I mean, I'm flattered, but-- [Suddenly his hands aren't busy enough, running his hand through his hair. He had done his research on bonds, since it was emphasized as an important connection to make in this strange place.

But it wasn't as easy as just...making a pact. If that was it, Claude wouldn't be so flustered.]

[He huffs, trying again.] ...it's not that I don't trust you enough to form that kind of bond--in fact, your probably the one I trust the most. [Suddenly the booths over there seem very interesting...] But, beyond just keeping your sanity, you also end up--well, unwittingly sharing more between each other. Like... [He glances at Byleth from the corner of his eyes] ...memories, and the like.