[Ferdinand’s peal of laughter rings bright between them, and this, coupled with the ease of admission behind his words, do cause Hubert to glance away. His gaze lands upon some nameless spot just beyond the other’s shoulder.
His friend is not wrong, however. His life defined only by duty, of course he has difficulties envisioning how anything else might fit that mould. Even their time as students had been all in service to Edelgard — any bettering of himself was secondary, though not unwelcome.]
I see it as a valid concern, certainly nothing to be laughing about.
[He slips his wrist free of Ferdinand’s touch, crossing his arms!! To water the whole thing down to Hubert’s own personal shortcomings...]
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His friend is not wrong, however. His life defined only by duty, of course he has difficulties envisioning how anything else might fit that mould. Even their time as students had been all in service to Edelgard — any bettering of himself was secondary, though not unwelcome.]
I see it as a valid concern, certainly nothing to be laughing about.
[He slips his wrist free of Ferdinand’s touch, crossing his arms!! To water the whole thing down to Hubert’s own personal shortcomings...]
My point remains.