[The pain Edelgard must be feeling now is one that Dimitri knows well — the ache of knowing that someone has died in her name or in the name of her ideals, the oppressive squeeze of feeling responsible for making that sacrifice worth it that makes it hard to breathe. Dimitri can hardly bear it, even now. Edelgard is far stronger than he is in that way, and yet... a part of him still wants to reach out to her and offer comfort.

He won't, of course. She would only rebuff him, and comfort from an enemy would likely be seen as patronizing.]

Yes. It is our responsibility to ensure the sacrifices of our people are not in vain. She is a sweet girl — I am happy to assist you, though I understand if you feel it is a duty you must carry out alone.