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Of course, thank you.

[Her words are as much of a comfort as the next cup of tea, and that smile doesn't leave his face.]

It will be strange to leave once we've graduated. We may not see many of them again. I will have plenty of duties to attend to, and I imagine keeping Claude in check is going to be an exasperating affair... But I suppose I'm not dreading it quite as much as I was when we started here.

[Claude is difficult, and he would still greatly prefer it if House Riegan would relinquish his claim as their heir, but if that is what comes to pass, then he will be prepared to handle it. Their future is bright, and even if he has to rein Claude in, he's sure they can bring about an excellent future for the Alliance.]

[Camilla takes care of her own nearly empty cup once she's finished taking care of Lorenz's, sitting back down easily and listening to him. It does sadden her that she may never seen some of these people again, but...that is simply the way it must be, so she can deal with it.

...Of course, Camilla does chuckle a bit at her lord's words.]

Oh, it likely will be, knowing him. If anyone is best suited for the task, however, it is you.

[Camilla's smile is a bit brighter, though, before she takes a sip of tea--]

Careful now, they might accuse you of actually liking him at this rate~

[...Okay, that's teasing in a way Camilla never usually gets, but she's only going to do it the once and take a sip of tea like that didn't happen--]

[The smile immediately shifts into a frown and Lorenz huffs.]

Impossible, as though I could ever like such an uncouth man? Really, they would have to be blind to assume such a dreadful thing! I will not tolerate such blatant attacks on my character!

[lorenz honey you ain't slick]

[...Well, Camilla feels a little bad for the teasing now, but she does bow a bit at the table and bring the tea cup up to hide her lips some.]

Of course, my lord. My apologies for teasing.

[...]

Stranger things have happened, however. Perhaps it would not be so terrible to consider it, if he proves more tolerable--you could certainly teach him a thing or two about being properly prepared for his station, couldn't you? And he might be more inclined to listen, if you did such a thing...that is simply my thoughts, however.

[Like, she dislikes Claude as much as the next person, but...maybe having him as an ally wouldn't be so bad.]

...Hmph.

[The huff is definitely undignified, and he takes a sip of tea as if to steady himself before he finally manages a response that isn't so defensive.]

I'm not irritated with you, Camilla. Merely irritated at the idea that anyone could ever think...

[He trails off there, then shakes his head. That's not the point.]

I... do agree that Claude's manners and all of his noble bearing are in need of some work. It would be best for me to take the task myself, as I cannot imagine saddling Hilda with such a burden.

[...this is just an excuse to spend more time with claude, isn't it.]

[...Oh no, that's precious...

Camilla does listen to him, though, using that cup very well to hide that tiny smile that's blooming on her face...]

Yes, Lady Hilda has all manner of problems of her own to deal with...I imagine she would appreciate the ease that comes with a burden being taken off of her back.

[have neither of you two realize she is playing the fuck out of you...oh my god........]

With a dignified hand guiding him down the right path...don't you agree that the future of the Alliance would be even brighter?

[this is so an excuse but. camilla is absolutely going to encourage it! ...it's for the future of the alliance, really it is]

Certainly. It would be most rude to saddle her with another task! She always has so much to do, after all...

[when will they ever figure it out........]

Yes, that is true. He's going to need someone to keep his schemes in check. I suppose if there are no other options... that task falls to me. Very well. I shall endure, for the sake of the Alliance.

[you are fooling no one]

[never. absolutely never]

I know you shall do so well, my lord. If there is anything I can do to assist in easing any burdens brought on by this, do let me know.

[She'll gladly throw him in the nearest lake!!

but god yeah, no, you're not fooling anyone lorenz. you like him, admit it]

Hmhm...but hopefully, his progress shall please you, once you start setting him on the right path.

Of course, Camilla. I won't hesitate to let you know when to toss him into the pond again.

[because we both know it's gonna happen.]

I do hope he'll be less of a pain once I've stressed just how important this is... But my hopes aren't all that high. I imagine he'll continue to vex me at every turn.

[it so is, and camilla is prepared!!]

It's quite likely. Claude is a rather stubborn individual when push comes to shove, and an utterly cagey one at that...but I do fear that I do not know as much about him as you do. I have, for the most part, preferred to keep my distance...

You may yet know the best way to get him to listen to you.

I don't blame you. He is an insufferably difficult person to pin down. It is only because I have spent so much time with him that I have any idea of how to handle his antics. [huff!!] I will endeavor to get him to listen, though I'm not sure how successful I'll be. Claude is not an idiot, so I'm sure he will listen to reason at some point.

[...lorenz, you ain't helping your case there]

And I'm sure you'll handle them with grace, Lord Lorenz.

[...]

If worse comes to worst and he doesn't listen to actual reason, there is always reason magic...

[CAMILLA]

[It gets a laugh out of him, okay!!]

I won't lie, I have considered it before... But that would be a bit difficult to deal with, even if it would absolutely be worth it at the time.

[She's so glad her lord Gets her brand of humor, Camilla titters a bit improperly before settling back into that elegant state.]

It certainly would...which is a shame, because I'm sure someone like him would listen readily to such a thing.

[have you seen that boy's res state, one mage gets in his vicinity and rip]

But I'm sure you'll be able to reason with him. [...] Who knows? Perhaps even the impossible can happen, and you two could be...cordial.

[Annnnd she's hiding her expression again, closing her eyes like she's innocent. But it's slightly teasing. Slightly.]

[HMMM.... that seems entirely too innocent.... you're totally teasing him, aren't you.....]

Perhaps. I wouldn't get your hopes up, though.

[HMPH.]

I suppose we'll just have to see where things go from here. There's no telling what the rest of the year may bring.

[maaaaaaybe...]

Worry not, I do know better, my lord...

[she's got you read for filth, boy]

Well, at any rate, I do hope it's a touch less dramatic. I'd much rather avoid the absolute travesty of the first few months of our time here...

[rip lorenz]

Oh, agreed. We've been through quite a lot, haven't we...? I can only hope things will calm down for the duration of our stay!

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