[ SIdon blinks slowly, sensing the shift. He mistakes it for his rank having made her uncomfortable and tries to make amends, holding up his hands quickly in a placating gesture. ]

There's no need for formalities! I'm like anyone else here, don't you think? I of course take full responsibility for my people and their well-being, but with most of them asleep and no domain to call our own...

Please, call me Sidon. Here, I saw a quiet corner this way.

[ Gesturing, he leads her to the aforementioned spot and... plops down on the floor, gesturing her to an armchair. That'll put them closer to eye level. He beams at her, gently. ]

Now, where were we?