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[Truthfully speaking, this Ball was nothing more than a glorified dance class in Linhardt's mind. They were practically obligated to attend and partake, dancing with people and exchanging smiles and pleasantries; a ball like this was at least somewhat important to the nobility, Linhardt was sure, but as far as he was concerned? He had no business here, and the first chance he could get out, he took gladly.
He wasn't altogether sure about where to go, honestly; he could certainly just turn in for the night on his bed, or get back to his crest research, but there was another curiosity that he wanted to take a look at; the Goddess Tower. The details were a little fuzzy in Linhardt's mind, but he had heard some so-called rumors about what happened within the tower. Something interesting would happen if two people entered the tower...was it that they would be blessed by the Goddess if they shared a vow, or that they would be cursed for defiling her tower? Linhardt couldn't really recall off the top of his head, as it wasn't a topic that interested him too much, but...well, it was an interesting research opportunity and there was certainly a first time for everything.
But of course, he knew very well he wasn't exactly destined for much in the love department. As far as he was concerned, the Goddess Tower would be a once in a lifetime napping spot, and Linhardt intended to take the bait. It was surprisingly quiet, though he didn't doubt that there were people waiting to come in and try to find their 'true love', as they would likely call it. Linhardt finds his way to a nice spot within the tower, settling himself in for what's likely to be an interesting sleep, if nothing else.
Who knows, maybe he'll get to eavesdrop on some unlucky sap within the tower before he nods off, or perhaps even hear someone find the love of their life. The latter would certainly be a nice thought, for one of the others, perhaps. That would at least be interesting to hear...]
He wasn't altogether sure about where to go, honestly; he could certainly just turn in for the night on his bed, or get back to his crest research, but there was another curiosity that he wanted to take a look at; the Goddess Tower. The details were a little fuzzy in Linhardt's mind, but he had heard some so-called rumors about what happened within the tower. Something interesting would happen if two people entered the tower...was it that they would be blessed by the Goddess if they shared a vow, or that they would be cursed for defiling her tower? Linhardt couldn't really recall off the top of his head, as it wasn't a topic that interested him too much, but...well, it was an interesting research opportunity and there was certainly a first time for everything.
But of course, he knew very well he wasn't exactly destined for much in the love department. As far as he was concerned, the Goddess Tower would be a once in a lifetime napping spot, and Linhardt intended to take the bait. It was surprisingly quiet, though he didn't doubt that there were people waiting to come in and try to find their 'true love', as they would likely call it. Linhardt finds his way to a nice spot within the tower, settling himself in for what's likely to be an interesting sleep, if nothing else.
Who knows, maybe he'll get to eavesdrop on some unlucky sap within the tower before he nods off, or perhaps even hear someone find the love of their life. The latter would certainly be a nice thought, for one of the others, perhaps. That would at least be interesting to hear...]
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But Hubert's words are causing him to break, slow but sure. He can feel his heart breaking something fierce, and all of it is his own fault for not being strong enough.]
Don't--don't say that, Hubert, please--
[Linhardt's tone starts to shake in earnest as he feels his own inadequacies start to pile up in front of him, but he has to keep trying, he has to, even as his hands start to hurt and his vision starts to blur as he struggles not to choke out a sob, he has to. He can't be alone again, he doesn't want to, he's already lost so much in this war and he can't let it take another.]
I don't want to lose you--you mean the world and more to me, and I've always wanted...I've always wanted too take you to my home, to show you the places I enjoyed--to travel all of Fodlan, to see all sorts of beautiful things by your side--I want that future, for us. So please...please don't go...!
[Linhardt grips Hubert's hand tightly when he reaches out, Faith magic still coming from him as hard as he can push it out. Linhardt's terrified of losing Hubert, he knows he can't save him now, but his heart is fit to break.
Linhardt's going to lose Hubert. He's going to lose the man he loves, and he's going to be alone. He'll never be able to meet Hubert again in the goddess tower again. Hubert will never be able to see the world he's worked so hard to painstakingly create with her Majesty. Linhardt will never be able to show Hubert how much he loves him, how much he cares. They'll never have a happy ending to call their own.
And that breaks Linhardt's heart far more than anything Dimitri could do to him, if he caught up to him and decided to kill him.]
Hubert...Hubert, I...I lo--