[ever wonder why byleth rather be on foot, even if being on a horse would be that much more convenient in terms of saving her energy and being quick about her trips? some things just never change.]
[it's great, she thinks, to hear dimitri speak openly about his own memories of the past, as difficult as they are. the tragedy in duscur made conversations about his father and family a seldom affair, but since they're both sharing — it really is only fair.]
[and while happy it is a memory, it makes byleth... pause.]
[it seems like their pasts and present has been marred with responsibility and bloodshed and just what it means to walk the path set before them. she sees it even now, as dimitri will be crowned king and she will undoubtedly ascend to archbishop of the church of seiros. being taught to wield a sword, the blood that has covered the blades she's wielded, her own inability at saving her father although she could turn back time. she wishes for happier times, together.]
[with a small sigh and a nod, she keeps her face down to look at him, a sad look in her eyes.]
After all this is over, will you be at my side? I—
[she hesitates, closing her mouth and lips a thin line as she tries to find the words.]
no subject
[it's great, she thinks, to hear dimitri speak openly about his own memories of the past, as difficult as they are. the tragedy in duscur made conversations about his father and family a seldom affair, but since they're both sharing — it really is only fair.]
[and while happy it is a memory, it makes byleth... pause.]
[it seems like their pasts and present has been marred with responsibility and bloodshed and just what it means to walk the path set before them. she sees it even now, as dimitri will be crowned king and she will undoubtedly ascend to archbishop of the church of seiros. being taught to wield a sword, the blood that has covered the blades she's wielded, her own inability at saving her father although she could turn back time. she wishes for happier times, together.]
[with a small sigh and a nod, she keeps her face down to look at him, a sad look in her eyes.]
After all this is over, will you be at my side? I—
[she hesitates, closing her mouth and lips a thin line as she tries to find the words.]
I want to make a happy life — with you.