[Different from her experience...? Well, it's true that he's from the Alliance and she's from the Empire, and she is a princess, but are their worlds really so far removed from one another? It's strange to think about.

But Edelgard doesn't leave time for him to ask that question, instead moving to try one of the sweets, and Lorenz's expression lights up again when her eyes widen.]

They're exquisite, aren't they? I'm thankful the monastery has all the ingredients; I wasn't entirely sure they would, though I gladly would have purchased everything myself!

[He's just. Very happy to share this with Edelgard, alright.]

I'm very happy you're enjoying it! As you can see, such things truly are exceptionally important to me... Sharing tea with a friend is an exceptional way to pass the time, wouldn't you say?

[.............yes lorenz is still mad about that slander against tea time, how did u know]

I must admit, I am curious about your upbringing. What was it like?

[The question is careful, certainly not aiming to push. He wants to know, but he'll back off if she expresses any discomfort with it. He can hardly imagine the imperial princess had a horrid upbringing, but he can hardly imagine what being the heir to the throne would be like in the first place.]