I adjusted my bowtie and glanced around the room.

Everything was ready.

The curtains were swapped out with crimson drapes, I shifted the room around to have the table in the middle, and used alchemy to get a few other things to make the place a bit more romantic and forget that it was just an ordinary dorm room. Candles, fancy drapes, silver platters and eating utensils… if you ignored the bed and stack of papers shoved in the corner, it could almost pass for a private restaurant room.

Almost.

I glanced out the window. The sun was setting, and the tower had chimed seven not long ago. It would be any minute now that Edelgard arrived.

I did another quick mental check.

The cake was chilling in an icebox off to the corner. The flowers, a bouquet of roses I picked with permission from Annie, were placed in a glass vase with water in the middle of the table. Said table itself was neatly decorated with a dark crimson cloth.

The lasagna was warming in the oven, and I had both plates and mitts ready to serve it when she arrived.

My dad pulled through and got me a bottle of red wine… apparently from Enbarr directly. It was supposedly a famous brand, but I wasn't a wine snob so I didn't know much about it other than it should be good.

Dorothea had been kind enough to keep an eye on Stella again, so I didn't have to worry about distractions. And then the surroundings…

I glanced out the window.

As if waiting for me to do just that, Hubert appeared and gave me a brief nod before vanishing back into the shadows.

Good. While a bit concerning about how he predicted when I would glance out the window, it seemed the perimeter was secure.

Now I just had to wait.

Wait.

And… wait.

I sat down at the table and double-checked my attire.

Since this was supposed to be romantic, I'd changed into something more fitting. A sleek black tuxedo and white dress shirt combo that Stella had made for me a while back. Black slacks and matching loafers finished up the look, along with a bowtie.

Well, in all honesty it made me look more like a butler than anything else, but considering that I was planning to serve up a good time for Delly, it was perfect.

…Did I really just make that joke? Oh god, I did.

I placed a hand on my face and groaned. "I'm becoming like dad…"

That was terrible! Was it the nerves? It had to be the nerves. By why was I even nervous? It was like what Dad said. I already messed up everything else, so there was no problem with me goofing this up too.

Right?

I shook my head.

No, of course not! Because I messed everything else up, this had to be perfect. I had to make sure that-

A knock at the door.

My eyes widened. I coughed and then said, "C-Come in!"

The doorknob rattled, but the door didn't open. "Um… my teacher? It's locked."

Dammit, dammit, dammit.

"My bad. I'll be right there."

I quickly walked over to the door and unlocked it, pushing it open. As I did, I put a wide smile on my face and said, "I'm glad you could join me tonight, Delly…" I paused. "…And Dimitri?"

The Faerghus prince smiled. "Good evening, Byleth. Ah, and don't mind me. I am merely here to escort my dear sister to her first nightly rendezvous."

Edelgard rolled her eyes. "And I told you that this was unnecessary, Dima. You know as well as I do of my teacher's sterling reputation."

"Of course." He nodded. "However, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I thought it would be interesting to play the role for once. Ah, and Sylvain mentioned that I should be threatening you to treat El well… but I suppose we both know that's unnecessary." He paused and then said, "Truthfully, I should be asking El to treat you well. Though she has not shown it recently, when it comes to romance she can be quite a bit-"

"Dima!" Edelgard flushed and rounded on Dimitri. "Th-That's quite enough from you!"

Dimitri held up his hands and laughed. "Right, right. Then I will leave you two be. Enjoy yourselves, El, Byleth." He waved and then walked off.

Edelgard sighed and shook her head. After that, she looked to me and said, "I'm sorry, my love. I tried to stop him, but Dima insisted."

I shook my head. "It's fine. He's just worried about you."

And making up years of guilt, probably.

"In any case," Edelgard said. "May I come in?" She gestured towards the door.

"Oh! Of course, of course." I stepped aside and beckoned her in. "After you, princess."

Edelgard giggled and stepped inside. "You don't have to be so formal, my love. It's just me. Though I do appreciate the effort."

I closed the door and turned towards Edelgard. "You're always worth the effort, Delly."

"Heh." Edelgard shook her head. "As smooth as ever… That silver tongue of yours is definitely the enemy of womankind." She turned around and smiled. "It's good that I caught you before it got out of hand, is it not?"

I frowned. "You make it seem like I can't live without you."

"Can you not?"

"…"

Edelgard laughed and then took a seat at the table. As she did, she reached over to examine the roses and said, "I see you put quite a bit of effort into this."

I frowned and walked around to sit at the other side of the table. "You could be a bit more surprised."

"Well." Edelgard fussed a bit with a rose petal and then looked up at me, a smile on her face. "I can't say that I was expecting this, but knowing you, I figured that it would have been wonderful regardless."

"…That's not fair. Since when did you figure out how to tease back?"

"Is it not obvious? I learned from the best, my love. Besides, these are my heartfelt feelings. It is not my fault you find it embarrassing."

"…"

Edelgard laughed. "In all honesty, however, I must admit I was expecting something a bit more modest." She glanced around the room and said, "To do so much just for me…" She shook her head and then looked at me. "I would have been fine with just a nice dinner with you. Anytime that I can spend with you is enough."

My heart warmed at her words… and then I realized what she said and got angry. "You need to value yourself more, Delly. You deserve more than just something like that."

"Maybe." She muttered and then started picking through the roses. "These are beautiful by the way. Did you plant them yourself?"

I shook my head. "Those are courtesy of Annie- Ah, Annette. I would have given you a bouquet I planted myself, but…"

Edelgard shook her head. "They're lovely. I can see the care she put into raising them… But roses, hm?"

I frowned. "Do you not like them?"

"No. They're quite fitting. I just find it amusing in hindsight."

I tilted my head. "What?"

She smiled. "It's nothing." Edelgard pulled her hands back and then folded them. "Now, what do you have planned for us tonight, my love? I skipped dinner for you, so I hope you won't disappoint."

"Well, I had help on this from one of the best chefs in the monastery, so hopefully it won't disappoint. Ah, but if it does, blame it on me." I walked over to my oven and put on the mitts before pulling out the tray of lasagna.

Edelgard leaned over to look and frowned. "Saghert and cream? No, that's more savory… a type of pasta?"

"A trade secret recipe." I placed it on top of the stove and then placed a slice on a plate before putting it down in front of Edelgard. "For you."

She shook her head and said, "You truly are a man of mysteries, my love. Even now, I can't figure you out. Not completely, at least."

I served myself a slice and then sat down at the table. "Well, better to be a bit mysterious than an open book, right? Keeps things interesting."

Edelgard picked up her knife and fork and cut off a piece of the lasagna. "I can't say I disagree… but I would appreciate it if you told me everything someday."

I felt a twinge of guilt at her words, but nodded. "Someday. I promise."

After everything was over… when I was sure everything was alright. At that time, I would come clean. About who I was, what I did, what I would be doing…

Edelgard nodded. "That is all I ask." After saying that, a small smile crossed her face. "Though it is amusing. To think that you are the one hiding secrets now instead of me… Perhaps this is karma, in a way?"

"Maybe?"

"Hm…" Edelgard nodded and then cutely blew air on her cut piece of lasagna before eating it.

I stared at her, carefully watching her reaction.

When she lowered her fork, her eyebrows widened and then her eyes crinkled in pleasure. She smiled and then shook her head. "My love… are you certain you're not a master chef in disguise?"

I laughed, inwardly relieved. "Trade secret. And you can thank Ashe. He helped out a lot on that."

Edelgard nodded. "I will endeavor to keep that in mind." Saying that, she went back to eating.

I reached down and pulled up the bottle of wine, as well as a pair of glasses. "Well, why don't we have some of this to pair with the food, hm?"

Edelgard glanced at the bottle and said, "Enbarr 1111? That's quite a rare bottle, my love." She frowned and said, "Where did you get that? I hope you didn't spend too much…"

I blinked and turned the bottle around. "Is it? I just had Dad get it for me…" I frowned.

Did that guy seriously get something that rare?

"Sir Jeralt acquired it? I suppose it makes sense in that case… but to think he could get his hands on something like that."

I glanced at Edelgard and said, "Well, do you want to try it?"

Edelgard shook her head. "I wouldn't want to waste it on something like this. A bottle like that should be for a special occasion…"

"And this isn't?" I shook my head and cracked it open.

Edelgard winced and then sighed. "I suppose I should have expected this…"

I poured a glass for Edelgard and then held it out for her. "Here you go."

She looked amused. "Why, are you trying to ply me with wine, my love before having your dastardly way with me?"

I sighed and set it in front of her. "Come on now, Delly. We both know I'm not that type of person."

She took the glass and shifted the wine around, sighing. "Regrettably so."

I coughed.

Edelgard laughed and took a sip from the wine. "Mm… Sweet. Not that strong, either. Truly deserving of the name."

I poured myself a glass and said, "Is this wine really that special?"

Edelgard nodded. "Indeed. There's a famous tale around this set of wine saying that couples who share a drink from the bottle will have their wishes come true."

"I see." I nodded and took a sip.

"Well, that and guarantee children in the near future."

I reflexively started to spit the wine out at that, but then remembered how expensive it was and swallowed it instead.

Edelgard smiled.

I coughed and tapped my chest. "…You did that on purpose."

She shrugged. "I must admit, I find it quite fun to be teasing you instead of being teased."

I shook my head and went back to eating.

Edelgard cut another piece of her lasagna and said, "So, my love. You never did explain what this dish is."

"Ah, right." I nodded and said, "As you thought, it's a pasta dish. I call it lasagna. It's made from pasta noodles cut into thick layers, alternating between cheese, meat, and a hearty tomato sauce. Homemade with tons of love to warm up my cold princess."

Edelgard raised an eyebrow and said, "Are you calling me cold-hearted, my love?"

"Enough to tease this poor soul, it seems."

"Ha! As if you could be considered a poor soul…"

I shook my head and took a bite from my lasagna.

It was a bit off from what I remembered, but that was inevitable considering the ingredient substitutions. Well, that and me not knowing an exact recipe. The fact that it tasted so close at all was a testament to Ashe's improvisational cooking skills.

Hm. Maybe I should gift him a set of spices…

Ah. Probably best to do that before Lonato's rebellion… No. Maybe I should try and stop that? It'd be the best way to pay him back…

"You're drifting again, my love. Am I that uninteresting?"

I blinked and shook my head. "Sorry, Delly. Just a lot on my mind."

She nodded. "I suppose that's inevitable." Edelgard picked up her glass of wine and took a sip. After that, she looked at me and said, "How are you settling into your role as a professor, by the way? Your first week as a proper instructor is almost complete, is it not?"

"Worried, Delly?"

She sighed and placed her glass on the table. "I must admit that I am. You have been a bit off these past few days."

I grumbled. "Blame Seteth. To think that guy actually approved so many cadet transfers…"

A master of petty vengeance that guy was. It makes me wonder if Rhea wasn't undergoing a small series of minor inconveniences at this moment too.

"Well," Edelgard said. "Despite the challenges, I think that you're doing a fine job, my love."

"Mm." I took a bite from my lasagna and shrugged. "I guess. And on a side note, you're getting a bit too comfortable with that recently."

"Hm?" Edelgard blinked. "What is it, my love?"

"That." I pointed at her with my fork and said, "Calling me your love and everything. Aren't you embarrassed?"

"Why? Are you?"

I coughed and averted my gaze.

Edelgard laughed. "Well, I must admit that it is a bit embarrassing to say it so freely… but it also makes me happy." She smiled and said, "My love… Just knowing that you are my love, that you return my love… It's enough for me."

"…"

I took a sip from my wine.

It was sweet and rich… and made me wish I could get even a bit tipsy. Unfortunately, I couldn't so I had to face reality head on.

I shook my head and said, "Well, how about you then? How have you been doing with classes? Any trouble I should know about?"

Edelgard shook her head. "Nothing of the sort, my love. While I have been getting strange looks, it seems that my status as the future Adrestrian Emperor is still keeping them at bay."

I nodded. "Good. I don't have to do anything then."

Edelgard nodded as well. "Indeed. Though Hubert would have done something first if it came to that… He can be quite a bit overprotective of me at times. Though I suppose you're well aware of that fact by now." She shifted her gaze to me.

I remembered the dark spike incident and nodded. "Of course. But he means well."

"Yes, Hubert means well… But I'm curious, my love." She glanced at me and said, "What would you have done if something were to arise? Say a slanderous rumor about my reputation?"

"Challenge every student who's spouting gossip to a duel to the death in your honor?" I paused and placed a hand on my chin. "…Those aren't illegal, right?"

Edelgard rolled her eyes and reached over to tap my head. "You can't just duel students, my love! Especially not to the death!"

I shrugged. "I've got the reputation of being a bloodthirsty Ashen Demon, don't I? Might as well put it to some use."

Edelgard frowned. "Well I won't allow it." She crossed her arms and said, "I didn't follow you just to have you walk a bloodstained path like I did."

I froze and then bowed my head. "…Sorry."

Edelgard sighed. "It's fine. Besides, I would never have allowed it anyway." She narrowed her eyes and said, "Sacrificing yourself for the greater good is not allowed. Understood?"

Hearing that, I paused and stared at her.

Edelgard, the one who once said dying for the greater good was not a death in vain… was saying that sacrificing myself for the greater good wasn't allowed?

"W-What is it?" She flushed and averted her gaze. "If you stare at me so intently like that…"

"You've really changed, haven't you?"

Edelgard huffed. "It's your fault that I'm like this." She smiled and said, "After all, you were the one who showed me there were people willing to stand by my side if I just opened up." She paused and then lowered her gaze. "…A fact that I regret not knowing earlier."

I shook my head. "If anything, it's my fault for that. If I realized what you were trying to do…"

Both Byleth and myself. Neither of us knew the first time what Edelgard had planned or her intents. If we did…

Edelgard shook her head. "Enough of that." She smiled and said, "This is supposed to be a pleasant evening, is it not? Let us just both say we are at fault and leave it at that. If not, I'm afraid this delightful food will grow cold."

"Ah. Right." I nodded.

For a time, the two of us sat in comfortable silence, just eating.

After a while though, Edelgard said, "I've said this earlier, my love, but you really are an exceptional cook." She looked at me and said, "Did you learn this in the war?"

I shook my head. "It's a long story…"

A combination of his own knowledge and Byleth's intuitive cooking prowess carried across time. Or something like that.

Edelgard glanced back at her lasagna. "Well, regardless, it is delicious."

"I'm glad you like it. But don't eat too much."

"Hm?" She looked up. "Why's that?"

"There's dessert too."

"Dessert?" A faint trace of expectation was in her eyes.

I smiled and nodded. "That's right… But that's for later. For now… Why don't we talk about other things."

"Other things, you say?" Edelgard took a sip from her wine and said, "Well, I suppose there are things I'd like to know more about you as well…" She looked at me and said, "What is it that you wish to know, my love?"

"Well…" I paused for a moment to think and then said, "Tell me about yourself."

Edelgard raised an eyebrow. "Don't you already know enough about me?"

I shook my head. "I want to hear about you from yourself, not other sources."

Edelgard frowned. "Well… there's not much to tell." She set down her silverware and said, "When I was young, my uncle took me and my mother to Faerghus to escape the Insurrection of the Seven. That was where I first met Dima… Though I forgot about that with what happened after." Her face dimmed.

I froze and shook my head. "Sorry. I didn't mean to bring up dark times."

Edelgard sighed. "It's fine. They're over now. Besides…" She smiled. "Despite the darkness, I met you, didn't I? The light that guards me against the cold."

I nodded. "Damned straight- *ahem* I mean, absolutely. You'll never have to experience such despair ever again."

She laughed. "Don't think I missed your slip, my love… But I suppose that's your charm. That vow would sound foolish coming from anyone else, but from you… Well, it's still a bit foolish, but I want to believe you anyway."

"…I can't tell whether to be flattered or taken aback."

"Flattered, of course." She said that, but the teasing smile on her face said otherwise.

I shook my head.

Edelgard continued speaking. "Anyway, after that, there's not much to tell. I obtained my other Crest, returned to the Enbarr to complete my initial studies before enrolling here, in the Officers Academy. From there, you know the rest."

I nodded. "I guess so… Wait." I frowned, remembering something. "…When did you and Dorothea meet? You said something about her being an old friend, right? Was that always the case?"

"Hm? That…" Edelgard paused, furrowing her eyebrows. "I… You're right. In this life… I suppose it was a chance meeting. It was… Yes. One day, I got the urge to see a performance in the opera house. Hubert was with me, so we snuck out to see it." She smiled. "It seems that Dora had snuck out as well and we became fast friends. But… It's curious." She placed her hand on her chin. "I had yet to remember the future at the time, but for us to meet… perhaps my subconscious was guiding us to meet? Or perhaps it was the hand of Fate?"

…Hm.

It was just an idle curiosity I remembered, but to think that it led to that…

Memories, the changes, Stella saying that time was stabilized… I wondered. With the Flame Emperor being able to use the Divine Pulse as well and the lack of them doing so… was it possible the Agarthans found another way to change the past? Or had they given up? No, Claude said that Shambhala was different now, so…

"Enough about me, my love." Edelgard leaned forward on the table and said, "Why don't you tell me about yourself?"

I blinked. "Me?"

"Yes, you." She tilted her head and said, "To begin with… What made you fall in love with me?"

I coughed and averted my gaze. "That's a bit of a loaded question to start with."

Edelgard rolled her eyes. "Oh come now. It isn't that difficult."

"Then… You first?"

"Easy enough." Edelgard straightened and then looked me in the eye. "You are kind. Skilled. Compassionate. You see all of us not as students, but as your own family. Even when the cost is greater than most could bear, you hold it upon your shoulders and strive to keep it from falling upon us. And when the world is falling, even in the face of the inevitable, you still wish to defy it."

"That…"

Edelgard didn't give me the space to interject. "You… give me, and all of us, something to believe in. That devotion, that warm kindness… To be honest, I am surprised none of the other girls have tried to make a bid for your heart yet." She paused and then smiled. "Though I suppose I stole a march on them before they had the chance, did I not?"

It was a blinding expression, adorably and filled with deep affection- no, love.

A direct critical hit to the heart.

I looked away and then frowned. "That's not fair."

Edelgard simply smiled in response. "Well? What about you, my love?"

I glanced at her and then looked away, shaking my head. "It's embarrassing."

Edelgard huffed. "Now I won't allow running away, my love. I won't forgive you if you don't answer…" She flushed a bit and said, "A-After all, I already spilled my heart out to you…"

I stared at her. Seeing her acting so cute and flustered, I sighed and said, "Fine. To be honest… I just thought you were beautiful."

Edelgard blinked.

It was too late to back down now though. While I felt everything inside of me cringing back, I refused to avert my gaze and said, "It started with your voice. When I heard you speak for the first time, I could hear your resolve. The determination to follow things through… but also a tinge of loneliness."

Cold and aloof… but also hoping and praying for someone to reach out.

"And when I saw you, a beautiful young woman with hair as pure and snow and eyes like shimmering amethysts… I couldn't help but want to protect you. To stay by your side." I laughed. "Of course, I didn't know it at the time."

The last words weren't mine. Not entirely. A sentiment from 'Byleth' and not me, but one that I echoed.

Not knowing that our paths would diverge so soon, facing each other across the battlefield… the reunion at the goddess tower only to say farewell.

Both he and I had felt those emotions after failing to side with Edelgard in the past.

Edelgard blinked again and then turned a deep crimson color, almost the shade of the cloth I used to cover the table. She quickly shook her head and said, "That isn't embarrassing, my love."

I sighed. "Isn't it? I keep making jokes about you being shallow, but me…"

"Of course not." Edelgard shook her head and smiles, a wide and bright expression. "I think it's romantic. To think that you could see through me so easily in the first time we met… Had I known, perhaps…" She swirled her glass and said, "Perhaps things might have ended differently."

I shook my head. "Things still can end differently. And they're already different, aren't they?"

Edelgard laughed. "I suppose. For one, you can't run away from me this time."

I frowned. "Excuse me? You were the one who ran away."

Edelgard laughed and downed her glass of red wine. After that she held her arms out.

I stared at her and frowned. "What are you doing?"

"Hold me."

"What?"

She pouted her lips and said, "I'm cold. Hold me."

"…You're not drunk, Delly. Stop pretending to be."

"Oh, hush. Let me be selfish for a bit." She kept reaching out towards me with her arms.

I sighed and then got out of my chair, walking around to pull her into a hug.

The moment I did, she wrapped her arms around my neck and stole a kiss.

My eyes widened and then I leaned back, dropping her on the floor.

"Eep!" She collapsed and landed on her butt.

I crossed my arms and said, "No dessert for you."

Edelgard picked herself off the floor and brushed herself off. "Rude! And here I am, pouring all my feelings into that…"

I shrugged. "Since you're obviously done eating, I guess I should get out the dessert…" Saying that, I walked over to the icebox, pulling out the cake.

Seeing it, Edelgard gasped.

Fluffy, with whipped cream frosting and slices of berries and fruits. A bit lopsided, but otherwise perfect.

"That… my teacher, where did you get that?"

Considering she reverted back to calling me her teacher, it was clear that Edelgard was shocked.

I smiled and said, "I made it, of course. Well, minus the frosting. That was Ashe's help again."

I really did need to pay that guy back for this.

Edelgard sat back in her seat.

I placed the cake in the center of the table, moving aside our other plates. After that, I got a pair of new plates, along with a knife to cut the cake.

Edelgard followed my every motion with wide eyes.

I cut a slice, placed it on a plate, and then handed it out to Edelgard.

Or I started to.

As she reached out to grab it, I pulled the cake back and shook my head.

"…What are you doing?"

I smiled. "I told you, didn't I? No dessert for you… After all, you already snuck a taste of one before I brought out the cake."

Edelgard narrowed her eyes and pouted.

Seeing that, I smiled and said, "Well, if you really want some cake…" I picked up a spoon and scooped a piece of the cake, holding it out for Edelgard. "Ah."

"What in the world are you doing, my teacher?"

"Feeding you."

Edelgard flushed. "I can feed myself perfectly fine!" She reached out to try and grab the cake.

I leaned back and said, "Uh. This is your punishment for that sneaky kiss. Either I feed you or no cake."

Edelgard huffed and crossed her arms. She turned her head to the side, looking away. After a while though, seeing that I wasn't giving up, she eventually turned back to face me and slowly opened her mouth. "A-Ah."

I placed the spoon in her mouth.

Edelgard's crimson lips closed around it, and then I pulled it back.

Her eyes crinkled in happiness, a smile blooming on her face. And then she paused, realizing what just happened, and turned red again.

I shrugged and scooped up a bit of cake for myself.

It was pretty good. Sweet, fluffy, but not overly so. A bit like angel cake rather than normal cake.

I noticed that Edelgard was staring at me, her eyes wide.

I frowned. "What?"

Edelgard shook her head. "Nothing." She glanced at me and then turned her head away. After a while though, she turned back and slowly opened her mouth. "A-Ah."

Was it because it was embarrassing? This time, Edelgard closed her eyes.

Seeing that, I decided to play a bit of a trick.

Instead of the spoon, I leaned forward and gave her a quick peck on the lips.

Her eyes shot open and she stared at me in shock before turning a deep red again.

I smiled and then leaned back. "That's payback."

Edelgard huffed. "Meanie."

At that time, a knock echoed at the door and a somber voice called out. "Pardon the intrusion, Lady Edelgard, Professor. However, curfew is soon and it would be best for us to be off before then."

Edelgard jumped out of her seat. "H-Hubert?! What are you doing here?!"

The door opened to reveal the gloomy dark mage, standing there. He glanced at me and nodded, letting out a satisfied smile.

Edelgard spun around to look at me.

I shrugged. "I asked him to help keep an eye out to make sure we didn't have any unwanted visitors or eavesdroppers. Though…" I frowned when I felt a bundle of familiar mana signatures nearby. "I didn't expect my other students to help out as well."

"Aw!" Caspar's voice echoed from the window. "We're busted!"

"Caspar!" Dorothea's voice echoed and she said, "You blew our cover! Professor didn't know we were here yet!"

"What do you mean? Of course he did!"

After glancing at the window and seeing the Black Eagles huddled up together beneath it, Edelgard turned to me and said, "D-Did you know they were there the whole time?"

To be honest, I didn't. But this was the perfect chance to get her back, so…

I nodded. "Of course. It's hard not to notice a half dozen or so extra people wandering around my window."

Edelgard stiffly turned around and said, "I bid you good night, my teacher. It appears… that I must have a discussion with my dear friends. Thank you for this delightful evening."

"Uh-oh!" Dorothea jumped back from the window and said, "Edie looks mad!"

"Eek! Bernie's going back to her room!"

"H-Hold on, Bernie! Don't move so- Aaaah!"

There was a loud thud, followed by the sound of bodies collapsing against the ground outside my window.

I sighed.

Author's Notes:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Byleth's in Smash.

Today is a glorious day.

I half wonder if me making his artificial crest being a circle with a cross inside of it didn't somehow predict the future. I also half wonder if I shouldn't make an omake about that at some point.

Sidenote, when Sothis said 'Join smash brothers', I legit thought she was saying 'Join smash brother' and had to do a double take.