(Olivia's Special Training) The Importance of Rest

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## Summary

Vanessa Thérèse Alderune tells Olivia Pavlichenko the importance of rest.

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Olivia: Very impressive, Lady Vanessa. Hitting a target from this distance is no easy feat.

Vanessa: What can I say? I had an excellent teacher, ha ha!

Olivia: You're a natural markswoman. Even new soldiers can't come this far in such a short period of time.

Vanessa: Really? You think I've got a talent for shooting?

Olivia: Indeed.

Vanessa: Well then by extension, that means you've got a natural talent for teaching!

Olivia: You think so?

Vanessa: I know so! But... while talent and training are both important, there's something else that's just as important. Know what that is?

Olivia: No, but I'd like to. What is it?

Vanessa: Rest!

Olivia: Rest...?

Vanessa: Yes. You always wake up early and end up training until late at night. Training is of course important, but you need sufficient time to rest, too.

Olivia: I get a regular amount of sleep. That should be enough.

Vanessa: But you don't actually make time to take breaks! It's all well and good that you stick to a regular schedule, but your mind needs time to rest and process.

Olivia: I... see how that could help.

Vanessa: That's actually why I asked you to teach me. I thought that it would be a nice break from your usual training. Of course, I had no idea I'd actually do well at this, ha ha!

Olivia: Thank you...

Vanessa: No need to thank me... I'm sorry I sort of forced you into doing this.

Olivia: You needn't apologize. Our time together did help me get to rest.

Vanessa: Really? I'm glad if so.

Olivia: I realized I've had a weight on my shoulders. All the people I couldn't protect, and all the people I left in the past...

Vanessa: ...

Olivia: I think my desire to prevent such [...] things from happening again made me restless, nervous. I figured if I get better and never fail at my duty, then I'll never fail to protect others again.

Vanessa: I don't think you're wrong in thinking that, Lady Olivia. But if you put so much pressure on yourself, it will only make it harder to reach your actual goal.

Olivia: You're completely right.

Vanessa: I'm reminded of the past... I have a lot of regrets and sad, painful memories that are still fresh in my mind.

Olivia: ...

Vanessa: But I just remind myself that we still have a lot of time left. We can't throw away our futures or potential by getting caught up in the past. We have to move forward with hope and determination.

Olivia: You're right. That's exactly what I need to do.

Vanessa: Ha ha, saying that sort of stuff aloud always is a little... embarrassing.

Olivia: Let's go ahead and wrap up our training for the day, then. I do have a request, though.

Vanessa: Ask away!

Olivia: I... know nothing about tea. I don't know what leaves are good, or anything. Could you teach me? I like tea, and want to know more about it.

Vanessa: Oh, of course! Lady Lumie knows a lot about tea, too. Maybe the three of us could sit down together?

Olivia: That sounds great. Everyone seems to like having tea time with her.

Vanessa: I've not been able to join her yet, so I'm happy for the chance to. Do you like tea with a lighter scent, or something a little heavier?

Olivia: I... don't really know. Do you have any recommendations?

Vanessa: Plenty! For now, let's clean up here and head to the terrace.

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