[Felix watches Claude with annoyance, following nothing at all. What is he prattling on about? Why is he looking at him like that?]
There aren't many studying the sword among the Lions either, what's your point?
[Felix decides he hates the way Claude is studying him. He feels weirdly exposed, and whatever this nonsense is, it's confusing him. When he replies, his tone is flat.]
(Felix... Sweet, Felix who is direct and doesn't have time for schemes and plans. He'll just have to spell it out for him, won't he?)
I wouldn't be surprised if Teach paired us together for the next few lessons. (Easier than tossing Ignatz or Marianne into the fray and undoing months of building up their confidence,) I have an exam to train for, you know?
(Every young Lord is expected to master Fodlan's swordstyle. He's on the same path as Dimitri and Edelgard in that respect,)
[Felix watches Claude warily, and the punch line has him narrowing his eyes. Great. Just what he needs, getting partnered up with the mysterious house leader who wants to be friends for some reason.
But after a moment, his expression slips into a smirk.]
In that case, I'd suggest putting in some extra training time yourself. You'll need it.
(Just...... makes a face.... He's a slacker, a lazy, good for nothing noble that draws the ire of those more dutiful than him.)
Right.
(He sounds uncertain but there is a part of him that migtht be looking forward to the new challenge... that is until he remembers he isn't a melee fighter and can really only take so many hits before he has to call for mercy.)
I'll see if I can squeeze it in.
(He says like he didn't just give Felix a calendar showing how available he really is.)
[Oh, Felix knows this song and dance well. It's the same one he gets from Sylvain all the time. He arches a brow and glances at the papers in the house leader's hand.]
Your schedule looks pretty open to me.
[He lifts his sword and points it at Claude's chest.]
In fact, you don't look very busy at all right now. Spar with me.
Fine. Take your break, then. But if we're going to be partnered, I expect your swordsmanship to be worth my time. It's pointless for me to train with you if you can't even come close to keeping up.
(Sooooo definitely keeping him away from Marianne and Ignatz. Yes.)
You know, I'm not the only one studying here. And it's true, we might not have much to offer right now... but consider all we could learn while we work together.
(No doubt, Felix will knock him on his bottom in their matches and though it pains him to think about it, he knows he'll come out stronger and better for it.
(Just like back home, he thinks. Hah, training with Felix might make him nostalgic...))
[He turns his back on Claude to return to his training, although he half-expects to be interrupted again. This man talks too much and says too little.]
(He turns his back and resumes his training. There are more things Claude could say right now. He could invite Felix to join him for archery practice another day or talk to him about their professor. But he knows better than to push his luck any more than he already has. )
We will.
(Claude is certain of it.)
Welcome to the Golden Deer, Felix.
(And he excuses himself, slipping away to do whatever it is Claude von Riegan does on his day off.)
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There aren't many studying the sword among the Lions either, what's your point?
[Felix decides he hates the way Claude is studying him. He feels weirdly exposed, and whatever this nonsense is, it's confusing him. When he replies, his tone is flat.]
What. If you have something to say, just say it.
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I wouldn't be surprised if Teach paired us together for the next few lessons. (Easier than tossing Ignatz or Marianne into the fray and undoing months of building up their confidence,) I have an exam to train for, you know?
(Every young Lord is expected to master Fodlan's swordstyle. He's on the same path as Dimitri and Edelgard in that respect,)
I get a feeling we're going to be partners.
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But after a moment, his expression slips into a smirk.]
In that case, I'd suggest putting in some extra training time yourself. You'll need it.
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Right.
(He sounds uncertain but there is a part of him that migtht be looking forward to the new challenge... that is until he remembers he isn't a melee fighter and can really only take so many hits before he has to call for mercy.)
I'll see if I can squeeze it in.
(He says like he didn't just give Felix a calendar showing how available he really is.)
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Your schedule looks pretty open to me.
[He lifts his sword and points it at Claude's chest.]
In fact, you don't look very busy at all right now. Spar with me.
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That's kind of the point.
(That he looks free?)
It is our day off, after all. You know... a break from studying and training?
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[Felix lowers his blade again.]
Fine. Take your break, then. But if we're going to be partnered, I expect your swordsmanship to be worth my time. It's pointless for me to train with you if you can't even come close to keeping up.
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You know, I'm not the only one studying here. And it's true, we might not have much to offer right now... but consider all we could learn while we work together.
(No doubt, Felix will knock him on his bottom in their matches and though it pains him to think about it, he knows he'll come out stronger and better for it.
(Just like back home, he thinks. Hah, training with Felix might make him nostalgic...))
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[He turns his back on Claude to return to his training, although he half-expects to be interrupted again. This man talks too much and says too little.]
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We will.
(Claude is certain of it.)
Welcome to the Golden Deer, Felix.
(And he excuses himself, slipping away to do whatever it is Claude von Riegan does on his day off.)