[If he knew Sylvain better, he'd know that, but Sylvain's the sort of person Hubert's always dismissed as rather unimportant, in the grand scheme of things, lineage aside.

...He's starting to regret that - the man's much brighter than he would have assumed, this conversation has already proved that much.]

You're right, of course. I understand the importance of adaptability.

[And he usually isn't so inflexible that he can't find a way to work with what he's given, but this is... A Lot, to put it lightly. Still, this is... Hmm. It's a little too odd to be comforting because they are on opposite sides of the war, but it's nice that Sylvain is at least taking it seriously and not mocking him further.]

I appreciate the offer, Sylvain. Truly. I imagine it goes without saying, but our conflict is in Fódlan; I do not intend to be your enemy here.

[Once again, a bit of an awkward and round-about way of getting at it, but he's... trying.]