[He's quiet for a moment more before looking back at Edelgard.]
Perhaps someday you'll have the time and freedom to take it up again. I would like to see your work at some point.
[It's so open and honest, even if the reason why she can't pursue anything like that isn't something he can mention outright. There's no telling how long it will take to bring Fódlan under her rule. Wars have a terrible tendency to last for a long time - she may not even have time to pick up a hobby even once the war is over. There's governing to take care of, along with all the reforms she undoubtedly has in mind...
But just for a moment he'll allow himself to be a little frivolous and imagine a world where she can settle down and have the time to paint. It's a lovely thought.]
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[He's quiet for a moment more before looking back at Edelgard.]
Perhaps someday you'll have the time and freedom to take it up again. I would like to see your work at some point.
[It's so open and honest, even if the reason why she can't pursue anything like that isn't something he can mention outright. There's no telling how long it will take to bring Fódlan under her rule. Wars have a terrible tendency to last for a long time - she may not even have time to pick up a hobby even once the war is over. There's governing to take care of, along with all the reforms she undoubtedly has in mind...
But just for a moment he'll allow himself to be a little frivolous and imagine a world where she can settle down and have the time to paint. It's a lovely thought.]