[He nods, and follows after her. It isn't the most direct path to the graveyard, but it's one that leaves them entirely unseen. He's a bit impressed that Edelgard has worked out how to avoid detection like this, but perhaps it's something she learned from Hubert. It certainly explains why Hubert seems to just vanish sometimes.
The guard doesn't see them and it's easy enough to find a secluded and quiet spot where they won't easily be seen. Once they're settled, Edelgard begins speaking, and Lorenz finds himself becoming even more worried. Initially he'd only been concerned about the burn, but now...
What is she hiding? What is it that's so terrible she can't bear to let anyone catch sight of it?
Well, he'll find out shortly, he supposes. Lorenz presses a hand to his chest and ducks his head. It's not quite a bow; it's more of an oath.]
I promise I will never speak of it. You have my word.
[Forgetting everything about it is a tall order, but he can at least keep his mouth shut about it.]
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The guard doesn't see them and it's easy enough to find a secluded and quiet spot where they won't easily be seen. Once they're settled, Edelgard begins speaking, and Lorenz finds himself becoming even more worried. Initially he'd only been concerned about the burn, but now...
What is she hiding? What is it that's so terrible she can't bear to let anyone catch sight of it?
Well, he'll find out shortly, he supposes. Lorenz presses a hand to his chest and ducks his head. It's not quite a bow; it's more of an oath.]
I promise I will never speak of it. You have my word.
[Forgetting everything about it is a tall order, but he can at least keep his mouth shut about it.]