[ When she puts it that way, he cannot help but understand her desire to see this through. It's a... grave perspective, maybe, given the origin, but then they've always been people best suited to seriousness. Why would this be any exception? ]

In that case, I should thank you. For being brave enough to take the first step and working to prevent any misunderstandings, however small. Even though I was making your task a more challenging one all along.

[ Unknowingly, yes, but still. He was being foolish. ]