[He bows his head, relieved to at least have her forgiveness. He knows he can be sharp-tongued, but there was no need to have taken it that far. Granted, most people can take it better than that, but still...]

I will... simply have to speak with Her Benevolence, and clarify the matter. [Somehow.] But I hope this does not deter you from advising her in future.

[Because Rayfa could always use more girls around her age to help her out, and Nahyuta doesn't want to scare her off thanks to one misunderstanding.]