Again, this war seemed fated no matter what path you or any other version of you seemed to choose. [Dimitri and his tragedies, Edelgard and her resolve, Claude and his ambitions. They always would clash against each other for what they believed would be the best for the continent.] I believe you can do amazing things, but you still are only human, my friend. Even if you've been given some great powers by a goddess.

[He straightens, letting his hands slide down Byleth's arms until he gripped his hands, giving them a strong squeeze.] Maybe it's not an ideal outcome, but everyone else is responsible for the choices they made. You can't control the actions of others, you can only control you're own actions, and what you try to accomplish with the power you have.

But I am very grateful for the timeline I've been granted with you at my side. [The smile on his face is a small thing--a hesitant show of vulnerability.] I don't regret the things we've been able to accomplish together in the time we've been given.