[Niles had to be unguarded to request that. He stays silent for a little while, considering the request evenly. Of course, the Nohrian army would notice. His siblings would, too.
Yet, it could be explained. Perhaps he'd even have to announce the fact that he was teaching his retainer to read, to better intercept enemy reports and carriers while he waited to physically heal.
It wouldn't be too untoward. Not really.]
Fine. I don't mind.
[But.]
I will have to attend war councils, though. I trust that isn't a problem?
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[Niles had to be unguarded to request that. He stays silent for a little while, considering the request evenly. Of course, the Nohrian army would notice. His siblings would, too.
Yet, it could be explained. Perhaps he'd even have to announce the fact that he was teaching his retainer to read, to better intercept enemy reports and carriers while he waited to physically heal.
It wouldn't be too untoward. Not really.]
Fine.
I don't mind.
[But.]
I will have to attend war councils, though. I trust that isn't a problem?