Although she used to be much more impatient, as he knows, she's settled to a nice rhythm with him. No pun intended! It is nice, like this. It does remind her of better times not just on Erku but here, too, and the care he's always treated her with despite herself. While she can handle rougher and does like to, there's something to be said about her appreciation for gentle nowadays.

Each gradual, purposeful thrust helps remind her that it isn't just pleasure they're sharing but much more. He's... so much more, in so many ways, and it overwhelms her sometimes. She can't imagine sharing an intimacy like this with anyone else, after all.

"Okay," she breathes out. No need to be afraid with Byleth, right? No need to hold back her voice or her heart. So, she doesn't. The next buck of his hips up into her sees her squeak in delight and moan low but louder. The next sound of enjoyment is hummed against his jawline where she places a loving kiss.