[Linhardt gives a small smile at Claude's laugh. Claude does not spend much time standing on ceremony. At least not with him: It is difficult to know which Claude is the true Claude. He is certain, however, that Claude shares his affinity for small acts that draw attention to the absurdity of the situations they find themselves in.]
I am uncertain. They seemed pleased enough by my presence, but the High Mage clearly needed some rest. If he is feeling that way, so are his people.
[The healer goes quiet, considering the information that Claude has just told him. Thorne had the Summoning ritual first. That means they know the most about it - or at least will have data going back the furthest in time. It also might be outdated. There are almost always trade-offs to information's availability. Also it would be wise to consider what Claude is telling him, even if Linhardt feels instinctively uncomfortable with being referred to as a weapon. Or the idea of being known at all rather than him being more easily accessible or less of a threat.
Thorne might be so hospitable because Linhardt is doing what they want him to do. He will need to test this by engaging in multiple research detours. Are they so kind if he focuses his attention on Abraxan construction techniques? Or if he wants to know what their sand is made of?]
Thank you for informing me. I will keep that in mind as I work.
[After confirmation. Trust but verify.]
Why would I turn work in? I didn't need to do the work and the Professor had other students to care more about. It wasn't worth anyone's time to care about what I was doing or not doing. Except for Edelgard, Ferdinand, and Hubert. They are nosy.
[As for how the Professor would do here...]
I think she would do well. Everybody likes her. I believe the biggest problem would be if she were here with her students. She is protective and we cause problems.
Hmm? Oh. I know. Do you know if Edelgard was sent home or if they killed her?
[He does like Edelgard. And respects her. Linhardt is simply also aware that Edelgard isn't likely to accept anyone's authority over her and she does not handle situations outside of her control well. She would have been plotting the moment she'd arrived. Like Linhardt assumes Claude is.]
It is hard to know: We know that there are different timelines, but not how many. We know that the Professor's decision of which class to lead creates differences, but there may be dozens of timelines within each decision. You and Hilda may be from different timelines and you might not know it. The differences might be in Sreng, or Brigid, or Almyra.
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I am uncertain. They seemed pleased enough by my presence, but the High Mage clearly needed some rest. If he is feeling that way, so are his people.
[The healer goes quiet, considering the information that Claude has just told him. Thorne had the Summoning ritual first. That means they know the most about it - or at least will have data going back the furthest in time. It also might be outdated. There are almost always trade-offs to information's availability. Also it would be wise to consider what Claude is telling him, even if Linhardt feels instinctively uncomfortable with being referred to as a weapon. Or the idea of being known at all rather than him being more easily accessible or less of a threat.
Thorne might be so hospitable because Linhardt is doing what they want him to do. He will need to test this by engaging in multiple research detours. Are they so kind if he focuses his attention on Abraxan construction techniques? Or if he wants to know what their sand is made of?]
Thank you for informing me. I will keep that in mind as I work.
[After confirmation. Trust but verify.]
Why would I turn work in? I didn't need to do the work and the Professor had other students to care more about. It wasn't worth anyone's time to care about what I was doing or not doing. Except for Edelgard, Ferdinand, and Hubert. They are nosy.
[As for how the Professor would do here...]
I think she would do well. Everybody likes her. I believe the biggest problem would be if she were here with her students. She is protective and we cause problems.
Hmm? Oh. I know. Do you know if Edelgard was sent home or if they killed her?
[He does like Edelgard. And respects her. Linhardt is simply also aware that Edelgard isn't likely to accept anyone's authority over her and she does not handle situations outside of her control well. She would have been plotting the moment she'd arrived. Like Linhardt assumes Claude is.]
It is hard to know: We know that there are different timelines, but not how many. We know that the Professor's decision of which class to lead creates differences, but there may be dozens of timelines within each decision. You and Hilda may be from different timelines and you might not know it. The differences might be in Sreng, or Brigid, or Almyra.