[ dorothea is a good enough actress that she can mask her surprise and delight at seeing a familiar face, but byleth should see right through that. ]

Apologies accepted. Thank you for your time, you two! [ she waves her fingers at the vendors, ignoring their sidelong looks to one another as she and byleth walk off. ]

Your timing is perfect, as always. You really should consider a life on the stage. [ her smile turns a touch more genuine. ] It's so good to see you, Professor.