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[devotional]

And I suppose it is your excess of vanity that prevents you from being overly upset that my beasts veritably bowled you over? A strange sense of narcissism you must have, to make light of such a terrible affront.

[ It's true; despite her unease, she doesn't peg Ardyn as a particularly vain man. If anything, he's the opposite... Or at the very least, he appears to be. ]

It is with no small amount of sheepishness that I admit to deferring medical school in order to focus on volunteering, yes. Many have called me foolish for doing so, and perhaps I am. But I find that my bleeding heart can scarcely ignore the suffering that happens upon my very doorstep.

[daemonized]

What can I say? I'm an oddity. Full of both forgiveness and vanity, and when the two mix, it leaves a lasting, if not confusing impression.

People are too quick to confuse a bleeding heart with naïveté and foolishness. But it hardly matters. They may not realize it like I do, Miss Fleuret, but you're actually very stubborn. You'll not be dissuaded by mere words, will you?

[devotional]

And I am certain that that lasting, confusing impression lingers for years after those with the good fortune to cross your path. Still, I am appreciative of your forgiveness and seemingly infinite understanding. I only hope that our next encounter will be more pleasant.

... It does not surprise me that you are adept at reading people. [ Though Ardyn himself is nigh unreadable; it's part of the reason why he makes her so uneasy. ] Stubbornness is indeed a very pronounced character flaw of mine. What do you make of a bleeding heart, Professor, if not with naïveté?

[daemonized]

[Ardyn is, if nothing more, very observant. In another lifetime, perhaps, such a merit worked too well to his advantage.]

A sensitive soul who cares about the well-being of others around them. Perhaps, sometimes, caring too much; but it's a far better flaw to have than someone who cares not at all. Apathy is a dangerous thing, you know. You're a warrior against it.