[ Ashe has had a lot to think about since the war's end. What does he want to do, now that there's peace? What would make his family - Lonato, Christophe, his siblings, his birth parents - proud? All his life he's wanted to be a knight, to follow in the footsteps of all the heroes he grew up reading about, but he thinks he's found a new dream now. Something that'll make him just as happy, if not happier, than being knighted and taking over his adoptive father's territory.
Their time as students feels like centuries ago, but he still remembers a particular conversation with Dedue, clear as day. In an effort to get to know him better, he'd asked Dedue about his life in Duscur. As expected, the conversation quickly drifted to food. Dedue avoided cooking Duscur cuisine, as "not to sow seeds of discontent", but he'd been adamant about wanting to try more of the food he's used to. And he'd smiled so softly it made Ashe's heart ache. Knowing the pain Dedue carries, and seeing the discrimination he still faces first-hand during his time in the capital... he wanted to do something for him, to ensure a future where Dedue could live peacefully, and smile as easily as he had that day.
The only person who knows of his plan was Dimitri who, bless his heart, tried to make his knight-related wishes come true. But with his blessings, he secures a place within the capital to build the inn of his dreams. Parts of it, he bases off of what he could remember of his parents' restaurant all those years ago... but where he can, he draws inspiration from what Dedue's told him about Duscur. It will never truly replace all that Dedue lost after the Tragedy, but he hopes it'll help both him and the citizens of Faergus in time.
He's still several weeks away from opening the doors to his inn, but he figures it's about time to start tackling the menu, and let Dedue in on his secret. Though he looks a little worn out (a day of physical labor and overseeing the construction of a multi-story building takes a lot out of a person) he's still all smiles when he finds Dedue tending to the garden. He squats next to him and peeks at whatever plant has his undivided attention at the moment. ] I hope I'm not bothering you, Dedue. Is there anything I can help you with?
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Their time as students feels like centuries ago, but he still remembers a particular conversation with Dedue, clear as day. In an effort to get to know him better, he'd asked Dedue about his life in Duscur. As expected, the conversation quickly drifted to food. Dedue avoided cooking Duscur cuisine, as "not to sow seeds of discontent", but he'd been adamant about wanting to try more of the food he's used to. And he'd smiled so softly it made Ashe's heart ache. Knowing the pain Dedue carries, and seeing the discrimination he still faces first-hand during his time in the capital... he wanted to do something for him, to ensure a future where Dedue could live peacefully, and smile as easily as he had that day.
The only person who knows of his plan was Dimitri who, bless his heart, tried to make his knight-related wishes come true. But with his blessings, he secures a place within the capital to build the inn of his dreams. Parts of it, he bases off of what he could remember of his parents' restaurant all those years ago... but where he can, he draws inspiration from what Dedue's told him about Duscur. It will never truly replace all that Dedue lost after the Tragedy, but he hopes it'll help both him and the citizens of Faergus in time.
He's still several weeks away from opening the doors to his inn, but he figures it's about time to start tackling the menu, and let Dedue in on his secret. Though he looks a little worn out (a day of physical labor and overseeing the construction of a multi-story building takes a lot out of a person) he's still all smiles when he finds Dedue tending to the garden. He squats next to him and peeks at whatever plant has his undivided attention at the moment. ] I hope I'm not bothering you, Dedue. Is there anything I can help you with?