[ Ashe is okay with silence. It's comforting, even, just being in Dedue's presence. It's an odd thought to have during a time of peace, but he feels... safe when he's with him. He doesn't build as many walls around his heart as some of their other classmates, but Dedue's still the only one he's cried in front of - so he knows, without a doubt, that Dedue is there for him no matter what.

So he feels confident enough, once they've finished planting the violets, to ask ] I was wondering, could you get your opinion on something? It's... important. [ "Important" feels like an understatement, but it's the only word he has. ] Do you have time to come by my room later?