There was a version of Dedue that came to the Island for a short time and..... we became quite well acquainted. A silly schoolboy crush come magnificently true.

[Another dismissive sort of laugh as though it will hide hie embarrassment somehow if he keeps his tone light.]

Needless to say this version of Dedue was not terribly pleased with my being so very familiar with him.

[Aaaaand moving on~ Lorenz steps closer to loop Byleth's arm through his, steering him from the main room of the apartment toward the "bedroom" even if that's being a bit generous considering the quality of furniture accessible at the moment. From there towards another door into a small but miraculously clean and neat bathroom.]

Here, I happen to have some small supplies I've found to make a decent soap and I've no doubt you and the rest of the Kingdom boys have been bathing in a river. Let me take care of you for once Professor~