[ she closes her eyes and nods, taking that in at first. byleth tenses slightly at the mention of ferdinand's death in lorenz's memories, and near-instinctively she traces her fingertips over her ring when he brings up edelgard's failure. ]

I understand. And I think you've already done more than enough. [ another breath, trying to tune out the agitated thunder of her heartbeat. this arrogant fop, thinking he's in any position to deliver an ultimatum like this— ] Edelgard and I will tell him. We should have to begin with.

[ abruptly, she begins making to leave, standing and collecting her things. coolly: ]

Will that be all?