[He couldn't help but stare as Byleth extended his hand towards him. The action itself perplexed him, especially since Lahabrea had not expected such sympathy. To him, sympathy was always more like 'pity' than anything else. He never knew what to do with sympathy, despite occasionally yearning for it. He stares at Byleth for a moment longer before tentatively taking his hand.

There's nothing wrong with this, right? He certainly hopes not.]

A second chance, you say? That's an intriguing perspective.

[He lets out a thoughtful hum as he gently squeezes Byleth's hand.]

If so, I'd like to try new things, and I wouldn't mind trying these...new things with a partner.