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Princess Camilla? Why do you keep stabbing that blanket with a needle?
Oh, hello, Princess Hinoka. It's called sewing. I'm making a patchwork blanket.
So...you attached all those little pieces together yourself?
That's...actually pretty impressive.
Well, thank you! A project like this helps me relax during my downtime.
Really? Because it looks so intricate. Don't you have to concentrate?
Oh, sewing is second nature to me. I hardly have to think at all! Of course, growing up in Nohr, every young lady is taught to sew. Is that not the case in Hoshido?
Perhaps...but I was raised as a princess. My life was sheltered. At least, until I took up arms at the tender age of seven...
That's a shame.
What? The fact that I was a child soldier or that I never learned to sew?
Well, both...
There's a real sense of accomplishment in crafting something with your own hands. Especially, say, a fine garment for Corrine!
She was so pleased with the handmade cape I gave him/her the other day.
I would love to be able to do something like that for Corrine...
Princess Hinoka, would you like for me to teach you how to sew?
You'd do that for me?
Certainly. Consider it a gift in the spirit of cooperation between our kingdoms.
Great! I'll take you up on that. Now, hand over those needles. I'm feeling stabby!
It's "sewing," remember? Not swordplay.
I think you'll find it requires a gentler touch...
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Good day, Princess Hinoka. Are you ready for your first sewing lesson?
Please, call me Hinoka. And yes, I'm ready.
Very well. We'll start with something quite simple. Try using this white thread to connect these pieces of black cloth.
Seems easy enough. Here we go...
Ow! That's sharp!
Yes...you should develop a nice callous if you keep practicing. Until then...there will be a little bit of blood.
No matter; a little pain never stopped—
OW! Blast! What got me this time?
You have to watch out for the pins that are holding the fabric together, dear.
Ugh. I won't make that mistake again.
Now...look how fast I'm sewing!
Er...yes. You are "sewing" rather quickly, Hinoka, but your stitches are all off.
See how they're supposed to line up? Like this.
Gah. You're right; this looks awful.
Just remember—it's not a competition. Take your time and—
Grr! Why is this so hard? My hand is cramping up already. I can travel halfway across Hoshido on my mount, holding the reins the entire way... And my hand wouldn't hurt this much.
Again... If you expect to become proficient at this in only one day...
You are in for a rude awakening. Sewing is an art—it will take time to master.
I'm sorry. Maybe this isn't for me.
Please, don't apologize. I just thought this would be a good way to get to know each other.
Is that so? Do you think we can ever become friends?
Well, I'm hopeful that we can.
At first, I was jealous when I learned that you're Corrine's real sister. And I know you grew up with a strong resentment of Nohr.
But I've been impressed with your dedication to Corrine... I think we actually have a lot in common.
Well, in that case... I should give this sewing thing a real chance. Would you mind terribly continuing to instruct such an impatient pupil?
Of course not. Now, unclench your fist, and let's keep going...
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Camilla, come take a look at this!
Hinoka? Did you sew this all by yourself?
Yup. Look how straight the stitches are. Of course, I only know how to sew in a straight line...
That's quite all right. And besides, those are beautifully uniform. Excellent work, Hinoka.
Well, thank you, Camilla. It's all thanks to your patient instruction.
No need to thank me. Your dedication to Corrine made this possible.
Don't get me wrong. I love Corrine, but there's more to it than that.
Oh?
Well, we're both protective of Corrine as a younger sister.
But I've come to think of you as a friend. A friend fighting alongside me for a just cause. I think that was what kept me going, even when I wanted to give up.
Well, I'm just glad to have a new sewing partner. I've got a lot more to offer as a teacher, you know...
Oh?
Oh yes, indeed. Have you ever heard of embroidery? You really ought to come to my next tea party so we can talk all about it.
Well, that sounds interesting...
Yes? Splendid! I look forward to our next lesson. You'll soon be as sharp with the needles as you are on the battlefield.
Yes...I suppose I will...