[Claude studies his reaction closely, but his warm smile doesn't falter even at Byleth's confusion.] I didn't get you it expecting anything in return. Just your company is enough.

[It would give Byleth something to focus on besides his frustration, too, he thinks, and it seems this Byleth shares a love of learning the other held. What could be more interesting to a magic user than magic from another world? Regardless, he accepted it, so Claude's happy. He gestures down the street ahead.]

Alright, the place is just a few minutes from here, but it's tucked away a little off the beaten track.