[ Dimitri, of course, has no reason to think that this man would lie to him. After all, what would be the benefit of it when they are all strangers already? He shrugs his soldiers with a little shake of his head. ]

...I have heard that before. I am unsure if I would rather have the use of my eye back or not.

[ His smile fades a little. ]

It was... a lesson that needed learning. [ Although he wouldn't say that in earshot of Dedue or the Professor, all things considered. ]