"Oh, I-" Byleth honestly hadn't considered coming inside. The gesture isn't lost on him at all, and he appreciates it. The mention of his not-so-subtle gifts however, do bring about another readable emotion to his face. He ducks his head as he feels his ears heat up with embarrassment, and it soon spreads to a deeper blush.

"Ah... yes. Of course. Thank you." He really is a terrible liar and even worse at hiding things. He stares into the snow before Emet gracefully offers a change of subject.

"Counterproductive? How so do you mean exactly?" He still can't quite meet his gaze just yet after being reminded of his... less than elegant attempts to apologize.