Dorothea/Quotes

Chapter Quotes

White Clouds Chapter 1: Three Houses

Rivalry of the Houses (Mission)

"My, my... The new professor seems very capable." (retreat quote)

White Clouds Chapter 2: Familiar Scenery

First Kill

"So, is making us experience a real battle part of the church's teachings?

Verdant Wind/Azure Moon: Chapter 16 (The Rose-Colored River)

Vs. Ferdinand

Dorothea: Oh, Ferdie. You opposed Edie for so long... I had real hopes for you, you know?
Dorothea: Now you're following her. Is that your duty as a noble? Follow your master when they say to heel?
Ferdinand: I will not try to explain my duty or hers. You would not understand.
Ferdinand: I wish you could. Anyway, no time for idle chitchat!

As an Enemy

Verdant Wind: Chapter 20 (Conclusion of the Crossing Roads)

Battle Quote

"Oh, that face brings back some memories. It's a shame we don't have time to catch up."

Vs. Byleth

"If it's our destiny to kill each other, then I cannot – will not – respect the goddess. My only request is that if you win, you'll at least have the decency to kill me quickly."

Vs. Manuela

Dorothea: Manuela? It's not like you to show up anywhere sober. What's the occasion?
Manuela: I thought maybe we could talk. I could help you see the error of your ways. Or we could just try to kill each other over what we believe in. You ready to do this?
Dorothea: No... But let's get to it.

Death Quote

“Edelgard, forgive me... I can't...”
—Dorothea's defeat quote

Garreg Mach Monastery

Choir Practice

"I’ll keep my voice down. Don’t want people thinking I’m vying for attention. But how loud is too loud?"

Cooking

"I can cook… food. But not anything you’d call “cuisine”. I just think it’s all the same once it’s in your stomach, so why overdo it with the cooking, right?"

Counselor

"Even if I find love, I won't be able to live without money. I would like to get married someday, but I refuse to go back to being poor. What should I pursue?"
- Good answer: Love and money aren't mutually exclusive. Strive for both.

"Song and dance live on in our memories, but there's no real record of them. Even memories fade over time. Will anyone remember me when I'm gone?"
- Good answer: I'm sure you'll live on in someone's heart.

"What's the difference between killing someone and calling for their death instead? In both situations, their blood is on your hands, so isn't it all the same?" (war phase)
- Good answer: Like all things in life, it's about context and perspective.

"If someone is having trouble falling asleep, you could sing them a lullaby, but you can't really do that for yourself. Is there anything you can do to help yourself fall asleep?" (war phase)
- Good answer: If you exercise before bed, that's sure to tire you out.

Dining Hall

"I don't like being hit on during a meal, so it's nice to be with you."
"I think I like this, but it's been a while, so I'm not sure." (Favorite dish)
"I'm pretty sure I don't like this, but I'll be OK as long as it's edible." (Disliked dish)

With Manuela

Unknown support level

Manuela: Look at how fancy the professor is! Dining with two stars of the stage. You must be flattered, no?
Dorothea: We can't sing and dance our way through the meal, but do you like the opera, Professor?

Unknown support level

Manuela: Having a meal like this reminds me of the old days, eating alongside the rest of the opera company.
Dorothea: So true. I really miss those days. Oh, sorry Professor. I didn't mean to leave you out of the conversation.

With Ferdinand

Unknown Support Level

Ferdinand: Food tastes best when you are sharing it with others. Do you not think so, Dorothea?
Dorothea: Yes. Present company excluded, of course.

C Support

Ferdinand: The food here is simple but well-prepared. A meal can be delicious without being fancy.
Dorothea: Come again? I've never heard a nobleman say anything like that.

A Support

Dorothea: Sharing a meal with your allies makes you forget the differences in where you're all from.
Ferdinand: So, you finally approve of me?! Let us toast to that!

Recruitment

Requirements Not Met

"I do find you very...interesting, Professor. I'm just not sure if it's enough to change classes. Hmm... Let me think about it a bit more."

Requirements Met

"Hey there, Professor. I was thinking it might be nice to join your class. I'm not unhappy where I am. But I was just thinking that maybe if I was with you... Well, I might learn even more."
(Female Byleth) "You're the kinda gal a girl could pay attention to, you know?"
(Male Byleth) "You're the kinda guy a gal could pay attention to, you know?"
- Invite to join your house: "Oh, yeah? That's great! I'm looking forward to spending more time with you, Professor."
- Decline to invite: "Oh... OK, then. I understand. I'll be... I'll be fine in some other class."

Gifts

"Sure, I'll take it." (Disliked gift)
"Thank you, Professor." (Liked gift)
"Are you sure? Thank you! I love it." (Favorite gift)

Lost Items

"How did you know I lost this? Thank you for bringing it back to me."
"I'm sorry but that's not mine. I wonder whose it is?"

Tea Party

"Isn't it nice, taking a moment to relax?"
"You're very thoughtful, Professor. So much better than those nobles around here." (Favorite tea: Albinean Berry Blend, Sweet Apple Blend)

Introducing Own Topic

"I am not really a fan of hymns. I don’t want to offer silly songs to my goddess."
"More nobles than you’d expect make a pilgrimage to Garreg Mach to pray."
"My ideal partner is religious, but only just. And they have enough money to live on for all our days."
"So, you don’t have any weaknesses after all? I’m totally envious of you."
"Whatever the future may bring, I’m so glad I met you."
"Why are men so vain? They should know their lies will never last."
"You’re such an open-minded person, Professor. I’m glad you don’t judge me for living how I want to."
"Don’t you think you feel stronger attraction to someone when you know you may die tomorrow?"
"So many people have died… I’m so terribly down. I feel better here, with you though."

Voice lines

"Why thank you so much."
"Smells good."
"Hm?"
"Oh really?"
"How warm!"
"Ahahahaha!"
"Yeah!"
"Professor!"
"Professor?"
"Incredible!"
"What a happy little moment."
"What!?"
"Surely not."
"Huh."

Observe

"Has anyone ever told you that you're hard to read?"
"Everyone here is an heir or an heiress. But not me. I'm just a commoner."

End

"That was a lovely cup of tea. Thank you, Professor. Please call me again."

Tutoring

Instruct

Bad: "Huh? I was wrong?"
- Critique: "Aw, I knew that answer."
- Console: "Oh, Professor. You're too kind."
Great: "I appreciate your coaching, Professor."
Great: "Everything went pretty well today."
Perfect: "I got it? Good."
- Praise: "You're quite the motivator, Professor."

Goal change

"Most nobles seem to think magic is their birthright and that commoners lack the talent for it. Help me master reason and train as a Warlock to prove them wrong." (Locking down the Magic goal request)
"I don't believe in the goddess,but...I do believe in you. You've taught us all so much, Professor. You've even taught me to have faith." (Faith in You goal request)
"A woman has to look out for herself, yes? Allow me to refine my sword technique,so I can handle those who get too close. There is a place for a sword in the performing arts you know." (A Graceful Blade goal request)

Group Tasks

With Manuela

Dorothea: All right, Manuela! Let's do this together.
Manuela: The Mittelfrank Opera Company way!
Dorothea: Time to put on a show they'll never forget!

With Ferdinand

Ferdinand: Leave it to me. I can handle it all by myself.
Dorothea: By yourself? That's not how doing things together works.
Ferdinand: Oh, I suppose that is true. Sorry, I got quite ahead of myself.

Stable Duty

Clearing Rubble

Sky Watch

Results

With Manuela

Perfect result:
- Dorothea: You were great. What an amazing result.
- Manuela: It's all because I could count on you.

Good result:
- Manuela: Hmm, that was everything we needed to do, but it feels like we still came up a little bit short.
- Dorothea: I agree. We could've done even better.

With Ferdinand

Good result:
- Dorothea: You know, that was pretty good. I suppose I should say thanks. So, thanks.
- Ferdinand: Perhaps if you did not despise me so, we would have done better!

Lecture Question

Asking Question

"I have a question."

Possible Questions and Answers

"You know how sometimes an ordinary girl can be more popular than an exceptional beauty? Or how, with aristocrats, some prefer a viscount when they could have a duke instead? Why do you think that is?" (Joined by Lorenz and Hilda)

- "It's hard to talk to someone you think is better than you." (Bad answer for Lorenz, Good answer for Hilda, Neutral answer for Dorothea)
- "Everyone has their own preferences." (Good answer for Lorenz, Neutral answer for Hilda, Bad answer for Dorothea)
- "Fancy meals are boring if you eat them every day." (Neutral answer for Lorenz, Bad answer for Hilda, Good answer for Dorothea)

"Songs are so powerless, Professor. No matter how much one sings of peace, there's no soldier on the battlefield who will listen. It's horrible that one can only sing of peace in times of peace..." (Joined by Manuela and Annette) (War Phase)

- "Some songs have the power to end conflict." (Good answer for Manuela and Annette, Neutral answer for Dorothea)
- "If you sing really loudly, I'm sure they'll listen." (Bad answer for Dorothea and Annette, Neutral answer for Manuela,)
- "If we can achieve peace, those songs won't be powerless." (Good answer for Dorothea, Neutral answer for Annette, Bad answer for Manuela)