[Edelgard's voice is polite, formal. She took extra time to make sure her frustrations with this whole Lorenz thing had been worked out of her system. Byleth bringing dinner back had helped tremendously. She's just scheduling another meeting with her Prime Minister.]
Hello, Ferdinand. I apologize for not reaching out sooner, but I hope you are acclimating to Avalon.
I understand you've been made aware of certain developments and that you have questions. If you would like to meet somewhere, General Eisner and I will answer those questions to the best of our ability.
[She wasn't sure how to refer to their former professor. Too familiar and Ferdinand might feel... outnumbered. On edge. Using her military rank keeps things professional and stresses unity. They are all Adrestian. They are all allies.]
Emperor Edelgard, it is a pleasure to hear from you.
I have heard some interesting rumors about the war from Lorenz, and an interesting bit of knowledge from Flayn as well.
I know you realize that I am still acclimating to this new place, so I will have to ask for this to wait just a bit. Once I am more comfortable with Avalon, I believe we should have some sort of meeting. Will that be sufficient?
[She hadn't heard about Flayn, but she doubts she gave away anything maliciously; that's never been her.]
I see. Of course you know they come from a different Fódlan than we do where the events of the war played out differently than it did for us. Their information is a useful starting point, but does not form a complete picture of how it relates to things in our own world.
I understand you know this all already and have taken it into account, but given the sensitive nature of what they told you, I am compelled to say it for my own sake rather than yours.
Yes, I understand completely. The transition is...difficult, to say the least, even when you arrive among friends. Please let me know when you are ready and General Eisner and I shall make ourselves available at your earliest convenience.
And please give my regards to Flayn should you see her again. I had a most enjoyable time at her birthday celebrations.
Emperor Edelgard. I thank you for giving me time to get accustomed to this place before setting up a meeting. While I am sure this will not be an antagonistic conversation, I would prefer to have it at a neutral location. How about the cafe below?
[Insert location here. Seems he learned a bit about the phone features.]
And please bring the Professor. I am sure they have some to contribute.
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Voice [Year Zero of the After Lorenz Calendar]
Date: 2021-07-17 11:29 pm (UTC)Hello, Ferdinand. I apologize for not reaching out sooner, but I hope you are acclimating to Avalon.
I understand you've been made aware of certain developments and that you have questions. If you would like to meet somewhere, General Eisner and I will answer those questions to the best of our ability.
[She wasn't sure how to refer to their former professor. Too familiar and Ferdinand might feel... outnumbered. On edge. Using her military rank keeps things professional and stresses unity. They are all Adrestian. They are all allies.]
Welcome to Avalon. I look forward to your reply.
Voice
Date: 2021-07-18 02:43 am (UTC)I have heard some interesting rumors about the war from Lorenz, and an interesting bit of knowledge from Flayn as well.
I know you realize that I am still acclimating to this new place, so I will have to ask for this to wait just a bit. Once I am more comfortable with Avalon, I believe we should have some sort of meeting. Will that be sufficient?
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Date: 2021-07-18 03:22 am (UTC)I see. Of course you know they come from a different Fódlan than we do where the events of the war played out differently than it did for us. Their information is a useful starting point, but does not form a complete picture of how it relates to things in our own world.
I understand you know this all already and have taken it into account, but given the sensitive nature of what they told you, I am compelled to say it for my own sake rather than yours.
Yes, I understand completely. The transition is...difficult, to say the least, even when you arrive among friends. Please let me know when you are ready and General Eisner and I shall make ourselves available at your earliest convenience.
And please give my regards to Flayn should you see her again. I had a most enjoyable time at her birthday celebrations.
Have a good evening, Ferdinand.
(You know, a couple weeks later.)
Date: 2021-08-05 03:23 am (UTC)[Insert location here. Seems he learned a bit about the phone features.]
And please bring the Professor. I am sure they have some to contribute.
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Date: 2021-08-11 05:16 am (UTC)I look forward to seeing you again in-person, as does General Eisner. We can be there within the hour. Until then, Ferdinand.