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Hanneman enters the scene
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Hanneman
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Hmm, what is on my agenda for this afternoon...
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Edelgard enters the scene
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Edelgard
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Professor Hanneman, may I have a moment of your time?
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Hanneman
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Ah, it's you... Very well.
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Hanneman
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I am quite busy, but if you are here to discuss my Crest research, I would be happy to oblige...
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Edelgard
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I'll pass on that offer. I'm just hoping you'll explain something to me.
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Hanneman
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Oh? I doubt if I have anything of particular interest to share.
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Edelgard
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Why did you abandon your noble standing in the Empire?
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Edelgard
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And don't say it was for your Crest research. There are institutes for that within the Empire.
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Edelgard
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You could easily have remained a noble and still been able to visit Garreg Mach or request the cooperation of the church.
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Hanneman
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Certainly, that was an option. But I desired a better research environment.
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Hanneman
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Treasures and holy artifacts reside here that cannot be examined by someone outside the church.
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Hanneman
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I required access to those things, no matter the cost.
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Edelgard
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But surely your noble status would have allowed you greater funding and resources.
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Edelgard
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Even secrets of the Kingdom and the Alliance would have been easier to obtain as a noble of the Empire.
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Hanneman
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What you say is true. I cannot deny that. Both paths have advantages and disadvantages.
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Edelgard
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Hmm... I see you're unwilling to be forthcoming on that topic.
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Hanneman
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I don't know what you mean.
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Edelgard
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I've heard that you used to enthusiastically research Crests for the Empire.
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Edelgard
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You abandoned the Empire yet retained your focus on Crest research.
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Edelgard
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I just wanted to know why.
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Hanneman
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I feel your suspicions of me are unwarranted. I haven't the time now, but perhaps I will tell you more if the opportunity arises.