[ ... hmm. No, not a sign of recognition there. Could this be a lingering aftereffect of whatever Thales had done to her mind and memories? ]

In that case, they may have split us into separate groups at the welcome center. I recall waking up in a tundra, for one.

[ And given the entire welcome package they were given, this seems to be relevant information: their seasonal associations and segments. If Edelgard woke up in a beach, that must make her a Summer affiliate-- bright and fiery, the very opposite of his Winter. How unsurprisingly incompatible of them. ]

You are correct in assuming that is one goal we share, yes. [ And he takes this cue to claim his seat on the opposite end of the couch, with an adequate amount of space between them. ] As much as it would pain me to leave people in need behind, protecting the Kingdom is my utmost priority. In this, we may disagree, but for as long as we remain in this world--

[ He leans over to reach for his glass, watching her from the corner of his eye. ]

I suppose nothing will unite two enemies like a greater common enemy.

[ Hm. ]