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conversations.value:  There was a knock at the door, causing Philine to shoot a nervous look my way. Claire and I nodded, prompting her to nod back before calling the visitor in.
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conversations.value:  “Pardon the intrusion… Oh?” Hilda raised an eyebrow upon noticing Claire and me. “I came because Princess Philine requested we talk, but I wasn’t aware you two would be present.”
conversations.prefix: Hilda:
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conversations.value:  “This conversation will concern us as well.”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
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conversations.value:  “I trust our presence won’t be an issue?”
conversations.prefix: Claire:
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conversations.value:  “Of course not. I am quite busy, however, and would prefer to keep this brief if possible,” Hilda said, polite but assertive.
conversations.prefix: Hilda:
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conversations.value:  “I understand. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to come here. I’ll strive to keep this brief, but please do take a seat.” Philine calmly urged Hilda to sit down.
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conversations.value:  Hilda looked slightly startled, likely realizing this wouldn’t be as cut-and-dried as she first thought. I’d always believed Philine had it in her to put her foot down. She’d just needed some practice was all. With resignation, Hilda sighed and sat in the chair. The smile she always plastered on when in front of Philine was gone, replaced by a cold, indifferent visage.
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conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “So? What is it?”
conversations.prefix: Hilda:
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conversations.value:  “What do you think of the current state of the Nur Empire?” Philine asked without pause. She was past getting hung up on changes in other people’s facial expressions.
conversations.prefix: Philine:
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conversations.value:  “That’s quite an abstract question.”
conversations.prefix: Hilda:
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conversations.value:  “The empire is a wonderful state, perhaps the greatest in the world.”
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conversations.value:  “I agree. But are things really sustainable as they are? Don’t you think the empire is making too many enemies?” Philine didn’t let Hilda’s cookie-cutter answer stop her, pressing forward. Hilda’s face remained as expressionless as a Noh mask.
conversations.prefix: Philine:
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conversations.value:  “Certainly, the empire has many enemies. But the empire also has the strength needed to bring those enemies under its rule.”
conversations.prefix: Hilda:
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conversations.value:  “Does it really?” Philine challenged. “What about the three-nation alliance between Sousse, the Alpes, and Bauer? While we managed to maneuver against it this time, if their alliance had come to fruition, the empire would be in danger, would it not?”
conversations.prefix: Philine:
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conversations.value:  “Hypotheticals will get us nowhere.
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