OPEN POST: Claude von Riegan - Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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Compliant with all Three Houses routes, plus Golden Wildfire from Three Hopes. Let me know if you have a preference!

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[reorienting]

Noon would be better, yes. I apologize for the inconvenience.

[He cracks a bit of a shy smile, shoulders shifting as if he might shrug. Instead, he ducks his head slightly, briefly.]

I look forward to getting started all the same. I may take the rest of today to practice a little... Ah, but then I might... maybe I shouldn't...

[Cheeks slightly flushed, he clears his throat.]

I tend to.. forget that time exists when I get really absorbed in my work, so. I'll want you to pester me if you need a break. Especially since I'll be looking at you a lot in order to get things looking right.

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Hmm... [Claude thinks for a second, and is suddenly struck with an idea.]

How about we agree to a tea break halfway through? That way we can both relax, stretch our legs, and come back refreshed. And that way you can still look at me some more, if you really need the extra inspiration. [He winks.]

[reorienting]

Sounds good to me.

[The wink - is that flirting? Is he being flirted with? Or is that just teasing? It's probably safer to assume it's the latter. That seems right.]

I prefer to only drink water, but you're welcome to the tea.

[It's not precisely a lie, but it's better than the truth right now. He's not sure what would happen if the truth of his condition came out.]

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Really? [He seems surprised; it's rare to find anyone around here who doesn't enjoy tea. Then he shrugs.] Suit yourself.

Where do you want to paint me? I'll meet you there at noon.

[reorienting]

[Part of Glenn thinks "tell him!" but no. If he speaks up on it, and gets shunned for it, well. That'd be understandable. But he'd rather not...]

It's really up to you, but, I think... somewhere one might feel like they're closer to the sun? I can get some dynamic lighting that way, and then adjust my colors so it doesn't wash out any colors.

Hmm, unless you'd rather be somewhere closer to trees? The light that filters through the leaves can make for a more peaceful feeling...

[His expression brightens.]

Either way, the sun can also be viewed as a power symbol in some art. There are few aspects of nature that are stronger than what brings light, life, and warmth to an entire world every day.

Of course, I'll start with some composition sketches, and show them to you to see what you'd prefer. Especially if you're planning on having it be housed anywhere important to you.

[leicesters]

Trees and the sun sound good to me. Do you know the road that leads from the monastery into the forest? Let's meet there, and then we can pick a spot that inspires you the most.

[Claude has some of his own suggestions in mind, if Glenn's short on ideas, but he figures the artist should be guided by their own intuition before a novice like him has any input.]