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[imperialwill]

It was certainly a pleasant surprise to see Father this past weekend. It's been quite some time- I missed him dearly. Curse or not, something a little more than mere memory is enough for me

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[srslynotguy]

It's good to know that you've had a better experience of the curse over the weekend, Lady Natalia.

[imperialwill]

That implies that you have not had a very pleasant experience, Flynn.

[srslynotguy]

It wasn't pleasant at all, I suppose. But I have to admit that it was mostly a result of Yuri's stubbornness.

[imperialwill]

Really, Flynn, how do you deal with it?

[srslynotguy]

We've known each other for a very long time. It's not so much that I deal with it at this point, I suppose.

[imperialwill]

I think I understand. My dear cousin, Luke- he was the same way.

[srslynotguy]

Annoying and prone to otherwise ridiculous demands?

[imperialwill]

Oh, how ever did you guess?

[srslynotguy]

I merely described Yuri.

[imperialwill]

What a lovely relationship the two of you have.

[srslynotguy]

I'm glad to be his friend.

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[imperialwill]

...I'm afraid I must apologize, Flynn. You and Leon speak so highly of him, yet I cannot help but judge him for his actions.

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[srslynotguy]

There's no need to apologize, Lady Natalia.

I understand. Very well, actually. Yuri may be my friend, but there are also matters that we disagree about. Just as there are things which I do that he does not approve with, there are also things he does which I cannot approve with.

At the end of it all, please believe me when I say - not entirely for the sake of defending my friend - that Yuri is someone whose ideals are like mine. He can be trusted not to screw up very badly, at least.

[ Admittedly, Flynn thinks that he's screwed up more than Yuri... ]

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[imperialwill]

No, if that is what you believe, Flynn, I trust your word without question.

Though I cannot imagine you doing anything worth disapproval.

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[srslynotguy]

[ Flynn knows it's because he's a knight and all and feels somewhat guilty that the same trust cannot be given to Yuri by the people just because he's a "ruffian". ]

I put the lives of my liege and Lady Estellise in danger because of my failure to discern the former Commandant's plans. It was a grave mistake.

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[imperialwill]

Your Commandant has also betrayed your country?