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    “Dorothea,” he began, and the somber, solemn gentleness in his words squeezed something lonely in her chest, “you’re a real catch, okay? No one’ll ever deserve you. But…you deserve it all. You know that, right?”

    Maybe not. But Dorothea catches feelings for one of her best friends anyway.

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    30 Aug 2020

  2. Public Bookmark 13

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    Sylvain shows up to every single one of Dorothea’s performances, rain or shine.

    The same second-story private booth. The same pose, elbows resting on the plush velvet rail, the same hands tucked under his chin like they’re trading gossip over tea in school. The same piercing gaze fixed on every one of her choreographed movements. The same loud applause and cheers. The same wink as he makes the same request: “Congratulatory dinner? Same place? Same time?”

    Dorothea wonders how much of it all is real.

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    29 Aug 2020

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    Dorothea has been placed in Advanced Swordplay even though she's hopeless with swords and Felix has been placed in Advanced Reason even though he's terrible at it. They're struggling.

    Dorothea suggests that they tutor one another. Reluctantly, Felix agrees.

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    "You're wasting your time with Felix," said Sylvain. "A fine, lovely woman like yourself deserves better. Give me a chance. I'll take you dancing. You love dancing, right? Let me show you what a real man is made of." 

    Dorothea responded with a sweet, tinkling laugh. "A real man? Oh, Sylvain. I'd bet money that Felix is ten times better in bed than you are."

    Sylvain's jaw dropped. He began to splutter and finally blurted, "I know for a fact that Felix is a--"

    "Perfectionist?" Dorothea interrupted brightly. And then, in that evil female voice that managed to mix saccharine sweetness and pity in equal measure, "Which you, Sylvain, are most definitely not. Sometimes settling for 'good enough' really isn't good enough."


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    Minor Blue Lions spoilers.

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    25 Aug 2020

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    With no King to serve, Felix spends his days hunting foes and collecting coin, building up a reputation as a fearsome mercenary. With the occasional stop to listen to the dulcet tones of Dorothea's haunting voice, Felix is able to take a break from the haunts of his past. But as the years pass, one such encounter leads to a moment that could change Felix's life and possibly bring back a sense of purpose he desperately craves. If only he has the strength to do so...

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    23 Aug 2020

  5. Public Bookmark 18

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    “Well, you should have joined the Golden Deer.” Claude smiled again. “It might not actually be too late for you to switch. Rhea thinks so highly of you, I’m sure she could pull some strings to switch you with Manuela.”

    “I don’t think that’s possible.” Byleth shook her head. “Besides, I’m happy with the Black Eagles. I couldn’t leave them if I tried.”

    “And, being the house leader of the Golden Deer, I couldn’t leave my class if I tried.” Despite his sad admittance, Byleth couldn’t hear any regret in Claude’s voice. She still wasn’t sure if he was being serious about any of this, but she decided to believe that he was, only if to make what he said next easier to digest.

    “But let me promise you this. I’m more than happy to share my ambitions with you, even though you’re not part of the Golden Deer. I’m sure I can make room for someone like you after we graduate. Just don’t tell Edelgard, ok? I get the feeling she’s the jealous type.”

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    Five years after a promise was made between Byleth and Claude, they reunite under a moonlit sky. Except one of them thinks that they're meeting for the last time.

    For Claudeleth Week 2020 Day 4: Reunion/Pining

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    22 Aug 2020