It's funny that Lissa hasn't realized before considering who her best friend is. Maribelle's attitudes were perfectly normal. They were even understandable. Everyone had to protect the assets and best interests of their own group.
"I have a better question: what would you do, if he did forbid such a marriage for you?"
It comes out like a tease. There was no chance of it with her brother as long as it was the man they knew. It's not entirely a joking matter, though. They could also see something wasn't quite right with Yukimura. His thinking, his decisions, they were becoming colder, less focused on the welfare of those he loved. That was concerning, especially for Lissa, who didn't yet have the experience to deftly push back against a decision that Yukimura in his right mind would never support.
It's all hypotheticals right now, but Niou wants to fan the flame he saw burning behind her eyes a moment ago until it's impossible to extinguish. That's a goal that will serve her well no matter what the future holds for her.
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"I have a better question: what would you do, if he did forbid such a marriage for you?"
It comes out like a tease. There was no chance of it with her brother as long as it was the man they knew. It's not entirely a joking matter, though. They could also see something wasn't quite right with Yukimura. His thinking, his decisions, they were becoming colder, less focused on the welfare of those he loved. That was concerning, especially for Lissa, who didn't yet have the experience to deftly push back against a decision that Yukimura in his right mind would never support.
It's all hypotheticals right now, but Niou wants to fan the flame he saw burning behind her eyes a moment ago until it's impossible to extinguish. That's a goal that will serve her well no matter what the future holds for her.