Ezmeralda

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Katherine shrugged, "But why not just do it yourself then? You would've purposefully delaying the fight so I could...get the kill? Why would I want that, Felix? I just don't understand why."

She sighed, "I do not know. Mother probably had some idea once she thinks about it, but it will probably shock Father. He's always been a pretty composed guy, though. I just hope he doesn't...take it out on her or something. He's not the type to do that, but who knows?"

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Katherine sighed and started walking again towards the farm, "No one wants to to that, Felix. But sometimes ya gotta do whatcha gotta do. And sometimes the best way to protect is to simply lead yourself. Also, I bet they could've figured something out for you so you didn't have to go too far at least. Some people do have families that might need their attention fast. And how were you so sure? If I hadn't looked up from Emmerich when I did, you could've been dead. I wouldn't have been able to get off a Lightning quick enough to save your butt. What then Felix?" she asked, making a face at him.

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"Felix, you're a grown man... You can't goof off all day and night anymore." Katherine frowned again, "But why? What if he had just ended you right there before I even noticed."

She shrugged, "I guess so. Even if I did need to change I don't really know how I'd need to, so I guess it's pointless to fret over it anyway."

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Katherine frowned, "But Felix-...wait is that what happened with you with the bandit leader? Even if he was a leader I couldn't believe he had floored you so easily... Anyway, you're capable of so much more than being a simple militaman. I think you'd be happier if you at least tried to acheive higher things..."

She stopped and turned to him when he did, she folded her hands in front of her, "That's sweet of you to say, but I'm not so sure... I'll always be Kate with you, but....I don't know. I've seen some noblewomen walking around and I try to picture myself like one of them and I...can't really. I'm being silly, I guess." she said, smiling up at Felix.

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Katherine smiled, "I'm glad. It'd be a lonely trip without you, even if it is just a short one to the farm."

She sighed, "Well....I'd be lying if I said I was fine. Truth is, I'm scared and...I feel alone? I know I'm not, it's just... I guess I need to discover myself again. I'll be fine eventually. What about you? You told me before that you did your best to dodge a promotion.... Are you sure you're okay with this?"

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Katherine smiled, "If that's what you think is best, Commander. I trust you." she said before following Felix outside.

She giggled at him, "Is it? I'm not so sure. There is a such thing as thinking too much about something. Sometimes it is best to just let it go or take action depending on the circumstance. And yet, even knowing that I still do tend to think too much." she laughed a little. "Are you coming back with me to the farm? I'm sure Mother and Father would love to see you before all this goes down..."

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Katherine thought a moment, delicately rubbing her chin, "Is that wise? That message could be intercepted and that could be trouble before we even get started. Maybe it'd be best to just write a letter to them and I can bring it with me. At least until I get the Regalia, maybe complete secrecy is best? I'd feel safer that way."

She sighed and nodded, "I...suppose I should do that. Birth parents or not, they did raise me as their own. They deserve to know what's going on... Although, if they don't already know, maybe it's best not to tell them? For their safety? I'll tell them I'm just going on a trip or something, maybe?" Kathy shook her head. "I don't know, maybe I'm thinking too much into things." she shrugged.

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Katherine sighed and looked at Emmerich and Felix in turn, she put a hand on Felix's arm to help calm him, "I don't mind traveling with strangers, Felix. I'm more concerned with what happens after all this is done. Despite having a Regalia, I doubt that everyone will just be ready to accept me. And let's not forget Volin was involved with my father's murder. Whose to say they won't try to off me too once my existance becomes known. There could be a war or even a revolt..."

She paused a moment, "...But I do know I can't hide for the rest of my life either. I couldn't live with that fear, I guess that's partially why they didn't tell me, so I may as well give it a shot... What do you think I'll need, Emmerich? I'll help gather it." she asked.

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"I see... but if it's so easy what stops someone from taking one? Like said bandits? It seems like climbing the mountain is the most difficult part, and I can't imagine them being afraid of climbing, especially for such prized items...What do the Sages do during the trials?"

Katherine shook her head, "With the way things are now, I'd imagine bandits and other worries like that will be commonplace. From what I hear they always were to an extent. So this doesn't change much. And I'd appreciate that, Emmerich. We can use all the help we can get."

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Katherine nodded, "I guess you're right....still it's hard to beleive."

She wasn't really surprised when Felix barged in. She was too shocked by all this, "....I mean, I certainly would do anything for Iris. And if there's some way for me to help, I guess I'll do it. It's better than just letting the country rot. What's my happiness compared to that? Besides, I doubt I could be knowing there was something I COULD do and not even try. Whether I want to or not doesn't really matter...."

Kathy closed her eyes and took a deep breath before exhaling. She opened them again and looked at Emmerich, her face stoic, "Tell me about the Regal's Rite..."