (1)
Ha! Not as much as you! (2)
It's hard to tell what's going on in
that skull of yours. Your expression is
always blank. Come on... Smile! I was
just playing around! Don't get mad. By
the way, in the next battle, may I
focus on logistical support... off the
battlefield? There's no use having a
weakling like me in the middle of the
action. And it would bring down morale
if I were killed.

Byleth:
You're not a weakling.
I want you in the action.

Hilda: Have you even seen me,
Professor? Look at these noodly little
arms! I should be cheering everyone on
from the sidelines. It'll certainly
improve the boys' morale, don't you
think?

Byleth:
Why aren't you taking this seriously?
Why don't you want to fight? 

Hilda: Because even if I do, I won't be
of any help. My big brother is the type
of person who's supposed to be on the
battlefield. For me, it's just a waste
of energy. It's pointless. Everyone's
cut out for something different. The
right person for the right task, you
know? Please, Professor? Keep me off
the battlefield, and maybe I won't tell
everyone you were daydreaming! 
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=====================
Hilda B

Hilda: Hey, Professor! There are a lot
of hardworking people here at the
academy, huh? Everyone focuses on
training without even needing to be
told. Maybe they think, "I must protect
my friends, even if I have to risk my
neck!"

Byleth:
You're not diligent enough. (1)
You won't protect your friends? (2)

Hilda:
What?! I'm diligent! Everyone else is
just... excessively diligent. (1)
Of course I'll try to protect them,
but... (2)
I don't understand why anyone would
want to risk their life for someone
else. Why you die, no matter how you
died, it's over. To me, it's more
important to enjoy life. We only live
once, after all. It's a waste to spend
all your time working and being
responsible, right?

Byleth:
No.
I'm not sure. 

Hilda: Well, no matter what people may
think, I'm going to keep being me. So,
in our next battle, I'll support
everyone from the sidelines! Aw, come
on! Please? How about I do something
for you, as a way of saying thanks? Oh,
I know! I'll let you join me for dinner
in the city! Everyone would be jealous,
you know. They'd all love to spend time
with me. OK, OK! Just think on it. 
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=====================
Hilda A

Hilda: Professor, I asked to be on the
sidelines! Why'd you put me on the
battlefield? You did protect me, so I
guess I can't complain... Wait a second
-- you're hurt! Did that happen when
you were defending me?

Byleth:
Yes. (1)
No. (2)

Hilda:
I thought so. (1)
You're lying. (2)
How could you be so reckless?! Perhaps
you'll say that that's what friends do.
They look out for each other, and save
each other. But if I saw you getting
attacked, I wouldn't risk my neck to
save you.

Byleth: Yes, you would.

Hilda: No! Don't overestimate me. I
don't know if I've told you this,
Professor. I have a very impressive big
brother. I'm not just saying that. He's
strong, smart, nice. He's basically
perfect. Before Claude turned up,
people talked about him becoming the
next leader of the Alliance. Anyway, my
parents have high expectations for my
brother, and he almost always meets
them. No one expects anything of me. If
something's even a little bit
difficult, I find someone else to do it
for me. That's what I've done my whole
life.

Byleth: Are you scared of disappointing
people?

Hilda: Of course! I can't stand the
idea of not meeting someone's
expectations. I know how people react
when that happens. From watching my
brother, I mean. People force their
expectations on you, and then if you
fail they look so... disappointed.
Whenever that happens to my poor
brother, he looks just devastated. So
don't expect anything of me, please.
That way, I can't disappoint you!

Byleth: I won't expect anything, but I
believe in you.

Hilda: You're stubborn! OK, fine. Keep
believing in me. I do want to support
you and support my friends... I just
don't want to let you down. 
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=====================
Hilda S

Hilda: Hey, Professor! What are you
doing, daydreaming in a place like
this? I was doing the same thing, but
still! I've been thinking, Professor...
I worked hard to make it this far. All
I wanted was to enjoy life, but so much
for that! I had to go and become
diligent. And it's entirely your fault.


Byleth: It is? 

Hilda: Yes! You believed in me even
when I told you not to! When I failed,
you encouraged me. You kept looking out
for me. Being treated like that,
well... it made me want to try harder.
I've gone to such lengths for you, you
know! Gah, what a pain. 

Byleth:
You've done well.
Thank you. 

Hilda: Hah! Does that mean I'm off the
hook now? I guess it doesn't matter,
because peace is here! No more hard
work! Let's celebrate! 

Byleth: Not so fast... 

Hilda: Aw, what? I thought the fighting
was over. Does this mean...what I think
it means? 
Wow! I... If I accept, we'll be
depending on each other for the rest of
our lives. Your life's gonna be hard!
You want to lay that burden on me too?
Here I thought I was free as a bird
again... Don't you think this is a bit
much? You're doing it again.
Overestimating me. And yet, I have no
choice but to accept. It's all your
fault again, this time for making me
fall in love with you. I do have one
condition, however. Don't go thinking
you can keep expecting things from me!
A girl's gotta draw a line in the sand
somewhere. From now on, I'm only gonna
do the things I want to do! So... Say,
if I want to support you for the rest
of our lives, I'll go ahead and do
that. And I'll do the best I can. As
for you, you had better keep taking
care of me too. Got it? 

(CG)
Hilda: Well then, now that all of that
is settled... I happily accept! Thank
you for watching over me, and believing
in me. Let's keep doing that for each
other for the rest of our lives! 
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=====================
Leonie* C

Leonie: Phew... Oh, Professor! Are you
training too? I was just about to
finish up, but if you want to join in,
I can stick around a while longer.

Byleth:
You don't have to stay just for me
I might be here a while 

Leonie: Oh, no. It's fine! Just do your
thing. Don't mind me. Come on. Don't be
shy. Phew! I'm beat...but we're finally
done.

Byleth: You didn't have to stay for my
whole routine.

Leonie: I was...already training when
you got here, and I...finished right
alongside you... Guess I...outlasted
you, huh?

Byleth: It's not a competition.

Leonie: Speak for yourself! I'm always
looking to improve. By the way,
Professor. Something I wanted to ask.

Byleth:
Let's hear it, then.
Ask me whatever you want. 

Leonie: Are you really Captain Jeralt's
kid?

Byleth:
I don't know.
That's what I'm told. 

Leonie: That's a pretty detached tone
to take about your own family. What's
your opinion of him, then? You must
look up to him, at least?

Byleth: I respect him, of course.

Leonie: Hm. It doesn't sound like you
really appreciate him. You didn't even
know until you came here that he used
to lead the Knights of Seiros, did you?
If it weren't for him, you wouldn't be
half the person you are now. You've
probably never even thought about how
lucky you are. Ugh! OK, this really
bothers me! Listen up. I don't care if
you're the teacher and I'm the student.
I'm going to outshine you. I know you
were some famous mercenary before you
came here, but let me tell you
something... I'm going to be better
than you ever were! In fact, I'll
surpass you in no time at all, so don't
blink. You might miss it.

Byleth: ... 
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=====================
Leonie B

Leonie: Hey, Professor. Got a minute?
Look, I'm sorry I snapped at you. I
didn't mean to lose my temper. I was
rude to you. I should have known
better.

Byleth:
It's all right.
I wasn't offended. 

Leonie: Hah. I thought you might say
that. In that way, you're just like
Captain Jeralt. You accept other
people. You don't let petty details get
under your skin.

Byleth: How do you know my father?

Leonie: Well, when I was a kid, I kind
of latched on to him. I've been calling
myself his apprentice ever since. He
spent some time in the village I grew
up in. Actually, you weren't with him
back then. Why not?

Byleth: I don't remember.

Leonie: Huh. Maybe he left you with a
relative or something. Anyway, back
then, Jeralt's job was to deal with
poachers well, they were bandits but we
called them poachers. Nobody in the
village could stand up to them. But
your dad? He took them on like it was
nothing. I was so impressed! All I
could think was how amazing mercenaries
were. I'd lived in that tiny village my
whole life, so to me, Captain Jeralt
was nothing short of a legend. So I
went right up to him, and I told him I
was going to be his apprentice. He
didn't stick around long after that,
but he did teach me a lot while he was
with us. Tactics, strategy, training
routines it was all so new and
exciting! So after he left, I kept at
it. Kept training. Just like he taught
me.

Byleth: I'm glad you got to see him
again.

Leonie: Me too. I always planned to
meet him again, once I became a
top-tier mercenary. But I'm just glad I
got to see him. To thank him properly
and all. I've spent my whole life
working to become a great mercenary
like your father. There were so many
times when I wanted to ask his advice,
but I couldn't. I just had to make do.
That's how I've made it this far. Just
hard work, all on my own. But then you
come along... And it's like you don't
appreciate Captain Jeralt at all, or
how lucky you were to have him around
your whole life! Ugh! It still really
bothers me! You might be his kid, but
I'm still his best apprentice! Got it?!


Byleth: ... 
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=====================
Leonie A

Leonie: Hey, Professor. Can we talk? I
feel terrible about the last time we
spoke. I was trying to apologize, and
just ended up losing my temper again.
I'm really sorry.

Byleth:
It's all right.
I don't mind. 

Leonie: I figured you'd say that, but I
still feel like an idiot. Somehow, I
just have a hard time keeping my
feelings in check around you. And I
think if I don't just tell you what I'm
thinking, we'll never be able to have a
normal conversation. So, let me clear
the air. I want us to, uh...engage...

Byleth:
Engage in what? A duel? (1)
You want to get engaged?! (2)

Leonie:
Yeah! Exactly. (1)
Yeah, I wait, what?! No! I mean in a
duel! (2)
I know it's a sudden thing to ask, but
I'm not going to feel settled until I
know where I stand. Would you do that
for me? 

Byleth: All right.

Leonie: Good. Don't hold back, OK? I
want to see you at your absolute best!
Phew! You got me. I'm completely
outmatched...

Byleth:
Sorry. (1)
You held your own. (2)

Leonie:
No, don't apologize! This is what I
needed. (1)
Maybe, but you were definitely
stronger. Honestly, that's what I
needed to see. (2)
You're a true successor to Captain
Jeralt's style of swordplay. I almost
felt like you were him. I thought I was
competing with you...but that's as
pointless as competing against him
would've been. So instead of that, I'm
going to focus on keeping the promise I
made to him. 

Byleth: What promise?

Leonie: Captain Jeralt said that, if
anything should happen to him, I'd have
to support you in his place. He didn't
sound serious at the time, but it was
right before he...you know. Before we
lost him. So, I've decided. I'd like to
do just what he said. I know I'm not as
strong as I need to be. But I swear to
you... I'll train until I am. What do
you say? Can I call you my employer?

Byleth: I know I can count on you.

Leonie: Yes! It's official! I'll
protect you, no matter what! 
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Leonie S

Leonie: Professor.? What are you doing
here?

Byleth: I could ask you the same.

Leonie: I was talking to Jeralt. The
sky feels so close...like you can
almost touch the stars. I thought my
voice might reach him.

Byleth: What were you saying?

Leonie: That the war's finally over.
And that his kid and his greatest
apprentice did an amazing job out
there! Haha, maybe I'm overselling the
part I played.

Byleth: You were amazing.

Leonie: Thanks, but I was nothing
compared to you. I feel like an idiot
for ever thinking I could surpass you.
I have managed to keep my promise
though. So, how would you feel about
hiring me again? Can't exactly go and
break my word now, can I?

Byleth: Your promise is already
fulfilled.

Leonie: The war's over, but the enemy
might still be lurking! What if they're
waiting until I'm gone to attack you?!

Byleth: I'll be fine.

Leonie: But  Oh, I get it. You're
probably pretty tired of me always
trailing after you, huh?

Byleth: Not at all. In fact... I love
you, Leonie.

Leonie: Love?! As in... As in the way a
commander loves his soldiers, right? Of
course that's what you mean... Oh,
that's...that kind of love! Can this
really be happening? You want to marry
me?... I... Of course will! You are
being serious, right? That would be an
awful joke... I'm sorry. I should have
been honest. All that stuff about my
promise a minute ago, it was mostly
just an excuse for wanting to be near
you. But, I'm not really the romantic
type, so I had a hard time coming out
and saying it. Are you sure this is
what you want though? I know I'm not
exactly conventional. Guess I'm really
wearing this ring, then aren't I? But,
I do still have a promise to keep with
Captain Jeralt too.

(CG)
Leonie: You've got a big job ahead of
you, building a whole new Fódlan. I'm
going to support you through all of
that. Make sure it never gets to be too
much. Then that's that! I promise to
protect you until death parts us!
And...I'll be happy for you to do the
same for me. 
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Ignatz* C

Ignatz: Hm. Hmm...

Byleth: ...

Ignatz: Uhh... Mmm...

Byleth: ...

Ignatz: OK. I've decided on the
composition.

Byleth: Composition?

Ignatz: That's right, the composition
for my next paint... Wait! Professor?
How long have you been standing there?
You haven't been watching me, have you?
Uh, no, I misspoke! Did I say painting?
I meant to say, uh...

Byleth: You paint?

Ignatz: Well, I've thought for a while
that it might be nice to paint the
scenery here. The contours of that
tree, set against the stark shapes of
the faraway peaks... Of course, I only
paint after I've finished my chores.
I'd never put my at before my
responsibilities! My studies are
paramount. I shall always uphold my
duties as a student of the Officers
Academy! Whereas art is...a hobby of
mine, you might say. Everyone has
hobbies, right? I'm sure you have one.

Byleth: 
No, none.
Nothing comes to mind. 

Ignatz: Oh! Well, perhaps it's
different for you, Professor. But it's
perfectly normal for people to have
hobbies. Reading, for instance. Or
fishing, or taking midday naps. For me,
it's making art. Hobbies are healthy!
They're a good way of relieving stress.
You might consider taking up a hobby,
Professor. Anything to clear your mind.
Think about it. It's much easier to
focus if you're feeling refreshed.
There isn't a rule against hobbies, is
there? If you tell me to stop, I'll
stop. I shall never again put brush to
canvas!

Byleth: 
That's not what I'm saying.
Paint as much as you like. 

Ignatz: Really? It's OK for me to
paint? Well... I mean, if you're sure.
But really, it's nothing more than a
little diversion. A frivolous pastime.
Um, I think I ought to go back to my
quarters now, if it's all the same to
you. 
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Ignatz B

Ignatz: All right, time to sneak off
and do some painting... Professor!
S-such lovely weather today, huh? I
was, ah, just about to go for a walk.

Byleth: Why are you bringing paper?

Ignatz: What, this? No, it's uh... Oh,
I'm sorry, Professor. I'll admit it. I
was going to do some painting. You
remember the place where we talked
before? I've been painting the scenery
there. I'm still keeping up with my
academics and training, of course! I
just painting my spare time as a change
of pace.

Byleth: 
I'm not accusing you. (1)
You don't have to hide it. (2)

Ignatz: 
Oh. You're not? Ah, well, yes, I
suppose you're not. (1)
Oh. I don't? Ah, well, yes. Maybe
you're right. (2)
I may have gotten ahead of myself. I'm
sorry for panicking there.
Honestly...I'm just worried that my
father will find out that I've been
painting.

Byleth: I'm not going to tell him.

Ignatz: Of course. Why would you go out
of your way to tell him that?
Completely illogical of me. But it
seems I've developed a bit of complex
about it. My father's not a fan of my
artistic pastime, you see. We're a
merchant family, and my older brother
is set to inherit the business. As for
me, my father decided I should be a
knight. That's why I'm at the academy.
Painting won't help me become a knight.
It's a waste of time...

Byleth: Is that why you feel guilty
about it?

Ignatz: Well, yes. I feel like I'm
betraying my parents. I hear that
business has been slow for them over
the past few years. If I become a
knight for an influential noble house,
I could use my connections to help
support them. My father was determined
to send me here. He must have been,
considering the enormous amount of
money he spent. I don't think I'm well
suited to being a knight. My parents
sent me to the academy for their sake,
not my own. When I think about how hard
my family is working just to stay in
business, how can I sit idly by? All of
which is just to say that painting will
have to remain my little hobby, nothing
more. Not that I could make a career
out of it, even if I want to. That's
just a fantasy. 
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=====================
Ignatz A

Ignatz: How incredible. What a striking
color. Ah, Professor! Look at this
stone. Such a brilliant blue. You don't
normally find stones like this around
here. I ought to grind it down. I
wonder if it would still be the same
color.

Byleth: Why would you grind it down?

Ignatz: To make pigment for my art!
Good supplies don't come cheap. I
prefer to make my own. Blue is
especially expensive. How fortunate
that I chanced upon this remarkable
blueness! Oh, I'm sorry. There I go
again, blathering on and on about
painting.

Byleth: Well, it's just a hobby, right?


Ignatz: Oh yes, but I know that I can
get rather caught up in it and, ah,
enthusiastic. You know, Professor, no
matter how impassioned I become about
my art, you never hold it against me.
One could argue that I'm better off
preparing for our next battle. I am
becoming a knight.

Byleth: 
Wouldn't you rather become an artist?
You should become an artist. 

Ignatz: Oh, Professor. Please don't say
things like that. I gave up on my
artistic dreams long ago. To support my
family, I will be a knight. That's
that.

Byleth: 
Will you regret that choice? (1)
You'll regret that choice. (2)

Ignatz: 
No. I know it's the right thing to do.
(1)
No, I won't. I'm doing the right thing.
(2)
I'll continue with my art as a hobby. I
don't think I could ever give it up.
When I see something beautiful, I can't
suppress the urge to paint it. I don't
have a choice. And if my art can bring
happiness to even one person, that's
good enough for me.

Byleth: As long as you're sure.

Ignatz: ...Professor, I have a favor to
ask. I'm painting a portrait right now.
When it's finished, I'd like to give
the piece to you. Would you take it?
Perhaps it can bring you a little
happiness. That will have made the
effort well worth it. Oh, excellent! Is
that a promise? Because I'm really
going to put my heart into it. Ah, that
is. I'm going to enjoy partaking in
this casual hobby of mine! 
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=====================
Ignatz S

Ignatz: I don't believe it.


Byleth: Don't believe what?


Ignatz: The painting I gave you!
 It was meant for you, and you alone.
 You weren't supposed to show it to
anyone...but you hung it in the
reception hall!


Byleth: It's beautiful. You should be
proud.


Ignatz: Because of all that you've
done...
Now everyone knows...including my
father.
 He's heard so much praise that he and
my brother want to see it. 
He even told me that I should be an
artist. That I'm more likely to succeed
as an artist than a knight.


Byleth: That's good, isn't it?


Ignatz: Yes. I've dreamed of being an
artist for so long... I stopped
believing it would actually happen.
You know, for that painting, I thought
of the most beautiful thing in the
world.


Byleth: The goddess, you mean?


Ignatz: Well, yes. It was a portrait of
Sothis, the goddess who descended from
heaven to guide humanity. 
But when I was painting her, I couldn't
stop thinking of you. 
You are the most beautiful thing in the
world.
 And beyond that... OK, here goes
nothing. I want you to please accept
this. Please.
 Do you...accept?
 I can't measure up to you. You're the
hero of Fódlan, and I'm just a painter.
 But I can't lie to myself any longer.
I can't live my whole life denying
myself what makes me the happiest.
 You taught me that. Taught me to see
myself. You taught me everything.
 You've always been so patient and
attentive.
 You never made me feel small, or
denied my feelings. You soothed my
troubled soul. 
You are my goddess. I want to be with
you for the rest of my life...to love
you for all eternity. 
I want to paint your beauty in portrait
after portrait. 
I want to stay by your side for now,
and forever. Will you let me?


Byleth: I would be honored.


Ignatz: What?! Did you say what I think
you said? You're accepting me as your
partner?
 I asked you because I didn't want to
live with the regret of not asking. 
I decided to be honest, expecting you
to spurn me, and yet...
 You said yes. You said yes! You said 


Byleth: Ignatz! Get a hold of yourself!


Ignatz: Ah, right, sorry. Whew. I
almost fainted there.
 You're sure though? Absolutely
positive?


Byleth: I'm sure.


(CG)
Ignatz: Then I promise to do whatever
it takes to be a respectable man,
worthy of your partnership.
With my paintings, I will bring the
world happiness! The same happiness
that I feel when I look at you, my
beloved goddess.
 Sorry, was that too much? Maybe I
should just leave it at this... I love
you. With all of my soul.

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Lorenz* C

Lorenz: Professor. I understand that
you were looking to speak with me.
Perhaps you would like some insight on
how to write your next lecture? While I
do have a great many ideas, it would be
inappropriate to - Oh? Am i mistaken?
If that's the case, then what can I do
for you?

Byleth: It's about the female students.


Lorenz: The ladies have complained? To
you? About me? Preposterous. There must
be some mistake. I am the heir of the
noble House Gloucester. It is bred in
me to treat all people with respect.
Rest assured, you will not find anyone
more upstanding than yours truly.
Perhaps the issue is that the splendor
of my noble presence is driving the
ladies to distraction! If that is the
crime, I do confess. I hope I've not
troubled the ladies' hearts unduly.

Byleth: It is your advances they seem
to find troubling.

Lorenz: Outrageous! That's absurd! Who
would dare to allege such slander?!

Byleth: A number of female students,
actually.

Lorenz: Of all the... Well I suppose I
have offered several of them the honor
of dining with me. It is impossible to
tell if even the most well-bred young
lady is a suitable companion for me
merely by the sight of her. So in order
for us to get to know each other
properly, it is appropriate that we
dine together. Thus far they have all
declined, oddly enough. For some reason
they seem to be exercising some form of
restraint while speaking with me. I
would never insist, of course. But I
will admit I have, on occasion, after a
day's pause, issued repeat invitations
- in the fashion and style of a
gentleman.

Byleth: That is the problem.

Lorenz: What?! Ridiculous! Dinner
invitations from me, a problem? The
very idea! I am a perfect gentleman.
The son of a noble line! I've a wit
like a rapier! And it takes but a
glance to see that I'm gorgeous! No, I
cannot believe such a thing. Are you
sure this isn't the result of some sort
of scheme? It cannot be otherwise.
Someone has clearly devised a
conspiracy against me. Someone who
envies my position, who seeks to soil
my sterling reputation with foul
rumors. How cruel. Please, Professor.
It is beneath you to fall victim to
such petty and obscene tactics. I
implore you to take greater care in the
future. Now, if you will excuse me, I
have a great deal of work to do.
Farewell.

Byleth: ... 
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=====================
Lorenz B

Lorenz: Professor. Have you been
looking for me again? I am very busy,
you know. I must insist that
disruptions for lighthearted chats of
this kind be kept to a minimum.

Byleth: I've been getting more
complaints.

Lorenz: What did I tell you about
falling victim to such salacious and
slanderous rumors? As I've told you,
there is obviously a conspiracy against
me. There is no manner in which I could
possibly be considered bothersome.

Byleth: The girls actually do seem
bothered.

Lorenz: Professor, I assure you. You
have been deceived. My adversary has
poisoned the hearts of these ladies
against me. The plot goes deeper than I
thought...

Byleth:
There is no conspiracy. This is real.
You need to control yourself.
This could become a serious issue. 

Lorenz: But - Ah if you truly do
insist... Please understand, Professor.
I am not some scoundrel out for
conquest. I am attempting to fulfill my
duty as heir of House Gloucester. It is
my responsibility to continue our noble
line by finding a suitable lady to be
my wife. It is a rigorous process. My
family has the very highest standards
for appearance, grace, temperament, and
pedigree.

Byleth: So, commoners are excluded?

Lorenz: Typically yes, even if others
are sometimes critical of that notion.
For the nobility, marriage is not
merely a union of individuals. It is
also a union of families. It would not
benefit the House Gloucester to be tied
to a family of powerless commoners,
would it? To achieve supremacy, it is
necessary for my line to be tied to
that of an influential family. That is
the best path and prosperity for all.
So, as you can see, the future of the
Alliance rests on my shoulders.

Byleth:
That's a remarkable responsibility. (1)

That's quite an obligation. (2)

Lorenz:
It is nothing out of the ordinary.
Those of us with noble blood are born
to this duty, you know. (1)
If it is a burden, it is one I am all
too familiar with. We nobles are born
to this duty. (2)
That being said, to avoid
misunderstandings, I shall restrain
myself until things calm down. I would
rather not cause trouble for you, after
all. 
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Lorenz A

Lorenz: Well met, Professor. I trust
that you've not had any complaints
about me lately?

Byleth:
Thankfully, no. (1)
I haven't. Should I be worried? (2)

Lorenz:
Good. For any trouble I may have
caused, please accept my most humble
apology. (1)
Do you find it concerning that I've
ceased making advances toward the
ladies? (2)
I've decided that it would be
inappropriate for me to continue my
search for a spouse while we are at
war. I expect that means you will not
be receiving any more complaints. I
hope that puts you at ease. Actually,
the introspection I've gained setting
aside my search has motivated me to
amend my conduct.

Byleth:
Embarrassed about your past behavior?
Finally admitting your conduct was a
problem? 

Lorenz: Not the phrasing I'd choose,
but you're not wrong. Selfishly
pursuing my own desires caused me to
behave inconsiderably. For instance, it
was arrogant and rude to invite ladies
to dine with me purely to evaluate
them. Our experiences in battle have
also given me cause to doubt certain
preconceptions I once held. Previously,
I had considered it a requirement for
my future spouse to come from a noble
line. I once thought that commoners
lacked the power to influence the wider
world, as history might suggest. To
find a commoner who made a real impact,
one has to look all the way back to
Nemesis. That was my belief, at any
rate. But I realized that I have
actually had an influential commoner
right in front of me all along.

Byleth: Who?

Lorenz: Don't you see? I'm referring to
you. You may wield the power of a
Crest, but you are so much more than
just that. You have managed to charm
everyone around you. To compel them to
trust and follow you. Though you may
not realize it, that is no mean feat.
It is altering the course of history in
Fódlan! Your example puts my prior
beliefs to shame.

Byleth:
There's nothing to be ashamed of.
Your beliefs weren't completely wrong. 


Lorenz: I appreciate the kind words. I
have always sought to embody the ideal
of nobility. That, at least, is a goal
I continue to stand by. But now I know
that bloodlines alone is not sufficient
to gauge a person's worth. I've learned
much of this from you. You are humble
and open-minded, despite your power and
skill. That is why I, at least, find
you so charismatic. Perhaps that is the
wrong way to say it. What I mean is
that you set an admirable example. I
can only hope someday to be your equal.
Of course, you had better keep an eye
on me, because I can achieve anything I
set out to do. For I am none other than
the handsome and talented Lorenz
Hellman Gloucester! 
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Lorenz S

Lorenz: You actually came. I wasn't
sure you'd find the time. You often
asked me to meet with you, but this is
the first time it has been the other
way around.

Byleth:
That was a difficult time.
It's nostalgic to think about. 

Lorenz: I know I gave you something of
a headache. Please forgive my youthful
impropriety. Now that the war is
finally over, it seems I am able to
resume my search for a suitable wife.

Byleth:
You do have that look in your eye. (1)
Any leading contenders? (2)

Lorenz:
I suppose I do, don't I? But I am not
the same man I once was. (1)
Just one. (2)
Pedigree and status are no longer
priorities for me. I now know that what
matters most is the worth of an
individual's soul. And there is only
one person who calls to my heart. One
whose incredible qualities outshine all
others. That person...is you.

Byleth: It's about time.

Lorenz: You expected this all along?!
Am I that predictable?! I'd hoped to
surprise you! I cannot believe I've
made such a terrible blunder! Even so!
Surely you have some reply beyond
that?!

Byleth: I'm sorry. That was
inconsiderate.

Lorenz: No, I should apologize. I've
gone and made you flustered. How
abominably rude. Please don't fret
about it. I'm no longer the type of
person to get upset over others'
manners. Do you remember when I said
you were charismatic? By that time, I
had already become unable to imagine
anyone but you as my partner. But I did
not feel I was your equal. Since then,
I have worked tirelessly to improve. To
become a man truly worthy of you. What
do you think? Have I finally managed
it?

Byleth:
You have. (1)
You were already worthy. (2)

Lorenz:
Ah--I'm so glad. To hear you say that
makes all the effort worth it. (1)
I...I was? (2)
In that case, please hear my humble
proposal. I want nothing more than to
be yours, now and for all time. Will
you do me this great honor?

Byleth: I will. I love you, Lorenz.

(CG)
Lorenz: You will? You do?! Yes, of
course this should happen! Not even if
you scoured all of Fódlan could you
find a partner more worthy of you! Or
my name isn't Lorenz Hellman
Gloucester! Hahaha! In any case... I
swear to do my utmost to make you
happy. And together we will make this
world a better place. 
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Raphael* C

Raphael: Hngh... Hngh... Hngh...
Ungh... Hngh... Hngh... Phew... Oh,
Professor! Are you here to train?

Byleth: 
I came to train. (1)
I came to check on you. (2)

Raphael: 
I knew it! Gotta train daily. (1)
You should join me. Training is more
important than worrying about me. (2)
Legs, back, chest, arms, abs. Gotta
work 'em all, right? I just finished
training and I feel great. Check me
out! Are my muscles bulging?

Byleth: 
I guess so?
I'm not sure about that. 

Raphael: Another day of training and my
muscles are ready to burst! Bulging
muscles mean strength. I have to be
strong if I want to be a proper knight.
And I have to eat if I wanna keep
training. Time to feast!

Byleth: Isn't studying also important
for a knight?

Raphael: Ah, way to hit me where it
hurts, Professor. I know I'd be in big
trouble if I don't train my brain too.
Anyone who can't get tactics, can't be
a proper knight. It's just... I'm no
good at remembering that kind of stuff.
And train my brain instead of my body
makes me sleepy! What if I start
training twice as hard? Then I should
only have to study half as much, right?


Byleth: You'll never be a proper knight
if you don't study.

Raphael: You really think so? I can't
let that happen! I guess I have no
choice. I'll prove I can do it! Wish me
luck, Professor! For my training and
for my studies! 
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Raphael B

Raphael: Great timing, Professor! I was
just going to come find you.

Byleth: ...

Raphael: Are you busy? I have a
question about formations. I don't
understand them at all. Are the speed
of battle and the terrain connected
somehow? There's too much to memorize!

Byleth: You don't have to remember
everything.

Raphael: I don't? Then what do I have
to know? I think I understand the
basics. To start, you just... Ah! OK. I
think I've got it! Thanks for the help,
Professor! Brains and brawn, you've
really got it all. With your help, I
should have no trouble becoming a
proper knight!

Byleth: Why do you want to be a knight?


Raphael: Huh? Didn't I tell you? My
parents were merchants of the Alliance.
They died in an an accident. That's why
it's up to me to look after my little
sis. I'm not great with bookkeeping, so
I didn't think I'd make a good
merchant. I talked to Grandpa and he
suggested I become a knight. So I sold
all our valuables and used the money to
pay my way into the academy. My sis
won't survive if I get kicked out, so I
can't give up now!

Byleth: 
Had you no other options?
Did you consider becoming a mercenary? 


Raphael: I might have tried being a
mercenary if I didn't have my little
sis to look after. I probably shouldn't
say this, but being a mercenary does
sound like an easier life. Mercenaries
have no responsibilities, and no one
else to worry about. But someone's
gotta take care of my little sis, so
that's out of the question. Serving as
a knight in a noble house is more
secure, and you don't have to worry
about dying...unless there's a war. My
sis has been through so much. i don't
want her to have to worry about me.
Hey. Do you have any siblings,
Professor?

Byleth: No.

Raphael: Then you probably think I'm
missing out on my freedom, having to
support her, huh? But, working hard for
my sister isn't too bad. Call it a
burden, call it a challenge. If it
makes my sister happy, I'm happy too!
You should ask your father to have some
more kids! Anyway, that's why I've got
to become a proper knight! 
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Raphael A

Raphael: Hey, Professor! I think you've
been working too much lately. The
battle's gonna keep going with or
without you, but you're the one doing
the most out there! It's real
impressive how you can focus on giving
orders and fighting! I don't think I
could do both in the same battle. I see
you running all over the place, even
after the battle is over. I just don't
want you to wear yourself out.

Byleth: 
I'll be OK. (1)
Maybe I am tired. (2)

Raphael: 
Oh yeah? As soon as you say you're
fine, that's when it hits you. (1)
You gotta take a break when you can.
Even when you're feeling fine, it can
suddenly hit you! (2)</pre><pre id="faqspan-5">
No offense, Professor, but don't you
think some folks might be taking
advantage of you? Claude keeps asking
you to do things, but you never say no.
Like when you gave that speech to the
troops. That didn't seem like something
you wanted to do. I know you gotta
follow orders on the battlefield, but
you should have to do things off the
battlefield if you don't wanna.

Byleth: You've done things you don't
want to do.

Raphael: What do you mean? Like
studying? Sure it's not my favorite
thing in the world, but that was to
keep my little sis fed. I had good
reason for it.

Byleth: It's the same for me.

Raphael: The same, huh? I think I get
what you mean. You do things you don't
wanna do for the sake of everyone else.
That's real noble of you, Professor. I
guess I can't get in your way if you're
doing it for the right reason. OK,
then. I'm gonna keep trying to do my
best, but now I'm gonna do it for you.
My little sis is important to me, but
you're real important too. I always
work hard for the people who matter to
me. And having more of them in my life
just means I gotta work even harder!
What do you think?

Byleth: I think you're important to me
too, Raphael.

Raphael: Really?! I wasn't expecting
you to say that! You're gonna make me
blush! We gotta keep working hard
together then. At least until this
war's over. I'll work hard to make sure
you don't collapse from exhaustion!
You've got nothing to worry about,
Professor. I've been training nonstop.
I got your back, no matter what! 
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Raphael S

Raphael: Oh. Professor. Are you sure
it's OK for you to be here? You're
probably right. Even you need a break
every once in a while! The war's
finally over, but they're still putting
you to work, huh? I betcha it's going
to get pretty busy from here on out.

Byleth:
Probably.
Who knows. 

Raphael: Fódlan sure has changed a lot
since you were our professor. Some
places that lost their leaders...and
other ones got wrecked from all the
fighting. You gotta decide what to do
about the church now too, huh?

Byleth: You have a good grasp of the
situation.

Raphael: Hahaha! Even I understand that
much! I'd never become a great knight
if I didn't!

Byleth: You still want to become a
knight?

Raphael: You bet I do! That's what I've
been working toward all this time! I'm
not sure you heard, but apparently the
battles I fought in made me famous!
Folks started calling me "the Beast of
Leicester." Can you believe that?
People calling me a Beast! I was
offended at first, but my little sis
said it made me sound tough. She must
be right, 'cause I've had people asking
me to work for them nonstop! I've made
my decision though. I know whose knight
I wanna be. Speaking of... I got this
for you. Will you accept it?

Byleth: ...

Raphael: Ma...m-m-ma-- Marry me and let
me be your knight! Please! Remember how
I told you how important you are to me?
Well, I wanna be with you and stay by
your side! I thought maybe if we got
married, then we could always be
together.

Byleth: What about your sister?

Raphael: It's awfully nice of you to
worry about her, but she'll be fine. I
barely took my eye off her and she grew
up into an adult! It won't be easy, but
I want her to do whatever's gonna make
her happy. I'll still keep an eye on
her, but she'll be off on her own soon.
I guess what I'm saying is, don't worry
about her. She'll be OK. I'm more
worried about you! You gotta rebuild
this world from scratch! That's a whole
lotta weight for one person to carry.
Enough to crush you. So, will you let
me help you? It's a heavy load, but I
wanna carry it with you. What do you
say? Will you let me be your knight?

Byleth: I will. I love you, Raphael.

Raphael: You...love me? Yes! Yes, yes,
yes! 

(CG)
Raphael: From now on and for the rest
of forever, this Beast is gonna stay by
your side! But wait. I can't just be a
physically strong Beast. I gotta have a
strong mind too! Whatever you need,
I'll work as hard as I can! As hard as
anyone! I'll keep training to make sure
you can count on me. And...I'll love
you. Forever and ever. And ever! 
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Marianne* C

Note: Viewing this support will unlock
the Forgotten Hero Paralogue later

Marianne: Dear Goddess, I ask for
guidance... ... Professor! I suppose
you came by to pray too?

Byleth:
That's right. (1)
Just passing by. (2)

Marianne:
I see. That's why I'm here too. (1)
I see. That's why I'm here. (2)

Byleth: What were you praying for?

Marianne: Oh, um. Nothing specific. I
only call upon the goddess to give
thanks, or perhaps to ask for
protection. Anyhow, I should be on my
way.

Byleth: Do you have a moment to chat?

Marianne: Um. OK... ... I'm sorry. I
don't really know what to say. I'm not
very good at talking to people. The
truth is, I didn't interact with people
too often before I came here.

Byleth: Why is that?

Marianne: Oh, uhm, no particular
reason. I'm simply not very good at it.
That's just how I am.

Byleth:
Don't worry about it.
I'm sorry to have disturbed you. 

Marianne: Ah! Um. Thank you. I'm sorry.
You shouldn't waste your time worrying
about me. Please, just ignore me. I,
um, have to be going now. Good-bye,
Professor!

Byleth: ... 
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Marianne B

Marianne: Um...Professor! There's
something I need to say...

Byleth:
I'm happy to listen.
This isn't like you. 

Marianne: Thank you. How should I put
this... I don't seem to be getting
along with everyone. I don't contribute
much either. Am I a nuisance to you,
Professor? If so, I'll leave. Of
course, my adoptive may not understand,
but if I must....

Byleth: Your adoptive father?

Marianne: Oh, my adoptive father is one
of the new nobles of the Alliance. His
territory is to the north. He was a
distant relative who took me in after
my parents vanished. He's blessed with
great drive and ambition. Some may go
so far as to call it avarice He wishes
to marry me off to a powerful noble.
That's why he sent me to the academy.
If I left now, I'm sure he'd have a
strong opinion about it. Ah, sorry. I
strayed away from the topic. I'm not
good at telling stories either.

Byleth:
I understand.
You were saying?

Marianne: Ah, good. I'm glad. So, as i
was saying... Are you sure I'm not
bothering you, Professor?

Byleth:
You're no bother at all.
I'm not complaining.

Marianne: Oh! I'm so grateful to hear
you say that. What I'm trying to say
is...you should keep your distance. I'm
more trouble than I'm worth.

Byleth: I won't agree to that.

Marianne: You only say that because you
don't know the real me. I'm sorry. I
have to go!

Byleth: ... 
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Marianne A

Marianne: Dear Goddess, I ask for
guidance... ... Professor. You're
always watching over me, aren't you?

Byleth: Of course.

Marianne: I've spent my entire life
avoiding people. Speaking to others was
always difficult, so I made a point to
always be alone. Animals and the
goddess were the only ones I could
really open up to. Do you remember the
time you asked what it was I prayed
for?

Byleth: Thanks and protection?

Marianne: Yes, but that wasn't the
case. Back then, I felt that my life
served no purpose and that I was
nothing more than a burden. In truth, I
was begging the goddess to take me to
her. That was my daily prayer...but now
I fear the idea of dying and being left
alone. I have friends who accept me for
who I am now, in spite of my Crest. And
I have you watching over me. I've
finally learned to accept the kindness
and warmth of others. It's because of
you, Professor. Because of you, I've
decided to live.

Byleth: ...

Marianne: I'm sorry to have worried
you, but I'm alright now. Even if I'm
separated from you or any of my
friends...the memories I've made here
will give me the strength to continue
on!

Byleth: You should look to the future
instead of the past.

Marianne: Um...

Byleth: From now on, we'll look to the
future. Together.

Marianne: Oh! I'm sure I'll have the
strength to move forward if we're
together! 
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Marianne S

Marianne: I apologize for chasing after
you. I really need to speak with you,
but I can come back if now is not a
good time.

Byleth: No, now is fine.

Marianne: Thank you. You've always been
so accepting of me. You've never
rejected me for my flaws. You have
given me the strength and courage to
look forward to my future. But I won't
know what to do with myself when the
war has ended. When I'm gone, will I
keep moving forward or back?

Byleth: What do you want to do?

Marianne: Well, my adoptive father
wants me to return home right away.
Though he put all that talk of marrying
me off to a powerful noble on
hold...for now. Apparently I'm being
hailed as a hero back home. Can you
imagine that? Me, a hero! And now my
family wants m by their side so they
can flaunt my status about town...how
silly. Even so, it is nice that my
relationship with my adoptive father
has improved. It is starting to feel as
though I am a true daughter to him at
last.

Byleth: Will you return home as
requested?

Marianne: No. I've been considering
what would be the best course for my
future, and... 
Well, here! Please, won't you take
this?

Byleth: ...

Marianne: I'm sorry for surprising you
with this so suddenly. In truth, I've
surprised even myself. It's unthinkable
that someone who spent their entire
life avoiding people could offer you a
ring... But who I am now, it's all
thanks to you. You've shown me a
strength I didn't know I could possess.
I wanted you to see how far I've come,
and how much I've grown...I guess...I
wanted you to see me show a little
bravery. I'm not asking you to marry me
here and now...That would...be a bit
much, perhaps. Maybe we can just think
of this as a promise...that you will
always be in my heart.

Byleth: Marry me, Marianne.

Marianne: What?! Really? You would want
to marry me? Even with all of my flaws?


Byleth: I love you just as you are.

Marianne: You know... 

(CG)
Marianne: I'm stronger now, but I can
grow even more if you stay by my side.
I'll do everything in my power to
support you... and I hope you will
continue to support me as well! I...I
love you. So very deeply. Thank you for
giving me the world. 
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Lysithea* C

Lysithea: Honestly, what do they all
take me for? I'm fine. Perfectly and
completely fine. It's hardly different
from daytime. I'm not scared. Ahhhhh!
Guh-guh-GHOST! Uh... Hang on...
Professor? Is that you? Oh, well...
Good evening! Hahaha!

Byleth:
Where are you headed?
What are you doing? 

Lysithea: Oh, I left something in the
dining hall, so I'm on my way to fetch
it. But you don't need to come with me
or anything like that. I'm fine on my
own really!

Byleth: I wasn't planning on it...

Lysithea: You weren't? Oh. Apologies
for making an assumption. The truth is,
everyone I come across asks if I'd like
some company. They all seem to think
I'll be scared wandering alone at
night. So rude and presumptuous, you
know? I'm perfectly capable of being on
my own!

Byleth: Of course. Good evening, then.

Lysithea: Hey! Professor, wait! I...um,
well... I thought it might be nice to
walk and talk together to the dining
hall. Shall we? To be abundantly clear,
this has nothing to do with my
nonexistent fear of ghosts.

Byleth:
I'd be happy to. (1)
Actually, I'm a bit busy... (2)

Lysithea:
Oh, you must be bored! Fantastic, then!
(1)
Oh, are you on patrol? You should
probably patrol on over to the dining
hall, then! (2) Wonderful! After all,
there's lots of very important...food
stored there. Do you mind, um, filling
the void with some chatter? Some find
silence to be a bit unsettling, after
all.

Byleth: What would you have me say?

Lysithea: OK, I confess. I AM scared of
ghosts! The monastery is unnerving to
me at night. So can we talk about
something, please? Anything! I've
noticed for quite some time now you
treat all your students equally, don't
you? You've never treated me
differently simply because I'm younger
than the others. And I've always
appreciated that.

Byleth: You're younger?

Lysithea: Isn't it rather obvious? I'm
roughly two to three years younger than
the rest of the class. Have you not
been paying close enough attention to
those you teach? That's poor form for a
professor... Oh! There, I've found what
I was looking for! Well, I'd better be
on my way now. Good night! 
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Lysithea B

Lysithea: Professor, thank you for
helping me with my training.

Byleth: Anytime.

Lysithea: I'd love to do this again, if
possible. Your advice is always so
useful. Everyone thinks you're a
wonderful teacher. You account for
people's weaknesses while capitalizing
on their strengths. Initially I wasn't
sure you paid too much attention to
your students. Clearly, I was wrong.
After all, were that the case, you
wouldn't be capable of providing such
useful feedback. I'll continue to learn
and grow from your instruction,
Professor. I just know it!

Byleth:You're quite determined.

Lysithea: You think I'm determined?

Byleth: Yes. You're always pushing
yourself.

Lysithea: Professor, I... Thank you!
You're the only one who's ever praised
me like that. I mean, people are always
telling me I've got a knack for magic.
If you can call the power of Crests a
"knack", they aren't wrong, per se.
Though bearing two Crests isn't a gift
I ever asked for... Anyhow, I've made a
point to work harder than most and not
rely too heavily on the power they
bestow. So I find it frustrating that
the only praise I seem to receive is
directly related to that power. If
you've noticed how hard I work, then,
well... It just... It makes me very
happy.

Byleth:Why do you work yourself so
hard?

Lysithea: Well, you see... I... It is
because I am the only child of House
Ordelia. I must to all I can for my
family name. I'm determined to someday
be of real value to them, and that day
must come soon. I can't waste any time.
I don't have much of it left... Anyway,
I should be going. Thank you again for
your help! 
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Lysithea A

Lysithea: Thank you for helping me with
my training again today, Professor.
 I'm gonna keep at it for a while
longer, so you go on ahead.


Byleth: You should get some rest.


Lysithea: I can't. Not when I'm right
on the cusp of using my power to
greater potential.
 Surely you yourself are tired.
Just...don't worry about me, OK?


Byleth: ...


Lysithea: I'm sorry, Professor. It was
careless of me to continue, despite how
fatigued I clearly was. 
I probably should have listened to you.
Now I've made a mess of things.
 I can't help but feel the need to
rush, in all things, constantly. You
get that way when you realize... you
haven't got much time.


Byleth: What do you mean?


Lysithea: I believe I've mentioned that
House Ordelia was, at one time, being
controlled by people from the Empire.
 During that time, strange people
mages, perhaps  came and performed
rituals on all the youth within my
family. 
Thirteen years ago, House Ordelia was
involved in a civil conflict within the
Empire.
 All we did was respond to a call for
aid. We weren't involved politically. 
But once the rebellion was crushed, my
family was held responsible for the aid
we gave, and the Empire gained some
sway over us as a result. 
At the time, the noble houses of the
Alliance took a passive stance. No one
lent aid to my family. 
As a result, some key officials within
the family were killed, and people from
the Empire were sent to replace them. 
Among those people were some mysterious
mages. They were...unsettling, in a
word. Skin pale as death.
 One after another, they captured and
imprisoned the children of our
household.
 They began performing terrible rituals
on the children... Though it's probably
more accurate to call them experiments.
 With the Empire monitoring our every
move, my parents could do nothing but
watch in horror as all of this
unfolded.
 One after another, the children died,
until the only one left...was me.
 You know, my hair wasn't always this
color.
 During their experiments, they'd been
doing things with my blood. One
morning, I awoke like this  a shock of
white hair, all trace of pigment, gone.

Upon seeing me, the mages were
delighted. They realized that their
experiments had finally succeeded.
 Sure enough, they ran a test and saw
that two Crests coexisted within me.
 Losing pigment from my hair wasn't the
only loss.
 The mages informed me that my lifespan
was now greatly shortened. 
Five more years at most. Perhaps less.


Byleth: How awful...


Lysithea: Shortly thereafter, the mages
lost interest in me, and we never saw
them in the Ordelia household again.
 Since all that, our family has been in
decline it's challenging now even to
govern our territory. 
After all my mother and father have
suffered, I at least want them to have
peace as they grow older.
 That is all I wish for...but I haven't
much time to ensure it comes to pass.
 

Byleth: It's too soon to give up.


Lysithea: It's not like what's been
done to me can be undone.
 

Byleth: Let's try to find a way to undo
it. 


Lysithea: Professor...
The only way I can conceive of would be
to remove my Crests somehow.
 But I don't know if that's even
remotely possible. Even if it were...
I wouldn't be of much use to you and
the others without my Crests.


Byleth: We will find a way.


Lysithea: You sound resolved. I'll
allow your resolve to bolster my own!
 Thank you, Professor.

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=====================
Lysithea S

Lysithea: ...
 Professor, I...


Byleth: We've done what we can.


Lysithea: We have. I can feel that the
Crests are no longer a part of me. 
That must mean I'll... I mean, my body
will...
 We can't say for sure, but we can
hope.
 Thank you, Professor. No matter the
outcome, I feel a sense of peace.
 I have hope, and that hope will carry
me through it all.
 You've done so much, searching for a
way to remove my Crests to save me. 
I can't tell you how much it means to
me.


Byleth: So, what will you do now?


Lysithea: I will not claim my title.
House Ordelia will end with my father's
generation.
 After this, I'm going to begin
preparations for our family's
dissolution.
 This will ensure that the people of
our territory will not be troubled. And
my parents will be able to live out
their lives in peace.


Byleth: And after that?


Lysithea: A good question...
I hadn't considered it. But, assuming I
have life left in me...
 Would it be all right if I came back
here? To...stay by your side? 
Without my Crests, I'm not sure what
all I'd be able to do for you. 
But you have given me a new life. I
want to use my time to support you
however I can.
I just...


Byleth: Lysithea... I want you to have
this.


Lysithea: Oh! Is this... This is...


Byleth: I'll be waiting for your safe
return.


Lysithea: ...
 What I said earlier about not caring
what the outcome of all this is... I
take it back.
 For the longest time, I didn't think
I'd be around to be a part of the
future you and everyone were creating.
That I had no place in it.
 But now, I cannot fight it any
longer... I do care. And I do not wish
to give up on chasing that future.
 I do not wish to die! I refuse to give
up...on myself, or on our future.
 And so...I promise to come back to
you. No matter what! 


(CG)
Lysithea: Once I'm back...


Byleth: We will chase that future.
Together.


Lysithea: Yes, I quite like the sound
of that. Together!
 It is decided. We will be together
forever. Living long, full lives! Count
on it, my love.

________________________________________
_____________________________

Church of Seiros

Seteth* C

Seteth: Ah. There you are. I apologize
for calling you in so suddenly. Please,
sit. There is a matter I would like to
discuss with you. I believe I've told
you this before, but it is my
responsibility to aid the archbishop in
all her duties.

Byleth: What are these duties?

Seteth: Spiritual instruction, ceremony
oversight, donation management all of
the church's many administrative tasks.
I oversee not only the priesthood, but
also the Knights of Seiros and the
Officers Academy. The archbishop
entrusts a great deal to my discretion,
and I am honored by her confidence.
Even when she must make decisions
herself, she often seeks my counsel in
advance. And yet... Your appointment to
a teaching position at the Officers
Academy was a complete surprise to me.
Not only that, but you have also been
entrusted with the Sword of the
Creator. Frankly, that decision baffles
me. You should be fully investigated,
at a minimum, before being trusted with
such a responsibility. But no such
investigation has been conducted. I
know you are skilled in war, and in
matters of strategy, but beyond that I
know next to nothing about you.

Byleth: You don't trust me.

Seteth: 
That is indeed what it comes down to,
if I'm being honest. Please understand
that I mean no offense. Not only that,
but you have also been entrusted with
the Sword of the Creator. I was as
surprised as anyone else to learn that.
Frankly, I am just not sure how to
handle you. I am the archbishop's right
hand, and yet when it comes to you, I
have been told almost nothing. (Before
Ch.6)
Not quite. I do find you to be a
trustworthy individual. But my
subjective opinion is not enough. I
have a duty to be cautious. Should the
archbishop's trust in you prove to be
misplaced, it is the faithful who will
suffer most. Not only that, but you
have also been entrusted with the Sword
of the Creator. I was as surprised as
anyone else to learn that. (After Ch.6)

And now well, I will spare you my
conjecture. In any case, it is time I
learned more about you. I ask only that
you answer my questions honestly. I
will be most grateful for your
cooperation. First, I would like to
know just how much you know about
yourself. You are the child of Jeralt
Eisner, correct?

Byleth:
I think so.
That's what I hear. 

Seteth: That's quite a vague reply for
such a basic question. In the future, I
would advise you to answer such queries
with confidence.
As the former captain of the Knights of
Seiros, Jeralt is renowned throughout
Fódlan. (Before Ch.9)
As the former captain of the Knights of
Seiros, Jeralt was renowned throughout
Fódlan. (After Ch.9)
If you really are his child, then no
one would voice any complaint about you
joining the knights. How long has it
been since you became a mercenary?

Byleth:
About ten years, I think. (1)
I'm not sure. (2)

Seteth:
Given your youth, that hardly seems
likely. (1)
I see. Most curious. (2)
Come to think of it, I have never asked
your age. Just how old are you,
exactly?

Byleth: Well, um...

Seteth: Your face says it all. You
truly don't know, do you? Just what was
Jeralt thinking raising you this way?
Given your responses thus far, I feel
as though any further questions would
just be a waste of our time. However,
permit me to make one thing clear.
Whatever her reasons, the archbishop
has placed great faith in you. Do not
betray that trust. That is all. 
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Seteth B

Seteth: Professor. A moment? I am sorry
that I doubted your ability. I deeply
regret ever holding such a view of you.
It is obvious to me now that you are
extraordinary.

Byleth: Really?

Seteth: Do you doubt your own power,
even now? I suppose that's only
natural. You've lived your whole life
knowing next to nothing about yourself.
Not even Jeralt could have possibly
known all there is to know about you.
But I wonder... Are you satisfied with
that?

Byleth: What do you mean?

Seteth: Are you content not knowing who
you are? Or do you yearn to know more?

Byleth: I...wish to know more.

Seteth: It was a foolish question, of
course. You are not the sort to be
complacent.

Byleth: I wouldn't know where to begin.


Seteth: But you cannot go on not
knowing, can you? So, only one more
question matters: are you ready?

Byleth: Ready for what?

Seteth: The truth. All of it. Learning
it will doubtlessly have direct
consequences on your life. I do not
know what those will be. You may
decide, once you learn it, that you
wish you hadn't. But even if you have
such regrets, you will never be able to
return to ignorance. So, are you ready
to know the truth?

Byleth: Yes. I am.

Seteth: I see. That is what I wished to
hear. The archbishop continues to put
her faith in you. And so you will
continue to have my aid. Since the
archbishop put so much faith in you, I
will continue to offer my aid. As Rhea
continues to have faith in you, you
will continue to have my aid. More than
that... I will put my faith in you as
well. And I will do all that is within
my power to help you someday reach the
truth. 
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Seteth A

Seteth: May I discuss something with
you? I promised to help you find the
truth of who you are. But I'm afraid
it's not that simple. There are some
details I have kept concealed.

Byleth: What details?

Seteth: Five years ago, before she
vanished, I asked Rhea some pointed
questions. I learned that she knows
everything about you. No, that is
understating it... Rhea is responsible
for your existence.

Byleth: What do you mean?

Seteth: I could explain to you, here
and now, what fragments of knowledge I
was able to pry from Rhea. I fear,
however, that a partial understanding
might do you more harm than good. Once
we save Rhea, you will know the whole
of it. For now, that is all I can tell
you.

Byleth: ...

Seteth: If you are still uncertain
about your feelings... Then permit me
to add one more thing. You, Rhea, and
I... We are like family. Because of
those deep ties, you can be certain
that I will never abandon or betray
you. On the contrary, I greatly wish to
see what your future holds. I am, and
will always be, your ally.

Byleth: Even family members can turn on
each other.

Seteth: You're not wrong. History is
full of examples. I don't believe that
will be the case here but I suppose all
I can do is ask for your trust. The
truth is, you have become indispensable
to me. And that is true quite
independently of whether I see eye to
eye with Rhea, or even whether we are
friends. After this war is over, where
I go and what I do will depend wholly
on you.

Byleth: What do you mean?

Seteth: I am still trying to figure
that out, myself. Perhaps it is just
that I find you so fascinating that I
cannot bring myself to leave your side.
I dislike a one-sided conversation, but
in this case, I am afraid I had no
choice. Our future is yours to
determine. 
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=====================
Seteth S

Seteth: You must be exhausted. It seems
like our work has only increased since
the war's end, doesn't it?

Byleth: I could use some rest.

Seteth: 
I am afraid that will not do,
Archbishop. We are in the process of
forging a new age. As the heir to the
power of Sothis, it is your duty to
lead the people of Fódlan. Rhea has
entrusted the Church of Seiros to you.
You must have agreed to that, yes?
(Lion)
I am afraid that will not do, Your
Majesty. We are in the process of
forging a new age. All of Fódlan, noble
and commoner alike, is watching your
every move. You cannot abandon your
post now. The people would feel
betrayed. Rhea imparted this role to
you, and you are the only one who can
fulfill it and accomplish all that must
be done. Do you think anyone will
permit you to shrink from this noble
duty? (Church/Deer)

Byleth: Harsh words.

Seteth: I am sworn to help you as best
I can. That sometimes requires brutal
honesty. Believe me, I am just as
overburdened as you. But I will not
abandon this. Where you go, I follow.

Byleth: Promise?

Seteth: Yes. For whatever centuries may
yet be ours, I will always remain by
your side. That is why... I hope that
you will accept this. I will just come
out with it. I love you, deeply. Will
you marry me?

Byleth: ...

Seteth: Since I have already tied my
fate to yours, I could not help but
imagine how lovely it would be to
exchange wedding vows with you. But
there is one thing I want to make sure
you understand beyond any doubt... I am
not proposing to you out of a sense of
duty, nor a desire to perpetuate our
bloodline. I want this because I am in
love with you. I cannot conceive of a
world without you in it. If you feel
the same... Will you do me the honor of
joining your life with mine? You will?
Then allow me to renew my pledge. 

(CG)
Seteth: From this day forward, I will
always be at your side. Through good or
ill fortune. Through the greatest of
joys and the worst of woes. No matter
how daunting the task, I will be there.


(Cuts back to game)
Byleth: I'm so glad.

Seteth: However, we must always
remember our duty to the people. Even
if it is at the expense of our
happiness. We should wait to announce
our marriage until Fódlan's stability
is restored. And, with the thought of
that day in mind, we must now return to
our work.

Byleth: Do we really have to?

Seteth: There are people waiting
outside your office. Courage, my love!
Let us go forth and face the
world...together. 
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Flayn* C

Flayn: Excuse me, Professor. May I have
a moment of your time?

Byleth: Certainly.

Flayn: Ah, wonderful! I was hoping you
might enlighten me. About yourself,
that is. You see, I happen to be quite
curious about you.

Byleth: Oh? Why is that?

Flayn: Well, because. There is
something different about you. You
possess an air of mystery... I could
not help but notice when first we met.
I am intrigued, to say the least. I
find it rather difficult to put into
words... Were I to wax poetic, I would
say you remind me of the sea. Have you
ever been, Professor?

Byleth: A few times, yes.

Flayn: The sea is vast. Boundless. On
the surface, all seems still. Yet
beneath that stillness, it is
unfathomably deep. Within, it teems
with life, yet without, one is lucky to
glimpse a fleeting shadow. And yet, all
one must do it cast a line to grasp
hold of all that life! You cannot see
it at a glance, but it is there all the
same.

Byleth: What are you talking about,
exactly?

Flayn: About fish, of course! I,
bother. I got sidetracked, didn't I?
Right. About the sea... During a storm,
the once calm waters become mighty
enough to overturn even the vastest
ships. Not unlike you. You are calm you
carry yourself with poise. Yet you
wield great power. My brother is
uncertain of you, however. He referred
to you as a youth of...dubious origin.
Oh, but please do not think ill of him!
He is incredibly dedicated to his work.
So surely you understand why he would
have doubts about one of whom he knows
so little. Nobody even seems to know
your age! Incidentally, how old are
you?

Byleth:
I don't actually know. (1)
I'd rather not say. (2)

Flayn:
Wait you do not know your own age? You
truly are mysterious! (1)
Aha! I suspect that if you choose not
to say, you must be quite young. (2)
Hmm... Looking at you, it is quite
difficult for me to determine. I
wonder... Could you be younger than
your own students?

Byleth: And how old are you?

Flayn: Who, me? Well, I roughly the
same age as the other youths here!

Byleth: You look younger than the
others...    
Flayn: Be that as it may, it is simply
not the case. Oh, by the way, I... I
have actually been considering
enrolling in the academy myself. But my
brother will not allow it. He is a
touch overprotective at times... Oh! My
apologies! I am sure you have much work
to do. I will not keep you any longer!
We must speak again sometime...if that
would be all right. Have a lovely day! 

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=====================
Flayn B

Flayn: It has been a while since we
last spoke, Professor. Spare me a
moment again, will you not?

Byleth: Of course.

Flayn: You recall how you helped me and
allowed me to join your class, yes? I
have learned a great many things since
then. Indeed, I have truly grown so
much! This personal growth is due, in
large part, to you. And I wish to
express my gratitute, sincerely.

Byleth: I'm not sure you've grown that
much...

Flayn: Excuse me? Are you implying that
I am still naive? I will have you know
that I have made many friends, and am
constantly learning new things! Why,
when I go to the market alone I even
haggle! You must be familiar with the
delicate art of haggling  in which one
negotiates a lower asking price for an
item. That is the type of knowledge
common only to those as mature as
myself!

Byleth: How old are you again?

Flayn: Who, me? Um, have you not asked
this once before? It is a bit rude to
ask repeatedly, you know.

Byleth: You never told me.

Flayn: Is that so? Well, it seems we
have something in common, since I do
not know your age either. Come now.
There is nothing to be gained from
focusing so heavily on age. Touching on
a previous discussion, I think I have
learned more about you. I mentioned how
you possess an air of mystery... I
compared you to any old sea, but I have
come to realize you are more like a
particular sea one I have seen before.
When I was quite small, my mother would
take me out to play in the sea. She was
an excellent fisher, my mother. I grew
to love fish deeply because of her...

Byleth: Where are you going with this?

Flayn: Well, you see, fish are  Oh, er,
wait. I was talking about the sea, was
I not? Anyhow... I sense that, like the
sea, your depths are seemingly
impenetrable. Yet, despite your
unkowable depths, there is
something...familiar about you. It is
as if we have met somewhere, long, long
ago...

Byleth: You think we've met before?

Flayn: No, I do not think so. It is all
quite strange, really. I wonder if we
might be distant relatives... No, that
cannot be it, either. After all, if we
were related, that would mean... Hm,
though considering all that Rhea has
done, it is not entirely outside the
realm of possibility... Hm? Oh,
apologies. Just muttering to myself. It
is nothing. Mutterings aside, I mean to
say that you do not feel like a
stranger to me. For whatever reason, I
feel deeply connected to you. And for
this, I am glad. 
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=====================
Flayn A

Flayn: ...

Byleth: What's wrong?

Flayn: Oh, hello, Professor! How nice
to see you. You caught me off guard. I
was actually just thinking about you.

Byleth: Why the sigh?

Flayn: Just a moment ago? Well, I...
I... I am afraid I just do not
understand you. When we first met, I
sensed something different about you -
something mysterious. And now I am
convinced. Your existence itself is
very special. Thinking on it, I know it
to be true. You have a Crest that
should have been lost long ago. You
wield the Sword of the Creator as if it
is nothing... Your hair and eye color
changed on that day five years ago. To
the same sort of color as mine and my
brother's...

Byleth: What does it all mean?

Flayn: I do not know. My brother
refuses to speak to me of it. Since
then, you have led us into battle and,
thus far, we have always come out
victorious. Your comrades and
colleagues adore you. They believe in
you - in your strength. I doubt there
is a single soul who is likened to you.
Who are you really?

Byleth: I don't know.

Flayn: I simply do not understand.
Whatever the case may be, having hair
like mine is proof that there is
something exceptional about you. I may
as well come forward with things. I,
too, am unlike others.

Byleth: How so?

Flayn: Surely you recall that I was
targeted, specifically for my blood? I
may not be special in the ways you are,
but my blood is rare. It seems the two
of us share a special... differentness.
I also believe that we are bound
together in some way. Of this I am
certain. Therefore, I intend to stay by
your sde and watch over you. Your
existence must be preserved at all
cost.

Byleth: I would rather protect you.

Flayn: Certainly those are the words of
a hero! Let us unite our powers -
together, we are unstoppable! 
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=====================
Flayn S

Flayn: Tell me... What is it you are
actually trying to say?

Byleth: I told you already...

Flayn: You cannot possibly be serious.
How can this be true? You are sincerely
saying that the progenitor god, Sothis,
dwells within you and that you have
inherited her power? That is
utterly...bizarre.

Byleth: But it's the truth.

Flayn: If I may be so bold, do you
consider yourself male or female? I
have only ever heard of you referred to
as a male, but Sothis is most assuredly
female. Am I to believe that you are a
male goddess? I am not certain how much
sense that makes... I suppose there are
circumstances by which such a thing is
possible...

Byleth: I never siad I was a goddess.

Flayn: Oh, are you not? But if you have
inherited her power, then surely the
two of you have become one. Gah, it all
makes my head spin. I suppose I will
take your word for it.

Byleth: Flayn... I want you to have
this.

Flayn: This is a ring... Oh my, it is
beautiful! So delicate and feminine. Is
this your ring? So then, you walk
around with a women's ring. Surely this
is proof that 

Byleth: You're missing the point.

Flayn: Am I? Oh! Oh, wait! Now I
recall! I have heard that it is
customary to bestow a ring upon the
person one wishes to marry. Which would
mean... Hmm. Does this mean what I
think it means?

Byleth: Will you marry me, Flayn?

Flayn: Me? You? Us? You mean to tell me
that you have fallen in love... with
me?

Byleth: I love you dearly.

Flayn: I think I might faint! I... No
one has ever... Well, of course they
have not. My apologies. I am quite
taken aback! Are you most certain I am
the one whom you love? I always knew
there was a deep, special bond between
us. I never quite imagined that it
might develop into this. Or...perhaps I
did imagine it. Often. I must ask once
more are you certain that you are not
the goddess Sothis?

Byleth: I'm not. Really.

Flayn: This is all so surreal. I
graciously accept your proposal and
this beautiful ring.

(CG)
Flayn: Your heart is as vast as the
ocean. I ask that you wrap me in your
embrace, for now and for all eternity. 

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Hanneman* C

Hanneman: Ah, Professor! Always a
pleasure to see you. I wonder, might
you have a moment to chat?

Byleth: 
Why?
What do you want?

Hanneman: Come now. You have no need to
be on guard. I'd never cause you harm.
You're far too valuable a specim--
Well, that is to day, too valuable a
member of the academy staff. Indeed,
the further my Crest research progress,
the closer you come to learning the
truth of your heritage. Is it not so?
When I learned you bore the lost
Crest--the very Crest of Flames
itself!--I set about learning
everything I could about your past.
What was the origin of your bloodline?
How have the events of your life been
shaped by your lineage? I became
somewhat obsessed, I must admit.

Byleth: 
You investigated me? (1)
My past is my business. (2)

Hanneman: Nothing so crass as an
investigation, no. I researched. I
spoke to mercenaries whom you've worked
with in the past to learn about your
life before the academy. (1)
I promised not harm, remember? I merely
reached out to mercenaries whom you've
worked to understand your life before
the academy. (2)
Of course, I also contacted Jeralt and
his mercenary friends. Your father does
keep rather interesting company. I'm
excited to share with you what I
learned, but I do ask that you correct
me if I am mistaken on any account. The
story begins with Jeralt serving as
captain of the Knights of Seiros...
There was a woman at the monastery with
whom Jeralt was quite close. At first,
it seemed obvious this mystery woman
was your mother. Alas, that cannot be
the case. The timing is all wrong. As
it was told to me, the woman in
question passed away shortly before
Jeralt left the monastery... Yet your
birth occurred sometime later, while
Jeralt was taking work as a mercenary.
This, of course, presumes you age is
accurately reported. If you were born
sooner, well, the story would be quite
different, would it not?

Byleth: 
I don't know. (1)
My father was always one for secrets.
(2)

Hanneman: 
It is intriguing though, yes? Why is
your age so difficult to pin down? (1)
Oh, I am aware. You two were certainly
enigmatic as far as mercenaries go. (2)

For example, Jeralt never once spoke of
his time serving as captain of the
knights. That's quite a secret to keep
for all those years. In the end, your
old acquaintances had little definitive
to say about either of you. However,
they all agreed on one thing--your
father, and yourself, were a strong
pair. Warriors to be respected and
feared. You, in particular. In fact,
many came to know you as the Ashen
Demon. They say you would destroy your
enemies without a hint of emotion on
your face. The mercenaries I spoke to
revered you as a living legend of
sorts.

Byleth: ...

Hanneman: So, that is what I learned.
And, I admit, it is barely more than I
knew before. The nest step in my
research is to ask you blood for
answers, and hope that it is more
forthcoming that your past
acquaintances. 
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Hanneman B

Hanneman: How are you doing, Professor?
Would you care to join me for a cup of
tea?

Byleth: 
OK.
Sure. 

Hanneman: It occurs to me that,
whenever we chat, I have a tendency to
pester you with my questions and
theories about your history... It seems
only fair to speak on the topic of
myself for once. And perhaps you might
feel more positive inclined toward my
research, if I shared my own story.

Byleth: 
So, you just want me to help with your
research. (1)
You have my attention. (2)

Hanneman: 
Not at all. I am quite honest in my
motivations. (1)
I am quite pleased to hear you're
interested. Yes, quite pleased. (2)
Well... I suppose I should begin at the
beginning, eh? I was born into a noble
house of the Empire. Not a large house,
mind you. But noble all the same. Our
land holdings were small, but our
bloodline was quite strong. So, you can
imagine, there were many of us in the
family who carried the power of Crests.
I, myself, bear a minor Crest. Our
family's abundance of Crests may be
part of the reason I've been interested
in the topic since I was just a boy. I
dedicated myself to my studies, and
after years of effort, I became lead
Crest scholar at the Empire's largest
research institution.

Byleth: 
Why come to Garreg Mach? (1)
You gave that up? To come here? (2)

Hanneman: 
I had only Imperial blood, and thus
Imperial Crests, at my disposal in the
Empire. (1)
My research is more important than
social standing in the Empire. There I
had only Imperial blood, and thus
Imperial Crests, at hand. (2)
So I came to Garreg Mach and devoted
myself to my research during my time as
a professor. My progress is slow, but
with each revelation, I move ever
closer to the answers I have sought for
decades. Your cooperation as the bearer
of the Crest of Flames ensures my
research will continue to advance. In
fact, it may bring me ever closer to
the goal of uncovering everything there
is to know about Crests. I do hope you
shall continue helping me advance in
this field of study.

Byleth: 
OK.
If you insist... 

Hanneman: Together, we will solve the
mystery of your Crest of Flames, and
our world will be the better for it.
Shall we proceed? My lab instruments
are fully prepared. I have a great
number of tests I am excited to carry
out... No, no, don't worry. They won't
hurt a bit. 
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Hanneman A

Hanneman: Which means that there are
some elements of your power that cannot
be explained by current theory.
Although this may lead to a discovery
that alters the very fabric of Crest
research... Oh, pardon me, Professor. I
became lost in thought and I do tend to
ramble. I suggest we call it a day. Do
you concur?

Byleth: I'm fine to keep talking.

Hanneman: No, no, you mustn't push
yourself too hard. When you're not in
battle, you are so often here with me.
I get so energized speaking with you,
well, I must remember to pull my heard
out of the clouds... 

Byleth: I'm getting tired.

Hanneman: It seems that I have gotten
carried away again. My apologies. I
know that you are quite busy. I become
so energized around you. When we get
deep into the research, why, I feel 20
years younger! That said, perhaps we
should discuss things unrelated to
Crests from time to time. Some sort of
silly, light-hearted topic might be
nice, eh?

Byleth: Do you have one in mind?

Hanneman: I'm not especially skilled at
small talk, alas. Let me see... Perhaps
we should discuss... Hmm... I know!
Food! Not my strong suit, the culinary
arts, but I do enjoy a good meal! Which
kind of food do you prefer, Professor?
Sweet or spicy?

Byleth: 
Sweet. (1)
Spicy. (2)

Hanneman: 
Same as myself! Yes, indeed... Oh, now
my stomach is growling. (1)
Spicy? Quite the opposite of me. Yet
you're an exception in lots of ways, so
it's not altogether surprising... (2)
An old colleague of mine theorized that
those who bear Crests favor sweet
flavors over spicy. She suggested that
the Crest exerts some manner of
influence over... Oh, there I go again.
How embarrassing. We were supposed to
be avoiding talk of Crests, weren't we?
Terrible habit of mine, finding a way
to turn any conversation towards
Crests. I really should find a way to
stop that.

Byleth: 
It's OK.
We can talk more about Crests. 

Hanneman: That is kind of you,
Professor, but it's all right. If you
were to lose your patience with me, it
coul dhave an incalculable impact on my
research. That sort of thing has
happened in the past, you know. Back
when I was still in the Empire... At
first, any lady I was spending time
with would titter and say she didn't
mind if I talked about Crests. But, at
some point, she would always become fed
up and stop listening to what I had to
say. In the end - invariably while I
was particularly focused on my research
- she would write to say we were done.
You may be a man, but I still don't
wish for you to grow tired of my
company. 
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Hanneman S

Hanneman: So falls the curtain on our
time of war. Though I suppose one can
never say all is over and done...
 You have much still to do, and I have
miles to go before I achieve my own
dreams. 
We both have many hardships in store
for us, don't you think?


Byleth: 
Yes. (1)

Maybe not that many.
 (2)

Hanneman: 
Indeed. Well, that talk aside, I have a
bit of a proposition for you.
 (1)
Do you think? Well, I have a
proposition for you, if you'll indulge
me.
 (2)
I believe it is better to travel the
path through life with someone else,
rather than go forward alone. 
And you are indispensable to my
research... 
No, that's not the full truth.
 Yes, you are indispensable to my
research, but also to my life.
Altogether, I mean.
 I haven't any idea how to treat a
woman properly. And so, I've long
thought I would spend my life alone.
 But then, well...I met you. And I want
to share everything with you.
 If you happen to feel the same way,
er, well, that is to say... Would you
accept this ring?


Byleth: I've been waiting for this.


Hanneman: Did I make you wait? Now,
there is an unexpected development! My
goodness.
Well, since the feelings are mutual...
I suppose there's no need to hold
ourselves back any longer.
 Don't you agree?
 If so, I say we begin the next phase
of our research. I wish to learn
everything about you.


Byleth: 
Actually...
 (Eagle)
I'm ready.
 (Other)

Hanneman: 
You say you've lost the power of your
Crest? And...what of it? 
I want you for who you are. Learning
about the power of your Crest was just
a small part of that. 
Besides, even without the Crest, I
daresay you will still prove a
fascinating research subject.
 (Eagle)
Ready? No, no. There's no need to be
ready. I'm not planning any tests. 
I don't want the power of your Crest I
want you.
 First things first, I'd like to do a
thorough study. 
(Other)

(CG)
Hanneman: And in return...perhaps you
would care to learn all there is to
know about me.

I've never been the subject of someone
else's research before, but I am open
to the prospect.
 I can think of no one more suitable
for the task... than the woman I love.
 The future... Ah, I mean our future.
It offers quite a lot to look forward
to. I can't wait to see the results of
this new undertaking.

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Manuela* C

Manuela: I... Who... Oh, settle down
and stop with the knocking. I'll be
there in two shakes.


Byleth: 
You were sleeping.

I'd like a word.


Manuela: Oh dear... Professor? Is that
you?
 I... Just a moment.
 What should I do? I can't open the
door in this state...
 Manuela, you simply must
quit...oversleeping.
 Hold on. Where are my clothes? I can't
even find my  Where in blazes is my
underwear?! 
Oh, I  What is my dressing robe belt
caught on?
 I can't tie this properly! It's not
even covering  Oh, Manuela... This will
have to do...


Byleth:
Are you OK?
 (1)
I can hear you. (2)


Manuela: 
I-I'm fine. Just... Just hold on a
moment.
 (1)
Ugh...
I would hope, Professor, that you have
the decorum to pretend you've heard
nothing. 
Anyway, I'll be just another moment.
Patience, please.
 (2)
Ahh, hello. Sorry to have kept you
waiting. 
So... What do you want?


Byleth: 
That took a while.

What were you doing?


Manuela: Excuse me? You had a reason
for coming here, I assume.
I've put a lot of time and effort into
making it possible to talk with you,
you know...
 

Byleth: Sorry.


Manuela: No, you've done nothing wrong.
Let's just say I'm not having a good
day. Actually, I didn't have a good
night... 
Never mind! What did you want, anyway?


Byleth:
About last night... 
I have a message from a knight...
 

Manuela: You heard from him? The fella
from last night?! Huh. What did he have
to say?


Byleth: He said, "We will never go out
together again."


Manuela: Yeah... Figures. Kind of saw
it coming, actually.
That's why I came back to my room and
went to bed. To get over it. 
Thank you...for checking in on me. Was
that all you wanted?
 Well then, good night.


Byleth: Sleep well.
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Manuela B

Manuela: Professor! A pleasure to see
you.

Byleth:
Why are you here? (1)
Are you praying? (2)

Manuela:
I was here for confessional...
Confessing my foolishness. (1)
I've never been very good at praying. I
was here to confess my foolishness. (2)

While I'm at it, may I confess
something to you too?

Byleth: No need to ask. Go ahead.

Manuela: I realize what a burden I've
been. On you, I mean. After every
break-up, I neglect my work. And I know
how that affects you. I'm completely
worthless as a woman. Can you imagine
how that feels? I'm going to be single
for the rest of my life. I just know
it. You think so too, don't you?
 
Byleth:
Yes. (1)
No. (2)

Manuela:
I'd rather you disagree, even if you
don't mean it. Lie to a woman when
she's down and out, yeah? (1)
Really? So, if I couldn't find anybody
else, you'd marry me? Oh, don't worry.
I can tell by the look on your face you
didn't mean it. (2)
What's wrong with me? It's not my
looks. I'm still gorgeous. Or am I? Be
honest. Do I look old? No... Not
possible. I'm the songstress who swept
the Empire off its feet... Men
professed their love for me hourly! It
can't be my looks.

Byleth:
You look just fine. (1)
You're attractive. (2)

Manuela:
You're right! Although, "just fine" is
a bit... Well, it's better to be
attractive than "just fine." (1)
I knew I was right! I'd be in real
trouble if I weren't this beautiful.
(2)
Oh no. If the problem isn't my looks
and they are not the problem then it
must be...what? My personality?

Byleth:
I... (1)
Your personality is fine. (2)

Manuela:
I know you're trying to find a way to
say it gently. But you think there's a
problem, don't you? (1)
A girl can tell a lie when she hears
one. You think there's a problem, don't
you? (2)
I suppose I can be a bit...unkempt. I
do have a short temper, and I may be a
little lazy... Sometimes. But I've
always heard fellas, you know, like a
woman with a few flaws. Seems to me,
there are plenty of flawed girls who
have landed themselves a good man. So
maybe...my trouble is I'm not imperfect
enough. Do you think I could use a few
more flaws?

Byleth: No.

Manuela: Are you saying I'm perfect as
I am? Come now. You'll make me blush...

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Manuela A

Manuela: ...So I said, "Two can play at
that game!" I told him, "A smalltime,
little weasel like you oughta be
begging me for attention!" Oh, it gets
me so mad. So worked up! Why aren't
there any men around here who
understand what a catch I am? Come to
think of it... You've always been nice
to me. I mean, you listen to all my
problems... I feel like I can really
trust you. I don't have that kind of
thing with a lot of people.

Byleth:
You're a close friend. (1)
I'm sorry I can't help...

Manuela:
Right, I got it. I knew you'd say we
were just friends. Just... Let's stop
there, OK? You don't need to say
anything else. (1?)
I know, I know... It's a real tragedy.
I suppose this is what the goddess has
ordained. So, I'll accept it... (2)
All right, enough of this moping
around! What we need is a change of
mood! We've still got a lot to do
together. When I think about that, what
are one or two men? ...

Byleth:
What's wrong? (1)
Calm down. (2)

Manuela: I can't stay calm when I'm
like this! (If 2 was picked)
What's wrong is it's not just one or
two men. It's more like one hundred
men! Maybe even two hundred! More!
I'm... I'm completely... Ugh! I can't
get out of this mood! Actually, I've
got an idea. Exercise will help! I'm
going to the training ground. Come on
and give me a hand! Gonna work my anger
out on one hundred training dummies.
Maybe two hundred if we got 'em. 
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=====================
Manuela S

Manuela: Oh... Are you sure you should
be here? There must be tons of young
girls falling over themselves just to
get near a hero like you. Or are you
not interest in such attention? 

Byleth: Not really. 

Manuela: What?! Not looking for
romance, then? So that's why you never
gave in, no matter how many times I
tried... Listen. I get it. No need to
explain anything. It's better this way.
It means I wasn't the problem. 

Byleth: You're wrong. 

Manuela: Wait. Am I the problem. I
suppose if I am charm, maybe you would
have fallen for me. Oh... Why does this
always happen to me? 

Byleth:
I want to get married.
I'm in love. 

Manuela: I'm not surprised. You can
probably have your pick... 

Byleth: I adore you, Manuela. Will you
marry me? 

Manuela: W-what... ... Have you gotten
me confused with someone else? 

Byleth: Of course not. 

Manuela: Look, you don't need to take
pity on me, OK? Or... That's not it, is
it? I can see it in your eyes. Nobody's
looked at me that way in a long, long
time. I sound like a schoolgirl, but
this is the moment I've always dreamed
of. So, of course I'm going to mess it
up by not knowing how to answer. 

Byleth: Will you have your answer soon?


Manuela: Just...give me a minute to
compose myself. OK... Come on,
Manuela... Oooh... That's better. So my
answer... Yes! Yes, I would love to
marry you! 

Manuela: I'm a complete mess, and I'll
be a massive pain to you from now on...
But in exchange for the trouble, I
promise to give you all of my love. So
don't let me down, you hear? 

(CG)
Manuela: You know... Until this moment,
I didn't realize how much my heart
longed to call you my own. I want to
love you, and to be loved by you. I
want...to share my life with you. And
you really like that idea? Oh! Oh,
goodness! Oh, I just giggled. Maybe I'm
not as old as I tell myself... Or maybe
you just make me feel good about
myself, my darling. 
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Gilbert* C

Gilbert: I am sorry to make you tag
along with my shopping trip like this.
You were very kind to offer your help,
even though this is my duty.

Byleth:
Don't worry about it. (1)
I'm happy to help. (2)

Gilbert:
I will someday repay you for this
kindness. (1)
In return, I will glady come to your
aid when you need it someday. (2)
Though I fear there may not be so many
things I can help you with...

Byleth:
Could you teach me to fish? (1)
Could you help me with my combat
training? (2)

Gilbert:
Fishing? Of course, I would be happy
to. I recall hearing that Captain
Jeralt is quite the fisherman. Is that
true? (1)
I would be glad to. However, I would
likely learn more from you, than you
would from me. (2)
You made a living as a mercenary under
Captain Jeralt's guidance. As a
comparatively new member of the Knights
of Seiros, I was not so familiar with
his past exploits... Yet clashing
swords with him, even just a handful of
times, was enough for his abilities to
astound me. You, as one trained by him,
must have those same great talents. I
have devoted my life to the path of a
knight, yet I find your mercenary
experience lends your blade... 

Byleth: Hm?

Child(1): Ahaha, wait up!

Child(2): Catch me if you can! C'mon,
this way! This way! 

Gilbert: Hah... It is good to see
children able to play and to smile.

Byleth:
It's rare to see that look on your
face.
I never knew you could smile, Gilbert. 


Gilbert: Was I...smiling?
Please...forget you saw that. I do not
have the right to such pleasures.

Byleth: The right?

Gilbert: Indeed... For those we have
lost will never be able to smile again.
I am sorry. I did not mean to trouble
you with such talk. Come, let us head
back. 
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=====================
Gilbert B

Gilbert: Dear Goddess, please allow His
Majesty to rest in peace... Who is it?
Oh... Professor. What brings you here
at this hour?

Byleth:
I heard your voice. (1)
I was just taking a walk. (2)

Gilbert: I am most sorry for disturbing
you. (If 1 was picked)
The hour is late, Professor. You should
be resting in preparation for the day
to come.

Byleth: What were you doing?

Gilbert: I was offering my prayers to
the goddess. It is all that I can do
now... I told you I was in service of
the royal family, yes? When I was only
a young soldier, the king saw fit to
make a knight of me. I was given the
great honor of guiding and protecting
the royal family.

Byleth:
Guiding? (1)
Protecting? (2)

Gilbert:
It was similar to your own work. I was
a teacher of sorts. (1)
Indeed. I served in that post for
nearly 40 years. (2)
I instructed both King Lambert and
Prince Dimitri in the arts of combat,
tactics, and academia. I also did all
in my power to keep them safe. Until...
That day. I was unable to fulfill my
duty. I was...powerless.

Byleth: You mean...the Tragedy of
Duscur?

Gilbert: Yes. When I received word of
the attack, it was already too late.
His Majesty was dead, along with many
knights and soldiers. If only I had
made it to Duscur more quickly... It is
my fault that His Highness, Dimitri,
has become...the way he is now. After
that, I abandoned my wife and child,
and fled my homeland. I turned my back
on everything I swore to protect. My
sins are countless. I will bear the
weight of my guilt for as long as I
live.

Byleth:
Praying to the goddess won't help.
You're going about this the wrong way.

Gilbert: What else can I do for His
Majesty and all of those who died that
day? Apologizing to my daughter and
wife. Devoting myself to His Highness.
That is the way to atonement. And
yet... Even if I am granted the
forgiveness of those who still live,
praying is all I can do to atone to
those who are with us no more... 

Byleth:
Praying won't help you atone.
The dead are gone. You can't help them
now. 

Gilbert: ... Long ago, there was
someone who told me something quite
similar. Forgive me. This will not do.
As I grow older, I find myself talking
endlessly about the past. But it is too
late for such things now. I have
finished my prayers. We should return. 

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=====================
Gilbert A

Gilbert: Even this town, which was a
ruin, has begun to recover its energy.
 However, acquiring supplies is still
difficult.
 The people living here are struggling
too.This  conflict must be brought to
an end soon.


Byleth:
Let's end it ourselves.
 (1)
I quite agree.
 (2)

Gilbert: 
I agree. We must seize victory with our
own hands.
 (1)
Yes. Let us seize victory together and
build a new,  more peaceful world.
 (2)
Still, I wonder what path my life
should follow once we achieve our
goals.

Byleth:


Aren't you going back to your home?

Aren't you going back to your family?


Gilbert: This has been my intent.
However, I sometimes find myself
thinking differently.
 I wonder if it is time for my role
here to end.
 Our peaceful future would hardly
benefit from a war-hardened relic such
as myself.
 That has been my intent. But surely my
daughter, Annette, must have her own
path to follow.
 Perhaps she would be happier if our
paths diverged. 
Of course, if she desires it, I will
gladly return. But if she does not...
 Hmm... I wonder if I should ask my
wife to join me here, to live out our
days together at the monastery.
 That would not be so bad a choice
either.
 Perhaps it is the fault of last
night's drink that I am  indulging in
such dreams of the future today.


Byleth:
It's important to think about the
future.

This isn't like you, Gilbert.


Gilbert: Yes. I've learned there is
strength in focusing clearly on
tomorrow and allowing yesterday to be
done.
 You are correct. For now, I should
focus on surviving the battles at hand.
 Hmm.


Child(1): Hey! It's the old fishing
guy! Hi there!


Byleth: Old fishing guy?


Gilbert: A short time ago, I instructed
these children  in the art of fishing.


Child(2): Thanks to you, we caught a
really, really big fish in the river
nearby!


Gilbert: Is that right? Be sure you
share it with your families, now.


Child(1): We will!


Byleth: What happened to not smiling?


Gilbert: I did say something about that
once, didn't I? I even told you to
forget you ever saw me smile... 
But now, I would not ask that of you...
Your words from when last we spoke have
stayed with me.
 They bring to mind the king I first
served. He told me not to dwell upon
the dead.
 "The dead are dead, and those who live
are not bound by them."
 I intend to live my own life from now
on.


Byleth: That's a fine smile.


Gilbert: You have a fine smile as well.
One that I could never have imagined
when we first met. 
No matter how our titles or positions
change, I hope you will always remain
yourself, Professor. 
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=====================
Gilbert S*

Gilbert: This place never changes.
 Even though Lady Rhea has withdrawn
from duty,  and you have become the new
archbishop.
The monastery that was in ruins has
been rebuilt. The continent is united
under its rightful king.
 Amidst all that change, this place
stays the same.


Byleth:
Are you going to stay at the monastery?

You're not going back home?


Gilbert: I have been considering what
to do for some time, and I have chosen
to remain here. 
Of course, I have obtained His
Majesty's blessing in this. He told me
I should live as I see fit.
 I believe this soldier's duty has come
to an end. It feels lonely, yet I think
it is a good thing. 
And remaining at the monastery does not
mean severing all ties with my
daughter. 
I fully intend to visit my wife and
child whenever possible.
There is one other thing. My youth may
be gone, but I would like to offer you
my service as a knight. If you will
have me.


Byleth: 
I'm counting on you.

You're sure that's what you want?


Gilbert: I would choose to serve none
other.
 The war is over, yet there are still
difficulties to face. 
We of the church must join hands with
the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus to make a
better world for all.
I am unsure how much I can do for you. 
But I hope I can form a bridge between
the church and the Kingdom.
 Aside from that... I suppose I can at
least teach the orphans at the
monastery to fish.
 Oh, I nearly forgot something very
important.


Byleth: Something important?


Gilbert: Yes... 
I would like to put an end to the
deception that has been my life.
 Your Grace, I humbly request that you
call me by my true name.
 I am Gustave Eddie Dominic.
 

Byleth: I'm counting on you, Gustave.


Gilbert: Yes, my liege.


(CG)
Gilbert: I hereby swear my allegiance
to you. Unwavering and forevermore. 
On my honor as a knight, I will shield
you from all troubles.
 I swear from this day forth to protect
your life... and your smile.

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=====================
Alois* C

Alois: Hello, Professor! You're really
on the move today. A lot to get done, I
take it? I'm happy to help. Tell me, is
there anything I can do to lighten your
load a bit? 

Byleth: 
Nothing comes to mind.
I appreciate the offer, but...

Alois: Oh, surely there must be
something! Don't be shy about asking
for help. We're practically siblings,
after all. Cut from the same cloth. I
was raised by Jeralt, just as you were.
So we should have no trouble getting
along.

Byleth: 
You were raised by Jeralt? (1)
You think we're like siblings? (2)

Alois: 
Huh? Did I not mention that? How
thoughtless! What an embarrassing
gaffe. (1)
Well, I'll confess, there is a
considerable age gap between us! (2)
My parents died when I was small, and I
came to live in the monastery. It was
an aimless existence. But sometimes, a
knight would pass by, wearing
magnificent armor. That knight was
Jeralt. And the first time he laid his
eyes on me, he made me his squire! What
was he thinking, eh?

Byleth: 
That's crazy.
Sounds like Jeralt.

Alois: No kidding! I don't think I'll
ever fully understand his logic. Later,
I heard that the squire preceding me
had died of a terrible plague. I looked
a bit like him, and was about the same
age, so Jeralt thought me a suitable
replacement. A little nutty, old
Jeralt, there's no doubt about that.
Quite a character. All that was more
than 30 years ago. How time flies.

Byleth: 
30 years? (1)
Do you know how old he is? (2)

Alois: 
That's right. I wasn't even 15 years
old. (1)
Actually, I'm not entirely sure. You
never asked him? (2)
Well, Jeralt hardly seems to have aged
since then. In fact, over drinks he
once told me... Ah, perhaps that's a
story for another day. At any rate,
that's Jeralt for you. One of a kind. I
don't think there's anyone else quite
like him. 

Byleth: 
Yeah, probably not.
If you say so...

Alois: Right. Well, now you've heard my
whole story. I hope you understand now
why I feel such a strong sense of
attachment to you. If you're ever in a
bind, just give me a holler. I'll help
however I can. 

Byleth: Thanks for offering, but I can
handle myself.

Alois: Indeed, indeed. Well, I'll let
you get back to it. But truly, if I can
take anything off your plate, don't
hesitate to let me know. 
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=====================
Alois B

Alois: Hello, Professor. What brings
you here? Fancy a bit of fishing?


Byleth:
Yes.

No. I saw you here and...


Alois: Are you looking for help with
something? Ah, no. Your eyes tell a
different story.
 You know, I can hardly go fishing
without thinking of ol' Jeralt.
 He and I would just sit here, casting
our lines again and again.
 I'm no better at it now than I was
then! Not a single nibble.

Byleth: 


Maybe if you were quieter...
 (1)
You're not cut out for it. (2)


Alois: 
Ah, just like your father. You know all
the tricks of the fisherman's trade. 
(1)
Ah, just like your father! He used to
tell me exactly the same thing. (2)
I was hopeless at it, but he was a
master. 
In the time it took me to catch one
fish, he could fill his basket to the
brim.
 You know, talking to you, I'm feeling
very nostalgic.
 Why don't you join me? We can trade
some stories about the old man.
 We spoke before about how Jeralt never
seemed to age, right?
 Once, when he was drunk, he let the
secret slip. 
He said he'd had an infusion of
Crest-bearing blood, and it had greatly
extended his life. 

Byleth:
Crests can make people live longer?

You're kidding, right?


Alois: Well, we'd both been drinking. I
figured he was joking, so I just
laughed it off.
 Then I asked him his age. He said he'd
stopped counting after he hit one
hundred.
 And he was telling the truth! In those
20 years he was away, he didn't age a
bit. 
An incredible person, to be sure. And I
probably don't know the half of it. 
Actually, I'd... I'd like to ask you
something about Jeralt, if you don't
mind.
 When Jeralt was away from the
monastery, what was he like?

Byleth: 


He liked to fish.

He did nothing but drink.


Alois: In other words, he was exactly
the same!
 When he was with the knights, he
always found time to go fishing. He was
hooked on it, you might say! 
He'd say there was no greater pleasure
in life than sinking his teeth into a
fish he'd caught, and washing it down
with a drink.
 When I was his squire, he was always
hollering for a drink. He just wouldn't
put a cork in it!
 But on the battlefield he was
unequaled. That's why people used to
call him the Blade Breaker.
 I have to say, right now, fishing with
you, it really takes me back.
 This feels just like the good ol'
days, when Jeralt was sitting alongside
me...

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=====================
Alois A

Alois: ...
 Ah, there you are. Hello.


Byleth:
You don't look as cheery as usual.

You look gloomy.


Alois: Oh, yes. Apologies. I'm
struggling with some unpleasant
thoughts. 
Since the war began, I've ended so many
lives.
 You and your students got your hands
dirty as well. 
Nobody forced you all to join the
fight, of course. You did so of your
own volition. 
Still. There must be something very
wrong with the world, for it to make
children into killers.

Byleth: 


I'm not a child.

I know what you mean.


Alois: That's true enough. We've all
gotten older. 
Ah, listen to me! I'm sorry for being
so glum.


Byleth:
You're more handsome when you smile.

You're handsome when you brood.


Alois: Well said!
 In truth, I don't think any expression
will improve my looks. I'm a brute, no
matter what face I pull! 
Ah, you really are just like Jeralt.
When I was down in the dumps, he'd
cheer me up with a playful quip. 
He gave me his library of jokes. But
when I tell one of them, nobody laughs
at the punchline. They laugh at me!
 You, on the other hand. You inherited
the old man's comic talents.
 I'm feeling pretty perky now, all
thanks to you.
 I can't stop this war by feeling
gloomy about it. Onward! To a brighter
future.


Byleth: Hear, hear! 


Alois: To tell you the truth, that was
another line I picked up from Jeralt.
 He taught me everything about life. He
was more important to me than anyone in
the world.
 Apart from you, perhaps.


Byleth:
Because Jeralt was my father? (1)
You're making me blush.
 (2)

Alois:
Sure, there's that, but not only that.
 (1)
Come on, no need to blush! It's the
truth.
 (2)
When I look at you or see you fighting
in battle, it's like I'm seeing a
sibling.
 But at the same time...it's like
seeing something sacred and powerful.
Something I must defend.
 You're so important to the future of
Fódlan... And to me.
 I promise to continue protecting you,
with the strength of a knight and the
love of a big brother.


Byleth:
You're more like a dad to me than a
brother.
 (1)
I'm counting on you.
 (2)

Alois: 
I guess that makes sense, when you
consider the age difference between us,
and my closeness to Jeralt.
 Regardless in the name of the captain,
I swear to keep you safe! (1)

Good! In the name of Jeralt, I swear to
keep you safe!
 (2)
You're welcome to return the favor,
should you feel so inclined!

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=====================
Alois S*

Byleth: ...

Alois: 
Hey, what're you doing here? Waiting
for someone?


Byleth:
I was waiting for you.

I'm waiting for a bearded man.


Alois:
Aha! You've got a knack for
rib-ticklers, no bones about it. We
weren't planning to meet up.
 (1)
Oh, well, sorry to bother you... Wait.
Are you talking about me? And my beard?
(2)

Anyway... Things seem to have quieted
down across all of Fódlan.
 But we can't slow down now! 
The work's only just begun! In fact,
we'll probably be busier than ever.


Byleth:
I need to rest. (1)

Let's get started! (2)

Alois: 


Hah! You do look quite worn out.
 (1)
Agreed! I'll always be here to support
you. (2)

But when we've got a little breathing
room, I'd like to go fishing with you.
 We can sit by the water together and
idly cast our lines, not a care in the
world...
 Ah, ahem. It occurs to me. Were you
really waiting for someone? A little
rendezvous, perhaps?


Byleth:
Actually, yes. (1)

Actually, no. (2)


Alois: 
Ooh! So, who is it then? Someone I
know? It is, isn't it?
 Captain Jeralt, listen up! 
I'll ensure that your daughter is
matched with none but the worthiest
partner!
 (1, Female)
Ah, good for you! You're at that age,
after all... Time to settle down.
 Well, ahem! I should get going. (1,
Male)
Really? Well, there's something to be
said for a little independence.
 I think it's valuable for young people
to spend a few years focused on their
own growth.
 No need to rush into finding a
husband! (2, Female)
Really? You're not getting any younger.
Perhaps it's time you settled down.
 Well, ahem! I should get going. (2,
Male)


Byleth: You're acting strange.


Alois: I'm sorry. It's just, when it
comes to your life, I get emotional,
you know?
 You've...you've done so well.
 You've persisted through so many
obstacles, and you just kept on
fighting.
 I have no doubt Captain Jeralt's
looking down proudly from heaven right
now.
 And of course, I'm proud of you too.
I'm a very proud big brother.


Byleth: Cut it out with the "big
brother" thing.


Alois: You could have let that one
slide... 

(CG)
Alois: 
At any rate, let's keep marching
forward, together.
 For Fódlan! For the captain!


Byleth:
I can count on you, right?

I know I can count on you.


Alois: Of course you can count on me!
As long as I live, I'll be your most
faithful ally!

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=====================
Catherine* C

Catherine: Hm. I wonder why.

Byleth: Sorry?
Catherine: Why does Lady Rhea give you
special treatment? You're not
particularly strong or good-looking.
You seem exceedingly unremarkable. Not
that I doubt you were a skilled
mercenary. Shamir came from the same
background. But she doesn't get nearly
as much of Lady Rhea's attention.
Besides, it'd be one thing if you got
brought on as a knight. But a
professorship? Unprecedented.

Byleth:
It is? (1)
Sorry. (2)

Catherine:
I just don't get it. I'm flummoxed as
to why she holds you in such high
esteem. (1)
I'm not blaming you. I'm just
perplexed. (2)
Maybe it's because you're related to
Jeralt. He was the leader of the
Knights of Seiros, and probably the
finest mercenary in all Fódlan. By the
time I joined, he was gone, so I don't
know him too well. But he's strong,
right? 

Byleth:
Not as strong as people say.
I don't know what you're talking about.


Catherine: Oh, come on! There can't be
a soul in Fódlan who hasn't heard tales
of the Blade Breaker! Maybe that's it.
Jeralt used his influence to help you.
But Lady Rhea wouldn't give you
favorable treatment because of that.
No, definitely not... There must be
something more to you. OK, that settles
it. I'm going to watch from afar,
figure out what Lady Rhea could
possibly see in you. Whatever it is,
maybe I can copy it, so that she'll
take a shine to me as well. And if I
discover that your intentions are
malicious, I'll cut you down. With
relish.

Byleth: ... 
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=====================
Catherine B

Catherine: I was trying to catch you
off-guard, but you managed to block it!
Not too shabby, Professor!

Byleth:
That was dangerous.
That wasn't funny. 

Catherine: Oh, come on. Look at the
blade I threw. It's just a wooden
training sword. At worst, you could
have gotten a bruise, or perhaps a
splinter. Let's agree it was funny and
move on.

Byleth:
It would have hurt enough. (1)
I could have died. (2)

Catherine:
Aw, poor thing! Aren't you used to
getting hurt? You've been in your fair
share of battles. (1)
How? By choking on it? Don't be so
dramatic. (2)
Besides, I knew you'd dodge in time. I
told you before that I was going to
observe you. Since then, I've been
watching you. I know what you're
capable of.

Byleth: Uh...

Catherine: I took steps to make myself
invisible, so I could observe you
without being detected. I hardly let
you out of my sight. After extensive
research, I've concluded that you
really are first-rate. Your sword
skills are impeccable; you're a gifted
educator. You clearly love working with
the students. Someone with all of your
exceptional qualities should not exist.
But here you are! At first, I thought
Jeralt was the reason for Lady Rhea's
interest in you. But no. Lady Rhea knew
exactly what she was doing when she
singled you out. Unfortunately, I can't
hope to emulate you, let alone wield
the Sword of the Creator. So my plan of
imitating you for Lady Rhea's attention
has come to nothing.

Byleth: So, you're going to stop
watching me?

Catherine: I didn't say that. When we
rescue Lady Rhea, I'll provide her a
full report of your activities.
Hopefully then I'll be in her good
graces. Oh, and don't think you can
avoid being watched. I won't let you
out of my sight!

Byleth: ... 
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Catherine A

Catherine: Hiiiiyah! 
I will not yield! Yah!
 It's been a while since I had such a
close call. If not for you, Professor,
I wouldn't have made it. 
I didn't expect to be ambushed on a
simple scouting mission...


Byleth:
Are you hurt?
 (1)
Did you complete the mission?
 (2)

Catherine: 
You should be asking about the mission,
not about me.
 (1)
Yes. My objective was to gauge the
enemy's strength. I'd say I was
successful, hah!
 (2)
I have to ask, Professor... What
brought you here?


Byleth:
I had a premonition.

I was worried about you.


Catherine: Hm. So you came to protect
me. I'm beginning to understand why
your allies love you.
These are selfish times. One doesn't
expect to encounter selflessness.
You're kind. In that respect, I'd say
you're much like Lady Rhea.


Byleth: You think Lady Rhea is kind?


Catherine: Of course. It's thanks to
her kindness that I'm here today. 
I was an outlaw in Faerghus. She took
me in and let me live here.


Byleth: You were an outlaw?


Catherine: Didn't I tell you? I was
born into House Charon, in Faerghus.
 They used to call me Thunderstrike
Cassandra.
 I was implicated in a plot to kill the
king. It was a totally false
accusation, of course.
 I had to flee the Kingdom, and the
archbishop took me in.


Byleth: Why did you come to the
monastery?


Catherine: I used to be a student at
the academy, so I knew I'd be safe
here.
 Lady Rhea saved me once when I was a
student, you know. 
We were tasked with battling monsters,
but we were ambushed. I almost died. 
I don't really remember what
happened... I was badly injured and
near death. 
Lady Rhea took care of me.
 She didn't mind getting dirty. She
took my muddied, bloodied body into her
arms...
 Since then, Lady Rhea has been my
inspiration. 
I will always serve her, protect her...
Love her. 
For some reason, when I think about
Lady Rhea, your face comes to mind.
You've become an important presence in
my life.


Byleth: 
I'm glad.

I'm honored.


Catherine: I wasn't expecting you to
have a positive response. I'm not
thrilled about it, personally...
 I am still going to keep my eye on
you. Not so I can report to Lady Rhea
though.
 Just because I want to.

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=====================
Catherine S

Catherine: Sorry to bother you,
Professor. I know you're busy.

You're going to be the new archbishop,
after all.
 (Lion)
You're going to be the new ruler of
Fódlan, after all. (Deer/Church)
I'd just like a word.
As you might imagine, I've been
contemplating my future.


Byleth:
You're leaving the knights?

You're leaving the monastery?


Catherine: That's what I'm trying to
figure out. 
I've always seen myself as a servant of
Lady Rhea, not of the church.
 
Now that she's gone, I'm lost. I don't
know what to do. (Deer/Church)
Now that she's stepping down, I'm lost.
I don't know what to do. (Lion)

I suppose I could go back to Faerghus
and take up the Charon name again... 
But that's not what I want. I'd rather
not be tied down by my family name.


Byleth: Then carry on as a knight.


Catherine: It wouldn't feel right,
falling back on knighthood simply
because it's what I know.
 It would be different if I had a
reason to continue being a knight...


Byleth: Such as?


Catherine: Well...
 If you told me you wanted me to remain
a knight,that would be a good enough
reason.
 Or if you said you wanted me to stay
by yourside forever. 
Or...if you said you wanted to get
married. For example.


Byleth: Then marry me.


Catherine: Wait... Are you being
serious? 
You are!
 But I'm Thunder Catherine, whose very
name frightens little children. Who
knows what I might do to you!
 I'm no good at cooking or sewing or
anything remotely domestic. Why me?


Byleth: Because I love you.


Catherine: You love me... 
I...I'm glad. As for me, I love you
too. Deeply.
 I never expected things to turn out
this way...
 But now that they have, I'm certain I
wish to remain a knight...and stay by
your side. Will you accept?
 

(CG)
Catherine: Good! After all, swinging a
sword has been the only life I've
known. But from now on, the power of
Thunderbrand is ours, not just mine. 
For now and forever, you can't escape
me. I hope you're ready!

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Shamir* C

Shamir: Hey, Professor. The students
seem to like you.

Byleth:
Not that much. (1)
It would seem that way. (2)

Shamir:
It doesn't make sense. You don't come
across as particularly friendly. (1)
Hah! And you're not modest about it. I
like that. (2)
Still, I can't deny that you've got
skills. It's a little strange, to be
completely honest. I had my doubts, but
they were right to make you a
professor. 

Byleth:
I was surprised too. (1)
I knew I could do it. (2)
I'm still not sure... (3)

Shamir:
I'd be suspicious of their true
intentions, if I were you... Seems like
it turned out just fine for you. (1)
Oh? You're an odd one. But what's it
matter? Seems like it turned out just
fine for you. (2)
Regardless, seems like it turned out
fine for you. (3)
I'll admit, it's unbelievable that you
used to be a mercenary. I was a merc
before coming here, but I can't imagine
pulling off your fancy tactician act. I
freeze up near royals and nobles. 

Byleth:
You were a mercenary? (1)
You're not a fan of nobles? (2)

Shamir:
I was. My family had nothing when I was
growing up. There were too many mouths
to feed, so I left. Joined up with some
mercs for the pay. The work suited me,
but I never liked having to bow and
scrape to our noble employers. (1)
You deal with a lot of nobles when
you're a merc. I didn't mind putting my
life on the line, but I never liked
having to bow and scrape to our noble
employers. (2)
That's what I like about being a
Knight. I get to punch all the nobles I
want. Hah! I'm joking. But the knights
do make a good business partner. 

Byleth: Business partner? 

Shamir: I don't believe in the Church
of Seiros. It makes me a bit of an
anomaly among the knights. Rhea took me
in, so I became a knight to repay my
debt to her. I may be a knight, but it
still feels like I'm doing the same
things I did as a merc. Who knows
though? Maybe you and I will end up
working together. Us knights are a
pretty tough crew... I'm guessing you'd
run circles around us though. I'm
interested to see where your path leads
you. 
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=====================
Shamir B

Shamir: Thanks for your help out there.
Battles tend to go smoother with you
around.

Byleth: 
The same to you. (1)
Smoother? (2)

Shamir: 
Heh. I think you did most of the heavy
lifting. (1)
I can count on you doing most of the
heavy lifting. (2)
It may be unwise to think this way on
the battlefield... But I feel I can
trust your commands without question.

Byleth: 
Why's that? (1)
I still make mistakes. (2)

Shamir: 
Not sure. I might have an idea, but...
Never mind. (1)
Don't we all? But, judging by the
results of our recent battles, you're
clearly good at this. (2)
I've also noticed that you've been
putting me in more precarious
situations lately. Almost like you know
I won't question your orders.

Byleth: 
My apologies for that. (1)
I know I can rely on you. (2)

Shamir: Hah! I'm glad you trust me to
get the job done, but still... I knew
you were doing it on purpose. You're a
very important position, now that
you're leading the charge against the
Empire. Funny to think you used to just
teach at the Officers Academy. Your old
students still call you "Professor."
That's no title for the commander of an
army.

Byleth: 
There's no harm in it. (1)
I actually like it. (2)

Shamir:
Relax. I was just having fun. (1)
You'll always be their professor, huh?
(2)
You sure are an interesting one. My
people lost the war and I was left to
wander Fódlan alone, but I guess
meeting you was my prize. You look
confused. Did you not know any of this?
I was living in my homeland of Dagda,
up until the Imperial army destroyed it
10 years ago. But, being a mercenary, I
have no real allegiance. That's why I'm
working here now. Don't worry, though.
I don't plan to turn on you. 
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=====================
Shamir A

Shamir: It's been 10 years... Can I
move on yet? Never mind. I know what
you'd say.

Byleth:
Were you talking to someone? (1)
What are you doing here? (2)

Shamir:
In a sense. Someone who's long since
passed. (1)
I was just thinking about someone I
used to know. (2)
Another mercenary I fought alongside.
They were killed ten years ago when
Dagda was in conflict with the Empire.
It's all I can focus on lately... 

Byleth: Why do you think that is?

Shamir: To be honest, I blame you. Heh.
I'm just teasing. I know it's not your
fault. You just remind me of him. You
give off a similar air... It's uncanny.
You even have the same inflection,
which makes no sense because we only
ever spoke Dagdan. I don't know what it
is, but you feel the same to me. I
guess you just remind me of the past.

Byleth:
I'm sorry. (1)
I can't really help it... (2)

Shamir:
Please. (1)
That's fair. (2)
It's not your fault. It's my fault for
getting caught up in memories. Still,
you always remember your first love,
right? That's enough of that. There are
more relevant topics to discuss. 

Byleth:
I suppose. (1)
What will you do after the war? (2)

Shamir:
There's no point in dwelling on the
past. Let's talk about the future. (1)
Good question. The world is completely
open to me. (2)
Your next move seems apparent...
But...who knows where I'll end up.
Though, I may have done enough
traveling for one lifetime. I like the
idea of having a permanent home. And
after all my time here, I've grown
quite fond of Fódlan. 
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=====================
Shamir S

Shamir: Sorry for making you wait.
Negotiations went long.

Byleth:
That took forever. (1)
Negotiations? (2)

Shamir:
Hah. Not curious about the contract?
They wanted me to stay on as a
mercenary, but I said no. (1)
Nothing to worry about. They tried
convincing me to stay on as a
mercenary, but I said no. (2)
I've been considering a different kind
of commitment instead. Less of a
contract, more of a promise. 

Byleth: I'd like that.

Shamir: Good. I thought you might want
to follow Fódlan tradition and exchange
rings. Right. That's that. Shall we be
off?

Byleth:
That was quick.
Is there anything else? 

Shamir: What's wrong? Were you
expecting more? We've been fighting
together for so long. No need for
words. I've said enough... Right?

Byleth: This is a special occasion!

Shamir: I can see this is important to
you... Fine then. I vow to stay with
you through all of life's many
hardships. I will stay by your side,
and you'll stay by mine. I left Dagda,
crossed through Brigid, and came to
Fódlan on my own. I chose the life of a
mercenary, alone and free to live
wherever and however I pleased... Now
I'm choosing to remain here, to live
the rest of my life...with you. Is that
enough? Now I'm just embarrassed.

Byleth:
That was...wonderful.
I'm embarrassed too... 

Shamir: Look at us! We have no idea
what to do with ourselves. But you're
right. This is a special day. Now then.
Are you ready to go?

Byleth: Let's stay a little longer.

Shamir: Fine. We can stay. I've already
made a fool of myself. No point in
trying to avoid it now. So, what else
is there to talk about? Oh, right.
Remember when I mentioned how much you
have in common with my old partner? I
don't think that's actually true. I
didn't want to admit that I was
attracted to you, so I convinced myself
that I was just pining for the past. I
was worried that revealing those
feelings would ruin our friendship...

(CG)
Shamir: Anyway. It's your turn to talk.
Tell me about your past.

Byleth: There isn't much to tell...

Shamir: Hmph. You're lucky I love you,
otherwise I wouldn't let you get away
with an answer like that. 
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=====================
Cyril C

Cyrill: Aha! Found ya! You're always
nosing around places, aren't ya,
Professor? Can be real hard to find ya
sometimes!

Byleth:
Sorry about that. (1)
Is something the matter? (2)

Cyril:
No worrying about it! I just wanted to
talk to ya about a thing today. (1)
Well, yeah, I wouldn't have been
running all over the place looking for
you if stuff was normal. (2)
Do you remember how Lady Rhea asked you
to come to the office this evening?
Well, she told me that I should come to
let ya know that today's a bad day for
doing that, and you should go and see
her tomorrow instead. That's pretty
much everything I needed to say, I
think... Oh! Except to ask you if
you've seen Seteth around anywhere.

Byleth: I haven't, sorry.

Cyril: Ugh, OK. I'm supposed to tell
Seteth the thing Lady Rhea told me to
tell you, but he's hard to find.

Byleth:
Want me to tell him for you? (1)
Want to look for him together? (2)

Cyril:
Nah, I'll find him myself. (1)
Nah, it's all right, thanks. (2)
But if ya see him, then find me,
please, and tell me where ya saw him,
OK? 'Cause then I'll know where he is.
I'll be in the stables if ya need me.
Gotta put out the fodder before it's
the next kid's shift. Don't want her
thinking I left my work for her to do.
Oh! But if I'm not in the stables, and
ya need to find me, I'll be at the
forest up north 'cause there's a buncha
logs lying around up there. I figure I
oughta chop 'em up or else someone
might trip on a log, or we might run
out of firewood. And if I chop it, then
it'll save other people time. If it
looks like I'm done there, then the
corridors need to be sweeped, so if ya
see Seteth and ya need to find me, then
I might be there...

Byleth: Can I help you with anything?

Cyril: Nope. This is my job. I'm not
giving it to anyone else, because it's
mine and I'm gonna do it. Besides, if
ya help me out, Lady Rhea might gimme
an earful. I don't know why, but Lady
Rhea sure does seem to like ya. She's
always worried about what ya might be
doing or not doing...

Byleth: Is that so?

Cyril: Oh yeah. Not that it's any of my
business. Anyways, Lady Rhea asked me
to do some jobs, so I'm doing 'em all.
Even some she didn't ask for, but I
know need doing, so I'm doing 'em. End
of story. And remember, if you see
Seteth around, come find me and tell me
where you saw him, yeah?

Byleth: Seems like it'll be tough to
find you...

Cyril: Huh? But I just told ya where
I'd be. If I'm not in the stables, I'll
be at the forest. If I'm not... Oh, I
see. You're right. I'm all over the
place, huh? I don't wanna waste your
time, Professor, so if ya see Seteth,
how about ya tell him I was looking for
him and then tell him all the places
I'll be. Then he can spend his time
looking for me instead of you. Yeah!
That sounds like a good plan. A real
good plan. Let's do that! See ya later,
Professor.

Byleth: ... 
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=====================
Cyril B

Cyril: j&Keeping it clean... Sweeping it
clean... No more trash... Nowhere, no
how...j& Oh darn. There's trash over
there. 

Byleth: Hard at work, I see,

Cyril: Hey, Professor! The cathedral's
a real important place for the Church
of Seiros, so I always make sure it's
all sparkling clean. The monks do some
cleaning too, and they all tell me not
to bother and sometimes they even say
to go away but they just don't clean as
good as I do. I don't stop until
everything shines.

Byleth: Are you a believer?

Cyril: Nah, not really. And Lady Rhea
told me it's OK if I don't show an
interest unless I feel like it, and I
haven't so far, but... I just want to
take good care of the things she cares
about. If there's a thing she wants
taken care of, then I'll do it better
than anyone else. Don't ya feel the
same? Since Lady Rhea took a liking to
you and all...

Byleth:
I wouldn't go that far...
It's hard to find the time... 

Cyril: Maybe you don't realize how
great of a person Lady Rhea is. She's
always praying hard as she can for her
followers all across Fódlan. She does
it every single day! And even though
she's always so busy, she tries to
listen to as many people's needs as she
can. When she'd seen the kids who'd
lost their parents in Remire Village,
she didn't leave 'em there. She got the
church to take those kids in. Same as
me. She's so kind. She's almost like a
mom to all her followers, and just
about everybody that I can think of
loves her.

Byleth:
Is that so? (1)
I think it's about more than kindness.
(2)

Cyril:
You really didn't know? (1)
Hang on! You trying to say that ya know
more about Lady Rhea than I do? (2)
OK, maybe she likes ya more than she
likes me... But I know that I know a
whole lot more about her than you do. I
know these things, OK? So don't go
talking down to me like ya know better.


Byleth: I wasn't though...

Cyril: Huh? Well, just as long as we're
all clear on that. 
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=====================
Cyril A

Cyril: Phew! Time for a breather. Hey,
Professor.

Byleth: You've been busy.

Cyril: Yup. Noticed you have been too.
Seems like it's been a real rough day
for just about everybody, huh? I've
been so busy I still haven't eaten. I
hope there's still food left.

Byleth:
Here, have some candy. (1)
Here, have some meat. (2)

Cyril:
Whoa! Thanks, Professor! Mmm-mm... This
is really good! (1)
How come you're carrying that around?
Whatever. I'm hungry! (2)
Mmm-mm... When you're hungry enough,
just about anything tastes good. What a
day... I need a nap, but I still gotta
get the dining hall cleaned up.

Byleth: You probably shouldn't push
yourself too hard.

Cyril: Huh, Professor, that's funny You
push yourself harder than anybody else.
Ya make me look lazy! Besides, I don't
even break a sweat doing this stuff.
The day Lady Rhea comes home, I want
her to see the monastery the way it was
five years ago. That's why I do all
this stuff for her. And the harder I
work, the better. Heck, I'd do more
than I do now if there were hours in
the day, but I can't go without sleep.
Tried once. You must think I'm pretty
weird, huh, Professor? I'm always on
about Lady Rhea, and I'm not even from
Fódlan. I bet most people around here
think I'm kinda weird. But I'm real
grateful for everything Lady Rhea's
done for me.

Byleth:
It's noble of you to show such
gratitude.
I don't think it's wrong to live for
another. 

Cyril: That's nice of you to say. Real
nice. Thanks, Professor. It's good to
know you like me. Helps me feel even
more at home. I've heard people say
that good folks have a heart of gold.
Not real gold, I mean. just, they
always care about everybody else. Even
guys like me. Lady Rhea's incredible,
but I figure you're just the same,
Professor. OK. I guess I gotta give in
and get some sleep. I'll get up extra
early to make up for it. Good night,
Professor... 
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Cyril S

Cyril: Oh, hey there...

Byleth: What are you doing?

Cyril: Just...looking at the stars.
I've been so busy, I haven't had much
time for that lately. I don't know what
to do now, anyway... With Lady Rhea
gone, I feel like there's not much
point in me being here anymore.

Byleth: What do you want to do?

Cyril: I don't know. Up till now, she's
all I've been living for. That's the
way it's always been, so I don't have
any good ideas about what I oughta do
next. I've got nowhere else to go. Not
even back to Almyra.

Byleth:
Why don't you stay here? (1)
You could go on a journey. (2)

Cyril:
What am I supposed to do here? Can't
stay when there's nothing for me to do.
(1)
(2)

Byleth: So there's nothing you desire?

Cyril: Desire? Huh... I don't know.
Only thing I ever wanted was to serve
Lady Rhea. I guess that's what I want.
Someone I can help. I don't think I can
live my life just for me. Do you think
maybe, from now on... I mean, if you'd
be OK with it, I could...

Byleth: I want you to have this.

Cyril: A ring?

Byleth: Try it on.

Cyril: O-OK... It's a real snug fit.
But why are you giving me this?

Byleth: There's no running away now.

Cyril: No running aw  Is this a cursed
ring?! If I run away, I'll die?! Why
would you  Oh, so I can't leave this
place... You...really want me to stay
that badly? Ya know what? I'm happy to
stay! I'll work real hard and be super
useful to you! I think it's kinda who I
am, living like this, being real useful
to other folks. Besides, I'll die if I
try to leave, right? Actually, this
ring could come off pretty easy.

Byleth: You want to take it off?

Cyril: Nah, it gives me a reason to
stay. That's the whole point, right?
Heh, whether we stay or go, I'm
stickin' with you. I've gone and fallen
in love, ya know. To be honest, since
the first day you showed up, I always
did like ya. 

(CG)
Cyril: Think I can get a good night's
sleep now, knowing I'll still be here
tomorrow... I'm gonna head to bed.
Sleep tight. Love ya! See ya in the
morning! 
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Rhea C

Note: Viewing this support will unlock
the Eternal Guardian Paralogue
later(except for BE)

Rhea: Welcome, Professor. This is the
first time I have welcomed you here, is
it not? There is no need to be nervous.
Please, come closer. When you speak
with me here in this room, you are not
speaking with the archbishop, but with
Rhea. It's just me.

Byleth:
Understood. (1)
I'm still nervous. (2) (Raises Rhea's
affection)

Rhea: Such a sweet child. Oh, my
apologies. I should not be treating you
like a child. As Jeralt's kin, somehow
you don't seem at all a stranger to
me... Speaking of Jeralt, may I ask if
he ever spoke of me to you?

Byleth:
He never mentioned you. (1)
He said you were frightening. (2)
(Raises Rhea's affection)
He said you were incredible. (3)
(Raises Rhea's affection)

Rhea:
Oh dear. How heartless of him. In any
case, let us endeavor to become closer
from here on out. (1)
My, but that does sound like something
Jeralt would say. However, one would be
remiss to not take circumstance into
consideration. In order to rise to the
role of archbishop, one must maintain
an unbiased approach to judgement. It
oft requires a certain sternness of
words and actions. However... I believe
that the person who stands before you
now is no longer frightening. At
least...that is my hope. (2)
Hm, is that so? Unfortunately, I am
unable to believe that such words fell
from Jeralt's lips. I want you to know
that you are free to speak candidly.
There is no need to spare me from the
truth, however harsh it may be. (3) 
Since you are here, shall I tell you
about the Jeralt that I knew? By the
look of it, you haven't heard much
about his time at the monastery, have
you? When I first met Jeralt, he was
quite young. Why, he could not even
grow a full beard at that point! On
fateful occasion, the band of
mercenaries he belonged to fought
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and Jeralt jumped in front of an attack
meant for me. He was gravely wounded.
On the verge of death. I tended to his
wounds in a desperate attempt to save
his life. Thankfully, my efforts were
not in vain. Jeralt managed to escape a
seemingly certain death. I made
arrangements for him to receive further
care at Garreg Mach. The moment he was
deemed fully recovered, I invited him
to join the knights.

Byleth:
I didn't know... Thank you for telling
me. (1) (Raises Rhea's affection)
He never told me... (2)

Rhea: Well, it is not a story I have
often repeated. Even at the monastery,
there are not many who know that. I
tell you this because...to me, you are
the child of the one who saved my life
all those years ago. And also...

Byleth: Yes?

Rhea: Never mind. It is nothing. I
simply wanted to say that I trust you.
By coming to visit with me today, you
have... Well... Suffice it to say that
my day is brighter than it otherwise
would have been. I thank you for that. 

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=====================
Rhea B

Rhea: Hello, Professor. It is so nice
to see you here. It brings me great joy
to now that you wished to visit with me
again. I have this odd feeling that
recently you've been trying to avoid
me...

Byleth:
That isn't so. (1) (Raises Rhea's
affection)
Maybe. (2)

Rhea:
I am relieved to hear that. (1)
Yes, I thought as much. (2)
In any case, I am delighted by this
opportunity to speak with you again.
My, how laughable I must seem! I
imagine you must be dumbstruck by how
unbecoming my behavior is for the
archbishop of all of Fódlan...

Byleth:
Quite unbecoming. (1)
I'm sorry to have made you feel that
way. (2) (Raises Rhea's affection)

Rhea:
Such brusque manners! You must get
those from your father. (1)
Oh, please do not waste your apologies
on me. I am, perhaps, oversensitive.
But thank you all the same. You are
very kind. (2)
In any case, how are you feeling? Have
you experienced anything strange since
you began wielding the Sword of the
Creator?

Byleth:
Can't say that I have. (1)
What do you mean? (2)

Rhea:
Oh, I am glad. There are so many
legends about that blade. I was worried
that carrying it may result in some
strange side effect. (1)
Oh, there are so many legends about
that blade. I was worried that carrying
it may result in some strange side
effect. (2)
Has there really been nothing odd? A
tightness in your chest? Strange
dreams? Anything of the sort?

Byleth:
I'm fine. (1)
Actually... I have had strange dreams
lately. (2) (Raises Rhea's affection)
Actually, there is a young girl... (3)
(Lowers Sothis's affection)

Rhea:
I see. Well, if something does occur,
please let me know immediately. After
all, it might have something to do with
that Relic of yours. (1)
Strange dreams, you say? Hm. They may
very well have something to do with
that Relic of yours. (2)
So you saw a young girl? And she
appeared to you like a phantom? I'm
afraid I can't explain such an
occurrence, but it may very well have
something to do with that Relic of
yours. (3)
Please know that you are welcome to
come to me about anything. I am here
for you, always. By the way... When I
see you at work, giving such splendid
guidance to all of your students... I
want you to know that it brings me
great joy, as though I, myself, am
receiving the benefit of your kindness.

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=====================
Rhea A

Rhea: Hello there. I've been waiting
for you. If you would, please allow me
a closer look at your face. Those
beautiful, shining eyes... And silken
hair, so similar to my own...

Byleth: ...

Rhea: Oh dear, please excuse my
rudeness. I forgot myself for a moment.
It is only that we haven't had a chance
to speak privately since you were
blessed with the power of the goddess.
I hope I have not caused you any
discomfort.

Byleth:
Not at all. (1)
It was comforting. (2) (Raises Rhea's
affection)
Please don't do that again. (3) (Lowers
Rhea's affection)

Rhea:
In that case, I hope you will allow me
to behold your sweet face again in the
future. It is my dearest wish that we
may strengthen the bonds between us
further still. (1)
Oh? I do not know what to say! I am
overjoyed that you feel that way,
but... Well, to be frank, that is not
like you, is it? Still, no matter how I
wish to strengthen the bonds between
us, it is important that I not
overstep.(2)
You cannot mean that! I...I am so very
sorry. No matter how dearly I wish to
strengthen the bonds between us, it is
important that I not overstep. (3) 

Byleth: Our bonds? 

Rhea: Yes. As souls blessed by a
connection to the progenitor god, the
bonds between us are truly unbreakable.
Just as the goddess blessed you with
her own power... I, too, received her
divine protection. Long, long ago.
Though different, our fates are
entwined.

Byleth:
I understand. (1)
I don't understand. (2)

Rhea:
You say that now, but I am certain
there is much you still wish to know.
To that end, know that truth has a way
of revealing itself, in time. (1)
Yes, I am certain there is much you
still don't understand. Just know that
truth has a way of revealing itself, in
time. (2)
If you experience any further changes,
please know that you can rely on me to
guide you. Seteth and Flayn are also
here to support you however, they can.
Dear child... May the goddess protect
you, always. 
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=====================
Rhea S*

Rhea: As I soared through the sky... I
spoke with my mother. Tell me... Is it
wrong for me to be happy that I escaped
death?

Byleth:
You should be happy.
I'm happy. 

Rhea: Can you still say such things to
me, even after witnessing my...other
form? Thank you. Somehow I feel as
though your acceptance alone is my
salvation. My sweet companion... I am
entrusting the future of Fódlan to you.
It is the only logical choice, as
everyone wishes for you to be the new
leader of this land.

Byleth: What about you?

Rhea: I am not qualified to continue
leading the people... Though my
intention was to keep the peace in
Fódlan, I still propagated a false
history and deceived my faithful
followers. I also took advantage of my
position as archbishop to further my
own selfish goal of seeing my mother
again. If my foolish actions had
anything to do with the war, I-

Byleth: We're all happy you returned to
us.

Rhea: I wonder... After all I have
done...is it truly acceptable for me to
go on living my life? You are aware
that it is my fault your fate has been
so cruel, are you not? You have become
so strong... You and I...we were
brought together by the flow of time,
and bound by the hands of fate. I took
you on as a professor, and ever
since... Well, I believe with all of my
heart that this outcome was meant to
be. Oh... Perhaps it is disrespectful
of me to say that.

Byleth: How is it disrespectful?

Rhea: Because it gives all of the
credit to time and to fate, and doesn't
pay you due honor for all of the
choices you made that brought us to
this moment. For all that you have
done... For all the joy that you have
brought me... Thank you. Ever since the
tragedy at the Red Canyon, I have lived
a solitary life. In an effort to fill
the hole left by that solitude, I took
up the challenge of reviving the
progenitor god... I wished for you to
become the progenitor god... I wished
desperately to be held in my mother's
arms once more... But that has changed.
Now, I wish only for you to be
yourself...and to have you by my side.
I love you. Dearly. And so, I must
ask... Will you accept this ring? If
you feel the same, I would like nothing
more than to spend the rest of my life
with you.

Byleth: I love you too.

Rhea: You...you brought a ring as well?
For me? I am overcome with joy... I
never thought I would know a day so
blissful as this... That we found each
other... Perhaps that means my mother
is looking after us. Guiding us.

(CG)
Rhea: As the new leader of Fódlan, if
you wish for this time of peace to be
everlasting... Well, then I will
happily dedicate my life to supporting
your reign. No matter what obstacles we
should encounter, I believe that our
bond - no, rather our love - I believe
that our love can overcome all.
Together, we can achieve anything. With
our love, we will make Fódlan's future
as bright as the stars in the sky. 
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=====================
Sothis S*

Byleth: ... The war is over...  ... But
this is only the beginning... ...

Sothis: Complain, complain, complain...
What is it now?

Byleth: Hm?!

Sothis: You are a fool! Just standing
there and acting nonchalant! Have you
already forgotten about me?!

Byleth: You said you were going to
vanish... 

Sothis: I also said I would always be
with you! But perhaps you would have
preferred it if I had vanished without
a trace! Hmph. You were alone... And so
I chose to come back to this world...to
stay with you.

Byleth:
I was doing OK... (1)
I was lonely. (2)

Sothis:
Do not put on a show! You know you
cannot hide your truth from me. (1)
I know, I know. Keep back your tears.
You have me now. (2)
And I must say... that you have done
quite well. Of course you have. I chose
to join our souls because I have great
faith in you. And yet, I must admit I
did not know you would achieve so much.
To think you could have died so early
on...

Byleth:
Was it you who saved me? (1)
That was a close call... (2)

Sothis:
Well, who can say? My memory is
faint... (1)
And that is all you have to say? You
are impossible to stir... (2)
But all is well that ends so well. Is
that not what they say?

Byleth: Since you're here... I want you
to have this. 

Sothis: Huh? What is that thing?! A
ring, of course. But I must ask... For
whom?

Byleth: My pocket. 

Sothis: I see... Or no. I take it back.
You are not making any sense! Could it
be... that my own feelings were somehow
influential? But when I think about it
like that, I can't help but feel
that... that... That I'm so in love I
should make an eternal vow!

Byleth: Do you really love that much? 

Sothis: What?! Oh! I! Were you...
eavesdropping?! Oh, fine! I shall
admit... I do. I love you deeply!
Overwhelmingly! Passionately! Ours is a
love without an end! And so... I guess
I shall accept that ring of yours.

Byleth: You will? 

Sothis: Indeed. It's only right, for
you and I are joined within our souls.
And that is much the same as marriage,
don't you think? 
The stone within your chest... It is no
more. (Eagle)
The stone within your chest is little
more than decoration now. (Other)
That means... it is within your very
soul that I exist.

Byleth: ...

Sothis: And so? Whatever are you
waiting for?

Byleth: How do I... 

Sothis: Hm? Ah. Well, just wear it on
your own finger! Our love is all that
matters, not a ring. The two of us are
one, for now and ever. I hope you are
aware of that. In sickness and in
health, and come what may, I shall be
deep within your heart. I... I love
you. And I can feel the warmth of love
from you as well.

Byleth: I love you too. 

(CG)
Sothis: I know. You can no longer hide
a thing from me. The day you die, I'll
follow you. We shall journey as one
until the end of time. I never tire of
being around you. Since we could not
trade words for far too long, I have
much that I wish to say to you! I know
just where to start. Do you recall what
we spoke of before? I had told you not
to let your guard down... Honestly, I
adore you, but you can be so
childish... 
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Jeritza* C

Jeritza: ... What's the matter? Not
hungry?

Byleth: What... is that... 

Jeritza: I am partaking in some sweet
delights. Is there a problem? 

Byleth:
That's unexpected. (1)
You... have a sweet tooth? (2)

Jeritza: Yes... (If 2 was picked)
I am a person too... What I eat is
nobody's business but my own. If you
need something, spit it out. My ice
cream is melting.

Byleth:
I don't need anything. (1)
I came to see if you'd join me for
training. (2)

Jeritza: 
Then leave. (1)
Perhaps after I finish devouring this
treat. (2)
...

Byleth: Are you really the Death
Knight?

Jeritza: I am. And I am not. At the
moment, I am Jeritza von Hrym. The
emperor and the army know me only as
the Death Knight... But he is merely an
illusion a demon who resides in my
heart. He is not me. Not who I am at my
core. He thrives and feasts upon blood,
death, suffering... So while I sit here
eating, I prefer to just be myself.
Jeritza. I would like to be who I truly
am. ...

Byleth: ...

Jeritza: I am incapable of enjoying my
dessert with you gawking at me like
that. I have no further words for you.
Go. 

Byleth: (Wow... he likes ice cream...) 

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Jeritza B

Soldier(1): Lord Jeritza? I believe he
used to be a professor at the Officers
Academy. It was also my understanding
that he was personally recommended by
Lord Arundel himself, landing him a
position as a sword instructor. 

Soldier(2): Whatever the case is,
behind that mask of death, there is an
emptiness... A void... This is probably
just a rumor, but I heard he was found
and taken in by Her Majesty herself...
Supposedly he's the heir of the Hrym
family, but I also heard he's only a
distant relative who was adopted. He
sure is mysterious... 

Jeritza: You've been asking around
about me. 

Byleth:
I have.
I have not. 

Jeritza: It matters not to me, one way
or the other. Do you want to know of my
past?

Byleth:
I do. (1)
I don't. (2)

Jeritza: 
Why? (1)
Then why bother asking around? (2)
Friend or foe. That's what you're
trying to determine. But you won't find
answers merely with words. There is
only one path forward. Raise your
sword, if you have the nerve. Raise it
and fight me. If you want to know my
heart, know my sword.

Byleth:
I must fight you? (1)
I'm not a fan of bloodshed. (2)

Jeritza: It's only to spar. Nobody will
be slain. (If 1 was picked)
I cannot kill you yet. The Death Knight
knows that very well. I've been told to
refrain from killing you until the war
has ended.

Byleth:
By whom? (1)
Tell me more. (2)

Jeritza: 
The emperor. (1)
I came to an understanding with the
emperor herself and agreed to do her
bidding. (2)
The young emperor discovered me, long
ago... Though, back then, she was still
a princess. Ultimately, it was she who
erased my past. She placed me into a
family that was disintegrating, that I
might be their heir.

Byleth:
Your past, you say? (1)
So it was Edelgard... (2)

Jeritza: Indeed. My past. My crimes for
killing a useless man and his kin. (If
1 was picked)
To survive, the Death Knight must spill
blood. Left to his own devices, he
would kill innocent passersby. Through
the emperor's grace, he was allowed
hunting grounds. That is why, to this
day, I follow her. I am not yet ready
to yield such fertile hunting grounds.
Nor am I ready to truly fight you... Of
course, were I not here to hold him
back, he would cut you down without
hesitation. As for me, I, too... Never
mind. If you've no intention of
fighting, then be gone. Perhaps it is
he who is to blame, but I... I feel...
oddly when I look at you... 
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=====================
Jeritza A

Jeritza: The way your sword glides
through the air... I am in awe...
You...paired with that sword... It may
bring about my end.

Byleth:
I would never kill an ally. (1)
Do you want to die? (2)

Jeritza: 
So weak. That weakness will be your
end. (1)
I...I do not know. Perhaps I do. (2)
Long ago...when the Death Knight saw
you in the Holy Mausoleum, I came to an
understanding. That it is you, and you
alone, who are capable of slaying me.
Only you, with your sword, can do it.
Upon reflection, I can see that our
encounter was fated to happen. Ever
since then, I've been thinking...

Byleth:
Why was I chosen? (1)
That there are others stronger than me?
(2)

Jeritza: 
Why, indeed? Why was the Death Knight
fixated so fervently upon you? (1)
Perhaps that is so. (2)
At that moment, he fell under your
spell. You who wields the Sword of the
Creator. And now, as I fight alongside
you, I too fall victim to your spell.
That I am unable to fight you is truly
regrettable.

Byleth:
Should we fight? Here and now? (1)
First we must end this war. (2)

Jeritza: 
Now is not the time. (1)
Yes,I suppose that is true. This
futile, pointless war. Let us end it
quickly. (2)
Uniting Fódlan and overthrowing the
church are mere trivialities to me. All
I truly need is you... You, and nothing
else.

Byleth:
I... It feels like you like me... (1)
That sounds very nice... (2)

Jeritza: 
Perhaps that is true, viewed in a
certain light. (1)
It does. In the meantime, continue to
strengthen your swordplay. (2)
And please don't get yourself killed by
some foolish brigands. You must live,
that we might fight one another to the
death. I must know which one of us will
emerge victorious. For now, I will have
to use my imagination and savor the
potential outcomes of that future. I
can see it now. You, swiftly dodging my
blade, and then at last, your sword
piercing my flesh. I stumble to the
ground, gasping for air, breathing my
last. Or perhaps... Perhaps my blade
will pierce you first.

Byleth: Do you...really want to keep
going with this?

Jeritza: No. That is enough. I must
refrain from such fantasies they make
my urge to slay you all the stronger.
It is enough to stand by your side
while I await that day of true
pleasure.

Byleth:
I am counting on you.
I look forward to fighting you. 

Jeritza: Indeed. You and I are fated to
be intertwined. I will follow you to
the very gates of hell. 
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=====================
Jeritza S*

Jeritza: Huh! Hyah! 

Agarthan Soldier: Hya!

Jeritza: Utterly boring. These kills
are worth less than nothing to me. Are
you done? Let's move on already. 

(CG)
Jeritza: The war has ended, and yet
this incessant swatting at flies never
ceases. I have yet to claim my moment
to kill you, it seems.

Byleth:
We will settle this. (1)
You won't be killing me. (2)

Jeritza: 
Yes, we will. It is all that I live for
now. (1)
Ah, or will I? The clash of spirits
fighting for their lives battle is the
one thing that puts blood in my veins.
(2)
Funny, is it not? That we should fight
toward the same end, only to vanquish
one another in time.

Byleth:
It's rare to see you smile. (1)
You find it funny? (2)

Jeritza: 
I do not quite know how to articulate
these curious feelings... I think it
could be described as... contentment?
Perhaps it stems from discovering such
a creature as you... (1)
Perhaps funny was a poor word choice.
Happy. Content. Yes, those are better
words. (2)
All this time, I had determined it was
the Death Knight who was drawn to
you... Yet, fighting alongside you, I
have come to realize that you are the
only being who truly means anything to
me. Once we exterminate the rats
lurking below ground, and all of this
madness is settled... Once that finally
happens, all of this will long be
forgotten. And we shall indulge in the
finer things. Together.

Byleth:
I look forward to it.
Until that day comes, you must survive.


Jeritza: Indeed. I abandoned all that I
am. My true name, whatever remnants
were left of my past... But now, with
the chance to fight you... It is my
only reason for existing. I finally
understand. It is you alone who can
slay the demon that lives inside of
me... The Death Knight... This strange
feeling rising up within me... Is this
what is called...love?

Byleth:
It may be.
I feel the same way. 

Jeritza: That... pleases me. Let us
away, then. Beyond these shadows that
we have dwelt in for so long. To the
very depths of hell, I will tumble down
with you. 
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Yuri* C

Yuri: ...

Byleth: Where are you headed, this late
at night? 

Yuri: Ah, it's you. Where I'm going is
hardly your business. Do me a favor and
mind your own, won't you?

Byleth:
You got it. (1)
You really shouldn't be out so late.
(2)

Yuri: 
I somehow doubt your sincerity. My
intuition says you'll keep nosing into
what I'm doing. (1)
Heh heh. Ever the professor, aren't
you? (2)
So what's your deal? Worried about my
well-being? 

Byleth:
Not so much.
Just a bit. 

Yuri: Knowing where I come from, it
makes sense you wouldn't be. A
leisurely stroll about town in the
middle of the night is obviously
nothing new for me. (1)
Ha, that's adorable. I get the sense
you're not so hot at assessing people.
Just giving you a hard time. Either
way, it doesn't matter to me. (2)
There's no slowing me down tonight.
I've got important things to attend to
right now. 

Byleth: Like what?

Yuri: There you go with that nose of
yours. It still isn't your business,
but it looks like you won't let me
leave until i tell you. You get your
way this time. There's a dispute. Or
maybe treachery is the more fitting
word. Regardless, a purge is required.

Byleth: 
What sort of treachery?
What do you mean by...purge? 

Yuri: I see I've gotta spell it all out
for you. One of my goons double-crossed
the gang. He absconded with his boss's
small fortune my small fortune and
buddied up with another gang. Members
of the gang are recognizable by their
scorpion tattoos. Suffice it to say
they're not a group you want to tangle
with. Despite that, I'm not about to
just roll over and play dead on this.
So I figured I'd pay them a little
visit have a spot of tea with their
boss. Makes sense, you know?

Byleth:
I don't know... No, it's dangerous. (1)

Yeah, makes sense. (2)

Yuri:
Like I'm not aware? Wow, friend, you
clearly underestimate me. (1)
Heh, as a former mercenary, I knew
you'd get it. You know how things are
done in our world. (2)
I play my cards wisely. I wouldn't play
if there wasn't any hope of winning.

Byleth:
I'd like to help you.
Sounds kinda fun.
I've got a bad feeling about all
this... 

Yuri: There you go being adorable
again. I don't think that's a good
idea, but thanks. Better head off now.
I've got people waiting for me just
outside of town. See ya around. 

Byleth: Let me join you.

Yuri: ... What is it you're after?
Money? Me? Or are you just looking for
someone to kill?

Byleth:
I'm doing my diligence as a professor.
I'm just curious. 

Yuri: You seem adamant, so...I'll allow
it. Won't hurt to have backup if things
go south. I trust you, for now. But I
don't know how reliable you actually
are. Just so we're clear, you mess with
any of my people, I'll slit your throat
without hesitation. Got that? 
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=====================
Yuri B

Yuri: ... Hey, friend. Thanks for
joining me when I had to deal with that
mess a while ago. You were a real help.
I wouldn't say you've fully earned my
trust, but...you've earned something,
for sure. I owe you.

Byleth
Don't worry about it. (1)
If you'd like. (2) (Raises Yuri's
affection)

Yuri: 
I can't not worry about it. I don't
like owing people. Guess I'll just have
to surprise you someday. (1)
I would like. Open offer to share your
desires. But if the price is too high,
I reserve my right to refuse you. (2)

Byleth:
Weren't you in the middle of something
just now?
What is it you're doing here, anyway? 
 
Yuri: I was just rummaging through what
we recovered from the Scorpions, and I
stumbled across something pretty
special to me.

Byleth: What's with the notebook?

Yuri: It was under lock and key, so
those thugs probably thought it was
something of high value. The elder gave
it to me when I was small. Losing it
really got me where it hurts...

Byleth:
Who is this elder?
Back when you were a kid? 

Yuri: I guess it couldn't hurt to tell
you about it. Can't quite remember how
old I was, but my mother had taken in
an elderly man wandering the town. He
was worse for wear could barely even
walk. She nursed him back to health
under our own humble roof. In return
for her kindly gesture, he taught me to
read and write. This notebook is a
relic of those times. Not too long
after that, I came down with a terrible
illness. We had no money to speak of,
so a doctor's visit was out of the
question. My mother went everywhere
asking for help, to no avail. And then
the elder stepped in and saved me. I
don't know how he did it...or what it
was he did.

Byleth:
Maybe he was a doctor. (1)
Where is he now? (2)

Yuri: Could've been. I never knew much
about him, honestly. (If 1 was picked)
He could have been a mage, a scholar...
I haven't the foggiest. And I'll never
know. Shortly after curing me of my
illness, he passed on. Natural causes.
My illness, it turns out, was part of a
larger plague that swept through our
village. So many died... And there I
was, having escaped death by some
strange luck. I felt grateful...and
helpless. So little Yuri figured it
would be his mission to help anyone he
could as he grew up. 

Byleth: Help them how?

Yuri: However I could. Not necessarily
by making gold rain from the sky, but
in smaller ways. The streets are filled
with kids who have no homes, no food...
So many dying of disease, where some
cheap medicine would've saved them. I
figure, if I can save even one unlucky
soul, well...then I'm doing my part,
you know? It's a small dream, but it's
one I hold in my heart to help those
who need it. It's what my gang's about.
When I recruit my people, it's to that
end to give them a home. The turf wars,
the gang wars, all of it...to honor
that dream.

Byleth:
That's truly admirable. (1) (Raises
Yuri's affection)
Sounds a bit outlandish to me. (2)
Just how honest are you being? (3)

Yuri
Yeah? Well, thanks. Despite what you
now know about me, I'm still the lord
of the underground. Don't go forgetting
that. (1)
Wouldn't you like to know? Despite all
I've done, I have my own honor. I don't
lie to someone if I owe them. (3)
I do what I have to, whether people
view it as fair or foul. The way I see
things, the goddess gave me two gifts:
my life and my charm. That's been gift
enough to get in with slimy nobles so I
can pull their strings as I see fit.

Byleth:
So you've been able to get into their
good graces?
So you've been using them? 

Yuri: Of course. It wasn't always easy,
but in the end, it's all the same
little game. Once, I used a clever name
and my charms to become the attendant to
the head slug of a noble house. Yet
another time, I took a name befitting
the Kingdom. That landed me in the
academy as a noble's adopted son.
That's how I've gotten this far and
earned my fortune. In doing so, I've
spread my wings of protection further,
to help those who need it most. 

Byleth:
So your current name is also fake?
So your current status is also false? 

Yuri: Heh! As though I'd tell you,
friend. But perhaps you can share what
it is you think, hmm? 
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Yuri A

Yuri: Looks like I've got them all.

Byleth:
Am I interrupting?
What are you doing?

Yuri: Nah, just wrapped up what I was
doing. Need something, friend? 

Byleth: Is that what you just wrapped
up?

Yuri: Oh, you mean this... I use it to
write down the names of everyone I've
lost over the years. We lost a lot of
lives back in the war. Some of them
were only with me a little while. Some
of them were family to me.

Byleth:
Why do you write down their names?
So what you wrote in your old
notebook... 

Yuri: Somewhere along the way, I
figured I should record the names of
those I've lost. The ones I failed to
protect... There's nothing we can do
for the dead not in this world. Not
really, anyway. And it's not like we
know what happens after. So writing
their names down here, that's all just
for me...for the one who's still
around. After all, they deserve to be
remembered. Even if they're not here to
see it. We all shared the same dream.
They lost their lives to build that
dream, and as their leader, it's on me
to remember them, however I can.

Byleth:
That's a heartfelt gesture. 
I can see why you might do that. 

Yuri: Oh you think so, do you? And here
I thought I was just a heartless
villain in your eyes. 
Well, anyway. Make of my notebook what
you will. It doesn't matter much to me.
If you go before I do, I'll make sure
to add you in here as well.

Byleth:
You intend on putting my name in your
notebook?
It's not as though I'm one of "your
people..." 

Yuri: You heard me. I mean, you're not
exactly one of my people, per se... At
this point, I do have to admit that
I...I can count on you. I kinda get the
sense that if I hang around you, that
dream I've been grasping for will
become all the more real. So do me a
favor and don't go dying on me, OK?

Byleth:
There's no need to worry.
Same to you. 

Yuri: Heh. Certainly aren't lacking in
confidence, are you? Hmm, cat got your
tongue? Looks like you want to say
something but don't know how.

Byleth: So much talk of names, and yet
I don't know yours...

Yuri: That again? You don't give up
easy, do you? All right, all right.
I'll toss you a bone. My name's not
actually my name. But it's the one I'm
enrolled with here at the academy. The
one I've hung on to as the adoptee of
House Rowe. Come to think of it, the
last I heard someone use my real name
was...a very long time ago, from my
mom. Who knows? Maybe someday I'll tell
you. Perhaps if you decide to pursue
that dream alongside me, you'll find
out. 
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Yuri S*

Yuri: You came. I'm sure you already
know where this is headed.

Byleth:
Not really, no...
I have no idea. 

Yuri: Seriously? I thought you were a
little sharper than that. All right,
whatever. I'll get right to it. You're
the ruler of Fódlan now. That makes you
the most powerful person in the world.
Next to your brilliance, I'm not much
more than a flightless sparrow. All
I've got are my dreams, a handful of
people working for me, and a pittance
of gold. Well, and my undeniable
charms, of course. So I've got to
know...is there any room in your bright
and shining world for someone like me?

Byleth:
Of course there is.
What are you really asking? 

Yuri: Heh. Always straight to the point
with you. I should know that by now.
Well... here we go, then. I want you to
take this. Consider it my token of
thanks a repayment for all you've done
for me if that makes you smile.

Byleth:
What is this a thanks for?
Is this really... 

Yuri: You backed me up when I needed
some help, even though I wouldn't admit
it. Bit of a turf war, if you recall.

Byleth:
I don't need any thanks for that...
I had forgotten about all that... 

Yuri: I always repay what's owed. It's
how I sleep at night. But if you really
don't need it, I've got another idea.
Maybe it's more of an agreement. In
return for this ring, I ask for you.

Byleth:
Come again?
Just what sort of agreement are we
talking about? 

Yuri: Don't play coy with me. Or maybe
you're just dragging me over the coals
for fun... I can't remember how many
times others have asked me this. Being
the one extending the invite... It
certainly isn't easy.

Byleth:
But why all this? Why now?
Why me? 

Yuri: I used to feel like saving the
life of even one person who needed it
would be enough. But I've set my sights
even higher. A future in which nobody
has to die from something as awful as
poverty. I know it's a dream worth
reaching for, however grand it may be.
And you are truly special. I feel like,
together, that dream could be made a
reality. It may never happen, but it's
important to try. Anyway, I'm just a
person like anyone. I'll die, just like
anyone. Whenever that happens, someone
will have to take over as boss. I've
got that all lined up already. And so
long as my people keep living with the
same tenacity I've taught them, I've no
doubt my dream will live on. Whether or
not I'm around to see to it. My name
might fade into the dust, but my dream
will remain. For the longest time, that
was more than enough... But now I've
come to want something else. When I go,
I want someone around to write my name
in my old notebook. I can't see anyone
else more suited to the task than you.
What's wrong? Did I say something
strange?

Byleth:
You're getting ahead of yourself.
All this talk of you dying... 

Yuri: I just want to make sure things
are set up properly. You never know
when it'll be my time. Heh, I suppose I
did just talk a fair bit about death
during a proposal, didn't I? Normally,
I'm much more charming... I think you
get it, anyway. So? Will you accept my
offer?

Byleth: Before I say I do...

Yuri: Yeah? Something else you want?

Byleth: What's your real name?

Yuri: Well, you certainly don't forget,
huh? I've always kept it private out of
necessity. Couldn't have such a secret
being spread around, after all. 

(CG)
Yuri: If there's anyone I'll tell, it's
you. Listen closely, now. 
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Balthus* C

Balthus: Ah, there you are. Can we
talk? I need a favor, and you strike me
as the charitable type.

Byleth:
What do you want? (1)
This doesn't bode well. (2)

Balthus:
Touchy, touchy! I'll get right to it...
I need some gold. Care to help a fella
out? (1)
Perceptive, aren't you? I know I
shouldn't ask, but I need some gold.
(2)

Byleth:
This is a bad month for that. (1)
(Raises Balthus's affection)
Out of the question. (2)

Balthus: Hard times all around, then...
Well, it was worth a shot. Guess that
debt collector traveled all the way to
Garreg Mach for nothing. If I were you,
I'd feel bad about leaving the poor guy
hanging like that, but it is what it
is.

Byleth: You'd better work hard to pay
him back.

Balthus: Nah, it's a lose-lose. I owe
the church too. That means any work I
do here, they take a cut. The only way
to escape my financial burden is to get
clear out of Fódlan.

Byleth:
The thought saddens me greatly. (1)
Good luck out there. (2)

Balthus:
Oh... I, uh... didn't mean to bring you
down. Y'know I was just joking, yeah?
(1)
Wow. Cold as ice. You know I was just
joking, yeah? (2)

Balthus: We all have to decide where we
belong and then fight for it. Can't let
your wallet control your fate. If money
was all I cared about, I never would
have walked away from inheriting a
baron's house.

Byleth:
I didn't know that about you. (1)
You don't seem very noble to me. (2)

Balthus:
Eh, it's nothing. It was a minor house
in the east of the Alliance. (1)
I hear that a lot. Still, it's true. I
was the head of a minor house in the
east of the Alliance. (2)
I like to say I stepped aside for the
good of the house. Has a nicer ring to
it than saying I just wasn't cut out
for the gig. Or that I lack the right
temperament. My distinguished little
bro took my place. Fact is, he's a much
better man for the job.

Byleth: ...

Balthus: Don't go feeling sorry for me
now! I didn't mind one bit. Truth is,
I'd have been miserable in that life.
Having that title was nothing but fuss.
Fuss is the worst. This way of life
suits me much better. And you?

Byleth: What about me?

Balthus: You showing up at Garreg Mach
was a coincidence wrapped up in
happenstance. Your pops was a renowned
mercenary leader. It can be safely
assumed you'll follow in his footsteps.
But don't you feel like that life was
decided for you?

Byleth:
I'm not sure I follow. (1)
You've got a point. (2)
I've never thought of it that way. (3)

Balthus:
Better start pondering that one real
quick, pal. (1 or 3)
I know. And I suggest you start
choosing your fate instead of just
letting it happen. (2)
Why keep breathing if your life isn't
your own, yeah? Welp, there's a decided
lack of gold here, so I'll be off now.
You think on what I said. 
========================================
=====================
Balthus B

Balthus: Stubborn little... That's it!
Nighty night, sleepyhead! Phew! Guess
that's it. Can't let lowlifes like you
into Garreg Mach. Nobody likes
troublemakers. Trust me. What the?!
Oh... It's you. Don't sneak up on
people. It's rude. But we can discuss
your lacking manners another time. Why
are you here? You following me, pal?

Byleth:
I am.
That's a secret. 

Balthus: Guess I can't fault you for
that...since you seem to have been
mopping up enemies without me knowing
it. She really thinks I'm gonna try to
reclaim my title. Ha! She clearly
doesn't know me too well. Yet she keeps
sending fools my way like the stubborn
shrew she is. That's my stepmother for
ya.

Byleth: You haven't mentioned her
before.

Balthus: Shocking. Remember when I told
you my little bro inherited House
Albrecht after I left? Well, he's my
half bro. And his mother is... devoted,
to say the least. She'd do anything for
him. Sadly, he had the nerve to be born
without a Crest. And here I stand with
a rare one swimming in my veins. She's
convinced I'll return one day to take
back my title by force. Completely off
her rocker, that one.

Byleth:
We can fix this. (1)
Can't you reason with her? (2)

Balthus:
Nah, not worth the effort. It's best
for everyone that I take the brunt of
her malice. I can handle it just fine.
(1)
Ha! If only that were humanly possible.
Besides, I refuse to concede any more
than I already have. It's best for
everyone that I take the brunt of her
malice. I can handle it just fine. (2)
If I wasn't around, she'd shift her
beady gaze to my dad. Maybe even to my
mom, who fled the house a while back.
Or maybe my little bro would become the
target of her ''good intentions.''
Can't allow that to happen.

Byleth: That makes sense.

Balthus: And that's the bottom line.
Long story short... you should keep
your distance from me. If that
assassin's dagger took you out,
everyone here would fall to pieces. How
would I explain that?

Byleth: I can protect the both of us.

Balthus: That's... that's some big
talk, pal. So, you'll protect me too,
will you? To think someone who can keep
up with the Exalted King of Grappling
would say such a swell thing. I'm a
betting man, so I'll take the bait.
Let's see if you really intend to
protect me... or if those were just
pretty words. 
========================================
=====================
Balthus A

Balthus: I see... By any means
necessary, then. Before the war's end.
I'm covered. But just to be safe, I
need you to check on my mother and
Kupala. ... Still following me, huh? We
have got to work on those manners, pal.
Unless you really meant that bit about
protecting me.

Byleth: 
Who was that? (1)
Kupala? (2)

Balthus: 
A spy. I pay him money I don't have to
monitor my stepmother, just in case
something happens to me. (1)
That's where my mom was born and
raised. I pay a spy money I don't have
to keep an eye on the place. (2)
Whether I'm above the dirt or below it,
it's on me to protect my mom and her
home, Kupala.

Byleth: Would your stepmaother really
harm her.

Balthus: No doubt about it. She's been
honing her crazy plans lately. All
because I've taken to fighting at your
side. She thinks I'm making a name for
myself before my glorious return to
House Albrecht. Being delusional is her
sport. That's little advantage to her
going after my mom, but she's
unpredictable. Gotta stay vigilant.

Byleth: What's your mother like?

Balthus: Guess I haven't talked about
her. After her and my pops split, she
returned home. Where she's from...it's
kind of an odd place. You know the
folks who live in the mountains of the
Alliance? Heh, guessing that's a no.
Few do. Imagine a place with no
influence to speak of, nestled in the
mountains on the Almyran border. That's
Kupala.

Byleth: People live there?
 
Balthus: Well, they're not mountain
goats. And it's not like they never
interact with the lords of the
Alliance. They're incredibly isolated,
though. Even their trade relations are
remarkably limited. Doubt that'll
change. The land lacks resources worth
fighting over. Probably for the best,
honestly. Oh, but back to my mom. She
was different. An exception to the rule
of Kupala. She left the mountains, was
rescued by my dad, and fell madly in
love with him.

Byleth: 
Sounds like destiny. (1)
Did his family accept her? (2)

Balthus: 
That goddess of yours is one cruel
minx, so if that's the destiny she gave
'em, it wouldn't surprise me a but. (1)

Ah, the one-million-billion question.
Of course not. He's a noble. She isn't.
Acceptance was never in the cards. (2)
My birth helped matters, but only a
little. House Albrecht just wasn't
where she belonged. My dad was in a
tough spot. He was obligated to marry a
fellow noble and produce a fitting
heir. Nobody'd want to live out their
days where they're utterly unwelcome.
So my mom returned to Kupala.

Byleth: I see...

Balthus: Then it happened. I was
enrolled in the Officers Academy at
Garreg Mach, and everything changed.
During my enrollment examination, they
discovered that I bear the Major Crest
of Chevalier. My dad decided to resist
his family's wishes and make me the
head of the house after I graduated.
Thing is, the truth of my special Crest
was kept a secret, by decree of the
church. He couldn't tell anyone about
my prized bloodline, so I was forced to
step down as the legitimate heir.

Byleth: 
The church hid it?
Why was it a secret?

Balthus: It was for the best. My Crest
was inherited from mountain folk who
prefer to keep to themselves. Imagine
what would happen to Kupala if it got
out. We both know it would destroy
their way of life.

Byleth: People will do anything for a
rare Crest...

Balthus: Too true. I'm guessing the
church thought my Crest would cause
trouble in Fódlan. But don't get me
wrong. No matter what life's thrown at
me, I'm no victim. Like I've said, I
prefer it this way. I've gotta be free.
Even if things were different, I'd
still choose this life. But I can't let
my mother and her people pay the price
for keeping peace in Fódlan. Wouldn't
be right. All I can do is make a name
for myself in battle and secure enough
power to protect them. Failure isn't an
option.
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=====================
Balthus S

Balthus: Hey, you! We need to talk.
Now.

Byleth: What's wrong?

Balthus: You did it for me, didn't you?
Without even taking credit for it.
Admit it, pal. You ordered the church
to protect the people of Kupala.
Because of you, those mountains will be
considered church turf, and the eastern
church will be restored.

Byleth: 
Now you know. (1)
I can't take all the credit. (2)

Balthus: 
I do. But you know, saving those folks
was my gig. Not yours. (1)
Now that the war's over... Ah, I'll
just spit it out. I was starting to get
excited about fighting that fight.
Guess you could say that I was
disappointed to find you'd beaten me to
the punch. But what matters is results.
So... Thank you. There. I said it.
Won't say it again. There's still a lot
to figure out. The road ahead won't be
easy. But this was a giant leap
forward.

Byleth: You're welcome.

Balthus: Right. There's,um, one more
thing I need to get off my chest.

Byleth: What's that?

Balthus: Ugh... I'm a mess. I wasn't
planning on doing this just yet, but
you've forced my hand. I was going to
wait until I had figured out a way to
ensure Kupala's safety first. Guess
that excuse is out of the window. So
now... It's time to take the biggest
gamble of my life. I'm prepared for the
worst. Expecting it, really.

Byleth: (Just say it already.)

Balthus: You... I-I... Marry me, pal!
Look, I know it's a big ask. I'm beefy,
but that aside, I', not the most
eligible bachelor on the block. But I
promise to become...better. Not so
selfish and careless. I wanna support
you. Make you happy. The life I live
makes me comfortable, but... Comfort be
damned! I need you by my side. Always.
If I'm not good enough now, just give
me time. A year, maybe? Two years? Five
tops.

Byleth: 
No need to wait. I love you as you are.

A year, eh?

Balthus: I... OK, you called my bluff.
I meant...a figurative year. I mean,
why not work on myself with you? That
makes sense, I swear!

Byleth: Just teasing. I love you as you
are now.

Balthus: Phew! You had me goin' there.
But...that's a promise, yeah? To have
and to hold and so on? I'm not the sort
to wait around once I know what I want.
Let's get hitched right away. I know a
guy.

Byleth: No time like the present.

Balthus: Couldn't have said it better
myself. Guess a lavish party is in
order now. We have a lot to do. Ah,
speaking of lavish... I know I need to
sort out my finances. We'll need a
house and all that good stuff. Hey,
maybe we can just shack up here at the
monastery. What do you think?

Byleth: ...

Balthus: Ahem. No need to decide
now...my love. Let's just focus on this
"being happy" business. The rest'll
work itself out. It feels like a
lifetime ago, but remember when you
told me you'd protect me? At the time,
I had no idea how to take it. I wasn't
sure I could bear letting someone else
look after me. I was sure that, in the
end, I'd be the one protecting you.
That I'd be the strong one. That's how
it's alwaus been for me. Guess I was
wrong.

Byleth: You protected me too.

Balthus: Ha! Suppose so. In the end, we
protected each other.

(CG)
Balthus: To join our strength. To look
after you...and be brave enough to let
you look after me. That's what marriage
is all about, right? Being with you is
so natural, it must be fate. Uh, you
know, if fate were a thing...that is.
From now on, we'll keep looking out for
each other. You can bet on it.
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=====================
Constance* C

Constance: Oh, it's only you. Is there
some reason you're here?

Byleth:
I was just looking. (1)
Not really. (2)

Constance:
Your gaze was rather piercing for
someone who was ''just looking.'' (1)
The intensity of your gaze puts the lie
to that excuse. (2)
Oh, I see now... You found yourself
captivated by my charms! Ahahaha! This
sort of thing happens all the time to
those of us blessed with such
transcendent beauty.

Byleth: That wasn't it.

Constance: If you say so. You seem a
trifle stuck on the point if you ask
me. Now then, you may call yourslef my
tutor if you wish, and I shall attend
your classes. But none of this charade
will make the idea of a mercenary
teaching me any less absurd. Aha.

Byleth: ...

Constance: What was that look? Are you
trying to convey that I am a mere
commoner, like yourself? Well... you
are correct. Think of me as a
temporarily embarrassed noble. Even a
gilded wyvern must take refuge in its
cave occasionally. But in time, it will
soar free once more. I shall fly bold
and beautiful into the skies again. My
nobility and all of House Nuvelle shall
be restored!

Byleth:
Good luck. (1)
I won't hold my breath. (2)

Constance:
Luck isn't a thing that you can bestow,
or that I need. I will do this. (1)
What insolence! You hadn't even heard
what I was going to say next. (2)
When I restore the glory of my house,
you may serve me in some menial way. I
may even pay you.

Byleth:
Thanks, but no thanks. (1)
An interesting proposal... (2)

Constance:
You would decline the honor of
attending to me without a second
thought? (1)
Is that the most you can say when
offered such a tantalizing prize?! (2)
Hmph. Say whatever you like, if it
makes you feel better. It shall not
sway me one way or the other. Hmhm!

Byleth: ...

Constance: You look as if you want to
say something. Allow me to save you the
effort. If you intend to tutor me, I
will require you to first prove the
time will not be wasted. Show me not
just your talent for teaching, but your
wisdom, your skill, your mettle. Your
sense of authority. Ahaha, of course!
I've been struck by my own genius! You
may assist me in my research. That
ought to provide a chance for you to
grasp the extent of how magnificent I
am. It will also afford me the time I
need to scrutinize your character. It's
a plan so perfect that you can't turn
it down, huh?

Byleth: ...

Constance: Aha! Ahahaha! 
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=====================
Constance B

Constance: Hmm... Yes, these herbs will
do. Though I note we're short on arcane
crystals. I'll make a note to keep some
in reserve next time.

Byleth:
Is that everything? (1)
Will you need anything else? (2)

Constance:
Yes, that's everything. All I need now
is a test subject for the ritual. (1)
No more materials, if that's what
you're asking. Though I do still
require a test subject. (2)

Byleth: A what?

Constance: Not a what, a who. Meaning
you. Now, lie still please.

Byleth: Does this have to happen now?

Constance: Fair point... a bit of rest
to clear my head would be good for the
next steps. Let us leave off here, and
I shall see you again in the morning.

Byleth:
There's no talking you out of this, is
there?
I don't want to be a test subject... 

Constance: I'd better make some headway
on this tomorrow. Every day counts, you
know. If I can complete this ritual,
I'll be famous throughout the known
world for it! Ahaha!

Byleth: Why do all of this?

Constance: The prestige it will bring
me is necessary to restore my fallen
house. Or was your question, ''Why go
to so much trouble for a fallen
house?'' Because I am a Nuvelle! As
were all my ancestors! And our line has
endured too long to end with me.

Byleth: Why would it end with you?

Constance: Oh, yes... You don't know.
Well, seeing as you are serving both as
my research assistant and test subject,
I should explain myself. House Nuvelle
was granted its peerage shortly after
the establishment of the Empire. For
generations, the heads of our house
have been scholars of magic. They often
enjoyed appointments to esteemed posts
within the Empire. However, during the
Insurrection of the Seven, we cast our
lot with the emperor and were punished
for it. We suffered further losses when
we were used as a sacrifice to Dagda
and Brigid during their attack. My
family, including my parents and older
brother, died then. The town of Nuvelle
is now an ash heap. The six great
families decreed this to be the end of
my house. We have naught left now but
the name. No title, no subjects, no
land... Everything I was to inherit has
been taken from me.

Byleth: I see.

Constance: What I require is an
achievement so grand that Lady Edelgard
would be forced to recognize it. And
then House Nuvelle will take its
rightful place among the elite class
once more!

Byleth: Now I understand.

Constance: You understand that to
collaborate with me toward such a grand
purpose is a high honor, don't you?
...But yes, good night. I expect to see
you bright and early tomorrow. 
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Constance A
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Constance: Ah! Another failure! How?!
Was there an error in my calculation? I
had precious few material as things
stood! Where will I get more once these
run out?

Byleth: I'm really sorry.

Constance: Oh, don't act so rueful. You
carried out my directions faithfully.
Neither the credit nor the blame ought
to be yours. My grand achievement is
further away than I had hoped... House
Nuvelle's future seems so dim.

Byleth: 
You shouldn't lose hope.
Keep trying. You'll get it.

Constance: ... You're correct, of
course. I musn't be discouraged. It is
hard to maintain one's patience after
five years. But in the greater context
of the history of House Nuvelle, five
years is hardly worth counting!

Byleth: That's the spirit.

Constance: I have been in a low place
indeed to require so much
reassurance... And for your
reassurance, I am truly grateful. You
have spurred me to continue my
research. You've been useful to me in
many ways, in fact. Research
assistant...confidant...test subject...
All of this is preparing you well for
your greater role to come.

Byleth: Which is...

Constance: My personal attendant! There
are few as naturally servile as you in
all of Fódlan. When House Nuvelle is at
long last restored, we simply must find
a proper position for you.

Byleth: ...

Constance: Granted, this will be
difficult-perhaps even impossible-to
accept, given your current status. But
I rarely let the impossible stop me! I
shall see it all done-the restoration
of my house, installing you as my
servant, and more! Are you ready for
the next steps? Ahaha!

Byleth: ...I'm glad you've perked up.

Constance: Oh, come now. My sulk ended
minutes ago. Do keep up. But on the
rare occasion that I find myself at a
loss, I grant you permission to lift my
spirits.

Byleth: 
I see.
Sure.
Of course.

Constance: I don't know that I care for
the hint of resignation in your tone,
but no matter. I expect you to do your
all for the sake of my house,
nonetheless! Ahahaha!
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Constance S

Constance: You're late. Did you intend
to keep me waiting for so long?

Byleth: Things came up.

Constance: Yes. I suppose your position
is rather demanding. But you really
must get your priorities in order. The
moment has come. All these years of
research finally bear fruit! Ahaha!
Ahem... But first, a request.

Byleth: What is it?

Constance: You must marry me! I've
given this quite a bit of thought. It
satisfies me to have come up with a way
to be with you always. For the ruler of
the new unified Fódlan to become my
personal attendant might seem a step
down. However, if we were to be wed,
you would have to stay close to me. A
perfect plan, wouldn't you agree?

Byleth: 
You're serious about this? (1)
I'm only a step in your plan? (2)

Constance: 
No, not at all! You misunderstand me! I
want a real marriage, not a political
one! (2)
I want us to be together for life. My
love for you won't stand for anything
less.

Byleth: It won't have to.

Constance: ... Oh! You came prepared
with a ring! Which means we think alike
already-we were destined to be
together!

Byleth: Seems that way.

Constance: And it is together tha we
shall work to restore House Nuvelle.
You have no issue with living on House
Nuvelle's former land, I trust? Or
would it pose difficulties for one in
your position to move to the western
edge of Fódlan? Ah, but that is a
detail which can be settled later. Let
us act now on what matters!

Gatekeeper: Pardon my intrusion, but
something alarming has happened! It
seems to have started around the
Goddess Tower, but it's spread
throughout the cathedral now! A wave of
flowers is- Oh, uh, please excuse me. I
can see you're busy.

Byleth: It is my fiancé's magic at
work.

Gatekeeper: Ah! I should have
real...ized... Her magic?! Your
fiancé?! S-since when were you
engaged?!

Constance: His...fiancé...

Gatekeeper: Well, congratulations in
that case! If that's all this is, then
I'll let the others know to stand down!


Constance: My dearest! You must warn me
next time before tossing around such
charged language.

Byleth: What?

(CG)
Constance: What you called me. Oh, I'm
all aflutter! I can't tell whether this
is delight or embarrassment!
Regardless, I shall consider it to be
fair play. I haven't felt my spirits
lifted so since the last time I made a
breakthrough in my research!

Byleth: Speaking of which...

Constance: Huh? Oh! Do you suppose that
piece of spellcraft will suffice to see
my house restored? It surely qualifies
as a grand achievement, yes? One that
shall go down in history! As for what
other purpose it might serve, I leave
that up to you. You won't object to
that, I take it? After all, you can't
refuse a request from your darling
fiancé! Ahaha! Ahahaha!
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Hapi* C

Hapi: Well, look who it is. How are
you, Chatterbox? Gotten the hang of the
whole teaching thing yet?

Byleth:
I would say so.
Not really, no. 

Hapi: That makes sense. You certainly
strut around here like someone who
belongs. You seem like one of those
people who blends in. I could see you
just about anywhere and think, "Oh,
that person's here. Makes sense."

Byleth: Um. Thanks?

Hapi: I wasn't paying you some sort of
compliment. To me, it doesn't matter
whether or not you believe in the
goddess. You're here supporting the
church, and that makes you no different
from the others. I can't stand that.

Byleth: Sorry about that.

Hapi: No need to apologize. I just have
a rocky history with the church, is
all. They betayed me, or at any rate,
horribly mistreated me. So I'm not a
huge fan. But keep that to yourself.

Byleth:
You were mistreated?
You were betrayed?

Hapi: When I was little, a lady locked
me up and held me captive for a long
time. The Knights of Seiros rescued me
- promised to protect me. But they hid
me away in Abyss. So all the knights
did was move me from one cage to
another. Wouldn't you call that
mistreatment? It was all for the
greater good. They didn't want to put
anyone important in danger. As for me,
my life was expendable. That guy Alois
was nice to me, though. And he told me
a bunch of hilarious jokes to cheer me
up.

Byleth:
Sounds like him.
...Hilarious? 

Hapi: I was being sarcastic. Alois
wouldn't know a good joke if it landed
in his mustache. Anyway, that's why I
hate the church. Someday you'll hate
them, too. They only hired you because
they needed a warm body to fill the
post. When you're of no use to them,
they'll get rid of you without a second
thought.

Byleth: ...

Hapi: Sorry, that sounded more menacing
than I intended. I'm just telling you
how these people think. They have
rules, dogma. They want us all bound to
their system so they can control us. I
don't do well with that sort of stuff.
That's why I ran away from home in the
first place.

Byleth: Ran away?

Hapi: Yeah. Ran far, far away. But as
far as I ran, it wasn't far enough. I
got dragged back into society, chains
and all. The kind of world I want
doesn't exist.

Byleth: 
...
I don't think that's true. 

Hapi: I'm getting too dark for you
aren't I? Forget I said anything. Your
future looks bright, at least. You can
just sit back and enjoywhatever comes
your way. I'm just saying, don't rest
your entire future on the church. It's
not as steady a foundation as it seems.
Anyway, that's all. I'll be going now. 

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=====================
Hapi B

Hapi: Oh, Chatterbox, it's you. Do you
need this room for something? Should I
leave?

Byleth: 
Why would you leave?
You can stay. 

Hapi: What do you mean? With me here,
you won't be able to focus on whatever
you're doing.

Byleth: It'll be fine. Just stay.

Hapi: All right...if you're sure.
You're a strange one, you know that?
When I came in earlier, people couldn't
leave fast enough. They ran away like I
was a bad smell. I should be used to
that sort of thing by know, but...
Well, it stung a little bit.

Byleth:
That's terrible.
Why would they leave? 

Hapi: I almost don't blame them.
Everyone must have heard the rumors by
now. A girl who summons monsters when
she sighs. That's not the kind of thing
people keep to themselves. Anyway, I
prefer solitude. It's easier that way.

Byleth: Are the rumors true?

Hapi: You really didn't know? Yeah, the
rumors are true as heck. That's why the
knights stuck me in Abyss. If anything
was going to happen, better down there
than up here. That was the idea anyway.


Byleth: I see...

Hapi: Oh, you had that look on your
face.  That "yikes, get this creep away
from me" look. It's OK, I'll leave.
Look how dangerous I am, after all. You
wouldn't want to be left alone with
someone like me. Who knows? Maybe I'll
get exasperated, and without thinking,
I'll start to - Huuuh...

Byleth: ...

Hapi: ...aaaahhhh...

Byleth: It was just a yawn. That's a
relief.

Hapi: Sorry to scare you, Chatterbox. I
don't usually do that. Guess I haven't
been getting enough sleep. Everyone
talking about me like I'm some sort of
freak... It's been bothering me.

Byleth: You're worrying me.

Hapi: It doesn't matter. Gossip is
petty and a waste of energy, so there's
no need for me to pay it any mind.

Byleth: Still...

Hapi: The funny thing is all this drama
has made me more likely to lose my
cool. If that happens, you'll help me
out, right?

Byleth: I'll do what I can. 
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=====================
Hapi A

Hapi: Oh, hey. I've been meaning to
speak with you.

Byleth: What about?

Hapi: I heard that you've been telling
people not to worry so much about my
condition. Is that a fact?

Byleth: ...Maybe.

Hapi: No need to be coy. Thanks for
doing that. But I do have one more
minor concern... You said that I
haven't sighed in five years?! What the
heck is that about? Everyone's calling
me "Half Decade Hapi" now! First of
all, terrible nickname. Second of all,
you weren't even here. Did you just
make that up?

Byleth:
No, I asked around.
...Maybe. 

Hapi: You asked around?! That's such a
weird thing to do. I'm fighting the
urge to sigh right now!

Byleth: I thought I was helping...

Hapi: Well, the nickname's bogus. I
have absolutely sighed in the last five
years. You wouldn't believe what a
hassle it was. Monsters rampaging
willy-nilly through Abyss. Thanks to
some help from the people underground,
no one got hurt, but it was a close
call. Maybe if you had been there. it
wouldn't have been so much trouble.

Byleth: Me?

Hapi: Yes, you. You've got the Sword of
the Creator. That thing can chop
through monsters like nothing. 

Byleth: Is that all?

Hapi: Are you fishing for compliments
now? Fine. You're a good leader. You
watch out for all of us. Even when the
rest of the world turns and hides from
me, I know you've got my back. 

Byleth: That's true.

Hapi: You make me feel safe. Like I can
be myself. Like I don't have to worry
so much about keeping my emotions in
check. I felt pretty sad all that time
you were gone. I could've left Garreg
Mach altogether. But then I started
thinking...you might still be alive,
after all. So I went looking for you.
Back to where you'd fallen and all.

Byleth:
You did that for me?
You really care about me, huh? 

Hapi: Ugh! Forget I said anything. Look
at me getting all mushy and sincere.
How embarassing. Let's just go back to
earlier when I was giving you a hard
time.

Byleth: Don't be embarassed.

Hapi: Hey, I can feel embarassed if I
want to! I can feel however I wanna
feel! Whoa. Did I really just say that?
I think that's enough vulnerability for
one day. I'll see you around. 
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=====================
Hapi S

Hapi: This is quite a place. Whatever
you wanted to tell me must be pretty
important.

Byleth: It is.

Hapi: OK, what's going on? You're
making a weird face. It's freaking me
out. You're going to rule over all of
Fódlan, right? Let's talk about that.

Byleth: Yes, but...

Hapi: This is a chance to replace the
old, hollow Church of Seiros with
something new-something better. In your
new position, you can make that happen.


Byleth: I can certainly try.

Hapi: Then do it! Those hypocrites
preached about love and decency while
showing folks like me into the shadows.
That's a pretty shoddy religion in my
book. You can reshape it into something
that actually helps people. Not that I
need any help, mind you. I can help
myself just fine.

Byleth: That's true.

Hapi: Oh, there's another thing I meant
to talk to you about. It's, um...um...

Byleth: 
I have something urgent to discuss.
Stop trying to derail the conversation.


Hapi: I know! I'm just nervous, OK? Say
whatever you're going to say.

Byleth: I have something for you.

Hapi: I knew you were going to do that.
I just knew it. OK, let me tell you why
this is a bad idea.

Byleth: Um... Go ahead.

Hapi: You know that I'll always be
coping with this...condition. This
curse. It'll always be a part of my
life. I feel safe with you, but you'll
never feel the same with me. I'm not
the kind of person you should get a cat
with. Unless you want your cat to be
eaten by monsters. Have you thought
about all that? I know you care about
me. I care about you too. I wish we
could spend our lives together.
But...it just wouldn't be right. I
can't let you throw your own happiness
for my sake.

Byleth: Actually, Hapi...

Hapi: Hold on. You're saying that you
imbued this ring with magic? An
enchantment that wards off monsters...
So... It negates my curse? I'm free?!

Byleth: You're free.

Hapi: Hang on. That means you weren't
really proposing. And here I am,
talking about getting a cat together. I
almost wish a monster would appear just
to save me from the embarassment.

Byleth: Hapi. Will you marry me?

Hapi: Oh, come on! I can't handle all
this will-we-won't-we sniff. My heart's
going to pop out of my chest. ... All
right. Thank you for giving me a second
to collect myself. Yes, you weirdo. Of
course I'll marry you.

Byleth: I'm so happy.

Hapi: Me too. Well, obviously I'm Hapi,
but I'm also...you know what I mean. I
appreciate everything you've done for
me. You've changed my life in more ways
than one. It's hard not to fall for
someone like that. Though, of course,
I've had a crush on you from the
get-go... Oh, forget I said that! I'm
all over the place. We don't know what
the future has in store for us, but...
For now, maybe we can forget all that
and just enjoy being together.

Byleth:
Of course
Only for a little while.

Hapi: Good. After all we've worked so
hard to get here. Come closer, will
you?

(CG)
Hapi: *sigh* *siiigh* Damn, that felt
good.
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_____________________________

Goddess Tower

Edelgard^

Edelgard: Ah, here you are. Are you
waiting for someone?


Byleth:
I'm not waiting for anyone.
 (1)
I was waiting for you.
 (2) (Raises Edelgard's affection)

Edelgard:
Good. I would not wish to interrupt
anything. (1)

For me? Well, you should have summoned
me earlier. (2)
Regardless, here I am. 


Byleth: Has something happened?


Edelgard: No, nothing in particular. In
fact, that's why I came here.
 This place, the Goddess Tower... It
was special to my parents.
 My father attended the Officers
Academy himself. A few years after
graduating, he was crowned emperor. 
One day, during a visit to the
monastery, he snuck into the Goddess
Tower on a nostalgic whim. 
And there she was, my mother. She had
just enrolled in the academy that very
year. 
They were instantly drawn to each
other. Love at first sight, you could
say. It was the first time either had
truly been in love...or so the story
goes.


Byleth: Their first love?


Edelgard: Yes. Of course, as emperor,
my father had already married for
political reasons.
 As the Empire demands many heirs, he
also had numerous other lovers.
 In the end, my mother settled for
becoming one of his many consorts. But
I choose to believe there was genuine
love between them.
 Heh, I suppose it's a silly story to
cling to.


Byleth:
It's a lovely story.
 (1)
Who was your first true love?
 (2)

Edelgard:
Isn't it? It's a shame that the lovely
stories ended after I was born.
 For as long as I can remember, my
mother had already been exiled from the
capital. 
It's strange. Something about you makes
me reveal all of the things I so
carefully keep concealed. (1)

Hmm. For some reason, I feel compelled
to tell you all of these things I have
kept hidden.

I can't say the name, but it was a
noble who I met in the Kingdom, a
lifetime ago. 
(2)
Anyway... What about you? It's your
turn to reveal some long-held secret!
 You can share a story about your
past...or perhaps tell me about your
first love.


Byleth:
I have no such stories. (1)

Please don't ask that of me.
 (2)

Edelgard: 
You're telling the truth. I can tell.
Hm... I wasn't even able to make you
blush.
 (1)
You realize that just makes me more
curious than ever!
 (2)

Byleth: Sorry...
 

Edelgard: Heh... No, I'm the one who
should apologize. It wasn't my
intention to pry.
 I'm just intrigued by you and your
mysterious past.
 You have supposedly always been a
mercenary, but I believe there is more
to your story than that... 
Let's leave it there for today and
return to the ball. 
There must be plenty of students hoping
to talk with you...and to dance with
you. 
I would not wish to prevent you from
mingling. I cannot keep you all to
myself, after all.

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=====================
Hubert^

Hubert: Here for a tryst, Professor? I
won't interfere.
 I shall take my leave at once.
Farewell.


Byleth:
Just a moment.
 (1)
What do you mean, a tryst? (2)


Hubert: 
Yes, what is it? I assume you are
waiting on someone.
 (1)
You have arranged to meet someone here
at the Goddess Tower, have you not?
 (2)

Byleth: No, not at all.


Hubert: I see. Apologies for the
misunderstanding. 
Then I take it you are unfamiliar with
the rumors about this place?


Byleth: What rumors?


Hubert: There is an old legend that
says promises made between lovers here
are sure to be fulfilled.
If you believe in that sort of thing. 
I would have expected you to be
familiar with the story already,
considering how popular you are.
 I was certain that someone had asked
you here.
 

Byleth:
I am not that popular.

That is not the case.


Hubert: On the contrary, I suspect
those who wished to ask were simply too
daunted to try. 
No need to sound so dejected.
 I suspect those who wished to ask were
simply too daunted to try.
 But thanks to their cowardice, I am
gifted with this opportunity to speak
with you.
 It's clear you have never felt at ease
around me, as a result of how little
trust there is between us.
 I should get back to the ball,
regardless.
I imagine there would be quite a scene
if you turned out to be lying.
 

Byleth: You don't believe me?


Hubert: Trust is not in my nature.
 Good night.

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=====================
Ferdinand^

Ferdinand: Hello, Professor. 
I just needed a quick break from the
festivities. Fancy running into you
here.


Byleth: 
You followed me, didn't you? (1)

What a nice coincidence.
 (2)

Ferdinand: 
I beg your pardon?! Absolutely not! It
is simply a coincidence. The heir to
the great house of Aegir, chasing after
a woman in the dead of night! The very
thought of it!
 (1)
Yes, a coincidence...
 (2)
Anyway, seeing you here, I cannot help
but recall the legend of the Goddess
Tower.
 It is said that when a man and a woman
meet here by chance on the night of the
ball, their paths become one.
 The goddess blesses them and ensures a
harmonious union. 
I heard it differently.


Byleth: Are you sure that's the legend?


Ferdinand: Oh, you heard the legend
too? How was it different?
 That the goddess is sure to grant any
promises made here?
 Ah, perhaps that is how it goes, come
to think of it.
 Indeed, that is how it goes. Or at
least, that is the version I heard.
 How long have we known each other now?
About nine months, by my count. 
The passage of time is swift indeed. 
Listen. I need to tell you something.
 After I graduate, I must pass stern
judgment on my father.
 His greed got the better of him. He
has strayed far from the righteous
path.
 As the next Duke Aegir, I will succeed
him as prime minister, and it will fall
to me to hold him accountable.
Only then can I justly guide the
Empire's subjects and work to create a
better world.
 That is my dream, my will, and my
future.
 I pray that I will have the courage to
fulfill my solemn duty and that I will
have your support.


Byleth:
Of course. I'm with you.

I'm always happy to listen.


Ferdinand: Thank you.
 Knowing that you are on my side, I
feel unstoppable.
Yes... I really only wished for someone
to hear me out. I chose you for that
honor.
 Well, shall we head back?
 Plenty of people must be wondering
where you went. 
Specifically the legions of men who
would like to dance with you! 
To be honest, I count myself among
them.

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=====================
Bernadetta^

Bernadetta: Ah! Wh-what's that?!
 Ghost?! Is it a ghost?! Don't eat me!

Byleth: 


Calm down, it's OK.
 (1)
It's just your professor. (2)


Bernadetta: 
It'll eat the skin right off my bones
and no one will ever  Huh? Oh, it's
you, Professor. What a relief.
 (1)
I knew it! I said, Bernie, this place
is haunted, you'll just get eaten by
the ghost of some dusty old professor
or  Oh. Oh, it's you. (2)


Byleth: You can relax now.


Bernadetta: Right. I'm better now.
Thanks. But try not to scare me like
that again, please...
 With the ball happening tonight, I was
sure there wouldn't be anyone here.
 And from far off, you look... Well,
you kinda have a spooky silhouette.
 I guess you haven't heard the legend?


Byleth: Legend?


Bernadetta: Oh, so if a couple swears a
vow on the night of the ball, the
goddess grants their wish?
That's amazing! Is it true?
 I guess that's the sort of thing you
miss when you spend all your time
avoiding people.
 But wouldn't it be nice to spend some
time alone with a nice guy in this
lonely tower, cut off from all the rest
of the world?
 Anyway...
Oh, Professor! Since you're here and
all, could I ask you for a favor?
 As you probably know by now, it's my
lifelong dream to live in solitude
forever...
So could you help me to swear that vow?


Byleth: 
Nice try. (1)

I can't promise that. (2)


Bernadetta:

Saw right through me, huh?
 (1)
Guess you're right. It probably
wouldn't work out so well for me, would
it? (2)

Ah, well. No use complaining.
Actually, I'm happy I got to see you
here tonight. Even if it was just by
coincidence.
 Would you mind staying a little
longer?
 It's nice and quiet, and the sky's
really pretty. I quite like the
atmosphere.
 On a night like this, being out in the
open doesn't seem so bad...

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=====================
Linhardt^

Linhardt: Professor, you're late.


Byleth: 
What do you mean?
 (1)
We didn't have plans to meet.
 (2)
Oh, sorry!
 (3) (Raises Linhardt's affection)

Linhardt: 
To tell the truth, it was an act of
sheer hope that I might find you here. 
(1)
True, but a young man can hope to
accidentally bump into someone.
 (2)
My apologies, Professor. It was a bit
of a joke.
 I've been waiting here because I
thought you might come by. 
(3)
I'm glad to find I was right. 
I hoped to find you so I might ask...
Well, I would very much like to
research your Crest.


Byleth:
Not right now. (1) (Raises Linhardt's
affection)

Why would I let you do that? (2)


Linhardt:
Does that mean you might be interested
eventually? 
Let's decide the place and time right
now, then. What? Is that not
acceptable?
 (1)
Because it would be terribly
interesting? (2)

Anyway... Have you heard the legend of
this place,  Professor? It's a
sentimental one to be sure. 
The story goes that if two people share
a vow at the Goddess Tower, they'll be
bound together forever. 
Hm, or was it that they'll be cursed
forever? One or the other for certain.
All the same, I think it's a rather
lovely legend.
 

Byleth: 
It doesn't sound that lovely to me.

Tell me more.
 (2) (Raises Linhardt's affection)

Linhardt: 
Well, I suppose it does depend on your
enjoyment of potentially mistranslated
myths.
 (1)Professor, be warned. This may seem
forward of me... 
(2)
However, let's vow that one day I will
be allowed to research your Crest as
much as I please.


Byleth:
I think not.

Excuse me?


Linhardt: I've overstepped my bounds
again, haven't I? 
It's just that today is such a special
day and, well, I suppose I got caught
up in all the excitement. 
How about this instead? Let's agree to
meet here again one day, just the two
of us.
 

Byleth:
If the opportunity arises.
 (1)
I agree.
 (2) (Raises Linhardt's affection)

Linhardt:
Such an opportunity won't just arise,
we have to make it happen for
ourselves. I look forward to that day.
(1)

I look forward to that day. 
I really do...
 (2)
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Petra^

Petra: Professor, what is bringing you
here? Is the ball not enjoyable?


Byleth:
I had to escape. (1)

I wanted to see you.
 (2) (Raises Petra's affection)

Petra:
I'm lost. 
Escape? I thought the ball was for
dancing, not fighting... 
Oh! Escape! Meaning...to leave. I have
understanding. Lost? But this monastery
is where our home is...
I am not understanding.
 (1)

But you are seeing me every day. Why
would you be wanting to see me now? 
Maybe you and I share a reason for
being here...
 (2)

Byleth:
Why are you here? 
(If 1 was picked)
What reason is that?
 (If 2 was picked)

Petra: I have been hearing about a
legend. About the Goddess Tower. 
People have a belief that the goddess
watches this place on this night.
 If you share a promise, the goddess
will make that promise become true.
 That makes men and women who are close
come to this place. On this night. 
I am wanting to see that, and so I came
to observe. With secrecy. 
But no one is here. I have much
disappointment.


Byleth: 
I wanted to see that too. (1) (Raises
Petra's affection)
You shouldn't spy on people. 
(2)

Petra:
Someone might arrive still. We could go
find a hiding spot for both of us. 
We may have to be squished with each
other, but I will not be worried if you
are not.
 (1)
Yes, that has truth. I will be thinking
about that from now on. (2)
Oh! I have a realization! 
If someone sees us here with each
other, they will think that we are with
each other!
 That is not accepting...acceptable for
people to misunderstand! 


Byleth:
That could be a problem.
 (1)
I wouldn't mind.
 (2) (Raises Petra's affection)

Petra:
We should be returning to the ball,
separately.
 (1)
Is that OK, Professor? I think we are
agreeing on that.
 Maybe we should be returning to the
ball... with each other.
 (2)
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=====================
Dorothea^

Dorothea: Ah, Professor! You showed up!


Byleth:
Why are you here? (1)

Why do you look so happy? (2)


Dorothea: 
Um, I'm the one who called you here,
remember?
 (1)
Well, because you're here, of course!
 (2)
You came here because you read the
letter I sent you, right?


Byleth:
Not that I recall...

What letter?


Dorothea: Are you saying this is...a
coincidence?
 How disappointing to think you didn't
come here specifically to see me.
 Still, if we're meeting by complete
chance... that has a certain appeal
too. It's as if destiny brought us
together!
 And tonight is the night of the
ball... Lucky me.


Byleth:
What are you plotting? (1)
I thought you weren't comfortable
around me...
 (2)

Dorothea:
Plotting? That's a bit rude, don't you
think?
 (1)
Oh, that's just when you're looking
through me in front of others. When
it's just us...I kind of like it. (2)
Originally, I wanted to see what you'd
do when you read my letter.
 I just wanted to see if you'd come
here like I asked. I had a feeling that
you would.
 Though, I suppose you didn't even read
the letter to begin with...
I should just be thankful I wasn't left
here waiting. All alone. Forever.
 Do you know it's been almost nine
whole moons since you arrived at Garreg
Mach? 
You must have found a special someone
by now, haven't you, Professor?


Byleth:
I have.
 (1)
I have not. (2)
Is that what you wanted to talk about? 
(3)

Dorothea: 
Ooh? Who could it be? You've made me so
curious. 
Oh, don't worry. I'm not going to pry
if you don't want to share. Your
private life is private, after all.
 (1)
Uh-huh, right. I bet you're just hiding
it. There's someone you're sweet on...
 Don't you worry, I won't pry if you
don't want to share. These things are
private, after all. (2)
Are you changing the subject? Don't do
that. Ohh, I bet that means you do have
someone, don't you?
 Don't you worry, I won't pry if you
don't want to share. These things are
private, after all.
 (3)
Well, I oughta get going...
I wouldn't want to be in the way if
your special someone shows up.
 Either way, I do hope you'll share a
dance with me later.

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Caspar^

Caspar: Hey, Professor! I was looking
all over for you. What are you doing up
here? I think this place is supposed to
be off-limits...


Byleth:
I didn't know.
 (1)
If it's only "supposed to be"... (2)


Caspar: 
Well, that's the official rule. I don't
think anyone follows it though.
 (1)
Heh! Good point. No one follows that
rule anyway, and I heard no one from
the monastery really cares.
 (2)

Byleth: Where did you hear that?


Caspar: Huh. I can't remember her name.
 It was just some girl who started
talking to me last night.
 She was trying to get me to leave the
ball tonight and go to the Goddess
Tower with her.
 She wouldn't say what she wanted to do
here though. Said it was a secret or
something.
 I told her I'd be too busy dancing and
stuffing my face with food, so she
left. Don't know why, but she didn't
seem too happy about it.
 I guess I was curious though, so I
came to check it out. 
That's when I saw you walking this way,
so I followed you in.


Byleth:
That's just awful.
 (1)
I can't help but feel sympathetic.
 (2)

Caspar: 
Isn't it? She wouldn't explain herself
and she got angry!
 (1)
I appreciate that, but I'm not really
looking for sympathy. I just wish she
would've explained herself before
getting all angry. (2)

Byleth:
I was referring to you. (If 1 was
picked)


My sympathy was not for you. (If 2 was
picked)


Caspar: Huh? Why? Well, it's all over
now. Can't change what's in the past.


Byleth:
I like your positive attitude.
 (1)
Maybe you should worry about the past a
little. (2)


Caspar:
Thanks! I had a feeling you'd get it.
 (1)
Ugh. Really? I just don't like to
dwell... 
But if you say so, I could keep it in
mind. (2)

Anyway, I'm going to head back to the
ball. You coming?
 Doesn't look like there's anything too
exciting going on here.
 Let's head back.


Byleth: I'm going to stay.


Caspar: Maybe coming to the tower
wasn't a total waste of time. I got to
talk to you at least, right?
All right. Don't stay too long though.
You might catch cold.
 Welp, I'm starting to get hungry
again. Time to fill up on some more
food!

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=====================
Dimitri^

Note: This one starts a little
differently because the previous scene
leads to this

Dimitri: It's quiet here, isn't it,
Professor? That reminds me. Do you know
the legend associated with the Goddess
Tower?

Byleth:
I've heard it. (1)
I'm not concerned with such things. (2)


Dimitri:
Is that right? You don't strike me as
the sort to enjoy stories like that.
(1)
Just as expected. (2)
They say that wishes made in this tower
will come true. I wonder who came up
with such a silly notion.

Byleth: You don't believe it?

Dimitri: Legends are legends, nothing
more. I doubt there are many who really
believe that wishes can be granted. The
goddess just watches over us from
above... That is all. No matter how
hard someone begs to be saved, she
would never so much as offer her hand.
And even if she did, we lack the means
to reach out and grasp it. That's how I
feel about her. In any case... I
suppose there's no harm in passing the
time with silly legends. What do you
say, Professor? Care to make a wish? We
are here on the night of the ball. Why
don't you try wishing for something?

Byleth:
After you.
I can't think of anything, so go ahead.


Dimitri: A wish of my own... I suppose
my wish...is for a world in which no
one would ever be unjustly taken from
us. Or...something along those lines.

Byleth:
That's a great wish.
I'll wish for the same. 

Dimitri: Thank you, Professor.
Although, at a time like this...
Perhaps it would make more sense for me
to wish that we'll be together forever.
What do you think?

Byleth: ...

Dimitri: ... Haha! Well now, Professor!
You must admit I've improved in the art
of joke telling.

Byleth:
That's cruel.
It didn't sound like a joke. 

Dimitri: I'm sorry... I guess that was
rather thoughtless of me. ...
Honestly... I do regret saying such a
thing. Please think nothing of it. I've
blurted out irresponsible things like
that to my classmates. Promises that
we'll see each other again and the
like. I have no business making such
promises for the future. There are
certain things that I must accomplish,
even if it means risking my life. I may
not even have a future to promise to
someone.

Byleth: ...

Dimitri: We should head back soon. It's
rude of me to keep you all to myself.
Shall we, Professor? 
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=====================
Dedue^

Dedue: What are you doing here?

Byleth:
I could ask you the same.

I needed some quiet.


Dedue: I felt similarly.
 Though I elected to attend this ball,
I did not know what to do with myself
once there.
 I do not wish to be a nuisance to His
Highness or to my classmates.
 Thus, I have sought solitude.
I noticed a number of people looking
for you, however. Should you not return
to the festivities?

Byleth:
I'd like to stay here a bit longer.

Not just yet.


Dedue: As you wish.


Byleth: ...


Dedue: ...
 The stars seem brighter here, somehow.
 I have heard that the goddess of
Fódlan grants a special blessing at
this tower.
 The blessing ensures that any oath
sworn between man and woman here shall
be fulfilled.
 That is what I have heard.
 We had similar legends in Duscur. Some
elements of human culture are
universal, I suppose.
 Is there an oath you would like to
swear?


Byleth:
Not that I can think of.
 (1)
I swear to work toward peace for
Fódlan. (2)


Dedue:
I understand.
 (1)
I am not sure that a full and lasting
peace is possible. (2)

But while I have this opportunity,
permit me to swear an oath to you.
 I swear that we will look upon these
same stars again, when His Highness has
led us to a more tranquil age.
 That is a worthy oath.
I look forward to it.


Byleth: Good.


Dedue: There is a chill in the air, is
there not?
 I am accustomed to cold weather. But
you should go back indoors.


Byleth:
Let's go back together. (1)

Will you share a dance with me? (2)


Dedue: 
If you wish. I suppose the damage to
your reputation for being seen with me
has already been done. (1)

I do not know how to dance. If you wish
to teach me, then I will endeavor to
learn. (2)

Let us return. 
If the cold is too much, I will lend
you my coat.

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=====================
Felix^

Felix: Oh, look who it is.


Byleth:
What are you doing here?
 (1)
Are you waiting for someone?


Felix:
I just wanted some quiet. It's so loud,
I needed a little respite. (1)

No. I just wanted a bit of quiet.
 (2)
Besides, what are you doing here?


Byleth:
I thought I might find you here.
 (1)
I'm here for the same reason as you.
 (2)

Felix:
Huh? You must be joking.
 (1)
Ah. Well, I guess it figures. (2)

Hm.
 Have you heard the legend of the
Goddess Tower? That if you make a
pledge, it will be fulfilled? 
Childish, I know. But if it were
true...
 Let's make a pledge to the goddess. 
I pledge that someday, I will surpass
you.
 I'll surpass your technique, your
skill with the sword, and your cunning
as a warrior. Then I will make you
taste defeat!


Byleth:
That seems extreme.

That's your pledge to the goddess?


Felix: What a disappointment.
 If you're looking for a passionate
affair, you've got the wrong man. Go
find someone else. 
I've spent my life avoiding love and
romance. They're distractions.
 Blades, blood, and battle. That's what
I'm made of and nothing else.
 If someone saw us, however, this may
look like an amorous meeting.
 You'll have to settle for being
mistaken as my lover.


Byleth: 
That's mean.

What nonsense. 

Felix: 
It's time I went back to training.
 I'll always be more comfortable
holding a sword than a woman's hand.
 Try not to catch a cold up here. I'd
hate for such a good sparring partner
to be out of commission.
 Good-bye.

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=====================
Ingrid^

Ingrid: Whew, I can't manage one more
bite. So full... So full! 
Oh! Professor! What do you think you're
doing here?!
 I came here to stuff my fa I mean to
have some ME time.
 

Byleth:
I sort of followed you... 

No reason, really.


Ingrid:
You mean you saw that just now? All the
food? Everything?! 
Ugh, so embarrassing... Maybe there's a
nearby rock I can crawl under.
 (1)
Oh, so we're just running into one
another by chance, then. Phew.
 If you had followed me here, I'd be a
little...bothered. And probably
embarrassed.
 (2)

Byleth: Were you waiting for someone?


Ingrid: Who, me? No, no, of course not.
I was just about to walk off all that
food I just ate.
 Really, I came here to have some
privacy.
 But you're here now, so I suppose that
makes it a bit less private.


Byleth:
Are you worried people may get the
wrong idea?
 (1)
Just the two of us...
 (2)

Ingrid:
I suppose there's that possibility, now
that you mention it. (1)

Uh...well, yes. I suppose it's just us
here...
 (2)
Does that concern you too, Professor?
I'm happy to return to the reception
hall.
 

Byleth:
It's not terribly concerning, really.
(1)

I'd love to come along. (2)


Ingrid:
Of course. Nothing to see here! 
I'm happy to keep walking off this
food, in that case. Ah, the stars
certainly are beautiful tonight, hm?
 It's peaceful, looking up at them
together, don't you think? Maybe we can
do it again sometime.
 (1)
If we return from here together, I
worry that people would start unsavory
rumors about us.
 I don't concern myself with gossip,
but I'd hate for it to mar your
reputation in any way. Are you certain?

Fair enough. Let's head back, then.
 (2)
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=====================
Sylvain^

Sylvain: Evening, Professor. Lovely
night, isn't it? Just look at those
stars...
 I heard you were headed over to the
Goddess Tower, and I got curious about
who you might be meeting.
 But here you are all by yourself. This
isn't a lover's tryst at all! Heh
heh...


Byleth: Tryst?


Sylvain: Oh, yeah. The Goddess Tower is
where lovers meet. Didn't anybody tell
you?
 They say that if you exchange vows
here, they always come true. It's a
sacred place for lovers. 


Byleth:
Why are you here alone? (1)

Where is your lover? (2)


Sylvain: 
To tell the truth, I got curious about
who you might be coming here to meet.
 I know this sounds weird, but I'm
relieved to find you here alone. 
(1)
Well, the person I'm interested in...is
already here.
 You're here alone. I'm here alone. I
was thinking maybe...
 (2)

Byleth: Wait. Me?


Sylvain: Well, of course! We're the
only two people here, aren't we?
 I keep thinking about it, and it just
makes sense. My Crest and yours...
 

Byleth:
That's too much, too soon.

Marry you? I can't even trust you.


Sylvain: Heh, OK. True, true.
 You know, I've never regretted any of
my past behavior...until you turned me
down just now. 
I can't be who I've been my whole life.
I gotta get it together and become a
man you can trust.
 I know that sounds like another one of
my games, but it's true. I'll prove it
to you. 
Anyway, I'm going to head back to the
ball. Since we're both here, would you
accompany me?


Byleth:
I'll go back with you.
 (1)
I'm going to stay here for awhile.
 (2)

Sylvain:
Well then, my lady, I do hope you'll
give me the honor of a dance. 
It will be good practice for our first
dance at our wedding reception. Heh heh
I'm kidding!
 Anyway... Let's get going before you
change your mind. (1)

It's chilly out tonight, so take care
not to catch cold.
 And if you do get cold, you know where
to find me. 
Sorry. Old habits die hard, I guess.
OK. Well, I'm headed inside.
 (2)
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=====================
Ashe^

Ashe: Professor! Did you come up here
for a rest too?

Byleth:
That's right. (1)

Actually, I was looking for you.
 (2)

Ashe:
I guess we think along the same lines.
I was feeling kind of worn out.
 (1)
For me? Oh! I'm so sorry to put you out
of your way!
 I was just kind of worn out from all
of the excitement. (2)
I am enjoying the ball, but it's a bit
much, you know? 
Everyone else seems used to this kind
of thing, but I've never been to
anything like it before.
 My friends did teach me a bit about
proper manners and how to dance, but I
still feel out of place. 
Stepping on girls' feet, messing up the
pretty floral decorations... Haha, I've
been a bit of a disaster. 
Sometimes I wonder if it's even right
for someone like me to be in a place
like this.


Byleth:
I feel that way sometimes too.
 (1)
You have every right to be here. (2)


Ashe:
Really? You do? That's kind of
reassuring!
 (1)
You're right, of course. I'm a student
at the Officers Academy, just like
everyone else. Lonato was kind enough
to send me here. I need to live up to
his expectations. (2)
By the way, have you heard the stories
about the Goddess Tower?
 They say that if a man and a woman
make a wish together here, the goddess
will make it come true.


Byleth: 
What would you wish for?
 (1)
Let's make a wish together, then. (2)


Ashe:
Oh, never mind me. I'd like to know
what you'd wish for!
 (1)
My thoughts exactly! Do you have
anything in particular you'd like to
wish for?
 (2)

Byleth: My wish is...


Ashe: Your wish is?


Byleth:
For your wish to come true, Ashe. (1)
I can't think of anything.
 (2)

Ashe:
What? My wish? W-well, um...let me
think.
 (1)
Well, if you can't come up with
anything, maybe I should think of a
wish instead?
 (2)
All right, I've got it. I wish for my
brother and sister back home to be able
to live out their lives in peace.


Byleth:
That's just like you.

That's a lovely wish.


Ashe: This kind of thing is pretty
embarrassing, huh? 
Maybe I should be heading back. I'll
never get better at fancy social events
like this if I keep running away from
them, right? 
I guess I should ask another girl to
dance. Oh, but I'd better make sure I
go over the steps again first. 


Byleth: You could dance with me.


Ashe: Really? You'd do that?
 Wow, that'd be great! Just promise not
to laugh if I mess it up, OK?
 Come on. Let's head back.

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=====================
Mercedes^

Mercedes: Why, Professor! I was
wondering where you ran off to.
 I searched the entire floor but
couldn't find you anywhere. 
Tired, are we? I can tell by that look
on your face. It must be exhausting
being so popular, huh?


Byleth: I'm exhausted...


Mercedes: I can imagine. Shall we take
a break here, then?
 Say, Professor. Have you heard the
legend of the Goddess Tower? 
They say that if two people exchange a
vow here, the goddess herself will
fulfill it.


Byleth:
I've never heard that before.
 (1)
I think I recall such a story. 
(2)

Mercedes:
Well, that simply won't do. You'll fall
behind if you can't keep up with your
students! (1)

Ah, so even you have heard that one.
The stories must travel far.
 (2)
Many young couples come here in
private, all thanks to that legend.
 They make promises to stay together
forever. Things like that.
I actually saw a man invite a lady to
join him at the tower while on my way
here.
 It's rather romantic, don't you think?


Byleth:
I think so.
 (1)
I disagree. (2)


Mercedes:
Indeed.
 (1)
Really? You're a strange one,
Professor. (2)

Though, just because two people share a
promise, that doesn't guarantee they'll
be together forever.
 You've noticed many nobles at the
academy, right? They very rarely have
the freedom to choose their own
partners. 
Yet still they wish to stay together.
Maybe that's why they pray to the
goddess.
 Are you waiting on anyone, Professor?


Byleth:
No, there's no one.
 (1)
I was waiting for you.
 (2)

Mercedes:
What a relief. I was afraid that I was
keeping you.
 (1)
Oh my. Even though we didn't make plans
to meet? You're a charmer, aren't you?
 (2)
Ah! I almost forgot why I came looking
for you!
 I was wondering if you'd like to dance
with me.
 It's just so loud in the reception
hall though. I think I'd rather stay
here with you...
 If that's all right with you,
Professor.
Thank you. I appreciate it.

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=====================
Annette^

Annette: Professor! I'm happy to see
you here.
 Everybody's been asking about you.
You're really popular with the
students.


Byleth:
I had to escape.

I'm worn out. 


Annette: Oh, really? Huh. Uh,
actually... I've been trying to find
you too.
 But if you're not interested in
dancing, that's OK.
We are supposed to be at a ball
though... If you're not going to dance
tonight, when and where will you get
another chance?


Byleth:
Here.

Now.


Annette: Wait...really? There isn't any
music...
But this is too special to pass up!
Maybe...I could sing a little
something.
I may not look like it, but I'm a
practiced singer.Though...people do
tend to think my lyrics are a little
odd. 
j&Fry the food, it tastes so good... It
fills up our hungry tummies...j& 

Byleth: 


Now I'm hungry.

What an interesting song.


Annette: It's about this yummy stew one
of the monks taught me to make a while
back.
 Oh, I know! I'll make it for you! It
really is just about the tastiest thing
in the world.
 Um... If I'm bothering you, please
tell me now and I'll leave you alone.
 

Byleth: ...
 

Annette: Say, Professor... Did you know
that if you make a wish here at the
Goddess Tower, it will for sure come
true?
 That why people usually meet up with
someone they like here. For a
rendezvous!
 And they make a wish that they'll stay
together forever. 
So... Uh, I thought you might be
waiting for a girl here. And that I'm
messing it up.


Byleth:
I've never heard about that tradition.

Nothing of the sort.


Annette: Hehe, that's just what I'd
expect you to say!
 But since we're already here, let's go
ahead and make a wish together.


Byleth: What kind of wish?


Annette: Sure. 
I've already decided what it will be. 
Dearest Goddess... I wish for the
professor and I to always be the best
of friends!
 How's that sound? Can we wish for
that?

Byleth: 


I'd be happy to. (1)

It's a little embarrassing... (2)


Annette:
Really? That makes me so happy!
 (1)
Oh no! Actually, when I said it aloud,
I could tell it was an embarrassing
wish... Oops!
 (2)
Well, I'd better be going now, and you
should think about returning to the
ball too. But make sure you save me a
dance!

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=====================
Claude^

Claude: Oh. Hey, Teach. What brings you
to the Goddess Tower?
 You know what, never mind. The answer
is as clear as day. You couldn't bear
the ball anymore and simply had to
escape.


Byleth: 
I wouldn't say that...

I just needed a break.


Claude: There's nothing wrong with
admitting you're not comfortable in a
noisy crowd.
 Really, I get it. I'm the same way.


Byleth: I don't believe it. 


Claude: Ha! See right through me, do
you? But I really do mean it. Parties
aren't for me.
 Music and fun are all well and good,
but those dances the nobles do
are...something else.
 I was never really taught to do that
sort of thing. My upbringing
was...lacking in certain ways.


Byleth:
Even though you're from a noble family?


Even though you're heir to the
Alliance?


Claude: Even so. I may have secured a
fancy new title, but who I am on the
inside... Well, status alone can't
change that.
 That's a bit of an aside, though. Say,
Teach... have you heard the legends
about this tower? 
They say if a man and a woman pray for
the same thing here, on this night, the
goddess will grant their wish without
fail.


Byleth: Why tonight?


Claude: Who knows? Maybe it has
something to do with celebrating the
anniversary of the monastery's
completion.
 Maybe the goddess comes down from
above on this night and this night
alone to celebrate with us. Even
goddesses like to party, right?
 The truth is that it's just a legend
the students here like to tell. It's
not based on any real facts. 
But I suppose it would be a waste to
pass up a chance of having our wish
granted. What do you say, Teach? Care
to try?
 

Byleth: What would we pray for? 


Claude: Hm... Let's see... How about we
pray for our ambitions to come true?
 You don't exactly seem like the
selfish type, but even you must have an
ambition or two.


Byleth:
I do.
 (1)
I do not. (2)

More of a hope...
 (3)

Claude: 
That's what I thought. It's the same
for everyone.
 (1)
Even if you're not aware of it, I'm
sure there's something your heart of
hearts wishes for. 
(2)
No one is ever completely satisfied.
Everyone has something they long for.
Otherwise, what's the point of it all? 
Of course, same goes for me. Without
even realizing it, I found myself
holding tight to some pretty big
ambitions.
 If you would... I would love for you
to share in those ambitions with me,
Teach.
 But all that aside, let's get started.
Let's pray to the goddess before she
tuckers out for the evening. OK... Here
goes.
 Oh, divine Goddess! Hear our prayers!
We beseech you and your radiance!
Please, grant us that which we seek!
 Huh.
 I think that should do it. The
goddess'll make our dreams come true
now, yeah?


Byleth: I wonder.
 
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Claude: At any rate, we've done all we
can. Whether we actually believe our
dreams will come true or not is up to
us.
 I suppose we should head back soon.
I'm sure everyone is looking for you.
 Just promise to spare a dance for me.
OK, Teach? I swear, so long as it's not
one of those goofy noble dances, I am a
treasure on the dance floor!

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Hilda^

Hilda: Professor!
You're not waiting for anyone, right? 
Thought so!
 I bet you've never heard the legend
about this tower then.

Byleth: 
I haven't...

What legend?


Hilda: Something special happens here
during the Ethereal Moon, on the night
of the ball.
 First, an unmarried boy and girl need
to meet at the Goddess Tower and make a
vow. Then, the goddess will grant them
divine protection, and ensure that
their vow comes true. 
Or so they say! It's a well-known story
among the students.
 A couple guys invited me up here,
but...


Byleth:
You turned them down?
 (1)
They stood you up? (2)


Hilda:
Yes, I did.
 (1)
No! How rude. I turned them down.
 (2)
If I accepted their invitations, then
our vow would come true. 
It's just a legend, sure...but I prefer
to be cautious about such things.
 One of the guys was pretty handsome,
and he came from a good family...
 But that doesn't really tell you what
a person's like on the inside.
 I want a life partner who's
good-hearted and good-looking. 
Anyway, I went for a walk and happened
upon you, and I thought...
 "The professor's perfect. Why don't I
just make a vow with him?"
 Hah! I'm just kidding, Professor.
 To be honest, I wanted to spy on you.
See if you had someone else up here. 
Although, if you did want to make a vow
with me, I wouldn't object. 
Need some time to consider?


Byleth: Yes. Let's revisit this
tomorrow morning.


Hilda: Hang on! It won't mean anything
tomorrow!
 Oh, I get it! Everyone's looking for
you down there, girls included. You
don't want to keep them waiting. 
You're pretty smooth, you know that?
 Well, I'm off, then. I'll see you at
the ball.
 Ah... Did the goddess hear that
conversation?

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Leonie^

Leonie: Hey, Professor. You all alone
here?
 I mean, you're not waiting for anyone
or anything, are you?


Byleth:
Actually, I'm meeting the archbishop.
(1)

Manuela should be here any moment.
 (2)

Leonie: 
Liar. I saw Lady Rhea just moments ago.
She was in the reception hall. (1)

Yeah, right! I just passed her flirting
with some guy on my way up.
 (2)
Anyway, I saw you heading to the tower,
so I thought I'd drop by. I figured you
might be lonely.


Byleth: You figured that, did you?


Leonie: Hey, don't make it weird! By
the way... Have you heard the legend
about this place?
 They say if a guy and a girl make a
promise here together, the goddess will
make sure it's kept.


Byleth:
I've heard.
 (1)
I had not heard that. (2)


Leonie:
It's a pretty well-known legend.
 (1)
Really? It's a pretty well-known
legend.
 (2)
Thing is, the way the story goes, it
doesn't work all the time. It has to be
the night of the ball. Tonight.
 So, since it's just you and me here,
what do you say we give it a go?
 I mean, I don't know if the goddess
will really take the time for a pair
like us, but it's worth a try.


Byleth: What are you suggesting?


Leonie: Well you know! Let's make some
kind of promise! We've got the chance,
it'd be a shame to waste it. 
I mean, not something romantic or
anything. That'd be weird.
 We could promise I'll become a
top-tier mercenary! Though I guess
that's more of a wish... 
Let's see... OK, I've got it.
 I solemnly swear to meet you once
more, on this very ground, as a
mercenary beyond compare! 
Oh, but that was all about me. No fair.
You probably have something you want to
promise too.


Byleth: No, I think that covers it.


Leonie: Hah. You really do take after
Captain Jeralt always putting others
first.
 All right, then, Goddess. You heard
the promise. It's a done deal.
 Say, Professor...why did you come out
here, anyway?


Byleth: I just wanted some time alone.


Leonie: Ah. Well, it is pretty crowded
down there. 
I guess I shouldn't have interrupted.
I'll leave you to it.
 But don't stay out here too long, all
right? You'll catch a cold!

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Ignatz^

Ignatz: ... 
Gah! Is that you, Goddess?!
 Professor! Ah. I'm sorry, I thought
you were the goddess.


Byleth: That's ridiculous.


Ignatz: You're right, you're right.
Imagine, if she just appeared out of
nowhere! 
Do you know of that old legend,
Professor?


Byleth: Old legend?


Ignatz: Yes. It's said that if a man
and a woman make a vow tonight at the
Goddess Tower...
 She will appear before them and bless
them, ensuring that vow's fulfillment.


Byleth: Ridiculous.


Ignatz: I know, but can you imagine if
she just appeared out of nowhere?
 Still... Maybe, even if we can't see
her, we can sense her presence.
 I envision the goddess as the most
beautiful creature in the world...
 More beautiful than any landscape, any
artwork. Utterly beyond compare.
 That's what I think anyway. Or
perhaps, what I hope.
Since I first heard that legend, I've
wanted to try it and perhaps meet the
goddess.
 

Byleth: But if the legend's true...


Ignatz: Yes, I know what you're getting
at. She would never appear before a
single person.
 Frankly, I didn't know any girls well
enough to invite them here.
 So I was hoping a couple would come
along, and I could sneak a peek...
 Wait! That came out wrong! I take that
back. I have absolutely no intention of
peeking!
 

Byleth: Shall we make a vow?


Ignatz: What? You and...me? 
I suppose we do fit the criteria, but
are you certain you would want to do
that? 
In that case, let's try it! What should
our vow be?
 Please, pick whatever sounds best to
you!

Byleth:


Peace for Fódlan. (1)

Happiness for all. (2)

May you live your life honestly. (3)


Ignatz:
Of course. Might be a little ambitious,
but let's give it a try!
 (1 or 2)
Oh? Oh! I see! Yes, that's a wonderful
vow.
 (3)
Now, let us pray.
 ...
 Did you feel that?! I think the
goddess is near!
 

Byleth: Still ridiculous.


Ignatz: You're right, of course.

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Lorenz^

Lorenz: Ah. There you are, Professor.
 I didn't see you at the ball. I was
wondering where you'd slipped off to.
 Everyone is waiting for you. Shouldn't
you be heading back?
Byleth:


Momentarily. (1)

No, I'd like to stay here.
 (2)

Lorenz:
Well, there's no need to hurry. The
ball will continue a while longer.
 (1)
Oh? Not much for parties, are you?
Well, that's fine.
 (2)
Was the noise becoming too much? It
must be difficult, if you are
unaccustomed to high society.
 I say that, but I'm actually the same.
After a while of excitement, I yearn
for peace and quiet.


Byleth: Did someone turn you down?


Lorenz: Professor! Rude! Just what do
you think of me?
 There are definitely students in there
making the most of things. Flirting as
if their very lives depended on it.
But for a catch such as myself, every
day is an opportunity. There's no need
to appear desperate.
 Still, it's unexpected that the two of
us would be here together, isn't it?


Byleth: Why is that?


Lorenz: Do you not know the legend of
this place? 
The goddess is said to grant a special
kind of blessing, unique to the day of
this ball. 
It is said that on this day she will
honor any vow sworn between man and
woman here at this tower.
 It's a famous legend amongst the
students, which may be why I expected
to find more of them here.


Byleth: So, you came here to spy on
people?


Lorenz: Of course not! I would never
stoop to such despicable behavior! 
Honestly, I forgot all about the legend
until now. I'm not interested in that
sort of foolishness.
Though I suppose it couldn't hurt to
test it. Even if it is only a legend.
 What do you say, Professor? Shall we
swear some sort of vow together?
 Something that will benefit the both
of us. What dream should we promise to
make a reality?


Byleth:
Peace for all.

Happiness for the two of us.


Lorenz: That's very fitting. I will
remember that we made this vow here
today.
 Well, I should head back. Lest, by my
absence, the festivities lose their
luster.

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Raphael^

Raphael: Omm... Mmm... Mmm...
Huh? Who's there?!
 P-Professor! Is the ball over already?

What, uh... What are you doing here?


Byleth:
Just taking a break.
 (1)
I heard a strange noise. (2)


Raphael: 
Ah, a break. Sure, sure. That's, uh...
That's what I'm doing too.
 (1)
Strange noise? No need to worry! I'll,
uh... I'll look into it for you!
 (2)
Huh. I suddenly have the energy to
dance! Maybe I'll head back to the
ball.


Byleth: What were you eating?


Raphael: Ah! You noticed.
 It was just some meat. It was a much
nicer cut than I'm used to.
 We all got one helping, but some
people didn't want theirs! Can you
believe it? 
I hate to see good food go to waste.
 I'm sorry, Professor.


Byleth:
You should be.

You need to follow the rules.


Raphael: You're right. I know...
 Oh! By the way! I heard something on
my way here. 
I heard that if two people make a wish
together in this tower, on this night,
the goddess will grant it!


Byleth: Two people?


Raphael: I don't know the specifics,
just that you can't do it alone. There
has to be two of you.
 Since we're both here now, let's make
a wish together! What should we wish
for? More delicious cuts of meat?
 No? Then how about bigger muscles?
 What else is there to wish for? Hm! Me
becoming a proper knight? 
But that's just for me, not you...


Byleth:
We can wish for that. (1) (Raises
Raphael's affection)

Let's wish for peace in Fódlan.
 (2)

Raphael:
We can? Professor! That's so generous
of you!
 Now that we wished for it, I'm sure
I'll become a proper knight!
 (1)
Peace in Fódlan? That's a good wish
too!
I really hope our wish comes true.
 (2)
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Marianne^

Marianne: Please be patient! I'll be
done with my prayer in a moment...
 Dear Goddess, I beg thee...
Oh!
 Professor?


Byleth: Is someone else here?


Marianne: No... I'm the only one here. 
Umm...
Well, more accurately, I'm the only
human present. My bird friend is here
as well.


Byleth: You're talking to a bird?


Marianne: No! Well. It's more like the
bird is...doing me a favor. 
They say if a man and a woman pray
here, on this night, their wish will
come true.
 At least, that's how the legend goes.


Byleth: And the bird?


Marianne: It's a pigeon. A...male
pigeon. At least, I think so. I thought
he might count as a man. ...


Byleth: ... 


Marianne: Well, I'd better be leaving.
It seems my pigeon friend got impatient
and flew away. 


Byleth: I'm sorry... 


Marianne: No, it's fine. The goddess
probably wouldn't accept a male pigeon
anyway.
 

Byleth: I'll take his place.


Marianne: Oh? Um.
 Are you saying you'll pray with me,
Professor?


Byleth: ...


Marianne: Thank you!
 If you have a wish for the future,
let's pray for it, OK?
 

Byleth: What is your wish?


Marianne: Who, me? Oh, nothing in
particular. Let's pray for your wish.
 There must be something you want.
Well?
Byleth: 


Peace in Fódlan.
 (1)
Only to see you smile.
 (2) (Raises Marianne's affection)

Marianne:
Very well. Let us pray.
 (1)
Hey, no need to tease me...
Professor? (2)I must be going now,
but...I'm glad I ran into you.

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Lysithea^

Lysithea: Professor?


Byleth:
Yes? (1)

Actually, I'm a ghost. (2)


Lysithea:
I saw you wandering off to this tower. 
I thought you might be lost or
something, so I followed you inside.
 (1)
Don't toy with me like that, Professor!
I know it's you.
 I figured you might be lost or
something, so I followed you inside.
 (2)
Everyone seems to be looking for you.
You're surprisingly popular.
 

Byleth:
That surprises you, does it?
 (1) (Raises Lysithea's affection)
Naturally.
 (2)

Lysithea:
I do find it surprising, yes.
Particularly your popularity with the
ladies.
 (1)
Despite your confidence, I'm still
surprised by your popularity with the
ladies.
 (2)
It isn't like you're very sociable,
after all. Not to be rude, mind you.


Byleth: How do you fare in such
matters?
 

Lysithea: Er, I wouldn't know, to be
honest. I have no interest in such
things. 
The academy is for honing one's skills.

Not for frivolous romances, despite
what the other students may think.
 I overheard them gossiping about a
place where a man and a woman can make
a vow, and it is certain it will come
to pass.
Seems to be some folktale they enjoy. I
wonder where this "place" is...


Byleth: The Goddess Tower?


Lysithea: Oh, of course! I recall now.
It's  Wait. That's... That's here,
isn't it?! 
Uh, just to be clear, this is pure
coincidence. I didn't follow you
for...for that. 
But we are here alone, so people may
wonder what our aim is. 
Let's get out of here before someone
sees us and gets the wrong idea!


Byleth: There's no need for panic.


Lysithea: Are you saying you don't mind
if someone sees us and thinks...
Oh, I suppose you believe there's no
danger of that, since it's just me.
 You're treating me like a child,
aren't you? 
Well, I don't mind either, then.
Obviously there's nothing going on
here. 
If you're going stick to around until
we collect dust, then so will I!
 ... Actually, I'm gonna go now.
 Don't you stay too long either! You'll
catch your death of cold out here.

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Flayn^

Flayn: Professor? Is that you over
there?
 It seems both of us were curious about
this place.


Byleth: What are you talking about?


Flayn: Oh, perhaps I was mistaken.
I figured you had come to this tower
after having heard the legend.


Byleth: What legend?


Flayn: You've not heard of it, then? I
suppose I only recently learned of it
myself, from a friend.
 Legend tells that on the night of a
ball, when a man and woman pledge vows
at this very tower...
 The goddess will bestow her blessing,
ensuring those vows come to pass. 
Of course, such things do not really
come to pass. But there are many who
place stock in this legend.
I wondered what sort of vows youths
tend to pledge...
 So here I am, hoping to gain deeper
understanding.
 Only to bump into you! Are you meeting
someone here, perchance?


Byleth: No, I'm not.


Flayn: That's unfortunate. I wonder if
anyone else will be coming... 
Professor? If the legend were true,
what type of vow might you pledge?
 

Byleth: It's hard to say...


Flayn: No ideas? Perhaps your
imagination is lacking due to the lack
of a partner.
 What say you to being my partner? How
about sharing a vow with me?
 I'll give you until the count of three
to come up with something heartfelt and
honorable.
One...two...three! Go ahead!
Byleth: 


May we always be together.

May we both find joy.


Flayn: Oh!
 You made my heart flutter!
 I see. This is the type of vow one
would make to another.
You've taught me well, as a professor
should. I'm most certainly wiser and
more mature than I was, even just
moments ago. Oh dear. What if the
goddess really did hear your vow?
 Although...I suppose I would not mind
if that turned out to be the case. I
bid you good evening.

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Character Endings

Note: Golden Deer and Church have the
same paired endings, only different
title

Paired endings with Sothis are just
Byleth's solo endings with Sothis as
their partner

Byleth(Black Eagles) - Wings of the
Hegemon
Byleth fought alongside Edelgard to
bring an end to the tyranny of a
godlike being. Though he/she was
wounded in the battle and lost the
power of the progenitor god, he/she
remained determined to walk his/her
destined path. With his/her legendary
blade in hand, he/she will never stop
standing against those who slither in
the dark until Fódlan at last knows
everlasting peace.
 
Byleth(Church) - Wandering Flame
Byleth defeated those who slither in
the darkand put down the crazed
Immaculate One. In the aftermath of the
loss of Fódlan's great leading figures,
he/she ascended the throne as the first
leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan.
In his/her heart lived the indelible
hope that their efforts would one day
yield an era in which the people knew
true peace and the horrors of war were
a hazy memory of the past.
 
Byleth(Blue Lions) - Guardian of Order
Byleth helped Dimitri to finally crush
the ambitions of the Empire. After the
war, Rhea stepped down from her role as
archbishop, and Byleth swore to lead
the Church of Seiros in her stead.
He/She helped to guide the Holy Kingdom
of Faerghus as it brought leadership to
the newly unified Fódlan and worked
tirelessly to create a peaceful world
free from the shackles of oppression.
 
Byleth(Golden Deer) - Ruler of Dawn
Together, Byleth and Claude sent the
Fell King Nemesis, a foe from a bygone
age, back to the flames of eternity
from whence he came. Afterward, Claude
left Fódlan, leaving Byleth to ascend
the throne as the first leader of the
United Kingdom of Fódlan. As he took
his schemes and dreams and efforts to
afar-off land, he hoped dearly that
their joint efforts would one day allow
for a world where all of humanitycan
coexist in peace and harmony,
regardless ofborders or bloodlines.

Byleth x Edelgard - Wings of the
Hegemon x Flame Emperor
Byleth and Edelgard ended the tyranny
of a godlike being. Byleth was wounded
and lost the power of the progenitor
god, but it mattered not, as he/she and
Edelgard had each other. To ensure
lasting peace, the two fought against
those who slither in the dark, and to
ensure a society where people can rise
and fall by their own merits, they
spent their lives reforming the
antiquated class system. They achieved
much in theirtime together, and it is
said that they were sometimes spotted
leaving the palace to privately enjoy
the world they had created. How they
spent those precious moments, none but
the two of them will ever know.
 
Byleth x Hubert - Wings of the Hegemon
x Emperor's Confidant
After a fierce battle, Byleth and
Edelgard finally brought the tyranny of
a godlike being to an end. Though
wounded in the conflict and stripped of
divine power, Byleth continued to fight
alongside the emperor to bring true
peace. Hubert joined them in this
fight, fulfilling his promise to
confront those who slither in the dark
head-on. In that darkness, Byleth and
Hubert formed an unbreakable bond. It
is said that, as a married couple, they
were totally inseparable.
 
Byleth x Ferdinand - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Noblest of
Nobles
After ascending to the throne as the
first leader of the United Kingdom of
Fódlan, Byleth announced her marriage
to Ferdinand, who had assumed his
inherited position as Duke Aegir.
Ferdinand overcame a slew of obstacles
to reform his territory and that of
House Hrym. He chose not to accept an
official position in service to Byleth,
instead advising her only informally
asa spouse. History books extol
Ferdinand's success as a lord of his
territories, but make no mention of his
marriage. Thus, half of his life's work
is lost to time.
 
Byleth x Ferdinand - Guardian of Order
x Noblest of Nobles
After taking her place as the new
archbishop of the Church of Seiros,
Byleth announced her marriage to
Ferdinand, who had assumed his place as
Duke Aegir. The archbishop's husband
overcame a slew of obstacles to reform
his family's territory and Hrym but
took no official position with the
church, providing only guidance and
support in his capacity as a loving
spouse. History books extol Ferdinand's
success as a lord of his territories,
but they make no mention of his
marriage to the archbishop. Thus, half
of his life's work is lost to time.
 
Byleth x Ferdinand - Wings of the
Hegemon x Noblest of Nobles
Byleth and Ferdinand celebrated their
marriage with a lavish wedding, but
almost immediately afterward, the
battle with those who slither in the
dark began in earnest. After being
named Duke Aegir, Ferdinand overcame a
slew of obstacles to help House Hrym
and his family's territory recover. At
the same time, he fought alongside his
spouse for a true, lasting peace in
Fódlan. History books extol Ferdinand's
success as a lord of his territories,
but they do not make mention of the
hard-fought battles he endured
alongside his wife. Thus, half of his
life's work is lost to time.

Byleth x Bernadetta - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Eternal Loner
After ascending to the throne as the
first leader of the United Kingdom of
Fódlan, Byleth announced his marriage
to Bernadetta. Many were concerned that
the new leader of House Varley would do
little more than hide, but she in fact
followed the new king wherever he went
and provided him with constant counsel.
She never did overcome her shyness,
however, and it is said that aspiring
advisers who frightened her were
quickly turned away. Because the ones
she liked performed well in their
service to the people, Bernadetta was
widely believed to have a discerning
eye.
 
Byleth x Bernadetta - Guardian of Order
x Eternal Loner
After taking on the role of archbishop
of the Church of Seiros, Byleth
announced hismarriage to Bernadetta.
Many were concerned that the new leader
of House Varley would do little more
than hide, but she in fact followed the
archbishop wherever he went and
provided him with constant counsel. She
never did overcome her shyness,
however, and it is said that aspiring
advisers who frightened her were
quickly turned away. Because the ones
she liked performed well in their
service to the church, Bernadetta was
widely believed to have a discerning
eye.
 
Byleth x Bernadetta - Wings of the
Hegemon x Eternal Loner
Almost as soon as Byleth and Bernadetta
were finally wed, the battle against
those who slither in the dark began in
earnest. Many were concerned that the
new leader of House Varley would do
little more than hide, but she fell in
alongside her husband and followed him
everywhere, fighting to bring lasting
peace to Fódlan. Forced to throw
herself into one terrifying battle
after another, Bernadetta developed
such a tough character, it is said that
absolutely nothing could frighten her.
 
Byleth x Linhardt - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Ragamuffin Sage
After ascending to the throne as the
first leader of the United Kingdom of
Fódlan, Byleth announced his/her
marriage to Linhardt. The people of
Fódlan placed high expectations on
their leader's spouse, but to their
consternation, Linhardt spent most of
his time fishing, relaxing, and
researching Crests. Fortunes turned
when Byleth discovered a document,
hidden away on Linhardt's desk, which
provided a ground-breaking discovery.
Cast unwittingly into prominence,
Linhardt was put to work in earnest. In
return for his service, he demanded
longer naps in the company of his
spouse.
 
Byleth x Linhardt - Guardian of Order x
Ragamuffin Sage
After taking on the role of archbishop
of the Church of Seiros, Byleth
announced his/her marriage to Linhardt.
The people placed high expectations on
him, but to their consternation,
Linhardt spent most of his time
fishing, relaxing, and researching
Crests. Fortunes turned when Byleth
discovered a document containing a
ground-breaking discovery hidden away
on Linhardt's desk. Cast unwittingly
into prominence, Linhardt was put to
work in earnest. In return for his
service to the church, he demanded
longer naps with the archbishop.
 
Byleth x Linhardt - Wings of the
Hegemon x Ragamuffin Sage
Though grateful for the end of the war,
Byleth and Linhardt were disappointed
to see that there was no time to relax.
The fight against those who slither in
the dark began immediately, and
Linhardt abandoned his territory to
help fight for a world of peace and
quiet. Though the struggle was bitter,
he took heart in the knowledge that
once it was over, he and Byleth could
spend the rest of their days in
leisure, chasing idle pursuits far away
from the stage of battle.
 
Byleth x Petra - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Seafaring
Princess
After ascending the throne as the first
leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan,
Byleth announced his marriage to Petra.
In light of her love for her spouse and
her unique position to act as a bridge
between the two regions, Petra
entrusted her homeland's throne to her
family and remained in Fódlan.
Together, the two worked hard to
restore Fódlan and improve relations
with Brigid. The foreign royal was
initially met with skepticism, but in
time, the people of Fódlan accepted and
adored Petra. Thanks to their efforts,
in the distant future, the two lands
were eventually as one.

Byleth x Petra - Guardian of Order x
Seafaring Princess
After becoming the new archbishop of
the Church of Seiros, Byleth announced
his marriage to Petra. In light of her
love for her spouse and her unique
position to act as a bridge between the
two regions, Petra entrusted her
homeland's throne to her family and
remained in Fódlan. Together, the two
worked hard to restore Fódlan and
improve relations with Brigid. The
foreign royal was initially met with
skepticism, but in time, the people of
Fódlan accepted and adored Petra.
Thanks to their efforts, in the distant
future, the two lands were eventually
as one.

Byleth x Petra - Wings of the Hegemon x
Seafaring Princess
As Byleth set out to fight those who
slither in the dark, Petra left the
throne of Brigid to her family to
follow him. The pair fought many hard
battles together against this
terrifying enemy before finally
emerging victorious after the long war.
Finally able to breathe easy, they took
up residence in the city of Nuvelle,
which lies on the western fringe of
Fódlan, where they enjoyed the same
waters that touch her homeland of
Brigid. As their love grew, so did
their mastery of each other's native
language.

Byleth x Dorothea - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Devoted Heart
After ascending to the throne as the
first leader of the United Kingdom of
Fódlan, Byleth announced his/her
marriage to Dorothea. The former
songstress resolved to stay out of the
public eye, keeping to herself and her
family, but as Byleth worked tirelessly
to restore Fódlan, she did offer advice
from time to time. It is said that her
experience growing up as a commoner
provided a useful perspective. Many
years later, her diary was uncovered,
revealing the full extent of the happy
life the couple shared. The love poems
that they wrote to one another were
published as a collection.
 
Byleth x Dorothea - Guardian of Order x
Devoted Heart
After taking on the role of archbishop
of the Church of Seiros, Byleth
announced his/her marriage to Dorothea.
The former songstress resolved to stay
out of the public eye, keeping to
herself and her family, but as the
archbishop worked tirelessly to restore
Fódlan and the church, she did
privately offer advice from time to
time. It is said that her experience
growing up as a commoner provided a
useful perspective. Many years later,
her diary was uncovered, revealing the
full extent of the happy life the
couple shared. The love poems that they
wrote to one another were published as
a collection.
 
Byleth x Dorothea - Wings of the
Hegemon x Devoted Heart
Almost immediately after the modest
wedding ceremony between Byleth and
Dorothea was over, the battle against
those who slither in the dark began in
earnest. Dorothea chose not to take the
field of battle with a weapon but
rather to tend the household in her
spouse's absence and provide emotional
support to his/her effort to bring
lasting peace to Fódlan. Many years
after the war had ended, Dorothea's
diary was uncovered, revealing the full
extent of the happy life the couple
shared. The love poems that they wrote
to one another were published as a
collection.

Byleth x Caspar- Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Roaming
Instigator
After ascending to the throne as the
first leader of the United Kingdom of
Fódlan, Byleth announced her marriage
to Caspar. But Caspar, never one to sit
still for long, set out on a journey of
self-discovery. He traveled to every
corner of Fódlan and even took Byleth
along on occasion. It is said that he
got into mischief at every turn, and
that his wife sometimes had to invoke
her authority to defuse the situation,
but that the victims of his antics
always came away more amused than
harmed or offended in the end. The
stories of their travels were
remembered fondly for generations.
 
Byleth x Caspar - Guardian of Order x
Roaming Instigator
After taking on the role of archbishop
of the Church of Seiros, Byleth
announced her marriage to Caspar. But
Caspar, never one to sit still for
long, set out on a journey of
self-discovery. He traveled to every
corner of Fódlan and occasionally even
took the archbishop along. It is said
that he got into mischief at every
turn, and that the archbishop sometimes
had to invoke her authority to calm
things down, but that the victims of
his antics always came away more amused
than harmed or offended in the end. The
stories of their travels were
remembered fondly for generations.
 
Byleth x Caspar - Wings of the Hegemon
x Hotheaded General
Almost immediately after Byleth and
Caspar had celebrated their marriage in
style, the battle against those who
slither in the dark began in earnest.
As the new Minister of Military
Affairs, Caspar worked with Byleth to
command the Imperial army and bring
peace to Fódlan. His impulsive bravery,
tempered by his spouse's more level
head, proved instrumental to victory in
a great many battles. Their troops
became known most of all for their
ability to laugh in the face of danger.

 
Byleth x Dimitri - Guardian of Order x
Savior King
Paired with the end of the war, the
joyous marriage of Byleth, the
newly-appointed archbishop, and
Dimitri, the newly-crowned king of
Faerghus, gave the people of Fódlan
much to celebrate. The two were devoted
to improving life for the people and to
seeking greater wisdom in order to
reform the government and the church
from the inside out. As leaders of
church and state respectively, at times
they engaged in heated debate. Even
still, when enjoying a long horse ride
or a quiet evening, they were not as
the world saw them, but rather two
adoring spouses, desperately in love.
They remained as such for the rest of
their days.

Byleth x Dedue - Guardian of Order x
Tacturn Devotee
A year after Byleth was appointed to
succeed Rhea as the new archbishop, she
announced her marriage to Dedue, who
had resigned his position as the king's
vassal. Their wedding ceremony,
brightly colored with all of the most
beautiful flowers from Duscur, set the
tone for their happy life together.
Dedue served as an intermediary between
Faerghus and the church and alongside
the archbishop committed to improve
relations with foreign nations as part
of the rebuilding effort. In their
later years, they retired to the Duscur
Peninsula where they spent the
remainder of their lives gardening in
peace and quiet.
 
Byleth x Felix - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Meandering Blade

Byleth married Felix almost immediately
after ascending the throne of the
United Kingdom of Fódlan. When it came
to matters of governance, Felix often
took on duties that would have required
his wife to dirty her hands and thus
came to be called The Royal Sword.
After they accomplished all they had
set out to do, the couple left the rule
of Fódlan to the next generation,
disappearing into obscurity with blades
in hand. Thereafter, history only
provides unconfirmed reports of a pair
of traveling mercenaries who possessed
unmatched strength and skill.
 
Byleth x Felix - Guardian of Order x
The Shield's Successor
Byleth married Felix, who had become
Duke Fraldarius, shortly after she was
named to succeed Rhea as archbishop.
Felix focused his efforts on restoring
his territory and the Kingdom and
became the archbishop's closest
confidant, both privately and
officially. They often spent a lot of
time apart, but whenever they reunited,
they had a tradition of crossing blades
before crossing words. Attendants
remarked that the smiles they wore on
their faces during these bouts were
never seen elsewhere.

Byleth x Felix - Wings of the Hegemon x
Meandering Blade
Byleth and Felix were engaged to be
married soon after the Battle of
Fhirdiad. The war against those who
slither in the dark was long and
arduous, but they found solace always
in one another. When the fighting was
finally done, they held a modest
wedding ceremony and entered a new life
together as husband and wife. Where
they went afterward is not known, but
it is widely believed that they
traveled the world as mercenaries, side
by side, blades in hand.

Byleth x Ingrid - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Stalwart Knight
Byleth announced his marriage to Ingrid
 shortly after becoming leader of the
United Kingdom of Fódlan. Together they
made great strides toward restoring
Fódlan to its former glory and beyond.
Though Ingrid contributed to the court
in her position as queen, she also
famously guarded her king in a physical
capacity. Most well-known is how the
"Warrior Queen" drew her own weapon to
repel an assassin's blade meant for her
husband, a tale which lived on in
chivalric storybooks for generations.
 
Byleth x Ingrid - Guardian of Order x
Stalwart Knight
Byleth announced his marriage to Ingrid
shortly after succeeding Rhea as the
new archbishop. Together they made
great strides in helping to restore the
Kingdom of Fódlan to its former glory
and beyond. Though Ingrid provided
counsel to the archbishop as his wife,
she also earned renown as a Holy Knight
of Seiros. Most famously, she parried
an insurgent's blade with her own
weapon just before it struck the
archbishop's neck. Tales of the
archbishop who ended the long war, and
his valiant wife Ingrid, lived on in
storybooks for generations.
 
Byleth x Ingrid - Wings of the Hegemon
x Stalwart Knight
When the war at last came to an end,
Byleth and his wife, Ingrid, relocated
to her hometown. Galatea territory had
been seized by the Empire, but the
emperor granted Ingrid's request to
retain governance of it. She and her
husband were initially received with
skepticism, but together they worked
hard to reform the territory and
address its food shortages. Through
hard work, pure grit, and a truly
knightly dedication to the people, they
were able to transform the barren
landscape into what would, decades
later, become known as the most fertile
grounds in all of Fódlan.

Byleth x Sylvain - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Sincerest of
Knights
After ascending the throne as the first
leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan,
Byleth announced her marriage to
Sylvain, who had become the new
Margrave Gautier. Sylvain was a valued
ally who assisted his wife in her new
role, both publicly and privately. Most
of all, it is said that his cunning
manner of speech was a great asset for
fostering relations between the Church
of Seiros, Fódlan, and surrounding
regions. Though known as a philanderer
in youth, Sylvain happily settled down
after marriage and became a gentle and
devoted husband and father. The two had
many children whom they doted on
equally, regardless of whether or not
they bore a Crest.
 
Byleth x Sylvain - Guardian of Order x
Sincerest of Knights
After becoming the new archbishop of
the Church of Seiros, Byleth announced
her marriage to Sylvain, heir to House
Gautier. Sylvain was a valued ally who
assisted his wife in her new role, both
publicly and privately. He achieved a
great deal, including fostering
relations with Faerghus and helping to
institute sweeping organizational
changes within the church. Though known
as a philanderer in youth, Sylvain
happily settled down after marriage. By
the time he inherited the title of
Margrave Gautier, he was a gentle and
devoted husband. It is said that those
who knew him in his youth wondered what
sort of spell the archbishop had cast
on him.
 
Byleth x Sylvain - Wings of the Hegemon
x Sincerest of Knights
When the fighting was over, Byleth and
Sylvain were married. As the new
leaders of House Gautier, they focused
their efforts on the restoration of
northern Fódlan, which had been deeply
scarred by the ravages of war. Once
this task was complete, they set their
sights on improving relations with the
Sreng people in an effort to remove the
perceived need for the power of Crests.
This accomplishment took a great deal
of hard work, but the two refused to
give up on their ideals. In time, the
two had a large and loving family. They
lived happily and loved their children
equally, regardless of whether or not
they bore a Crest.

Byleth x Ashe - Ruler of Dawn/Wandering
Flame x Arrow of Justice
When Byleth ascended the throne of the
United Kingdom of Fódlan, Ashe served
the new leader faithfully first as a
knight and aide, and later as a
husband. The queen, with help from the
Church of Seiros, put much toward the
rebuilding effort with particular
attention paid to relief for orphans in
the form of food, beds, and even
schooling. It is said that these
compassionate deeds were all Ashe's
suggestions, but the modest knight
always gave the credit to his beloved
wife.
 
Byleth x Ashe - Guardian of Order x
Arrow of Justice
When Byleth became the new archbishop
of the Church of Seiros, Ashe served
her faithfully first as a knight and
aide, and later as a husband. With help
from Faerghus, the archbishop put much
toward the rebuilding effort with
particular attention paid to relief for
orphans in the form of food, beds, and
even schooling. It is said that these
compassionate deeds were all Ashe's
suggestions, but the modest knight
always gave the credit to his beloved
wife.
 
Byleth x Ashe - Wings of the Hegemon x
Arrow of Justice
Byleth and Ashe, after seeing the war
through to its end, continued the fight
against those who slither in the dark.
Supporting one another through that
long, hard fight grew their love until
they became totally inseparable. When
the fight was finally done, they
departed together on a journey to heal
the world, one person at a time. No
records exist of their journey, but the
legend of this loving and charitable
couple lives on in folktales.
 
Byleth x Mercedes - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Benevolent Soul
Byleth announced his/her marriage to
Mercedes shortly after becoming leader
of the United Kingdom of Fódlan.
Mercedes ensured that Fódlan paid
special attention, in its rebuilding
effort, to folks who had lost jobs and
to children who had lost their families
due to the war. The couple was said to
mingle frequently among the people,
working up a sweat right alongside
them. They happily spent their lives
ushering in a new era.
 
Byleth x Mercedes - Guardian of Order x
Benevolent Soul
Byleth announced his/her marriage to
Mercedes shortly after being named
archbishop of the Church of Seiros.
Mercedes took on duties as a cleric and
through that work ensured that the
church offered special support to
children who had lost their families
due to the war. The couple was said to
mingle frequently among the people,
working up a sweat right alongside
them. They happily spent their lives
ushering in a new era.
 
Byleth x Mercedes - Wings of the
Hegemon x Benevolent Soul
Byleth and Mercedes wed in haste, that
they might better focus on their battle
against those who slither in the dark.
The struggle was long and arduous, but
their passionate love supported them
through it. When at last the fight was
done, they moved to a small village in
the Faerghus region and started an
orphanage. There they took in and
raised children who had lost their
families in the war, regardless of
their blood or circumstances of birth.
It is said that Mercedes was never
happier than when she was surrounded by
smiling children, free of all worry.
 
Byleth x Annette - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Bloomed
Overachiever
After ascending the throne as the first
leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan,
Byleth announced his marriage to
Annette. His wife actively contributed
to his endeavors, and it is said that
her wisdom was heavily relied upon
during Fódlan's restoration and
development. Despite her lofty
position, she was known to occasionally
step in as a guest speaker at the Royal
School of Sorcery, where she educated
many renowned sages. Though her talents
were widely respected, it is said she
was always a bit accident-prone.
Charming tales endure of her husband
saving her from countless kitchen
explosions, but it is unknown whether
these are fact or purely fiction.
 
Byleth x Annette - Guardian of Order x
Bloomed Overachiever
After becoming the new archbishop of
the Church of Seiros, Byleth announced
his marriage to Annette. His wife
actively contributed to his endeavors,
and it is said that her wisdom was
heavily relied upon during Fódlan's
restoration and development. Despite
her lofty position, she was known to
occasionally step in as a guest speaker
at the Royal School of Sorcery, where
she educated many renowned sages.
Though her talents were widely
respected, it is said she was a bit
accident-prone. Charming tales endure
of her husband saving her from
countless kitchen explosions, but it is
unknown whether these are fact or
purely fiction.
 
Byleth x Annette - Wings of the Hegemon
x Bloomed Overachiever
When the fighting was over and the
Officers Academy was reopened, Byleth
was reinstated as a professor. His
wife, Annette, took on a position
alongside him teaching sorcery, and the
couple spent many years educating and
guiding generations of students. In
their later years, they attempted to
retire to a quiet life in a village
near Annette's hometown. That quickly
proved to be too quiet of a life for
them, and so they opened up a local
school and resumed teaching. They
continued on as educators until the end
of their long and happy lives.

Byleth x Claude - Ruler of Dawn x King
of Unification
After ascending the throne as the first
leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan,
Byleth sought to rebuild the war-torn
towns and villages and to help guide
thereformation of the Church of Seiros.
After a few months of peace, remnants
of the Imperial army joined with those
who slither in the dark and marched
upon the capital city of Derdriu. The
new kingdom lacked the power to repel
the invaders, but when defeat seemed
imminent, a battle cry rang out from
the east. Claude, the newly-crowned
King of Almyra, led a mighty army that
broke through the rebel forces with
ease. This show of solidarity forever
altered the course of history,
heralding a new age of unity.

Byleth x Hilda - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Free Spirit
Byleth announced his marriage to Hilda
shortly after becoming leader of the
United Kingdom of Fódlan. As queen,
Hilda rarely took part in politics
herself, but she nevertheless
contributed greatly to the restoration
of Fódlan by recommending exceptional
people to influential positions. Her
hobby of creating fashionable
accessories also bore fruit, as her
designs achieved widespread popularity,
and she created the first artisan
academy in Fódlan. The school produced
many talented craftsmen, one of whom
created a statue that expertly captured
the king's delight at receiving the
gift of a bracelet from the queen.
 
Byleth x Hilda - Guardian of Order x
Free Spirit
Byleth announced his marriage to Hilda 
shortly after being named archbishop of
the Church of Seiros. Hilda rarely
involved herself with the church, but
nevertheless contributed greatly to its
restoration by recommending exceptional
people to influential positions. Her
hobby of creating fashionable
accessories also bore fruit, as her
designs achieved widespread popularity,
and she started an artisan academy at
Garreg Mach. The school produced many
talented craftsmen, one of whom created
a statue that expertly captured the
archbishop's delight at receiving the
gift of a bracelet from his wife.
 
Byleth x Hilda* - Wings of the Hegemon
x Free Spirit
Almost immediately after Byleth and
Hilda finished their gorgeous wedding
ceremony, the struggle against those
who slither in the dark began in
earnest. They fought tirelessly to
bring lasting peace to Fódlan, and
afterward retired from the Imperial
army to Goneril territory. Hilda's
hobby of creating fashionable
accessories bore fruit, and she
leveraged her husband's reputation as a
hero to create the first artisan
academy in Fódlan. The school produced
many talented craftsmen, one of whom
created a statue that expertly captured
the hero's delight at receiving the
gift of a bracelet from his wife.

*Not possible in game, but this text
exists in the code
 
Byleth x Leonie - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x The Blade
Breaker II
Byleth announced his marriage to Leonie
shortly after becoming leader of the
United Kingdom of Fódlan. Though she
accepted the status of queen, Leonie
disliked the pageantry of the position
and refused to part with her weapons.
She avoided court and instead founded
the Jeralt Company, an elite group of
soldiers hand-picked from the royal
guard. They mostly busied themselves by
hunting down bandits and monsters, but
they also stopped the remnants of the
Imperial army from organizing a revolt.
It is rumored that one knight of rare
skill who fought alongside Leonie in
the Jeralt Company was none other than
the king himself.
 
Byleth x Leonie - Guardian of Order x
The Blade Breaker II
Byleth announced his marriage to Leonie
shortly after being named archbishop of
the Church of Seiros. Though she
accepted the status of the archbishop's
wife, Leonie disliked the formality of
the position and refused to part with
her weapons. Avoiding involvement with
the church, she founded the Jeralt
Company, an elite group of soldiers
hand-picked from the Knights of Seiros.
They served as guards to the archbishop
in peacetime, and were first to respond
to reports of bandits or monsters. It
is rumored that one knight of rare
skill who fought alongside Leonie in
the Jeralt Company was none other than
the archbishop himself.
 
Byleth x Leonie - Wings of the Hegemon
x The Blade Breaker II
Almost immediately after Byleth and
Leonie had finished their lively
wedding ceremony, the struggle against
those who slither in the dark began in
earnest. Leaving the Black Eagle Strike
Force behind, the pair formed a new
group called the Jeralt Company and
invited all their friends and allies to
join them. The group fought all across
Fódlan, cementing the Empire's victory
by cleaning up its enemies. With Fódlan
secure, all but two members of the
Jeralt Company returned to their homes.
The couple continued their careers as
mercenaries, taking on all kinds of
tasks, from monster hunting to tavern
security. Their strength and humility
were well loved.

Byleth x Ignatz - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Worldly Artist
Byleth announced her marriage to Ignatz
 shortly after becoming leader of the
United Kingdom of Fódlan. Ignatz
supported the restoration of Fódlan as
the queen's spouse, but became better
known for his skill with a paintbrush.
He donated beautiful portraits and
landscapes to churches all over the
kingdom, and it is said that his works
provided great comfort to those touched
by the war. His most famous piece,
entitled Descent of the Goddess,
depicted the eponymous deity descending
from the heavens to lead the people.
Those who knew the queen often remarked
that her face must have been used as a
reference.
 
Byleth x Ignatz - Guardian of Order x
Worldly Artist
Byleth announced her marriage to Ignatz
 shortly after being named archbishop
of the Church of Seiros. Ignatz
supported the restoration of Fódlan as
the archbishop's spouse, but became
better known for his skill with a
paintbrush. He donated beautiful
portraits and landscapes to churches
all over the Kingdom, and it is said
that his works provided great comfort
to those touched by the war. His most
famous piece, entitled Descent of the
Goddess, depicted the eponymous deity
descending from the heavens to lead the
people. Those who knew the archbishop
often remarked that her face must have
been used as a reference.
 
Byleth x Ignatz - Wings of the Hegemon
x Worldly Artist
Byleth and Ignatz celebrated their
marriage with a small but lively
wedding. Almost immediately afterward,
the battle with those who slither in
the dark began in earnest. Ignatz
supported his wife not only as a
general, but also as an artist,
wielding his brush to capture the image
of her fighting alongside the emperor.
His most famous series of paintings,
called Chronicles of a Hero, influenced
future artists for generations to come
but it is said that his most precious
work was one from his early days,
entitled Descent of the Goddess. It is
believed that he used his beloved wife
as a reference for the beautiful visage
depicted in that scene.

Byleth x Lorenz - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Rose of the Red
Rose
Byleth announced her marriage to Lorenz
 shortly after becoming leader of the
United Kingdom of Fódlan. Lorenz took
equally well to his dual roles as the
queen's husband and the leader of House
Gloucester, working simultaneously to
restore his own territory and to
advance the development of Fódlan at
large. Because his policies were of
particular benefit to the commonfolk,
he was well loved, and came to be
called the Lord of Roses. After many
years of peace, Lorenz grew ill and
withdrew from the public eye. The queen
followed, entrusting the throne to the
prince. It is said that he was the
spitting image of his father.
 
Byleth x Lorenz - Guardian of Order x
Rose of the Red Rose
Byleth announced her marriage to Lorenz
shortly after being named archbishop of
the Church of Seiros. Lorenz took
equally well to his dual roles as the
archbishop's husband and the leader of
House Gloucester, working
simultaneously to restore his own
territory and to support the church's
efforts to restore Fódlan at large.
Because his policies were of particular
benefit to the commonfolk, he was well
loved, and the church's authority was
restored as a result. After many years
of peace, Lorenz and the archbishop
resigned their positions, entrusting
rule of House Gloucester to their son.
It is said that he was the spitting
image of his father.
 
Byleth x Lorenz - Wings of the Hegemon
x Rose of the Red Rose</pre><pre id="faqspan-10">
Soon after Byleth and Lorenz had
celebrated their marriage in style, the
battle against those who slither in the
dark began in earnest. After fighting
hard to bring true peace to Fódlan,
Lorenz took over as head of House
Gloucester, and he and his wife focused
their efforts on restoring the
territory. They had an active political
and military life over the years,
working together to overcome many
hardships. After decades of dedicated
service to the people, Lorenz grew weak
and retired. Byleth followed suit, and
they entrusted House Gloucester to
their son. It is said that he was the
spitting image of his father, right
down to his signature red rose.
 
Byleth x Raphael - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Beast of
Leicester
Byleth announced her marriage to
Raphael  shortly after becoming leader
of the United Kingdom of Fódlan. As a
knight in the new order of royal
guards, Raphael helped to restore order
and stability to the nation during its
fragile rebuilding period. It is said
that the kindness and undying support
of the queen and her husband helped to
put the minds of the people at ease.
The couple was long remembered, even
after they stepped back from the public
eye, thanks to portraits painted by the
court's renowned artist: Raphael's
sister, Maya.
 
Byleth x Raphael - Guardian of Order x
Beast of Leicester
Byleth announced her marriage to
Raphael shortly after being named
archbishop of the Church of Seiros. As
the archbishop's spouse and a member of
the reformed Knights of Seiros, Raphael
helped to ease the suffering and damage
caused by the war. It is said that the
great affection between the archbishop
and her husband never failed to put the
minds of the people at ease. The couple
was long remembered, even after they
stepped back from the public eye,
thanks to portraits painted by a
renowned artist: Raphael's sister,
Maya.
 
Byleth x Raphael - Wings of the Hegemon
x Beast of Leicester
Byleth and Raphael celebrated their
marriage with a small but lively
wedding. Almost immediately afterward,
the battle with those who slither in
the dark began in earnest, and Raphael
devoted himself wholly to his wife's
protection until the chaos of war was
finally quelled. It is said that the
great affection between the two was
viewed by many as a symbol of the new
era of peace that followed. They were
long remembered, even after they
stepped back from the public eye,
thanks to portraits painted by a
renowned artist: Raphael's sister,
Maya.
 
Byleth x Marianne - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Survivor of the
Curse
Byleth announced an engagement to
Marianne shortly after being named
leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan.
Before they were officially wed,
Marianne first returned home to prepare
for the ceremony and to study oration
and management under her adoptive
father. She returned under the Great
Tree Moon, and became queen of a
restored Fódlan in a grand wedding. The
kingdom experienced remarkable growth
thereafter, and while Byleth became
known as a leader of incredible wisdom,
few people of the time understood the
depth of the queen's influence.
 
Byleth x Marianne - Guardian of Order x
Survivor of the Curse
Byleth announced an engagement to
Marianne shortly after being named
archbishop of the Church of Seiros.
Before they were officially wed,
Marianne first returned home to prepare
for the ceremony and to study oration
and management under her adoptive
father. She returned under the Great
Tree Moon, and became the archbishop's
wife in a grand wedding. The Kingdom
experienced remarkable growth
thereafter, thanks to the church, and
while the archbishop became known for
his incredible wisdom, few people of
the time understood the depth of his
wife's influence.
 
Byleth x Marianne - Wings of the
Hegemon x Survivor of the Curse
Almost immediately after Byleth and
Marianne had celebrated their
engagement, the struggle against those
who slither in the dark began in
earnest. Together they fought
tirelessly to bring the war to an end
so that Fódlan could have lasting
peace. Afterwards, they left the
Imperial army and were officially wed
in Edmund territory. In time, the pair
grew into first-rate politicians under
the tutelage of Margrave Edmund
himself. With the emperor's blessing,
they annexed part of Riegan territory,
including Derdriu, and used their
influence to improve relations and
expand trade with foreign nations.
Their work greatly contributed to the
restoration of the Empire.

Byleth x Lysithea - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Scholar of
Misfortune
Byleth announced his engagement to
Lysithea  shortly after becoming leader
of the United Kingdom of Fódlan. Before
they were officially wed, she returned
home, helped her father to restore
Ordelia territory, and offered the land
up to be governed directly by the new
kingdom. Once the affairs of House
Ordelia were in order, Lysithea finally
married and became queen. Even without
her Crests, she proved more than
capable in the role, applying her great
insight and intelligence toward a
better Fódlan. When the rebuilding
effort was complete, the couple and
their children enjoyed long and
peaceful lives.
 
Byleth x Lysithea - Guardian of Order x
Scholar of Misfortune
Byleth announced his engagement to
Lysithea  shortly after being named
archbishop of the Church of Seiros.
Before they were officially wed, she
returned home, helped her father to
restore Ordelia territory, and offered
the land up to be governed by
neighboring lords. Once her parents had
retired and withdrawn, Lysithea finally
became the archbishop's wife. Even
without her Crests, she proved more
than capable of assisting him in his
role, applying her great insight and
intelligence toward a renewed church.
Once the rebuilding effort was
complete, the couple and their two
children enjoyed long and peaceful
lives in the lively household they
built together.
 
Byleth x Lysithea - Wings of the
Hegemon x Scholar of Misfortune
Almost immediately after Byleth and
Lysithea had celebrated their
engagement, the struggle against those
who slither in the dark began in
earnest. Together they fought
tirelessly to bring the war to an end
so that Fódlan could have lasting
peace. Afterward, they left the
Imperial army for Ordelia territory,
where they were officially wed. After
restoring their war-torn land, the
couple vanished from the public eye,
along with Count Ordelia and his wife.
No records remain of their lives after
that, but it is rumored that they
retired to a peaceful life in Derdriu,
making sweets.
 
Byleth x Seteth - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Heir of Purpose
After ascending the throne as the first
queen of the United Kingdom of Fódlan,
Byleth appointed Seteth as her prime
minister. As they set about the grand
task of restoring Fódlan, the prime
minister's strictness combined with the
queen's magnanimity won the people over
easily. Their personalities
complemented one another perfectly in
dealings with obstinate lords. When
their long work was done, they finally
announced their marriage, to the shock
and delight of their subjects. The
people considered themselves truly
blessed to be governed by such a union.

 
Byleth x Seteth - Guardian of Order x
Ally of the Archbishop
Byleth took on the role of archbishop
of the Church of Seiros, and Seteth
continued in his position of adviser.
As they set about the grand task of
restoring Fódlan and the church,
Seteth's strictness combined with the
archbishop's magnanimity won the
faithful over easily. Their
personalities complemented one another
perfectly in keeping church operations
smooth. When Fódlan returned to
stability, they finally announced their
marriage, to the shock and delight of
the people. The faithful considered
themselves truly blessed to be guided
by such a pair.
 
Byleth x Flayn - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Slumbering
Princess
Byleth announced his marriage to Flayn
shortly after becoming leader of the
United Kingdom of Fódlan. Flayn did not
get involved in government affairs, but
instead focused on making frequent
public appearancwhere her calm and
pleasant demeanor helped endear the new
leaders to the people. When Fódlan was
finally restored, the couple left the
throne to their children and retired to
a royal villa on the Rhodos Coast of
western Fódlan. They spent their
remaining years there in peace, fishing
a great deal. It is said that no matter
their age, they always retained a
youthful appearance.

Byleth x Flayn - Guardian of Order x
Slumbering Princess
Byleth announced his marriage to Flayn
shortly after being named archbishop of
the Church of Seiros. Flayn chose not
to get involved in management of the
church, instead focusing on healing
those who had been hurt by the war. Her
compassionate demeanor led many to
speculate that she was "the second
coming of Saint Cethleann." When Fódlan
was finally restored, the archbishop
named a successor, and the couple
retired to a royal villa on the Rhodos
Coast of western Fódlan. They spent
their remaining years there in peace,
fishing a great deal. It is said that
no matter their age, they always
retained a youthful appearance.
 
Byleth x Hanneman - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Father of
Crestology
Byleth announced her marriage to
Hanneman shortly after becoming leader
of the United Kingdom of Fódlan.
Hanneman provided counsel to the queen
as she worked to restore Fódlan, but
his goal remained to determine the
workings of the Crests and to do away
with the inequality caused by them. To
that end, his research resulted in
magical tools which could be used even
without the aid of Crests. The queen
made good use of these tools, and they
soon became a cornerstone for continued
progress.
 
Byleth x Hanneman - Guardian of Order x
Father of Crestology
Byleth announced her marriage to
Hanneman shortly after being named
archbishop of the Church of Seiros.
Hanneman provided counsel to the
archbishop as she worked to restore the
church, but his goal remained to
determine the workings of the Crests,
and to do away with the inequality
caused by them. To that end, his
research resulted in magical tools
which could be used even without the
aid of Crests. The archbishop made good
use of these tools, and they soon
became a cornerstone for continued
progress.
 
Byleth x Hanneman - Wings of the
Hegemon x Father of Crestology
Very soon after Byleth and Hanneman had
finished their quiet wedding ceremony,
the struggle against those who slither
in the dark began in earnest. The pair
fought in many battles, eventually
bringing true peace to Fódlan.
Afterwards, they worked together to
pursue Hanneman's goal to determine the
workings of the Crests and to do away
with the inequality caused by them.
Their research resulted in magical
tools which could be used even without
the aid of Crests. The Father of
Crestology and his spouse earned
worldwide renown for devising tools
that became a cornerstone of progress.
 
Byleth x Manuela - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Divine
Songstress
Byleth announced his marriage to
Manuela shortly after becoming leader
of the United Kingdom of Fódlan.
Manuela lent her considerable talent
and experience to the rebuilding
effort, using personal connections
she'd gained during her time as a
songstress and teacher to assemble a
team of talented people to govern. She
became essential to the king's rule,
and her skills as a physician kept him
in good health for many years. The
happiness of the couple and their
children was plain to see on the faces
that were immortalized in family
portraits.
 
Byleth x Manuela - Guardian of Order x
Divine Songstress
Byleth announced his marriage to
Manuela shortly after being named
archbishop of the Church of Seiros.
Manuela lent her considerable
experience and talent to the rebuilding
effort, using personal connections
she'd gained during her time as a
songstress and teacher to assemble a
team of talented people to restore the
church. She became essential to the
archbishop, and her skills as a
physician kept him in good health for
many years. The happiness of the couple
and their children was plain to see on
the faces that were immortalized in
family portraits.
 
Byleth x Manuela - Wings of the Hegemon
x Divine Songstress
Very soon after Byleth and Manuela had
finished their grand and elaborate
wedding ceremony, the struggle against
those who slither in the dark began in
earnest. The pair fought in many
battles together, but Manuela had to
leave the front lines when she
discovered that she was with child.
Though they spent many days apart, the
family reunited once true peace had
come to Fódlan. The happiness of their
family was plain to see on the faces
that were immortalized in their family
portraits.
 
Byleth x Gilbert - Guardian of Order x
Veteran Patriot
When Byleth took on the role of
archbishop in Rhea's place, he/she
devoted himself/herself to official
business as the new leader of the
Church of Seiros. Reaching an agreement
with the Kingdom, he/she worked
tirelessly on the restoration and
development of all of Fódlan. Behind
his/her achievements was the knight
Gustave, formerly known as Gilbert of
the Knights of Seiros, who remained
always by the archbishop's side. Byleth
came to rely on Gustave for nearly
everything. It is said that he/she
continued to call upon Gustave for
instruction and advice well into his
retirement.
 
Byleth x Alois - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Sun of the
Knights
After the war, Byleth ascended the
throne of the United Kingdom of Fódlan,
and Alois retired from the Knights of
Seiros to serve the former professor.
Alois became the new leader's right
hand, and his duties in that respect
kept him busily engaged all over
Fódlan, giving all he had to support
his/her reign. Alois's cheerful
character was beloved by his
subordinates, who rallied behind him to
create the most numerous order of
knights in all Fódlan. It is said that
Byleth relied on Alois as though he
were his/her own father.
 
Byleth x Alois - Guardian of Order x
Sun of the Knights
When Byleth took on the role of
archbishop in Rhea's place, he/she
reformed the order of the church little
by little. Eventually this included the
Knights of Seiros, and Alois was named
captain and the archbishop's right
hand. The captain's duties kept him
busily engaged all over Fódlan. His
cheerful character inspired those under
his command, unifying the Knights of
Seiros in a way they had never been
before. The archbishop relied on Alois
as if he were his/her father, and Alois
in turn treated him/her like his child.
It is said that Alois was so overcome
with emotion on the archbishop's
wedding day that his weeping could be
heard through the applause.
 
Byleth x Alois - Wings of the Hegemon x
Family Man
When all of the fighting was over,
Byleth embarked on another wandering
journey as a mercenary. He/She traveled
all over Fódlan, following his/her
father's steps. When he/she at last
drifted into Remire Village, he/she was
reunited with Alois, who had moved
there with his family and was now
living on a farm. On Alois's advice,
he/she decided to stay a while, and
before he/she knew it, five years had
passed. He/She fell in love with a kind
woman/man in the village, and they had
a modest wedding. It is said that Alois
was so overcome with emotion on that
day that his weeping could be heard
from anywhere in the village.

Byleth x Catherine - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Free Knight
Byleth announced his marriage to
Catherine shortly after becoming leader
of the United Kingdom of Fódlan. While
the king focused on the rebuilding
effort, Catherine worked as his
bodyguard, and when the situation
called for military force, she
mobilized the troops and went to
battle. Under her watchful eye, Fódlan
entered a new era of peace. A common
saying among the people was that the
king of Fódlan had two weapons: the
Sword of the Creator, and his fearsome
wife.
 
Byleth x Catherine - Guardian of Order
x Free Knight
Byleth announced his marriage to
Catherine shortly after being named
archbishop of the Church of Seiros.
While the archbishop focused on the
rebuilding effort, Catherine worked as
his bodyguard, and when the situation
called for military force, she
mobilized the troops and went to
battle. Under her watchful eye, Fódlan
entered a new era of peace. A common
saying among the people was that the
archbishop had two weapons: the Sword
of the Creator, and his fearsome wife.
 
Byleth x Shamir - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Distant Archer
Byleth announced his marriage to Shamir
shortly after becoming leader of the
United Kingdom of Fódlan. While the
king focused on the rebuilding effort,
Shamir became his bodyguard and
confidant. She even acted as captain of
the royal guard, and became known as a
watchful and trustworthy queen. As a
couple, their daily lives were busy
indeed, and both were famously
taciturn, but it is said that they
cherished their quiet time together
especially once they began to have
children.
 
Byleth x Shamir - Guardian of Order x
Distant Archer
Byleth announced his marriage to Shamir
shortly after being named archbishop of
the Church of Seiros. While the
archbishop focused on the rebuilding
effort, Shamir became his bodyguard and
confidant. She even acted as a deputy
captain of the Knights of Seiros, and
in that capacity, became quite popular.
As a couple, their daily lives were
busy indeed, and both were famously
taciturn, but it is said that they
cherished their quiet time together
especially once they began to have
children.
 
Byleth x Shamir - Wings of the Hegemon
x Distant Archer
Shortly after Byleth and Shamir had
finished their modest and stately
wedding ceremony, the struggle against
those who slither in the dark began in
earnest. The pair fought in many
battles together, and Shamir lent her
talent and experience as a sniper for
the Knights of Seiros to the cause of
lasting peace for Fódlan. As a couple,
their daily lives were busy indeed, and
both were famously taciturn, but it is
said that they cherished their quiet
time together especially once they
began to have children.
 
Byleth x Cyril - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Limitless
Potential
Byleth declared the founding of the
United Kingdom of Fódlan at Garreg Mach
and ascended the throne as its first
leader. Cyril served as a chamberlain,
supervising all general affairs. With
the expansion of the kingdom, it was
eventually decided that the queen would
move to a new royal capital. Cyril
wished to accompany her, but was
ordered to enroll in the newly reopened
Officers Academy. Though reluctant, he
complied. A year later, after
consistently demonstrating great wisdom
and maturity, he won the queen's heart,
and they announced their abrupt
marriage. The move surprised many, but
no one was as shocked as Cyril himself
was pleased.
 
Byleth x Cyril - Guardian of Order x
Limitless Potential
Byleth took on the role of archbishop
of the Church of Seiros, and Cyril
served her in all things, just as he
had served Rhea. As Fódlan stabilized,
and the rebuilding effort came to an
end, the Officers Academy finally
reopened, and the archbishop directed
Cyril to enroll there as a student. A
year later, after consistently
demonstrating great wisdom and
maturity, he won the archbishop's
heart, and they announced their abrupt
marriage. The move surprised many, but
no one was as shocked as Cyril himself
was pleased.
 
Byleth x Rhea - Wandering Flame x *
After finally saving both Fódlan and
Rhea from crisis, Byleth ascended the
throne as the first leader of the
United Kingdom of Fódlan. From his/her
temporary residence at Garreg Mach
Monastery, he/she endeavored to restore
and develop Fódlan. Having narrowly
escaped death, Rhea took time to
recover her strength before returning
to her role as archbishop. Upon her
return, she applied herself to
rehabilitating the church and helping
those who had suffered because of the
war. Thereafter, the two worked closely
to forge new policies and achieve
progress for Fódlan. The pair's
collective work came to be thought of
as nothing short of miraculous.

*Rhea doesn't have a epithet or battle
statistics

Byleth x Jeritza - Wings of the Hegemon
x Bloodstained Demon
After the war for Fódlan, Byleth and
Jeritza threw themselves fully into
Emperor Edelgard's struggle against
those who slithered in the dark. Though
the battle proved vicious, none could
stand against the combined might of
shining sword and reaper's scythe, and
the pair became venerated by history as
heroes of Adrestia. Once those who
slither in the dark were forever
vanquished, the two heroes stole away
in secret and vanished without a trace.
Their whereabouts thereafter have been
the subject of much conjecture among
historians.

Byleth x Yuri - Wings of the Hegemon x
Underground Lord
No sooner than the modest wedding
ceremony between Byleth and Yuri over
than the battle of those who slither in
the dark began in earnest. Through the
bloody and brutal fight, the couple
became known for their constant
determination the safe every possible
life, leaving none behind. The battle
marks the last mention of them on
official sources, but stories abound of
the order they brought to the
underworld upon their triumphant
return.

Byleth x Yuri - Guardian of Order x
Underground Lord
As the new Archbishop of the Church of
Seiros, Byleth worked tirelessly to
reform and rebuild in the aftermath of
a devastating war. Constantly at his
side during that time was his husband,
Yuri, who's policy proposals led, time
and again, to better education and
opportunities for the less fortunate.
After working to ensure a bright and
properitus future for Fódlan, the
couple stepped back from the public eye
vanished from official record.
Curiously, informal notes and letters
from friends suggested that the pair
was extraordinary long-lived and their
youth was untouched by the passage of
time. (Male)

As the new Archbishop of the Church of
Seiros, Byleth worked tirelessly to
reform and rebuild in the aftermath of
a devastating war. Constantly at her
side during that time was her husband,
Yuri, whose policy proposals led, time
and again, to better education and
opportunities for the less fortunate a
legacy that was later taken up by the
couple's children. A trove of their
love letters, uncovered many years
later, revealed that she called him by
an entirely different name in private.
Scholars have never learned why.
(Female)

Byleth x Yuri - Ruler of Dawn/Wandering
Flame x Underground Lord
As the new leader of the United Kingdom
of Fódlan, Byleth worked tirelessly to
reform and rebuild in the aftermath of
a devastating war. Constantly at his
side during that time was his husband,
Yuri, who's policy proposals led , time
and again, to better education and
opportunities for the less fortunate.
After working to ensure a bright and
properitus future for Fódlan, the
couple stepped back from the public eye
vanished from official record.
Curiously, informal notes and letters
from friend suggested that the pair was
extraordinary long-lived and their
youth was untouched by the passage of
time. (Male)

As the new leader of the United Kingdom
of Fódlan, Byleth worked tirelessly to
reform and rebuild in the aftermath of
a devastating war. Constantly at her
side during that time was her husband,
Yuri, who's policy proposals led , time
and again, to better education and
opportunities for the less fortunate, a
legacy that was later taken up by the
couple's children. A trove of love
letters, uncovered many years later,
revealed him she called him by an
entirely different name in private.
Scholars never learned why. (Female)

Byleth x Balthus - Wings of the Hegemon
x King of Grappling
Almost as soon as Byleth and Balthus
finished their lively wedding
celebration, the battle with those who
slither in the dark began in earnest.
Leading from the front lines, the
couple drove the enemy back again and
again, causing such carnage on the
battlefield that even their Imperial
allies and subordinates were
intimidated. After hostilities came to
an end, their names faded from official
historical records but persisted in
folk tales. Of the stories that spread
to every corner of Fódlan and survive
to this day, the most prominent one
features criminals who threaten to
abduct a traveler's wife. The traveler
laughs and wishes them the best of
luck.

Byleth x Balthus - Guardian of Order x
King of Grappling
After taking her place as the new
archbishop of the Church of Seiros,
Byleth announced her marriage to
Balthus. The people were reluctant to
accept this union at first, considering
his reputation, but his natural
charisma in speeches and his ability to
exceed expectations eventually won
their blessing. Though mostly noted for
his strength and dedication as a
bodyguard, Balthus also provided
counsel. It is said that many civil and
diplomatic reforms owe their origins to
his advice.

Byleth x Balthus - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x King of
Grappling
After ascending to the throne as the
first leader of the United Kingdom of
Fódlan, Byleth announced her marriage
to Balthus. The people were reluctant
to accept this union at first,
considering his reputation, but his
natural charisma in speeches and his
ability to exceed expectations
eventually won their blessing. Though
mostly noted for his strength and
dedication as a bodyguard, Balthus also
provided counsel. It is said that many
civil and diplomatic reforms owe their
origins to his advice.

Byleth x Constance - Wings of the
Hegemon x Sorcery Incarnate
Almost as soon as Byleth and Constance
were wed in a spectacular ceremony, the
battle with those who slither in the
dark began in earnest. Constance's
efforts to understand and implement the
magical techniques of the enemy quickly
became instrumental, both to the fight
and to the era of peaceful Imperial
rule that followed. Though, the couple
was known during their time for their
countless contributions to the Empire,
they were remembered best for their
charming, if unnerving, anecdotes of a
wife's relentless insistence on using
her husband as a test subject for
experiments.

Byleth x Constance - Guardian of Order
x Sorcery Incarnate
After taking his place as the new
archbishop of the Church of Seiros,
Byleth announced his marriage to
Constance, who was given peerage for
her service in war and permitted to
revive House Nuvelle. Praised for her
innovative talent, she rapidly rose to
prominence in the new era, and her
house came to be relied upon as a
valued leader In magical research and
development for generations. Though the
couple was known during their time as
pioneer reformers for the church, they
were remembered best for their
charming, if unnerving, anecdotes of a
wife's relentless insistence on using
her husband as a test subject for
experiments.

Byleth x Constance - Ruler of
Dawn/Wandering Flame x Sorcery
Incarnate
After ascending to the throne as the
first leader of the United Kingdom of
Fódlan, Byleth announced his marriage
to Constance, who was given peerage for
her service in the war and permitted to
revive House Nuvelle. Praised for her
innovative talent, she rapidly rose to
prominence in the new era, and her
house came to be relied upon as a
valued leader in magical research and
development for generations to come.
She was not without detractors,
however. Jealous rumors persisted
throughout her life that the rays of
the sun compelled her to retreat into
hiding, threatening to reveal her
monstrous true form.

Byleth x Hapi - Wings of the Hegemon x
Freed Spirit
Almost immediately after Byleth and
Hapi had celebrated their marriage in a
lively ceremony, the battle against
those who slither in the dark began in
earnest. Contrary to expectations, Hapi
wholeheartedly charged to the front
lines and fought alongside her husband
until true peace came to Fódlan.
Afterward, the couple vanished without
a trace at least until someone claiming
to be a descendant produced a chronicle
of their lives. According to that
account, the pair had retired to a
secluded village at the foot of the
Oghma Mountains. There, the author
writes, they pledged their undying love
for each other underneath a starry sky.


Byleth x Hapi - Guardian of Order x
Freed Spirit
After becoming the new Archbishop of
the Church of Seiros, Byleth announced
his marriage to Hapi. Her disquieting
lineage earned her more than her fair
share of detractors, but over time, as
the royal couple restored Fódlan
together, the people came to appreciate
her competence and taciturn wit. Some
years later, when those who slither in
the dark emerged to threaten Fódlan
once again, it is said that Hapi's
strength was instrumental in dealing
with them.

Byleth x Hapi - Ruler of Dawn/Wandering
Flame x Freed Spirit
After ascending to the throne as the
first leader of the United Kingdom of
Fódlan, Byleth announced his marriage
to Hapi. Her disquieting lineage earned
her more than her fair share of
detractors, but over time, as the royal
couple restored Fódlan together, the
people came to appreciate her
competence and taciturn wit. Some years
later, when those who slither in the
dark emerged to threaten Fódlan once
again, it is said that Hapi's strength
was instrumental in dealing with them.
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