[ Were it someone else, Yuri would think this was an act. It's a detrimental degree of honesty. While Byleth wasn't entirely without guile if sufficiently motivated, the look on his face doesn't seem like a performance to Yuri. And for better or worse, Byleth's pouting (as he calls it) does have some sway with him. ]

You remember that story you told me about your old man busting up those thieves that were fool enough to mess with him? Sounded like he had a pretty damn good strategy.

[ It's the best hint Yuri can give without outright giving guidance he'd be called out on. If Byleth can remember that particular tale, he could use the same approach Jeralt had — just with cards instead of lowlives. ]