[ AUDIENCE: BYLETH EISNER ]

[dormheads]

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[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?

[divineimpulse]

I heard of it, but I'm not...

[...

she's taking theoretical physics, thank god, but.]

It's hard to imagine how that would work.

[dormheads]

I'm not entirely sure either - and even if I win, I'd have to negotiate my ideal space with the rest of my Dorm.

[she hums thoughtfully]

But... if I can get the mechanics in place, and if I can truly build what I'd like - then I want to create a sanctuary. I am not so bold to think that I could build a utopia, but something like...

A place where those without means - especially children - don't have to worry about a roof over their head, or where their next meal will come from. I have a lot of ideas... but that is the gist of it.

[divineimpulse]

That sounds wonderful, Viola.

[she watches bouncy little chick viola, and hums.]

...This was supposed to just be relaxing, though. I'm sorry.

[although what they can do is severely hamstrung by the. costume.]

[dormheads]

[she laughs a little]

I am relaxed!

Maybe I'm a little odd - but thinking about grand ideas for the future or even a little bit of haggling is a good time for me.

I'm sorry if it's not very fun for you though - we can certainly do something else.

[divineimpulse]

[she shakes her head. no no no.]

I was worried I was boring you with it.

[...]

This conversation has already made me feel better—even mistakenly.

[this new dimitri information has brightened her day]

[dormheads]

Has it? That's good.

[and then just a little curious - ]

Is this your way of admitting that you weren't feeling entirely well before?