Certainly. I'll stay by your side... At the very least, you don't curse loudly while kicking books all around the room.

We Leithanians do fuss over our horns a lot. Some visit specialized salons to trim any excess cutin, and to keep their horns in shape... Me? I just use this sword. What's that look on your face...? It's up to you to believe me, but there's no way I could demonstrate it for you right now.

I'm just an auditing student at Ludwigs-Universität. The old man needs my help for a lot of things, and I'm the only one who can stand his temperament. It's no matter, he's like a mobile library, so I've learned a lot from him.

The bindings on this sword? There are some on my body as well. They tighten my joints and keep my muscles taut, preventing my mind from slacking off. They are not just for show.

It doesn't matter if a weapon is easy to wield or not, I'd find a way to wield this sword even if it were twice as big. A Leithanian noble can have multiple violin bows made to order, but commoners might only have sticks to use... and we can't depend on others to protect us.

Looks, background, titles, Arts aptitude... everything that we passively inherit is specific only to ourselves. What use they have is for us to determine on our own, not up to abstract concepts like 'fate'.

You don't have to switch it off. Everyone has their own peculiar habits after all. You can work only when there's music in the room, I get it... Don't worry about it, I'll listen to whatever you pick. I don't know much about music, but your taste... shouldn't be that bad, right?

The more engrossed you get reading up on things, the stranger your mood becomes... If you're feeling moody, a little throwing or smashing might help you vent it out. I'll take care of the clean up afterward... You're saying that, you were restless because I was staring at you as your mind wandered...? I'll go check if dinner's ready.

Doctor, if you're truly altruistically advocating for the masses—then please believe me, that even if you take away my sword, cover my eyes, and bind my hands, I, Lessing Maeyer, am still willing to fight for you to the very end.

Get some sleep. I'll keep watch from a spot where I won't disturb you.

Franz... oh, Ebenholz, as you might know him, he told me about this place. I come from Leithanien, I have a sword, I know some Arts... I can help you.

If you say this is useful, then it will be. I'll make sure to watch it... eleven times a day.

Doctor, there's no need to make such a big fuss, and don't you give me a reward either. I already made it clear then, that I agree with your ideals and am willing to work for your sake.

There are many spires in Leithanien, but there are even more people below them. It's natural for one of my background to make such a choice, but what's difficult is to actually shake up the ways of things. We still have a long way to go.

You're responsible for the plan, and I'll be responsible for you. Give me the order.

I accept this job as a valuable training opportunity.

Stay close to me, and don't fall behind.

Hmm?!

I've long been ready.

You can call me earlier next time.

I've experienced more chaotic scenes than this.

I'll go someplace else that needs more help.

You shall not pass, while I'm here.

You can run, but I'll keep chasing.

The only thing to hold a sword back is the cowardice of its wielder.

Answer for your own sins!

You've made me believe in something: no opponent is undefeatable, and no goal unachievable.

Sometimes I put you and the old man together to compare... and the difference is obvious. He would be excitedly hurling curses everywhere if he were in your shoes now. Yes, that's how he acts when he's happy.

Mission complete, oder?

Every time I fail, I tighten my bindings so that the pain leaves them to weigh on my mind. No, you don't have to, I'll bear yours along with mine.

It's nice and neat here. I'm going to change my bindings... I was referring to my sword, you don't have to look away.

Is this how you supervise others? That's not good.

And what will you do if I overreact?

Arknights.

The days go by fast. You should come back with me to Leithanien if you get the chance. We'll go to the countryside, where patches of wild spruce trees grow straight and tall... When I was young, I thought they could grow even taller than the spires.

Hello. I'm not nervous, I've always been like this... what else can I even say instead....? Heya?

Dr. {@nickname}, there is no one who can guarantee they're always headed in the right direction. You need only make a choice, and I'll follow you to verify. I'll correct your path if its askew, and we'll simply continue further on if it holds true .