The man is too old, too frail, too broken by the violent unrest of his country. In this future Byleth speaks of, is he even still alive? If not, that would make Edelgard Emperor. A fact that means little to him in isolation - they are all to be sovereigns in their own right.
But this story is bereft of any Alliance participation, or news of his companions. Their omission most likely means...
No. Focus. He returns his thoughts to Rhea, the paragon of kindness and understanding among a widely adored religion. What changed? What caused-]
She went mad...? [Not a very diplomatic question, he realizes, and his voice had been too quiet for a prince who had just asserted his position moments ago. He straightens, squares with Byleth in both a gesture of and plea for formality.
Without it, he fears this conversation may quickly be overtaken by the frenzied current still strung between them.]
I have been told I am five years behind in Fodlan's history. I know it is a great burden, but if you are able, please give me a report of all that's happened. [In fragments like this, he can't hope to piece together what had transpired.
sorry he asks for exposition dump
The man is too old, too frail, too broken by the violent unrest of his country. In this future Byleth speaks of, is he even still alive? If not, that would make Edelgard Emperor. A fact that means little to him in isolation - they are all to be sovereigns in their own right.
But this story is bereft of any Alliance participation, or news of his companions. Their omission most likely means...
No. Focus. He returns his thoughts to Rhea, the paragon of kindness and understanding among a widely adored religion. What changed? What caused-]
She went mad...? [Not a very diplomatic question, he realizes, and his voice had been too quiet for a prince who had just asserted his position moments ago. He straightens, squares with Byleth in both a gesture of and plea for formality.
Without it, he fears this conversation may quickly be overtaken by the frenzied current still strung between them.]
I have been told I am five years behind in Fodlan's history. I know it is a great burden, but if you are able, please give me a report of all that's happened. [In fragments like this, he can't hope to piece together what had transpired.
What had driven Rhea to those lengths.
Why his people had to burn.]