[Byleth relaxed at their alliance being confirmed. Not that he doubted Yuri - he was a very pragmatic man - but it was nice to hear it stated outloud. From now on, he and Yuri were allies in this strange, hostile land.]

Thank you. And yes, I would like to escape this island before its inevitable destruction. I had hoped to have a few more years before death claimed me.

[He lapsed into a brief, considering silence, before saying carefully:] Speaking of... I always thought I would die on the battlefield, when I inevitably ran out of luck. Never would I have thought it'd be in a scenario as bizarre as this. It's almost funny.