[They take their leave and Lorenz takes his, returning to his room and burying his face into the pillows until he's certain he can face the world again. All of that was an absolute disaster, but she knows now. She hasn't experienced it for herself, which may prove detrimental—
Detrimental? What exactly is he hoping will happen here?
That's ultimately the question he gets stuck on. He knows his father would want him to pursue this, to marry into House Hresvelg and strengthen ties with the Empire. House Gloucester already does have some ties to the Empire, so this can only be beneficial. She would have to agree to permit him to continue governing as Count Gloucester, which would undoubtedly cause a bit of a stir within the Alliance... but all in all, it would be an exceptionally powerful family to ally themselves with.
He isn't really opposed to the idea. It isn't quite what he imagined when he pictured his future, but he didn't anticipate meeting his soulmate or her being a viable option to marry. But even so, he feels he doesn't know her well enough for that. Sure, most soulmates don't know each other very well before they realize their bond, but most of them do end up together, perhaps because of the bond. Even though he doesn't know her very well, he does feel a connection there; something tiny and fragile now, but something he desperately wants to protect and nurture.
Yet again, he finds himself hesitating to write to his father. He can always do it later, he reasons. He shouldn't risk distracting himself and running late to their meeting. It certainly isn't that he's avoiding it because he knows his father will be all too enthusiastic with the idea.
Anyway, he shows up on time, back at the gardens. Edelgard is already there, and even though they seem to be alone right now, he's certain Hubert is nearby, probably within earshot. It's unnerving knowing that they're being watched, but he does his best not to let that show as he greets her.]
Edelgard. Thank you for meeting me here.
[He expects her to get right to business, which is probably for the best. He's not really sure what to say to her, after all.]
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Detrimental? What exactly is he hoping will happen here?
That's ultimately the question he gets stuck on. He knows his father would want him to pursue this, to marry into House Hresvelg and strengthen ties with the Empire. House Gloucester already does have some ties to the Empire, so this can only be beneficial. She would have to agree to permit him to continue governing as Count Gloucester, which would undoubtedly cause a bit of a stir within the Alliance... but all in all, it would be an exceptionally powerful family to ally themselves with.
He isn't really opposed to the idea. It isn't quite what he imagined when he pictured his future, but he didn't anticipate meeting his soulmate or her being a viable option to marry. But even so, he feels he doesn't know her well enough for that. Sure, most soulmates don't know each other very well before they realize their bond, but most of them do end up together, perhaps because of the bond. Even though he doesn't know her very well, he does feel a connection there; something tiny and fragile now, but something he desperately wants to protect and nurture.
Yet again, he finds himself hesitating to write to his father. He can always do it later, he reasons. He shouldn't risk distracting himself and running late to their meeting. It certainly isn't that he's avoiding it because he knows his father will be all too enthusiastic with the idea.
Anyway, he shows up on time, back at the gardens. Edelgard is already there, and even though they seem to be alone right now, he's certain Hubert is nearby, probably within earshot. It's unnerving knowing that they're being watched, but he does his best not to let that show as he greets her.]
Edelgard. Thank you for meeting me here.
[He expects her to get right to business, which is probably for the best. He's not really sure what to say to her, after all.]