In Her Service/Seteth: Seiros Adherent


Anna	Seteth, I need to talk to you about the next mission. Oh, I didn't mean to interrupt. Were you working?
It is no trouble. I was simply whiling away my time with some writing.		Seteth
Anna	I see. A manual for the Officers Academy in Fódlan, was it?
Indeed, no. I am the adviser to the archbishop of the Church of Seiros, not a professor of the academy.		Seteth
Anna	Oh... I see. If not, then what—
If I may, Commander Anna, while you are here... There's something I've been meaning ask you.		Seteth
Anna	What is it?
Do you have a sister? You remind me of someone...		Seteth
Anna	Let me guess. There's an Anna in your world, and she looks like me. Is that it? She's a merchant, or something like that, anyway, and she's always dreaming up ways to make money...
Just so. I suppose that confirms that there is a family connection there.		Seteth
Anna	I'll leave that to your imagination. I just have one thing to say... You might say we look the same, but all of us are different people. There are many who only care about profits, but as for me... Of course I care about money. But what I care most about is the Order of Heroes and its mission.
I see. I will not forget it.		Seteth


Anna	Still writing, Seteth?
Idleness is wastefulness. At the least, I am not one who can simply spend time relaxing.		Seteth
Anna	Why not find a hobby? Though now that I mention it, seems like you already have: writing.
I do fish from time to time, but... Yes, I believe that writing is my hobby.		Seteth
Anna	What are you writing? If it's not for the Officers Academy, is it a treatise on religion?
That is hardly a hobby! No, I am writing a fable.		Seteth
Anna	A fable? Like a story for children?
Indeed. I used to read them to my sister long ago. They came to mind, and I became compelled to write... My sister may be grown, but many children dwell at the monastery. I shall have them read this story.		Seteth
Anna	That's a surprise, but a wonderful one! Can I read it too?
This fable is for children. I am not sure it would interest an adult.		Seteth
Anna	Don't concern yourself with that! I'm just curious to see what you're writing.
Very well. Perhaps you can offer critique that would be of aid.		Seteth
Anna	Leave it to me! I'll get started right away.


Seteth	Commander Anna. Have you read the fable I gave you?
Of course. I finished it a while ago, actually.		Anna
Seteth	I had asked for your thoughts on it. Why did you not come to me?
Because I wasn't ready yet... I was doing some calculations.		Anna
Seteth	Calculations?
Cost estimates. What it would cost to print your writing and distribute it in other worlds... Because it would sell!		Anna
You called it your hobby, so I wasn't expecting something this fine! Your writing is so wise, and deeply moral.		Anna
Seteth	While it makes me happy to hear that you feel that way, I never intended to sell any stories...
You shouldn't hide your work! This deserves to reach more children.		Anna
There's just one problem...		Anna
Seteth	I suppose I must ask. What is it?
When you consider all of the costs of publication, the most efficient path forward would be a single book. But judging from the first fable you gave me, I'd need you to provide a total of 10 stories for the volume.		Anna
Seteth	The writing isn't the issue. Selling these stories, however... I am unsure. I write for the needy.
Don't let that concern you! Every world has schools and orphanages... and wealthy donors. Leave it to me!		Anna


Anna	Seteth! The book's a hit! You wouldn't believe how fast it's selling.
I see... And are the less fortunate receiving the books as well?		Seteth
Anna	Of course. Its popularity keeps growing. Someone just bought 10 copies. Those books were bought just to be donated to the needy. Everything's going just as you hoped.
Then my writing this book had a point. But what of the profits?		Seteth
Anna	They're secure in my vault. But about the split... How does 40-60 sound? The 40 percent is for me, of course.
Well...		Seteth
Anna	No good? Please remember that I worked hard on this project too. How about 30-70?
Well...		Seteth
Anna	Hmmm. I'm not trying to fleece you. I'd just like to put a dent in the Order of Heroes' chronic budget deficit!
Thanks to you, my work has reached children across many worlds...and I believe a 20-80 split is acceptable. Now that that's settled, please donate my portion of the profits to the needy children of Askr.		Seteth
Anna	Uh, well... Now I feel bad accepting ANY percent of the profits! Let's just donate everything to the poor kids.
So you DO have a kind heart, even as you seek profit... Yes, you do resemble the Anna I know.		Seteth
Anna	That may be true, but what I wanted was to see your work read far and wide. Earning a profit was a bonus.
I understand that now. Well, use your share as you see fit. And when I write again, I will leave it in your hands.		Seteth
Anna	Wow! Seriously? Thank you, Seteth! Here's to making publishing history!

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