[Bedivere blinked in surprise, pulling his head back slightly from the poke. He glanced upwards and rubbed at that spot while he listened to Dazai talk. He wasn't wrong, though: in a clash between the formal training of a knight and the more chaotic fighting skills of a pirate, the pirate could win if they had the element of surprise. Bedivere had also held back on his true strength, which was a quick, decisive victory. He was not suited to long battles, and that was part of why he had suggested stockpiling mana last night. Having a Noble Phantasm ready to use in emergency was always good.

Dazai's thoughts on the fight were also good. That he accepted their stalemate results that could have been a defeat, also good. Dazai had a caring heart, it seemed, which helped put Bedivere's mind at ease. Those creases really did melt away from his face.

But still, Bedivere couldn't help remembering the dream last night, or the display Dazai had given before. Just how genuine were those kind words?]

...

[It was best not to worry about them right now, maybe.]

I feel lucky, to have such an accepting strategist as a Master.

You are right, though. We can take this time to better prepare for our next fight. Even if we don't know Rider's identity, we know he's a pirate, and as such we can prepare surprises for dealing with him.

Thank you.

[For both accepting the results without ridiculing Bedivere, and for pulling Bedivere out of his spiral of overthinking.]