"Historically," he notes, "it has been the professor who has looked after me." His classmates too but Dimitri definitely has taken to heart the personal ways Byleth tried to ensure his safety. (He doesn't realize to what incredible lengths exactly just yet but will someday.)

"I am glad though I am able to return the favor, even if unhappy about the circumstances that led to such a thing. From my understanding, things here were rather peaceful up until now." He heard about the Fae party, after all, and while tricksters... They hadn't done anything dangerous.