[It's not the first time Aether has scolded him, but it has been since college since he's done so. He tries to get a word in edgewise during his rant, but doesn't manage. He waits till he's finished, before speaking again.]

Before you go off again, hear me out.

[He quickly shoots a glance over to see if Lumine is there, before he lowers his voice. He doesn't want her to hear, because he's still unsure of everything himself.]

Listen, your sister...it's not like college. All those girls failed to interest me past a little fling, but...

[He sighs. How do you explain to an angry brother that your feelings might be influenced by a couple who lived over a thousand years ago? And that you're still working out who you even are anymore?]

...she's unlike anyone I've ever met. And I don't think it's unrequited either, alright? I'm sorry I didn't talk to you first about it. I'm still trying to figure some things out.

[He looks down at the ground, taking a deep breath. That was a lot.]