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[Dedue glances at the documents, then reads Wriothesley's message, then pores over the documents in more detail.]

Wow. This is amazing. My deepest gratitude, Mr. Wriothesley. I would not have been able to secure this funding myself. It is a big relief.

[Mainly because he did not know how, had no idea who to ask or what arguments to make.]

I have a growing knowledge of the restaurants and markets in the city. I could identify potential partners, but you would probably be the better one to negotiate with them. My golem status is impossible to hide now, and they are unlikely to take me seriously.

I didn't do much besides organize our thoughts and argue for a little fairness when it came to all the farm's hard work.

[ wriothesley did have help from patho-gen, of course, but that’s something he can bring up later. ]

And don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten you mentioning how your current job’s a little—hm—stingy about fairly compensating its employees. If you’d like, maybe we could spend an afternoon or two practicing some negotiation skills by visiting those potential partners together? I think it’d serve both you and the farm well to speak more easily about contract opportunities. And once numis are on the table, I doubt anyone would turn you away from the conversation, Mr. Dedue.

There is no need to downplay your contribution.

Well... If you think my presence would not be off-putting in those talks, I suppose I could. I do not think I would contribute much, however. I do not have much in the way of people skills.

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In more good news, I will be leaving that job because I have been offered another, at an Augmented-run café, and they will pay me.

Well, you managed to charm me into wanting to work alongside you, right? Hah. So with that in mind, I’d say you’ve got more than enough people skills, Mr. Dedue. And much like your armor, I think a bit of polishing could do those skills a world of good.

Building on that, there’s really no better time to practice leaving a strong, lasting impression on others than when you’re stepping away from a role with grace. Although if we’re talking real good news, the best part is that you’ve found a workplace that genuinely values your experience.

The problem is, I do not know how I did that, so it would be hard to replicate.

Is that so? I am open to discussing how I should approach the conversation... I am a little nervous about it, and my soul does not like the change, and the stepping away from a task, even an unpaid one.

I, on the other hand, am glad to be moving somewhere I am more valued.

[His face flushes as he types that last part. Even suggesting that he has value feels arrogant and silly, somehow.]

I think it speaks more to your natural charm than anything else. Endearingly honest, with just enough understated compassion to where I wouldn’t try to reverse-engineer that sort of sentiment—it might come off more calculated than you intend, and you’re far better suited to sincerity. That said, I wouldn’t mind helping you be a little less shy about showing it more often, especially while you're already making a clean break by handing in that resignation. Seems like a good place to start as any, while we're all here in Karteria. Just let me know your schedule, and we’ll do our best to make sure the shift into your new workplace carries the same satisfaction you’re feeling now and right into day one.

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weh wrio ;_;

SHHHH it's ok they'll hang some more soon ;;

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