[ AUDIENCE: BYLETH EISNER ]

[dormheads]

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[divineimpulse]

[...

oh...]

It's a pleasure to meet you, too, Viola.

[although she's not entirely certain what to make of. this. but. it's fine.]

Are you trapped in that?

[dormheads]

[she laughs again]

'Trapped' might describe my mental state, but technically no. We simply have to wear these for the duration of Spirit Week.

[divineimpulse]

All week?

[...]

That must get very tiring...

[dormheads]

A bit... but I'm able to have a reprieve when I'm by myself. I'm simply meant to wear it when around others.

[divineimpulse]

I see...

[...]

I could wear it for you.

[dormheads]

[she laughs a little]

You could - but I'm afraid that would be taking some of my duties away from me. I'd hate to shirk from my responsibilities like that.

[divineimpulse]

[...]

You seem responsible enough...

[she looks a little let down, though. maybe she wanted to try wearing it...?

anyway, she's walking with viola, now!!]

Have you spoken with Dimitri much?

How is he doing?

[teacher conference...???]

[dormheads]

[walking waddling!

but that question manages to get her to laugh]

He's bathed, which is wonderful progress. Though from what I understand it's only because he was badgered into it. Still, I think that's good.

[a beat]

He also seeks me out now, sometimes, instead of just accidentally messaging me in the middle of the night. Though sometimes he also does it just to be a little mean-spirited...

[divineimpulse]

He's like that, sometimes. [she looks down, lost in her own thoughts.] He's lashing out at what he can see.

[despite looking a little upset about that, she pushes onwards.]

I hope you won't take it personally...

[dormheads]

Oh, I don't.

[her tone is light - amused, if anything. a touch fond.]

The fact that he'll even try to find me is enough. I'm taking it to mean that I'm not the worst person in the world to him - so I can take a little taunting. I'm not easily intimidated.

[divineimpulse]

[she. finally lets out a little sigh. it's half relieved, half still a little tired.]

Thank you, Viola.

[!]

I'm sorry that I only seem to speak about Dimitri to you.

[dormheads]

Oh, don't be. You're worried about him, right? I understand how preoccupied you can get with someone who's been left in your care.

[arguably why she worries after him so much too]

But I'm happy to talk with you about anything at all.

[divineimpulse]

[she opens her mouth, but her stomach twists momentarily, and she closes it again. not important. instead, she just nods.]

I... wanted to ask you about how much something would cost.

[dormheads]

... well, we can talk for a very long time.

[softly - because it's a little hard to not notice the hesitation]

But of course - what are you looking to purchase?

[divineimpulse]

Something for security.

[...]

Is there anything that exists that could tell me when someone is attacking?

[dormheads]

Hmm...

I don't think it would be outside the realm of possibility, but it would have to be rather limited and expensive... I don't know if we'd be able to accept exchanges for that just yet.

[divineimpulse]

I see...

[...

viola is very nice...]

It would be for Dimitri, not me.

[dormheads]

Mm - he asked me about it as well.

It's good of you two work together.

[divineimpulse]

[huh?]

He asked for himself, as well?

[that's... incredible news.]

[dormheads]

[ ? ]

... so you did not coordinate...

[hm]

I'll have to be more mindful about privacy - please do not mention to him that I've revealed part of our discussion. While you are his teacher, I want to be respectful of his affairs.

[divineimpulse]

[she's nodding hazily, still blinking.]

But... I would like to coordinate with him for it. Oh...

[she's trying to figure it out.]

...Howevermuch it costs, you could tell him the price minus all the vouchers I'm able to submit.

[dormheads]

Hmm....

Let's revisit the topic when I'm able to promise that type of exchange - I don't know if that's something in my power at the moment, so I'd hate to give you false hope or incorrect information.

[divineimpulse]

[she nods, quiet and thoughtful.]

At the moment, you can only exchange vouchers for simpler things—is that correct?

[dormheads]

That's also correct - though 'simple' is a little vague. There have been inquiries for tools, food, resources, and even what some would call magic.

[a beat]

Byleth, how much do you know about the Voucher Exchange system?

[divineimpulse]

Not very much.

[she admits that much, at least.]

I can ask the dormitory leaders to exchange them for things.

[...]

Do you all specialize differently...?