conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "Hilda’s network is something of a marvel. The empire’s growth owes much to magic, giving that department influence, second only to Mother herself, and Hilda much political sway. But…"
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "But?" Claire urged Philine to continue.
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "It seems she’s grown tired of me." Philine smiled faintly. She was likely thinking back to what had happened at the ball.
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "Hilda only has eyes for Rae right now. If anyone were to ask for her help, it should be—"
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "That’s not right, Lady Philine." Rae interrupted.
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  She looked back at Rae with surprise.
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "Hilda’s not the type to become infatuated with someone. She simply aligns herself with whomever she thinks will benefit her the most."
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "You sure know her well."
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "Now’s not the time to be jelly."
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "Jell…I’m sorry?" Philine asked, confused.
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "Don’t worry about it. Anyway, mucking about and hoping Hilda will come back around to you will achieve nothing. You’re going to have to show her you have value, and you’re going to have to do it yourself."
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  Hilda really wasn’t all that complex. She gravitated to those who seemed useful and nothing more. If Philine wanted to gain her support, she needed to prove her worth.
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "We also need to make allies with the rebel forces inside the empire."
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "Wh-what? !" Philine’s eyes widened with surprise.
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "Th-the rebel forces?"
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "Did you think there weren’t any?" Claire asked.
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "There are quite a few religious states under the empire’s rule, no? Even if they’ve been conquered by force, it doesn’t mean they’ve given up spiritually."
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  Dorothea allowed the citizens of her empire freedom of religion and freedom to proselytize. While this sounded good on paper, her real intent was to keep the various sects in check by pitting them against each other to squabble among themselves for influence. But she had underestimated the power of faith.
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "I’ve caught wind of rumors. They tell of rebel forces secretly gathering under a certain person’s lead."
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "I had no idea… Do you think they’ll help me if I meet with them?" Philine asked.
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "Before that, I need to know if you’re ready, Lady Philine."
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "If I’m…ready?"
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  Claire nodded.
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "Seeking Hilda’s aid is one thing, as you both serve the empire. To discuss allying with the rebel forces is a completely different matter. You would, without a doubt, be opposing the empire…as well as Her Majesty Dorothea."
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "I…" Philine paused. Resolve wavered in her eyes. She wanted to fix the empire, but did she have what it took?
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "If you really wish to change the empire, you must eventually confront Her Majesty. Can you do it?" Claire asked.
conversations.prefix: Claire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  Philine was silent for a few moments. Slowly, and with great effort, she found her words.
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "A long time ago, Mother brought me to a certain place."
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "Huh? What are you—"
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "Miss Claire," Rae hushed.
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "Please, continue, Philine."
conversations.prefix: Rae:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  "I was so happy to have Mother spending time with me that I didn’t even think to care where we were going.
conversations.prefix: Philine: