#boutardieu

Hm. A shame indeed. I’m confident the Black Eagles would have been delighted to show the former Lord Varley about the grounds, from its highest terraces to its lowest cliffsides. In that order directly. For who can control the whims of the wind? Greater tragedies have befallen greater people.

Still... I cannot complain about the course we’ve taken. I revel in knowing that he has been stripped of all power, placed under house arrest, and answering to his wife. She is not much better than him, but it is amusing to imagine his torment in being subservient to his spouse. And, should he wish to bring it all to an end, he can merely set foot outside his estate.

There's a petition going around which states that booty shorts should be part of the Imperial Army's male corps' official uniform. Some argue that such a measure would be "beneficial for morale". What is your opinion on this topic of foremost national importance?

PS: Said petition also states that His Excellency, the Honourable Prime Minister Ferdinand von Aegir, should also wear booty shorts a a way to "lead by example" and "encourage more women in the Empire to join the army". Do you believe in such a strategy and, should His Excellency refuse to do so... Would you take on his burden?

That is categorically moronic.

The Imperial Army must be ready for battle at a moment’s notice. We cannot predict when there might be an ambush or any crisis that needs immediate attention. They simply cannot take the very real risk of wearing something so exposing in a combat situation. Furthermore, the only way this petition could be considered anywhere near the foremost national importance is to save life and limb for our soldiers by dismissing this notion soundly.

I can. Their infighting is their signature trait, at least in one another’s company. But it does suggest that they are capable of functioning in a professional capacity while their close colleague is one who constantly challenges and rejects their suggestions. As they are constantly locked in this feud, their motions are actually far more functional than those from the more corrupt nobility. Neither one walks away fully happy, and so, the most needs are met for the population at large. They understand this, as they have never sought to resort to subterfuge or conspiracy to have their way.

At least until my father and the Prime Minister approached them for the Insurrection. They may have been able to stand against one or the other, but opposing the two central figureheads beside the throne was tantamount to signing their own death warrants. 

A friend, is it? Well, your friend can rest assured that you have come to an authority on the matter.

Firstly, absorb what you can by blotting with a cloth rather than scrubbing. Scrubbing motions will only make the stain more noticeable. From there, you should lay down a generous coat of baking soda, followed by a small amount of water. Be mindful never to use hot water, which will only serve to set the stain in. It is at this point that you would scrub the stain, this time with a wet cloth, until the stain is gone.

Ah, a fellow board game player, are you? Or perhaps simply astute. Either one is commendable. Stress relief is a regrettable necessity, but no one ever claimed it had to be unproductive.

Regarding the chess players I’ve had matches with, I would say the player’s difficult to beat in order would be: Yuri, Claude, Lady Edelgard, and Sylvain. Yuri’s strategy is versatile, and Claude adapts quickly to the person he plays against. Her Majesty’s competitive spirit exceeds her skill, but they are both considerable. Sylvain might be more of a threat in the games if he dropped his ‘flirty absent-minded’ act to apply himself.

What we had a bull for, I can only imagine--

Take what you can of the china, side step the bull, and run in the opposite direction. Their turn radius is limited. If it closes in, zig zag to disrupt the beast. I will handle the rest. Get yourself to safety above all else, and ensure Lorenz doesn’t come to check on his china. He may fuss about it, as his noble sensibilities decree.

It is an interesting hypothesis. The inability to take the shape of anyone with a Crest would certainly fit the narrative from the Church of Seiros, what with the wrath of dragons being easily interchanged with the wrath of the goddess. It could also explain why no Agarthans have impersonated a Crest-bearing individual previously, although I would suspect it has more to do with their inclination to operate in secrecy. These are prominent political figures, and while they have gotten close to seats of power before as with Cornelia, they are cautious to avoid central players in the politics of Fódlan. Even Rhea is not so self-absorbed as to ignore drastic changes in national leaders. 

At present, Her Majesty still offers them the power necessary to further their own agenda. They wouldn’t replace her just yet regardless. It would be a comfort if the theory were true, however.