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Byleth, Leonie enter the scene
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Leonie
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Hey, Professor. Can we talk?
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Leonie
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I feel terrible about the last time we spoke.
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Leonie
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I was trying to apologize, and just ended up losing my temper again. I'm really sorry.
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Leonie
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I figured you'd say that, but I still feel like an idiot.
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Leonie
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Somehow, I just have a hard time keeping my feelings in check around you.
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Leonie
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And I think if I don't just tell you what I'm thinking, we'll never be able to have a normal conversation.
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Leonie
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So, let me clear the air.
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Leonie
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I want us to, uh...engage...
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Leonie
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Yeah! Exactly.
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Leonie
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Yeah, I—wait, what?! No! I mean in a duel!
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Leonie
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I know it's a sudden thing to ask, but I'm not going to feel settled until I know where I stand.
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Leonie
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Would you do that for me?
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All right.
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Leonie
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Good. Don't hold back, OK? I want to see you at your absolute best!
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Leonie
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Phew! You got me. I'm completely outmatched...
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Leonie
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No, don't apologize! This is what I needed.
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Leonie
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Maybe, but you were definitely stronger. Honestly, that's what I needed to see.
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Leonie
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You're a true successor to Captain Jeralt's style of swordplay. I almost felt like you were him.
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Leonie
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I thought I was competing with you...but that's as pointless as competing against him would've been.
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Leonie
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So instead of that, I'm going to focus on keeping the promise I made to him.
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What promise?
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Leonie
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Captain Jeralt said that, if anything should happen to him, I'd have to support you in his place.
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Leonie
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He didn't sound serious at the time, but it was right before he...you know. Before we lost him.
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Leonie
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So, I've decided. I'd like to do just what he said.
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Leonie
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I know I'm not as strong as I need to be. But I swear to you...I'll train until I am.
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Leonie
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What do you say? Can I call you my employer?
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I know I can count on you.
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Leonie
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Yes! It's official! I'll protect you, no matter what!