we are the cursed we came from fire and ice

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(catchall for camilla's and xander's adventures through fódlan!)

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Oh dear, I hadn't realized I'd left an impression...

[He doesn't sound upset by it or anything, a little awkward perhaps, but that's just kind of how Xander is...]

Your performances were always captivating. Father always speaks very highly of your talent. I was so thrilled the first time he took me to see you perform... Honestly, I doubt many can compare.

[...Oh, that might be a little Much, um.]

My apologies. I'm sure you hear praise like this all the time. I'm excited to get to know you better during our stay here, Dorothea.

[selfdisdain]

[How is he so cute? Dorothea hasn't even done anything and yet here he is, fanboying over her like a starstruck teenager.

It's...a little overwhelming and awkward, really, but Dorothea has more than once put on her best face for potential suitors. There's something about him that's just so weirdly genuine, though; he's every bit the opposite of Duke Garon, really.

Perhaps he'll truly be able to bring his family name out of those rumors, when the time comes.]

You really do flatter me, Xandy. It never gets tiring to hear those praises. You're certainly rather adept with them.

[It means she's still relevant, and that's what matters. Dorothea will be sure to remember those words.]

Just try not to get too starstruck, okay? We're all just students at the academy, now. [Despite the words, Dorothea doesn't seem the most put off.] But I'm looking forward to getting to know you, too. Anytime you need to talk, you can always come find me, you know.

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Ah, of course. I certainly didn't intend to come off as overwhelming...

[But she's just so cool??? Gosh.]

Thank you, Dorothea. I... feel a bit more at ease now that I've spoken about the situation a bit. It was very kind of you to ask, and to listen.

[It's not very often someone actually expresses concern for him?? It's weird. Nice, but weird.]

[selfdisdain]

You didn't, you didn't. It just never hurts to have a reminder every now and again.

[He's adorable...what is she gonna do with this boy...]

Don't mention it. I just couldn't stand to see you brood like that. After all, what are friends for, if not lifting their own out of dark places?

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[Friends... Oh no, cute...]

I appreciate it. It's... very nice to have a friend like you.

[Friends????????? And of course he says this entirely in earnest...]

[selfdisdain]

[Congratulations Xander, you have obtained one (1) friend.

...Honestly, Dorothea was being a bit bold with the statement but. Oh no?? Oh no. Honestly, you know what, screw it. He's being earnest as hell about this and it lights a fire in Dorothea.

She is gonna befriend the hell out of this boy.]

Same to you, Xandy. You're such a sweet, genuine man...I'm happy to call us friends.