[ Dimitri could walk away from being king back in Fodlan, but he'd never forgive himself for doing that. Even if he would like nothing else better. He exhales in a low sigh. ]

...I know. [ This hurts. ]

To risk myself for people who aren't my loved ones or the people I swore to rule and protect...

[ He closes his eye. ]

But... I cannot turn away and close myself off to these people. They are still people, Byleth. And whether or not you are "my" Byleth are not, you are still Byleth. I care for you. Do not doubt that.... please.