[He nods in understanding as they go to sit down.] 'Bout tracks for that place. On the note of how it would've looked bad, though, with you being Dimitri's bodyguard, I am really glad you're feeling like you can relax even this much now. Wouldn't be surprised if it'd taken longer, even, but... I'm glad to see it.

[Yyyyeah, the length of this transition period has not been lost on him. But, with all the context he has, he is truly relieved on Dedue's behalf that he's been able to adapt at all.]