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[ It's been a few days since the first arrivals trickled in to this iteration of the monastery, and there's been some improvement to the area, at least.

Which is fortunate, really, because the clouds have finally decided to open up and let out a torrential downpour.

The grass out in the courtyard almost immediately becomes saturated with water, squishing beneath people's feet as they step through it. Drainage in the monastery is a real problem in some parts, particularly near the marketplace area. Slowly, as time passes, pools begin to form, though some of the remaining debris serves as a decent buffer between the water and whatever crates merchants may have left behind. It may be a good idea to salvage some of that, though it's not likely to be ruined thanks to said debris. In general, it's likely a rude awakening for any new arrivals.

Of course, some would say that rainy days are the best when it comes to fishing; some would even say they're right, given how the fish seem to be out in droves at the lake. If one didn't mind potentially getting soaked, they could bring in a real haul during this rainstorm. The dining hall is not nearly as well stocked as it had been in its heyday, so this could potentially be beneficial for the community.

For some, it's likely best to stay inside and find shelter from the rain. Thankfully, most of the monastery roofing seems to be intact, save for a few sizeable holes in the cathedral. Still, that doesn't mean there isn't a leak here and there, so watch your step, particularly in the dining hall and the second floor of the dormitories as well. It might not be a bad idea to put a few buckets out to catch all that water . . . ]

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[ claude cocks his head. ]

Weird how? I imagine it's a little from her Highnesses' usual icy demeanor.

[ Hilda shrugs, speaking matter-of-factly. ]

She tried skipping a rock across the water and ended up spiking it into the lake bed.

It was pretty great.

[ claude laughs. ]

That does sound like her! She must have been mortified.

I've got to say, it made my night. It was kind of cute how she excused herself almost immediately, she was so embarrassed.

[ edelgard encases herself deeply in her armor. but who knows? it might have been good for her in the long run. she's certainly a variable claude would have to deal with. eventually. ]

Maybe she'll loosen up a little more in time.

[ Hilda doesn't seem quite as confident about that, humming as she considers the possibility. It's hard, when the Edelgard she knew had already fallen in battle. ]

I guess that's possible.

The possibilities do seem endless.

[ if only they took. his gut tells him otherwise. everything here feels effervescent. but claude can't get caught up in what ifs just yet. yet. ]

Possibilities, huh.

[ That's one way of putting it, with everything going on around them. ]

Well, just don't get swept up in them too much, 'kay?

[ claude smiles, though it doesn't quite reach his eyes. ]

When am I not careful?

[ She catches that because of course she does, but doesn't comment on it. For now. ]

You're calculating, and I'd argue that that isn't always careful. Not that it doesn't work out!

[ because, well. for one Claude, it didn't. ]

But, eh. "Careful" is more Lorenz's thing anyway, so I'll let him deal with you if you're not.

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Now that's just cruel.

[ not that claude shows it. ]

Lorenz would just critique me all day.

[ cheerfully: ]

Only if you're not careful!

You better not tell on me!

Then don't go doing anything that I'd need to tell on you for!

Then how will I get anything done?

[ She smiles over at him fondly. ]

Eh, you'll find a way. I don't have any doubts about that.

Glad to hear it.

I'll handle things, not to worry.

[ "Things." Well, if anyone could, it would be Claude. She has to keep her faith in him, keep this Claude — her Claude — and his schemes from turning to dust and ash. Even if his smile doesn't quite reach his eyes, there's still that confidence, that resolve— ]

Well then! I'll just leave it all to you.

[ Not to worry. He'll handle things. ]

[ claude gives her a Look. ]

Not so fast. I've got a few more things I want you to look into.

[ She starts at that. ]

A "few" more things? Really?

[ claude smiles, beatific. ]

Of course. I need my number one to handle things.

Now you're definitely sweet-talking me.

Buuuut — alright. And what exactly is it that you need "handled"?

[ what is she going to have to delicately delegate . . . ]

Keep an eye on this other Claude for me.

. . . Just in case.

[ She starts at that, concerned. ]

Just in case? In case what?

[ firmly. ]

Just in case.

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