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Sayaka can't help but tense at that. That smirk is unmistakable, and though her expression doesn't change, she does not like it one bit. That smirk could carry countless implications, each worse than the last, and--

Well, Sayaka chuckles a bit. It feels almost forced, somehow.]

Ah...well, I suppose I would not mind that...?

[There's a twitch in the magic she uses, before Sayaka looks away from Hubert for a brief moment to release that magic. It lands a solid blow against the dummy, leaving a crack in it as Sayaka winces and places her hand on her head.]

Ah--but you don't need to, if you don't wish. You're gonna have your hands full keeping Princess Edelgard safe, right?

[Ohhh, her regrets are many for holding that spell so long, ow.]

...I don't suppose we could return to this in a bit? I'm sorry, I think I might've gotten too distracted...