A thousand years into the future is mindblowing to consider, but Edelgard is probably right in her observation. Their respective future Fódlans will probably be different from each other, given the difference in events between them, but Marianne is hopeful for each of them all the same. At the very least, both should be a freer to grow and embrace more than what has traditionally been acceptable before.
What a blessing, to have had a hand in helping to create it. In creating both of them, honestly, since there's a version of her in Edelgard's Fódlan that fought alongside her.
Edelgard's fond tone in talking about the Professor and their plans together strikes Marianne in a way she doesn't expect and can't quite figure out. It isn't judgement, although part of her wonders if it should be given her background and close ties to the Church. Which is, of course, ridiculous and counter to everything the Deer have fought for. They're happy together, and that's what matters the most.
It isn't quite jealousy, either--her own Byleth is a trusted friend and mentor, surely, but never anything closer than that. If she were to have that sort of relationship with anyone, Marianne figures it would be with Claude. Their fearless leader is near and dear to her, but not so muchso that she'd feel jealous on his behalf.
Perhaps it's envy. That they're liberated enough to love and live as they please, whereas she's not quite there.
Regardless, her feelings are not Edelgard's fault or responsibility. And despite herself, she is truly happy for them. So Marianne smiles, albiet weakly, and nods. "I hope that you find something that suits the both of you. I'm sure it must be a nice change, to be able to spend time together like this. Unbothered by everything back home, even if the lack of structure is hard."
Marianne pauses to sip her tea, still trying not to think too intently about herself and to focus on the other woman instead.
"I had no idea that you painted." She can't help but brighten up at the discussion of a hobby. It makes Edelgard seem more approachable, somehow. "Ignatz is also an avid artist, and Hilda paints a little as well. If we had known, perhaps we might have reached out. Built better bonds of friendship, back when we had the chance."
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What a blessing, to have had a hand in helping to create it. In creating both of them, honestly, since there's a version of her in Edelgard's Fódlan that fought alongside her.
Edelgard's fond tone in talking about the Professor and their plans together strikes Marianne in a way she doesn't expect and can't quite figure out. It isn't judgement, although part of her wonders if it should be given her background and close ties to the Church. Which is, of course, ridiculous and counter to everything the Deer have fought for. They're happy together, and that's what matters the most.
It isn't quite jealousy, either--her own Byleth is a trusted friend and mentor, surely, but never anything closer than that. If she were to have that sort of relationship with anyone, Marianne figures it would be with Claude. Their fearless leader is near and dear to her, but not so muchso that she'd feel jealous on his behalf.
Perhaps it's envy. That they're liberated enough to love and live as they please, whereas she's not quite there.
Regardless, her feelings are not Edelgard's fault or responsibility. And despite herself, she is truly happy for them. So Marianne smiles, albiet weakly, and nods. "I hope that you find something that suits the both of you. I'm sure it must be a nice change, to be able to spend time together like this. Unbothered by everything back home, even if the lack of structure is hard."
Marianne pauses to sip her tea, still trying not to think too intently about herself and to focus on the other woman instead.
"I had no idea that you painted." She can't help but brighten up at the discussion of a hobby. It makes Edelgard seem more approachable, somehow. "Ignatz is also an avid artist, and Hilda paints a little as well. If we had known, perhaps we might have reached out. Built better bonds of friendship, back when we had the chance."