Byleth & Mercedes C

Mercedes
Good evening, Professor. Returning from work, I take it?

Mercedes
Try not to overtax yourself, all right? I'm concerned for your health. We wouldn't want you to wear yourself out.

Mercedes
The goddess won't smite you if you rely on others for help, you know.

Mercedes
Listen here, Professor. You might not like what I'm about to say.

Mercedes
To be perfectly honest, I had my doubts when I first met you.

Mercedes
At first I thought you seemed too young to be a professor. It is unusual, you have to admit.

Mercedes
Yet, you seemed very composed and mature, despite your age.

Mercedes
You're strong-willed, encouraging, and you go to great lengths to ensure that everyone is cared for.

Mercedes
But it almost feels like you're trying too hard to be a perfect role model for your students.

Mercedes
If that's how you feel, then I can't disagree. But I think it's necessary to give yourself a break every now and again.

Mercedes
The mind has a tendency to make mistakes when you've exhausted yourself.

Mercedes
In my case, I still seem to make mistakes even when I'm wide awake.

Mercedes
Oh, you know. I'm always mixing up the dates for drills or misplacing things.

Mercedes
Just the other day, I forgot to put on my uniform and headed out to practice wearing only my—

Mercedes
Oh, um. Well, you can imagine how embarrassed I was. My mind can be so scattered sometimes.

Mercedes
Anyway... Where was I? Ah, that's right. What I'm trying to say is that you shouldn't push yourself too hard.

Mercedes
If you do, you might end up in a pretty bad place.

Mercedes
That reminds me! Is there anything I can do to assist you, Professor?

Mercedes
If it's all right with you, I'd like to help in any way I can.

Mercedes
I look forward to helping you out.