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does anyone else ever think about how yuris real name is that of the brighest star in the night sky and also a part of the leo constallation and that its sometimes called 'the heart of the lion' or that the name regulus itself means 'prince' or 'little king' or that dimitris last name means 'wolf lord' or that they would pair Perfectly after the events of the war because yuri has the Knowledge of what needs to be done first hand and dimitri has the Ability To Change Things and wants to change things but just doesnt know How-

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Though he desperately wants to meet the annoyance head on, Dimitri knows he has no one to blame but himself for the mess they were in. He should have known not to wander, and yet he had done so anyways, and couldn't even truly say why. It wasn't that he thought he was invincible, or was used to charging into things with no regard for himself or others (though he did do that, quite often in fact, but when the only casualty would be himself. It was hardly the fault of his upbringing and more so that of his past trauma), he had just...been curious. A symptom of his age perhaps, and one of the reasons why he wasn't allowed to rule until gaining a few years. As insulting as that could be at times (who were they to tell him when he was fit to rule? When he was competent enough? Could handle the pressure or not? They all knew what he had been through, what he had seen, why he'd become a crowned prince at the mere age of ten), he did know it to be for the best, as much as he loathed having to wait to start making things better for the people around him. It's why he had been in the Abyss in the first place, to try and help, prevent another future tragedy like in Duscar, and instead he'd only helped in creating another first hand.

If he died down here, the people of Abyss would be left to unjustly shoulder the blame, and further because of him, they wouldn't even have Yuri to try and soften the blow.

"Wonderful." Don't panic. Panic is unbecoming of a prince. Of a future king. "...I asked Dedue to cover my absence should anyone come seeking me, so we have a few hours of leeway at the very least." He didn't know Yuri very well, but something told the prince that their minds had gone down similar avenues of what the future might hold. "Only he and the cooks will know I had plans to even come here, though I told the latter I was merely collecting food as opposed to delivering it myself. It...was Dedue's idea. To avoid unnecessary...complications should something unfortunate come to pass, which..." A gesture to the air around them paired with a long-suffering sigh as his hands fell limp where elbows came to rest on bent knees.

"I...only wished to help. To ease these people's burdens, and yet it was my own juvenile curiosity that put us here." Hand reaching idly out to the side, Dimitri picked up a small rock, no bigger than a marble, and crushed it between his thumb and forefinger with a bitter laugh. "If only my father's old council could see me now, they'd be restricting my rule for who's to say how much longer. Curiosity is unbefitting of a prince, nevermind a king..." Nevermind a human person just like anyone else. "Such things have no place within a ruler. Not even the compassion that landed us here." Emotions as a whole had no place. "No place at all..."

Try as he may to utilize his strength in prying open the rusted grate to the trap he had foolishly triggered deep into the underground, squeaking hinges and bent metal were all he had to show for it. This wouldn't be so bad if he had been alone, but in his desire to spend time in the underground, to see just how these people lived, Yuri had apparently become his shadow to ensure he stayed out of trouble. And for his credit, Dimitri hadn't run into any problems with the people of the underground, there actually being a few lovely conversations he'd had as the day went on. If any of them knew who he was, they kept it to themselves, though perhaps that was because he'd brought food down along with him, though it was only the scraps of what he could convince the kitchen staff to give him after telling them why he wanted it... He'd heard how people in the Abyss were forced to live, many of them having nowhere else to go, an undergrond ruin being the best the church could offer them. Crimianls, lowlifes, and degenerates; those were the words he'd heard around the monastery to describe the people who sought sanctuary from the church but weren't worthy enough for anything more than a hole in the ground. He'd even heard talk from a few of the monks that they should purge the underground, that it would be better for everyone if they did. It was what made him want to visit the people of Abyss, the prince feeling that should it ever come to such an extreme, someone of high standing speaking on their behalf after having spent time with them might be the thing to sway any naysayers. It had been his own blundering foolishness that had landed him in a hole within a hole, Dimitri growing curious of the network of tunnels that sprawled out deeper into the underground, with them leading who knows how far underneath the monastery. He should have known such a place would come with traps, whether they be set by the Abyssian's for protection or by people who'd long since vacated the crumbling halls they now called their home. If it hadn't been for Yuri's timely intervention, he would have been skewered as opposed to simply crashing into a pitfall in an attempt to dodge the hail of arrows that had come at them after Dimitri had tripped the trigger plate. They'd landed hard at the bottom of the pit, though Dimitri ensured he took the brunt of the fall, at least agaisnt the ground, seeing as he was more armored than Yuri. Even if he couldn't imagine landing on a heap of metal was any more comfortable, a few bruises sounded better to him than the trickster being crushed by his heavy-plated body. After checking Yuri's wellbeing, Dimitri had set to work trying to push open the grate that had closed over their heads with little success with the lack of leverage. "Blasted-" A heavy sigh as the prince finally relented his fruitless endeavor, his armor giving a dull clang as he slumped to the ground. "Not even my strength is enough, I am afraid." At least he could see a bit better in the dark now that he'd spent enough time away from the sun, though he was still left squinting in an effort to make out Yuri's expression- Ah, no...Yuri's face really was as blank as it seemed... "Alright, let us hear it. Tell me how much of a fool I am." Bitterness mixed with his words, but more so at himself than Yuri. "Silly little prince went bumbling into a world unknown, and only has this to show for it." Granted, he'd made a good handful of people at least smile between food and conversation, but now he'd gone and trapped the one who was essentially their leader in a hole. "I am sorry. I know such words mean nothing, but I truly am sorry." His voice was softer now, almost as if he was afraid to speak such words to Yuri. "Should I...attempt the grate once more? Or is there a chance one of your people will find us in a timely manner?" -  ✧  ˖  ˙   「  @curse-of-the-phoenix   」   ˙  ˖  ✧   

「 ☆ 」 How had it come to this? The Lord of the Underground, acting as a glorified babysitter for an impulsive Boar Prince... Truthfully, Yuri knows he has no one to blame but himself. Judging Dimitri as the most malleable of the leaders thrown into his midst by the grace of the Goddess— in terms of personality as well as accessibility given Yuri's ❛ relocation ❜ as a child —he wasted no time ensuring their paths crossed. Figuring he was embarking on a long, tedious road to eventually sway the other to viewing things more... favorably.

Or at the very least, enticing Dimitri to pretend to do such, so long as it kept him in the trickster's good graces and reaping potential rewards granted from it.

Little did he realize Dimitri would not only prove to be far more of a kindred spirit than expected of a noble, but have even LESS restraint when it came to his ambitions. Perhaps this was a flaw of his noble blood? So quick to run headfirst into situations without sparing a second of thought to potential risks. Emboldened by the power and false sense of godhood that a royal bloodline provided. Needless to say, Yuri held no such delusions... and was understandably wary when Dima started venturing further than was intended. A boundary that was crossed with the first step into Abyss.

Yuri had been reluctant to allow the prince into their depths, even with his gift of provisions for the inhabitants. One could never be too careful when it came to accepting aid from those above. But after Dimitri decided to prove his sincerity by eating some food himself— as a means of testing for poisons laced without his knowledge —instead of allowing Yuri to handle it through OTHER means, he had been forced to relent. After hastily scolding Dimitri for such an unnecessarily-risky show of good-will. There would be no changing the prince's mind; only closely following along to ensure he didn't cause any trouble.

Now here he is... Picking himself up and brushing off the dust stubbornly clinging to his clothes as he scans their surroundings, huffing out a discreet breath even through his stoic mask. Perfect. Just a second quicker, if he had been only a breath faster to stop Dimitri before he made that fatal step— But there's no use lamenting about what has passed. At least they are both still alive. Albeit bruised from the rough landing; although Yuri can appreciate Dimitri's efforts to shield him from the brunt of the damage. Energy is better spent toward solving their predicament.

Especially since Dimitri is kind enough to do the lamenting for them, spewing personal chastising that has Yuri offering little more than a glance in his direction as the Abyssian carefully runs his hand along the side of the their prison. Accustomed to the dark, lavender eyes need to time to adjust. Taking in every minute detail upon the stonework, searching for any inconsistency that may be purposeful. ❝ Your apology is appreciated, but hardly helpful, Your Highness. ❞ Yuri retorts, a tinge of annoyance tainting his tone before he can regain control.

Sucking in a deep breath, he slowly releases it. Tension leaving his body, diligent fingers slide down the stone as he adds with less unwanted emotion, ❝ Let's just... try to find our way out before it can come to that. My people won't even think to look for me until a while has passed anyway. ❞ It's not as though the Lord of the Underground is known for getting stuck in traps. Or for always divulging his plans, so it's not uncommon to be missing for stretches of time. Measures had long been put in place so Abyss could run smoothly should he meet an unfortunate fate. ❝ And I'd rather save them the risk of ending up in a similar situation. ❞

Or worse.

Brows furrow, gaze focused on the walls of their enclosure. ❝ It's not that I don't believe in their capabilities but... mistakes- can happen. ❞ Yuri would rather not have one be caused by HIS blundering. He has enough deaths weighing upon his conscience as it is. 「 ☆ 」

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Fire Emblem: Three Houses Comprehensive Guide

I'm making this guide because I noticed that while there are others with the same information elsewhere, many of them are incorrect or not as comprehensive as one might like. It started as my own personal notes, but I figured I'd go a little deeper and post it for anyone else like me who wishes to choose the "correct" dialog options/is curious what the choices not picked lead to, among other things. I plan on going through the main story to start, and then do guides for all advice/classroom questions as well as tea time and gifts for each character. This will be a post as I go project with no specific schedule in mind, so stay tuned for each chapter's guide as I will only be posting them as I complete them!! Please feel free to ask questions about any route though, or if you have something to add I may have missed and/or corrections to anything I might have gotten wrong!! I have an ungodly amount of knowledge and time into this game, may as well put it to use lol

All that being said, there WILL be spoilers!! I will do my my best to be as vague as I can overall, seeing as I can't block them out on tumblr, but I apologize if I miss something!!

General Notes:

- Byleth's canon birthday is 20th of Horsebow Moon (9/20 or September 20th for us), this makes a good default if you dont have one in mind like me

Male Romance Options (Alphabetical):

• Alois (Platonic)

• Annette

• Bernadetta

• Catherine (Unless you choose Edelgard at the midpoint in the Black Eagles Route)

• Constance

• Dorothea

• Edelgard (Black Eagles Only, Must choose her at the midpoint of the game in the Black Eagles Route)

• Flayn (Unless choosing Edelgard at midpoint in the Black Eagles route)

• Gilbert (Blue Lions only, Platonic)

• Hilda (Unless you choose Edelgard at midpoint in Black Eagles route)

• Hapi

• Ingrid

• Jeritza (Same restrictions as Edelgard)

• Leonie

• Linhardt

• Lysithea

• Manuela

• Marianne

• Mercedes

• Petra

• Rhea (Unless choosing Edelgard at the midpoint in the Black Eagles Route)

• Shamir

• Sothis

• Yuri

- Female Romance Options (Alphabetical):

• Alois (Platonic)

• Ashe

• Balthus

• Caspar

• Claude (Golden Deer Only)

• Cyril (Unless choosing Edelgard at the midpoint in the Black Eagles Route)

• Dedue (Blue Lions Only & You complete his paralouge/save at least half of the Duscar army before time skip)

• Dimitri (Blue Lions Only)

• Dorothea

• Edelgard (Same restrictions as male Byleth)

• Felix

• Ferdinand

• Gilbert (Blue Lions Only, Platonic)

• Hanneman

• Hubert (Same restrictions as Edelgard)

• Ignatz

• Jeritza (Same restrictions as male Byleth)

• Linhardt

• Lorenz

• Mercedes

• Raphael

• Rhea (Unless choosing Edelgard at the midpoint in the Black Eagles Route)

• Seteth (Unless chooseing Edelgard at midpoint during Black Eagles route)

• Sothis

• Sylvain

• Yuri

- It should be mentioned that while it is possible to gain or lose approval with Jeralt, there are no rewards or penelties for this as he does not have supports like the other characters, though he was originally intended to have them according to the game files

- Similarly; Sothis' approval only matters if you plan on pursuing her paired ending/"romance" route. Dialog options are the only way to gain or lose points, so choices that gain approval are important if you want this path, otherwise they sereve no purpose

- With gaining approval between the three house leaders, you can only earn supports with them if you choose to teach their house, afterwards you can no longer gain or lose approval with the other two. The choices during the prologue that can gain you points simply serve as a headstart of sorts for whichever house you plan to choose in the long-run.

- Each route, of which there are four despite there only being three houses, has a story of its own with different characters only accessible in that specific route. Those characters are listed above under the Romance Options for both male and female Byleth since supports between characters/Byleth's chosen S support/Ending Route are the only things really affected by them. Characters with these route specific restrictions will become locked via their supports with all characters even if they were accessible before the timeskip

- There are many supports between all the characters that also become locked after the time skip/need to be accessed before a certain point or can only be unlocked after reaching a certain point in the story. I will list those in another post and link it once finished

- As far as I can tell, if you skip a scene of dialog, if there was a choice to gain or lose approval somewhere along it, it simply doesn't affect the approval rating it was tied to. However, I would imagine if you get until a choice needs to be made, it will count towards the tally should you skip after choosing it

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Part One; Prologue: An Inevitable Enoucounter

General information:

- You don't need to follow Jeralt's instructions if you do not wish to

- You will only lose the battle if you, Edelgard, Dimitri and Claude all fall.   - Because of this, on higher difficulties it may be better to simply let Jeralt handle most, if not all of the enemies he can

Dialog Choices (In Order):

(The choices that are bolded are the ones I tend to pick simply because I feel they fit or flow better than the others, they're just there for fun uwu)

Before battle (Game Start):

- Human, ghost, demon - You have to choose human to progress, she will make you choose again minus the one you picked the first time around if you answer ghost or demon, both of which earn same response of "Do not deceive, you would do well to keep your wit in line."

- War: "Massive armies clashing on a vast field, right? There hasn't been a battle like that in over three centuries..."

Girl: "You've described her to me before, I don't think I've ever met anyone like that.."

- "Oh, right" or "Of course" Both earn the same response but "of course" nets Jeralt approval +1 while "oh, right" is -1

Battle Dialog:

- Have the three kids talk to you (Byleth) if you'd like, it's just there as extra flavor. If not, here's what they say:

Edelgard: "You have a strange aura about you...You say you're a mercenary, so show me what you can do."

Dimitri: "Thank you. We are in your debt. It wouldn't do for us to fall in a place like this. Please, lend us your strength. Let's work together to drive our these thieves!"

Claude: "It's because of you guys I'm not dead right now. Thanks for that! I didn't expect to run into mercenaries like you in some remote village. The gods of fortune must be smiling on me!"

Unique boss dialog upon first initiated combat against/by Kostas (also a simple extra):

- Byleth - "Hey, you with the blank stare! Outta my way!"

- Dimitri, Claude, Edelgard - "I'm gonna kill you where you stand..."

- Jeralt - K: "What the?! Aren't you Jeralt the blade breaker? What's a renowned mercenary like you doing here?"

J: "I'm the one who should be complaining. I'm caught up in the mess you started!"

After battle w/ Sothis:

- "What are you talking about?" or "Sothis?" both earn "I was not able to recall my name... until just now."

- "I am no child." - "Ha! Such arrogance. You look the part, but are you truly an adult?"

"I'm less than a child?" - "Correct! You understnad." (+1 Sothis approval)

- "Thank you." - "There now. Is gratitude so much to ask? I did deem you worth saving, after all"

"You stopped time?" - "Hm. I do not hear your gratitude. Perhaps I should force you to leave?"

Either way you give your thanks and earn the same response as if you thanked her right off

- "What will happen when time resumes?" or "What now?" both earn "When time begins again, the axe will tear into your flesh, and you will surely meet your end."

- "Turn back the hands of time" - "Of course! I must turn back the hands of time!" (+1 Sothis approval)

"Keep time frozen until I'm safe" - "That is ridiculous! Oh, but perhaps..."

"I'll just stay here and wait to die" - "As if I could stand idly by and watch that come to pass! Oh, but perhaps..." (-1 Sothis approval)

After Battle:

"He is a stranger to me" & "I'm a bandit" both earn "Great sense of humor, this one. Clearly cut from the same cloth as the captain" from Alois BUT the first earns -1 approval from Jeralt while the second you get +1 from Alois instead

"That is correct" - "Is that so? Well, physical differences aside,  your mannerisms do remind me of the captain."

- "The Knights of Seiros?" - E: "You haven't heard of the Knight's of Seiros? The most famous knights in all of Fodlan?

"I didn't know he was a captain" - "How curious. I'd wager the explaination for that is fascinating indeed." (+1 Edelgard Approval)

- Andrestian Empire: "A wise choice. Though the Empire has fallen from its former glory, the other regions are merely offshoots that pale in comparison." (+1 Edelgard Approval)

Fareghus: "Understood. Faerghus is a noble and distinguished kingdom that has always valued chivalry." (+1 Dimitri Approval)

Alliance: "Is that right? Well, that's a win for the Alliance, so I suppose I'm obligated to be happy." (+1 Claude Approval)

- At the choice to ruminate in your thoughts between Dimitri, Edelgard, and Claude it doesn't matter which one nor the order you pick them in as you will go through all three before progressing.

Edelgard: (She is a refined young woman...But I feel as though she is always evaluating me...)

Dimitri: (He seems quite sincere...But I sense a darkness lurking beneath...)

Claude: (His easy smile is striking...But that smile doesn't reach his eyes...)

After that, you all begin your trek to the Monastery

(End of Prologue)

Chapter One, Part One: White Clouds

General Notes:

- You are considered part of the church until choosing a house, this is a good point to save after completeing the first quest but before you report back to Rhea if you wish to do different routes in the future but do not wish to go through the prologue or charcter interactions again. Any dialog choices made during it will not have an effect on anything but approval points, which are easily gained even if you didn't choose whichever options would gain you one of the three's approval

- During your first quest, Informal Introductions, while you do have to speak to each leader to progress the quest, you do not have to actually go through all the students they will tell you about. It's just a general look into their stats as well as a short insight as to what the house leader thinks of them. Interesting, but not nessecary. When they ask if you would like to hear more, say no and it will end the conversation but count as "speaking" to them. They do not comment on this nor is there a penelty for not listening to them

- You can speak with many other students/faculty in greeting in this stage as well. It doesn't count towards anything, but again, it's an intersting look into the characters.

 - In order to speak with those on the far end of the second floor (the offices/library), you either should go at any point beforespeaking with all three of the house leaders, or choose to keep exploring if prompted once speaking with the three, then head to the second floor, speak to who you wish and head back to the glowing spot at the entrance of the audience chamber where you started to complete the quest

Dialog Options:

-"Her?" - "You saw her in the courtyard earlier, didn't you? The archbishop...Lady Rhea."

"You've been here before?" - "I've never spoken of this to you before, but...many years ago, I was a knight here. I reported to the archbishop...Lady Rhea."

- "The archbishop?" & "Lady Rhea?" both earn "As you know, the majority of the folks in Fodlan are devout followers of the teachings or Seiros. The leader of that ridiculously large relious organization is the archbishop. Lady Rhea."

- "My name is..." Rhea: "A fine name indeed" (+1 Rhea Approval)

"..." - Seteth: "You must at least show the basic curtosy of telling us your name! Do you not think you are being a bit rude to the archbishop?"

Rhea: "It is alright, Seteth. My Dear, I am called Lady Rhea. I am the archbishop of the Church of Seiros.

In truth, I was only being polite. I already know your name, and what a fine name it is."

- "As a servent?" & "As a mercenary?" both earn "Nothing like that. They want you to teach, by the sound of it"

-"You're a physician?" -  "(Good-natured laugh) I look too pretty for that line of work, do I? But yes, when I'm not teaching, I can be found in the infirmary."

"You're a songstress?" "Of course. Before I came here, I belonged to a renowned opera comapny. Perhaps you've heard of me? The Mittelfrank Opera Comapny's beautiful, peerless--"

After choosing house (Happens no matter the choice):

- "Do what you can to find out "- "Yes of course. I'll get to the bottom of it straight away" (+1 Hanneman Approval)

"There is no need" - I most strongly disagree! There absolutly is a need. My Crest research is of critical importance to the church, I'll have you know. Since you are now a professor here, I must insist that you aid in my research.

Of course, there are those who lack the foresight to aid in my endeavors, such as that stubborn Seteth. But such individuals are the rare exception."

Either way, you comply and discover you have a "Mystery Crest"

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This is the end of the prologue/the initial start of chapter one where you become the professor for the class you picked earlier. I'm starting with the Blue Lions route as I feel it is best for the first playthrough because of how it plays out in the key points of the story. Ultimately it doesn't matter which order you play them in, it's simply my opinion this is a good place to start if you wish to better understand the main plotline (I'm also biased for Dimitri, but that's neither here nor there lol)

I will post the dialog options and other such important moments/information like that above as I complete the chapters. Again, I cannot promise this will be done in a timely manner nor on a schedule, simply when they are completed I will post them. I will link back to Chapter One of each route here as they're posted as well!!

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The prince gave an amused huff of a laugh in a solidarity with Percival's admission, several memories of sword practice with Felix coming to mind. "Yes, I can relate. As a companion of mine so often relishes in reminding me; I have a habit of 'weilding a sword like the lancer' I am." Anyone who didn't know Felix would assume those moments to be nothing but an insult, and while he was sure they were in part, Dimitri knew better than most that it came from a place of care his old friend was perhaps too afraid to admit to. Given all Felix had been through in life, the prince could hardly blame him for adopting such a cold, curt attitude, even if it did sometimes sting when directed his way with how close they used to be before...

Snapping himself out of a steadily declining remembrance of his past, Dimitri gave a slight bow out of trained reflex once being given the stranger's name, it being a silent 'thanks' to acknowledge the answering of his question. "Nonsense, there is not a single role unworthy of such recognition. Even those who see themselves at the infrastructural bottom of society hold importance instrumental to all who dwell within it." Said so matter-of-factly, it was clear it was an opinion he'd held for quite some time. "Foundation is just as nessecary as walls and ceilings, arguably more so for a structure to remain as steady as intended." It...was also an opinion that had landed him in more than a few...debates among his peers and even those meant to serve under him one day. He welcomed it, even encouraged others to disagree with him, but this was one of the few topics where he couldn't see how anyone could think the opposite side of the coin as correct.

"That aside, I am pleased to make your acquaintance, Percival. There are few under employ here at the monestary that have made the effort to introduce themselves when not deemed 'nessecary'." Even in his own court, Dimitri knew the names of every single person that so much as passed through his doors, something that startled many when he greeted them as an equal as opposed to a simple pawn of the kingdom far too many were accustomed to being.

"I must admit, I know little of natural remedies, however my companion Dedue is well versed in such knowledge, as is my fellow Lion Ashe. I've always found it fascinating whenever they lose themselves in the topic in our free time. Cooking is another I oft hear from them, though I am equally ignorant in that talent as well." A shortcoming he had no qualms in admitting, it being said with a sheepish laugh that was unbefitting or perhaps simply unexpected of the crowned-prince of Farghus.

@nohrs-lost-soul cont. from (X)

It took a moment for Dimitri to realize someone had not only approached but was speaking to him, the prince slow to react as he tried to straighten his posture with little success. He could almost hear his father's scolding...

"Apologies, I-" A barely subdued grunt of pain in response to him trying to speak so soon after the resetting of the joint, Dimitri again needing to rely on the pillar to stay upright. "I was a bit careless in my training, I am afraid." Words stilted as he tried to move his aching jaw as little as possible, he somehow managed to give a sheepish smile through it all as he slowly shuffled his supporting arm up the pillar in an effort to stand 'as a prince should' if only to keep the voices in his head quiet.

"There is no need for such formalities, please. I am here as a student and nothing more." Something so very many had trouble acclimating to, which he found to be interesting as much as he did exasperating at times.

While he would accept the bottle with gratitude, it was something he would have to ask Dedue about later on. He was certain this person meant him no harm, but as a prince, he had an obligation to be cautious with such matters, as guilty as it made him feel at times. Aside from that, he wasn't as familiar with natural remedies as Dedue, and should this powder do as suggested, he'd much rather it go to someone who has more of a need for it than he did. So what if his head felt like it was splitting open? He did this to himself, and now he must deal with the consequences.

"I greatly appreciate your generosity, though I assure you it is not nessecary." Gifts were one thing, but too many had tried to buy his favor, yet another thing that had him feeling guilty about the title he was born into.

He took a moment to inspect the vile out of simple curiosity, it being held up to the sun and lightly shaken with a hum of interest. "You already know of me, but I'm sorry to say I cannot say the same." Pocketing the vile in a place he was confident it wouldn't accidentally get broken, he was happy to find the world a bit less wobbly as he offered this new stranger a bow in greeting. "You may call me Dimitri." Please.

"Might I inquire as to your name?"

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Even after all these years, Dimitri could practically hear Edelgard's voice in the back of his mind scolding him for being so trusting of others. While he would agree with her to some extent, he stood by his opinion that it would do equal harm to treat everyone he came across as an enemy with no proof. He could even guess her response, that there was no proof of friendship either, but that just meant Dimitri simply needed to keep on guard until learning more about the stranger. Treat someone with distrust, and it was more likely to become a reality no matter what their original intentions were.

"That is reassuring to hear. Things have been...a touch turbulent as of late..." Taking the powder with a nod of thanks, the prince got lost in his own words for a moment, hand still raised where he'd accepted the offering as he stared to the ground. Those bandits at Remire, Lonato, the Right of Rebrith, Miklan...he hated to think what else might be brewing unseen.

A sharp ebb of pain up his leg would snap him back to reality, Dimitri heaving a sigh as he went about applying the powder. "But yes, that would have been the knights. I hate to throw genuine fear back into their faces, but such behavior must be reported to the Archbishop. Knights of Serios cannot flee before the maw of a simple beast, no matter the size." He understood, of course, but that didn't change the facts of the matter.

Finishing with the powder, he gave the wound another once over before deeming it well enough to hand the satchel back. "Might I ask what it is you mean by 'find your way home'? Were you taken from there against your will?" It wouldn't be unheard of, he'd seen plently of 'servents' in the 'employ' of many a nobles, ones that had been plucked from their lives with not a single notion on how to return, or at times even where to return. It was a practice he intended to put a stop to once ascending the throne, but for now it would have to remain a simple line on his mental To Do list.

After asking his question with a genuine, puppy-like tilt of his head in confusion, Dimitri swung his lance into hand to use as a crutch, his free hand gesturing for his new companion to walk beside him as they talked.

@moonlessnight125 cont. from (X)

A nod given in greeting, the prince was still a touch wary of the stranger, though that could simply be blamed on the events before meeting her, seeing as his reliance on relative strangers left him in the claws of a beast just a short time past. "A pleasure to meet you, Selena. I am Dimitri Blaiddyd, I am-" A quick pause brought on by instinct as he faltered with his title. A stranger on monastery land, no matter how friendly, could mean trouble. For all he knew, she could be behind the great wolf he had felled, so it was best to play it safe for now. "I am a student at the Monastery. I was sent out with a few knights to dispel a Great Wolf that had strayed too close to the main grounds." No need to mention that the knights had left him alone on the off chance this person was seeking to bring harm, the prince having learned the hard way that the faces people wore were not always true to their intentions.

A look of confusion would be the break in his wary demeanor, the prince having managed to forget about the injury now that he wasn't trying to walk on it. "I look...? Oh! Yes, I would very much appreciate your assistance. Though I can make the walk back to the Monastery in such a state, I would rather not do so if i can help it." Leaning his back against a nearby tree for support, Dimitri looked to the wound with a scowl as he tore at the fabric for easier access. It wasn't too bad, just three clean lines across his thigh where he'd been caught by the beasts claws before slaying it, he's definitely had worse, but it was the fact that it might have been avoided that irked him.

"If I may, what is it you seek out here, exactly? If it is passage to the Monastery, I would be more than pleased to escort you to its gates."

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Hidden Injuries

"Wait - you're bleeding."

"Why didn't you say anything?"

"Okay, I have you, I have you -"

"Don't you dare pass out on me."

"You good? You look a little pale."

"Your shirt... is that blood?"

"Oh, my god, are you serious? I think it's broken!"

"Why would you hide this from us?!"

"Okay - okay, breathe. We're going to help you."

"You idiot! You could have died!"

"I'm - I'm calling an ambulance -"

"Why are you breathing so shallowly?"

"You can barely stand."

"Sit down. Right now."

"I'm going to fix you up, but you have to sit still."

"I've had worse."

"It's not that bad, really..."

"I'm just a little... light headed...."

"It's barely bleeding at all."

"Aw, man, I liked this shirt."

"Oh, yeah that's... huh. That's a lot of blood."

"I'm just gonna sit right here... for a minute..."

"My chest really... hurts..."

"I can't really breathe -"

"Ow. It's fine. Ow."

"I can handle it myself."

"Oh, that? Yeah it's just... it's just a little blood..."

"Barely touched me."

"Why are there two of you?"

"I'll be fine. I'm great. I'm - I'm fantastic. Don't worry about me! I'm just gonna go... into this really nice... warm light..."

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It took a moment for Dimitri to realize someone had not only approached but was speaking to him, the prince slow to react as he tried to straighten his posture with little success. He could almost hear his father's scolding...

"Apologies, I-" A barely subdued grunt of pain in response to him trying to speak so soon after the resetting of the joint, Dimitri again needing to rely on the pillar to stay upright. "I was a bit careless in my training, I am afraid." Words stilted as he tried to move his aching jaw as little as possible, he somehow managed to give a sheepish smile through it all as he slowly shuffled his supporting arm up the pillar in an effort to stand 'as a prince should' if only to keep the voices in his head quiet.

"There is no need for such formalities, please. I am here as a student and nothing more." Something so very many had trouble acclimating to, which he found to be interesting as much as he did exasperating at times.

While he would accept the bottle with gratitude, it was something he would have to ask Dedue about later on. He was certain this person meant him no harm, but as a prince, he had an obligation to be cautious with such matters, as guilty as it made him feel at times. Aside from that, he wasn't as familiar with natural remedies as Dedue, and should this powder do as suggested, he'd much rather it go to someone who has more of a need for it than he did. So what if his head felt like it was splitting open? He did this to himself, and now he must deal with the consequences.

"I greatly appreciate your generosity, though I assure you it is not nessecary." Gifts were one thing, but too many had tried to buy his favor, yet another thing that had him feeling guilty about the title he was born into.

He took a moment to inspect the vile out of simple curiosity, it being held up to the sun and lightly shaken with a hum of interest. "You already know of me, but I'm sorry to say I cannot say the same." Pocketing the vile in a place he was confident it wouldn't accidentally get broken, he was happy to find the world a bit less wobbly as he offered this new stranger a bow in greeting. "You may call me Dimitri." Please.

"Might I inquire as to your name?"

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Sothis leaned in close to the prince, and she emitted a soft hum. “Dimi..” She started the. Hesitated as hands cupped his face. “Kiss me..?”

It was rather surprising to the prince just how easy it had been to become comfortable around Sothis. Sure, it was terrifying odd in the beginning, seeing as she's the actual Goddess, but it didn't take long to realize she was just like anyone else. Yes, she's the creator of this land, but she also had wants and needs, dreams and fears, just like every single person born of her power. None of that mattered to Dimitri though, with him even forgetting such things from time to time. Sothis was Sothis, someone he could train with without the fear of hurting her beyond repair, someone who understood how annoying enhanced strength could be when trying to do the simplest of tasks, and someone that allowed him to sleep with just her presence, the prince knowing that even if he did have a nightmare, she would be there when he awoke, just as he was for her when plagued by those demons of the past.

Comfortable silence had become his everyday somewhere along the line, it having been quite some time since he could simply exist in a room with someone without worry of the outside world. There was no talk of politics or battles, just him and Sothis going about their business in a well practiced dance around each other that neither seemed to realize they were even a part of.

He'd been reading a book when she said his name, his attention being fully taken into her hands, quite literally after a soft hum of inquiry. His face was quick to bloom with heat, eyes wide and chest stuttering with a sharp intake of breath once realizing how close she now was. "I..." Barely breathed past his lips, all the prince could do was stare in disbelief for a handful of heartbeats that grew louder and louder in his ears until his head tipped forward without him even realizing it until after the barely there kiss.

Pulling away just far enough to breathe out a shaky breath against her lips, Dimitri couldn't find a single word as he stared through half-lidded eyes. One hand slowly came up to rest over hers, the touch being needed to know that he really had just done that, and Sothis had asked him to.

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With all that the prince had been through and continues to go through, it would come as no shock that his pain tolerance was rather high, concerningly so. What also would not be a surprise was how little he went to see the healers whenever he managed to hurt himself while training. Why would he bother the healers when he already knew how to bind a wound, reset a broken nose, and relocate a joint? Yes, it hurt a lot, but he knew he could handle it.

Was it smart to snap his jaw back into place after a training mishap? Absolutly not. Did it make his eyes water, head throb, vison buzz, and stomach twist? It sure did, but here the crowned prince of Farghus was, now bodily leaning against a pillar after his world turned in time with the audible pop of the joint back where it belonged.

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With all that the prince had been through and continues to go through, it would come as no shock that his pain tolerance was rather high, concerningly so. What also would not be a surprise was how little he went to see the healers whenever he managed to hurt himself while training. Why would he bother the healers when he already knew how to bind a wound, reset a broken nose, and relocate a joint? Yes, it hurt a lot, but he knew he could handle it.

Was it smart to snap his jaw back into place after a training mishap? Absolutly not. Did it make his eyes water, head throb, vison buzz, and stomach twist? It sure did, but here the crowned prince of Farghus was, now bodily leaning against a pillar after his world turned in time with the audible pop of the joint back where it belonged.

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@moonlessnight125 cont. from (X)

A nod given in greeting, the prince was still a touch wary of the stranger, though that could simply be blamed on the events before meeting her, seeing as his reliance on relative strangers left him in the claws of a beast just a short time past. "A pleasure to meet you, Selena. I am Dimitri Blaiddyd, I am-" A quick pause brought on by instinct as he faltered with his title. A stranger on monastery land, no matter how friendly, could mean trouble. For all he knew, she could be behind the great wolf he had felled, so it was best to play it safe for now. "I am a student at the Monastery. I was sent out with a few knights to dispel a Great Wolf that had strayed too close to the main grounds." No need to mention that the knights had left him alone on the off chance this person was seeking to bring harm, the prince having learned the hard way that the faces people wore were not always true to their intentions.

A look of confusion would be the break in his wary demeanor, the prince having managed to forget about the injury now that he wasn't trying to walk on it. "I look...? Oh! Yes, I would very much appreciate your assistance. Though I can make the walk back to the Monastery in such a state, I would rather not do so if i can help it." Leaning his back against a nearby tree for support, Dimitri looked to the wound with a scowl as he tore at the fabric for easier access. It wasn't too bad, just three clean lines across his thigh where he'd been caught by the beasts claws before slaying it, he's definitely had worse, but it was the fact that it might have been avoided that irked him.

"If I may, what is it you seek out here, exactly? If it is passage to the Monastery, I would be more than pleased to escort you to its gates."

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While there had been a look of relief on Dimitri's face when learning of Felix's wellbeing, it was quick to flatten into something reassembling guilt despite the prince having had no hand in the matter even with being at its center. "I am sorry, I...Had I known they hadn't told you..." It was unfortunately too common for the feeling of uncertainty to plague them all after a battle, even the most beign of injuries seemingly like death itself knocking on a friend's door should one be left to their own thoughts of their wellbeing. "First thing I asked once coming to was if you were well, I should have ensured you were extended the same courtesy after I awoke."

The question about his leg pulled him free from the heavy wave of remorse over a matter it didn't need to be a part of, the prince giving a short laugh as he looked down to the injury. "Ah...no, I do not think so. But in my defense, I was left unsupervised, and you are aware how restless I can be when stationary for too long." A joke that came with a chuckle, though it fizzled out just as quick. "...I am sorry, I-...I do not know what came over me on the battlefield, it was just...when I saw that brute's blade seeking your end, I...." A struggle for the words ending with a heavy sigh, Dimitri's hands gripping tightly at his arms where they crossed his chest, eyes stuck to the flickering flame by their feet. "I hope I did not offend you with such recklessness. I know you are more than capable of handling yourself, I simply...Panicked."

Healing session having come fresh out of a fight with no time to rest in-between, Mercedes hardly had enough energy to do much more than stop the bleeding. In a way, it was better that such a wound was being healed in short increments; white magic accelerated the body's ability to heal, which worked wonders for damage outside the body, but internal injuries were a touch more difficult once that external access to it closed. This way, they could ensure the damage under the skin would heal properly on its own should it not all mend with the closing of the gash later on. It was something to tend to come morning after Mercedes had her own chance to rest and recover after a long evening of slinging spells so quickly it wouldn't be a surprise should she somehow discover grey magic in accidentally mixing the two sides of the arcane.

Dimitri had awoken shortly after she had bound his wounds, his first question being about Felix's wellbeing instead of his own. Dedue had then brought him a fresh change of clothes a short time later, as well as what they'd set aside for his portion of their rations. Come morning, the plan was for Mercedes to help along his healing process as much as she could, then they would pack up and set out back to the monastery.

Dimitri had no way of knowing how long he'd been out, only that the moon and stars had now taken the place of the sun, and the rest of the camp had bunked down with it. Perfect, no one would be around to see him get up, the ache of his wrapped up side having him bite down a groan of pain as he tried to fully stand. His leg felt no better, but he could at least walk on his own now, albeit with a slight limp that he threatened to make worse being on it like he was.

"I knew you would be out here." Was his greeting to Felix, the prince not aware that no one had told him he was alright and had been for a few hours now. With how tired Mercedes was and how focused Dedue was on him, it wasn't much of a surprise telling the others of his wellbeing had slipped their minds. "I thought Sylvain had watch duty tonight?" A casual inquiry as if he wasn't shambling over to the fire to stand beside Felix, with him only acknowledging things were wrong upon seeing his friend still covered in blood.

"...Please tell me that is mine, and that you haven't been sitting here injured all evening."

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Mirroring the pure exasperation, Dimitri answered with a sound of disgust as he pinched the bridge of his nose in an effort to alleviate an oncoming headache. "While I can see the appeal, I find it is more trouble than it is worth." A sigh as he too sheathed his sword, arms now coming to cross over his chest with a huff. "No, I am not, nor do I believe I ever will be. I find their interest to be...hollow. There have only been a few at the start that felt sincere, though as my title began to circulate, even they grew tiring." He almost sounded sad at that, Dimitri's shoulders slouching as a heavy frown took over his face. "They had been graciously accepting of my disinterest when initially expressed, though that was quick to change once learning who I was."

There was a weight pulling him down now, the prince sinking into his own thoughts as he mused his inevitable future. "It is foolish, I know, to desire something I might never obtain. Honestly, I am shocked to this day that I had not been promised to another the moment I was born, as Ingrid was. I...have always wondered her thoughts on the matter. She cared for Glenn yes, but what did that mean for ones so young?" He was simply speaking his thoughts aloud now, there being no moment taken to think how Felix might react to the topic at hand.

"I have an opportunity not many have in that I will be able to choose who I wed, seeing as it was not decided for me by my parents, though I do know there was talk on potential brides." A pause, and then a laugh as a memory came to him, a grin being beamed at Felix with once again no thought on the sort of reaction his words would bring. "You know, when I was first told of the matter of promised suitors and what it would entail, I threw a fit right in the middle of dinner. With how close we were as children, I insisted that you and I were to be wed come the time. It made the most sense to my young mind, and I could not fathom why my father thought such a declaration so humerous." A brief pause, a solemn look flasing over the prince's face at the bittersweet feeling the memor brought.

"What of you? Was there an intent for your father to find a promised one for you as he did your brother?"

With Dimitri having expected a blatant 'I don't care' from Felix, it threw him for a moment at the complete shrug-off his tease had earned. It was too little of a moment to assume that maybe Felix didn't actually hate him as much as it seemed, that this was at least mostly his usual broody schitck, but it had Dimitri smiling just the same. "I know how to wield a sword, I am simply not as skilled in the art as you."

Taking the oil from Felix, the prince couldn't help but scoff along with him as they lamented over their friend. "Believe me, I am aware. I've tried multiple times to talk some sense into him, but you know as well as I that speaking to him is the equivalent of speaking to a brick wall." Handing the oil back after applying it to his blade, Dimitri mirroed Felix's movements with a roll of his eyes. "Did he tell you about our agreement a short time ago? That if he behaves, I have to 'loosen up', as he so put it?" A short, bitter laugh as he remembered just how that had ended, with him cowering like a fool in his friend's room. "The only reason that young lady is not still tailing me is thanks to him 'wooing' her, which I would normally be thankful for if it had not been him to get me into such a uncomfortable situation in the first place."