Into the woods

She saw his frustration build but did not shy away from him. Instead she continued to wait for the response that would be given. Generally she was not a fan of these sorts of encounters and would do anything she could to not upset others, but in important situations like these she was firm in her stance. Letting these issues go unspoken only made them that much worse when they came out. This was why she intended to have a conversation with Sumayl as well... And soon.

She nodded. "And when that time comes, I will not allow either of you out of my life." She said firmly. Unless one of them pulled something terrible, cutting them out was not an option. She looked at her brother a moment, and her expression softened. "As we grow, I know I can't promise our paths won't separate. But I can and do promise that, no matter where we end up, you will always be welcome with me. No matter what anyone may say."

She wanted to ask him to share with her what it was that so angered him about Sumayl, and would listen without argument in order to learn how she might bridge this gap. But she knew he would not share such things with her. She was too close to the situation. She could only hope he could find another to do so with. It bothered her that, in this, she couldn't be there for him.