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Byleth, Mercedes enter the scene
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Good evening, Professor. Returning from work, I take it?
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Mercedes
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I commend you for working so late into the evening. All of my days at the academy are enriching, thanks to you.
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Mercedes
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My goodness! It's so late in the evening. That must be exhausting.
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Mercedes
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Try not to overtax yourself, all right? I'm concerned for your health. We wouldn't want you to wear yourself out.
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The goddess won't smite you if you rely on others for help, you know.
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Even so...
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Listen here, Professor. You might not like what I'm about to say.
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To be perfectly honest, I had my doubts when I first met you.
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I don't want you to think less of me for saying this, but here we are.
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At first I thought you seemed too young to be a professor. It is unusual, you have to admit.
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Yet, you seemed very composed and mature, despite your age.
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You're strong-willed, encouraging, and you go to great lengths to ensure that everyone is cared for.
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But it almost feels like you're trying too hard to be a perfect role model for your students.
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If that's how you feel, then I can't disagree. But I think it's necessary to give yourself a break every now and again.
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The mind has a tendency to make mistakes when you've exhausted yourself.
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In my case, I still seem to make mistakes even when I'm wide awake.
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Mistakes?
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Oh, you know. I'm always mixing up the dates for drills or misplacing things.
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Just the other day, I forgot to put on my uniform and headed out to practice wearing only my—
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Oh, um. Well, you can imagine how embarrassed I was. My mind can be so scattered sometimes.
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Anyway... Where was I? Ah, that's right. What I'm trying to say is that you shouldn't push yourself too hard.
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If you do, you might end up in a pretty bad place.
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That reminds me! Is there anything I can do to assist you, Professor?
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If it's all right with you, I'd like to help in any way I can.
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Whatever you need, just say the word.
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It'll be fine! I might be clumsy, but I'll get better over time.
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I look forward to helping you out.