"I wish, I could ask Dimitri more questions but...nevermind," said Mercedes as she watches Dimitri dash away out of the abbey. She started to head towards the mess hall  

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Hubert was preparing tea for Edelgard and Dimitri which is taking place at the Monastery garden at one of the private space which Professor Byleth often uses. He was preparing tea until he heard some footsteps coming his way, he quickly turns around to only see that it was Dedue. 

"Hmm, it looks like I have an early guest," commented Hubert as he stares at Dedue with a dirty look

"His Highness has sent me to aid you," said Dedue who is unfazed by Hubert comment

Hubert scoff "Very well, I allow you to help just remember not to get in my way," 

Dedue ignored Hubert's threats and just prepared the tables and chairs 

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Claude just finished his meal in the dining hall. He wasn't alone, of course, Casper and Raphael are having an eating contest, Annette, Sylvain and Ingrid, on the other hand, are just hanging out in which Ingrid seems to be angry at Sylvain about...something

"Ahh...that was a nice warm meal, now just to sit back and relax." Claude was about to lean in and close his eyes until he saw Mercedes entering the Kitchen "Hmm?'" Claude stood up straight and stared at Mercedes who when towards the kitchen staff who were busy cleaning the dishes

"Excuse me, may I use the kitchen for a while? To bake some sweets?" Mercedes asked in a gentle voice while the kitchen staff turned around to face her

"Of course you may, just clean up after your finished," said Kitchen Staff as he continues to clean the dishes 

"Thank you very much," Mercedes bowed before pulling some kitchen equipment alongside some ingredient meanwhile the Kitchen Staff has placed the last dirty plate onto the dryer and left to take a break 

Annette walked up to Mercedes"Mercie what type of sweets are you baking?" Annette asked as she peeks over the ingredients

"Cookies, Prince Dimitri asked me to make some for tea," Mercedes replied as Claude started to approach them from behind 

"Huh? The Prince ordering her to make some cookies?" Claude soon got the idea "Oh...I see you, Dimitri, I help you out," muttered Claude as he smirks 

"Prince Dimitri? Well...is it alright if I can help?" Annette asked as she smiles in joy 

"Sure Annie, just make sure that the oven is set at the right temperature," Mercedes smiles as Claude grabbed her left shoulder 

"Hey Mercedes, is alright if I can join in the fun?" Claude asked as he makes a smile 

Mercedes looked surprised as she steady herself"Oh, Pr...Claude? Umm...sure, just make sure you beat the eggs," 

"No problem, this should be easy for me," Claude stretches he hand over as he makes his way towards the eggs

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Dimitri was at the market place struggling to buy something for Edelgard as a gift

"Hmm...this is tougher then I thought...I forgot to ask Edelgard on which items does she like," muttered Dimitri as he frowns 

Anna moves right in front of Dimitri "Hello there, do you need something to buy?" Anna asked 

"Not yet...I am just looking around," Dimitri started to frown even more as he looks at the item at the market

"Take your time, but don't take all day!" Anna frowns as he continues just staring at the items

After a couple of mins have passed Dimitri finally spotted a book. He picked it and started to examine the cover which has red and blue which was coloured half and half. He opens the book and started to read the first few chapters but that when he discovered that the pages are empty in which he soon realized that he was looking at an unused journal 

"I hope this works, Anna! I take this one!" said Dimitri as he points at the book he carrying "How much is it?"

Anna nods "Oh that book! Well actually you can get that book for free, someone left it here and said that if a house leader, mainly from the Blue Lions or the Black Eagle, choose this book. I am supposed to give it for free," said Anna who frowns after mentioning the book for free

Dimitri made a surprised look on his face "Really? May I ask who?" 

Anna shakes her head "Sorry but the seller does not like to be revealed. The seller bribed me with a lot of gold, just for me doing what has seller asked for so...I am going to complete that promise," 

Dimitri looked confused as he stares at the book"...Strange...well I can't question it now, It nearly time, Thank you, Anna!" Dimitri dashed out of the market place and heads towards the garden 

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Edelgard was at the library instead of her dorm room as she started to search within the library shelf itself. The library itself appears to be abandon in which she is thankful as the librarian isn't awake yet or isn't back from his break 

"This is the place where everything had begun" Edelgard muttered as she places her hand on the table and ran her hand across it "Where we met and how we got together. Its strange isn't it? How did I manage to convince Dimitri and Claude to fight against the Church of Serios? Was it fate, was it pity, was it..." Edelgard sighed "Nevermind,' Edelgard just stares at the shelves of books until she heard some footsteps nearby "Who there!" Edelgard quickly turns around to see Petra 

"Lady Edelgard, you're here reading inside the room of knowledge," said Petra as she entered the library

"Petra, you here to understand more about Fodlan?" She asked as she slightly smiles a bit at Petra 

"Yes Lady Edelgard, as you know I still struggle with...speaking the language of Fodlan." Petra looks disappointed in herself as she moves toward one of the books

"If that the case then I would be happy to teach you the language of Fodlan during our free time," Edelgard joins in with Petra and grabs one of the books 

Petra stares at Edelgard "Lady Edelgard, I don't deserve your kindness." 

"Petra it is fine to ask for help when needed, As even I need some help as a leader and as a follow friend," Edelgard places a book onto Petra's hand 

"I will follow your advice to heart, Lady Edelgard," said Petra as she stares at the book

"Good..."She looks at Petra as she took one long deep breath as she opens her mouth "Petra can I ask you a favour?"

Petra had a confused look on her face as she stares at Edelgard"Yes, Lady Edelgard? What is your favour?" 

Edelgard slightly looked away from Petra for a moment "...It about Brigid, your homeland." 

"Brigid? Has something happen to it?" Petra started to grow concerned as she places her right hand above her chin  

"No Petra, it just," faces Petra directly "I need you to convince your people to join with the Empire against the Church of Serios," said Edelgard as she waits for Petra reaction 

Petra, however, looks pretty calm and reacted with a calm look on her face "I already a hostage, so I have no other choice but to fight alongside you," said Petra as she drops the book onto a nearby table and pulls out a sword

Edelgard raises her hand and shakes his head "I am not forcing you Petra, even as a hostage from Brigid you are still a friend within my memories," 

"Is that so?" Petra looked away for a moment making eye contact with Edelgard once more 

"Yes, do you remember the time when we discussed shooting two birds with one arrow?" Edelgard asked 

"Why...yes, I do Lady Edelgard...you told me that you are trying to shoot two birds with one arrow, Why do you ask that?" Petra asked 

Edelgard looks away from Petra "The first bird is the Church of Serios and the second bird is a hidden enemy within Fodlan...but first we need to shoot down the Church of Serios once and for all," Edelgard looked back at Petra "Then we can shoot down our hidden bird," 

"I understand Edelgard, just give me some time for some thought," Petra bowed respectfully but that when Edelgard arm came forward blocking her and nods towards Shamir who just opened the library door

"Can you do me a favour right now?" Edelgard asked in a worried voice  "Ask Shamir for assist with your language, I need to get going right now," 

Petra just nods as Edelgard sighs with relief 

Edelgard calmed herself as she walks through pass Shamir and into the hallways

Shamir appears to be tried as she leans onto one of the tables "Finally...it over...no..." Shamir muttered as she was interrupted by Edelgard who walked passed her 

"Hmm...it looks like the Imperial Princess is in a hurry, I..."Shamir was once again interrupted but this time by Petra 

"Shamir! Are you here for reading?" Petra asked in an energic voice 

Shamir quickly turns to Petra "No, I am just here on a break why do you ask?" Shamir asked 

Petra kept a straight face at all times as she kept on asking "Oh...I see, do you know reading can relax your mind?" 

Shamir, on the other hand, took one look at Edelgard before turning back to Petra with a frown on her face "I already knew about that, reading can calm your mind, what about it?" 

"Well, the reason is...may I ask you, Shamir, if it alright if you can teach me...about the language of Fodlan?" Petra fumbled a couple of her words but kept a straight face 

Shamir sighed as she took one more look at the hallway before turning back around once again, back at Petra "Fine, I can help you out, just pay attention,"  

Petra's face made a quick smile as she hugs Shamir "Thank you, Shamir, I hope can I prove to be a good student."

Shamir just rolled her eyes and gently pushed Petra away from the hug"Don't count on it. Now, where would you like to start?" Shamir asked with a slight smile on her face