...no! No. Far from it. I'm quite happy to see you again - and looking much warmer than before.

[ His smile is broad and happy and without reservation. He steps forward after a small moment of hesitation and wraps Byleth in a warm embrace. ]

I know I haven't told a soul yet, but... I was hoping to have another moment with you to myself. Before we have to share and you have to go back to Garreg Mach...