[ AUDIENCE: BYLETH EISNER ]

[dormheads]

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[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...?

[dormheads]

Hmm... It depends!

So I'll tell you because I don't like kind people making poor deals. Often times, a base price exists for an item. I'll use an example of... Oh - a First Aid Kit, which is normally 10 Vouchers. All Dorm Heads can add or subtract two from any price, so it can cost as little as 8 Vouchers, or as much as 12.

Now, Dorm Heads have an incentive to get as many Vouchers as possible as they translate to points for our Dorm. So I love to do a little haggling, even with those not from my Dorm. But it's also my personal code to give full discounts to health and safety items, or sentimental items. I don't like keeping those things from people - but exchanges are required. Nothing can be free, even if an item is normally 2 Vouchers, it can only be decreased down to 1.

So make sure you get a good deal when you haggle. [there's a smile to her voice] I try to make sure that no one ever regrets an exchange with me, at least. That's part of my pride, too.

[divineimpulse]

[...]

Viola...

Thank you.

[and she genuinely means it.]

You've been nothing but helpful to me. I truly appreciate it.

[dormheads]

You're very welcome.

[she sounds a bit amused]

I like to play games - but I think they're much less fun if other people don't know the rules. So should you need anything in the future, I hope you remember me.

There's something I'd like to do if I win Dorm Wars - so I will do my best to earn it.

[divineimpulse]

[...]

What is it?

[dormheads]

Have you heard of what the prize is? The pocket dimension?