Father's Diary (Blue Lions)
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Sothis
If turning back the hands of time was not enough to save his life, you must accept what came to pass was fate.
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If turning back the hands of time was not enough to save his life, you must accept what came to pass was fate.
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Sothis
Oh! Your father said to look for something here. He must have been referring to whatever is behind that bookcase there...
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Oh! Your father said to look for something here. He must have been referring to whatever is behind that bookcase there...
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Sothis
Your father's diary... Huh, his handwriting is prettier than his face would suggest.
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Your father's diary... Huh, his handwriting is prettier than his face would suggest.
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Sothis
Well, well! These entries here are from before your birth. He seems to have been writing this for quite some time.
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Well, well! These entries here are from before your birth. He seems to have been writing this for quite some time.
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Day 20 of the Horsebow Moon. All is cloudy.
I can't believe she's dead.link
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Lady Rhea said she died during childbirth.
But is that the truth?link
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And still, the child she traded her life for doesn't
make a sound. Didn't even cry at birth.link
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Day 25 of the Horsebow Moon. It's raining.
The baby doesn't laugh or cry. Not ever.link
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Lady Rhea says not to worry, but a baby that
doesn't cry...isn't natural.link
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I had a doctor examine the child in secret.
He said the pulse is normal, but there's
no heartbeat. No heartbeat!link
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Day 2 of the Wyvern Moon. Sunny.
I feel I must take the child and leave.link
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But the church is always watching us... I don't
know what Lady Rhea has planned.link
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I used to think the world of Lady Rhea.
Now I'm terrified of her.link
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Day 8 of the Wyvern Moon. More rain.
I used the fire that broke out last night
to fake the child's death.link
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Lady Rhea is in a state over the news.
But I can't change what I've done.
I've got to take the child and leave...link
Dimitri
And after your audience, why don't you join me at the dining hall? You haven't eaten since... since it happened. Have you?
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And after your audience, why don't you join me at the dining hall? You haven't eaten since... since it happened. Have you?
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Dimitri
Forgive me... I suppose it's too soon to try and coax you back into the normal swing of things.
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Forgive me... I suppose it's too soon to try and coax you back into the normal swing of things.
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Dimitri
As for what happened to Jeralt... I'm so sorry. I'm sorry I couldn't do anything to stop it.
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As for what happened to Jeralt... I'm so sorry. I'm sorry I couldn't do anything to stop it.
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Dimitri
Stay here until you've found some peace. I'll cover for you with Lady Rhea and everyone else.
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Stay here until you've found some peace. I'll cover for you with Lady Rhea and everyone else.
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Dimitri
I don't believe it's a sign of strength to just keep moving forward no matter what.
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I don't believe it's a sign of strength to just keep moving forward no matter what.
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Dimitri
Taking the time to grieve for those we've lost... there's strength in that too. That's what I think, anyway.
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Taking the time to grieve for those we've lost... there's strength in that too. That's what I think, anyway.
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Dimitri
That said... It's also important to remember that no matter how sad you are, eventually your tears will dry up.
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That said... It's also important to remember that no matter how sad you are, eventually your tears will dry up.
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Dimitri
That's when you have to figure out what it is you're living for. Then you can cling to that, with all your might, and start moving forward again.
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That's when you have to figure out what it is you're living for. Then you can cling to that, with all your might, and start moving forward again.
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What I'm living for?
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Dimitri
My father...was the strongest man I knew. Someone I loved and admired deeply. That day, he was killed before my eyes. His head severed clean off.
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My father...was the strongest man I knew. Someone I loved and admired deeply. That day, he was killed before my eyes. His head severed clean off.
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Dimitri
My stepmother, the kindest person I had ever known, left me behind and disappeared into the infernal flames.
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My stepmother, the kindest person I had ever known, left me behind and disappeared into the infernal flames.
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Dimitri
Everyone who I considered precious...my family and my closest friends...I couldn't save any of them. Not a single one.
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Everyone who I considered precious...my family and my closest friends...I couldn't save any of them. Not a single one.
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Dimitri
Now, the burden of the work they left behind falls on me. I must ensure they have no regrets. That's my duty, as the sole survivor of the tragedy.
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Now, the burden of the work they left behind falls on me. I must ensure they have no regrets. That's my duty, as the sole survivor of the tragedy.
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Dimitri
It's a heavy burden, but accepting it gave me the strength to pick myself up off the ground and start moving again. Start living again.
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It's a heavy burden, but accepting it gave me the strength to pick myself up off the ground and start moving again. Start living again.
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Dimitri
Look deep in your heart and I'm certain you'll find the answer there...indelible and inescapable.
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Look deep in your heart and I'm certain you'll find the answer there...indelible and inescapable.
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Dimitri
I've probably bothered you enough for today, but I have just one more thought to leave you with.
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I've probably bothered you enough for today, but I have just one more thought to leave you with.
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Dimitri
Even now, Seteth is gathering the knights to begin a full scale search for the enemy.
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Even now, Seteth is gathering the knights to begin a full scale search for the enemy.
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Dimitri
No matter what happens or what anyone may say, know that I plan to stand by you, Professor. Through anything. Until the bitter end.
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No matter what happens or what anyone may say, know that I plan to stand by you, Professor. Through anything. Until the bitter end.
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Sothis
Well? Did you search deep within yourself as he suggested? And did you find yourself some answers?
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Well? Did you search deep within yourself as he suggested? And did you find yourself some answers?