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We could perhaps see if we can get you a Pidgeot... Teach it to fly in response to touch signals. That's what we did with the Wyverns in a lot of cases.

Yes hello.

[ He's still up here. In your face. Looking closely. ]

Just want to make sure I get a good look at you.

That's right - you said you had Wyverns in your world. If you flew them, I'd love to learn more.

[Absolutely. Anything to get himself into the air more often. Maybe that's what he needs, after all.]

[He's... really not sure what's going on. And ends up staring sort of dumbly at Byleth in return.]

Is - there something on my face? [A beat.] Besides the uh. [He lifts his hand, gesturing at the scarring over his nose.]

No, nothing on your face I don't think. Just wanted to make sure I get to see how your face really is. You don't get curious?

You have to get in close to get rid of the blur.

[ Goddess above help this man needs glasses. ]

Blur...?

[Wait. Wait, wait wait. The space hamster is running on its wheel now.]

Byleth, are you... nearsighted?

Am I what?

[ Hey remember that this guy was raised as a mercenary... yeah. He's actually kind of dumb if you scrape off the whole Professor thing and it's not about tactics or swordplay. ]

Oh, no, no. I just have to look really closely so people aren't fuzzy.

[Oh. Oh my god. Oh, you beautiful, dumb man.]

I... that's exactly what it is. You have a hard time seeing things that aren't close up.

It's why most people wear glasses...

Oh.

Huh. Hadn't thought of that. Glasses are expensive though. And if I'm in a fight, and someone pops me in the face, that's glass in my eyes- though I guess that doesn't so much matter here...

[ The wheels are turning. ]

I guess maybe I should look into that.

I... don't think they're that expensive, here. Even if they are, I'm sure people wouldn't mind helping you out. I wouldn't, for one.

[Oh sir, please. Please get glasses, he's worried now.]

One of the bigger cities probably has an optometrist - an eye specialist.

Hmm...

I suppose I will have to look into it then. Maybe then the headaches will stop too...

[ ???????BYLETH?????? ]

Yes. I will have to go consult this optimist. Do you not think that glasses might make me look silly?

Headaches, too?

[Sir, please. How has no one noticed??]

Yeah, please. Please go see them. It'll definitely help your eyesight. And headaches.

[Oh no. Don't - ask him those questions - ]

- I think you'd look great in them, actually.

I suppose I have no sensible choice then do I? I kind of just thought everyone was like this. Never really thought much about it before.

[ Head tilt. Oh yes those questions. ]

Oh? I'm flattered. What makes you say that?

I promise, it's not something you have to just... live with. Not here, anyway.

[Ohhhhh boy. He clears his throat, and pushes his hands through his hair.]

I uh. It's just... a good feeling. I have. About the whole... thing.

[When you can't LIE but don't know how to put it in words, either!!]

You have a good feeling about how I'd look in glasses?

[ He's curious. Kind of an odd way to phrase that. ]

[Shiro just. Slowly drops his head onto the table. Onto his folded arms.]

... yes. [It comes out a bit strangled.]

Well thank you that's-

[ Oh. ]

Are you all right?

I'm fffffff...

[Oh he cannot even finish that word. Please kill him.]

... flustered. I am... flustered. I'm not used to uh. Telling people what I think. They'd look nice in.

Ah... well there's nothing to be embarrassed about paying someone a compliment is there? Not that I'm going to judge you for anything either way.

You needn't worry about speaking plainly to me, Shiro.

Ah... it's - not something I'm used to complimenting. Usually I... I'm usually telling people they're intelligent, or compassionate, or really kind to let me come out to their place and make me tea and...

[Deep breath.]

I am. Rambling.

Ahh I see.

[ He nods, thoughtfully chewing a shortbread cookie. ]

If it helps, I think you are very handsome?

[ o h n o ]

I - [Why is this hard??] - agree. About you.

Well thank you! That's not so bad is it?

No, no, of course not -

I'm... well. Would you believe me if I said these things are complicated?

Of course I would. You do not owe me an explanation, but please understand that I do not think any less of you.

[What the heck did he do to deserve this? Why are you such a good guy already, Byleth?]

[He reaches over, to put his hand on the other's shoulder or arm or whichever he can reach.]

I believe you. Thank you. [A beat of silence -] You're really kind, Byleth.

[ He places his hand over Shiro's in return, giving him a gentle nod. ]

I am as kind as you deserve my friend. I do hope that you do not find the conversation taxing in any way.

Would you like more tea?

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