I don't think you have that much room to improve, professor.
[ she's already so incredible? and he's always grateful to see her smile, especially after all that's happened and where they are. so he just watches her a moment before, ]
Oh—before I forget. I wanted to return this to you. I've tried to keep it safe as best I can, but it belongs with you.
[ and he'll withdraw her ring, folded neatly in a handkerchief. ]
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But I've also been told I should think more for myself.
[thinking on that sort of scale is a little bit new, and in a rare moment, the uncertainty expresses itself in her voice.]
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[ usually, he would not encourage conceit or selfishness. but byleth of all people could afford a little more of it. ]
...It's strange to see something you're a little clumsy with.
[ he sounds very faintly amused, like he's humored but trying not to sound that way. ]
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[she's trying to sound stern, but it's not working. a little amused puff of breath comes through with a hint of a smile.]
I can always grow to be better.
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[ she's already so incredible? and he's always grateful to see her smile, especially after all that's happened and where they are. so he just watches her a moment before, ]
Oh—before I forget. I wanted to return this to you. I've tried to keep it safe as best I can, but it belongs with you.
[ and he'll withdraw her ring, folded neatly in a handkerchief. ]
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she takes it gently, with both hands.
...]
I wasn't sure I'd see it again.
Thank you for keeping it safe.