[Cold, cold, cold. Also wet. But mostly cold. Colder than the winter Faerghus air.
It doesn't take long for Dimitri to figure out that he's somehow suddenly underwater. He would flail around were he not paralyzed. But fortunately, that problem, at least, solves itself. He's unable to refuse the strange woman's gift, though he likely wouldn't have even if he could; he's in a tight spot and needs to get out of it. Fortunately, the potion works its magic -- though there's still the problem of air.
Dimitri immediately swims straight toward the surface. As soon as his head breaks the water line, he gasps and begins gulping down as much air as he can manage. He treads water for a minute until his breathing becomes more steady, then looks around. Immediately he starts to swim toward the nearest shore.
...Note that he's doing all of this in a heavy fur cape and clad in armor. It's pretty impressive to see someone like that swim so well.]
2. Snow Chicken
[Dimitri always welcomes friendly competition, especially when it comes to physical skill. So naturally, he volunteered to be part of the Snow Games. The Snow Chicken in particular sounded interesting, and something he'd be uniquely gifted at.
Before they begin, Dimitri looks over at his partner. He attempts to smile reassuringly; whether or not it comes out that way is up to interpretation.]
Please, try not to worry. I have great confidence in my strength. We can win this if we work together.
[Then, he takes a look at his opponent.]
...Although, I confess I've never engaged a Yeti in a competition of strength...
3. Brave of Soul
[In the cave, Dimitri prepares himself to face his fears. However, what he encounters is no straightforward depiction of his fears. No, Dimitri finds himself face-to-face with himself. His doppelganger looks far angrier than he does, and has a heavy bag under his visible eye. He's also confronting Dimitri on...something from his past.]
You're disgusting! Nothing more than a mere hypocrite! You want revenge, even now! Otherwise, you'll never stop the voices! How do you think Father, Stepmother, Glenn...how they all feel!? I'll tell you, Dimitri. They feel betrayed. Abandoned. They lost their lives to protect you, and you refuse to carry out their wishes. You're the one desecrating their memory. Not me.
[Dimitri doesn't reply right away. His face remains impassive, but his thoughts are anything but. This was a low blow to him. Invoking the lives lost in the Tragedy of Duscur was like poking an open wound with a sharp stick. However...it's also something that he's learned lessons from.]
...I will admit to some truth being in those words. However, the conclusions are all wrong. No, they were all wrong. It's true that I'm terrified of the hatred and disappointment that those dead might harbor for me, someone who only survived due to luck or their own choices. And for a long time...I was like you. I thought the only way to avoid their grudges was to seek revenge for their deaths. I...suppose there is still a part of me that wishes to do that.
But I know that isn't the answer. Those who sacrificed themselves for my sake did so out of love. Those who died wouldn't want me to wallow in pain and misery, blindly seeking out a revenge that won't sate them or bring them back from the dead. They would want me to live for myself. To reach the fullest of my potential, and to find meaning in my own life.
[Most observers might find this confrontation very surprising, depending on how well they know Dimitri in the first place. He's been fairly tight-lipped about his past, even though it has clearly taken a toll on him. To see him recognize a depiction of himself as a bloodthirsty animal who wants nothing other than revenge? That's going to be a bit alarming.]
Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd | Fire Emblem: Three Houses
[Cold, cold, cold. Also wet. But mostly cold. Colder than the winter Faerghus air.
It doesn't take long for Dimitri to figure out that he's somehow suddenly underwater. He would flail around were he not paralyzed. But fortunately, that problem, at least, solves itself. He's unable to refuse the strange woman's gift, though he likely wouldn't have even if he could; he's in a tight spot and needs to get out of it. Fortunately, the potion works its magic -- though there's still the problem of air.
Dimitri immediately swims straight toward the surface. As soon as his head breaks the water line, he gasps and begins gulping down as much air as he can manage. He treads water for a minute until his breathing becomes more steady, then looks around. Immediately he starts to swim toward the nearest shore.
...Note that he's doing all of this in a heavy fur cape and clad in armor. It's pretty impressive to see someone like that swim so well.]
2. Snow Chicken
[Dimitri always welcomes friendly competition, especially when it comes to physical skill. So naturally, he volunteered to be part of the Snow Games. The Snow Chicken in particular sounded interesting, and something he'd be uniquely gifted at.
Before they begin, Dimitri looks over at his partner. He attempts to smile reassuringly; whether or not it comes out that way is up to interpretation.]
Please, try not to worry. I have great confidence in my strength. We can win this if we work together.
[Then, he takes a look at his opponent.]
...Although, I confess I've never engaged a Yeti in a competition of strength...
3. Brave of Soul
[In the cave, Dimitri prepares himself to face his fears. However, what he encounters is no straightforward depiction of his fears. No, Dimitri finds himself face-to-face with himself. His doppelganger looks far angrier than he does, and has a heavy bag under his visible eye. He's also confronting Dimitri on...something from his past.]
You're disgusting! Nothing more than a mere hypocrite! You want revenge, even now! Otherwise, you'll never stop the voices! How do you think Father, Stepmother, Glenn...how they all feel!? I'll tell you, Dimitri. They feel betrayed. Abandoned. They lost their lives to protect you, and you refuse to carry out their wishes. You're the one desecrating their memory. Not me.
[Dimitri doesn't reply right away. His face remains impassive, but his thoughts are anything but. This was a low blow to him. Invoking the lives lost in the Tragedy of Duscur was like poking an open wound with a sharp stick. However...it's also something that he's learned lessons from.]
...I will admit to some truth being in those words. However, the conclusions are all wrong. No, they were all wrong. It's true that I'm terrified of the hatred and disappointment that those dead might harbor for me, someone who only survived due to luck or their own choices. And for a long time...I was like you. I thought the only way to avoid their grudges was to seek revenge for their deaths. I...suppose there is still a part of me that wishes to do that.
But I know that isn't the answer. Those who sacrificed themselves for my sake did so out of love. Those who died wouldn't want me to wallow in pain and misery, blindly seeking out a revenge that won't sate them or bring them back from the dead. They would want me to live for myself. To reach the fullest of my potential, and to find meaning in my own life.
[Most observers might find this confrontation very surprising, depending on how well they know Dimitri in the first place. He's been fairly tight-lipped about his past, even though it has clearly taken a toll on him. To see him recognize a depiction of himself as a bloodthirsty animal who wants nothing other than revenge? That's going to be a bit alarming.]
4. Wild Card
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