[Nahyuta is silent throughout that, listening to her carefully. He certainly sees the value in breaking the ice, but his sister is such a sensitive topic to him, as is conflict with his family more generally. Even if Rayfa doesn't really mean to fight with him in any serious sense of the word, he can't help but feel like Rayfa wanting to argue with him actually means she's upset or angry with him in some way, or that he's failed as an older brother somehow. He only wants to get along with her, after years and years of being thought of as simply a disgraced cousin in hiding, unfit to be considered part of the royal family, or as a prosecutor to work alongside in court.

He won't convey any of that to a girl he barely knows, though, and his expression is calm and muted. Even if he hasn't been here long, he has the self-control -- most of the time, anyway -- not to let any stray thoughts slip.]

... I cannot speak for whether Her Benevolence considers you a friend. But if she has already confided in you to such an extent, I believe she trusts and respects your opinion. [No matter how carried away with it she gets.] And, from what I am beginning to understand of her... I think she would be glad to be of help to you, if you are in need of companionship as well.