#or dialogue! or dedue!

[gloopdimension]

girls yuri page

#THERE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE DIALOGUE where soms and dedus are but i forgot. #imagine her teasing dedus abt how strong she is #hylics

[nosfelixculpa]

fire emblem is a fun game. of course there are also the agonies

#txt. #fire emblem #fe3h #few3h #scarlet blaze #games #these r only the agonies i managed to screenshot while fighting for my life #the horrors do in fact continue #i HATE fighting the lions why do they have fucking dialogue like this #i didnt manage to get that whole fucking sylvain felix exchange but dear God #if i can go back nd get it somehow i will bc it was fucked up #i hate it here that was certainly a map ladies and gentlemen #i am turning the game off now #i guess i should tag them #dimitri alexandre blaiddyd #ingrid brandl galatea #sylvain jose gautier #dedue molinaro

[pirdmystery]

i've got thinking about crimson flower dimitri disease and it’s terminal help meeeeeee

also thinking about the time i had felix attack him and recorded it for their unique dialogue thinking felix could take him out and dimitri fucking obliterated him in one hit

#did dimitri know they were doomed to lose at the tailtean? #i think rhea knew she was sending him to his death #i think he never really squarely assesses risk to himself not even in azure moon #but there’s some hope in him and dedue’s dialogue there that just kills me to think about #it isn’t there in vw or ss #and do not even get me started on dedue

[dazzlerazz]

Get you someone who looks at you like Ashe looks at Shez

Slightly confused and concerned

#I forgot the dialogue but I sure hope he's not actually looking at dedue rip #dedue I love you but stop staring at my husband please #my screenshots #fire emblem three hopes #fire emblem warriors three hopes #fe3hopes #few3h #few3hopes #ashe ubert #ashe duran #ashe fire emblem #fe ashe #few3h shez #few3h ashe #fire emblem #razz plays few3h #my few3h screenshots

[indigowallbreaker]

dedue and hilda working together on a crafting project!

The decorations for Dimitri's 18th birthday did not have to be extravagant or fancy, but they did have to be done right-- and so Dedue enlisted Hilda's help, promising in exchange to take over next time she was assigned greenhouse duty.

“First is a small bead, then one of those big beads, another small bead, and now the banner,” Hilda instructed, fitting each item along the string as she spoke, hands moving so quickly that Dedue could scarcely keep up.  

Dedue, with less confidence, copied her motions and held up his completed string, earning a beaming smile of approval from Hilda.

#fire emblem three houses #dedue molinaro #hilda valentine goneril #three sent #prompts with hilda make me wanna write more dialogue #that then gets cut for length #i should include her in a long fic sometimes apparently she wants to talk

[meltypancake]

15 Lines of Dialogue

Rules: Share 15 or fewer lines of dialogue from an OC, ideally lines that capture their character/personality/vibe. Bonus points for just using the dialogue without other details about the scene, but you’re free to include those as well.

WAOW ty for the tag @cherrypikkins :] !!

Part I

“But let’s head back. They’re serving potato gratin for dinner tonight—“ she paused for dramatic effect— “extra cheesy."

✦ [ Choir practice ] “Huh? Whoops, what verse were we on again? Oh well.”

✦ “I heard wyverns assert their dominance by showing off their wing span. (opens arms wide) Does this look intimidating enough?”

✦ [ First kill ] “I’m sorry, I’m sorry… Please don’t ever forgive me.”

✦ "I promise you, Dimitri, that I will stay. I will carry these souls.” “And I swear that if it ever feels easy to take a life, I will lay down my axe forever."

✦ “That’s tragic. Every kid deserves to have some fun.”

✦ “Perhaps next time,” he deadpanned, “you might ask Dedue to tie the knots instead.” “My knots were fine!” Eliane shouted. “The branch was the problem!”

✦ “I even got up early,” she lamented, hardly registering his words or even his presence. This was no longer a conversation, it was a cavalry charge. “So early,” she repeated. “Sunrise is a wretched time to be awake. Birds? Sure. But people? No."

✦ Cute, passionate, strong, skilled... and brave, she thought. That's me. [ There is a blatant lack of self-awareness on display here. ]

Part II

“The world is vast, isn’t it? Yet our actions, small as they are, can make a difference. Sometimes I just need to remind myself.”

✦ (closing her eyes) “They wyverns are singing. Can you hear? The wind carries their voices. I could listen to this all day.”

✦ “Here, I made this balm for you. It works wonders on dry skin. …Uh, not that your skin is dry or anything. It looks great, I mean. …Please just take it.”

✦ “Has it really been 5 years? Things seemed simpler, back then. Or perhaps I’m the one who has changed…”

Tagging @barbieburnanator @lovehollyberry @yulgurr @justme-inmyownworld

@resident-cake-anon @moonlightleafs @peachiehambo and YOU 🫵 if you're feeling up for it! <3

#eliane #fe3h oc #this was fun!!

[fireemblems24]

Like no joke the Slithers - backed by Edelgard and the Empire - kill Rufus, frames Dimitri for the murder, uses that as a pretense to execute him, installs one of their own as a pro-Empire ruler of Faerghus, and after escaping thanks to Dedues potential sacrifice Dimitri is forced into hiding and spends five years in the slums, and some people look at all of this and go "why would Dimitri just abandon his people like this? :/". Like howst. 2/2

I think Tumblr ate the first part of this, but I get the sentiment anyways and agree with it.

I will never understand the people who get angry at Dimitri for not trying to solo two armies after escaping. He's wounded, he just got out of prison, he just watched Dedue "die" which always messes with his mental health more than anything else does. Hopes has Cornelia says things that strongly imply she tortured him and ripped his eye out.

I'd also like to know how the hell he's supposed to find allies too. Is he supposed to use Google Maps? Steal one while fleeing for his life from the castle? I don't get it.

Not to mention, he even suspects Byleth of betrayal by the time we see him again. It's highly likely he didn't even know who would shelter him rather than just turn him back in.

And doesn't he run around protecting the border anyways? I swear people said Yuri has Monastery dialogue implying Dimitri became some kind of a (scary) folk hero defending the people of Faerghus from Empire soldiers' abuse.

What's really strange about all of this, is that if you want to get on Dimitri's case, it's right there when he prioritizes going after the Empire rather than freeing the Kingdom first. There is actual strategy there, but it's still wrong because he's mostly doing it not because he thinks it'll end the war faster but because it'll get his vengeance and etc . . .

But no, let's go after the kid who just got tortured and is on the run for his life alone after getting betrayed multiple times and watching his most important person die. That makes so much sense /s.

#fire emblem #dimitri alexandre blaiddyd #fire emblem three houses #three houses

[quintessentialgaymutant]

A Queer Reading/Analysis on Claude in Fire Emblem Three Hopes

A long analysis I wrote about Claude’s writing in 3 Hopes, specifically in comparisons to 3 Houses regarding queerness. This is my interpretation of the text, and is not meant to be absolute for everyone but I felt it was worth sharing! It’s a long one and begins under the cut:

Claude was a character many queer men wanted before release, and right before the game released; there was a scene featuring a ball in the opening movie where Claude pulls in Male!Byleth’s hand in for a dance; leading many to speculate that he could be a queer option.

Once the actual gay options for men were revealed, there was massive disappointment. Many campaigned for Claude in particular, and even his VA commented on his unfortunate S support situation.

Claude differs quite drastically between Houses and Hopes. In Houses, he is an S support option for female Byleth only and has some of the most romantic endings with women, with many, if not all of his A supports implying romance before the ending.

Hilda, Petra, Ingrid, Annette, Hapi, Marianne, Lysithea, are all women he can support. In comparison, his male supports only include Lorenz, Raphael, Ignatz and Balthus. The opposite sex to same sex ratio of his supports may be amongst the highest, compared to the rest of the cast.

His support with Ignatz is also quite heteronormative with the two of them talking about female Byleth’s beauty, nothing similar is mentioned if you play as the male version.

3 houses does have some subtextual same sex supports and endings between many characters. Dimitri/Dedue, Sylvain/Felix, Caspar/Linhardt, Dorothea/Petra are some that come to mind; Claude has one such pairing that has subtextual potential; Lorenz.

However, even that specific pairing isn’t as blatant as many of the other subtextual ones.

3 years after the release of Houses, 3 Hopes was announced. It was revealed to be a brand new alternate universe story based in Fodlan, with a whole new protagonist to boot!

Fans speculated if romances would return and many queer men silently hoped for the possibility of better characters than what Houses offered. Claude was also back with a gorgeous new design and a more focused story.

Fast forward to now, and It’s been over a year since Hopes has been released and its stark change in perspective and queerness was something that still grabs me, and Claude sits neatly in the center of all of that.

It should be noted that 3 Hopes does not have S supports in the traditional sense; but I would argue that it still has romantic aspects, albeit more subdued but still effective.

First off is the merc whistle; an item you give to any character in the game, regardless of gender, when you receive an A support.

A support is poignant, not only because it’s the highest level but because even in Houses, many A supports were very flirty and/or romantic and that ranking was required in order for Byleth to give them a ring. Thus, this mechanic clearly draws from whatever the equivalent of an S support is in FE games that have it.

Once the whistle is given, the charcaters in question will have some special dialogue, give you a memento in return and then will write you a personal letter once you finish the game.

Many of these letters are very overtly romantic. With characters saying they want to spend the rest of their lives near you or that you’re special to them.

This is not unlike paired endings of past games and is an actual, direct precursor to the Pact Ring in Engage, the newest game in the series as of writing. It’s important to note that the Pact Ring in Engage can also be given to any character regardless of gender.

Beyond that element; the game also has the most intimate simulation setting; expeditions. These are essentially dates you can take any character on, and their dialogue will change depending on support level.

Once again, A support ranking comes with some overtly flirty and romantic dialogue, with blushing and all, and none of this is restricted by gender.

All in all, though the S support system doesn’t exist in Hopes, these alternatives clearly exist for the purpose of romance/shipping and have dialogue that in some cases, is more flirty and intimate than what we even got in Houses, barring direct confessions.

Claude has many unique qualities within this framework, specifically with Shez, none of which is restricted by gender, unlike his Houses incarnation, which was deeply heteronormative.

For starters, his A support expedition dialogue is some of the most overtly flirty and sexual amongst the cast.

If you look at his face, he boasts about how you’re into his face and that you can gaze at it as long as you like. If you look at his hair, he teasingly states that you’re also really into it and that it’s not going anywhere, luckily for us. And finally, if you look at his body, he teases us by saying that he might look scrawny but is actually quite fit.

This last line has a bit of a sexual edge to it in the Japanese version, in which he teases that if he takes off his clothes you could see that he’s not actually that scrawny and is decently built!

These lines imply physical interest and a desire to be gazed at in a more than platonic sense. He doesn’t just like that you think he’s cute; he *wants* you to stare at him and is inviting you in, in some cases, quite proudly and eagerly.

Once you leave the expedition; he says that he’ll be counting the minutes until he can do this again with you.

This level of flirtation and physical intrigue is quite relevant because it’s Claude. Even in Houses, he keeps Byleth at arm’s length in their S support; but in Hopes, a huge part of his story and development revolves around his inability to lean on and trust his friends. The fact that he’s this intimate and vulnerable around Shez after all they’ve been through is quite significant.

Beyond these blatant forms of flirtation, Claude in particular is the most influenced by Shez in Hopes. He arguably gets the treatment Edelgard got in Houses, in which she was clearly written as being romantically interested in Byleth, and is the most influenced by whether or not the player chooses her, regardless of gender.

To demonstrate this, we’ll have to look at Claude’s narrative and Shez’s role in it.

It starts early on, Claude takes an interest in Shez, similarly to how he does with Byleth in 3 Houses.

He views Shez as an “outsider”, like himself, which is the foundational point of their bond. This is brought up multiple times in their interactions, for example, when Shez asks why Claude wants him around, and in their B support when Shez opens up to him about his past and being disowned by his village - he sees a kindred spirit in Shez and actually organically wants to open up to him.

The inability to open up to others represents a large part of Claude’s inner conflict and the fact that it’s Shez who plays a direct role in mitigating that showcases how necessary their relationship is to each other.

He also is constantly lowkey flirty with Shez, beyond the very overtly sexually implied Expedition lines; he calls him “his favourite mercenary” (which he says even after meeting Byleth) and says “I knew we had a thing!” When you decide to join his house.

He also claims that he “wants you” when Shez wonders why Claude wants him to go to Leicster with him after the Monastery closes. He says this again during his paralogue with Judith and Nader, and says he was “laying it on pretty thick” if you don’t get the hint.

He notably doesn’t display this carefree, playful, teasing banter with many other characters, he will maybe jest at them but not be this affectionate and interested.

Things get tense when the Almyran army tries to invade Fodlan’s Throat a second time, now years after the first attempt. It’s an even larger army this time, and it happens as soon as Claude and his army are about to seize Gronder Field from Count Bergliz.

Claude recounts how this must be his brother Shahid. He is hiding the fact that he is Almyra’s Prince at this point and doesn’t tell Shez how he really feels despite Shez catching on that he’s upset.

After Shahid’s death and learning Claude was his brother, Shez feels a wall between himself and Claude; that he’s not being completely open and honest about his feelings. Arval implies that he is still “scheming” and that he’s an ambitious man who keeps to himself, but Shez will be important to him and he’ll open up eventually.

4 moons later, Claude creates the Leicster Federation, not telling anyone about this idea, including Shez.

It’s important to note that without Shez, he never gains the determination to create the Leicster Federation in the first place and it never forms if Shez sides with another house; once again, showcasing how important their bond is to his own story. He says that he apologizes for never telling him about it but asks Shez to promise to stay by his side.

Claude’s inability to confide in his friends comes to a head in his first mission as the federation king. He agreed to a contract with Edelgard; in which he aids her in her conquest against the Central Church of Seiros. The Federation’s first mission is to send troops to Aillel, the Valley of Torment, in order to help general Randolph defeat the knights of Seiros, lead by Thunder Catherine.

Instead of aiding Randolph when he needs it, he commands his troops to secure all of the strongholds in order to trap the Knights of Seiros, blocking their escape, while they focus their efforts on Randolph and his imperial troops. This is seen as a self serving strategy which treats the empire’s troops, whom Claude agreed to protect, as expendable, whilst the Federation’s army remains unscathed.

Claude did not trust in his own army’s (his friends, mind you) ability to both protect the imperial troops and defeat the Knights of Seiros. Claude’s own ambitions require him to think of the bigger picture; however his conscious is at odds with his techniques as he feels guilty after the fight, saying the decision left a bad taste in his mouth.

He says his own hands will never be clean after this and there’s no going back now. He views this as the only way forward, despite it feeling wrong. He is dealing with this inner conflict alone.

This whole time, Shez has felt Claude has been too guarded and unpredictable with his priorities. He cares for Claude but there’s always been something in between them. That tension culminates here; with Shez proclaiming that after this, he feels expendable to Claude and that he is no different from any other noble who views mercenaries as nothing but a means to an end.

Claude does care. He says in an incredibly sullen tone: “I could never do that to you.” His inner conflict is in full display here; he is attempting to balance the duties of an ambitious king but isn’t able to reach his loved ones. Then, Judith comes in, agreeing with Shez.

Judith is almost like a mother figure to Claude and it takes her and Shez to get Claude to see that he needs to not take the burden of leadership solely on himself and that he needs to trust his friends.

They effectively stop him from becoming a shrewd, detached strategist, something he can indeed become in other routes (Scarlet Blaze’s bad ending).

The interaction between Claude and Shez here is full of tension and has a lot to do with how they see each other. Shez wants to be close to Claude but at this point; doesn’t see him as someone who is trustworthy. Claude has always cared for Shez, and has viewed him as irreplaceable but wasn’t able to let him truly in, he never learned how to share his woes (not surprising considering his childhood).

Expressing certain intimate emotions seems difficult for Claude in general. He’s always having to lean on himself to get the job done. Even when killing Shahid, he didn’t expect himself to struggle with it. When he saw himself struggling, he was surprised and thought himself impervious to such emotions; despite it being his brother. Once again, it was Shez who helped him find his resolve and do the deed.

Before leaving for Garreg Mach to fight The Church, Claude thanks Shez for aiding him and asks if he’ll continuing supporting him even after all of this. Shez teases him saying only during the war, but Claude was unwilling to accept that. He wants Shez near him even after it; to share in the cultivation of his dream for Fodlan.

Overall, this is the most direct and personal impact Shez has on any character in the game.

Claude has said many times throughout the game that he yearns to open up to Shez, and that there is a natural chemistry there; the progression of the plot has this trust be at the crux of Claude’s personal development. It’s his trust and vulnerability around Shez that inspires Claude to create the Federation.

The fact that Claude has all of this and was the most vocally desired character by upset queer male fans may not be a coincidence.

Lastly, unlike Houses, Claude’s A supports with all the women he can support with have no flirty or romantically coded lines, most of them speak of Leicster and their roles within it going forward. He doesn’t really open up to any of them, he offers to support them and vice versa but the interactions feel more role centric than personal.

Meanwhile, not only does his A support with Lorenz retain some subtext, it adds even more; with the two of them opening up to each other, looking out for each other, with Claude feeling at ease with Lorenz on his side. They get a special CG, the only A support in the game to do so!

All of this showcases Claude’s unique differences regarding queerness compared to Houses. He is allowed to show the same depth of desire for the male player as the female player, which is relevant in this game as that relationship is at the crux of both the development of his ambitions but also his inner conflicts.

Unlike Houses, the endpoint of the relationship is open to both genders instead of just the female one. This openness to both genders regarding character endings, flirty dialogue, and gifting a special, exclusive item is relevant because it’s the same approach the series embraced in its next entry, showcasing a schema shift from Houses regarding queer readings in the series.

His romantic interest in women is much more obsolete in Hopes, while it is at the forefront in his dynamics with them in Houses. Meanwhile, Lorenz is the one character to retain the possible romantic reading, even surpassing Houses by giving the two of them a CG.

All in all, the schema shift between games not only did better by queer male fans, but also let Claude be more subversive regarding his character interactions and desires than what Houses provided. The series can and still should do better with more overt representation and diversity of queerness but this still meant a lot to me, personally.

#Claude #Claude Von Riegan #Shez #shezclaude #claudeshez #Lorenz #clorenz #fire emblem #three hopes #gay reading #queer analysis

[omgkalyppso]

things I would like to know about fellow writers

I was tagged by @dustdeepsea, thank you!! (:

Putting a cut in this because I'm very specific in some sexual language (not about my sexual history).

For this reason I'm too shy to tag anyone else, but if you see this and want to answer the questions, please consider yourself tagged by me.

Last book I read: The last book I finished must've been American Gods.

Greatest literary inspiration: I don't know. I like reading for reading and for learning, but no one that I really want to write like, and I feel bad for naming big names, still. JRR Tolkien, Douglas Adams, Diane Duane, Isaac Asimov (the short story Liar! has really stuck with me). And even then, that might influence how I used to write original fiction, but not at all how I write fanfiction, which I do almost exclusively now. I write far more original poetry than original fiction, and then ... I'm inspired by my mother, people in my community, all the music I listen to.

My fanfiction is a little inspired by my friends. I was going to link their a/o3 accounts but realized they may not want that. fghdfghdfg

Things in my current fandom I want to read but I don't want to write: Let's think of 3 for bg3 and 3 for fire emblem.

Vlaakith's defeat. - Idk enough about githyanki politics / how many "elite" forces (if any) are at her disposal.

Minsc's homecoming. - I feel like I'd have to play the first two games to be up to this.

He Who Was in control of his faculties but subbing very sweetly for Tav/Durge of any gender with bondage, hair pulling, overstimulation, spanking and the presence of a knife (I'd say knifeplay, but I don't mean bloodplay / cutting for him). - Reminder that this isn't a w/endy's, it's my blog.

Slowburn, longfic of Marianne moving to Faerghus with her eventual marriage to Dimitri. - Time.

Shura holding Kana for the first time. - I could write this. I won't.

Kink scene, free-use Hilda where her inner monologue is as complex as she is while still being wildly indulgent. - I started this wip; Hubert was also up for grabs in it. But it isn't happening.

Wait, also, Sylvain x Mercedes x Dedue starting a relationship with miscommunication and pining. - Planning this feels hard. fghdfg

Things in my current fandoms I want to write but I think nobody would be interested in them but me: 

With the note that I know I have at least 5 enablers who will (probably?? fdghfgdhfdg) always express interest in my completion of a project even if the won't read it, and so "nobody" being interested applies to strangers:

Komira and Locke, either domesticity or sexual intimacy.

A fic where Wyll and Ulder talk and it results in reconciliation, and then a bigger rift, and then understanding (people really don't like Ulder).

My Blaiddyd Bastard oc Almanzor learning to let go of the hang-ups on sex his parents gave him and fucking my oc Peregrine.

My oc Fae as a Student AU longfic.

You can recognise my writing by: The temptation to insult my own writing is so, so strong, but I don't mean to insult anyone who reads my stuff and enjoys it so I have to be nice. Hm. I don't know. "The way I write dialogue / inner reflection" is vague, but it's all I've got.

My most controversial take (current fandom): You guys (gender neutral and vague) can't call that shit self-insert if it's a non-human Tav (or Durge). It's first or second person writing (often, and not even always lately???), and x Reader fic, but self-insert To Me means that either any reader or at least the author has to be able to picture themself Being Inserted into the story. I haven't seen 1 isekai situation using this tag, which isn't a requirement, but you're giving the self-insert tiefling-tails and backstories, which is fun, but that's not a self-insert to me.

Top three favourite tropes: Slowburn (or emotional slowburn, sexually complicated), Hurt/Comfort (emotional or physical, whatever), Battle Relationship.

What’s your current writing mood (10 – super motivated and churning out words like crazy, 0 – in a complete rut): How current is current? Because potentially 0/10. I'll say 4/10 though.

Share a random frustration: I hate psyching myself out of a project because I worry something won't make sense (and I should post it anyway) or that it won't be up to my personal standards for myself.

[shiny-jr]

ooh wait have you played three houses?? i saw you mentioned it in one of your recent posts and i got curious. can i ask what are your thoughts on it if you have played it?

also also, have you played pokemon scarlet/violet at all? i’d really love to hear your thoughts on it, especially with its latest dlc ^^ (super sorry i’m grouping two different games in this ask, i didn’t wanna send messages back to back, but feel free to only answer one if you want!)

Oh boy, more opportunities for me the spout nonsense and my odd opinions. I will gladly take it. Buckle up, anon and others reading, because I have a long history with both franchises.

I've been playing Fire Emblem since Fire Emblem: Awakening, then Fates, Heroes, and eventually Three Houses. My take: Awakening is still the best one, but maybe I'm biased. I remember playing it and marrying Chrom on accident, whoops.

Anyways, Three Houses was alright, better than Fates but not better than Awakening. I remember it came out, and I was actually upset because I was in another country on the US release date so I didn't get to play it until I got back. Even when I saw the trailers, I knew I was Golden Deers all the way. Odd, I know, most people prefer the other teams. Claude, Hilda, Marianne, Lysithea, my dears. OH, and before I go on, I just want to say, I hate the female MC. And no, it's not what you think, I only hate her because literally why does her outfit look like that compared to the male MC? Robin from Awakening was always the better protagonist anyways.

After completing the Golden Deers route, I decided I wanted to try and complete all the routes because at that point I disliked a huge majority of the characters. I tried Blue Lions next. At first I didn't really have much of an opinion on Dimitri, but he grew on me eventually, because how could I resist such a miserable brooding man that later gets a soft spot for one person (plus his design was kinda badass)? But I will admit, his behavior immediately post-timeskip was kinda annoying. I thought I would dislike Felix, but shockingly, I didn't, I actually liked him. And you know what? Dedue is CRIMINALLY underrated, he's literally probably the nicest and loyalest dude of all time. He got some hate for his race from some characters, and I actually got heated.

After Blue Lions, I knew I had to play through Black Eagles twice if I wanted the last two routes. However, here's the thing. In both previous routes, Golden Deer and Blue Lions, I had loathed Edelgard. But, I thought to myself, I just needed to try her route and maybe I'll change my mind... Well, I was wrong. Edelgard is probably one of the characters I HATE most in any franchise. And I tried so hard to like her, like I would give her gifts and answer dialogue truthfully, only for the relationship thing to go down. Like damn, okay. I just couldn't stand her. The others in her route were mostly fine, I liked Ferdinand, Bernadetta, Caspar, and Petra. But because of Edelgard, I couldn't even finish her route once and it's still uncompleted to this day.

Now... onto Pokemon.

Fun fact, I completed Pokemon Black and White when I was in first grade and couldn't read everything. Don't ask me how I did it, because I honestly have no clue. I've played every gen since then: Black and White 2, X and Y, Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun and Moon, Sword and Shield, Arceus, Scarlet and Violet. I did indeed preorder the game when it was announced, as I have done for the generations before. Where do you think my username comes from? In most pokemon games, I love collecting shiny pokemon. Shiny.

I was hyped for Scarlet and Violet since the first day it was announced. I lost my mind the day it was first announced and eagerly waited months for it. When it came out, I dropped everything for several days. As a regular fan, I always set this tradition for myself to defeat new pokemon games within or around 24 hours and of course, I did so.

The game itself has a lot of issues, namely the glitches and quality of the frames. But, it's on the switch, so that's to be expected. It felt really rushed in that aspect. I just feel like they could do so much better if they really wanted to, like on par with BOTW or TOTK (those games have bad frames too but at least they look a lot better). As for mechanics, I really missed the mechanics from Arceus, but at least Scarlet and Violet improved upon the poor excuse of the open area that was in Sword and Shield.

Story and characterwise, I'm torn.

Here's what I like: (1) the multiple split routes, (2) certain characters.

(1) It made it feel like you really had a lot to do, and that combined with the open area of the entire map made it seem like a lot. It is a lot. So it's really fun to explore and try to complete everything. Even just walking about, you're bound to get distracted, lost, or find something completely new. I was just playing it a while ago after completing everything and there were still little secrets I didn't notice the first time around.

(2) Arven, my god, do I love a guy with mommy AND daddy issues. And he has a dog? I'm hooked. I didn't expect to get attached to him, but I did. I actually prefer his route purely because of the story within it with his companion. I didn't see that coming, and I was so worked up over it. Another character I like, Director Clavell. A good supporting professor, you love to see it. Wish he showed up more though.

Here's what I dislike: (1) the villains, (2) the gym leaders, and (3) other characters, (4) the leveling system. (5) I'll talk about the dlc last.

(1) We haven't had a good villain team in a while. Black and White was super memorable with N, X and Y's Lysandre with Team Flare was a joke, Sun and Moon's Team Skull with Guzma was actually good because they were funny and non-threatening, Sword and Shield with Team Yell was actual trash, and this Team Star being bad guys but not really bad guys was actually so boring. Let's roll it back to Team Aqua literally planning to recreate a great flood or Team Magma planning to create havoc with volcanoes, Team Plasma that wanted to liberate Pokemon, or Team Galactic that were going to harness the power of time/space/universe and their leader is trapped/died in an empty dimension. They don't make Pokemon villains like they used to, huh?

(2) The gym leaders are very forgettable this time around. Like, they don't play much of a role aside battling, and after that you don't really see them again at all. It's a shame, because some of them have potential for greater use and have really good designs. Not to mention, they were all weak as hell.

(3) The Champion was a let down. Geeta (I had to look up her name). I was iffy when I first saw images of her, I didn't like her design but I just decided to go with the flow and I'll probably change my mind. I didn't. She's as forgettable of a champion as Alder and Diantha were. At least we saw Leon in the SwSh a lot and we got to hear from characters about how strong he was. Geeta wasn't like that at all, her team was a joke. Nemona as a rival was annoying, she got on my nerves from the first few moments we met her. I think Penny had potential, but I just didn't like her.

(4) The leveling system was really annoying. What happened was, I tried to complete the other two routes first and save the gym leaders for last. However, when I did this, because I didn't have any gym badges, new pokemon caught wouldn't listen even if my other pokemon were like 20 or more levels above them. So I had to pause the other route, just to do some of the gyms that way I could actually use new pokemon. I know they tried the system to prevent people from just cheating the system by automatically getting high-leveled pokemon from friends, but it just got in the way.

(5) DLC so far... not a fan. I mean, it's something. It's there. It's a thing. But it has nothing so far that makes me like it. The rivals are meh, and the region confuses the hell out of me. I don't get why do Scarlet and Violet region of Paldea based off Spain, but then have a DLC with an island that's so very obviously based off Japan. They could've picked anything around Spain but go back to Japan when 4/9 of the regions are already supposedly based off Japan? Idk, it was kind of a let down to be honest. I haven't completed the dlc, so I still have to do that. The new map is small, but I heard the next dlc is supposed to be huge so here's to hoping that one is better?

#shiny rants #fire emblem #pokemon

[professor-tammi]

a post containing all the Dimilix-related dialogue in Three Hopes.

I don’t think anybody expected Hopes to have as much dmlx content as it ended up having but boy it sure does have content, so, enjoy! Use it for fic referencing or converting people whatever you like :D

(If I’ve missed anything or if you notice any mistakes, please send me an ask / DM / etc and I’ll look into it!)

Prologue: A Chance Encounter

Dimitri camp dialogue, introducing Felix (if asked to by Shez):

Dimitri: Felix is the son of Duke Fraldarius. He has a sharp wit and an even sharper tongue, but he’s a good person at his core. I can attest to that. He has always admired strength above all else in a fighter. I imagine the two of you will make fast friends.

Felix camp dialogue:

Felix: You’re that new merc, right? Shez? The boar says you had some skill—you’ll have to give me a demonstration before we head out.

Dialogue options:

1. Agree enthusiastically. [Felix support raised]

Shez: Deal. I can clear some time before sunrise.

Felix: Looking forward to it.

2. Refuse his offer.

[...]

3. Ask who “the boar” is.

Shez: Sorry, “the boar”?

Felix: Don’t worry about it. He’s not your problem.

Chapter 2: Three Houses

Story scene: A Class of Blue Lions:

Felix: Enough chatter. You’re a mercenary, right? How’s your swordsmanship? You must have some skill if the boar here gave you passing marks.

Chapter 3: Crisis in Fhirdiad

Story scene: Apprehensions of Unrest:

Felix: Hold on. What did you say?

Dimitri: I’ve only just heard the news, so I’m a bit hazy on the finer points... But it seems my uncle has seized control of the capital and declared war on House Fraldarius. All signs point to him wanting to stamp the line out entirely.

Shez: That’s Felix’s family, right? They’re one of the Kingdom’s leading houses. What does the royal family gain from eliminating them?

Dimitri: I’d wager it has to do with House Fraldarius supporting my claim to the throne. [...] My uncle claims House Fraldarius is attempting to install me as their puppet. As such, he issued a written appeal to the western lords to help him “rescue me from the duke’s foul clutches,” as he puts it.

Felix: In what cruel world would our noble house take the reins of a boar like you?

Dimitri: Don’t ask me— it’s his pretext.

Felix + Sylvain camp dialogue:

Sylvain: Hey, cheer up, Felix. Your dad’s getting worried. I know how unpleasant it feels to have people make weird claims about your family.

Felix: Don’t act as if you have it all figured out. That sort of thing would never bother me.

Dialogue options:

1. Ask why he’s upset.

Shez: So if that’s not what’s bothering you, why do you look like you just got punched in the gut?

Felix: Because a certain someone’s indecision is making me sick to my stomach.

2. Doubt his denial.

Shez: Really? ‘Cause I think most people would take issue with their family getting pinned with a crime they hadn’t actually committed.

Felix: Ridiculous as it might sound, that’s what politics is all about these days. There’d be no end to the anger if you got frustrated at every slight to your family name. Still, you can hardly blame me if a certain someone’s indecision is getting on my nerves.

[Converge]

Sylvain: Look, if you’re that concerned about His Highness, you should just say something to him.

Felix: Hmph. Why should the job of cheering him up fall to me?

Story scene: Unrest in Fhirdiad:

Felix: You’re our commander, but you look like you’re heading for a funeral. Could you maybe try not being so insufferable?

Dimitri: Apologies for my demeanor. I’ve more than a few things on my mind.

CG Cutscene: Final Goodbye:

Felix: Something you feel like saying?

Shez: No...

Felix: All traitors get put to the sword. It’s his duty, as king.

Story scene: Determination:

Dimitri: Rodrigue will abandon his title and work with Dedue to restore harmony between our people. I’m not asking him for his life. Rather, he offered to spend it to set things to rights. [...] My time at the Officers Academy was a valuable experience, but I belong here now. Obviously Felix won’t be able to return either. Have him come to me later so I can deliver the news and an apology.

Rodrigue: I’ve already had a word and told him what must be done. You’ve no need to apologize.

Dimitri: Yes, I have. [...]

Chapter 4: To War!

Story scene: Deliberate and Decisive:

Felix: Pardon my lateness, Your Majesty.

Dimitri: You needn’t worry, Felix. I know your duties are many. Though I’m afraid we could not wait for you to begin the discussion.

Felix: This is about the Empire’s declaration of war against the Central Church, yes?

[...]

Margrave Gautier: War will always come at one point or another, and some degree of suffering is purely inevitable. You know this as well as I, Viscount.

Viscount Elidure: You dare speak of suffering, do you? When the blaze of war will not scorch your lands in the north as it does ours?

Felix: I would normally agree that those of us from the northern territories should hold less sway in this discussion. But if Garreg Mach were to fall, the warfront would not halt in the west. Your Majesty, what of House Rowe, or Galatea? Or the others in the south?

Dimitri: Not a word from Count Rowe as it stands, but I did receive a missive from Count Galatea. It read, “My people are not fools enough to rejoice in the surrender of their territories to invaders.” “There is no morality in turning our backs on the institution at the very foundation of our lives. We must support the church as they have supported us.”

Gustave: Your Majesty, we owe a great debt to the Central Church for their role in quelling the uprising two years ago. To not repay such generosity in kind would risk weakening the trust of your vassals.

Felix: And if that happens, we might find ourselves right back in the same mess as before. They lack the Crest of Blaiddyd, but there’s no small number of nobles who might crawl out of the woodwork claiming royal blood. The Kingdom’s already seen the turmoil and division such claimants can bring after the death of King Klaus.

Viscount Elidure: But Duke Fraldarius! Surely we are better served attempting to head off the very real and imminent war at hand instead of debating hypothetical unrest?

Dimitri: I don’t want my people to suffer the pain of conflict. But does anyone here really think the Empire will simply stop if we appease their every demand?

[...]

Felix: Ngh.

Dimitri: Do you have something to add, Duke Fraldarius?

Felix: Not really, no. I was just wondering how long we were planning to continue this tedious charade. The question’s simple: do we hand over our kingdom and subject ourselves to Imperial rule, or not?

Dimitri: I believe the Margrave has been quite clear as to what will happen if we give in to the Empire’s demands. We’ve all been informed of the rapid reformation their region has undergone. Many aspects of which I admire, I’m not ashamed to say. But an old, stubborn land like ours isn’t suited for such tempestuous change. Radical new freedoms are not what the people of Faerghus need right now. They need stability. Steady improvement in their daily lives. And real, lasting change can only come from a solid foundation.

Felix: Sounds like Your Majesty has made up his mind, then. Just say the word and we’ll leap into action.

Dimitri: Ahem. The Holy Kingdom of Faerghus will hereby offer asylum to the Curch of Seiros. Everyone, sharpen your blades and prepare for the battles ahead.

Story scene: Conspiracy and Redemption:

Dimitri: I will bear the weight of the Kingdom’s sins. If slaughtering a hundred foes means bringing salvation to a thousand of our own, I will do it.

Rodrigue: As you wish, Your Majesty. And if I may... try not to torment yourself so much.

[Rodrigue, Dedue, and Gustave leave; Felix enters]

Felix: Ah, how far our proud king has fallen. You sounded utterly vicious just now.

Dimitri: What do you want, Felix?

Felix: Oh, not much. I just thought catching a glimpse of your haggard face might put a smile on mine. I knew that playing the part of a cool-headed leader would be too much for you. But all this scheming, this calculation. It doesn’t suit you. Why don’t you just give it a rest already?

Dimitri: You think too highly of me. This is who I am, Felix. I’ve never been anything more than a bloody demon on the path of revenge.

Felix: ...

Dimitri: I stand here today to lift the burdens of all who perished before me. To see that those who bear guilt for their deaths are held accountable. I will expose whoever I must, slay whoever I must to see my task through to the end. There is no place for mercy within these walls. And if it affects the safety of my people, then that’s all the more reason to strike now.

Felix: And here I thought you were finally starting to pull yourself together.

Dimitri: I snuffed out my uncle’s life with my own two hands. As king and as general, I’ve killed countless more. I looked on as nearly everyone I held dear perished. I am the one who must take responsibility for their deaths. So rest easy, Felix. The weight of my atonement will not fall on your shoulders.

Felix: Hmph. No point in trying to reason with a boar. Enough of that, though. The city seems especially spirited today. Is something going on?

Dimitri: Ah, yes. Lady Rhea and the others from the church are making an excursion to the capital. I suggest you join in on the festivities before you go. It does the heart good to see our people smile.

Chapter 5: Skirmish in the Fog

Felix base camp dialogue:

Felix: Back when I was 14 or 15, the boar and I went out west to help quell the rebellion. That’s when I witnessed the beast inside him. I know exactly what I saw. Tell me, do you think you can imagine the look on his face when he slew the enemy commander?

Dialogue options:

1. Say that you can.

Shez: Yeah, I think so. Given how you’re talking about it, I’m guessing he smiled or something?

Felix: That’s right. I’ve known him a long time, but I had no idea he was capable of that.

2. Say that you can’t.

Shez: We’re talking about Dimitri, right? I have no idea. He’s so detached when he strikes down enemies now.

Felix: Then I’ll tell you. He smiled. He stood over the enemy commander’s corpse and smiled, drunk on his own bloodlust.

[Converge]

Felix: I know now that the commander was deeply involved in the Duscur incident. It’s not wrong to want revenge. But when I look at him now... It makes my stomach turn.

Story scene: The Bandit:

Dimitri: You did well, Miklan. I will remember the deeds you’ve performed here today.

Miklan: Pah. You know as well as I that  I only did it for the money. Your money.

Felix: What are you playing at, boar? This washed up bandit doesn’t deserve to look at our army, let alone be a commander in it.

Dimitri: It’s a decision I made in collaboration with the margrave. Two years ago, after I ascended the throne. I ordered Gustave to capture him, made him swear his allegiance to the royal family, and gave him a unit of soldiers to command.

Felix: Spare me the details of how you did it. What I want to know is why.

Dimitri: My army was lacking leaders. We needed capable fighters to fill in the gaps. As for Miklan here, the margrave himself has instructed him in all manner of military tactics. I’ve seen his prowess with my own two eyes.

Felix: ...

Dimitri: In the centuries since the time of King Loog, Crests and Relics have kept Faerghus safe. We’ve come to depend on that power to protect us from outside attacks—and grown all too complacent in its wake. Naturally, we will take full advantage of our Heroes’ Relics in the battles ahead with Adrestia. But we cannot protect our home with Relics alone. If all who could wield them fell, so too would we. The blood of the Heroes is thinner now than ever before. We need men like him among our ranks.

Felix: I don’t doubt the truth of your words. But that’s not the issue here! Do you really think it appropriate to trust a man barely removed from his life as a brigand with the responsibility of command?

[...]

Felix: Let me guess, any means necessary?

Dimitri: I won’t defend it. Though I do see use in such a man. What he did in his time as a bandit was monstrous, I admit that. And I deserve no small amount of judgment for hiving him command in spite of it. But I can’t help but wonder. Perhaps his life could’ve been dramatically different had he only possessed a Crest. Same as the uncle I murdered.

[...]

Felix: I get what you’re trying to do, but you still should’ve talked to us first. This isn’t about who shoulders what blame. It’s a matter of letting us know what you’re thinking.

Dimitri: You’re right, Felix. My apologies.

Chapter 6: Conspiracy in the Air

Felix base camp dialogue:

Felix: Tch. There’s so much that fool neglected to tell us. It really pisses me off. Per usual, I have absolutely no idea what’s rattling around inside his skull. If he thinks he’s the only one who will lose face over this, he’s a greater fool than I gave him credit for. Who knew royalty could be so annoying.

Story scene: A Suspected Invasion:

Shez: You’re really going back to Fhirdiad? After all it took to get us to this point?

Dimitri: I will only be gone for a short while. A month at most, perhaps.

[...]

Felix: Explain to them, boar. This is a threat only us northerners understand.

Dimitri: Very well. A group of soldiers from the Sreng Region has broken through the defenses in Gautier territory and makes for the capital.

[...]

Dimitri: As for you, Duke Fraldarius, I leave command of the army to you in my stead. If the envoy does arrive... Well, the appropriate course of action will be in your hands. Just remember, the soldiers stationed here are not mere soldiers—they’re Kingdom citizens. And as such we have a duty to protect every last one of them. If they’re lost, I will have nothing left... save hollow prayers for the dead.

Felix: Hmph. Fine then.

Dimitri: Please, don’t look at me like that. I know this burden is a heavy one, but I suspect you will lead them better than I.

Chapter 7: The King Awakens

Story scene: The People of the North:

[...]

Felix: Have you any news from the north? What of the capital? And the king?

Kingdom Soldier: Nothing at the time of my departure, I’m sorry to report.

Shez: Guess there’s only one way to find out, then. We should head up there ourselves, Felix.

Kingdom Soldier: The margrave would surely send word if something were to happen at the capital. I imagine we’ll have more clarity on the situation in a few days’ time.

Sylvain: We don’t have a few days. You need to act, Felix, and you need to do it now.

Felix: Ngh... But if we move too rashly, the Imperial forces near the fortress will grow wise to our maneuvers.

Sylvain: As though any of that’ll matter if the king winds up dead. Losing Arianrhod would be the least of our worries then. We’d be trapped in a massive war of succession, and easy pickings for the Empire.

Felix: Even at a distance, that man has an uncanny talent for giving me headaches. Very well. Notify all troops stationed at the fortress, and round up a team of our most elite soldiers. We’re heading north.

Felix base camp dialogue:

Felix: Nothing left save hollow prayers for the dead, huh? Hmph. Whatever. Right now we have to prepare so the enemy doesn’t catch onto what we’re doing. If you spot anyone suspicious, apprehend them immediately. I’ll be keeping an eye out as well. Though I have to say, being a commanding officer is a ton of work. Guess I’m learning the hard way what he has to deal with.

Story scene: A Kingdom Without a King:

Felix: We’ve received a message from Margrave Gautier. It seems there’s an emergency at the capital.

Ingrid: No... I hope His Majesty is safe.

Felix: Cornelia has arrived at the gates of Fhirdiad, leading the combined forces of the western lords. [...] Sounds like they’re outfitted with strange new weapons as well, which they used to threaten the citizens of the capital. And so, our fearless leader surrendered to the enemy to protect the people of Fhirdiad from harm. I’m not sure what’s become of Dedue or my father.

[...]

Dialogue options:

1. Fear for your friends.

[...]

2. Fear for the people of Fhirdiad.

Shez: Strange new weapons? Are the citizens safe?

Felix: I believe so, for the time being. Though that’s mere speculation, or maybe just a feeling. In any case, if these lowlifes so much as thought about harming our people, the boar would break loose and make them pay.

[Converge]

Shez: We head north, Felix. There’s no time to lose.

Felix: Right you are. We make for the capital!

Story scene: The Mission (Azure Gleam):

Kingdom Soldier: I’m pleased to say Lord Rodrigue and Sir Gustave have been confirmed safe as well. [...] I should add, the western lords’ armies aren’t the only forces occupying the capital. There is another, one we can’t identify at present. I doubt even the great Lord Rodrigue and Sir Gustve will be able to hold out much longer.

Shez: Sounds like they’re in a bad spot. We should focus on keeping them safe, right?

Felix: Don’t be too hasty. Why do you think the two of them are causing this uproar in the first place?

Shez: To create a diversion, I know. But I don’t think that means we should just abandon them, either.

Annette: I agree, Felix. I won’t leave my father to die. Besides, I don’t think His Majesty would want us saving him if it meant sacrificing two of his most loyal retainers.

Felix: Fine, we’ll help them if we can. That better?

In-battle dialogue:

Felix: Come on. It’s time to rescue our fool king, and whoever else we find along the way.

[...]

Dedue: Areadbhar belongs in His Majesty’s hands. We must reclaim it.

Kingdom General: Guard that lance with your lives! Don’t let them have it!

[Mission: Defeat the Armored Knights and recover Areadbhar!]

Felix: Makes me sick seeing that thing with the enemy. We’ll wrest it out of their cold, lifeless fingers.

[Upon recovering Areadbhar]

Felix: This lance is a symbol of the Kingdom... and it’s all the boar has left of his father. Let’s bring it back where it belongs.

Dedue: Indeed. To His Majesty.

CG Cutscene: The King’s Fight:

Shez: Dimitri. You OK?

Dimitri: My friends... Why have you come?

Felix: As if we would just leave you here to die.

[Felix offers Dimitri his hand]

Felix: Time to get you out.

Dimitri: I’m afraid that I must stay. You saw what’s happening out there. Should I try to leave, my people’s lives are forfeit.

Felix: So they bind the boar not with chains, but with his utterly unreasonable sense of duty.

Shez: They’re gonna kill you in here, Dimitri!

Dimitri: So be it, then. If my death will keep my people safe—

Dedue: I won’t allow it.

[Dedue arrives with Areadbhar]

Dimitri: Dedue...

[Felix moves aside; Dedue offers Areadbhar to Dimitri]

Dedue: Take it, Your Majesty.

[Dimitri hesitates; Dedue takes Dimitri’s hand in his own and places it on the weapon]

Dedue: Whether it’s duty toward the living or the guilt for all those we have lost... Such burdens are not yours to bear by yourself. We are here to fight by your side, Your Majesty. And so we shall, now and always.

[Dimitri breaks out of the prison, throwing Areadbhar at a group of soldiers]

Felix: Typical boar. Can’t help himself. [To Shez] Hmph. Do try to keep up.

Shez: Back at ya!

Story scene: Burden to Bear:

Dimitri: My apologies. Cornelia would not have escaped were it not for my carelessness. She’s likely fled west i search of refuge with Viscount Mateus. As such, I will march west at once. I will not allow the western territories to go unpunished for this.

Felix: Stop. Just... stop.

Dimitri: Felix?

Felix: I’ve got something to say, boar. And this time, you’re going to listen. Time and time again we’ve tried to get it through your thick skull. We might be your subjects, but we’re your allies first. Yet you still insist on doing every little thing all by yourself. So what is it? Do you lack the ears to hear with? Or do you hear our words and just choose to ignore them?

Ingrid: Felix, that’s enough! I know how you feel, but you need to contain yourself.

Felix: I can’t. Two whole years I’ve bitten my tongue. The fool needs to hear this in the plainest terms possible.

Dimitri: It was I who chose war with the Empire. I who murdered my uncle in cold blood. I who oppressed the western lords. I failed to save the people of Duscur. Failed to save Glenn, and my father. The lives my actions stole from them are mine to atone for. Which I will do by exacting revenge on all who were involved. And by seeing my people safe.

Felix: Hmph.

Dimitri: As for that burden, yes. I believe it is mine to bear alone.

Felix: You truly are a solid-gold fool. One could search the Kingdom high and low and not find another as utterly asinine as you. And the rest of you, don’t just stand there. Speak up.

Mercedes: Well, I know Felix has a strange way of showing it at times... But this is all because he worries about you, Dimitri.

[Felix looks away]

Annette: And it’s not just him, either. We all do!

Dedue: Your Majesty. You know my feelings on this matter. Six years ago, I too watched as nearly everything  I cared about was taken from me. And Felix is no different. He lost his brother that day. This  pain is not yours to shoulder alone.

Ingrid: He’s right, Your Majesty. That is why it is so frustrating to see you act like this.

Sylvain: I can’t say it’s too surprising, though. You’ve always kept everything to yourself, even when you were a little kid. But what you’re going through now... It’s more than one person could possibly manage on their own.

Ashe: Please, Your Majesty. We just want to help. You can trust us.

Shez: Like I said before, all you need to do is ask and I’ll be at the ready. Besides, we’ll all be outta work if you go this alone.

Dedue: We will assist you in whatever we must. Even vengeance.

Dimitri: Thank you. All of you.

Chapter 8: The Blood-Stained Lance

Dimitri camp dialogue:

Shez: … What is it, Dimitri?

Dimitri: Ah… Well, in truth, I spent much of last night getting firmly scolded by Felix. Once he got started, he would not stop… We ended up talking through the night. Much like the old days. In the end, Dedue came into the tent and began arguing with Felix.

Dialogue options:

1. Rejoice in their reconciliation.

Shez: I know things’ve been awkward between you two for a while. I’m glad you were able to reconcile.

Dimitri: Thank you. I am as well.

2. Crack a joke. [Dimitri support raised]

Shez: He gave you a dressing-down, eh? Well you better leave tonight wide-open, because I’ve got a list of complaints myself.

Dimitri: Pardon? Oh, er, yes. I understand. I’d best finish my work while the sun is still high in that case.

Shez: Hah, I’m just pulling your leg. But I guess you’d be the type to take it seriously.

[Converge]

Dimitri: In any case, I am truly sorry to have worried you. What a feckless man I am, ever toiling to no avail. I promise, I will walk alongside everyone else moving forward.

Felix + Dedue camp dialogue:

Dedue: Felix, I wish to speak to you about the part of the Duscur vanguard that’s being sent to House Fraldarius. Do your soldiers have any complaints? I imagine you have thoughts as well.

Felix: Some might be dissatisfied. But I don’t care if they are. I value a warrior’s ability to fight. Things like where they’re from don’t matter to me. And to that end, there are many competent fighters among the Duscur soldiers and they all have high morale. They make for good training partners, and we can all learn a great deal from their techniques, and... What? You got a problem? Speak up.

Dedue: Not at all. I was just thinking that His Majesty must find it reassuring to have a confidant like you.

Felix: Huh? Well, I didn’t expect to hear that... Whatever. You’re free to say what you want.

Paralogue (Dedue, Felix, Ingrid)—Story scene: Wildflowers for the Future: Part 2:

Shez: Might be good to…you know. Take in the scenery. Maybe think about your brother.

Felix: No thanks. Remembering the past is important, but the present gives me all the direction I need. Namely, the duty to protect the same things Glenn did before me.

Dialogue options:

1. Ask if he’s referring to his lands.

Shez: You mean Fraldarius territory itself?

Felix: No. Well, yes. Obviously I have a duty to protect my home, but my brother didn’t really do that. I mean the future of the Kingdom itself.

2. Ask if he’s referring to Dimitri.

Shez: You mean Dimitri?

Felix: More or less. My brother gave everything to protect him, but only because he was protecting the future of Faerghus itself.

[Converge]

Felix: Which that fool will probably try to shoulder all on his own, so I guess they’re pretty much the same thing at this point. Anyway, keep that to yourself—and don’t you dare tell the boar.

Dialogue options:

1. Promise to hold his secret.

Shez: Sure thing.

Felix: Hmph. Good.

2. Shout it out to the world.

Shez: C'mon, why’d you have to say that? Now all I wanna do is run around telling everyone!

Felix: I’d prefer if you didn’t mock me.

[Converge]

Felix: ... You know, I don’t really care much for flowers, but this? This isn’t so bad.

Chapter 9: Reunion at the Fortress City

Story scene: Temporary Retreat:

Dedue: We must treat your wounds, Your Majesty. They will only worsen without proper rest.

Dimitri: Don’t worry about me.

[...]

Dimitri: And if we suppose Cornelia was party to Thales and his dark schemes, her actions become all the more explicable. I alone must bring light to this darkness.

Felix: You’re doing it again. You don’t hold a monopoly on revenge, you know. Or on truth-seeking, for that matter.

Ingrid: I need to know what happened, too. I need to face the reality of my past.

Annette: I’m in, too. I want my father to finally have closure.

Shez: I know I don’t have the same kinda shared history all of you do... But I do share your desire to know the truth. Both about myself, and everything else.

Dimitri: Yes. Yes, you’re right. Forgive me. For the time being... Ngh.

Felix: Dimitri.

Chapter 11: Reprisal

Story scene: A Just Cause:

[...]

Felix: It doesn’t matter what any of us say, boar. You know what needs to be done. We’ll have plenty of time to grieve once this is all over. So stick to the plan and don’t look back.

Dedue: We stand here because we believe in you, Your Majesty.

Dimitri: I see. I’m heartened to know I have your trust.

Story scene: Kill or Be Killed:

[...]

Rodrigue: When the sun sets on this war, only our king will be fettered by the vile moniker of invader.

Felix: Don’t put this all on him.

Rodrigue: And it will fall on you to support him through it, Felix. You understand, yes? That is your duty as the Shield of Faerghus, and descendant of the hero Fraldarius.

Felix: Hmph. Obviously.

Story scene: Entrusting the Future:

Shez: I’ve gotta ask—is Dimitri really that much like his dad?

Rodrigue: You would hardly be able to tell them apart were they in the same room now. Though Lambert did have a somewhat shorter temper. Still, they’re birds of a feather compared to my son and I. The two of us are as different as the blackest night and the brightest day.

Dialogue options:

1. Disagree with him.

Shez: I dunno, I think you’re pretty similar. Like, you’re both the first to take the initiative when something important needs doing.

Rodrigue: That’s enough to make this old man’s cheeks burn. Make sure you share that opinion with Felix as well.

Rodrigue: I suppose he is quite like me, though mostly in ways I had hoped to avoid.

2. Agree with him.

Shez: Yeah, you’re really not very similar at all. Your looks aside, of course.

Rodrigue: If you’re wondering where his stubbornness came from, that was entirely his mother.

Rodrigue: That said, he has come to resemble me over the years, though mostly in ways I had hoped to avoid.

[Converge]

Shez: Meaning what?

Rodrigue: He can’t live without some great purpose in life urging him forward. There is no peace in such an existence—I know because I’m the same way. As Lambert’s right hand, I devoted every waking moment to serving him. Supporting him. And when he was lost, so too was my reason for being. I had no choice but to search for something else to propel me forth. In the end—and after much consideration—I chose to devote myself anew to Lambert. To seeing through the promise I had made him.

Chapter 12: A Trick of the Goddess

Felix + Rodrigue base camp conversation:

Rodrigue: I will be overseeing our main base’s defense, per our discussion with His Majesty. Which means I won’t be able to accompany all of you. Do try to not slow His Majesty down, Felix.

Felix: Please. Me, slow him down? I’ll be the one dragging him to the enemy’s door.

Rodrigue: Haha! I’m certain His Majesty would find that most reassuring. I look forward to seeing what you will accomplish, Felix.

Felix: Hmph. You’re the one who needs to keep his ego in check. Try not to embarrass yourself, old man.

In-battle dialogue: [Only if Shez pursued Byleth]

Dimitri: The Ashen Demon has fled! Should we not give chase?

Kingdom General: I bear a report from Lord Rodrigue, Your Majesty! Enemy reinforcements are approaching our base!

Felix: That’s not good. But we can’t afford to let up now.

Dimitri: Indeed... Felix and I will go. That will be more efficient than dividing up our entire army.

CG Cutscene: Sacrifice: [Only if Jeralt was killed]

Dimitri: You should be more careful, Felix.

[Dimitri offers Felix his hand; Felix takes it. Dimitri pulls Felix up.]

Felix: Hmph. What do you know of caution? I guess this is it, then.

Dimitri: So it would seem.

Rodrigue: Your Majesty! It’s good to see you safe.

Dimitri: Ah! And you, Rodrigue.

Rodrigue: Well, Felix? I trust you’ve been keeping a watchful eye on him?

Dimitri: I’m afraid there’s no watching out for my recklessness.

Felix: Now you admit it.

[Not subtitled:] (Felix: We need you in one piece. [Not audible]—the enemy lines all by yourself—

Dimitri: By myself? You were there every step of the way!)

Rodrigue: See, Lambert? Just like when we were their age. All right. The others are waiting. We wouldn’t want them to worry about...

[Sothis-possessed Byleth stabs Rodrigue in the back; Felix charges at them]

Dimitri: You’ll pay for this!

[Camera pans to the Aegis Shield, then Areadbhar]

Byleth: The Steadfast... and the Vigorous... You would offer them as tribute?

[Byleth resists Sothis’ influence]

Byleth: Again... you resist me?

[Byleth breaks free and runs off; Felix looks back at Rodrigue]

Felix: No!

Rodrigue: Not exactly the way I thought I’d meet my end, but... I can only hope that... I served you well.

Dimitri: Don’t say that! We’ll get you help.

Rodrigue: Protect them, Felix... His Majesty... and the Kingdom...

Felix: I swear that I will.

Rodrigue: Lambert... Glenn... Forgive me...

Story scene: The Vow: [Only if Jeralt was killed]

Shez: ...

Dimitri: What are you doing up at this hour? You should head back to your tent—we have an early start tomorrow.

Shez: I could say the same to you. I know you’re busy and all, but you need rest.

Dimitri: As pitiful as it may sound, burying myself in work is the only way I can find peace in times such as these. The moment I close my eyes, I’m greeted by nothing but thoughts of Rodrigue.

Shez: Dimitri... I’m sorry. It was all my fault.

Dimitri: You needn’t blame yourself. Felix and I were right there. We could do little more than watch while his life was taken from him. And of course, we never would have found ourselves in such a position had my judgment been better.

Shez: Still, defeating the Ashen Demon has always been my responsibility. I was a fool to think we could settle things without fighting them, and Rodrigue lost his life to that foolishness. But I won’t make the same mistake again. I will defeat the Ashen Demon, mark my words.

Dimitri: That fiend is my enemy, too. And everyone else feels the same. Wasn’t it you who taught me not to bear all my burdens alone? Now go get some sleep. I’m sure you’re tired.

Shez: Right. Thanks, Dimitri.

[Shez leaves]

Dimitri: You should know I don’t take kindly to eavesdropping, Felix.

Felix: I should’ve kept quiet. You know, such talk would kill our morale if our soldiers caught wind of it.

Dimitri: Thankfully, it is a secret to all... save prowlers like you.

Felix: Hmph. I’m just here to check you’re not making things worse.

Dimitri: How much worse could it get? My poor leadership sent Rodrigue to his death. He never intended to sacrifice his life like that.

Felix: You’re as thick as ever. Yes, I’m sure my father regretted dying in such a way.

Dimitri: ...

Felix: But not because he wasn’t ready to go. If anything, he was already looking for a fitting place to die. His one regret would be never getting to see the new Faerghus his beloved king created.

Dimitri: I...

Felix: Which is why I’ll be taking his place by your side. You need to win this war—not just for today’s Kingdom, but for tomorrow’s. Only then will his dream finally come true.

Dimitri: Felix...

Felix: It’s funny. The two of us staring at the stars on a cold night like tonight brings back memories.

Dimitri: You mean when we got snowed in on the mountains. I remember it well. I thought that evening would be our last. Until Rodrigue and Glenn found us huddled together amidst the frost, that is.

Felix: Worst scolding I ever got.

Dimitri: ...

Felix: Well, I doubt they’d begrudge us a few tears tonight, at least.

Dimitri: No, I imagine not.

Chapter 13: Clash of Torment

Sylvain base camp conversation:

Sylvain: His Majesty and Felix have really risen to the occasion. 10 years ago they were squabbling over who broke whose sword. Now look at them. One’s a king and the other’s a duke. They’re fighting at each other’s side, issuing orders to other lords. I won’t lie, it’s still hard to believe. Maybe it’s time I get my act together soon.

Felix + Dimitri base camp conversation: [Only if Jeralt was killed] 

Dimitri: Let us move on, Shez. The course of the war will be determined by whether or not we can retake Garreg Mach. The time has come to put an end to this painfully long conflict, as well as avenge those who have fallen.

Felix: ...

Dimitri: I will do my best to cut a path forward for all. I am sure we will accomplish great things. Is something the matter, Felix? You are more reticent than usual.

Felix: Hmph. I just thought you might’ve fallen back into your old bad habits after coming here.

Chapter 14: The Absent Emperor

Felix + Dedue base camp conversation:

Dedue: It appears Count Bergliez is now in charge of the Imperial army.

Felix: So I’ve heard. He put up one tough fight in Ailell. Getting past him won’t be easy. He still wishes to be the emperor’s shield, even though he knows that’s going on in the Empire. His sense of duty is admirable.

Dialogue options:

1. He sounds a lot like Dedue. [Dedue support raised]

Shez: A guy who protects his leader no matter what? Reminds me of you, Dedue.

Dedue: You may be right. I would do the same if His Majesty were in a similar situation.

Felix: Hah, I doubt you’d betray him even if he became a ruthless tyrant.

2. He sounds a lot like Felix. [Felix support raised]

Shez: A guy who protects his leader no matter what? Reminds me of you, Felix.

Felix: Hmph. Don’t lump me in with someone like that. I would’ve washed my hands of them and fled a long time ago.

Dedue: I don’t think you’re the kind to make such a decision lightly.

Story scene: Pursuit (Azure Gleam):

Shez: We’ll push our way through— strike everywhere all at once. Whatever traps Duke Aegir’s got for us, we’ll blow straight through ‘em. This isn’t a thinking person’s fight, not now. We’ve got the stronger army, so let’s start acting like it.

Felix: I didn’t realize we had two boars on our side. Though I can’t say I disagree.

Chapter 16 (Bonus): Into the Chasm

In-battle dialogue: 

[Epimenides summons phantoms of the lord’s retainers; for Dimitri, this is either Dedue or Felix]

Edelgard: Hubert!? No. It must be a double.

Dimitri: If so, it’s completely indistinguishable from the real thing. This is vile sorcery indeed.

Phantom!Felix: You swore we would avenge our allies, yet now fraternize openly with their killer!?

Dimitri: You can’t fool me. If it were really you, you would understand.

Chapter 17 (Finale): The End of Tragedy

Story scene: The Final Charge:

Felix: It’s almost time. That’s your cue, Dimitri.

Shez: Yeah, we could all use one of your inspiring speeches to really set the mood.

Dimitri: Right then. [...]

In-battle dialogue:

Felix: No matter what comes at us, I’ll be the one at the boar’s back!

Supports

Dimitri / Felix B:

Dimitri: ...

Felix: How long are you going to keep staring blankly like an idiot? You should eat.

Dimitri: You’re right. My apologies.

Felix: Let me guess, you’re in a tizzy about how best to make use of the church’s forces—or maybe you’re just worried about how our forces will survive the winter. Well, knock it off. A good leader knows when to let their vassals do the worrying for them.

Dimitri: Is that why you left your uncle in charge of House Fraldarius?

Felix: Yes—though I’ve been returning to the territory the moment any issues arise with his governance.

Dimitri: And your mother? Is she in good health? I imagine it’s difficult to manage all the family squabbles on her own.

Felix: Oh, she’s fine—she’s good at that sort of thing. I actually think she likes it.

[If Byleth was not recruited] Dimitri: I would suppose, for now, that she probably feels better when she’s able to keep busy. You could stand to show her a touch more concern, though.

Felix: I suggest you focus on your own issues for once instead of worrying about everyone else.

Dimitri: I’m not sure that’s possible. Oh, but that does remind me, I hear the knights wanted to hold a joint training session.

Felix: Ugh. Forget it. You’ll never change. I’d tell you to stop brooding so much, but I’d be wasting my breath.

Dimitri: I cannot afford to lose this war, Felix. I must protect the Kingdom. I must avenge the fallen. Each day, we draw ever closer to those who pulled the actual strings. I’ve already punished any who knew of the plan and did nothing, as well as a number of middle-rank conspirators… But it isn’t enough. There are still those who must answer for this crime with their lives.

Felix: You are a book with one chapter and no ending. What will you do when you actually have this revenge of yours?

Dimitri: I don’t know. But if I can quell their grief—and their hate—it will be enough.

Felix: Ugh.

Dimitri: Do you hate me, Felix? After all, I saw Glenn die. I watched it and could do…nothing. His end lies on my shoulders. [If Byleth was not recruited] And Rodrigue as well. If I had only put an end to the Ashen Demon, he might still be with us.

Felix: That’s enough. I don’t hate you, OK? You weren’t responsible for any of that. They didn’t die for your sake. They made their own choices of their own free will. Don’t be so conceited.

Dimitri: But surely they didn’t want to die. Yet they did so to protect me. Me. I am undeserving of such sacrifice.

Felix: I told you to quit brooding and eat. Your food’s going to rot if you wait any longer.

Dimitri: Yes, of course…

Dimitri / Felix A:

Dimitri: I’m sorry. I’m so sorry, but I swear I will avenge you. Please just wait a little longer. I will uncover who drove you to your deaths, no matter the cost.

Felix: Dimitri.

Dimitri: Gle— Oh, Felix. It’s you. I’m sorry you had to see that.

Felix: After 20 years, I’ve seen all of you there is to see. Everyone else is asleep—you know that, right? So why are you locked up here in the chapel? Also, what’s with the mumbling?

Dimitri: I suppose there’s little sense in hiding it from you… I suffer from a kind of…waking dream. I see them. I see the people who died on that day, at all hours light and dark. “If the Empire was involved in that incident… If the emperor stood by and gave tacit consent…” “Then give to them the same end. Gouge out their hearts and cleave their heads from their shoulders.” Those are the words the dead scream at me.

Felix: When did this start?

Dimitri: It’s been six years. But I began hearing their voices four years ago, during my first battle. I recognized the enemy general as a man I had seen in Duscur. When I removed his head, the voices…cheered. They laughed. It was as if a terrible pain had finally been lifted from them.

Felix: I think I get what’s happening here. Look, do you really think your father and Glenn and everyone else would be torturing you like that? You’re the one who’s doing this, Dimitri. Not them. You.

Dimitri: Even if that were true, I can never forgive myself.

Felix: Believe me, I know. But it’s your job to lead. If you lose your path, you’ll take everyone else down with you. So try to keep that whole “removing their heads” thing in check, yeah? We can just call it our little secret.

Dimitri: Well then, are you offering to let me unburden my heart to you when the time calls for it?

Felix: Ugh.

Dimitri: You’re the only reason I haven’t descended into utter savagery, you know. So just as Loog had Kyphon and my father had Rodrigue… I would ask that you continue to be my right-hand man.

Felix: Right-hand man, huh? I like the sound of that.

Dimitri: What are you doing?!

Felix: As your new right-hand man, my first act is to haul my restless king back to bed where he belongs.

Dimitri: This is absurd! My feet are dragging on the floor!

Felix: It’s your own fault for being so tall, you sack of muscle.

Dimitri: Heh. Say, do you remember how I once carried you in this way when you twisted your ankle?

Felix: Yeah, turns out lugging folks around is good training—so just cram it and let me finish my workout already.

Dimitri: Yes, of course. Please, carry on.    

Shez / Dimitri B:

Dimitri: Ngh...

Shez: Oh, you’re awake. Don’t worry, it’s only been a few hours.

Dimitri: What... happened? The last I remember, I was training some of our new recruits...

Shez: You got hit by some stray magic. Pretty hard, too.

Dimitri: Yes, that’s right. How could I have let my guard fall so carelessly?

Shez: Probably the exhaustion. You usually sidestep stuff like that no problem. Everybody was really worried about you, though. Dedue and Felix in particular didn’t know what to do with themselves.

Shez / Felix C:

Shez: OK, it’s just... even though you never show it, I can tell you really care about Dimitri and the others.

Felix: Urk!

Shez: You all right there, Felix? There’s no reason to get all choked up over it.

Felix: It’s your fault for saying something so ridiculous.

Shez: Hey, you’re the one who asked. But it’s true, isn’t it? I know I’m right.

Felix: And what proof do you have?

Shez: Well for one, you move way better when you’re fighting alongside them.

Felix: Hmph. That’s only because I’ve known them so long now I can predict their every move. The boar always charges straight into enemy lines, so I have to be ready to cover him. Of course, few can survive one of his mad dashes. But I can’t just leave him alone. The man doesn’t give his own safety a second thought. We don’t coordinate, though. I just stick around to make sure the coast is clear for him to run wild.

Shez / Felix A:

Shez: It’s like you decide on a role for yourself, then do whatever you can to see it through. Of course, the role changes depending on the situation, and who’s fighting beside you. Sometimes you attack, sometimes you defend. It’s incredible just how versatile you are.

Felix: No need for compliments. That’s simply how I was taught to be.

Shez: Really? By who?

Felix: My father. He may prefer a spear or magic, but he’s more than capable with a sword in his hands, too.

Shez: Right. Makes sense it’d be Rodrigue. His weapon of choice might be different, but he adapts himself to the flow of battle just as well as you do. Probably better, actually.

Felix: The style didn’t start with him, though. It’s something the leaders of our house have passed down throughout the ages. House Fraldarius has been the king’s lance and shield for generations. Ever since the time of Kyphon, sworn friend of the great King Loog. At times we’ve been sent to defeat the crown’s enemies. At others, we’ve held back to defend the throne. I admit the style has its uses, idiotic history of blind faith aside.

Shez: Huh. So that’s why you fight the way you do. You’re indispensable, Felix. Not just to Dimitri, but to everyone else, too.

Dedue / Felix B:

Dimitri: Now then, I’d like to hear opinions on the proposed tactics. Personally, I believe it best to gather our forces and attack the stronghold directly, but—

Felix: Ha! Of course the boar wants to rush in headlong. Using a small force to take out the enemy’s base of operations is a far better idea.

Dedue: …

Felix: Do you have something to say, or are you just going to stand there glaring at me?

Dedue: I have nothing to add, no.

Felix: So you’re saying you have no thoughts on it whatsoever? You don’t even agree or disagree — just purely, blissfully neutral.

Dimitri: Enough, Felix. Leave Dedue be and tell me more about this idea of yours.

Felix: We don’t need to kick down the front door here. Sneaking in with a small force and burning their food stores will be more than enough.

Dimitri: Interesting. We’d miss a chance to loot their supplies, but it would free up our main force for other matters. Still, it won’t be easy to slip past their patrols. I’d best take my personal troops and—

Felix: Allow me to take on the role. I trust that’ll be satisfactory.

Dedue: Heh.

Dimitri: Right then. Now that we’ve solidified our strategy, let’s break for a bit.

[Dimitri leaves]

Felix: OK, what is your problem? You’ve been giving me that look ever since we came in here. You clearly have something on your mind, so spit it out.

Dedue: It’s good to have you with us.

Felix: Huh?

Dedue: Few can debate His Majesty without hesitation or ill intent. Our war council proceeded smoothly as a result.

Felix: You make me sound like some kind of troublemaker. I don’t disagree just for the thrill of it, you know.

Dedue: You don’t say.

Felix: Dimitri’s always had a reckless streak. Who knows what kind of mess he’d drag us into if someone wasn’t around to stop him. The guy would gladly throw his life away for someone else given half the chance.

Dedue: You have a point.

Felix: His death would mean the destruction of both Faerghus and the church. So when I try to protect him, what I’m really doing is protecting the Kingdom.

Dedue: Spoken like the Shield of Faerghus.

Felix: What’s with the smile? I told you, if you’ve got something to say, just say it!

Dedue: I know you spoke up for my sake as well. I’m grateful for it.

Felix: Yeah, well, just doing what’s expected. I mean, we’re…you know. Brothers in arms and all that.

[Dimitri returns]

Dimitri: Apologies for the wait. I trust we’re ready to reconvene? You two seemed to be having a lively discussion. May I ask what it was about?

Dedue: Of course, Your Majesty. Felix was just saying—

Felix: I was saying how much of a fool you are. Now come, we have more important things to discuss.    

Ashe / Felix B:

Ashe: Felix? What are you doing here?

Felix: I had business in the capital. Speaking of, I hear you’re that boar’s knight now.

Ashe: Boar... Oh, you mean His Majesty?

Felix: Yeah. Him. You must have it rough with a tiresome man like that leading you.

Ashe: I think you’re exaggerating, Felix. I wouldn’t call him that at all. In fact, he even does our jobs for us sometimes! Although he has been trying to rely on us a little more lately.

Felix: See, that’s exactly why he’s such a problem. You should steal your job back from him once in a while. Use force if you have to.

[...]

Ashe: But whenever I’m in real trouble, His Majesty and Dedue always come to my aid, so that’s good!

Felix: Dedue as well, huh?

Ashe: Yep. Even the knights accept him as one of us now. No one’s a better cook or more skilled with their hands. And he’s a proper demon on the battlefield, to boot! I hope to be more like him someday.

Felix: Please, no. One of him is more than enough. Especially that blind loyalty. Imitate that and you’ll only end up throwing away your life on the battlefield.

Ashe: Aw, are you worried about us? That’s sweet, Felix. I always had the impression you cared for your friends, and now I know I’m right!

Felix: Excuse me?

Ashe: I mean, sure, the things you say are pretty harsh, but you can’t bring yourself to actually abandon someone. You always show so much concern for me, and for Dedue, and even for His Majesty!

Felix: Yeah, well, it’d be more work for me if anything happened to you. That’s all.

Felix / Sylvain C:

Sylvain: Who knows what would happen to Faerghus if we lost you.

Felix: I won’t say you’d be fine without me, but you do know I could fall in battle any day now, right?

Sylvain: Bite your tongue, Felix. Just think for two seconds. What would happen to Faerghus, and His Majesty, if you died? He’s got too much on his plate already, yet he insists on doing everything himself. War with the Empire, battles outside Fodlan, governing the Kingdom, reforming the entire social structure of pretty much everything... If he didn’t have you at his side, he’d fall flat on his face.

Shez / Rodrigue C:

Rodrigue: No matter how much snow blankets the ground, our pegasi quite literally rise to the occasion. When my son and His Majesty were still just boys, they followed one off into the frigid mountains of all places. By the time I found them, they were but two shivering masses on the ground. For a moment I thought my heart would never beat again.

Shez: So Felix has been getting into trouble ever since he was a kid, huh?

Rodrigue: His penchant for danger is unchanged, yes. Though I fear his disposition has grown far sharper.

Dimitri / Rodrigue A:

Dimitri: I sounded like my father?

Rodrigue: Indeed you did. Remember the story of the sword, about how I got stuck behind enemy lines like a fool? Well, the first thing Lambert said after he broke through their forces was, “Don’t throw your life away like that.” Not that it was too convincing coming from a guy covered in cuts and scrapes.

Dimitri: I can’t imagine. It sounds as though you two were very close. I envy him for having such strong bonds with his friends.

Rodrigue: Don’t let my son catch you saying that. Pretty sure he’d take offense.

Felix / Rodrigue A:

Rodrigue: Would you have abandoned His Majesty to save yourself? Or would you have chosen to fight until death claimed you? I myself would’ve safeguarded His Majesty at all costs. I know that it wasn’t in Glenn’s nature to flee either.

Felix: It’s always about courage or cowardice with you. I wouldn’t have chosen anything. When your life’s on the line, you don’t have time to think about that stuff—only act. I would have fought with my own will, in whatever way I thought best—and I would’ve made sure we both survived.

Rodrigue: You always want to have it both ways. Still, I take pride in that determination of yours. Had I been there, I doubt I could’ve summoned the resolve to strive for such a victory. More likely, I would’ve been satisfied merely to die in the defense of my liege.

Felix: I can understand that way of thinking. In fact, I always have.

Felix / Raphael A:

Felix: House Blaiddyd and House Fraldarius used to go on hunting trips together. On one trip, a certain prince bagged so many animals it proved impossible to fit them all on the sled. Meanwhile, I went off hunting on my own, encountered the boar, and barely escaped with my life.

Raphael: Wait, why would Dimitri wanna kill you? Or do you mean, like... an actual boar?

Felix: While this may not be the same boar, I will get no small amount of satisfaction if we manage to bring it down.

Raphael: Hold on, who are we talking about here? Eh, whatever. Let’s do this thing!

Felix: I’ll share the spoils with you, but the kill is mine. Now stand back.

Chores Dialogue

Low Support:

Felix: Stuck with you again? Fine, let’s get this over with.

Dimitri: Indeed, we should finish this quickly for both of our sakes.

High (A) support:

Dimitri: Let’s be quick, shall we? I know you don’t care much for working with me.

Felix: Hmph, I never said that. Don’t put words in my mouth.

Great or Perfect result:

Felix: What do you expect? That was child’s play.

Dimitri: And yet... No, we can leave it at that. I appreciate the help today, Felix.

Dining Dialogue

Low Support:

Felix: What’s with that look, boar? You could at least pretend to enjoy the food.

Dimitri: Oh, I do. I was merely focused on a stray dab of sauce on your cheek. Shall I wipe it off for you?

High (A) Support:

Dimitri: I’ve always enjoyed watching you eat, Felix. There’s something almost heroic about it. Hm? Is something the matter?

Felix: If you keep talking, all I’m going to be able to taste is hot air. Now let me enjoy my food in peace.

Training Dialogue

Dimitri: You’ll be my partner today, Felix? No need to hold back, then.

Felix: Right. Just don’t go so hard you wreck the training grounds. Other people use this place, you know.

Expeditions Dialogue

Dimitri:

Select: [Ask a question -> Ask about their worries.]

Dimitri: Do be kind to Felix. His new duties seem to be taking more out of him than I think he realizes.

Correct answer: [Nod emphatically.]

Felix:

Select: [Talk.]

Felix: Houses Blaiddyd and Fraldarius have been practically inseparable ever since Faerghus was founded. 

Correct answer: [Ask for more details.]

Select: [Talk.] 

Felix: The boar's more relaxed and genuine than he used to be. Only a little, though. 

Correct answer: [Say that you're relieved too.]

Select: [Ask a question -> Ask about memories of the past.]

Felix: Hmph. If you want tales of the past, go ask the boar. I'm sure he'd be glad to regale you. 

Correct answer: [Acquiesce.]

Select: [Ask a question -> Ask what they think of you.]

Felix: Working for the boar isn't easy. Trust me, I know. But don't go slacking off. 

Correct answer: [Act dependable.]

In-Battle Voice Lines

Dual Warrior Special Lines (Musou):

[Activated by Dimitri]

Felix: Give me a hand, boar!

Dimitri: I think you mean a tusk!

[Activated by Felix, Low Support]

Dimitri: Are you ready, Felix?

Felix: Ngh... like I have a choice!

[Activated by Felix, High (A) Support]

Dimitri: Protect me, my shield!

Felix: Of course, Your Majesty!

Facing each other (Record Keeper Mode):

Dimitri: It is too late for words, Felix. Our blades will say all that needs to be said. [Engaging Felix in Record Keeper Mode]

Felix: I’m winning this one, boar. But don’t you dare hold back. [Engaging Dimitri in Record Keeper Mode]

Dimitri: I’ve won this time. I look forward to our next bout, whenever that may be. [Defeating Felix in Record Keeper Mode?]

Felix: I know you held back. Do that again and I’ll make you regret it. [Defeating Dimitri in Record Keeper Mode?]

Adjutant Lines:

[Felix assigned as Dimitri’s adjutant]

Dimitri: To me, Felix!

Felix: Already here.

[Dimitri assigned as Felix’s adjutant]

Felix: I’ll carve a path!

Dimitri: The moment is yours.

[Adjutant Guard; yes, this line is one-way only]

Felix: What are you doing!?

Praise Lines:

(Note: While the 1k lines are listed that way in the Voiced Lines section of the Extras, they seem to actually have a chance to trigger every 200 KOs.)

Dimitri: I can always trust you to have my back. [Praising Felix, Low Support?]

Dimitri: Excellent, Felix. I’ve always known you were capable of this. [Praising Felix, High (A) Support]

Dimitri: With you by my side, we will carve a path toward a new future for Faerghus. [Praising Felix, 1000 Enemies Defeated, Any Support Rank]

Felix: Don’t tire yourself out, boar. [Praising Dimitri, Low Support]

Felix: You’re the beating heart of our army, both in title and in action. [Praising Dimitri, High (A) Support]

Felix: Sigh... Maybe there’s a method to your madness after all. [Praising Dimitri, 1000 Enemies Defeated, Any Support Rank]

#dimilix #felix hugo fraldarius #dimitri alexandre blaiddyd #three hopes #text post #text: fe #text: fodlan #ship: don't you dare look back #if there is one thing I can contribute to fandom. it is dialogue compilations. #(this is almost 10k words...)

[gloopdimension]

do u thjnk dedusmuln looks at the average hylic and thinks. I wonder what you taste like.

#dedus talking to gorma early on and she drops the ' YOUD MAKE FOR A SCRUMPTIOUS MORSEL comma ID LIKE TO THINK! ' #Shes probably thought about a bite of wayne and snosa too. #oh well now i have a very funny dialogue in my heqd.

[gascon-en-exil]

15 for Xander, 25 for Dedue

15. What’s your favorite ship for this character? (Doesn’t matter if it’s canon or not.)

Ryoma, to the limited extent that I ever get into Fates shipping. Laslow is there as well, but that would involve accounting for his dimension-hopping weirdness and time in a game I revisit even less than Fates.

25. What was your first impression of this character? How about now?

From pre-release:

Me: "The Finn to Dimitri's Quan, possibly the gayest part of this game."

Now: Actually is the gayest part of these games in spite of stiff competition (and I don't mean from the nonentity that is Byleth). Onscreen handholding, a back-and-forth of schlocky romantic one-liners, a secret shared death scene, lots of story attention even in routes where they're not playable, including one where Dedue does in fact play out Finn's role, even more cheesy activity dialogue and paired warrior special dialogue, plenty of indicators that they'd be down for opening up their relationship from a variety of angles...Dimidue is astonishingly gay, and remains so even over four years and one mainline game later.

#Fire Emblem #FE14 #Fire Emblem Fates #FE16 #Fire Emblem Three Houses

[hot-take-tournament]

HOT TAKE TOURNAMENT!

PRELIMINARY #236

Submission 816

The Dimitri focused routes of Fire Emblem Three Houses and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes are the most overrated and honestly worst routes of those games.

Spoilers ahead but I have some things to get off my chest:

It's the route that keeps the status quo the most. The status quo being the church and the nobles get no real consequences for their actions regarding mistreatment of the common class or those who disagree with their policies, crests are the main focus for most of the upper class, and the only people who really benefit from any change end up being the students we train up. Fódlan remains closed off from most of the world, and the majority of those who live there, who suffered under the old regime, don't really get the chance to change their circumstances.

Certain story beats that should have been the focus of other characters keep going to Dimitri; Felix's dad dies before things between him and Felix can start to be mended? Only Dimitri has any real feelings about it. The tragedy of Duscur? Dedue doesn't get to be the lead in a story regard in his people's genocide, we need to focus on Dimitri and how it impacted him. Byleth has certain feelings regarding the death of their father? Somehow it ties back to Dimitri's trauma. The whole thing with Edelgard's mother becoming his stepmother and being separated from her child and isolated from others? Gotta focus on how Dimitri felt about the whole thing and brush off Edelgard's feelings about it. The whole things with Those Who Slithered in the Dark experimenting on Edelgard and others and using them to take over Fódlan? Not addressed in Azure Moon and only focused on in regards to how it affects Dimitri and makes Edelgard into a damsel in distress to make him look good. Almost every single trauma of the characters from Faerghus keep being tied back to how it affects Dimitri and it's BORING and ANNOYING.

What really gets me about these routes is really reflected in Abyss in the Three Houses DLC. At one point, you can talk to one of the residents there, and she says that the soldiers from the Kingdom were treating the people there terribly, to the point where it was said they were ABUSIVE to the people who rely on Abyss to live. Most of the people who live there are poor, orphaned, abandoned, displaced, crippled, or trying to hide from people who want them dead. And there's no dialogue that implies things for them will get better under the rule of the Kingdom. Where as the other routes imply things will either be the same as before (silver snow/verdant wind) or might actually start to get better (crimson flower).

The Dimitri/Faerghus focused routes are the worst because they are the routes that end up sticking the most to the status quo of classism and racism, heavily implied eugenics, and isolationism.

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#fire emblem #fire emblem three houses #three houses #three hopes #fire emblem warriors three hopes #dimitri alexandre blaiddyd #fe3h dimitri #dimitri fire emblem #fire emblem dimitri #blue lions #azure moon #hot take tournament #tournament poll #tumblr poll #tumblr tournament #tumblr bracket #unpopular opinion #hot take #cw racism #cw eugenics #fe3h #fe3houses #fe3h spoilers #fire emblem three houses spoilers #hot take fire emblem

[onyxedskies]

people treat it as a revolutionary idea that houses gautier and fraldarius are of equal importance in the kingdom but dedue literally says “house gautier is equal in prestige to house fraldarius” in his conversation dialogue before derdriu

#onyxed rambles #house fraldarius #house gautier #rodrigue achille fraldarius #felix hugo fraldarius #glenn govan fraldarius #sylvain jose gautier #matthias raoul gautier #miklan anschutz gautier #fe3h #fe16 #three houses #fire emblem three houses #dedue molinaro #azure moon #faerghus #the holy kingdom of faerghus

[hychlorions]

It's not just "partners". If you pursue Shamir and Catherine's support dialogues, it ends with Shamir proposing to Catherine and the two going on adventures together for the rest of their lives.

Despite not being able to romance a lot of male characters as Male Byleth, quite a few of the male characters end up practically married in their supports (Dedue and Ashe open a restaurant together in theirs, Ferdinand and Hubert have a relationship that makes Edelgard jealous and is the only relationship in which Hubert blushes, Ashe and Caspar adopt a cat together in their supports, Claude and Lorenz are implied to have some kind of rivals to lovers to diplomates thing going on, Caspar and Lindhart go travelling together, Felix and Sylvain had a death pact, the list goes on).

And so many of the girls get really cute endings together depending on whose supports you choose to build (for some examples; Dorothea and Petra can end up the queens together in Petra's homeland, Hilda and Marianne start up art schools, Mercedes and Annette go from pen pals to running and orphanage together, Lysithea and Edelgard become inseparable and lead the country together, Hapi and Constance can travel together before settling down to science).

I think the only confirmed straight characters you could romance in fe3h are Ingrid (who is very explicit in the japanese version saying she's straight), Hanneman, Raphael, Ignatz, Seteth, and Flayn, as they're the only ones with absolutely no queer/implied-queer relationship endings. (Raphael and Ignatz to have an ending if you build their supports, but Ignatz married Raphael's sister and they became in-laws).

woagh that's a lot.... all i can say is.

#ask #Anonymous