[Thankfully, a good cup of coffee is on its way, and with it, one Hubert von Vestra.
Though Askr is a far cry from Adrestia and Alfonse is certainly not a replacement for Lady Edelgard, Hubert would be lying if he said he didn't find his experiences here enjoyable. What had started as an attempt to get close to the leadership to learn more about the conflict had quickly morphed into something else entirely. Alfonse is every inch as genuine as he presents himself, and in some ways it's... almost charming in its sincerity. Perhaps it's because Lady Edelgard understands she has to present a front and does so quite well, but seeing someone in a position of power who is truly so straightforward and forthright is something Hubert isn't quite sure he knows how to handle.
That's what drew him to Alfonse initially, and while he attempted to slot himself into the same role he served with Lady Edelgard at first, he quickly realized that he couldn't do the same thing here. Alfonse is not Lady Edelgard, and he can't expect to serve Alfonse in the same way. So he's had to change and adapt here, and while that hasn't been the easiest thing, it has certainly proved an invaluable lesson.
And besides, there's something nice about being treated as Alfonse's equal. While Hubert may have his doubts about the "Hero" title that those summoned to this world have been given, he can acknowledge that they are valuable members of the Askran force in this war.
A war that they will be no closer to winning if they don't put their all into their research, and right around now he assumes Alfonse will be hard at work, but beginning to long for bed. Thus the coffee and thus his presence; two sets of hands will make the work go by quicker.]
I see I was right in assuming you'd be here this late.
[The remark is as wryly pleased as usual, and Hubert offers Alfonse one cup of coffee. The other is of course, for himself.]
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Though Askr is a far cry from Adrestia and Alfonse is certainly not a replacement for Lady Edelgard, Hubert would be lying if he said he didn't find his experiences here enjoyable. What had started as an attempt to get close to the leadership to learn more about the conflict had quickly morphed into something else entirely. Alfonse is every inch as genuine as he presents himself, and in some ways it's... almost charming in its sincerity. Perhaps it's because Lady Edelgard understands she has to present a front and does so quite well, but seeing someone in a position of power who is truly so straightforward and forthright is something Hubert isn't quite sure he knows how to handle.
That's what drew him to Alfonse initially, and while he attempted to slot himself into the same role he served with Lady Edelgard at first, he quickly realized that he couldn't do the same thing here. Alfonse is not Lady Edelgard, and he can't expect to serve Alfonse in the same way. So he's had to change and adapt here, and while that hasn't been the easiest thing, it has certainly proved an invaluable lesson.
And besides, there's something nice about being treated as Alfonse's equal. While Hubert may have his doubts about the "Hero" title that those summoned to this world have been given, he can acknowledge that they are valuable members of the Askran force in this war.
A war that they will be no closer to winning if they don't put their all into their research, and right around now he assumes Alfonse will be hard at work, but beginning to long for bed. Thus the coffee and thus his presence; two sets of hands will make the work go by quicker.]
I see I was right in assuming you'd be here this late.
[The remark is as wryly pleased as usual, and Hubert offers Alfonse one cup of coffee. The other is of course, for himself.]