"And visit often!" Mihail interjected, to ensure Evras understood he didn't solely wish to see Dion sometimes: he wanted the opportunity to see his nephew as often as had been the case before such military training had begun. As often as when Evras would visit the house almost every other day. "As I said, I have plenty of my own to teach him; not just when it comes to his archery." There was plenty that Dion had yet to learn, that much was for sure, and if it were necessary, then his younger Thanasi uncle would be the one to do it.

Mihail never really understood why his sister felt it necessary to make excuses for him to her husband whenever he complained about the Kotas family or appeared to act less than amicable around them. It wasn't as though Zanon's family thought that highly of the Thanasis, though he supposed they were usually a little less vocal about their distaste. He had always been more impulsive and more open about voicing his opinions, though he wasn't so stupid as to do so to the man's face. If he ever wished to go against his sister's wishes and harm them, then he would do so by far more subtle means, and the family would hardly know what hit them.

"I cannot help my dislike for them," he shrugged, as though he did not so often kick up such a fuss at nothing more than their name. It was not exactly Mihails's fault he had been raised to see them as a bitter rival, nor that he had always seen such strife between his youngest sister and her husband, nor had it helped that Mother had been a Kotas. As far as he was concerned, his distaste was entirely reasonable. "Though I suppose your reconciliation is somewhat reassuring. Regardless, I'd still rather not attend." But Evras already understood that from him, and there had been no need to elaborate.

Returning the tight hug his sister had offered, Mihail shook his head as though to agree that Nethis had been preoccupied as of late. "I've heard nothing of her schemes, unfortunately, so I wouldn't be able to tell you. If I did discover anything, however, I assure you, you would be the first to know." Although Nethis did tend to keep her secrets very well-guarded, and even Mihail, with all his sources and skill, could not figure out her mysteries. It was unlikely she would let something slip anytime soon. "Anyhow, I hope you enjoy your visit with Father almost as much as you enjoy visiting me." He smiled at his sister, leaning over to plant a gentle kiss on her cheek before he let her leave.