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Diasomnia Dorm - Lounge
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Then if you truly wish to repay me, would you indulge a little request of mine? |
| What kinda request? |
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There's a freshman in our dorm, Sebek Zigvolt... It's been half a year since he started here, but I have yet to see him make any friends in the freshmen class. |
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Ah... Yeah, I've got a few electives with that guy. He is kind of a loner, truth be told. |
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Really? I've only spent time with him during joint classes. |
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He insults people like, ALL the time. He even says stuff right to my face when we're in the same group, like, "Don't you dare slow me down, human!" And he always finds some way to make every subject about Malleus, then drones on and on about how great he is. |
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Okay, that sounds pretty rough... |
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I know Diasomnia's full of Draconians, but that guy takes it to a whole other level. |
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Wait, Draconians? |
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Yeah, that's what a guy in my club calls 'em. Groupies of Malleus Draconia. His biggest fanboys. Malleus is a big-deal mage, and he's got this aura about him... I can see why people would idolize him. But, like, you don't have to make it your entire personality, y'know? |
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Sorry about that. Sebek means well, but when it comes to Malleus, he can get slight... No, scratch that. He can get ENORMOUS tunnel vision. |
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Lemme guess. You want us to be friends with him? |
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I wouldn't ask that. Just... If you notice he's ever stuck at some point during your time here... I would ask that you card soldiers give him a little nudge. |
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Wouldn't asking us to help him make more sense? |
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If the people here willingly accepted the hands proffered to them, they wouldn't have been chosen by the Dark Mirror. |
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Hmm... True. |
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Dude, if anyone at this school reached out and offered to help someone in trouble... They'd absolutely have an ulterior motive, guaranteed. Only a sucker would accept. |
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Hmm... ALSO true. |
| *footsteps* |
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Lilia! I've brought the additional berry juice you requested! |
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Ah, finally. What say you join us for a toast, Sebek? These people will be your rivals and classmates until you graduate. You should take this chance to bond with some students from other dorms. |
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Lilia... While I appreciate your consideration, I haven't the slightest intention of being friendly with these shallow people. |
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I am attending this school for but one purpose... To acquire the knowledge and skills needed to guard Malleus! I already have more than enough training partners between Silver and our fellow Diasomnia students. Feeble humans are naught by deadweight! There's no need to be chummy with them! |
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*sigh* Really now, Sebek... |
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Pfft. Now like we'd ever be "chummy" with you anyway. |
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Don't you realize you're embarrassing the guest of honor? |
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Hmph. What's wrong with saying it like it is? Lilia's being polite to you rabble simply because he's a kind soul. So you better be grateful, but don't let it go to your heads, humans! |
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Now, see here! Stop that right now, Sebek. |
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But... Mrgh... |
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My word. I know you've been close to Baur ever since you were little... But you really are the very picture of your grandfather, from the way you talk to the way you think. If you're already this stubborn at such a young age, your future prospects are dim indeed. You have a golden opportunity here to speak with other young people who have different viewpoints. Don't squander it. The world's a far bigger place than you seem to realize. There's much to learn. Do not stay trapped in your own small world. Is that clear? |
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Lilia... Yes, sir. My apologies. I'll etch your words into my heart. ......... HMPH! |
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Nope, that boy didn't etch a single letter. |
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Vanrouge, pardon me for interrupting. |
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