Chapter 29 A Noble Tea Party
"Thank you for joining me today, Professor Isaac." Lorenz said as he prepared some tea for the both of them.
"Of course. This is what you asked for celebrating your birthday." Isaac said taking a seat. "Surprised you didn't want a party though."
"I have no issue if you want to bake a cake and share it with the class later, but I wanted to take this time to learn more about you." Lorenz said
"Learn more about me?" Isaac asked
"Yes. I do appreciate you telling us your story, but I want to get to know who you are." Lorenz said as he handed Isaac a cup of tea. "Have you ever had tea before?"
"Not really, no." Isaac admitted taking the cup
"Well then, this will be your first tea. This happens to be one of my favorites. Rose Petal Blend. It's a common tea for nobles of the Kingdom and the Alliance." Lorenz said
Isaac took a sip. "It's not bad."
"That's good." Lorenz said taking a sip.
"So, what about me do you want to learn? More of Weyard?" Isaac asked
"No, I feel your story will tell me quite enough of it. I am more interested in Psynergy. Since I am not an Adept, I don't attend the class so I was hoping you can answer a few questions." Lorenz said
"Uh sure. What do you want to know?" Isaac asked
"Well, to start, I know that this power is utilized in one of four elements of Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water but what I don't know is how one obtains it. Is it only through physical contact through those stones, or is there another way?" Lorenz asked
"It is possible to be born with it. My hometown of Vale is home to a vast source of Psynergy being near Mount Aleph. As a result, the people that live there were exposed to high amount of Psynergy allowing them to develop powers. That power can also be past down to their children, and to my knowledge, it isn't as selective as crests." Isaac said
"So, if you were to have a child with someone, even if that person is not an adept, they would always posses Psynergy?" Lorenz asked
"To my knowledge, yes." Isaac said
"And what if they have a different Psynergy than you?" Lorenz asked
"Well, Felix's parents posses different elements. His father is an Earth Adept like Felix himself, and his mother is a Mars Adept like his sister Jenna." Isaac pointed out
"I see. But then what about the Psynergy crystals that fell? Why did they choose who they did?" Lorenz asked
"I have no idea. The truth is that, at least back home, Psynergy is what makes life. Everyone has it inside of them, though some possess more than others, but the larger exposure is what allowed those powers to be awakened. Why do you ask theses?" Isaac asked
"It has become rather concerning to some of the nobility on this Psynergy. At first, we started to believe that it was another blessing of the Goddess, but now not only commoners get it, but outsiders as well. Needless to say, it has caused quite a lot of ruckus to the nobles." Lorenz said
"Like I said, Psynergy exists in all of us. It doesn't matter where you are from. To me, it isn't a surprise that Shamir and Dedue have Psynergy. Or at least, anymore surprise than those like Claude, Edelgard, or Dimitri." Isaac pointed out.
"I guess so. I am just worried that someone with Psynergy will create problems in the future." Lorenz sighed
"To be fair, is it really impossible for a noble, or a crest user to cause just as much problems?" Isaac asked
Lorenz had no answer to that.
"Psynergy is no different from utilizing a crest or even Fodlan magic in the way of inflicting harm to others. That is why I am teaching those with it how to properly use it. That way we don't have another fire break out." Isaac said
"I suppose I will trust you on this Isaac." Lorenz sighed
"On a side note, thank you again for helping stomp those rumors the knights were saying." Isaac smiled
"It is no problem at all. I know you were innocent. I was with you after all." Lorenz smiled "Still, It is quite a shame that your kind had to live in hiding."
"People fear what they don't understand. Though at least some will try and figure it out than just jumping to conclusions. Like you just did." Isaac said
Lorenz blinked. "I guess you're right."
"Then again. I've made that mistake in the past." Isaac said sadly
"Ah yes. Those two that attacked you and took your friend and teacher." Lorenz realized remembering what Isaac said in his story so far. "Though to be fair, they did paint themselves to be up to no good. You did what anyone else would have done in your situation. At least that's what I believe."
"Thank you, Lorenz." Isaac smiled. "So, anything else you want to bring up?"
"Yes actually. Your blade. The one you used on our mission against that toad monster." Loren pointed out
"The Sol Blade?" Isaac asked
"Yes. What is it. The glow kind of reminds me of a hero's relic and it's power may rival one of the most powerful Hero's relic of all times." Lorenz said
"I can't fully say what it is. I found it at the Mars Lighthouse, near the end of my journey. Me and my friends did experiment with it at first, but only me and Felix were able to use it." Isaac said
"So, it's connected to your Psynergy?" Lorenz asked
"Yes. From what I could guess, the blade can only be wielded by Venus Adepts." Isaac guessed
"I wonder if that means that Prince Dimitri, Dedue, or even Shamir could use it?" Lorenz wondered. Even if he wasn't an Adept, he was familiar with who became what type of Adept.
"That's a good question. I'll have to try that next class." Isaac said "Anything else?
"About you, not anymore at the moment, but I would like to discuss our next mission." Lorenz said
"Ah yes. That mission…" Isaac muttered
"Yes…I really am not pleased that we have to fight this battle, but unfortunately, we have no other choice, do we?" Lorenz sighed
"Sadly, no. Though I must ask, you seemed extremely angry when it was announced. Why was that if you don't mind me asking?" Isaac asked
"The nobility's job is to protect the commoner. That is the job they are tasked with a birth. Abuse of that power is no different than slavery." Lorenz declared
"Yet it seems that his men willingly want to go with him from what I've heard." Isaac pointed out
"A fair point, but I ask you this. What is the point of that when all he is doing is leading them to their deaths? From what I heard, Lord Lonato is a minor lord of the Kingdom. He doesn't have much of an army even with simple townsfolk's helping him, while the Church of Serios is quite powerful with some strong connections with all three nations. It sounds to me like he's sending them to their deaths." Lorenz argued
"I honestly don't know Lorenz. I never meet Lord Lonato. I don't know why he chose this path." Isaac said.
"I suppose so. Well then, I do appreciate this time together Professor. Let us do this again sometime." Lorenz said
"Yes. Thank you, Lorenz. I will speak with you again soon." Isaac said as he got up. 'Because I still need to address these complaints I've been getting from multiple women after all.' He added in his head.
Isaac left and Lorenz began to ponder.
"He acts like any other commoner and I don't detect any malicious intent from him…" Lorenz sighed as he packed up his tea set.
The following Weekend came about as Isaac and Byleth gathered their students for training.
Everyone was there, even Ashe, though he looked a bit out of it.
"Well then, everyone is accounted for. I got permission from Lady Rhea to use the field that the mock battle was hosted on. Once we head out there, we will discuss what we are going to do. So, let's move out." Byleth ordered as the two classes followed their Professors.
"I look forward to seeing up close the legendary strength of the Kingdom's Prince." Claude smirked
"And I look forward to seeing the 'crafty schemes' of the Alliance heir." Dimitri said simply.
And that's a wrap!
FYI: The Sol Blade can be used by Shamir, Dimitri, and Dedue if they wanted to. The blade can be used by Venus Adepts that can equip long swords in Golden Sun, and since in Fire Emblem, all swords are the same, those three can utilize the Sol Blade if they wield it.
So, Isaac and Lorenz held a tea party. I didn't want every birthday to be exactly the same, and wanted Isaac to celebrate them in a way I would feel would fit the person the party was for. People like Raphael, or Hilda who are more social like with friends would be better for a party, but some like Lorenz, I feel would fit more on a one-on-one time to try and understand the Professor more. (Then there are people like Marianne and Lysithea who would probably prefer a one-on-one time for their own reasons) Let me know what you guys think.
On a side note, Edelgard's birthday is this month as well...I should probably do something about that as well, shouldn't I? Well, it would be a good time for an Isaac and Edelgard support that a guest requested a while back XD
On a side note, if you still come up with some interactions you want to see, feel free to share them and I will see what I can do!
With how things are going, I'd say we will get to the Lord Lonato's rebellion in about maybe 5 chapters? I do also want to do a support with Isaac and Claude before hand as well...
Anyway, next chapter is training with the Blue Lions and the Golden Deer. And maybe another Djinn appears. Stay tuned.
