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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?

[He really can't help the smile that forms. At all of this.]

A bit embarrassing, but I wouldn't say it was 'taxing'.

And yeah. I would. Thank you.

Well, rest assured, there is nothing to be embarrassed for. My day is enriched by your company.

[ More tea it is! ]

Not to mention I have been given quite the high compliment.

And thank you for coming to join me. And for the insight into my- ah. Sight.

Edited 2022-02-09 03:58 (UTC)

Hey, now who's bringing the flattery?

[Good, tea is hot. He can say the color in his cheeks is from the tea.]

It's no problem. I just hope I'm right, and it helps.

Well, now that I know you find me attractive, can you blame me?

[ Is he joking? It's impossible to tell. This man has a godly poker face. ]

Regardless, your willingness to help is very admirable.

I mean... I have a hard time blaming anyone for... anything, really.

[It's about as much of a 'non answer' as he can give, considering. And also considering he really doesn't want to say 'I don't see how you could possibly reciprocate']

It's just the right thing to do, I feel like.

That's probably not a good thing, though it does mean you have a very kind heart. Though I could tell that just by talking to you.

Hey, I just end up seeing the good in people. Maybe that has something to do with it.

But I have to say, the person who invites someone over and makes him tea to keep his mind off a curse is pretty kind hearted, too.

Be that as it may, you must look out for yourself sometimes.

Ah- well that's... I don't know. It's nothing really. [ A little bit of a blush. ]

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