[There's a pause, as Sayaka processes that. A little less disbelieving but more...confused, than anything. It's less confusing than the answers he'd given prior, that feel like things she doesn't understand.
Even so, she doesn't lose that wariness. But a brow quirks, and she seems less tense when she speaks up next.]
...You find this side preferable. [okay, no, she. she still sounds a little incredulous. but it at least gets a laugh out of her?] Well, I appreciate the honesty, Lord Hubert. I can't say I like having to pretend to be perfect all the time, but when you're in a position like mine, you have to play to those detestable nobles, you know? Awful as they are, they are the ones who control this world.
[...]
Thanks. For helping me, and...being honest.
[It's a bit of a stilted thanks--really, she wants to continue this conversation because he's raised more than a few points she could pick his brain on, but she is so grimy right now. Last thing they need is company seeing this??]
[All too well, unfortunately. He can't tell her that someday things will change, that someday Lady Edelgard will ensure that no one will need to bow to those horrible nobles again.
But for one brief moment, he dearly wishes he could.]
You don't need to thank me, but you're welcome.
[...Oh, right, she probably should go change...]
Should you have any other questions, I'll be willing to answer them later. For the time being, it would be best for you to attempt to rest. Tomorrow it will be as though none of this happened.
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Even so, she doesn't lose that wariness. But a brow quirks, and she seems less tense when she speaks up next.]
...You find this side preferable. [okay, no, she. she still sounds a little incredulous. but it at least gets a laugh out of her?] Well, I appreciate the honesty, Lord Hubert. I can't say I like having to pretend to be perfect all the time, but when you're in a position like mine, you have to play to those detestable nobles, you know? Awful as they are, they are the ones who control this world.
[...]
Thanks. For helping me, and...being honest.
[It's a bit of a stilted thanks--really, she wants to continue this conversation because he's raised more than a few points she could pick his brain on, but she is so grimy right now. Last thing they need is company seeing this??]
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[All too well, unfortunately. He can't tell her that someday things will change, that someday Lady Edelgard will ensure that no one will need to bow to those horrible nobles again.
But for one brief moment, he dearly wishes he could.]
You don't need to thank me, but you're welcome.
[...Oh, right, she probably should go change...]
Should you have any other questions, I'll be willing to answer them later. For the time being, it would be best for you to attempt to rest. Tomorrow it will be as though none of this happened.
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...I appreciate it. I'll try to find you again when you aren't busy. But...yes, I'd actually like that, sometime. And I'm holding you to all of that.
[Sayaka curtsies with practiced grace, before stepping off and into her room.]
Until next time, Lord Hubert.
[b support obtained(?)]