#ophelia 01 ~ all that glitters

[mmoneystones]

"Alright. Ophelia it is then," Citrinne keeps her light smile with her simple statement to portray her apologies if her titles accidentally overstepped boundaries.

She takes an additional seed of fruit as Ophelia talks, chewing on its sweetness to compliment the student's sweet compliments. Compliments that do not have to do with generous wealth, but instead her own strength as a knight. In one way, Citrinne is grateful to find her efforts being commended here in this faraway land.

In contrast...the noble cannot help but feel as if she is lying to the innocent student. Or that Ophelia is overestimating what she is truly capable of.

"Please, my role cannot be that crucial in comparison to the youth of this institution. And my strength, it..."

Citrinne halts her defense, reminding herself of the genuine hope within the hero's voice. No, how could she burden Ophelia with the disappointment of her weakness? If this were to be compared to a play, Citrinne would have just been out of character.

She gives a small shake before returning to her reply. "I would value nothing more than to combine my strength with yours. For the felling of evils and the improvement of our powers."

With her pride (hopefully) recovered, Citrinne doubles back in the conversation to reflect on another topic of interest. "So your nation finds purpose in the pursuit of strength as well? Interesting...I hold no knowledge of any land beyond the continent of Elyos. Would you be against speaking more of the country you hail from? I can do the same for Brodia, if you find that as fair exchange."

All that Glimmers is not Gemfruit

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[mmoneystones]

Citrinne listens on to the self-proclaimed heroine introducing herself. The noble does not giggle as she had from Ophelia's first words, but a smile slowly infests her own face. This student's almighty language and lofty claims of fate...she is almost no different from a character straight out of her favorite plays. Comedic plays, at that.

Yet...the figure in front of Citrinne is nothing close to the clowns she has found humor in before. There is devotion buried within each of her words. She truly believes in herself, a virtue that Citrinne would love to make her own someday.

"Indeed, it is quite an experience Lady Ophelia...or would you prefer Lady Dusk?" There is playfulness in Citrinne's titling, but she does want to address the hero properly.

"My role? Ah yes, I currently serve as a knight of this continent. Although I may be young enough to play as a student as well, fighting for the people has always been my call. My country values strength above all else, so being strong enough to protect this land...should serve as proof of my own strength."

Citrinne looks over the student, wondering if she has said too much, or strayed too far from her script. "I do not know when destiny will call on you...or me, but when it does, I hope it helps in honing your skills! And felling those evils." How exciting!

All that Glimmers is not Gemfruit

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