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My lord? I... have a slight problem, and I'm uncertain of what to do about it.

Your friend has returned, correct? When he was here previously, his sword was in my shop, but it disappeared when he left. Ah... he's back now, but I still can't find it. I don't think he'll be pleased... perhaps I could attempt a replica?

[And it was such a nice sword, too.]

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...well, whatever. It's unimportant. How are you, my lord? Does your injury trouble you anymore? If you require anything at all, please don't hesitate to call upon me!

And everyone else, I trust you've already recovered. [/OBVIOUS PREFERENCE.]

And I once again offer to all newcomers my smithing skills, if you require any specific weapons or items you can't find in the shop. Due to the battle last month, I have something of a backlog of requests, but my offer remains.

......Sir Albert, your horseshoes are complete.

Comments

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It was a simple mistake! It won't happen again! [Except it totally will.]

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It's okay, Ed. Mistakes happen, right?

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I'm still striving towards perfection. Mistakes aren't easy to accept.

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Don't you think perfection is a little much?

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...What do you mean?

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Well, nothing's ever really perfect, right?

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[Lord Sigmund i-]

... That doesn't mean it shouldn't be a goal.

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I guess.

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[Someday, Capell, you too can become a fanboy in love and hero-worship to death.]

Even if it's unattainable, making it your goal to become the best means you'll always be trying to improve yourself.

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But if it's unattainable, doesn't it feel like you never accomplished anything?

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[Well maybe you shouldn't worship Sigmund, but...

...Wait everyone should worship Sigmund. Just don't be in love with him and you're safe.]

'Make your best effort'... you and Lord Sigmund taught me that. If the goal is never achieved, it just means you always have a reason to keep trying. Saying "become as strong as you possibly can" is too vague, and gives you a convenient excuse to give up whenever you want.

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Yeah, you have a point.

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[Thankfully Ed's not worried about that happening. :|b]

...How is your voice? Any progress?

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No... it's still completely gone.

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I see... I'm sure it'll be returned to you soon!

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I know. I'm not worried.

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...You're a terrible liar, Capell.