[Dimitri had been starting to get himself wound up, but what Felix says gives him pause. Is that what she said? He just heard "Duscur" and snapped, shameful as that is. But now that he's thinking back on it, that's true...]
Then... you think she may be trying to do something from within? That isn't impossible, but even so... I suppose the Flame Emperor has never directly lifted a blade against any of us...
[If that's the case, she's playing a very dangerous game.]
[Because he's watched her, of course. Quite a bit those first few months, wondering if she remembered, if she would ever say anything. But she never did, and ultimately he decided that was for the best. After all, if even Felix could push him away, then she undoubtedly would too.
But now, Felix is here, and Edelgard...
No. He still can't do it. Dimitri lifts that dagger again, passing it to Felix.]
Would you mind giving that to Professor Byleth so that he can return it to her? He saw it that night, too.
[Taking out a handkerchief, he begins to wrap it around the blade and sets it aside on the nightstand for now. Byleth'll know what to do with it. Better than anyone.
Once that's done, he shifts to lean on Dimitri's shoulder, a little shy as he hides his face.]
[Finally, the rigidly straight line of his spine softens up. Dimitri exhales slowly, shifting to wrap his arm around Felix and hold him close. He nuzzles his face into Felix's hair, trying to get himself to calm enough to consider sleep.]
...I wanted to spend these last few months with you, [he says softly, unable to keep the heartbreak out of his tone.]
But I think... that would be inadvisable considering the Flame Emperor's identity. I will send out for the financial records for the past few years and our current trade deals. Strengthening our position cannot wait. So... until they get here...
[Dimitri pulls Felix onto his lap, circling both arms around him instead.]
Stay with me as much as you can whenever we aren't in class. Please.
[There's no point when Cornelia's about to stage a coup. Again, the words are locked in his throat, a painful lump that Felix forces himself to swallow down as he straddles Dimitri's lap, meeting Dimitri's equally sorrowful gaze.]
...I will.
[It's the most he could do now, given the side he truly belongs to, and always did.]
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Then... you think she may be trying to do something from within? That isn't impossible, but even so... I suppose the Flame Emperor has never directly lifted a blade against any of us...
[If that's the case, she's playing a very dangerous game.]
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[Alone. That's what it sounded like back then, though perhaps with the professor by her side, maybe, just maybe...]
Sometimes... I also catch her having this look on her face. As if she were carrying the world's burden upon her shoulders. It may be related to that.
[No, it definitely is.]
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[Because he's watched her, of course. Quite a bit those first few months, wondering if she remembered, if she would ever say anything. But she never did, and ultimately he decided that was for the best. After all, if even Felix could push him away, then she undoubtedly would too.
But now, Felix is here, and Edelgard...
No. He still can't do it. Dimitri lifts that dagger again, passing it to Felix.]
Would you mind giving that to Professor Byleth so that he can return it to her? He saw it that night, too.
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I will.
[Taking out a handkerchief, he begins to wrap it around the blade and sets it aside on the nightstand for now. Byleth'll know what to do with it. Better than anyone.
Once that's done, he shifts to lean on Dimitri's shoulder, a little shy as he hides his face.]
...For now, let's get some rest.
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...I wanted to spend these last few months with you, [he says softly, unable to keep the heartbreak out of his tone.]
But I think... that would be inadvisable considering the Flame Emperor's identity. I will send out for the financial records for the past few years and our current trade deals. Strengthening our position cannot wait. So... until they get here...
[Dimitri pulls Felix onto his lap, circling both arms around him instead.]
Stay with me as much as you can whenever we aren't in class. Please.
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...I will.
[It's the most he could do now, given the side he truly belongs to, and always did.]