Brothers...? His momentary confusion is quickly distracted. This, after his recent conversation with Isidor, is not a good thing. He tries his best to convince them. "We're best friends. That's why. It's not... We're... We're best friends. I'm not even that good at it."

Isidor is quiet, eyes flicking between Hughes and her brother and back again. "Thank you, Lt. Colonel. It would be... problematic if their relationship took that turn. I'll have a talk with Viatorus-."

"We're just best friends, Isidor..."

"- but I would appreciate any updates you could offer."