[ she does know where edelgard is coming from. warmth, her smile widens and she nods fractionally before leaning in for a heavier kiss, hand slipping back to the back of edelgard's neck while the other goes around her waist. she's not quite ready for... more than this, she thinks, and while there's want in the bond it's tempered with nerves, restraint, hesitation—in other words, there's no intention of pushing this further for now. regardless, she still finds herself very aware of the fact she's only dressed in a nightgown this time around.

byleth finally breaks off the kiss and draws a breath, leaning her forehead on edelgard's once more. ]

I will. I won't just be... someone to be seen on your arm. I'm still learning who I really am... what I really want, but... I know that I want you there with me, while I do.