I can't deny that people have said such things about you.

[ He reaches out to take both of Byleth's hands, though, and he squeezes them tight, his face a mask of earnestness. ]

But I think they're wrong. You're not cold. You're not frightening - not unless you mean to be - you're just - earnest. And honest. And willing to give advice, to listen, to guide. I - I cannot properly find the words to express how much I admire you, Byleth. So please believe me when I say that.