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Hi friends! It's me again. You'll all be thrilled to hear that I had a great idea.

What is this idea, you ask? Well... I want to throw a feast! In my homeland they're a great way for people to come together, eat ourselves stupid, and make merry. We could all use some of that with everything that's been happening lately. The spring ball already feels like forever ago, and not everyone was here to enjoy it.

There's just a few simple rules: you have to bring some food or drink from your world, or as close as you can get! And you'd better label it so we all know which foods are from where. [...He's not actually going to enforce this rule, he just thinks it'd be more fun. And educational!]

The other rules are absolutely NO fighting, and no tying each other to trees to get attention, no matter how fun and cute it may seem on paper.

[he's naming no names!! you know who you are!]

I'll send out the location of the feast closer to the time. As for timing -- how about the last day of this moon? That way you have no excuse not to prepare something, and spread the word to people who are bad at using these things!

I'm counting on you all.

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You wound me! But it is pretty unusual for a Fódlan noble to know how to cook. Fortunately for everyone's tastebuds, I'm not most nobles.

I hardly meant any offense- though perhaps that might have been more obvious if I'd mentioned my own station in conjunction with my enjoyment of cooking. Either way, I look forward to what you have to offer, and chef or otherwise, I think it's QUITE obvious you're not most nobles.

I'll choose to take that as a compliment.

And what is your station, exactly?

Good; it was intended as such.

The title doesn't mean anything here, or much to me overall, but I imagine there aren't many other princesses who enjoy cooking as much as I do, either. Or should I say "I'm not most princesses?"

You certainly aren't! I bet that's why you like a certain prince so much.

[It might be a sore spot to bring up this soon, but he can't resist. Dimitri is certainly a choice, not exactly being a normal prince either.]

[It may be soon, but Jade is the sort to soldier onward after disappointment, and so she manages to take it in stride quite well— though she has been feeling the absence of her regular sparring sessions with said prince. There are certainly other volunteers, but none who can keep up with her anywhere near as well.]

It did turn out that we had quite a bit in common, though that particular point didn't come up for some time. I was more impressed that he was able to keep up with me in the ring, but you're certainly not wrong!

In the ring or in the "ring", or both?

[wink wink, nudge nudge]

[Good job, Claude, she's not easy to fluster, but that one actually manages to blindside her.]

The first one!

[She's no prude, but she's definitely talking about combat prowess on this one.]

Do you know how hard it is to find a sparring partner that actually offers a challenge?

How about one of the professors from the Officer's Academy? I bet she could give you a run for your money. She could certainly match a guy like Dimitri blow-for-blow.

That's a very convincing sales pitch. If she's interested, I think she and I might be able to help one another.

[You don't improve, after all, if you're not pushing yourself, and Jade is certain she can offer just as much of a challenge as Byleth might be able to offer her in turn.]

And what about you? I take it brute strength isn't your thing, but you must have other ways of keeping your skills sharp.

I'm sure she will be! I'll send you her details if you wanted to get in contact with her, otherwise I bet you can meet at the feast.

Got me pegged pretty well, haven't you? I'm an archer, so one of the best ways to practice is by going hunting, whether for food or for creatures causing problems around here. Training by hitting stationary targets can only get you so far.

We've spoken previously, but the circumstances weren't the best for making sparring plans. I'll make a point of seeking her out there, thank you.

I like to think I have a good eye for people. You're quite right, training by hitting things that can't run or fight back won't help you to improve. Hunting has the benefit of being practical, as well. It may not be your style, but if you ever DO need to brush up on your hand-to-hand, I would be more than happy to get a good look at what you can do.

[She just loves to fight, okay.]

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