They settle in for the night.

"I better make sure your lamp is well protected then," he noted, picking it up, and examining it. "...I'll come up with some protections tomorrow... I'm actually tired..."

"Huh, funny thing... I'm not as sleepy as I was before... Must have something to do with my transformation... I can still sleep, but only if I choose to, don't really need it anymore," Sothis noted with a chuckle, getting into bed with Byleth. "So, Master, what's the lesson plan for tomorrow?" she asked.

"That's a good question. I thought I'd start slow, teach some basic stuff I learned as a mercenary," he replied.

"Combat training?" Sothis snorted.

"No, more practical things, like animal care, and distinguishing flora. So we'll be at the stables and greenhouse tomorrow. I'm hoping the quiet atmosphere of the greenhouse will help Bernadetta out of her shell a bit too," he added.

"Ah, good thinking~!" Sothis nodded, cuddling against him. "Plus, it will let you see how the others interact with one another in such settings, right?"

"Yes, I'll hopefully get a better measure of my students and what each one individually needs," Byleth nodded.

"You better make sure you're well rested then!" she quipped. "You have a long day ahead of you, and it will be your first time actually teaching them, instead of leading them into a battle of any kind!"

He nodded as he wrapped an arm around her, and slowly closed his eyes. She crooned as she followed suit, and they were soon lightly sleeping together.