[To be perfectly honest, it's a bit surprising how easily things have been going. Not that mess with the nobleman; he knew that would settle easily enough. It's Sayaka he's surprised by yet again - she actually seems to be slowly warming up to him, and possibly even willing to trust him. It's... well, it's sort of nice, while we're being honest.
But as always, Hubert's priority is Lady Edelgard and her plans, all of which have been proceeding properly, with little in the way of interruption. That doesn't mean he can slack off, of course, which is why he's in the library today going through some truly dense tomes about Imperial finances.
That's when Sayaka finds him, and Hubert supposes he could use a break.]
Nothing important, no. Good afternoon, what can I help you with?
[He's noticed the tome, of course, so probably something to do with her dark magic studies?]
[Ah, good! Sayaka gives a brief glance over to the books that Hubert seems to be looking at, but that stuff looks like it's way beyond her understanding. Maybe if she actually inherits her Father's territory she'll have to worry about it, but...]
I was actually wondering if I could get your help in studying this tome? This seems like one of the more advanced ones that the library has, so I'm a little nervous about trying it. As long as I'm not interrupting anything you're doing for Princess Edelgard?
[Better safe than sorry. She'd much rather have a steadier, more experienced hand with this than just asking their teacher. Goddess help their teachers really, they have no experience with this, so she's pretty much on her own...]
[Ah, interesting, Sayaka does seem to be quite devoted to her studies now, even if she may still harbor resentments about her affinity for dark magic.]
Of course, I have some free time now.
[Taking breaks is important so Lindhardt doesn't have to watch over him again...
Take a seat and let's get started! While Hubert's certainly not the best tutor, he is patient and thorough; his knowledge of dark magic is as vast as always. Truthfully, he's going to need to start studying further if Sayaka keeps up this pace... or maybe she'll have to go to Lysithea for lessons. For now at least, Hubert can continue to assist Sayaka in her studies.]
[Sayaka appreciates it, truly; the thoroughness means Sayaka can know all sorts of different ways to stop and start all of these spells, and she'll be able to hold her own soon enough. It really and genuinely is just...nice, the more Sayaka thinks about it.
She's letting someone see her with all of her supposed "worst" and she trusts him. A part of her hates herself for this; she knows this can be used against her. But at least with Hubert, she feels like she knows...somewhat, what to expect. Long as she doesn't cross Princess Edelgard in some manner (she admittedly barely interacts with the woman outside of combat, but Edelgard is always busy with something), then it seems fine. It's the most truthful, it feels, that a noble has ever been to her.
Sayaka studies and studies hard, and after a little while, she nods her head as she's seemingly committed the writing to memory.]
Thank you for your assistance, Lord Hubert. I think I've got the gist of it, but...I should probably get some practice in with it, just to make sure. If it's not too much trouble, would you mind accompanying me?
[Better to have supervision for this level of practice, and the library doesn't need to be a witness to the entirety of all of this. And maybe she can get what's been gnawing at her head out of her system, too...]
[Sayaka is an incredibly dedicated student. If Hubert were a proper teacher - or even just a better person - he'd probably be proud of her. After all, she's chosen to embrace the thing she was so hesitant in using at first and has come a long way in her studies.
But as always, this is a means to an end. Sayaka is slowly warming up to him and that can only be useful - at the very least because it makes it look as though Hubert is not always scheming.
When she pauses, he nods. The practical experience is just as important as the tomes themselves, and Hubert wouldn't have agreed to this if he didn't have the time for the next step.]
I wouldn't mind at all. It's far safer to have someone around should something go awry; although I seriously doubt it will be necessary.
Heehee. That confident in me? I really do appreciate it, Lord Hubert.
[It's a gentle statement, at least; Sayaka beams with a level of pride, and she'll lead the way to the training grounds. There's a little bit of hustle and bustle, and that sure is Felix off to the side over there. Sayaka can't help but chuckle a bit, but...
Well, needless to say, the dark magic comes easily to her. Death is certainly an interesting spell, and while it takes a bit for her to concentrate, the effect is certainly potent as she blasts at the training dummy. A little...inaccurate, at any rate, which gets Sayaka to pause a bit.]
Oh, gosh-- [At least she hit...most of the dummy...???] Is that one typically hard to aim...?
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But as always, Hubert's priority is Lady Edelgard and her plans, all of which have been proceeding properly, with little in the way of interruption. That doesn't mean he can slack off, of course, which is why he's in the library today going through some truly dense tomes about Imperial finances.
That's when Sayaka finds him, and Hubert supposes he could use a break.]
Nothing important, no. Good afternoon, what can I help you with?
[He's noticed the tome, of course, so probably something to do with her dark magic studies?]
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I was actually wondering if I could get your help in studying this tome? This seems like one of the more advanced ones that the library has, so I'm a little nervous about trying it. As long as I'm not interrupting anything you're doing for Princess Edelgard?
[Better safe than sorry. She'd much rather have a steadier, more experienced hand with this than just asking their teacher. Goddess help their teachers really, they have no experience with this, so she's pretty much on her own...]
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Of course, I have some free time now.
[Taking breaks is important so Lindhardt doesn't have to watch over him again...
Take a seat and let's get started! While Hubert's certainly not the best tutor, he is patient and thorough; his knowledge of dark magic is as vast as always. Truthfully, he's going to need to start studying further if Sayaka keeps up this pace... or maybe she'll have to go to Lysithea for lessons. For now at least, Hubert can continue to assist Sayaka in her studies.]
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She's letting someone see her with all of her supposed "worst" and she trusts him. A part of her hates herself for this; she knows this can be used against her. But at least with Hubert, she feels like she knows...somewhat, what to expect. Long as she doesn't cross Princess Edelgard in some manner (she admittedly barely interacts with the woman outside of combat, but Edelgard is always busy with something), then it seems fine. It's the most truthful, it feels, that a noble has ever been to her.
Sayaka studies and studies hard, and after a little while, she nods her head as she's seemingly committed the writing to memory.]
Thank you for your assistance, Lord Hubert. I think I've got the gist of it, but...I should probably get some practice in with it, just to make sure. If it's not too much trouble, would you mind accompanying me?
[Better to have supervision for this level of practice, and the library doesn't need to be a witness to the entirety of all of this. And maybe she can get what's been gnawing at her head out of her system, too...]
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But as always, this is a means to an end. Sayaka is slowly warming up to him and that can only be useful - at the very least because it makes it look as though Hubert is not always scheming.
When she pauses, he nods. The practical experience is just as important as the tomes themselves, and Hubert wouldn't have agreed to this if he didn't have the time for the next step.]
I wouldn't mind at all. It's far safer to have someone around should something go awry; although I seriously doubt it will be necessary.
[C'mon, off we go!]
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[It's a gentle statement, at least; Sayaka beams with a level of pride, and she'll lead the way to the training grounds. There's a little bit of hustle and bustle, and that sure is Felix off to the side over there. Sayaka can't help but chuckle a bit, but...
Well, needless to say, the dark magic comes easily to her. Death is certainly an interesting spell, and while it takes a bit for her to concentrate, the effect is certainly potent as she blasts at the training dummy. A little...inaccurate, at any rate, which gets Sayaka to pause a bit.]
Oh, gosh-- [At least she hit...most of the dummy...???] Is that one typically hard to aim...?