sranks | we are the cursed we came from fire and ice

[Thankfully, Camilla leaves it at that. He doesn't catch the look in her eyes since he's not all that fond of eye contact anyway, but he nods curtly as she moves on.

He does look back in her direction as she speaks, listening to all of that without much of a change in his expression. He doesn't look nearly as irritated now, however.]

I can't say I understand wanting to serve a lord like that. [It's not exactly the truth, but he buries any thoughts he might have once had about a certain boar.] But it's not a bad reason to want to better yourself. As long as you don't go getting any stupid ideas about an honorable death, anyway.

[He doesn't leave those words out there for too long, though, since there is something else to address.]

Your lord doesn't sound like he's all that bad a person, if he's encouraging you to pursue your own interests. I know plenty of nobles who'd use you as a shield, nothing more.

[Admittedly he doesn't know much about Lorenz aside from "Sylvain occasionally gets real mad at him" but whatever, there has to be some truth to what Camilla's saying.]

Find more time to discover what you like and don't. Pursue your passions. Don't spend everything you have on someone else. [A small huff.] You're a person too, don't forget that.

[Camilla does wind up looking back up when Felix speaks, and she supposes she can understand. Especially now that she knows about his brother; he'd never want to dedicate himself to something that took someone so precious to him.]

I wouldn't dream of it.

[That's quick and almost noncommittal, but it's a promise, in a sense. Camilla doesn't intend to die, after all.]

Oh, believe me, I've known plenty of those types in my life...my lord could never become one of those. He despises those types of nobles greatly, and he would never stoop so low.

[Camilla's prideful as she says that, but she lets it simmer down at the end of it. Because that's...

...That's actually sweet, what the fuck. Camilla's look is openly surprised for a moment, perhaps even a tiny bit pink, before she finds herself turning away almost entirely, chuckling a bit and hiding it behind her hand.]

I intend to. You don't need to worry about that; it's something I'm taking the time to discover here, but...it is good to have the reminder, every now and again. I shall pursue them gladly, and without restraint.

[...]

I do appreciate that, you know.

[It's kind of you she wants to say, but she knows he doesn't like that. Camilla is composed when she turns back to him, nearly finished with her own food, but it is nice.]

Yeah. Don't go reading too much into it. I just figured you could use the reminder, since you're so devoted to him.

[He releases a breath, it sounds a bit frustrated.]

And don't even think about repeating any of that to anyone.

[he is not kind???????? do not let anyone get the wrong idea!!!!!]

[cute tsun........]

Of course, Felix. It is a well needed reminder.

[Camilla gently puts a finger in front of her lips, in a shhing motion.]

And worry not; your secret is very safe with me. You may count on that.

[she'll keep the secret of his kindness, don't worry!!]

Tch, I told you not to make a big deal of it...

[He doesn't sound nearly as annoyed as he probably should, though.]

Whatever. Hurry up and heal so we can spar again.

[He'll move to stand then, stretching a bit.]

I should probably make sure Sylvain hasn't gotten into any more trouble. Thanks again for the food.

[And with that, he'll turn to leave, because Felix is exactly that blunt.]

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