[Lorenz watched Byleth's fidgety motions, his surprise at such small matters evident on his face.]

Byleth, then.

[A nod. The name was unfamiliar on his lips... but he would get used to it.]

If I had a chance to speak with Edelgard at that time, I may well have joined her. Though her methods are more bloody than I prefer, there is no doubt that her end goal is worthwhile.

Claude, in his way, hopes for a similar outcome. However, I do not yet know how he plans to implement his schemes... and he does not have the full scope of the details that Lady Edelgard does.

[He drew in a breath, briefly pondering over his missing compatriots, wondering how they would feel in light of these details.]

...If I may be so bold, Pro-- Byleth? You seem far more emotional than I recall from your counterpart.