[ leslie looks down, but that doesn't hide either the blush or the smile. she absorbs praise like a plant might absorb water. but after a few moments, she looks up, the smile not having faded. ]

Yes, I think that would be best.

[ she hugs her knees to her chest as she breathes slowly. ]

...It's really cool to get to meet you, General Eisner. Lady Edelgard has talked a lot about you. I mean, she's told me about all of her commanders and friends back home, but I think she's talked about you the most out of everyone who isn't here. Um, that's right, you were asking about the crest on my dress.

[ well, commenting on it. close enough. she glances down at one of the eagles on her sleeves. ]

When I came to a dream like this myself, Lady Edelgard told me that she'd let me stay with her. She said that by having the double-headed eagle of Adrestia on my clothes, it would let people know that I am her ward and under her protection.

[ there's a definite warmth to both her smile and the way she says it. she's extremely grateful to edelgard for all the things she's done for her. ]