Byleth can't quite help the gratified smile that briefly crosses her face at Edelgard's initial reaction.
"Your presence is never troublesome, rest assured," she answers, shaking her head. She knows what Edelgard wants to say, that she doesn't dare say under the circumstances. Her own hand brushes briefly against Edelgard's on one step. Finally, she comes to a stop and opens the door to the room she'd claimed. Sure enough, no sign of use besides the scant few traces Byleth had left around one bed.
Once they're both inside, she shuts the door and closes the distance between them. Her expression finally cracks with relief and joy as she leans down to kiss Edelgard, palm resting on her cheek.
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"Your presence is never troublesome, rest assured," she answers, shaking her head. She knows what Edelgard wants to say, that she doesn't dare say under the circumstances. Her own hand brushes briefly against Edelgard's on one step. Finally, she comes to a stop and opens the door to the room she'd claimed. Sure enough, no sign of use besides the scant few traces Byleth had left around one bed.
Once they're both inside, she shuts the door and closes the distance between them. Her expression finally cracks with relief and joy as she leans down to kiss Edelgard, palm resting on her cheek.