[ This is true peace... he feels like the world is absolutely wrong without Byleth there. Even if so much of their time here is spent doing other busywork, but he does make it a point to come back to him.

No matter what, no matter how— he's the only one he'd have in his arms.

He pauses, quiet as he allows Byleth to kiss him, his own hands cupping his head as he opens his eye, gazing upon that face he cannot ever get out of his heart and thoughts. He's quiet as he speaks, before releasing a soft sigh and smile. ]

Because I'm a fool who cannot give you the happiness you are truly deserving of. Yet here you are, accepting what little I can give.

[ He moves his head so that he can plant a small kiss on Byleth's forehead. ]

I've missed you.

[ Ever since Byleth stopped staying long in his room, he's felt a little out of sorts. ]