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[ Marianne's hands go still as she contemplates Ethlyn's words. Leadership has always seemed like an immense burden to her, but if someone put together like Ethlyn still feels the pressure from time to time, then maybe it's alright for her to be as well. Only a poor ruler would never feel the weight of their decisions. What's important is how to carry that weight, isn't it? ]

I think you're right. The great leaders I know have all been resolute.

[ She's never seen Margrave Edmund falter when it comes to making difficult decisions. Her house leader, too. As easygoing as Claude can be, he doesn't back away when things get serious. ]

I wonder how I can build that confidence.