PTSD is a bitch.
I am actually somewhat glad that this is a major concern in this story. I feel like it is something most authors overlook.
Yeah, if you stop to think about it suddenly being exposed to extreme violence when you are not used to any violence at all would seriously mess you up. So to that end I like that it’s being addressed here. I do suspect this will be used as a plot device somehow, it wouldn’t be strange for it to just be character building on its own but it feels like a nice opportunity to have some deeper talks with someone. Maybe Bonifatius or Karstedt? Those two should have plenty experience in dealing with trauma (first hand or from subordinates)
Karstedt yes, but I have the feeling that despite him wanting to help and protect Rozemyne, Bonifatius with his near complete lack of tact would end up blunding in some way, that makes things worse for her.
Speaking with Hannelore is probably the best course of action, since they truly are in the same situation (young girls, thrust into battle and expected to not show their discomfort due to their position in noble society, ect). And it comes with the added bonus of allowing Hannelore a similar release, which she surely can’t get until she gets back home and can talk with her mother in private. Though for Hannelore the situation might well be even worse, since Rozemyne is already known to be eccentric by noble standards and with how obsessed Dunkelfergerians are with strength and resilience, showing this kind of weakness might carry even more stigma in their duchy… or maybe I’m wrong and them being such fight fanatics has given them better understanding of PTSD and how to deal with it…
I like how blunt Wilfried is. “Just admit it and move on already” lol
But poor Roz 😢
At this point pretty much everyone has already come to the correct conclusion with the exception of the two people involved. Quite funny imo.
Correct is a matter of opinion… Personally I hate romances between mentors/surrogate parents and their wards in general, with the 10+ years of age gap (regardless of any reincarnation induced “but she’s really an adult in mind” stuff) making it even worse. And having the two pretty much outright disgusted with the thought of marrying each other even now, less than three full volumes before the end isn’t exactly making me any more excited for them getting together either. :/
I thought that the battle didn’t end yet, but maybe it just shifted from physical one to a mental one. I wonder how Rozmyne will recover when she collapsed at the pig butchering in part 1, and now it this very cold noble society without any emotional support, She needs to conquer the trauma of battlefield.
I am looking forward to nighttime outing with Hannalore.
During the feast I too was wondering how anyone could possibly miss the obvious signs, but with how the apprentices and knights are treated after battles, I’m starting to think it’s something they keep under their facades while in public and deal with in private.
I wonder how long it will take until some one stick sa image of Georgians head on a Tom and Jerry or home alone scene.
