You already make me happy just by being with me, Dimitri.
[It was true. Byleth doubted he would've taken the mantle of archbishop with as much grace as he had if he didn't have Dimitri supporting him, willing to listen to him as he confessed his uncertainties and frustration during their long walks, and just... keeping him company. With Dimitri... Byleth didn't feel the need to project a perfect, unfailing front. He trusted him enough that he could show him his flaws and not be judged for them. That was more than enough to make him happy.]
So, I promise the same: to bring you joy, to live every day I have with you to the fullest, to love you with all my heart even as we pass into the next life.
[Wait... this sounded a little like-]
Oh. [Byleth couldn't stop the amused noise from leaving him.] We sound like we're exchanging marriage vows.
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[It was true. Byleth doubted he would've taken the mantle of archbishop with as much grace as he had if he didn't have Dimitri supporting him, willing to listen to him as he confessed his uncertainties and frustration during their long walks, and just... keeping him company. With Dimitri... Byleth didn't feel the need to project a perfect, unfailing front. He trusted him enough that he could show him his flaws and not be judged for them. That was more than enough to make him happy.]
So, I promise the same: to bring you joy, to live every day I have with you to the fullest, to love you with all my heart even as we pass into the next life.
[Wait... this sounded a little like-]
Oh. [Byleth couldn't stop the amused noise from leaving him.] We sound like we're exchanging marriage vows.