[Silence overcomes the greenhouse for a few moments. It is indicative of thought, and he is used to them from Byleth, so Dimitri waits patiently for a response.
When it comes, he opens his eye again, brow pinching. Her train of thought has taken her elsewhere, and while he often struggles to make the connections to follow, it’s far easier this time. Speaking of the past always leads to how one wants it to affect the future — he would know this better than anyone, now.
He shifts, turning to lay on his back. From this angle, he can see her face, gazing up at her with consideration. Her features are cast against the warm illumination of the greenhouse.]
Byleth. [In this moment, the title is dropped. No longer Professor and ex-student, or king-to-be and his loyal comrade and irreplaceable friend. Just Dimitri and Byleth, an intimacy between them that carves out this familiarity.] I do not plan on ever being without you. I…
[I want to make a happy life — with you. His heart may burst.]
You make me happy. Now, just being close with you like this; that is all it takes. From here on out, this will not change. [And yet, this is not just about him, it has not been for a long time now.] But I wish to be strong enough for you, as well. I want to make you happy. Make you laugh. I want to chase after your smile in every way possible. You have done so much for me, and I— I want to be able to return the favor.
If it is happiness you want, I will offer every part of myself to create it for you. It is what you deserve, and more.
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When it comes, he opens his eye again, brow pinching. Her train of thought has taken her elsewhere, and while he often struggles to make the connections to follow, it’s far easier this time. Speaking of the past always leads to how one wants it to affect the future — he would know this better than anyone, now.
He shifts, turning to lay on his back. From this angle, he can see her face, gazing up at her with consideration. Her features are cast against the warm illumination of the greenhouse.]
Byleth. [In this moment, the title is dropped. No longer Professor and ex-student, or king-to-be and his loyal comrade and irreplaceable friend. Just Dimitri and Byleth, an intimacy between them that carves out this familiarity.] I do not plan on ever being without you. I…
[I want to make a happy life — with you. His heart may burst.]
You make me happy. Now, just being close with you like this; that is all it takes. From here on out, this will not change. [And yet, this is not just about him, it has not been for a long time now.] But I wish to be strong enough for you, as well. I want to make you happy. Make you laugh. I want to chase after your smile in every way possible. You have done so much for me, and I— I want to be able to return the favor.
If it is happiness you want, I will offer every part of myself to create it for you. It is what you deserve, and more.