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Balthus
I approve, that's all. Throwing off the shackles of nobility to live freely. It's a beautiful thing.
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I approve, that's all. Throwing off the shackles of nobility to live freely. It's a beautiful thing.
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Lysithea
I would ask that you refrain from painting them with the same brushstrokes that you so liberally paint yourself with.
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I would ask that you refrain from painting them with the same brushstrokes that you so liberally paint yourself with.
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Lysithea
My mother and father will carry on with all the associated duties befitting of nobles. Only after that will they retire.
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My mother and father will carry on with all the associated duties befitting of nobles. Only after that will they retire.
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Balthus
Got it. And that's completely different from someone like me who tapped out of the nobility game, right?
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Got it. And that's completely different from someone like me who tapped out of the nobility game, right?
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Balthus
Your parents are exemplary nobles, that's for sure. I respect that you support them as much as you do.
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Your parents are exemplary nobles, that's for sure. I respect that you support them as much as you do.
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Balthus
Can't be helped. Meant every word. If anyone should have red cheeks, it's me, given the choices I've made.
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Can't be helped. Meant every word. If anyone should have red cheeks, it's me, given the choices I've made.
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Balthus
Of course. Still, it is a bit cowardly of me not to stand up to my family a bit more.
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Of course. Still, it is a bit cowardly of me not to stand up to my family a bit more.
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Balthus
Honestly... It's since getting to know you that I've started thinking along those lines.
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Honestly... It's since getting to know you that I've started thinking along those lines.
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Balthus
One day soon, I'll return to that house. My reception will be chilly at best... Still, it must be done.
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One day soon, I'll return to that house. My reception will be chilly at best... Still, it must be done.
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Balthus
My house is full of lowlifes. But it also has my little bro, who took over when I left. He's good people.
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My house is full of lowlifes. But it also has my little bro, who took over when I left. He's good people.
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Balthus
Even with the difficulties in Leicester, our house is still going strong. That's his doing.
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Even with the difficulties in Leicester, our house is still going strong. That's his doing.
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Balthus
That's why I've decided that it's time to talk to him about what can be done to help Count Ordelia.
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That's why I've decided that it's time to talk to him about what can be done to help Count Ordelia.
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Lysithea
Repaying your perceived debt would be nice, sure, but it sounds like you intend to foist your responsibility on to your little brother.
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Repaying your perceived debt would be nice, sure, but it sounds like you intend to foist your responsibility on to your little brother.
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Balthus
Ah, but the two aren't related. This is just the right thing to do. I'm still pondering how best to fulfill my vow.
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Ah, but the two aren't related. This is just the right thing to do. I'm still pondering how best to fulfill my vow.
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Balthus
After your family relinquishes their noble titles, I'll support them so that you can all live in peace.
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After your family relinquishes their noble titles, I'll support them so that you can all live in peace.
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Balthus
That may be true—and it is—but consider this. I've seen life from both sides. As a noble and a vagabond.
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That may be true—and it is—but consider this. I've seen life from both sides. As a noble and a vagabond.
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Balthus
When their situation changes, they'll face new challenges. I'm the perfect guy to help 'em through.
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When their situation changes, they'll face new challenges. I'm the perfect guy to help 'em through.
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Lysithea
Just so you're aware, however, we have no means with which to pay you. So are you sure you're still willing to follow through with this?
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Just so you're aware, however, we have no means with which to pay you. So are you sure you're still willing to follow through with this?
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Balthus
I wasn't planning on doing this for a payout. But if you really insisted on a thank-you gift...
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I wasn't planning on doing this for a payout. But if you really insisted on a thank-you gift...