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"Do you know yourself, Master Felicia? Do you truly recognize your flaws?"
"I… naturally! What is this? What are you trying to imply?"
"If you recognize your flaws and fears… then why not try to change, even just a little?"
"…?"
"I… I know it sounds rude, maybe awkward… I'm not good at this myself. But… please come eat dinner with us."
"…"
Felicia glanced at her work, then at the floor, shifting her gaze between them and me for several long seconds.
She seemed at a loss for words.
"I've spent almost two years with you, Master… and I've grown to love and care for you deeply," I said softly. "I know you more now than before. I know you bury yourself in work because it shields you from the real world…"
"…What?!" She sounded offended.
"And I know you're a little sad because everyone else has someone… and you're still alone," I continued gently.
"Gah?!" Master Felicia gasped, mouth falling open. "Y-You're my disciple! How dare you speak to your master like that!"
